The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-29

But on the eve Of battle when the pickets have
ceased firing and the skirmishers
are waiting orders, thoughts of home
and comrades come to the SOLDIER
as he sees the waiting lines of the enemy. For
months General Grant has thus stood in face of
death AS he did in 1861 and 1865, he waited
and watched, and at last he did not surrender
but simply returned his commission to the God
who gave it.
In 1864, when the Army of the Cumberland
had separate from Sherman's army part Of
which went down to the sea and part through
Alabama to Lookout mountain, our army
seemed to be on the retreat, and at day break,
when the march began 1t was with sad hearts
and bowed heads. The sky was overcast and the
rain fell. NoOntme came and there was no
light, no hope, but in the middle of the after
noon, as We reached Lookout mountain, the sun
broke through the clouds, Illuminating the
loud cheer Went up from the long lines to heaven
Grant never lost heart as we did
Through all the darkness he seemed to
see the bow Of promise In remembering him,
let us remember his great love for this Nation
The speaker wished that the great nero could be
buried in some quiet spot--not where pleasure
daily dwellS and amusement seekers 60 IN
thr0ngs-in some quiet place near the capital of
the country, where the humblest soldier could
always go and pay his humble tribute to the
savior of his country.
The speaking closed with few remarks from
,tomrade j. ]. Barker, after which Comrade
Blachs- moved that committee, consisting of one
from ca. h post, be appointed to send at once to
Col Fred N,..ent telegram expressive Of the
meetings syn,r.1 thy for him, his mother and
family in their grea. bereavement Inc motlon
was carried, and the COMMITTED appointed as
follows: Comrade Black, D. george n: Ihomas
post; Comrade Weaver, OF the Major Rob
ert Anderson post; COinrade Coz, OF chapman
Post; Comrade Smock, of Major Josern IL. Cor
don POST Comrade Plummer. Of Rucken .f0st;
Comrade Watson, of Bross Post.
The impressive ceremony of the ritual was
then resumed as follows
Post COMMANDERS Senior vice commander,
how should all men lve!"
Senior Vice ommander-"With trust in God
and in love for one another"
Post Commander-'Junior vice-commander,
how should comrades of the Grand Army liver
Junior Vice Having on the
whole armor of God that they may be able to
withstand in the evil day"
Post COMMUNICATIVE last enemy that shall
be destroyed is death"
Comrades-''We thank God, who giveth us
the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord"
Post Commander-"May the Almighty God
our Heavenly Father, keep US by His gracious
presence amid the conflicts of mortal iife
and at last receive US into everlasting peace"
Conrades-"Amen"
Post Commander-"I now declare this Post
closed"
The following is the telegram sent to Colonel
Grant:
INDIANAPOLIS July 3d.
To Colonel Fred. D. Grant, Ait McGregor, N e.:
The six posts of the Grand Army of the Republic
of this city meeting tonight for the observance of
the memorial services of that order in honor of
great father express through their heartfelt sym
pathy for you and all the members of family.
JAMES B. BLACK, DAVID J. SMOCK,
JOHN A. NJ. Cox, o. Il. WEAVER,
HIRAM PL.pMMER l.. N WATSON.