New-York tribune., 1877-09-18
THE CEREMONIES.

THE CEREMONIES.
BosTON, Sept. 17.-Boston to-day dedicated
one OF the finest and costly of the many monu-
ments which the people OF North have erected in
memory OF heroic who laid down their lives to maiD
tain the Union. Preparations for the dedication have
been made on magnificent scale. The selection OF tie
day was most fortunate 1t has to Boston peculiar
significance. 1t was upon the 18th Of September
that Boston founded and took Its name.
The streets this morning presented unusual stir and
there at least 10000 strangers in the city, brought
In by the morning trains, while about equal number
arrived Saturday ht and Sunday The streets through
which the procession passed beautifully decOra-
ted with flags, bunting streamers and notices,
and national cOlors everywhere met the eye The
Military and the Navy did not monopolize the
day ana they not alone in doing honor
the occasion. Tho irish societies were well repre-
sented. The temperance organizations school regi-
ments and number Of trade societies have united with
the Militia, the Grand Army Of the Republic and Veteran
associations. Each Of these organizations headed
by band. Many Of them and beautiful re-
gaa badges in unique and appropriate designs, while
the veteran organizations recalled the days OF the war;
by displaying their old battleags and corps badges.
The organizations to their positions with un-
usual prompness, ana reported to the Chief Marshal.
The the Common and all along the line OF the
formation was one OF enthusiasm and the crowd upon
the sidewalks dense that passage in any direction
Of people, and IN the streets 1t with great diff
Guilty that the police could retain enough for the
forming Of companies As each newlyarriyed organza
on reported, 1t heartily cheered and when the sur
yiyors OF the Southern prisons into view they
greeted with uproarious cheers.
TIE PROCESSION.
At 11:25 a. m. the procession moved 1t composed
of seven divisions headed by the police. 1t comprised,
after the Chief Marshal and staff and aids:
CIV and he r-t nd Masga-
Grand Army Posts.
Other Massachusetts, Militia.
HOOkeT's I'D Brigade.
Various War and Army Organizations.
The Boston school Regiment.
Goddess Of Liberty Cor.
Visiting Military Organizations.
Unl;ei states Marines ana Sailors.
Munieipa Authorities OF Boston.
Various Invited Guests.
Army. Navy and Marine Officers.
The Legislature Members of Congress, Mayors OF Ada
cent Towns Officers OF Narons Associations
aud Distinguished Citizens.
Knights Ienplar.
Knights Of Phylhias
Tue Temple of Honor.
Sons OF Temperance.
Knights Of 81. Patrick.
Irish and Other Charitable societies
The distinguished men in line were everywhere greeted
heartily, and received more attention than Gen
Mcclellan He was cheered all along the route, and
when upon the platform. compelled in the midst OF
Alderman Thompsons speech to rise and bow in response
10 cheers and calls. As it upon the Common so it
was all along the route, and coming up Safest the
Generals carriage was literally besieged with
people pressing forward in an endeavor to shake
him by the hand. "Fighting Joe Hooker" was
also great favorite and as he rode, escorted by his
old brigade, he attracted much attention. The size OF
the procession may be estimated from the fact that 1t
occupied three hours and twenty minutes in passing
given point on Statest., where 1t was moving without
stops or hats The head Of the procession reached the
Common at $40 o'clock, but 1t fully hafpast four
before the orator and invited guests between rows OF
cheering people. marched upon the platform
The un nyeing Of the statue anticipated by strong
southwest wind. which completely stripped 1t OF the
linen covering long before the four sailors VINO were as
signed for the duty Of unveng IT, received their orders
The following distinguished on the platform
besides the orator Tie Governor and Mayor and CITY
Counsel the Hon. Henry b. Pierce, the Hon. Chas Endi-
cott, the Hon Julius l.. Clarke. and Attorney-Genera
Chas r. Train; Judges Of the Suoreme Court; the Hon
Horace Gray the Hon. Jas ID. Colt the Hon. Seth Ames,
the Hon Marcus Morton, the Hon. w. c. Endicott the
Hon. o. p. Lord, aud the Hon \. l.. Soue The Justices
of the Superior and lower Courts were well represented
Among others sitting the orators desk were Gen N
p Ranks Gen. John l.. Swift, Ralph Waldo Emerson
Judge j. W. McKim Of the Probate Court Gen. George
B. Mcclellan Gen. Joe Hooker the living ex-
Navors Of Boston, tho Hon. Richard rockingham, the
Hon. Waldo j. Field, the Hon. William Clahin
THE DEDICATION
t515 O'Clock the Masonic Grand Lodge OF Massachu-
setts arrived and as 1t was seated, Colts Dand
OF Hartford Conn, opened the exercises WIN heers
American Hymn Alderman Thompson, Chairman OF the
Committee on the Monument, then introduced the Rev.
Warren ii. Cudworth, who offered prayer , Al
the conclusion of the prayer tne shpeD, sepeDI, ,h
tin Milmore. in a brief speech deiyeIea lHe
monument to Alderman Thompson, who received III
and ordered dedicated, giving his Instructions u
Nj Worshipfu Grand Master Mason PerclVal IT, Ever
or The monument then dedicated with Masonic
rite. hut the speech OF Grand Master Percva was not
deiyered owing the lateness OF the hour Alderman
Thompson then presented the monument TO the city
Mayor Prince on behalf Of the city accepted Tue oa m
me1t in an eloquent speech III the course OF whlch ne
sold: "Pernaps it fortunate that ths monument
was mot sooner erected. The lapse OF time had permit
ted the passions Of the wur to suDside' III we hau a
seuned 10 dedicate this structure ut an earlier date al
wonId moi have with the same satisfaction ana
deii1nt they feel this day. There would not have
hcen IA now peace. harmony and loyal attachment
to t6e Union everywhere throughout our cOlmtry,
for such was possible until all the states had secured
eoua Constitutional rights and these nave only oeeh
since the administration OF the government was
controlled by the present NatoLal ExecuVe Inc cheI
oinct of this monument is To impress coming genera
tns with the example OF the patriotic dead ana animate
tno with similar sentiments Of yal0r honor love OF
cnuntry and devotion to outy. Who Is there ol me
Sortb South East West that cannot win heartfelt
svmnathy ioin with us to-day In these cercinonesI
the close this speech the Mayor introduced A'tor
- Nf.snera Deyens, the orator OF the day.