New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-14
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
Annual Convention at Boston
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BosToN, May 10-The national eucamp
ment of the Grand Army of the Republir
met here to day. Morning and afternoon
were dedicated to business. At night a
banquet was given at Faneuil Hall, which
was decorated in style at once beautiful
and sublime. Music was furnished by Gil.
more's band, and made magnificent fea-
! ture of the occasion.
General William CogsweIl, of Salem.
terms, and was rapturously applauded,
especially in his references to the mast
| glories of Faneuil Hall
General John A. Logan was not equally
happy IN response, and iabored heavily
| throughout his speech.
| General Burnside responded for President
| Grant to the sentiment: .'He who saved the
ship can sail it" Every ILLUSION to the
President called forth wild applause as did
also General Burnside's declaration that
the Grand Army of the Republic is not a
| political organization, but one constituted
alone for good fellowship and charity.
Other speeches were made by Lieutenant
Governor Tucker, by William CASTOR.
Mayor of Boston, and Edward Kinsley'
Allusions by the latter speaker to the noble
conduct of Cincinnati, PHILADELPHIA and
Boston were received with immense entbu-
slasm. Mr.. kinsleys speech was in re-
spouse to the toast to the loyal citizens dur
ing the war, and was highly interesting and
affecting. He wound up with the Words.
Let us gather fresh inspiration from this
hour, and dedicate ourselves anew to God
and our country" =.
The whole audience rose and cbao,,ed
again and again.
General Hooker responded to the senti-
ment, ''The Battle Above the Clouds
saying he was having that battle painted
and IN one year would exhibit it in its true
light. As Hooker rose and sat down he was
perfectly overwhelmed with applause.
which was given in every form, and CON
tinued with enthusiastic ardor Willie the
Oand Played 10, the Conquering Hero |
General Pleasonton made speech about |
cavalry, which was good. but heavy.
General Charles A. Devins, of Boston.
paid an eloquent tribute to the private SOL |
der. and declared that however much |
credit is due the great leaders, the republic
was saved by the people-a sentiment re-
ceived with great applause. f'
General Fitzpatrick protested against con.
founding loyal soldiers with those who
fought to destroy the republic, and said
while we may forgive traitors we never will
forgive treason. The whole audience en-
phasized this sentiment with laundering
cheers. "'' i.- .. ..-
The affair wound up with much eclot The
delegation present from Ohio are General
Joseph Warren Kiefer, of Springfield, and
illinois, General c. z. Lppencott and Col
mel o. Il. Harlan. From Kentucky, M.
8Orland. ..-a ...t.-
: General Logan declines a reelection to |
he grand commandership. and General
burnside will probably he chosen to-mor-
ow to succeed him. !, -..
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BOSTON, May LITTLE national encamp-
nent OF the Grand Army of the Republic
ohvened at III A. nj :, with large attend
nee. After the usual ceremonies of openino !
he encampment, a committee was appointed
consider the proposed change in the ritual
4 the order, and that committee is now in | d
he course of deliberation. The session of
yesterday was stormy one, caused by :
lvalry for the position of Commander in
'hief. General Logan, it will be remem-
cred, has for year past persistently de- /,
lined reelection, because, as he said. he !
id not wish to monopoIize control of the 1
rder. and also because the duties of the !!
osltion took up too much of his time =
Notwithstanding this declaration certain I
tiuences at Washington have been hard at :,
ork to produce his retirement, and General
Ipatrick yesterday received a letter from :
prominent officer in the confidence of the o
ADMINISTRATION, in which he was urged to | 7
, all in his power to defeat General Logan. =
order to effect this assuredly General J. u
Chamberlain was placed in the field, but I
hen he learned why his name was to be y
'ed, promptly withdrew. General Logan's =
in withdrawal compelled his
lends reluctantly to tender their influence g.
his success, and it is understood that at l.
formal caucus this morning it was devel- -
'ed that large majority of votes would - -
cast for General Ambrose E. Burnside, ~
no will undoubtedly he elected this eve .;
ng. The election will conclude the yearly r.
'slness of national encampment y