The Mineral argus., 1884-11-27

which has been singularly fortunate in having Col
John Green. its commander, gaining for il from the
division and department inspecting officers, enco'
NUNS for its efficiency.
For more than sixteen years the name OF COl,
John Green has been so familiar to officers and
men alike of the First Cavalry that II appears
almost superhuous 20 mention anything OF ms
service in the regiment through All the various
canlpaings against hostile Indians in Arizona, Ore
gon, Washington Territory, Idaho and Montana
suffice il to say that those sixteen years were en-,
tirely devoted TO his professions every day and
hour was valuable and when not engaged IN active
operations in the. field, he was giving TO his com
mand that drill and instruction so essential TO the
soldier, and the success of a campaign. We of the
First Cavalry fully recognize his ability in tins par
ticular, and congratulate ourselves on the many
advantages enjoyed collectively and individually IN
having served under his command irrespective OF
the social advantages we have enjoyed together.
Kind and considerate to all, yet demanding IRON
all that obedience and respect due to our superior
officer, without which our army would be demon
/ allied and our troops a mob. We part with him
reluctantly; we know that in losing him, each ana
every one of us loses a kind and good friend, that
the regiment loses one of its strongest advocates.
But knowing that his restless spirit Of usefulness
will be given to benefit others, we can only say;
God speed. and wish him many years of liie's
pleasures, comfort aud happiness.
In conclusion / believe / echo the sentiments of
my brother officers when ] say, in more familiar
terms johnny Green, with all thy faults, we o
THE STILL"
Col. Green's Response. QmprOmptu)
Col. PARNELL, THE OFFICERS or THE FIRST CAV
AIRY n ALI. OTHERS HERE PRESENT:
1t is hard for mt to reply to the very fattering
remarks of my friend, and inasmuch rs this kind
reception is given TO me by the officers of my regi-
ment, ! will address my few remarks mostly to
them; and in the first place | will thank them for
the honor they have done me this night. As it was
unexpected il is the more an agreeable surprise,
and l viii not say, like politicians, this ovation is
not for me but the principles | advocate No, l
will not say that for | am vain enough TO take this
all to myself. 10 the officers OF the regiment
will say that when officers know their duty and
do it as they have done here, il is very easy to com
mand; in fact, under such circumstances a post
commands itself. / have been longer in the regi-
ment than any other officer here present except my
old friends, Capt. McGTegOr, Cot Parnell and Lieut..
Carney. l have been in the regiment over sixteen
years and served with a portion of II all that time,
except the two years at Jefferson Barracks, and one
leave of absence, and during all that time ! have
NEVER PLACED AN OFFICER IN ARREST, pOr pre-
ferred charges against anyone. [Applause.l Neither
did ! ever severely reprimand an officer Of this or
any other regiment lapplausel; and yet | believe
that the posts l have cOmmanded-and they are
many--were in as good condition as regards drill
and discipline as any in the western cOuntry-at
least the inspectors have always spoken in the high
est terms of them, and l have never received any
thing but praise from my superior officers.
l have always mingled freely with the officers of
the regiment, and of different posts where | have
commanded, and never has one of them taken adj
vantage of such association, as Lieut.. Bonus, who
Joined me at Camp Apache, Arizona, and Lieut..
Wainwright, who came to my command at Camp
Harvey, Oregon, and the officers stationed at this
post, also, can testify,
My friend has expressed regret that ! am just
about to leave the regiment. may not. / think me-,
be gotten rid of so soon. Laughter and applause
In conclusion / viii say that l leave this post with
the best wishes and kindest feelings toward you all,
and in this / include the ladies; God bless them /!
[Great and prolonged applause.l
Asumptuous supper, provided by the
ladies of the LIST Cavalry, was then
served, and dancing continued into the
"wee sma' hours" after which Mrs.
Capt. McGregor and Mrs. Col. Parnell
furnished a rare treat in their singing,
which was addressed directly to the old
veteran guest Of the evening.
Lieut.. Bonus then proposed three
cheers and a tiger for Col. Green, which
were given with a will, and the most
enjoyable reception ever given at Fort
Maginnis, was at an end.
Paymaster Clayton has paid the
troops at Maginnis and departed for
Helena.
A sleighing party enjoyed a ride over
the beautiful snow" from the post to
Stuarts' and return, on Saturday.
Miss Fergus is the guest of Capt. and
Mrs. McGregor.