The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-08-25
SOLDIERS REUNION.

Pursuant to the call of "Many Citizens"
meeting was held on the evening of the 22d
inst, at Birchard Hall, for the purpose of max
ing necessary arrangements for the Soldiers
Reunion, to be held in this city, Sept 18th.
The meeting was organized by appointing
Hon. Homer Everett Chairman, and A. E.
Rice Secretary. General R. P. Buckland,
being called upon, stated the object of the
meeting made suggestions relative to prelimin-
cry arrangements as follows:
Nh. CHAIRMAN:-The object of this meet
ing, as stated in the published notice, is to
make the necessary rysarrangements for the Sol
diers' Reunion on the 18th September next.
It may be proper for me to state how the City
of Fremont came to be selected for this Joint
Reunion. At the last Reunion of the I'D,
held at Clyde, it was resolved to hold the next
Reunion at Fremont, on the 18th of Septem-
Der of this year. Subsequently the Sd Ohio
Cavelry held Reunion at Emore, at which
time that regiment resolved to hold their next
Reunion at Fremont on the same day. The
49th also at its Reunion, held at Fostoria,
txed upon Fremont on the same day for its
next Reunion. The 8th Ohio had appointed
a Reunion at Fremont last year, but from
some misunderstanding no arrangements were
made for it. A considerable number of the
Sth from other counties came here on the ap-
pointed day, and notwithstanding no arrange
ments had been made, an unpromptu enter
tainment was prepared for them at the Cooper
House. 1t was there agreed by those present
to hold the next Reunion of the Sth at Ere.
mont, on the same day with the regiments
before named.
Upon consultation with several members of
the regiments named, it was thought best to
change the day,from the 18th to the 18th in
order to accommodate those who might desire |
to attend both the Reunion and the Northern |
Ohio Fair at Cleveland. A card was accor-
dinghy published signed by one or more mem
bers Of these regiments, and by Col. Haynes |
of the 10th Chic Cavalry, for a Reunion of |
all these regiments on the 18th, to which all |
soldiers of Sandusky County and their friends |
are invited. committee of arrangements |
has been appointed composed of a member of |
each Of these regiments, and Capt. Belding to |
represent soldiers not belonging to these or
ganizations. Also committee on invitations |
We intend to invite distinguished military |
men, more or less connected in the service |
whom we have no doubt will honor us with |
their presence. What we desire of the citizens
is to aid with necessary means to give soldiers
who come here on that occasion a cordial and |
generous welcome. We not only wish to well
come them with the roar of artillery, such as
they often heard on the battle field, but also
with such refreshments as they did not see
while in the service of their country The |
ladies of Fremont have never failed to do |
their part, and furnish more than was needed, /
and have not the least doubt are eager and |
anxious to do all that Is desired for this oeca-
sion. All that is needed is to let them know
what is wanted. think our object can best
be accomplished by the appointment of proper
committees, which hope this meeting will
proceed to appoint.
Let us all unite to make the 18th of Septem-
Der day long to be remembered with salts
faction by all who come to Fremont on that
day, and especially by the Soldiers. Let the
people of Fremont and vicinity show that they
still gratefully remember the services and sac
rifces of the soldiers.
Mr.. Everett also being called upon spoke as
follows:
LADIES AND GENTLENEN:-The mere an
,,o,,r,oa,,,o,,4 4LoE 49, o5 - 1oEL ry-.1
Sth, 49th and I'D Regiment of Ohio Volunteer
Infantry have selected our city as the place for
their Reunion, is Distinguishing honor to the
place. 1 am sure that our people will re-
gard it as such, and give the soldiers who will
be here such a welcome as will prove that we |
appreciate their services and honor their pat
riotism. Let US open our hearts and doors to
the brave defenders of our liberty, and pre-
Servers of the Union.
When the people of any nation ceases to
honor and cultivate patriotism, especially in a
republic, that nation has begun to decay, and |
its funeral obsequies may be seen in the near
future.
We owe these brave defenders of our
country's flag more than we can ever pay. Let |
us however testify our gratitude by areception |
which shall cheer their hearts, so that every |
one may be impeIled to speak of the hberality |
and patriotism of our people. In doing this
we shall but redeem our oft repeated pledges |
to the soldier, but perform a sacred duty, |
and honor ourselves by an effort to honor |
them. By reception worthy of the occasion
we viii not only honor ourselves and pay
just tribute of respect to the brave men we
entertain, who may be here, but viii at the
same time testify our grateful remembrance
of those who will not be hereof those who
persisted in or by the service-are now
"Encamped on Fames enternal camping ground,
Where their silent tents spread,
And glory stands the sentinel round
The bivouae of the dead"
The country in and around Fremont is full