The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1891-08-07
HEROES OF THE NATION.
FORTY THOUSAND WARRIORS IN A
GRAND PAGEANT.

Auspicious Opening of the "silver En-.
campment ",of the Grand Army-Pres.
sntation to Commander veazey-Ths
Race Problem.
DETROIT, Aug. 5.-Yesterdav was a
proud day in the history of the Grand
Army. 1t witnessed the grandest pa
rade in the history of the organization
and has made the twenty-fifth or silver en-
campment, an occasion of magnifcence and
grandeur. surprising the fondest dreams
cherished by it's humble founder, DR..
Stephenson Of Illinois, twenty-five years
ago. For six hours, under a bright sun,
0,0O0 veterans tramped sturdily over the
line of march, and such was the inspira-
tion Of the moment that even the feeblest
Of the MANNED and crippled comrades
found themselves adequate to the ordeal
Of the five-mile march.
Besides the staff of the commander-in-
chief there were on the reviewing stand
Secretary of War Proctor, Secretary Of the
Navy Tracy, General Miles, Assistant Sec
retary of the Interior Bussey, two or three
governors and two or three past COM
manders-in-chief.
The spectacle OF an ex-president of the
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unusual that the tremendous
Ovation rendered Ex-President Hayes
was har lily surprise. The cheers which
swept along the line of march like huge,
but slowly rising tidal wave, was ever
an indication of the presence Of the dis
tinguished ex-president. Mr.. Hayes was
recognized by all as he marched with his
post from Fremont, O., down Griswold
street, and near the intersection of Con-
gress street, he kissed several little girls,
who ran out to meet him. The old gen
tleman carried palm-leaf fan, and ap-
peared to enjoy the occasion quite as much
as his comrades of the post.
The girl cadets, single platoon of thir-
teen, in red caps and gold chevrons, gold
collars and blue suits, of Mccoy post,
Ohio, were loudly applauded as they kept
correct line and stepped accurately to the
music of the rattly drum corps. The
Michigan female band shared with their
Ohio sisters the plaudits of the multitude.
The features of the first division were
the Illinois goose which hung on pole
with the Inscription that Every thing was
ovely and the goose hangs high" and the
Gather dressed man from Wisconsin, who
bore the badger "Old Abe" the Wiscon-
lin eagle, was of course cheered at every
corner. 1t was notable fact that the old
war tunes. Marching through Georgia."
md the "Red, White and Blue" with oc-
.asional bursts of yankee Doodle" called
,ut the most vociferous applause on all
,ccasiOns.
Gift to Commander veazey.
Ex-President Hayes, accompanied by
Colonel f. j. Hecker and the committee
that purchased the $1,000 diamond Grand
Army badge for General Veazey called at
The national department headquarters to
make the formal presentation General
Veazey stood with his wife, surrounded by
MS entire staff. Said Mr.. Hayes:
The comrades who with me have been hon.
,red with places on your staff have assigned
20 me the agreeable task of presenting to you
his badge. We ask you to accept 1t as
oxen of the esteem, the admiration and the
affection in which you are held by ourselves
md by the comrades of the Grand Army. 1t
viii, we trust bring present JOY to you and your
amily. It will remind you and them Of the
part you have taken in the great
went of the age; in the sacred and stainless
var for union and liberty. During your term
# Office you have, as you promised when you
we're chosen, amply kept between yourselves
md your comrades, not only the touch of the
lbow but also the touch of the heart.
Our hope is that this simple gift will remind
'ou pleasantly of the events and scenes and
of the great conflict; that it will
ecall the famous day at Gettysburg. the day
f your opportunity, of your honorable service
nd your signal triumph. 1t will also, we
lope, be to you well-spring Of gratifying
Meditation upon the future. In after times,
hose who bear your name and share your
lood will rejoice as they look upon this en-
lem, their priced family heirloom, and be |
He'd with gratitude that Providence allotted
0 them the inspiring privilege of tracing |
heir origin to one who in his young manhood |
vas splendid figure in the decisive battle of |
he divine war, and who stood faithfully and
ravely by Abraham Lincoln from its begin |
ing to it's end. Our wishes and our prayers |
re that your life may be long and happy in
he land which in the day of its deadly peril |
ou did your power to save.
General Veazey replied briefly, thanking
he donors for their good wishes.
The Grace Problem"
till looms up ominously in the Grand
army, and the question on every lip now
J, can this dispute be settled by the en-
ampment without serious disruption in
he southern division? The whites of the
apartment of Louisiana and Mississippi
till insist that the negro ex-soldier must
OF be admitted to membership with the
'nlueS, Wnlle Ine cOlOreu veterans vow
hey will reject the brotherhood of the
irand Army rather than submit to the
onditions of separate organization in
ach southern state for the colored men,
ers of the order. The colored delegates
rom Louisiana will make a request to
resent their side of the case in an address
} the encampment.
Last night was devoted to receptions to
he commander-in-chief of the Grand
lrmy, the Woman's Relief Corps and the
ons of Veterans by the citizens of Detroit
t the encampment hall. Later in the
vening another reception was rendered to
Veazey at the Expo
tion building On both occasions Cen
raj Veazey made brief speeches OF, 40
and thanks.
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