The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-08-28
GETrYBBURG.
Tho Gettysburg Re.uniOn-OnIy onl
Confederate IN the Camp.
GErrYsBURa, August 26,


At nine o'clock this morning very
large number Of the officers In attend.
nnce set out TO survey the more impor :
ant points OF the battle field. Much
more int crest was manifested In this
days proceedings than In any other, as
several knotiy historical uncertainties,
AS 10 the distribution Of the Union and
Confederate forces In the vicinity OF
Round Top, had 10 be determined. We
noticed among the stAke-drIVers In the
excursion the following well known
Allegheny county citizens, who played
no lHieriAr role IN tho second and
third days fighting on this most I'm.
portRnt OF all the battle fields OF the
war: Gen, +. II. Collier, Gen. J. b,
Sweitzer, Gen. Roy Stone, Col. John A,
Danks, Major Samuel Harper, Major
Samuel Ktlgour, Major Albert Harper,
and Major William DAlgleish. Our
brave boys can rest assured that their
places tom the beginning 10 the close
ot tat battle were carefully marked,
aud will enter into the history oil the
place. Most OF The Pittsburghers are
getting ready 10 return home this even.
ing. 1t may be remarked here as a
matter OF some moment that the re .
union has not been the failure many
predicted 1t would be, but, 10 the con-
trary substantial success. True, the
greatest figures In the struggle failed
TO put in an appearance, but they are
satisfied with their own records, and
perhaps felt that a survey Of the field
would not materially enhance the val.
ne Of their military regulations for ga.
gRcity and prudence. The command.
ing officers who are here have entered
with spirit into the business, and labor.
ed zsalously 10 discharge the duty
SuIdIsq VI I9qlsSoI msql lq5no1q QoIQA
make history complete. '.''I'g
But one of the Coniederates, AdIutant
General Walter Harrison, Richmond,
Virginia, of PlcketL's Division, put in
an appearance. His thorough knowI-
edge OF tho field and OF the disposition
OF both the Union and Confederate
forces made his presence very desIru.
BILE. He Is the author OF new book
now In press which 1t Is thought will
throw much new light on the battle OF
Gettysburg. E.g. -
Tomorrow work will be concluded,
and whosoever hereafter visits the his.
torlc grounds OF Gettysburg will have
little trouble In forming a correct idea
Of how, where and when the main fight.
Ing took place. Stakes about one foot
high, with clear and legible records
mark the position OF the various DIVIs.
ions, Corps and Regiments, while the
very spots where the most memorabl Q
events took place are appropriately
designated, II 10 proposed TO supplant
fhaaa nnnHuRr api1nHnna
posts that will remain forever as guides
10 patriotic pilgrims who journey
hither, 10 pay tribute to the thousands
who. fell In the great struggle OF the
war.
The reunion on the field Of 90 many
Federal officers drew forth many un.
written anecdotes and scraps Of history
connected with the war, which will
doubtless and their way Into print, as q
number Of experienced photographers
we're In constant attendance on the par.
ties and faithfully took notes Of all that
was said and done. Old Burns, the sol.
ltRry hero OF Gettysburg town Itself I,
the only man who quilted his home 10
participate In the fight, was out on the
heldS toSdAy. He took occasion 10
thank Msjor Dalglelsh, Of our city, for
his kindness In receiving him into the
ranks and assigning him position In
the fight. He seems quite proud OF his
record, and well he may be, for he
showed spirit and patriotism when both
articles seemed strangers 10 the town In
which he brealhed. 2 ~ 7TfNQfl I
viewing the occasion as one Of his
LOTTO Importance, Il has been q success,
and no matter how much cold water
may DO thrown upon It by those too
Wiling 10 lmpuRn their neighbors with
raise motives, but q few years will sui-
nee 10 snow now wise was the move.
ment. would that every similar con-
spicuouS oattle held OF the rebellion
could be visited In like manner, and
history made more complete. II Is pro.
posed 10 buy Round Top and add It 10
the grounds already purchased by the
Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial ASSo.
olaIion. State aid will be asked for this
project and no doubt will be granted,
as Inc ground aside from It's historic
association, 10 worthless, and will cost
but little for the purchase. Tonight
there has beenla general comparison Of
notes and the feellngi IL that the survey
has been well and faithfully performed.
A new map Of the field based on the
Information now so readily attalnable,
will at once be published, while COM
petent writer has promised a minute
history OF the battle OF Gettysburg,
much OF the data for which he has OBJ
tained on the present occasion from the
lips OF those who 10 prominently
figured In the contest whloh proved the
eathSbloW 10 the rebellion, E4a...