The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-30
GAR. AND THE N. G. S. N. Y.
One of the Goth n. Y. Loves to Honor tn
Brave Boys of the War.

One of the Goth n. Y. Loves to Honor the
Brave Boys of the War.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In reply to
" A Boy of '61." in recent issue of your pa
per, would like to say a few words in defense
of the National Guard of New York. He
states that Oh the occasion of the laying of the
cornerstone of Gen. Grants Monument
on April q. a member of Capt. Wilson's
Battery, who prided himself on being born
IN England, gently remarked that Memorial
Day was only farce, and il the National
Guard was not to parade on that day. the
streets and avenues would be devoid OF on
lockers. as the masses would not go to witness
the parade of the GAR; and also that the
members of the National Guard were disguised
with parading AS an escort to the GAR.
! will say, this English fellow does not voice
the sentiments of the National Guard; and
furthermore he does not voice the sentiments
of the citizens of New York City. ], as
member of the National Guard of New York
State consider him no more than prevarlca-
tor, and / will contradict the "bloomin' En-
glishman " by saying that if he was to call at
the Armory of the Goth Regiment and meet
the members of this gallant command. and ex-
press such sentiments. the chances are one to
100 that be would wish that he had never put
his English nose inside Of the armory. can
speak from experience when / say that tho
members of the National Guard are loyal, and
consider it an honor to act as the escort OF the
GAR on Memorial Day / will give an in
stance Of the esteem that they hold in their
hearts for the veterans.
While | am indeed sorry to relate this Incl
dent still it will prove that am speaking and
voicing the sentiments of nearly all the men,
bers of the Goth. During the funeral of w. t.
Sherman, my regiment was stationed at Fifty
eighth street and Fifth avenue, and as the COM
rades of the GAR. passed Us, one of the men,
bers of my company made nse of remark
(which must have been heard by the members
OF the Post that were passing rs at the time)
that no sooner was it uttered. thar he was re-
preached for it, not only by the members of bis
company, but also by the Captain of the COM
pany. That evening when we arrived at our
company quarters, this member was brought to
his senses by the Captain, who told him before
the members of the company that If he ever
again heard such remark from him or any
member that he would have him drummed out
OF the regiment and expellod;" that he did
not and would not have any blackguards in his
command"
While the members of the Goth do not like
Gen. Fitzgerald personally, still they admire
him for ordering cat of the First Brigade as an
escort and | am positive that he does not do it
for "pomp and show" as this Englishman
claims, but as a sense of duty and loyalty to the
brave boys who wore the blue"
/ will here add that am sorry that men,
Der of the National Guard Of New York State
would disgrace the uniform of our +" Gallant
Boy Soldiers" by uttering such sentiments, and
will say that the gallant soldier boys" of
New York State are ever willing and ready to
uphold the dignity and honor of the "Star
Spangled Banner" and are always loyal to the
brave boys who not only fought against our
misguided countrymen, but also against the
English hire!ings aud assassins-ONE OF THE
69TH REGIMENT, n. g., S. n. Y, New York
City.