The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-03

GRAND BANQUET, ADDRESSES,
&C., &C., 20.
mo anniversary Of the day when, tw, hundred and
hsy years ago. the Little band Of Puritans who had
formed the congregation Of John Robinson Leyden
In The Netherlands embarked board the speedwe Of
sixty tons a. the little Dutch port called Desshaven for
Southampton where they TO be joined by others OF
their Epeh regopsts and whence they were to take
their departure for New World celebrated Ply
mouth MACE, yesterday. SIX years ago I'm 1859 the
anniversary commemoraed here for the first time in
manper worthy Of the event. Persons from all parts Of
the UIop foeked to the celebraton there great
civil and military display; grafton delivered by
Mr.. Edward Everett; banquet for $500 persons was
served mammoth tent and balls and fireworks closed
tho demonstration.
wss not siuply 10 commemorate the anniversary OF
the embaYtaou of the Pilgrims celebration of
yesterday but 1t the time to lay the
Of the national monument, TO the Forefahers which
il being erected by tho Pilgrim Society The enter
prise OF BUILDING such originated With the
eety Nay 1850. Tho demonstration took place the I'd,
instead Of the of August the Is. fell Mon
day. day which considered 70 be in many respects
iAconveDient one for the purpose.
yER1r1c ALTON OF THE IDENTITY OF THE ROCK.
P~S'N'~~e
Plymouth undertakes satisfy all cavl question to
the ideaty of the famous rock which some rreyerent
wk has designated "the blarney stone of New
England" and gives an Abstract OF the evidence
by which its identity Ia made manifest. According
10 the Memorial onel Of the ruling elders Of the Frat
Church OF Plymouth, named Thomas Fauncc on hearing
that wharf, known a. Hedges Wharf, was to De
built the rock visited the spot In l741 four
years before his death, and stated in the presence Of
this be the rock which they landed in 1920 DIR.
Fsupce was then ninety five years Of age having been
born 1885, that he in fact coemporsry Of and
well acquainted with mos. of the Pilgrims His statement
ade in the presence Of Deacon Ephram Spooner,
who died in 1878, and who is well remembered
by many now living at Plymouth and the same
fscs was aso confirmed by Mrs. White who died IN
$780, aged ninety Ave. and who acquainted with the
family Of elder Faunce So that tradition hal 70.
continued to mark the spa, where the foot OF the pilgrims
first found reetiDg place in the New World the evidence
would be OF Itself quite sufficient 10 indicate it.
HISTORY OF THE ROCK.
The rock however, at the present day insignha-
its proportions that person Of limited faith would
hesitate TO believe that the Identical stone on which
the landing from the May flower was effected. It's
ceof which the average diameter is between four and
I've fects flush With the street, aud forms part OF the
pavement OF iat least has hitherto served Ia tia
way; csftS, ioaoES ana unioaoiuB Nv heoSe5
wharf have been hourly crossing for nearly century
back and many CHIP has been knocked of and carried
away AZ q precious relic by visiters attracted to tn
spot.
Hut henceforsh the little Of it win be protected from
similar ndantes by the monument 70 be placed over it,
Ihave yet informed myself Of the style and proper
lions Of the proposed monument but understand that
simply architectural canopy which, while shell
Seripg the rock, will stll leave 1t exposed TO view
TIE GATHERING FOR THE CELEBRATION.
Every train on Monday and yesterday was crowded
with people coming to witness the celebration. Where
half the persons who in the town obtained accom-
snodatons night would be very bard to tell The
Saoset House, the only public inn Of any considerable
sze, went for almost nothing in the way Of supplying
commodaaone. But the neghbors were neighbory, and
where spare spare bed could be placed a. the
service of the stranger freely done. AL the pub
lie buildings except the churches, converted into
dormtories and tents applied TO the same 81
that, in way the other, it is TO be presumed all Of
the many thousand strangers in Plymouth last night
found where TO lay their heads.
THE DECORATIONS ETC.
The old town look OF Unusual gayeiy and ANNA
ton From every hill top and elevated spot noated
stars and stripes Arches OF evergreens spsnned the
of the Pilgrim Fathers Not house that did do it's
share in the general decorations Some taste
III Any sorts Of devices S Tne names Il Howana and
E&andiah, and Carver, and Alden, and Chiffon, aud
Othero memOraDe Ia the rcC0rCB or the colony, were
to be seen on ali sides, Here was the site Of the
fret house built In New England there the site Of the
st street opened in at another place was the
arch OF evergreeps marked where the 6s. interview
had between the Pilgrims and the Indian Chief lassasot
All through the town the decorations 10 the most
profuse and yet tasteful style 0ne popularity Of them
the number and variety OF flags Of all nations that
Mexican flags, with their motto Of "Dios Union Lber
tad;' Turkish banners, with the crescent aud sar;
hsped green flag Ireland were ali given to the Breeze
and made TO add 10 the general gala day.
APPEARANCE OF THE TOWN.
AL last evening and this morning we'll dressed women
and girls crowded the doors and windows made their
way along the crowded thoroughfares, stopping to read
the taste Of the decorations Of country girls wers
driven from point 70 point in wagons and four horse
~ UNIFORM and members Of Masonic lodges in their Gu
r0us paraphernaia. all passing and repassng jugglers
With their bands Of musice combined to render the
scene agsy, animated and memorable one
The 6sy was nsnsssa IN ~ the ringing Of the church
ceremonial was observed at sunset.
LAYING THE CORNER STONE.
About nine O'Clock the corner ttone Of the canopy
She Rock was laid with Masonic ceremonies. The stone
bad been raised three feet above the bed where
bad formerly lain and granite foundation, ten feet In
on Within the corner stone Of the canopy deposited
lcaden box Of tho Dimensions with that for the
nent, bearing tho following inscription:
Placed
in the c e ne Stone
Monumental Canopy OF Forefaiher Rock
by the
Pilgrim society Of Plymouth
AuGust, 1859.
The following deposits made within the box before
fx cover was securely sealed
plate bearing the following inscription engraved in YER
distinct leters By Mr.. X W. Bouve- 49,
This Oesket:
eonta ming objects OF historica intarest
relating 10 the Plymouth Forefsthers
Is deposited
In the Corner EtOne
OF monumental
erected for the shelter and projection of
The Rock
on which the Pilgrims Of the May Flower
landed on the twenty first day Of December,
A. D. 1870.