Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 27, Number 64, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 November 1878 — Page 7

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL. WEDNESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 6, 1878.

TIIE TENNESSEE BRAYES

Twelfth Annual Reunion of Dis. tinsuished Soldiers. Business Meeting and Reception at the Metropolitan. Ths Visitors Welcomed to Indianapolis by Mayor Caven. Eloquent Oration by Gol. W. H. Vilas, of Madison, Wisconsin. Speeches, Songs, Music, Letters of Regret and Telegrams. Beporta of Committees and Other Business Trancactions. For weeks past the citizens of Indianapolis hare been looking forward to the twelfth annual reunion of the society of the Army of the Tennessee, which was announced to commence at the Metropolitan Theater yesterday. The trains Tuesday night brought a number of distinguished soldiers to the city, but yesterday morning they began to flock in from every quarter of the country, and by 10 o'clock the Bates House, the headquar ters of the society, was thronged With distinguished roMiers and citizens. .The city was ' beautifully decorated and pre sented gala day appearance. The Bate House was elegantly decorated with evergreens, the dining hall presenting a handsome appearance. -A few minutes after 11 o'clock yesterday forenoon the members of the society, headed by Beissenherz's Ross Rifle band, marched to the Metropolitan Theater. The entire building was tastefully hung with evergreens and bunting, the gallery and pillars being finely trimmed. The stage was neatly arranged, there being a camp scene in the background, while the front was beautified with bunting, evergreens and flowers. A laree floral crown. made of - tube roses, ferns and other flowers hung directly over the president's chair. In the center of the starve and lust over the officers' beads wai the word "Welcome." Abore this was a beautiful golden eagle, on which appeared the naiVe of. General Grant, and on each iiie was th. names of Generals Sherman and Sheridan. On each tide of the stage, tastefully arranged with bunting, were oil paintings of Generals John Rawlins, Frank Blair. James l). Mcrnerson anu jonn a. Ixgan. On the side of each pt irate box was the following list of battles in wntcn me Army of the Tennessee took part: Belmont, Fort Henry. Sailob, Inks, Corinth, Island ho. 10. Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, Grand Gulf, Dalton, ew Hope Church. Dallas. Big Shanty. Kenesaw iloua tain. NictaiacE Creek. Atlanta. Jonesboro, Lovejoy's Station, Altoona Pass, Macon and Fort Fisher. In front of the gallery, neatly arranged with evergreens, were hum; the names of the following- generals: Wilson, Blair. Terrill. Fuller. Eddy. Wal cott. Force, McGinnis, Dodge, Croker, Gresharu. Hulburt. Gwinn. Spooner, Fair child. Ransom. Willich. Letrgett, Mower, lilack. Belknap, Macauley, Osterhaus, Raw lins. Pope. Cssh. Mcrnerson, aicuiernana, Locr&n. Smith and Howard. In the -do me were hune a number of the battle flags Indiana regiments, and a number were also on the staee and in other parts of the build intr. The beauty of the decoration of the .huilclins? was remarked upon by all who wen- in the ball during the day. Till BU813ES8 MEETlStf. The meeting was called to order by Gen eral W. T. Sherman, president of the aocl etT. On motion the reading of the journal was dispensed with. The chair then appointed the following committees: COMMITTEES AITOISTEP. On Nomination of Officr General W. V IJelinao. General J. A. Willlaraiou, General W. tCMroug, Major A. A. Perkins, Major A. C MeArtbur. On Oratory- General K. W. Rice, General W. V. Ttrrtll. Colonel John TiUon. Colonel C lu. t'ntlle. Jr.. Colonel Johu Loomis. On Time and Place of Next Meeting-Colonel J. i. Everest. Major E. C. Dawes. Colonel W U Itarnum, Major J. li. Bell and Major J. 1' Ramsey. report or thk recoedixo eceetaky. Colonel R. M. Dayton then read his an nual report, which was addressed to General bneruiun, ana is as ioiiows: Dear 8lP-The moneys paid ine by rneraleni oi me society, inciuainx mat receiveu at our lant annual meeting, and since to the preaent time, and aa provided for by our by-laws, have bee u a follows: On account of membership fee paid to permanent fund, f 125; on account of mt-mbers, dues and certificates of membership to general fund, 1131 48. Total, smt. To each member who has paid me money I have transmitted a receipt accordingly, and the money ha been transferred to your treasurer. General Force, whose receipt I hold for tho ao.ount staled above. Permit me to call attention to the fact that many of tho member of tho society tail to keep their post olllce address on record with the secretary, and as a result they do not get the various circular and notice ent them. On the 1st of January I sent to each member of the society a circular reciting the first an icie of the by-laws and the resolution regarding members delinquent In dues, together wl a a statement of amount each wu In arrears,..' any, and while the response were quite general and encouraging, many of these communications came Lacs: for want of proper address. It ha been the tame with other communications, and If member desire all the benefits and privileges the society offers they will see it fa important for them to keep their post ofllce address correct with the secretary. The report was accepted. coRREsrospiso sbcbetaky's report. General A. Hickenlooper submitted a ' lengthy report ot the work of his olllce during the past year. After dlscuuing various matters relating to the society be says: Keven hundred annual reports were printed last year. A large number were distributed and t'Jl worth sold to the member. Two hundred and forty of tlie consolidated reports of annual report of the first ten meeting have been printed, 1 of which still remain uncalled ibr. One hundred members are still in arrearage for due, or whose addresses are not given. 1 regret to report that since our last meeting death has claimed three of yoar members, vis: Captain K. Mills, Major Hazen While and Lieutenant Francis Huter. Captain Mills died In Florence, Italy, April 10.1S7X; Major M. Hazen White died at Cincinnati, May 1, 1HTS: Lieutenant Frauds Hunger died at UelYkiere, Illinois. April 1. l7s. THE TKCAKl-RKft's REPORT. General M. F. Force, treasurer of the society, sent in and bad read the following report, he being unable to attend the meeting: At the last annual report the permanent fund consisted of l7ri(X of United rJUU bonds ami sM.vi m cash. since the Ust report, in order to comply with the resolution of the society to make up out of the permanent fund any deficiency necessary to make complete payment for the consolidated report of the society, one bond for ll,(JO waa sold for St.OKi. Three hundred and ninety dollars In gold have been ree-lvcd as interest on the remaining bonds f 1.39 premium on gold Hi from the recording secretary; making total earth 12,1 11U1. From thl has beon paid out I2,0UH.W on aeeout of coasolldatet reports. The total of thU volume was SJ.3iil.3o. The general fund hat only to jy for them, making the Alsove payment fro ji ths permanent fund nec--HMiry. The permsnent fund now consists of -SJJVUO of UnlSvd Htales bonds and 1110 cash. The general fund at last report contained rM&, and ha since received from the recording secretary tVHAH, making a total of fJUlM. Tlia expenditures are aa follows: At the meeting at Ht. Pan! I was directed to send one ocean telegram to Uencral Grant, then In Scotland. The cast was

S13J0. For this I have no voucher. At the

name meeting I was directed to pay to Colonel K 11 barn Knox, of Now York. Ki fur money savanced by him for the society at the me-tog at Washington. By bis direction I paid bin current annual dues. Si, and sent hlin a droit for V. 1 have received no acKnowieagemeni from him, and my voucher for this payment constats of a credit on the books of the l ecorrllng secretary for the f 1 so paid ana the canceled bank check with which I bought the New York draft. The volumes of the consolidated reports cost r2ti'i.30; of this amount S&4 was paid from the general fund; the remainder wan paid from tne permanent inna. i ws smau ouis mr. . Freeman, for printing and binding, amount ing together to f 15.25; poatage, express, print ing and ribbon Tor the omee of the recoraing secretary. :J7; postage, express, paper and packing; for. the of flee of corresponding secretary, i'M.ii; printing of annual report, sua; making a total of isuo.13. ine naiance now remaining in the general fund Is 3175.17. COL. LAWRKSCE SHULKR. General Gresham offered tlie folio wins; preamble and resolutions, which were adopt ed alter considerable debate: Whereas, Colonel Lawrence 8. Shuler, while gallantly leading his regiment, tlie Fourth Indiana cavalrv, against the enemy, was seriously wounded in tho head, which Injury haa resulted In permanent paralysis of the lower limbs; and, wnereaa, htaia Mnuier nas exnaniw nuieutire property in sustaining himself and faintly daring his years of suffering, and Is now utter ly Helpless ana witnout means; inereiore. Resolved, That congress be respectfully but earnestly requested to Increase ssld Bhuler's pension to at leant StiUu a year by siecial act, and that the secretary of this society be directed to transmit to the president of the senate and speaker or ine nouse oi represenianvea eertitfed copies of tht preamble and resolution. COS8T1TUTIOSAL AM KN DM EXT. The following amendment to the constitution was then otfered by Colonel R. M. Day ton and adopted: Resolved. That the constitution or this society be amended aa follows: IV. Tht honorary raemoers may be elected to the society In the navy of the United Mates. IX MEMORY or GEXERAL JAMES B. M'pnKRHOX. General W. T. 8herman read quite a lengthy article on the death of General Mcpherson, prepared by himself. He pictured the killing of the general in a graphic manner, and gave an extended account of every movement of the oflicer on the day which he met his death giving the narratives of the two men who saw the brave officer fall. AT THE METROrOLITAIf. At 7 o'clock the streets leading to the Metropolitan Theater were thronged with people wending their way to the hall tor the purpose of attending the meeting announced for 8 o'clock, and when that hour arrived the large hall, including the stage and private boxes, was crowded. The center of the building had been set apart for the members of the society and their ladies, and before tne hour for the opening of the exercises arrived that part of the theater was filled with the veterans of the late war and a large number of ladies. The seats back of tho first railing and the lobbies were one mass of human belngf, the fair sex being largely represented. The gallery was simply jammed with those who were anxious to get a glimpse of the distinguished men who participated in Sherman's march to the eea. The stage was occupied by those who held high rank in the army of the Tennessee. Among them was General W. T. 8herman,who was at the head of the army which made the conquering march to the gulf. THE WELCOME A1-DRE?3. General Sherman Introduced Mayor Cayen, who was announced to make the welcome address. The mayor stepped to the footlights and spoke as follows: HoLOIKKS OF TIIE ARMY or TUB TjCTNESSRE All of you, no doubt, lu earlier years have read a. watau a w r ukaI Ia a 9 eil4Aat A a r4 lici 1 1 1 ia of cities and fortresses taken, ot the rattle of musketry and the thunder of can non.the martial beat ol drum, the neigblnz steed, the flashing steel, of inarch and bivouac, of chargs and retreat, of fields lost and won and strewn with the dead and dying defeated armies fleeing and victorious armies in pursuit. You have read of great captains. of llannibal.Casar, Napoleon aud Washington. Yon feel that these wonderful things were of the past; that you would never look upon tbetr like; and yet each one of you soldiers of the Array of the Tennessee have partlcioabHl in one of the grandest events in his tory ; in oue of the graudeat want the war for the union grana in everyinirg. Its armies grand In cimLx rs, it roll call answered to by millions. A battlo line from the Kio lirande to the Atlantic. Grand lu Its marching "marching to the Ken." Grand, aye. sublime In Its purpose the su vat Ion of the Lnlon, the great republic hav ing for its charier the declaration oi independence, declaring that all men are created eoual and endowed with the Inalienable right of life and liberty. Theso events In which yon have shared were grand in their results. ihe model republic of the world was on trial for Its existence. Whether a government of the people could oe free and yet oe strong was the question. While It might protect Itself from dangers without, could it protect itself from dangers witninr Ana it was grunu in the proven fact that It could that In the hour of danger tho nation might rely upon too citl sen soldier to rally to the rescue. Holdiers ol the Army of tlie Tennessee! from the highest cheiftuins whoe names and fames are ringing through the world, to the humblest private that marched In raggl bine, India napolis always has for you a welcome a wel come from the heart. The address was received with rounds ot applause, and the president of the meeting returned the thanks of the society to the mayor for his kind and hearty welcome to the city. CO LOS EX VILAS ADDRESS. It was announced that Colonel Vilas, of Madison, Wisconsin, would deliver the an nual address of the society. The colonel spoke as folldws: Mr. Prepipknt and companions of the HOClKTY OF THK ARMY OF TH K TEN N I3HHEB We are met again in this season f the falling year as men of a time already leit wen ueninu in the rapid sweep of a hurrying age; the surviving participants in eventful scenes wnlch are last receding irom ine loregrouna oi an en grossing present Into the quieter light Of his lory, to answer the call of our names from the roster of an army many years disbanded and scattered, whoso ranks can never again be reformed, whose banners are shown as the emblems of a glory achieved, whose arms are preserved only for transmission as honorable legacies to other generations. The tie that binds ua Is the memory of companionship in a mighty struggle, when side by aide we trod the weary steps of the line of marol, or shoulder to shoulder faced a threatening foe. We are gathered In no convention to revolve the problems of an uncertain future, or discuss the questions which agitato the turbulent present. We pause In the busy life which surrounds us to renew the greetings of former friendships and cherish the recollections ot old lunoeiatlou, to sit again around a common camp Are and with social cheer review the scenes la which we acted a part. The Hunts and shadows of a day that bi gone flit flguln before our view, all tho lights sweeter to tlie vision, the shadows all sorter, from the healing touch of time. Mingling with all, the memory of our honored deud bruathes a holy calm upon our hearts and shade the Joys of reunion with the aitdnesa of our treasured sorrow. I claim for the nren of the last great army of freedom the cliaraclerUtio features of noble distinction which history has accorded the soldiers of ths revolution; some more, mo mo less, conspicuously displayed, as their circumstances varied. Hubiuisslon to discipline and obedience to authority, skill and dexterity In tactical training and the as of arms, fortitude and steadfastness la privation asid extreme trial, courage and valor In conflict, the loyal sentiments of soldierly honor, these are attributes of all successful warriors. In greater or lesser degree. But In the men who created and tho men who saved the splendid fabric of our Independence higher characteristics were found. Their peculiar glory rents on their personality, springs from their distinct Individuality of understanding, character and action. Their cause was Indeed the noblest that ever led men to war. But their title to honor Is not alone In the cause, nor their victories a vindication of 1U Far more: It Is founded on their complete understanding of its nature aa a personal duty to freemen, and their manly performance of all the peculiar demands which that duty imposed. Out ot this they are distinguished, among all men of war. In the motives of their action, the spirit of their patriotism, their self-denying demeanor In the hour of victory. And I bold up to your view to-night the Individual soldier of American libertyfamiliar spirit In tho emotions of oar earlier manhood t The triumph of ourarmjes was not the work

of chance. The mighty struggle was not a game between gigantic wrestlers, In wnlch the crown of dominion was the prize of the stronger. This wan no battle of Greeks lor mere mastery over our fellows. The significance of our victory Is not that superiority Is with the greater numbers In war. It is not true now, and It never haa been true, illstoo teaches a better lesson, and even in war we read the proresn of mankind. God will defend the rihtl It la. Indeed, our highest glory, and without It are we miserable nteu: that we fought (or ths right .and conquered In tle right. Our cause was the cause of humanity. Our gallant comrades who are gone were not deceived. They laid not down their lives in vain. For the wel are of tielr race, for their children and their children's children forever, they met a mortal foe, and In the fierce conflict rat I lug, they bravely died for men. Rest! rest In glory I Noble shades I gallant and manly in your Hyes, honored In your glorious death, the great tree of liberty, whose roots your life blood watered, shall spread Its hallowed branches over your posterity forever. Hut. companions, while we will not yield the

supports of oor conduct and oar title to honor, we recur to mem in no spirit oi remaining anger. IxMLg ago It was forgotten. First of all the soldiers of the Union were ready to "clasp hands across the bloody chasm," Better than others they knew the valor and the worth of our brethren of tbe south. And right ready have they ever been to rejoice In the restored brotherhood, and heartily they pray that If ever agaiu this nation shall h.we need of war, shoulder to shoulder we shall oppose a common foe, and, each tor the other, tight Its common cause. Nor are we assembled In any spirit of boastfulnees or vain glory. We meet no more aa soldiers. Rut, In days that are passed, when we were all younger men, we were comrades lu privation and In peril. Together WC supported toll and hrCsblp. we were to one another, then, friends and helpers. The old Army of tbe Tennessee wu a band of brothers-ln-arma. The ties which such expeilences form life istooRhort for forgetruiness to under. In the words of our constitution, the object of this society Is, and shall b.'to kreD alive and preserve that kindly and cor dial feeling which has beeu one of ths charncteristicsoi litis army during lis career in tne service." Nor are we here to perpetuate a spirit of military ambition. We ar e here now, s we were Joined In the army, as citizens and lovers of our country and our country's liberties, Tbe inspiration of hope which ve renew Is hope for the continuance of liberty and peace In a happy land. In that glorious expectation Is our Joy and our reward. I'p n it we build our trust In tne properlty and happiness of ourselves, our families and our posterity. And the dearest wish to the heart of the old soldier of America is, that when, bis life work done, he turns his lost look upon the scenes of earth, he may close his eyes upon the country he baa serv-d, standing secure" from every danger, tbe dispenser to men of all the blessings governments can bestow. 1 picture him in fancy, sometimes, when his age shall have settled upon him and the labor and toll of manhood shall have passed, as he waits for toe summons to go where his comrades have gone before. I see him alt upon the western porch of bis children's cottage home, where the well kept vines have clambered on the lattice, while tbe sunny afternoon sinks awuy. He holds upon his knee the sweet graud-dauchter. who Is nearest to his heart. Translating to tlie simple speech of childhood he tells her tales of younger day when he was a soldier for his country. How sweetly she llsteus with wondering eyes. How proudly she thinks of the great actions In which her grandslre had a part. How tender the Joy of that old man's love for the beginner of life. By and by the soft warmth of the summer's day inclines him to sleep, and his old. frame, once so strong, Is now' easily wearied. The continued talking haa tired his senses, and his head drops back upon bis easy chair, she pillows her face tjon his breast, and together they rest In a gentle slumber, emblem of peace reis wing In the arms of Its savior and defender. lx ! . From the evening sun a ray breaks through between the trees, and 'alls upon his whitened locks with a touch of light atd giory. it is the benediction of heaven on the old soldier ot liberty. May It reht on them all forever! yEECH BY GOVERXOR WILLIAMS. The audience then called for Governor Williams, who occupied a seat on the stage. The governor responded and said: 1 very often make speeches when I meet my agricultural friends. I talk to the pioneers of Indiana, bat if I was to make a speech tonight 1 would feel aa awkward aa I did in a Kunday-tcbool coaveutlon once. when the minister waa away, and 1 was called J upon to speak. And I felt like I did make a good speech, for they never cal'ed on m; again. I am afraid If I speak to-n I it lit I never would make another speech to soldiers. I am glad to see you and hope that you may have a pieaant time during your stay in our city. SPEECH BY GENERAL DAS MACAULEY. General Dan Macauley was loudly called for and responded aa follows: I am no hand at making speeches, and feel considerably nonplussed at being called before such a large assemblage of my fellow soldiers. As the short addresses that have been made this evening are confined to relating reminiscences, I can recall one to mlud which occuried to me this evening. It was lu this very building we held our flrst war meeting after heat lug f the capture of Fort Hum ter. At the bteablog out of the war I was ebcted captain of a company, and was assigned to the Kleventn regiment. After we had been In camp some days I was notified that I bad been made adjutant. I did not know what kind ol an oince that was, and told tho boys 1 would pot go to headquarters as adjutant, which I supposed was a reduction In rank. In dUcussing the matter with tbe l)oys I learned from ono of them that It was a '-horse office." That did aettle it, for I coul 1 not ride a load of hay, much less a horse. I whs finnlly persuaded to take the ortlce, and well do I remember my first experience. I was sent by the colonel to the state house to get some papers. I mounted tho horse, Jumping high enough to stride an elephant, and started. After getting part of the distance, I concluded I was going too stow, and would never get back at that rate, and I dismounted, hitched the horse to a tree and ''footed" It after tbe documents; came back, unhitched the steed, and led him Into camp. Tbe Eleventh r gtment was one of tbe flrst to start to the war, and the occasion waa one of great excitement. The women flocked to the trains bringing with them Bibles to present to the boys. I received seven, which I still have, bringing them all back homo well preserved Although I did not rid.) well at that time, I do not believe my horsemanship waa aa miserable a failure as this speech. At the close of Mr. Macauley's remarks Will C. David recited "Sheridan's Ride," and was loudly applauded at its close. LETTERS or REGRET. Letters of regret were received from members who were unavoidably kept away from the meeting. Among them were letters from Secretary John Sherman, Secretary Evarts, General I. C. Buell and a number of others. The following letter was received from President Hayes: Executive Mansion, ) ' Waahixj rox, D. C. j ' To General Ren Hpooner: My 1kar Gkseral Accept my thanks for i your kind invitation to attend thereunlon of thearmy of the Tennessee. My engagements Ftrevent my acceptance. I wish you a success ul and happy meeting. Hlncerely, . R. &. HAVE. General Spconer received tho following telegram from General A. K. Burmdde last evening: PROVIDENI T, It. I., Oct. 30, 1S78. General Hpooner: Am more than sorry that fitness In my family prevents my Joining you, as hoped, Iiove to comrades. Joyous reunion. A. E. BURKSIPR. Ifteeond Day's Proceeding. Promptly at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning the members of tbe society of the Army of the Tennessee, headed by tbe Russ Rifle Band, left the Bates House and marched to the Metropolitan Theater. The morning was cold, with a slight sprinkling of snow, which had a tendency to keep a large number of the members away, and when the meeting was called to order by the president, General W. T. Sherman, there were not more than 75 members in tbe body of tbe hall and only eight or ten on 'the stage. A fair number of visitors were In the gallery and lobbies. LETTERS READ. The president announced that the first thing In order was the reading of ths jour

nal, bat, on motion, it was dispensed with. General Hickenlooper, tbe corresponding secretary, then read a large number of letters from members of the society who were absent. ELECTION Or FNCKES. The next business was announced to be the reports of committees, the first being that ot the committee on nominations of officers, who mads the following report: The committee on the nomination of oftleers recommend the following for the ensuing year: President General W. T. Bherman. Vice Presidents General Green B. Raum, of Illinois; General Theo. Jones, of Ohio; Major J. A. Fitch, of Illinois; Colonel F. C. Delinllng. of Montana; Major H. C. MeArtbur, of Missouri; Colonel Wliltm H.Oliver, of Arkansas; Colonel J. C. Htone, f Iowa; General Dwlght May, of Michigan: General E. H. Murray, of Kentucky ; Major EdgsrT Miller, of Pennsylvania; Colonel vV. I. Davis, of Indiana; Major R. M. Thompson, ot Tennessee. Rcording Secretary Colonel L. M. Daytro. Corresponding Secretary General A. Hickenlooper. Treasurer General M. F. Force. The report was accepted, and the officers nominated elected. TIME and peace OFXEEXIXO. Tbe next report was on the selection of time and place for the next annual meeting, and wss as follows: Your committee on time and place of next meeting recommend Chicago 'as the place, the Palmer House as headquarters, and the Hire be designated by the president of this society. This report was also accepted. OKATOB SELECTED. The next report was that on selecting an orator for the next meeting, and was aa follows: , Your committee to whom was referred the duty of selectiig an orator tor the next annual reunion have tbe honor to report that they have selected General Walter Gresham, of Indiana. General Gresham accepted the appointment, and the report was adopted. CTBKRXT BC6ISES. The president said that current business was in order. Ha said: "I have two papers in my possession which I will have read." Oue wu a Jetter from Colonel Fred Knefler, penfion agent, who said that Colonel L. 8. Shuler was at present receiving a pension of $000 per annum. On the reading of the letter General W. Q. Gresham, who offered the resolution on Wednesday, asking congress to grant Colonel Bhuler a pension, asked that he might withdraw his resolution,-as the colonel was receiving the maximum pension. Tbe general's request was granted. The other communication was regarding a dispute between General J. II. Wilson and Colonel Dayton, the secretary. The matter waa referred to the following select committee: General Leggetr,MaiorMcGlnnia, Major John K Simpson. Admiral B 1). Porter was elected an honorary member of the society. The names of several - other nayal ofiicers were offered for honorary membership, which caused quite an animated discussion, several members taking the ground

that if officers of all armies and naval officers were going to be made members of the Society of the Army of the Tenne&aee, the interest taken in the society by present members would soon die out and the eocletv fall to pieces. The matter was finally laid on the table. LIECTEXAXT E EX 5 KB. General Raum then offered tlie following preamble and resolution, which were unanimously adopted: WLereaa, Lieutenant Benner, formerly a volunteer officer and lately of the regular army, cheerfully surrendered hla life in a heroic ettort to mitigate the suderiug of the people of the south afflicted with scourge of yellow lever ; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of tbe Society of the Army of the Tennessee contemplate his heroic death with mingled feelings of admiration and sorrow admiration at the sublimity of his courage and sorrow, that if his character should be taken from the land loved so fondly and adorned so faithfully, and from the household that cherished him so dcariy. and tnat while we can not materially lessen the anguish of his bereaved widow and latherlesa cnildren, we can at least send them an assurance that we Phare In their sorrow and la their lrn parabio loss. Ueaolved, That a copy of this preamble and resolution be spread upon the records oi tne society, and a copy then of be forwarded to the widow of Lieutenant Ilunner by tbe corresponding secretary. General IUum paid a high tribute to tho dead brother officer, which was loudly applauded by the meeting. ADJOURNMENT. A motion to adjourn, to meet at Chicago at any time selected by the president. General W. T. Sherman, was adopted, and the members filed out of the hall, while the band played papular airs. TUE KLLT ROAD EXCURSION. At 2 o'clock Generals Sherman, Belknap and nearly all of tbe members ot the society proceeded to the union depot in carriages, and at a quarter of 3 o'clock started on a trip around tbe Belt Railroad, having General Pease, of the I., B. and W., General McKeen, of the Vandalia, and Colonel C. C Gale, of the Bee Line, as escorts. Governor Williams and Mayor Caven were also of the party. Tbe trip consisted of going over the entire line ot road, during which the union stock yards. Atlas works and a numbrrof other interesting places were visited. The party returned to tbe . city about G o'clock, highly pleased with their trip, and returned thanks to tbe company for the courtesies extended them. THK BANQUET. The banquet at the Bates House was probably tbe grandest that has ever taken place in the city. .Promptly at 9:30 o'clock the guests began to march into the hall, keeping time with the excellent music of Beissenhers' fall reed band. The hall was decorated in the finest style imaginable, and three rows of tables reached its entire length. In the center was built a large mound resting upon cannons and round shot, surmounting which was a large ctom made of tube roses and immortelles, and bearing tlie name of McPherson in thoice flower. The walls of the halls were revered with evergreens and the names of the principal battles fought by the Army of the Tennessee. Over the entrance at the head of tbe room was tbe lnncription, la large letters, "Welcome, Grand Army of the Tennessee," made in evergreens. Upon each table were placed large cakes of curious forma Two roast pigs, candied and fugarcd, and standing upon their feet, were placed upon each table. At the bead of the center table, at which General Sherman sat, was an artistic cake representing tbe headquarters of the general. Upon it were three silken tents surrounded by an army of soldiers. There were also several pyramids made ot "hard tack and sow belly,' as served up to the old soldiers in the campa'go. A huge cake, representing Fort Ponelaon after the battle, was said to be a correct representation by those "who had been there." Mr. Brad Miller, who has spent weeks in preparing for this occasion, exceeded the expectations of his most sanguine friends. The beautiful floral decorations were the work of Mr. Ryman. General JehT C. Davis eat at the head of the table on tbe left and General Leggett at the one on the right. On the right of General Sherman was Governor Williams and Captain Franklin, of the navy; on his left Governor Hendricks, Senator McDonald and Mayor Caven. The bill of fare was printed in bright. E leasing colors, upon the back of wbich a attle was represented, and in the back ground two large flags of the Army of the Tennessee. Tbe menu consisted of everything that the season afforded from all climes and countries; fruits from the tropics, fishes from tbe seas, . game from the forests and plains, and choice wines from France. But few ladies were present, but these remained nntil after tne festal board was cleared and wine and song reigned supreme.

Toasts as d speeches.

General Sherman then called the guests to order and proposed the following toast: "Jhe President" Repon.s by General Green B. Kanm. Tbe next toast was Indiana Response ly ex-Governor Thos. A. Hendricks. GOVERNOR HINDI ICKS' SfEBTH. Mr. Preside xt axd Gentlemen Because of her central position in the country, Indiana Is specially sensitive to every In licence that affects tlie general w elfare. Located midway among the states, nhe participates with all of them in their prosperity, and shares with them their adversity. Khe can not ever be indifl'ereut to the condition of other parts of the country. Even l.er selfishness would make her anxious for the welfare of every other state and section. Ureat lines of travel and commerce lie acres her territory, and she feels the enormous business transactions between the east aud the west, as the trains go aud come. o, also. she feels the sentimeuU and passions of other suctions, which coL-trol or modify public measures and policies; and she can not be indiffi-reo t whether the results are likely to hurt labor in its employment and Just compensation, or to make property and its ownership Insecure. By her geographical position, and by her important relations to the general business of the country, litdmna gives to every section an assurance of her conservatism and of her devotion to just ice and stability, bhe Is indlssolubly bound to tbe entire country, both by Interest ana position. The Army of the Tennessee In great battles ana by many deed of Individual heroIsm mads an Imperishable record. It was all to preserve our institutions to maintain the integrity of ihe Union. Hy every consideration of material interest, as well as by strong sentiments of patriotism, the people of Indiana are held in powerful support of the legitimate results ot the war. You and I, Mr. President, believe that general intelligence deepeaa and strengthens popular support ol free institutions. It Is proper for me, then, to say, that Indiana Is up with the foremost of the states and nations In the cause of Keneral education. Her system now reacbea into every neighborhood I may say into every houshold. Her In schools now number 13.7S1, and the children at school 528,077. Fourteen re Intents of teachers, and &SS regiments of scholars, supported by the largest school fund held by any state, Is Indiana's contribution to the cause of general education. The management and eourwe of stody have been made no attractive that at tbe lu-ls exposition no people drew higher honors for the excellence aud efficiency of their schools. I might add that there are many flourishing schools, academies and colleges not under state control, bat under the patronage and support of iudivlduala and churches. The male population of the state above the age of HI years, as It appears upon the official records, now numbers l,(tt6. wnch an enumeration justifies a large estimate of those capable ot prosecuting our industries and of defending the country In case of war. In ISol the population of ths state was very much less than now. Vet at the commencement and during the' progress of the war she sent into the field mor than 200,000 men, and an addition of 60.0UO of state militia for brief periods of active service. I need not say. In this presence, that better troops were never organized, for many of the regiments were of of lite Army of the Tennessee, participating in the hardships as well tm In the glory of the great army. We have no droughts or other enemies of agriculture, and our lands are of exhaustless fertility, and, therefore, 1 ndlaua may at all times be relied upon for her full contribution to the commerce of the country and to the support of 8ucli military and naval forces us tbe exigencies ot the public service may require. Perhaps I have already said too much in commendat ion of Indiana, but I must be allowed to claim for her still another merit. Hue has a heart big enough and warm enough to appreciate tho heroic achievements of the Armv of the Tennessee, and of those other co-operutin-j armies tiiut Mhave preserved us a nation." The name of tbe grt at captain whose genius conceived, and whose strategic and tactical skill conducted the March to the Sa" will live in the memory of the Indiana school boy long after Zenopbon's memorable march from the Tigris to tbe Black sea snail bave been foigotten by scholars. A great Athenian orator, statesmen and general made the safety of his soldiers tbe object of his especial olicltude. He hazarded unnecessarily no battle the result or which was doubtful, and which-he foresaw would Involve a needless sacrifice of human life. Wben at the point of death, he claimed as the 'gi eat eat and tuost honorable part or his character, tnat no Athenian, tli rough bis means, ever put on mourning." Indiana appreciates the fact that whilst under the command of General Hherman opportunities were made and given for great achievements at the same tlmo individual happiness and the public welfare were promoted by the rare taken or the lives of the soldiers. This fact is indelible upon the memory of Indiana. It was gratifying to the peo le of tbe state when the commundera from the other states In their orations last niKht. spoke In sneb unqualllled and em print Ic.terriis of commendation i t the Indiana soldiery in the army of the Tennessee, and I thank them for it. While it may possibly be true that no other captain would have led the army to the sea, it is us probably true that he could have led no other army past Atlanta to the sea. Mr. President and gentlemen, speaking for the state and people in response fthe toast, I bid you a cordial welcome. I do more, I thauk you for making our capital the place of this meeting. The next toast in order was ' The A' my of the Tennessee" Response by General M. I). Leggett. . The fourth toast was t The Army Response by General Sherman. Ths general prefaced his speech by saying that it was the same one he had made on divers occasions in response to the same toa?t. He insisted that the regular army was a volunteer army, tbe same as that of the revolutionary war; that there was no compulsion about it; an officer can resign when he desires, and no one is compelled to join it against bis will. It is in harmony with tbe people, ever ready to stand up for tbe flag of tbe country, and differs very little from the militia of the different states of the Union. The congress which legislates for the people legislates and governs the army. The ofrlcers and soldiers feel a pride in its organization, and labor day and night in its perfection. But the army has not grown in strength and power in proportion as the nation has advanced. To-day it is no larger than It was in 1809, preceding the war of 1812 with Great Britain. It is tolay but the police of the nation, guarding and protecting the frontier from the savages, preserving the peace with foreign nationa an 1 in heart and sympathy with the people of this great nation, never untrue to the fiag which we all honor. Today hundreds ol young men are gaining an experience which may be of great value In tbe future when tbe hour of trial may come. For nobleness of character, faith in the republic, devotion to tbe fiag, tbe army is to-day as true as the needle is to the pole. The fifth toast in succission was "The Navy" Response by Commodore Law. The next toast was: "Army of the (Cumberland. Response by General Jeff U Davis. General Ben Harrison then responded to the "Patriotic Deiid," which was applauded at intervals during its delivery. Tho ninth toast was "The Cavalry" Response by General George H. Chapman. The tenth toast waa: "The Heroines of the War. Response by General (hero lXxi ls. ( Colonel Fren:h then sang "Marching Through Georgia," and all those present joined In tbe chorus.

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NOTICE OF A DTll.i 1ST RATION. NOTICE Is hereby given that I hare been appointed administrator 'of the estate ot John Negley, deceased, late of Marian county, Indiana. Bald estate Is soppAised to be solvent. iUMUELCOKY, QCU 2-0t. Administrator

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