New-York tribune., 1875-09-16

GEMS. SHERMAN AND HOOKER LEAD TIE PROCESS
sIoS-A WELCOME BY col. sQUIRE-INVITA-
TONS TO VISIT POINTS OF INTEIlsT-AD-
DRESSES BY SENATOR CoNKLING GEN. sHER-
MAN AND OrIIERs-ILLUMINAUoN or THE CITY.
UTICA, n. Y, Sept. 1j.-The ninth reunion
OF the Society of the Army OF the Cumberland opened in
this city to-day Gems sherman and Hooker were en-
thusas ically greeted when they appeared at Baggs
Hotel the procession of the Society TO the Opera
house. The Utica Citizens Corps, one OF the Oldest nde-
pendent military organizations OF the state, WITH the
Governors Island Band, acted an escort OF honor
The streets were crowded to excess Tie meeting did
not open until nearly President Grant aud Senator
Conking made their appearance at this time.
In the absence OF Gen. Sheridan, Gen. Hooker was
made Chairman. Calls were here made for speeches
from Gems Grant, Sherman and Hooker Thc Presitent
simply bowed. Gen. sherman made few faceiious and
complimentary remarks Col W. c. squire, Chairman OF
the Local Executive Committee of the Society. made an
address of welcome, and read the following dispatch
ASHLAND, Oregon, SEPT ID, 1873
Although absent in person, my heart aud Thoughts are
with nv old comrades OF the Army OF the Cumberland
yours tIuly p H. SHERIDAN, Lieutenant General
Little business beyond the usual formaes OF opening
was transacted invitation to have the next reunion
OF the Society at Philadelphia on the week preceding
July 1876 was referred to the Committee on line aud
Place. ,, a,u,,, ~,
Chaplain Van Horne. who is writing the history of tho
Army OF the Cumberland.
dues from - to 81 laid the table ior the present,
and the meeting adjourned until 2;30 p m ,..-
Invitations TO visit Trenton Falls, the Remington
Armory, the State Asylum and other places OF interest
The afternoon session met at 3ia O'Clock, With Gen.
Craft III the chair proposition TO amend the byIaws
reducing the annual fees to S2 was then laid on the
The following report OF the Committee Nomination
Of OILERS for the ensuing year Was read ana adopted
Vice Presidents Joseph Hooker OF New.forS,
Can r. ~.
gap1man Of 9gAhO GEN a. d, s'sishs is,ac.S OF
IaaaRa sn GSR Lowe Of IL Iowa. Gen 5t Stanley Of Mc
gan Major J. D. Browey OF New-Jersey: Cen John
Marlin OF Kansas, Gen. b. II Brisow OF DIST ,ct OF Co
Negey OF Pennsy Gen John {. starkweather OF
Wisconsin, Gen. D. d. WhipPe OF Sebrassa; Gen, O. r.
w. H. Greenwood OF Colorado Col H. n. Fishc. OF Mas
sachusetts. ,, III.
Treasurer Gen J. ). Fullerton.
The report OF the Committee was adopted, which ace
ton elects the gentlemen named
at ephia July and z 1876. The following LO-
cal Executive Committee was appointed: Cen George
The remainder OF the business consisted OF resolutions
OF thanks the citizens and local Executive Committee
OF Utica and others who have extended generous hos
The city was magn fceutly illuminated this evening In
honor OF the Society Of the Army OF the Cumbcr-
land The Adutan Bacon Cadets escorted the Society
to the Operahouse, which was crowded with
the most respectable ladies and gentlemen OF the city,
caes Of the ke Team were to the audience
and greeted with applause President Grant, Gems.
sloSu and Others U Ess Welcomed %mh M anseo %
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oraOn Of the best points OF which was made upon
fraternity between North and South which was received
with great applause President Grant inaas rev re-
marks response calls did also Gen. Sherman aud
Gen. HOOker