New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-19
mPHERsoNS STATUE UyVALLED.

MEETING or THE SOCIETY or THE ARMY OF THE
Observation-Disclosures AT TIE STATUE
ADDRESS BY GEN. LOGAN.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S.-The tenth annual
meeting the Society Of the Army Of the Tennessee
held this morning nc Lincoln Hail. about l25 members
being present, together with large number OF speeta
tors Gen Sherman President Of the society called the
meeting to order. note was read from the private
secretary Of President Grant, saying it would give the
latter great pleasure aud agan take by the hand
such Of his associates Of the Army OF the Tennessee rs
may be pleased TO call upon him at o'clock on Thurs
day night The invitation accepted was also an
invitation from the Island and Seaboard Coasting COM
pany TO visit Mount Vernon tomorrow. Letters Of
regret at being able TO attend the present meeting
were read from Gov Hartrauft and Gems. Pope, Dix,
Wright Newton Crook, AuSur, and Townsend and Com
mod0re Ammon, and Others. Gen sherman said he had
received a telegram from Lieut-Gcn Sheridan request
ing him to give his best love and undyng re-
spect to the society Gen. Sheridan was IN
ayodaby kept Chicago by pablo duties, but his heart
was present with the society. letter was also read
from Gov. Hayes OF Ohio, regretting that important
public duties prevented his attendance. Gen j. b. Hood
who commanded the Confederate army against the Army
~ the Tennessee and who classmate Of MCPHERSON
sent Of that he unable TO accept the
invitation attend this meeting but expressed his SIN
cere admiration Of Mcpherson for his noble qualities
The society then adjourned 10 attend the ceremonies
of the dedication OF the Mcpherson Monument At L
o'clock a column formed under the command OF
MaiorGen David Hunter, Chief Marshal consisting Of
mounted police the Fort McIIenry Band, several
companies OF military, the Marine Corps and Band the
Orator Of the Day Gen Logan and the carmen OF the
respective committees OF arrangements, prominent civil
officers the Society OF the Army Of the Tennessee,
officers of the army and navy, and invited guests,
the Veteran Club, tho General OF the Republic,
and officers, soldiers, and sailors who served dur
ing the late war, altogether making fine display.
t nearly o'clock before the procession reached tho
Executive Mansion, where 1t reviewed by President
Grant on the route number OF residences and places
OF business were decorated with flags and every point
whore view Of the procession could@ be obtained
occupied by spectators the streets also lined with
them The weather was fine, and more favorable day
for the ceremonies could have been desired. The
statue was covered with a large American flag. On the
stand were the President and members OF the Cabinet,
Gen. sherman and his stan ana the following ADMIRAL
Porter. Gems. Schohed. Humphreys, Damn, Mmppte,
Van Vliet, Parke Benet, Vincent, and other invited
guests Of prominence.
Gen. sherman called the meeting to order, and re-
QucStcd the Strctest silence. The Rev. Mr. McCarty,a
retired chaplain OF the army denvered pray zen.
HckcnOoper then delivered AZ address IN reference 10
the statue, concluding with the following remark:
And now, with thanks 10 yOu personally, Gen. Logan,
the thought which prompted its execution, we trans
hcrosm, characteristic daring unsesh patriotism, ana
gentle demeanor OF our much loved and lanened com
mander, Maior-Ccn James b. MCPHERSON The statue
then unyaied amid enthusiastic cheering by the
assembled multitude music by the Marine Baud, ana
man then introduced Gen j. A. Logan, who
delivered tribute 10 the memory OF Gen. Mcpherson.
The statue an equestrian figure heroic in size. II is
mounted upon massive granite pedestal, handsomely
designed Mcpherson represented ing the field
OF battle. lie gIasps the check rens OF thc spirited
horse which he is mounted in his left hand aud his
right hand holds field glass, which he appears 20 have
Just removed from his eyes The figure Is turned facing
the West toward which the General Is represented as
auxousy looking. The position is an easy ana natural
one.
The society held meeting tonight at Lincoln Hail.
Gen. Thayer, who commanded the Army OF the Tonnes
see delivered the annual address. He said: We
esty for fraternity and reconciliation but not &c tho
OF the national honor not by the surrender or
the objects for which the nation marched through tho
throes and commissions of civil TO Il final triumph"
Calls were made President Grant, VINO hesitated,
whereupOn Gen Sherman said he would try and prevail
upOn the President to speak subsequently the Presi
dent remarked that he happy 10 welcoLe his old
comrades as he was the first commander OF the Army OF
the tennessee aud felt proud Of IT, but nat Gen She
man could make better speech than himself The Gen
ernl made a few cheering remarks which warmly
aDplauded. ChierJustice Waite aud Gen. Garfield re-
spertyely briefly addressed the audience and Gen Sher
man made closing remarks after which the meet
Ing adjourned.