The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

who were in favor OF having the ban of secrecy re-
much emphasis, that Its motives were purely phllan-
thropic and Indignantly denied all lnsinuations
iieyed. he said that democrat VINO went to the
war was just as honorable patriot as republican
who went 60 the war. In their selection Oh oof-
mander-in- chief to-day, he said, casting sgnin-
cant look to General Burnside, they were after tne
truest man, aud That was their only GUIDE IN III
making selection, and now that they l had
got General Burnside he should insist that
the whole Grand Army OF the Republic was s =
part Of the ninth corps In conciusio. nc si Suu"
he believed that the glorious era OF peace was uaWn-
ing At the han where the Grand Army OF the re
public mad been holding their sessions ne oenelua
dow and the blinds, and he could not but rememDer
the dove which was sent out rom the ark ana ai.er
turned, bearing the olive branch Of peace. VINO
knows, he said, but this winged messenger wnlcn
saw To-day ~ the same Old dove OF peace, pr'hg,aK
her tidings Of good will and Joy TO all who owen
beneath the Old Flag He looked upon u as an
omen OF fraternity, charity and loyaity-tne tnree
Republic. Fraternity bound them all; their charity
cared ior the widow and orphan aud buried the
the nag, ana make iiis land what God intended 1t
should be--tne lana OF freedom and justice ana nu-
manly through all aaes TO come.
General Meade, who was Called 10 answer IOr #a
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
paid a high tribute to General burnside ana Ms
comrades, after which General Foster gave glow
org OF the nay the eSeon o,her
ton. after which the company broke up IN the midst
OF the most pleasing enthusiasm. Az the business
citing, which was held IN the forenoon, It was de-
c.ded TO have the next reunion IN Philalelpnia.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
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Richmond Recording Secretary, Colonel u. r.
Larned corresponding Secretary, aud MAJOR w. H.
General Hooker Mt The Legislative Hall-fIis
speeca {. the Members In session.
BosToS, May II, 1871.
General Hooker visited the State House to-day,
and was received by the House, at the time In scs-
SIGN, with three rousng cheers The General
thanked the members for their ilatterIng reception
OF him. and said he was proud to claim Massachu-
sets as the place Of his brtf. He had
been anxious to visit the Old Common.
wealth. but was not aware that he should nnd
strained 10 believe it must be bad state to need SO
much Legislation. General Hooker spoke OF his de-
sire 10 command Massachusetts troops, ana paid q
high compliment to them, especially to the FIRST ana
Eleventh regiments OF his old brigade and also the
Sixteenth regiment. He spoke OF the great support
given the loyal by Governor Andrew, and said
he was the hero OF the war and the best man The
State ever -produced-a sentiment when was re-
sponded to with loud applause. At the close OF his
remarks General Hooker retired.
Reception of the Heroes by t!.c Boston Loyal
Legien-Isrillinnt Scene In the Purlors Of
the Parker House. Il.
Gold lace, stars, bars anchors bright buttons and
other military and naval adOrnments were never
more plenfiiully besprinkled about the streets OF
Boston than they were in one set OF parors at the
Parker House tonight. The Massachusetts, Com
mandery Of the Military Order of the LOYAL Legion
OF the United States, an association composed OF
men who most OF them had won their la'ires on the
battle field ana In actual service on the seas ten
dered reception 70 their visitors from abroad, and
Tor four hours the scene presented was
ONE OF UNUSUAL BRiLLIANCY.
No ladies were present. although there might
have been with perfect propriety, and, except
brief welcoming ADDRESS, there were attempts at
firing of speeches. Social conversation, and
general good time was the programme OF the even
ing the lnterudes being ea up Win te popping nP a
elegant collation., which was sprea In adjoining
rooms.
whose paralysis depriyes him OF the power OF
easy iocomotion, described the battle Of Lookout
Mountain. to the evident interest OF the stately
Devens his ris-d-rts, and General fitzpatrick dts
cuss with his neghbor Peasanton the future pros
poets OF the Grand Army Of the Republic There was
GENERAL MEADE,
STOPPING listen to the cultural accents OF General
Heintze!man; General Burnside and General Bart
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| pearance, watching the savage eagerness with
| witch hungry bohemian demolished the frame Of
Sor sa ss H &l afesr and 1a navy Sy pae
and host Of Others. Among the scarcely
- LESS BRILLIANT LIGHTS
I OF the evening were Generals Palfrey, Switzef,
Wiley, Dennison, OF Ohio; Kiddoe, Wilson. OF Penn
sy,vania; Davies, Sharpe. OF New York; Cunning
ingalls, Goodae. Marcy, &C, &c. almost dd !btun.
The reception was marked by the absence Of formal.
ing and win live long in the memories OF those who
were fortunate enough to be there The assemblage
comprised nearly ear al the 9eH K wn as
never before seen In TINS country, and fear, VIII
never be witnessed again.