St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-11
A GRACEFUL TRIBUTE.
The Grand Army of the Republic Ex-
presses Thanks for MinnesOta's
Hospitality Last Summer.
A Glorious Camp Fire at Minneapolis
Speeches by Eminent Veterans From
all Over the Country.
The Plummer Post Resolution Repudi-
ated-The Kasson Drum COrps-Vari-
Gus Grand Army Notes.


Army man of Minnesota, and especially
those of Minneapolis and ST. Paul, was con-
summated last night at Market hall, Mime
apolis. The joint committees in charge OF
the arrangements had neglected no detail
and the scene where soldier spoke to soldier
the sentiments of gratitude and esteem,
passed off aud in o history as perfect sue
cess. A large number of special
invitations had been issued and
the hall was open only to
the holders of such cards, besides members
OF the Grand Army and theie families, until
all had been accommodated. At s o'clock
the doors were thrown open to the general
public and five min nutes later the room was
densely crowded with people, among the
mass, the uniform of the soldier, the plain
clothes of the civilian and the bright bon
nets of the ladies blending in pleasing con-
fusion.
had been beautifully dressed and decorated
under the artistic care of Comrade Marchant,
upon whom the result, reflected great credit.
Above the rear of the stage, draped by flags,
hung the large painting ''The War is Over"
that will be remembered as'hsving attracted
| great attention at the coliseum during the
national encampment, last summer.
| Everything on the stage was
draped or festooned with flags, the
department banner being displayed at the
corner. At the rear Of the hall hung por
trait group of the executive committee, and
round the walls ranged oil portraits of the
leading generals of the war. U. s. Grant
and W. 7. Sherman were at the head, fol-
lowed by Little Philip Sheridan, Hancock,
1.-THE Superb, " Fighting Joe'' Hooker, the
gallant Custer, the indomitable Thomas,
'brave Meade of Gettysburg" Rosecrans
and Banks, and, last of ALL the revered Ad-
miral Farragut. Each portrait was festooned
with bunting and shone out bright and clear
in the brilliant glare of the electric lights.
ARRIVAL OF THE GUESTS
Gov. L. F. Hubbard, Commander Becker
and other department officials. the St. Paul
posts and a host of ladies came over from
the capital city and were met at the Mlwau-
kee depot by Morgan post and its drum
corps and escorted to the hall. Post Grand
Commander Beath, with other members of
the committee from the National encamp-
ment, arrived about the same time and took
positions on the platform, while SidwelPs
brass band, stationed in the corner, grew
red in the face over the strains of a medley
of patriotic airs.
At Sis O'Clock, Department Commander
Becker called the assembly to order and read
the complimentary resolutions adopted by the
executive committee, under which the ma
tional committee was appointed and by which
the testimonials were ordered. That CON-
mittee, he said, was now ready to perform
the duty entrusted to them, and would do so
in the course of the evening. He concluded
and the Thirteenth avenue corps burst out
! xrrifh oIa of 10
Robertson.
PRESENTATION TO THE STATE.
Judge Rea, senior vice commander-n-chief
was then introduced and began o very pref
tily worded, fowery little speech, picturing
the warm and fraternal feeling that had
sprung up among the defenders of the re-
public, as they fought side by side in the
trench or rode shoulder to shoulder down the
line in the wild charge. This feeling led tc
the formation of the Grand Army, founded
upon the fraternity and charity then devel-
oped, and upon loyalty to the Union, and
which has spread and grown until more than
100000 veterans were enrolled. 1t en-
ranks was the grand commander
with death [applause1 while the wounded
Ridge was the commander-n- chief. The
speaker then referred to the encampment al
Minneapolis last summer and the gush o.
warmth and brotherhood that characterized
the occasion, and, unwilling the engrosse(
copy of the resolutions, turned to Gov. Hub
bard and presented 1t. In the highest term.
he eulogized the bravery of 'Comrade Hub
bard" while the vast crowd rose in its place
and applauded to the echo, even cheering
vociferously again and again.
GOV. HUBBARD's ACCEPTANCE.
Gov. Hubbard's reply was deliberate ant
delivered with the most evident feeling. II,
said the state of Minnesota, in the name o
which he received the testimonial, reciprocateC
every kindly and fraternal feeling which
prompted it. Ever was it ready TO open it,
arms to that grand organization represent
ing the nations defenders and would eve
cherish as the most precious of her memorie!
the occasion that brought her such roya
guests. This expression of the appreciation
of the efforts Minnesota made to welcome
her guests would deepen the feeling will
which her sons and her daughters would
ever cherish the recollection of that auspi-
cious occasion. Gov Hubbard closed in the
midst of the warmest applause.
Sidwell's band followed with military air.
including the "taps" and ''reveile," which
awakened such memories in the hearts OF
the old soldiers present that the hall rang
with loud applause.
TO THE CITY OF MINNEAPoLIS.
Past Commander Burst of the Department
of Illinois was next introduced, to make the
presentation to the city Of Minneapolis.
Acting under orders of his superior officer,
| ba ba IN CHI ha cff of
neapolis how well the Grand Army appreci-
ated the spirit of hospitality which inspired
it and illumined it in the halcyon days when
the city was headquarters He threw con-
siderable humor into his remarks, and while
the audience was convulsed with laughter he
went on to pay a glowing tribute to the me-
tropolis Of the Northwest, and concluded by
calling out Mayor Pillsbury and presenting
10 him the engrossed resolutions prepared,
charging him If St. Paul, a gentleman once
good but now grasping, should ever reach
out and seize Minneapolis, TO take the reso-
lutions and seek the prairie, where the Grand
Army would find them both and provide a
place Of safe-keeping. Applause and laugh
| ter
Mayor Pillsbury made a very neat re-
Spouse, saying he knew that ''the donors of
these resolutions would feel, as Scripture
says, believe it was Scripture Applause
and laughter, ii is more blessed to give
than to receive" He then gracefully voiced
the general sentiment Of the people regard
ing the Grand Army and accepted the testi-
moDiaI, saying he would spend the last
| drop of his blood before St. Paul should
reach over and take it. [Applause.l The
Minneapolis colored quartet sang pleasing
plantation melody, and sang It 40 that the
! audience demanded and got another.
TO THE DEPARTMENT.
To Past Commander Beath, the chairman
| Of the executive committee having the testl-
monials in charge, was reserved the pleas