The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-08-22
LArnoBx, Pa,
Auw IN 1854

Editor HEsALD 1T might be Of interest
to the many readers of the HEaALD, espec-
tally in the rural districts. 70 read descrip-
ton of how We Westmoreland county people
celebrated at Bushy Run, the 10th snni-
versary of Col. Bouquets victory over Pom
tiac, and his confederatcs. on the 9th of
August, 1868, at Bushy Run. six miles east
of Greensbarg. Here, l2o yean ago, Colonel
Bouquet with his gallant force, braved the
war whoops and yells of the red man, with
all its sickening accompaniment. This Gel
ebration was an enormous and complete
success in all that the term implies. fully
10000 people were present. vehicles of every
description lined the roads for miles around.
1t was indeed q grand assemblage Of the
beauty, and the chivalry, fair women, and
brave men Of old Westmoreland county,
and honored citizens of the Republic from
abroad, distinguished in the forum and the
field, were present to honor the occasion
occasion with their presence
General Beaver travelled 100 miles over
land in his carriage to be present. He deliv-
cred short and pleasing address at 2 O'Clock
and Immediately afterwards reviewed the
different Posts of the Grand Army in anoth-
er part of the field. The writer only re-
grets that General Beaver did not attend
this celebration as the Governor ofthe Com
monwealth. Had such been the case, we
have reason to believe we would have less
of that muchly needed and promised
economy and REFORM" and not likely q
three thousand dollars-a day all summer
extraordinary session of the legislature, at
the expense of the dear people.
Another object of interest on exhibition
on this occasion was Bob" the old war
horse ridden by Col. Covode through the
late rebellion. He is now 81 years old, and
is near his journeys end. He passed
through eighteen battles, and carries enough
lead under his hide to sink an ordinary tug
boat. In the review he was led at the head
of the Ligonier Post, and attracted much
on account Of his war record, and
from the fact that horses that passed
through the late unpleasantness are now
becoming few and far between.
A cavalry company of about seyenty-fve |
men, dressed in Continental style, |
added much to the military display of the
day. Also. full -fedged and and genuine
u little Indian boy" with the war paint on
his face, the bow and arrow in his hand, |
and dressed in the gaudy Indian costume of
the forest, and assisted greatly the imagina-
ion of the spectators to carry them back
one hundred and twenty years, when the
-ed man in all his hideousness and treach-
y. Numerous relics and implements of
var that were found upon this battlefield
~ the early settlers were on exhibition, and
we're viewed with interest by all present.
The Latrobe Post of the G. A. r., accom-
,anied by the Grassland, took up the line
If march Sunday evening with one days
ations, and went into camp on the old bat
le-ground Sunday night about ten o'clock.
We noticed among the list of Vice Presi-
tents the name of Ed. Scull, Of the Somer-
vet HERALD, but failed to see his
,ortly form among the assembled null
itude.
Twelve or fifteen stands were on the I
ground to supply the wants of the innsf
nan. One stand alone sold sixty-iys'gal-
ons of ice cream, and were out half the
ime. The total sale of refreshments on the
yround amounted to at least three thousand
lollars.
A great deal of historical interest about
he Meadow, Battle, etc, of Busby Run
night be said. but time and space will not
,ernit, and we must close.
Yours truly,
H. J. MILLER