Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-09-04
PHTTSFORD MONUMENT.
FORT ENGEAN NCE.
ALEE UGEaT TON.
GRAND CELEBRATION.
An immense Success

III Was COOI Ill G1C Cttl ~ llOl ulISs ~
ward nine o'clock, however, it brighten
ed up and the indications were that the
day would be uncomfortably warm. At
this hour every road leading toward
Pittsford, and especially those converg-
ing on the point where the celebration
and dedication of the monument were to |
be held, were filled with vehicles of in
Vulnerable kinds and descriptions, all |
well filled, and going to the locality |
where deeds of immortal valor and high |
achievement were to be commemorated |
and glorified
The old site of Fort Vengeance is in |
deed historic ground. The famous struc- |
ture that stood there in the years gone
by-the times that truly tried mems
souls-together with the neighbOring
stronghold, Fort Mott, was the refuge
of many a noble christian family when
the relentless hatred of the savage, orthe
hardly less dreaded fury of the Tory
threatened them. That their fears and
dangers were not imaginary is amply
proven by the many authentic reports
and traditions-with their authenticity
written out in red blood-that came
down to us from that far-away day
when violence stalked bare-handed over
our country and the white mans blood
was sought and shed by inhuman foes,
both native and foreign.
1t was meet that the people of Pitts
on,
hallOwcd spot, in cOmmemoration of
what transpired there, when the town
was yet in its infancy, and when adjoin-
ing towns were not so far along in the
scale of life, as it was, even, and when
! these very towns sought shelter under
| its widespread and hOspitable wing, Pro
/ ceedings We're taken upon the broaching
of the idea, and the people interested
| took hold of the matter and pushed it
with gratifying unanamity, providing
amply OF their means for the good oh
! icct. Thus we have seen, in the short
space of five months, a project in incep-
ton, i'll process Of being carried out, and
finally completed, to the abundant salts
faction of all, and the eminent credit OF
those on whom devolved the duty Of
carrying ont the original design.
Yesterday witnessed the presentation
of this work, from the men entrusted
with its completion, to those from whom
the trust was derived. The people of
Pittsford and vicinity turned out en-
aaaSse to witness the affair Everybody
was there, that could be. AT any rate,
it was a fine turnout. People came
from all kind of out-of-theway places,
as we'll as from the more populous and
more convenient points. At the appoint
ed hour, an audience, large enough in
numbers, and comprehensive enough in
intelligence, to satisfy the most sanguine
expectations of the gifted orators who
were to be present, and have the honor,
as well as pleasure, of addressing them,
assembled.
The exercises were conducted by the
following officers of the day:
President-Simeon Gilbert.
Vice Presidents-S. H. Kellogg, A.
Hammond, Fl. w. Merrill, r. Hall, l.
Stiles, c. Chase, E. Eckley, E. Spencer,
B. Nixon, S. Caverly, A. Stewart, j. D.
Butler, r. Woodcock, H. Leonard, D.
B. Bogue, M. Humphrey, L. White, N.
Barnes, F. Manley, G. Granger.
Chief Marshal - General Isaac G.
Wheaton.
Assistant Marshal-Col Robert r.
Drake.
The best of order prevailed under the
direction of the above-named gentlemen,
and the exercises came off as arranged
in the following order:
r .'.r + " National Salute
, ) Music
, Prayer
, Music
Address of Welcome
Hon. S. II. Kellogg.
: = Historical Address.
\. NJ CaVerly, Nj. ID.
r Previous to the opening of the days
celebration the grounds were filled witt
spectators. These grounds were situated
a little east of the site of the monu
: ment, some three miles north of Pitts
Z ford village, on the direct road thence t
= Brandon. The location was in pleas
: ant grove, where suitable arrangements
for sneakers stands and accommodation
= for music had been provided. On th'
: brow of a small hill, overlooking th'
scene of operations, was posted the gun
: from which belched forth the natlona
f salute and other random shots, as th'
4 taste of the gunners or the fancy O
G some e'boss" suggested. The Brandon
militia company, inregulation blue, wer
r disposed in picturesque groups about III
+ grove. One of the stands was occuple'
), by the Rutland Brass Band, which ha'
e arrived some time previous. They cam
: in style, in four-horse team, and VIVA
) with the surprisingly fine music they dis
h coursed and the excellent personnel o
s the men, they created reputation tina
IS will not soon desert them.
I, The other and larger stand was occr
o pied by the distinguished guests OF tn
It dav, the speakers and officers of the OF
o casion. Among those on the stand, b'
10 sides the officers, were Congressma
Ie Willard, Mr.. Dickinson of Benson
o father of the lamented John Quinc
/, Dickinson, State Senator n. L. Spragu'
ID and others, including representatives
- the Rutland papers, and some old lol
soldiers.
Affixed to tree in the near vlcin.t
re was neatly and accurately execute
at painting of the old stockade FORT wnic
at attracted no little attention, and WI
It universally praised. This painting WI
., - executed by Miss Martha j. Wood,
- n:.4neord and Is certainly a creditab