The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-30
The Grand Army.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
NATION. Dec. 29.-At thu regular meeting OF
Mattoon Post. G. a. r., last evening, appropriate
resolutions regarding the death Of Senator Lo-
gan we're passed, and $50 contributed to assist
Mrs Logan in relieving her Washington resi-
dence of its present incumbrance The post
also passed resolution asking other posts to
join in this worthy undertaking. The money
awaits the order of Department Commander
Post, and will be forwarded to Mrs Logan at
once
CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Dec. % MCPHERSON Post,
No. Z, G. A. r., met last night and adopted the
following on the death of Gen. John A. Logan,
tho same having been prepared by a committee
composed of Dr. s. L. Ensminger, III. w. Bru-
ner and T. II. B. Mccain:
We have met together this evening to do homage to
the memory of of the greatest it not the great.
est volunteer soldier of country. The angel of
death has PASSED us aud the soul of the ncom-
parable Logan has been borne from our midst TO me
camp of the grand army established on the other
shore. 1t is fitting that meet together and as IN
the memorable days gone by when there fell from our
ranks bravest and best speak of their good deeds
and brave acts which like strong cords bind soldiers
firmly together. While they live among us we
only feel how neGr they are to US by the thrill OF
pleasure experience when we meet them or their
names are mentioned to 1t is then that the snap
ping cords tell how close to our hearts
they bound. No tribute we can offer
to his memory be too lofty or too
liberal He was the ideal of the citizen soldier,
Without previous military training, he arose from
the station of humble lawyer TO the position OF one
of the leading generals Of our aby-ofieered army.
He the representative of the loyal millions. lie
was no mans protege. the satellite OF any sun.
His mind fixed he was unswetving in pnrpose.
His success was won against opposiUion, ana was
recognized because it was deserved.
He was in the halls of legislation, on every oc-
eason, the steadfast friend OF MS old comrades ami
no measure introduced in behalf that
did attract and receive his earnest consideration
His aim and study in every instance to better
he Of cOmrade.
did he engrossed in the welfare OF others that no
was unnipdful of himself Although meritinc the
bounty of this magnificent government he neither
asked received it. The hero OF two wars, the
bearer of two wounds, ne made no claim for
reeompense to which he was Justly entitled;
He temperate in all his habits and careful In all
his business transactions yet the small amoant OF hrs
accumulatons but poorly represents the fruits OF Ss
labors. Poor in this worlds goods but rich III eternal
endowments his name will ever bc cherished, along
with those of Lincoln Grant, Thomas and Garheid,
and all that host whose are 50 dear TO every
true American heart. His face was familiar one at
army reunions and to his presence and efforts could
largely be attributed much OF the pleasure ON these
occasions.
He was one of the founders of the Grand Army of
the Republic and ITS first commander-in-cbief.
He it who first issued the order TO decorate the
graves of the Union dead and since that time, 1oGs.
up TO the present he has considered it one of his
duties as we'll as pleasures. with each succeeding
year, to keep sacred the 3oth day Of May.
Conn ades let US. willie we endeavor to perpefuato
the memory of our departed friend that day when
speak the names and strew tho flowers on tho
graves of those now members OF the grand army
above let speak with reverence the name of John
a. Logan.
mitchell, Ind. Dec. 29-At meeting of the
soldiers and citizens of Mitchell, in G.. A. Il.
Hall, the following was adopted in honor of The
dead soldier and statesman, Gen John A. Logan:
Thai we remember him as a sterling patriot in time
Of the Nations greatest trial; taat it is with pride
remember his nntarnished IN public career OF
forty years. that we will as brothers comrades
and friends love- honor and cherish his memory;
that we tender the bereaved family our heartfelt syn
pathy in this hour of 'ha~ aicton that at the hous