Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-07-23
From the Troy Hhl@.
IEo for Lundy's Lane.

From The Troy Hh,g.
Io for Lundy's Lane.
The announcement that Cen ScoTr will be
present at Niagara on the anniversary of the
great Battle Of Lundys Lane the 9th and
2Sth lnst.-Tenders it altogether probable that
, The essemblage on thlt occasion viii DC enc of
he largest political gatherings ever known in
lis country. The Wings throughout the coun-
ry wlll i2iuice that Cen Scott has consented
o be present. Nothing can be more proper
4 undy '5Llne vas the scene Of one ofthe hardes.
ought bait, recorded in our history aud on
this annly, Jary, 1t is altogether proper that
/ GtSERAL SCOTT, the hero of that bloody
field, should meet with his f llow-citizens in
COMMUNICATING the day, ard receive their con
CALCULATIONS. Every part of the country will
be represented From the South, the East and
the West, they are preparing to come in humid
reds and thousands. The facilities for reach
ln2 Niagara ire so great that whoever desires
to take trip tbs sea, N Jean take this occa-
sion for dong 50. May from this city and
vicinity will doubtless 20
The gathering will be on the 9th and 2S,h
Tuesday and "Wednesday of next week. In
the meantime we hope there will be steps Ia
ken here to ensure attendance Of numerous
delegation from Troy and vicinity.
We annex the programme announced by the
Committee Of Arrangements
Battle Of Niagara.
j The Committee of Arrangements for the
Celebration of the coming Anniversary of the
Battle of Lundys Lane at Niagara Falls, on
the 9Th aud 25th Of July inst. met at Niagara
Falls. on the 18th inst, for the purpose Of pro-
ceedlng with their duties. George ". Uollcy,
ESD, in the Chulr, A. VI. Clapo was appointed
Secretary.
On motion, the Committee resident at Ming
ara Falls were Authorized ~ appoint Chief
Marshal and Assistants for the occasion.
Gen. p. " htney, vino served with General
Scott at Queenston and was taken prisoner
with him i'll that action, was appointed, and
will serve as Marshal in Chief during the An
nWersary.
The Committee then adopted the following
order Of proceeding for the Celebration Of the
Battle Of Lundy's Lane, July 18th and 18Th -
The morning Of tine Z1lh viii be devoted 10
the receiving OF the delegations and guests by
the MarshalS and COMMITTEE Of Reception, unl
to arr'ng ny the eucampment.
At II O'Clock, NJ, a nato Il .a,u' IL be
fired from The encampGeI: j.: .,ura ID the
procession will form on the ROAD al ceni there
10 in the following ORDER
| The MIltarv---Artlery and Infantry
corps.
?. Carrla res with the soldiers of 1912 and
of the Mexican ana other Campaigns.
3 Carriages with the orators and other inyi>
ted guests.
4. HI members of Congress and officers
OF this ma other States.
5. Delegations from the several States as
tollows:-
New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts,
Connecticut, Rhode sand, New York Penn>
sy.vanlo, Ohio, Indiana Michigan, Illinois,
" isronsin, &c. &c.
The procession, when formed. will move
through the princ' ,al streets to the Ferry grove
where the mcetin@ will organize.
/ The meeting w'll be addressed from the sew
era, stands simultaneously until the hour ofud-
UOurnmeut
MI l.? o'clock, P. N, the meeting will
re-asNen bic IN the grove, Where new speakers
will be introduced.
At shutdown national salute will be fired
SECOND DAY--JULY p,
Al sunrise a national salute will be fred.
At9 O'Clock, \, NJ, the Military will parade,
and be reviewed by Gen. Scott and Gov. Hunt
At II O'clock the people will assemble at the
grove where they will be addressed Until three
O'Clock, when the Convention will adjourn sine
die.
The several delegations will report to the
! Marshal in Chief o. his Aids Immediately up
on landing
The grounds selected for the celebration are
conveniently located and well adapted to the
| purpose. hose set apart lor the encampment
are on the eislerly skirts Of the town, about
on hundred rods from the Catarnct They
are lnteISpersed with fields AMI gloves, extend
lng from tn, Niagara llver northwarl to a
lolit some distance north of the Buffalo and
Niagara Falls Railroad. They afford ample
room and accommodation for 10 600 persons
The Military Encampment aud the srounGs Tor
the delegations are az aeon.
The grounds selected for the meeting are
situated IN what Is termed Ferry Grove. living
uulacent 20 the American Fails. 1t will &C
/ comno!aty a vast coucourse.
Speakers stands will be erected in various
pats Of ihe grounds, and all will be shielded
by d gratoil. shade.
The latch string is out Freemen of Ameri-
ca rally Tor HIM who has fought more of free
doms battles than any other man living.
Come oue--come all!
Come as the wind come when the forests are
reUded,
Come as the waves come, when navies are
stranded.
q. W. HOLLEY, Chairman
A. NJ. CLAPr, Secretary.
GFThc democracy" of Franklin Pierce is
not very ancient. He started in life ''Fede-
raist," and used his influence against the DE