New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-05
TIE DAY AT THE PARK.
A STRONG AND LIVELY PROGRAMME.
A BIT OF A BREEZE AT ONE TINE INMISENr-cHEERs
FOR HAYES AND THEN FOR cHAMBERLAIN-A
VOTE OF THANKS To BLAINE.
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FOR HAYES AND THEN FOR CHAMBEKLAIN-A
VOTE OF THANKS To BLAINE
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PUTNAM, Conn. July 4. - The celebration OF
independence Day at Roseland Park in the old town
of Woodstock today under the management OF
Mr. Henry G. Bowen, was in every respect success.
Early in the morning 1t did not look as though this
was to be the case. the heavy clouds which hung
over the village threatening to render impossible any
outside exercises but at 10 o'clock the sun pierced
the black of clouds, and an hour later the
weather was all that could be desired. The people
of the surrounding country were early on the ground
and the park was soon dotted with vehicles OF all
descriptions
At IL o'clock, the hour when the meeting began,
the grounds about the speakers stand were fairly
crowded The park, newly fitted up. was hand'
somey decorated with flags and streamers and the
beautiful arbors and summer-houses, with which
the grounds abound, were decorated IN tasteful
manner. Two brass bauds-the Eagle from East
Woodstock and the Putnam band, OF Puinan-were
in attendance in different parts of the park, and
alternated in furnishing excellent music during tho
day. The programme of the day was one of unusual
strength. Politics was represented by the Hon.
James G. Blaine. exGoy. Daniel ii. Chamberlain, OK
South Carolina and the Hon. john I. Wait poetry,
by Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes and Mrs. Mary Glenn
our educational interests by Prof. Cyrus Northrop,
OF Yale College; and the ministry by the Rev. James
81 Buckley, OF Stamford Conn.,, aud the Rev. Theo-
dore L. Cuyler. ID. d., of Brooklyn.
At haf-past 10 the village band escorted the
speakers from Mr. Bowen's house to the park, one
mile distant, where platform had been erected for
the accommodation of the prominent guests, and
table for the of reporters placed near 1t. At
ll0'cocE Mr.. Bowen nominated the Hon. John I.
Wait OF Norwich, Conn, Member Of Congress. for
Chairman. He unanimously elected. After
prayer by the Rev. Dr.. Ward, Of NewYork, list of
VIce-Presidents and Secretaries Of the meeting was
read. as follows:
Tice-Presidsns: John Mcclellan. OF Woodstock; Vim.
H. Chandler, OF Thompson; Lewis Williams Of Pomfret;
Jos. W. Manning, Of Putnam; Edward IL. Bugoee u
Killingby; George sanger, OF Canterburyi j. Russell
J. Barrows, OF EasIord Holmes Ammdon, of south
bridge solomon S4amway, OF Webster; Charles Bae-
Murdoch OF New Boston; John NJ. Hall. Of Wihmaniie;
Secretaries: Il. c. Stone, OF Putnam; Johu Coup, Of
Webster; and George NJ Whitaker, Of southbrdge.
The Chairman announced as the first speaker Prof.
Cyrus Northrop, of Yale College, who spoke upon
the Revolution OF 1776 and Its results lie said he
was aware that there more interest IN the
events of day in the religious philosophical AID
phianthropc questions of the present time than In
Revolution of hundred years ago; the battles Of
the Tor the Union were HtaIcI thai VIC D"bttcS
of the Revolution, and the memories of our sons
who died that their country might live, moved rs
to-day more than the most heroic deeds OF our
fathers; but it was all one story; l77G and 1876
were different acts i'll one grand drama Of national
development.
Reviewing the political aspects Of the Revolution,
he said incidentally that England is now making
some amends for her slowness in recognizing tho
sublmity of our struggle in 1861 by the h0aoTs she
is now bestowing on General Grant. This was re-
ceived with applause. In concluding lis address,
which was quite short, he spoke OF the memories
of 1916 as being superseded by those OF from 1861
TO 1869 from the records Of which the present and
coming generations would draw their examples OF
patriotism and sacrifice on the part OF men, and OK
patient suffering and devotion on the part OF tho
women.
COL Wait, the Chairman, then introduced Ex-
Gov. Daniel II. Chamberlain. Ex-Governor of South
Carolina, as that patriot and statesman
whose very marked ability in dscharging tho
duties of the Govemorship Of South Carolina, had
won the respect and admiration Of the whole Ameri-
can people" Governor Chamberlain greeted
with many cheers. His address was a strong ar
raignment of the Presidents Southern policy. 1t
was eagerly listened TO and many OF his most yio-
lent denunciations heartily applauded Hc
disclaimed all thought Of the personal wrong which
he held had been done him in the matter of the re-
cent South Carolina settlement; but he felt it to be
his duty he said TO denOunce with Whatever ability
he possessed the manner in which the Administra-
tien had acted toward the Republicans of tho
South.
At the close of tho speech an incident occurred
which showed the warm feeling entertained by
the people here toward ex-GOv. Chamberlain. Mr.
Stoddard of Fair Haven. Mass, arose and said that
he desired, with all due respect 10 Gov. Chamber
lain 10 say that he believed that the sentiments
pressed in the address did not represent the feeling
of New England, and he proposed three cheers for
President Hayes in order to demonstrate that tia
people of New England did not acquiesce in Mr..
Chamberain's viows. After these had been given.
a gentleman on the platform called for cheers on
behalf of Mr.. Chamberlain and tho response
certainly the most spontaneous and hearty Of tho
day. This was due. however IN great measure to
Mr.. Chamberlain presence on the speakers stand.
Col. Wait, chairman Of the meeting, then
and stated that it should be understood that every
speaker was personally responsible for what he said
as for himself. he had abiding confidence IN the in
tegrity of President Hayes, aud confidence IN his
policy. These remarks greeted by hearty
cheers
Mr. Oliver Wendell Holmes was then introduced.
amid prolonged and hearty cheering. He said:
come here to-day, fellow citizens, a. son OF citi-
zen Woodstock 10 visit the place where my father was
born and where my fathers fathers lie. came also
an American citizen, all to-day, AND AK you
10 listen sentiment which, as an American as loyal
10 his chic, as Engishman would be he 10 boz
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