Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-21
cHIcKAMAUGAs BATTLEFIELD.
Yauks and Iohnuics Break Brcad-Thou
sands Patriotic Addresses.
lRr teIlErnnh 10 The DIsnAlchl

rNUNN 41fNfff ~ tAiiltAi .ARNifhNfNs
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch,l
CHATTANOOGA. TESN.. September 2O.-To
dae Was glorious climax 20 the reunion of
f.o Army ~ The Cumberland, and Chattt
r.ora has acquitted herself with the high
ct honor.
Grand barbecue and the permanent
organization 81 fhe Chickamouga Memo
r.-i Association took place at Crawhsl
SPRINGS. ON the edge ~ the famous battle
81 .ll Df CLCkamuLga Fully % 600 peOpl,
we've an tho grounds The Blue and Gray
were thcrc together the past forgotten
ald only thc glorious and patriotic object
81 tlo pres 'uf ln view.
Atll O'Clock Governor John b. Gordon,
of Georgia, mado an address ot welcome.
Governor Gordon said:
nv. Chairman and fcllow-Soidicrs OF
both Arm ON tins anniversary morn
Ire fha South ealutes you with uncovered
l.ads with open arms. and earnest and
honest hearts. We cannot receive You
with costly and imposing ceremonies, but
with simplicity If speech and patriotic
purpose she gladly greets the brave and
generous If each army and of every Sec
tou 10 this renowned battle-ground.
made memorable by your proves and
l4lloWcd hy American blood, she bids
YOU welcome. The South congratulate
thn whole country that these historic
plains. where twcuty-slN wears ago you met
iu drallv sectional conflict are now 10 be
come the scene and witness Of your JOINT
pleltc Of restored and enduring fraternity.
She coueratu'utes the republic that here,
where tine North and South marshalled
thrir hosts for battle these hosts now
.r,ot in living. lasting brotherhood, united
iu bonds of mutual respect and confidence;
90 brotherhood made better, Drawer, and
rru1tr hy mutually cherished and IN
.ti
iM- section hail with pleasure all the
,neu who have borne Them elves hravcly
on o., field # duty. but they fling wide
tltir open doors amt greet with thou
sand welcomes those who in war were
brave and iu peace are both generous and
ri.t. TRUE courage ALWAYS and everywhere
t..' l.nrDs thc respect and homage az man
kud. but the tiuest aud highest courage l-
chat which is born of lofty convictions,
and is elevated IN its ASPIRATIONS, gentle,
lowing. and tender True courage cher
I.l,~ generosity o. its uOblest character,
cuuqugrs prejudice and passion as ITS
highest achievement, and thus brings to
victory the greatest possible glory. To
Won. General Rosecrans and soldiers of the
Army of the Cumberland, ! come with a
soldiers greeting on my lips and soldier
sympathy in my heart Speaking for those
whom J am called 60 represent pledge
IIlf TT ftIfIlf~N A'f'' iffA ANt.'Ai III ttt '
"A, ~-ion which concerns You, and IN all
thing. which pertain to the peace, welfare,
and unity If the American people. In
fIpir name proclaim their eternal tealty
D. the American Constitution, which is
th,ir protecting shield; TO the American
republic. which Is the JOINT work OF their
fflrr.' hands. TO the American Union,
GID. States from which they withdrew for
t..Ir safety. hut which. now that he causes
.f Ii.-rn-ion are gone. they will Loyalty
and hruvclv defend for their future pro-
lection. They rest in the assurance that
fUe Union. though restored by arms. Is TO
Ibid. preserved and made stronger and pOpu-
.rhy universal favor. With love for this
whole country which no man can destroy;
With title % its freedom which none VIII
..-uutr. with ancestral traditions which
.r. deuror than life. we are here q unite
ST. "a YOU IN "a final and eternal death 10 see
t.inl ho-tlities. Let us, therefore. bury
OLD, DID,. ions which these causes evoked IN
..tll deeper grave Let Us bury the foul
...rif of 1iecord SO deep that the nObleSt
f..-t - "a partisan political trumpet, how
.ser wide-soundinc and penetrating,
..u ever wake IL 90 service again.
Since slavery is abolished ana the
Chinese wall along the line of 30 81
.. broken down there is absolutely no
Ultimate barrier of separation and no
cause for strife. Why may not the VIDE
ayes Of sympathetic, continental patriot
..a roll from sea 20 sea and from Maine TO
81. yae without "a break or ripple or single
.l.tructiony God speed the day when
fh, truth shall command recognition
throughout the republic. God speed the
a4y when unworthy doubt ohali give Ple..o
f.rniy,rsal trust: when unstnted ialth
.r Inc uuimpeachablc honor and patriot;
.-o at the whole American people shan
become an essential passport 20 puohc sta-
t..r. when he who fights least for party
and most for the country shall be pro-
en.lpol bv the press and people as the
v...st statesman and truest tnenId. .,
TIC address of welcome was responded
o. hy General ". S. Rosecrans. General
Hosccraus was visibly Affected over the eio-
ouaut ard patriotic language OF Governor
L,ri..r and smoke most feeliugly of the
rr,,,9 srere presented of old Confederate
Ind Federal soldiers sitting side by side en-,
.,ino in MI easant converse. Ana nc prayed
slsf Inc dsy would soon come when the
last vestige Of feeling over the war woVlu
ic eradIcated. He believed thst TINS
scene wac al augury OF the glorious
e.c.ess of the project 20 make the
Cti.lamatloa battlefield national
p.rk 10 appropriately mark the great
81 battle of the civil war Closing,
h. sid. " Now. fellOw-citizens, am sorry
that am not able 70 fittingly express me
feelings have on this occasion, nor TO
gIye speech to the kind thoughts that
come to nav mind as | stand here. ! am
pro / have not the words, neither have !
tho voice 10 appropriately do so. our l
hope and pray that the future may see the
eminent success If our fraternal under'
taking" . ...,.o,,;
After the addresses "A permanent organl-
zstiou Of the Chickamauga Memorial As-
Hpc. afion WAS formed.
The crowd in attendance 81 the meeting
was very enthusiastic. and the procedures
gave evidence that the movement VIII DO
grand success. 80, 900.
elected temporary chairman, ana MAJOR
Ed r. Manning secretary. ,.
After discussion of the objects and pur-
poses OF the association the following
officers were elected for the term Of tour
wears: President General j, 1. Wilder, OF
tennessee; yice-Prcsident, General joseph
Wheeler. OF Alabama; Secretary, General
Marcus J. Wright, q Washington lre Urea
surer, General ]. s. Fullerton, Of 81. LOUIS.
Board Of directors from the Union side;
q. o. Knifen, q. W. Bishop. Henry ~.