New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-16


beams by the light of the blazing pine torch now waves
YOU who represent this ideal volunteer the higher
honoryea. the highest honor that can NC SOnGe1
the war seemed in It's progress but now sor. Sve
now looking back after period OF little more IMAM 80
those who 100 years hence will grope through the pages
Of history, and learn OF events and causes t mnres
sion or tyranny was ever alleged We owe IL 70 then
while in the vigor OF life and health to record the paris
aud feelings actuated through its various stages
Many time you have laid upon the GROUND N %a of
gttering stars and know you have dreamed OF time
TO when seated peace and security surrounded
With q tiara Of light such as now hangs
over you ICheers Four of your comrades-ono from ON
dress you and tell you Of the deeds you have done GIVE
them willing and attentive ear and when you 20 PACK
dispersed in the flesh in the spirit strong and en-.
thusasc as they were four years ago when Ia inc Ns
death grapple with the enemies OF our country ana Oh
civilization. And now, in the name OF the committee
that has made these preparations, e1 e , sS 70
the recruit Of 1865, yea 10 tho convert ot c tno
very last hour Of grace in the name OF the people OF I'M
cagO, have provided the means, bid you welcome,
and that seat awaits you ut every Hreslue
aud IN the name e YL evGy o lash is not swift
enough satisfy their yearniBg hearts to know wnat
their high office aud the duties they have left TO be with
you here all attest the interest and grandeur Of e G
sion; and in their names too, comrades ALL Diu you
thrice welcome. Tremendous applause.I
After song by the Glee Club. America"
Gen. Beknap spoke his comrades OF the Army OF the
Tennessee II all seemed like dreamthe insult 10 the
flag the Presidents call for troops the great uprising Oh
tie people, the unfurhng the breeze from every mast
and staff and spire North Of the Nations emblem,
the enthusiastic meeting Odevise ways and means
to strike the blow and the nation, the prompt re-
spouse Of your men Of the land the mastering OF the
armed hosts the waving Of handkerchief tho hand-
shakngs the klssngs at parting the nrst battles III the
West the eager demand for the victory at Fort Don
elson tho field Of Shiloh the opening OF the Mississippi
the siege of vcksburg the thanking and fielding the sur
render OF the Rebel armies the glory OF the hour
turned 70 grief by the death OF the Nations
Chief tho final march TO Washington, the
grand review the Nations capital and the muster out
All these passed IN review by the speaker
Gen Charles Croft delivered Grafton OF an hours
length on the Army OF the Cumberland. His discourse
was principally devoted to the consideration OF the FOL
lowing topics First the prominent characters OF the
Rebellion second the origin of the Army of the Cum
berand and It's exploits in the great struggle for the
life Of the Republics third. its pecullartes as distinct
army In the field fourth, the teachings OK war lie
briefly alluded to the long chain OF causes stretching
through more than generation which had estanged the
North and South. 1t not any single cause when
brought about the war but a combination Of many. The
most noteworthy OF these the persistent et-
fort made by the South so 10 shape teueral leSsto
as to foster and extend tue lshtuDGn ,, o, doSma
known as the doctrine OF States Rights" Ihls
Rcbelon strlpped OF all poetcal aud other surround.
iugs, was an effort OF the part OF II states ot
the Union by force Of arms TO throw on the fCueIai
Government aud establish confederation which should
prpctute tho barbarisms OF African Slavery aud per-
petuatc the political hecsy OF state iIglts AZ mt,S
brother and father against son. 1t war OF sent.
ment The South was lighting tor cheilsnsd set u
social and political ideas whch had been lnstled from
the cradle upward The North at the start contended LOT
tho Integrity OF our Government but as the contest
deepened the freedom Of the negro assumed prominent
position aud before the closed became ruling sen
imcnt The Army Of tho Cumberland had ito origin as
follows The germ Of the Army OF tho CumberIan1 con-
sisted OF that portion OF Federal sodry first organized AT
Louisville. Ky. In the Summer OF lsSl by Cen k9oett
Anderson The bulk OF these original troops were West
volunteers, chiefly FROM tho states OF oh9
mand by Gen w. r. sherman, and he by Gen Buell. who
was in Bis succeeded by Gen Rosecranz Finally
Gen. George II. Thomas became It's leader Cen Srait
INFINITELY detailed the operation OF the Army Of the Cum
berand from tho beginning 10 tho close OF ts e1erOns
Gen d. Cox spoke for the Army Of Ohio Although he
was here as representative OF the Army Of Ohio. he
would speak only briefly what related to thatorganza
ton the inquiry Of how army society may
be made 70 produce desirable results by throwing
light the history Of the war; or by thorough scientific
criticism OF Its events The Army OF the ONO wch last
consisted that time OF the Ninth ana twenty corps
aud Cavalry Corps, beside garrison troops IN various
parts the Department Its regiments came from ONO,
Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, aud East Iennessee ana
during tho first year OF It's new Organization naa the
After PREF period 1t passed under the control OF Gen
and finally lust before the Opsn Wsr OF Gene ne
sehoned became It's commander Cen Cox then traced
the lighting history OF the Army OF the Ohio from its In
augurailon close. His Grafton more than an
hour In length.
Gen Cogswell spoke for tho Army Of Georgia. He said
After than three years and ahalf have now passed
Ence wo laid down and finally dlsbanded;
since turning from the art OF took up the better
arts OF peace although neither wars nor rumors
OF wars disturb but peace rather Is everywhere as
sured and the old nag than row the emblem
OF true nationality liberty. and yalor floats under every
sky respected aud unassaed yet we, the former MEM
beers OF Shernans armies, more assembled az the
call OF commanders but is TO meet our citizens qu'
city and peace the loyal city, with no cank or tho
saDer sound OF the musket no rumbng OF the art-
lery no wagons blocking up roads, aud with neither
war nor pAnoply OF war. We meet, not because
we arc soldiers, butt because We have been sol
diers; because here and at this time We want
10 revive associations OF past TO recall TO memory the
experience Of tho camp byouac. the ed to strengthen
those friendships which friendships, only known 10
those who have fought by each Others SIDE which are NOT
broken by every breeze that blows We meet 20 refresh
our memory OF those deeds which TO make up brilliant
record OF countrymen in arms so many Fields OF
battle. In fine meet 10 bring again to MUD That COM
munon Of exposure Of hardshps OF daring OF pleasure
aud OF pain glory and victory which has already made
present aud absent brothers foreyermore Gen. Cogs-
well detailed tho march 10 the in which his army bore
a conspicuous part This followed by the Retreat
by band taps by the drum corps, and the audience
dispersed.