, 1876-01-15
4 New Years Gail

NCh EedESS AdH.
Al meeting of tae Army of the Wallows,
held IN December last, it was unanimously
agreed TO make q new wears call on
Joseph, who had previously extended the
hospitaiities of his "chebang A" to the men,
bers OF that army by telegrsph--rhe first.
last. and only chance the great Chief had of
using the newly Constructed line across
the MOUNTAINS, sinee which time the nm
fortunate line has gone into bankruptcy
Our " Head Centre WAS absent when the
decision was made to make q call, and i'm.
medIateiy sent dispatch to know "must
our troops cross the mountainsY" We an.
swered ''Yes! " An honest penney must be
turned, and therefore we mus, ..to the front.
Accordingly, on the first of the centennial,
We mounted our Carribe..n steeds " TO cruss
the mountains +; We rode with ali the diolo-
matte dignity BETTING the occasion, tent
ing on the ic)old camp ground be,irne. Moth
ing dannted at the depth Of snow towering
us. After the usual difficulties attending
new years call-and many intermediate
! calls On a full against four aces-we quly ar
riVed at the habitatioE Of our host, whose ele-
giant residence Was beautifully decorated
with frosted ever2reens. carrs,e I'd with soft,
white texture, 81 much resembling snow that
That the ignorant among us could not tell the
| difference. The ceiling WAS beautifully paint
ed in rich colors, apparently an imitation. Of
nature TO resemble sky and clouds, which
! when lighted up at night become dotted
with stars. We carried sufficient gas along
to supply any deficiency each member car
rying his own gasometer.
Our host was mai aj,sticalIy clad in his
- rob'S of cffce buffalo, wolf aud eayote
His staff wore he ancient costume of their
counry-,he beautiful buckskin, and the
ladies wore-smilrs
The banquet was all that the hesrt could
desire
" Bntfalo la jerked,
Ok horn sup,
BuckskIn ID la mode,
Cricket friccassIed,
Camas a la Wallowa,
Prairie chickens on the half she'll"
and various other modern dishes Of a most
delicious nature.
After refreshing our inrer man with all
the good things, our Head Centre aIose,
amidst much cheering, anu said:
- LGdes and Ga4t!emen Ii affords me un-
limited and diabohcal pleasure TO be here
amongst yen tonight, and especially under
the aspeTsIUns OF the present Uccident; there
calI be no delIuIaiIon IRON the pleasant paths
OF duyy hnd deprIvatiUns this Is an occasion
wher- every mauly breast should beat with
modification aud degradation under the
forest pInts of Cur disguised host, this CELL
tenuial OF cur existence should be hailed
with admiration and pleasure; that We are
permitted the great privilege Of meeting
here 10 commemorate the noble deeds of the
Old army, which We now represent TO COM
memora'1 | say their heroic spirit OF iugrat-
ltude 10 country whose war cry has ever
been array reduction, economy, and The
safety Of cur tronuIersIBcn, and, gentlemen,
| charge yuu 10 charge Your giarsts, or tin
cups, with that beautifuI beverage, ',he berry
OF South Arurrica, Java and Rlo, anu with !
me Join IN lhe health, long li:e aud early de- |
m!st Of Uur luSt and his MANY follower"
= general rising and c.inKing uf lin cups |
could nov be distinctly heard, after which !
th- great Chief arose to respond
= Cent, men, he said, - Soldiers, Warri- /
ors, Patriots and Eagabnuds - Words cannot |
expires NY frtiIuGS un This OCCASION 10 :. e !
before ne h. many insignificant members ~ /
the army # Tie Wallova, = IN self suf- |
tiCient 10 To emhhIIasS tie most auaeul3uS /
reHegadeS and jlI>ruurI outlaws low Ihrn, |
gentlemen, Can yUu txpeCt me ~ be- - - ! |
Bat | am glad iu S.e yuu you have crossed |
the mountains IL ISnubIs response 10 my /
wIre'S Z dispatch you have Joyou-iy left your |
homes, yuur wlYrs and swce hearts, Your /
egg-n1g, yuur many cocktails, AMI all your !
spare gre uback-, 70 answer the humane de- |
mends of a dI-organizrd gang of mi-eri bl- /
sprculH,urs- The warllke aspect OF yuI.r de-
generate race gives me 81 much cUETlueIue [
III your endurance and diplomatic ability, !
that to hc among you IL au assurance that |
the country Is III safe hands. Your marlike |
leader, supplemented 10y your diplomatic .
leader, and your noble army Of aligar, I
lends enchantmrur TO The hahIfatiun that
you honor with your absence Gen,ler,en,
again thank YOU. and h"pe your return
will be as speedy as the electric spark can
make it,
Loud and prolonged cheering continued
for many hours after this laudable speech.
The noble ,id army now retired for the
night, 10 dream of "organ grinding, wire
pulling" and other useful amnsemen's,
when the adjournment of Congress should
i, eide. the fate OF that " Grand old Army of |
the Wallowa. WAKWHoOP.