The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-09-28

WAsuIEGToN, Sept 20-Prcliminary
10 the festivities of the week was the
dedication yesterday of Grand Army
Place, located on the famous white lot
just south of the White House grounds
This place grew up under the inspira-
ton of the suggestion of Comrade John
McElroy, editor of the National Tribune,
that some central point should be pro-
vided and furnished where the old vet
Grams might meet their associates OF
the war, The plaza surrounding the
flag tower where the dedicatory exer-
cises were held was crowded 10 its ut
most capacity before noon--the hour
fixed upon for the event. After the
vice president and commander-in-chief
were escorted TO their places on the
stand from the reviewing stand where
they saw the parade, the fifteen hun
dred seats on the platform were occu-
pied by prominent G.. A. r. and w. r.
c. officers and government offlcials-a
most distinguished gathering.
The assembly call on the bugle Sc
cured partial order and then Command
er-in-Chief Palmer made the introiuc-
tory address, As he rose on the plat
form the old soldiers gave him most
affectionate greeting.
Among other things Commander Pal
mer said: "The thought that so many
of our gallant leaders cannot be with
us to-day fills our hearts with many sad
reflections They would respond cheer
fully at the call of friendship us they
did in 1861 TO the call Of duty. The
vacant places they have left in our
ranks are more suggestive than the
presence of the living, and If they are
not with us to-day it is because other
glories are reserved for them, while we
are left with others to enjoy the fruits
Of their great labors" In conclusion he
said:
"And now, comrades, know you will
share my feelings of profound regret
over the circumstances which caused
the absence Of one whom you would all
have been delighted TO see and hear
who had anticipated joining you in all
the festivities of the week, a comrade
whose gallant services to the nation in
the hour ofperil has been supplemented
by his wise and patriotic management
of the affairs OF this great republic in
time Of peace-comrade Benjamin Har-
rls9n"
~ now take pleasure in introducing
the Hon. Levi p. Morton, vice president
Of the United States" Before intro
ducing the vice president, Gen. Palmer
read a telegram from President Harri-
son, in answer TO one sent by him TO the
president, expressing his regret and
sympathy.
The reference TO President Harrison
was the signal for enthusiastic cheering
which lasted some time. Vice Presi-
dent Morton was warmly received as he
rose. lie said
Soldiers and Sailors OF the Grand Army Of the
Republic:
sorrow that brings US oil together calls me
10 take the place In these ceremonies OF the
president, 10 whom you would instnctivoly
turn as cOmrade and as cOmmander.in.ch
OF the army and navy OF the United States.
The president has been lately standing ut the
gates oi the nation 10 challenge the entrance OF
an lmpicahle enemy that must be confronted
Ht the OutpOsts While we need his high re-
solve and innexlhle will In defense Of the people
from an insidious foe, now that he X standing
al the bedside OF one dearer TO him than life. we
may not forget what he owes TO the tenderest
relaton.of humanity, and chord OF afcctionate
sympathy reaches him from every hamlet and
home In the land
God give him grace in this hour Of need see
before me the survivors OF o generation OF men
hn Hu aFYal la al fNaU ~ "A
freedom for all times 10 come wi o have set the
example for republican France, for united Ger
mnny and reconstructed Italy, and who have
broadened and deepened the foundations OF the
English constitution and OF Anglo.Saxon lib
erty. OF this great army OF liberty, whether
they have passed away or are still present for
duty, you arc the honored representatives
The president would speak 10 you rs q com
mess interests affecting the welfare OF the
whole people, In behalf Of trade and commerce,
OF the husbandman and artisan, OF the employ.
er and the employedi In behalf OF oil the men
and women from every section who love the
union l bid you welcome In behalf OF the pres.
ident and his cabinet advisors; In behalf OF the
congress OF the United States, and the national
judiciary, administering collectively the gov.
ernment you have secured and In behalf OF o
whole people made nlustrious by your heroism,
and that OF your adversaries. now your friends,
greet you In behalf OF stalwart north, and
loyal south-of sunilumined east and com.
manding west, under the shadows OF the capitol
you have preserved In this beautiful city founded
by Washington and made sacred by the services
and sunerings OF Lincoln andin full view Of Vir.
ginia, the birthplace OF presidents, and the
burial place OF heroes
Your march to-day and tomorrow will recall
70 you asit will 70 ug, the great review whom
Grant ranged himself by the side OF the presi.
dent Of the United States when Meade saluted
for the veterans Of the east. and Sherman for
those OF the west and whom the light that fell
upon the dome OF the capital was flashed back
from the sword OF Sheridan. There arc bril-
uss or 81 sSs% s
could summon them all; but the glories OF the
battle names recall them with vivid person.
ality In tho order Of time this may or may not
be your laAt review, but express the hope Of q
grateful people that heaven will bounteously
lengthen out your lives, before you are called 70
the other shore 70 Join the ranks Of your com
And now my oopntrymen, dedicate this
memorials which Il is believed win hereafter be
erected upon u % the everlasting glorios Of tho
Grand Army Of tho Republio
God bless you all, and those who today unite
with you In strengthening the union Of tho great
Thefiag on the staff $50 feet overhead
was then unfurled and saluted by a
park Of artillery. With the "star Span
gled Banner by the Marine band the
dedication Of Grand Army Place was
complete Brief informal speeches were
made by Secretary Noble, Attorney
General Miller, Acting Secretary of War
Grant and others, and the Issemblage
dispersed
WARRINGTON. Sept 2L--Ths Grand