Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-24
wATERRURY,s nrONUmENT.


 Eloquent Addresses The Second
 RegIment-Fine IlIumfnatiOms and
 Receptions.
 Waterbury had a great and memorable day yesterday, which will long be remembered by it's people. Probably twenty-five stran- gers were in the city to witness the dediea- tion of the soldiers monument, among the more distinguished being Governors Robie of Maine, Bourne of Rhode Island ands Waller of Connecticut, with their staffs, Senators Platt and Haw1ey and many prominent civil and military officials from New England cities The procession started at 11:30, Major F. A. Spencer chief marshal. There were over three thousand in line, including the Second regiment, c. N. G., six hundred men; twenty-five posts of the G. A. R., one thousand five hundred men; the local fire de- partment and numerous social and secret or ganizations. Following the parade the fol- diers' monument was unveiled. The presenta- tion address was delivered by Hon. F. J. Kingsbury; address of acceptance by John O'NeiI The address of dedication was then made by Senator o. H. Platt Musical exerss cises followed by chorus of two hundred voices. A dress parade by the Second regi- ment in the square facing the monument completed the days programme. In the evening the Examinations interrupted by the previous nights storm were completed.
 The Second regiment of this city with the American band was fine feature of the pa- rade They went up on a special train, ar irving at 9:45. They were met by Compa- nies A and G and escorted to the armory for brief rest before forming in the procession.
 At il o'clock the line was formed under Marshal F. A. Spencer.
 The Second regiment held the right of the line, resting on the Green, squad of police, headed by Chief Eagan, holding the extreme right, all as the First division. In this di- vision were the carriages of the Governors, speakers, distinguished guests, G. A. R. department staffs, the press, and the Com mon Council. The two G. A. R. posts of New Haven added over two hundred men to the procession. On Grand street was formed the second division, the twenty-two G. A. R. posts, and Sons.of Veterans; on State street, the third division, the various civic socie- ties, and on Church street. the fremen as the fourth division.
 There were about dozen fine brass bands in line. It was a little after one o'clock when the procession reached the Green. The Citizens band played selection and then in few appropriate words Chairman Spencer placed the monument in the charge of Wad- hams post, Commander Kiefer, of the post, briefly accepting Then the chorus of 300, under T. I. Driggs, with powerful information and wonderful effect, sang Keller's hymn.
 The Rev. Dr. Anderson then offered pray CT. At it's close Commander Kiefer in a brief and fitting patriotic speech dedicated the monument in the name of the Grand Army of the Republic. The band then play ed selection and Hon. F. J. Kingsbury made an eloquent speech, speaking of the war, its scenes and the history of the movement that resulted in the building of the monument. MT. O'NeiI1 in his speech of acceptance paid a fine tribute to the men who fought for the Union. The address of Senator Platt was fine tribute to the hour and it's memories and abounded in masterly and eloquent passages. At it's conclusion the chorus sang tfAmerican and the benediction was pronounced by Chaplain Mckinley
 At the close of the ceremonies, the gallant Second went through the dress parade on West Main street, affording Waterbury citi- zens an opportunity for seeing what they have been anxious to see ever since they read the account of their parades at Mantle, where the regiment carried off the laurels Holmes lot on Central avenue and the Green were packed with spectators, who held their breath during the fine performance the pre- cision and elegance of the manoeuvers elicit ing unbounded praise.
 At the close of these exercises the visiting guests betook themselves to the refreshment tables which had been heavily laden with the bounty of Waterbury's housewives. The G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans filed away to the mammoth tent on Holmes lot on Grove street and the Second regiment to the ar mory. During the afternoon many of the visitors took the opportunity to go through the city's wonderful factories, where they were shown about in the politest manner to their hearts content.
 The decorations about the city were end less and varied. The receptions to Govern or Waller at Major G. w. Fuckers residence, and to Governor Bourne of Rhode Island at Senator Turner's, and to Governor Robie at MT. Kingsbury's were brilliant social events Wednesday evening despite the rain Many other receptions were held and many New Haven people attended one and another of them, including officers of the Second Ul- timately the guests and hosts together found their way to the Union armory, where gen. eral reception was held from 10:30 D. m. to 4 a. m. yesterday morning.
 The cost of the monument was $50. GOO exclusive of the foundation The mound upon which the monument is placed is four feet high and forty feet in diameter, sur rounded by granite wall and coping, with projecting corners, upon which will be placed bronze lamps of new design, but which un- fortunately were not finished in time for the dedication of the monument. Upon the sub base of blue stone, which is twenty feet square, is placed the monument, which is of dark Quincy granite and including the statue is about fifty feet high. The style of archi- lecture is Italian
 At an early stage of the exercises Governor Waller was introduced as it was impossible for him to remain longer on account of other engagements Governor Waller spoke very briefly, congratulating them on their noble gift and of the noble deeds of the 300 men their city sent to the war. After he had spoken the chimes in St. Johns church peal ed forth tFHail Columbia" After America was sung, the chimes pea1ed forth 'My country, 'tis of thee," and ''Three cheers for the red, white and blue"