Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-11-15
FROM CINCINNATI.
Death OF Dr. Geo. Fries-Steamer Hen
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Death OF Dr. Geo. FrieS-Sten me r Hen
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CINCINNATI, Nov. H.-Dr. George Fries,
a well known citizen of this city, died yes
terday, the 18th. ......-
The Commercials New Orleans dispatch
Of the 18th furnishes the following particu-
lars of the burning of the steamer Henry
Won Phul The steamer Henry Won Phnl.
with $500 bales of cotton, burned at
o'clock this morning, above D0naldsonville.
The fire communicated to the cotton from
the pipe of deck hand, and WAS soon un-
der full headway. The boat was immedi-
atply run ashore. There were one hum
dred and one persons on board, inclu ling a
number of ladies, nearly all OF whom es-
capped ashore with the loss of all their bag
gage and clothes, many of them having
only their night clothes. One passenger
was burned and several drowned. Boat
and cargo total loss.
Meeting of the Army of rcnnes' ee q
CINCINNATI. Nov. 1.-THE Society Of the
Army of Tennessee was called to order by
President Rawlings, when, after prayer by
Rev. Mr.. McCarty, Colonel ID iyton, tie
Secretary, read tile proceedings of the pre-
limnary meeting at Raleigh, N. g., April
l4th, 1866, and also of q subsequent meet
ing which were adopted. The Constitution
defines the object OF the Society to be to
preserve those kindly and cordial feelings
that distinguished the officers OF the Army
of Tennessee, aud contributed so largely
to the success of its arms. and
llso to reciprocatg fraternal affection
in acts of brotherly love toward those Of
The society or their families who NAV be In
iced of sympathy or aid. Any officer of
The Army OF Ter nessee who has served
honorably is entitled to membership. and
Ill officers of other armies can become
honorary members. The society is to hold
an annual reunion. Every officer is ex-
pected to be present at each reunion or adj
dress letter to the Secretary, communi-
eating such facts about himself as may be
interesting to the fraternity.
On motion, Generals Belknap and How
ard. and Colonels Peckham, Hunter and
CARRIER. were appointed committee to
nominate officers for the ensuing year.
AT the request of Col. Peckham, the Sec
retary stated that the number of officers
who were members of the society thus far
registered to-day, was one hundred and
thirty; that the number at last meeting
was two hundred and fifty, all Of whom
were anxious to cooperate with the socie-
ty, and he had no doubt there were five
hundred who would become active mem
bers.
Generals Force, Wood and Giles A. Smith
were appointed a committee to propose
amendments to the Constitution and form
bylaws. After which the society adjourn
cd till half past two p. NJ.
Mozart Hall is finely decorated for the
occasion. Across the stage is the motto,
"For God, Our Country, and the Right"
while stretching from the ceiling to the
floor are the names of all the battles par
ticipated in by the army Of Tennessee. All
around the hall are numerous flags, in
Guiding many of the old regimental colors
borne in action.
Business of the afternoon meeting was
composed mainly to reading letters from
officers who could not be present. includ-
ing those from Grant, Sherman, Hancock,
Howard, Meade, Sheridan, Schofield and
others.
After discussion as to the propriety of
admitting private soldiers to membership,
and the appointment of committee to re-
port on the subject tomorrow, the meeting
ljonIn ID.
To-nighta public meeting was held at
Mozart Hall. Gems. Rawlings and NOyes
delivered speeches. A poem. written and
delivered by Thomas Buchanan Read,
closed the proceedings.