Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-09

ShIsol WouA& AihNC pCOh nv
impropriety in calling yesterday Decora-
tion Day, even had we left out the cere-
monies which entitle it to that distinctive
appellation it was, SO far as nature
could render it, simply gorgeous. In &C.
cordanoe with the announcement, some
two weeks since from our church pulpits
only, Post Brooks No. %, GAR, recent
ly organized. remembered the honored
dead with floral tribute and we believe
that the touching and tender cere.
monies We witnessed yesterday, in point
of strict deoorum and faithful execution
of programme, equal to those of any town
in the State.
The following order of exercises were
observed
PROCESSION.
1st. Marshal.
2nd. Band.
3rd. Post Brooks, No. 25.
4. Carriage containing orator of tt &
day, Hon. VIM. Rounds Rev. Mr.. Hale
and Nathaniel Fullerton, ESQ.
9th Masonic Body.
9th. Children of the various Schools.
7th. Citizens on foot.
Sth. Citizens in carriages.
At North Chester Cemetery
Reading Gen. Order No. 8.
! Dirge by Band.
I Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Hale.
! Quartette.
! Decoration of Graves.
At South Street Cemetery the exercises
were the same, with the exception oi
prayer by rector A B. Flanders. I'm
mediately after the ceremonies the pro-
cession reformed and marched to the
Congregational Church the house was
completely filled. The Grafton by Rev
A. B. Flanders was a brilliant, eloquent
and touching effort, and kept the large
audience in rapt attention during its
delivery. II any who heard the Rev.;;g
tleman speak yesterday, ever doubted his
fitness for the occasion, those doubts must
have been forever dissipated. AS lit
erary production, the GRAFTON was simply
polished abounding i'll historical al
lusions and pathetic incidents of the war
Tears coursed down many cheek ot
those who had sacred memory invested
in the struggle.
An incident occurred i'll the burying
yard, the grave of the late Hon. FL. FL
Henry received tributa in the shape OF
an elaborate and tastefully made cross
and wreath, bearing the inscription "to
the soldiers FRIEND" truly applicable to
that departed patriotic spirit
| Personalities The honored seats in
the church were situated at the base oi
the pulpit aud were thus occupied The
center by Hon VIM. Rounds, formerly
Major in the army,J'a man young in years.
but old in patriotism and illustrious ser.
vice, fitting picture for the gracefully
festooned framework directly behind
him. The venerable Nathaniel Fullerton,
Esq, hoary with an active and an i'm.
peachable life of 96 years, occupied the
right Commander FL. Henry, on the
left. Iventure to say of this rapidly ris.
ing young man, that he has not fibre in
his composition which does not tingle
with national love, and that he is perhaps
the leading public spirit of our place
emulating his lamented father in lavish
! liberality and unsullied integrity. An
instance of lofty patriotism was noticed
on Prospect Hill" Our friend Barrett
had without any public intimation erected
graceful liberty pole, some 90 feet high
upon which waved splendid flag. The
Doctors political principles have no flaws
and thousands know the hospitality OF
Prospect Hill Mansion.
The Band sunder the leadership oi
Charles I4add, received unbouuded praise
Charley is thorough musician, and al,
WAYS makes the best selections for all
public occasions.
Grand Marshal w. A. Miller deserves
complimentary notice. His military bear.
ing was noticeable, reminding me of that
faultless form and !rider, Gen. Hooker
Those noble spans of horses that were
attached to the carriages of the dignitar-
les, belonged TO Mr.. Perham, who is never
without two or three pairs of animals that
are hard to beat in the State.
Yours truly,