The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-09-22

the war vessels Dolphin and Ncsuvius, loo
strong, armed with breech-loading rifles ana a
Calling gun-the latter being pulled by brawny
sailors The following was the order of the
parade:
United States Marine Band.
General in command. Maj.-Gen. +, A. Carr, U.SA'
Personal Aid, Lieut.. F. G. Hodgson, 9th Cav.
Volunteer Aids:
MAJ W. F. Tucker. U. $. A; Capt. W; B. Bar
ris,er, U. 6. A; Col. G. ". Hager. G. A; r.;
Capt. E. s Godfrey, Y. S; A; Lieut.; G. H.
II. T. Hutton, G. A. X.
Brig-Gen. Guy V. Henry.
First or Regular Brigade-Four troops United
Battery c, Sd United States Artillery.
Lieut.. NJ. ]. Usher, U. S. Dolphin
Second or Naval Brigade-Nsval Battery.
Brig. Gen. Albert OrdwRy, d. c. n. u.
Engineer Corps, Lieut. Gilbert thompson COM
is, Regiment National I Guard, Col. W. G. Moore,
commanding.
Corps field music.
I'd Regiment National Guard COL Cecil Clay, COM
handing.
Light Battery Capt. II. G. Fosburg, commanding.
Cavalry Troop, Capt. ID. L. Barbour, command
ing.
Bicycle Corps, Capt. Couch, commanding
Ambulance Corps, Lieut.. g. r. L. Pole, command
ing.
After followed Gen. A. F. Diusmore, Com
mander of the Department of the Potomac,
GAR and staff, Posts of the Department of
the Potomac and Sons of Veterans, escorted by
of the War Department the column was re-
viewed BY Vice President Morton, who was &C
COMMANDED by Senators Paddock and Palmer,
Chairman Edison, of the Citizens Committee,
Sergeant-at Arms Valentine and Secretary Nc
Cook, of the United States Senate.
The recipients of the heartiest cheers and
objects of the greatest interest in the parade
were the Mary Logan Cadets, Of Columbus. O..
company of 10 young girls. all under IL years
of age, who were trained and brought to Wash
ton By Capt. A. G. Chapman, Union veteran.
The young ladies presented a striking picture
10 their red caps and blue blouse waists, and
they marched with jaunty and precise step.
handling their lightweight guns with an in
fiuate grace. After the review by the Vice.
President the route was down Seventeenth
street TO the scene near by where the pageant
was to eliminate
In the center of the ellipse flagstaff, 200
feet high, had been erected, around which
stand, capable of seating large mum Der of peo-
pie, had been prepared, which was filled with
distinguished citizens aud soldiers. On all
sides of the platform were packed veterans and
their wives.
When all was ready large garrison flag was
flung to the breeze and the battery fired
National salute one gun for each star on the
flag After the Gag had been properly saluted
by the artillery the bugle sounded attention,
and Chaplain -in-Chief Payne, of the Grand
Army of the Republic, made fervent and
eloquent petition. Then District Commissioner
Douglass welcomed the vast assemblage to the
National Capital.
At the conclusion of Commissioner Doug
lass's remarks Commander-in in Chief Palmer
was introduced, and spoke as follows:
COMRADES For the first time since the close of
the great civil conflict will have opportunity
OF meeting your oomrades-in-arms in head
Quarters provided for each OF the great Army
Corps that existed during the war. IL would GER
mention any particular corps for its gallant
ice know that human nature, on the average. ie
aboat alike, and can appreciate how every soldier
took special delight in speaking with pride OF the
service rendered by the corps in which he served
and no will objec. II when you get together
to-day the recollections of past dangers tempt you
10 be enthusiastic. / have often heard the boys
say my corps won the fight in some particular con-
test, but you must bear in mind that large
number Of the "boys" who were the other
side will ningle with you during your visit IN
Washington. and it's very likely THAI they will
have some recollection OF what occurred from
1851 to 1865. Whatever differences Of opinion
we may have to tho gsilantry of the several
corps. thercis one point upon which We ali agree,
that whether IL the oonrade who wore the star
the eagle whether II was he who wore the In
efgsiia OF n non-commissioned officer The COM
mon soldier who carried his mu-ket In the ranks,
each was loyal TO the common cause for which he
served aud each tried to do his full duty rs he
IL. The be eaid for each corps and its
pulant commander. each die its full share in the
contest and each shared in the glorious achieve
ntetts OF the Union army. The thought that
n1sny OF our gallant leaders cannot be with to
day fills our hearts with many sad reflections They
would respond % cheerfuily al The call Of friend
chip they did In 1851 10 the call Of duty. The
vacant places they have left 10 ranks more
they are NOT with us to-day It Is because other
Rlories are reserved for them, while we ere left
with others 10 enjoy the fruits Of their great labors
To-day you viii meet and look into the faces Of
comrades you have mol seen for years. You will
take each other by tue band and recall the scenes
and incidents through which you have passed, and
rnfk hon fl,~ haiti
graduate for you the committee who have hsd this
grand work In charge. know you will ali enjoy
generously given for your pleasure. Yop viii once
more re<i aoo touch elbow again with the ooin-
rade who helped TO add to the fame OF your respect
i've corps
Aud now, comrades. know you viii share my
feelings OF profound regret over the circumstances
Sssn and S
had anticipated Joining you all 10 the fseiivfucs Of
the week. oomrade whose gallant services to the
Nation in the hour OF peril has BEEN s9ppieme nted
by his Wise and patriotic management Of the affairs
OF this great Republic In time OF pcace-Comrade
Benjamin Harrison.
At the conclusion of the Commander. In
Chiefs address he introduced HoE. Levi p.
Morton, Fice-President OF the United Stasea
who said:
SOLDIERS AED SAILORS OF TIE GRAsD ARMY OF
rHE REYv sorrow that binds all to-
Sethcr call. me 10 take the place In these cere-
monies OF the President, to whom you would In
Etincively turn as q comrade and as Comm ander-
ln-ch!ef OF the Army and Navy Of tho United
SiRtes.
The President has been lately standing al the
gates OF the Nation TO challenge tho entrance of
on impiscable enemy that must be confronted at
The outposts.
While We need bis high resolve and inGexible
will in defence OF the people from an in.idous foe.
that lac IL stand ing the beddde Of dearcr
30 him than lIe, we may not forget what be owes
20 the tenderest relation Of humanity, aud q chord
OF sHsotionate sympathy resches him from every
hor3e and hamlet In She land
(-xnH< nj 1af zrrra srt IA ,nfr nnd
zee before me the survivors Of generation oil
men who have eEblasoped the pages Of history
and freedom for all time to come VII have the
example for republican Francs. for united Ger
many and reconstructed Italy, and who have
brosdened and deepened the Foundations OF tho
English constitution apt "Anglo- SAXON liberty"
or this great army OF liberty, whether they have
passed away still prcscn. Cor duty you are
tie hoporer Representatives
The Prertoen: would epsat to you n conr.de
Hie for 10 greet you an behalf of business In.
forests affecting sae welfare Of The whole people
in behalf of .race aDd commerce 0! The husband
man aud nrtisan; OF the employer and the en-
pioyed-in behalf Of all men and women from
ever- section who love tbs Union.
bic you welcome Ia behalf OF The PRECEDENT ard
bis Cabinet; in bshalf OF the Congress of The
United States and Ii. Estiousl Jgdic.sry. admins
teriEe collectively the Government ecu have %
CURED. and IL behalf Of Who'll. p$crlo made Illus
saries. now your friends. greet you la behalf 0
stslwa,t North and loysl eoush. OF sun
fln aptned Ias. eDd oommandfps West. Indrr tia
shadQwf Of tbs Capitol yon have preserved IN thi
beautiful city. founded By Warrington ard mAd'
sacred by the scrvicss and sutfcr.ngr IL Lincoln
in fu view Of Virginia the birthplace O. P.csi
6eDis and the burial rlses OF Asroe.