The Washington times., 1915-09-29
Civil War Naval Heroes to
Gather in "ForecastIe" Of
Camp Emery.
EXERCISES TO BE STIRRING
Shipmate A. G. Fortier Sketches
Some Of Deeds Of Heroism OF
Veteran Sailors.

The United States put 3VU,OO men III
the field in the civil war and 1S.OOO men
on the water to subdue the Confederate
States Of America.
Because Of the great disparity in num-
bers. the navy has taken an incon-
spicuous part in previous encampments.
but this year the 'tars" have come
into their own. The present encamp-
ment will be memorable for many rea-
sons, among them being the unusually
large gathering Of naval vetercSs here.
thanks to the labors of Shipmate A. g..
Fortier, Of Washington. and for the
grand "doswatch," to be held in Camp
Emery tonight.
Unprecedented in G. A. r. encamp-
ment history. the naval veterans have
an enormous hall or "forecastle" all to
themselves. There they will gather to-
night to hear addresses from prominent
men In the navy Of today. retired off,
GERS. and to listen to songs and stories.
Program For Dogwatch.
The program for tonight follows:
1880 p. m;nReunion. Naval and Marine Marine vet
@. Fortier presiding ,,-
Music .;.......: Orchestra, U: s: s. Dolphin
ffe''n'a''Ga r. F. F. Ffn%c.ne. sH, Officer of the Day
Solo, starsDsn:ed Mrs.. Mass,s nrnasr Roach sp.n.,.r
Opening address. G.spe For.iers chairman M n
Music. -. Orchestra. u 8. 8. Dolphin
Duet. :.Larboard Watch
B. 4: Lineback and Morris fitzgerald
Music. : % orchsstf:. U. g. s. Dolphin
Adasss:; ss: :; Nj esq George Barnett Con"
Miss Helen Evans
Music ,coyrt::y alGs q i?' F. ksiss eiiy Fiddler.
Address. Charles w. Stewart. Library Of
Chorus. Government Printing ofnee Male
rector; Mrs; Delphine ". Brown. .ceem-
and. 'Bridweli. Fete. Covert, Mont tEomery.
eooR Rah RE coad aS.Se
modore.' Commanding National Association
ASdr.s:NR.v. vfs .eissa Henry N. coudsn. Chaplain
House Of Representatives.
Volunteer addresses.
Music. America" The audience
Accompanied by orchestra.
.....:......Rev. George F. Dudley
Sketch Of Heroic Deeds.
The valorous deeds of daring on the
part OF the Union sailors In the civil
war are practically unknown to a great
majority OF the land veterans. and the
general reading public, according to
the story told by the naval veterans.
The following sketches briefly some OF
the deeds Of heroism on the water dur
ing the war:
By A. G. FORTIER.
Tho gun was hred In 1776 whose echo
reverberated around the whole world"
In 1861. the gun was heard again con-
vulsing and plunging our common
country into war which sacrificed
upon the altar Of the nations unity
Thousands Of patriotic and loyal lives
with untold suffering. and misery upon
millions Of people. A half-century has
passed and tho fierce hatreds and pas
sions engendered by tho rivalry in battle
on land and sea have passed away. and
the Angel Of Peace" hovers over a
united and prosperous country, and the
cSsnng oeeds ana heroic achievements of
the men who preserved the perpetuity
OF our Government are indelibly print
a On tho pages Of the nations history.
Ine navy mas been an honor and a
glory to our people. They unfurled the
Of the world; lowered the Royal JACK
OF England, the mighty mistress Of the
seas. IN many a we'll contested engage
ment; their guns thundered in Algeria
and drove piracy from the Mediter-
trous blow to the combined fleets of
France and England In their attack
on Petho. China.
Some Immortal Sayings.
When blood was thicker than wafer
VINO, In his youthful days. has not felt
his blood tingle with enthusiasm and
patriotic ardor as he read Of the gal
liant deeds OF tho officers and men on
navy. the grand old ship Constitution?
VINO has not had loyalty and patriotism
inculcated In his youthful mind when
tho story Of Jack Lawrence, as his
mie's blood was fast ebbing away on
uttered those famous words that viii
live throughout all generations; "Don't
give up the ship" or Perry: I'VE have
met the enemy. and they are ours" or
Gestsy IN Wbsn Manla Yau Bay YGv can fire.
The achievements of the American
navy. and the names of Farragut.
Jones. Bainbridge. Decatur, Lawrence
Hull. Ferry. Porter. Foote, Dewey, and
a thousand other officers and men are
synonymous for all that was gallant,
brave. and heroic.
Their deeds and daring are written In
imperishable letters In our country's
history. There is a story, thought often
told, OF daring achievement and heroism
unequalled In the annals of the Ameri-
can Navy which should incite in the
minds Of the present generation. lest
they forget" more active and jealous
interest," In keeping alive the memory of
those deeds and the gallant heroes who
have made honorable and glorious the
name Of the American naval officer,
bluejacket, and marine.
In Albemarle Sound.
In Albemarle sound. North Carolina,
on an October day. 1864. one Of our
naval vessels was lying at anchor near
the mouth Of Roanoke river with chain
unkeyed and anchor bouyed. ready to
be shipped at any moment. Lookouts
stationed In the fore and maintops.
eagerly scanning the mouth of the
river. The Officer of the deck,
mate. and ships boy"
on the hurricane deck (or in the present
days ship vernacular, ION the bridge'D.
The ships cre% lollins lazily on the
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