Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-14

by the commander, officers and
members of Big Cabin Post, Grand
Army of the Republic. the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, We, members of
Camp McGhee Post, Confedera
Veterans. and Big Cabin Post, G.
A. r., jointly assembled in cele-
bration of our first annual reunion.
rejoicing because of the evident
harmony, peace, fellowship and
good will existing between the old
soldiers who formerly wore the
blue and the grey; and
WHEREAS, While we are deeply
grateful for this feeling and recon
ciliation, true American patriotism
and fraternizatiOn, and for the
blessings and mercies that have
been so lavishly bestowed upon US
by the God of battles, since the
cessation of hostilities of the late
civil war, yet We are panied to ac-
knowledge and sadly deplore that
the tranquility of over thirty years
we have been apportioned, and so
graciously enjoyed as a benign be-
quest, has been disturbed by the
muttering thunderings of war, the
tocsin of which with its inhumane
and barbarous intonations has been
sounded upon our shores with dis
sonant threats and defiant shrieks,
accompanied by the most cowardly
and murderous attack upon our
flag and navy ever chronicled upon
n civilized nation; and
WHEREAS, Spain, by her treach.
cry and savagery, and melted by
motives oI an unwarranted and an
unholy jealousy, did in the silent
watches ol the night, without any
signal or warning whatever to the
guardians OF our flag and our lib
erty, wilfully cause the destruction
ct one Of our battleships, lying in
peace in the harbor of Havana,
thus causing the death of two hun
dred and sixty.six of the brave
officers and men of our navy; and
WpgREAs, Among the first to
enlist and respond to our nations 5
call TO avenge the dastardly crime
of Spanish assassination was troop
l., Of the lst United States volun-
teer cavalry, who by the gallant
officer that recruited them, were
selected and chosen from this city
and surrounding neighborhood a.,
and were the first American troops
not only to land in Cuba, but those
that gallantly led the advance upon
the main colmun of the Spanish
troops in the memorable battle of
LaQuasina and San Juan, display
ing not only an unprecedented for
titude and forbearance, but a gal
lantry and bravery that has no
parallel in ancient or modern war
fare; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, the said mem-
bers of Camp McGhee Post, u.
C. V, and Big Cabin Post, &. A.
r., not unmindful of the patriotism
loyalty and devotion of the men,
bers of l. troop, first regiment of
United States volunteer cavalry, to
our country and our country's flag,
and remembering the hardships
encountered, the privations endur-
ed. the valor and bravery display
ed in their successful advanced upon
LaQuasina and San Juan, Contend
ing with determined foe entrench-
ed, and with a host three times as
large as ours; that in defense OF
America and American honor, they
were led in the thickest of carnage
an / in the paths of gore to conquer
or die, and the umpire of battle
gave them the day. Be it further
| Resolved, That in recognition OF
their heroism, patriotism, fidelity,
undaunted courage and accredited
bravery, we tender TO each and
every member of that gallant troop
the heart -tbrobbings of an appre-
citation and pride that finds no ex-
preston in words, no relief in
sympathy; that while each men,
Der OF said troop is kindly remem-
bered by us, and his acts and deeds
of valor are cherished as a rich
legacy to our national and local
heritage, yet it is with lachrymal
emotions of an untold sorrow, that
we are informed of the death OF
their captain, Allyn Capron, and
that of our townsman. Tilden w.
| Dawson, TO whose memory a monu-
ment of everlasting and undying
pride and gratitude is established
in our every heart for his self
sacrifice in defense of our common
country. That our sadness, engen-
dered by the reports current her
aiding the serious wounding OF
Lieut.. John r. Thomas, Jr., and
Lieut.. r. G. Day, and Privates
John W. Davis, Thomas Isbeli and
Joe Kline, is somewhat relieved
with the importunate hope and de-
sire that WEAKNESS. languor and dis
tress may be bu. an instant attend
ant, and with the ravages of pain
and exhaustion may be speedily
squandered.
Resolved, That copy OF these
resolutions may be furnished to
the Vinita papers for publication,
and that a copy be spread on the
minutes of our different posts, and
comics of the same he forwarded ia
the commander of said troop, as
well as TO each of those wounded
and to their immediate relatives.
Done by order OF Camp McGhee
Post, L. G. V, officers and com
rades of Big Cabin Post. & A Il
fully therein concurring and indors
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