The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-09

~ wish had a gun. I'd give
them what they want" l am proud to
present myself as the son Of that heroic old
lady. (Applause.) lie then read his faith
ers printed description Of the dangers and
sufferings of the inhabitants of Hubbard
ton during the revolutionary war.
The next speaker was
REV. D. G. ROBERTS, OF BRANDON.
have been introduced to you as a cler-
gyman and l shall take scriptural motto.
"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon"
All who read the Bible will remember the |
story how Gideon did great work with a
few men. He kept choosing until he got |
just the right men and then he accomplish |
ed his great work. 1t showed the majestic |
power of gIand resolutions, and 1t would |
well apply to this battle. honor thse men
who persevered 30 for their liberties. /
respect the celebrated juryman who perse-
vered till he brought over the eleven OBJ
stinate ones. II one only has conviction
and abides by 1t, the time is coming when
1t will work great results.
II you have conviction founded on
right and truth, follow it, abide by II. fight
lOl w. VIC loI III US Juo OIetu IuOuuLdlu
boys did. When the Germans were ad-
vancing on Paris a party of French de-
Tended road as long as possible. An old
lady, whose son was among the defenders,
came looking for her son. She had been
told that II she ever say her son she would
see him on that road. The waited till
dark and then exclaimed, "Thank God he
did not retreat !"
The president then called upon
HON. WALTER O. DUNToN,
of Rutland, Judge of the Supreme count of
Vermont.
Were the good ladies of Hubbardton
poorer cooks you might expect better after
dinner speeches. | am obliged to confess
that at this time am "too full for utter
ance;" but allow me, fellow. citizens of
Hubbsrdton and Casteton, to thank you
for commemorative the only battle of the
revolution fought within the limits of this
state. We are largely interested in the old
fort at Ticonderoga and the battle field of
Bennington, of wh"se glory we claim the
greater part, but both are in the adjoining
state of New York. Although the battle
fought here one hundred years ago to-day
terminated disas,rously 10 the American
troops engaged in it, and was defeat, il
would have been a shame to let this ocoa-
sion pass unnoticed and unhonored.
War is an art that is learned only by ex-
perience and the defeat at this place ON the
7tb of August, l777, rallied and prepared
the New England troops for the terrible or
deal on the following 10th Of August a,
Bennington, where they achieved one of the
important victories of the war for indie
9 pendence.
Burke has well said that "patriotic mem
cries are the strength of a nation" AL
though Vermont is small state and thi
its only battle field, no other state is richie
8 in patriotic memories. The glory and re
: nown won by Ethan Allen and his Greer
: Mountain boys in the war of the revolu
e ton, the achievements of the old Vernon
J. brigade in the war of the rebellion, whicl
s fought in almost every battle of the gram
e old army of the Potomac and never faltere
e or wavered, and the great distinction wo
IL By Vermonters at Gettysburg and Ceda
II Creek are all ours and should be regardo
{ P pride. cherished by us with the creates
b To the men who fell here one hundre
e years to-day l am told was accorded th
n same privilege that was granted to thos
,e who fell at Thermopyle as distinguish
n mark of their bravery the privilege {
!, being buried where they were slain, q
l. though the exact spot where their bodit
are lying is to US unknown. Notwithstan(
ing we are now at peace among ourselv'
Y. and with all nations, and God grant thi
,, we may remain so, allow me here in th
presence and near where many of the bra,
1 men who fought here are sleeping Il
IN sleep that knows no waking" to remir
a. you that zoe have other battles yet to 1gh
- The world is continued field
no strife, where truth and error, rig
and wrong, justice and injuslic
en- are each striving for the mastery. In al
Il. these contests let us be true to our Go,
"a our country and ourselves, and neglect /
'u duty TO the state OF the nation. We hay
duty to perform both at the primal
meeting aud the ballot box-a duty to 8
that so far as in our power lies, none b
thoroughly honest and capable men sht
be chosen to fill our official positions
trust and honor. Our greatest danger Ii
in the indifference with which our be
people regard the political affairs of 4
country. 1t is the duty of every good mi
to be so far politician as to do his du
faithfully as citizen.
Peace hath her victories as we'll as we
and If ever the best people of our count
shall come to the front In our political CO
tests, the right will prevail and trium
and we shall have achieved a victory, I
Importance of which can hardly be es
mated.
'h' The next speaker was
A. P. oHILps, RsQ OF BENNINGTON.
did not come here to speak, but to I
and hear, and have had great enjoymel
My physical and mental wants have be
supplied. l came here to do honor to tn,
gallant defenders Of the country who h,
gave up their lives for us. l travelled |
night that might see the celebration
this battle, and am glad to see so many
scendants of those who fought here
years ago convened In this beautiful gro
1t will be fruitful Of much good. Let
all resolve to forget political jealousies q
all conflicts Of belief. We shall not do ]
tice unless we subdue all petty prelude
l went to see President Lincoln once, a
bad an elaborate speech ready for hi
when he took me by the hand and "a
"How are you" II is this "how are "
spirit that We want.
The world will little note nor long
A.. member what we say here, but can ne
'no forget what they-the brave patriots on
10. bloody field OF Hubbardton-did here.
He Come TO Bennington, citizens of V
mont, in order TO further attest your rev
ence for those esrly immortal heroes v