The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1868-02-13

cess consists in the attainment Of
the end aimed at, and is magnifed by
the disproportions Of the means EN-.
ployed, then may We confidently claim
Stone River and Chickamauga as
among not the least of the glories of
our successful arms. GApplause.
Another name completes the list Of
the commanders Of tho Army Of the
Cumberland, in the mention Of which
[ am already anticipated .-General
Geo, II, Thomas, (Great cheering.
continuing until the noble form Of
the vetran commander arose and
bowed an acknowledgement TO the
compliment, when the whole Assem-.
bly, sprang to their feet and waved
their hats and choered anew.) We
rejoice in his presence with US to day.
Renewed cheers. He was the back
bone Of that army always. Ho grew
finally to be its head. lie was with
il from the beginning to the end
from the opening victory at Mill
Spring to the final triumph at Nash.
vile. May he remain with us yet for
long time to come. CChoors An
aifectionatc respect forbids, In his
presence, the mention of the praise
which is his due. In one respect he
is the most fortunate of men-if he
has ever committed mistake, 1t has
not yet been discovered. TChoors1
The advent Of peace aud the dis.
banding Of our armies, scattered US
widely to our homes aud to our for
mer pursuits. Many have remained
IN their chosen profession of arms,
bred to its business in our National
Military Academy, and follow it as
their regular occupation Of life. The
sympathy established by tho intimate
intercourse Of common service
between tho educated soldier and
tho volunteer, is renewed to day.
Each has won from tho other now
titles and respect; both have learned
tho secret Of true soldiorship, born in
all who possess tho noble and gener-
Gus qualities of our common nature,
and which as the result of tho best
training in military science and art,
becomes consummato aud complete
in the character aud career of such,
as was the bravo and gentle.hearted
IIarker:
The sound Of that uamo awakes
tho memories of tho many dead, but
unforgotteu braves, which must mel.
low the gladness of our greetings
Who shall remember aud commom-
orato thcm7
Alas, tho chambers of each heart
arc hung with pictures of its own,
with inscriptions of friendship to the
gallant and devoted dead.
Let each look and read in silence
aud in tears.
To our distinguished guests-to
our brothers in arms of the noble
Army of the Tennessee, mingling
with US to day-to their great chief,
Lieutenant General Sherman Cheers
and waving of hats, in response to
which tho General arose and bowed |
who organized tho germ which exS
panded into the Army of the Cum
bcrlaud, and which afterwards fought
under his eye and his eommand--in
all whose deeds and fame We claim
property--to one and all, we tender
our hearty and cordial welcome.
A committee to draft n Coustitu-
ton was then appointed, and letters
from Major Generals Schofeld,
Stouoman, Grant, Bptlor, Sheridan,
aud others were read, rcgretting their
inability to be present, but express.
ing their warmest approval of the
organization.
At tho afternoon session tho fol-
lowing articles and resolutions were
submitted by the committee:
Tho committee appointed to pre-
pare and submit "Constitution as
tho basis of the organization of the
Association Of tho officers of the
Army of tho Cumberland, would ro-
spectfully report as follows;
ARTICLE 1. The name and title of
tho Association shall be the "Society
of tho Army Of tho Cumberland, !"
aud said Society shall include every
officer aud soldier who has at any
time served with honor ia that army.
Honorary members may be elected
from those officers who have become
distinguished in any of the armies of
tho United States,
ARTICLE r. The object Of the
Society shall bc to perpetuate the
memory of the fortunes aud achieve.
mcuts Of the Army of the Cumber-
land to preserve that uGanimity Of
loyal sentiment, and that kind and
cordial feeling which has been an
eminent characteristic Of this army
and tho main element Of the power
and success of its efforts in behalf of
the cause Of the Union. The history
aud glory Of such officers aud soldiers
belonging to this army, who have
/, fallen either on the held of battle or
otherwise in the limo of their duty,
shall bo a permanent and sacred trust
to this Society, aud every effort shall
be made to collect aud preserve the
proper memorials Of their services
to inscribo their names upon the roll
OF honor, and transmit their fame to
: postority, 1t shall also be tho ob,
jeet aud boandon duty Of this Society
to relieve, as far as possible. tho
families Of such decoase officers and
soldier, when in INDECENT eireum.
stances, either by the voluntary con-
{ tributons Of the members, or in such
+ other manner as they may determine
when tho oasos are brought to their
attention. This provision shall also
hereafter apply to the suffering fami-
lies of those members of the Society,
who NAV in the futurc ha eallcd