New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
MAINE At GETTYSBURG.
SIXTEEN REGIMENTAL MONUMENTS DEDI-
GATED.
ADDRESSES BY GENERAL CHARLES HAMLIN,
GOVERNOR DURLEGH AND EX-Gov-
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Gettysburg Penn. Oct 3.-The dedication of the
Maine monuments erected the battlefield of Getys-
burg occurred this evening at the Court House In the
town, instead Of at the rostrum in the National Gene
terry -Early this morning a National salute Of forty
two minute guns fred from East Cemetery HILL
The day was spent I'm tour of the battlefield, incud-
ing the scene OF the cavalry fight. The sixteen Maine
monuments visited in order, and descriptive ac-
counts Of the parts taen by the regiments were given
usually by the colonel commanding. Colonel j. H.
Bachelor Government historian of the field described
the general movement Of tire troops from Cemetery
HILL the Bloody Angle and Little Round Top. There
were few regmental dedications, many of the monu-
ments having been already turned over to the Battle
field Memorial Association. The formal exercises
took place at O'clock after music by the drum corps
Major G. D. Stephens introduced General Joshua l..
Chamberlain as the president Of the day. He made
short speech, and then earnest prayer was offered
by the Rev. Theodore Gerish. chaplain Of the Goth
Regiment. General Charles Hamn, chairman Of the
Maine Gettysburg Commission turned over the
memorials to Governor Burlegh, who received them.
and in short speech handed them over to the Battle
field Association. General Hamlin said in part:
1t was beautiful and solemn thought 10 dedicate
the fitness of this October day 10 the memory OF our
fallen comrades. The rich flultase OF the harvest
month is suggestive of the unequaed blessings we
enjoy through a united Government, in whose defence
they gave their hves-a supreme sacrifice;
The place, too, reminds us that In repelng the in
vader Of Northern homes from the soil of the Key
stone State, it fitting that The soldier from the
here in the trembling and perlous balance of the
historic and decisive battle of Gettysburg, defending
liberty and union
We claim no monopoly of the glory won here. bur y
Is with lusfabe pride, as we scan the line occupied
by the living arch throughout tho long three days
contest we note the pivotal points made memorable
by the presence and conspicuous valor of Maine
land is enriched by their blood. Seminary Height,
Emmetts6urg Road, Peach Orchard Wheat Field
P Grove the Knoll cups HIT
and Low Dutch Gap roads, If they could speak, all
patriotic and generous people have caused these
monumeps made from the enduring c granite bpsv OF .S our
who fell here. The lberalty of the appropriations
by the state for this purpose IS dscorCTs d e3oSe
that the deeds Of their valiant dead should be suitably
9eet4aed on this the greatest monumental oatte
whom this work has been connded and their grateful
apprecative bounty In their behalf | request
our Chief Executive, the Governor to accept these
Nom oya 10 IRON bs as s mo IN whose faithful care
they will finally rest
Governor Burlegh said in part in accepting the
monuments and presenting them to the Gettysburg
Battlefield Memorial Association on behalf of the state
OF Maine:
Gentlemen of the Gettysburg Battlefield Me-
mortal Assocatlon.The monuments o, wh men t Te
Soldiers DAY of de Msne WRo fell hcrc in the
bloody struggle for the Union Of the states and ior
constitutional I Se Es go These Sc T Sn pso
the Just fame of the brave organizations to which they
belonged In a still larger sense they VIII commemo-
rate the fame of the State which tendery cherlshes
the memory of her sons who, In the sacred cause OF
country made tho last great sacrifice which men can
make-they gave their lives! ~
BY the worlds common agreement the Wctory
won on this battlefield the crisis In the war which
was waged for the integrity OF the Union. We come
10 II pow-as millions will come in the future genera
natrIotc endurance, to the lofty courage, TO the
natchless heroism which forever consecrated The
ground upon which we sand. , ~
God grant that, II danger shall ever again menace
our beloved country, the example OF the brave men
who lie here will inspire the hearts and nerve me
arms of our descendants who shall inherit and enjoy
the greatness and the grandeur OF the inseparaDe
Union of the States. ,.. l., ,o,.,,
Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure, In behalf
of the State of Maine, 70 fnrust these memorials TO
the care and custody of your worthy and patriotic
organization.
In the absence Of Governor Beaver. the trust was
accepted by John NJ Krauth secretary OF the assoca-
ton General and Ex-Governor Selden Conner was
received with Immense applause as he leaned on his
crutches and delivered the memorial aduoss' IFS
speech was scholarly and patriotic.
A PRAYER and the benediction was then pronounced
by the Rev G. r. Palmer chaplain Of the 18Th Reg
ment The monuments, sixteen In number, are TO De
found all over the field on Cups Hll the wheathed
the Deach orchard and the centre of the line They
are massive and substantial and TO the average
although there is 10 specially distinctive. Inc
total loss of the Maine troops was about OOO that OF
the 10th Regiment 232, being very severe. During
the exercises a dedicaOry salute Of sixteen guns. one
for each monument. was fired in the public square