The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-16
RI7Z-GREENE HALLECK.
President Hayes Unveils The Memorial Statue
to the American Poet
IMMENSE POPULAR ENTHUSIASM.
New York Gives the President a
Magnificent Ovation.

The Inauguration yesterday ofthe FitzGrecne HalIcck
memorial statue that will not soon fade
from the minds of those who Witnessed It.
Long before the hour appointed for the departure
President Hayes and the distinguished guests who
TO rendezvous at the house OF General
John Grant Wilson, in Seventy fourth street. that
usually quiet neighborhood invaded by crowd
sghtseers principally ladies' who took possession Of
the door steps ard waited patiently for the pageant to
begin Nearly all the the street were decor
acd with the American flag in one form or another
giving the street a gay ana animated appearance
II was now close on two O'Clock and carriages be-
gan to arrive But in spite of all the watching the
Presidential party entered the house without being
recognized except by few persons who happened 10
them other occasion.
distinguished party assembled 10 meet them
ut lunch. About half-past two the tap OF the drum
announced the approach OF tho Seventh regiment,
which was to act as escort during tho day.
REcsfTioN PRESIDENT
When President Hayes appeared the doorstep
accompanied by General Sherman Mr. Evaris Nr
Carl Schurz and Admiral Rowan to take up position
to review the advancing regiment he was RECEIVED with
hearty cheers by the crowd, who filed the street,
occupying every cogne OF vantage The clitcrs were
renewed again and again, and dainty feminine en-
thusiasm found expression the waving OF handker
chiefs, all OF which marks of loyalty and respect
gavcy and graciously acknowledged by tho President
While this little incident passing the stoop
OF General Wilson's house the gallant Seventh, all
the glory Of gray swallow tail aud white pants, had
entered Seventy street. Thor band dressed
like Hungarian hussars, filling the ambient
air with martial music When in front
OF the President the band wheeled to The left and
tnued playing while the regiment marched past
Never did the gallant Seventh appear TO better ad
vantage. The ranks wero we'll Tiled and the marching
excellent AS the color company passed the President
removed hrs hat, aud this tribute elected renewed
and hearty demonstrations from the assembled people.
The Veteran Corps also turned out In force, and
scented REMARKABLY hne appearance After tho re-
view Colonel Clarke and Colonel Pond were congratu.
lated by The President The admirable discipline ana
hne appearance OF their commands.
SHAKING PRESIDENT.
1t was now past three O'Clock, and Tune to depart for
for the ceremonial IN the Park President Hayes,
companicd by the venerable poet William Cullen Dry
ant entered carriage and took place At the head OF
the procession. The delay caused by waiting Tor the
other guests gave the people an opportunity gather
about the Presidents carriage and make themselves
acquainted with the Chief Magistrate. AT nrst they
contented themselves with merely taking good look
at him; but some holder person the example
Of hanushaking, and in lew minutes long hue oil
dent busy handshaking, a performances ne submitted
to with good humor, until the procession was ready 10
move.
POPULAR ENTHUSIASM
Fifth avenue was literally packed with people at this
tme AMI II was difficult TO make much progress, and
Of every step the crowd seemed TO increase until the
Mall where the ceremony OF Inauguration was to take
place. was reached. Here assembled a vast
course, aud wherever one turned nothing was visible
but OF faces. f.Nt
Tlrcugh a lane which had been kept Tree by the
Park pol &C the procession reached the PLATFORM and
President Hayes, with his distinguished company,
took their places Mrs. Hayes occupied seat nine-
diaciy behind her husband She was dressed back
SILK and wore u bonnet trimmed with wn,,e lace aud
having large white flower in front white cancls
ha,r shawl With figured border was thrown over her
shoulders, Notwithstanding tho heat oil the day.
THE INAUGURATION.
There was considerable confusion among the vast
M N tx tna
lug distance and owing 70 somc defect III the arrange
incnts, considerable crowd was permitted TO press
when the venerable poet william Cul en- Bryant
rose ana prepared to speak there came hush
VrgiPs picture :-"Quent riram 0rarsm pietdte
merits silent que adsant arrecs aaribus." Ii Il few
President OF the United States. Aud again
sn as Sa.n vase o. nhc ecsna
utter cheer burst from ten thousand Threats. the
President, when silence was restored, spoSc SONY
ana with graceful dctou presenting the statue TO the
city oil New York. When he had done he pulled OF
the flag which covered McDonald's statue OF Fitz-
Greene Haiieck and resumed his Pic
THE STATUE.
The sculptor has represented the poot seated in an
right II stylus. He is dressed IN modern costume,
lievcu somewhat by kind oi PLAID, which Is thrown
over his lett shoulder nj tails on the riyht sue The
posture resembles good deal that OF Seward sta
,ue but Is not easy The legs are crossed IN the
same way but The body is bolt upright, probably
due the effort TO express sudden Inspiration. The
modelling OF this work leaves much to be desired and
cannot regard II As great addition TO The artistic
treasures OF the Park. Tue modelling rs very rougn,
indthe proportions OF the figure are certainly
graceful.
statue IN Driei anu appropriate speech. General
Wilson read Whittier poem, and All oratiun Hal
leck was delivered by Mi. Butler.
BRyAsT's ADDRESS.
Mr. Bryant sald:--l Will not Ucheye that all this
has been attracted by mere curositp There
are numbers among } GU who nave come 10 honor the
memory OF the poet whose statue is to be uispiayod
the pubc view; numbers who remember the snthus
with which they first read Haicck's poem OF
''Marco Bozzaris," instinct with ncry SPIRIT
numbers VINO recoect IN what glorious sialzas he cx
pressed his umlration Burns numbers ~ no have
read with thrill OF delight his nne poem
.Ficd OF the Grounded Arms ~ cccbi V the day
when, ON the plans oil Saratoga, the British host with
It's proud commander, surrounded by the army VI
Republic, were taken captive like pigeons In a mel.
There are many here whose hearts have re-
sponded TO the tribute paid by Haleck TO
woman the restorer oil 'earins lost Para.
disc III the green bower OF home" ana
many who have admircd tho genial and PLAYFUL spirit
In which he surized the ollics oil New York society.
Ny friends, you snail hear to-day lifting expression
OF the admiration with which Halleck Is regarded
iron man oi kindred genus, npd, IKE MIN, author
oil graceful satire eveicd ut socai folics You
shall hear, also, poetic tribute 10 Ha!iccks memory
by another en- poet composed IN his retirement
III Massach usetts and worthy 10 DC placed beside the
nooic verses which Haiicck IN moment OF inspra-
ton poured forth 10 the memory oil Burns In tho
meantime am to present to you distinguished per-
sonagc who has consented 10 grucc this OCCASION with
his presence and 10 take part III these ceremonies
The veil wit be Withdrawn from the statue oil our
departed friend aud poet by the President OF tnc
United states who, behalf OF the subscribers to
und for erecting IT, will present IL to tho city OF
New YORK.
SPEECH PRESIDENT
The President. VINO was received Win considerable
cheering, SAID Mayo Ely the honorable and very
agreeable duty has devovcd upon me Oh behalf OF the
subscribers OF the HaccR statue, present, Though
you, 10 the city OF New York inis complete work.
Halicck, the early American poet, the favored OF
American poets, was citizen OF the State OF New
York during tho years OF his active lie. This IS his
statue, and, whilc during his lie he was honorcd ny
this city, this work Will honor the city forever On
behalf 81 the subscribers pfrscn; this statue. through
them 10 YOU 10 the city OF New York. You VIII pre-
u, you viii prize u, you w Keep in
these beautiful grounds, oi the very precious
treasures oil this beautiful city. loud ana long cen
tinued chccrne)
RESPONSE MAYOR ETY..
Mayor Ely said Mr.. President ana gentlemen OF
the comlnttce-On behalf OF the citizcns oil city