Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-10-31
BOYS IN BLUE.
Tie Army of the Tennessee Wing Reunion
in ndianapolis---Hearty Reception and
Interesting Proceedings.

Tie Army of the Tennessee Wing Reunion
In Indianapolis---Hearty Reception and
Interesting Proceedings.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 30.--At II o'clock tn
members of the Society of the Army of the
for the Metropolitan theatre, which has been
profusely decorated with flags, evergreens and
floral pieces, with the names of prominent Off
GERS and battles OF the army suspended about
the hall. While the audience were being seated
the band played a melody of patriotic airs,
after which Gen. Sherman called the meeting
to order, saying the proceedings Of to-day will
be entirely OF business nature, to which,
however, the presence of the public,is cordially
welcome-the appointment Of committees and
reading of reports
Among letters received and read was one
from Gen. Grant, in which he notifies Gen.
Sherman that he has given up his trip around
the world, and that after a short run into
Africa he will return to Paris, where he will
remain until his departure for home. Grants
name was received with prolonged applause.
EVENING SESSION.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 30.-The Metropolitan the
alter was crowded tonight with members and
friends of the Army of the Tennessee. The
reveille was sounded at o'clock, the familiar
call being received with hearty tokens of recog-
milton. After prayer, Hon. John Caven, mayor
of this city, Welcomed the society to the city,
concluding as follows: MCPHERSON, brave
among the bravest, true among the truest,
when he fell, oh, my country, what a grand liba-
ton then was on thy altar poured. Mcpherson 8
blood-blood from a heart as brave as eve
thrilled to the bugle's blast-rich as battle
etriumphed ever drank, sleeping now where
glaries path hath led, his tomb. a shrine, and
when in future times in dangers hour the re-
public her bravest to arms is calling, her young
<rfh o Will
shrine to drink new inspiration for the fight a
shrine SO long as chivalry girds on a sword, q
| shrine which patriotic knees will bend and at
which patriots will weep, SO long as freedom
has a worshipper.
Soldiers, there is one sad thought minglinp
with your presence here tonight. Cne is alb
sent you would have rejoiced to see, and whose
heart would have swelled with great emotions
as he greeted you. That man of giant intellect
and mighty will. and soul afame with love Of
| country, although his name was not upon you,
muster rolls, was in truth comrade of the
Army OF the Tennessee. for the army in the
| field stood upon the moral support of the PEG
pie, and Of that support he was one of the
frmest and grandest pillars. Soldiers, what a
majestic welcome would be yours, stood
Indiana's great war Governor here this hour.
That clarion voice also is hushed forever. The
grand form Of the soldiers friend is slnmbcr.
ing IN the dust. His memory Will live forever.
Soldiers of the army of the Tennessee, from
the highest chieftains whose names and flames
are ringing through the world, to the humblest
private that marched in ragged blue, Indian
apolis has always for you welcome, welcome
from the heart
Gen. Sherman, after thanking the mayor 70,
his welcome, introduced the orator of the even
ing, Col. VIM. q. Villas, of Madison, Wis. His
theme was THE American Soldier to whose
character, as developed in the war for indepen-
| dence and the late rebellion, he paid an elo
quent tribute in a lengthy and carefully pre-
pared effort.
Following this came short speeches by Gov
Williams, Generals Gresham, Harrison, Poe
Beikuap, McAuley, Wilson and others. Col
Church sang several of the old camp songs, the
society joining in the chorus.
At 1880 the adjournment was announced, The
audience dispensing in the best possible humor