The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-09

AZ the meeting Of the surviving officers Of tho Army
Of the Cumberland, in Cincinnati on the 9th inst the
following among numerous other letters were read
PRESIDENT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WARRINGTON d. c.,
SIR have received the invitation TO be present at
Cumberland, which takes place the 9th inst called
for the object Of "formng organization OF friends and
brothers arms to revive old associations 10 cherish
the memory Of nations dead and TO keep pure and
true tho spirit OF loyalty 70 our government
While expressing sincere regret that official duties
will prevent my compliance with TINS Invitation, can.
not from the expression Of heartfelt sympa-
thy with tho objects OF the meeting To me
the memory. OF the Army or the Cumberland Is
defence OF the government in the hour OF
peril but also With Its successes. which, 20 great
measure served TO redeem my adopted State from the
rule o. sedi.ion opening her prospect Of full
restoration 70 the siserhood Of States the federal
Union.
' ''' '' wy '''''' &s65R Sf'SS JOHNSON
To Colonel HrSRr M Cfsr Corresponding Secretary Of
the Committee OF Arrangements NC.
rRoH GENERAL GRANT.
WAsaINcroS, d. q, Jan. q 1858.
ar DEAR SIRYour favor OF the 30,h OF December.
tending to me, on the part OF the committee TO make
Tor the organization Of tho Society
Army of the Cumberland" an invitation them
In ncEnat the 9TH Of February, h received II 10
probable that my duties will permit OF my
from this city at that time, otherwise would accept
am gIaa 10 see the Army Of the Cumberland organz
ing such society, and would equally like to each
OF the distinctive armies OF the uIion against rebellion
organize such societies Each may DO proud OF their
during the rsbeion and annual reunions tend
keep Up bronery feeling cemsntsi by hardships and
dangers endured by all the members great patr.
Hoping you viii NEE, with success in the objects OF
your meeting, subscribe myself your oosdient servant
To HENRY NJ CisI. Corresponding Secretary, kc.
ORGANIZATION.
The Committee rermansnt Organization Of tho
President-Msjor General George H. Thomas.
Corresponding sscrslary-AAjor General william r.
Recording sscreiary-Gsnsrai II. n cist
Tressursr-GsneraI William Gross
Vice Presidents-Psnnsylvania, Brigadsr General I.
lucky. General II. ". Johnson; District Of Columbus.
General ). N. Brannon; Missouri Colonel q. Morton;
Massachusetts, General William Cosgsws; Wisconsin,
Minnesota Major d. Hennsy; Indiana, General Charles
cruit; Michigan, General C.. o. Loonis; New YORK.
General Daniel Butter0ed: Iowa, Colonel L Q, Noble:
Ohio, mayor General r. II. Sheridan.
This was unanimously adopted.
motion 70 recognize General Thomas ~ the "wse,
PRUDENT just ana nvincible head OF the Army Of The
Cumberland was then adopted.
General THOMAS a. President took the char and said
GksrLrsts--i desire 70 acknowledge the great CON-
piinen you have conferred upon me- ana at the same
time must confess that have not words 70 express
my FEELINGS have before been ted By my friends into
many desperate straits. tLsushtsrj On this occasion
lave been placed In very responsible position, and,
being entirely unacquantsd with Parliamentary usages
must appeal 70 your Kindness tor encouragement dur
ING the coming year
On motion, The House gave three times three cheers
for General thomas and three times three for the work
Of the Armv OF the Cumberland
General Granps name was ordered TO be placed Al lhs
head OF the list o. honorary members
GENERAL THOMAS poLfrIcs
member desiring to have adopted the terms sranted
TO Johnston w sherman 'as basis OF ,tuon,'
was immsosiey ruled out OF order by Gen tOulas,
who SAID rms y an organization for the ses OF
social reunion and fraternsI relations and for the
purpose OF engaging Ia political emens at the same
TIME, return The gentleman cordial thanks Tor CIV
ing me THIS opportunity Of expressing my views this
subject. ilnmenee chcersJ