New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-17

To the Masonic fraternity he extended nearly well
come, and greeted them the representatives. of su
ancert and honorable fraternity, and was happy at
their assistance in laying the cornerstone for monu-
ment TO the ustrious Wayne.
The President then introduced Grand Master Robert
Macoy of the Grand Lodge Of the State of NewYork,
who returned thanks for the honor conferred.
LAYING THE CORNERSTONE.
The massive rock forming the summit of the Point
having been selected for the base Of the monument,
| the cornerstone was here laid. eaden box, con-
ainipg various public documents, the proceedings OF
the day and other papers, was deposited 10 small
hole cut in the rock, which the cornerstone was
laid by the Masonic fraternity, the following members
of the Grand Lodge of this State taking part: Robert
Macoy, G.. NJ, Daniel Sicbels, d. G. NJ, Royal G.
Williamson, s. G. W., Theodore Pratt j. G. w., II.
Cowephoven Grand Marshal, the Rev. Mr. Church,
Grand Chaplain.
The stone having been laid in its place prayer
offered by Grand Chaplain the Rev. Mr. Church. after
which dnge was performed by the band The SOL
emn ceremony Of conservation was then had. Royal
G. Willard, S. G. W., first poured from silver COB.
| let wine upon the stone, saying:
"May the Giver of all things bestow His blessing
upon ell patriotic and benevolent undertakings, and
ploneously bestow upon His people that virtue and
wisdom which shall enable them to pre.erve and
| enjoy"
Daniel Sckles d. G. NJ, then threw some
| the s.oLe ard said:
"May the supreme arch of the universe strengthen
ard sustain the craftsmen to flash the Work now 80
| happily begun"
| theodore Pratt, S. G. W., in pouring oil upon the
rock, said;
| "May the Grand Ruler OF the universe preserve
The union of the United States, and may be bond
Of friendship and brethely love that shall endure
| through all time
Tie Grand Master, having asked few questions of
| his brethren, said
| MAY corn wire and oil, which the craftsmen
employ symbols OF health plenty and peace abound
| among men throughout the world and may this
| statue when completed long continue to stand upon
this ennt nee az memorial OF afectiOnate gratitude
| TO one who devoted his life for the benefit OF men-
| kind"
At the invitation of the President Grand Master
| Macoy then addressed the audience as follows:
Officers and Memte's Of the Stony Point Association
| Ladies, Brethren and Felloc-Cai=ens
In obedience your invitation, generously extended
to us Of the Mystic Brotherhood, have come among
YOU to participate in the delightful and interesting
ceremonies Of the day, the anniversary OF which Is
| celebrated in the annals OF our country.
The sacred and pleasing duty of laying the corner
stone il being the chief stone in the foundation where
| on is TO be erected monument to the memory anu
| shining virtues Of the lamented aud honored DEAF,
| Anthony Weybe, MajorGeneral OF the American
| Army has been performed in an appropriate manner
Nc,withstandpg the apathy of the State and Ma.
tona Governments to render proper homage to those
who contributed valuable services IN our great kevo
utionary struggle; notwithstanding our fathers may
have been reiniss in toe discharge OF the important
duty Of giving substantial evidence OF their regard for
those who fought in the cause OF Freedom; yet the
| time like the inevitable hour, must come when the
valiant ard the virtuous will be appreciated and re-
| waIded.
| People Of Stony Point and ts immediate vicinity
| you deserve the highest concentrations ofthe country
bato Iytllt onf. ala vfn
| wOrld-tbis tangible and lasting evidence OF your
| love- yeneraon and gratitude for the memory OF the
disngui he'd solder whose daring exploits have made
Stony Point stand out prominently among me glorious
| and halIowe ed spots of the American Revolution.
twas upon this impregnabe bulwark CT tee beauti-
full and placid Hudson seventyeight years ago, that
the thrilling shout " The forte our own, from Amer.
cas heroic sons contra.ted with the awt1l roar of
| the eneuy's. The echo reyerberaed the joyous
| shout and seLt back the answer "Our own!
On an occasion ike this, how our thoughts revert to
the glores, the trumps, and the noble deeds OF him
| whom. we delight to honor.
1t is not my purpose at this time to enter into de
| tailed history Of the many and glorious achievement
that surround the anne CT Anthony ayne. lis laae
hea,te Of bis countrymen the history OF his bravery
IN battle his daring in times of the greatest danger
his cOoluess and wisdom i'll council, are now as lalii
lar as household words. He vas especially dis!lu-
ui,Led for supporting the most energetic aud decisive
| meas He was generally found where American
| liberty most needed soldier. In tue memorable Da'
I
| arms Gen. Wayne was conspicuous in the ardor Of
| his attack Gen. Washington, In his letter 10 Con.
| oress observes: "Were l 10 conclude my accoutt OF
:" this day transactions without expressing my obi,
cations TO the officers Of the army 10 general,
should 60 iricsce to their merits, aud violence 10
| "ny own feelings. They seemed TO vie with each
other in marfes.ing their zeal and bravery. can-
| "uot however, fol bear mentioning Brig. Geh Wayne
whose coed conduct ard bravery, throughout the
whole action deserves particular comnendatl9n.
In This age of moral and intellectual enjoyment
when tlroug the length and breadth of our happy
country American freemen are rejoicing 10 TIE ma
tional be sings bedueahed to us by our heroic ances-
tors IL it not appropriate and beh'tlng IN ts 10 iay
aside the momeDtay and excitemeas oi the oay
ard Assem- bic on this occasion or the express
of celebrating the Anniversary Of the Stcrmitg and
Capturing Of Stony Point, led by the chivaIc ayhe
Can we fail to cali 10 mind the names and honor the
deeds Of his comps ers Putnam, Greene, Montgomery
Stark, Lsiay cite, Schuyler Gates, Momitre, hnox
Lincoln Clirtop Marion, Sullivan, ST. Clair Stiring
De Kalb Wooster Howe, commanded by the great
leader Washington Also let Us mention with oecom'
| Jig gratitude bis more immediate companions iu the
brilliant exploit of the capture OF TINS stronghold
Muhenburg, De Fleury, Stewart, GbDon,, hnox
Muriey, Fishbow and Archer, ana .acuSn las. ho'
| asst In usefulness, Capt. Lambs servant Pompey.
| Can we cease to cherish the memories Of those who
sct forth in the hour OF cOuntrys need as her
fesess champions in support OF her liberties and who
roby viz ocoted her cause and avenged her wrongs
atoms trials the touch-sones Ct true patriotism
Ard who were they that abid d this test Besides
uapy subaltern officers and privates, ali the Major
Generals Of the American Revolutionary army were
members of the craft And not few OF the patriots OF
IRE Revolution were Initiated il the travelling lodges
attached TO the army and in which the matctle IS
Father of his Country himself held the malet there.
ioIe il may not be considered inappropriate TO assocl
nte this days festivities with the ceremonies OF the
Masonic fraternity-a society, "by which, to use the