The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-17

Gen. j. G. Robinson, commander Of
the Grand Army of the Republic of the
United States, who lost a leg in the bat
tic of the Wilderness; Col. James Tan
ner, commander of the Grand Army
for the department of New York, who
has two wooden legs; Gen. John Ham
mond of Crown Point, N. Y; Capt. III
+. Clapp, of the Pierce Light Infantry
of Boston; Gen. Wells, collector of the
Port of Burlington Gen. p. z. Pitkin
of Montpelier, Col. A. G. Watson, Col.
Fred T.. Smith, Col. G.. G. Benedict, j.
S. Patterson of Philadelphia, M. S.
Colburn of Manchester and Hon. Wor-
Ellington G. Smith of st. Adams, are the
guests of Col. Peck at Camp Stark.
Senator Morrill, arrived this morning.
Gen. Alden, commander of the Tenth
New York Brigade, arrived this even
ing with his family, and are the guests
of g. f. White, Esq.
Hon. j. Gregory Smith, president of
the Central Vermont Railroad, arrived
this evening in his palace car, with a
party of distinguished invited guests.
Hon. Trenor w. Park has at his resi-
dence about forty distinguished guests,
whom he is entertaining in regal style.
The father of Petroleum V. Nasty,
aged eighty-four years, is at "Camp
Stark" the guest ofthe Ransom Guards.
Mr.. Locke keeps the quarters of the
Guards in roar of laughter whenever
he narrates his original and witty jokes.
Col. Isaac f. Kingsbury, of Boston,
acts on the staff of Chief Marshal Val
entine.
Tonight the camp, as seen from the
Putnam House, presented brilliant APP
pcarance, being illuminated in honor of
The guests, while the sounds of revelry
were distinctly heard.
A dispatch was received this after
noon from Vice President Wheeler, say
ing that in consequence of the death of
q near relative he would not be able TO
be present.
The editors of Vermont held their re-
union here to-day.
The weather to-day was charming.
WEDNESDAY.
This is The one hundrcdth birthday of
Vermont.
Copious showers fell last night, lay
ing the dust and preparing the streets
for the passage of the procession. AT
precisely $3.50 A. NJ. the procession be-
gan the line of march. Every available
seat upon the sidewalks, the house tops
and the limbs of trees were occupied by
spectators. The military display was
to be the finest ever seen in
the state, while the long line of car
iiages conveying the distinguished
guests were objects of much interest.
AT the immense tent where the Grafton
was delivered, every available scat and
point was occupied.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Isaac
Jennings, pastor of the old historic First
church, of Bennington. 1t was pray
cr fragrant with the spirit of dcvout
of recognition of Gods gra-
cious favor, Of loyalty to our country. to
our race and our God.
The band played medley of national
airs. Hon. +. j. Phelps, of Burlington,
chairman of the State Centennial Com
introduced the exercises by
saying in substance, that he had but n
few words to offer on this OCCASION.
Vermont comes to the one hundredth
of her birth, the happy and
prosperous termination of her first cen
tnry of existence.
TO all the distinguished guests, to all
Ncrmont's children from abroad, in be-
half of Vermont, he extended n cordial
and generous welcome. Larger and
richer states might offer more distin-
guished and richer hospitality; ours is
simple, generous and hearty, as BELTS
our state and people. This day is con-
secrated to our past history, its early
its progress, its glorious laws
and the serenity of its peace. Especially
do we honor the men who laid broad
and deep the foundations of our institu-
tons; and we honor the rank and file
who gave to the state the best they had,
and though unhonorcd and unsung for
the most part, they stand out against the
page of history like the primeval trees
of the forest against the sky. If there
is anything of enduring value among us
it is an Inheritance from these men.
Some of their honored descendants are
among us on this OCCASION, but those
early men are gone. Few monuments of
those men abound, but in the salutary
laws, in the enlightened liberty, and in
which makes Vermont what it
is came from them and is their mon
ument, and one more beautiful than
gold and enduring than marble. If we
would continue these things we must
their characters.
"Ill fares the land, to Fastening ills prey,
Where wealth accumulates, and men decay"
And now as we pause, let lis learn
that il we would perpetuate their legacy
we must do il by emulating their virtues
and initiating their example.
The Grafton was then delivered by
Hon. Daniel Roberts of Burlington. II
was pronounced an excellent address,
and the speaker was several times inter-
rupted by the applause. The poem,
composed by Mrs. Julia c. II. Dorr,
was then read by Prof. j. w. Churchill,
of Andover, Mass. 1t was an excellent
poem, splendidly delivered.
Speeches by Gen. Hawley and Gov
Hartman then followed. Gen. IIaw-
ley kept the large audience in the best
of spirits, interspersing his speech with
frequent sallies of wit, of which the ai-
dience showed appreciation by hearty
applause ten. Banks also delivered 9
brief address, and was followed by Gov
Connor, of Maine.
Gov. Stephenson made few remarks
concluding the public exercises.
His Excellency President Hayes ant
party arrived at four o'clock and were
received with a salute, and under the
escort of the military, proceeded to Tho
residence of the Rev. John b. Tibbitts
Fully 10000 people enthusiastically wei
coined him with cheers. Many banners
were displayed with the words, "Wel
come to the President"
President Hayes gave reception to
night to over 2000 people, at the Wool
amsao House.
The Massachusetts, Legislature, mum
bcring 220, arrived on special train to
night. The Cadets came with them.
The special train conveying Gov
Prescott of New Hampshire, the mem
bers of the Legislature, the other prom
inent parties accompanying them, TO
gether with the military, arrived at tn,
depot at one O'Clock last night. Their,
was no delegation to guide them TO TN
ramD grounds,