The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-07-05
.THE VETERAN SOLDIERS
OF New York State Gather at
Gettysburg
TO Celebrate the Thirtleth Anniyer-
sary OF That Decisive Fight.


GKTrYsnuRa. Pa. July s.-Since the
terrible July days OF 1898 when the
blue and tho gray met here in desper
ate combat this town has witnessed nc
such scene MS that presented Sunday
when the monument 70 commemorate
the great event was dedicated. The
battle was fought over several
thousand times sunday. not with grape
and canister and musket, but with
words Those who took part In the
greatest battle Of the civil war have
gone over the ground and told
Just how IL was done In the main
they agree rs 10 the results, but the in
dIviduai opinion Of each veteran IA woe.
fully AZ variance with the opinion OF
nearly everyone else No two men
agree Just how the battle was
really won, but their discussions
IRE the more interesting because
they were carried onin such brotherly
fashion. There has been on no previous
occasion since the war, so many veterans
from New York here MS now at Gettys
burg.
They travel az the expense 81 the
state ~ New York, the Legislature 81
which generously appropriated last win
ter u sufficient amount Of money 10 pay
the transportation and commiasary
expense.
II was about o'clock Sunday after
noon. whom tho Veterans began their
peaceable march through the ntreets Of
Gettysburg About the same hour
thirty years ago Pickett was sweeping
across the iields towards the confer Of
the union lines The exercises Sunday
were Ia charge OF the Battle Of Gettys-
burg Monument commissioners, and
the programme was most strictly oar
ricd out
The programme consisted Of speeches
and music. One of the most interesting
features was the singing of THE Htar-
I,angled BANNER" When the familiar
mir caught the ears Of the assembled
soldiers all hats were taken of and all
the veterans Joined IN the refrain.
Gen. 6ickles, rs president Of the
battle OF Gettysburg monument, deliv-
cred the Introductory address Bishop
Potter was then introduced. He deliv-
cred the dedication address.
As Gov.l Pattison was Obliged 10
leave by nh afternoon train he was I'm
troduccd before Gov Flower. He said
iii part. 1--WE bid you welcome 70 Penn
aylvania to-day. We are perfectly will
ing, upon this occasion, at this hour, to
be designated as New Yorlsera Cap
plnuse). am sure express the senti-
mcnts Of thousands who went from
Pennsylyania to war and Of the popnla-
tion Of to-day when | give You well
come"
49, ct.,.i. ~ = ..ta tsrt.. 49,.
been discussion for long time as TO
what should be the national flower.
We have settled that In New York.
Our flower Is a daisy, and here he ID.
Gov. Flower was greeted with laughter
and applause. He said: aMr. Chair
man, Comrades and Friends This Inn
prcssive scene is the homage which
kgreat state renders 70 its martyred
sons. Tho bidding Of six million peo-
pie has sent Us here TO dedicate their
token of love to the memory Of their
soldier dead. The battle In which
these fought was ono Of the
great battles Of history. The cause tho
highest for which human blood was
ever shed; the scenes Of bravery and
hardship are EMBEDDED In the memory
of every American and the victory here
won determined the integrity Of the
union and insured the establishment Of
human freedom In this land. For par
ticipation In such conflict and IN aid
ing the accomplishment 81 such ends,
no homage OF grateful state y too
profuse, no mark Of appreciation Is too
generous, no expression Of love Is unde-
served" Gov Flower then paid glow
ing tribute TO Gen. Siclxles and Gen.
Slocum.
Mr.. Dewitt c. Spraguc, Of Washing
ton, then read poem written for the
occasion. A quartet sang America
and the great concourse joined In.
Gen Green was then introduced. The
crowd cheered while he snid he had but
one sentiment TO offer. It was. The
men who carried us through the rank
and file Of the army" Then the guns
Of Battery G., Numbered their salute
to the monument and the memory Of
the dead, and while smoke rolled across
the wheat fields Of the valley the rnonu-
ment was unveiled.
The new York state monument Is the
finest and most artisticalIy commands
ing Of the many monuments located on
this historic battle ground The mon
ument consists Of tall polished gran
tie shaft, encircling the base Of which
are scenes on the Gettysburg battle
field in bronze, and at the top Of whichA
| is-a bronze statute Of Victory. The
column Is supported BY handsome
granite base with tablets commemora-
tive Of the heroes who took part in the
battle.
REV. Sam Small In Texas.
SHERMAN. Tex, July 3.Rev. Sam
Small stopped on his lecture tour
through Texas and is holding pro-
\ tract.sd ,neetin0 NJ Vhitasboro this