Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-01-21
RETURN OF VETERANS.
Welcome to the Twenty. Ninth.
From the Indiana Journal,

yesterday, to that veteran regiment, the
twenty ninth Indiana. at Masonic Hail.
The regiment marched into the Hall aud
took their seats, every man looking the
honorable and high-minded soldier their
history has proved them to be.
Hahn's splendid National Band dis
coursed several stirring airs. bringing
back to the disciplined men, who sat there
memories Of scenes far away on the field
of battle, when their own band cheered
their dropping spirits after their weary
march, and of the time when they left their
dear homes to answer their country's call.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Elder New. invoking heavens choicest
blessings upon the armies of the Union,
especially upon the returned regiments
who have pledged themselves anew to the
cause and service of their country.
Governor Morton then welcomed the
regiment in an eloquent address of a half
hour, in which he rehearsed the history OF
the regiment in. detail, its arduous services
and noble bearing, its honors and tri-
umphs. He paid glowing compliment
to their chivalrous energy and endurance
through all the vicissitudes of the war, re
counted the many battles in which they
had borne a distinguished part, and said
their conduct had ever been that of true
soldiers, and of such was Indiana proud.
While he rejoieed to see so many of the
regiment once again, he could but mourn
that SO many brave boys who went out
with them had fallen, TO return to us no
more. He told them the peoples hearts
were full Of love for them; they would re-
alize when they came to mingle among
them that high esteem is held for the SOL
dier; and they must ever feel proud for
having been soldiers in the army of the
Union. and members of the O Id Goth.
The Governor then spoke of the gallant
officer of the regiment who had led them
where danger and death lurked on to vic
tory, without moments faltering He
said that after enduring such hardship
and performing such valuable service to
their country in the past, their re eenlist.
ment is one Of the brightest pages
in their history. and such sacrifices
will be remembered by grateful people
He asked them to use their influence when
they returned to their homes to speedily
fill their ranks. lie said that influence
was far greater than they now supposed
He hoped that when they were ready to
return to the field, they would go cheerful
ly as before, and he assured them their SER
vice would not be long. The rebellion
cannot last-peace must soon come, and
their reward will be the unending. remem.
brance and praise Of their countrymen.-
Again bidding them welcome, the Cover
ner sat down amid the widest cheering.
Colonel Dunn. on behalf of the legi
ment. acknowledged their gratitude fol
the compliments of the Governor and fol
the cordial welcome extended.
General Darlington next addressed them
contrasting the welcome now given them
with ono he had seen in Canada on the re.
turn of a regiment from the Crimea.-
There it was all abou. great England and
what she had done, and not a word Of
praise to the private soldier or inferior Of
icer. Here we recognize all alike as he
. roes, and give to each the honor. He said
the answer of one of the Captains of the
10Th to question he rad asked about the
weather at Chattanooga. told why we hon
or our solGiers. The Captain said it wa.
cold; the mules died. and the thermome
ters were too short to measure the cold
But the men did not die. for there was nc
thermometer long enough to guage the fir,
that burns in the hearts of Nonthern sol
diers while their country IS in danger.
Gen. Mansfield also addressed the regi
ment in one of his happiest efforts. He
wished the regiment to feel that they had
the heart-welcome of the people. lie hon
ored the soldiers. They are always frs
where there is danger, and if allowed, they
will always be the first to bear the banner
of freedom into the strongholds of the enc
my. Taking up the old flag OF the regi
ment. torn and stained by b, fire and dus
of many battles, he said it was an ole
friend. the monitor of duty. honor and
patriotism to them. and to all the people
He encouraged them to strivea little Will,
llonger-a year, when all might return to
the quiet and comforts of home, meet. tn,
smiles and welcome of loved ones, and
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Gen. Noble, in short and pert inen
speech, said he hoped the Welcome which
the regiment found here, and that which
they will receive among their friends o.
! home, would nerve them for fresh trial
against the foes of the country. He mad,
the gratifying announcement that the
President of the United States had nomin
ated to the Senate for Brigadier Genera
their old Colonel, John L. Miller, an an.
nouncement which was received with tire
mendous applause. a iss ~
Again the Governor come forward, ant
taking up the old flag again. proposed
three cheers for the Union. They wer'
given with.a will, and three more for ih,
Governor, and three for Indiana Th'
band again filled the Hall with 'tHai
Columbia" and the regiment marched t.
their quarters. % - 1
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