Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

DEDICATION OF THE KEENE SOLDIERS MoNU-
MESr.-They look after the memory Of their
soldiers in New Hampshire. Keene. one Of its
mos, honorable and thrifty towns, dedicated
soldiers monument On Fridsy. We devote con-
siderable space to the report of the proceedings
We only hope that in due time Burlington VIII
imitste Keene's example.
The weather was cold and disagreeable, but
there was, nevertheless. a large attendance Oh
people. Superintendent Stewart, ofthe Cheshire
Railroad, made liberal arrangements for the
public by running special trsins at half fare In
Keene, the various places Of business were ciosed'
ard flags waved from public and private build
ings, giving the town gala-dsy appearance.
Governor Weston and staff were pi esent, as
was General Garfield, Of 0bio, Major General
Fitzpatrick, and some twenty other distinguished
gentlemen, who were invited to the residence Of
Major General Griffin, where most sumptuous
collation. was served.
There was grand civic and mile long pro-
cessiou, and among familiar organizations anu
names which took part in it, we notice the keene
Cornet Band Keene Guards, Capt. bsOoiu +;
Cheshire Guards, of Westmoreland. Capt Pi!s-
ton A. Barker Ssdgwick Post, G. A. H. from
Bra,tleboTo. II, VI. Conner. Commander:
Gen Griffin presided over the formal exeI-
cises and made very appropriate opening al
dress which was followed by the playing OF the
. Star Spanrled banner by the bands. DR..
George B Twitehell. ehsirman of the Monument
Committee, made the address Of presentation, IN
l into history OF
dertsking.
The beautiful statute was then unveiled, and
as the flag which bsd been wrapped around 1t
rose gracefully in the air, there was music,
cheers and firing Of cannon. Major General
Judson Fitzpatrick, orator Of the day, delivered
an eloquent address, which was followed by a
brilliant poem, by Lent Geo. 4 Marden Of The
| Lowell Courier and brief remarks By Governor
/ Weston. Senator Patterson and other lnFitei
| guests Martin Milmore, the designer OF the
| statue, was introduced to the assembly and was
rapturuusly cheered.
Among those present, not mentioned above,
were Congressman Parker, ex-GovernoTs Halle
/ and Smythe, ex-Congretsmen Wilson and Ed
wards. Gen Head, Gen VI. 7. Donahue, Hon.
| ]. Henry Elliott. Consul Edwin Vaughan OF
| Canada, Major 0. F. r. Wait, Rev. Messrs
/ Barstow and White. AMI the venerable John
/ Prentiss. now ninety four years old.
/ One hundred and fifty guests sat down to an
elegant dinner at the Cheshire House, ut the
conclusion OF the exercises on Central square.
/ Gen. s. G. Griffin presided. and 5 blessing was
pronounced by the venerable Dr.. Blrstow.
To the first regular toast" The President Of
/ the United States Senator Patterson respond
ed in an eloquent eulogy Of President Grant,
/ Gov. Weston responded TO the second toast
"Tke Governor Of New Hampshire - Nal
| Gen. Garfield to q" The Volunteer Soldier
/ Mai Gen. Fitzpatrick 10 g The American Army
I and Navy" In response 10 other toasts,
speeches we're made by col Carroll D. Wright,
/ Lieut.. George A. Marlen, Hon. 7, ". Edwards,
| Hon. Hosea ". Parker, Gen. Nat. Head. Gen.
| N. D. Douahue, Peter Sanboru and others.
All the military and civil organizations sat
/ down to a bountiiul collation. At the iowa Hall
The monument consists OF bronze figure Of a
/ soldierf eight fee. in height, standing at
rest, but in no recognized military position
the butt Of his musket is placed upon the ground,
aud passing up between the right arm snd the
body, is supported by tho right hand. which IS
raised towards the shoulder aid grasps the
piece in a firm but plant manner.
The figure rests principally upon the right
/ leg, while the left is advanced TO an cas- posi-
/ ton, giving balance and repcs- % the whole
/ late war, including the overcost, which was SO
/ useful in active service, ami which now serves 60
admirably as = foil TO the stiffness Of the ordinary
costume, aul gives TO the figure something OF the
+ grace necessary 10 q work o. art The pose OF
3 the figure is easy II the same time ira ami
Commanding. The coun;euauce expresses that
/ clear intelligence and sterling common sense
I which distinguishes the true American Nolnn-
teer and the whole aspect Of the statue Is tlat
! Of the courageous, ready, nrm and PATRIOTS cit
izen soldier The figure stands upon PEDESTAL
Of Roxbury granite, composed q she following
sections
\ lower b.le l. feet square, and - inches
/ high "a base, feet = inches square and l.
inches high Sd base. . feet inches squsre and
/ Q inches high iih base. feet 10 inches square
and Q inches high GA these four bases rest the
die. which Is feet sQusre by feet inches
I high the whole surrounded By esp feet !
/ inches thick ia the south Of the die is bronze
tablet IS By 33 inches, bearing the following in-
scription:
Reeue wall cherish in perpetual honor the
memory Of her sons who fought for liberty aud
tie integrity Of ths republic.
IS1l-lsd5
Tie honor Of The heroic lead is the inspiration
Of pCs;eriiy."
The entire hight Of the uelestll is i feet 10
inches, and total d rLt u PEDESTAL en-! statue ~
feet and 10 inches
Surrounding the monument, and distant from
it ten feet. is 9 granite curling, the whole sur
rounding by neat gravel walk