Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-20
NOTABLE MILITARY EVENT.
A Baltimore War Incident Recalled I'm
Peaceful Times.

A Baltimore War Incident Recalled in
Peaceful Times.
BALTIMORE, april 2o-The Worcester
light infantry, the hneal descendant of
the old Massachusetts Sixth, which will
ever be remembered as the first armed
and equipped regiment that marched to
the relief of the national capital, arrived
here Saturday at the same hour and over
the same route traversed in 1861. Thirty
years ago yesterday the Sixth Massachu-
setts infantry, commanded by Col. Ed
ward f. Jones, was attacked by a mob
while passing through the city and lost
four of its men killed and many wounded
The observance of the anniversary Satur-
day was arranged for some time ago. and
the reception accorded the Massachusetts
regiment will certainly destroy the last
feellng OF resentment over the deplorable
event of 1861
Some of the Veterans There
Mayor Davidson, representing the CITY:
Col. w. II. Love. representing the state
and three q. A. X. posts received the Wis
ltlng delegation at Camden station and
escorted it TO the Carrollton hotel. pre-
coded by band of music. Some of the
old veterans of the Sixth were in line and
were heartily cheered, particularly bv
those who participated in or witnessed
their former reception in this city. Upon
arriving at the Carrollton Mayor David
son welcomed the visitors.
Peace Hath Her Victories
: de said: at is at once my privilege, as
1t is my pleasure, as the chief magistrate
OF the city OF Baltim ore to tender to you
its freedom and hospitality. Without
self-praise or vainglory the city of Balti-
n n rszf 90 fV-r,t /, f,1I- L
always thrown wide open to receive the
visitor from any other section of our com.
mon country. But, gentlemen, your visit
Is quite apart from that of the ordinary
traveller for business or pleasure 1t is
another of the many evidences of that
broad and liberal spirit ever to be expect
ed, aud generally found, in the brave and
loyal veterans OF the war, who have for
gotten long since the heat and bitterness
OF the struggle between the states and
lald them aside for the more permanent
conquests of generosity and kindness and
brotherly affection.
The Bloody Conflict Forgotten.
we welcome you to our southern land
whose people have forgotten. save as a
matter of history, the conflict which
brought out so much of bravery, of forti.
tude, and so many of the other virtues
which sprung up in a cause prosecuted in
honest conviction; but whose people do
not forget, while keeping green the graves
of the soldiers of the lost cause, to spread
the fragrant blossoms also upon the
mounds which cover the sleeping dust of
the federal soldier. We welcome you to
our city, our hearts, and our homes, assur-
ing you that we shall ever remember with
profound pleasure the honor you have
conferred upon US by your presence here
to-day"
The Visitors Return Thanks.
Capt. Davis and Capt. Sisson of the Wis
iting delegation replied, expressing great
pleasure over the warm hearted reception
they had received. An informal recep.
ton followed. The visitors will remain
until Tuesday, in the meantime receiving
many attentions from our citizens.