The record-union., 1895-09-19

the monuments over 10 Governor Me-
kinney, and he in turn to General Fuller
ton. Members and officers of the state
committee also spoke. Ex-Governor
Campbell's address was largely nm eulogy
upon General Ferd. Nanderveor, q fellow
townsman. who took an active part in the
battle.
Governor Mckinley then spoke in part
as follows:
"Hr. President and members Of the
ono CbickGmdUgn and Chattanooga Nd-
ttoHGL Park Commission and M fett0U-
citizens: l receive the Ohio monuments
from your hands in behalf OF the state of
Ohio 10 be dedicated as perpetual memo
rial TO the Ohio soldiers WHO fought on
this field. l cannot forbear iD this public
manner 10 express to the commission the
thanks of the State. whose representative
II has been, for the able and satisfactory
performance of its duties. It has exc
cuted the trust confided to it with singu-
lar intelligence and fidelity, and will en-
JOY the lasting gratitude of the people Of
the State.
Nearly a third OF 3 century ago this
place was field of war and tho scene Of
an awful and disastrous two days battle.
Wecome back after these long years, which
have been years OF nomentous import to
our country and civilization, TO unite in
the dedication OF This great battlefield as
d National Park, which shall forever
memOrianZe the vaIor Of the American
soldier and testify to the strength and
glory OF the American Union. The OPP
posing forces here were fairly matched.
The Confederate somewhat outnumbered
the Union, but in courage and determina-
tiOn neithor was at an advantage. Both
were equal in persistence and prowesS.
TIE commanders on both sides were
among the most skillful and distinguished
OF their respective armies. They were
military giants in command OF mighty
forces, ana the conflict here wRged WAS
one which has few parallels IN the annals
Of history.
''In many respects the battle of Chick
amauga was unlike any other battle of
the civil war. Tie gateway in the noun
talus was to be either won or lost here.
" hlle the success Of the Union army
here was extremely important to the
Union cause. The overthrow Of the Union
arms here and the holding Of this terri
tory were Indispensable to the Confed-
crate cause. 1t was desperate struggle
for the mastery, and standing now upon
this held, the former scene OF so much
blood and carnage, recalling all that hap
peDed here, ana all that was done here,
we are filled with increased interest and
asionishmeut and stirred to the depths
with admiration for tha courage, valor
''Ohio is here to-day because her ci:i-
zen soldiery were here then. We are
here, not as then with arms in our hands,
but with iTaternal affection in our hearts.
We are here tho invited guests of the
nation; here TO dedicate the field, not 10
war or passion, but to peace and union.
Yell may OHIO ieel 4 patriotic pride in
these dedicatory ceremonies. Her SOL
dier5 constituted quito one-fifth OF
Gil aTsf in rt4fG L.
conflict In ali there were fifty-two
infantry regiments, thirty-two regiments
OF cavalry and a battalion OF sharpshooI-
ers and nine batteries OF artillery. This
was Ohio's contribution to this historic
battle fought IN this historic field. ONO
had a larger Representation here than
upon any other neld OF the war. Her
soldiers were in every battle, assault,
siege and skiTmlSh from Bull Run To Ap-
pomattox, and no history OF the war can
be written that will not record the sery-
ices OF OhIo's volunteer army. They did
heroic service upon every field, but on
this larger number Of Ohio soldiers was
concentrated than upon any other field
OF the war, ana on 40 other field was
there a higher exhibition Of soIdierIy
valor and Vigor than here. Ohio had
more soldiers on this field than came
from any other STATE on the Union eide,
and moro than came from any OF the
states in rebellion. except that Of Ten
nessee.
''Some of Ohio's most illustrious off,
GERS were IN command Of corps, divis-
ions. brigades and regiments, who gave
direction OF every part OF the wide
stretching field. General Rosecrans, a
graduate of great distinction at tue United
states Military Academy in lS4Z, and who
served in the army until 1884, was the
Chief of the L Mon forces
and was all hOnored citizen OF our own
state. He entered the volunteer service
as Colonel OF the Tweuty-third Ohio In
fantry. | recall him with peculiar ten
derness and respect. He was the first
Colonel OF the regiment TO which l be-
longed; my Uoynood Ideal of great SOL
dier; and gladly pay him my tribute of
love Tor MS tender qualities which en-
deared him to NE, and the high soldierly
qualities which earned for him the graft
tude OF the State for his magniciient serv-
ice to the CniOn cause Ohio is proud OF
him, and in his old age and declining
years / beg him 10 know that he enjoys
the a1tectionate regard OF his old State,
which VIII guard BIs .aDe forever.
General Garfield, his Chief of Staff,
was also from ohio. The noble part he
bore here shines in history. General
James Barnet, another Ohio man, was
Chief of Artillery. Tie famous lighting
McCook family was here Geueral
Alexander Mcdowell McCook COM
nanded the Twentieth Corps; Colonel
Dan McCook commanded The Second
Brigade, Second Division, Reserve Corps;
Colonel I'd. MIcCook, the First Division.
First Cavalry Corps; General Philip
sheridan. the Third Division. Twentieth
Army Corps, whose services here and
upon other noted fields covered him with
imperish Die fame. General John Beatty,
the hon5reJ President OF the Ohio Com
mission, vas here. and TO him the State
owes much Tor TINS patriotic dedication.
'lu the battle OF tHickanldgUa Rose
crans' loss was l5,i74, This includes
4,174 missing, large number OF whom
were killed and wounded. Bragg's loss,
as estimated by tie war records at Wash
IngtOn, was ,SD6. The total loss for
each army was more than . per cent. of
the entire force, and about 81 per cent. on
each side of the troops actually engaged
The men in the Onio organizations
came from our great State. Ihey were
soldiers. but they were citizens of the
L MON first, an those who survived are
among the be5 and most honored citi-
zens OF our State ana country. Tney left
home. dedic8tingdt their lives to mainta
The Union, ready TO perform any service
or sacrifice. For those who fell the Gov
ernment has provided lifting resting
place in yonder beautiful cemetery.
Those who came away from this field
have impressed the world With the story
OF the valOr OF the citizen soldiery in one
of the mightiost bal.lcs OF modern times.
low pleasing the thought that so many
Sill live and are able 10 revisit this sacred
ground and take part IN tho solemnities
Of 1hls day Eor this is day and an oc-
casiou emlDentiv honorable To the repub-
lie aud worthy OF ii.
The devastating armies have van
ished. thor swords have been sheathed,
their arms stacked. The passing years
have brought in their train the balm OF
healing and reconciliation, but the men
who fought here VIII be remembered Tor