The New York herald., 1876-09-07

benehf. one has said that statues are the curren.
money OF Immortality; hero truly immortal well
bestow credit OF a hundred years on young nation.
NJ. Villa then briefly sketched the enthusiasm with
which the subscriptions were ned, and continued =:
We are proud, therefore, in contemplating this
brilliant division (the SEVENTH which has given
these honorable Tempiars and Freemasons-modern
apostles OF liberation and virtue-who know well
how 10 practice the gentle morality of universal
fraternity and whose supreme aim Is to make man
great, good and JUST IN recalling TO him constantly
that he is born free aud responsible.
We thank again, the authorities civil ana military
OF New York, who have given escort which has 20
much heightened the interest OF the occasion-tbose
brave tremen and magnificent regimenls-and also the
valiant veterans Of 1872 and all the iusrous invited
representatives OF the arts sciences and American in
dustres, without forgetting our modest compatriots
those intelligent delegates OF the French laborers
Our work IS finished Lafayette 10 there in his true
place between two American heroes, Washington and
Lincoln. Let all wish that tins triple symbol 0!
wisdom, courage and ali the civic virtues will
the eternal emblem oil the sympathy which should
unite forever our young and veil beloved French Re.
public to the great American Republicl
c.TTELL's ADDRESS.
Music by the band followed and then Dr. W. G. Cat
tell President OF Lafayette College IN Easton. Pa,
addressed the assembage In the following language
In the year 1924 when Lafayette paid his last visit
to Amerlca-a year memorable IN all history for the
greatest ovation ever paid by nation to It's gues-a
meeting OF public spirited and patriotic ciIiZeDs was
held IN Easton, Pa, 10 ound an Institution Tor Inc
higher educaton and tn one voice IT was Resolved,
that testimony for the talents, virtues and signal
services of General Lafayette in the great OF
freedom, the said institution be named Lafayette Col
legen THIS university, proud TO bear the OF
lustrous and great benefactor to this country
gladly responds 10 the invitation TO DO present,
through its representatives. upon an occasion this
which does homage TO his memory. IL Is not TO de-
liver formal address that am here with my col
leagues OF the faculty, day. We have come to show
by our presence that Lafayette College veneraes The
memory OF the whose honoreu name IL bears and
we most heartily join In the thanks OF III Ameri-
can people TO the citizens OF France, who regard
ing tue ilustrious memory OF Lafayette AS common
heritage OF both countries, have placed tbs noble
statue In our midst There is something in thus act OF
yours gentlemen, which recalls The ceremonies al the
funeral oil Lafayette, when the soil sent from America
was mingled with the soil OF France and both cast by
the same hands INTO his grave To the latest day of
his lite America and France were associated IN his
thoughts and feelings Writing from his prison at
Olmutz to the Emperor OF Austria and refusing 10
accept his liberty with the conditions upon which 1t
was offered he said There certain dulies the
fullment OF which cannot decline; have some
toward the United States and have others toward
France ~ While therefore, 1t is Tor all
people who can appreciate exalted worth to
virtues IL is for you and for TO cherish
his memory with kindred feelings OF national pride.
and to recall with grateful affection those noble
vices to the people in which both nations have shared
The years have long since passed when Lafayette
and Washington stood together upon the bed oil battle
beneath the flags OF America and France and the
great nation which was then the common Ioe is now
the friend and ally OF each. 1t is better day, the
flags oi America and France are again wreathed to-
gether you OF Lafayette by the side
OF the statue OF Washington in this beautiful square,
and the sister republics, at peace with all nations,
join bands around these statues to-day with now
thrill OF the old friendship, and looking up to the be-
nsn features OF these ustrious patriots renew their
common allegiance TO the great cause oil freedom
throughout the world.
Thls concluded the ceremonies OF the day, the last
scene being the presentation OF the two masonic vet
Grams by the Grand Master of the Knights remplars IN
the State of New York AS the people began to dis
perse general desire Was manifested 10 secure
trophy from the mass OF evergrcens lying at the base
Of The statue and IN few moments scarce single
sprig remained on the ground. In half an hour the
square assumed its wonted appearance, the only
change being tho bronze statue OF Lafayette standing
midway between those Of Washington and Lincoln.
FESTIVITIES IN THE EVENING.
In hnn nf tha rasion Ia Rat llon das Earta
Lafayette gave picnic at Hamilton Park, corner
ard also banquet to the representatives OF the visit
ing and local delegations who took part in the
monies during The day The park was gayiy
Illuminated with lanterns, and calcium lights bright
ened the promenadcs AT eight O'Clock dancing began
on the platform. The Eighth Ninth Sixty-ninth and
seventy regiments were well represented, and the
COLUMBIA Guard aour,shed their feathers In large num-
bera The guests assembled IN the reception room Of
the main building attached to the park.
Mr. }. Tartter. president OF the Reception Commit
leo, delivered an address OF welcome and consratula
ton, which was responded to by Mr. Adolphe Quinet
OF tho St Jean Baptstc Society OF Montreal Mr.
Adophe Cohn, of this CITY, followed Mr.. QIihet with
listing among their countrymen, who, though lar
apart and scattered the earth, were
heart united and as but one Speeches followed by Mr.
L. y. David, representing the St Joseph Society of
hontresi; Mr.. L. Claus ior the Belgian Benevolent
Society, Mr.. Bouche, Grand Marshal Fourth division;
Mr. Euclde Roy, Grand Marshal ST. Jean Bapt,ste
Society, and number OF the representatives oil other
delegations present including the Club Dcmocratique
de la Langue Francois, the COLUMBIA Guard. Morton,
Manhattan and Palestine commanaeries The The
guests occupied central position aud were
feasied and toasted to their hearts content
Meanwhile the music and dancing tipued On tho
treai delegations struck up the ''Narseaise Hymn"
and The throng Joined in singing the words Cheers
were given at It's conclusion and renewed with fresh
vigor TO the music OF "Hail, Columbial"