The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-15

They knew that behind the guns which
confronted them stood men whose heroic
deeds commanded their respect.
He eloouentiy insisted that II in the days
NJ " reconstruction the soldiers on both
sides could have controlled matters. IL
would have been better for the country.
Peace would have soon blessed the land,
and the politicians would have been out OF
business.
He gave various illustrations OF the re-
turn OF the era OF good feeling, ana OF tDe
feet that the heart OF the country Is In tnls
movement.
He thanked God that we are once more
one people, that il foreign invader ever
dares TO set foot on American shores "the
Bluev and "the Gray" will stand side by
side in repelling him, and in ILLUSTRATING
the prowess OF American arms.
He trusted that this move NAV prove
indeed splendid success, and may show
that a people will always be true to her
loyal sons.
Corporal Tanner took his seat amidst
thunders OF applause, and was then
honored with three rousing cheers.
Captain williams then said that as there
was an Elisha to catch the falling mantle
OF Elijah, 90 there was aWade Hampton to
succeed Jeb. Stuart, and he counted 1t
high honor to be able to introduce tonight
that galan. soldier, true patriot, and
noble statesman.
GENERAL HAMPTON
arose amidst deaiening applause. He said
that he keenly felt the compliment paid
him in being invited to speak on this occa-
sion. and in the greeting he had received
from old comrades, but he could find no
words to express the emotions OF his heart
rs he stood before that vast crowd on that
inspiring occasion.
He returned his hearty thanks to the
men OF the North who had aided 30 libe-
rally i'm this move. Monuments to the
leaders on both sides had been erected all
over the country, but there could be no
more glorious monument than this.
From his heart he thanked the men OF
the North for the part they had borne in
this movement, and he only regretted that
their great captain [Grant] was not here to
show by his presence the interest he had
manifested in his liberal contribution and
his kindly words.
He wanted the people Of all sections to
feel that we have now but one common
country, and that there should be union
OF hearts and hands to make it free to all.
He ably and eloquently pleaded for COM
mon country, over which blessed Peace
should ever spread her wings.
Peace In the quiet dales,
Made rSnklv fertile by The blood Of men;
Peace in the lonely woodland and the lonely glen
Peace in the peoplcd wales;
Peace in the crowded town;
Peace in a thousand fields Of waving grain;
Peace In the highway and the fowery lane;
Peace on the wnd-swept down;
Peace on the farthest seas;
Peace on our sheltered bays and ample streams;
Peace wheresoer our starry banner CLEANS,
And peace in every breeze.
Peace on the vbirring mart;
Peace when the scholar thnss-the hunter roalns;
Peace! God OF peace Peace, peace, in all our
homes,
And peace i9 all our hearts!
General Hampton was loudly applauded
and chcered, and his presence gave the
liveliest satisfaction not only to the old
veterans who crowded around to shake his
hand, hut to the whole Of the vast audience.
Captain Williams then paid graceful
compliment to Phil Kcarney Post, which
had stood by them and helped them all
along, and introduced as their representa-
tive
HON. EDGAR ALLAN.
who spoke as follows:
1t was with glad surprise received
the order from my Post Commander that |
should speak the fraternal greeting OF
Phil. Kearney Post, Grand Army OF the
Republic, on this occasion. The outward
livery which distinguishes us from the vet
Grams OF the Lee Camp is all that necessi-
tatcs the dual welcome rendered you to-
night. for alike beneath the coat Of blue or
gray beat hearts in full unison with the
movement which sways the vast throng in
this hall. Nay, more. the contagion OF that
bond OF unity which cemented the vet
Grams OF both armies alike when, 4 year
ago, they We'd with each other in garnish-
ing with garlandS the graves OF the nations
heroic dead, has spread and permeated
every section OF this broad land, and the
rich and varied displays Of this Fair are but
tender tokens that the a'perities OF the
past are buried alongside the heroes with
whom they were born, and that East and
West, and North and South, the feeling
which "makes the whole world kin " has
dubbed forth afresh in this grand effort to
give the sunshine OF home TO the worn and
weary warriors OF the sunny South.
| should not do justice to my comrades
OF the Grand Army did ! conceal the glow
OF satisfaction which warns their bosom,
in the reflection that these happy surround
ings are to no small extent the fruits OF the
fraternal friendship long fed and iostered
between the Lee Camp and Phil kearney
Post-riyals still, but rivals only in the
earnest endeayOr to care for and comfort
the living and do honor to the patriotism
or heroism OF the dead.
1t is a strange anomaly in our natures
which for nearly twenty years in our treat
ment OF the manned, wounded, and dis
abled veteran OF the South has only sug-
gested the cruel mOckery OF streWing
flowers on tombs, many OF which might
have remained closed had we but said and
done in life the words and deeds that are
useless after death. The enterprise OF this
occasion, the success OF which is already
assured, will enable those having it in
charge 10 remove the thorns from many a
pllgrm's pathway, and in their stead to
scatter the blossoms OF hope, where their
fragrance will freshen and their beauty
brighten each declining year. 1t is a pa
thetic, poetic truth that
:. II some Of the boxes OF ointment
We open for friends when too late,
Were only unsealed when wounds could be healed,
How different would Oft be their fate;
And flowers that are laid In the cOifin,
If strewn in the pathway of life,
Would Oft bring relief to bltteresl grief
And smother the embers OF strife"
And now. on behalf OF my comrades in
blue, greet the boys who wore the gray.
We greet you as American soldiers who
have done well your part in winning the
name our country boasts Tor military skill |
and valor. We greet the MANNED and man.
gled heroes seeking resting-place after the
strife, and we tender a brothers arm TO |
guide them to the coveted haven; while !
with one voice we pray the day may soon !
come when the heroes OF our common |
country, who have contributed alike TO its |
martial glory,
"Man 10 man. the world DER