The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-16
VERMONT
Centennial Celebration Of the Green
Mountain State.
PATRIOTISM AND ELOQUENCE
A Procession Three Miles Long
Forty Thousand Strong.
ON BE.NNINGTON'S FIELD
Stirring Addresses BY MesSrs. Phelps,
Hawley, Hartman and Conner.
ROBERTS NOBLE GRAFTON.
American Womanhood Applauded
by Mrs. Dorr.
NEW ENGLAND UNITED.
Stirring Addresses BY Messrs. Phelps
Hawley, Hartman and Conner.
ROBERTS NOBLE GRAFTON.
American Womanhood Applauded
by Mrs. Dorr.
NEW ENGLAND UNITED.
[sY TsLEGnAPu TO THE HERALD


BENNINGTON, VI, August as, 1871
This has been = great week for Vermont, and win
pass into history one OF the memorable periods OF
the nineteenth century. Tho centennial anniversary
Of the formation Of the State the special occasion
for to-day's demonstration and morrow will como
tho exercises commemorative Of tho hundrcdth snni-
versary OF the battle Of bennington The colosra
lions, however, are merged mixed up with each
Dther that the whole week is being made a sort Of
happy carnival. Tho weather to-day has bccn
cloudy with now and then a slight shower,
but the rain was not sufficient 10 keep the
crowds away dampcn tho enthusiasm which the
occasion inspired Tha town early hilcd with
strangers. many OF whom remain tonight to
participate in the celebration OF tomorrow. apart
from tho set literary general festivities there
much gong on 10 amuso and entertain the multitude
THE MILITARY IN CAMP.
Tho Centennial pounds, as they arc called, are OF
course the chief point of attraction OF
encampment there Of the visiting soldiers. Troops
not only from Vermont but from Connecticut New
Hampshire and Massachusetts arc in camp there to
the number Of about five thousand. The chief
organizations from outside the State the Amoskeag
Veterans, of Manchester, N. H.; the Putnam Phaanx,
Of Hartford, Conn, aud the Independent Corps Of
Cadets OF Boston. Tho Vermont troops in camp arc
the First regiment, Captain Fuer's battery and tho
windham County Veterans, under the command OF
Colonel George w. Hooker, Of Brattleboro. Both
Captain Fulier's battery and Colonel Hooker's rcg-
ment marched ON foot from Bratteboro, distance Of
forty miles, to participate in tho exercises Of the eel
ebration. Their march less interesting than
those Of Hannibal and Bonaparte the Alps
still tho march ground .hcroically historic
The iactious efforts OF certain malcontens IN Gull
ford and adjoining towns of wndham against the uu
ihorty Of Vermont threatened in 1882 to make
serious trouble, as Governor Clinton of New York,
encouraged these seditious persons in their dsoyay
Marlboro too, the line OF Hooker's march, and
In going through tho country the troops INDUCED in
numerous burcsques OF Ethan Aliens heroic fuetian
RECEIVING PRESIDENT HAYES.
The visit Of President Hayes to Bennington was in
itself event Of sufficient significance to attract
thousands from all parts of the State The coming
Of the President csgery expected ana long before
she hour announced for the arrival of the train
locked tho grounds and streets in tho vicinity the
depot, requiring the united efforts OF the local
police seconded by detail of soldiers TO restrain
tho multitude within the prescribed limits
Tho skies wore q threatening aspect all day.
and during the afternoon frequent light showers
drovo more timid to the shelter OF friendly piazzas
ind the waiting rooms of the railway station About
saItpast three O'Clock the First regiment of National
Guards of Vermont, Colonel Peck, the several com
brigade, and the command Of which was given to
General Clough. marched down from Camp Stark with
bands playing and colors flying, and drawn up In
line receive the President At about half-past three
the train bearing the Presidential party came into
the town, amid tho chcors OF the assembled
multitude. The President, accompanied by Governor
Banks, passed. from the train to an open barouche
drawn by four spirited horses. Following tho Prcs-
dent came Mrs. Hayes ana Miss waue, escorted by
Colonies Morrill,, Of Vermont, and Harrington, Of
Washington; Attorney General Devcns, Secretary Nc
Crary Postmaster General Key, Webb G. Hayes and
tho other gentlemen accompanying the President all
Of whom entered carriages ana thus escorted by
The Vermont militia to tho residence of Rev. j. u.
rcbbeis, who Will entertain the distinguished visitors
while they remain in town.
This evening the President held reception NJ tho
walloomsac House, which largely attended by
the general public.
DETAILS OF THE DAYS FESTIVITIES.
AT sunrise the booming OF cannon and ringing of
bells announced tho opening of the days patriotic
festivities.
PROCESSION.
At hall past nine o'clock the uniformed militia OF
Vermont, New Hampshire and Connecticut wcro
formed IN the procession at the loot of County street
ander the direction Of Major A. Il. Valentine OF Ben
ington. Tho formation slightly different from
he published official programme. The duty Of escort.
ing the State officials and other civic d,gntares fell
TO the First regiment National Guard Of Yer
mont, a splendid body Of mon, 700 strong,
which presented fine appearance in their
gray and white uniform. Then cams tho
Governor OF this state, the Executive Committee
Of tue Bennington Battle Association and Vermont
Centennial Commission and invited guests in fourteen
carrisgea
SECOND DIVISION.
Tho Second division headed by the Putin am
Phasnx, OF Hartford, Conn., IN their picturesque uni
form OF tho Revolutionary period. followed by tic
New Hampshire troops, consisting of the Amoskcag
Veterans, Mojor Wallace; the Portsmouth Heavy Ar
sifery, Captain Vaughan Corty.avc mem; tho State
Capital Guard, Captain FcIt thfty-tbrcc meu); tho
Hinsdaic Guards Captain Hosford rh'r.y.Gvo mcu),
and tho Manchester war veterans, Captain Dodge tat-
ty-srx men, escortnz the State officials Of New
Hampshire and the CITY government Of Manchester
rHiGD DIVISION.
The Third division under Colonel Hooker, OF Dra,:!e
boro', with imposing s.ar OF mounted officers, was
. browning feature o. the procession composed as IL
was OF the veterans OF Vermont In their everyday
attire, rough and ready for duty.
The First brigade, embracing southern county bat
talicns numbered about $50 mcn the Second, under
rvmmand OF Colonel Buitcrneid, was SEQ strong; the
Third, uudcr Colonel Tracy from Rutland and Addison
counties, 1876 men, Tho Fonrth made up o. the
ycomnnry OF Washington, Orange. I'mciic Orleans.
Essox and Caledonia corn .ics, 0C0 strong, making a
total OF about 800 men.
VIEWING THE PROGRESSION
This was the most imposing procession ever
10 Vermont but will probably DO cclipscd by that Of
tomorrow. II three miles in length, mum.
bcred, q fair estimate, forty thousand people, and
was witnessed by twenty-five thousand persons. Tho
parts OF the procession was the crcdab.o
marching Of the First regiment, National Guard OF
Vermont; tho appearance o. inr Putnam Pnainrv,
CON posed OF elderly solid men OF Hartford nuf mo
sodicrly appearance VI the New Hampshire troops
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