The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-28

ing which has long been looked for ms the
| Inauguration day OF the unusual festivities
| attending the annual meeting Of the Army
| Of the Tennessee opened with u dull sky and
| up 10 & o'clock the rain fell In brisk showers.
| Along towards y, however, the sky became
| brighter and the sun came out u times,
making the prospect more favorable for the
procession aud for decorating. The streets
along the line Of march are profusely dec-
Grated with emblems Of welcome and 81 con-
! graduation. As no arches We're erected
4 there Ii little call for special mention, where
! all are about equally meritorious as 10 de-
sign. The newspaper Offices generally have
4 done fine work with nags, bunting and ever
greens. The theaicrs are also roticeably ar.
| tistic. Scarcely . building along the line OF
march lacks some sort Of decoration.
| The train from Galena, bearing General
| Grant. arrived at Park Row, on the South
1 Side, promptly at o'clock. Al this time the
rain was falling heavily, but In few min
utes the clouds lifted and the sun shonc
brightly. General Grant alightcd, with his
party, from the. special car Of President
Alderman, Of the Illinois Central Railroad,
and took seat In the carriage provided
for him.
The procession, which was composed large.
ly OF militsry and civic societies, interpreted
with many bands Of music, moved through
some OF the principal business streets.
General Grant left the procession at the
Palmer House and reviewed II from tenn
porary balcony. II was Of great length, re-
quiring over two hours 10 pass a given point.
There was dense and appreciativc crowd
along the whole line OF march, which checred
the notable members and organizations OF
the procession, but gave their loudest APP
plause to Generals Grant, Sherman and
Sheridan.
After the review General Grant was form
ally welcomed by Mayor Harrison, who
spoke In the rotunda Of the Palmer House.
The Mayor welcomed him as one OF the most
renowned Of American citizens, whose jour-
ney round the world Had been watched with
feelings OF qualification, considering the his
passport was simply that Of an American
citizen. He alluded TO the services OF Gem
erai Grant during the late war, TO his gener-
osity toward General Lee, and TO his eleya-
tion TO the Presidency. The speech was APP
plauded heartily.
Gen. Grant replied briefly. After ex.
pressing his thanks for the honor which had
been accorded him, he said;
TO one allusion Of my reception abroad
VIII say that IN every case felt that II was n
ther, that our country stands differently
abroad In the estimation OF European and
Eastern nations from what IL did quarter Of
acentury ago. An American citizen II regard.
cd In a different light from the American citi.
zen OF q quarter OF u century ago. Atthaf time
II was believed we had no Nation-ft was
merely a confederation Of States tied together
py rope o. sand, and would give way upon
the slightest friction. They have found Il was
mistake. They know we have now a Ma
ton; that we are Nation Of strong and intel
and knowing our rights. and determined on
all occasions 10 maintain them against either
domestic or foreign foes, and that Is the re.
ception you, as Nation, have received
through me whilst was abroad.
MEETING OF THE ARMY or THE TENNESSEE.
The reception given by the Society OF the
Army OF the Tennessee TO Gen. Grant took
place this evening az Havcrly's Theater,
The auditorium, the largest in the city, was
beautifully decorated with flags, fcsfoons Of
flowers and wreaths. The immense build
ing was filled to its utmost capacity with an
audience which. upon arrival OF Gen. Grant
and staff. broke into hearty applause. Upon
the stage were seated many OF his prominent
Officers. including Gems. sherman and Sher-
Idan. Gov. Cullom, Mayor Harrison and
other dignitaries were also present.
Gov. Cullom made some Introductory re-
marks, after which Judge Gresham delivered
the annual address. Gen. Grant was then
called for, and proceeded 10 read the follow.
Ing address from manuscript:
After nm absence Of several years from tho
Eatheringsof the Society Of the Army Of the
tennessee, Y affords me heartfelt pleasure 70
DC again with you, my earliest comrades in
arms In great conflict for Nationality and
the Union Of all states under one free and al.
long absence from the country have had
most favorable opportunity Tor seeing and
comparing ~ my own mind our institutions
win those OF Asin-compnring our resources.
developed and dormant, the capacity and IN.
ergy OF our people for upholding the Govern
ment and developing its resources, with most
OF the civilized people of tho world Every
where. from England TO Japan, from Russia
20 spain and Portuga-wc are understood.
our resources highly appreciated, and the
Skill energy and Intelligence of the citi-
zcns recognized. My receptions have been
your receptions. They have been everywhere
kind acknowledgment that the United
free Nation. composed Of strong, brave and
Intelligent people, capable Of Judging their
rights and ready TO maintain them nc all
hazards This Il non. partisan association.
Termination that no foe. domestic or foreign.
shall interfere between us and the mnintc.
nance OF our grand and free enlightened insfi.
tutisns and the unity Of all the states. The
area Of our country. its fertility, the energy
and resources OF our people, with the sparsity
Of our population compared 10 the area, post
pones the day Tor generations to come when
our descendants will have TO consider tho
question how oar soil will support them, how
NC most can be produced to support human
life without reference 10 the taste or desires ~
The people. and when but few can cx-
crcisc the privilege Of the plain luxury
q selecting the articles Of food they
they wear. but will remain the abundant
home Of all who possess energy and strength
and make good use Of them. II we remain trne
10 ourselves. such n country II one to be
proud Of. am proud Of it-proud that am
an American citizen. Every citizen--<orth
south, East and west-cnjoys common her.
!tnge. and should feel an equal pride. am glad
these society meetings keep up their exist.
encc 20 long after the events which IN sense
they commemorate have passed away They
q not serve TO keep up sectional feeling or
bitterness toward our late foe, but they do
keep up the feeling that we are a Nation, and
and indivisible. We feel and maintain
HAT those h1fought. and fought bravciy on
HE opposite side from us, have equal claims
with ourselves In the blessings II our great
md common country. We claim for them the
tight % travel all over this broad land and se-
cct where they please the right 20 settle, be.
come citizens and enjoy their political and
convictions free from molestatfon or
)strucism. either on account Of them or their
connection with the past. We ask nothing
more for ourselves. and would rejoice "a sco