New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-10

character in c.yil life reflected honor on his com
aS WE shall be slow G hSnor ns
still another patriot. General sloeum. Though years
brave Draw boys under them Viii always IL
the minds Of the people Of to-day The highest re-
of duty Hi well performed This is the highest and
richest reward-more precious than statues. better
This anniversary vividly commentaries tn.
browning glory of our Army. and brings back the
closing scenes Of which brought the priceless
boon Of liberty to an enslaved people. l am glad
| to see so many of the survivors here to-day
| Army, the Sons OF Veterans and the hospitable
people Of Paterson for the MAGNIFICENT reception
kind Providence so long !ndulgent may allow m.
to see you once W nv now
ago. am ready al all times, when health permits.
10 answer your call
GENERAL DICKINSON ON sLOCUM
General Joseph Dickinson, OF Washington. D. c.
! responded to the toast 1.-The White Diamond at
| Chancelorsville." General Dickinson Rockers
chief of STAFF and has personal knowledge OF the
movements Of that memorable campaign. which
make his remarks possess peculiar interest. In
! his speech General Dickinson quoted extensively
from the records and reports OF the corps comman-
ders and contended that General Rockers failure
| at Charlottesville due largely to the fact
that General Slocum did not occupy the position
near Tabernacle Church designated by Hooker in
| his plan OF the campaign. General Dickinson. In
| the course OF his remarks. paid high tribute TO
the courage of the Jersey Blues" who were called
| from the reserve TO resist the famous charge In
which Stonewall Jackson lost his life. He also
| compmerted General Sckles upon his conduct OF
the night attack which extricated the Third corps
| from a decidedly unpleasant position. lie ended
| with praise OF General Sedgwick. The speech
| created a sensation among the old soldiers
| in response to the toast THE Legislature OF
| New jersey" Senator Robert Williams said he oe-
| lievcd the Legislature would never be found lack
| ir,o ul,o,
of those who fought for their country as IoyaHy'
faithfully and bravely as the III New-Jersey BIZ
| gade.
| CONGRESSMAN STEWART SPEAKS.
The toast Paterson Boys in the war was
responded 10 by Congressm James r. stewart lie
said in part:
| l, has been said and truly, that throughout this
wide word wherever you co. a Paterson boy WIN De
| found ana slappng you on the back VIII greet you
Souaan' in the Great Desert. Corea, Egypt and
Alaska the boy from Paterson iiourisnes a.u PIE
| pers. | doubt not II Nansen has discovers me
| North Pole that he found Paterson boy sitting on
1t who hailed the distinguished navigator as ne nov
| In sight with the exclamation, An, there. Nansen.
50 under the sod OF every battlefield OF our late war
lies buried the flower OF Paterson YOUTH an 2 Nh,
| sorrow what tears. what heart -breakinss. what
Tthered hops ana prSSI roc La BESIDE our ma
leslie fails is inscribed upon the monument reared 10
| their memory some OF the names OF the heroic dead
which in awful silence but eloquent appeal p' oclaii
| Paicrson's sacred contribution OF young Eiahio0i
| laf
Paterson never has Jagged nor never VIII "hen neI
| country calls Let our flag. Old Glory noat 10 the
breeze school, church and home. mat me young
may behold II rcVcrenty in their incoming ana GUY
going and bless ~ In their lying down and In theiI
| uprising May our schools and libraries grow ana
flourish so that the youth Of oul town may ne IN
splred with a grateful love Of country and or manly
| courage and sclf-sacrihce.
| General Joseph W Congdon responded to the
| toast THE State OF New jersey. General Congdan
| prefaced his remarks by saying that the Chief Ex-
ecutive Of the State greatly regretted his enforced
absence from the reunion He paid glowing tribute
TO Industry ana patriotism OF the sons OF New
| Jersey. and said that during the VIZ IN" state NJ
| Is go men liable for service or this number AW'
J sent.
| In response to the toast 'Now-Jersey In the Re
| bel.ion ex Prosecutor William II. Gourey reviewed
| the record o. the Jersey BucS." he praised Nc
| Cleilan, fitzpatrick. Runyan. kearny and Sewall
and paid glowing tribute 10 the devotion and .ove
| OF country which characterized the women OF New
| Jersey. who sacrificed home and happiness that the
honor Of the Union might be preserved.
ToastJ also responded to IL follows: Pa
iriotlsm at Home" the Rev Or 6. u Shaw. 'Thr
| American Volunteer. the Rev. 7. Whelan: The
| National Guard" Co.onel $. : ' Muzzy. Of the p
Regiment. The Press" George Wuris. our Navy
In the Rebellion Augustus Nangieson; our Van
guard the Sil~n, Sen;ine,s" Chaplain Stewart; The
| Ladies'" the Rev. J n Robinson. The reunion
closed tonight with Informal reception and con-
| cert at Apollo Hall.