'0><=) \r^' •^ »°-n*.. '^* ^*\'i;;^'\ o°^^•J.>o y.v^i^/'V c ,~ . o • • • '-^^-o^ .' *t,v ♦.:^»ro* ^f 'h. '.^'^o* A*' -^^0^ ^•1°^ »\ \>/ .-atfe'- %.*^ yM^^ \./ /ji^\ ^-^^ '♦?^- .^*' ^o. '?^f •* .0^ t. -; ;^,- .V »o tv,*' <0' ""Key o > ♦,c<5^T\-k*^ o yjilVllUllllUJ'iiiiiiiiiiii""""" iiiiiHniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiii V^OCEEDljy^^^ O IF ■^s- ^ OE' T^IB OHIO STATE ASSOCIATION — os^ — MEIiCAS WM{ ¥E¥E^ASS IVIT. VEl^piOfl, OHIO, THUR8DM AND FRIDAY, MM 8 AND 9, 1890. Forty-Fourtlj Anniversary of tlie Battle of *Talo Alto," May 8, 1846. REPORTED BY GEO. FLIMT, COURT STEINOGRAPHER, MT. VERNON, OHIO. \^s>immuininiii ■5(0 P. ti'n* I -^ROLL CALLOW- OHIO STATE ASSOCIATION —OIF'— Mexisan ^ W Ar{ ^ Veterans, Sixteenth Annual Re-union. Eia-ia:T-2--Eia-:E3:a? TTiSTE^a^f^niTS ^zEaieaEiiTT. HEADQUARTERS, CURTIS HOUSE. Headquarters, Mt. Vernon, O., May 8-9, 1890. War with Mexico 1846-47. First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry — Col. Alexander M. Mitchell. Leonard Guth, Priv., Co. F, Sandusky. O. Andrew Kline, " " '• Fremont. O. John Foltz. " " " McClure, O. DeWitt C. Loudon,Q.M.S.,Georg. town,0. Chilton A. White, Pr., Co. G., Second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry — Col. George W. Morgan. George W.Morgan, Col. Commanding, Mt. Vernon, O. James H. Smith, 2nd Lieut. Co. H, (Sec'y of he State Association), Newark, O. James Anderson, Priv. Co. B , Trilla, 111. Milford Stires, Serg. Co, D, Logan, O. Samuel Stivison, Priv. Co. D, " Dan'l L. Shepard, Cor. Co. E, McClure, O. Samuel R.Mott,Bro.of Sutler, St.Marys.O. Jesse Headington, Pr.Co.F.Mt.Vernon,0. Manley McMullen.Pr. Co. H, Utica, O. Edwin Williams, Serg. Co. H, Homer, (). Geo.Wolford, Priv. Co. B, Mt. Vernon, O. Goo. McClane, Priv. Co. I, Marion, O. Samuel Older, Priv. Co. E, Columbus, O. Wm. Ambrose, Priv. Co. A, " Ed R. Hill,2nd Lieut, Co.F, W. Jefferson, O. John N. Bruner, Priv. Co. I, Circleville,< >. John Cochran, Priv. Co. B, Howard, O. George W. Jones, Brandon, O. Third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry— Coj^. Samuel R. Curtis Nimrod Teaff, Priv.Co.I, Steubenville, O. John S. Love, Major, McConnellsville, O. Frederick Bartrum, Priv. Co. B, Shreve, O. Wm. Smith, 2ndLieut.Co.C, Van Wert, O. Samuel Clark, Pr. Co. A, Gambier, O. Joseph Sawyer, Pr. Co. B, Coshocton, O. Albert H. Brown, Pr. Co..C. Bloomfield,0. Samuel Barnes, Pr. Co. G, Norwalk, O. Peter W. Weber, Pr. Co. A, Gallon, O. Horace L. Stearns, Pr. Co. A, Perryville, . Sam'l Parrott, Pr. Co. A, Kansas City, Mo. D. W. Rouse, Pr. Co. E, Geneva, O. War with Mexico 1847-48. Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry — CoL. Charles II. Brough. Andrew J. Robertson, Pr. Co. H. (Pres. of the State Association), Sidney, O. Jacob Faller, Pr. Co. C, Fremont, O. Jno. H. Rendigo, Pr. Co. A, Cincinnati, O. Jas. Albertson, Pr. Co. G., Millersburg, O. James J. Vorhes, Sergeant Co. G, Grand Rapids, Ohio. Richard L. Brown, Pr.Co. G, Coshocton, 0. Charles N. Allen, Pr. Co. I, Coshocton, (>. Jacob Shanlaiib, Pr. Co. B, Marion, O. * Franklin Dirlam, Pr. Co. C, Clyde, O. Mitchell C.Lilk'y,Capt.Co.E,Columbu.'<,«>. David W. Henderson, Corp. Co. E, Mary.— ville, O. James C. Baker, Pr. Co. I, Columbus. O. Fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry — Col. William Irvin. Chas. Bechtel, Miis., CoG, Mt. Vernon, O. I Geo. Simpkins, Mus. Co. G,Mt. Vernon, O Joseph L. McKenzie, Pr. Co. G, Black John Stasel, Pr. Co. B, I^ewark, O. Creek, Ohio. Henry P.Bennett, Pr. Co. G, Mt. Vernon, O. Jesse B. Harrod, Pr. Co. G, oparta, O. Geo. Wagner, Pr. Co.G, Fredericktown, O. John C. Springer, Pr. Co. E, Fostoria, O. Benjamin Brown, Pr. Co. H, Shelby, O. Duncan^s Ohio Mounted Volunteers — Capt. Jno. R. Duncan. Byron Stanoery, 2ndSerg., Newark, O, Daniel C. Darlington, 4th Serg., Augustin M. Stewart, Pr., Samuel G. Hamilton, Pr., Newark. O. George W. Krut.sch, Pr., Delphos, O. Jonathan Fisher, Pr. Herring P. O., Ohio. United States Mounted Riflemen — Col. Prrsifor F. Smith. James W. Downing, Sergeant Co. F, But- | William Higgins, Pr. Co. G, Defiance, ler P. O., Ohio. Fifteenth Regiment United Stafes Infantry — Col. George \V. Morgan. George W.Morgan, Colonel Commanding, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Jeremiah K. Webb, Pr. Co. C, O. S. & S. Home, Ohio. James A. Jones, Capt. Co. C. Norwalk, O. Wm. S. Booth, Pr. Co. C, Litchfield, O. Isaac Harpster, Lieut. Co. I, Millersburg, O. James McNulty, Pr. Co. I, Jacob Huth, Pr, Co. H, Delta, O. David Rowe, P r. Co. I, Perrysville, O. Miscellaneous Comma nds. James W. Denver, Capt. Co. H, 12th U. S, L, (Pres. Nat. Ass'n) Wilmington. Ohio. Alex. M. Kenaday. Serg. Co. G, 3d U.S.Dragoons (Sec. Nat. A«s'n), Washington, D.C. MahlonD.Manson,Capt.Co.I,5thInd.V.I,(lstV.Pre.s.Nat.Ass'n),Crawfordsville,Ind. Sam'l L. McFadin, Corp. Co. G, Istlnd.V.I. (Marshall Nat. Ass'n), Logansport. Ind. Joseph J. Colomay, Quartermasters Dept. Rio Grande Route, Toledo, Ohio. Robert Klotz, Lieut, and Adjt, 2nd Pa. Vol. Inf ty, Mauch Chunk, Pa. Cassius M. Clay, Capt, Co. — 1st Ky, Cavalry, White Hall, Ky. J. F. Nichols, Priv. Co. I, 4th U. S. Art., Mt. Vernon, O. Abner P. Pollard, Priv. 5th U. S, Infantry, Six Points, O. John M. Lind.sey, Corp. Co. K, '.»th U. S. Infantry, Mt. Vernon, O. Alfred Kinney, Corp. Riddle's Independent Co.. Portiige, O. George F. Brady, Priv, Co. A, 11th U. S. Inf'ty, Norwalk, O, John F. Helm, Musician, Co. K, 1st 111. Vol. Inf'ty, Tiffin, O. W. T. George, Priv. Co. C, 2nd U. S. I., Cardington, O. Samuel Fry, Priv. Co. 3, 7th U. S. I., Shelby, O. John Conwell, Priv. Co. C, .5lh U. S. I., Cadiz, O. HOiS^OEARY MEMBEESHiP. The following named persons were made Honorary Members of the Ohio Association of the Veterans of the Mexican War : Gen. Geo. W. McGinnis, Indianapolis, Ind- Dr. J. M. Toner, Washington, D. C. Henry D. Coffinberry, Cleveland, (). Gen. Cassius M. Clay, White Hall, Ky. Ex-President Rutherford B. Hayes, Men- tor, Ohio. Gen. Fitz John Porter, New York. " P. G. T. Beauregard, New Orleans, La. " Wm. Ferrar Smith, Philadelphia, Pa. " Don Carlos Buell, Paradise, Ky. " E. Kirhy Smith, Sewanee, Tenn. " Horatio G. Wright, Washington, D.C. " Absalom Baird, " " Innis N. Palmer, " Admiral & Gen. S. P. Carter," Gen. Kichard C. Drum, " Simon Bolivar Buckner, Frankfort, Kentucky. Col. Wm. P. Craighill, Corps of Engineers U. S. A., Baltimore, Md. Gen. Wm. B. Franklin, Hartford, Ct. " Albert Pike. Washington, D. C. ;' M. L. Bonham, Columbia, 3. C. '• J. D. Cox, Cineinnati, Ohio. " BurketD. Fry, Richmond, Va. " Lew Wallace, Crawfordsville, Ind. " M. D. Manson, " ' Mrs Betty Taylor Dandridge, only surviv- ing child of Gen. Zachary Taylor, Winchester, Va. Mrs. Mary K. Jones, Mount Auburn, Cin- cinnati, O., and Mrs. Col. Abert, Newport. Ky., relatives of Gen. Zachary Taylor. Mrs. Josephine R. Foster, sister cf Gen. Wm. Lytle, Cincinnati, O. Mrs. George W. Jones, daughter of Col. John W. Tibbatts, IGth U. S. Inf'ty. John Boudinot. cenieuaiian, War of 1.SI2. James Pitkins, 97 years of age, soldier in War of 1812. Jacob Sappington, soldier in Texan Revolution, Larwili, Ind. Loreqzo Jones, soldier in 1 exan Revo- lution, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. George McKee, soldier in Texan Revolu- tion, Zuck, O. Hon. Rufus King, Cincinnati, Ohio. Gen. Isaac D. Toll. Petoskey, Michigan. S. E. Beach, Pontiae, Rev A.M Major Samuel L. McFadin, Logans- |l port, Ind. - j Doctor B. Bodine,Presidcnt Kenyon Gen. Wm. S. Rosecrans, Washington, D.C College, Gambler, Ohio, I E. R. :MerrifiL'ld, Lansing, Michigan. . Kcnaday, Washington, DC. GUESTS AT MT. VEKNON, O. Honorary Members at l^th Animal Re-union, May 8-0, 18f!0. P. Hyde, Norwalk, O. John E. Cline, Norwalk, O. Frank H. Krutsch, Delphos, (\ Mrs. Gen. James W. Denver, Wilming- ton, O. " Gen. George W. Morgan, ]Mt. Ver- non, O, " Gen. James A. Jones, NorAvalk, O. " Col. William Smith, Van Wert, O. " Capt. M. C. Lilley, Col umbus, O, " Capt, JohnSlasel, Newark, O. Judge J. Buckingham, Newark, O. ■' Hon. Chilton A. White, George- town, O. " John Conwell, Cadiz, O. John E. Ciine. Norvalk, O. JefFN. O'Connor, Homer, O. Royal R. McKenzie, Black Creek, O. Wm. S. McKenzie, " " Mrs- Margaret O'Connor, Homer, O. " Isaac Glcason, Centreburg, O. " Joseph Sawyer, Coshocton, O. " Griff' Rosebrough, Newark, O. " A. M. Stewart, " E. Frank Shrock, W. B, Sargent, " " Edwin Williams, Homer, O. Miss Catharine Denver, Wilmington < " Nellie Robertson, Sidney, O. " Anna Louden, Georgetown, O. " Claudia J. Evans, Danville, Iowa. " Mary E. Evans, Newr.rk,0. Mrs. 1'. IIy. lSi)(). iioNOKAiiY ?,ii:mi;kk.s. Lerny (J. Iltint, Mt. Vernon, (). .lolni M. Armstron.u:, .Mt. Veruoii. (). Joseph C. Gordon CJeorfi:e Bake;, fieorjj;.' Insjrnian, Jolm MeCrory, Monnl Vernon, O. T. Benton f.'otton, lioll n (;. Cnrtis, " " ilenry Keefor, " Mrs George W. Morgan. " Ilenry P. Bennett, " Leroy (J. Ilnnt, " .To.seph C. Gordon, '• .Tnhn M(t("rory, '■ .Tolin M. Armstrong " Daniel Keeler, COiMMITTEE OF LADIES. HONORARY MEMBEKS. Mt. Vernon, () Mrs. Kollln C. Curtis, Mount Vernon, O. " (leorge Baker, '• " (ieorgc K. Norton, " " " T. B. Cotton, " (ieorge Baker, " " " .1. F. Nichols, " Jes.se Ilcadington, " LETTERS OF REliRET. CJracofnl and eloqnont letters of regret were rcceivi>(l from : Captain Dccnnip Brecount, of Dayton, Ohio; Captain David D. Long, of Indianapolis, Ind.; fJeneral All)ert Pike. Washington, I). C; Gen.Geo.F.Mc(;innis, Indianapolis, Ind.: Cai)tain Evan Julian, St. Louis, Mo.; Lieut. John ^McMahon Ironton, O.; Lieut. JauK's E. L>nn, Akron, O,; John B. Sullivan, Indianapolis, Ind.; \Vm. N. Coler, New York City; Jabez J. Antrim, De Funiak Springs, Fla.; (ien. Fitz John Porter, New York City ; Gen. Wm. Ferrar Smith, Philadelphia, Pa.; (Jov. Simon B. Buckner, Frankfort, Ky ; Daniel Belleman, Weir, Kansas; P.enjamin James, Philadeli)hia, Pa.: Wm. T. Walker, Toledo, ().; .Tacob Weiden- kopf, Cleveland, O.; Col. Jolm W. Hartley, Decatur, 111 ; Sanford W. Smith, Monmouth. 111.; Henry Good, Fayette, Chio ; Hon James M. CuWer, Richmond, Oiiio; Cai)tain James F. Chapman, Sandusky, (;hio ; Joshua S. Preble MeComb, Ohio; Martin Sipe, Quiucy. Mich.; Dr. John R. Mar.shall, Dublin, Ohio; Lieut. Jacob <;. Frick, Pottsville. Pa.; Wm. F. Cloud, Kansjus Ciiy, Mo.; Andrew Hotten- .stine, Rei>ublic, Ohio; Captain Abe Andrews, San Fr.\nci»eo, Cal.; Captain Joseph W. Filler, Ellingham, 111.: Charles Smith, Decatur, 111.; William Ramsey, Dayton, Ohio : Gen. R. P. Bu(kli:nd, Frerr.ont. Ohio; Hon. Wm. E. Ilaynes. Fremont. Ohio; John Kritzer, Philadelphia, Pa.; Francis J. Keffer, Philadelpliia. Pa.; Jesse (Jortner, Fayitle, Oliio: Wm. H. Heath. Reading. Ohio; Cai)tain Kd. M. Hunt, Danbury, Ohio ; Conrad Lue, Patterson, Ohio ; Henry C. Correll, Oden, Ind.; James F. Charlesworth. St. Clairsville, Ohio; (.en. Innis N. Palmer, Wash- ington, D. C ; (Jcucral William J. Landrnm, Lancaster, Ky.; General A. Banning Norton, Dallas, Texas; (iencral Is:'.af D. Toil, IVtoskev, .'.lich.; S. E. Beach. Es ;.. Pon iac, Michigan i E. R. Merrifield, Esq., Lansing, Michigan; Gen. Saul F. Hunt, Cincinnati, Ohio ; General Doa Carlos Buell, Paradise^ Kentucky: A. M. Kenaday, JEsq., Washington, D. C; GeneralJ. J. Landram , Covington, Ky.; General T.J. Wood, Dayton, Ohio ; Captain B, C. Milam, Frankfort, Ky,, (nephew of Col. Ben Milam, the hero of San Antonio, Texas, December, 1835); General James Long- street, Gainesville, Ga.; General E. Kirby Smith, Sewanee, Tenn.; General Bur- ket D. Fry, Richmond, Va.; General Lew Wallace, Crawfordsville, Ind. DEATH LIST Since Ibth Annual Reunion at Newark^ Ohio, May 8 and 9, 1889. Elisha W. Morrow, fit Coshocton, Ohio, May 14, 1889. Private in Co. B, 3d Ohio Volunteer InfaTitry. Aged 64 years. Thomas McClnin, at Clio, Ohio, June •24tli, 1889. Private in Co. B^ 3d .Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry. Aged C6 years. John Quinn, at Fremont, Ohio, July 3, 1889. Private ih Co. C, 4th Ohio Volun- teer Infantry. Aged 73 years. George Downs, at Newark, Ohio, July 29, 1889. Private in Co. H, 2nd Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry. Aged 69 years. •Timothy Wilcox, at Clyde, Ohio, November 24, 1889, Private in Co. C, 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Aged 74 years. George Dresher, near Akron, Ohio, February 6, 1890. Private in Co. G, 11th U. S, Infantry. Agtid 75 years. Jereboam B. Creighton, at Akron, Ohio, INLirch 16, 1890. Private in Co. K, 3d Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Aged 65 years. SIXTEENTH ANNUAL RE-rNION OHIO STATE ASSOCIATION Mexican --^^^ W Ar^ ^ Veterans. Mount Vernon, Ohio, May 7tli, 8tii and ytli, 18^)0. AVEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH. 1 National Salute fired at Sun-set. 2. Serenade to Veterans and Visitors, bv the Band, at the Curtis House. 3. "A Thousand Years, ^ c? i ai j -it ^> Mv Own Columbia;" ^«"^^ ^'^ \\- ='"^ ,^V?' ^'^w?n "Patriotic (Jem," ', burner, Mr and Mrs. \\ ill "Golden Years," ' Jackson, and Mrs. Ed. Ham- "Good Night, Comrades." J ^^^^"• In response to the calls of the multitude assembled, addresses were made by Generals Cassius Marcellus Clay, James W. Denver, Mahlon D. Manson and Major Samuel T. McFadin. The Veterans then adjourned to the Crescent Club Eooms, where they were hospitably entertained. THURSDAY, MAY 8TH. 1. A National Salute was fired at sunrise. 2. At 10 o'clock A. M. National Airs were successively played by four excellent Bands, closing with "Yankee Doodle," by a spirited Drum Corps. 3. National Salute fired at noon. At 2 p. M. Grand Marshal Leroy G. Hunt formed a splendid column, composed of the Civic Authorities and Societies of Mount Vernon ; Vance Cadets, Kenyon Cadets and Artillery. In the first carriage were (ioneral Cassius M. Clay, General Denver, General Manson and Col. Chilton A. "White. In the second, were John Boudinot, a centenarian, soldier of the War of 1812 ; Rev. Jas. Pitkins, aged 1)7 years, soldier of the War of 1812, and Lorenzo Jones, eighty-five years of age, soldier in the Texan Revolution. The third carriage contained General George W. ^lorgan, Jacob Sappingtoii, Samuel K. IVIott and George McKee, soldiers of the Texan Kevolntion. Tiiese were followed by a long procession of carriages containing !the Veterans of the Mexican War, Citizens of Mount Vernon and of Knox County. The Soulier's Monument on the Public Square, the Public Buildings, the business houses and private residences were supeibly ■decorated, and everyone, from the children of the Kindergarten School to the Centenarian Veterans of the War of 1812, vied with each other in welcoming the Mexican War Veterans. EECEPTIOX, The recejjtion at Woodward Gpera House Thursday evening was attended by as many as could be comfortably seated. Col. Hunt an- nounced tlie program, which opened with an orchestrial selection !f;»rayer by Dr. Bodine, of Kenyon College, and the "Star Spangled Banner" by a chorus of school cliildren, assisted by several adults. The address of welcome was then delivered by Dr. J. C. Gordon wlio spoke as follows : Mr. President, Veterans of the Mexican IFar, Ladies and. Gentlemen: Those who witnessed the parade to-day will seldom, if ever, have the privilege to witness again a parade in which there are the repre- sentatives of four wars, and one of that number one hundred years old. The war with Great Britain in 1812, which terminated in the brilliant victory at New Orleans, was represented upon that occasion by .John Boudinot, who passed the hundredth mile stone on the 27th day of April last, and Rev. James Pitkins, who, if spared until one week from to-day, will be 97 years old. General Morgan and myself had the pleasure to call on these gentlemen at their respective homes a few days ago, and found them in the enjoyment of good health. We found Father Pitkins in his garden, which he had recently spaded him- self, not being satisfied, (as his daughter informed us,) with the work of the artist who executed it last year. When returning from our very pleasant and hospitable call and commenting upon the garden fact, we found no difficulty or diversity of opinion regarding the question that when we arrived at that age we would be perfectly satisfied with almost any artist to arrange our garden truck. The war of the Texan Revolution is represented by General G. W. Morgan, Jacob Sapplington Lerenzo Jones, Samuel W. Mott and George McKee ; the war with Mexico by these veterans who meet in reunion to-day, and the late Avar by the boys who are interspersed through the assembly — who we trust upon this occasion will observe their usual decorum. -s — Tlie pleasant duty was assigned me upon this occasion of giving words of welcome to those veterans of the Mexican War who honor us* with their presence to-day. That duty has heen taken away from me, l)ut in such a kind and generous manner that 1 can lind no fault with it myself, but rather rejoice that it is 80. In fact, I was expecting it, knowing as I do the generous impulses of our people and the spontaneous enthusiasm which is al- ways manifested toward men, worthy their kindest regard and highest appreciation. I felt, when the tirst rays of the morning sun came joy- fully leaping over the eastern hilltops, laden with the warmth oi spring and the perfume of May llowers, giving life, animation, vigor and strength to all living things, and tilling the atmosphere with the ozone of welcome, that the same God who protected tliese men in battle, remembers them also in peace here to-day. And at the depot, when the trains came in on which were expected our honored guests, a committee awaitsd their arrival, the representatives of oar city, vied with each other in giving the warmest welcome and extenditig to them the freedom and hospitality of our city. They found carriages at their disposal waiting their commands tO' take them to any and all parts of the city, and as our citizens, both young and old, gave that warm and cordial grasp of the hand to these veterans, it gave to them a magnetic shock of welcome that speaks stronger and more lasting than any words of mine can. As the procession passed up the street and they saw the flags dec- orating the buildings, waving in magnificent folds in the May breezes, lovingly expressed a joyous welcome that was s«lf-satisfying enough, to convince them that they were welcome, and that their ser- vices in the cause of their country were fully appreciated. The flag is but a gentle reminder that it is the same that waved triumphantly at the battles of Resacea de la Palma, Monterey, Chepultepec, Cerro Gordo, Chtrubusco, iiuena Vista, and all the battles from Vera Cruz to Mexico, and from Palo Alto to Malino del Rey, and cheering by its presence patriotic devotion to the cause of Liberty, and carrying freedom to the oppressed of Texas, a country large enough for an emj)ire, and in extent e(iual to 700,000 square miles, or in extent equal to twice the area of the thirteen original states. 'Tis the same flag that has ever been the harbinger of peace, pros- perity and joy to the oppressed of all nations, and wherever its spread unfolds men see day-break bursting upon their e3'es,for no other flag upon the globe ever went forth upon such a mission or carried upon the sea everywhere such hope to the captive or such glorious tidings. Its stars are to the pining nations like the morning stars of God, and its bars are the beams of morning light. Intelligence, Christianity, prosperity and happiness go hand in hand with the stars and stripes, and it is sin- gnlarly fitting upon tliis occasion to have it floating from every house-top in our city. These veterans came to our city to-day, and to the home of their only living general of that war, and with true, loving, loyal hearts take him once more by the iiand and talk of reminiscences that hap- pened forty -five years ago as if they were events of yesterday. And as many of them for the first time call upon him at his home, they find a welcome as at a father's house. The same kindness, the s;une hospitality, the same generosity the sani3 unselfish davotioii for tha welfare of others and the same disregard for tlie comfort of self, cliaracteriises General Morgan to-day as it did from 1845 to 1848 ; and as the boys look into his face tliey find the same sparkle in his eyes, the same attention to their request, the same kind ansvvers falling fro n his lips, with the same integrity and unwavering truthfulness that signalized him a generation ago. These veterans feel and know, that from the natural course of hu' man events, it may be the last time that some of them will ever have the pleasure or privilege to meet in reunion again, but with the same fortitude and undaunted courage that sustained them on entering the battle, stand by them to-day, and although the Keaper with his sickle sharp and keen, thrusts in the blade to the liilt, and perchance severs their connection with life, he will find the Grain fully ripe for the harvest and they will unmurmuringly and uncomplainingly ap- pear before Him who is the judge of all, receive His orders and exe- cute them with the same faithfulness which characterized these men all along the pathway of life. These are the men who were well assured of the justness of the cause ere they drew their swords, and being thus assured they pressed forward with undaunted courage, and having subdued their adversaries and brought them within their power, they remembered them no longer as enemies but extended to them that most glorious attribute of Deity— mercy. These men knew when they went into battle that the leader of their adversaries was the same man commanding men who showed no quarters to an adversary, but indiscriminately murdered all cap- tives, and a fair sample of their work which was fresh in their minds was the taking of Alamo. It was attacked by tlie whole force of the Mexican army, commanded by Santa Anna in person. The battle was desperate untill daylight, when only six men belonging to tlie garrison were found alive. They were instantly surrounded and ordered by Gen. Castrillion to surrender, which tliey did, under a promise of his protection, finding that resistance any longer would be madness, and when Gen. Castrillion marched the six prisoners, and among the- number was David Crockett, and addressed Santa Anna, saying: ''Sir, here are six prisoners I have taken alive, how shall I dispose of them V Santa Anna looked at Castrillion tieivelv and flfw int<« a ra^r, an<8 replied: " Hive I not told yon before how to dispose ol llieni ; why do yon brinj? them to me?" At tiie san>e time the officers piiin<;ed their swords into the bosoms of their defenceless [yrisoners. And when the fo't at (ioliad was defended by Col. Fanning with a small force of volunteers who had fought valiantly for three days against five times their nund)er, and was dealing death to many of the Mexi- cans, they saw ajjproaching from the enemy a body of men bearing a white flag, which was promptly met l)y a similar one from Fanning under Major "Wallace. The enemy demanded tlie snrrenckr of Fan- ning and his forces and promised in the most sacred manner that they should retain all their private property and might return l)y the first opportunity as prisoners of war to the United Estates, or remain until they were regularly exchanged, and that thev should be treated in the most humane manner while retained in confinement. With these specious promises be was induced to trust to the honor of the butchers of the Alamo, and accept of the terms of the capitul.-.tion, and with what results ? Such as you might expect from the treacherous Span iards. For eight days they endured hardship, privation and starvation^ then, on pretence of making room for beeves to be slaughtered in order to prepare rations for their reino^^al to Mattagorda. they were taken out in squads of one hundred for about two hundred yards along a brush fenr'e and ordered to face about, and the cocking of the guns was the first intimation of the fate that awaited them. At the first fire nearly all fell mortally wounded, a few who dro[)ped at the flash of the guns jumped over the brush fence and escaped into the woods. The wounded and those who showed signs of life were dispatched with the bayonet. They were stripped, thrown into a pile and burned, and these n eii> knowing all these things, gave to the world the greatest example of Christian forgiveness and God like qualities of any army, either before or since. They carried with them on all occasions, a peace conunission, offering before every battle to amicably adjust without bloodshed the differences existing between them; but all yroflers of j)eace to iSanta Anna were spurned with contempt, for to rule, ruin or exterminate were his [)redominant ideas of manhoitd. These are the men who never knew defeat, always opposed in battle by from three to five times their number, but victory always perched upon their banner, for God and right being on their side their strength was invincible and they uncon(|uerable. These men met cunning Avith intelligence. They met deceit and deception with honesty and intcgiity, They met cowardice with bravery, they met wrong with ri^ht, they met oppression with freedoi; > they met want with i)lenty, they met arrogance with humility, and — 11- insults with the prorFered hand of friendship. They ni«t wxir with the white dove of peace ever floating over them, high enough that the enenjy might see and accept at any moment. The lovirg hand of friendship was ever extended and offers of peace proffered on all oc- casions. The enemy's black flag was returned by the kindest acts of humanity. Their actb of cruelty were met by deeds of kindness. Their rapiers and lances of hate fell harmless at the feet of love and right, which is always invincible, prevailed where wrong and oppres- sion ruled with an iron heel. At the battle of Buena Vista, when they were confronted by five times their numbers, they preceived, and felt equal to the destinies of the moment. The very greatness of the haz- ard exhilarated them. Their spirits rose with the occasion. They awaited the time of onset with a stern and impatient joy. They felt like the war horse of scripture, "who paweth in the valley and rejoiceth in his strength, who goeth out to meet the armed men, who sayeth among the trumpets ha ! ha I and who smelleth the battle afar oflt", the thunders of the captains and the shouting." They had confidence in their resources, springing from no vain estimate of their own power, but the legitimate offspring of their own previous severe discipline, sustained and controlled them, giving that courage, confidence and constancy which was characteristic in every battle they fought. These men come among us not as strangers. Their deeds have pre- ceded them, for history has recorded it and it has been indelibly en. graved upon the tablets of time, to be read, not only by this, but by future generations. And it seems to us almost impossible that we have the honor to entertain the men who scaled the almost impregnable heights of Cerro Gordo, and with courage undaunted and with prompt- ness and intrepidity unexcelled drove Santa Anna and his horde of Mexicans from their stronghold, capturing three thousand prisoners, five generals and great numbers of other olRcers, with quantities of cannon, small arms, military stores and baggage in such quantities that they were a burden to the victors. But never exultant, they pressed forward with an earnest desire to relieve the oppressed and ter- minate the shedding of blood. The war with Mexico was the cradle in which were rocked many of the most able generals of the late war. It was the practical school of military science and furnished such men as Lee, Albert and Joe Johnson, Longstreet Beaureguard, Van Doran, W. H. Whiting, Kirby Smith, Buckner, the Hills, and Garnetts, and on the other side, equally at the front and in the hottest of the fight, we find the peerless names of Grant, McClellan, Mead, Thomas, Hancock, Fitz John Porter Baldy Smith, Buell, Keynolds, Franklin, McDowell, Hunt, and many others, ainoiiti^ tlieni our (listinKuislu'd tjiiests, Cassius Marcelliis Clay, a descendant of tliat fanious name that has been honorably and intimately connected with the history of our country from its earliest infancy to the present time. An American citizen who has distinguished himself as a di[>lomist, soldier, patriot and philanthropist. One who has ever dared to do, and had the moral courage to stand by his convictions, and from his standpoint of right f)resent his views, even at the risk of life? for with the integrity of a Clay and the undaiinted moral courage of liis ancestors, he feared no danger, for life is of small account when the almighty force and power of truth, with our liberties, are crushed to earth. And General James W. Denver, besides his distinguished war record, has tilled the honorable position of Secretary of the State o' California, and was chosen by her people to represent their interests in Congress, and while governor of the state of Kansas, did inore to quell the troubled waters, and give peace and tranquility to her people than all other governors of the state combined; and we have General Manson, General James A, Jones, General James Robertson, and General Lew Wallace, who not only distinguished himself as a soldier, but has im- mortalized his name with the pen in "Ben Hur" and the "Fair God," and I must not neglect nor forget our own distinguished citizen. General George W. Morgan, who feared no danger in the line of duty, shirked no responsibility among men, a peer of any and loved by all. His public services, private virtues, his spotless character, is universally appreciated where best he is known. There is a pleasing fitness, and appropriateness in our citizens per- mitting the veterans of the late war to be foremost in welcoming the veterans of the Mexican war to our city, and as they mingle and com- mingle together a spirit of brotherhood prevails over all. They enjoy each other's society, are entertained by the same music, cheered by the same sentiment, animated by the same spirit of patriotism, rejoicing in the success and prosperity of the same country, and willing to do sacrifice alike upon the altar of our common country for our country's good. As our citizens have extended you a welcome, permit me to welcome you, on behalf of the multiplied thousands of happy and pros- perous home*, tliat dot the vine clad sloj)cs of California, skirting the Pacific for more than a thousand miles, and those homes situated in the rich, alluvial plains in the great South-wciit, where the husband, man with his family at eventide watch the setting sun, and the lowing herds wind slowly o'er the plains, and the billowy fields of grain wave a joyful thankfulness to Almighty (iod for the presence of man, and from those homes situated in tie mountain gulches, where streams of gold and silver come pouring in to enrich our country, beau- tify our homes, and make prosperous and happy our native land. All these speak a welcome in no uncertain tones to the men who opened up navigation and thoronglifarets to these rich agricultural fields and untold wealth of mines. Merj words of welcome to these veterans are of small import; 'tis the action and spirit of the reception that will linger longest in their memories, and be the most fondly cherished and prized by them when, in their silent meditations, tliey ponder over the past and the panorama of this reunion passes in review before them. And now, permit me to say, no men ever came to our city in reunion who were more welcome or whose services were more appreciated than these veterans of the Mexican war who are with us to-day. General James W. Denver. On behalf of the Veterans of the Mexican War General James W. Denver responded as follows: Mr. President, Veterans of the Mexican War, Ladies and Gentlemen: I feel much pleasure in the duty imposed upon me of responding, on behalf of the survivors of the Mexican War present, as well as for those who were unable to leave their homes, to this hearty welcome to your beautiful city. Mount Vernon is a name suggestive of patriotism wherever it is uttered in the presence of a true American citizen, because it recalls the sacred sepulchre of the Father of our Country, on the banks of the Potomac. Henceforth the name should be doubly suggestive of patrotism and hospitality combined, when uttered in the presence of veterans here assembled ; because this generous manifestation of these two virtues by the good people of Knox county clearly demonstrates their Capital City is entitled to the venerated name by which it is known. Our old veterans are nothing if not emotional. An exhibition of kindness and appreciation of their services, rendered in the days of their youth, agitates them and quickly brings to the surface a response of gratitude and respect. They know that in the course of nature their ranks have been sadly thinned during the forty-four years that have elapsed since Palo Alto and Resacca de la Palma electrified the nation. Within twenty-seven months after that event the history of the war was completed. Every battle fought was a victory to our arms, and the boundaries of the nation were enlarged to the extent of a million square miles, bringing into our posession that magnificent country on the Pacific slope of the continent, whose hills and mountains were veined with gold as the human body is veined with the fluid of of life. I will leave to others, who will succeed me in these exercises, to dwell on the details. It is sufficient for me to say that fully a hundred thousand of the youii*; men of thut period rallied round the lla^' of our country and aciiieved a name that will stand out in hold relief as loii^ as the nation stands. Although so many years have passed since the close of that war, and the numberless exciting events that have transpired in the mean- time, in all of which our adventurous spirits took part, yet the secretary of our National Association has ascertained that about 9,000 of them still survive to obtain the small pension accorded to them, and that about (>,000 widows have been recognized, lie has furnishe if ever, I declare my allegiance, not to i)arty, but to my country. These banners which are especially representatives of our political organization, seen in times of war and in times of peace, at home and abroad, remind me that I have a country great enough for the worship of any citizen. As the youngest of the nations — the great nation — there is no doubt, fellow citizens, that we have the leader- ship of the future. It belongs to us, the American people, and I say it without any attempt to draw any distinction between the races here aggregated under the one nationality, more especially of the Anglo- Saxon race ; that race which has above all others developed progress, that race which has above all others based progress ui)on law and jus- tice. And now I have lived to see it grown, I think without flattering ourselves, to be the great nation of the earth — these United States. I Now fellow citizens, at my time of life, not only political, but I may say religions sentiments of destiny, of futurity, cluster around. Whilst J see on sea and land, on earth and in the heavens, indications of Deity which exist, all our noblest aspirations of immortality, I have, however, the sure and certain fact, and that only, that here is the seat of another immortality, less material but no less the work of an omnipotent God who has made and spread out the universe for His own purposes. "The man dies," said Emmett, "but his memory lives." These men will pass away but humanity remains. Where, then, should it be at all times when serious subjects are up and under consideration ? A greater field for speculation than humanity has seen exhibited on this earth — the nation and the family of nations. And bringing our responsibilities nearer home, from the larger to the smaller circle. As our affections and love and reverence is for the time concentrated in the family but not co-extensive with the State and with the world, so it seems my particular duty to-night to make a few remarks on the Americans as a nation. What are the duties of the citizen? Wliat is the destiny of hu- manity ? Now as I said on another occasion, it so happens that the life of my father and myself embraces more than the history of this Repub- lic in point of time, and yet in the time, the latter portion of this period in my own life, 1 have seen more development of progress in the physical, in the sociaj, in the moral and in the scientific world, and all that, than in all the centuries that have preceded it. Now I need not on this occas- ion enumerate them. I have not then, therefore, fellow citizens, been al- ways true to party, and that is the reproach to me. They say that Clay has shown some claims upon the respect and memory of his fellow- citizens but he is too uncertain in his [)olitical position. I thank God that I have never been dragged down to that low estimate of my duty. Believing in the omnipotent God as I do with all my heart and all mv judgment and all my soul, 1 would be a base creation of His hands if I confined myself to such a low circle as that, remembering what I owe Him for the munificence which He has shown me and humanity, that are my sisters and brothers. Well now, the family — that is the basis of all human happiness. Without the family all else is lost. The family is the basis of all government, its headshi}), its unity, and its common destiny. Without that it cannot exist. So is the State a larger family. The nation is but another family, and never did I feel that sentiment more fully than I do to-night when I stand amongst men whose social, religious and political sentiments I may have antagonized in life. I forget that there is any difference wiiatever in the great family of this nation — we are one and indivisable. And so I look a little longer, a little further down the vista of time, and I have come to the conclu- ■ ' II tliMt iMiiiiaiiity i> tt'iidinjj as tlio t'aiih ami the solar system \r* iiKivinj^ in space, so are the nations moving towards the greater ami higher unit when all humanity shall be but one family. Dont you see evidences of it? Suppose all these states were divided into separate nations? Here we have North America and South America. r>on't you see progress going to that point? Another Re{tublic in South America I Then it may be one America — North and South no more. Wliy not be one nationality that shall cover the wh(;le space of this earth? This may be Utopian but certainly the direction is good. It has added to the humanity of men, to the glory of our aspirations, and the security of the happiness of mankind. Therefore, w«' should be en- couraged to go on in the same direction, and now have yoti lost the family ? Here tlie State is your family and your horne. Now I beg you to consider these things, and we who have been soldiers — and I have been associated with them in a very humble relation, fortune having been against me in many things, but my aspirations have been in the same direction, for the safety and glory of my })eople. I venture to make some suggestions for your consideration, and as we have drawn the sword in a cause perhaps that was necessary in the course of human events, yet I rejoice that on most occasions we have drawn it, not for the destruction of any people, but for the extension and consol- dation of this vSaxon race, which has the leadership in otir modern civilization. I pray you to let these same aspirations continue in the same direction. Man proposes and God disposes, but whatever may be the event so far as we are concerned, let Him decide the result. [The gallant general concluded his speech by referring in ehxpient terms to the dangers threatening the Republic in consequence of the tendency to the aggregation of wealth in the hands of the few, and the further danger arising from the growing power of corporations — more particularly the railroad companies.] On motion of Col. Hunt the audience proceeded to Kirk Hall where a sumptions bancjuet awaited the citizens and visitors. H. H. (iKF.ER. Vetera iii>. of the Mexiaiv War, Ladies and diif/niien, One to d-i this evening to jrive expression to his feelings on the sentiment jnst read yon. I have the iionor of presenting to you, Col. Closes K. Diekev. CoLOXKJ. DiCKKY. Ctniirude.% Ludieii (ind Gentlemen: You will pardon nie for «iy saying, hy way e)f apology, that I an> somewhat nervous to-night, and there is notiiing that gives uie encour- agement except tt> see the calm, courageous, cool face of my early friend tieneral Morgan at the other end of the table. That face has calmed many a soldier, many a time in the day of battle. A further particular cause for nervou.s tremulousness is that I saw to-day on the street my old accjuaintance. Major Love. I had not the pleasure of seeing him for 40 years before. 1 recollect when we were in camp on the banks of the Kio Grande, between Matamoras and the river, that we were not fed sumptously as we are here to-night. Wo had pork and hard tack that was inhabited. (Laughter.) We went to see if we could get a change ol diet. 1 procured some shot and had hunted steadily all day and returned without anything. We had a strict order in camp that there should be no firing, and the officers had considerable trouble in pre- venting it. There was a small tree 15 or 20 feet in height, with a small to}) and I saw /orty blackbirds on it. I forgot all about tJie order not to tire. I stepped back and brought d«)wn seven or eight blackbirds. I picked them up and he went for me, and went for me .somewhat sav- agely I tl'.ought. ''Young man, let those birds alone. Report at the guard house under arrest." It was all right. I knew it was all right. 1 didn't know him as well then as I learned to know him afterwards. A larger heart never beat in the body of any man. He didn't follow me, but seeing him to-day makes me feel kind of nervous to-niglit, and if it was not for the support of my friend at the other end of the table I might be wor.'^e intimidated. But fourty-four years ago, the tirst day of this month — wt^ all recollect it — the Mexican forces crossed the Ki(» (irande both above and below Fort Hrovvn. The communication.s of Cieneral Taylor were threatened. He left Fort Brown witii about two thousand men, a very few over, for V\^t\ Isabel. He cajne up the valley of the Kio Grande on the night of the lirst. He reached Fort Hope at Point Isabel on the evening of the 2il and on the nu»rningof the .Sd he heard the guns of the Mexican artillery playing upon P\)rt Santa Anna. Captain Walker went up the river to ascertain the con- dition of things. He remained there until he leturned, and cm the (Uh he started back with May's scjuadron of horse. The Major and Duncan's artillery and 2000 soldieis slept on the jjrairie. On the night of the Ttli and «)n the Sth forty-four years ago to-day, lie came in contact with the Mexican forces at Palo Alto or "tall lim- ber." We would not call it tall timber in this country. The battle •opened about three o'clock in the afternoon. I shall not attempt to •describe it. It was severe, bloody, steady— Taylor's forces holding their ground and remaining upon it during the night. For a moment it brings to us a solemn thought — forty-four yea.rs ago to-night! This host under General Taylor laid down upon the prairie and slept on th-e battle field surrounded by the slain and wounded, listening to their .groans. West in the morning expected to renew the contest hut found during the night the Mexican forces had fled. They advanced the next ■day, passing up the river to Eesacca de La Palma. By this time the forces had been re-inforced by whicii was to the Mexican army what the Old Guard was to Napoleon. He again attacked them there. Th'C native forces were three to one, more tlian three to on-e. He attacked them there. After severe fighting on the part of the infantry and artillery, we all recollect the charge of Colonel May — the most splen- did cavalryman I ever saw. I have seen him in full galop throw him- self over on the side of the horse and pick up a handkerchief from the ground. Not many horsemen can accomplish that feat unless they have practiced in circus performances. A severe fight was fought at this ravine. Colonel May, who ^vas in command of the cavalry, finally received the order from General Taylor to make a ciiarge, and he charged upon the artillery up to the muzzle of the guns. After the fire had first been drawn they took the battery, ^ou all recollect, and captured the Mexican General. The regiment of veteran Mexicans was substantially annihilated in this fight, and as I understand, we meet largely to-day and this evening to commemorate and bring back these scenes of the past to mind and memory. After this, shortly after this the artillery of the Mexican forces was captured. The Mexicajj forces retreated across the river and Taylor took possession at Matam- oras. Proceeding up the river, the battle of Monterey was fought the following September. When we come to look back on the past it seems almost that the city could have been captured by the small numbers with which it was invested. Passing over the time somewhat ra[»idly, for it is getting too late for much talking, shortly after the capture of Monterey, a large portion of General Taylor's forces were taken from him — all the regular troops except 500 were taken and sent back on the other line to Vera Cruz and their place supplied with volunteers. He moved up throngh Sandalia, on by Buena Vista to find that his position was not so strong or ten- able as one further in the rear, and ascertaining he was about to be at- tacked by a large force under Santa Anna, he fell back to Buena Vista and there took positions. Uu the22n(l of Fehruarv, 1S47, the Mexican lorces :q)|iroaclieil trdfij twenty to twenty-two thousand stiong, (reneral Taylor only having abouli oOOU men tuuler his conunaiul and not more than 500 of those had ever seen a l)attle. The balance were raw troops— volunteers. They oc('U- pied this valley about — I speak from recollection — two miles wide, inter- sected with ravines. The battle commenced on the evening «)f the 22d, with skirmishing along the mountain side. In the morning General Taylor, having ascertained that there was an attempt to cut him ofi' from the rear, started l)ack in the direction of iSandalia, leaving Gen- eral Wool in comniand. It is unnecessary for one to recapitulate the events of that day. The battle was long, serious antl bloody. Several tin)es tluring the day it ap})eared as if the Americans were victorious, and again an attempt was made on the part of the Mexicans to regain their ground. Santa Anna was there with the flower of the Mexican Army. You all recollect the last charge made by the Mexican Re- serve, 2,000 strong, at the time when our gallant comrades. Colonels, Hardin and Playfell. You all recollect that when Bragg, using his artillery to the best advantage he could in rapid discharges on the Mexican soldiers, the Infantry (iuard was annihilated, and tlie Mex- ican soldiers charged to the muzzle of his guns, the Infantry regiments having been almost annihilated by the charge. He turned round to (General Taylor and re(juested some suppi-rt, informing him he would be compelled to remove his guns if Infantry was not given him, but the cool, steady reply was: ''.\ little more grape, Captain Bragg," and he gave it to them, and repulsed them with his artillery without the ♦ordinary and necessary infantry guard, broke the charge and drove the Mexicans back in disarray and they fell back, and the battle substan- tially ended. In brave General Taylor was a remarkable man. Born in 1774, the son of a Revolutionary soldier, moving from Virginia to Kentucky in 1775, and locating on a j>lantation, remaining there un- til 24 years of age. His brother, who was the Hrst Lieutenant in the regular army died, and Zaehary Taylor was apjtointed to the vacancy, and was commissioned in 180(5. At the commencement of the war of 1812 he was given a Captain's commis>i(in, and )»laced in command of Fort Harrison. He was there in command during the w jude period of the w;ir of lsr2. He had under his command about 50 men in two block- houses. He was attacked by a large nund)er of Indians, and as soon as the alaru) was given it was ascertained that the Indians had managed to set one of the blockhouses on lire. There was a large (juantity of whiskey there, and it was impossible to extinguish the tire. 1 should say that out of these 50 men, two thirds of t!iem were ill with fever. (Jeneral Tavlor cut awav the roof between this i»lnckhouse and -21- the other, and Lhereby prevented both from burning, kept steady the soldiers, and during the long night was fighting tiauie and Indians, held them steady to the last, defeated the Indians and came out vic- torious. In 1832 he was given the command in the Black Hawk war Shortly afterward he was placed in command at Fort Crawford. In 1837, if I mistake not, he was transferred to Florida, and took charge of the campaign among the iSeminoles and he was the first man who .successfully procured the abandoning of the Seminoles and compelled peace. You all recollect his audacit}' and courage in fighting the In- dians in the swamps. He was in active service in the army for 40 years and never lost a battle, was never defeated, was always succest- ful and always to be found in the front and ready for any emergency. He possessed the ability to give confidence and steadiness to his men and held them under fiie and amid carnage steadily to the task with dead and dying around him more than any other man engaged with the American Army. It somehow appeared that there was something in the man himself that gave courage and tenacity to those around him. He was a man of good judgment and military skill, but the remarka- ble thing about him was his ability to impart to others his own courage, his own steadiness, his own unfaltering devotion, his wonderful persever- ance and determination to succeed. You all know his history. He served his country well. In 1850 he crossed the river which we all must cross and has answered to the roll call upon the other side. Since we were together upon the valley of the Kio Grande, since many of us marched together over the Rio Grande to Montei'ey and up the passes of the mountains to Buena Vista, a large number of our comrades have been called to the other side. And we, too, must soon expect to answer to the roll call, but notwith- standing all this we can all look back with pride and gratification to the reputation which General Taylor left as a soldier as a legacy to us, his coLintrymen. Although he left us long ago, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the everglades of Florida to the most Northern point of our country, he reflects the glory of the nation's past as it thrills through a kindred blood. H H. Gkeer Esq. We have in our midst to-night a gentleman of distinction, a gen- tleman whose services to his country have been such that he well mer- its the distinction and applause of the American people. He is with us to-night with his eloquent voice to speak upon this toast: "Winfield Scott: Greater than Cortez, he was never repulsed. On the fields of Mexico, agal'ist great odds, he fought eight battles, won eight vi:-- tDr.es, a'ld plaatai ctie stcirsaad stripes on tti3 pj^lace of the Moute- ziimas." I now have the pleasure of introducing Gen. Chilton A. White. (Jknekaj. White, Comrades, Ladies and Gentlemen: I regret exceedingly that tluit genial gentlemen, brave \xni[ gallant soldier designated to respond to the sentiment of this toast is not w ith us here to-night. General Vandever having captured the Butler boys of the 1st Ohio regiment in tlic Mexican War, and as Colonel Vjtndever, commanded a regiuienl in the late war. lUit I am glad, itltlidiigh I feel myself wholly incompetent to discharge the duties assigned to me in that satisfactory manner in which I know he would have discharged them, and without an opportunity to collect and formulate my thoughts upon the sentiment of this toast and I beg your pardon while I re- spond to it as best 1 can. General Winfield Scott is a man whose name well {"dorns the historic page of his country, animated by the spirit of patriotism and chivalry characteristic of the nation to which he be- longed. He selected as his calling in life that of a soldier, ar.d in doing 80, subsequent events shovved that the selection made w;is a wise and a judicious one. During the war of 1812 he achieved a fame that enab- led him as scarcely any other man did to fill the popular eye of the people of his country and the fame he achieved during that war put him at the head of the Army of the United States. And when, as a result of the Mexican war, and as one of the consequences perhaps flow- ing from it the war of the rebellion began, he still occupied the high- est military position in the country. His achievements during the war with Mexico added already to his great fame. His nnrcli from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico is one of the grandest military achievements in the annals of history, (Loud cheers) one that would have done credit to Wellington or to Napoleon. I recollect when I was a soldier boy, carrying my knapsack and my musket up the Rio Grande, that the great questiv^n of discussion among the soldiers on Taylor's line was the possibility of taking the fortifications about Vera Cruz. It was thought that the fort of San Juan De Ulloa was utterly and wholly im- pregnable and that the taking of it would be but little short of the per- formance of a military miracle. But it was but a few days after Scott landed his gallant army upon the shores of the gulf until it surrendered to the powers of our arms and to the genius of Scott, and his march from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico as I have already said was an achievement of which not only Scott himself but of which his country- men may well be proud because his history is a part and parcel of their heritage. My friends I do not projjose to enter into detail. At the conclusion of the Mexican war, General Scott still continued at the head of the Army of the United States and when the rebellion broke out the great duty devolved upon him in his advancing age to organize our forces for the coming conflict. The Inst that I ever saw — 23 — of General Scott was as I saw him laying in his tent upon Arlington Heights in the Lee grounds marshalling the hosts oi the United States for the coming conliict which was then inevitable. Hut feeling the weiglit of age pressing upon liim and that he did not possess that physical vigor which would enable hiJii to discharge the duties of the responsible position which were thrust upon him and to meet the great exigency which was upon tiie country, he suggested to the President of the United Siates that a younger and more active man be put at i\\e head of the ar uy and with becoming modesty he rehires from the com- mand of the Army of the United States and surrendered it to younger men of more vigor and possessed of greater acUvities than he felt himself to possess. Now my friends this is the first re-union of the sol- diers of the Mexica)! war that it has ever been my pleasure to attend and 1 feelthat it is good for me to be here. I feel that my spiritual strength, my love of country, my patriotism, my hopes and anticipa- tions for the future are enlarged and invigorated, and following the line of thought suggested by the distinguished gentlemun from Ken- tucky who addressed us tliis evening, 1 desire to submit a few sug- gestions to you, not in any partisan sense, but let that flag of which we are all so proud and which to the intelligent American citizen means so much — let it be interpreted, let it be understood, let it be kncwn what it means and what it symbolizes — the power of sixty millions of civilized and cliristianized people, occupying the highest position in the scale of being on the face of the earth. Let us preserve it. Let us make it symbolize and represent not only til 3 Union of tlie States, not only the power of the organized mass of the whole people of the United States, but let us in ike it r3pres3nt still more. Let those star^ resting in that blue field reflect another and a brigiiter star than eitiier or all of them — the Star of Bethlehem. Let it be the represen- tative of the Christian sentiment and of the Christian civilization of our people. Mr. Gladstone never said a wiser or a better thing than he said the other day, when he said that the teaching of Christ and his Apostles furnished the panacea for all ills, whether individual or State. And let it be the re[)resentative of our Christian civilization of tlie best, the highest, the purest and the most consecrated sentiments of our people. With it the future of our government is assured. (Loud cheers.) General Malilon I). Manson responded to the following toast: "The ^Mexican War: The practical ■school in which Grant and McClelland and Meade, and Hancock, and ThoniMS, and Buell learned the v.n of war." General Manson. Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, Companions of the Grand Army o ' the Bepublic and Soldiers of the Mexican War: Although I have frequently had occasion to address my fe !. •.. citizens I ap|)e;ir before you this evening somewhat embarrassed, es- pjoially after the m igniHcient speeclies that you have heard this »'ven- ing--:>oiue of them carefully prepared. I feel embarrassed as I appear before yon without any speech except what may suggest itself to me on this occasion. This is a great occasion for the soldiers of the Mexican war an 1 you iiava doDj us, in this granl city of .\lc. Vernon, great honor. I feel that [ ought to be able to say more than I can in relation to tho m I'jfniticont display that we have seen this day. M'.. Vernon is always beaHtifnl but on this day she had her Sunday clothes on (laughter) and with, all the reunions 1 have seen in the dili'erent states of the union, National and State — and for seventeen years 1 have been working in this matter — I have seen no demonstration in any of the States that excel the beautiful decorations of this city to-day. I feel that I would be glu I to invoke the aid of tiiat Divine Power, '*He who did inspire, Isaiahs hallowed lips with fire" to speak as I feel on the 03C.ision. I h iv-.» b3i.Mi called upon to speak to the toast of the Mexican war as being the eJnsatorof certain geatlemen and to that I will en- deavor to speak a short time, in 18()0 we heard threats of disunion and of war and whin the people of tlie United States elected in a con- stitutional jnanner that great and gjod man, Abraham Lincoln, (great cheering) certain men in the vSouthern States made that a pretense for war. But We could not feel that there would be a war. We felt there was too niucii intelligence, too much patriotism in the people of the South to go to war without a just cause. With all the threats, like the distant muttering of the thunder that precedes a storm it came; and when the sad news was telegraphed over the country that the American Hag had been tired upon and that the blood of American citizens had been shed upon American soil, oh what a shock that was to all Ameri- can citizens, to all patriotism, and love of country in the United States. After the first shock the President of the United States called on the different States for 75,000 men to put down the rebellion. All hearts were roused. In the East, in the North, and especially in the mighty West; in the great State of Pennsylvania, and the great mag- nificent State of Ohio, that is only 103 years since she first had a set- tlement — now with a population of more than 3,0)'), 00) of intelligent virtuous and intellectual people; in the gre it Stiti of In liin i, in 1 in the great State of Illinois with Wisconsin and Michigan. Who was it that first f)ushed forward the Hag of the country? Who })icked it up and bore it aloft until they had the proud satisfaction of seeing it wave in everlasting triumph and glory over all the vStates, of every moun- tain and every valley in this broad Union? (Loud cheers.) The good Stale of Pennsylvania— and I speak of this for the purpose of showing what the Mexican war has done — in the State of Peiinsvlvania the iirst men thai took hold, oiganized regiments and companies were the .soldiers of the Mexican war. Look at John Garey, look at John Pat- terson, and ahove all look at Dick Coulter, fighting Dick of Pennsylvania. Look at Capt. Miller; all these men went in. And in the State ot Ohio we hnd the soldiers of the Mexican war pushing forward the flag of their country. In this place we had General Mor- gan, a grand soldier of the Mexican war, and a grand soldier in the Civil war, a grand legislator and an honest man. I had the i)leasure to serve with Jiim in the Councils of the Nation audi say to you that it is my deliberate opinion that he was worth his weight in gold, (great applause.) We have others of our men and there is not a single sol- dier of fho Mexican war that was able to bear arms but was in the war from this State. The influence of Ohio spread way across the plains and over the Nevada mountains, I know of seven or eight regiments that were commanded after the start by men who served in the Mex- ican war from this State. This is nearly my State now by adoption, for I never viJl forget the grand State that gave me birth, the great and glorious Slate of Ohio. Bat in the State of Indiana, the proportion of the sev- enty five thousand men was less than five thousand and the great and patriotic war governor, Morton, called upon the citizens of the State for a sufficient number of men to make six regiments. We commenced. We had five regiments from Lidiana in the Mexican war; so we com- menced numbering our regiments from the point arrived at during the Mexican war. W^e commenced numbering our legin.ents at that point and therefore the first regiment that was organized was called the 6th, then the 7th, then the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th. * * * All honor to the soldiers who commanded these regiments, these men who had defended the flag of their country on a foreign soil. They did not desert it but stood by it and set an example of patriotism worthy of the nation to follow. ■•■ •■■• * I have no criticisms to make on Ctneial Scott or anybody else, for] consider General Scott the grandest man of all time. He surely is the greatest military man that America has produced — great like the oceauj whether in storm or in calm. He was the great child of nature. General Grant was with Scott and he then gave the first indication of the military genius which so greatly distinguished him in afterlife, and Grant says himself in his memoirs that his service in tlie Mexican war was of great advantage to him. The experience he got there, the knowledge he got of the men A\ho belonged to the regular army and who went into the rebellion — and he speaks especially of Longstreet, of Albert Sydney Johr.eon, Joseph Johnson and some others — was of the greatest service to him. Ihe knowledge that he got of these men that had been educated at West Point and who served -2G^ with liim in Mexico was of great iiioriient. The Mexican sokliers that were in the South as a general thing went with tlie South and 1 don't desir.e to criticise them now more than I woukl criticise tlie i»eoj»le. IMiey merely represented the people among whom they lived. We did the same. We thought we were right. The war was a (piestion of labor and disguise it as we will slavery was the cause of the war. I knov nothing abotit General Meade's history. I know but very little abo'it McClellan in the Mexican war and very little about (ieneral Buell al- though they were the grandest commanders of our army in the rebell- ion. But they aregone! They have all gone! It was eloquently and for- cibly said that General Morgan, the precious treasure that you have got in this good county of Knox (great cheering) of all the States and all the States in the United States that sent men to the Mexican war, he is the ony living General of that army. You know him, he is your son and he belongs to you. It is a sad thought for us to feel that our Commanders are all gone except Morgan and that he soon will follow. I hope and trust that this, my native State will always have glorious sons as she has had heretofore to vindicate her and her citizens on every battle-field for the maintenance of Constitutional liberty and that she will always have beautiful daughters as you have here this evening and as you have had iieretofore to vindicate the vir- tue and intelligence of your women, ((ireat applause.) H. H. Greer Esq : The next sentiment is : "The IGth Annual Reunion of the Ohio Veterans of the Mexican War." Every })art of Ohio is rich in intellec- tual culture, in patriotism, in manly determination, posessing in every nook and corner of the great State eloquent voices that are capable of responding to the finished sentiment that should rouse the sympathetic cord of patriotism in every loyal heart. We have here a gentle- man who will instruct you. who will give you sentiment on this toast that will arouse that feeling of patriotism which is common to those who have experienced jiatriotic devotion on the field of battle. I have the pleasure of introducing to you President A. J. K(^bertson. President A. J. Kobertson. The subject assigned to me has been made barren. Ninety odd veterans concluded this morning — some of them last night — that they were all assigned to this toast and they have been making speeches all day in my presence in favor of the sixteenth annual celebration. Now there is little left for me to do, but tiiere is one little matter, a few reminiscences, that 1 have called to mind. About seventeen years ago next coming June, a poor old man without a coat on came to my shop where I was at work and sat down tired. 1 gave hini his dinner -27 - that day and he told me his story. He said it was talked of that if the matter was stirred up about the Mexican War he believed such men as he could be helped. He had been spending the winter in the infirmary of my own county. I heard his story, and although that was one of tlie greatest wars in the world's history, I had forgotten that I was a part of it, not having any one to talk to about it. We agreed upon a time to liave a meeting at Troy, Miami county, and I told him to notify the people round about. Some he had named and he said he would go to Darkey county, and he would seethe people in Miami county, and we got together a month or so after that. The meeting was called, ard there was at that meeting seventeen men, and really, while I enjoy all these meetings, I enjoyed that meeting better than any other because it awakened ideas. There was some real good talking among the seven- teen men. They seemed to have recollected past events better than I did. Well, then I and two other men were put on tlie Committee to call a State meeting in December. We had a State meeting. I labored con- siderably to get it up. 1 went to Cincinnati Jind invited George Pugh lo come up. He was engaged in the practice of law and could not come, but (leneral Tom Ewing was there and we had an excellent meeting at Dayton, and from that day to this' these re-unions have been increasing in interest. Some of them have been poorly attended but wheii-I see the result this evening, this gathering of men full of years, yet full of earnest vigor and earnest desire to meet again next year, I feel fully repaid I am proud of the work that was commenced so feebly but has grown to bring such results as I have seen to-day. Now so far as the talking about things that we find liere in this beautiful city I don't think there is anything left for me to say. General Denver has told you all the beauties better than I conld tell it. Why I cannot give it, it is be- yond my measure. But, that I have enjoyed it with all my comrades is a beautiful fact that we will take with us, and we will remember this day as having given us the best treatment of any city in these fifteen years last past. (Great applause.) H. H. Greeh, Esq; "Our dead comrades!" Greatness of character, loyalty and devotion to principle and right are not acquired except through inherent worth. A gentlaman whose heart is warmed with the loyal blood of revolu- tionary heroes; a man whose eminent services to the great comjiion- wealth of Ohio, whose distinguished services in all the various depart- ments and avocations of life; I cannot command language sufficiently strong to express the sentiments and feeling that animate my heart. A gentlemen who in early boyhood went out from home in defense of right at the early age of sixteen; then again in 1846, rendering services in the Mexican war that have distinguished him the world over. A gentle- man (vf reliiied culture, who has rei)resente(l lliis ^M-cat Nation abroad in fnreign Courts; who lias distinguished iiiinself in other lands; who brings to us fame richly earned and merited by great and distinguished services; ])rompted by a generous, loyal, true heart. And ujion the battle-field of Mexico in the numerous engagements in which he waf^ the master spirit he rendered great and valuable services. By his sa- gacity, his loyalty, his bravery, his intrei)id determination to succcetly he carried alott the Banner of his country, and has made his name known and honored throughout the length and breadth of tliis great Re- {)ublic. Services not only rendered in that war but in the late civil war the services he rendered his country have madefor him a wuriu place in every loyal heart in the Nation. A man who has with equal fame distin- guished himself in the Councils of the Nation, whose eloquent voice has ever been heard in defense of human freedom; and althongh his hair may now be streaked with silver a little earlier in life than it otherwise would have been but for his arduous services, we are assured that in the further advance of life these gray hairs will be for him a crown of glory. In this crown that he has made for himself one of the brightest, richest jewels therein set is the purity of an unspotted private life. A gentleman, who by the depth and warmth of his loyal heart, by the richness of his recollections and by the eloquence of his masterly tongue will call back to your presence the comrades who have depart- ted, and you will hear their voices and feel their sympathies, enjoy their patriotism and devotion. I have now the distinguished honor, and the very great pleasure, not of introducing, for he needs no introduction to an American au- dience, but I have the very great pleasure of j)resenting to you our dis- tinguished Oeneral, our true, loyal citizen and kind neighlwr, our gen- erous, warm friend. General George W. Morgan, (Great cheering.) Gen. George W. Morgan. "Our dead comradesi" Such is the sentiment to which T am called to res])ond. But, "our dead comrades" are not deadi They live in our hearts tonight, and will live in our hearts forever! The thing called death, is the birth of immortality; the ])ortal to undying life. In all ages; among all peoples, savage and civilized, there exists, and has always existed the belief that in T*aradise there is an Elysium for soldiers. The Arab, the Cossack and the Tartar dream of the fleet coursers which, in that mystic land, fly across arid plains, dotted over with fountains which laugh and sparkle amid the oasis of the desert. And the untamed and untamable Indian of our own Continent, dies singing his ^vild death-song, with the conviction that he is going to the Ininting grounds of his fathers, in the far-away spirit land. But the -29 — Cossack, the Tartar, the Arab and the Indian occupy but a small place, in the Elysium fields, for there is no limit, and no measure for in- finity. lomini, the great strategist, and military historian, in his prologue to the life of Napoleon, tells us that on the fifth day of May, eighteen hundred and twenty one, Elysium was suddenly clouded over. Vivid flashes of electric light and hurricanes burst from all the skies of all the universe and thunderous clouds crashed together and exploded, as though all nature was tumbling into chaos. Alexander, Caesar, and Frederick hastened from their bivouacs to the shore of Acheron, and beheld Charon in his magic boat with a single spirit for his cargo steering for Elysium, They asked him to ex- plain the cause of the great disturbance, and he told them that the great Napoleon had just passed through the portal of death to eternal life; that the birth pang had convulsed all nature, and ttirown the world from off its balance. And-tonight, while we are exchanging our joyous greetings, Scott, and Taylor, and Wool and Worth, with our other comrades who have advanced before us are amid the groves and glens and vales of Para- dise, awaiting our arrival, and one by one as we cross the Acheron, we will be welcomed by the loved chieftains, under whose command our armies marched, and fought, and conquered in the far-off land of Mex- ico. (Great applause.) H. H. Greer Esq : "The only surviving General of the Mexican War." We have a distinguished gentleman who is familiar with the his- tory of that war, and whose heart is thoroughly aroused to all the tender sensibilities that moves an honest, great heart. Judge DeWitt C. Loudon will respond to this sentiment. Judge Loudon. Ladies and Gentlemen: 1 want to say before I begin : I have one excellent thing in my speeches, they are always very short — excellent qualities this time of night. I join with you in the regret which you all feel because of the unavoidable absence of the distinguished and eloquent gentleman whom you expected to respond to the toast that has been read in your hear- ing. I sympathize with you in the loss you have sustained in being constrained to listen to the one who is to take his place. But the lesson we all learned in military matters was, prompt and unquestion- ing obedience. This is the first duty of the soldier, and so I have accepted this without hesitation or apology. You will observe, my comrades, that the person meant by the toast is not named. Those of yon who are fariiilinr with tin- histdry of tlie Mexican War — those wlio remember the roll of brave and skilfnl generals who led the American armies in that war, and have since joined the illustrious dead — the name will readily suggest itself. For the benefit of those who are not familiar with these things, if any such there be, let me mention the name of my old comrade and commander, my father's friend and mine — George W. Morgan. I would that it were in my power to express in fitting and approjtriate words the emotions that arise in the hearts of all his surviving com- rades at the mention of that name, a name that has passed into his- tory — the steadfast soldier, the loyal citizen and the honest gentleman. (Loud cheering) I am not here my comrades, to give to you his biog- raphy or talk about his achievements in the presence of his conirndes and fellow-citizens. This wouhl be a work of supererogation. What he is you know, what he has done is enrolled in the Capitol to be read of all men as a part of the history of our common country. And so my comrades, I shall spare the modesty of my old commander, wliich is e(iii-illed by his merit, and forbear to bring to your attention the par- ticular case, circumstance and instance which might otherwise be men- tioned. It happened to him as it happens to all to be born into this world, but it also happened to him as it does not happen to all to l)e born of that strong, tenacious, patient, stock which redeemed the wild- erness and bore the ark of liberty through the red sea of revolution. No wonder that one so descended should be found in the ranks of liis country's defenders when her honor was assailed. (Loud cheers.) Not the least valuable part of the services he has rendered to bis fellow citi- zens and his country is the part he took as a Member of the Councils of our nation in times of trouble and peril. Jt is but just to say of our commander and comrade that in this service as in the Military service he was faithful to the trust reposed in his hands. He and 1 have not always voted the same ticket and great men have voted difierently to what 1 have voted, but that is not politics 1 hope. I want to say to you for some time past— and some time to come — I have been entrusted with the administration of criminal justice and if any of you should be indicted for voting for George W. Morgan you won't be fined much in my Court, (Laughter and Cheers) for 1 know it is safe to trust a man who has proved himself a faithful, brave and loyal soldier. I know that you will all join with me in wishing for the continued life and prosperity of our honored comrade and commander. Fortunate beyond the common lot, he has attained his three score years and ten. " His eye is not dim and his natural force is not abated." Long may he en- joy a serene and (piiel old age and look upon the blessings that bis faithful labors have assisted to confer on his fellow citizens surrounded 31 by lov^e, honor, obedience and troops of friends. Far distant be the day when it shall be said there is no surviving general of the Mexican War. Enthusiastic cheering.) General Albert Pike was expected to respond to the next toast, "The Supreme Potencies of a great Kepublic. May they always be those of the United States." The gallant General was however unable to be present, and therefore sent the following letter and poem: Washinoton, March, 31, 1890. Mr. J. C. Gordon, Dear Comrade: — I should esteem it a great honor, and know it would be a great pleasure to meet the Ohio veterans of . the Mexican war at their assembly in May, to take them by the hand and fix their faces in my memory so that 1 might see them at pleasure after parting with them. But I am now over eighty years of age, made sick by very little fatigue and liable to dangerous attacks of illness without previous warning so that it is not safe for me to go far from home. I am forbidden, therefore, to cherish the hope or entertain the in- tention of taking a journey to Mt. Vernon in May, great as the inducement is, and strong as the temptation is, to do so. Please thank your Committee, in my behalf for its courteous and kind invitation, and assure the Veterans that I deeply regret my ina- bility to be with them, and to speak to them as I should like to do, of what I heard and saw and knew, while serving under the old Flag in Mexico. In the spirit of true comradeship, yours and their friend, Albert Pike. '•The Supreme Potencies of a great Republic. May they always be those of the United States." When shall the Nations all be free, The Ancient Empires staggering And Force no longer reign? drift None bend to brutal Power the knee, Along Time's mighty tide. None lug the gilded chain? Whose waters, running broad and No longer rule the ancient wrong, swift, The weak be trampled by the strong? Eternity divide. How long, dear God in Heaven, how How many years shall pass, before long Over their bones the Sea shall war, The people wail in vain. The salt sand drift, the fresh rains pour. Do not the archangels on their thrones The stars mock fallen pride? Turn piteous looks to Thee, When round them throng the The issues are with God:— To do prayers and moans Of right belongs to us. Of those who would be free? Mav we be ever just and true. Of those who know they have the For Nations flourish thus. right Justice is mightier than ships; To Freedom, though crushed down Right, than the cannon's brazen lips; by might And Truth, averting dark eclipse, As all the world hath to the Light Makes fortune provSperous. And air which Thou mad'st free? The proceedings were brought to a close by an elO(juent an«l humorous response to tlie toast of "The Ladies" by Corporal McFadin. INCIDENT OF THE REUNION. The ladies accompanying their husbands and fathers in attendance assembled in the parlor of the Curtis House on the afternoon of the 8th and mauy of the veterans called upon them to pay their respects. There was never u more agreeable social reunion in the lives of many of those who participated, and after general conversation, two of the young ladies joined in a musical interlude, Miss Robertson, of Sidney, Ohio, daughter of Col. A. J. Robertson, President of the Ohio State Association, sang with pleasing effect "Around the Camp Fire,"ac- companied on the piano by the beautiful and accomplished Miss Kate Denver, of Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of (ien. James W. Denver, President of the National A.ssociation. The applause which followed was interrupted by the venerable (General Manson, of Indiana, who voiced the enthusiasm of the meet- ing by oflering a resolution that Miss Kate Denver and Miss Robertson be declared by adoption "Daughters of the National Asso- ciation of Mexican War Veterans." The suggestion was greeted with hearty applause. A member proposed to amend by calling the ladieg "daughters of the Ohio Veterans," but Ge*!!. Manson insisted that they should be entitled to the fatherly care of all surviving Mexican Vet- erans, and called on Secretary Kenaday to make note of the event. By unanimous vote the young ladies were duly enrolled as pioneers of the new order, and Miss Kate Denver with a charming display of emo- tion accepted the honor and promi.sed filial affection to her many gal lant fathers fis in dutv loviiui. -33 — I3:E^^x)Q,TJ.^I^T:E:E^s OHIO ^ STATE # ASSOCIATION Of MEXICAN \A/AR VETERANS. Mt. Vernon, O., May 9, 1890, WOODWARD OPERA HOUSE 10 A, M. The Association was called to order by Andrew J. Eobertson, Pres- ident ; Rev. J. H. Hamilton, of the Methodist Protestant Church, opened with prayer. Reading of the ruinutes of last Reunion at New- ark, Ohio, May 8 and 9. 1889, by James H. Smith, Secretary, and on motion, approved. Miss Nellie Robertson then sang "Veterans in Mexico" with Miss Catharine Eenver presiding at the piano. On mo- tion a Committee on Organization was superceded by a motion to continue the old Board another year, which was approved by a unanimous vote. On motion it was agreed to place Leonard Guth, of Sandusky, on the list as Vice President, to fill a vacancy occasioned by the removal to Europe of Comrade Albert J. Dewaldt. The report of the Treasurer was read and approved. TREASURER'S REPORT. To balance due Treasurer at close of 15th Reunion |22 15 " Letter Heads and Envelopes .. . 4 00 " Postage $5.00 ; Express on flags to and from State Capital 70c 5 70 •' Salary of Secretary and Treasurer 80 00— $61 85 By donations at Mt. Vernon 59 75 8 2 10 Committee on Resolutions. — De Witt C. Loudon. Moses R. Dickey, Wm. Smith, John H. Rendigs, Milton Jamieson. Resolved, That the hearty thanks of this Association be tendered to the citizens of Mount Vernon for the splendid hospitality and gen- erous reception which they have extended to us at this meeting. Rvsolved, That the President of this Association shall hereafter appoint on the first day of our meeting, out of the members present. Committees on Organization, Place of Meeting and Resolutions, and said committees be notified and make their report at the business meet- ing held on the second day of our meeting. Resolved, That the General Assembly of the State of Ohio in authorizing the publication in book form of the complete roster of all regiments or parts of regiments furnished by Ohio in the War with Mexico and in the War of the Rebellion, deserve the thanks of the whole people. W^e would suggest to the Roster Commission of the State to accept the invaluable record collated by Capt. James H. Smith, of Newark — the Secretary of this Association — being the postoffice address of all veterans now living; and the date and place of death of all who have died since muster-out in 1846-7-8, with the postoffice address of the widoAv and the part each veteran took in the War of the Rebellion, and would refer same to the next session of our Legis- lature for proper remuneration. -3^ — lit, it Re!ce 2-jth Annual Reunion at Newark, Ohio, May 8ih and 9th, 1889, was read and approved. General Morgan introduced the ([uestion of compiling the iiistory of the several Ohio Regiments in the Mexican War. After some dis- cussion it was agre^l tliat the historians should l>e as follows, and that the histories should he immediately prepared : First Regiment, Ciiilton A, White; Second Kegiment, General George W. Morgan ; Third Regiment, Major J. S. Love; Fourth Kegiment, Charles N. Allen; Fifth Kegiment, Milton Jamieson. General Morgiin also agreed to compile the history of the Fif- teenth Infantry. OF Tilt: VETERANS OF THE STATE OF OHIO, WHO SERVED IN THE MEXICAN WAR. To fhe Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives, in Congress Aasemhled • The Ohio Veterans of the Mexican War on this, the 44th anniver- sary of the victories achieved by Zachary Taylor on the fields of Palo Alto and Kesacea de la Palma, have learned, with sorrow and regret, that while the National Cajjitol is everywhere ornamented with splendid monuments to military heroes, one may look in vain for a cenota})h to Zacharv Tavlor, than' whom the Republic has produced no braver or more skilful' General. Therefore this Association at this, its largest re- union, respectfully asks Congress to do justice to the memory of Zachary Taylor, and to his surviving comrades-in-arms, by causing to be erected to his memory a monument worthy of his great deeds, and of the glory of the Kei)ublic. Signed by the President and Secretary of the State Association of the Ohio Veterans of the Mexican War, this <)th day of May, 18!)(). A. J. KOBEKTSON, President: J AS. H. SMITH, Secretary. Attest : JAMES W. DENVER, Pt^esident of National AKSOciation of Veterans of the 3IexieanWar. The following-names of Honorary Members should have ai^peared on page li : Hon. Leckey Harper, Colonel Charles F. Baldwin. Wm. I. Bald- win, W^m. M. Harper and Charles lams. W46 M kV^"-*- • ^^.>* :. .$0 , <^^. ^^^ ♦•-■1 z, J^S ^T* A ,\.l^/V /.i^^'>o ./\c:^%\ '0* ^-^v^' --^J^im^^^ ^^^r^ oV^=^^li2\'- ^^V> .''^£S^^^\ '-tt^C^^ -C WtRT Grantville. Pa " ^ •* Jan Feb 1989