Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1866-09-26

tour. We did not learn the name of the lady
who made the presentation remarks, but can
say they were appropriate, and very neatly
delivered Lieut. j. T. JONES received the
flag, thanking the donors on the part Of the
soldiers, in a few very appropriate remarks.
After singing the Star Spangled Banner, the
procession marched through the different
streets, and to a beautiful grove little west
of the village, where table was well filed
with as good a picnic dinner as vas ever
enjoyed by a hungry soldier, and to which
ample Justice was done by those present.
Dinner being done, Col. AHAsA ConB was
called upon the stand and addressed tie sol
dicrs and citizens for a short time in a very
appropriate manner. HIS remarks we're wei
received and often applauded by the audi
ence. After congratulating the soldiers
present upln safe return to the peaceful
pursuits OF life, with q consciousness of hav-
ing faithfully discharged their duty TO the
country, amid tie Aardships and priyations
Of war, he alluded TO the present condition
Of the political affairs Of the nation, in the
settling Of which the soldiers had duty to
perform scarcely less important to tina: which
had fallen to their Tot upon the battle field,
and which ne had no doubt would be dis
charged with equal fidelity to the interests
Of those who looked to them for protection
during the dark hours Of rebellion. Col.
CosB closed his remarks with brief alIusion
to his own course in Congress, and particu-
larIv to that in relation to soldiers bounties
and the increase Of the pay Of members Of
Congress, out Of which the eopperheads are
attempting TO make so much political capt
tai If any Of that class of traitors to our
country were present to hear the Colonies
remarks we are confident they soon aisap-
pcared, for they could not remain at ease
under tie applause Of the soldiers, who ten
dcred their thanks to Col. CoBB for the faith
ful discharge Of his Congressional duties in
their behalf
After the close of Col. CoBB's remarks the
band struck up a favorite air, which was fol
lowed by the singing Of two or three popular
pieces 10y one of the best choirs we have
listened to for long time and which were
chcered By the crowd with hearty good
wiII- Order being restored, the following
resolutions, passed BY the Post Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic Of Miflin, were read
and unanimously adopted, after which the
crowd Dispersed, well satisfied with the Sol
dicrs Picnic nj Mifliin:
R.solreJ That in the matter Of the reconstruction
Of the late rebeluous states, heartily approve tine
Congressional, and as heartily disapProve the Pres
dental policy.
Res0{geJ That the Equalization LII, "lately pass
81 by Congress, and persjsenty adhered TO by the
Senate in opposition the unanimously passed
hy the direct represen atves of the people in Tine
House, meets unqualified disaPproyal, not doing
Justice to lhe t6i ANA 81 men"
Ee>9T~ed. That We approve Of the proposed Sol
l.ers' Convention az PIftsburg, and send them our
hearty GeIspeed in the good cause for which they
meet.
Reso7rsF. That hereby tender to Col ANAsA
Conn the assurance IF our entire confidence in his
fahfulu--s 20 ur interests, soldiers as well as TO
MS dGtie. in general as member q Congress.