Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-04
ILLINOIS AT GETTYSBURG.
Monuments Dedicated on the Historic Bat
tiefield-Happy Speeches Made.

1 Snouu<nents Deo1cateo on the Historic Bat
tiefieid-happy Speeches Made.
| Yesterday was gala day for Illinois and
| iihnoisans especially for that large portion Of
her sons who fought through the war and shed
their blood at Gettysburg. The historic Get
tysburg field yesterday held a large and dis
unguished party who pay allegiance to Illinois,
and OF this party not a small contingent were
from this city. The handsome monuments
marking the positions held by Illinois regi.
ments on July 1, 1858, were formally dedi-
Gated with impressive ceremonies. Many OF
the state officials of Illinois were present and
any number of comrades wandered once more
over the ground they had trod through smoke
and the dust of battle.
A TOUR OF THE BATTLEFIELD.
Yesterday morning early the veterans took
Carriages and began q tour of the battlefield.
At the head of the line were Gov. Fifer and ex-
Gov. Beveridge. The Soldiers National ceme-
terry was visited and pause made at the spot
Lincoln made famous by his immortal dedi-
catory address. Pauses were also made at
East Cemetery Hill and Culps Hill. where
Howard and the eleventh corps the right of
the Union line did such magnificent work. Re-
turning the party passed out the Springs road
to Seminary Ridge. This the especial
ground OF interest to the Illinois veterans.
Over these hills and woods the eighth and
twelfth cavalry had made their gallant fight
while waiting for the third division. Round
Top, the Valley Of Death, and Devils Den were
all visited and the party then returned to town
In time for lunch.
THE FORMAL TRANSFER OF THE MONUMENTS.
The Washington delegation, $50 strong. were
late in arriving. At o'clock, however, the
special train arrived and carriages were re-
sumed and the party proceeded to the monu-
ment al inFo pfrv I'd
avenue. Ex-Gov. Beveridge presided at the
ceremonies and in happy speech introduced
Gov. FHer, who delivered the address trans
ferring to the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial
ASSOCIATION the three Illinois monuments Hon.
Edward McPhsrs Oh, clerk of the House of Rep
resentatives and director Of the association
accepted the trust for the association. First
Controller A. q. Matthews spoke in behalf of
the Washington Association and Depar tment
Commander Col. NJ. Clarke made u few re-
marks.
The party then spent the rest of the after
noon in sightseeing. The Illinois monuments
Will be great addition to the Gettysburg col
lection. The eighty-secOnd infantry monu-
ment stands where the regiment lost one hun
oreu and thirty-one men. 1t is q solid granite
stone with polished face.
THE EIGHTH CAVALRY MONUMENT.
Inc eighth cavalry monument consists Of
three pieces the base, n block of granite pol
ished and a top piece with the figure of cavalry
soldier. The inscription reads: Eighth Illinois
cavalry formed line of battle July /. 1853; oc-
cupied until relieved by first corps; one squad
ron picketed ridge east of Marsh creek,
south of pike, and supported by another squad
ron, met the enemys right advance On re-
forming the line the regiment took an advanced
position on Hagerstown road, late in the day.
delayed the enemys advance by attacking his
right flank, thereby aiding the infantry in
withdrawing to Cemetery Hill. In the evening
encamped on the left flank. July 2, 1868. Blu
fords division retreated toward Westminster.
The twelfth cavalry monument il solid
granite. surmounted by a cavalry saddle show
ing blanket canteen and stirrups. The face ia
polished; on it is the coat of-arms in bronze,
crossed sabers and cap and bearing the same
inscription as the eighth cavalry.
ALL COMING TO WASHINGTON
The entire party leave for this city this after
noon.
Among the Washington party arc Controller
A. c. Matthews, Gen. Cyrus Bussey assistant
secretary of the interiors Superintendent Mere
dlth OF the bureau of engraving and printing
and wife, Judge ]. X. Magic, Supervising
Architect EdbrOoke. Maj. Commerford, super
lntendent of the Arlington cemetery; Rev.
Fred H. Wines, Mr.. Geo. NJ. Fleck, Col. G.. c.
Ross, Mr.. j. A. Gould, DIR. J. X. Bondo. h. H.
Lyman, Col. ". Il. Austin, Mrs. Z. E. Smith,
Miss Ramsay and others.