The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-06


to the briIiancy Of color that met the eye Excepting
the artillery, the whole Of the procession flied INTO the
of the road and presented persons who wer
20 occupy the stand passed toward it, AS General Meade
rode through, the band played Hail to the Chief" and
a. he reached the steps OF the stand the crowd greeted
him with three hearty CHI ers,
All done in admirable order The society Of Free
Masons with their snowy regaa drawn up across
the front Of the stand facing citizens all TO the right
and ladies not accompanied by gentlemen to the lett
the front Of the stand facing outward there aguard
OF honor OF the veteran Fiftieth regmen-pat OF the
Pennsy ivania'Reserve corps.
ON THE STAND
were Generals Meade, Howard, Sykes l. Thomas, Mott
Geary, Doubleday, Crawford and Colonel Halpine Gov
ernor Grape, Of Michigan Lieutenant Governor Averl
gentlemen who the various States in the Mon
ument observation-disclosures scobey, Terry, Lofiin Sci
ieck WIS Sc deputation Of Free Masons pr lying,
pretty full representation OF the sex generally and mem
beers Of the press The stand was nicely covered
as it would hold Some Of the seats gave way, to
the great Consideration Of the ladies' There was for
Of quite an the
stand itself safe enough and all became quiet Two
or three ladies received severe bruises
As the procession passed into the Seminary enclosure
open field the crest Of the HILL and TO- the othor side
OF the road There the pieces were unlimbered, and
salute fred under the direction Of General Robin
son, who once before directed some harder
firing not far from the same place.
THE GLORY OF THE BULLETS.
In the centre Of the hollow square before the stand
the corner stone was ready just beyond were the graves
and here was assembled representative gathering Of
the people to honor TO their utmost those who have fa
lem Many felt fully the greatness of this scene. The
touch Of bullet in battle is conservation But II the
bullet kills. and in battle like this where the existence
of a nation depends on the freedom with which men
will give their lives then that touch Ia an apotheo
sis They who were before fellows OF ordinary
and vices Of common nature not superior TO the
temptation Of plumber when the occasion offered become
up to and glorfy They who would have gone from the
fro Of the fight to be lost again In the common mass Of
and bcker-are set apart by that magical touch,
like chosen to DO kept hero and to typify for
ever what is godlke in human nature-such was tho
impression OF the whole scene the assembage became
silent and the band discoursed music not more
eloquent that every circumstance Of the hour.
Dr.. Tying began the exercises by discourse on the
occasion acknowledging for the assemblage tho great
ness Of God In human events and that through His grace
only the country have such sons e had made that
place historic. He then read passages from the Bblo
and pronounced appropriate prayer. patriotic
hymn was then sung BY an association Of ladies' and
gentlemen.
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT JOHNSON.
Grand Marshal Geary introduced Judge Gooding.
Marshal Of Of the District Columbia who announced the
Presidents inability to attend and read the following
letter.
WASHINGTON, July 8, 1885,
d. Wills Chairman Of Committee Of Arrangements
Gettysburg Monument Association
DEAR SIR had promised myself the pleasure Of par
tlcpang in person in the proceedings OF tomorrow
That pleasure am, by indsposition, reluctantly com
PEELED to forego should have been pleased, standing
that twice consecraed spot to share with you your
joy at the return Of pesce to greet with you the sur
Ssn with and with u
TO drop grateful tears TO the memory Of those that will
never return Unable to do so in person lean only send
with the purpose and spirit of your exercise tomorrow
OF all the anniversaries of tho Declaration of Independ
that upon which You assemble Four years Of struggle
for our nations life has been crowned with success
armed treason swept from the land our ports are re-
opened relations with other nations Of tho most
satisfactory character; our internal commerce s free
soldiers and sailors resume tho peaceful pursuits OF
barrier TO our national progress-human savery-s for
al end Let us trust that each recurring Fourth OF
July shall find nation stronger numbers stronger
In wealth. stronger In tho harmony OF the citizen stronger
In its devotion 70 nationality and freedom. As
have often said believe, that God sent this people on
mission among the nations Of the EARTH and that when
he founded nation, he founded II In perpetuity.
That faith sustained me through the struggle that Is
upon me and new dangers threaten US feel that what
ever the means he uses the Almighty ID determined to
preserve US as people And since have seen the love
fellow citizens bear their country and the sacrifices
they have made for IL, my abiding faith has become
stronger than ever that government OF the people the
joy TO- morrow trust you will not forget the thousands
Of whites we'll a. blacks whom the has enamel
p.ted who will hail this Fourth Of July with delight
which no previous anniversary OF tho Deca-
troiisa % long ~ ambitious, ssiSsh leaders, SSo
free 70 serve and cherish the government against whose
life they in their blindness struck greatly mistaken
the states lately In rebellion We 40 not
never seon or felt there before When you have
Grated national cemetery you are TO lay the corner stone
Of national monument which in all human probability
will rise TO the full height and proportion OF design
Noble this monument Of stone b. will DO but
%s So Of The
upon the foundation laid nine and eighty years ago In
Philadelphia. Time shall wear away and crumble this
ho1o Tho vie
tue patriotism and intelligence of the people, each year
shall make frmcr and more imposing.
Your friend and fellow citizen,
ANDREW JOHNSON
The reader was frequently interrupted by bursts Of
applause especially at the reference to the extinction Of
slavery.
The corner stone Of tho national monumen, was then
laid by the Free Masons Of the Grand Lodge Of Pennsy
vania, with much ceremony, the officer proclaming at
the end, q" Grand Master Of Free and Accepted Ma
sons hereby declare this cornor stone TO DO duly laid
square, level and plumb; and may the Grand Architect
Of heaven and earth bless the work here begun, and
make IL memorable TO the latest poserty" Corn,
and oil then thrown the stone and the blessings
OF heaven invoked upon IL.
Those who have great faith In ceremonies will be sorry
10 hear that all this only formal and that the stone
thus laid must be removed In order 70 place under the
documents that the various members OF the Monument
Association desire TO have there
The following list Of the documents to be placed there
by the State OF Michigan will illustrate the nature Of the
articles TO be deposited under the stone II s furnished
by Mr. T. w. Ferry, the representative Of Michigan In
the association. All the documents should have been
ready the day. but appears that some OF the states
unable TO complete their lists
LIST or ARTICLES DEPOSITED UNDER THE CORNER
STONE OF THE SOLDIERS NATIONAL cRMETBRY
MONUMENT AT GETTYSBURG, Pa. JULY 4,
1865, BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
silver medallion, with the coat OF arms on one side
the other the number OF soldiers furnished by Mch
gah the 1887 with this inscrption:In honor Of
the gl Michigan soldiers who aided In perpeuans Amer
> Tho names parchment Of the Michigan oncsrs and
and batteries sent 70 the field during tina war.
Name of the Commissioner for the State on the Board
Of Managers Of he Cemetery, Hon. Thomas w. Ferry OF
Grand Haven, Mich.
Adjutani Generals Reports far published, for
1861 '62-6S full bound In leather, two Volumes
Two commsons such have been issued By the State
for commissioned officers
Michigan resolutions the state Of The Union passed
February 1881.
Proclamation Of Governor Blair April , 1851, on the
hrst call for troops -...
O. Governor Bsrs message session, May 1861
10 An act 70 provide military force, approved May 49,
Governor Bair's messages at extra session, January
1889 regular session. January 1863 extra session. January
10, 1884. regular session, January 4 1850
Governor Capo's message at regular session, January