The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-05
INHONOR or GRANT.
Galena Unveils Beautiful Monument In
Memory of the Commander.

GALENA. ILL.,. June 3.-High on an eminence
as his home, almost casting its shadows
in the setting sun over the old house that
sheltered his family during the period that
at the very front he was lighting or
directing the battles for the preservation
of his country and the continuation of
the Union. a magnificent monument 20 the
memory of the old commander" was formally
unveiled TO-DAY with impressive services. An
immense thrOng- the number was variOusly
estimated at from $4,000 to 10000 people
participated in the function. Business was
entirely suspended. In Dubuque the public
schools were closed and the people came in
crowds to Galena. Freeport and other con
tiguous cities were in similar accord. The
pretty little city of Galena was literally
swathed in bunting
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
Shortly after - o'clock two special trains
from Chicago brought in large number OF
distinguished guests. Among them were Hon.
Chauncey NJ. Depew. of New York. the orator
of the day; Ex-Governor and Mrs. Hoard, of
Wisconsin: General and Mrs Nelson A. Miles.
Judge and Mrs. Walter q. Gresham. Johal
Gelert the sculptor of the monument; Mr..
James w. Scott, Of the Chicago Heraid-to
whose suggestion and energy is mainly due
the existence of Grant Park the beautiful
breathing spot within which the monument is
located Mrs. Scott, II. II. kohlsaat. the
donor of the monument; Senator Cullom. Sen
atOr Allison. Congressman Henderson, OF
Iowa, Judge Blodgett and over two hundred
others.
With the Chicago delegation came the ia
nous Fifteenth Regiment Band from Fort
Sheridan, and there were in the city no less
than fifteen other musical organizations from
various points of Illinois and Wisconsin. The
distinguished visitors we're met at the depot
bv an immense crowd and heartily greeted
Soon afterward the parade moved from the
De Soto House corner, over 900 Grand Army
veterans, the visiting military. the civic or
carnations and a long array of citizens par
ticipating.
UNWILLING CEREMONIES.
On reaching the park the throng gathered
itself around the monument and the orator
and other distinguished guests took their
places upon the platform. The "Star-Spangled
Banner" was rendered by the Fifteenth Regi-
ment Band and fervent invocation was pro-
nounced by Rev. w. d. Atchison, chaplain Of
the day. The bands then struck up Hail 10
the Chief" and amidst scene of enthusiasm
little Miss Pauline Kohlsaat, daughter of the
donor, gave n tug at the silken cord. and the
monument stood revealed in all its beauty
Ex-Governor Hoard. of Wisconsin, was in
troduced and in behalf of Mr. KOhlsaat for
maly presented the statue to the city.
brief address of acceptance on behalf az
the city was made by Park Commissioner Nc
Clennan, and after the band had rendered
America" MIR. Depew was introduced and en-
Enthusiastically greeted. His Grafton was n mas
terly effort even for so great an orator
THE EXERCIsEs CLOSE.
The proceedings came TO a close with an ad-
dress by Judge Crabtree on behalf Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic. and the process
sion reformed and marched back TO the city,
This afternoon "A general jollifcation is in pro-
gress.
AFTER leaving the stand the distinguished
guests visited the oldh and store OF Grant.
together with the new home presented to the
General by his admiring fellow townsmen
when he returned home crowned with the
laurel leaves. The monument is the gift Of
H. II. Kohsaat of Chicago, formerly
of Galena Mr.. Scott, of the
Chicago Herald. another Galena
body. was chiefly instrumental in providing
an appropriate site for the monument. The
bronze statue stands on solid base of Quincy
gray granite with pedestal of polished red
granite from Maine. On the front surface is
the simple inscription: Grant. Our Citizen"
The statue represents General Grant in citi-
zen's dress, standing. The likeness is excel
lent.