The Monticellonian., 1895-09-27
AT CHATTANOOGA. il
The Closing Day of the Dedication
 Ceremonials. a.s. ..s...-
Meeting in Commemoration of the Bat tic of Chattanooga Proper, Pre- ceded by Grand Military
 Parade-CIosing Scenes.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept. 21.-The proceedings of the third and last day of the dedication of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military park, judging from the crowd which i thronged the streets, were the most at- traetive of the series. This was the case, however, for the reason that there was nothing going on at the l battlefield, and everyone's at l tention was centered upon the meeting in the big tent. An- i other fact was that the military demonstration by the regulars and state militia in camp here was Hn attraction that drew to the city many residents of the surrounding territory, who had not previously been present during the dedicatory cere- monies. There was slight relief from the oppressive, almost over whelming heat of the past few days, whereby existence was rendered somewhat more comfortable to swell tering humanity. The procession formed on Market street, the princi- pal business thoroughfare of the city, and was characteristic of the occasion First came platoon of po- lice and then the United States troops, foot and artillery, in camp at Chicka- manga park, under command of Col. Poland. These nun bered, all told, about 1,20O men. There were battal- ions from the Sixth, Fourteenth and Tt.Cn4r=4 l 5r1 in fa1trtf and Rof+ar,+ I1 Fourth artillery; the Ohio national guards with Gov. Mckinley and staff nt their head. including companies from Cleveland and Columbus, the latter on bicycles; Capital City guards of Georgia, Capt. N. S. Hewitt command Ing. This troop marched to the aed cation from Atlanta, arriving here Tuesday. The national guard of len nessee, Col. l. |. Peters commanding. company of this body which at traeted much attention was Capt Carnes battery, of Memphis, com posed exclusively of confederate veterans. The rear of the column was under command of Capt. F H. Phil lips. The procession marched through the prineipal business and residence streets to Grant university in front of which the reviewing stand was erected The streets were decorated with great profuslen with the na- tionaI coinrs in all conceivable de- signs, and as the troops marched under and by them they were accompanied 1 by the almost constant cheers of as- sembled thousands.
 0hio's representation in the process 1 sion was the most striking portion. 1 At it's head rode Gov Mckinley and his entire staff in full uniform. The appearance of the governor was greeted with cheers along the entire route of march, and he was kept busy doffing his hat in acknowledgement of his hearty reception. Besides the Four teeath regiment Ohio National guards, Gov. Mckinley had in his command the famous Cleveland cav u1ry troops, which formed President Hayes escort at his inauguration in l ST; battery H and the Toledo cadets The company made q fine appearance and received much applause
 One of the leading features of the days parade caused comment and en- thusiasm, and will make lasting inn pression upon those who saw it. It was company of confederate veterans. attired in their tattered old uniforms of gray, carrying the Stars and Stripes. As they passed through the miles and miles of streets they were rendered an ovation that would have honored an emperor. Not one of these old war dogs was un- der 60, and yet they walked with a tirmness of step that would have done justice to West Point cadets. And one of them. the one next to the color bearer, carried an olive wreath, an em- blem of peace and love.
 Gen. ]. S. Fullerton, president Of the park commission, was grand mar shal
 The visiting governors and their statfs. together with the various state park commissioners. followed Gen. Fullerton and staff
 On the reviewing stand were Lieut. Gen SehofieId and Vice President Stevenson, the reviewing officials and large body of distinguished visitors and prom nent citizens The process sion dishanded shortly after passing the reviewing stand. and the battery proceeded to Orchard Knob, on the summit of which was fired the Union salute of forty-four guns at noon.
 IN CoMAlEMoRATIoN OF THE BATTLE or
 CHATTANOOGA.
 Al that hour began the exercises in i connection with the dedication the battle of Chattanooga proper.
 Nice-Rresident Stevenson presided The proceedings were opened with prayer by Rev. samuel J Niccols, D. D. |, of St. Louis. Hon George W. Ochs Chattanooga eloquent executive, was introduced, and extended cordial well come to the visitors to the mountain city.
 Gen, ". R Bate, senator from Tennessee. was the first speaker His address presented the southern view of the causes leading to the war
 Gen Bate was followed by Gen. Charles II Grosvenor representative in congress from Ohio
 Referring to the departure of Gov Morton and staff from the platform at the battlefield Thursday, Speaker Hamilton Fish of New York, said:
 Gov. Morton, recognizing the fact that this was an occasion when only the heroes who fought on this ground should speak, concluded to leave be- fore he was called upon to make an address. New York state had no troops at Chickamauga, therefore why should its governor weary an audience