The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-09-10
Thousands OF Northern. Soldiers Back
on Southern Soil for the First Time
Since the War Closed.
A WELCOME TO GEN. LAwLER
C0NFEDERATE VETERANS ASSIST IN
ENTERTAINING .YANks.-
Most Of the Toosiers I'm Quarters az
New Albany and JcnersonviIIe-
Receptions and Camp Fires.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. Sept. 9-The twenty
ninth ercampment OF the G.. A. r. was in
| formally opened with fine parade on the
arrival OF Commander-in-chief Lawler and
staff at $50 O'Clock this morning. General
Lawler and the Columbian Post, OF Chi
cago, and other organizations acting as
escort on the special Monon train were
met at the Union Depot by members of the
committees on Invitation and reception In
carriages The kentucky National Guard.
local posts and other civil organizations
were formed on Broadway awaiting the ar
rival of the special train. which was on
time. 20 the satisfaction OF the muliitudes
assembled along the line OF march from
the Union Depot Broadway. Third and
Main streets, TO the Gait House. In the
first carriage with Commander-in-chief Law
lor were Col. r. W. Kelley, editor OF the
Louisville Commercial and commander Of
the G. A. r. Department OF Kentucky and
the chairman OF the invitation and recep-
ton committees. The Louisville Legion
was feature OF the parade. At the Gait
House the headquarters of the national
officers are beautifully decorated and slab
orate arrangements were made for re-
ceptions during the day.
|. While the reception OF the commander
in-chief and his staff was the most impos-
ing event OF the day the reception at
the depots of c. A r.. posts and veterans
arriving in other groups were equally in
terestlng. Special trains arrived as fast
as they could be handled and the local es-
corts were kept busy. Many veterans
recognized old comrades at the depot
From early morning throughout the day
rd in oil
With the blocking system ON all lines
crossing the bridges the trains are handled
rapidly and are unloaded at the most con-
yenient places without entering the block
ades at the depots. The railroads antici-
rate their rush will be during the next
twelve hours. as most OF the visitors will
be here for the naval parade tomorrow
morning. The big parade OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic occurs on Wednes-
day morning.
All the headquarters OF the State depart
ments were open to-day. and those OF Min
nesota and Colorado are very hospitable
in the contest for the location OF the next
encampment at st. Paul or Denver. While
the influx from Northern States is tre-
mendous. yet II does not surpass the tide
from the South. All the railroads from the
southern States trains as close to-
gether to-day as possible for safety. and
their reports indicate that the demand for
passage will continue all night. The at
tendance of Confederate veterans Is very
large. and they are active ~ helping the
people of Louisville entertain the
Yankees" The decorations were thought
to be completed last Saturday. but men.
women and children were busy every
where to-day putting out more tags- The
city is literally covered with folds OF red.
white and blue. Commander-in-chief
Bundy, Of the Sons of Veterans. Is quar-
tered with Commander Lawler. and the
en- route to Knoxville. as we'll as many
others en- route TO the meeting OF the Army
of the Tennessee and the dedication OF the
Monumental Park at chickamagua. The
opening day is favorable for the most sue
cessful entertainment of the boys in blue
by their brothers in grey.
FLAG SHIP OF THE FLEET.
Tonight the pennant proudly waves ever
the Tell City. the flagship of the fleet of
the National Association OF Naval Veterans
The Tell City was formally put In COM
mission tonight. The vessels of the
squadron were pr1fusely decorated with
flags and bunting They were equipped and
surrendered to Rear Admiral Allen. COM
msnding the National Association Of Naval
Veterans. by Capt. George Fritchner. Gov.
John Young Brown, Admiral Allen and
others made addresses at the dog watch OF
the naval veterans tonight.
Tonight camp-fires were held in New
Albany and Jefferscnville. as well as IN
Louisville. while receptions were rendered
Commander Lawler. Admiral Allen. Mrs
Logan. Mrs. Wallace and others. AT Camp
Caldwell. where twelve State departments
and thousands OF veterans are ouartered In
free intents, there was singing a1d story
telling and many very informal camp-hres.
Most of the Indiana veterans are quartere1
ct New Albany and Jefersonville. The
posts of many State departments are Guar
tered in schoolhouses and other buildings
about the city. The schools were dismissed
this week and all school buildings are used
by the veterans. The regimenial re1ni ms
will be held in the State headquarters. The
brigade and other reunions are assigned
to various hotels. public offices ard halls
Governor Mckinley, of Ohio. Is among
the last Of the Governors who VIII arrive.
He cannot be here till tomorrow night
Among the distinguished visitors arc Cor
poral Tanner, 3. ;. Burdett. Gen. n. A.
Alger. Detroit; lnspector-general Pond,
Bradley. Gen. s. Il. Buckner;- Col. ]. A.
Buckner, Ilaware, La; Col. William Il.
Bundy. cincinnati; Hon. J. c. Burrows.
Kalarnazoo; Gen. II. Il. Carrington; Gen.
T. S. Ciarkson, Omaha; c. NJ. Clay. White
hall, KY; III. NJ. CoDcy. judge advocate for
MASSACHUSETTS,; Capt. r. Davis cunning
vice commander Massachusetts,: j. ]. Dor
sey and n. S. Dudley. Flemingsbure;
Bishop samuel FsIIoys, Chicago; go. Rev. ksv;
B. Gordon. Reynolds Ca; Rev. J. H. Hae-
erty. 81. Louis; John NJ. Harlan. Iowa. j.
Warren Keifer. sprinsfiela; ,. o.: ). PrScsor
tinted states Senator Manderson. Ne
braska; Governor Claude Matthews ana
James Whitcomb Riley. indianapolis; Nd
iutant Joseph w. Roberts. Warsaw. Ky:
Gen ID. e Sickeis. New York: John w.
Thayer Lincoln, Neb. Gen. John q. I'M
derwood Chicago: William III. Jpman. Mad
ison Wis; Rev. T. ID. Wallace. Chicagos
Col. VI. ID. Wickersham, Mobile
cONFEDERATES WELCOMED
Following is a copy OF the invitation sent
10 members of the Confederate associations:
"Dear sir-At a meeting of the committee
on halls and campnres. held at G. A. r.
headquarters on Friday evening. Sept 6.
the undersigned were appointed as a special
committee 10 extend an invitation 10 your
society to attend all the campfire exercises
TO be held In this city during the evenings
of the 18th. 18th and 18th instant. at Music
Hall. Phoenix Hall and National Park.
These exercises. We believe. will interest
and entertain you. As ex-Jnion soldiers
who did their humble part IN the great
struggle % the late war, we cordially and
earnestly Invite you 10 be present so come
and let Us shake your hands. and as far a.
possible introduce you 10 our Northern
brethren. who will join An bidding you =
hearty welcome. Your Confederate button
will entitle ycu TO recognition and place
around our caIaplirez.'
The ladies have been busy all day At the