New-York tribune., 1878-07-23
Two GATHERINGS OF OLD SOLDIERS.

A GREAT REUNION AT NEWARK, OHIO.
THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SHERMAN AND 10000
PEOPLE PREsENr-THE PUBLIC DECORATIONS,
THE SPEAKERS, ToAsTs, ETC.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 22.--It is estimated that
there were at least 10000 people present at the
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Reunion, at Newark, to-
day.
Among the first Of the eminent invited guests to
arrive was General Sherman, who came from Lam
caster where he had spent Sunday, arriving at New
ark at 8 o'clock a. m.
President Hayes arrived from Columbus shortly
after o'clock. He was accompanied by Governor
Bishop and staff, and the two were escorted by the
Governors Guard and part of the nth Regiment,
Ohio National Guard. Among those who ac-
companied the President on his trip from Columbus
were Attoney-General Devens, A. 7. Wikof,
United States Pension Agent; Colonel Milton
Barnes Secretary Of State; General Wager Swayne,
j. w. Keifer and G. G. Walcutt. OF Ohio; and Cen
eral Hayden, of Indiana. At least, 10000 people
were gathered about the depot to witness the
arrival Of the Presidential party. The visitors
were escorted from the depot to the Lansing
House by the Newark Guards and the companies
which had come from Columbus. A procession was
formed about ~ o'clock and the line of march was
taken up for the old fort near Newark the scene of
the reunion. There were twenty-sx companies or
portions Of companies of the Ohio National Guard
and Veterans aud seven brass bands The President.
General Sherman and other distinguished visitors.
went with the procession IN carriages and were re-
peatcdy chcered on the line OF march,
The welcoming address at tho grounds was made
by General Willard Warren. General keifeT, MEM
ber OF Congress from the Springfield District de-
liverod an GRAFTON. A considerable portion of his
opening was devoted 10 an culOgY OtGeneral McPher
son. to-day being the anniversary OF his death.
The speaker next referred at length TO OhlOs con-
tributiOns TO the war, and ber sacrifices, paying
tributes 10 her military and civil heTOCs After the
address the President, General Sherman and Others
were introduced 10 the audience from the stand.
The City of Newark was prOfusely decorated
with flags, evergreens and notices of welcome.
Among the attractive features was the old war ca
gle, ABE" which accompanied Wisconsin regi-
ment during the war.
A banquet was gwen tonight a the Lansing
House at 10 o'clock General X. T.. Woods presided.
The following were the tOaSts:
"our Country" responded to by General ]. A. Gar
held.
by General j. Warren Kefer
"The Governor OF Oho." responded to by Governor r.
NJ. Bishop.
"The Army and Navy" responded to by General sher-
The Rank and File" responded by General Thomas
"T6e General STAFF" responded to by Colonel l.. NJ
%our Volunteer Generals" responded to by Judge NJ
'The Memory of General Mcpherson" drunk standing
Our Heroic Dead, responded to by General John A.
%Oao 10 the War;" responded to by General Durbn
"Onlo in Peace' responded to by General Wager
"sweelhearts and Wives" responded to by Ex-Goy-
ernor Thomas l.. Young.
During the day a member of a GAINESVILLE militia
company name unknown, fell out Of a window of
the " sOn House and was instantly killed.
The President aud party leave at midnight for