Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-06
Departure of the Putnam Phalanx.

VISIT TO TIE GRAVE or ETHAN ALLEN
The Putnam Phalsnx has bidder US farewell.
They left for home via Rutland, at 10 % a. n
After good nights rest, ior not " Phalsn1
was seen outside Of his sheets after mid
night, they were up N hour afer the sun,
and after breakfs,ting Z; our hotels, which have
the compliment from our Connecticut visitors OF
giving them the best and squsrest meals they
had hal since leaving Hartford, they quietly
wended their WAY to the grave Of the old hero
Eth.n Allen Here surrounding the monument,
and after appropriate music BY the ininitable
drum corp. Of the Phsl.nx, the Chaplain OF the
regiment, Rev. c. H webster.s Uniyersslist
clergyman Of Hartford, and descendant Of
Ethsn Allen, offered the following feryent and
impressive payer;
God Thou knovest the thoughts, intents,
and purpose. Of all hearts. Thou seest US as
we are and Thou knoweSt with what intent
we have gathered this morning upon this
ground, and around thl. cousecrsted shaft. We
come that we may do reverence to the name
that We msy call to active remembrance the
virtues, the integrity, the love OF country, OF
him whose name i. here inscribed. We would
bring no vain oblation, but We would be inspired
IN the same virtues, to the same love Of country,
TO the same patriotism that inspired him. We
pray that asa battalion We may 90 from this
place to our homes, and carry with Us, to the
asst step in life, all the traits and excellencies
Of character that adorn and ennoble the life that
now il, and fit US for bright immortality Father
in Heaven, we most ferventy thsnk Thee for
Thy watchfnl Providence thus far, and We pray
for Thy care through al! cur journey. Return
us to our homes and our loved ones. Fill our
hearts with love to Thee, and with kindness and
.ympathy for all, and for all that is good and
true Ard at last receive u. to Thysen IN Hes-
ven, where love and truth and righteousness
shall fill all souls, and where to Thy Holy nsme
shall be ascribed all prsi,e, glory aud dominion
forever. Amen.
Judge Advocate Merrill then m,ds brief ad-
Dress abiding to the fact that the dead hero was
born within twenty miles FROM his own birth
place and paying to his memory all that living
men can pay to the memory of the dead. The
conclusion of his eloquent remsrks was as fol-
lows:
lie sleeps" What to him is friend or foeman.
Rise Of moon or set Of SUM- hand Of man or kiss oil
woman"
What indeed, unless the bright example Of
patriotism and love Of country be has set to all
the world, shall be followed by his descendan is.
Around this grave let us each and all renew our
determination to be as he was, ever ready TO
battle for the right. aud ever ready in the hours
of peace to advance the welfare Of our common
lsnd. And thus
1--WE leave hirr to Goa. watehful eye.
Trust him to the land that made him,
Human love weeps idly by,
God alone has power to AID hlm-
Sleep in peace, your children psy all honor 20
| you at your grave.
At1Oa. m. the Phalanx formed in front Of
the City Hall, and ssluted their cOlors, after
which the battalion received the Major Com
maudant and staff with the customary honors.
They then marched to the depot in open order
by platoons, filling the street from curb to
curb. presenting very fine appearance Here
cheers ad libitum followed first for Colonel
Peck and his command, then for Otis
| Smith, former color bearer OF the battalion, who
briefly and feelingly responded to the compli-
ment then another hearty round for the Gov
ernor Of the State, the Mayor and the City
Council. and the press, and winding up with
ripping" cheer for everything and everybody
they had forgotten.
The Pbalanx then embarked on the special
cars provided for then and departed amid many
cheers and the best wishes o. every citizen OF
the Queen City Of Vermont. They profess them
selves delighted with their visit to Burlington
especially with the quiet, of hand hospitality Of
our people, who endeavored to make them feel At
home during their stay amongst ~.