Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-12
LOCAL MATTERS.
From our own Reporter.]
THE FOURTH AT MONROE, MICH.
Collection Of the Veterans Of 1878.

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Collection Of the Veterans Of 1878.
MoSuoK, MIcH., July 9Th, 1879.
| The celebration of the 4th at Monroe, Michigan,
was Of so interesting ana impressive charac.
ter that we fnd II difficult to condense It's many
pleasing features into a newspaper report. But
we give belsw synopsis Of the proceedings.
II was indeed proud day for old Monroe
And the people of the Floral City made every
possible exertion to render the occasion one of
surprising interest," not only to her own citizens,
but visitors from other parts Of Michigan and
also from other states, but especially to the
staunch old heroes who so bravely defended our
rights sixty years ago.
The veterans from Kentucky arrived by the
six O'Clock train on the evening Of the 81 under
the escort ot Gen, Custer aud committee OF re-
oeptiou composed Of ool. D. s. Campton, Hon.
J. e. Wing and Mayor Red6od.
The guests Hlled two large coaches which had
been sent through the entire distance free of
cost. The liberality Of the railway comp anes
Tor such courtesy merits the gratitude Of all
concerned. At the dawn of day, the booming of
cannon and the rapid discharge Of fire arms
aroused the inhabitants from their slumbers.
And soon the city was all astir. The weather
wascoo, aud proptious, the streets gaily festsoned
with evergreeus, bunting, hdGs, streArnsrs and
ingenious devices interviewer with our national
colors and displayed from conspicuous points,
indicated an event Of no common occurrence,
aud promised day OF rare enjoyment. And the
expectations thus raised were in no way dsap-
pointed. II was truly glorious Forth.
The mottos and inscriptions were numerous
and beautiful. On the public square and span
ming Washington street was a triumphal arch
forty feet in width and the same in heigth. In
lie front was tho inscription in four feet letters
In a semi-circle: "Welcom9 to Veterans" Al
the base on the left was an American shield bear
ing the date 1776, on the right, 1872, and in the
csuter of the arch, one with date 1912. The
whole beautifully surrounded with flags and
sasty evsrgreens. Further up the street was
another but SIN lller arch bearing the inscription;
Honor the brave" Across another street was
suspended an immense crescent, decorated with
evergreens, and inscribed: Wel,ome old De-
Tenders" At the points Of the crescent and in
the center were hung large stars, bearing the
dates l776, 1912, 1872. On Stroug's Hotel was
a long strsamer with these appropriate and
beautiful lines
When time to all things else shall bring decay,
And stones shall crumble intn dust away,
Fresh and forever green their fame shall be
Who gave their lives to keep their country Free"
At another point were the words:
"CaHnon to the right of them,
Cannon TO the left OF them,
Cannon in front Of them
Volleyed and Numbered.
Stormed at with leadsn hail,
Boldly they fought and WELL"
Another read Duice es. pro p1tria mori.'' Still
another "JucWndi ucfi iabores."
" Few aud weak their numbers were
handful Lf brave men
But to God they gave their prayer,
And rushed to battle then."
There were others also but we cannot par
ticular1e further. The city was filled with
many Thousands of people eager to participate
in IN, sv,nts OF the day and contribute their
share to its snjoyments.
There are numerous historical events brought
out by this celebration and the reunion of these
veterans and pioneers which will, doubtless. in
terest your readers. The platform on which the
various speakers stood to address the assem
btage was built Of lumber taken from the house
in which was the head quarters of Gen. Win
chester. And in which it is said, he surrep-
dsred.
Ths iron cannon in front OF tho speakers
stand was captured from the British in 1918
The great massacre Of the river Raisin took
place within mile of the city, and the writer
was informed by some Of the old men that, the
bones of our murdered warriors Jay scattered
among the trees bleaching in the sun and rains
FOR many months after. But they were event
ualiy gathered up, and decently buried and
afterwards removed to the present cemetery
where it is intended to erect q monument to their
memory, aud dedicate it with appropriate apd
| imposing sSrsmouss in 1875, in the presence of
| the re assembled vetrans, or as many Of them
as have not then grounded their arms and
| marched beyond the bounds Of time tn enter, as
we hope, into a reward Of everlasting peace.
| But. whenever they encounter " the last enemy"
strike their colors, and lay their armor down we
would say, Reqnieseot in pace. 1t would be
| trespasst G far too much upon your space to re-
port the eloquen, addresses Of Hon. T. E. Wing,
Mayor Redfeld, and alst the oration by Judge
Campbell OF Detroit, all glowing tributes Of
welcome, and rep'ete with ensrgy patriotism
and good telling. To the address OF the Mayor
Gen. Leslie Coom5s responded in a speech II
half an hour, brim full of humor and reminis-
csnce Of his personal experience. His remarks
were greeted with shouts OF applause and fol-
lowed with a shower Of boquets.
The veterans had with them tho identical flag
that they carried at Fl. Msigs in 1912.
The exercises wore ntersperssd with excel
lent music. and at the close of one piece General
Custur called the roll of veterans, who rose as
their names were called, and answered in
good loud voice.
A Iistof their names and ages is subjoned:
NAMRs AND A0Es OF THE vErERASs.
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