The daily union., 1852-03-13
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Gen. wooIs Addrsss-Con,pietion OF the Monument
Ga Tuesday last according 10 previous announcement
appropriate obsegances We're bad IA honor OF lhe com
peuon OF the monument TO Silas Wright erected al
Weybndge. Several hours previous TO the ume ap-
pointed crowd began TO collect around the site OF the
monument and by o'clock p m, had sweled 10 vast
multitude OF from 4 600 TO 5000 people, from yauous
parts OF this State. New York. and elsewhere,
The monument stands on elevated ground, not I2r
from the village church" and the burial place OF the
relatives of Mr. Wright The main shalt is thirty feet
in height resting upon three other blocks, making in all
upwards OF forty feet. la the main block just below lis
connexion with the main shaft, is medallion bust OF
Wright handsomely cu in marble by T. d. Palmer, esq,
OF Albany. The whole is suitably enclosed by an iron
fence and the entire effect is truly grand and imposing
After prayer by President LabaIee, OF Middlebuy Col
lege, and few Introductory remarks by ex. Governor
Sade address was delivered on the occasion by MAJOR
General Wool, OF Buena Vista celebrity, who had been
invited TO perform the ceremony OF consecrang this no,
BILE structure. We need hardly say that he was listened
10 with profound interest and attention by the assembled
multitude. and greeted with prolonged applause
The following IS the substance oil the Generals speech
FELLOW CITIZENS II is custom universal amongst all
naons when great man dies TO do something TO honor
his memory, and 10 instruct poseriy on his virtues In
such the pages OF the historian have never been
sufficient TO satisfy the common desres Hence monu-
meats in all ages have been erected TO The memories o
heroes statesmen. patriots, and others, who have per-
formed great actions rendered great services TO their
country In thus transmitting TO posterty the names and
deeds OF the lustrous dead tits only yielding TO the
heent propensity OF common nature displayed alike in
the rude umuus oil the barbarian aud in the grave
cemeteries, and classic monuments OF modern ages fhis
propensity ought not 10 be discouraged neglected for
the OF living friends and relatives are soohed by
such posthumous honos. and the emulation OF genera
tons yet unborn will be elected 10 rival the great deeds
which are thus commemoraied.
am here TO perform part in Offering tibute OF re-
spect 10 the memory OF great and good man-Sas
Wrght-who was distinguished in the councils OF the
United States. His rise and progress in life Indicate
striking manner, the peculiar advantages oil American
He was born in the State of Massachusetts. and edu
Gated at Middebury College. His mind was early deyel
oped, ard received its first training in this town. (Wey
bridget and it the good fortune of New York espe
ciay but also OF the whole Union, to enjoy the fruits of
its maturity. He reached high stations by The unsupport
ed force OF his own merit and talents The son OF
farmer OF humble means, with train of faulty
ions wealthy friends to aud or assist him no his
orcal associations clustering around the names Of his
ancestryhe placed himself in part of the State of
New York. and there, as lawyer, pursued the noise
less tenor OF hs way until the people, with much
unanmy, called him into pubic lille the true repre-
sentative OF their feelings and nerestsfirst legis
ator OF the State then as comptroller as member OF the
House OF Representatives. as senator OF the United
States, and lastly, governor oil his adopted State
As manager OF the finances Of New York he displayed
great ability At the head OF the State government his
mness was often put 10 the test but he never faered
philanihropst in feeling, he executed the laws with
impartial and nexorable justice, and restrained the i'm
pulses OF mercy only when duty demanded the sacrifice
In every station, whether public private he maintained
incorrupble Integrity and untarnished reputation.
As a statesman he was profound, true TO his princi-
pies, wise in council and ever above the tricks OF party
Belonging 10 Inc curing adllnls-
traion of Andrew Jackson he acted prominent and
distinguished part and in the succeeding administration
he not IT'S chief adviser, he certainly exered over
il an important influence. In the Senate of the United
States he often called to contend with the master
spirits OF the age In these contests he exhibited reason
ing powers OF the highest order and his skill in debate
was conceded to be unvaled In the most violent par
oxysms OF party strife, he preserved his equanimy and
temper He never was reused into anger, betrayed
into asperty OF language However great the provoca-
on be never retoried by personalities He was bold and
energetic yet courteous and conciiang, and no less toll
Grant than Just 10 his opponents whilst the latter, how
much opposeL OF Weieu IN ueoate always listened
10 him with pleasure
He left no sting in tie memories OF those with whom
he contsnded and in this monument you have the evl.
dence Of The esteem with which he regarded by his
as well as his frie dsor eminent persons OF
all parties and OF every shade Cf political opinion, have
Mingled iheir offerings TO erect T. ...,..
Silas Wright was a without osten'auon or preten-
and always the same, whether IN plUc staons OF
10 none. He adectonae and devote d husband
and steadfast and enduring friend. These Qualities
with his unsullied purity IN all the relations o private
life and with his mild, calm and social demeanoi gave
charm TO his character that never failed TO COMMAND
admiration, and to exert an influence over others when
few possessed.
Discovering no faint of avarce and dazzled by
visions OF exaggerated ambition, he lived contened
with his LOT on his narrow farm, which he frequently
wrought with his own hands He refused the nonina-
ton for the vice presidency OF the United States when his
election almost sure, and required great persuasion
induce him to accept the Office OF governor OF New
York But, whatever bis ambition might have been.
say, the immortal poet puts into the mouth oil An
tony, that he friend, faithful and Just, 10 me-.
In common with the whole people, honor the memory
o the patriot and statesman, bat grieve from the very
depths OF my heart Tor the loss OF moi only my friend but
the friend OF my country and OF the Union.
Such as have briefly skelched was the character OF
the iusrious dead, whose name and deeds we would
commemorate. Ii is character which presents model
that the mature of age may contemplate with profit
The young If they would do honor to themselves and
their county, will not only study IT, but copy Tor
their guidance through life. lusTous indeed, those
who recount life devoted 10 great and virtuous
ac,onsa mirror rejecting light and virtue for all time
TO
Fellow citizens, the monument erected TO the memory
OF Silas Wright is finished Its structure bespeaks the
afecionae and sincere feelings Of its founders 1t is no
less an Offering the iustrious dead than the offspring
of noble and generous hearts II will be a healing
balm TO the stricken hearts OF relatives and friends
whilst will call forth the admiration, sympathy, and
gratitude OF every stranger who may pass this consecraied
spot
Excursion Lake Dupmors.-Nsj Gen. Wool
Chrisssning of - Lana Cascade
We do not expect again TO enjoy so agreeable
day as that which found Lake Dunmoe last week
one OF a small party who accompanied Major General
Wool short visit TO that romantic resort The sun
smiled propousy through the day, and the waters OF
the lake, the grand old mountains the winding stream,
trim" BY The aid of strong arms, and expert steers
man, were soon beyond the lake and crossing the
meadow, winding amidst the low shubbery, and
climbing green banks and mossy rocks ascended the
ravine which has not been heretofore altogether "
known prose verse towards the beautiful cascade,
familiar 10 all tourists in this region
Beneath overhanging precpice stood and gazed