Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-03-30

epeCtiuh1 Nc4Aoob Out uctcEntiOu III
Congress TO use their iuhnencs to secure
the passage of a law to increase the
pensions OF private soldiers and their
families; aud in case Congress does not
do so, then we shall request the Legisla-
ture of our own noble State to make
such provision as win meet the wants of
Ech as need help. az
ResoLved, That we would respectfully
urge upon the authorities at Washing
ton the necessityof q speedy settlement
of soldiers claims, aud that there is, in
our opinion, at present, unnecessary de-
lay in this respect, and we respectfully
ask our representatives. Congress to
give this matter their attention and TO
use their influence and exertions to cor
rect any such neglect
! Res0b0ed, That y will use whatever
honorable means we can to have a law
passed BY the Congress of the United
States to equalize the bonnties, so that
the gallant men who first responded to
the call for troops, may have more
bounty, either in money or Bounty Land
in proportion to the time they served.
ResOlUed,. That in order to effeetually
accomplish the objects of this Associa-
ton, committee Of nineteen (l9), FIVE
90 Of whom shall be from Pigeon Town
ship, aid two (2) from each Of the other
townships in the county be appointed
by the Chair to prepare Constitution
and Code of Bylaws, and to transact
such otLer business as may be necessary
to effect the, organization; said commit
tee to report at the next meeting, which
meeting they be instructed to call when
prepared to report.
Resolced, That all the papers of this
city be, and are hereby requested to
publish the proceedings of this meeting,
and that copies be sent DO oRr delegation
in Congress.
Some other resolutions were offered,
bat on motion Of Capt. Hornbrook al Of
them were laid on the table.
The Crescent City Silver Band, which
had discoursed soul-cheering and patri-
otto music, now played Yankee Doodle,
aud the soldiers fairly made the walls
tremble with their voices of applause
Capt. Reavis then moved that a hall
hour be spent as social talking meet
ing, sort of Soldiers Love Feast The
motion was unanimously agreed to.
Sergeant Wilson was loudly called
for, and spoke in clear and foreible
styles and with true spirit of devotion
to his country, and was loudly cheer ed
Lieutenant Tomhemelt was called for
and addressed the meeting in the Ger
man language. During his speech, be
was cheered loudly by his German
friends, the soldiers who did not under.
stand that language gladly joining il
the shout with their adopted brothers
who had joined them in the defense o.
their country.
Here the Band again gave the SOL
dierss soul-stirring piece of music;
after which Colonel Butterfeld intro
duced the following resolution, which
was adopted amidst wild enthusiasm:
. Rssoteed, That the thanks of the sol.
diers Of this meeting be retarned to the
Crescent City Silver Band, who have
favored us with such beautiful and pat
riotic music, and for their uniform gen.
crosby on ali similar occasions. -
Captain Ewing moved that on all pub.
lie OCCASIONS, where the soldiers were
called together in future, each should
as far as was practicable, wear his corps
badge, 90 that he should be known, which
resolution was adopted. - @ flG
Captain Reavis proposed that the
band play " Rally Round the Flag" and
that all join in the chorus-which was
done, all rising and singing at the top
of their voices.
Colonel ButterfeId then proposed
three cheers for Gen. Grant, which was
joined in with such enthusiasm as to
make the house tremble. The same was
repeated for Gen. Sherman, and General
Sheridan, and they all Joined 10, cheer-
ing as only soldiers who have fought for
their country can cheer.
1t was then moved that the meeting
adjourn, but the motion did not prevail
by vote, as two hundred voices cried out
"No. >" Speak on - More music,P
'tMOre cheering" &C., after which the
band struck up Yankee Doodle, and the
crowd began dispensing, still cheering.
PArRoslzE rHk soLDlEHs--Whsn you
go to the Post Office you will see Mr.. A.
T. Williams, discharged soldier, who
formerly belonged to the 22d illinois In
fantry He lost one arm in the battle
of Murfreesboro, and has at last gath
cred sufficient means to start in q little
business for himself You will find his
stand on the right hand side of the front
entrance to the Post Office, as you en-
ter. He has family to support, snd
but one arm left him. When you go
that way purchase some apples, some
candy, or some other article, and tell
your childreu that theyswere purchased
of one who lost his arm in the defense
of his flag. The little folks will be hap
by, and you will feel grateful to the man
that imperiIsd his life for your protec-
ton.
The PANoRAMA-Therea rethousands
of points of interest shown in the PIANO.
rama of New York City, now on exhi-