The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-23

they relate TO rerion or politics OF cririciso mis-
condition, whether rich or whether poor. Hero
der will meet with Comrades on a SPOT which ho
knows ls sacred TO him and the cause for which
II completed according 10 fhe design fhis uonu-
ment viii be the noblest structure on the conti-
nent, and there viii be no purely soldiers monu-
ment In tne world Its equal. Il viii teach the
ones country, ana that sefsacriiice is not with
out its reward. Ii viii testify TO all beholderf
shat .hs e reeord p nags In the history q the
never be forgotten, and Ii will fpculcate spirit
of loyalty and devotion, and inspire courage
ton Of the peace and happiness of the people
Commander or the Department Of Indiana.
Grand Army OF the Republic, on behalf OF the
records. with those of the woman's Relief Corps
and the Sons OF Veterans IN the cssket. which
sog w' so ansH sne pa aT IN ~ s place after which We
and may 1t stand until time shall be no more.
LAYING THE STONE.
Commander Travis, amid the cheers OF
the multitude. then stepped to the stone.
and. resting his hand on it, began the ritual
of the G. A. r. for cornerstone ceremonies
as follows:
Commander-Mr. President: In the name OF
my o)mrades OF the Grand Army Of the Repub-
hc representing. as they do, all the soldiers and
of tho Nation, thank you and those whom YOU
represent for the honor and win proceed viii,
the assistance Of my comrades. 70 discharge the
duty you have entrusted to Us. Here a buCie
sounded the assembly, after which the ceremony
COmmsnder-Adjutant. you VIII detail guard
Adjutant-[This officer here read the list OF the
guard, each man. as his name was called.
answering "heres'l Commander. the guard IL
present
Commander-Oficer of the day. You win direot
the officer OF the guard 10 station fhis detail.
~1.a Ixslx OIL F4r-
he wor reSt Ss srmy Of shs.e s LSa @
published II. Declare ye among the nations and
publish and set up standard. In the name OF
the day, you viii order the guard OF honor 70
ofaSer Of the Day .,onacer of the guard. let tho
Banner" by Mrs. Zelda sequin-wailace. OF In
dianapolls, accompanied by the choir and band
Commander-The forces of the Nation are d.
vided into two great arms, that o. the navy and
that of the army. Senior vice-commander what
WORDS o. HTIy sssptgGe may apply to The navy
that do business in great waters these see all the
works OF the Lord, and His wonders In the deep.
For He commandeth and raiscth the stormy
wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof Then
they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and He
bringeth them out Of their distrcsses He
thereof are still. Their are they glad because
they be quiet; so He bringeth them unto their de-
sired sired fo havsn en-. on: that men would praise ths
works 10 the children OF men,
Commander-oficer OF the day. let the guard
n sailor be detailed TO guard il. IAN anchor vss
then set up crossed with a cutlass cournde.
dressed as sailor, stood guard with drawn cut
lass
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES yice-commander, what
Scripture may apply 10 the army.
j. V. C.-To your tents, o Israel. So oil Israel
went TO their tents. The children Of Israel shall
pitch their tents. every man By his own camp,
and every man by his own standard, througbouf
their host Thou hast given q banner 90 them
of the truth. The Lord shall utter His voice be.
fore His army; for His camp is very great; foR
He is strong that executeth His word for the day
of the Lord Is great and very terrible, and who
can abide iti Some trust In charlots and some In
horses, but we viii remember the name Of fh<
Lord our God
Commander-Officer of the day, let the guard
OF honor set up the symbol of the army and Let
soldier be detailed TO guard It IA nnske1
with fixed bayonet. canteen and haversack hang
ing from it. knapsack leaning against the stock.
Was set up opposite TO the anchor. A comrade
in full soldier uniform, armed with musket
Commander-Oficer of the day. II the work Of
| the army and navy be well done, what proclama-
ton from Holy Scriptures can You make;
| Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for US; for thou
| also hath wrought al our works I'm us: How
him who bringeth GOOD tidinc. that publshefh
peace; that bringeth good tdings of good that
publisheth salvation that say eth unto Zion, Thy
holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and al
| the ends OF the earth shall see the salvation cf
| our God.
Commander - Tie chaplain viii now offer
prayer, consecrating this work TO the memory OF
the heroes of Indiana, who fought for the Union.
Chaplain-Almighty God. we thank Thee for
| didst lead US in the days that were shadowed
| with trouble. and gave strength vheE us
%sn our rSa %ay seemed hsS
| us, so that after the great conflict 9lo(0ry
| perched upon the Union banners which nas
% We thank Thee i that the W wrath Of war has ben
| stilled; that brother no longer strives Against
| brother. and that once again we are Permttoo
to to rejoice IN one country ana cne nas. 80. %a
| that we may be owned OF Thee as Thy people
true and righteous in all our ways, tender ana
patient in our charity-though ever resolufe 1or
the right Help us to be as careful for the rishts
| of the downtrodden as for our own-ever eak4k
TO forward the interests OF every citizen tnsou31-
| out the land-so that in heaven and on eartn -
| may be recognized as one people from Iho fltckb
| TO the sea. from the mountains 10 the plalns
| We pray Thee TO make our memories stea4L.s.
| that we may never forget the sacrinces made lo<
| the salvation of our beloved land May our 10
roic dead be enshrned In all our hcar1 MY
their graves be the affairs OF our gratenh ana
And now, D God bless, we pray Thee, this me
mortal pile. Bless it In honor of the men and
| bless It in honor Of the dear children whoee
priceless heritage Is their fallen fathers heroic
1 namcs In honor or the motnerb VINO sent tt1<a<
sons forth TO battle with their blessings IN non0
| of wives as heroic as the husbands, who went
| forth amid their words OF encouragement, pray.
| ers and tears, and who never returned, put
1 chiefly. O God. in honor OF the men who counted
| their lives not dear In the sad hour when Free
| dom shrieked" and their country cried for aia 10
its sorest need; of those alike who sleep beside
| namelees graves where only Thy angels stand SEN
tinels until the reveile OF the resurrection morn
ing. Protect IL. we pray Thee, and let st endure.
| Unto the latest generation may IL Dc m ot9ect.
lesson for teaching patriotism, an honor IN c,yll
life, for the advancement OF the Nation, Tor the
| blessing of humanity, and Tor the Iufthelancc oi
| Thy Kingdom In the earth.
Bless this great cloud or witnesses mere To-Day
| representing almost every portion OF tnis kooc
| land Thou hast given US. who walt 10 this pres
| ence and before Thee In testimony OF tbeir oeyo
| ton to those who dared 20 do, ana IL neeo De
Hear us. o God in heaven; we ssk IN the name
| of Him who made proof OF the dignity. ano whe
| consscrated the power Of sacrince IN lis blessed
| life and death-even In the name or Jesus Cnr1st
the great Captain of cur salvation Amen
| Comrades-Amen.
occasions like the present, 10 deposit In casit,
in the stone placed In the northeast corner OF tns
| work, memorials OF the period at which IL wa
erected, 80 that IL the lapse OF ages. the Jury O
| the elements, or the slow but certain -ayages %
| time should lay bare its foundations. an endur
ing record may be found by sacceeolnk gene.s =.
| tions 10 bear testimony 10 the energy, industry
/ and culture of our time Mr.. President, viii yot
please announce what articles are already IN tn'
| casketf lMr. Langsdale read the nstl Ane
| now, In the name OF the Grand Army OF the Re
| public, and for preservation 10 the ages 10 coIee
posts and comrades OF the department Of Indi
| ana a cory of its ritual and n complete set q