The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
FORTRESS MONROE ENLIvENED.

THE BOARD oP MANAGERS AND GENERAL sHER-
MAN VISIT THE SOLDIERS HOME AND THE
coLoRED SCHOOL AT HAMPTON INTERESTING
AND AFFECTING INcIDENTs-wAR MEMORIES
AND PEACE PROPHECIES.
FORTRESS MONROE March %. 1870
The Board or Managers Of the National Soldiers
Home consisting OF Hon. A. c. Taft Secretary of War
Chief Justice Waite General Butler General Neglcy,
General Lavender Judge Bond, Governor smythe, Hon.
Mr.. Guncke and DR.. walcott. arrived here yesterday
morning by the steamer Lady Of the Lake from Wash
ngton on a visit to the Southern branch, Hamp
ton. They were accompanied by General W. \. Sher
man, General Terry, or Virginia. Representatives
Thornburg, Wheeler and Townsend OF the Appropria-
tons Committee; Governor Austin, OF Minnesota;
Frank Moulton, of New York, and others, many Of
them being accompanied by their wives and lady
friends They were mot at the wharf by General
William f. Barry and staff and Captain Woodhn,
Governor OF the Home, and took carriages and
drove INTO the fort 10 witness the usual Sunday
morning inspection. The five companies of artillery
stationed at this post paradci for inspection and
General Barry, General Sherman and the Secretary OF
War proceeded TO inspect the troops This was evil
IDENTIFY business Secretary Taft, who observed
all that going with keen interest the details
explained by Generals Barry and sherman. In
passing down the line General sherman asked General
Barry tho name OF n certain company. lie replied,
Company A. Third artillery when General Sherman
remarked, "why, Barry that's my old company J
first lieutenant IN Company A. Third artillery
but MS long time ago As he passed down the line
he recognized two or three OF Old who had
served with him
THE ALMOST FORGOTTEN PAST,
whom he shook warmly by the hand, and TO whom he
addressed words OF encouragement and cheer. Some
OF the soldiers marched with him "down 10 the sea-"
and he was particularly glad TO meet them and shake
them by the hand.
Inspection over the troops, headed by tho fine band
OF the Artillery School, formed for review, AMI passed
in common and double quick time, General sherman
Secretary Of War being the reviewing ofcera
The party returned to their carriages and drove TO
the Soldiers Home, about three miles from there,
General sherman and the Secretary OF War taking
General Barry's carriage, who remained With
them the entire day.
INSPECTING
On arriving at the Home the usual salute Cred,
while tho veterans, about 400 strong headed by the
Home band, drawn up in limo TO receive their
guests Tho party at passed into tho building,
and proceeded to Inspect the offices. library reading
ROOM kitchen, dining room, hospital, &c, clos
ing with the theatre building They then
strollcd through the greenhouse, after which
they repaired to the Governors house. whore hour
pleasantly passed In social conversation General
Butler explained to tn Secretary OF War and General
Sherman the working OF tho Home, the expenses at
tending it and the general modus operamdi OF its
workings lie stated that the total number VI inmates
in the Homes at Dayton Milwaukee,, Augusta and
Hampton was 800. OF this number over two
thirds were foreigners. About two-thirds of the
foreign element Irish, and the other third Ger
man, English and Scotch, with few seandinavians
and Italians. Great taken that the pensions
of the inmates should loolshly squandered and
the managers exercised healthful supervision over
them ut all times
SCHOOL
General S. G. Armstrong, President OF the Hampton
Normal School for colored Students and General j. F.
b. Marshall, business manager then called and invited
the party visit tho school and hear tho students
sing II was accepted, and taking small boats
they were soon Virginia Hall, where some 800
students were assembled who at struck up Of
their plantation melodies and gave some i've or six or
their best selections, with which the audience
highly pleased General Arm strong then introduced
the Secretary OF War, who spoke briefly as loows:-
My friends resist the invitation to word TO
opportunity visit this school and for myself its prae
es worsgs NO one who sc's sn inaerss 'ns me- t
without JOY You must acquire aud obtain practical edu
it. There is no ground liberty in Her.
knowledsc, acquire and impart odneatio. is the highest
Office q man lhs Is source 81 power ana an %
Applausel
SHERMAN TO THE coL0EED MAiDExs.
General Sherman was next Introduced and stepped
forward, in his quick military way, and spoke as fol-
lows:-
will talk you. boys; viii talk 70 these GIRLS
many bright and promising pupils Now IRE. to do
BE h careful m S%se 'I SeeS
listening 70 tho sweet sounds OF your voices to-day 600
You here for the OF acquiring an edaes-
in great depends the education OF the millions Of
your race lou the sd % % here be 10
sure you will not di'app'nt the expectations Of your
rmR vrRoislAx SPIRIT
General Terry, OF Virginia. member oil the Appro
prations Committee, was next introduced, aud spoke
in "A straightforward, manly spirit as iollows;-
This is the first opportunity have had 10 visit this
school. glad that AM here to-day and 90 be able TO
give this due. Reference has been made
BY General Armstrong t. e Liberal e Sr o ,ir
g,ns 70 Tue support 81 nv x,ss Of her ,e ssy
In educating the eoored people within her borders
did help make free but may rest
assured that Tor one, VIII protect you In your liberty
'i'''N'''' ADDRESS or THE FOUNDER
General Butler next introduced, and spoke as fol-
The memories the past thekly hronging my
mind will allow address you as | would |
came here in lso when most OF you were children snos.
tho supremacy OF the laws aud mace Il my duty TO
ioYnd school for the education Of children such rs YOU
this building aud these hundreds OF students As the re-
anspces 10 YOU is given the highest duties
yours Is and noble mission You are TO eda.
cate YOUR race To YOU alone und thuss of
blood this given In charge You TO form the
minds young people Of aud teac Thorn tho
duties they neighbours and themselves lie
forth then all the knowledge and impart Hs
your race in that lies their true advancement.
TIKI ''FRoNr SEATS 7"
Mr. Townsend, member OF Congress from New York,
follow In short address TO the students He stated
that tho white had the front seats, and would
strive 10 maintain them. The only way they could
secure 'front.' by education aud merit. Their
freedom assured beyond doubt but their position
would have be acquired Ii was IN their own hands,
aud he looked 10 those before him more than any
others to establish IT, The students closed their
cses by singing GIVE Way, Jordan when the party
returned 10 Governor Woodnn's house, where dinner
was awaiting them.
Dinner beng over, they repaired TO the theatre
building and took seats the stage. when spcechei
again IN order Tho hall was dcnsely crowded %