The Portland daily press., 1868-05-26

HEADQUARTERS GRAND ARMY REPUBLIC
4 Adjutant Generals Office,
WASHINGTON. ID. O.. MAY g. 1863

Memorial Exercises.
HEADeuARTERs GRAND ARMY REPuBLIc,)
Adjutant Generals Office,
WARRINGTON, d. c., May 8, 1852
GENERAL ORDERS No. IL.
1. The Both Of May 1885, is designated for the pur-
pose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decora-
ting the graves of Comrades who died in defence of
their country during the late rebellion, and whose
bodies now lie in almost every city, village and ham,
let church yard in the land. In this observance
form of ceremony is prescribed, but Posts and Com
rades will in their own way arrange such fitting
vices and testimonials of respect as circumstances
We are organized Comrades, as our regulations tell
u.s. for the purpose, among other things, of preser-
wing and strengthening those kind and fraternal feel
ings which have bound together the soldiers sailors,
and mariners who united to suppress the late rebel
HonO What can aid more to assure this result than
by cherishng tenderly the memory of our heroic
dead, who made their breasts a barricade between
our country and its foes. Their soldier lives were
the revee of freedom to race in chains and their
deaths the tattoo of rebelous tyranny in arms. We
should guard their graves with sacred vigilance All
that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation
add to their adornmeDt and security, is but fit
ting tribute 10 the memory of her slain defenders
Let no wanton foot tread rudey such haowed
grounds. Let pleasant paths invite the coming and
going OF of reverent visitors and fond mourners Let
vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages>of
time testify to the present or to the coming gener-
ations that we have forgotten people the cost of
free and undivided Republic.
If other eyes grow dull and other hands slack and
other hearts cold in the solemn trust, shall keep
it well long the light and warmth of life remain
to us.
Lut us, then, at the time appointed gather around
their sacred remains and garland the passionless
mounds above them, with the choicest flowers OF
spring time let raise above them the dear old flag
they have saved from dshonor let in this solemn
presence pledge to aid and assist those
whom they have left among sacred charge upon
anations gratitude the soldiers and sailors widow
and orphan.
inaugurate this observance with hope that 1t will
be kept up from year to year, while survivor OF the
remains to honor the memory of is departed
Comrades, He earnestly desires the public press to
call attention to this Order and lend its friendly aid
in bringing it to the notice of Comrades in all parts of
the country in time for simultaneous compliance
Herewith.
III. Department Commanders will use every effort
to make this Order effective.
BY order of JOHN A. LOGAN,
Commander in Chief.
Mp, CHAPMAN, Adjutant General.
The committee of arrangements announce
that Comrades of Post No. 2, G. A. R., will
meet at their hall on Federal ST., on Saturday
morning, May 80, at o'clock, and being di-
vided into sections, will proceed to the Eastern
and Western, Forest City and Catholic Gene
teries, where the graves OF the noble dead lying
therein, will be strewn with flowers according
to the above order. That the grave of every
soldier may receive some tribute of respect, the
citizens, and particularly the relatives of the
deceased are requested to give information i'm
mediately, to the respective committees, as to
the exact locality of the same.
The Committees are as follows:
EASTERN CEMETERY,
Edward Moore, City Liquor Agency
w. T. Todd, ITO Exchange street. |
~ WESTERN CEMETERY.
s. s. Knight, Post Office.
G. A. Green, ING Spring street.
John Yeaton, DR., Ill Commercial street. |
n d MottooIs 90 M,a5Io 49,.
j. M. Marston, 1l9 Oxford street.
Thos. P. Beas, Police Officer |
CATHOLIC CEMETERY.
Z. H. Hanson, Hanson Bros, Free Street Block.
Geo. Webster, No. Deering Block Congress st.
Alexander Bell, No. Bramhall street.
EVERGREEN CEMETERY.
III. NJ. Meek, City Building.
j. d. Fessenden, SO Exchange street.
Z. Ii. Hanson, Hanson Bros, Free Street Block.
II. A. Hersey, Tyler, Lamb s. Co., Union street.
=; q. Smith, 297 Congress street.
Chas. X. Shaw 10 High street.
+. w. Pray, 297 Congress street.
II. r. Millett, 30 Exchange street.
y. 3. knight, Post Office.
On the afternoon of the same day, at l24
o'clock, Comrades will again meet at their Hall,
and will proceed to Evergreen Cemetry escort
ed by the Portland Mechanic Blues, and the
Portland Band. where appropriate services will
be held. Comrades S. S. Knight, F. w. Pray,
and E. H. Hanson, will be at Evergreen Ceme-
terry on Friday morning, May 20, between
and ii o'clock, and will wear suitable badges,
SO that they can easily be recognized. Relatives
and friends of deceased soldiers buried in the
Cemetery are requested to be present at that
time. and give the requisite information as to
the locality.
The Hall of Post No. 2, on Federal St., will
be open on Friday, May 20, from A. NJ. to
P. M. and Committee will be in attendance
TO receive contributions of flowers. The public
generally, children as well as older persons,
are earnestly requested to contribute, and the
adies especially are invited to be present at the
Hall on that day, and assist in arranging the
lowers. Special contributions, properly mark
I'd, will be received and delivered accordingly.
All soldiers, sailors and citizens are invited to
oin in the ceremonies of the 30th inst, and a
spec; al invitation is extended to the citizens of
Westbrook, to be present at the afternoon
services.
A memorial service will be held at City Hall
On Sunday evening. May 3lst, to which the
public are invited.
Further particulars as to the route of pro-
,ession, order of exercises &c., will be announc-
ed at an early day..
In accordance with the above, special meet
ngs of Post No g. G. A. r., will be held at
their Hall, on Saturday May 80, at A. NJ.
and l2a Z. M. and on Sunday at 81 P. NJ.
EDWIN BooTH.-The great and deserved
popularity of this distinguished artist is shown
IN the unparalleled success which has marked
mis- season in the New England cities. The
ong continued storm, which was disastrous to
very many parties dependent on popular favor,
has not prevented crowded and enthusiastic
audiences greeting him at each appearance;
and in many Places the halls were not half
large enough to accommodate those who were |
willing and anxious to pay literally for the
privilege of seeing him. His appearance in
our City Hall will create a furore hitherto un- |
known in our dramatic annals, and those
who have not yet secured seats should make
haste to do so. ...
BEwARE.-Our city is flooded with circulars
Of "Gft Concert" at Granite Hall, Augusta,
These circulars bear upon them the names of
the Mayor of Augusta and other well known