The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-02-19
The Naval Reunion,

| Inc reunion OF naval ollCcFs ana Sehtne
of the late western fotilla, or Mississippi
4 squadron, held in this city yesterday, althoug
! not ms largely attended as there was reason t
believe it would be, passed of pleasantly an
probably. .r 1855
| The meeting was held In the Athsneum
! half past 10 o'clock, ana James Laning lat
acting volunteer lieutenant, being called I,
the chair, and II. II. Candee, late acting as
| sistant paymaster, to, act as secretary.
Capt Laning explained, at some length
the object of the meeting, expressing the graf.
ifcation he felt in the presence of so many OF
his old comrades.
The following code of principles submitted
by Commodore Wake were adopted, section
by section as 1re
LIST. This society shall be entitled The Mis-
sissippi Navy Union. NJ ..'-.'a'--'..'
I'd. This organization shall be based upon
the principles Of the christian religion--with
al gratitude and love TO God for our happy
delivsrance from the late war; tho restoration
Of peace; the integrity of onr Union and the
blessings of civil and religious liberty. r'r
3D.. We hold these to DO our sacred princi-
pies: ....,, ~
LIST. True allegiance to the United States Of
America, its constitution and laws; to main
tain our national honor, union and independ-
ence irrespective Of oil political creeds or par
ties; to discourage whatever may tend to sub
vert the same or weaken our loyalty.
I'd. To strengthen the ties Of fraternal fol-
lowship and sympathy formed by our com
partnership in arms, especially those of this
association, and to extend all possible relief to
their widows and orphan children.
Sd. To encourage and maintain a sincere
reconciliation with our people of the SOUTH
ern states and restore that confidence and re.
gard so essential to the welfare of our country.
A plan of organization was submitted by
the same gentlemen and adopted, which, be-
ing lengthy and Of no special interest to the
public, we omit.
The committee on nominations reported the
following officers: For commander, James
Laning, late Act. Vol. Lieut.; vice-command-
or, II. Wake commodore T. s. n recorder,
II. ii. Candoe, late A. a. psymaster treasu-
ror, j. w. Stewart, late seaman; correspond |
nnt II. Woodruff, naval station, Mound City; |
council, j. b. Fulton, late Act Chief Eng
u. Friganza, naval station, Mound City; j.
Rouse, same. The nominations were unani-
nously concurred in.
The preparation Of bylaws for the govern
nent Of the Union, was conlldod to the hands
# j. b. Fulton and any Eve members he
night select to aid him.
The regular annual meetings are fixed for
iound City, February 9Th, that day being
he anniversary Of the great naval achieve
rent at Fort Henry.
Commodore Wake was charged with the !
atty Of procuring the design Of badge and I
ploma to DO submitted to the next business {
Getting of the Union, 3
The newly elected officers were resolved | A.
to committee to prepare an address 70 the I
hcers and sailors Of the late Mississippi Aa- B
y, inviting their cooperation. }
A vote of thanks was rendered 10 Com.
'nlke, Capt. Laning and the proprietor of }
ic Atheneuni, for favors and special assist
nee.
Commodore Wake delivered short, but
ppropriate and pleasing closing address !
hen the Union adjourned to meet at Mound J
ity on the 18th of March.
1t is provided in the plan Of organization,
lat a Grand Commandory for the State Of I
LIMOS be now established with headquarters D
Mound City. Membership is of two kinds:
a. The officers and men OF good standing v
no served in the Western Hotilla or Mssissip- a
squadron, or persons on shore who render |
efficient services. End Honorary--mem-
ers' gentlemen in ciyil lie, conspicuou, Cor
neir loyalty.
Thus very broad and patriotic foundation
prepared for the upbuilding of the Missi,-
ppi Navy Union. May it be all that it,
'ost.earnest friends anticipate that it will
provided tina, ii steers clear Of the quag.
aires of politics