New-York tribune., 1878-06-29
TIE CEIERRATION-

RECEPTION OF GUEsTs-A PINE PROFESSIONALLY
ING OF THE CORNERSTONE AND PRESENTATION
SPEECH BY T. W. MORRGs-ADDRESsEs By s. =
cox, EX-GOVERNOR NEWELL AND Il. W. THROCK
MORTON.
yRoM THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT or THE TRIBuSEI
FREEHOLD, n. j., June 28.-SO many peO-
pie and 80 much stir and excitement have not
been seen in this ordinarily quiet town since
June 2s, 1878, yesterday, when apparently
all the inhabitants OF Monmouth County turned
out 10 celebrate the hundredh anniversary Of that
eventful day. Shortly after daybreak the guns on
Briar and Combs hills announced the opening Of the
celebration by sautes Of thirteen guns The ringing Of
all the town bells followed. Then suddenly the whole
village was asr and the exercises Of the day had begun
The morning was beautiful but gave promise of an
exceedingly warm day. Nature seemed determined To
do her part by furnishing day as nearly as possible
like that experienced by the Revolutionary soldiers on
the same spot. The heat was excessive, and had
It not been for breeze which sprung up about 10
O'clock would have boon almost insupporable Until
noon tho citizens devoted themselves 10 the recep-
ton OF guests and the sale OF lemonade. Many
booths had been erected, and many door
steps we're imprOyised cake and pie stands The town
was decorated from end 10 the other IL was very
poor house store that did not burst forth into glory
Of flags. The court house particularly was q
mass OF bunting The countys historical cannon used
in the battle OF Monmouth stood brstlng in the court
yard
Guests OF common quality early and distributed
themselves at points from which the procession could be
conveniently There must have been $1,000 Of
these. Guests OF uncommon quality, like Governor Nc
Cellan and his attendant eX-GOvemOrs Bedle, Newell
Price and Parker, escorted TO Seminary
Hail. where tho procession was formed. About
this there some delay. It,was announced 70 start
at o'clock but 1t did not out OF the shade until
noon. Then, marching through the main streets
it presented a fine appearance. Grand Marshal
General sewan and his brilliant stan
Most OF the militia were OF the Second Brigade.
Colonel Angel led the 7th, followed by the 9th,
under Colonel L. Bird Grub. The 80 marched In
files OF twenty, IN double plaoOns and repeatedly
cheered for It's fine appearance. Colonel Murre com
manded them. brakes Zouaves with battle hags and
Gatlng guns came next Then the handsome uniforms Of
the Knights Templar Of the Dampscus COmmandery OF
Newark were seen advancing, the knights acting the
escort OF the Grand Master OF EewJersey the Rev. Mar
shall b. Smith. and officers Of the Grand Lodge. They
were followed by members Of the local Lodge OF Free
Masons Lafayette received OF his degrees from
this 81. John COrnmandery. Guests and distinguished
citizens the clergy the town council the executive and
judicial officers OF the county followed Among those
In line were General Mcclellan hajOr-Gencral
Mott, Adutant-Gcncral stryker, General Kpat-
rick Theodore W. Morris, ox-Govc?nOrs Bede,
Hewa, Price Parker, State Senator Krk, Colonel j. r.
Clarke, U. :. A, Speaker Eagan Congressman Pedde'
DR.. Robert Laird the Hon. Chillan Robbins, the Hon
g. 3. Cox Is. W. ThrOckmOrtOn aud General Darlington
Then there were the various committees OF the
day, tho Veterans OF tho War Of 1912, Of the
Mexican War and Of the Rebellion Al the rear were
cOnspcuously seen the white hats and yellow gloves OF
the joel Parker Association Of Newark ana the hand
uniforms OF the Delaware Hose Company oi Bor-
dentown. About 800 persons were IN line
The procession over, the invited guests returned TO
hardwood, just north of the town. the residence Of
Theodore w. Norris and The surviving heirs OF the late
d. g. sohanck The house stands on Hill, and IN front
the grounds 10 the land which has beca gyon as the sie
Of tho monument. IL covers three acres. The view u
line. looking OUT over the town
and surrounding country. IL WAS hero that
tho first blood was Ahed ut tho Battle OF