The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-09-22
THE MEN WHO DID IT.


of the Army Of the Cumberland at
Columbus on the day previous:
1t was nearly ii A. NJ. before the Opera
house was thrown open, and as soon as the
members of the society were seated, it was
at once filled by 1000 ladies and gentlemen.
The adornments of the opera house were
most beautiful and complete, and the great
painting by Miss Ransom, of Cleveland,
"Gen. Thomas in the Battlefield of Chicka-
mauga." occupied the back part of
the stage, and was the wonder and
admiration of all who looked upon it.
Capt. James G. Bull, mayor of the city, was
then introduced by Gen. Beatty. Capt. Bull
spoke of the deep satisfaction taken by the
people of Columbus in the presence of the
veterans. Gen. Beatty then, in a few chosen
and eloquent words, introduced the presi-
dent of the society, Gen. Phil. 81. Sheridan,
who was greeted with storm of applause.
Gen. Sheridan announced that as many of
the comrades had not yet arrived, he
thought it would be better TO defer the
business meeting until the afternoon, and
in the meantime, if they chose they could call
upon the distinguished gentlemen present.
81 a his point Gen. Sherman appeared upon
the stage and was received with applause,
The audience called him out with persistence.
and stepping forward he said be didn't think
the time had come on yet for speaking, that
when it did come he would endeavor TO do
bis part, and in the meantime he hoped to
spend couple of days with the citizens of
Columbus and take them all by the hand.
The audience then called for Hooker, and
the cry Fighting Joe" rang out all over the
house, but they were assured that Hooker
was not present. Gen. Belkpap, secretary
of war, was then called out, and gracefully
referring to the distinguished military lead
ers present under whom he had had the hon.
or TO serve, he bowed an adieu. Gen. p. S.
Granger stepped forward and briefly ex-
pressed his pleasure and thanks. Gov. r.
b. Hayes was brought out from behind
some leaves where Sheridan said he was
hiding, and was received with loud applause.
He then made an eloquent allusion to the
achievement at Cedar creek, when the vale
OF the Shenandoah, which had been to us a
valley of humiliation, was turned into a
vale bright with victory.
COL. A. d. STRAIGHT, OF INDIANA,
also postponed making a speech till at a
more convenient season, and re-
turned thanks. On reassembling
the opera house was again crowded
Gen. Brown, chairman of the committee on
memorials, made a report. The following
members of the society have died during the
year: Gen. CroXtou, of Kentucky: Capt
= .
and Capt. Zarick.
For the Thomas memorial fund there
had been received, altogether, the
amount Se,on ~
Inter est money $40 %
1865 so
The first subscription for the monument
was by Henry Smith, a private soldier of
had subscribed 500 each. Altogether, 1,226
individuals (7S4 citizens and 442 officers and
mem had subscribed. The only lady who
had subscribed was Mrs. Dahlgreen, who
had sent the fund So Four thousand dol
lars of the fund had been paid over to
structing the monument leaving $500
still in the treasury and at interest. Gen.
Fullerton thought a more determined effort
should be made, especially by members of
the society, to push the business of obtain
ing subscriptions to
THE MONUMENT FUND.
Several States represented in the Army of
the Cumberland had not subscribed any
thing. The hour for the exercises having
arrived, Gen. Sheridan came forward amid
great applause, spoke of the harmony that
has always prevailed among the members of
the Society of the Army of the Cumberland,
and attributed that harmony to the fact
that politics and private interests
had always been excluded. Applause. ]
Gen. Sheridan, after saving this, introduced
Stanley Matthews for the Grafton, forget
ting that Gov. Allen was booked for a
welcoming address. Little Phil. blushed
severely when he discovered his mistake,
but remedied it as soon as possible by seiz
ing Aliens hand and leading him forward.
Il THE GOVERNOR
commenced in low tone, and said he would
not forget living the nor the dying. Here his
address was to both. He extended TO the
brave men who had fought in the recent war a
hearty welcome, as he respected the patriot
ism and courage that made them respond
to the call of their country in their country's
| hour of darkest need. Ohio sent as many of
her citizens in proportion to her population
as any other, and sent to it more than her
share of the genius and ability that con-
Quoted the war to q successful conclusion. 1t
was only necessary to look upon the stage
tonight to prove that. A finger would in
dictate more thoroughly than words who
they are. "Here they are," here the gov
ernor pointed with his finger SUCCESSFULLY
to Sheridan and several other gentlemen
seated upon the platform. The audience
| greeted this movement with loud applause.
The governor then paid tribute to Gen.
Mcpherson, as one who was brave, and
good, and true, and who, if present here,
would add by his presence fresh grace to the
occasion. EYES," continued the governor,
| '-OnlO may Weli % pIOuu tudt sic luIulsDeu
not only her full share of men to fight the
battles OF the recent war, but also more than
her share of the genius and intellectually
which led those men from triumph to tri-
umph until their cause was won." Loud ap-
plause.] The governor then closed by bid
ding the veterans a fresh welcome to Ohio.
Gen. Matthews now came to the front
and delivered his address,. Every portion
OF the address was listened to with deep A.
tention by that vast audience, and th
terest in the orators ideas increased stea~-
ily as he proceeded. Point after point was
greeted with applause; but when Gen. Mat
thews declared that at all hazards order and
government, in their highest and best sense,
should not be allowed to fail in the South,
the audience, who evidently had their mind
fixed upon the recent fearful outbreak of
mob rule in Louisiana, broke into long
and earnest demonstration of approval,
which rolled again and again through the