The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-06-12
A VISIT TO GETTYSBURG.
Several Garrett Countians Made a Pilgrim
age to the Historic Ground.

Several Garrett Countians Made Pilgrim
age to the Historic Ground.
We had the pleasure of attending
the late Republican county conven-
ton in Oakland June 3rd and was
honored by that representative body
by being selected as one of CARROTS
representative at the Congressional
Convention held in Hagerstown June
9Th. These conventions have been so
fully and ably reported will not at
tempt details. Suffice to say, with an
experience covering over one-third of
a century as an attendant of conven-
tions, candor compels the confession
these conventions rank easily first in
character, conduct and capacity, and
| Garrett claimed first honors.
Among the many good speeches de-
livered at Hagerstown that of Mr.. s.
7. Jones, our brilliant fnancier, was
second to none.
The address of Col. Pearre was a
model of ease, elegance and eloquence.
Upon the suggestion of the amiable
editor of THE REPUBLICAN the fol-
lowing gentlemen, composing a part
of the Garrett county delegation, Wis
tied the famous battlefield of Gettys-
burg on the 4th inst: Col. Sturgiss,
Major Laughlin, Senator Ravenscroft,
Hon. P. E. Finzel, Hon. Charles A.
Ashby, ex-Sheriff White, Messrs. Geo.
Kitzmiller, Jacob S. Meyers, Benz. H.
Sincell and your correspondent.
At Hagerstown our party was
joined by Hon. Joseph Wolfnger, of
Washington county, who acted as
our cicerone. A more genial, intelli-
gent and companionable gentleman
it would be difficult to find.
The day was perfect, the scenery
grand. Through clover scented val
leys,. green wood hills and DER breezy
mountains, with many a jovial jest
and merry laugh, we sped on our way.
Reaching Gettysburg we found a
reunion of Grand Army veterans in
possession of the city. In company
with a large body venerable veterans
we were escorted over the American
Field of Mars" Col. Strugiss and
Major Laughlin did the honors and
received the attentions for our party.
England's most eminent philoso-
pher.has sagely said that man is not
to be envied who can tread the plains
of Marathon without enkindling his
patriotism or who can wander amidst
the ruins of Iona without feeling a
renewal of his spiritual strength"
We might add: Deep indeed is the
degradation of that American who
can view the plains of Gettysburg in
company with those immortals who
faced the fire of a thousand cannon
to save the life of the Republic with
out purifying his patriotism or ele-
waiting his estimate of law, liberty
and our union.
The thousands of soldiers-silent
misunderstanding so soundly under
the sod of this cemetery who keep
faithful watch and guard over the
destinies of our country attest the
priceless sacrifices made for the great
privileges and blessings we now enjoy.
Our sainted prophet Lincoln pro-
nounced their deathless eulogy.
The thousands who still survive
who braved everything on the battle
fields and for whose care and comfort
a grateful nation delights to serve and
honor are the undying witnesses of
the cost and worth of our union.
A union Of lakes, union of lands,
union that nothing can sever;
union of hearts, union of hands
The American Union forever.
OCCASIONAL.
Gettysburg. Pa, June s.