The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
IN MEMORIAM.
Unveiling Of the lincoln Statue In PbiladcI-
psia-The Grafton.

Unveiling Of the Lincoln Statue In Pbiladel-
phia-The Grafton.
The statue which mas been erected In Paramount
Park, Philadelphia, In honor or the memory OF the
late President Lincoln, was unveiled with appr0-
pirate ceremonies yesterday in the presence OF o
large assemblage OF people, numbering, 1t IL said,
one hundred thousand. The military paraded In
strong force and the colOred regiments es-
pecially made nne appearance. At the ap-
pointed time Professor Charles J. Stice Presi-
dent Of the Lincoln Monument Association, appeared
on the speakers stand ana made a brief address,
explaining that the memorial was erected from the
voluntary contributions OF the people, and that the
object Of the association being now completed the
work was turned over to the PARK Commissioners
The monument was then unveiled, ana ct the same
instant nag was hoisted to the summit OF the
stan above ana az 1t noated out shower OF small
nags concealed IN its folds fell among the pop
amid their nuzzas and salvO OF artillery from an
adjacent hill.
THE GRAFTON
was pronounced by Colonel William McMichae, who
spoke as fo!lows:-
In your presence fellow citizens. who loved him,
OH this chosen spot, In the chosen city where rhe
nation was born IN whose cause he died, and In the
unvel this statue OF the greatest man OF our tIne
We have lived IN an era fruitful In historic events
and marked by the achievements OF master minds.
In Europe pregnant peace has given issue to dec-
sive war; resolution been developed into action and
safes lave arisen aud dynasties been overthToWn;
while 10 our own country tree government mas be n
subjected to the seyerest test ana accomplished ITS
miseres OF war, are happy this day In the ENJOY
ment Of q peace made glorious in the preser-
walton OF our honor and the pcrpetuity OF
government the prominent actors in these
momentous dramas have been large minded
potent In directing The course Of public action.
Ten years have passed, the most eventlul in
present gathered about old independence Hail one
early winter mOrnng-February 22, lS6l-t0 well
come the then President elect oftne United States.
His manly voice spoke to us res0ute words Of
patriotism. We saw intelligence and goodness
in his face and strength in his stalwart frame
own hands, ne raised the national colors from
ahs from u the oa Sefry eop IN maa s s she
welkin ring with our cheers glad and proud and
! OF those cOlOrs had been conhded. He went from
| among US with our blessings ana our prayers and
as President to defend the constitution and the laws.
all the loyal people said amen nut not all the peo
PIE for curses SEES mingled win those DenediStons
Our patience was mistaken 70" for lrTesoiai,Sonn,,
nets along the border, legiOns swarm around
the capital, squadrons are on the rivers, fleets
plough, from loOm ana still there sounds from the
home OF toll and house Of prayer, wherever men
rus Of prophetic Triumph I'VE are coming, Father f
Abraham, five hundred thousand MORE" WHAT
need TO tell the story OF sorrow and OF bale that fol-
lowed save TO recall how, through all the changing
fortunes OF the strife, President Lincoln was
nincningIy true to the cause; Again we gathered
scene since first we welcomed him whose form lay
shr GUIDED within its sacred walls Inc gloom OF the
was now its 1 Martyrs bier We nave come
together to-day to dedicate mon1ment to
1as e9 Ss ma great IN ms good
merely in the sense OF pecunlary cOrrectness-no
mean praise now-Dut honest also III that nigh in
plOns the cause Of truth In the face Of prejudice and
defends the right Tor Its own sake, unswerved by
patronage unbribed by place. He belonged to the
order Of Gods nobility. Born in cottage he rose
TO me Presidency; but 10 poverty ne never cringed
a the ne 81 e
forgotten in the happiness Of long continued amity
and love, when prosperity has relieved the coun-
seen in the strength and unity OF the future. may
the Whole nation ever recall with gratitude the
noble resolve "That the government OF the people,
by he people and for The people, shall not perish
from the GARTH"
enthusiastic applause on the part Of the people. AT
the conclusion Of the address, the Knights Tempiars
and military passed IN review around the base OF
the monument, and the assembly dispersed. In the
evening the monument was illuminated and there
was display OF fireworks in honor the Enamel.
patton Proclamation, the anniversary Of which was
this day commemorate.
BANQUETS IN THE EVENING.
large number Of gentlemen, residents or the
city OF Philadelphia, partOok Of grand banquet In
the evening at the new pavilion 10 the Belmont
ton Of Paramount Park. The banquet was origi-
naly projected In honor OF President Grant, who was
expected to he present at the unwilling Of the Lin
coin monument in the Park. All preparations hav-
ing been made prior TO the Presidents defamation
being received, it was determined that the dinner
should take place ana be made the occasion for o
pleasant discussion OF the plans for increasing the
prosperity OF the city. Mayor Fox presided.
ksApoO COmmandery, OF Chicago, partoOk Of %
banquet at Masonic Temple, gwen by St Johns
COmmandery.
The strangers left for home los: evening.