but reached its crowning glory in the hour of adversity. [Applause.]

It was a symmetrical rounding of a devotion as classical as any known in history, poetry, or tradition, a splendid example for us and all others to emulate. And if you ever hear any one doubt General Grant's real greatness as a soldier, if history or humanity ever doubts it, let this Army of the Tennessee send back this convincing answer, that such an immortal soldier as William T. Sherman was always his inflexible friend and willing subordinate. [Cheers.]

We had a sublime faith in our great captain. His name was a synonym for success. Whenever defeat and disaster overtook us, he came to our relief. [Applause. ] Whenever and wherever he led, victory always followed. [Applause.] We loved that old, rough soldier (Thomas) who hurled back the columns of the enemy at Chickamauga as Gibraltar dashes back the waves of the sea. [Applause.] We had a pride in that young, matchless leader (McPherson) the Philip Sidney of American history, who fell at the head of this army while fighting so bravely before Atlanta. We are proud of this brave, swarthy soldier (Logan) who sits here with us [cheers] invincible alike in forum and in field, upon whose broad shoulders McPherson's mantle fell on that terrible day in July. We are proud, too, of the stripling artillery captain here (Hickenlooper) who worked his guns so bravely and successfully in that "Hornet's Nest" at Shiloh; [applause] proud, too, of that Murat of our army (Sheridan) who placed himself alone in history, by re-enforcing his routed command by himself and horse, and snatched victory from defeat. [Applause] We are proud, too, of that matchless young orator and soldier, whose tribute to General Grant deserves the same immortality that is borne by the name of our old commander; but I utter the absolute truth, comrades, when I say, with no disparagement, because it neither intends nor involves any, that blended in the breasts of all the surviving soldiers of the war there is a feeling of faith, of love, of admiration and pride for that peerless living soldier, that grand, incomparable old hero whom we have just re-elected as our President.

General Hickenlooper offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the Secretary of War be requested by this Society to ask the authority of Congress to remove the statue of

General John A. Rawlins, the first President of this Society, now in Washington City, to a more suitable site in that city.

In support of the resolution, General Hickenlooper said: As the members of the Society are aware, the statue of General Rawlins was located in the plot south of the Treasury Buildings, and nearly southwest of the White House, in a portion of the city. which it was believed at that time would be very rapidly improved and would become one of the most beautiful portions of Washington City, but subsequent events have proven that it has not taken that very rapid form of progress that was desired, and it has therefore been left out of the reach of travel, where few persons at present go, or where this statue can be seen. It has been a matter of consideration with the members of the Society, residing in Washington, for some time, and has been carefully considered by the executive officers of the Government, as to the propriety of removing this statue to the plot of ground immediately in front of the War Department, which would be immediately opposite the Corcoran Art Gallery. That is a portion of the city where almost every visitor may see this statue. They have estimated the expenses of the removal to be $250, which will be borne by the Government, or under an act of Congress by which the Secretary of War will be empowered to make the removal; but it is desired by him that there should be some expression made by the Society with reference to the propriety of this change of location.

Colonel Henderson:-I would offer as an amendment that a committee of three, of which General Hickenlooper shall be Chairman, shall be appointed by the Chair to present the matter to the Seeretary of War, and confer with him, with respect to the location.

The President:-General Hickenlooper's resolution is that the Secretary of War be requested by this Society to ask the authority of Congress to remove the statue of General John A. Rawlins, now in Washington City, to a more eligible site in that city. This resolution is amended to read still further: "And that a committee of three, of which General Hickenlooper shall be Chairman, shall be named by the President to carry into effect this resolution." As I understand, General Hickenlooper accepts the amendment.

General Hickenlooper:-Yes sir.

The resolution was unanimously adopted.

The President:-Any other business is now in order. We are through our regular business, and we have a little time until 12 o'clock, when we are to visit the Board of Trade.

General Chetlain:-I have been requested to state that Captain John Prindiville, who owns the beautiful steamer H. J. Wright, has offered the use of that steamer to the Society this afternoon for an excursion on the lake. Those who live here, know that the lake is very rough to-day in consequence of yesterday's storm, and I do not think it would be wise for us, if we consider our comfort, to go out this afternoon. At the same time, while not accepting this invitation, I move that a vote of thanks be tendered to Captain Prindiville for his kind offer.

The motion prevailed.

The President announced the following members as a committee to confer with the Secretary of War upon the subject of the removal of the statue of General Rawlins from its present location to a more suitable site in the city of Washington: Colonel A. H. Markland, General D. B. Henderson and General W. W. Belknap.

On motion of Colonel How:

Resolved, That the thanks of the members of this Society are due and are extended to the Local Committee and the citizens of Chicago, for their kindness during the reunion.

General Willard Warner:-With the indulgence of the Society for a moment, I wish to make a statement or a suggestion which I would like to go upon the records. I take it, it is simply a matter of justice. It will be remembered by many who were present at the Cleveland meeting, two years ago, that a paper was there read by Major Barber, of Cleveland. In that paper there were some reflections unfriendly to General Schofield, of the Army of the Ohio. After that paper had been read, I arose and said that I did not think that the Army of the Tennessee wanted to be in any way responsible for any reflections upon an honorable soldier of another army, aud that I hoped that Captain Barber would consent that so much of the paper- one paragraph - should be stricken from it before it was put upon the records. In that sug

gestion Major Barber himself concurred, and the Secretary intimated that he would see that it was done. By some mistake, that paragraph was not stricken from the paper, and it appears published in the record. All I desire is to have it known that, in so far as it reflected unfavorably upon the soldierly character of General John M. Schofield, the Society was not responsible.

The President:-My memory is that that matter was debated and that really, after a very fair debate, it was decided that it should go as read. We thought it would be better to have it said than concealed. I think it was the general argument that where an officer made an assertion before a public body, such as we are, that a change would leave the impression with no means of correcting it. Now General Schofield and his friends can correct it very summarily, because they had the testimony on that point. Still if the Society wishes to do anything in the matter, they may do it, though I am afraid it is too late, because it is in the record.

General Hickenlooper:-In justice to the Recording Secretary, I desire to say that the statement of the chair is correct—that the matter was fully discussed at the time and it was decided that any interlineations in the paper should not be allowed, and that it should go on the records precisely as it was read.

General Willard Warner:-I will simply say that that is not my recollection of the action of the Society. Of course I may be mistaken, but the matter is quite distinct in my mind, because I made the suggestion to a member, that Major Barber, at the time, intimated his entire willingness, and the Secretary noted his acquiesence to keep it out of the record.

The President:-Any business is now in order.

On motion of Lieutenant Scribner,

Resolved, That the thanks of the Society be tendered to the Industrial Exposition Company, of this city, and to the managers of the Panorama of the Battle of Shiloh, and also to the Board of Trade, of Chicago, for their courtesies shown to the Society.

Colonel Fletcher:-While we are voting thanks to everybody, I desire to make a motion which I am sure will meet with the hearty approval of all these old, grey and bald-headed men of the Army of the Tennessee, among whom there came floating last night that

little angel of a girl, who recited that beautiful poem. I move that the thanks of the Society, with our heart-felt wishes for her future welfare, be tendered to her.

The above resolution of thanks to Miss Pearson for her recitation of the previous evening, was unanimously adopted.

General Hickenlooper:—I am requested by the chairman of the Committee on Transportation to call the attention of members to the fact, that this is a last opportunity for having their transportation adjusted. Colonel Stockton will be at his room between 2 and 4 o'clock, and it is desired that all those who wish their transportation arranged will apply at that time.

Captain Beem:-I move to adjourn.

The President:-I think we have disposed of all the business this morning, and the Board of Trade is ready to receive us on the floor. Therefore, if you are ready, there is a motion to adjourn, which will be until next year.

Adjourned.