Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 25, Number 9, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 October 1875 — Page 6

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THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 1875

CITIZEN SOLDIERY.

FIGHTING TIIF1B BATTLES O'ER. OLD GAMP MORTON REDIVIVTJS. Memories of a Decade ago Vividly üevived by the Reunion at Camp Morton Yesterday. 1 HE GREAT GALA. DAY. THOUSANDS OK INDIANA. SOLDIERS I TIMES OV WAE, BCT CTTIZZN3 IN TIMES OP PEACE, KRL1SHT THE OLD CAMP FIRBj AM AOAIN BIVOUAC ON TUB FIELD OF FAME. Y68f.erday will serve to muk an epchin the Uvea of oar citizen soldiery. The occa Blon wai the first decade of their return from tbt field of strife to the peaceful pursuits of private citizens. They met in Iraternal greeting and ravived the rcccollectiona of the times wLen they stood shoulder to shoulder and fctraggled for the preservation of the Uaicn intact and inviolate. With the ex . ceptloa-of one or two of the speakers none inc'ined to revive tha annimositles of the war. They ratber preferred to recount the pleasanter phases ol their army life. Many remained away because they feared that tbere would be a repetition of tbe speeches that characterized tbe Rockvlile re union. The true soldier does not revive the prejudices of tbe past and dislikes to hear any thing calculated to accomplish that end. The day dawned auspiciously for the re -union of the old veterans, but as the Run parsed the meridian the wind raised to a gale and the clouds began to gather, pre seiitlng a threatening aspect. This, added to a lack of concentrated effor; in arrang Ing the details, militated very mush against (he success of the exercise. Four speak ing stands were announced in the mornIn er paners but there was nothing on the i ground to indicate the respective places and aa a consequence there was great con fusion and a final abandonment of all of the stands but one and a change of base in that instance. General Browne delivered the opening address there and he was followed by General Reynolds Cols. Matson and Coffee. Scattering speeches were made during tbe day and evening, but they were brief and were ai dressed to mere squads, as a rule. Tbere was a combination ol circumstances agaics holding a crowd with oratoiical pyrotech nics, and even music had ".o charm for the restless reunionist. The eveniug exercises were a mild repetition of the day's doing? with the novelty of camping out for tbe nnbt added. The following is the full re port: ARRIVAL OF THE CLANS. HOW THKT CAME INTO THE CITY YESTERDAY 11,000 HOLDIKRS IN ALL ON THE GROUNDS 35 COO STEANQF.ES IN THE CITY. The expectations oi the most sanguine were exceeded yesterday, as regarded the success of the reunion, numerically speak Ine. Never bafore, probably, with the ex ception, of course, of war times, were there bo many soldiers aud Btrangera In the city. Early in the morniDg the special or 'soldierb' tra'na" be an arriving in the city on tbe different roads, each train consisting of at leiat even or eUht coaches, and invariably crowded. Until after 1 o'clock in the afternoon the down twn streets were alive with men who bad come to "fight their battles oVr," and the sounds of music from excellent bind, down to the file and dram, were tobe heard in all directions. Eariy in the morning ths firiDg of cannon began, and by tbe time tbe trains began arriving all the business houses down street were decorated according to programme. The city regiment or ba'talion fully equipped was on hand to greet their fellow soldiers from throughout the slate, and 10 escort them to tbe down town headquarters in tbe stat hon so yard. At this point there was a jam 11 morning acd at times a perfect pandf rnonlum. If tbere was anything am 34 in the management of the regiments and companies yesterday, it was owing to tbe fact already stated that the number was much larger tbvu calculated on. As fast as the delegaions could be arranged in marching order at the eta'e house, they proceeded north on the principal streets leading to tbe fair grouuds. Along tboie thoroughfares tbere was a continual stream ot marching men ail morning, and as a rest dsnce handsomely deco-atod was 'pased cheer f.er c'aeer was sent up. Along Meridian street particularly was this the case. Often, too, when a carrlago filled with crippled soldiers would pass along, the hurras were deafening. Arriving at the camp, tbe reunion began in earnest. Everywhere soma old soldier was shaking bands with a comrade, many being tbe cases wbere tbe separation had lasted since the war. Oltan a group became engaged lo general conversation which, in a lew moments, would develop the fact that the apparent Grangers bad fought many battles in the sam? company and regln ent. Then some one would know a friend present on the grounds that was In the same company wlih the person he was conversing with. A search would ensue, and that old mutual friend betas fouud be would remember another wtnwis over at auch a tent, and so the comrades were brought together. These proceed) an were, of course, A GREAT DRAWBACK to the those attempting to organize tbe camp, bat, of course, could not be helped. It was hoped that by 2 o'clock a full list of tbe reglmoDts and their quarters would be made out, but up to supper time the difficult undertaking was not hair through. Those la charge of the dinner were also abort in rations. They assart, however, that instead of having the ratioos passed to thm tbo men came up to tbe loug tables In tbe Exp Litton Hall, picked up all they could carry, aud in that way a large amount ot food wt wat-ttxl. HowtTM, " bore waa not encu a great )ck cf od as to cause any 8eriou comnlait. By 2 (clock tbe grounds were litrJlv fiHd with iu-n, wouiea and children, and i h 'el! inrn were still coming. It Ii alm-t itnpoatible to istlmate the tttenane w.tni n thound or two, but it 1 safe to my 'Ht d in g he dy tbere were btM-n 22.000 and 27 000 persons on the grounds, .i wlb i D'nhn lioat II, C00 were Hvdiers. Takln v.7,000 as the number OO the ground at. hll-p-l two, it Is estimated ilt t'it-r were ully 35,000 trargsr in the city durlr g ti ed iy. Atifr dinner tha j 'ougl cn could e b-ard over the camp,1 tut i h etTort to g-t t e delegations together agdu proved a laUure, and tbe crowd kept

moving from one point to another Irrespective of all commands from tbe officers of tbe

day. In the northern part of tbe grounds quite a number of tenia were up, and the regimental flags flung to the breeze. In many cases, however, tbere was not enough the banner left to be unfurled. Tbe flags of the old 70th Indiana volun teer showed traces of the war very plainly. To one broken staff there was but a mere tuft left, and as General Harrison held it in bis bands tbere soon gathered around it eighty members of tbe old regiment, includ ing L.ieut.-Col. Merrill, CapUin Cox, Captain iiarriman, captain Fisher and Chaplain A.. C. Allen. They formed a line and Gen. Har rison made them a short speech, stating that be was sincerely glad to see so many of his old regiment present. Around many a war worn nag was a similar scene enacted, but only in a few. if any cases, were there so many of one regiment unexpectedly brought together. THE CAMP ARRANGEMENTS. THE DIVISIONS AS STATIONED ON THE GROUNDS. The intention was to have formed the camp into lour divisions and nave eacn division organize, but as everyone seemed to oare mors for a general walk through camp, this object was more or less defeated. It was arranged to have those from the first, second and third congressional districts, make their headquarters in the north east Dart of the ground?, and to be kuewn as the first division. They were to have organized and to have some persona deputed to make out a roll, but up to a late hour last night this bad not been done, although tbe persons entrusted with this duty are to make a report this morning. Ho it was with each ot tbe other divisions. The roll, do doubt, will be made out by this morning, and win be published in substance to-morrow. Division No. 2, or tbe fourth, firth and sixth congressional dis tricts, bad Us headquarters In tbe direct northern part of the grounds. Division No. 3, or tbe seventh, eighth and ninth districts. was located just to the west of division 2, and division 4, comprising the tenth and eleventh districts, was in the northwest part or tbe grounds. Tbe artillery was eta tionedjast inside the ring, and tho cavalry at the extreme west side of tbe grounds The delegations from counties were very negligent In reporting numbers in the competition for tbe flag, as but four or five counties aid so. They were as follows: Delaware county 123, Madison coutny 103, Decaf ur county 218, Jefferwm county 106 and Bartholomew county 677. Tippecanoe county reported 1,047, out as tbe delegation did not stand in line for Inspection and to be counted, It was thrown out of tbe com petition, leaving Bartholomew county with tbe prize. Those awarding the banner kuew by hearsay and observation of a number of other delegations tor in stance, Montgomery county with 1,050, and Hendricks with 800 which were as large as the Bartholomew delegation, but as they did not come up and report as per published instructions, they will not be considered in the award. The Mexican soldiers and tbe soldiers of 1812 were organized together, but no report as to numlers was available last evening. The soldiers from other statte, sailors and marines were rendezvoused togfether, and were to report to Cap:. Wm. D. Keller, ol the 187th Pennsylvania. HONORS TO TUE GOVERNOR. CHEERS AT TIT B EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT AND A SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY. About 12 o'clock as the immense masses of soldiers moved from the depot through the city to the tamp, a large number of regt ments, conspicuous among which were noticed the 10th, 15ib, 20th, 40tb, 72 i and 86'.h regiments, called at the state department to pay tbir respects to Gov. Hendricks, which was done with hearty cheers, to which responses wero made by the governor in a happy speech of a lew minutes', congratulating t ho soldiers in their enj ymeut in meeting with their old comrades, in the contemplation of the fact of the accomplishment of that for which they had fought, a restored union, and in the auspicious weather with which tbey bad been favored. After addressing briefly the regiments forming on Tennesse street, the governor was called to pass through the department rooms to receive the salutations from tbe regiments on Washington street, to which he again briefly responded. These regiments also called upon the United States Senators, Messrs. McDonald and Morton. THE EXERCISES AT STAND NO. 1. SPEECHES BY GENS. BROWNE AND REYNOLDS AND COLS. COFFEE AND MATSON MUSIC BY THE MÜNCIE BAND AND THE INDIANAPOLIS CHORAL UNION. The Sentinel reporters detailed to find stand No. 1 and record the proceeding there wandered long and noxiously about the crowded grounds In eearch of that particular locality. As tbere was nothing to indicate tbe point but intuition it is hardly necessary to remark that they didn't go straight to the much sought iur spot. Inquiries as to tue locality of tbe various Pfands were met with counter-Inquiries. Finally, however, tbe tall and commanding figures of Goo. Browne and hla aid de camp, W. C. Brown, (without tbe final 4,e") were discovered. They were i-itting solitary and alone In tbe Judges' Btand in front of the ampM theater. The general v as very much disgusted with tbe Situation, as tbe position to which hs bad ben assigned was not cleanly, the able azriculturaliats who bad charge of the Exposition evidently having quartered their Berkshires tbere; besides be was expected to talk against tbe wind to empty benches. Tbe amphitheater was not accessible to the great surging mass ot humanity that crowded tbe common to its utmost capacity In tbe vicinity. In the meantime Prof. Black camo upon the grounds with tbe Cooral Union, a beutual band of singers from tbe city. bey were marched around awhile aa If tney were on exhibition and falling to find stand No. 1, tbey were finally ordered into camp. The committee of arrangements, observing the contusion, changed tue stand No. 1 from tne fudges stand In front of the amphitheater to ths stand immediately west. Gen. Browne, who had then been joined by Cols. Matson and Coffee and others, repaired to the place and sent for a bind. In response that excellent Koigtns Templar band, ot Muncle, put In an appearance and rendered some stirring airs, attracting an audience of vast proportions. Prof. Black and his Choral Unionists next filed in front of tbe staud, the ladies not feeling Inclined to gat in a ixore conspicuous position, as an artUt had bis camera leveled upon tbe stand, and tbey bad been dragged around about ths grounds until tbey could not fix tbeir face fit for a picture. But tbey rendered wome splendid symphonies, so to speak, nevertheless. Tbe exTcla were opened by the tendering of the "National Greys" by tbe band, and the "Tramp, Tramp," the hoys are marching " and "Klly round the flag boys," by th Union. Then GEN. BROWNE DELIVKRKD THE OPENING ADCitizens and Fellow Soldiers of Indiana: The duty of presiding over tbe initiatory exercises of this occasion has been assigned to me, and I accept it with pleasore and with pride. In calling me, one or the least deserving of tbe thousands nf Indiana soldiers who wen out to save the na tion, to this position, you have paid me at

compliment I feel too deeply to adequately express. Voters, you bore a conspicuous and

honorable part In tbe war ot tbe rebellion. You made for yourselves, for Indiana, for tbe American people, a record that is Imper-' shable. Coming ages will read the story of your dangers and sacrifices, of your patriot-1 ism and ot your courage with admiration. To every call nude - by tbe nation for help you responded with alacrity. Indiana having a voting population of 800.000 only, sent to tbe Iront 208,000 men, 190,000 or whom were volunteers, and although tbe government, in Its extremity, five times provided for a draft, 17,000 of the 208,000 only bad to be conscripted to meet the nation's requirements. Mot only in men, but in money, tbe muscle and sinew of war did Indiana perform its duty and show it's devotion to the cause of civil liberty. Its legislature made most lib eral appropriations to meet the great. exigencies, and tbe various counties donated most liberally to the volunteers and for tbe support of the families of the soldiers. The county donations alone reached the sum ol $3,500.000. Indiana soldiers were in every department ot the Bervice. Your banners were unlurled in every march, irom tbe Missouri river to the Chesapeake Bar. from tbe beautiful Ohio to tbe Gulf. Wherever the Union army restecl in its weary march, whether on ths plains, In the valley or on tbe mountainside, there was to be found the bivouac ot the Indiana troop Their battle flags were to be seen in tno smoke of every conflict, and on every battle field they lay bleeding and mangled, there OFFERING UP HEROIC LIVES. 25,000 is the contribution Indiana made to the death roll, that the Union might not perish. What was tbe reward of this great sacrifice? The slave pen and the auction blocks are gone. The lash and tbe whip have lauen from the nerve less arm of tbe master. 500,000 men and women, held in a relentless servitude, have been made free. I often think of tbe eulogy pronounced upon Wilburforce. when it was said ha appeared in ths pres ence of bis God, bearlDg tbe chains ol 300.000 emancipated West India slaves. But you, my fellow soldier, have done more. You appear to-day in the forum or tbe na tion, bearing in one band 5,000.000 fetters, and in the other 5,C0'J,000 charter deeds ot American citizenship, acd w.th those chains and those charter deeds you challenge the admiration of tbe living present and the evr-r advancing future. These, my fellow soldiers, are some ot tbe great things yon have done, but I might ay that yon have done more than that, l ou saved a nation the last and only hope of civil and religious liberty in the world. Had it perished, tbe sun of free government would have g?ne down in clondsand gloom, perhaps never to have appeared again above tbe horizon for coming centum. Did yon ever think what a government U this for which you sacrificed so much? It is a government, not ot the king, but one in which every American citizen is the peer of tbe king. It is not a govern ment iu which office descends to a titled nobility, but one in wbicb the humblest may aspire to tbo highest office within the girt of a free people, it was said bv a very eloquent Irish orator that however humble the man, however humble the habitation, it might bs old and dilapidated, its roof might be broken so that the rains ot heaven might pour through it, through its cracks tbe LIGHTNING OF HEAVEN MIGHT FLASH, yet it was Inviolate against tbe approach of the king acd all his army. Ap plying the same picture to American clt izensblp, how true it is with tbe little boy thai is in yonder field to-day, that lives in the little cabin by the hillside, however bumble he may be, the ligbtuing may flash through tha cracks of his cabin, and yet the time comes, when be suay ws have examples ot It aspire to beconae the chief magistrate of 30,000,000 ot free people a position prouder and grander tbau to have worn tbe diadem of the Creiaraln the palmiest days of the Roman Empire. Applause. Sach a government as that you saved, (such institutions as these you have transmitted to the coming generations, for which you not enly receive the gratitude of tbe present generation, but yon will receive tbe prayers and grateful acknowledgments of all free people in all coming time. But, my fellow-citizens, upon an occasion like this we should not forget that army we have left behind on the battle fields of tbe rebellion, those comrades who repose under tbe shadow of tbe magnolia tree, and on the riverside and bv tbe mountains ot tbe fair South land; tbeunepl tapbed, nnmonumented dead, who have nothing to mark tbe spot wbere tbey lie except those little undulations of tbe eart" tha: mark their abiding place. We should rememter the 25,000 that we left behind us, and pay grateful tribute to their memory. Fellow soldiers, I have said what has been assigned me to say. In behalf of tbe capital of you great state, I now give you greeting and welcome. At tbe conclusion of the gallant general's speech he was wildly cheered by bis com radns in arms of war time s. Then after tbe rendition of several selections by tbe Union aud tbe band Including the Gem of tbo Ocean. "HIGH PRIVATE COFFEF," a prominent young attorney of Clay connty, was Introduced by General Browne, who referred to him as one of the men who had helped to heap greatness upon Sherman and Sheridan and tbe ret,t ot the generals. Cfies of "more sugar" greeted tbe announcement of tbe name ot Coffee, creating much merriment. Mr. Cof fee commenced bis remarks by referring to the campaigns in wbicb tbe soldiers of Indiana participated, and he bowel conclu sively that the Iloosier boys were found in the iront ranks of tbe fiercest fights from tbe beginning to tbe end ot the war. II facetiously recounted the pleasanter phases of the war, He recurred with happy eflect to the fanny te-t tares ot forage expeditions Into each others tents after tin cups, canteens and tin plates. Tbey proceeded upon tbe principle that it an unknown man confiscated their mess ware tbey bad m right to retaliate on the most convenient comrade. Then be spoke feelingly and fittingly of their great sacrifices, and tearfully told of those who had given up tbetr lives a willla? sacrifice to tbe cause ot tbeir country. In conclusion, tbe speaker showed that tbe sun-browned soldiers ot troee days were, within thirty days from tbe date of tbeir discbarge, returning to the peaceful pursuits of citizens of a common country, and to-day are enjoying tee blessings vouchsafed to toose who nght in tbe a r eater battle ot life, lie called upon his comrades to send up a shout, such aa tbey were wont to do in the bour ot victory, to remind tbem all ot what tbey bad been aud are ready tobesgsin whenever it is necessary. Three dcaleniug cheers rent tbe air, and Coffee weLt down. Gen. Browne then annuunoid that tbe ladies ould sing the Star Spangled Btnn r and retire, as tbey bad wearltd of siabdlnz on th green sward so long. The rendition was In fine voice aud with good eflect, nolwitbs ending tbe surrounding-. ILo l and ulskfd another piec, and lint. Brown announced Gen. Reynolds, wtvmi be pressed to the front with the remark that he had bim. OES, REYNOLDS SAIDS My Comrades: I never attempted to make a speech In my life. (A voice, " VI nke one now.") I have been In very many tight places, but 1 believe I never was so badly scared as I am just now. (Laughter). I

have not had tbe pleasure of being in Camp

Morton since tbe memorable days f 1861 when the three months men assembled here. How many ot these men, my friends, will assemble bere no more. Bat it is one ot tbe greatest possible satisfactions to hare these reunions now and then, and to shake each other by the hand. nd assure each other that, when tbe time shall come, it ever, we are ready again. We remembered well when tbe ninety day men assembled here sixtysix men to a company that was an uncle Sam asked for, aud they came in 150 strong, and they would not go back. Applause. The legislature was called together, acd Gov. Morton was with us what did they do. Tbey telegraphed to the secretary of war that our men wouldn't go home. They did not know what to advise us. We took tbem into the state service, four full regiments, and camped npon this very ground, arter those regiments bad been fully equipped, and these four regiments, seme ot you remember. formed the first three-years brig&de that took the field to fight the war of the rebellion. Bat the war is past and goue. Slcce its close we have been through a great many things consequent upon tbe war, although strictly speaking no part ol it. We had to re-construct certain states and a great many other things, but they said in Wasblnzton we had our bands in and we must do it. Now we have a prat many wails coming from the South. They don't seem to be netting along very well. What is tbe reason? The only reason is just this. They bavo as fine a country as the sun ever shone npon. They have regular rains I ke we have, and all tbo elements of prosperity. When we were mustered out we returned to our homes and went to work to make our livings and we made ourselves prosperous; and tbe only reason unoer heaven that tbeir part or tbe country is not so, is because they will still be lazy and drink to much whisky. Applanee and laughter. That is tbe whole of it, and all these whlaea that come lrom that part of tbe country proceed from laziness, which i9Blmplanted in tbem like the brand 'U. S." on a government mule. Applause and laughter. Now, this U my first speech, and it shall be my last, but I am very much obliged to you. Laugüter Col. Matson, of Grecccastle, was tbe next and last speaker ot the day at this stand. COL. MATSON SAID, IN SUBSTANCE, that ho and bis comrades were tbere, not in response to anybody's order, but In response to the aim st universal sentiment of tbe soldier heart. Ten years had elapsed since the close of the war, and it was fitting that tbere should now be a meeting of the citizen soldiery ot the stato. They ought to meet occasionally to re-count the expe rlences of the war and reyive the recollection s cf tbe times that are otherwise likely to be obliterated. The memory of tbe honored dead should bo revived. The memory ot tbe great wars of our cou' try should not be allowed to perish, ana the dead 6hon!d be cherished and re vered. This should not be bounded by state Hues, but prevail throughout the country As we behold the prosperity of the people we should remember the sreat sacrifices by which that prosperity was secured. After paying a toucLing tribute to the memory ol Gen. Hackieman, and alter elabnrat ing upon tbe sentiments outlined above, the colonel concluded B3 follows: Now, my friend?, I have said about all I de sire to ssy. Tbere are others present better ablrt to entertain vou than I. Lift us join in the spirit ot this reunion. We havo been met here by liberal hospitality on the part oi the citizens of tun re it city. litua loin in the festivities of cur two dajs reunion, and then return to our h.mes better pre pared todchar"e the hieb, ret-porsible du ties of the citizensot a tree tepubiic. Cheers. The speaking concluded, the baud pjayed a nartSne piecp. and tbe vast cccourso ot people that had listened so long and atten lively to the proceediugs began to move wherever their respective iuueif s dictated. In closins this uarrative ot events at this stand tbe reporters vote a resolution of thanks to drummer Shaw, of the Muneie band, for the use of his drum as a writing atand. It6erveJthe purpose satisfactorily and rendered the reportorlal Ufa Jess odioua and oppressive. AT OTHER STANDS. THE SPEAKING A FIZZLK, COMPARATIVELY SPEAKING, AT STANDS 2, 3 AND 4. Several efforts were made to have the regular programme as to speaking and musical efforts at stands No. 2, 3 and 4, lo cüted in the ball, at post headquarters and In the southeast part of tbe grounds respec tively, but tbe contusion wai too great to over come. At dinerent urn's a band or muslo would btart up an air at ono or the other ot the standB in tbe hope or attracting a crowd, but as mutio was a very commou entertainment on the grounds, tbe people would not flock worth a cent. It a small crowd should assemble around a stand either tbe speaker of tha occasion was not on baud cr soms rival attraction would be fouud and tbt crowd would di&perso. In many places, however. eome well known soldier would nave gatr. ered around him a number cf old friendand comrades, and to them ho would i peak of the dark days. THE OLD CAMP GROUND. UNDFR THE TENTS AT CAMP MORION SCENES OF THE PAST RkVIVKD AROUND CAMP FI HE. IN THE MIOsT OF PEACE WE ARE IN WAR. As the day fadsd into twilight and twilight deepened into night. tbe camp ground assumed the romantic appearance of ten years ago. Tbe lurking shadows fell over tbe bistoric field, which was alive again with many of tbe heroes who bad often blvouaced upon it and been lulled to rest by tbe uinsiu ot tattoo and tape; while tbe torn battle flags reappearing like ghostly reminders of duty done, trials" met, braved and vanquished ; tbe artillery standing in solemn rows; tbe stacked arms reflecting the light of tbe camp fires, wbich penetrated the surrounding gloom; tbe knots of men rebearaing their b to ties of "moving accidents by field and fljod," all conspired to bring back tbe pomp and circumstance ot glorious war yety vividly before tbe spectator. Tbe pttNure was so lifelike that it was bard to realize that ten years bad intervened between the lact and tbe fiction. It was only on close inspection that the change of front was observable Tbe boys were dow acting quietly ou tbe discipline they had learned to un erstand in their green days, and were allowed to pace the old erouod arm in arm and in (quads, without tbe challenge of a sentinel i-iandiiig threateningly with a musaei at tbetr breaots. There was laxity euoun to be noticed in otber respects. Peace deinor alizes everything ot this kind, aud Its marks were leu on the irregular setting ol the cau.p l(st:ir. All along tbe northern Hue near tbe present race track was a straight and well lormed row ot tents, but tbe wings were entirely unprotected, the front waa made upoi eiragiU'-g linw ol canvas and bore resemblance to a camp Bolting oulylo having the artillery laced toard the Exposition wMoh took ine place or me trowtiuitt to. It H unnecessary t ) ect-r Into the wcrt Llwtory of tu failure, j Wtiü the time cauio lor worn i be borne veteraus preferred tbe tmfortsof houie, whleh hai become doubly dear to tbem since tbey left tbe scfi.es of mcMou ten J ears ago, and the visitors were kindly aloed to set tbeir ou stakes and arrang tbe tent lines at tbeir own pleat u re. But tbe scene was still plciuieque nuh to recall the past Hmje e g'it camp fires had been started on tbe field, and cast a rosy light over tbe tanned features of tbe

men. They were men now. Dot boys, as time had started boards on tbe many boyish faces that peered into the earns camp-fires when tbe roll of the drum called the nation's children to defend tbe integrity of tbe Union. Tbe ages ranged from thirty to sixty and tbe old volunteers

were generally men ot very stalwart, pow erful figure, giving tbe lie to tbe notion ttat tbe Auiercan race is becoming physically de generate. Gathering into clusters around the cheerful fires, tbe boys passed tbe evening in recalling tbe thrilling Incidents they caa snared in, speaking words of praise and tenderness for the fallen, and in comparing one another's experiences since the last gnu naa neen nrea ana the armies had broken ranks. To all It was a season of great pleasure. With a beautiful disregard for tbe weather, the boys remained at their posts when the rain began to fall, and con tinued their storie3 late into tbe night, and finally turned - in on the conventional straw. No doubt tbev slept soundly and Bank to rest with tbe rollcall sounding In their ears, and ths dust of bsttte-Qelda and tbe smoke of artillerv ris ing before them in dreams. On tbe camp ground not more than 2.000 men were accommodated, tbe balance tak ing quarters on tbe soft side of tie pine boards In tbe Exposition buiidine. Division No. 1 occupied tents and the lower floor ot tie east half of the building; No. 2 the tents, and the upper floor ot thees&t wmg; iso. S, ibe tents Bud lower floor of the west half, and No. 4 the tents and after floor of same, while the artillery was distributed in tents and the center ot tbe hall. In all, about six thcusand slept in tents and build leg. During tbe early part of the evening short speeches were delivered by some of the orators who bad been checkmated in the afternoon. General Ban. Harrison and D. V. Burne, Esq., were tbe principal speakers. the parade, . A GRAND AND O D RQ KOUd AFFAIR THOUSANDS OF VETERANS AGAIN IN LINE, HEADED BT EIGHTY-SEVEN EAXDS. Tbe finale of the soldiers' reunion yesterday was the great feature of the two days. It brought the soldiers into marching order, and as they came down town everyone had the opportunity of witnessing their number?. Great difficulty was experienced in carrying out tbe programme previous to and including the parade, there seeming to be a lack ot ability in the managemeot by the port commandent. A very large number of tha veterans remained down town daring tbe night, and conse quently were not on hand at the organiza tion ot ino inarcn at camp. The tirna consumed in eating break fa-t; was also longer than calcuUted on, adding, threlorc, to ths delay. The dull, drizzilDg rain ct the night belora contiuued during the earlier part ot ths forenoon, cauHiug a general beliei down street that the parade would not he so grand an affair as tbe numbers warranted, but by tbe time tbe march began tbe rain slacked up, making it just that much pleasanter, a? the streets were ttill muddy and tbe atmosphere raw and chilly. A'ter much difficulty aud many changes in the programme o tbe parade tbe Immense bi'dy ot men were brought ioto line. It was tbs desire to have the column move from ttie grounds at 9 o'clock, but owing to tbe difficulties already mentioned it was alter 10 o'clock before the procession began moving. A guard ot cavalry under tbe command of Capt. Spahrled tbe caluorn. Then canit the Peru band, followed by the toldiers of 1312 and the Mexican war. The former were I not more thau sixty in number and were in wegons. At the bead of the Mexican soldiers Stevenson carried tbe historical flag o; the first regiment which ho carried through Gen. Taylor' campaign. Following the Mexican was a very respectable number of the Seventh Inuiana cavalry. Then came the Indiana regiments uumetica!ly as high a3 tbe Twentieth he Eighth ard Tenth, showing larger numbers thau tbe averBg, Wheu the Twenty-first Lad passed all regularity was lo;-t and squad3 from diffeieut delegation fell into the line wherever tnere was an opportunity. Th column was made up four abreast aud witn tbe AID OF EIGHTY -SEVEN BAN Pi managed to keep excellent marching time. The procession was abont one hour passlDg a givsn point. Tbe rear gurd was covered by the city regiment. It Is impossible to give anything like the exact number of perBons In tbe proevasion, but it can eafely te said tint it did not fall short of 4,590 or 5,000. Tbe line of march was south from the Exposition grounds to Tinker street, thence west to Meridian. Probably no finer thoroughfare ecu Id have been selected in bringiug the procession down into the city. Tha mud was but libt on tha NuuoHou. Tbe nne residences were, as a rule more or lets decorated, and tbe sidewalks lined with people who bad cboseu different localities on tbe street to view ttie body. At several rtsiiience?, wntre the decorations were unusually attractive, the regiments passing would give tbree cheere, ai.d8;)it was that when the columu reached th full Ieng'h of tbe street the hurrahs a, different points seemed like r. -echces. The number of tattered flas carried in the procession was far beyond the general impression as to the Lumber cow in exis:eace iu this state. Arriving at the Circle thee duinu turned to the left and went ea?t on Market street to East street, thence south to Washington, aud then west to the etate house grounds. It was along tbe latter street that the crowd of spectators h came so large that at times those in the procession were confined to small space tor marching room. Wben the bead had reached ihe state house grouuds tha tail was yet on Market etreet, and a view from a wiudow at tbe Bates House was perfectly grand. AT THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS. A GREAT CROWD GATHERS TO HEAR THE SPEECH KS OF M 'ETON, GRESHAM AND OTHERS AND WITNKM THIS AWARD OF F AOS TO TUK CHAMPION DBL BQ A IODS. Lf ng before the head of the c jlume struck the state boose grounds Senator Morton and otber distinguished gentlemen bad gathered about tbe epeaking stand. Tbe war governor was the center ol attraction, and he arose to tbe occasion. The old boys would crowd arou .d blm an solicit a "shake ol his paw," and by tbe time the speaking commenced the senator was able to stand upon his feet and assail the distant foe, as In das of yore. lie pronounced tbe parade tbe grand est affair be bad seen since Sherman paraded Pennsylvania avenue, i'l Wasblugtou with bis victorious but hat tie scared heroes at the close of the war. Uts eaulH eye surveyed the situation with sincere tatiiIaction. He greedily grasped the occasion as a golden opportuuity to shake tbe sanguine t-hirt aud play U(oo toe prejudices ot tue pas h tbt subjoined speech shows. Tbe exercises were opene i by Cbajlain öievenu, oi lien ton county, who addnsseu tbe throne tcrace. Tuu th- iVru bind rendered an appropriate air in sp'ritfi il-, and üßri. T ui Hrowrit liHnniiicnl U v. Mft!i, who t-toud up by tbe railing ol the s and and eaid: JUDOS ORhSHAM'S KBSPON4B. Gov. Mokton: Toe Mxdieis of Indiana wish un to convey, thruogu you, t the citlsans of ludlaoapolla tbeir bearifult ao k owledgments for tbe generous welcome they have received to mis oeaudiul city, and to asure you, personally, of their grateiul

recollection ol the patriotic services yon rendered to tbe causa for which they battled in the war for the preservation of tbe Union, They are not unmindful of the tireless teal and energy with which you cared for tbe soldiers when in the field. Tbey cherish, also, with feelings of tbe liveliest gratitude, a recollection of tbe unselfish devotion of tbe people ol the state to the cause in which tbey were engaged, displays-! In anch efforts as encouraged and supported tbe soldier wben confronting tbe enemy, and in a ten

der regard for his comfort and welfare, and In a watchtul care over bis family at home. in ine midst or battle tbey were consoled with tbe reflection that if personal disaster overtook tbem, a grateful and patriotic peo ple would never neglect those whom tbey loved. While we would not be boastful of oar services in tbe war, regarding such ser vices aatbe simple discbarge of a duty we owed our country, we trust, nevertheless. that we may refer with bonet pride to tbe conduct of tbe soldiers of Indiana since the close of the struggle. If they bore themselves in the fieid in a manner to reflect honor on tbeir state and country, tbey bope and believe that since tbey laid aside their arms they have not failed in tbeir duties as good citizens. The war ended, the soldiers of Indiana, in common with tbeir fellows of other states, dropped their military cbaraoter and put away tbeir military habits with their uniform, and went back to tbe avocations oi civil life without tamult and without regret. The members of tbo great army ot soldiers at once took their places in that great industrial army whose energies minister to tbe happiness SLd prosperity of tbe nation. With that easy aptitude characteristic of our people, they exchanged their military habits for the quiet pursuits ol peace, and returned to their places in the professions, in the counting-houses, the work shops, and on the farms, elving a new impulse to tbe productive interests of tha country. Tbeir experience in the army gave added strength and solidity to tbeir character aa cilizsns. OUB Cm Z EN-SOLDI ERY, They will be pardoned ii thay lake pride in the reflection than, as citizaa-soMiers with the support and encouragement of the patriotic people at home, they performed an honorable part In saving from threatened destruction tha Union secured by the wisdom and heroic sacrifices ol tbe patriots of our first revolution; that Union around wbich all our hopes ot national greatness and individual happiness cluster and ths overthrow of wbicb would have brought in Its train unnumbered woes. Bat we are conscious ot an equal pride that the survivors of our armlns are now performing with equal credit tbe no lass honorable duties of civil life. If, aa eome insist., thre be Influences at work which seem to threaten the stability of government, and even the safety of society itself, it can not be justly charg'ed that the soldiers, who gave their best days to tbe overthrow of tbe great conspiracy, have given to tuch movements either counsel or support. They voluntarily encountered tbe perils ot war, not as mercenary hirelings, but from motives of patriotism. While war is sometimes necessary in defense of society and good government, tbey yet believe that tbe highest and most glorious triumphs are won in tbe quiet pursuit of peace. As they risked tbeir lives in defense of tbe government, they are profoundly interested in the honor and good faith of the nation. Tbey view witn utter 6corn any purpose to repudiate the national obligations. Tbey favor the payment of all debts, both national and individual, to tbe uttermost farthing, holding that no honest debt can he discharged by the payment oi only a part of it. It otters would "do their duty as tnorocsjhly as the soldiers sinco the closa of tha war have done theirs, tbere would be lees in tbe sigus of tbe times to excite apprehension and alarm, for as a clasa tbey are industrious, orderly and em'entt-d. It is thoae who remained at a safe distance in the rear and profited by tbe calamities of tbe war who have become restlose, indolent and wasteful. Tha different forma of gambling wbicb have done so much to demoralize and degrade society, and which seik to hide their real character under the more respectable names ct speculation and trad?, are chiefly conducted by those who, secure against the perils of battle, fattened cn the misfortunes of bleeding country, THE TRUE SOLDIER SPIRIT. The soldiers of Indiana cherish no feelings of hatred against their late enemies. On tbe contrary, they entertain toward them sentiments of sincere regard. Tbey recognized tbem as brave and gallant foes. While tbey believe they were mistaken and misguided in tbeir purposes, they are willing to concede that tbey were sincere aud honest in their views. They do themselves no discredit In acknowledging that in all soldierly qualities they were their peers. The soldiers earnestly desire that all unfriendly fueling engendered by tbe unhappy conflict shall be forever forgotten; ud they will rejoice to seethe people of tbe South again blst with pto-perity and happiness. But while covering tbe pat-t with oolivion, i h"y must be allowed to insist that tbey will nut consent to be robbed of the fruits ot their victorious struggle. Whde thev ar? in favor of steadfastly maintaining tha just rights of tbe states, they never will tolerate tue pernicious doctrine of sa'.es rigt.t, adedned by Mr. Calhoun. It was an attempt to reduce bis theories to practice that brought ou the rebellion and the war which crushed it. The results of that war must be accepted as a final repudiation by the nation of the wicked heresy that tbe Union is a. simple compact between sovereign states; and as establishing that other theory so dear to sll who rejoiced wben final victory proved tbe bloody struggle bad not been in vain, that ours is "a government proper, founded on tbe ad iption of the people, and creating direct relations between liaelf and individuals. That no st ite authority has power to dissolve those relation; that nothing can dissolve them but revolution;" and the attempt at revolution having failed, tbe constitution of tbe United Spates and tbi acts or congress pa&aed in pursuance thereof, remain the supreme law ot tu lind; that tbe flag of tne Union symbolizes a power and not. an abstraction. FLAG PRESENTATIONS. BARTHOLOMEW AND TIPPKCANOR COUNTIES BACH AWAHDKD A BANKKR THI MONUMENTAL COMMITTEE'S REPORT THE RESOLUTIONS. At the conclusion cf Judge Greaham'a address, Major Henry B. Kayler, of Hunting ton, presented regalation flags to the dele gations from Bartholomew and Tldpecanoe nonntln thAre b'ini? a disouie as to the claims ot either deletion. vltjr Sayler'a speecu wat quite snort., gp me ui iu appropriateness of the testimonials. General uoourn, cnairman ot tue monumental committee, tuen submitted a very lnr.it.o r. rw.rL It an ,kanf ttH m.innmantil ol the old world and ot ancient times. After making numerous suggestions the report rMviniintnilii Mia hi, mi mnnt-tl baildint? plan with the provision lor tu preservation oftr .phls, rellrs, etc. Tha building U to be er eted by subscription and legislative sppr-priatioii, und it it Ming stfd to form an . .nation Irrespective ol partv, to secure contribution-., and to el c. :i5-u to the leg islature who will favor a siaie appropriailon. Also, that branch at,ociation9 be formed iu tvry dittrict to carry out tbe main d-eigo, tt e rraneeuient for wbic4 rohII be lef in the hsuda of a cantral emu ink ie. Two ea(l:naf-s have b-en sub mitted to tbe -onimitie, one higoty ornate an I elegaut iu curaoer, embraolog 7,000 equare fe-t, with a c nrl douae 150 leet high," and to cost fiöo.ooo; tue o'ner of