New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-20

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THE BENNINGTON MONUMENT.
large share of the demonstrations OF appropa'ion
The cadets from the United States Military Acau
envy at West Point formed a prominent anu at
tractive feature of the procession and were the
REGIMENTS of many hearty plaudits along the line
Their marching was excellent and excited general
commendation Cushing's United States Battery
from Newport r. J., also made fine appearance
and wai frequently applauded. The column
moved through North, Gage, Saiford' and Nam
SITS. to the reviewing stand. Here snort hait
was made The column then passed in review
before President Harrison. The latter received
many fattering greetings from the marching col
umns and acknowledged the same by bowling The
procession continued its march through Main-st.
and Monument-ave., to the massive ana lo1ty
pillar which will tell generations yet unborn of
the patriotism of the Green Mountain boys of
1777. Here the first division, except batteries,
was massed on the west side of the monument;
the second and third divisions, except carriages on
the east side. The batteries then took positions
and fred National salute of twenty-one guns.
Meantime the President and party, the ora
tor Of the day. ex-Minister Edward J. Phelps,
Governor Page and other roted speakers and
guests with the representatives of the press about
forty people in all, had taken their positions on
the platform at the base of the monument. Around
and about the open spaces were black with the
multitudes gathered from many States to witness
the ceremony of the dedication. When al were
in their places and quiet had been secured Vince
lock G. Veasey -Commander-in-Chef of the G.
A. R., arose. advanced TO the front of the platform
and addressed the vast concourse. Mr. Veazey
said in part:
We stand at the point where Stark had brought vol
unteers from Ncwlampshirc. Massachusetts and Yer
mont in August, 177'. to defend the military stores
here collected and to operate in his discretion upon the
movement through the Cbamnlain |allcy. Invaded the
western borders OF the Territory OF Vermont. With
spS G is of heaaradry, he Young general boldly
abandoned the defensive, and calamity led his Grade
trained foe in chosen position. Measured bv the
numbers engaged or by the experience Of thousands Of
ma o sr 'an @aud 'R ESn9S was and
the verdict of history, II was battle Of sur
counts for tie erection Of this massive e structure
century after Burgyne had the sudden attack Of heart
It is this fact that accounts for the presence Of Pres
dent and Cabinet, Of Governors and statesmen from
country To each and all Of her sons and daughters
Immediate and remote now here from beyond her
borders TO each and all of her other visitors who
much honor us by their presence, the people of Yer
mont thrilled with pride Of her part In the heroic
that made Bennington memorable, when warner
rode by the side Of Stark and Herrck hurled his corps
Of ynerring r1cmen against the entertainments Of
Baum extend hand and heart with one universal &C
claim OF deep, sincere welcome. In the arrangement
of the long programme it Is appointed that the first
part which viii pertain more especially to this NOM
ment shall be here enacted. and with becoming
ence the exercises will be opened by prayer
The Rev Dr. Charles ParkhurSt, Of Boston,
Editor of "Zion's Herald" then offered prayer
the assembled thousands assuming revefent at
titude during the delivery. At the conclusion
of the prayer, Governor S. c. Page was introduced
and delivered an address of welcome. lie said
in part
Yes. sons of Massachusetts, sons of New-Hampshire
son Of Vermont, yes everybody from the official head
of the grandes Nation the ever shone upon to the
plain untitled citizen friend and stranger, distinguished
or unknown thrice welcome all to the festivities Of
this centennial anniversary.
Your presence attests alike your grateful recollection
of NermOnts grandeSt historic achievement and early
devotion to the Unlon and your sympathy with the
patriotic and inspiring ceremonies o. s day that shall
In this august presence she unrolls the record Of
| an hundred years and points with Just pride to an
historic page upon which she finds nothing she would
conceal, nothing she would obllterate
The Governors remarks were handsomely ap-
| plauded, and Ex-Governor B. F. Prescott, of New
| Hampshire president of Bennington Battle Monu-
| ment Association, was received with enthusiasm
| as he stepped forward to transfer the monument.
the result Of the associations many years of effort
| to the care and keeping of the state. EX-Gov-
ernOr Prescott spoke III conclusion as follows:
And now, sir. in this distinguished presence, with
This vast assembly As witnesses, in which the states OF
Vermont, Massachusetts, and New pshre are
picuOusly represented by their Governors and State
officials In the presence OF the Chief Magistrate aud
his Cabinet Ministers and the Representatives Of the
Army and Navy Of the Republic which Was made pos
sblc by he psut Of this battle In the presence Of the
veterans of the last great war who saved 1t from de-
stTlrtOn and OF The citizen Oidery and civic Orgaui-
cations that participate in this ceebraHOnl, presi
dent Of The bennington Elttle Monument Association.
in its behalf and 10y IL direction transfer through
YOU as Governor, u the state OF Vermont this NOM
ment erected to commemorate Of the most decisive
battles of the Revolution and this deed conveys the
title to the property. know, sir il will be sacmdly
guaTded IN the coming the soil which il
stands than century ago. and viii inspire all
behold il 10 increased devotion 10 the best Gove n
| mcnt on earth.
Governor Page, in accepting the noble gift,
| spoke briefly and eoqucntly lie said among
other things:
| Your association. sir has earned and receives orr
gratitude for the faithful manner in which has dis
| charged the important trust committed 20 it,
auspiciOusy begun by you In 1857 has been carried
forward until to-day stands before complete from
| base 90 capstone, wora Of architectural beauty
Well done. good and faithful servants Vermont ar
cepts the title 10 Your completed work, will claim
| only q Joint ownership with New Hampshire and
Massachusetts, In all that IL is, and all thai 10
IN common, and our common Interest I'm that historic
past, tend 10 perpetuate the friendly and fra
ternal relations which have always existed bctweca
Music followed, and the president OF the day
General Veazey. came forward. leading the scholar
diplomat and orator, eX-NlinisteT Edward j. Phelps
| A roar of applause greeted their appearance and
when the last murmur had died away Mr. Phelps
| delivered the Grafton OF the dnV
Vermont consecrates to-day her nrst historic monu-
% not eSn with SS ey an5 S her a4 at
BENNINGTON, have joined in erecting this memorial Of
| gUlguQn tha ~