Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-09-04

l trust that when the recurring reunion of next
wear is at hand that you and q largely increased
number will be in attendance.
Col. Crooks then introduced Gov. Ramsey,
and the words of the war Governor and score
tary electrified the audience.
Gov RAMSEY
said that while he was not secretary of war,
(Col. Crooks--You will be. Laughter.) he took
great pleasure in addressing those who had re-
sponded so heartily to the call of their coun-
try in the hour of tribulation. At the COM
mencement of the war the population of Min
nesota was meagre, but statistics would prove
that there was no nober sacrifices patriot
ism manifested by any State in the union than
that shown by those who went from this State
to maintain the honor of their country.
POEM. ...
MIR. +. NJ. Finch then recited beautiful and
appropriate poem, called 6 rhirty-seven,' COM
posed by Gen. James G. Hough, aud founded
on an incident connected with tho war. s-
SENATOR WILKINSON
was then introduced by Col. Crooks in neat
speech, ommencing his remarks by saying that
as long as there was an arm capable of bearing
Cuc OH aul tdtttkcu uC uCNSk WdutCu "
see the pleasant reunions abandoned. Before
the war we had had civilization that the
world had admired, but in reality there
had been no nation until it had
been decided by the late civil war.
The valor and patriotism of those who had
gone through the rebellion was eloquently al
lucled to by the speaker, and glowing tribute
was paid to the gallant manner in which they
had sustained the government in her hour of
trouble. They had imperilled everything in
the interests of human liberty and the insti-
tu.ions of a Republican form Of government.
The greatest statesman of England had recent
iy said t. at America was the greatest.
strongest and richest government of the world.
1t had been previously taught In Europe that
the republic was weak for the reason that they
kept no standing army. The veterans had
given the lie to the accusation. They had
shown that when called to defend the interests
of their government it was the strongest, most
persistent and patriotic army in the world.
The victories and triump hs of the war were al
luded to, and the speaker closed with an elo-
quent effusion to the invulncrable character of
republican institutions as demonstrated by
the unequalled valor of the citizen soldiership
of America, establishing as they did the strong
est and most enduring government under the
canopy of heaven. (Applause.)
CHRISTOPHER ANDREWS.
After selection by the band, Gen. An
called upon for speech; in response to which
he said that it was very gratifying to know
that the ladies had turned out to honor the oc-
casion with their presence. Tho speaker al
luded to the revolutionary conflict, and to the
memorable occasion when the veterans had
turned ont to dedicate tho Bunker Hill monu-
ment.
The presence of so many veterans was feel
inglY adyerted to, aud the speaker predicted
that in coming years the attendance would
number into the thousands. All veterans
should strive to cultivate the most friendly re-
lations with the South. The Southern States
should advance to prosperity, peace. happiness
and tranquility and all that coHduced to her
highest possible civilization reflected the great
err credit upon the veterans of the North.
The veterans of the North should make a
study of the South, and they should use their
influence to promote whatever would most
cOndnce to bring about restored union and
united country. prosperous from one end t.
tns 3:her.
Nh. y. l.. ANDERSON
was called upon for sopg to which he re-
sponded By giving the standing Watch"
which was rendered in very artistic and pleas
ing manner.
The song was accorded hearty encore, in re-
spouse to which he gave, "Let Me Like q Sol
Gier Fall which was rendered in very spir-
tied mnnneg.
COLI CoLVILLE
was invited to take a scat on the plstform by
Capt. Arnold as "the man filed with lead"
and the perforated veteran took his seat
amidst the cheers of the assembly.
COL. J. HAM DAVIDSON
was then introduced as a member Of the Or
ganization and a gallant soldier from Ohio.
Tho o.-e. hva arlra nv
making an amusing alusion to the auppo-
sitious penalty that attached to tho soldier who
was not able to respond when called to the
front, in what capacity or duty soever. The
prosperity of the land was spoken of as being
wrought ont by the valor of those who had
qnaiucnipgiy game Though the great civil con-
! tict.
An eloquent tribute was paid to the memo"
ries of those who had sacrificed their lives in
the defense of the government. The speaker
=, saia that Minnesota should rear a lasting mon
ument to commemorate the lives and heroic
deaths of those who had persisted in tpetr gal.
| liant and successful efforts to maintain tho
perpetuity of the republic.
The speaker adverted to poem composed by
William Winter, and recited at tho reunion of
the Thirteenth Ohio artillery. The poem was
entitled "A. Pledge to the Dead and was re:
cited by tho speaker with very beautiful and
| impressive effect.
| COL Colvllle was called on for speech, In
reply to which he made few pointed remarks
which were received with great applause.
DIR. MURPHY.
An intenss desire was manifested to hear
DR.. Murphy, and in reply to sA inTitctiQn to
speak, the gentleman said that a desire hal
been expressed that the reunions should con
tinue as long as there was two veterans left
As ior himself, he ysnted to be one of thos'
veterans. He didn't care Who tho other mar
was--og the woman-(applapse)- -jnst 90 al
he was one of the survivors. The speaker con
cluded with several amusing remarks which
were received with applause.
GEN. JOHNSON,
of the old Fourteenth army corps, was inrto
duced. He said that while the years succeed
cd each other, the same beautiful and majestic
river flowed on forever, the same stars gildet
the eterpel canopy of heaven. but man.
destiny vas different. As long a
the American soldier stood up t,
defend his country, the republic would staut
a. strong IS Gibraltar the American eagl
would never bite the dust unless it fell by u,
arrow feathered from its own wing. 1t hat
been demonstrated that the Government of tn
United States could stand internal revolt ant
external assault. Applause. At the conclu
sion Of his remarks the retired soldier was pre-
! scented with handsome boquet, which wa
accepted auaidst appiaus..
1t was moved that q vote Of thanks be az
corded the ladies'. which was emphasized ans
carried BY rising vote. On motion the asso
citation adjourned. &EA'