The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-09-13

of mans civilization, I'm the great white
city on the shores of Lake Michigan. The
old world and the new are there, intro
ducing to us the manners and the GUS
toms of their people, exhibiting their i'm
PIGMENTS of peace and war, of their man.
ufactured goods and products of the soil;
but above and beyond all the citizen of
the United States feels a glowing pride
when he draws his comparison with all
the world
Much to Boast OF.
1--WE feel that we have much to boast
of as country and people. and as we
look upon the flags of all the nations
gathered there we are impressed with
the fact that the flag of our country
holds more I'm it's folds than all the 9TH
ers combined. We feel that the stars
and stripes, saved and rebaptized by
your blood, are truly emblems OF mans
best government, his highest civilization,
grandest progression and widest enter
prise. We owe you much. and wherever
you meet in national encampment there
Will be kindled anew the fires Of patriot
ism In the hearts OF our youth. Stand
ing here today within the shadow of the
grandest monument ever erected by the
loyal living TO the loyal dead. a monu-
ment worthy the great cause it com
Inemorates and worthy a great state
repeat, that within he shadow Of this
monument whose every stone breathes
with patriotic fervor. in the name OF
her soldiers living and dead, I'm the name
or her loyal citizens and her growing
youth. | bid you warmest welcome to
Col Walker introduced Mayor Thomas
l.. Sullivan. who welcomed the visit
ing delegations on behalf OF the
city of indianapolis, saying that the
h. E.f.
that In all things that could be done
Tor their comfort and care, Il had been
earnest and unsparing The mayor re-
ceived generous applause.
Tho mayor was followed by Col Ell
LILY. who was also introduced by Col
Walker. and who, as chairman OF the
committee on arrangements, spoke OF
the work OF the committee and Of the
hearty good will IN which their labors
had been seconded by the people. Col
Lilly presented 10 the encampment n
ghvel made from the oak taken from
the old state house. whore Morton. the
great war governor. received TIE troops
Commander In Chief Weissert re-
coived the gavel and thanked Col. Lilly
and the committee for what had been
accomplished. He had appointed Col
Lilly on his staff knowing ne said,
that he must get there, ELL" and the
magnificent success Of yesterday and
the generous treatment received on all
sides showed that he had got there
Eli, and no mistake. Tho commander
in-chlef's reference TO Col. Lilly and
the committee evoked round OF ap-
plause, and when the governor and
mayor, with Col. LILY Col. Holloway
and others who had accompanied them
10 the hall, gave notice that they would
now Withdraw, suggestion that three
cheers be given met with instant re-
sponse from the delegates. and the hall
rung with the cheers OF the delighted
comrades. There was no MISLEADING the
goodwill entertained for the city and
It's people. The delegates who compose
the national encampment viii carry 10
their homes the ltindllest feeling for all
with whom they came I'm contact
Mayor sullivan Talks.
Mayor Sullivan was next introduced
and delivered a short address OF well
come In behalf OF the city. lie said that
the city was proud 10 entertain so dis
tlnguished guests and had done every
thing In it's power to make their stay
as pleasant as possible Col. ELI Lilly
followed Mayor Sullivan and WIS intro
duced by Col. Walker. He, as chairman
Of the citizens committee which had
In charge the matters OF the encamp-
ment, spoke OF the work OF the commit
tee and of the hearty good will with
which the people had seconded It's efforts.
ne presented the encanplnent with a
gaYel made or oak taken from the old
state house, where Morton, the great
war governor, received the troops
Commander-in-Chief Weissert received
the gayel with a tribute Of praise and
thanks to the citizens committee for it's
excellent arrangement the success Of
which had been demonstrated. He had
appointed Col. Lilly on his staff, he said,
knowing that he would get there eli"
and the magnificent success OF Tuesday
n
ment received by the veterans on all
sides showed that he had got there Eli"
and no mistake.
The movement of the governor and his
party to withdraw from the hall was
signal for a succession of three times
three" and long after they had departed
the hall rang with the echoes Of the
parting salute.