The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-12-05
GETTYSBURG CELEBRATION.
Dedication Of the Great National Gem
etery.
GETTYSBURG, Nov. l9

The ceremonies attending the de-
dication of the National Cemetery
commenced this morning by grand
military and civic display, under COM
mand of Major General Couch. The
line Of march was taken up at 10
o o'clock, and the procession marched
through the principal streets to the
cemetery, where the military formed
in line and saluted the President. At
a quarter past | the head of the
procession arrived at the main stand.
The President and members of the
Cabinet, together with the chief mill
tary and civic dignitaries, took posi-
tions on the stand.
The President seated himself be-
tween Mr.. Seward and Mr.. Everett,
after a reception marked with the
respect and perfect silence due to the
solemnity of the occasion, every man
in the immense gathering uncoverlng
on his appearance.
The military then formed in line,
extending around the stand, the area
between the stand and military being
occupied by civilians, comprising
about fifteen thousand people, and
including men, women and children.
The attendance of ladies was quite
large. The military escort comprised
one squadron of cavalry, two batteries
ofartiIlery, and regiment of infant
ry, which constitutes the regular
funeral escort of honor for the high
est officer in the service
After the performance of funer-
al dirge by Birgfeld, by the band,
an eloquent prayer was delivered by
Rev. Mr.. Stockton.
Mr.. Everett then com menced the
delivery of his oration, which was
listened to with marked attention
throughout. .
Although a heavy fog clouded the
heavens in the morning during the
procession, the sun broke out in all
its brilliancy during the Rev. Mr..
Stockton prayer, and shone upon
the magnificent spectacle. The as
semblage was Of great magnitude,
and was gathered within circle Of
great extent around the stand, which
was located on the highest point of
ground on which the battle was
fought. A long line of military sur
rounded the position taken by the
immense multitude of people.
The marshall took up a position
on the left of the stand. Numerous
flags cnd banners, suitably draped,
were exhibited on the stand and
among the audience. The entire
scene was one of grandeur due to the
Importance of the occasion. So qui-
ct were the people that every word
uttered by the orator of the day must
have been heard by them all, not
withstanding the immensity of the
ceucourse.
Among the distinguished persons
on the platform were the following:
Governors Bradford, of Maryland,
Curtin, Of Pennsylvania, Morton, Of
Indian, Seymour, Of New York, Par
ker, Of New Jersey, and Todd, Of
Ohio; Ex-Governor Dennison, of
Ohio; John Brougb, Governor elect
Of Ohio; Charles Anderson, Lieuten
ant Governor of Ohio; Major Gener-
ais Schenck. Stahl, Doubleday, aad
Provost Marshal, General Fry.
ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENT AND PARTY.
GETTYSBURG, Nov. 19.-The Presi-
dents party arrived last evening; but
the train which conveyed the Cover
nors was delayed by slight accident
until near midnight, so that they
were not able to participate in the
proceedings of the night, which were
of marked character.
sERENADE OF THE PRESIDENT, AND HIS
SPEECH.
After supper the Presiden. was SER
enaded by the excellent band of the
5th New York artillery. After re-