The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-09-23

ueHIJ WIN SOtue OF tHS th1tuO HLsSOiy
OF the command at the battle OF Front
Royal
Gen. Jasper 4. Roller was an engineer
in Hoke's division Of Stonewall Jackson's
army, and was at that time but fifteen
years of age. Briefly he spoke, but he
touched the hearts Of the men who
were in the dark days Of the war his
enemies, and completely captivated his
hearers. He said, among other things,
that the concession would certainly be
made that the men Of the south were
sincere in what they did, and were ac-
ruated by the light as they then saw 1t.
Now, he would say for himself and for
the men OF the south, that they were
ready, and had been since the day when
they laid down their arms to ally round
the one flag, the stars and stripes, and
to Join hands with their brethren OF the
north in keeping it forever unsullied.
This speech was one Of the happy feat
ures oil decidedly interesting reunion,
and was followed By some vigorous
hand-shaking and congratulations.
A short speech was also made by
Capt. David Beam, OF Spencer, Ind,
who served in the Fourteenth Indiana.
Among those OH the platform were
Gen. Cyrus Bussey, Col. w. G. Banty,
Col nj. 9. Walsh and Col. B. G. Shaw,
Of the Seventh Indiana; W. l. Dunlap,
United States marshal for Indiana;
Capt. J. G. Payer, OF the Fifth Ohio;
Captain Nickerson, U. S. A., and Cap
tain Beam, Of the Fourteenth Indiana.
The Association Of the First Brigade,
First Division, Twelfth Army Corps, held
q reunion at night In the absence OF
the president OF the association, Major
w. II, Webster Of the Fifth Connecti-
cut, was elected chairman. Captain
Joseph Machette, OF the Forty-sixth
Pennsylvania, was appointed secretary.
Besides these two regiments the One
Hundred and Twenty-fith Pennsylvania
and the One Hundred and Forty.iilth
New York were represented. Major
Webster delivered IN address OF well
come. He referred to tho close rela-
tions that had always existed between
the Eleventh and Twelfth corps. The
crescent and the stars had shone to-
eetLer in the Shenandoah valley, at
Antietam, Charlottesville, Gettysburg,
and in the southwest. After Major
Webster's address, the subject Of the
corps history was considered, and the
HISTORIANS Of tho regiments which COM
posed this brigade were appointed TO
confer with Milton S. Lytto, the his
soTian OF tho corps. Routine business
was disposed Of, and short addresses
were delivered by several comrades,
giving "reminiscences Of the service OF
the brigade.
After the fireworks were over the
veterans OF tho Sixteenth Army Corps
assembled in Thomas tent for u reunion,
but although the illumination was bril-
liant outside, the interior of the canvas
shelter was dark as pitch. A foraging
expedition was sent out and finally re-
turned with one candle. This being
lighted, was placed upon the chairman's
table, where it served to make sort OF
hole in the darkness, and throw dense
shadows elsewhere. Nevertheless by
its feeble chickering's dim forms could be
discerned in tine background, and eager
faces OF old comrades peering through
the darkness. There were number OF
ladies present. also, and several sons
and daughters Of veterans. zg
Chairman D. F. McGowan, Of the
local committee Of the Sixteenth corps,
opened the meeting and introduced
General Carr, U. s. A., who had been
chosen permanent chairman. The gen.
eral opened the talking with some
humorous remarks concerning the sit
uation and his novel duties as chairman
Of this most unique meeting. There
being no regular programme OF
speeches, as a sort Of an opening exer.
else, to loosen up the tongues OF those
present. General Carr produced copy
Of the war record of the Sixteenth
corps and its commanders, which he
asked Captain MCGOWAN to read. The
latter remarked that reading by the
light of a solitary candle reminded him
OF old times, but unfortunately his eyes
were not as good as then. However he
read the list of corps commanders, and
the first name mentioned, that OF Gen.
Stephen A. Hulburt, had the desired
effect. The silence was broken and the
old soldiers burst into cheers tor their
old commander. Then the inspiration
struck General Carr, who had previous
~ announced that he was no orator,
and he pronounced a most eloquent
eulogy upon the soldierly, scholarly and
gentlemanly Hulburt
Az the other commanders names
we're mentioned the awakened memo
ries in nearly every heart, and cheers
were followed by eager questions. At
the mention OF Gen. A. q. Smith, the
assembly went wild. "Hooray for old
BaldvW shouted an enthusiast, and the
rest Joined in.
General Carr then explained that
General Smith was only prevented
from being present by an unfortunate
accident-a fall from a horse, and added
that it must be fiery equine which
the Sixteenth corps "centaur" could
not ride.
Then followed the names of different
commanders OF the left wing-Hamil-
ton, 0glesby-
CLOVIS Uncle Dick?" queried voice
from tho darkness. He's well and sends
love-" General Carr answered "pres-
emit" General Mower-"Whero is old
Joe2" was question from the ranks.
Hes in heaven, l know!" answered
General Carr, with solemn conviction
in his tone, and voice echoed "amen."
And so Invent, each namo Of the long
list evokinG some question or comment,
along with frequent cheers.
General Viewers name provoked n
controversy when he was mentioned as
a presidential possibility, but it ended
in hearty laughter. The crowd was too
congenial to quarrel, even over politics.
Then the session was merged into
sort OF experience meeting, each com.
rade rising as the spirit moved him and
relating tales OF army life appropriate
to tho occasion.