The New York herald., 1877-09-13

that have done IL, my friends IL is not the govern.
ment nor any one OF US, but 1t is your gratitude Tor
your services tCheers.) And now, my friends. hop
ing that time will deal gently with you as years pass
shall lind you the same happy, contented men that
you now are, will not dctain you any iurther
Mr.. Gunckel again stepped forward and said -"I
might as we'll be hanged for sheep as a lamb now
have the pleasure of introducing MAJOR General Mar
General Martindale proceeded deliver a short ad
Dress IN his usual happy manner at the close OF which
sponced in effective little speech 10 tho cheers
which followed his introduction after which the au
diencc were dismissed Tor dinner.
UNWILLING soLDIERs' STATUE.
AT halfpast two o'clock, from the platform where
tho urvcing ceremonies took place, there occurred
one OF the crandest scenes Witnessed by those
present. AT least twenty thousand people were
crowded into the space OF a city square, among them
slopes and knobs for two squares distant
were to bo seen half as many more. -Four
escorted the Presdent and party to the stand. On
spacious platform several hundred distinguished
prominent citizens OF this and other Cities
with 100 ladies. 1t by lar tho most imposing
witnessed by the President since he began his
tour among the people.
Alter prayer a chorus Of 200 voices, led by Otto
Singer, of Cincinnati, sang "Frccdoms Anthem by
Beethoven, accompanied BY n splendid home band.
Al three O'Clock President Hayes was presented to
the immense anu received with great cheers
He given cord to pull the canvas oil the statue
but unfortunately 1t broKe and laughter and expires
sions OF regret followed
Judge Bond OF the United States Circuit Court, from
Baltimore, remarked:--'Mr. President, that Is the
first failure of The administration. 10 which no one
said may"
The President remained standing some minutes,
while q ladder forty feet long was procured, and the
unveiling was completed amid cheers
Hon. L. b. GInckel, local manager Of the Soldiers
Home madc statement of the way in which this
monument had been designed, completed and paid tor
II manly the result of Efforts Of officers and
veteran soldiers OF the Home, and was designed to
soldiers, and bear down to future ages the story OF
this wonderful institution IL is not only paid for,
but there is surplus OF 81 lS5 SO in tho treasury
with which 10 ornament the surroundings
OF GENERAL
GeneraJ. d. Cox, OF Toledo, then delivered an in.
teresting and eloquent oration. He said hopes had
been entertained oil meeting here IRON
the other side in the ato war. Although they were
here, IL was believed era OF nation nal brother
hood was dawning lie said many good and true
things about the soldiers in tho ranks us compared
with tho officers that were warmly appauded.
The formal ceremonies having closed Colonel Brown.
commandant OF the Home, was about to dismiss tho
audience when many calls were madc tor .But-
ler Ben Butler" The General was presented
and greeted with much enthusiasm He said:-
A TRIBUTE THE COMMON SOLDIER.
LADIES AND GENTLkMEN-l am not willing to mar
the beautiful exercises OF this occasion by anything
that can say TO YOU Every motion OF my heart,
every thought OF my mind puIsation OF my in
tecct goes out on this occasion grand statue
which records the nobiest, the best the bravest oil
the Republic. tChcersj 1t was we'll enough for men
bearing the epaucts and insignia OF rank, with the
Knowledge that to them should be gwen place
formance OF their duty, with the proud incentive
OF enrolling their names in history among the patriots
who we'll OF their country, and to whom their
country, ages roll on, will point as models lor their
children aud their chldrcn's children Of future gen
erations; but 10 the private soldier for whom there
to be no such name, no such history who left
the plough, tho country tho college and other scu's OF
INA, s paos to 1851 he cry
from Sumter that tho flag OF The Union had been fred
upon, and when the word went over the broad land
InOn cnnn Anna IN n
there except the love OF country, the love OF lib
erty, devotion TO duty, bravery and purity Of motive
lead the private soldier in the ranks TO oher his
breast to the bullets of tho foe? applause To him
individually there was no monument; Tor him, most
probably, there was but little grave or those who
Irod the whole Southern country, throug gh Georgia,
Tennessee, Kentucky and along the line to Vcksburg
thence through Louisiana to Mooe ana through the
Caroinas TO the sea, until hecatonos lay slaughtered
on the banks of the Potomac. to them no individual
shall be raised but TO them as representa-
tves OF their country all honor, all glory all praise
that heaven shall give mortal man belong to them
and 10 them only. Great cheers
As the General retired there went up general and
lively call for another view of President Hayes and
he was prevailed to step forward. He said:-
PRESIDENTS REcoLLEcroNs OF THE sARLiEsT SOL
MONUMENTS.
y-yeiExDs--A few unprecedented sentences, a
little plain soldier talk is all that you will expect
This reminds me, and as mention II II Will
remind very many In this great audience Of the first
soldiers monuments that We erected IN 1861: You
remember ana can never forget the feelings
our dead comradcs gathered up and placed
in their last resting place. They we're gathered up
you know, by the parties detailed 10 bury the dead
carefully, respectfully, tendcry, and when the sha.
low grave had been dug and, in their uniforms, they
had been laid away and covered. then their comrades
looked about 10 soc wnat mcmento they could leave
They lett lIttle fragments trail fragments of cracker
boxes. marking with pencil The name of the
regiment and company OF the dead CON-
radc, hoping that they would in some way
be useful, little dreaming of tho time
that 10 the private soldier should be erected with
anita anb pnr, ,I. md hraS uch str
now behold, and behold the change Instead OF that
little fragment, pershahlc and fragile, we have these
enduring monuments forever to gaze upon. How
glorious the change. Does II not remind us OF the
growth in the sentiment OF all mankind Of the appre
ciaton OF the work that these mon did Then
hardly knew what to he the result Of it ALL but
know that these were lighting the battle of
freedom Tor all mankind Now know that they
have saved TO liberty and TO peace the best part OF tho
best continent the globe. (Cheers) AS this work
compares with the ral cracker box memorials, so
does tho work which they have done
pare with any conception OF II which We then
could have had. Forever hereafter shall
remember the American private soldier as having
tablishcd free nation where every man has equal
chance and fair start the OF life. tApplausc)
This is the work Of the American private soldier, and
that monument teaches many lessons let not
forget this one 1t Is a monument to remind
that many still living OF that great army who
are the victims OF that war. Some have lost limbs,
some have lost those habits and characteristics which
enable men to succeed in life wherever they arc. Let
us remember always the d0bt TO the dead American
SOLDIER hch can best be paid by Kindness and regard
tho living American soldier Continued appIaugc)
Atthe close OF the Presidents address the audience
was dismissed with bcnedcti0n by Dr. Pcarne. Great
credit due to Colonel Brown, governor of the Home
Chaplain Earneshaw, DIR. Weaver, surgeon, and Major
Thomas for their successful efforts to make the gather
ing pleasant 10 visitors.
In the evening the grounds were beautifully lighted
in honor OF the guests.
OBII UARY.