The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-10-19
Society Of the Army Of the fennes'

Society Of the Army of the fenDes'
see.
WASHINGTON, October lS.-The tenth
annual meeting of the Society of the
Army of the Tennessee was held here
this morning. General Sherman, Presl-
dent of the Society, said that to-day was
set apart more especially for the un-
yelling and dedication OF, and tor the un-
furling of the banner from the Nc
Pherson monument, but previous to this
there would be several hours for the
transaction of business pertaining to the
| society.
The meeting was formally opened
with prayer by Rev. Mason Noble, Of
the U. S. Navy and committees were ap-
pointed to nominate officers for the en-
suing year, to designate the time and
place for the next meeting and TO
select an orator for that time. A note
was read from the Private Secretary of
President Grant saying that it would
give the latter great pleasure to meet
again and take by the hand such OF his
associates of the Army of Tennessee MS
may be pleased to cali upon HIM Thurs
day night. The invitation was accepted,
as was also an invitation TO visit Mt.
Vernon Tomorrow Letters of regret
wero read from Gov. Hartrapft, and
Generals Pope, Dix, Wright, Newton,
Crook, Augura: and Townsend, and
Commodore Atmors, and others
General Sherman said he had received n
telegram from General Sheridan request
Ing him to give his best love and respect
to the society. General Sheridan was
unavoidably kept at Chicago by public
duties, but his heart was present with the
society. A letter was also read from
Gov. Hayes, of Ohio, regretting that i'm
portant public duties prevented his at
tendance.
General j. B. Hood, who commanded
the Confederate army against the army
of the Tennessee, and who was class.
mate of General Mcpherson, sent
letter of regret that he
was unable to accept the invitation to
attend this meeting, but expressed his
sincere admiration Of Mcpherson for his
noble qualities.
A letter was also read from Colonel
w. K. Boggs, of Virginia, in which he
said: between General Mcpherson
and myself there always existed the
warmest personal ties. Although in the
late civil war we were naturally on diff
ferent sides, it mover for moment suS
pended our personal relations and mutual
friendship"
A satisfactory report was made on the
subject Of the Mcpherson monument In
Washington. From the discussion
which followed it appears that the monu-
ment will be erected over General
McPhersons remains at Clyde Ohio,
subscriptions for that purpose having
been made. General Bullock presented,
IN a few remarks which were received
with much favor, a large and handsomely
executed photograph of the late General
Mcpherson. The Society then adjourned
to attend the ceremonies OF the dedica-
tion of the monument, ard at o'clock a
column was formed under the command
of Major General David Hunter, Cbet
Marshal, consisting OF mounted police
the McHenry Band, several companies
OF military, marine corps and
bands. The orator of the day was Gen.
Logan, and chairman Of the respective
committees of arrangements, prominent
civil officers, Society of the Army OF
the Tennessee, officers of the army and
navy and invited guests, the Veteran
Club and officers, soldiers and sailors who
served during the late war. The pro-
cession made fine display. AT the mon
ument the ceremonies were rs follows:
PRAYER, music, remarks on behalf of the
monument committee by General Hick-
enloper, unvelIng of the statue by the
sculptor. Lewis 5. Rebisso. with ma jOr-
generals salute of music and artillery,
Grafton by General John A. Logan.
music.
1t was nearly two O'Clock before the
procession reached the Executive Man
sion where it was reviewed by President
Grant. On the route number OF resi-
dences and places of business were de-
c rated with flags and every point
whence view OF the procession could
be obtained, was occupied by spectotors.
At Mcpherson Square the crowd was so
dense that it completely y cut of the part
of the procession that was on foot and 1t
was with great difficulty the members Of
the society could make their way to tie
Grand Stand. The statue was covered
with large American flag. On
the stand were the President and
members of the Cabinet, Gen. Sherman
and his staff aud the following: Admiral
Porter. Generals Schofild, Humphreys,
Dunn, Whlpple, Vsnvllct, Benet, Vim
cent and other invited guests of proIri-
nence. Among others Of The member; Of
the Society OF the Army OF Tennessee
were Generals Hickenlooper, Chas.
Ewing, w. T. Clarke Poe, McFelley,
Belknsp, Vsndever, Farce, -Tllsoa,
Kinney and Buckland, Colonies Dayton,
Andney, Msrklsnd, Brush, Bsrnum,
Noble, Lynch, Wells. Bacon, LOOMS,
Deimling,,. Msjors Dunn and Macarthur.
Gen Sherman called the meeting 10 or
der. Rev. Mr.. McCsrty, the retired
Chaplain of the Army, offered a prayer
for the continued prosperity of the Gov.
ernment. The prayer was followed by
sacred music by the Marine Band. Gen.
Hickenlooper was introduced by Gen.
Sherman, and delivered sn address con-
cluding with the following remarks:
"And, now, with thanks to you personal
/ ", Gen. Logan, for the thought which
prompted its execution, we trsns-
| fer 10 your care statue
significant Of unparalleled hsroism,