The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-09
LAKE GEORGES BATTLE MARK.
MONUMENT UNVEILED AND
GIVEN TO THE STATE.

GLRNs FALLS, N Y, Sept. s-Nearly
$1,000 people witnessed tho elimination
this afternoon Of an effort begun over half
century ago when . committee was APP
pointed to mark the Lake George battle
ground. where was fought i4s years ago
to-day the most sever Of the engagements
in which the English and their allies under
Sir William Johnson and King Hendrick.
the Indian chieftain. defeated the French
and Indians commanded by Baron Dieskau.
The frst committee was unsuccessful,
but few years ago the Society Of Colonial
Wars took the matter In hand, and the
unveiling ceremonies to-day marked the
completion Of the task.
At lols O'Clock force of Regulars and
State soldiers. commanded by Major-Gen.
Roe was reviewed by Gov. Odell OF New
York, Gov Chamberlain Of Connecticut and
Gov. Mccullough Of Vermont and Lieut..
Gov Guild Of Massachusetts.
At noon luncheon was served to the
Governor Senator Depew and other dis
tinguished guests.
The procession to the monument, which
formed at the New Fort William Henry Hotel,
q quarter Of mile from the battle-ground.
included Troop l, Second Cavalry, U. s. A..
q company Of Regular infantry. Companies
and G. Seventy first Regiment, New York;
Company X. Second Regiment. Of Glens
Falls; two companies Of the Governors
Foot Guards Of Connecticut. Company F.
Second Regiment. Of Massachusetts, and
tho Albany Burgesses' Corps.
The scene at the monument was strik-
ing. In the foreground were many officials
of this and neighboring States. Back Of
them were the members Of the Colonial
and Revolutionary societies. Further back
we're the State and national troops. and
still further from the stand was the multi
tude OF witnesses gathered from many
places.
Rowland Pell. chairman OF the COM
mittee Of arrangements. presided. The
invocation was offered by the Rev. Charles E.
Society Of Colonial Wars. Frederick j..
De Peyster Governor General Of the So.
cety OF Colonial Wars and chairman Of
the monument committee. turned over the
monument to the New York State society,
giving in his speech q graphic description
Of the battle OF Lake George.
Then came the unwilling Gov Odell,
Lieut. Gov. Guild each stood at . corner
the monument and on signal each pulled
a rope that released the canvas covering
Of the bronze figures. As the figures ap-
peared the guns Of the First Battery OF the
New York National Guard belched forth
a salute.
james William Beekman. governor Of
ment In behalf Of the society. He then
called upon the Hon. Chaunoey N: Depew
to present the monument to the State OF
New York The Senator's speech was a
historical review Of the French and Indian
War and It's consequences.
Gov. Odell, In accepting the monument,
said In part:
A. noted writer bas said that far beyond
anCestery is character. IN country but q
few years bsyond the century marx s5ssieful
s .s sod os Hr
deeds and words and aehievemsnts which
have made US 2 great nstion.
we not only pay tribute to the memory
pages Of the nations history which serve
n sRcs our our E%sa
! look over this peaceful scene, this historic
| spot. the skirrnish line OF our nation. we
should feel grateful i9I thas sfhipiti I i o.
! that the sturdy tillers OF the soil had courage
when the battle was for the homes and the
| tiresides.
| 1t gives me great pleasure 70 accept this
monument on behalf Of the Empire State
! May il always be an incentive and inspira-
ton to our citizens. and may II serve here
! in this peaceful spot as u reminder not alone
Of the courage and heroism OF the past, bu,
as token OF q future which shall be the slorJ
! and Joy OF all.
Lieut.. Gov. Guild made one OF the fines
speeches Of the day, speaking OF the par
the Massa chusetts troops took In the battle
Gov. Chamberlain also spoke in the sam'
vein. Gov. Mccullough admitted that Yer
mont, unorganized at that time, bad NJ
troops at the battle, but some Of the citi
zens Of ite territory we're there. He spok
Of the latter expedition Of Vermont men t.
Tconderoga and its brilliant result.
The Rev DR.. Henry Hopkins, presiden
OF Williams College, made short address
saving that he esteemed 1t an honor tina
Col. Ephrailn Williams. founder of William
College, was engaged at this battle, wher
he lost his lHe
The exercises were ended with the bene
dction, pronounced by the Rev. DR.. Ernee
NJ. Stires Of New York,
Gov. Odell went to the Hotel Champlai
at Bluff Point. and tomorrow he will at
tend the Clinton County Fair In Platts
burg.
granite and bronze. II stands on the spC
where the hottest OF the three engage
ments of the battle was fought, an eleva
ton at the head of the lake. II is visibl
for many miles in several directions.
The monument consists Of two heroi
bronze figures representing Coy Johnso
and Chief Hendrick, standing side by sid
surmounting pedestal thirteen feet hig
II was designed by Albert Weinert.