The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-18
AROUND THE
CAMP FIRE.
Wilmington Veterans Meet
in Annual Reunion in
the High School.

Veterans Of the Civil War last night
gathered around camp fire in the ASSN. -.
annual reunion and one which WAS
thoroughly enjoyed by the large number
Of old soldiers, their wives and friends
present.
Their wore brilliant decorations in the
national colors sprightly music by Smyth
Post band, and eloquent addresses were
made by William M Bryne Rev. F. B,
Short, and William Simmons Of Philadei.
phta past president Of the Veteran Naval
Association all of which combined to
make the evening as enjoyable as it was.
Department Commander Reilly was the
first speaker setting forth the object OF the
gathering which was to get the people of
Delaware bel Ter acquainted with the de-
partment Daniel Ross was introduced ~
chairman. and be introduced w. NJ Byrne
who spoke a. follows:
"Appomato1 is the glory Of Amsrica.
That Immortal field q victorious general
refused to accept the sword of vanquish-
ed brother. The chivalry Of Grant and the
courtliness Of Lse arc the rich legacies Of q
united people. The same generation that
saw the streams Of the South running
their course to the sea red with tbs bss
blood OF our American soldiers now be.
holds the Two sections locked in love
embrace unssyerable till the last syllable
Of recorded time.
10 Lincoln was tho glory given to pre-
vent the dismembermant Of the republic;s
to Mckinley has been given the high privi-
lege OF hoaling tho last wound Of that tire.
mendous conflict. An eye less single to
the general good might have failed to per.
ceive the great home poten tialittes of the
Spanish war: but Mckinley. alert and
watohful Of the profound interests impos-
cd upon him by the voco Of the people,
struck down the last barrier Of seciional-
ism by appointing to high command In
the armies OF the United States thosa
veteran soldiers Of the South, the gallant
Iitzhugh Lee and fighting Joe Wheeler
Tonight around our peaceful camp fire
there shoulders not a spark Of sectional
hatred, not an ember Of bitter memory.
and every Southern soldier can find be.
meath the badge of the Grand Army
brother and friend.
Wars and their rumors have troubled
nations from the beginning; but however
desirous we may be tor SAGE. our interests
are some times best served by convincing
the world that we are able to fight. All
American wars have increased the glory
OF the American cause Next In import.
ance to tho War for Independence was the
war OF preservation we waged with the
Southern Confederacy. The conflict
ushered In by the shot at Sumpter result
cd In the Punishment Of the last vestige of
inequality under the flag Of the republic.
The record Of that memorable strife fills
the cup OF fame held by the American
soldier.
Yonr priceless services to your country
In It's hour of Its darkest peril have secured
TO you the undying gratitude Of those low
ing their state and their country. In the
,rnof Of IL .,Stk !,
grandly did you sustain the name and
fame of Delaware. There are those tonight
hearing my voice, who at Reame's station,
fighting under Hancock, the superb, and
shoulder to shoulder with the breve boys
OF New Hampshire, under Colonel Cros
faced death as fearless as lions There aud
elsewhere did every opponent soon learn
that abe chickens Of the Blue Hen were
game fighters. Again under little Mac at
Antietam, you fought in fast company
when your bayonets cleaned where the
light was hottest, side by side with Meay
her and his brave lrshmen. And at Got
tysburg, where, II ever, the fnte OF our
Republic was hanging In the balance you
formed part Of the bulwark that stood i'm
movable against tho oncoming culu INNS
of the S1uth.
And General Banks at Sabine Pass could
give good account of our brave boys of
the Delaware battery working like tigers
to Snatch our boats from, the very jaws Of
the Confederate hosts. And SO could the
roll be called, and / elawure's name be call
ell aud )elaware's name from the first shot
uf thu, war to tho evontful day ut Appomat.
iux, whore our boys SAW Grant VIGOROUSLY
triumphant, but modest, VIII. Ue found
high on tho honor list of tho Army of the
Potomac.
congratulate you upon your splendid
organization formed to p5rputuuts tho
memory OF your valiant deeds. In war
you served your country we'll IN pence
your organized force has always been a
power for good in public affairs. In our
Republic no organization rs powerful Us
tue Grand Army can fail to influence our
public iiic. What will DO tho influence
vi the Grand Army, will 1t bo good or will
it be badY Nevor did tie state Of
Delaware stand Irore in neud than no of
the best services of her sturdy SONS
Now II ever must we run up the flax OF
homer IN public life. The people must de-
innnd that the state lie guided not by mere
advcnurers, nor those whose only distinct.
ion Is based on the low tricks of srtful
POLITICS. The need now Is men
identified by family aud fortune
with this state. calm in judgment, in
ilaaible ut home, esteemed abroad. VIII
GRAND Army and kindred societies use
their Influence for such standrcds? Luoiii-
~ Tor delaware we are not without credit
III our public life
Every lover Of the stlte rejoiced to be-
hold the judges Of our courts in the recent
elections laying aside all traditions OF po-
litlchl attachment and uischarginR their
dates with au eye s!nxle to public good.
lncurrnptible fearless and learned the jul
dietary OF Delaware stands tho peer of any
IN tho Union. The clean, honor able und
capable administration Of the executive
branch Of our state government reflects
honor upon the gentleman now the govern.
or Of oar state and wins for him tins up
piauso OF the people Without regard to party
As the judicial and executive branches OF
on stale government have acquitted them.
sJlves with credit So will also the iegisla
tive branch
The first Legislature elected under our
lew constitution will assemble in Dover
in January next, and many matters Of
grave interest 10 the state will come before
them for consideration No fear need be
entertained Of their nciion. What IL best
for tho state, what best promotes the inter.
csts Of our cltizuns at home, Whit will best
replace Delaware In one proud position in
the untiun = esteem will guide our LeSisn.
ture In their deliberations They will
work with u single aim for tie honor Of
Delaware at home and abroad. All must
dcurn this The state honOred by the
uCniS ul HCf Dfafh sons must non now be
di>hnnoIcd by II low standard of political
Gundurt II has III ysr been lowered tn IN
emmy, II mnot receive no scars ut our
hands.
Mr. simmons told Of tho aGhiements Of
the navy during the civil war III his
opinion the army cuuid not have aocorn
pii>lurh 50 many glorious victories without
IT, No Graver men ever walned than those
who fought in the civil war, and The PEG pie
,,,i ,t., al, t., 1t
opinion nothing IS too good for them. He
illustrated his remarks with a number Of
Humorous tories
Ailogn srio3tion By the band, an address
was delivered by the hov. +, Is Short OF
Epworth Chdlch. He Spoke IN his usual
hrppy vein, nnd kept his hearoas in good
huiH"r iin concluded ~ asking his hear.
nrs to love the country AMI God.
Aunt l,.t,,inra