Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-12


The camp fire was lighted TO discuss the operations
against Vicksburg. The hall was filled to It's
utmost capacity, every Grand Army organization
In the city being represented. The Marine band
occupied the balcony, which was heavily dranci
with the national c0iorS. Flags and banners hung
from each window, and bast of Lincoln, drapcd
with q silk flag, was placed near the presidents
table.
GEN GRANTS RECEPTION.
a little after O'Clock Gen. Grant. who had been
seated In the cloak room, surrounded by the other
generals discussing war jokes. was invited TO take
place upon the platform. The band struck up
"Auld Lang Syne" Every man stood with un-
covered mead, and path was cleared through their
RANKS TO the platform. As Gen. Grant stood in the
doorway, leaning heavily on his crutches with
Shook the windows, and thousand hats were
waved wildly In the air. Gen Van yliet, Gen.
Ha'' Hawiey Gen Green B: Raum, Gen. Doubleday,
Gen. B. +. Kelly. Gen. Vernon, Assistant Postmas-
Ter General Lyman, and others. marched behind
Ihelr distinguished senior through the cheering
sembly Grant! Grant! Grant., was the cry
Cracking forth from every throat. until nothing
could be heard for the cheers, which continued for
some minutes after the generals were assembled
upon the Platform. Gen. Grant stood before the
assembly for moment upon his crutches, then
throwing them from him he stood unsupported.
became moist, and he said not q word AS soon as
order was restored, ID. 5. Alexander commander OF
the department OF the Potomac, G. A. r., intro
duced Senator Hawley as the president OF the
meeting.
SENATOR HAwIEY'S ADDRESS.
senator Hawley made short address upon taking
the gavel, saying that 1t good them to come
together thus Good for them and good for the coun
try He then introduced Gen. Logan who, he said.
was whatever the newspapers might sayl a brave
soldier and an honest man.
GEN LOGAN TELLS THE STORY OF vICKsBURG.
Gen. Logan told a long and Interesting story OF
the taking of Vicksburg. ~ have read" he said ga
history Of the battle OF Vicksburg, in which Gen.
ffG
Grant could stand the responsibility OF the .errors'
lCheelS.l He described the position and condition
OF Oh the two armies near Nicksburg showing how
HickSDuig was won only through Grants wonder
lul geneTalshp, and pictured wildly, some OF the
thriiiihg scenes Of the battle. He was unbounded
In his praise OF Grants gcneraship and referred
frequently to his characteristic silence as to Lis
plans and independence I'm action.
Before Gen. Logan had finished telling his story
ne was interrupted by the arrival or President Ar
thur and Secretary Lincoln, who were greeted with
cheers.
When Cen Logan ceased to speak the whole as
Sembly, led by Senator Hawley, sang marching
Through Georgia"
GEN. GRANTS SPEECH
senator Hawley then announced that Gen
Grant would have to retire. as this was the first
time he had been out at night since the accident
which rendered him a temporary cripple The arl-
dlence, however, would not let him go until he had
made speech He said he had hoped to escape
without being asked TO say anything. but that he
was glad TO be among them again This was lie
Ssud, the nrst time he had been out at night for
three months, but he hoped soon to throw his
crutches away and appear on the streets again
here or in whatever city he happened to be. lie
then enlarged upon some OF the points in the battle
Oh Nicksplr2. mentioned by Gen. Logan, more par
tlcularly aS to Gen. Halleck'S order commanding
MN 10 return, which was fortunately received,
a1tef The battle. Both In his speech and by prompt
ing ane 1 other speakers he exhibited wonderful
battles, Which Illustrated the familiar personal
knowledse he must have had of his command.
Speeches were made by Mr.. S. r. Rounds and
Hon Nr. Mckinley, OF Ohio, also.
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH
When the President was about to take his de-
parurc IN response to repeated calls he ma lie brief
speech, saying: 'Soldiers and veterans, did not
come here to say one word, but simply to listen to
the story OF that grand campaign. as IL has been
told by the gallant soldiers who conducted it. The
nation Will honor them and their memory forever
am glad to be here to- night, and to express to
trate OF the nation, but as private individual and
the great pleasure 1t affords me TO be invited hear
5n story b OF the from the the
on the departure OF Gen. Grant. and afterwards
when the President left, the assemblage gave nine
''Johnnie Came Marching Home"
"A letter Twas was read from Gen Sherman, stating
that ne would be unable to attend, as he had
PROMISED 10 De present at similar meeting at St.
Louis last evening.
were: President Arthur, Gen. Grant, Secretary
Lincoln, Assistant Postmaster General II. d.
Lyman, senator John A. Logan, Senator Joseph r
Hawley, Gen. Green B. Raum, Gen. Stewart Van
Vliet, Gen. Abner Doubleday, Gen. w. w. Dudley,
Gen. B. +. Kelly, Gen. w. b. Hazen, Gen. N. b.
Edridge, Gen. George r. Vernon, Hon. Lewis Han
back, of Kansas; Hon. VIM. Mckinley OF Ohio:
Robert Lowery, Z. b. Winans Hon. Vim. Lawrence,
first controller; Hon. r. NJ. Reynolds first auditor
Geo. L. Yaple, Col. Charles q. McCauey, u. s. NC;
Major Slack, U. s. NJ. c.; Hon. Mr. MOrren and Hon.
Mr.. Perkins, OF Kansas.
Lieut.. G. Hartel, Union veteran corps: SergeantS
Buckley and Brennan, with twenty-five men, acted
as an escort to the department officials, and
received the President and other prominent guests
The Paving Alongside Street Railroad
Tracks.
VERDICT FOR THE DISTRICT IN TIE SUIT AGAINST THE
W. AND G. ROAD.
When the Circuit Court met this morning the
verdict OF the jury in the case OF the District OF
Columbia against the Washington and George
town railroad company was opened. The jury
retired with the case last Wednesday and agreed
upon verdict Thursday night. As the court was
not In session yesterday the verdict could not be
reported until to-day. The claim Of the District
against the railroad company was originally for
S56 1868, for paving along the sides OF the COM
pany'S tracks throughout the city. deduction
OF ,624 was subsequently, made, leaving balance
due, claimed, OF s53.S .3S The verdict OF the
jury awarded the District $41 ESQ., or $2 less
than the amount claimed.
The Emancipation Celebration.