The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-23

entranced upon the varied Incidents, tile
silken banners, the festoons, The vast crowds
ON all sides, the sight was enc seldom
equalled. Looking along The line as it de
ployed into the square were representatives
of the gray and the Blue, marching side by
side, standing side by side, Veterans all,
who having put behind them the animosi-
ties OF the past, had come to do common
honor to one who nearly 100 years ago gave
his life that liberty might live
ON THE wAYAo THE PARK.
After the uuveiling it was almost impos-
sible to penetrate the dense masses of peo-
pie that blocked Bull street to tho park cx-
tension whore the review was to take place.
Going south on Bull, although tho crowd
had apparently been left behind before
reaching CASTOR street, every street and
lane seemed TO pour out its contingent to
swell the crowd. In the park every seat
was occupied, and every walk
was being promenaded. The in
closure was fun of strangers, and the
sylvan beauty of tho surroundings, and the
flowers and plants around the lake, were
the theme of many compliments from the
visitors.
THE REVIEW BY THE GOVERNOR.
In the Park Extension there were many
who were unable to get within hearing dis
lance of thespeakcr's stand at the unveiling,
and had come early in order to sec the re-
view. They were collected in groups
around the Confederate monument, and
promenading the walks.
At l2:35 O'clock the Chatham Artillery
marched into the parade ground They
were followed by the Georgia Hussars who
formed to the left, and by the infantry to
the right ia the line. During this time
thousands poured into the parade ground,
and the mounted police with difficulty kept
the crowd back. The sidewalks and For
syth Park were black with people, and the
houses on Drayton and Whitaker streets,
many of which were handsomely decorated,
had sight seers at every available point
commanding view of the parade ground.
AT :05 O'clock, as Gov. Gordon and staff
appeared, a salute was fired by the artillery.
Gov. Gordon and staff and Col. Mercer
took their stand on the Bolton street cross
ing of the Park extension, just south of the
monument. The Governor rode a spirited
little bay.
SALUTING THE TROOPS.
Riding forward uncovered he saluted the
battalion and regmental officers and the
troops. The infantry faced the Governor
at support arms as he rode down
the line with Col. Mercer and inspected
the troops front and rear Galloping
back TO the rallying point the Governor
and staff resumed their post, and the col
umn was deployed and marched past IN
review, the Governor with barred head
saluting the military by companies and in
many instances recognizing some veteran
in line giving an individual salute, aud
glances Of recognition were not infrequent.
Several carriages were il the enclosure with
representatives of civic societies, men
in official station and prominent
citizens. At l:95 o'clock the limo
was again in place, and the review was
over. The Governor and his staff
rode out by the northeast gate and again
took carriages. The Guards, Oglethorpe
Light Infantry, and the Young Zouazas
halted on CASTOR street between DraYton
and Bull and remained fronting sOuth, at
present arms, until the Gubsrnatorial party
in carriages passed the line, after which the
military under the command of their com
pany officers marched to their different
| armories.
THE JASPER GREEN'S ANNIVERSARY.
The Jasper Greens did themselves proud
with siXty-five men in line in spite of the
strong contingent they furnished the civic
societies, and right proudly did they cele-
brate their forty anniversary at
Catholic Library Hall after the grand re-
view at the Park. Covers We're laid for 100,
| and sparkling champagne was the only
recognized drink. A conc of rare roses
was at the head Of the first, and baskets of
choice flowers were distributed to advantage
on the four long tables, npon which a most
bountifu collation. was spread.
Among the cOmpany's guests were the
members of Col. MERGERS staff, Col. f. j.
NJ. Dale, Of the Governors staff of Macon /,
Capt John Clark, of the Richmond Hus-
sars; Hon John f. Armstrong, of Augusta ,
William Jasper Dibbe cousin of Congress
man Dibble Of South Carolina; Lieut. ). II.
Cohen, of tho Clark Light Infantry, of Au-
gusta; Maj. Kerr Boyce, postmaster of Au-
gusta and many others
After doing justice TO the spread many
eloquent speeches were made In response TO
toasts. Among the speakers were Col J. F.
NJ Dale, Capt. John Clark, Of Augusta Hon
T. Meldrim, Y. J. OConnor, John r. Arm
strong Of Augusta, Capt. John Flnnnery,
Lieut. McGrath, Lieut.. Kennedy, William
Jasper Dibble of South Carolina, Ms j. John
Schwarz, Lieut.. Col. Peter Reilly, Lieut..
Cohen OF Augusta, Postmaster Korr Boyce
of Augusta Jeremiah Cronin, Superin-
tendant Of the Southern Express Company
Sheriff Roman, Sergt. Killourby, and
others. The speeches were interspersed with
Irish and American songs sung to popular
airs, and recitation. "The Man With the
Musl1et," by j. F. Harty was loudly APP
plauded.
RELATIVE OF JASPER.
VIM. Jasper Dibble, Of South Carolina,
was introduced as related to the family of
Sergt Jasper, aud he nlade a very pretty
impromptu speech. He disclamed being a
speech maker. and only claimed TO be a
ramesske of William Jasper. He recited
that Jasper was a man in tine humble walks
If Fe, and yet he had by his manly de-
rnoanor and patriotic valor, although not
holding high rank, achieved the distinc-
ton which led to the granite monument aud
bronze statue they had just seen unveiled,
showing how fifty il had been written and
might be applied in his case:
''The rank Is but a ellinea's stamp
The man is but a man for q that.
Mr. Dibble tells us that no is a grandson
of Samuel j. Wagner, who married the
widow of William Jasper. At the death of
Sergt. Jasper's daughter the sword of Jas
per went into the Dibble family, and the
hilt was by them coined into spoons divided
among them and kept as heirlooms.
Although tho Jasper Greens went directly
TO their banqueting hall from the parade
grounds, the toasts- TO, and speeches re-
counting the value Of, American and Irish
patriots were stlll being proposed as twi-
light gathered, and many an eloquent allu-
sion was made to the silent harp of Erin,
all wishing that they might live until some
master hand smote the untuned chords that
would sound the deliverance of the "0ld
sod" from the night Of oppression and her
admission into the gal Ky Of nations full
panopled with national independence and
untrammeled self-goyernment.