The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

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the future as in the past men would b
found who would abandon party wiiencv
er il endangered their country.
The speaker gave a brief sketch OF thf
seven day battles ia front OF Richmond
and narrated some incidents which caml
under his notice. The 10th Regiment par
ticipated in sixteen great battles. one a
least of which must be ranked with th,
decisive engagements, which, resulting
otherwise, would have changed the face o
history. and as a part Of the Division o
Pennsylvania Reserves. had deserved ant
received the praise Of its commanders, ant
made an honorable history. The cause In
which it fought was just, and its decision
under an appeal to the God Of battles
could not be reversed. The people were
honest and ~virtHous and they loved their
country. There might be those who
wished to assail it. but they were afraid to
do so. No crowd OF men could be assem-
bled odt of which, at the tap Of q drum. il
would not be easy to organize companies
and regiments Of veterans, who would
take up arms as they did in 1861, if they
had the same occasion for il. That neces-
sity would not again arise no q need fear
it. The Union would be preserved, the
nation would endure-uuited, prosperous.
powerful and free
At the close of Nh. Elders address, the
Hon. ii. w. Hoffman, of Maryland was
enthusiastically called for. Mr.. Hoffman
came for ward and responded in the follow
ing happy style
SPEECH OF HON. HENRY W. HOFFMAN.
1t gives Inc great pleasure on this occa-
sion to meet with the veterans of the 10th
PENNSYLVANIA Reserves, and with other
members OF the Grand Army Of the Re-
public. The brave men who stood in the
breach of 1861 well deserve the respect
and honor OF the country they have pro-
tected. They who have borne the hard
ships of wal have certainly earned q full
right 10 the ~relaxations OF peace. Veter.
ans, you have a right to these reunions
They ought to be happy and inspiring.
They ought to be provided for you with
out cost or expense to yourselves. l would
that each State would make ample provis-
ion for the annual reunion OF her veterans
on some such occasion as this Ii would
be at least an acknowledgment of that debt
OF gratitude that can never be fully repaid.
/ find myself, indeed, in heartiest accord
with the spirit and demonstrations of this
day. / nave seen and heard enough to
make the blood move faster in my veins.
All honor to the men who saved this Un-
ion ! Bright be the day of their reminis-
censes, and forever sure the achievements
OF their arms, All honor to the heroes
who preserved in 81 that which was Sc
cured in '76i
| feel in your presence. gentlemen, like
the Democrat OF Detroit, who bowed TO the
name of Scott, written on q streamer at |
tached to a Wing pole. On beng re-
preached for it and asked whether he had
changed his politics, he replied NO
about the politics, fought with
him at Lundy's Lane, and shall forever
him as a hero and q patriot" So,
gentlemen, whenever l meet q soldier Of
81, deep in my heart / honor him as a
hero and a patriot. / remember in my
der of the frs. Napoleon, and hearing
rom his lips the thrilling story of that
warriors famous campaigns. Like man.
ner, fellow-ciiizens, shall our children sit
1t the feet of these bronzed veterans that
nav survive. and drink in the inspiring
of our country's triumph. We con-
you, to-day, veterans, on the sue
Of your arms, and that war is ne more
n our land. May you enjoy many long
md happy years of the peace and prosper
ty you have secured. l.
THE sUPPER.
After the speeches the crowd rapidly
hinned. When supper was announced
more than eight hundred persons were
,resent. These were furnished with a {
neal superior, it possible, 10 the dinner.
'rominent among the guests were tie |
queen City Band and the members OF Ty- +.
er Post No. ). of the Grand Army Of the :
Slorily alter supper, and Just
the Cumberland delegation started
D march 10 the depot, they were called 10
by Col. Henry ]. johnson, who sta.
I'd thai it was proposed to give expression :.
} the feelings entertained by the Cunber- .
md visitors. Mr.. Z. NJ. Hynon therefore
cad the following resolution and in a few ]
amarks moved its adoption . o
Reso!usd, BY Tyler Pos, No. ), of the n
rand Army of the Republics and accom- .
friends, that q vote Of thanks be
'ndered to Mr.. W. N. Schrock, chairman,
his committee also to Miss Sidney
and committee Of ladies, for
generous hospitality and untiring at
TO US upon this occasion. Long
they live and God bless them C
The resolution was unanimously adopt
!, and three rousing cheers were given to
inch it. A
Forty-two loaves OF bread and many 3
OF fragments were distributed B
nong the deserving poor. 1t was a joy B
! sight to see the thankful manner IN D
hich this bounty was received. b
MEETING OF THR 10TH RE- %
SERVES. :.
At 8 O'Clock the annual business meeting @
the 10th Reserves was held at the Som q
set House. Capt. II. II. Kuhn, of Johns =,
was elected President, and w. c. p
icks. of Meyersdale, Secretary. A vote r.
thanks TO the ladies and committees who p
sisted in making this most successful Re u
lion, was passed.
Middlesex, Mercer county, was fixed as NJ
c place for holding the next Reunion, O.
ID September II, 1880, az the time. that r
te being the eighteenth anniversary OF 3,
e battle OF Antietam. The following r
ere elected officers of the Association /: Sa
resident Captain David b. Farrell Vice +.
George W. McCracken Secre- Su
~, Samuel r. Porter Orator, L. Ma =
ire. Captain II. ii. Kuhn was selected -
the historian. W
The following named persona. late men, =
"a Of the 10th Regt r. L., we're present;
Capt II. II. Kuhn, Cyrus Elder, V. G.
der, Alex. Kooniz, William +. Houpt. =
Ed. Neville, Samuel Hamil-
!. n.a-r. w. n-r~ n C1ro
G.. Edgar. Beaver county F. T. Alex v.
der, Dayton. o. Col. j. VI. Reed, ii. 60,
Chandler, Rochester Capt. Thos. Nc Isl
nnell, Lawrence county Capt. j. G. shI
iiher. Northampton DR.. II. Clay Nc "
nley. w. c. Hicks, Meye-sdale Chas. :.
vely. August FIoto. Rufus Lands, Ber-
: %. +. Cooper, W. W. Davis, II. G. -
'nningham. George Fl. Taymsn. Som
ct.
COMPANY A. n
The REUNION was held under the auspi "a,
Of Company A. 10Th Regt p. r., the yel
i hand of soldiers IRON this county to me
ter the United States service in the late ets
II. The following named members Of bu
company survive and participated in =
Reunion -
Captain John @. Gather, ~
Lleuts. James NJ. Marshall, Cyrus Elder. an,
ercedHfs-David G. ScUft. H. H. Kuhn. Rufus ~
lands. H. q. Cunning ham August Floto. n
oTperGft-William p Huston, Levi ShasIis. -,
Beam. Samuel r. Pile. Jas Beaford.
r~irsfes-Solomon Cook. Charles niveley. vel
Glenn. Wilson &. Hicks. Alex H. Huston.
ny Ei6ne-, Joseph n. Humh<rt William j. A.
apt solomon A. Lfphart. AieJander xedrou, AZ
sr Be2si. John a Hidinxer, Josiah Sayior. o..
emish Shaifer. l. A, Smith. Alexander Stern, ~
,rze Il. Fzymss. Samaei walker. Huah Au- =
4 Il. y. Cooper, David L Baldwin. WesIev Hnl
Davis. Daniel 8. Knee. Henry Mckinley, JnS. ct
h Virgil C. Elder. Tobias Yoaer, Alexander =.
ner
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