The Saint Paul globe., 1898-05-12
OLD BOYSTALK TO The YOUNG
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
FROM VETERANS OF 81

Grand Army Men of the Twin Cities
Go to Camp Ramsey md Pay n
Social Call to the Three Regi-
ments-LoyaI south Is Now Their
Friend, and They Are Joined as
One.
The men of 81 bad hail and fare
we'll to the men OF '9S at Camp Ram
sey yesterday afternoon. Nearly 500
Grand Army veterans from ST. Paul
ard Minneapolis went to the camp and
marched about the grounds with fife
ard drum corps playing and flags fly
ing, and several prominent members of
the organization delivered speeches to
the volunteers. 1t was a past genera
tion paying honor to the new, and to
the spectators the occasion was invest
ed with peculiar pathos. There were
men who had fought in some of the
hardest battles of the Civil war en-
couragirg men who are to fight in
Cuba, and among them all was a feel
ing of regret that they were not going
to fight with them.
1t was intended that the visit of the
Grand Army posts should occur Satur-
day, but Col. Bobleter, the brigade
commander told the committee hav-
ing the arrangements in charge that
one or two of the regiments might be
sent away earlier than Saturday, so
an order was issued hastily Tuesday
for the Grand Army men to go to the
camp yesterday.
The veterans arrived at camp about
O'Clock and marched with the Minne-
apolis posts in the lead to Col. Reeves
headquarters. They were received by
Company D, of the Thirteenth regi-
ment, which was drawn up on the pa
rade ground AS the veterans passed
before the men the latter presented
arms.
The posts stood in double rank at
the foot of the declivity and the other
companies of the regiment were formed
behind Company d. so that the space
was filled with volunteers standing at
parade rest
Col. Reeve Lieut.. Col. Price and the
field and staff officers of the regiment
stood in a group to the right of the
line.
TALKED TO THE BOYS.
When all was ready Capt. Van SAINT
mounted upon a box and announced
the purpose of, the visit of the Grand
Army men.
I'VE are here he said, "to bid you
Godspeed and safe return
Capt. Van SAINT then introduced
Judge Dobbin, Of Minneapolis.
THE remnant of the army of Grant,
Sherman and Sheridan has come" he
said, ito bid you God-speed and good
bye. We come to say to you what was
said to us nearly forty years ago. We
went from home singing: I'VE Are
coming, Father Abraham, three hum
dred thousand strong You are going
to do your duty. Memories of Chicka-
mauga, Gettysburg and other battle
fields will nerve your arms in defense
of the flag we all love, and we consign
In Hor 70 6ar1t tbat
1t is in safe hands, and that you will
bring it back as unspotted as it is to-
day"
At this point every flag in the pro-
cession was unfurled and the soldiers
and spectators broke into enthusiastic
cheers.
The men," continued Judge Dobbin,
who stand before you today met a
foe worthy of their prowess. They
were received with no shouts or huz
zas. Today you will receive the plaud-
its and of your brethren of the South.
This is the hour and day we who
fought for the Union have watched
and hoped for and prayed for. Today
the loyal South is vieing with the
North in prosecuting this war.
Another thing. The Old Guard has
one good fight in it yet, and if you
need US we will respond promptly
You are surrounded by loving friends
y
are none who have a greater interest
in you than the men who know what
war means. We will watch your move
ments with envious eyes, and we will
take you by the hand when you re-
turn. We tender you our best wishes
and an affectionate goodbye"
JUDGE HICKS ADDRESS.
Capt. Van SAINT next introduced
Judge Henry Hicks, who spoke as fol-
lows:
delegation of veteran volunteers, who
from 1861 to 1865 marched and fought for
the flag under which you have enlisted to
march and fight, have come from their
homes on this beautiful May day to speak
to you words of greeting and farewell.
They have bid me convey their greetings to
you. When we look into your youthful
faces radiant with intelligence, buoyant
with high hope, fired with courage and in
spired with patriotism, have neither
doubts nor fears, that in your hands the
We feel certain that these banners COM
mitted to your keeping will, at the end of
your campaign, be returned to their de-
rcsitory in yonder state capitol proud rel
les Of your valor and Of the nations glory.
Do not forget that you have by your
listment and your muster-in oath been
transformed frcm American citizens to
American soldiers. The; etofere it had been
your right to assert, to dictate, to
mand; hereafter it will be your duty to
obey. Whether the war in which you have
enlisted be right or wrong just unjust,
necessary or unnecessary, matters not here
after 70 you You have solemnly sworn to
obey your superior officers, and your duty
henceiorth so long you are members OF
the American volunteer army will be i'm
PIlclt obedienee to every awful command.
II VIII not suffice that you obey your super
lor officers only upon the field of battle.
there must in every hour of your soldier
life be prompt obedience to every order
however trivial, for upon such prompt
obedience depends almost wholly your in
diyidual safety, ard the nations honor
Dewey and his fought gloriousiv at
Manila because of their magnificent dis
cipline. Permit these veteran volunteers
who, in camp and field from 1861 to 1863
learned valuable lessons in the soldiers
school OF experience. to drop few hints to
you, who are now about to enter upon
soldiers life in time of war. First of all
that you may be brave, that you may have
courage; you must have health. The most
dangerous foe that you will meet is thar
dire enemy of all soldiers-disease. Disease
viii cecimate your ranks faster than Span-
tsh bullets, and it is OF the highest i'm
portance that you preserve as far as possi-
bic the splendid health which now irradiates
your forms and faces. The surest way to
accomplish this is to observe the strict
est temperance in your food and drink I,
is of the highest Importance that the fooo
YOU eat be principally the simple rations
- furnished you by the United States govern
ment. Touch and taste all other food
Eparingly. AS to drink you will find as