The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-11-02
SOLDIERS REUNION.
Gala Day for Arlington.

1t having been announced that a
general soldit RS re union would be
held in Arlington OH the 25th of Oct. ,
a large number of people made prepa
rations TO attend that important and
pleasant affair, and among them a rep
resentatiye of the JKFR. The day
da wnad beautifully, and every sign in
di Gated that tickle nature would smile
on the happy occasion. About nine
o'clock in the morning vehicles and Pc
destriaDs began to make their appear
ance, and continued coming in till
eleven o clock, by which time the lit
tie village was filled to overlooking
Then the old veterans and their fami-
lies and friends were placed in mar
tial array" and at the given signal the
procession N marched to a neighboring
grove, with the Dunkirk Cornet Band
at the head, which discouTsed thrilling
and enliveniDg airs. The grounds were
soon reached, and here the real cere-
monies of the day took place.
Kind friends had prepared raised
seats for the audience, and fine
pavilion for the speakers and musi-
clans. The progi giamme had been made
out with General Gibson, Col. Bope,
Col Mungen ard others, named as
speakers, but for some reason these
gentlemen failed to put in an appear
ance, although they were fully expect
ed to be present, and some deviations
from the arrangements were ne cessary
in consequence. After music by the
band, and patriotic song from the
Arlington Glee Club, Mr. W. w. Sid
dali was introduced and proceeded to
entertain the assemblage in his usual
happy style. His remarks were mostly
confined to "reminiscences of the past,
and were received with applause. The
next speaker was Mr.. J. W. Weiser, OF
KentoD, who spoke with considerable
emphasis. and had the synpathies OF
the audience with him during his
whole address. Mr.. Weiser thought
that the fraternization of Union and
Rebel soldiers could be carried too far,
and he stated that be was opposed to
the idea of them being held in equal
esteem by all people. He thought
there are MANY old soldiers who re
ceive no pensions, who are fully en-
titled to and should be recognized by
the government. After reciting a
beautiful uoem Mr.. Weiser retired
amid the plaudits of all. The Glee
Club then sang that patriotic air ''The
Flag If the Free" after which came an
intermission of an hour and half for
dinner.
Here came in the real enjoyment of
the day to a great many, one of whom
was Bro. Davis. the genial editor of the
Dunkirk Standard, and it might be
said that the JEFF. representative was
an other. Thanks TO the kindness and
we'll filed basket, of Mr.. James Cox,
of Arlington, our rapacious appetite
was soon ap2eased. and we were ready
for the proceedings to continue
About two o'clock, however, it com
menced sprinkling and the fears of all
were excited lest a rain storm would
terminate the exercises. but, it de-
termined to continue the programme
as long as possible. After music by
the band and Glee Club, the audience
was entertained by a speech from
Squire Edwin Huff. The remarks
were rather lengthy. but were well re-
ceived, and fully endorsed by frequent
applause. Among other things Mr..
Huff said he thought Gen. Sherman
deserved much more praise and credit
for his campaigns than Gen. Grant. o.
any other officer of our forces. s. b.
Davis, of Dunkirk. and others made
short addresses, after which the bene
diction was pronounced by Rev. Nun
son, of Arlington, and the re union
was adjourned sine die. Representa-
tives of the 57th. 72nd, 99th. 11Sth,
111th, 49th. 123rd, 121st, and many other
regiments were present, the whole
crowd being variously estimated al
from four to six hundred. Tie pro.
ceedinRs terminated in the midst oi
rain. but the enthusiasm was unbound
81. end the occasion viii! long lie r..
member, d by the participants as one
of great enjoyment and much interest
and profit The brave youths and fair
damsels tripped the Light fantastic
in the evening, and continued into the
.'wee sma' hours, after which qniet-
ness reigned supreme in the deserted
streets of the thriving town made fam
GUS by this assemblage.