Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-26

TO go home. and wii recount ss your peaceful
hrssides the tales Of the var 10 vbich you we're
engaged. The var IL over. api We have passed
the crisis OF our natioD's history. We have
passed that great crisis which has afflicted all
humanity. Other nations have had their civil
wars, and DOW We have had ours, out Of which
We have come preserved. Ii is the destiny of
man to move forsatd. Westward the altar Of
empire takes its way" When . nation over
comes external danger. it vas bu, Little in con-
parison TO overcoming that internal danger that
Tor time threatened IL existence. We have
passed through the three great steps OF he ma
uonal ordeal, and have come out stronger than
ever The thought that speedily the time would
come when ell would stand together on broad.
common and free ground, was a sufficient recon
pense Tor the sacrifices that bad been made. We
OF the military branch have fought through the
great struggle, and believe that even our ene
mics will turn to the Northern soldiers and
thank them for preserving the national unity.
The General spoke 10 high praise OF Governor
Norton's services. who had never stopped 10
couns quotas, but would have given every man.
woman and child, IL IL bad have been necessary.
Tor the Union He paid high tribute 10 the
valor and good conduct Of Indiana soldiers, and
TO the State for her efforts In behalf OF the zion
cause. Governor Morton had run over his career.
which was also the career of tho men under his
command. You were sometimes ahead Of me
"a vas In the safest place In the rear. He
claimed nothing for himself except to direct the
men 10 the manner he thought bost calculated
to destroy our enemies. The men had done the
execution. But all this would not have
amounted TO much had not our friend Grant
held the enemy in his grip. while Sherman's
army did the hitting
Now We may return to the walks Of civil life,
and be claimed for each one OF his soldiers that
he was more intelligent man than he was when
he went into the army. He had learned lessons
not 70 be found in books. Hereafter you will
see that the laws are everywhere obeyed. We
must have no more rebellion in this land. and
your task will be TO see that the laws are obeyed
by all. even il some do not approve them. and If
they do not YOU make them. He hoped that
not another life will be shed by the bayonet for
two hundred years. and, IN that time, beng q
little crowded, might need 10 get rid of
some Of The surplus population. He did not
believe in adding the cold and sterile territory on
our North, the arid unproiuetIve the
Southwest We were large enough. and be
would not give ten cents an acre for such and
Soldiers. am about TO close. and remember
that shall never. nel e., accept civil Office and
never again draw my sword il anger. have de
voted my lite to ore profession and IN other
capacity will | ever act. hi- services we're al
ways ready upon demaGd OF his country. and un-
oil the day OF bis death il should have them
He accepted the honor Tor his soldiers, but not
for himself. Tie was simply but one Of his
brave army He. like each one. had tried TO do
his duty In behalf, therefore, Of those regi
menis OF hi- army present. he returned thanks
TO the people OF Indiana tOf this grand ovation
AT the conclusion OF the Generals remarks
nine enthusiastic cheers were given for him.
Governor Morton briefly thanked Gen Shcr
man for his remarks and referred 10 the con-
duct OF the troops from Indiana. aud sand that
they only claimed that Indiana soldiers had done
only as well as the soldiers OF her sister States
lie spoke OF the Inauguration OF the rebellion
and the spirit that had impelled the Government
TO prosecute the war to a successful issue
The remarks Of the Governor were of the same
character as he has used on the occasion Of every
reception. In conclusion, he thanked the men
tor their services in behalf OF the Government
and the people OF Indiana. and said the gratitude
of a nation could never forget them for their pa
trotic aud valuable services
l. Buchanan Read. the poet and artist, was on
the stand. and invitation, recited his poem,
that was written for the Chicago Fair, entitled
" Sheridan's Ride" he prefsced his poetcsl
eiiuslon with some few apologetical remarks. in
shch he said he could not End ink and paper
enough to write Shermans March to the Sea. or
n canvass large enough to paint IT, He nigh,
have added the other pre- requisite In the accom- :
plishng Of such a task
At the conclusion 81 the recitation OF the
poem. General Hovey was introduced. and pro
ceeded to address the crowd; but while doing go
General Sherman left the stand. and once among
the people, all attention was directed TO him, the
speakers included Sherman was surrounded by
an eager crowd. anxiods to shake him by the
hand. and which blocked 10 his way to his car
fringe until il was necessary to open passage Tor
him with the military, in order that he mig hi
escape in safety. Every one seemed possessed
with a frantic desire TO take the General by the
hand. and he seemed willing 10 submit. until III,
demand became too great for his compliance
Never WAS man more enthusiastically or hear
| lily welcomed or never did one display NOR,
modesty OF behavior or disposition to grant tn,
wishes OF the people
Governor Morton then in lev words dis
missed the soldiers aud the citizens