The New York herald., 1876-10-19

haIHduIt, an0 OeucTalS rope DlX, WIlSnt, NeWtOu
Crook, Argur and Townsend, and Commodore Ammon
and others
LETTERS FROM THE ABSENT.
General Sherman said that he had received q tcle-
gram from Lieutenant General Sheridan requesting
him to give his best love and undying respect the
society. General Sheridan was unavoidably kept at
Chicago by public duties, but his hoart present
with the society. letter also read from Cover
nor Hayes, of Ohio regrettng that important public
duties prevented his attendance. General j. B. Hood
who commanded tho Confederate army against the
Army Of the Tennessee, and who was classmato OF
McPherson sent letter ofregre that ho unable to
accept the invitation to attend this meeting, but
pressed his sincere admiration of Mcpherson for his
noble qualities A letter ase read from Colonel
W. X Boggs, Of Virginia. in which he said
LETTER FROM COLONEL BoGGs.
Between Mcphsr;on and myself there always existed the
on cn .Sss nev s for ~a . we
pended our personal relations and mutual friendship.
THE M'PHERsoN MONUMENT
A satisfactory report made the subject Of the
Mcpherson monument in Washington. From a discus
which followed II appears that monument will
be erected McPherson's remains, at Clyde, Ohio,
subscriptions having been made for that purpose.
General Ballock presented, In few remarks which
were received with much favor, large and hand
somely executed Photographic likeness OF the late
General MCPHERSON.
THE DEDICATION
The society thcn adjourned TO attend the ceremonies
Of the dedication OF the NcPherson monument Al
ono O'Clock column was formed under the command
OF Major General David Hunter, chief marshal, con-
sisting Of mounted police, the Fort .AcHenry Band,
several companies OF military, the Marine Corps and
band tho orator Of the day General Logan and the
chairmen OF the respective committees OF arrange
ments prominent civil officers, the Society OF tho
Army OF the Tennessee, officers of the army and navy
ana invited guests tae Veteran Club the General OF
the Army and officers soldiers and sailors who served
during the late war, altogether making fine display
THE PROCESSION
1t was nearly two O'Clock before the proceasiou
reached the Executive Mansion whero 1t reviewed
by President Grant On the route number of resi-
dences and places OF business wero decorated with
fags every point where of the procession
could be obtained was occupied by spectators; the
streets wero also lined with them The weather was
Hne and more favorable day for the ceremonies could
not have been desired.
completely of the part OF the procession that
foot and Il with great difficulty that members Of
the society could mako their way to tho grand stand
Tho statue was covered with large American
flag. on the stand the President and
members Of the Cabinet, General Sherman and
his staf and the following Admiral Porter,
Generals schoheld Humphreys. Dunn whipple,
vanvlet, Parke, Benet Vincent and other
invited guests Of prominence. Among others OF the
ais Hickcnloopcr, Charles Ewing, w. T. Clarke, Poe,
MacFelly, Belknsp vandever, Force, Tilson, Kinney
land, Brush, Barnum, Noble, Lynch, Wells Bacon,
Loomis and Deimng, and Major Dumand Macarthur.
CEREMoNIES
General Sherman called the meeting TO order and
requested the strictest silence Rev. Mr. McCarty.
retired chaplain OF tho army, delivered a prayer,
speaking n termE OF praise Of the character and devo
tion OF him to whose memory the statue erected
and praying for the continued prosperity OF the gov
ernment Following the prayer religious music was
discoursed by tho Marine Band
THE ADDRESS
General HIckenlooper was thcn introduced by Gen.
sra sherman and delivered address In reference
the statue, concluding with the following remark
.And now. with thanks to you, personally, General
Logan for the thought which prompted its execution
transfer your q statue significant OF the unpar-
aliecd heroism, characteristic daring unselfsh patr
otsm and gentle demeanor OF our much loved and
lamcnted commander, Major General James b. Nc
Pherson."
THE UNWILLING.
The statue then unveiled amid enthusiastic
cheering by the assembled multitude, music by the
Marine Band and tho firing guns Lafayette square
means OF ropes attached to either side.
TRIBUTE TO M'PHgRsox
General Sherman then introduced General J. A.
Logan, who delivered feeling and eloquent tribute
the memory OF General Mcpherson. sketching the life
OF his deceased friend from his early boyhood, dwell
ing on his pure and blameless character, hts great
ability his bravery and hts patriotism and giving an
especially animated account OF the services which he
rendered whilc in command Of the Army Of the Ten
nessoe and OF the effect nat his death produced upon
the army, which revered him ~ q commander and
loved him q brother The orator frequently inter-
ruptsd by applause, and at tho conclusion OF his ad
dress was warmly Congratulated BY tho neuishod
persons on the platform
THE ARTIST.
General Logan having In the course Of his speech,
spoken Of the statue as being perfect representation
OF the features and form Of the deceased the artist
ceived the paudits OF the multitude. Tho Marine
Band then played the Centennial Exposition March,"
and the crowd slowly dispersed
The statue is equestrian Hgure heroic in sizc It
is mounted upon . massive granite pedestal, hand
somey designed. McPhsrson Is represented AZ view
ing the field OF battle. He grasps the check rens Of
the spirited horse, which he mounted In hts lett
hand, and his right hand holds field glass; which he
appears have just from his eyes The figure
turned facing the west toward which the General
represented TO be anxiously looking Tho position IN
easy and . natural one
TMU NJ
The society held meeting tonight at Lincoln Hall
Captain Phelps, OF tho Dnsrcr Of Columbia Com
whose deeds form part Of our national history.n
The song, Tramp, Tramp Tramp" was then sung.
afser which General Thaycr, who commanded the
Army Of the Tennessee delivered the annual address,
saying that he trusted the time would never come
when the issues OF the would be forgotten.
He said:-we earnestly long for fraternity and 70.
honor; not by the surrender Of the objects for which
the nation marched through tho throes and convu
reconciliation when every State service in the Union
ranks shall no longer be the badge Of dishonor and
when service Tor the lost cause shall longer
condition 10 profsrment Peace will follow the un-
quaed recognition OF the results OF the war and the
unresorved adherence TO the amended constitution
and the practice OF justices the places made by
the dcsolations Of war win be made TO abound with
plenty; the WOUNDS left by the conflict will be healed
by the beugn influence Of peace, and the sunshine Of
prosperity will rcst upon our borders"
These and other kindred remarks we're enthusiastic
cally applauded, and calls were made for President
said he would try and prevail upon the President to
speak. subsequently the President remarked that he
was happy TO welcome his old comrades he was tho
nrss commander OF tho Army Of the Tennessee and
felt proud Of IT, but that General Sherman coud make
better speech than himself
This produced the General. who made few cheer
Chief Justice Waite and General Garfield respectively
addressed the audience, and General Sherman made =
few closing remarks After which the messing sd-s
journed, the band playing patriotic air.