The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-11

The interview OF tho Omeers Of War Of Isia
with the President Of tho Unitsd States.
In conformity to the resolution adopted on the 50 INST
q. meeting of the officers OF the war OF 1914 Colonei
Todd OF Kentucky their chairman and on behalf OF !he
committee, ascertaned that the President would receive
his old of that war on Yesterday al o'clock
After Colonel Todd had introduced each officer to the
President, he delivered the following address
We come to you, General, remnant of your asso'
cates in the of 1872 offer you Fluctuations
upon your elevation office without equal in the gov
enments of the world Your heart will you that we
have watched your with Deep anxious and PROUD
interest," from the heroic defence of Fort Harrison which
earned for the first brevecy in the second war oil indie
pendence to the extended in Florida and Mex
leo We all knew that the theatre of your operations
should be enlarged you would be equal to any emergency
and would display to your admiring counrymen all the
qualities Of great commander.
We come, with hearts in hands, to congratu-
late and beloved country upon your designation by
the people for the highest civil position which are as
sured you will adon by the sagacy, the pat
rosm, and the that illustrated by your
military And we hope be pardoned for saying,
that your heoism and prudence have been second only to
your modesty which reminds OF the beautiful remark
Of the great philosopher Sir Isaac Newton, who said OF
himself, that she felt he like child picking up a
pebble hore and there the shore Of the great ocean OF
truth"
As remnant of the glorious war of 1912,
pect, in the of nature, you again but our
latest aspirations will be for the of your admins
traton, and your happiness here and hereafter.
To this address the President replied as follows
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN. am happy to receive
you the surviving officers OF the and to recog
Mise among you some with whom have served In past
good wishes this occasion.
In regard my past services to which you have been
pleased allude in aering terms can only say that
the merit of these services is mainly due the skill and
bravery of the troops who served different times under
my orders. To have led such officers and such is it.
self sufficient honor and reward for all my services
feel that am entering new career, in which
entertain natural dsrust of my ability to redeem the
pectations of those who have called me to it.
For your kind expressions in this regard beg you
cept my sincere thanks May you long live in the enjoy
ment of health and happiness.
The President then mingled with great courtesy and
cordiay among his ancient associates and gratifed
them by sporve remarks introduced with admira
BILE taste The old soldiers then repaired according to
previous appointment to the mansion of Mrs Madison,
the venerable rect of the President under whom they
had done noble battle in the second of independence.
After Col Todd their chairman, had introduced each Of
iicer TO Mrs Madison, he delivered their behalf the
following address:
HoSoRED MADAM of the officers of the of
1872 beg leave present you the homage of their CRATE
full respects. 1t is fitting that the soldiers of the second
of pendence should rejoice every opportunity do
honor the ilusrous statesman who united in his sue
cessnl career the cnvabe title of the Faher of the Con-
sution that of the pilot who weathered the in
war which his Of the national rights and character
led him 10 recommend to the war-declarng power.
We rejoice that nearly associated with the late
President Madison, and who shed such beautiful aspect
his public and private career, yet remains link
between the present and past generations We are CRATE
ul, then, Madam, to the merciiul Providence who has
spread you long the shadow of his wings may his
choicest blessings ever attend you.
To this address Mrs Madison, under the influence OF
deep feeling, made the following reply
VETERAN AND DISTINGUISHED The patriot, whose
of the national rights and character recommended at
the time he had deemed most expeden the declaration of
the OF 1872 commenced his conduct OF that with
regards the official avoWed Preten-
sons of the enemy but with the difficulty of uniting repre-
senativss for war; who Tor earlier action, and those
who to be waited for to induce them into cordially
of the support of SO important measure The result
single handed war against the most powerful ma
ton the EARTH and therefore the glorious to the
nation and yourselves
His part in bringing about the noble fabric OF consu-
on tied down by compromises, is becoming more
known He first moved in the legislature of his State,
attended first meeting in Ale xandra, followed by one in
Annapolis precedent the final convention OF 1887 where
the great philosopher Of the last century was to have be-
the presiding officer and, lastly to move when the
great general of the revolution had been prevailed upon,
after much and continued persuasion to come to the
vention be president and the first executive officer
afterwards to SCI, splendid machinery of the government
in motion.
am penetrated with profound sensibity for the kind
sentiments eelngy expressed, and personal to self
and hope great country will both recognise and appe
cate their beneiactor in the Spartan remnant officers Of
1912.
After the acceptance OF refreshments, and the inter
change of pleasant social intercourse, the officers babe
the venerable lady farewell Before they separated per-
haps for the last time, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Rsued, That the thanks of this remnant of the army OF
1872 presented to chairman Col Charles s. Todd,
Tor expressive and appropriate manner in which he has
in the addresses made to the President and
TO Mrs Madison And Also that thanks be presented
secretary of meeting and worthy host, Major
John G. Camp. - r.,
c. S. TODD, Chairman.
JOHN G. CAMP, Secretary.