The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-08

erected ~ the de0ouaee oMixeos q he ward, end
storms q nature and many srduous struggles in political
warfare, has given way for SUCCESSOR, erected under
the auspices q .he oiti.sns Of that same party q
IN improved form and durable material The SHAFT
which now about % be erected VIII be Of wrought iron
upwards Of 200 feet high, and will combine with
ornsmsot Of this section Of the city rhs interesting en-
bem and the ceremony Of IL introduction become pe
culary valuable and impressive from the circumstances
this city in l7o6, Of the prominent events which
ushered forth the rays Of the ghtof American liberty
occasion Of The repeat Of the Stamp sc about Or soon
after the organization Of that noble band Of patriotic
tns Sons OF Losssy-xho. thsrssfer With rnwsvsring
struggle which preceded the Decaaop Of Independence
and In the grsas crisis which succeeded the publication o
united efforts till the contamination Of their sacred mis-
sion effected In that long and dreadful contest the
Sey pole q the sons q Ss Der q whom Cen John ~.
last, was repeatedly cut down By the Britain soldiers and
ooerepestedly, though attended with desperate and
70 the last cay Of tho occupation Of British power tas
island on Its original ground In what YVES thea called the
ksn aIa es the silent sS S.: 10
the Revolution; token indeed, copsecraed 70 human
Liberty BY the devotion, the love- the blood Of H. votares
undaunted pereevering and efficient efforts; hts uutrng
perseverance, his sacrifices bravery against
bis TACT talent and invnoeie integrity and dsy ia tbs
service Of bis country present episode the history OF
'pst marvellous contest that compes animation respect
and wonder. was the Of that great and good
who since then, served the ward ts Alder
with distinguished integrity spd ability, and who
wa erected Bot the potency q tue emblem, pV in
it, associations and Inspirations arc no. all It's
@ ana a, as s a.
TO the patriot the cafe conductor OF sound political
principles, but will be necessarily safe conductor OF
the lightning OF natural storm, and be in effect
protection to tho neghborhoot from the inroAas OF
grand awful sgeot Of nature This presents subsan
tsl and continued bsreat which deserves appreciation
10 therefore oouby gratifying TO US, partcpsors In this
ben and patriotic ceremony hat from historic interest,
th shaft we'll IS the great ag which viii bear, be
the passport OF respect and security TO the OF
Americans tb cughout the world the democratic emblem
OF true ana chasened civil liberty, peculiarly interest
rg, peculiarly approprAn We nave assurance from the
facts connected with the liberty ,es Of tas City or former
Gays that cannot a 10 be the pspi OF strength,
affection for our country and its sttutonc, to
cratic prircpes OF INDUCING them, by the memories which
shall call up, to reject all sehsh fsctinus views
and cheeriuy to contribute freely, and make wiling
OF union ard general good Thus may that from this
day forward additional incentive good principles and
eood government may be Cherished, and give union Of
mind and effort rtst such may be the result all hope
that will be such all believe Let all then en-
desvor sentiments and under the blessings
OF Providence must succeed In high ana pure
purpose.
The grafton was concluded amid great applause, aud
tben there were loud calls for Wabrdge as the nexs
speaker.
II was announced from the platform that General Wal
Drlrge
eins, then proceeded address the multitude They did
rot however seen to be well satisfied continued the
cries for Walbridge for considerable time 70 the ncon
Mr. Harrison spoke OF the feelings that were awakened
within bin at the erection OF liberty poe- recalled TO
nausuraed in our forefsbers auo which have bean 40
well cherished and preserved their descendants From
the mountains Of Virginia TO those Of Name is
celebrate the Fourth Of July anniversary our Inde
pendence in an appropriate and liberal manner This
in accordance with the principles ofhe constitution justice
and the democracy. Applause The speaker
reference 10 the object which called for erection
Of such landmarks the liberty pole from which flag
West Broadway and Franklin street. rbis gentleman
concluded his speech By expressing hope thai deno
crap OF the country and all other parties would always be
united enthusiasts every subject that interests the
welfare OF the Union, a. the people Of the Fifth ward have
been united IN the erection Of me liberty pole
speech, and then the cries for wabrdge again
pested.
three other speakers managed to get through before he
arrived.
When General walbridge ct length arrived, he was
received with burnt Of enthusiastic welcome de said
Only eighty two years have passed away tns
try, under the most uniavorable and apparently
adverse circumstances, declared itself independent
There many connected h the famous liberty
pole erected In the Park by the OF Liberty Ia this
CITY about that time and these poles have always been
looked upon the embems OF the exalted pos snd
claim Of the people 70 assert their rights IL most
factory, Is source Of comfort TO any FREUD OF liberty
unanimy any subject has been manifested By the
democrats OF this ward prssent occasion II Is no,
mussco now before me Il not earss sens tine
pdomiiable love OF liberty, right and justice that
happily implanted IN them Crest and continued cheer
free, what old they appear were theyY
They the inconsaerAblc inhabtan thirteen small
States lying along the snore Of the Atlantic, their whole
population nos beng over three millions Wna, are tho
people Of this country nowS The thirteen States aad tho
threo millions OF men wero . fruitful acorn; they
hox pA forrao
then termed strip along the Atlantic The American
Tag has reached far TAR beyond them, and occoms
the world The number Of the states are nov thirty.
three they are not confined 70 this eide side OF
our great continent but they ssret,h from California
the great lakes and from the broad waters OF the A.
lantc 10 those OF the PAci6o-from the hustle OF oom-
mercc and business prosperity 10 the regions OF tho
Pacific Ocean, whose silence unda,urbe cave by tho
roaring and dashing Of in expansive waters. I'm
thusAAtic appauseJ Tho dominion OF the American Gag
not TO be confined 70 the preseat limits great they
Our population Of 5000 900 OF free people, which
have since Swollen into 30 900 oo0 be
fined 10 what tnsy We must march ward. Our
tnent but trust before long, Island Of queen
OF the Antilles cloud cheering and much enthusiasm
Il for the general beDent Of mankind, fellow citizens
that our dominion, ip1aence and power ahoud
increase Let every Of consider every question OF
importance M nsiiorh one let us emulate the example
OF renowned ancestors defend rights adhere
liberty lot feel that the interest OF the nation
Ia Identical with own and then may well rejoice
IN the profession Of democracy. cloud and rrolooged
When tho noise Of the enthusiasm with watch General
wapridee's speech received bad subsided song,
composed specially for the occasion by Mr. wAacs,
read and then the ceremony Of laying the corber Stone
gone through. This Done by Richard Winnie, oso
OF the members OF the Committee Of Arrangements aud
In the stone were deposited q red book Legssslve
Manual copy OF Valentines Manual for 1885, copies OF
the Constitution OF the United States aud the ate
copy Of The Dccaraon x rndepcnaences copy Of The
HrrAr and other daily papers published the morning
OF July 0, and other public documents.
ANT x1f HxA~ H.
OF an Illuminated balloon, and enlivened by well dis'
coursed muSic succeeded, and the vast sssemblsge Of
length brought The whole TO an Impressive ssoo by
three hearty cheers and furious tiger.
The liberty pole which will be erected Ia " b. OF iron.
viii be 200 feet In height circular form, forty inches
diameter ~ the base, and taperipg slightly towards the
top where vl be ouly nine inches 10 diameter. II will
be surmounied BY wcaIbercock, and from ia summit
viii faunt the national ensign AZ lie base will be
nsmented with pedestal, which will be supported
temple Of liberty forty foe, 10 height having thirteen pill
lars, which will % represented the ooats OF Of
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