New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-19
BUNKER HILL REMEMBERED.
A PATRIOTIC ANNIVERSARY DINNER.

THE SONS OF THE REVOLUTION HONOR THE
PATRIOTS OF 177e.
The chief object Of the Sons Of the Revolution u
to Keep the public from forgetting what glorious
fine fellows their ancestors were, and those who fought
with them, and what splendid work they did In tho
War OF Independence-in other words, to Keep awe
the spirit Of 80 Yesterday being the 18th annver-
sary of the Battle Of Bunker Hill, where their fore
fathers did great deal of hard fighting, they ceie
brated Il with a dinner at Delmonico's follower
by patriotic speeches.
Frederick S. Tallmadge presided. Among those
present were John Benjamin, william Ii. Bisseh'
Clarence W. Bowen, f. A. Burial, Ashton Crospy
clarkson. Floyd GARRISON John Van Boskerck Clark
son. Samuel Victor Constant, Livingston CROSBY
Henry T. browne, Henry Hall, John Fitch, Augustus
Floyd George Clinton Genet, Franklin Harper, war
rem NJ Heaey, Austin Huntington, the Rev. Edwaru
p Ineersoll John d. Ireland, General Joseph u
Jackson, Dr. John c. jay, IT., General dorauo u
King, Or. Charles Huntoon knight, Francis Lathrop'
Henry W. lie Roy, James Duane Livingston, James NJ.
Montgomery, the Rev. Brockholst Morgan Charles d.
Murray, Edward C. Perkins, Theodore F. Reed Au-
e,s Lc Febvrc Revere, W. j. Roe, the Rev Edward D.
Rurk Samuel K Saterlee, John Garfield Tomhnson'
Asa Coolidge Warren Abram wakeman, Charles Mont
gomery VAIL Orlando b. Potter and l. {. Pumpcns'
SUGGESTION FOR THE HALE STATUE
Mr.. TaImadgo made the opening address ho'oi
ring to the proposed statue Of Nathan Hale he salu
that one OF the difficulties In the way was the lach
Of any authentic portrait Of Hale. But he thought
that difficulty might be gotten over by one Oh the
sonsn with grace In every feature and heaven ID
his eve posing for the statue. Every SOM present
blushed, but applauded the suggestion
william J. Roe next read poem ON Bunker Hill.
Josiah C. Pumpely spoke next to the toast joseph
warren-he First Distinguished Martyr in the Cause
Of American Independence "The Origin OF the
Revolutionary Spirit the subject OF the Rev.
DR. E p Ingerson. He thought that the beginning
OF the spirit was TO be seen in the Reformation
In England out of the age Of Elizabeth there came
that spirit OF liberty which had its beginning In the
struggle for Magma Charta- From England by the
Mayaower in homespun suits, men OF metal ana spirs
came TO this country to get liberty for themselves and
their children. France sent her multltudes also,
those who had the spirit Of Coligny. Hundreds OF
them settled in New-Amsterdam. The fiery Marion
whose glowing sword struck often for liberty, was
a Uueuenot Chaunccy NJ Depew, the fearless cit
izen the friend of the poor the matchless executive
officer, was a descendant Of the Huguenots (Ihis
mention Of Mr.. Depew's name was greeted with LOUD
applause.)
SOME OF THE CLOSING SPEECHES.
Judge White Norris Of Bridgeport, introduced as
"a genuine son of the Revolution was next called
on for a speech and he responded so well that three
rousing cheers were given for him when no had COLI
cluded Ex-Judge Fitch spoke next about the OPP
position to the formation of the General Government
by many people OF the state OF Ne"-iorh "uuh0
Fitch handled historic and facts without gloves
New-York he said. had the swclled head, and wanted
to be the great ann State When she accepted the
Constitution she wanted the privilege OF going out
whenever she darned please She thought that she
would make more money going It alone 1t was only
bv the threat of force that NewYork was induced TO
come into the Union
George Clinton Genet objected to the revival OF
politics of 100 years ago, and defended Ncw-io
from the charge Of greed and lack OF broad PATRIOTISM
James Duane Livingston responded to the toast
aAmerica for the Americans The mention OF the
toast was received with loud cheers The speaker
said: at is to-day question Of vital Importance
whether we shall give back the reins OF government
to those who fought against US, or at least were
not friendly to at the time VIC gaheo
our ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS shall we govern OUT
selves? The immigration question is rapidly
becoming the question Of the nOur American cur
zens born and bred, and imbued with the American
spirit are rapidly passing into minority. We are
threatened with an overflow of immigrants from the
monarchies of Europe Shall the mob who nave
never yet learned to rule themselves rule usF Cries
of mol. 49,.
Mr. Livingston continued for some time TO attack
foreigners who here to make money ana went
home to spend Il and implOred the young Americans
TO be patriots and not dudes.D The Rev. <BrocA-
hoist Morgan also made speech.