New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-20

TRENTON BATTLE MONUMENT
filled with people from all parts of the State;
but the most impressive feature was the display
Of the military. How the heart Of General Wash
| ington would have leaped on the Christmas night
of i776 could he have looked upon such magniii-
grouping of abc-bodied and enthusiastic men.
The contrast between the then and the now is
overwhelming in its force TO the mind OF one
who really appreciates the intensity OF patrioiic
spirit which must have animated those who
brought forth liberty upon this continent The
morning dawned with clouds. and there were APP
prehensions that the day would be unauspicous
as to weather. But the water remained above. aind
the clouds unlike the experience OF the day OF
the battle which gave to the American forces
their victory over foe purchased by the gold
of George III. The early trains brought many
troops from different states which were repre-
scented in the battle of III years ago. Al the
Capitol Governor Werts received the Chief En-
ecutivcs OF New-York Massachusetts. Connect
cut Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware. and
cordial greeting extended 10 all
The monument is located at a point in the city
where many roads and streets come together.
There are Warren-s.. and Green-st. and there are
Brunswick Princeton and Pennington aves. which
form sort Of oldfashioned crossroad station AMI
was at this point that Captain Alexander Hamilton
comma niing q Ncw-YoriS battery. opened upon the
Hessiaus hrins with terrific effect thus nsuring
the success Of Washington's bold movement. The
site is admirable one, just on a knoll. the
highest in the town
The distinguished guests. after the reception
In the Capitol proceeded In carriages TO the moDu
ment The scene at this point their arrival
was impressive to the point Of subiimty a plaza
was reserved directly in front OF the monument.
and the staging extended 200 feet southwark. on
| every housetop people were gathered. and from
| every window overlooking the square the faces
| Of men and women appeared The guests arrived
tba about nd cac
! group descended from the carriages they were
greeted with long and enthusiastic cheers There
| was no dramatic display they passed In front
| Of the vast audience. though the Chief Executive
| of each State ACCOMPANIED by his stan. ROBBED
| in military and tinsaI glitter Governor Psuisor
passed almost UNDECIDED. until his uniformed at
PENDANTS appeared In the rear; 80 did Governor
Russell, OF Massachrcetts and Morris. or Con-
nectcut. and Brown, of Maryland. But when New
York's Governor appeared the banners OF the
| State were displayed and. taking the cue from
| the ensisns waving over his head. the audience
| broke forth In loud cheers.
Bishop S,arkey, Of Newark, read the memorial
| prayer. Then General William s Stryker detailed
the history OF the victory at Trenton clifford stan
ley Sims president OF the New-Jersey Society Of the
| Cincinnati. unveiled the tablet presented by that
society and delivered a short address. The accept
ance address made by Hugh II. iiam
| This ceremony followed by the unwilling OF
| the statue OF Blair McClenachan, soldier Of the
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side OF tire entrance OF the monument. This pres
entation was made by Captain J. L. Wilson. com
mandcr OF the troop, and was accepted by John
| Taylor, OF the Monument Association.
| Then came Massachusetts In the person OF Gov
| ernor Russell who was greeted with tremen-
dous volley OF cheers. He unveiled the bronze fig
| ure CT one of the Marblehead recruits who figured
| in the battle. The address of Governor Russell
| ELECTED much applause Some OF his expressions
were striking In their reference 10 the duty OF
| M
said he in conclusion ieachns ITS lesson an, God
did the fathers theirs"
The response TO Governor Russels address
| made by Mayor Shaw. of this city.
The next presentation was that Of the Crossing
ns anS i s BY h OF VINO %
an interesting ~ III T'h IN ne detailed
vania when The COMMANDMENT, Chief determined
make his bold upon n the Re b Sn forces
ignominously driven The response was made b.
presented the tablet entitled The Opening OF The
h ra on s point Chosen % h
for the monument. Governor Flowers speech was
ens sa Hart made The
speech Of acceptance;
The next presentation In the shape OF contribu-
! ton TO the monument was made by Governor Nor
rs. Of Connecticut That State had four regiments
in the battle The reply was delivered by ex-Mayoi
point Richard watsSp Glds, Editor o,
commemorative Of the occasion %. .,.,. cha,
| was expected 40 late as Wednesday, that III EST
dent Cleveland would participate In the ceremonies,
! and 10 him had been assigned the function OF un-
! yelling the statue of Washington which surmounts
| the monumental column. He wrote. however. early
, in the week to General Stryker. stating his in
ability 10 come account OF the perpexties or the
situation in Washington at this time The duty OF
pulling the string to detach the tags about the
I statue deyoived upon Governor Werts. He grasped
the cord with a determined expression on his face
and the cord fell to the earth. leaving the statue.
flag There was a cheer following his vigorous pull
| upon the string. and great laughter when ms IN"
| effectual endeavors were made apparent. indeed
! Goyrrnor Werts laughed heartily himself over the
Meath the statue stripped the figure Of Washington
of its patriotic ennblems and great roar went up
from the multitude below az the outlines In bronze
or the immortal hero of Trenton were revealed
Governor Werts delivered q pleasng speech apPro,
nriate TO the occasion. and Was loudly cheered as
he retired and the Rev. DR.. Thomas Hanon. With
III o,omn rnIen pronounced the benedicton.
',rhua ended the ccremonl'r NJ the monument
Meanwhile the troop? from Ne",Je,sey pennsyis,
nas Ind contributed IT, the victory In Inc were
rsngei In Warren-st. under inc command ana
iinaJsrship OF an ex-United states senator Major
ca neroi w j. Sewei. The firing OF n gun was
The signal for the starting o. me sranaest military
Lieaiav eyef Witnessed IN trenton an" pfopnpiy
~ ;;hr state OF New-Je-sey ,. -
,rna .oirft of the people of Trenton to-day has
,,inn,ed the memory OF the three grand patriots.
W. f,ncton Lincoln and Grant In many toucnin,
,snnssses were displayed side by side In the
TN, v,,r,ows. Now and then appeared the picture
1 ~ W.rtha Washing ou. and some OF these prints
yy,,nsJ were quite interesting ny reason OF their
on9iouity. Taken altogether Trenton Is NOT , hk ely
20 w.s.nrn,ai anniversary OF Washingtcns victory
,s ,hs Wcsaians shall come TO be celebrated IT
In al Id