The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-07-12
THE THREE DAYS.
Outline OF the Proceedings Of the Anniversary
Dedication OF the misunderstanding the
Grsy-Speeches by the Generals on Both Sides.
SUNDAY, July 1.

SUNDAY, July 1.
The heavy booming of cannon and the con-
tinuous rattle OF musketry, with the rolling of
drums and blare of buges ushered in the dawn
of a bright morning, the 18th anniversary of
the battle of Gettysburg. This time, however,
the invaders suffer about as much as did both
sides y years ago. for the little town can hardly
accommodate the visitors, and considerable in
convenience is experienced for lack of proper
facilities for their entertainment. In the
camps crowds of women are suffering the in
convenience of camp life, but they brave it he
roically in order to be present and witness the
interesting ceremonies being performed by
their husbands, brothers and sons VINO took
part in the famous battle. The citizens of the
little village are reaping rich harvest, and they
are becoming very eXtOrtionate in their charges
for the necessaries of life which all have to
purchase. The wagons, hacks and horses all
command unusual prices, and where they COM
menced with the moderate charge Of % cents
from the town to the Springs and back, they
have now placed the tariff up to 81 each way.
and if the crowd keeps increasing it will still
go higher.
At least 10000 veterans arrived to-day.
Among the veterans who paraded were the old
Excelsior Brigade, consisting of the Second Fire
Zouayes, of New York, in their Zouaye suits,
aud the Irish Brigade comprising attachments
of the old 69th, S8th and ODD N. Y. The Fire
LOudFCS were dccOH pdiieu by u uclSPdtiOu OF
old volunteer hremen. Among others who ar
rived with the New York delegation are
Mansfield Post, GAR, of Brooklyn; the 54th,
4lst, SD and 18th N Y. GOsline's Z0uaves (the
old 9jth Pa also came in from Philadelphia
under Charlie Snyder. The Bucktails came
along with them. They have made their head
quarters at the Washington House. The Wild
cats (I05th Pa came in under Col. Craig. The
New York 9Th also came into their camp at the
Springs. In the afternoon their band, under
Conterno, gave concert on the hotel lawn.
There are about 20 Of the members of Picketts
Division on the field, and they are stopping
at hotel in the village. Gen. Longstreet is
here, and Gen. John B. Gordon is expected TO-
morrow, with good many others of the rebel
army. The Southern men who are already here
are all venerable looking dressed in gray suits
and have badges containing the rebel battle-hag.
The two big events of the day were the Re-
union of the First Corps and the dedication Of
the SD N. 7. monument. They took place
about the same time and both drew immense
crowds.
The First Corps held their Reunion in Rey-
nolds Grove, Immediately in front of the Rey-
nolds monument. One of the first to arrive
on the stand was Gen. Longstreet. As he
stepped up to and shook hands with the veneer
able Bishop Newman, of Washington, some one
said: That's Longstreet." Then one-legged
veteran hobbled on his crutches up to the Cen
eral, and grasping his hand, said: General,
fought against you at Round Top. i lost wing
there, but am proud TO meet you here" Gen.
Longstreet's face beamed with satisfaction as he
grasped the extended hand, and said: " Yes,
those were hot times them but Pm all right
now" Then another and another grasped the
| Generals hand, and some one in the crowd be-
low shouted It's old Longstreet boys"
Upon this being known it was impossible to
restrain the boys who crowded the platform
and tried to grasp the hand of Lees Lieuten.
ant. Gen. Chamberlain, of Massachusetts,
| stepped TO the front and proposed three cheers
| for LOngstrect which were given with a will by
some 10000 veterans who had fought against this
| General from Georgia. So great was the press
ure TO obtain hand-shake with the rebel
| chieftain that the platform gave way and the
| structure went down amidst the shrieks
| of both men and woven. Fortunately no
| damage was done TO anybody beyond few
! slight scratches or bruises.
Bishop Newman, OF Washington City, opened
| the meeting with prayer, and then Gov Beaver,
| of Pennsylvania, delivered an eloquent address.
| Gen. Robinson, President Of the Society of the
Army of the Potomac, also addressed the meet
ing paying high compliment TO the gallantry
| Of the First Corps
| Gov. Ormsbee, of Vermont who was q Can
| tain IN STANDARDS Brigade, also spoke in the
absence Of the war Governor of that State
| (Smyth). Gov. Curtin was loudly called for
Longstreet, who responded in an eloquent adj
dress and at one time was so overcome by
emotion that it took several moments to regain
control Of himself.
His address follows:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN, SOLDIERS, GENTLEMEN AND
FRIENDS: WAS not IN time 10 witness any part OF
the engagement of the first day Of Gettysburg bat
am pleased to be here in time TO witness the cere-
mohy commemoratjng the days of honor OF the
Army of the Potomac, and 10 express that synpa-
thy that should go out from ali hearts TO those
/ who know how 10 appreciate the conduct Of sol
diers who offer their lives the altar of their
! country. And who may better attest the bravery
of the defenders OF Gettysburg than those who
breasted the measure Of battle against them aud
who could more forciby realize that it was their
heroism that grasped the eliminating moment
resolved 10 resist the advancing aspirations oj
States sovereignty with the nrmness that was
justified by the strong ground upon which fortune
cast their lines. Amid these formidable surround
ings, these rock bound slopes and nights rein
forced by balls of lead and iron and ribs of steel
aud American valor, the gage of battle was pitched
and here the great army of the South the pride and
glory OF that section, found itself oyermalehed ar
rested III its march of triumph and forced to stand
and 10 recoI but not for want Of gantry fortilude
or faith. The battle of the second day by Nc.
Laws and Hoods Divisions, and part of Ander.
sons was as spirited of the dashing efforts
OF the hrst Napoleon, but before the end it was
found 20 be work to upheaye the mountain That
of The third day by Pickettss Division and Trim.
ble's marching 200 yards under the fire of 100 can
non and 10000 muskets has no parallel nor /.
likely 10 have, in the annals of war. This battle
scene reeurs 10 my mind with vivid force. The gal
liant Pickett at the head OF my own division, anC