Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1870-07-06

interesting incidents connected
Herewith.
cat the conclusion of Mr.. Tyler'S
remarks, Col. Chas. S. Todd, OF
Kentucky, was introduced, and beg.
ged in the name of his comrades to
thank the Mayor for his kind ref
erence to their services, remarking
that they all felt deeply for the hos
pitality which had been extended
to them and the kindness with which
they had been greeted by all. After
giving some interesting details OF
the war, the Colonel again thanked
the people for their kindness, re-
marking that the old soldiers would
now 90 home to fight their last bat
tie, finding great satisfaction in the
recollection that the generation for
whom they fought were grateful for
the services rendered. In eonclu-
sion he said: 1--WE can but thank
you and thank you and thank you"
| Col. Todd was rapturously cheer
ed by the people, who drew close to
the stand to hear what the old sold
ier would have to say. At the con-
clusion of his remarks, the Colone Ell
exhibited the flag which was carried
at Fort Meigs, where it was badly
torn by balls, two holes having been
made through it by cannon balls.
At the conclusion Of Col. Todd's
remarks the people again formed
in procession and escorted the vet
Grams to Maumee City.
Tho people of Maumeo City had
made extensive preparations for the
reception of their distinguished
guests. At the brow of the hill
leading up from the river the pro-
cession was met by company of
little boys and girls, with martial
music, who escorted the veterans to
the American House, each bearing
a bouquet which they presented to
them. 1t was a tribute beautiful
and touching. On the road the pro.
cession passed under festoons Of
evergreens which were strung
across the street, from which ban.
ner was suspended on which were
the words, "Honor the Brave" The
front of Mr.. Hull's store was taste
fully trimmed with red, white and
blue, and was also ornamented with
bust of an Indian chief.
The dinner at the American House
was bountiful and served up in good
style, after which the veterans and
citizens repaired to beautiful grove
where stand had been erected
Mr.. Geo. W. Reynolds called tho
people to order and Rev. Mr., Swan
offered up prayer, after which Rev,
Mr.. Richardson delivered an address
of welcome to the veterans Oh be,
half of the citizens of Maumee.
He was responded to by Colonel
Todd on behalf of the Veterans,
who remarked that he could not
express the deep sense Of gratitude
that they all felt for the kind words
and acts bestowed upon them
Amidst all the scenes surrounding
them upon the battle field nothing
could have animated them to do
their duty as % knowledge that their
services would secure the gratitude
Of so generous people. Especially
was he pleased to see the fair faces
of so many ladies. Every one of
the old Veterans would charge
battery to secure their approving
smiles. How beautiful that tribute
OF the children, paired Of two and
two. With all due reverence he
hoped they might be the future
fathers and mothers of >the heroes
and statesm en- Of America.
Col. Todd then exhibited the war
worn flag used at Fort Meigs in
1918.
Lieutenant Governor Lee, of Ohio,
proposed three cheers for the ban
ner, which were heartily given.
Mr.. Waite, of Toledo, proposed
three cheers for the men who bore
it, and they were given with will.
Lieutenant Governor Lee propos-
cd three cheers for tho Veterans
which were given.
At the request of Mr.. Reynolds
the Veterans arose upon the plat
form that the people might look
upon them.
Lieut.. Gov. Lee was called out
and made one of his most eloquent t
efforts, reviewing the events Of the
important struggles in which the
brave mon present had participated,
referring to the causes of the war
and the battles fought, going back
to the Revolutionary struggle and
tracing its bloody line down to tn g
war of 1912, showing that the lat
Ter was in fact but the conclusion Of
the former. He claimed that war
is an irregularity, in coufict with
the elementary principles of mans
happiness, but at times it is neces-
sary in order to cut the gordian knot
which fetters human progress The
currents of mems affairs sometimes
become clogged and choked until
war seems tho only remedy that
can be applied, The history of our
government furnishes no exception
TO this rule.
The Generals remarks were quite
extended and elected hearty ap-
plause. A partial report would
scarcely do Justice to the remarks
and we must content ourselves with
this mere allusion to them.
At the conclusion Of Gen. Lees
sooonb IJon M r Waifa xuoa lnud-