Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-09-13

route from Madison to the fair in
this city we took in the annual re-
union of Green County soldiers at
Brodhead, last Wednesday. Sena-
tor A. n. Randalls residence was
assigned us as quarters, and the man.
ner in which we were entertained by
the Senator and his accomplished
wife reminded us of the Inequalities
extended to the boys in blue by the
loyal people of the country, when
we were soldiering-20 years ago.
Senator Randall served his country
with credit throughout the war, at
tanning the rank of captain. Two
years ago he was elected State SEN
ator for Green and Lafayette coun-
ties, and was recognized as one Of
the clearest headed and best mem
bers. Last winter he was chairman
Of the committee on judiciary. Mrs.
Randall is a southern lady. At the
outbreak Of the war she resided at
Nashville. She was, however, a
staunch Unionist, and while the city
was held by the rebels, preserved a
Union flag with great difficulty, and
when the Union forces came flung
it to the breeze. As soldier of the
Union army Capt. Randall wooed
and won her, and brought her to or
nament his northern home, at the
close of the war.
The following in relation to the
reunion we extract from the James
Vile Recorder
1t is estimated that at least three
thousand old veterans participated
in the parade, while fully two thous-
and visitors were present. Five
Grand Army Posts were represented
in the procession.
Arriving at the grounds prayer
was offered by Rev. G. Il. Patton,
at the close of which the address of
welcome was delivered by comrade
/ A. e. Bulson, which was responded
to by comrade L. J. Clawson, dis
trict attorney of Green county. At
half past twelve that joyful sound,
the dinner call, was given. Not less
than five thousand persons partook
of the sumptuous repast that had
been prepared by the patriotic ladies
of Brodhead. The bill of fare in
cluded pork and beans, bread and
butter, ham. beef and chicken,
pickles and boiled eggs, and there
was plenty for all and some to spare.
At two o'clock in the afternoon
addresses were made by Coz. +. A.
Calkins, of Milwaukee, Major S. 5.
| lockwood, of the Recorder, Gener-
al Milton Wells, of Footyille, Major
| Boynton, Of Oshkosh and others.
| The speeches by those present were
especially acceptable and notably
that of Col Calkins, which was he
effort of the day. A poem by Mrs
| A. n. Randall concluded the exe-
cises for the afternoon. At five
o'clock a dress parade was given
which was witnessed by a large and
appreciatiye audience,
AT seven O'clock in the evening q
camp fire was the great attraction
This was given under the auspices
of the Wesley w. Patton Post No
90, q. \. r., and was one of the
most successful affairs of the kind
ever given in Southern Wisconsin
/ The following programme was car
ried out at the camp fire, interspers
ed with delightful music by the
bands:
G. A. R.-Capt. c. d. Wooster
/ The American Flag-F.W Byers
/ Green county in the war Of the re
/ belion-S. c, Cheney.
The Press during the war-C. \
Booth.
/ The Loyal Men of the North who
remained at home-U. w. Button.
The Loyal Women Of the Natior
Mrs. +. A. Charlton.
/ Quinine Call-Dr. c. VI. Smith.
The Christian Commission-ReY
/ G. y. Nuzum
Emancipation Proclamation-Prof
/ y. c. Twining.
The Colorod Troops-A. 5. Hack
ley.
The hummer in the Gaurd Hous,
and how he got there-F. Carrie.
Recitation, Scamp Fire, &C. \
! Payne.
AT ten o'clock "Taps" were sound
ed, and thus closed one of the mos
notable days in the history of Brod
head. 4 Fourth of July celebration
was ho comparison to it. The town