The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-08-22
front of this grand old relic in the
same state and aspect as it bore when

front Of this grand old relic in the
same state and aspect as it bore when
Washington there reviewed his admir-
ing fellow-citizene; let them cross the
ancient portal and enter the fine hail,
adorned with the historic paintings and
of the Bostonian society;
from there let them be conducted to the |
halls above, the scenes of such stirring |
and notable events; and their high
wrought expectations will be satisfied,
their hearts warmed and expanded with
noble, patriotic memories and ideas,
and they will return home filed with
admiration for Boston and her mOnu-
ments of untold historic value. The
old state house is almost in the center
of the city, in state house square, where
occurred the "Boston Massacre" which
is marked by star, in the pavement
of the street.
Another interesting landmark, which
every American acquainted with our
early history, would object to having
destroyed or altered, is Faneuil Hall,
which was gift to the city of Boston
from Peter Faneuil. This building
was built in 174O; the lower floor was a
market house and that above was the
town-hall, with other rooms attached.
1t was after a great meeting held in
this hall, which is famous thruout the
length and breadth of our glorious
country as the ''Cradle of Liberty"
that party of men disguised as In
dians boarded the vessels of the East
India Company and threw their cargoes
into the harbOr. This affair known as
the "Boston Tea Party" occasioned
great wrath in England aitho the colo
nists who were Epglishmen, simply
took this method Of showing their con-
tempt for that narrow. minded and OBJ
stinate young king. George Ill. This
hall, a great place Of rendezvous for the
patriots at the outbreak of the Revo-
luton, stands today the same as ever,
historical memorial that can never be
replaced.
Christ Church made famous by Paul
Revere, who had the beacon lights hung
in the tower as signal to the Minute
men. that the British were advancing
on Concord, is another landmark of
historic value. Cepp's Hill Burying
Ground, the First Baptist Meeting
House, Mather Eliot House, birthplace
of Rev. Samuel F. Smith, author of
America; ;" and Constitution Wharf are
historic sites that every American
should visit.
Then there are many towns in the
vicinity of Boston such as Lexington,
in which may be seen the Old Belfry,
where hung the bell that was rung by
Paul Revere, alarming the Minutemen,
on April 10, 1875; or Salem which
abounds with historical houses and
sites, few of which are Hawthorne
House, the House of Seven Gables and
the Witch House; or Cambridge, Lynn,
Arlington, Watertown and Milton
which FORM a distinguished roll of
honor, all having been the center of
interest at some period of the Revolu-
ton.
The Two hundred and fiftieth ami
versary of Boston held in 1890 aroused
great interest in these places, and led
to the marking Of many important
events by the patriotic and historic So
cleties of the state. Trade is greatly
benefited by such conditions, and the
people who thoughtlessly destroyed
these landmarks would lose, not only
that, which, from sentimental point
of view never could be replaced. but
also the commercial advantage which il
sure to result from such constant
tide of visitors, who travel from ever,
part of the country to see these mem
orable shrines of American history.
In conclusion let me add, that we wit
hold this knowledge are the keepers o
history, and by our influence in pre-
serving or marking historic spots, W
are perpetuating this knowledge witt
its sentimental associations, and thu
adding to the sum total of recorder
: history and increasing the materia
wealth of our community by MAXIM
!, it better known and thereby drawin
. more people to it. w.
Those who occupy their minds to
s. much with small matters generally bt
q come incapable Of great La Roche.