Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-24

the statesmen whose names are now household
words. shall have been forgotten. green wi be
the memory Of the humbe-t soldier who halls
upon the Geld Of b4ule
VETERASs, You have deserved well Of the
Republic Not content with the laurels which
enclrcle your brows YOU 20 forth 20 gather new
renown Thrice have you, brave men. gone
from your homes 10 encounter the dangers OF
battle. 70 endure the har,.ships OF the march and
the privatiOns Of camp Aimttet by the sub
FINEST hero>m. YOU again 20 forth May tie
6od of battles guard aud protect you 10 the iu-
ture az in the past
Great are YOUR merits; great shall be your re-
ward. You will find your reward in the graft
tude Of mighty people: all ages. classes and
sexes will delight TO 30 you honor. proud necks
will bow 20 you. fair hands wrsathe Your broNs
with iaurels: the Young will honor. AMI lie rged
bless you. To have been veteran 81 the + ev-
enth, will be to possess passport 10 every patriot
heart. At the mention Of that name. At every
patriot hearihstOne throughout our land YOU will
Ind hearty welcome IN every honest heart
Welcome within these walls. where ne ,rly all
OF you learned the first lessons IN the ruoiments
Of war. and which endeared to YOU BY happi-
est recolleciions. In the name OF the Guards.
Greys and Zouaves. whose honored guests you
are. bid YOU welcome-an earnest, hearty vel
come.
Col. Macauley responded. his appearance be
ing greeted by cheer upon cheer by the audience.
He spoke a follows:
Mr. ELLIOTT On behalf Of those brave sol
diers with whom ! have been so long as-"cat
ed allow me. sir. 10 thank you You. and the
host OF friends. you represent TO- this warmth OF
feeling. this hospitality shown Us here tonight.
Under any cirrum-t,uces we would be but too
proud TO receive H.: under the present.
mOre-we glOriOusy happy For nearly
three wears have marched through one
dark night of war. deprived almost of that great
common blessing-the ordinary fellowship OF
humanity-never knowing day where to rest
our heads the next. enduring IN all is hiriships,
sutferings aud dangers soldiers lite But our
hearts have never failed We knew. and
know that a Great God has marked out, but one
result Tor this awful treason in success to the
Union
And 10 DC the instruments, however humble
OF 30 grand an end Is honor greater than ever fell
to men before
We have been asked if we are not tired Of the
war We answer YES. and are going To end
il So hive re-eulistej. We do not wish Ia
remain South much lOnger-wIll not-but We
remain there just two three DAYS longer
than the rebels can u meet u.
NJ, men, We are grateful TO these companies,
tGuar,iS Greys aud ZouaveS) aud our friends
for this warm. generous welcome Again We
thank them.
When Col Macauley concluded three cheers
were given for the Guards, the Greys and the
Zouaves.
After prayer bv Rev Mr. Edison. the company
set down to supper Twelve tables extending
the entire lengt ot the hall. filed with the
bonored guests of the evening. their entertainers
and invited guests The tables t need NOT he
said. were covered with all the ieicacies of the
season. Ali felt at home: and more social
meal was never partaken of since this planet
set ahoat in the boundle-s realms OF universal
space 1t was social reunion untrammelled
by conventiOnalrieS. that prUprety which
characterizes gentlemen in any and every staa
ton. When ample justice was done 10 the
viands. the regular read by Colonel
Robinson
REGULAR TrASTs
The President of the United States.
Gen. Darlington had been designated to re-
spond 10 this toast but being called suddenly from
the CITY, Vim Wallace. E,q filled his place
2 The Governor of Indiana.
Response by Col. Conrad Baker In concu-
sion Col Baker gave the sentiment Gov. Morton
the model Governor, aud the Eleventh Indiana
the model regiment
3. The City of indianapolis.
Responded to by Mr. H O Newcomb.
The Army ami Navy.
Responded to bv Captain Fhrquar. A
Durin. the Captains speech. Colonel Streight of
the 5lst Indiana. entered the hall. aud WAS
called upon hv the Captain 10 siy "A word for the
Army aud NAVY The audience greeted the
gallant Colonel with loud applause. and he, in
few appropriate remarks. spoke OF the growth
and power of our vast army ami navy.
s. Gu, Gue>t>-The Eleventh Indian,
Response by Capt. John Gavin oi the lltn.
Major General Lew Wallace
Response by Chaplain Hiobeu of the llth.
Gen & F McGnnis
The General briefly eiurned his thanks for the
honor done to the gallant regiment with whch
he WAS So long a>-ocinred they worth,
of all the honor winch could he conferred npon
them 20 indeed were all the luliana regiments
which had come under his observation during
this great struggle Re concluded IN few elo-
quert remark emhod,i'g an tbidng iaith in tho
ultimate restoration of the Union.
: The Volunteer A rmy
Response b, Col Mullen. oi The 35th Indiana
g. The indianapolis y ',ionnl Guards
Response by William VILLAGE. E.q
10 The CRY Crews
Response hy Gen W Elliott
H. The Independent I ,u,ves
Response by Lieut.. Colonel Michel. 2Oth In-
diana
A number ot volunteer toiStS then given.
which brought oat VT. hnmour aud eoquence
Al a late. OF rather al early hour of this moru-