The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-22


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Bennington Centre.
As we advance in years how many
pleasant and harmless decisions of child
hood and youth vanish. leaving sadness
and regret. We recall a poem which gave
pleasure and caused suggestive specula-
tiOns with its accompanying illustrations,
in the early days. The poet referred to an
ambitious cow which dumped over the
MOON" causing so much amusement to
an intelligent dog who witnessed the re-
markable performance, that he Laughed
to see the sport" fearless examples
often helps the timid. An aspiring basin
then made an effort 80 pursue an attend
ing spoon. Within Il few years, studiOus
scientists have proved beyond n doubt
that these statement are utterly false.
They do not deny the fac that the cow at
tempted to 90 over the moon, but insur-
mnuntable obstacles prevented. and she
fell far short of her efforts. 1t has also
been proved that the dog did not laugh,
but viewed the unusual attempt, with
grave consideration. We have been con
WINGED by logical reasoning, that the ref
erence to the basin and spoon was q
poet license. Our first lesson in history
was one of peculiar interest. We were
told of those August days of l777-Of
those stern faced men and sad-eyed
women who did their duty so patiently
and bravely. Our hearts burned with
childish patriotism as we learned from
hOnOred lips, of the heroic deeds of our
ancestors. We believed then, and have
for years, that a decisive victory upon
well fought battlefield, give renown to
the name of Bennington. Recent histOr-
ical research, aided by superior though
modest wisdom on the part of the histor-
ian, have convinced us of our delusiOns.
For "he battle fought at Wdll0OmSac
should be called the battle Of the Wdiloom-
sac" We should not have the least OBJ
lection if the Inhabitants of WalloOmsac
or HoOsick, should erect a Battle Monu-
ment in commemoration of their warlike
deeds. When it shall be completed we
would willingly give them some valuable
points concerning the dedicatory servi-
ces. If there is any one subject that
Bennington people understand better
than another, it is how to conduct a cele-
bratiOn. Continued practice is help to
the successful issue of great undertake
ing,as well as in chose of less Importance.
The delusiOns of ia years have not les
sened our patriotiSms.
I'VE love hese ockS ami rills
These wo DIS aud &c npled hills"
and the memories of those Just men and
women who lived for God, and have gone
to their reward.
no Of IA xr-in
have such celebration as we suggest
we will attend it, We will carry our
luncheon and make day of it. We Will
promise not to crlticisc the architectural
design of their monument; OF question
their right to erect it; or Overwhelm
them by a recital then, or afterwards, of
our superior knowledge of the history of
WalloOmSac or HOUSick; or cause pain
10y tippant allusiOn to dear and hOnored
names; but will promise to leave them
t. the undisturbed enjoyment of their
monument. For ''the battle jOugM at
WaiioomSdc Shoald be cdiied the battle Of
IFdil0omSuc."
We frankly confess we shall be sorry
to part with our Battle Monument. We
admire it. We enjoy the magnificent
views from the lookout windows. 1t
has substantial appearance, and we
hoped it was here to stay. If we must
part with tive will submit to the newt
able with that meek humility which has
always Characterized tie people of Ben
nington, botn in public and domestic
warfare. For there WIS Rerer store.
house near its sire. "BWgOyRe did not
tit Out M cTpediiOn dJaiHSt bennington,
nor did he send BAUM 10 capture stores
there" We admit we have u slight
degree of curiosity which under the cir
cumstances we trust is pardOnable. We
cannot help wondering whether the pa
triJtic inhabitants of the Empire State,
will take it down and carry itaway stone
Ivy stone, their distinguished historian
leading the attractive procession; or
whether they will put it upon rollers, and
we shall see it riding majeStically away
from us, over the hills and through the
valleys, to take it's rightful place ut Wal
loomsac. For 'tbe bGitle 'OUih at Wal
loomsdc shOuid be called the battle Of Wal
iOOJHSac." Alts! there was never store
house on ",he hills" there was never
battle of Bennington. Gen. John Stark
never pointed to distant red coats with a
reference in trumpet like tones to the
loving constant "MOllie." There was
never "Catamount Tavern or Land !
lord Fay The dust of conquered Hes
SLAMS does not rest IN the old cemetery
For "BurgOyne did not tit ont an erpedi- |
ton against bennington, nor did he send
b nm tD capture stores there"
Never more can the words 'historic |
be written. Never more
can we refer with justiiable pride to |
our historic tOwn."-AlIs! the pity of |
it, our celeb latiOns are Uyrrl There are |
no material left for our next centennial |
which we have anticipated with true pa
triOtc fervorl
When the SHOWS of winter shall have |
passed from our mountains and they |
Shall again be clothed with verdure, we
may see written upon their rugged sum-
mts in character of living green. "Ich-
abod' for "the glory has departed
from our mountains, the sO.naned from |
our valleys, for ''the battle fought at
IVailoomsac should be called the battle |
of DValloOmsdc" aud "BpgOyne did |
not fit out an expedition against Ben
anigton, nor did he send Baum to capture
stores there"
ONE OF TIE MoURNERs.
North Bennington.