New-York tribune., 1907-09-28

ness added to the terror of sudden attack by
superior numbers, our New York boys VI
tIreene's brigade held firm. and by heroic ue
fence protected the safety of the army. To tnelr
sagacious. alert and courageous general we, tiie
sons OF the Empire State, erect this monument
obligation
The generation which fought here has almost
passed away. The distinguished leaders stlil
with US and In whose presence we rejoice to-
Day recall to the wildly the many
VINO have departed. Their sacrifices were not
in vain. The same national character which
accounted for the fierceness OF that strife in
whose devouring flames displayed the in
oestructble riches of moral strength is ours TO-
day The same patriotic ardos fills the breast
OF american youth when they rushed from
Iield and factory and college in obedience 10
thelr countrys summons. The wives ana
mothers OF America loving devoted
as ready to sacrifice and TO suffer We're those
OF 1ortS-oud years ago The men OF the United
states are as quick to respond 10 the call of
duty. as keen, resourceful. valiant as
those Of our heroic past They are blessed with
the memory Of your labors: they enriched
with the lessons of your zeal: they are inspired
by the example of your patriotism
We are engrossed in the pursuits OF peace
Mind and nerve are strained to the utmost in
the varied activities which promise opportunity
for individual achievement. But the American
heart thrills at the sight of the flag the Aneri-
| conscience points urwaveringly to the path
Of honor, the American sense of justice was
I never more supreme in its sway. and united
by q common appreciation of the ideals of a
free government. by q common perception Of
our national destiny, by n common recognition
of the riches OF our inheritance the American
people should, and believe will go steadily
forward. 4 happy. resourceful and triumphant
people. enjoying in ever greatcr degree the
blessings of liberty and ur:ion.
GENERAL. GRANT SPEAKS RRIEFLY-
General Sicllles was then called on to bring
forward several of the old commanders present
and have them say few words, bat before do
Ing he said:
II have another surprise. and It gives me
/ I-re5
e-ck Dent Grant. son of our former President
and general Ulysses s. Grant
General Grant spoke briefly. saying:
''I feel it a great honor to be here to-day. and
II IS through the courtesy of Governor Hughes
that I am present at this dedication. In being
called upon to address you I feel It IS in honor
of my father"
General A s. Webb was next called or. and
he gave brie' description OF the terrible fight
ing at Gettysburg.
r H Perry of New York the sculptor OF Cen
eral Greene's statue, was introduced. and Cen
eral Sickies said that he to be congratu-
lated on executing so fine piece Of work There
we're twentv-one Of General Greene's descendants
present from son to great-great-grafndaugh-
ters One silvery haired veteran. after this fact
was announced by General Sickles. came for
ward and requested that they all stand VI SO
that the veterans of Greene's brigade might see
! their faithful commanders people They did
SO and received thunderous cheering The cere-
monies closed with benediction by the heF-
/ Oscar 6 severson. of the 13Ith New 1ork IN
<an+rv This was followed by the national
salute by Battery f.
The New York State party in the forenoon
made tour of the lines occupied ny ooth
armies on the second and third days OF inc
bottle The marty will go. tomorrow morning
/ ,o- .ba Ground north Of the town where the
apbting took place on the first day. The speelaI
train bearing the party will start on the return
trim At 2:so o'clock tomorrow afternoon ana Is
due IN Jersey City at S:45 p m