The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-09-15

J georgia. And ms capture was hdlu 70 De
realization Of one Of the prophecies of Jere.
miab: an the greatness Of thine iniauity
are thy skirts discovered, and thy heets mad
! | 6are" This was the closing scene OF the war.
+ Our country was redeemed IN all its beautv
and integrity. And until We who were sol
diers grow gray, till the plow Of old age fur
rows our brows when we want reunion at
: ] Fremont, or elsewhere, there viii be no rebel
to harm or molest or to make us afraid.
Gen. Gibson was loudly called for and re-
sponded by one Of his thrilling speeches. We
should be glad to give it in full, but are unable
to do So He commenced. by expressing the
emotions he experienced at meeting comrades
and friends on such an occasion. He then
went back to the scenes of army life and elo-
quentiy reviewed incidents, scenes and events
connected with the experience of the different
regiments. He paid glowing tribute to the
tattered ensigns displayed, and also the mem
ory of the soldi,T dead. He paid high com
pliment to our citizens and ladies, for the
glorious reception given them, and closed by
calling for three cheers for the ladies of Ere
mont, which. were given with will. Three
cheers followed for the citizens of Fremont.
Just after the General finished speaking the
proceedings were interrupted by an accident
which for an instant caused every one to ex-
Perience feeling of terror. The platform
swayed for an instant and then fell with a
crash.
ACCIDENTS.
When the platform fell, it was thought at
first that no one was injured But it was
soon after ascertained that an IrishmAn named
Patrick O'Hern, who lives in the third ward
had had one of his legs caught under the fall
ing lumber, and had it broken. He was taken
to the residence of DIR. J. B. Rice, where the
limb was set, and the sufferer made as com
as possible.
A lad named Julien was also injured. The !
falling platform struck him upon the shoulder
breaking his collar bone, which was adjusted
By DR.. Brinkerhof. A baby wagon belonging
to R. P. BuckIand, jr., was left standing near I
the platform and was badly demOralized by s
the lumber falling upon it. Fortunately it +
was empty. i
As soon as quiet was restored, Gen. Gibson {
that the speaking would be re- /
sumed from the Court House steps, which c
would not break.d down, and the crowd were {
soon listening to the remarks of Capt. Culver, I
Of Sandusky one of the gallant Sd o. V.
He spoke for short time In an earnest man
ner of the experiences of the soldier and army I
life He was followed by Gen. McMiIlen, t
who spoke at length of the war and the re- !
suits which it brought about, and also of the I
present condition of sentiment in the south. '
In response to repeated calls Gen. Sher- I
wood appeared and made "a short speech in a +
7ery eloquent and earnest manner. Gen. Full L
er Of the Ffty-Fifth was introduced but de-
lined speaking. Gen. Buckland made short
dosing speech as follows:
COMRADES AND FELLOW C1r1zENs:-It Is
low too late for another speech, and 1 am too
nueh tatlgued to make one. We have had T
he many glorious deeds of these brave men o
loquently recIted by those who often witnes- n
ed them amid the terrible carnage of battle =.
We have to-day, for the fourth time since the y
var, had the privilege of beholding these glo- u
iOus old banners once more unfurled to the v
reeze by the veterans who followed them to o
ictory on hundred battle fields. Here. To- 2
ay, we can appreciate the aspiration of these
ines; a
When Freedom, from her mountain biobts n
Dnturled her standard to the air, Fl
She tore the azure robe OF night. a.
And set the stars of glory therer' ii
Here are the stars Of glory in these old han z'
ers, and here, ali around US, are the brave fe
len whose valor has made these stars oIori- :,
US! And now, before we separate for our ,
ONES, let US all join in giving these elorious CT
anners and these brave veterans a partino &C
llute to keep alive the fires of patriotism i5 Ia
ur souls until we have the glorious privilege !,
meeting them and beholding these sastars of IL
lory" one more, on the 18th of September pl
ext. fo
The following letters were received in re- @
ponse to invitations sent: OF
COLUMBUS, Aug. %, 1871 h,
GENTIEAIEN:-It is great disappointment | =,
, me that business engagement in illinois on .
le 18th proximo, from which fear 1 cannot es
g detained, prevents my accepting YOUR in. ly
itatien to attend your Reunion at Fremont Al
lat day. :,
Please accept my thanks for your kind re- u
lembranee of me, and be assured that thouOb
hsent in person from your meeting, I will be in
lth you and your gallant comades heartily in co
)irit on that patriotic occasion.
have the honor to be yours, &c, le
W. DENNIsoN. 81
Gen. .Buckland and Colleagues of Committee vi
tee. -,