Daily Republican., 1888-02-09
Vetarnus Re-upIOn,

was called TO order by the president, who
made brief address Of welcome. The
old flags were then displayed, and hailed
with cheers that made the hall ring.
There was q string band on the platform,
and ss soon a. the cheering subsidized II
commenced to play Rally Round the
Flag, BoJt," in which the old soldiers
Joined in singing. The battle flags were
again displayed, aud salutsd with cheer
after cheer.
A number of letters of regret from
me u bers and invited guests who were
unable to be present, were then read by
Captain 8. redmond Smith, after which
Anthony Higgins, Esq, was introduced
and made an sidress in his usual eloquent
manner. He said that he had supposed
the reunion would have had the thect OF
filling the large hall, and that there
would not have been a single empty seat.
He complimented the regiment on the
part they sustained In the p, eservAtlon OF
the Union, and said that It was probable
when the soldiers who participated in that
war have passed away, the world will
never again see an mericAn soldier who
has fought on American soil.
After music by the band, Captain \.
Redmond Smith read the fol owing on the
death OF Colonel LaNotte
"lhe president and memters OF the
Fourth Delaware Infantry Association.
"Comradee: Your committee, to whom
1t was referred to report resolutions upon
the death of Charles E. LaMotte, late
lieutenant colonel of Fourth Regiment
Delaware Infantry. and brigadier general
OF United States Volunteers, respectfully
report as follows; Prominent among the
few survivors Of the Fourth Regiment of
Hall L.. 4
dier whose loss we lament TO d,y. His
patriotism was early aroused by the dan
gers which threatened the existence OF
our National Government and the firing
on Fort Sumper brought him from the
seclusion of students life 10 the activi
. ties Ct u recruiting officer. His WAS the
second company formed in this State
under President Lincoln's original call
for troops.
"From that time on until May "a, 1887,
he remained In the military service OF his
country, filling successfully and with
a credit to himself and his State, the offices
of captain, first Lieutenant, adiu'ant
i major, lieu enant colonel and colonel and
1 having been brevetted lionel U. 8. Vol.
a unteers for gallant and distinguished ser
! vices during the operations before Peters
4 burg, Va, and brigadier general U. 8
Volunteers for gallant and meritorioui
A services during the war.
4 "He seemed to be peculiarly adapted t,
a the profession Of arms, being untir!ng ant
Jealous in the performance OF all his du-
b ttee. prompt In the execution of orders
q firm In enforcing obedience, careful of th,
. health and comfort OF those under hi
q command, and vigllant In the presence
n Of the enemy.
ttIJIu obIl,tIap In thIa 4 ,.oro ro
n coguixed by his superior officers, and h,
was at different times during his militar,
r. life appointed aid de camp, division In
"a spcctor and acting assistant inspector
l. geBeral. He was fearless as a soldier
/. strong In his attachments aud loyal to hi
comrades. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That this association plac
on record It's high appreciation of the sol
n. dierly qualities and attainments, whicl
- characterized our late comrade, Charlie
\. Z. LaMotte.
. "Resolved, That the military service
a of Charles K. LaMotte have added to tn
he fame OF the soldiers OF Delaware; that h
ot is not unworthy oi being enrolled anon
N. the heroes of the revolutionary era, VIII
Il have brought imDerishable renown to he
n, arms, and whose splendid achievement
~ contributed much TO the establishment O
~ our Independence"
n. Joseph l.. Kllgore was then intro
a, dueed, and spoke uf the record mad
~ by the r Riment, OF which be said ever
member bad cause 10 bs proud. II
referred ID the old fIgs, aud ssld tina
some people are 80 sensitive that an,
IA reference to the ooloTs a. this day
- called waving the bloody shirt, an
- thFt all the II N oTies q lustsring aroun,
~ them sh3nld be buried In the pAsl
~ When that day Gomez 1t will bs time !
H. burn ih5 old flags, bus nothing cR
eiAce the fact that they are the color
rk Union men Tough. for. and II bells tougt
he aRain,t.
a. Colonel Grimshaw wss the nfs
We speaker, and was received with lon
bs con sinued cheers. II said tina, he ha
al In hts baud the OIisiual order for II
itt recruiting Of the FJurth DelAwAi
Regiment.
When Major Judd brought It to ne
told HIM | would rather 90 TO wor
,as without a CON mission bsoAuse | kne
hy some one would ssy of me he is
o.. c3'onel withouta n reRiment, and tbs
il, did say 60. When this order came
,st ms it was Gsrk day for the Unic
by cause, and tho effort TO rsiie mo
1ly troop, WAS fotiorn hope. We 90, I
!
IN from prlvats individuals. hsd
Der have money, atd went to the Bank
he Delaware and asked them to loan n
.0i what | nee lei, a. d my note for S. 90
endorsed py phiip P.uGkstt, was dl
c1uEied by iha bank anh tlis helped
through with the enterI rise. The Go
A. William ID Kl > came to this Of
rel and spoke to lass Meeting a. the Oh
No hall Tue Hon James Riddle all
lin spoto al that meeting aud gave us su
The stAntial aid" "
an The regiment was then formed a,
tie made record vh'cl will endure lol
lAlr after the men who inside II have paAs
md away. Ia c)uCiu iDn hs thanked {
for old soldiers tor The 1bsdieacs thsy hi
always given /, all nrie.s, aud s4id
hopsi those who have passed Awi
,ould also hoar him commend them a
1907 iOr their good behavior.
,nt. When Colonsl Grimshgy oonclu |,
nee "a election ot efdeers for the ensui
1si, ysas ~sS leih, wLi3h resn,tsd rs &
the lows ftesidens, Jessph Duffy; vi
.op presidents, J. W. Armstrong, GIInoA,
lar a. r f. Williams, Compsny b; Gs
the X LSrfiIon, Company c; Sgiyost
lea. Sjion on, Company ID; r. Mltchn,
Company +; j. b OarrOu, Ooua uai
3; DAntel Gresn, Company G.; j
%, X niger, Company II; Ohafles rhon
D son, Company l, ana y II. CaallenE,
U)mIsry X Elsar A. Finley W
cleo ei sFcro:Ary And tresCqrer.
The meeting then aiilnrned until
r., o'oloGz 10 the evening, when a reunt
10 5arq act VAS served at E4rra Il L,gI
ia, There wsre nSOGt GeTsbty fya W
in took sonia around thu table, and sf
rI m fun iust!a4 had besu done to ihs tsm