Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-18

$50 men with whom we had gone into the fgh
2o6 were either killed or wounded.
SIN the long years Of war tnat followed l saw
comrades and friends fall around me. have
seen the old regiment moved down by Rebe
bullets have seen it in defeats and victory
but never, during its whole career, have wit
messed any scene OF its history that ia 80 indel
| IDLY stamped upon my mind as this, the dead
| line at Antietam and to no engagement do lool
back with greater pride than to this, our first"
| THE BANQUET.
In the evening banquet was spread at Rob.
insons, at which something over hundred com
rades and guests sat down. The members OF
the regiment met at Bradford's building shortly
| before O'Clock, and marched in body to the
banquet, carrying with them their battle flags.
Gen. WOodall presided.
After the banquet bad been concluded, H.
y. Truitt announced the toastB, and an hour
| was consumed in responses. dc.
| 1st The President of the United States.
Response by Samuel A. Macallister, who said
| that there were three things which we Ameri-
cans are particularly enthusiastic about-our
| Union, our Flag and our President, and that
while we may not all agree with reference to the
person of the latter there is one thing in which
the greatest concord prevails - in love for
our land. President Grant, he continued,
was an old soldier; he had won for us q
peace in time Of war and were he to come here to-
night, he would receive hearty welcome With
him at the helm of State we have nothing to
fear. He is man OF few words, but he has
made volumes of history, and with his sword
dipped in blood he has written page after page.
We, as soldiers, honor our Soldier President.
End. The army of the Potomac.
William p, SaVille responded and said that
that band of heroes needed no eloquence to
portray their fame II was written in their
marches, their battles, at Gettysburg, at Chan
cellorsvile and many other places. Although
sometimes worn cut, and beaten out, and dis
heartened, they had persevered to the end and
had won glorious peace.
3rd. Delaware in the War.
Response by ID. II. Hgmutt, who said that
when the call for Volunteers was made, Delaware
at once fell into line and stood shoulder to
shoulder with the Loyal States. furnishing her
full quota although the heads of the State De-
partment were adverse to them. They went not
out TOR bounty but for love of country.
j Park Postles also responded to this toast, and
said that no man need be ashamed of Delaware
in the war. There were no better troops in the
Army of the Potomac, and mono fought more
bravely. 1t had been said that Delaware did
nothing but she dd-she furnished her full
quota. Her Governor did nothing
4th. First Delaware-rank and File.
Richard E. Hayes was appointed to re-
spond to this toast, which he did pantomimicaly,
when Col. Andrews arose and testified his appre-
citation OF the rank and file, saying they stood by
him at all times. They were brave men and the
severest ordeal he Was called upon to under
go was in the hospital where he saw their limbs
taken OF and the heroic fortitude with which
they injured it. He also indulged in some plea
sa antres about "0ld Spot" his horse and at the
conclusion OF his remarks three hearty cheers
were given for the Col. and "Old Spot"
9th. Our Deceased Comrades.
j. B. Nichols responded saying that the
memory OF his deceased comrades was especially
dear to him. There are associations which we
formsw which Time will efface, but tirne cannot or
should not etface the memory of a deceased
comrade in battle. He has shared privations
and tolls of tho EXTREMIST character with us, and
thus made his remembrance dear The privates
are dear as the bravest General that ever fell.
But. together,
They sleep their last sleep, they have fought their
last fight,
No sound can wake them to glory again.
9Th. The Press.
Response by VIM T. Croasdale, who said that
the loyal press uttered and gave strength to the
sentiment OF the loyal people who were at the
Wilmington did what it could for the Delaware
soldiers both in their going out and whilst at
che front. 1t rejoiced in their victories and
sorrowed in their defeats.
7th. The Loyal Women Of Delaware.
Response was made by Jos. W. McCullough
who httingly alluded to the services of the loya
women Of Delaware, while the regiments were
organizing, and Of the generosity with which
they had shared with the soldiers while in the
field. When they returned home the women
gave them cordial welcome, and when peace
full avocations had been resumed they captured
the most of them as husbands, but as for him
self he was bachelor still
Sth. Our Re- Union To-day.
William Wilson responded, who hoped that
this re union would be q fixed and permanent
thing, continuing forever. He thought it should
abide after the necessary ten men for quorum
could not be obtained, even until but two men
were left to shake each other by the hand.