The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-08
Monument To Blue And Grey.

Monument To Blue And Grey.
HAGERsTowN, Nd, May 30-An-
other link in the chain which binds
together the once warning factions of
the North and South was forged today
by the dedication of a monument to
the memory of the men who wore the
grew as we'll as tho.e Who wore the
blue, and who died in mortal combat
on the bloody field of Antietam.
The event, which is probably with
out parallel in the history of the
world was graced by the President f
1.-The United States, accompanied by
many members of his cabinet; score
or more of United States senators,
three as many members OF congress,
the governor of Maryland and promi'
nent men from all parts of the coun
TRY. There also were present hum
dreds of veterans who fought for the
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the side that proved victorious. Side
by side, shoulder to shoulder, they
stood uncovered throughout the cere-
mony which marked the conveyance
of the monument from the state of
Maryland to the national government.
A great crowd of others had come
from the adjoining country to witness
the spectacle and to greet the chief
executive of the nation.
The train which brought the presi-
dent, the members of the cabinet and
the congressional party from Washing
ton reached the battlefield at noon.
They were welcomed by Gov. John
Walter Smith of Maryland, and staff,
Adjt Gen. Saunders, delegation of
the officers of the Maryland National
Guard. several posts of the Grand army
of the Republic of the division of
Maryland, membrrs of Herbert Camp.
Confederate veterans, several camps OF
the Sons of Veterans of both armies
and survivors of Drockenbroueh
Maryland artillery, which fought with
the Confe derate troops and distinguish
ed itself at Antietam. These we're
drawn up in line to greet the president
who, together with Gov. Smith, watch
! ed them as they passed in review.
The dedicatory ceremonies were
opened by Col. Benjamin E. Taylor,
who introduced Gen. Henry X. Doug
las, director of ceremonies. Prayer
was offered 10y Rev. B. F. Clarkson,
who was followed by Gov John Walter
Smith in an address of welcome.
| Col. Taylor, as president OF the An
tietam battlefield commission of
Mary land, presented the monument to
the national government. The Hon.
Elihu Root, secretary of war, in a
brief address accepted it on the be-
half of the United States.
Then followed short addresses main
ly of reminiscent character by Gems.
John b. Brooke, James Longstreet,
Orlando B. Wilcox, J. L. Duryea,
Senators Foraker, Burrows and Dam
lei and others who were prominent on
the opposing sides in the great strug-
gle. These were followed by the Hon.
George b. Mcclellan, of New York,
and other members of the United
States Senate and house of Represent
atives. The band played "Hail to the
Chicf and Gen. Douglas Introduced
President Mckinley who delivered the
address Of the day.
The president said: appear only on
the moment that may make COM
municat ton for your courteous greeting
and express my sympathy and al pro-
val. am glad to meet on this mem
orable field the followers of Lee and
jackson and Longstrcet with the fol-
lowers of Grant, Sherman and Sheri-
| dan, greeting each other with affection
and respect. One reflection only has
crowded .ny mind, the difference be-
tween this and that thirty-eight years.
ago. The the blue greeted the gray
with shot and SHE'LL We meet after
all these years with but one sentiment
that ct loyalty to the government and
love for our flag, and determined to
make any sacrifice for the American
Union, ] am glad of that meeting be-
tween Grant and Lee at Appomattox.
! am glad We we're kept together and
Union was saved. There must be
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