The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15
Meetings Of the Veterans.

New HAVEN, Ct, May 14-The National
encampment of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie met at noon, Gen. Burnside Commander in
Chief presiding. Prayer was offered by Rev.
II. Clay Trumbull After the nsaction of
routine business Gen. Burnside made a brief
address, congratulating the Encampment on
the growth and prosperity of the order. Ee
declined to be a candidate for reelection. 1t
was voted to hold the next session at Harris
burg, Pa.
At the meeting of the Cavalry Corps Associ-
alton, Gen. Sheridan presided. The society
adopted the old constitution on the recommend
alton of the Commander, and voted to continue
its old name. The officers of last year were
reelected. The next place and time of meet
ing will be the same as that of the Army of
the Potomac.
AT the meeting of the Sixth Army Corps in
the absence of Gen. Wright the President,
Gen. Shaler presided. The following officers
were elected; President, Gen. shaler; Vice
ems and Gen. A. e. King; Recording Secretary,
Col. R. l. Orr; Corresponding Secretary, Col.
d. l.. Milan; Treasurer, Col. Samuel Grues-
dell.
AT 8 o'clock this afternoon the Society of the
Army OF the Potomac gathered at Music Hall.
The hall was galy decorated, and the floor
filled with members of the Society and the gal
leries packed with spectators. Shortly after
The doors were thrown open, the distinguished
visitors began to assemble. First came Gen.
oHCIluuu, tLCu LIZ. Ocll DueTludu, OcDS. DurQ-
ssde. Shaler, Hartranft, Mcdowell, Hancock,
Hawley and Franklin; Vice President Wilson,
Lit Gov. Tyler, ex Gov. Jewell of Conn.,, and
1t Gov. Robinson of New York, each being
greeted with hearty cheers.
When the noise and confusion had pa rtly
subsidized shout was given that ''here comes
Grant, and as soon as the President made his
appearance in front of the audience, the entire
assemblage rose to their feet and three deafen-
ing cheers went up from thousand voices in
honor of the Chief Magistrate
After order had been restored Gen. Burnside.
President of the National Encampment, said:
MY duty in opening this meeting gives me
much pleasure, and we assemble in this
beautiful New England city to meet the COM
rades of our soldier life let us not forget those
sod of the Southern States. There are grea
number of distinguished gentlemen presen t
who will address you this afternoon, and it is
my pleasure to introduce to you the orator of
the day, Maj, Gen Deveus of Hartford
AS the commanding form of Gen. Devens
appeared IN front of the stage, three cheer S
were given. The orator after welcoming the
members of the Army of the Potomac, gave an
eloquent sketch of the military career Of Gen.
Meade commencing at the time when he grad
uated at West Point and following his history
through the Mexican campaign up to the time
when he took command of the. Army of the
Potomac. ...s .4.-..
A very full resume was given of the victory
achieved by Gen. Meade at Gettysburg, the
speaker interspersing. his remarks with many
comparisons drawn from conflicts that have
taken place in Europe, and said that none were
so grand or showed greater vaor than that ex-
hibited by the Army of the Potomac in repel-
ling the famous charge of Longstreets rebel
corps at Cemetery Ridge 1t was there, he
sad, the first furious onslaught was made and
vigorously repulsed by our troops. The soldiers
of Meade charged upon the wavering lines of
the foe and scattered them to the woods, the
advancing column in this way gathering sheaves
of battle flags and thousands of prisoners.
The speaker was frequently interrupted by
loud applause and other enthusiastic demon
STATIONS. q
Gen Van Zandt of Newport, then delivered
poem full of fun and good hits as well as fine
poetry, which was well received.
The President was loudly called for and in
compliance with the call he stepped to the
front of the platform and addressed a few
words to the audience. The other distinguish
ed gentlemen on the stage were each called
out in turn and followed the Presidents exam
pie by making brief responses. This evening
the concert by Gilmore's Band was given. Ii
was fine concert and was largely attended.
At the close Col. d. r. Wright made q speech
of welcome to the G. A. R., to which General
Burnside briefly responded.
Major Gen. Mcdowell was elected President
Of the society of the Army o. the Potomac
The other officers are the same as last year. Ar
elegant banquet came off at IL o'clock.