Telegram-herald., 1891-06-04

its form its base. 1t is in Grant
park-a six-acre plot of ground high
above the river, purchased and given
to the city through the instrumentality
of two Chicagoans, II. ii. kohlsaat and
James w. Scott, both of whom are
proud of having come out of Galena
a lready the park is graced by SOL
di er's monument and fountain.
Sculptor Gelert did his work faith
fully and artistically. He has given TO
this city a rnarvelously lifelike statue Of
the general in civilian attire and in an
attitude of meditation. He has
stamped the genius of the man on the
metal. Grant, Our Citizen" is the
simple inscription on the front surface
of the monument 1t is enough. What
is unwrittcn is craven on the hearts of
all and is ineradicable. The total cost
of the statue is about $4,000.
The feature of the monument which
struck Mrs. Grant with peculiar force
was the bas-relief which represents
the two great leaders, Grant and
Lee, acd the memorable council
which resulted in the surrender OF the
southern forces. They are in the act
OF grasping hands at the conclusion of
the terms of surrender. The face
of Grant in the relief is expressive
of sympathy and cor liberation for
his vanquished fee. The face of Lee
bears the imprint of resignation and
a dignity which at the time ap-
pealed so strongly to the union generals
and aids who witnessed the surrender.
Behind Lee are Gems. Marshall and
Rawlins, and back of Grant are the
figures of three union generals and
Col. Parker. Grants private secretary.
Not until the two special trains from
Chicago arrived did the ceremonies be-
gin. 1t was then after midday. Under
the command of Marshal George s.
Avary. and headed by the famous Fiji
tecnth regiment band from Fort Sher-
idan, the parade started from the
De Soto house corner. Company
l, of the Third regiment, Illinois
National quart, of Galena, acted as
special escort to the distinguished
visitors. Arrived at the park the
immense throng gathered itself around
the monument and the orator and other
distinguished guests took their places
upon the platform. Then the
"Star Spangled Banner" was rem
dered by the Fifteenth United States
cation was pronounced by Rev. w. ID.
Atchison. of this city, chaplain of the
day. When be had concluded the
united bands struck up Hail to the
Chief and amidst scene Of inspir-
ing enthusiasm, little Miss Pauline
Kohlsaat, of Chicago. daughter OF
the donor. gave a strong tug at the
silken cord and the black shroud in
which the monument had been envel-
oped fell apart, revealing the work OF
art in all it's beauty. The vast gather
ing gazed upon the lifelike features OF
the dead soldier and president for
a moment as II spellbound, and then
led by the old veterans of the Ninety
sixth Illinois, three hearty cheers and
a tiger were given .or air. kohlsaat.
Ex-Ciov. Hoard. of Wisconsin, was In
troduced by II III. McClennau. chair.
man of the board of park commission
ers. and in behalf OF Mr. Kohlsaa. for
mally presented the statue to the city
of Gslena.
a brief address of acceptance on be-
half of the city was made by Mr.. Me-
Clcnnan. ard after the band had rem
dercd America Nr. Depew was ia.
troduced aud ENTHUSIASTICALLY greeted
His Grafton was a mastery eToIt even
for so great an orator
The proceedings came 20 a close with
an address bv Judge Cta5t-ee on behali
Of the Grand Army 81 the Republic. and
the procession reformed and marched
hack 10 the CITY