The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
THE GRANT STATUE UNVEILED.
Grand Army Of Republics Gift-The Gen
erals Grand Daughter Drew the Lanyard.

The statue Of Gen u. S Grant, pre-
sented by the Grand Army OF the Re
public TO the nation was unveiled IN
the great rotunda Of the capitol al
Washington. Saturday, and elaborate
ceremonies commemorative Of the event
were held In the hall Of representa-
tives in the presence Of vast concourse
of people who included the widow,
daughter and descendants OF the Gen
eral; hundreds Of his comrades in
arms. the officers and committee OF q
G A. r and many persons distin'
guished in military, political and social
circles The statue represents the con-
tributions Of thousands Of his comrades
none Of whom was allowed TO subscribe
more than fifteen cents and is the re-
suit of a movement started shortly after
General Grants death st Mount Nc
Gregor In July, 1885
Ii is the work of franklin Simmons
an American sculptor. OF marble, oil
heroic size, Is represents the grim old
soldier In the full Uniform Of general
equipped for the field with top boots
and Rauntlets. his CLOAK over his left
arm, his right hand resting on the hill
Of his sword.
The unveiling took place shortly be-
fore noon in the presence Of Mrs. Grant,
Mrs. Sartoris, Miss Sartoris the officers
Of the @. A. R, Speaker Henderson
and Senator Frye. president pro tenn OF
the Senate.
The fact Of the unveiling was kept
secret and only a few outsiders wit
messed It. There were no ceremonies.
Miss sartoris, attired In white. drew
the lanyard that uncovered the statue
Mrs Grant inspected 1t critically and
smiled her approval. The party then
retired to the hall Of the House where
the ceremonies occurred.
The ceremonies in the House were
profoundly impressive. They consisted
of addresses by Mr.. McOleary, (Minu.
Mr.. Grosvenor, (Ohio) Mr.. Richardson
Tenn. Mr. Warner, I'll Mr.. Linney'
IN. o. Mr Gardner. mich. } Mr.
Brosius, PA } and Mr.. Dolliver, (Iowa.
The galleries opposite the Speaker
rostrum, had been reserved for the
members Of the G. A. r. and wal
crowded.
Mr.. Richardson, Tenn the Demo
cratic leader, who fought IN the Oon
federste Army, against Grant, said II
part;
"As an ex- Confederate soldier, l re-
we're his memory, and demand and have
a Just right to demand to share in th'
honor and glory which cluster lik'
ieweled diadems around his name ant
render him conspicuous above his con
temporaries as an American soldier ant
Citizen. Confederates can and do homo
him. tecause in ba.sle he was foemai
worthy Of their steel y
In the Senate Grant ceremonies ais
were held.
After q handsome eulogy by Mr.
Harris, Mr.. Turley delivered notable
address from the view point of aprivat'
soldier in the ranks Of the Confederate
Army and his tribute was brilliant. III
said that the sentiments Of the peopl'
of the South had In recent year.
changed towards Grant aud gradually
had become those Of cordiality and es
teem. Mr.. Turley said he did not thinl
Of Grant Is g commander or as Presi
dent 90 much as he thought Of him o.
the gallant soldier, the friend OF Le
md the protector Of the private so)e's
Of the Confederate Army and as such
soldier, he paid tribute to the memory
Of Grant.
Mr.. Turner spoke Of Grant as tn
"great, silent soldier who lies upon th
bank of the Hudson. As he struck tn
hardest blow, 90 was his hand the mrs
70 pour the healing balm into tn
wound thus made. "
Both chambers adopted resolution
accepting the statue
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