New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-26


tons. filling the plaza and vacant spaces on all
sides Light Battery X. 1st United States Artillery
Captain j. w. Dillenback. with the saluting gum
took position in front OF the City Hall steps, point
, ing their cannon toward the fountain.
When the last detachment had marched into its
allotted place. President Tamadge. turning to Dr.
Dix, who is chapain-general OF the society, asked
him to invoke the blessing of God upon the pro-
ceedings. The venerable rector Of Trinity began
his invocation with the Lords Prayer. in which
most on the platform Joined. The Episcopal
prayer Direct us. o Lord. in all our doings and
favor us with Thy continual help" ETC.; the Prayer
for the Departed, and special invocation for the
Society Of the Sons of the Revolution were used.
PRESENTING THE STATUE.
William CASTOR Hamilton. chairman Of the Statue
Committee, then addressed President Tallmadge as
follows
Mr.. President On behalf OF the Nathan Hale Monument
Committee OF the Revolution of the St1te OF
NewYOrk. have the honor 10 announce 70 you tho COM
peton Of the conded 10 them. This statue, COM
memorang Captain Iale's dying words CT regret that
have but life give my country') designed
and modelled by the sculptor Frederick Macmonnies,
citizen of New-York residing in Pprs descendant OF
the famous American artist Benjamin West 1t has been
honored BY first prize when exhibited in the Salon in
Paris The pedestal is from designs by the wcl-known
architect. MI stanford White of this city. The COM
mIt.ec thanking all who have aided them. especially Nj
s. Cardci tho sculptor. that the result OF their
lnIors will give the Sons OF the Rcvou-
tlon and to the citizens OF this great metropolis.
AS Mr.. Hamilton bowed after pronouncing his
last words, little Miss Montgomery. under her
fathers instruction. pulled the cord which held the
fag-coverng. and the statue of Nathan Hale was
unveiled. great outburst of patriotic cheers
greeted the statue. Handkerchief canes. hats and
flags were waved and thousands capped their
hands. As the glad shout went up from park
full of people. it answered by cannon of Battery
X. with thirteen reverberating discharges inform
ing the city and people miles away that the statue
of Nathan Hale unveiled rot far from the spot
where he gave up his life for his country America,
the music by the lst Artillery Band. was then sung
by the audience. The voices Of General Howard
and Mayor Groy seemed 10 rise above those of the
other singers on the platform.
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT TALLMADGE.
President Tallmadge then addressing Mr.. Hamil- |
ton said
Mr. Chairman On behalf Of the Society q the sors
Of Revolution OF Of NcwYorx congratulate
you on completion OF your sbors. Fortu
nate indeed has the society been in the composition OF
your committee. and the future historian who seeks q
know story this statue Will lind the names OF |
Hamilton and Jay VITA Thames associated
with the carly history OF your county defenders OF
its Constitution. The day celebrate Is suspicious 1t
is the anniversary tic departure of British troops from
shores the close OF the Of l77Gthore same
troops WHO executed Hale. IL Is Evacuation Day, and
IL is the day Of rctributOn.
madge turned TO the Mayor and sad
Mayor Gilroy: hundred Sons Of the
Revolution your acceptance behalf Of the city OF
New-York, OF the statue to Captain Nathan Haze lie
stands sir with his back the courts OF si e-'h1t
justice denied him Of his life. His
face Turned 10 the multitude who him in their daily
walks Of life invites them to pause while and ask why
regretted that he had only life lose for his
country should sti live In the hearts Of his countrymcn
III years lie will tell them. sir. OF the OF
bel ity Of
protection afforded them by Constitution in the
trouble ond adversely Nation. Above ALL he
will tell them how soldier can die for his country
Incre, sf lev HIN t.inG IN the majesty OF offended
dignity so long shall defy blasts
Of winter or bloom with the flowers Of summer.
MAYOR GILROY SPEAKS.
All the telling points in Mr. Tallmadge's speech
were roundy appauded. In accepting the statue
for the city Mayor Gilroy said:
Mr.. Chairman and Members Of the Society OF the
OF the Revolution: accept with great pleasure,
behalf municipality OF SewYorA, this magnificent
monument to Of the early martyrs OF the Reyolu
ton rendered BY your patriotic society II is gritih
cation to thai 1t is monument by American artist
Of American pitriot. The example Of Nathan Hale
viii inspire with the fires of patriotism and
love Of country the growing youth Of our land for ages
cone and his last words. II regret that have but
life 70 Offer up for my country VIII be treasured
and remembered long country exists.
His patriotic services the call Of his commanicrn-
chief resulted in what his enemies believed 70 be oh L.
nomous death but the death whih he suffered & not
remembered a. ignomlnous and has elevated him into
highest Of unsen.h and noble patriots. IL f.
cmncntly nttias that this shonlt be- erected
in this city, and Within pistol shot almost Of whore h,
up his life for his country; and you rest
surcd gentlemen. that the city New York Will
regard this % It. choicest poses ons
yeneIated treasures. accept. there.
fore on behalf Of the city NewYork tho tender OF this
monument and leavc return your patriot;
ciety our heartfelt thanks for the
GENERAL HOwARDs STIRRING woRrS.
The It'll Regiment band played Hail Columbia"
after which the President introduced General How
ard who said. in referring the death OF Captain
Hale:
speech he assembled the platform. Is the
preston Of q hero heart, noble soul a patriot Of the
highet type ''Yol shedding the blood the limo.
cent; if 1 had 1oo 900 lives would lay them down in
defence my Injured. bleeding country" and his last
words Il only regret that have but life to
lose for my country"
II war is to continue, let neither 81 the nations
a, variance cond nm ignCmniors death such a man
Contumely doe, belong here. Tne brScst Of the
brave the noblcst should highly honorei
among men, and will be when RIGHT prnc ipcs prevail
Accordingly, Ie: international law be acr,c. better
express the genuine sentiment OF mankind 1npfi,on
heroes II be- attempt their names
with infany and degrade them by occursed death and
dshonoed grave Hale siakcd al-iortunc and lc-i0r
human liberty. How well the poets words apply.
''Whciher the scafod high
Or In the battles van,
Tie noblcst place for die
IL where he dies for man :"
Dr. UALE's TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN HALE.
After Yankee Doodle" had been given by the
LIST Artillery band, the Rev. DIR. Edward Everett
Hale. of Boston. being introduced by MIR. Tall