The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05

Methodist church. mainly puiit by the means OF the
late George r. Cobb, and which ought to be called
ana to the right Is the old Presbyterian church,
relic OF the Revolution. To the rear OF the monu-
platform had been erected ana seats provided In
front capable Of accommodating several thousand
these were filed with the rough ana ready. honest
hearted men of MOrrls and their wives, daughters,
sweethearts and children. The forenoon was taken
up with
the chief attractive feature OF which Companies
These were under Captain Steele and presented a
very fine appearance Ia their snowy uniforms.
from Governors Island. Considering the shocking
condition OF the unpaved streets OF the town the
march was entirely too long The men were worn
the cOmmissarlat department, they said, was miser-
ably and scantily looked after by the managers The
parade ended shortly after twelve O'Clock. Then
came the exercises at the grand stand. On the latter
were Governor Theodore +. Randolph, Secretary Of
Porter, District Attorney Keasby, Colonel r. 8
Swords OF the Governors stan, ex-senator Cattel
host h "a
THE PROGRAMME
opened with feeling prayer. BY Rev. j. NJ. Ogden,
Randolph followed in well prepared address
short, plthy and very appropriate. 1t was fitting,
ne said, that Jersey men should celebrate the ann
versary In the midst Of localities halowed by historic
recollections. II wass not so much the ACHIEVEMENTS
Of the great snd he a s sS
which proclaimed America free. Then, as now,
the true object OF war was and ever should be
the establishment OF peace that Duries the SORROW
full past. The Governor expressed his satisfaction
In being able TO assist Sin dedlcatihg monument
to the memory or those brave and patriotic men
who. as your brothers. nelghbors and dearly be-
loved ones, gave III defence or their principles all
they could Rive-ther lives. There will be
to them again." he continued. mo stubborn
contest In the thicKets OF the wilderness under
Grant; no other gallant charge under the fiery
Kearney into the midst OF no less gallant roe no
life struggle eye to eye and hand TO throat, as In
that most bravely contested and terrific contest OF
the war on the hill OF Malvern, led by your own
brave and gallant townsman, Fitz-John Porter"
(Applause.)
After the Governor there was music by local
vocal club the unveing OF the monuments, Its pre-
sentaton and reception following which came an
programme as Major A. d. Blanchert, Commander
Of the Grand Army OF the Republic, was announced
TO give recitation. SO he dld-in pantomime.
Everybody saw his lips move and his hands ges-
ticulate but not soul on the platform even heard
him utter word.
SECRETARY RoBEsoN's GRAFTON
was mastery effort In It's way, and was partcu-
larry characterized by an utter absence OF political
craftsmanship and the statesmanlike handling OF sub
America, but the whole world. The Secretary paid
a fitting tribute to the worth Of the cultvafors OF
the SOIL and said that In them lay tho real great
ness Of the country. The bulwark of cOuntry,s
safety found he said In the elevated parts and
higher aspirations Of Its people The progress OF
the world was onward. Speaking Of the achieve
ments OF the early PATRIOTS he said their victories
were those OF the human race, not merely OF this
country. but throughout the world This country