The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-08-16
THE ONO SOLDIERS REUNION.


ninth Repimrnts-An Old Fashioned Bar
becue- BALLOON Ascension nd n BaiI.
For several weeks gainesville was in fever OF
excitement preparing for a great reunion Of ohio's
fl, orite regiments--the famous "Seventh" and
" Twenty ninth" The town itself is place OF be-
tween 1900 and 5000 inhabitants, located on the
hanks OF Grand river. three miles from the shores
Of Lake Erie and thirty miles from the city OF Cleve-
land. Its streets are broad and lined on either aide
with noble rows Of elm and maple, whose branches
meeting in a ieafy canopy overhead form an avenue
Of shade below. The residences stand far back in
the midst Of spacious lawns, and oftentimes al
most hidden BIZ tho masses Of foliage that overriding
and surround them. With Its quiet promeusdes, it's
fresh lake breezes lite delightful drives and Its pic
turesque scenery, It seems indeed paradise OF rest
and GOODNESS TO one who seldom anything snve
the dusty thoroughfares and the hot rushing crowds
of our preat metropolis. About seven miles from
the vitke Itself 10 the highest land In the State
rises, terminates at last In what is known as the
Little Mountain, celebr ited for Its cool, crisp
air and romantic sotudes and which 10 the princi-
pal summer resort TOR all the section Of country
around here. gainesville is also the birth place OF
II. and William ii. Beard both Of whom are nov
residents OF New York. and each OF whom stands
unrivaled in his particular line.
The day proved a. suspicious as could be desired.
In the morning. clear, cool, aud with not cloud TO
be seen In the afternoon ffesh breeze sprung up,
without detrscupg from its Brightness The crowd
eegan TO grow on every side and MI Tie streets with
busy @oyias ,Sne 90 every ross; rTaf lines,
coming TO meet and welcome tue gallant heroes.
Every train brought members Of The regiments them
selves, and men grasped each others hends, WHO,
perhaps, had never met since they marched and
fought together upon the battle Fields OF the war
bands and escorted TO the headquarters assigned
them On all the streets through which these squads
took up their march were decorations OF every kind
rad. And
festooned In drsperios from windows and balconies.
AT the entrance to the Park nne triumphAl arch
fow ers and on the top Of which stood an American
eagle, holding In his 1alons the national flag.
and skirtae along The ier bank, we came a, Length
70 the scene Of the roast just on the river bank
M rug e 1v Ss,u. IL deee
was two-thirds niled with glowing mass or Goals.
On each end Of the ditch were planted plank sup
ports, notched into steps, and between these two
supports was suspended the or. He was impaled
upon pole about four OF Ave inches in diameter
through him. This pole was furDis6ea with ham
dies by which 10 turn the monstrous mass Of flesh
Over the whole arrangement vas = covering Of
sheet iron. built In a semi.ereuisr form a. 10
receive an even distribution OF the intense heat
i've roas, was commenced NE Right before, and was
was carried in state through the town 70 the Park,
attended BY the cooks aud their assistants, and
trimmed with green Earlands and floral wreaths.
At about O'Clock the procession was formed
The two regiments fell into line under command Of
tUi ftcn OF tue StNtnlu, assisted Dy llekt.-lO OF.
Hays Of tie Twenty ninth, and Major TRIGGER OF the
seventh. In the front were the battle flags OF the
two regiments, rent by bullets, torn with shot and
the CITY battles through which they had been car-
riod. Tue Bloody Seventh also carried with II
the beautiful silk banner which was presented 10
them By the OhiO ladies in New York city "a a
badge OF honor ana emblem OF their bravery I he
procession marched up the principal streets pre-.
coded by various bands OF music, and arriving at
length at the grand stand were welcomed by the
civic authorities.
Dinner was then announced, and the regimen b
marched Oh to this scene OF conflict The tables
were arranged in hollow square, literally
burdened with the things Of good cheer " heapcd
upon them. IL IL estimated that no less than Is 90
people were present at and around the grand stand
A. lar rs the eye could one mass of moving
heads Dinner over. there followed the usual
round oftoasts and tho responses M after which
every one amused himself rs best suited him until
the grand balloon ascension which took place about
made HE appearance and in a few moments aitar
the balloon WIS lOoSed IRON its moorinCs and arose
amid the shouts and cheers OF the assembled multi
tude. descended nearly perpendicular for about 30
feet and then slowly drfted away In southesstery
| direction.
The festivities closed with grand ball, which
was attended by two hundred couple. Nothing oc-
CURED To mar the pleasures OF the day, except the
unlocked for absence OF Gov. Geary and Gen. Gar
field. both OF whom had accepted invitations 10 be
present, but were prevented nom coming by public
business. Not soon will the gallant soldiers OF the
Seventh aud Twenty-niRth Regiments forget their
kindly reception b. the people OF PainesNe, the
incidents OF this glorious reunion.