New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-11
THE GIFT OF soIDIsss TO BALrIMoRz.
TESTIMONIAL PRESENTED mr. THE GRAND ARMY
or THE REPUBLIC.

A TESTIMONIAL PRESENTED mr. THE GRAND ARMY
OF THE REPUBLIC.
BALTIMORE, July l0.--Generai Henry A.
Gsrnum, Of New-York. and General John r. Hartranft
OF Pcnnsrivs1ia committee representing the Grand
Army OF the RepuDiis, arrived here to-day bearing
testimonial from the G. A. r. to Mayor and citizens
OF Baltimore In recognition OF tive Inequalities cxssnded
the Grand Army during its National encampment here
year ago General william Ward. Of New-Jersey, the
other member OF the committee Is prevented from at
tending because cf official Dusir ess
The testimonial Is bronze tablet made OF metal from
Union and Confederate used in the late IL
Is thirty inches In height by eighteen in width and s to
stand upon pedestal three feet In height. It was
designed and executed by william. Hunt. OF Esw-York.
The legend OF the g. A. r. Fraternity, Charity and
Loyalty inscribed the ribbon held in the beak Of
the dove which surmounis the piece; the names OF all
the states are upon the links of endless chain which
constitutes the border National flag at the right and
at the left ia grouped with military and naval embems;
the base s festoontd with laurel and upon the scroll is
engraved the following address Of thanks:
Tie Grnnd Army OF the Republic Of the United States
TO The CITY Of Baltimore, Maryland In the spirit OF
on the occasion OF the sixteenth annual eDcampment Of
the oIana Army OF the Republic. hea IN .no G.y Oh
ans 81 TIE tine
visiting military organizations from other States c2n
states Army and numbering fully 10000 men, was re-
viewed from the portico OF the City Hal by chester A.
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| members OF his CABINET; General Joseph W Keller,
Speaker OF the House OF Representatives and other DIS
| tinguished memDers OF Congress-; William " sherman,
General OF the United States Army, and bis STAN the
Honorable William I. Hamilton. Governor OF Maryland,
and his military stan; the Honorable Wilfnm Pinkney
Whyte, Mayor OF Baltimore. his secretary. MAJOR j.
Monroe Helske and other representatives OF the CITY
Governmeni eK-Msyors Latrooe, Banks snd vanssnti
General Felix Agnns. General Adam T. King and many
other distinguished citizens of Baltimore aud OF othei
cities and states his Honor the Mayor, the Common
Council and the people OF Baltimore did extend TO ths
Grand Army OF the Republic and accompanying organl
cations and friends most cordial and enthusiastic vel
coUe unbouDded hospitality and elaborate entertain
ment. In which many ex-Confederate soldiers joined
The Grand Army OF the Republic herrsy presses it
profound appreciation OF the kind aud brothery feeling
thus attested and It's qualification ut the abundant evil
dence then shown that this Nation Is not only union
States also OF hearts throughout lts Dfoat
domains; that. ~ In truth. government OF th'
people, by that people, and for the people :"
aud that all devoted 10 one common prr
pose Of union and liberty, one and insep
may fold It's white wings the beautiful Monn
mental CITY, that she may grow apace In prosperity an'
power that the homes OF all her people may De th'
abode OF uns'inicd comfort ana unaloyed happiness
the fervent prayer Of conade OF the Grand ARM
OF the Republic by order Of che encampmeut.
L BESRY A B)RSuA. New-lork.
| john H. HARrR,NFT. Pennsyivmia
WILLIAM WARD, New-Jersey.
The presentation took place the City Hall this after
noon. The testimonial was received by the Mayor i
the presence OF the City Council fand distinguished eit
zenA After the PROCEEDINGS the City Hall the CON
| mttee Of the Grand Army Of the Republic were enter
tanned with excursion dos the bay during when
| banquet was served.