Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-06-30
ADDRESS OF DANlAL WEBS TER.
All THE BUNKER HILL CELEBRATION
JUNE IL, 1913.

IN SOIL Whlch drank deep Of early Ieyo.
lhionary blood, has AT length reached
AS destined height, and now lifts its SUN
init TO the skies
We have assembled 10 celebrate the
accomplishment Hfthis Undertakings and
TO indulge, airesh, in the recol!ect ion Of
the great event, which il is designed to
commemorate. Eighteen years, more
than hall the ordinary duration Of gen.
Grafton OF mankind have elapsed, since
The corner stone of this monument was
laid. The hopes Of ITS projectors rested
on voluntary contributions, prIrate mum
fcence, and the general favor of the
pubic. These hopes have not been dis
appointed. Donations have been made
by individuals, in some cases Of large
nount,and smaller sums contributed by
thousands. All who regard the okIec,
itself as important, and its ACCOMPLISH
ment, therefore, as a good attained, will
entertain sincere respect and gratitude
Tor the unwearied efforts Of the success
sive Presidents, Boards of Directors, and
Committee Of the Association, which
has had the gener al control Of the work
The Architect, equally entitled TO our
thanks and commentator, will find 9TH
'eI reward So, for his labor and skil,in
the beauty and elegance Of the oblelsk
itself, and the distinction which, as a
work of art, il con fers on him
AT perol when he prospects Of fu
Their progress in the undertaking were
gloomy and discouraging, the Mechanic
Associa ion, by a most pralseworthy and
vigorous effnrt, raised new funds for
carrying it forward, and saw them ap
piled with fidelity, economy and skill. 1t
Is graceful duty TO make public &C.
acknowledgements oil such timely and eff
cient aid.
The last effort, and the last contribu-
ton, were from different source. Gar
lands of grace and elegance were des-
tined To crown a work which had its
commencement in manly PATRIOTISM
The winning power Of the sex address.
sed itself to the public, and all that was
needed to carry the monument TO It's
proposed height, and give 10 it its finish,
was promptly supplied. The mothers
and the daughters Of the land contri6u
ted thus, most successfully to whatever
of beauty is in the obelisk ITSELF or
whatever of utility and public benefit
and qualification in its completion.
Of those,wlth whom the plan Of erect
ing on this spot monument, worthy Of
the event to be concentrated, orIgina-
ted, many are now present; but others,
alas! have themselves become subjects
OF monumental inscription. William
Tudor, an accomplished scholar, a dis
tlngulshed writer, a most amiable man,
allied, both by birth and sentiment, TO
the patriots of the Revolution died while
on public service abroad, and now lies
buried In a foreign land William Sui
Ivan, name fragrant of Revolutionary
merit, and Of public service and public
virtue, who himself partook, in a high
degree, OF the respect and confidence Of
the community, and yet was always
most loved where best known, has also
been gathered to his fathers. And last :;
George Blake, lawyer Of learning and
eloquence, q man Of wit and Of talent, Of
social qualities the most agreeable and
fascinating, and Of gifts which enatled
him 10 exercise large sway over the
public assemblies, has closed his human
career. know that in the crowds be
fore me, there are those, from whom
copious tears will flow, at the mention of
these names. But such mention is due
10 their general character, their public
and private virtues, and especially on
this occasion,to the spirit and zeal, with
which they entered into the underta-
king, which is now completed.
have spoken only Of those who are
not now numbered with the living. But
a long life, now drawing towards its
close, always distinguished by acts Of
public spirit, humanity and charity,
forming character, which has already
become historical, and sanctified by pub.
lie regard, and by the affection Of friends.
8 may confer, even on the living, the pro-
per immunity Of the dead, and be the TT
subject Of honorable mention, and warm
commentator. or the early projectors
of the design Of this monument, one of
the most prominent, the most jealous,
and the most eficient,is Thomas II. Per-
kins. IL was beneath his ever hospita-
BILE roof that those whom have men
toned, and others yet living and now
present, having assembled Cor the pur-
pose, adopted the first step towards erect
ing monument on Bunker Hill. Long
may ne remain, with unimpaired facul.
ties, ia the wide field Of his usefulness.
His charities have distilled, like the dews
OF heaven; be has fed the hungry, and
clothed the naked ne has gwen sight to
fhe blind; and for suck virtues there is
a reward on high, Or which all human
memorials, all language Of brass and
a