The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-05-19
Headq,rs Grana Army of the Republic,

Headers Grand Army OF the hepuDIc,
ApJuTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
All 14th Street.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April -, 1869.
General Orders
1. The 3Oth day of May proximo-a day
set apart by the Grand Amy of the Repub,,
lie to commemorate the glorious deeds OF
our departed comrades be observed
throughout the United States in such man
nor as belts the solemnities of the occasion,
and as will testify the undying love OF
grateful people for the memory of chose who
died that the nation might live.
This is the second public observance OF
the occasion, which it is trusted will recnr
yearly while there remains heart loyal to
the cause in which our comrades fell, and
while the moving principal of that struggle
is worth preserving. Ii our organization
had no other object, that alone OF keeping
Green the resting-places of our nations de-
Tenders. bv this annual commemoratlon,
would be motive enough to hold us together
in a fraternal band.
The COMMANDMENT Chief desires to thank
those patriotic men and women who gave
their aid and sympathy on a former occasion
tn make successful this National Memorial
Dav and they are cordially invited to unite
with the comrades of the Grand Army in
the approaching ceremonies; and he thanks
the loyal Press everywhere, through whose
generous aid lasting record has been made
of the observances one year ago. To the
Congress of the United States, the comrades
are specially indebted for authorizing the
publication, in book form, of the proceed
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out that each year compilation will be
made and published, as national recogni-
ton of sympathy with these memorial OBJ
servances. sf
H. 1t has been determined not to pre-
scribe any form of ceremony for universal
observance, but each Post, or any number OF
Posts, may arrange together such fitting
services as circumstances will permit. De-
partment Commanders will use every effort
to perfect arrangements for the occasion.
The newspaper Press are requested to give
publication to this order.
III. Department and Post Commanders
are specially enjoined to preserve and for
ward to these Headquarters copy OF the
proceedings Gin printed form so far as posi-
| ble) which take place in carrying out this
order.
Nv. As the 3Oth of May occurs on Sab
bath, Posts are at liberty to observe either
I that day, or Saturday, the goth.
By order of JOHN A. LOGAN, Commander
in-Chief. a-igs
N. P. CHAPMAN, A. G..
| Official: T
! VIM. T. COLLINS, A. A. G..
Headquarters Department eff North Car
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..7 May list. 1869.
General Orders No. II.
1. The attention of Post Commanders is
hereby directed to the above General Order
issuing from National Headquarters
II. Posts in this Department will celebrate
either Saturday or Sunday as they may
choose with appropriate ceremonies 1t is
hoped that every member of the Army ,
will unite in paying the proper tribute OF
respect to our fallen comrades se
III. The colors will he displayed at hall
mast during the day chosen. Any members
participating in the ceremonies will dress in
their appropriate uniforms, if practicable
By order of j. W. ScHENcK, Jr., Grand
Commander.
J. G. MANN, A. A. G.