The New York herald., 1875-10-20
MILITARY VETERANS.
Reunion of the Elizabeth
ans at Waverley.
SOUTH AND NORTH AGAIN UNITED
Speeches by General Franz Sigel, General
Roger A. Pryor and Others.

Roger A. PryOr ana UtnefS.
Yesterday the Veterans OF Elizabeth N j. celebrated
the memory OF their proud comradeship during the
war by a reunion and general jolhcation at waverley
M. The occasion rendered exceptionally inter-
esng by the presence Of quite number of x-olcers
of the Confederate army, who joined in the hearty
pressions Of good will toward the common mother
country and thus made another celebration Of peace
and harmony between North and South. Elizabeth
sent thirty companies the bloody field Of battle and
yesterday oil that remained OF the members of
those companies gathered together under the old
loved nag which they had followed through many
dangers and trials IL was proud moment, and they
all felt its exalting dignity Many of them are still
very young men, and the majority yet in the full
prime OF manhood-a fine array of soldiers, OF fine
physique and intelligent expression, such as any city
might well be proud Of They did wear uniforms.
Each distinguished simply by a rosette, while a
few displayed the medals and other insignia of their
valor
THE PARADE.
The programme, which had been arranged by General
]. Madison Drake faithfully and proved
highly successful At half-past ten the procession
formed Scott Place. Elizabeth, and the veterans
marched through the town to the strains OF the Gov
ernor's Island and Brooklyn Marine bands At
the Broad street bridge they reviewed
by the Mayor and Common Council This
ceremony over the march resumed
to the fair grounds in Waverey where they arrived at
about halrpast eleven O'Clock. The veterans and
large conc~urse OF friends who had followed them then
seated themselves the grand stand from where the
speeches to be delivered 1t was expected that
Ex-Governor Parker and many other dgnitaries would
address the veterans but the only prominent men who
had proved faithful their promises TO be present
General Franz Sge, General Fitzpatrick and Gen
eral Roger Pryor or New York After prayer suita-
BILE to the Lieutenant E n Ropes, Of Eliza
BETH delivered the address Of welcome expressing his
JOY at seeing SO many OF his comrades together
under the old flag and pointing with pride TO the tat
tered banners which decorated the place as relic OF the
glorious struggle.
SPEECH OF CAPTAIN EDWARDS
Captain Edwards, Of the Fourteenth Virginians,
gallant officer Of the Confederate army, responded in
behalf of the Southern guests He recalled the war in
all its ierocity and glored the present harmony and
unity which prevailed between all sections Speaking
OF foreign comments the he alluded TO Moltke's
assertion that the could learn nothing point
OF strategy from the Americans He denied the truth
or this statement and mentioned many brilliant ex-
ploits of both Northern and Southern generals which,
in his estimation, equal TO those of the worlds
greatest captains In spirit OF sincere exultaton he
dwet upon the grandeur, the liberty and the common
love Of this country. Henceforth be hoped fratr-
cda struggles would dishgure this beautiful land that
the glory and prosperity Of one section would be
that OF every other and that the country
would continue its happy and peaceful career.
He invited all nations to come ihther and share
Americas greatness. Let Germany come he said, with
all her materialism, and Wen teach her religion; lot
Italy come with her songs, and Wen set them to the
tune OF yankee Doodle He concluded with rap
turous apotheosis or the Stars and Stripes which
should all these united nations.
General Fitzpatrick, who warmly received, toll
lowed speech the patriotic strain, and then
came General Franz Sigel, who greeted with i'm
mense enthusiasm Many Of the German veterans had
fought under him and could scarcely give adequate
preston 70 their delight at seeing their old general
again
General Sigel who Is capital speaker, delivered
address which loudly applauded He
occasion Of the NoPth P2a @ snd
South celebrating in brotherly concord the
Speaking Of the solidarity OF the interests Of al liy
ing under the flag Of the Republic he Ito be
true citizens Of the United States must wholly iden
tify ourselves with the Republic; we must think for II
and live tor Il, fight for 1t and die for II. Great
cheering.) Would that l could nst this sentiment
into the breast of every American citizen. have
patience with those who call themselves Americans and
who HE away every summer TO Europe, unmindful Of
their duties toward their country Applause WAS not
born here gentlemen, but can truly say that fought
and lived for republican principles long before ever
set foot on this soil" Speaking Of the possi
broached by his predecessor, he said, Il think
it is that 300 900 German soldiers might to
this country, but the question is could they get
backr Laughter and applause.i He concluded with
expressing the hope that in the future unity peace aud
harmony might bless this country, and then sat down
amid great cheering
SPEECH OF GENERAL ROGER A. PRYOR.
General Pryor who served in the Southern
army, spoke in the same generous and fraier-
nal spirit which characterized Captain Edwards re-
marks He thought il but act Of justice TO concede
10 him and his comrades that they fought for
which they deemed 10 be right The real origin OF the
he the rash endeavor Of their forefathers,
in creating the constitution to reconcile two con-
1ctng interests OF State sovereignty and that Of
national unity the South fought for State sovereignty
and the right Of secession and he regarded the cxnc
ton OF that theory to the abolition Of slavery as
the greatest gain 81 the rebellion Moreover they had
nothing 70 apologize for they fought for cause
same circumstances he thought they would do again
they had done BY Gods providence their folly had
been brought 10 naught and the glorious Union had
been perpetuated. The people Of the South
obivious OF all differences Of the past and attached TO
and TO the constitution with the utmost energy
dress, ''le grasp every iratcrna hand aud stand
together for our common country and common
Gag"
RETURNING HONE.
The veterans and their guests formed into col
umn and marched TO the large tent, ID which sand
wiches, cold beans and coffee dispensed regular
military camp style, and then couple ol hours
spent the exchange Of friendly sentiments. The
Germans all crowded round General Sige and shook
his hands till they seemed doomed speedy paralysis
slope leading down from the tent At five O'Clock the
homeward march begun, and at their entrance
into Elizabeth when IL had become dusk they lighted
their torches and were Joined by the whole Fire De
partment Along the route Of the march there was
brilliant illumination. The column finally halted at
the Sheridan House where simple repast was spread
Outside the hotel there fine display Of fireworks
and it late ght before the happy companions
in arms separated. The celebration passed on with
great ecLd and Will be looked back upon with pleasure
By all the participants for years 70 come.
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