The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-01-07

and everything indicates cheerful
time. The record of the 10th, rs Mr.
Horton remarked, Is one to be proud
of, and much credit is due for that re-
putation to Gen. Beatty, whose un'
daunted courage and bravery led the
regiment through many hard fought
field to victory and distinction. 1t is
also true, as Mr.. Horton well said, the
pages of history scarcely furnish 9
| parallel of the heroism shown on diff
| ferent occasions by the officers and
men of the old 10th, from Virginia tC
Texas, in the many well fought battles
| Need Shiloh, Stone river aud Nash.
vile be mentioned, in which you par.
ticipated and which were among the
great and decisive conflicts of the war
As the Spartan mother sent fourth hei
sons to do battle for the cause of Hber-
ty, she gave them q shield and she also
gave them this adnonition "Return
with it or upon IL, - and I'VE find the
same earnest, patriotic spirit in hearts
of the American to-day, and, Mother
Gushing but uttered the heartfelt SEN
timent of every true American mother
when she said, as she sent forth her
sons in their cOuntry's cause, "Death
but not dishonor." Fellow-citizens, is
1t any wonder that we had brave
soldiery, and that their efforts were
crowned with victory, when the queens
of the domestic firesides-the mothers
of these bOys=haye such true and pa
triotic devotion.st5u. Dos ..- ti.tii..-
Soldiers of the 10th you may be
proud Of your regiment and its record
You acted nobly and your patriotism,
was sublime. Patriotism is q grand
word, it is suggestive of string and
beautiful associations. It is invested
with the rich and warm memories OF
that dear spot which sheltered us in
infancy and where we imbibed and
exchanged some of the purest charac-
tiers of the heart. By it we are carried
back of the pages of history, even to
the days of captive Judah, who min
Cling her tears with the waters of Bah
:ylon, or bidding US weep not for the
dead, neither bemoan him, but weep
sore for him, who gOeth away for he
shall return no more, nor see his ma
tive country or to the days of Christ
himself, the divine perfection of hu-
mainly, who on his way to die for the
world ,paused to lament over Jerusa-
lem, and as the sent forth the "glad
tidings which shall be for all people, )"
commanded that they should, be pro-
claimed first throughout the land of
his birth. But where can more grand
patriotism be found than that of the
kAuucElNj1A pcOp1o LII xOOls i1NcNcT w Us
there prouder pOmp-the march, of
brave thousands to the seat of war.
Men of every cline and. nationality
and of different political opinions be-
came comrads in arms. 1t was an en-
thusiastic and glorious love of liberty
that fired the hearts of the American
people. For. ages despots have tried to
crush it, but in vain. Their prisons
and their scaffolds have failed to extin-
guish the fame. 1t inspired Jefferson
to write the immortal declaration.-It
gave to the tongue of Henry and Han
cock the magic Of the sword for it the
Revolutionary fathers bled--for II Hen
fy plead; and for the love Of liberty
But, gentlemen, am digressihg. We
have had, indeed, cordial welcome,
and kind greeting from the citizens
Of this place, and IN behalf Of the reg
iment 1 return my sincere thanks 10
Mp. Horton for the fattering manner
he has spoken of the regiment in his
speech of welcome, and TO the citizens
generflly, for the respect thsy have
shown us. Boys of the 10Th, it has
been my good fortune to meet with you
at most of your gatherings, and 1 have
almays looked forward to them with
pleasure, and L must say that the days
[ have spent with you at these re-
unions have been among She happy
days of my life, aud will long li1ger
in my memory. They will never be
forgotten white the heart remains
green and cherishes the fond and hap
py scenes of days gone by. Gentlemen,
extending to you all my grateful .ac.
acknowledgements for the consideration
you have given me, I wish you alt a
happy new year, and many pleasant
returns of these anniversaries.
Then followed the regular business
session of the organization, and the
following members answered to the
roll-cali
Jason Hur,l, Silas Earnst, Prosper
GoIt, II. Ii. StraLton. N. 5. Bald win,
Michael Hoy, Joel johnson, w. S.
Rank, f. IL. Struble, .. Thorn psoli. J
w. Vanaukef, Warren Finn, a. G.
Carlisle, o. p. ,Shaifer, w. l.. Brown,
d. II. HeltzelI, J. ID, Rose, G. IL. Hull,
j. Il, Lewis, Levi Curtis, jacob Hill
lard, John Lowe, S. Miner, q. a. Mer-
win, Frank Shiltz, James Achison, w.
l.. Bailey, Samuel Beatty, II. G. Reid,
John Blum, I'll. Bishop, Jonas RAJ
der, Il. G. Carson, JOIN n Masters, J. l..
Micks, y. II. Smith, j. G. Bailey, A.
Adams, Samuel Bowden, J. q. Fred
eifCh, O.. VI. JidCuy, ELISHA ISoDoiHS, II.
Dutey. William Helsley, w. SaNton,
f.. J. Warner, w. Z. Gill. .aaId
Secretary Blum, Of Canton, read The
minutes of the previous meeting which
were approved. ,.-r - 80. -
The: Treasurer, Capt. Briefly, OF
Warren. being absent, the. Secretary
was ordered to rehd his report which
was accepted. 4 g.. '-'" " b''a -
On motion Of Col Brown, the fol-
lowing Committee was appointed to
nominate officers for the ensuing year
a. Carlisle, Co. d.: N. s. Baldwin, Co,
G; l.. Dotey, Co. G; j. G. Frederick,
Co. L; Prosi er Gott, Co. X.
The committee withdrew to make
the nominations, which resulted as fol-
President--Col. H. G. Stratton, War.
Vice Presidential. T. Smith, Ra-
o Secretary: Lieut.. o. p. Shaher
Treasurer Capt. II. c. Reid, Warren
The above named gentlemen, were
unanimously elected TO fill the posi-
ton for which they were nominated.
Col. Stratton thanked the members
for the honor they had continued to
confer upon him said this was his
second term, and further said some
thing about the'"ithird term,i which
I'VE could not hear. i1sI 3-.i tn dft'i
On motion of AL. Carlisle, member
from each company was appointed to
select the time and place. for holding
the next meeting. The following con-
stituted the, committee: ... .l,s
|, AL Carlisle, Co. d; l.. Dotey, Co. G
Otis THOMPSON, Co. A; j.. Masters, Co.
G; G. s., Bishop, Go, x /; J. w. Van-
aukeh, Go. B r. II: 'Struble, Co. F (;
Martin StOver, Co. I.
The committee Withdrew to consider
upon the object. to which they were APP
pointed. During theft absence Col,
Stratton read letters from the following
named members q All expressed sor-
SOW at not being able to attend, bust
ness matters and distance from place OF