New-York tribune., 1877-09-15

who WAS absent stating that n had his intention to
be present but that he had been ordered 70 go s'o
Joseph Three cheers given for the absent General
Major Mckinley OF Kenton the orator OF the OCCASION
was introduced and gave history OF the regiment iro
the time entered the service in June, lo0l until
| IL was mustered out at the close OF the war;
| He said that Gen. Rosecrans, Gen. Scammon'
Senator Matthews and President Hayes were In
order Colones Of the regiment Then uere were
Coly and Hastings, Thompson aud Mcilrath Inc Zou'
be said had privat soldiers LaugnterI ihe
speaker closed by ndorsementof the Presidents
Southern policy. The old soldiers joined III sinsnS'
am thinking mother dear, OF you"
The President then said:
We have now but brief hour left in which shall en-
deavor to make you acquainted with number oi d
know generally. They men distinguished as sol,
diers win desire to make speeches so that hon1 W
them will detan you at length. And now, my eiYh
cit zens, wish to Introduce TO- you me nero oI o1s &
Creek. Gen. Philip II. Sheridan Tremendous appauseJ
Gen. Sheridan said:
thnk the 23d Ohio ought TO have battalion or,il
and think could give it good battalion dril; put
cannot make speech wish to say to yo hoWeyer q, e
ing present here today. can bear testimony 10 '"9
RsS' R%dM Of ana hard DoMs aek the great
conflict know the individuals who come ,iI ron IN
Ii, and since the have discovered 20 lerts vi
those men as civilians In the hearty enthusiasm you
express at the latest civil appointment OF one OF your
wish it 10 be underso d that your old Commander NJ
Cedar Creek and Opeguan joins heartily IN tna' eh,nu
prolonged cheering.
The regiment Joined in singing John Browns Body"
after which Secretary McCrary introduced and said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: am very conscious that
anything that could to You now, would only ma,
the beauties and harmonies OF these most anu
Impressive ceremonies Under any clrcunS,auces Id
fore, should not detan you; and especially am ccu
upon to desst from occupyin any part your ne, m
upon the galaxy of heroes about me on ths stanu
wnOm you waiting and anxious 10 see ana near be-
Sides this day belongs to the soldiers OF ONO anu n
gallant commanders, and only consented 10 ns lisS
NJ
you to-day, TO give them honor ana renueI M nen ~ pI p
Union and defence of the liberty of the people now anu
forever. There ~ no language that can employ pS
which to express the gratitude wmcn 4 oi Iosi
due from the American people to that grand army my
Of the Republic whcn spra9g forth III rom e fne toT
and for all future generations the prceeeS JSWe vi
constitutional liberty and National unity I'D tis aiid ol
rlsr then, to give voice 10 Snat hoT . M & tu
fee ngs OF millions all over the iau Living az pi"t
all honor all glory to The volunteer soerS o tIe e
say the soldiers OF ONO To-Day That Is, now heary
earnestly know tine gallant soldiers OF my sooi
State Iowa would have greeted you upon TINS occa
SION. [Applause
President Hayes SAID:
Among the men o. Ohio who were most distinguished
perhaps for personal galan,ry Is more distn-
guished than tie gentleman l aip ap1uS t S,opo |
IairOiuce to this audience, whO a. l thhh, at o,ohc
RIVER by mis- courage and his personal hcrOsn saved he
day In that decisive battle. lie was the nrst OeOhu
with prIda the 23d the always say It, want you,
my frlens as ne before YOU to greet nim as you
feel about nin. Gentlemen: Cen william s. koseerans,
lChccrs
Gen. Rosecrans spoke IA folows
Comrades and Fcow-citz sAfter the brilliant his,
tory 2BJ regiment, whicn yOd nave heir", VIII
say out "A words, which shall be heartfelt grttthg
to those waO 1 ever bear IN TecOilectlOh' i
did not expect To have "a share IN ms Ger
cbratiun Tnis is the hrst time have met the
regiment since partd was ordered from the DeOarl-
ment OF the Oo 20 the sOuth) aud now greet WAT Is
lett of can bat think as look upon YOU now Dilny
HISTORIES there are histories individuals which maze
up hsJUIy OF war rs drops Of wa,er make up tne
GEN Cox was next introduced and enthusiastically
cheered He related two incidents OF the battle
al South Mountain which chiefly interesting 20
those present on that occasion. The President then In
turn introduced Gen ScanmOn Gen. Carroll, Judge
Foice Senator Matthew'S Col Gibson and Others all OF
whom were loudly they fought their battles
over again. Senator Matthews in tae course OF ais re-
marks sad
And have this to say. though say it myself who.
drcd as great "a service TO the I'D ono glmeht py
leaving il. any Of you did Nv Staying III - |
for by so doing, | gave You Col Hayes laughtefll'
Indeed don't know Dut that n"te
Iat You know 1t ALWAYS adds TO the yaue OF the SUN
that renla ns by suDtractng minus quantity, and
hat fellow IN tnc country lhdt wants
TO- bur afraid abuse ihc President, takes IL out on
NE. lLnughtrr.l Ii he can stand 1t can
At tie close of the 23d Regiment went 70
the re, cnce of the President, where they we're pro-
yided with a supper by Mrs Hayes After the supper
tne evening was spent by the President IN say
,ny goodbye TO his old comrades and many
,1iends VINO visited him for that purpose.
The presidential party viii start for Cincinnati to-mor
row at eleven o'clock.