The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-28
TRIBUTE TO SENATOR LOGAN.
The Indianapolis Grand Army Posts Ey-
press Sorrow Over His Death.
Sentiments of Eulogy in Memory of the Dead
Statesman and Soldier Expressed by
Senator Harrison and Others.

On special invitation of Major Robert Ander
son Post the regular meeting of which occurred
last night, comrades of other posts in the city
met there to express sentiments of eulogy and
regret on the death of Senator Logan, of Hi
nois. Commander May, of the Anderson organ
izatioD, fastened the ordinary business of the
meeting and then turned the hall over to the
comrades, who organized by placing John l..
McMaster, of George Fl. Thomas Post, in the
chair. and making Adjutant Nelson. of the An
derson Post, secretary Comrade McMaster
said they were called together to honor a
general who was dearly loved by every one Of
the Grand Army, by every old soldier. General
Carnahan moved that committee represent
ing each post in the city. with Senator
| Harrison chairman, be appointed to
draft and present suitable memorial On
th1 adoption of this, the chairman named
as the committee Commanders May, of An
derson Post; Shaw, of Ruckle Robbins, Of
Thomas; Tuttle, of Chapman Watson. of De-
lancy and Walrad, of Gordon. After a few
minutes recess, the committee returned with
the following, written by Senator Harrison, and
read by him:
Gen. John Alexander Logan was one of the most
conspicuous and successful commanders of the great
war of the Union. The long debate which had ragged
so hercely in Congress and upon the hustings
questions relating to the powers of the general gov
eminent, and In which General Logan had taken
conspicuous part was for him adjourned when
Sumter was fired upon, until the rcbeDious States
should again submit to the national authority. From
the halls of Congress this ardent lover of the Union
went to the field of warand his patriotic zeal and
courage knew abatement until the Constitu-
ton of the United States was again recognized as the
supreme law in all of the States.
Without the advantage Of military education, he
was by nature soldier. Possessed Of high personal
courage aud much of the eacy and steadfastness of
Grant he added that knowledge of the art of
tie large bodies of From the command of a
regiment he passed to the command of brigade. of
division OF army corps, and finally of army.
Every promotion fairly won; every assignment
to a larger command was justified His service was
always at the front, with the moving column. He
was beloved by his and they followed him with
spirit and confidence that made his assault resist
less. Grant and Sherman have extolled his courage,
devotion and military Skill and higher praise soldier
could not win.
When the war was over General Logan ceased to
be a soldier. He did not follow profession.
Again in the halls of Congress he devoted his great
abilities to the work of restoring the States to their
proper relations to the national government He was
here again leader Bold intrepid honest and wise,
his name is associated with great acts of legislation
and his fame statesman is enduring. As his
comrades in arms, and in the Grand Army of the
Republic, mourn his loss. For three successive
years he was elected IG:1manQer- ln-ch1et CT
| the Grand Army, an honor thar has been conferred
upon other. He the sincere friend of
the soldier and the earnest advocate of the most lib
era of provisions for the support of the disabled
and needy. We extend our tenderest sympathy to
the brave. trusting and helpful wife who survives
him. and to the children VINO have lost more than
comrades know His fame is secure, for the
story of the great for constitutional unity and
for freedom not be told without frequent mention
Resolved That copy of this memorial, engrossed
and signed by the commanders OF the Grand Army
posts of this city be sent to the family of General
Logan.
At the conclusion of his reading Senator Hsr
rison said he wished 10 say one or two words of
personal tribute. 1t was not his good fortune to
know General Logan personally when in the
army, but everyone knew that the army led by
the distinguished warrior bore conspicuous and
valorOGs part in the late war. He was by nature
a soldier. one who threw his whole soul into the
cause for which his sword drawn. General
Logan was always on one side of question. In
his craftsmanship ne drew distinction between
that done within constitutional limitations and
the overt acts of treason. The moment the war
began his heart and soul and service belonged
to the side OF the Union He remained with
his sword drawn until the closed.
General Logan always displayed his lines
in front 1t belonged to his
frank manly brave character AS Mr.. Conkling
said of Grant, he earned fame by things done
His love and work for the old soldiers were great
Daily his mails came laden with letters from
cOulrauSs duU at us muse IN washington the
door was always open to those who once wore the
blue AT his great receptions one could always
see prominently the badge of the Grand Army
and its wearers were most kindly welcomed
The three most conspicuous soldiers with whom
the Speaker had served in the Senate, Burnside
Miller of California, and colonel of the
Twenty-ninth Indiana and Logan were gone.
Thus the plumes fall to the dust and as they are
conspicuous we make note of them, but from the
head of the columns hundreds are dropping off
into the abyss of death. They fought with
Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Thomas and Logan
but the ranks are fast closing up.
The memorial was approved, and the com
rades of the committee were instructed to
that 1t is spread upon the records of their re-
spectiye posts. A copy of it handsomely en-
crossed is to be sent to Mrs. Logan. The chair
man will appoint two comrades from each post
to attend the funeral Just before Adjournment
Colonel Brideand spoke briefly OF the beauti-
full domestic life of General Logan, which he had
observed during twenty-five years of an init
mate friendship with the great soldier and states
man. The comrades then separated.
Governor Gray's Telegram to Mrs. Logan.
Governor Gray, yesterday sent the following
message OF coincidence to Mrs John A. Logan
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. Dec. 27.
Mrs. John A. Logan, Calumet Place. Washington,
ID. c.
Accept through me the heartfelt sympathy and con-
doence of the people Of Indiana ia this hour of your
prayerful wish that God will give you strength to
bravely bear your sudden and irreparable loss.
/. p GRAY.
ADJUSTMENTS.