The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-09-04

the study compact gait when ha1 so frequsn
ly led them with bold face through weary
trials and tribulations to repel approaching
foes.
As there were only eight veterans Of the wa
poi 1872 present, whose united ages amounted
to six hundred and forty-sev5n years, we
deem it only compliment due to them tt
furnish their names and ages, SO. They were
Thomas HoIcomb, Fremont, Sc years.
Kiah Gould, Clyde, 81 years.
William Robertson, Clyde, 81 years.
William Magee, CentsrtOn, Huron county,
70 years.
Israel Brittle, Clyde, 70 years.
David Deel, Fremont, 81 years.
Joseph George, Clyde, 70 years.
Julian Tressy, Clyde, 79 years.
The line Of march was short and direct VI
the principal street to
THE FAIR GROUND.
Here large number of lengthy tables were
laid out, abundantly stocked with the best OF
everything essential to constitute asumptuoui
repast, while a perfect regiment of ladies
chiefly consisting Of tho youth and beauty o.
the district-were in ready service to the
wishes Of all. Indeed, better or more boun
tiful and well laid out meal, on SO extensive
scale, we never remember seeing. As the pro
csssion entered the enclosure, set apart fol
the dinner, they were escorted direct to the
tables, and we believe we are within bound
when We say that from 1900 to $4,000 at q
time INDUCED the ample spread. This over
there was a call for music, and very soon the
speakers platform was occupied and sur
rounded by an immense crowd--the Fremont
Light Guard Band being highly complimenteC
with first call for selection. The stand
was tastefully decorated for the occasion with
national flags and the foliage of surrounding
trees afforded welcome shade from the scorch-
ing rays Of the sun. We should not here
omit reference to a splendid painting of the
lste General Mcpherson, painted by Miss
Ransom Of Cleveland, and which hung in a
conspicuous position i'm full view of the whole
assembly, whose enthusiasm, as they gased
upon it, gave rise to spontaneous and hearty
cheers for the subject, followed By a like com
Pliment to the accomplished artist, who was
present.
The proceedings opened with very appro-
pirate appeal to the throne of grace by the
Rev. J. V. seeley, chaplain, followed by the
ADDRESS OF WELCOME
The delivery of this was entrusted to A. B.
French, Esq, and probably better hands it
could not have fallen into. 1t was mastery.
review of the leading exploits of nearly all
the regiments represented at that gathering,
contained the highest eulogism to their vaIor,
patriotism and value in the cause of their
country, and concluded by saying:
Soldiers, we are deeply sensible of our in
ability to serve you to-day as fully as larger
towns. Such as we ara, beg you to accept,
as the grateful tribute Of loyal hearts. Our
old men greet you-our mothers remember
you-and our ladies, who one day picked lint
and Gotten for your wounds this day serve
you with light feet and willing bauds. Our
children will listen your words as they par
tray your trials, and by the suffering and
death Of your comrades they will be inspired
with deeper love for our country and its
institutions. Not far from where YOU are
now congregated repose the ashes of your gal
liant commander MCPHERSON; here in his very
childhood he played. BY those dissolving
ashes to-day, let US renew our osths of allegi-
ance to "the best government on earth" and
the heroic dead, who have gone to their great
from their CORY fields of battle,
will smile down upon US from the sunny high
lands OF their happy, eternel home, their bless
lngs and benedietons.
THE REUNION FOR 1875
Was next announced by Col. Z. CuIp, who
read the report of the meeting held by the
committees that day, which stated that KeI-
ey's Island had received the preference, and
he day fixed was the 25th of August, 1875.
Permanent organization was effected by the
election of the following officers:
President-Geu. R. P Bucklaud, Fremont.
V. Pres't.-Gen. Matt, Haughton, Toledo.
Sec'y.-Capt. J. c. Beattie, Sandusky.
Executive Committee Of seven officers.
At the conclusion of the report, General
Lee introduced the veterans of 1912 and those
II the Mexican war, who came forward and
eceived hearty cheers, while the standard
bearers Of regiments in the late war, with
heir tattered banners stood in the rear. Next
n order came Gen. VIM. Gibson, who said:
He did not feel able to speak, but the int |
cred flags commanded him to- "Here," said |
ie, 'stand the men who saved the republic. I !
ay It Is no mean or unimportant scene on |
which you look when coming to witness this /
ssembiage Of brave men. And here are the |
Mothers who gave sons to the country, and |
he wives who gave husbands. These men /
vent forth when from one end of the earth
0 the other there was fear and trembling.
hey went without questioning, without fear,
ut they looked forward to this auspicious
ay when they should live peacefully in a
ountry Of which they had helped to preserve
he peace and honor and right. We are one
eople now, and we rejoice in one joy-the
Mon complete and unshaken Here to-day
meet the representative men OF nearly ev-
~ regiment Ohio sent into the field. Here
re- the SURVIVORS and they are growing scarce. !
y and by they will all be in their graves and
ho shall take their places The child, there
/ its mothers arms. The children before us
ere to-day and let them come up pure men
nd women; with strong regard for integrity
nd tine and firm sense of the right. Then
lall the country stand through all menaciDg
nils, even as it stood through the rebellion, !
cid up by these stalwart men. As the bows
i'd when ordered forward in battle, ave 90
conquer or to de-" so let the young men of
few years from now say when their servic-
are demanded on the side of right. We can
len challenge the admiration of all nations. {
hese men who are here to-day came through !
eat tribulation, but they triumphed through q,
!, and they are now valuable citizens as they
ice were valuable soldiers. They NAV be. I
uud now leading peaceful lives in town and {
untry In the shop, the store, the Office and
Q factory; IN every walk Of life. am glad
have been able to meet you here to-dayand =
ur friends who have come forth in so great
Imbers to welcome these men to-day. 1
aux you in the name of the dead. I
Next in order came hearty cheers for the !
ople of CIyde-the ladies of Clyde and for ,
e soldiers, after which Gen. Lee. Col. Saw G
r, Rev. J. W. Collier, chaplain, Gen. Buck a
nd, Col. Fuller, Capt. Colver and severalot 81
J made some telling remarks.
Letters expressing their regret at not being
le to attend were received from General
eridan, Secretary Belknap, General Gar \
ID, General ]. D. Webster, General C. c. |
oolcott, General Sherman, Governor Allen, al
Governor Hayes, N. D. Leggett, Commits p'
ner of Patents, aud others.
We must not forget to pay high tribute to .,
Great Western Band for the opsratic Sc Of
lions rendered by them in style of excel a. a.
ce to which the public ear is not frequent :
favored. And, also should we remark that
gIee club organized for the occasion, and =
o sang several pieces, decidedly rendered |
liable service, Mrs. Stone having quite an ~ ~
optional voice for an ameteur vocalist, of
lie the other voices and the accompani- an an
ut cannot be spoken too highly OF. gu
)uring the entire afternoon everything iss iisg
sed off like charm, not a single hitch oc- Il.
ring to mar the pleasure of single indi- (
nal, while the hearty good feeling and un- oe
sbo | So.