The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1865-06-29
OUR INDIANAPOLIs LETTER.


the general order of the day, will give
you a synopsis of those given since my
last. On last Wednesday the l4th, the
largest and best reception of the season,
come off in the State House Park. The
18th, 10Th, s8th 9th and Tooth Ind, were
drawn up in line before the stand, and
after prayer by Chaplain Terry, of the
07th, the Governor took the stand and
delivered an eloquent address, telling
them how, in all their campaigns they
had looked forward to the day when they
should return to their homes in triumph,
with victory perched upon their banners.
lie told them that they now could more
than realize those bright anticipations
in the meeting with loved ones at home.
In regard to the young men, the Gov
ernor said: and you young fellows, who
cannot, as yet, call any woman wife, will
not be disappointed. They don't take
much to these stay at homes. They say
they are well enough for escorts to pic
MICS and ice cream saloons, and to pay
carriage hire but when it comes to the
substantial business of matrimony, they
beg to be excused. In marrying a re-
turned soldier, the girls have a double
insurance. They know how you got in
to the service and they know how you
got out of it. In the first place they
know that before you were mustered in,
a critical medical examination found
you sound, mentally and physically. In
the next place they know that you have
good constitutions, or the hardships you
encountered would have killed you. In
addition to this they know that you will
make good husbands, for the man who
loves his country, will love his wife.
The Governor then spoke at some
length, of the people of the South, their
warfare, treatment of our prisoners, of
their boastful character, and said he
guessed they had come to the conclusion
that one Northern man could whip five
Southern men, instead of their former
boast of one Southern man, whipping
five Northern men.
The Governor then paid handsome
tribute to the bravery and patriotism of
Indiana soldiers, and alluded very feel
ingly to the debt of gratitude which we
owe to them, for the preservation of our
glorious Union.
Here the Governor read the condensed
histories of the regiment, all of which .
went with Corporal Billy on his little
trip ''down to the sea"
After a few more appropriate remarks
the Governor closed, and was received
with three rousing cheers from thou
sands of throats, that had often sent
thrills of terror to rebel hearts, by their
fierce battle-crics.
General Hovey being loudly called for
came forward, and made happy little
speech, giving them some good advice,
the young men, in regard to
their future course, rs that kind of met
tie must be preserved, in case of future
The boys all know General
Hovey, as most Of them have been with
him, on some of our most hotly contested
battle fields.
After Gen. Hovey's remarks, loud
cheers were given for Gen'ls. Sherman
and Grant, the regimental officers a nd
the old flag.
Chaplain Lozier of Governor Morton's
Staff, then sang his "Hallelujah song"
also his Loyal Dixie" in lieu of the
Rebel Dixie, which the boys say is
"played." With three cheers for Gen
three for Col Blake, the white
haired Veteran Marshal, and Benedictiou
by the Chaplain of the 18th, the crowd
dispersed,
Friday the 10th. a grand reception was
given the 22nd, 10Th, 18th and Sind
After prayer hy Chaplain Allen, of the
10th, Governor Morton welcomed the
boys home in an eloquent speech, highly
complimenting them for their valuable /
services and devotion to their country
and their flag He told them he hoped /
now they were citizens again, that they |
would go to their homes, be civil and |
in their manners and pursue |
their avocations as in the peaceful days |
z one by.
The Governor then recounted very |
briefly the history of the regiments, !
each OF which have been under fire, in /
battles and skirmishes, over thirty times. |
The Governor was followed by Gen |
Hoyey. who addressed few words of /
caution and advice to the men.
Gen. Ben. Harrison. (grandson Of the |
Ex- President) the first Colonel Of the /
10th. was called out and made splendid |
speech. after which Coils. Merrill. Nor
gan and Matheny were introduced.
The affair passed Off very pleasantly, /
and was concluded by Chaplain Lozier,
singing 4 couple of his songs, and Bene- !
diction bv Rev. Mr.. Hickman.