National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-10
MEXICAN VAR VETERANS.
WHO FORM THE HONORARY MEMBER
SHIPS.

WHO FORM THE HONORARY MEMBER
SHIPS.
The Associated Veterans Of 1916 held their
usual monthly meeting on Saturday evening at
Gen. Denvers office, lbs Pennsylvania avenue.
President Denver being absent, Visiting his
family in Ohio,) the meeting was called to order
by MAJOR F. T. Lally, senior vice president. The
spacious rooms were well filled, and the earnest
ness of debate on the several propositions submit
ted to the ting, Indicated no abatement of the
interest which seems to prevail among the vet
Grams of MeXico throughout the Union to form
one brotherhood Of the survivors, with view Of
obtaining just recognition by Congress Of SER
vices rendered the country, and hitherto unap-
preeiated through partisan malignity; One in
dividual present (Whose face is not familiar to
reporterl intimated that the veterans were in the
position Of paupers, begging pittanee from the
public, The insinuation was promptly repealed
by a member declaring that the voting Of PEN
sion to soldier by the Representatives OF the peo
pie was intended and understood by all right
minded men as a tribute of respect and honor to
deserving and faithful servants Of the sovereign
people. The boon has been granted to the sur
Yivors Of the war Of 1872 and preceding wars, and
the custom has always prevailed In civilized
countries to retire officers Of the army and navy
with pay, when the infrmities Of age overlook
them. The soldier regards the pension roll as q
roll Of honor, If he has soldierly appreciation
Of the word, and would resent as an insult the
the person using it worthy Of his notice. The ap-
plause which followed these remarks showed that
the speaker uttered the sentiments Of the mem
bers.
Captain HOyt offered the following, which was
adopted:
Resolved, That it shallbe the duty Of each mem
Der Of this association to furnish the secretary
with a complete statement OF his muster in and
out Of the United States service also, of his pres
ent residence and place Of business, and IL shall
he the duty Of the secretary to notify each MEM
Der of this requirement.
Secretary Kenaday stated that he had sent
blank forms of enrolment to members, but that
several had not made return, and Of these there
was nothing Of record in the association showing
them TO be bona dde veterans of Mexico.
A committee, appointed at previous meeting
to consider the prOpriety Of admitting certain
gentlemen to honorary membership who had
eYinced much interest in the success OF the assO-
citation, reported the following resolution, which
was freely discussed for and against, and finally
passed, to wit:
ResOired, That honorary membership cannot
consistently be conferred except upon such per-
sons as were in the army or navy Of the United
States during the war with Mexico, and it is
hereby declared that no others shall be eligible
thereto.
Notice was also given Of an amendment to the
constitution, which lies over for action at the
next meeting, as follows: THAT the constitution
be so amended as to require vote Of two thirds
Of the members present to confer honorary men,
bership upon any person."
The result of the excursion on the l4th of Sep
TENDER was read, showing receipts thus far to the
amount Of S30550 and expenditures, (fOr steamer,
music, printing, &c.,) sol. The balance was
turned over to the treasurer. A small amount is
yet outstanding.
An amendment was submitted to the constitu-
tiOn, providing for a special levy upon each men,
Der Of twenty five cents at the death OF q COM
rade, to delray any expenses attending the fu-
neral.
A resolution, requiring a two thirds vote of
members present at any meeting to vote away
the funds Of the association for any purpose, pre-
vailed.
Two new members were elected, viz: Captain
George W. Mclean, Of Captain NJ. X. TaylOr's
company, Baltimore and District OF Columbia
regiment; and Michael B. BOWles, OF Captain B.
II. Hili's company, First artillery, u. S. A.
An auditing committee was appointed to eX-
anime the amounts of the association, consisting
of MeEsrs. French, Months and Secretary Kena-
day.
An appropriate testimonial was reported and
ordered spread upon the minutes TO the memory
Of John Galloway, a veteran Of MeXicO who died
in September. leaving no kindred. The thanks
of the association were rendered to his former
employee, Mr.. Thomas GeaTy, for humane atten-
uOns TO the wants Of deceased in his last hours.
The meeting then adjourned to Saturday, De-
Cember 5.