The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-08-16
THE RUTLAND MORNING AUGUST m a77

have planned and toiled In vain, and we
are to remember that II there is anything
In our institutions that is worthy of being
cherished, II there 10 anything in those ira
ditions, which are stronger than institu-
tions, depend npon it, 1t is not our achieve
ment, 1t ia our inheritance from them.
[Applause.
They have all passed away, that noble
race; some Of their immediate defendants
are here among our most welcome guests
to-day, but the best Of them has been long
ago gathered to his fathers. Few monu-
ments mark their resting place, few vest
iges Of their individual life remain; but all
around and about us in the statutory laws
that protect liberty and the enlightened
liberty that upholds the law, IN every thing
that Is comprehended to US under the be-
loved name of Vermont Is to be found thier
monument; more durable than marble,
more beautiful than gold, and If
the business Of this day have any, signin-
canoe, II the memories we are here to recall
have any value, save to point moral, il is
in teaching us that If we would preserve the
inheritance we have received, we should
likewise preserve in our people the cha
racter of the men from whom we have re-
ceived It. Applause.
All fares that land, to Fastening ills prey,
"Where wealth accumulates and men decay"
II we are to preserve our institutions we
must maintain the old land marks and
stand fast by tine old traditions. And now
as we pause on the threshold of the CON-
ing century and review the lives and char
acter Of the frst generation of Vermonters,
let us take as the great lesson Of the hour,
that II we are to achieve the salvation of
our country and our institutions, we must
do It by initiating their virtues and initial
ing their example.
Then followed the address OF Hon. Dan
lei Roberts, the chief feature of the day.
Although the delivery was not particular
ly eloquent it was forcible, distinct enough
to be heard by the entire assemblage, and
attractive enough to keep hundreds stand
Ing in perfect quiet throughout its delivery,
occupying more than an hour. The speaker
was frequently interrupted by applause,
and long continued applause followed his
address, which we give in full elsewhere.
President Phelps then introduced Prof
]. W. Churchill of Andover, Mass, a ma
tive Of Chelsea, Vermont, who read Mrs.
DORIS poem "Vermont" This poem,
though 1t hardly maintains the high level
Of thought and feeling which marks every
portion of the "Dead Century" at times
reaches far beyond that work in passion,
poetic feeling aud beauty of expression.
Under the spell of Mr. Churchill's magnifl-
cent rendering 1t seemed burst of inspira-
ton and carried the audience along with
fervent sympathy and admiration, fire.
quently made known by hearty applause
to Its close, when number of distinguished
gentlemen crowded. around Mrs. Dorr
rendering congratulations. The poem is
given in full elsewhere.
At the conclusion of the poem selection
was given by the band during which Secre-
tary Evarts entered from the back Of the
platform accompanied by Gen. Joseph Il.
Hawley of Connecticut, and was greeted
with hearty applause. At the conclusion
Of the music Mr.. Phelps felicitiously intro
duced Gen. Hswley who made a most hap
py extemporaneous speech. Ex-Gev Har-
rimsn Of New Hampshire followed General
Hawley. General Banks also delivered O
brief address. Governor Conner followed
Banks.
After the exercises In the pavilion closed
Governor Fairbanks and staff went tc
North Bennington to meet the President
who arrived at o'clock. He was escorted
to his quarters at Rev. Mr.. Tibbits, al
Centre Bennington by the first Vernon,
regiment and other military organizations
The President as he passed the Pullman
House where was the greatest collection Of
people stood in the carriage uncovered &c
that the people could see him. He wa,
accompanied by His Excellency Governor
Fairbanks, followed by Adjutant Genera
James, S. Peck and Adjutant Gen
eral Kingsley and the Governors staff Ia
carriages. Then followed other military
organizations. A slight rain was falling a,
the time. The display was one credtabl,
to Vermont in every respect. 1t was
welcome Of which old Gen Hayes may wei
be proud, in the state from which
his ancestors emigrated, and assured hin
Of the respect which he is held to-day il
theypeople of the good old commonwealth
Coils. Harrington and Merrill on arriving
at Troy met the president and Mrs. Hayes
Miss Foote, Webb and Burchard Hayes
MIR. McCreary, secretary OF war, Mr.
Key, postmaster general, Mr.. Devens at
torney general, Mr.. Smalley of the New
York Tribune, in Mr.. Vanderbilt's privat,
car, rendered the president and party
started for Bennington at LES p. m. Col
Merrill as the representative of the cen
tennial entertainment committee welcomed
him in their name, assuring him of "high
land welcome" to Vermont.
August 10th, 1877.
HEADQUARTERS CHIKF MARSHALL
BENNINGTON, W., Aug. 18th, 1915
Circular No. 8.
The formation of the procession for tn,
10Th of August, will be as follows, viz:
Platoon of Police.
A B VALENTINE, CHIEF MARSHAL.
Assistants to the Chief Marshal: Gen .
N Patterson of New Hampshire, Col. Isaa,
r Kingsbury of Massachusetts.
Chief Marshal's staff Maj. e N s Nor
gan, chief of staff; Col. II Goulding, ad
jutant general; Maj. s H Brown, Hon
Martin, II q Root, L Roberts, o B Law
ton. g Hayden Day, Orrln ID Adams, Cha
. Dewey, @ II sanford, VIM K. Hawks
Barber Chase, DIN Scott, @ II Forbes,
X Batchelder, James White, II e Brad
ford, M B Morgan, G B Sibley, W A Root
II b Baldwin, Capt II L Shields. Col A /
Franklin, Col III B Clark, II B Kent, j "