The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-28

that high lifting up of the soul, that kiniing Of
patriotism, those fearful eyes and finnly-set
lips that have made me realize that in iuch
occasion the nation is laying deep ans strong
Its future security and peace
This is a monument by Indiana to Irdiana's
soldiers. But beg you to remember tiat they
were only soldiers of Indiana until tn, enlist
ment oath was taken, and that from that hour
until they came back to the generous site that
had sent them forth they we're soldier; OF the
nation, so that il seemed to me not ilapprO-
pirate that l should bring TO you to-iay the
sympathy and the cheer of the loyal people of
all the states as you build this monument.
No one need avoid it; need pas with
closed eyes around II, for, my countTynen. il
does not commemorate war Of subiugatlOn
There is not in the United States to-day man
who, if he realizes what has occurred since the
war, aud If there has dawned upon hB soul
any sight OF that which is to come, who will
not feel that IL Is good for all our people that
victory crowns this monument. l do se'iously
believe that ii We can measure benefits among
the states resulting frSm the preservation of
the Union that the rebeliOus states hive the
largest share. Ii destroyed an nsttu-
ton that was their destruction; il
opened the way for q commercial life hat ii
they will only embrace it and bury prejudice
and face the light, means TO them a develop
ment that shall rival the past attainm.ntS of
any state in the North. Cries o. Bless the
Lord" And now thank yuu for yOuI pleas
ant greeting to-day. I have felt lifted up by
the occasion. 1t seems 10 me there IS z shirt
bears Up our spirits to meet those of III, dead
and glorifed, and that from this place we sha
all 60 To our homes more resOlutely sci In all
our pursuits, vocatiOnS and duties as citizens
10 conserve the peace OF our neghborhOsds, to
hold up the dignity and honor OF our nstitu-
tons, and more resoluteiy set that no harm
shall come 10 these states whether from in
ternal dssensIons or from the aggressioIs OF
foreign foe.
Gov. Hovey then announced that the
ceremonies were finished, and the vast
crowd dispersed, thoroughly convinced
that the dedication of the monument was
a grand success.
4 good old-fashioned campfire was held
at Tomlinson hall in the evening. The
stage was tastefully decorated and a large
and interested audience thoroughly en-
joyed the excellent program. Commander
( Travis presided. The exercises opened
with prayer by the Rev. III. J. Talbot.
The audience joined in rally Round the
| Flag" The Hon. S B. Noyles of Salem
delivered an address entitled, The Uonu-
ment."
Judge Daniel Waugh spoke concerning
"The Private Soldier" and highly eulo-
gized that much maligned individual
Gen. Jasper A. Packard of New Albany
had something to say about The Com
manding Officer" and Miss Laura Nc
NIanis of this city followed with a whist
ling solo. The rendition was excellent
and evoked the strongest applause from
the audience. She was recalled several
times.
Col. l. Y. Walker delivered highly
interesting address entitled the Prisoner
of War;" and was succeeded by Miss
Kate Hammond OF Greencastle, who sang
! the "Red. White and Blue" Miss Ham
mOnd is well known to the indianapolis
public. She has a capital voice, and one
| that is always appreciated.
At this juncture President Harrison,
who was seated on the stage, was called to
the 'front.' and very briefly referred to the
/ soldiers monument, and the grand Occa-
sion which had made a page in Indiana
/ history. He also referred to his old army
/ friends in a very kindly manner.
a poem was read by the Hon. Benjamin
6. Parker OF New Castle. and a stirring
address was delivered by Mr.. A. J. Bev-
! eridge of this city. He took as his subject
the "Sons OF Veterans" and he was list.
ened to with great attention.
Marching Through Georgia" was ren.
dered by Mrs. Zelda Seguin Wallace in
| her customary perfect style, after which
the Hon. w. r. Myers OF Anderson spoke
on Indiana in the war. This closed the
| program and a delighted audience dis
persed, well contented with the evening;
entertainment.
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