Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-08-30

after which the Wright House formed
the center of attraction for the remain.
der of the evening. AS soon as the
Governor had overcome the fatigues OF
travel by a good repast, and made his
appearance in the office, he was
SURROUNDED BY A SCORE
of old comrades, who kept him active
returning greetings for the next hour.
As soon as one squad had paid their res
poets to his excellency, they would fall
back and allow others to take their
place, and it was well worth long jour
ney to see the pleasure that cleaned on
every face, and listen to the jovial laugh
of the Governor, as some joke or trick
perpetrated down in Dixie, was called
to his mind. Gov. Falrchild was some
what slower in making lis appearance,
when he too was seized upon by old
veterans of the Iron Brigade, and given
such a welcome as must forever keep
a warm place in his heart for Grant
county and its old soldiers. This infor-
NAL reception did not end here, but con-
tinued until tired nature was fain to
sound retreat, and the two honored
guests were forced to make their escape
from the encircling crowd of veterans,
which held them close in one corner of
the Wright House office, from their
first appearance until they retired for
the evening.
In the meantime. in Hyde's Opera
house, Harry Weber and his Nip and
Tuck party, held a popular levce for
all those who were theatrically inclined.
and this was generous portion of those
who were in the city, as every seat was
secured and.many were taking their slice
of fun standing. This closed the even
ing except to a few choice spirits who
played havoc with the echoes of the
night for several hours later.
THURSDAY.
The echoes of a one gun twelve
FOUNDER battery under command OF
Capt. John Miles woke the echoes of the
Lancaster hills and hollows at sunrise
with its gruf roar, as it poured out a
national salute. 1t broke the pleasant
dreams of the old veterans and woke
into being and activity the teeming
population of the city. The day was
all that could be asked and as the sun
rose higher and higher the town bore
the appearance of vast military camp.
Notwithstanding the many thousands
present and arriving from every way
and in every means of conveyance the
military tone predominated. Even the
upper atmosphere took on a military
appearance and the sky presented a
look of FURNISHED gold like a great
shield that offered the most ample
protection against any untoward efforts
of the elements. A little after nine the
excursion train from the east and south
arrived bearing its quota which swelled
the increasing tide perceptibly. Even
before the preparations began for re-
view, the crowd in and around the
Court House park was uncomfortably
thick and each moment increased its
density. The first thing ON the pro-
gramme was guard mount at half past
eight which was gone through with under
command of Capt. Young, officer OF
the day, and the guards stationed to
keep back the surging crowds which
began to look as though review would
be impossible. In the meantime, at the
suggestion of Governor Rusk, who wish
ed to meet all of
THE OLD TwENTY-FIFTI
q meeting of the members of that regi-
ment present at the reunion was held
in the County Clerks Office in the
morning at nine o'clock. Over hun
dred of the regiment were present and
enthusiasm ran high. The pleasure of
meeting their old commander was
depicted on every contenance and for a
time the fires of friendship and COM
radeship stilled the twinges of rheuma-
tism and the signs of creeping age.
The meeting was called to order by
comrade ID. Schreiner, who said that
the Governor had requested that all
old members of the Twenty fifth meet
here this morning but the speaker did
not know as any particular programme
was laid out.
Governor Rusk then stepped forward
and said:
Fellow soldiers of the Twenty
The greatest pleasure | can have is to
meet with the old Twenty-fifth. | am
always glad to meet soldiers where
ever they may be. whatever company
or regiment they may have belonged to.
but when | meet soldiers of the old
Twenty-fifth they are as dear to me as
members of my own family. / think it
would be well for the soldiers of the
Twenty to follow the example set
by others and have regimental re-
union which shall be continued so long
as member of the regiment remains.
At Tomah the members of the Twenty
fifth there present got together and
agreed to have a reunion and they sug-
gested that the members of the regi-
ment present at this reunion should
get together also and appoint a COM
mitiee to consult with their committee.
They suggested that the first meeting
be held at Lacrosse, but there is not
many of the members of the regiment
there to bear the work of preparation.
But L think we ought to meet every
year to seal the blood of those who
fell. If you will appoint committee l
will do all can TO make the matter a
success, and can perhaps do more as
the Governor of the state than l could
as private citizen.
A round of cheers with an enthusiast
tic tiger was given for Governor Rusk,
after which rally Round the Flag"
was sung with the old army spirit.
Comrade Schreiner moved that Gov
ernor Rusk appoint such committee as
he approve of.
The Governor said in regard to this:
| think anybody can do that, but
would suggest that every member of
the Twenty-fifth regiment give to that
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