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but the MnallneM of the number does uot keep them from enjoying themselves when they get together. The day was spent in social intercourse and at noon dinner was spread and a genuine feast partaken of with relish. The following is the membership: George Gullion, near Gadsden; Mat McAleary, north of Lebanon; Joseph Belt, Perry township; Garret Schofield and Thomas Norton, of Lebanon; James Silver, of Clinton township, and Thomas McMurray, west of Lebanon.The following poem was written bya son of Mr. McMurray in the fall of 18W:HSHOES or 184S.When June of forty-six came on. Throughout the land the troops were drawn: Our father thought be ought to go—Engage In war with Mexico.He left hla home, and mother too.And with his friends, the boys In blue.To join the army then to try Their chances there to live or die.At New Orleans a ship they took.And that at sea was their first look:The ship sailed on four days or more.And then blew up and went ashore.From there the troops marched on the sand, And camped along the Rto Grande.’Till orders came from Scott one day.To Vera Crur. to sail away.Before they came in sight of land They saw volcanoes standing grand.Then on to Huamantla went,And In defeat the foe they sent.When peace was made they homeward came. Some weak, some strong, and some were lame;On land or sea or tempest tossed.They ne’er forget the ones they lost.Our state you know a column reared,And off its face your dates it sheared:No mention there of you to placeAmong the heroes of our race.-Jasper McMurray. Lebanon. Ind.. Sept. 13. ls»i.
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Lebanon Patriot
Lebanon, Indiana, US
Thu, Sep 16, 1897
Page 6
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USA 30 Jul 2017
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