Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-06-30
From the Boston Daily Advertiser.
ADDRESS AT BUNK ER.HILL,

From the Boston Daily Advertiser.
ADDRESS AT BUNKER-HILL,
JUNE II, ls43.
WEBSTER
Our duty has been performed; our work OF pat
riotism and of gratitude is accomplished; our task
is complete aud that structure, standing on broad
foundations, in that soil which drank deep OF ear
ly revolutionary BLOOD rises before us in its grand
promotions tit has reached its destined height
and lifts its summit to the clouds. We asseln-
bled to celebrate the completion OF this undertake
ing, and to indulge afresh in the gratifying recol-
ectiops of the events which it has designed
70 commemorate.
Eighteen years ago, more than half the ordina
ny duration of the generations of mankind, the
corner stone OF this monument was laid. The
hopes of those who conceived the design of rails
ing here structure worthy OF the events il was
intended 10 commemorate, were founded on the
voluntary contributions--the private inunifcence
OF the citizens, and the general public favor
Those hopes have not been disappointed; indi-
vidua donations have been made, in sUine cases OF
large amounts, smaller contributions by thousands;
and all those who entertained All opinion OF the
value of the object, Of the good TO be attained by
its successful accomplishment, will cheeriully pay
their homage of respect to the gentlemen who
have successfully undertaken, rs Presidents, d.
reciors, aud Committees of the Association, the
general management OF the work, while the Ar
chitect, equally entitled 10 our thanks will find
itself aud the honor aud distinction which it con.
fers on him - nor Oh this occasion will we forget
10 mention in praise the services OF the builders
who have been engaged here, in laying one stone
upon another, in rearing this column.
At the time when the prospects OF the further
progress of the work were most dlscourasing, and
many of its friends dubious as TO its success,
the Mechanics Association, by patriotic and Wig
orols effort raised the funds necessary for carry
ing il on and applied them with fidelity for which
it ~ my grateful duty to ask the public approba-
ton. The remaining efforts to complete the con-
sruction Of this edltice came from another source
Garlands of grace and elegance were destined to
crown work which had its origin in patriotism
and manly vigor. The reignng power of the sex
addressed itself to the public, and all that was
needed carry this edihce to lis proposed height,
and give it its finish, supplied the mothers
AMI daughters Of the land gave charm 10 what
ever there were Of beauty, elegance, utility orpub-
lie qualification in the building of the structure.
OF those with whom the plan of erecting this
Monument originated many are living; but, alas
there are others who have themselves become the
subjects of monumental eulogy. William Tudor
distinguished scholar, an able writer, and mos
aniabIe man, allied by birth aud sentiment TO the
patriots of the revolution died in the public SER
vice, and now lies buried in foreign lands. Will
IAN Sullivan--a name fragrant OF revolutionary
"Reminiscences man who concentrated in grea
degree the confidence of the whole community
and yet best loved where he was most known, has
been gathered 10 his fathers. George Blake, 0
lawyer of learning and elegance man of wit and
of talents possessed Of brilliant qualities and fns
cinatng gifts that enabled him 10 exercise a large
sway over public bodies, has closed his human ca
reer.
have thus far spoken of those who have ceas
ed to be about us. Lei me now speak OF one
whose long lite now drawing to close, alway
characterized by liberal munfcence and enlarged
public spirit, has already become historical, thu
public regard and private regard for whom, con
ferrng upon the living the proper immunity o
the dead, makes him just subject for our honor
able mention and warm commentator. Among
the curly projectors OF ths undertaking there wa
none more Jealous, none more efficient thai
Thomas Ii. Perkins. Beneath his hospitable ROOT
those wi ON have mentioned, of the dead, ant
others among those still living, took the first step
towards the erection Of this monument. ven
erable man, the friend of us ALL his charities hav,
been dispensed like the dews of heaven he Ina
ted the hungry and clothed The naked he has Civ
en- sight 10 the blind, (cheers) OF such virtues a
his there is a record on high, of which our hum
BILE words, and oil language of brass and stone
afford but poor Imagery.
Among The projectors of this work, among il
early iavorers, was the first President of The As
ISOLATION, the then late Governor, Gen. Joh
Brooks who here on the l7lh OF June, rs
who discharged his honorable service in the Rev
olutiorary war, and closed his life soldier with
out fear, and man without reproach.
know that in thus abiding to the names OF til
dead 10 an audience comprised as this IS, catls
many tear to flow; but such mention is due
their eminent public services, and private virtue
and not to be omitted, especially on this occasion
10 their zeal and efforts in accomplishing this wor
which has now reached it's fufment
Time and nature have had their course in d
Innshing the number of those who were presel
al the celebration eighteen years ago, at the layir
of the corner stone of this NJ onument. Most
the revolutionary characters have joined the gre
congregation Of the dead bul we have among
those oil the name and blood Of Warren the XII
bred OF Putnam, Stark, Knowltom and McCear,
and here is one, beloved and respected as unive
sally as known, the son Of the gallant and darn!
and indoniable Prescott, lcheers( And here, to
are some, scanty band, of those who performs
military service on this field, on The l7th of jan
1875. Here ore Gideon Foster, Joseph Harvt
Philip Bagley, James Tenney Phineas Johnso
Robert Andrews, Nehemiah Porter, Jesse Smi
John Stevens, - McGrew, and - PIa
dell, (cheers.)
They have oullived all the storms of the re,
luton they have ouved the want Of good n
sufficient institutions of government they Ina
outlived all The dangers threatening the public
critics they have oulliyed most OF their conte
porares;-they have not oulved-hey cam
ouiliye the ever abiding gratitude of their cot
trymen. Heaven has not allotted 10 our gene
ton any opportunity of rendering services
theirs; Of showing such generosity as they ma
tested in such cause. But il may well beco
us TO praise actions that we cannot equal, and
commemorate what were not born TO perfo
cloud and repeated cheerng.)
"Pulchrum beneiacOre ropubic@ otium beuedcere
absurdum est''
Yes Bunker Hill Monument is completed
Here it stands Fortunate in The natural emine
on which il is placed yet higher, infinitely hi
er in it's object and its purpose! Behold n:-
ing over The land and over the sea, and viqibl
this moment to 10000 of the citizens of Ma,
chuses, il stands memorial OF the pust, mon
to the present and 10 all succeeding generation
men. (Renewed cheering.)
have spoken Of its purpose,-for il il had /
without any other object than mere work OF
the granite of which il is composed would i