Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 September 1895 — OLD VETS INVITED. [ARTICLE]

OLD VETS INVITED.

Secretary of War Asks that They Attend the Services at Chickamauga. Secretary Lamont has issued an order outlining the official program for the dedicatory services of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. It is as follows: “Pursuant to the act of Congress approved Dec. 15, 1894, the national dedication of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will take place on the 19th and 20th of September proximo. The veterans, those who have been invited, and the public will assemble at Snodgrass Hill on the battlefield of Chickamauga. At noon, Sept. 19, orations will be delivered by Gen. John M. Palmer, of Illinois, and Gen. John B. Gordon, of Georgia. “The exercises on the 20th will begin at noon in the city of Chattanooga. Options will be delivered by Gen. William B. Bate, of Tennessee, and Charles H. Grosvenor, of Ohio. The evenings of both days will be devoted to meetings of the veterans of‘the armies participating in the two battles. The. complete .pro? gram in detail will be hereafter announced. A waterproof tent covering seats for 10,000 people will be erected in Chattanooga for the meeting of the 20th, and both night meetings. “The participation in these dedicatory exercises has been requested of the President, of Congress, of the Supreme Court and of the heads of executive departments, and invitations to be present h'ave been sent to the Governors of the States and their staffs. Like invitations are hereby extended to the survivors of the several armies that were engaged in the battles of'Chiekamauka and Chattanooga. It is obviously impracticable for the Secretary of War to issue individual invitations.

“The act does not make provisions for transportation, quarters, or entertainment. In view of the large attendance which now seems assured, it is suggested that all who expect to be present make immediate engagements for quarters. These can be secured the Chattanooga Citizens' Executive Committee. Gen. J. S. Fullerton, chairman of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga Military Park Commission, is designated as graisl marshal of the ceremonies, and will appoint such marshals and assistants as may be required. “The band and one battalion of the Sixth Infantry, the band and one battalion of the Seventeenth Infantry, the band and one battalion of the Third Artillery —all under the command of the lieutenant colonel of the Third Artillery—will encamp on the’field of Chickamauga about Sept, 1, proximo, and remain until after the ceremonies. The troops will be usefl in preserving order in the park and- the protection of public property. 1 “'» , “DANIEL S. LAMONT, “Secretary of Wav."