New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-18
MiIGI RATION OF WlRREl'S Static.
A GREAT DAY BOSTON.
Speeches of Hon. Edward Everett. John P. Ken
Dedy and Senator Mason


Yesterday was gala day in Boston, the occasion
being the Anniversary Of the Battle Of Bunker Hill
and the Inauguration of the statue of Gen. Warren.
The de-c that the day should be made general holi
day increased as the 18th approached and business
general thing was suspended throughout the city.
The banks aud large proportion of the principal
stores closed. The weather quite propitious
although The heavily overcast state Of the sky gave
every indication Of storm; some little rain fell but
Che showers brief and not heavy enough to inter-
fere with the festivities Of the occasion. The
sky cloudy all day, and gentle breeze from the
east rendered the weather more comfortable than if
the Lad shone brightly and the heavens been
cloudiess.
As the occasion was one of festive character, the
day ushered in by the ringing of Church bells aud
the filirg of salues which repeated at and
sunset. In the City of Boston, flags flying from
the various public buildings, and the vessels in the
harbor were gaily decked with streamers The citi-
zens and Monument Association Of Charleston took
hold Of the matter with much zeal and did their part
well toward securing the complete success of the cee-
bration. From every point Of interest," and in all d.
rectiOns flags and streamer waving nthe breeze,
and the city presented a holiday appearance. Har-
ward Washington, Main and High streets, the City
square and Monumental square, beautifully
decorated. At the northwest entrance to Monument
square ime datey at the top Of the stone stairway,
was erected triumphal arch, surnOunted by clus-
ter Of small flags, from which was visible large
bronze eagle, holding in his beak scroll,
bearing in gold letters the words, The day
we celebrate" Beneath this and extending over
the arch were the words, Welcome to Bunker Hill"
in large gold letters upon red velvet background.
Upon the columns appeared in letters of gold the
following of places memorable in the history Of
the Revolution: "Wht, Plans; Trenton
"Prinoeton;" " Brandywine;" Yorktown " Con.
cord" "Iexington;" "Dunkcr Hill" "Ticonde-
roga;" "Crown Point" Flatbush'
On the opposite side Of the grounds similar arch
was erected surmounted by large eagle, holding in
his beak the motto of the State, while underneath, in
large gold letters, appeared the inscription; Our
Whole Country" On the columns were names OF
other prominent battles of the Revolution: German
town" " saltwater " Stony Point Saratoga"
Monmouth" " Briar Creek" "Camden;' " Cow
pens;" "Holkirkhill;" Kings Mountain and
"Eutaw Springs"
On the grounds little south of the Monument was
erected an immense pavilion in which were arranged
seats for the accommodation of seven thousand or
eight thousand persons. The statue of Gen. Warren
was placed on one side Of the pavilion upon dias,
md about twenty-five or Thirty feet in front of the
platform designed for the orators of the day and in
yited guests.
The statue is feet high of the purest TerTara
marble ard weighed in the block about II tuns 1t
draped in the costume of the revolutionary period
the model Of the artist, we understood, being
yeritable citizens suit worn by Gov. Hancock which
has come down to our generation, and carefully pre-
served as relic of by-gone days.
Tho attitude of the figure is highly dignfed and i'm
posing The right hand rests upon the hit of dress
sword, the left being raised in the act of gcsticu-
lating The chest is thrown out, the head which Is
uncovered il elevated and upon the broad brow and
the firm manly features, thought and soul are unmis-
takably stamped. The lips are parted as If IN the
act of giving utterance to speech.
Gazing on this noble work of art imaglnes that
he sees tie fearless original at the moment when the
imminent peril of his country engrossed his thoughts,
and the great idea of the time thrilled his very soul
with its inspiration. There is spirit in the marble, APP
proaohng life, and but the gaze of a moment suf-
fees to wildly recall to mind the events OF the days
that tried mems souls Words cannot be found to adj
equately portray the effect which this masterpiece OF
art produces upon the beholder. dark background
and canopy of flags gave more beautiful effect TO
the figure The pedestal upon which the figure is to
rest is formed Of largo block of verdantique marble
from Vermont. and stands in small frame building
ment.
But 70 The celebration of the day. The event hav-
ING been so long talked Of and promising to be one OF
grandeur ar interest brought to Boston thousands
Of strangers and made the occasion by various
military and other companies to visit the City Inc
first arrival ON Tuesday morning, consisted OF dele
cation Of ten of the Randails leland boys, accompa-
MED by their instructor Mr.. Ripley. They marched
with drum aud fife TO the City Hall, and were wei
comet by Mayor Rice, who extended to them the hos
pitalites of the City. The little fellows IN their
marches about town. attracted considerable attention
The next feature of general interest on Tuesday
was the arrival of Oceauus Engine Company, No
IL, of this City, William Williams acting foreman, IN
place Of John Wldoy.
The Manchester City Guards the Portland Me-
ehanes' Blues, and the Providence Marine Corps OF
Artillery next arrived, and received by the Pa
laski Guards the Boston Light Artillery, aud the
Chmiestown Artillery.
Among the other guests that arrived on Tuesday
evening. were Gov King and suite, George Peabody,
Gov. Hop,in. Senator Wise Of Virginia, and many
other distinguished gentlemen. Gov King quarters
at the Revere House were throngcd with visitors
many Of whom were fion this CITY, aud anxious to learn
Tie true cor ttion of Affairs in NewYork. The tele
graphic Dispatches received by the Governor were
bst few aud at one time he on the point o.
starting forthwith for home thinking his presence
might be needed.
Last, but Tot least among the arrivals, was th'
Seventh Regiment, National Guard, New-lork, Col
Duryes, which reached Boston Yesterday morning be
tween fouI and five O'Clock. Upon the arrival oil IN
rain the Guard was received by the National Len
cers Col. Dearborn, and aaer the usual Interchange
Of A. 80 he W.