The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1879-11-27

IN DR.. Thomas onSrsd ] fervent prayer..after
which Hon. 3. B.. Washburne delivered an adj
dress Of welcome. NJ. Washburne was fol.
soldiers on behalf Of the State, and Mayor
Harrison, who made the welcoming address
behalf n,ss Of s the city T. these ad
| somewhat humorous response. The annual
address was then delivered by Judge w. A.
Gresham. of indianapolis. General Logan
tive Committee, a magnificent banner for the
see, which General Sherman accepted eqs in an
upon upon for 5ex remarks At this point -" and re-
COMRADES OF THE SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF
THE TENNESSEE: After an absence Of several
years from the gatherings of the Society Of the
Army of the Tennessee, it affords me heartfelt
pleasure to again be with my earliest COM
atty and the Union Of all the States under one
free and always-tO-be maintained Govern
mcnt. In my long absence from the country
have had the most favorable opportunity for
counties and most Of those Of Asia, and
enss IA tas ana snd en ssysl0 1f
Our people for upkOlding the Government
and developing its resources with most of the
from England to Japan, from Russia het 70 Spain
and Portugal, we are understood, our re-
sources highly appreciated, and the skill and
recognized. NY receptions have been your
receptions. They have been everywhere kind,
and an acknowledgment that the United States
il Nations strong on independent and FREE
gent people, capable of Judging Of their rights,
and ready to maintain them at all hazards.
posed of men who are united in the determine
ton that no foe, domestic or foreign shall in
terpose between lis and the maintenance OF
ond sne Unity a ali the sfates
The area Of oiir country, its fertility, the
energy and resources of our people, with the
psrty OF population to
come when our descendants will nave to
consider the question of how thee soil is
to support them, how the most can be pro
ence to taste or desire of the people, and
when but few can exercise the privilege of
the plain luxury OF selecting the articles of
clothing they will wear, but will remain the
abundant homes of all who possess the
energy and strength and make a good use Of
Such a country is one to be proud of. l am
proud of It. Proud that I am an American
citizen. SCheers;l
enjoysa common heritage, and should feel
an equal pride in It. l am glad the Society
meetings keep up their interest so long after
rate have passed away. They do not serve
to keepup sectional feeling and bitterness
to our late foe, but they do keep up the feel
ing that We are 4 Nation, and that it must be
preserved one and indivisibe. We feel kind
~ to those who fought on the opposite side
from us. They equally claim with our
selves the blessings of our great and common
country. We claim for them the right to
travel all over this broad land, and to select
where they please the right to settle, become
citizens, and enjoy their political and religious
convictions free from molestation or ostra-
cism, either on account Of them or their con-
ncction with the past. We ask nothing more
for ourselves, and would rejoice to see them
become powerful rivals in the development of
that should be desirable in this life and iE
pat riotism and lote of country. tCheersl
Z After General Grant had concluded, brief
speeches were made by General Sheridan,
General Pope, General Oglesby, General SchO-
tistd and !. Mark Twain" after which the SEQ