Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-30

valor of its hundred battle-fields: q monument
its pedestal shall always remain as living sy M
oois OF the nameless price Of liberty, and upon
whose heaven-ward spire the eyes of all pos
tlon-a reunited nation"'
There being no music the program was quite
short, and after the Grafton and benediction by
Key Dr; Leonard the, decorating committee
scattered flowers over the soldiers graves.
The decorating committee were: Gen. Horatio
Batehelder. First Sergeant P. J. burSin. Ser.
T; Drost, Mrs. J. d. Jochanl, Mrs. Eva NcKeon,
f. A. Richardson, Mrs. Susan D. Edison, Mrs. Q.
Mis SoEsh q Miss karPslas Miss annie Plat
Comrade p. II. Weber, Comrade A. II. G. Rich
ar,dson, Sergeant Charles F. Gillis, Sergeant Ed
alexander, Sergeant Jas. O'Brien, Matthias
1iSnn, superintendent cemetery.
none OF the guests expected were present ex-
ceP, Gen M1ght and his SON. past senior vice
Comrade Gibbs and Prot. E. c. Townsend, the
poet for Arlington.
At the Congressional Cemetery.
AT the Congressional cemetery several hun
dred members Of the Grand Army of the Re-
public and Others assembled this morning to
decorate the graves of the dead soldiers. The
rain, however, had the effect of keeping many
away and of making many others tardy; but a
great many walked out, while Others went by
street cars, herdics and private conveyances.
numerous wagons laden with flowers were
AT $3.50 o'clock the members of the dscora-
ilon committee, consisting of J. 3. Cross; super
Truell, John o,Connell, members OF choir; J: NJ.
ilpes, Richard Middleton, Miss Julia Balch,
mrs: n; NJ Brooks, Mrs e; NJ. Truell Mrs. c. II
ter, Mrs. Mary E. kale Mrs. J. +. McCabe, Mrs.
f. II; ~ Martin, Mrs. John Q. Mcconnell, Mrs.
Fred Thomson, Miss Pearl H. Pipes, Miss Clau-
dia Moore, Miss Mamie Macauley, Miss Jessie
Marks, Miss Annie w. Wood, and Miss Emma
hale, with many other persons, moved around
bouquets, wreaths, &c.
Among those who lie here, and whose graves
were decorated to-day, are a number of men
whose names are historical. dating back to the
early days of the republic Among the dis
may be mentioned VIM. Writ. Gen. d. w. c.
Clinton, Vice PresidenD, Major Generals Jacob
Brown, Alex. McComb. and Rawlins; Commo-
dores Chauncey, Upshur, Stevens, Patterson,
ana Goldsborough; Surgeon General Lowell,
Capt. j. L. Peck, Lieut.. Oscar Hough and others
THE EXERCISES AT THE STAND
were opened by P. P. Com. ]. Nj. Pipes. OF post
g. who referred to the weather having inter-
fered with the arrangements somewhat.
Though this was not the most extensive ceme-
terry, it was an historical one, for here were the
names OF some taking them back to the old rev.
olution.
The choir-Mrs. B. F. Shaw, Miss NJ. NJ. Num-
dell, II. o. Sfmonds and w. f. Hutchinson
torganls0 sang nder the Flowers and prayer
wa Was offered by Rev. Samuel Kramer. I'm Peace
Ihey sweetly Sleep was then sung, and Will
Carletons poem Cover Them OVER was read
in excellent manner by Mrs. E. NJ. Truell.
COL. MLEAN'S GRAFTON.
Col William Mclean, deputy commissioner
of pensions, was introduced, and said that this
was, indeed, historic ground; none more his
toric. To-day We come to pay homage to the
brave. A million graves lie scattered in groups
in which lie our fallen comrades. The fall of
SO many Is grand and solemn fact: one never
70 be forgotten, and people mindful Of their
Liberties VINO failed to embalm in their hearts
cause are unworthy to be free He hoped that
the observanceS OF this day would reunite all
heart to heart, as one people. Nearly twenty
years have passed since the last hostile gun was
fired. God vindicated the right, and the coun-
try was saved. He willed that the country
should not be destroyed by her own sons. Every
day shows that the lost cause was Justly lost.
Even those who bravely fought on that side to-
day rejoice that the war for the Union was sue
cessful; rejoice In a reunited country.
Col Mclean then pictured the cattle grazing
on the old camp grounds, and said that the time
had arrived when the New Highlander and the
south Carolinian regarded the stars and stripes
as above their state flags. The London Times
during the war said: "Go on with the dance
but yon'll never pay the fiddler" But we have
paid the fiddler Gunpowder was the thing;
giant powder for giant wrongs. 1t had achieved
wonders. He spoke of the New England min
gathering up bushel of hymn books said Put
Watts in EN-" and the dear old hymns
went smoking on their errand. Col. Mclean
then paid high tribute to the volunteer SOL
diers in the rebellion, and said no such a body
of men had ever been brought together. The
private soldier was the hero; he bore the brunt
of the battle. Peace did not spoil him for war;
nor war spoil him for peace When the last
revele shall sound may America come up with
the stars of the Union around her, and he hoped
that this day will be observed in the years to
come and that the country will continue pros
porous and happy-a country of united people,
where no bead wears a crown. TApplause1
"'sS1npbDdN' = Darling is SluIn herring HpraS VI
sung in excellent manner, after which the ben
ediction was pronounced by Rev. Mr.. Kramer
OTHER CEMETERIES.
There were no formal services at Battle ceme-
terry. Acommittee, consisting of n B. Prentice.
of Post No. Z, and JOS w. Butcher of Post No.
graves.
AT Oak Hill cemetery, Mr.. D. c. Houghton. of
Post No. Z, had charge of a detachment which
decorated the graves. Among the graves deco
rated were those of Secretaries Hunt, Chase, and
stanton, Surgeon General Barnes, Rear Admit
rails Poor and Rogers, and Gen. Q. T.. Babcock
Mr.. John G. Riley, of Post No. g. had charge of
the decoration of the isolated graves of soldiers
scattered through the various cemeteries Of the
city.
THE COMMITTEES.
The exercises of the day were in charge of the
following committees of the q. A. R.:
Executive committee-N. NJ. Brooks depart
ment commander, chairman; John Cameron,
A. a. g., secretary: A. j. Cunning, A. Q. NJ. g.,
treasurer; Hanson E. Weaver, NJ. Emmett Urell,
y. b. Fithian, Marcus 8. Hopkins Orville D.
James NJ. Pipes, Will A. Moore, Charles III.
shorter, Jas. W. Butcher, Lewis A. Cornish,
John b. Dowd, NIB. Prentice Chas. A. K hockey,
Solomon E. Faunce, Chas. w. Sherwood, John
ORiley, Joseph II: Joachim, Richard J. Blake
lock, samuel McMonigle, Charles H. Ingram,
Charles II. White, A. j. Huntoon, Frederick G.
Revells. O. 4. Fleetwood, NJ. NJ. Holland, w. T.
Van Doren, ]. II. Hitchcock, Lyman - Emery.
Reception Committee-N. NJ. Brooks. depart
meDt commander, {chalrmapl: j. b. Burke, s.
V. dept commander; Jas. w. Wisner, JV dept
commander; John Cameron, A. A; general;
manders Hanson L. Weaver, Marcus S. Hop
kins, Hanse II. Smith, Charles II. Shorter,
John b. Dowd. solomon E. Fauncs, Joseph II.
Joaehum Charles Ih IL. H. Ingram, Frederick c.
partment Commanders Frank II. Sprague, Bent.
F. Hawkes., 4. II. q. Richardson, George +.
Corson. Harrison DingmaD, lChas. Z. Royce,
VIM Gibson, Samuel $. Burdette and ID. s.
Alexander.
Finance-Soomon E. Faunce chairman; NJ
$. Hopkins. NJ. e. Urell, L. j. Meichofr. NJ. c.
Leonard, Richard Emmons, John Finn, j. NJ
II. Holmes, w. H. King, w. II. Swander, L. G.
Martin, A. HI. G. Richardson, ]. b. Dowd, c. A.
JnO. NJ. Harmon, Geo. E. Corson
Or. F. Donohue; ]; NJ. Pipes. James Plank, D. a.
Butcher, w. II. Wormsley, E. b. McGrotty, a.
f. Weaver, N. NJ. Brooks. s. q. Merrill, b. NJ
Elliott, P. r. Sattes, w. IL. Partridge E. L. Cor
Rodier, w. c. Tyler G. A. Jordan c. E. Goodno,
j. w. Russell, c. II. White, Z. ID. Hughes, o. D.
r. S. Nedder, d. o. Common, ]. H
Thos. johnson, Edw. Webster, w. H.
Chase, L. h. Brown, S. A. johnson, VIM Cairnes.
]. n. Whitney.
Decoration and grounds-C. H. Ingram.
chairman; 0rville n. Thatcher, II. II. Smith, F.
c. Reyells, ]. H. Hitchcock.
A. +. Gridley H. A. r. CortS