New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-07-08
INDEPENDENCE DAY At LOTELL.

i''" LOWELL. Mass, July T. 1867.
The great celebration in New-England of the
Ninetieh Anniversary Of our National Birthday came OFF
IN the City Lowell The Boston authorities and people
exhausted themselves the recent Masonic celebration
and borne down by the additional weight OF the Prcs
dents visit heart 10 reenter so soon upon
scenes of festivty The City Of Lowell wordrenowned
for its manufactures, and having become rich IN the ne
oIoncnt of t resources honorable by deeds Of patriot
ism during the war, and celebrated for the spirit ui JUS
wealthy citizens laid itself out for great things IN the
wsv az Fonrth OF July celebration that should be an
;,,roycment ON things mast What gave peculiar inter
est TO the occasion and which indeed was the great ica
tre OF the ceremonies the dedication OF statue Of
Victory presented to the city by Dr. James G. Aver.
known by his medicines IN almost every american ouse
hold In the center Of the CITY, on McrfnlacA ST. hre
small public square wherein stands tall granite smart
rising from massive base OF the same stern Ing
land material. This monument Il sulhcehtY ,oIhi'
mented by the simple inscriptions ON lts iacc Largo
letters Of solid granite standing out IN bold reef Fgn
the shaft recall 10 living memory the darkest dH3s OF e
Republic and reminds OF the !nainy aud crime OF the
10th of April 1901 The mortal remains OF the hrst mar
tyrs, slain by traitor hands ne mere IN sacred keens Y
their native City close 10y this square aud monument.
Looking out upon the principal street Il a modest s,
bearing IN golden letters the name - r. bulel 80 u 10
remind the stranger that by much ~ treason smoe
this quiet city in the murder OF Two OF ats hooo You'll
by just so much dld LoWeh smlte treason u.VuEH
the matchless genius OF hef creates cluleh'
This monument over the remains Of ladd ana whitney
having been erected IN commemorative OF inc opening oi
the terrible struggle for national NE against Hhtd
Rebels Dr. Aver conceived the idea OF erecting some
emblem that might appropriately oonn,no ~ ~ isS
close. During tour OF eight months IN Europe ne c1
the most celebrated artists IA the countries ne INie
finally selected the figure which has been unyailed today
This design presented u the city about sX months
ago by DR. Aver and was formally accepted by the
authorities. The order for the casting, IN bronze was
Immediately transmitted 10 Munich, ana about the
middle Of last month the valuable aud anNiousy eN-
pcctcd package arrived In America, ana was sent to
been erected nj an appropriate distance in front Of the
Ladd and Whitney monument and as soon as the Lowell
authorities heard of the arrival Of the bronze they de
ermined To celebrate the unvang OF the statue on the
lth of July and thus dedicate most appropriately on tho
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the triumphant yindicaton OF the nations NE
The day opened just a. Independence day always ana
everywhere and viii open by sunrise salutcrHg ana
belrnging, midday ana slsetbrought NOR ming and
ringing In the morning, the companies Of the City Fire
Department. and the children Of the Grammar Schools
paraded An open air concert was gwen on the common
bY 1000 children. At IL o'clock began the regatta
races the first between single scu Werries distance u
miles for a prize Of $2j. The second race between
sixoaTed boats distance three miles, for prlze OF $50
The on with great spirit and to the delight OF
the spectators Five companies OF the Sixth Regiment
Massachusetts YOluneeTsm ont upon the Common
at O'Clock for trial drill prize OF beautiful SIX nag
prize TO he awarded by competent judges to the best
drilled company OF the regiment. Gems n d. Under,
wood, VIM Cogswcll, and W. w. Bullock were appointed
to award the prize. The exercise Ia the manual Of arms
was well executed that the committee could not make
tho awards; companies and II were Therefore recalled
directed to repeat and extend the drill until the com
mittce could decide their relative proficiency Finally,
after a second trial, II was adIndgcd that Company III eN
ceed and was therefore entitled TO the banner.
USvAILISG THE STATUE
The hour having arrived Tor the nyaing OF the statue
of Victory, the military marched IN procession mp Merf-
macl-st. to Monumentsquare, but long before the
officials reached the place, the whole ground was densey
packed with people while doors, windows balconies ana
housetops bloomed with fair faces SCI win startling
eyes all eager to catch the first view OF the statue about
10 be uncovered Finally the reserved seats on temper
airy stage were occupied the band ceased It's playing inc
enshTOuding canvas rose and FELL and the
STATUE OF VICTORY. a. -,--,.,
stood face with the people, who rent the air with
cheers and shouts that utterly drowned the renewed ef
forts OF the Threats OF brass The figure In bronze
pedestal Of granite standing II feet high IL is female
scmidraped OF colossal size and with extended and up
lifted wings The design IL the result OF the best Efforts
OF the celebrated German artist Rauch IL has the grace,
ghtness and peculiar TO the works OF this great
master and beyond question one OF the finest pieces OF
stauary in bronze in the United States. The figure
leans forward raised ptoe by the action OF her Wings
Is exceedngy animated In appearance as making haste
TO proclaim, am the messenger OF peace established
by victory, bringing honOrs and wreaths Of laurel
that fade not, for the patriots whose lives or whose
blood, wounds, tolls and sacrifices maintained the prn
cipes OF free government among men, also peace, with
It, divine fruits Tor generous people who sen sent ior, ana
In ner left folded against her breast she presses the
sheath OF peace, while IN her right hand, extended
and elevated is wreath OF victory IL to remind
that people who could merit tie first must win the
last ---'-~
When the tumultuous cheering had ceased, the Hon.
George T. Richardson Mayor Of the City came forward
FELLOW CITIZENS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: On this
memorable anniversary of the Nations birth, We have
assembled TO dedicate with becoming ceremony this
statue of victory presented 20 the City Of Lowell by
public spirited felOw-ctzen, DIR. James c, Aver a
statue which impressyey reminds us of the triumphant
issue Of gigantic struggle for the preservation OF the
nations life The day is suspicious for the recollection
hearts with patriotic emotions. The place appropriate
for within this ha0wed ground rest all that Is mortal
those martyred heroes whose glorious death conferred
immortal renoyn upon city The assembly Is worthy
Of the occasion Brave men, who fought the good Tight
and whose brows victory places her laurel wreath are
here. The noble regiment which when duty called, ere
we had awakened 10 consciousness OF danger were
marching the music OF national anthems for the de.
OF the capital is here Here too, are the repre-.
sentaves OF the peope-and the people themselves who
when the gloomy clouds oeshadOwed u.s. never hesated
lost heart but responded with alacry TO the re-
peated demands made upon them by our bleeding cOln-
try Fair ladies have honOred with their presence,
and their smiles today encourage as their words and
prayers-aye and deeds too-sstained in the great
contest. bid you all welcome, aud on your behalf AS
well behalf Of the municipality which have the
honor 10 represent thank the gentleman for this munih
cent gift which, while IL ad0rns city, WILL though by
his desire II Is uninscrbed stand as monument OF MS
cultivated taste and generosity.
The Mayor then introduced successyely Judge Russell
Collector OF the Port at Boston, Gen Underwood, and
Gen Cogswe who delivered appropriate addresses.
Following these, a call made for DIR. Aver through
whose municent benefacton the city made tho pos
SCISSOR OF this beautiful and instructive monument The