New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-13
THE PRESIDENT AT DAYTON.
UNWILLING THE soLDIERs's MONUMENT.

PLEASANT VISIT TO THE SOLDIERS HOME
SPEECHES TO THE VETERANS BY THE PRESIDENT,
GIN Butter, CHIEF-JUsTICE WAITE AND OTHERS
THE PRESIDENT UNVEILS THE MONUMENT
TRIBUTES TO The VOLUNTEER PRIvATEs.
DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 12.-Long before the
hour at which the procession to toward the Sol
ders Home this morning crowds OF people had gath
cred along the route apd around the residence OF Mr.
Anderson, where the President is staying, while
thousands Of others on their way to the
beautiful grounds OF the Home. at $50 o'clock
the military companies assembled at the armory
and marched 10 the residence OF Mr. Anderson.
from whence they escorted the Presidential party TO
the depot of the Home Avenue The military took
tue train for the grounds, and the President
and party drove to the Home in Their carriages. They
arrived at the north $3.50 o'clock and were
ceyed by the Brown Guards and escorted to headquar
tiers, salute Of twonyone guns being fired on the ar
rival Of the visitors. grand review and inspection OF
nearly 1900 veterans took place at 10 o'clock, after
which the President escorted the grand stand,
whore Col Brown, Governor OF the Home, read short
address Of welcome. after which Gen. Benjamin
4. Butler, President Of the Board OF Managers, said
COMRADES OF THE CENTRAL BRANCH OF THE SOLDIERS
HOME ON this the eighth recurring visit made TO You by
myself and the tenth made by the Board Of Managers,
rave the pleasure to see mch Improvement rot ony Ia
the grounds aud in the OF your comfort bu, ~ the
personal appearance OF all Of You, winch gives
assurance that the good and true soldiers OF
the Army Of the Republic here. You re-
present those who fought for the Union for the
Constitution for the laws, and for the country 10 become
a Nation powerful enough to rcpel all assaults upon ITS
libortes, ana strons enough under Cod to project every
man on It's own soil ana under It's own nag iou par
relation 10 this Government sucn "a no her bOdy or men
under the heavens does Deaf Kings and Prces are nc
cuspmed TO take banners ana r0Dhies captured Ia war
works Of art perhaps seized and carried away ana ag
the banners up and pile up the trophies and show the
works Of art az memorials OF the battles OF uier
soldiers; but Government, coming from the
and are, has other trophies OF their war Tor the
Nations lie to show. You. my e9mtaoss, arc tne
hbts the world Of their battles aud their ycores
They have brought you here together aud say 20 all
eraus-these are our Jewels" flheersl have on other
occasions wncn have met you, commented upon mat
tegs OF scpne and administration. bat 'ay here now,
for me oraion OF an cOhcerhe we n"Ne Iect,Jo
rs Board, although invited II, no slngc
administration Of your conmandant or your officers not
oue nos one We have heard that not always sat
want OF ltowc igc OF the circumstances used to say
to you t there were 972 per cent good nsn out can
say ta there 90 per cent or oven 100 per cen;
there is not person we nave hedrd Vi sce
coming here tlat l. doing wrong. 49,,
believe, for tho first lime Ia The history or thc lnstl-
tui.On, have all the cxOlicio members Oi tle DoH-
The President, ClieiJustice, and secretary OF VIZ;
together mere. and take pride in those members ana
say TO-DAY hat getting into the ruts, rs board may uo
ana possibly misunderstanding our sulecl that my,
faithful 10 our trust. umu-hter.l How well we have
done oar work You generous peopi' mus say, ~ ,o
veniis"'n, dcfaineG by scxness and one, Gen. Os-
born doing duly Tor tho Government Ia the lar-on
Land of tie Argentine Republic. We testify our
fr NV being mere and vnu attest your appreciation
H. nrur / e good soldiers here thar YOU were IN tue
army. have the honor 10 present to you inc fies
Ilr,t eff United States, Distinguishing ctzeh OF uI3
c - now al the mead the greatest and most powerful
Government in the world. VINO e YES MS hlh dttS 10
come here aud show his regard fox his old cOmgaaes
some Of whom recognizes, and for all OF whom lie reels
the love Of one solder Tor another. a.. ,,.,,, o.,,os
Fellow soldiers, the President OF the Uhtei stales
Prolonged cheenngl
The President arose and spoke briefly, as follows:
COMRADES AND FELLOW CIrIZEEs: This greeting /
know not personal compm rms ;irl:c ~
Un,o aud OF citizens who ayltiathize WIN the' ~
tao time being has devoted upon me ana mn tiloto
attachment TO the Government Of the lnlIei ssat,s
Tnrse brave men fought ANA suffered 10 restore tue
Union their fathers and TO make perpeu tne eIince
of constitutional liberty which their fathers built Iheir
services aud sacrifices VIII always be renthDercu Win
affection aud gratitude, and good men and women VIII
uray that the Supreme Ruler OF the Universe ~ forever
have them, and all, In ans special care ana Keeping
At the close OF the Presidents remarks Cen Baxter III
troduced Secretary OF War McCrary, who said;
VETERAN SOLDIERS know not how to EXPRESS the
feelings which excited stand for tie trsi io IN
Republic Indeed, fer shall not be able 10 say what
I feel. We are told tnat FROM the abundance OF the
an exception to that rule some occasions
when from the very abundance OF the heart the mouth
President DONE comrades, for did not nave inc
honor share with you in tie service sacrihces ana
suffering incident your career In tie army and by
which you conferred mpershable glory upon your selves
anc your country; but may speak TO you as cizelI;
MINI Together i'm that great brotherhood OF American
citizens. Bat yOI were citizens IA wei s soldiers Nh3
YOU were In tue active soldiers, you were sun
citizens and when you returned 10 the walks OF peace
YOU resumed again place among the citizens OF me
Uulled tates. As citizen, speaking what know 10 DC
tue sentiment of great body OF TIE people, Deg 10 as
sure you that you are one t"u al, te ~, 3
only OF the Government OF me United STATS but OF All
th peope for whom YOU blcd aud suffered ~ soldiers
An officer of the Government am glad that the law de
of scc1rg TO You not charity. not bounty, but
of
United States You. IL Is q DEBT Wnlcn can
ever be fully paid Your Government how
ever generous cannot restore the lost limb or
shattered constitution. but It Is a solemn duty OF The
Tinted Stacs-a duty which know the patriotic people
viii see faithfully uledto confer upon you rs FAR as
pussibe all those comforts when you would DI Tor
Your disability nave been able to provide for Yourselves
am Glad that the Government has dealt with you so
Kindly am glad to see mere, oi az goGH' s en
nanny as possible. AIN sure this line OF policy WIZ DC
purslied. Congress and the U9tu Stltes GOV
eminent Will never see You neglected. know Tue pe9-
ia youd NOT nermItit. Now, must not d. tam yOu ana,
hrctore let me say fusion that Trust aud be-
icvc vor country will remember you with earnest Srdt
,d +, The last days OF your life The people Will honor
Trn the Government VIII take care OF you, ana trust
and believe Heaven VIII bless You lApplauseI
tho conclusion OF Secretary McCrarys speech. Gen.
Ruler said that ms the had heard every other
Manager of the Board heretofore he would DISMISS them
for dinner in order tnat they might be ready promptly
at o'clock 10 Join I'm the ceremonies OF unYeilhS the
monument But the Hon Lewis b. Gunckel, Local Man
r If the Home rose aud said Boys, it Is full
bour mill dnner-time don't LET them cheat you That
, - ,qbereupon Gen. Butler Immediately introduced
a. c,nck who in turn introduced Chief Justice Waite,
who spoke rs folloWs;
rdont know by what right the Secretary OF the Board
- Nnoorra assumes be President always supposed
,af vrren came To Dayton was under tEe command ~
On Rrilr and the frat Tine In my me nave known
o""hniv dare to usurp his powers; put however
1 MY he il " as for your consideration tGat Gen butcr
r'nn.rd that the assembly no" dlspeIse IL Is my
rieIsu,e 10 say come back with renewed appreciation
IL lone for YOU and by you. Ii is wonder Tor
@ tiree thousand brought together III nome IKE
fni, win different nabs and feelings, INIT II can he
iT tnt when wr come here rs Board or halhgrrs We
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