New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-17
ARMY REUNION.
Army of the PotOmac-Oratian by Gov
ernOr FairchiId- A Poem by Bret
Hnrfe.

Army of the Potomac-Oratisn by Gov
crnor FairchiId A Poem by Bret
Harte.
From the Cincinnati Gazette.I
BOsToN, Mass, May l2.-The Society of
the Army of the Potomac has had grand
time to-day Boston, as far as her people
are concerned, has honored herself in the
reception given to the loyal men who saved
the republic. The Globe Theatre, in which
the public exercises took place, was deco
rated in a style which surpassed even the
decorations of Pixies Music Hall during the
last reunion of the Army of the Tennessee,
and the noblest men and women of Boston
We're present in great numbers to honor the
national heroes. Governor Fairchild's ora
tion was plain but effective, and did honor
to his State and to the Army of the Poto-
mac.
Joe Hooker was unanimously chosen
president of the society, and, of all the
heroes of the war. was evidently the
favorite.
The banquet at night was at the Revere
House, and was attended by nearly one
thousand guests. All the great leaders were
present at the banquet on Tuesday. and
Wednesday night were on hand with Phil
Sheridan in addition, who was received with
unbOunded enthusiasm. The first toast was
to the President of the United States, and
was responded to by Colonel Thomas Rus
sell, of Boston, who said General Grant, in
his determination to put down the Ku-KluX
of the South, and secure safety and equality
to even the humblest citizens of the land
was likely to acquire glory which would
equal ifit did not surpass what he acq uired on
the battlefelds of the late war. This senti
ment was received with storms of applause
General Mcdowell responded to the army
of the United States, and labored heavily
to pr We that the sword is mightier than the
pen.
Lieutenant Governor Tucker responded
for Massachusetts in fitting terms.
The navy was responded to by CommO-
dOre Stedman, who was listened to with
close attention; but when Colonel Church,
of New York, attempted to read long let
ter from Admiral Porter a scene of tremen-
dous confusion arose, and in spite of all eff
forts and remonstrances. Church was ut
terly unable to proceed, and, after brief
and Intellectual struggle, sat down, with the
letter unread.
General Woodford, of New York, made
grand speech in reference to the toast Z" To
Our Volunteers" and wound up with
splendid tribute to the trinity of loyal gov
ernors, Curtin Morton and Andrew.
General Devens, of Massachusetts, made
a beautiful speech in memory of our dead
heroes.
There were various other responses.
Among others was one by General Logan,
in answer to the Grand Army of the Re
public. The theme was very popular with
the heroes assembled, but Logan's speech
was somewhat lengthy and tedious.
Colonel Lyman, of Boston, made a hu-
morous speech, on behalf of the executive
committee, which elected loud cheers. The
festivities lasted long after midnight, and
when this dispatch closed, Phil Sheridan
had isen to his feet and was receiving thun-
ders of applause.
Associated Press Dispatched
Boston, May 12.-The Cavalry Associa-
ton held its annual meeting to-day, General
Pleasonton, president, in the chair. General
Sheridan was greeted enthusiastically on his
entrance. After reading the reports of the
last meeting the following resolution was
adopted:
Resolred, That the organization now
known as the Cavalry Corps Army of the
Potomac be hereafter known as the Caval-
ry Corps of the Armies of the United States,
and all honorably discharged soldiers of the
army OF the United States of cavalry or
ganizations may be admitted as members
under the constitution.
General Sheridan was then elected presi-
dent of the association for the ensuing year
by acclamation.
Vice presidents: Generals David Mem.
Gregg, Horace Binney, Sergeant John b.
Mcintosh, b. F. Grierson George A Gus
tar, Judson Fitzpatrick and James II; Viii
son; secretary, Major G. j. Whitehead
treasurer, Major w. K. Carson
The third annual reunion of the Society
of the Army of the Potomac took place
at II A. M. to-day, in the Globe Theatre,