It is interesting in this connection to notice the fact that Col. Tallmadge is a descendant of Major Tallmadge, ofSheldon's Dragoons, but for whose intelligent foresight in foreseeing the consequences of Andre being sent on to Gen. Arnold by Col. Jameson, and the persuading of him to recall the order and quickly send after the detachment which had Maj. Andre in charge on the night of Sept. 23d, he would in all probability have escaped, and so his capture have been in vain.

One account of the day says :

" The parade was a glorious sight. The artillerymen in their brilliant uniforms were a credit, and Uncle Sam's tars, with their swinging seadog gate, made a magnificent appearance. All along the line of march were throngs who lined sidewalks and fences and from every home a party of guests looked at the pageant. The martial strains of the bands, the brilliant trappings of the officers, and* the waving flags of many marching men, made it a scene not soon to be forgotten. A feature of the parade was the Fire Department of Tarrytown. The several companies presented extremely creditable appearances and were greeted with with applause. But the Sons of the Revolution, a noble body of men, marching with their spotless banners, were the chief centre of attraction.

" When the parade reached Battle Hill, halt was called, and the Sons of the Revolution, and the guests and committees assembled about the monument, which was veiled with a large American flag. At a given signal the flag was hoisted by Miss Mabel Requa, the little granddaughter of Captain Samuel Requa, and slowly raised to the mast head. The monument had been unveiled, and the national salute from the batteries and menof-war had been given, when R.ev Dr. Brockholst Morgan, Chaplain of the Sons of the Revolution, offered an appropriate prayer, which was followed by a dedicatory address by Hon.