New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10

SOiPoIdi CherieS Barker, 1880 Nev-york
stephen 5. Barker, Company c. 17th NewyorL
SN1seph y; Barker. jr. Company b, I'd New-York
the tn ~ s1Tns promoted on the ned Of battle at
Frank Cowdry. Of the sth. NeweYafi.
Captain Henry W CLARK
Captain David Cherbuliez dead
York "''ei"aiu co'ohei' I'd New
Lieutenant Townsend Cox
sergeant John Flandreau. promoted on the battle
Theodore Fiandreau whose name your army me.
bears. promoted on the battlefield ''' ''7'
He entenan Herman Kelen6urg SD, NewYork
York ore of my Old brigade. - -'''
serve one OF the 18th Hlghlanders. "'''u 0''y
Captain Thomas w. Thorn, SIN Militia, SD New
Twenty-Five coored men. whose names have not
ye isd found enlisted In,is in Rochelle.
children ,rib OF your public schools doubt
tribute TO your historic notes and tributes with
James Jarrett and Michael Mcclure.
hsy e are "a te% o, not a. Of the names you
to-day
IN MEMORY OF HEROIC DEEDS
Recognizing the deeds of such and desiring
to emphasize it TO all who follow the heroes of
Westchester County, not only those who gave their
lives on the battlefield, but ali who were spared in
tie glorious and heroic defence Of the Union. the
country and the flag we here to-day and now
dedicate this monument to their memories, that they
ay msy Kept and ha hs a
country calls and that devotion ana oyal!y to
and taught to coming generations:
Words Will bring you no new knowledge Of why
these men left their homes and friends. 1t Is for
those who followed, and who are to follow, that
this beautiful column of granite points with the
soldiers standard to the home and final abode of
New-Rochee's heroes.
We come to-day with reverence. with pride. with
honorable oblations and fearful regrets; the sound
requiem is mingled with the ducet strains of
praise to the God of Battles the notes rise Ike in
cense to heavens blue arch spread like shining
pail over the resting place OF our glorious heroes,
slain for the right slain for the downtrodden. slain
ence of great nation of free men, Applauseo
witness Of their excellence The poet has immortal
verse. the painter his canvas. the sculptor his
work speak many generations. Workers of the
forge send their witnesses to the fields in plough
in harness. and with his last breath would die his
heroic deeds did not We his conrades ana friends;
proclaim to the world how sailantiy he died and
Broken arches and ruined rampar,s are eloquent
and suggestive of valiant deeds. even where their
special teachings are not comprehended; but mani
fold greater are the impressions which they make
Recalling the work OF our Nations soldiers, may
not point to your proud list of heroes and say;
your fathers. For what they fought, for what they
suffered, for what they died, the heritage yours
their descendants proud OF your remembrance and
your gratitude. confident OF your devotion, your
fidelity, your loyalty and your honor by this token
you have shown 1t.
Complete it by deed of record no matter matte,
chester County it may take. Convey the monument
and the ground upon which II stands to your com
rades. living and dead. in grateful remembrance or
their patriotism sign and attest the deed by az OF
Flandreau Post and your fellow-citizens who nave
aided you. Let the deed recite the merits OF each
dead soldier of New-Rochelle. and thus file the
record
WHAT THE BADGE MEANS.
And now. comrades, may We not speak OF that
Grand Army badge on your beautiful monument!
Perhaps the New-Zealander who is to look from the
broken arch OF London Bridge TO the ruins OF St
Paul may some day wander here. He may see
the badra on that monument perhaps wonder what
II meanA Let enlighten him. our organize
ton. the natural outgrowth OF comradeshlp IN war
understood. 1t should be Familiarity known TO All.
If common acquaintance grows lifelong friendship,
encouraging man TO his best eHorts now muCh
stronger the tie cemented in the face OF death,
showing as learned 1t, the purest unselfshness,
nobility and virtuous purpose.
What more natural when we are disbanded than
that this sentiment should unite US? Hardy was
the last gun fired when loyalty was mehaced ana
the actual results of our victories threatened
great convention, seemingly political, out h0t so:
without parallel and notable not only In our history
bur in all history, held at Pittsburg In ls5o.
Then for the first time the representatives or inc
Union armies came together for peaceful civic pur-
Exchange Of patriotic sentiments and greetings
there developed the fact that many societies OF
sooner expressed than acted upon. that the, sur
viyors Of the Union Army should be organized, the
basis of organization and the purpose 10 be as loty
and noble that which inspired the volunteer
Manhood, generosity forbearance, selt-denisl,
taught by soldiers experience. characterized our
organization. The principles OF our order are
emblgzoned on our banners-"Fraternity, CHARITY,
Loyalty" (Cheers)
POLITICS NOT RECOGNIZED.
The temptation was great to make us political