The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-06

enduring as the mighty confederacy which was CO.
mented, in great measure, by the energy and
honesty Of the young men of 1850 ct that critical mo-
ment The young mems Monument Association" have
succeeded SO far that, on Monday, amidst the boom
ing Of cannon, in the light Of glorious sun, amidst
the music Of martial bands, and in the presence Of
eight thousand freemen the corner stone Of granite
base for the column was laid.
On the afternoon Of Saturday citizens commenced
to indulge in q regular exodus, in order to enjoy the
national holiday In other of the delightful
villages which ornament the banks Of the Hudson
The rush tremendous upwards of ten thousand per-
sons having carried the Hudson River railroad
before the last train left New York They conveyed
in safety and without accident inconvenience except
what resulted to the ladies from the excessive heat Of
the weather.
In order to obtain full and correct report of the in
terestng ceremonies observed at the Of the
stone and resume of the historical events and personal
which the destiny Of country, for either ruin
freedom, depended We despatched special reporter
that evening TO
The village presented most pleasing and animated
appearance, even on Saturday night.
Crowds Of strangers promenadng the streets or
srong along the beach, the stores were full OF prudent
lnQuSyrlOuS
engaged at every point in firing of squbs and rockets
which we're only preliminary to the general noise of Mon
day. whilst upon the piazza Of the Irvine House were,
either walking reclining Of most fashionable
New York Beauties who had gone out to breathe the
pure air Of the mountains and indulge in the pleasing
legendary recolectons recalled by q fine prospect of
I" Sleepy Hollow the /" Old Dutch Church, the
"Wooden Bridge"-where Ichabod Crane got into trou
blethe Cemetery" and of the rolling river beneath.
Sunday morning opened gloriousy and each train and
boat arriving during the day brought fresh loads Of
vsiters The churches crowded to excess and AZ
the conclusion of the religious exercises the majority Of
the various congregations walked to view the site of the
"Captors Monument" and thus, it we're, their
feay to their country after having done homage
to their God.
About nine O'Clock IN the evening the wind veered to
southesst, the sky became dark and after few loud
pesls of thunder which preceded by flashes Of light
ning it commenced to rain heavily The rain continued
to fall during the entire night and about four O'Clock in
the morning the most gloomy anticpations Of "wet
Fourth were entertained by hundreds who already
on the qiti pipe.
Previous to this unfavorabe and alarming state Of the
weather reporter had interview with the members
Of the
TARRYTowN MONUMENT ASSOCIATION.
This energetic and patriotic body which does honor to
Officers.
Amos r. Clark, 1arrytown, President
Nathaniel H. 0dell, do, vice-President
Steubsn p. SEartCut do, Secretary.
A. g. Rushu ore do, Corresponding Secretary
Moses H. Wilson, Irvine House, Treasurer.
The cole object of the organization was the erection of
suitable monument to the memories Of Paulding, Will
Isms and Van War upon the very spot where they cap
tured Major Andre.
Tbs first meeting Of the body was held about the first
IF Last Anvil tfru add
by the above named gentlemen. Other as emblages
Of the members showed that the spathy--it
dare not be called indference-with regard to the
memory Of the patriot dead existed and it was only
after some hard struggles ard relaxing interest
the endeavor aat the young succeeded in rousing
the true old spirit Of westcheer and causing the elder
amongst them TO
" Snatch from the ashes OF their sres
The eInbers Of their former fires"
One Of the first movements in their favor was made BY
the State Prison Inspectors through the agency of Gen.
Storms. These gentlemen offered by resolution that
the of the ground where the capture took place
were procured by purchaser otherwise and suitable
base laid at the expense of the association monument
Of Sing Sing marble would be given by them free of cost
This proposition mms pted and some four
five hundred dola-s we're raised in short time. The
outlay Of purchase for the land saved by noble act
Of generosity which deserves to be recorded
The ground beside the Andre brook-whch may be re.
garded the Thermopya of Americs-where the major
taken had passed into the hands Of Mr. VIM Tayle
who has very neat residence by No was he
made Of tie object of the Monument Association
than he forward, and with the demeanor and do.
votedness Of patriotic gentleman made free gift of
twenty feet square from his private demesne being the
very spot where the unpur shssable militia men and COM
missioned Spy were grouped.
solid square base Of blue granite measuring eight
feet six inches imns diately laid having cheled
believing in the centre Ct eighteen inches long and nine
inches bread intended receptacle for the valuable do
euments newspapers and other relics ~hich Intended
to be Deposited therein The place enclosed with strong
plank fence and the consideration of the laying of the
stone next engaged the attention CT the assoca
ton II determined that this celebration should
take place last Monday in order that the day of
national glory should DO rendered possible, dear
10 the people OF Westchester by revival OF the
brsnce Of the local deed of virtue which so powerfully
contributed to its denomination.
TIE PLACE OF THE CAPTURE.
Where the base of the monuu emit is built and the cor
ner stone now laid Ia at the distance Of about quarter
OF mile north from the village Of Tarrytown upon the
right you turn the old Albany post road from of
the old Hudson river turnpike which il mapped out
SIS Broadway In Tarry town.
It's most charming spot covered with sturdy oaks,
twnsd with voodbipes and wild roses but the ANDRE
Brook" which in 1850 a considerable stream,
nearly hlled In; and nothing is visible of it,
base of the monument The remarkable tree under the
shade of which the captors took Major Andre order to
search HE person. and where they found the reasonable
documents upon him. stood upon tho opposite side Of
the way on Mr.. Smiths ground, The place where 1t
grew is still pointed out to the traveller.
THE TREASON OF ARNOLD AND THE ESPIONAGE OF
ANDRE.
Although there occurrences are OF comparatively
recent date and the ercus connected with each
well known to most OF the readers of the HERALD may
rot be out OF place this occasion to make succnc
repetition Of the principal facts.
The year Of seventeen hundred and eighty was
during IT'S middle ard towards its close most dsas
trous to the prospects OF the successful mainte-
nance of the declaration of American independence
Charleston had been taken by the British troops and
the army under General Lincoln npnhilated Cen
Gates defeated Mt Camden in North Carolina most of
the Eastern States pundered and laid waste and
the portion Of army aiming under Washipgtsns
command endured every misery and hardship.
In this crisis Major John Andre commenced negotia
ton with General Benedict Arnold then having the
command Of the American forces a West Point under
George Washington who had marched to Kingsbridge
with view 10 attack New York.