Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-21
ARMY OFF THE CUMBERLAND.
The Trip to Mount Vernon.
ReceDtiOn at the White House.
Grand Ball at the Capitol.

Reception at the White House.
Grand bali at the Capitol.
After our report OF the proceedings Of the
business meeting of the Army of the Cumbee-
land closed yesterday, the members of the SO
ciety went to the steamboat Jane Moseley for
trip to Mount Vernon. On the way there the
business meeting of the society was resumed.
where it was interrupted by the recess taken
from Willard's Hall to the boat. General FGl-
lerton, the treasurer of the society, submitted
his report, which stated that the entire
COST OF THE THOMAS STATUE
would be SS6,G12; of that there had been paid to
Mr. Ward, the sculptor, S24 900, leaving S12,611
still due. General Fullerton desired fnstruc.
tions from the society as to whether he would
meeting having decided that the statue Snould
be paid for at once, Gen. Fullerton stated that
before another day had passed every cent due
on the statue should be paid. The committee
having charge of the subject stated they had Sc
lected Hon. Ben. Harrison, OF Indiana, as the
orator OF the society at the next meeting. The
selection Of the committee was ratified by the
vote of the society.
PROPOSED STATUE TO GEN. HOOKER.
Gen. Barnum, of New York, called the atten-
tfOn OF the society to the recent death OF Gen.
Joe Hooker, and after brief eulogy offered a
resolution expressive of the feelings Of those
present over his demise, which was adopted.
He also called the attention Of the society to the
pTOpTlety OI appointing committee 10 CU-Ope-
rate with a similar committee to be appointed
by the Society of the Army of the Potomac in
erecting monument to Gen. Hooker's memory.
Chaplain Earnshaw seconded the suggestion.
He said that only a week before his death Gen.
Hooker had made Mr. Ward. the sculptor, an
offer of SIS. eco for a duplicate OF the Thomas
statue, to be located at the Soldiers Home, at
Dayton. Ohio. Hooker, he said, had been a d.
vision commander of the army of the Cumber
land before he was given command of the army
of the Potomac, and 1t was appropriate that 1t
"A 1N, fai,.
ing of Chaplain Earnshaw, Gen. Barnum and
Gen. lie Due was appointed to confer with the
army OF the Potomac, which meets In June next.
THANKS TO THE VIRGINIA MILITARY.
Gen. Garfield said it was but just and proper
that the society should in some formal way ex-
press its deepest thanks to the three military
organizations OF Virginia-the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues, Alexandria Light Infantry, and
Norfolk City GuardS-who had participated in
the procession and assisted at the unveling
ceremonies, and who, forgetting past differ
ences, by their presence paid respect to our hero
directed to officially inform these companies of
the action of the society and the adoption OF the
resolution OF thanks which followed.
AT MOUNT VERNON
the party remained about an hour visiting all
the points Of interest. The Columbus barrack
band played at the tomb and again upon leav-
ing. Returning to the Moseley, an elegant lunch
of meeting was organized in the cabin. Gen.
Garfield opened the proceedings with short
speech, after which Gen. Barnum gave several
recitationS, and various songs were sung.
CONFEDERATE TRIBUTE.
A gentleman at this point stood upon chair
and stated that as soldier who had fought
against Gen. Thomas, and who carried federal
bullet in bis bosom, he wished to raise his voice
in honor OF the memory of that great general.
[Cheersl He had fought for what he had
thought was right, but the arbitrament of war
had decided against him: 1t would be a long
willing to extend the hand Of fraternal friend
ship to those who had fought against him. He
now wished to join the Army OF the Cumberland
in doing honor to one Of the bravest, one of the
lived-Gen. George II. Thomas loud cheers
and cries of "Go0d for YOU" He stated, in re-
sponse to question, that his name was Wat
MIDI
GEN. GARFIELD's RESPONSE
Gen. Garfield said that Mr.. Watkins voice
was only the first of that great orchestra of
voices that would arise from all the states all
over the union in honor OF Gen. Thomas. The
Army of the Cumberland gave its hand to Wat
k1nS, and wished that there were a million
Watkinses Such hands as his the Army of the
Cumberland would always grasp in fraternal
welcome and love. Watkins carried bullet Of
the Army of the Cumberland; he carried now
its heart. 1t sent its bullets to wound, it sent
its heart to heal. He (Gen. Garf1eldD was glad
that the day of wounding was over, that the
day of healing had come. He was proud Of a
great many things, but of nothing SO much as
of the love and esteem of his comrades. Rather
lose everything else than that love and that
esteem. In conclusion he paid tribute to Gen.
Thomas, who, he said, had ever been actuated
by the highest, the purest, and the most pa
triotic impulses.
Other speeches were made by Gems. Crupt and
kimball The visitors reached home about half
past four O'Clock.
Grand Reception at the White
House.
The White House last evening was brilliant
with light and color, handsome uniforms and
elaborate toilets. The east room and the par
lors were decorated with excellent taste.
Flowers, bunting and smilax were everywhere.
The hall running east and west through the
house was adorned with flags; and the pots of
evergreens along either side, under the brilliant
lights overhead made quiet and pleasing con-
and was just lighted enough to make
the picture enchanting. Through the
hall to the conservatory, and through
its evergreen pathways was favorite prone
made. The reception began shortly after seven
O'Clock and continued Until nearly ten. In the
center OF the east room the President and Mrs.
Hayes stood. On the wall back of them was
picture OF Gen. Thomas, entwined in flags and
surrounded with the names of Thomas battles
and OF the noted officers OF the Army OF the
Cumberland. The President and Mrs. Hayes
were assisted in receiving by Senator and Mrs.
Matthews and Mrs. Gen. Fullerton. Mr.. Webb
Hayes made the introductions to the President,
and Col. Casey the other fntroductiOnS after
the President had been greeted. The hand
shaking was constant. The President had a
word to say to all, and Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Mat
thews were very happy in their short greetings
After paying their respects to the President and
party the guests found other pleasant receptions
awaiting them: All the cabinet officers except
the Secretary of War were present. and all held
receptions In different parts of the room. Judge
Key and Mrs. Key were together. The Postmas-
ter General was able to compare notes with the
soldiers OF the Army of the Cumberland though
he was on the other side Of the fight. Secretary
Thompson, Miss Mollie and Miss Virginia
Thompson and Mr.. Harry Thompson made q
very pleasant knot in the southern part of the
room. This family have the gift of making
everybody feel perfectly at home The Attor-
ney General wandered around, bachelOr-like
and was full of army "reminiscences. Sec
retary and Mrs. Sherman went around among
the guests. Secretary Schuz had the Misses
SchurZ to aid him in receiving. Gen. Sherman
and Miss Ella Sherman held pleasant little re-
ception up in the northern part of the room
Secretary Evarts was on hand with his happy
faculty for entertaining. Mr.. Rogers and Mrs
Rogers and Mrs. Andrews made up pleasant
party to visit. The East room and the parlors
were filled for nearly three hours. The last
visitors left In time for the opening of the ball
at the Capitol. During the reception the Ma
rtne band and the Military Academy band took
turns at giving excellent music, critical atten-
don being given by the members OF each band
as the other was playing.
Brilliant Scene at the Capitol.
The grand promenade concert and ball at tn.
Capitol last night was the climax OF the honor