The National tribune., 1884-08-14

Lack OF space IN our last issue prevented us
from giving as full an account of the reception
and welcome rendered the newly-eiected Com
mander-in-Chicf Of the Grand Army as we de-
sired. We. therefore, take occasion now TO sup
plenlent the account in last weeks TRIBUNE by
the publication Of some OF the addresses made
at the reception.
After Col I-yltle had called the meeting to
order, hc introduced Hon. Jacob Romeis,
MAYOR OF TOLEDO,
who spoke as follows:
Mr.. CHAT;-sskE. LADIES ASD GENTLEMEN: We
have come hcre Tins evening for lhc purpose Of
offering and cztelisiDg hearty welcome 10 one of
our fellow -ctizcns, who las just returned from the
iar West. where he had gone TO attend the Grand
EncamIElcnt % the GAR and from whence he
has come back the Coniniander-in-C ief Of that
great organization. Thai j. our fcliow-citizen
john ;. Fonntz. Tremendous applause Mr.
kOuniz. welcome you TO Toledo yOur home
and oiier yoa our hearty congratulations your
eiecflon 20 the position q. C0nnander-in- Chief the
bgllesi honor ti.sst could be conferred upon any
man by your comrades. The citizens OF Toledo
WHO arc moi members Of your Order feel proud
and rejoice wlth your comrades that you, Of
our clflzens were found worthy 10 occupy high
position amongst these who went forward to pro-
tect and save Republic beacon Of light and
liberty ~ ali nations Of the earth Kon did not at
tain TO this high honor without nerilorious service
on your part. A. drummer boy you left your
home and family and followed the fortunes Of war
Il cost you one of your limbs a; Mission Ridge and
suffering tor ali the days that You live. thai
should be nlade OdioGs aid that our Enion might
live and Dc sarbor Of refuge for the oppressed Of
every i4na- When the war was over you were one
Of the first 20 organize Forsyth Post Tor the pur-
pose OF aiding and assisting the poor and weary
comrades travelling from sfar You became it, first
AdJuiaIst--ly siI5ct attention TO duty you were sd
panced 70 Department Qaarfermaster aud elected
Commander Of rne Post 50 well did you discharge
the dulles oi t.is lonoIabie position that you were
Reelected, and during your administration your
Post Increased to double lie original number You
were unanimously elected Commander OF the De-
p&r1naelf q ONO, and now have become the Com
nlHnoer-in-t]hief position and honor which
IRON tee nature OF things, be attained but by
lew by the ability and fidelity which YOU have
heretofore shown IN the discharge Of your duties ia
the responsible position YOU have occiIt1ied Won
viii leave a record Of which your children your
comrades and the people Of Toledo will feel proud
Toledo has been highly hoBorcd by the GAR
Not only has one of her citizens become Com
nlaaer-n -Ciief but another has been selected
tresiaent OF tbe National Relief Cops a lady Of
high ability, who by her many good qualities and
accomplishments has received high distinction
Mr.. kate BTownlee Sherwood
AT the conclusion Of the Mavor's remarks
and after music by the band.
coslMAEDER-IN-cHIET KoUSTz
stepped forward and responded as follows:
NR MAYOR: thank you for your kind words Of
congTattistion and your graceful commitment 10
our c9iiiislaes.Iip, and 10 you. comrades and ci-
Eens am grateful beyond any power Of language
OF mine 10 express for this cordial greeting which
appreciate the because il comes from those
who know me best. This large gathering tonight
accept ss expression Of your hearty approval
of The action Of the National EncaIient Il, pro-
InOilng me 10 the highest position in its eif and
assure you tsai tins generous reception from ray
coSnranes ano uelgbbors gives more genuine
pleasure did the announcement Of nay election
loramandcr-if-C Chief. am profoundly inn
press w.ia The trust imposed and am proud Of
the distinction not alone because Of the personal
compliment, bat also because Of the honor he
slowed upon grand old Forsyth Post Of which /
naFe been continuous member since Its orsaniza-
The election Of the accomplished and patrio.io
Mrs. Kate Brownlee Sherwood whose wonans
hGcr nj hr.ute Ffnr &
tional President of the Noman's Relief Corps i n
high compliment to one Of the noble women of
America, and .addencd the hearts not only Of the
contracts from Ohio. but OF the whole country
And 70 the charity-l0ving women 81 the Moraau's
Relief Corps of the Nation ] say God speed your
The Grand Army Of the Republic resting solely
on lie bipartisan and strictly patriotic lJiafor1n
wa never 40 prosperous as BOW, and numbers
more Than quarter Of million OF The survivors
% the army which. under Providence saved the
Nation, and Is the gTandest civic organization in
existence. because Il Is made up wholly of those
who IA The hour OF our country's peril sacrificed
the pleasures Of home and the dearest earthly ties
70 battle Tor the preservation Of the Republic and
ts the very heart Of ll that remains Of the rardesf
army the woria has ever known
Our comras2caip H. the representative Of an
patriotism and unfaltering devotion 70 liberty
We are united IN the triple bond OF Fraternity
Clarlty, and Loyalty, 10 perpetuate the memories
OF ardoous service. cherish the associations formed
nom conpanionslip In the camp and on the bat
teheld give aid 10 the needy soldier and the be
reaved family of the fallen assist each other 10 find
@fhsplothenl ana 10 commemorate the deeds Of he
rolsEn and gnliaDtry OF cOnTsdes For these
of9ecte alone are we united IL II no purFlose az
QUIZ 10 keep alive and perpetuaie The hatreds en-
EeDoered during the war. 20 aid IN promoting
the selfish interests Of any man
lile purpose Of the Grand Army is only for good
ano tiie sense OF comradnshp that thrills our hearts
is only known 20 those who stood shoulder 10
shoulder when battling for the right
The Grand Army of the Republic has already
scconli'is1eo much, and its blessings are every
oas Dine fet among the surviving soldiers OF the
war; bat ae1ther the time nor the occasion wifi
permit me 70 give even bref outline Of is benef-