The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-16
The Army Of The Cumberland

Der OF arrivals at Utica indicates that the
meeting Of the Army Of the Cumberland
will be much larger than last year. Presi-
dent Grant will arrive at 4A.M Gen.
sherman telegraphs that he will arrive
at the same hour with large delegations
Of officers, who have Joined him on the
way. There is much disappointment at
the absence Of Gen. Sheridan, president
OF the association. Gen. Hooker, Vice
President, will preside in Sheridan's
stead, II the condition Of his health don't
prevent. Gov. Tilden had consented to
be present to welcome the association on
behalf OF the State, but now declines;
Senator COnkling will therefore extend
the welcome.
OPENING SESSION.
UTICA, N. Y, September l5.-The
ninth reunion Of the Society OF the Army
Of the Cumberland opened in this city to-
day under the most auspicious circum-
stances. Large numbers Of strangers are
here to see the distinguished officers and
soldiers.
Generals Sherman and Hooker were
enthusiastically greeted when they ap-
peared at Boggs' Hotel TO head the pro-
Cession Of the Society 10 the Opera
House, where the meeting was to be held.
The Utica Citizens Corps with the Gov.
ernor's Island Band acted as an escort Of
honor.
The meeting did not come to order till
near noon, when President Grant and
Senator COnkling appeared.
In the absence Of General Sheridan,
General Hooker was made Chairman.
Calls were here made for speeches from
Generals Grant, Sherman and Hooker.
The President simply bowed. General
Sherman made few ielicitous remarks,
but said the programmes didn't call for
speeches until evening,
Col. NJ, G. Squire made the address of
welcome.
lie said decade has passed and many |
are gone from the earth and many are |
absent, and yet many II those absent ones
arc doubtless present with us In spirit.
Among the latter, regret to say, Is the
hOnOred President Of our Society, whose
name cannot pass our lips without in
spring glow Of honest pride In all our
hearts, Gen. Philip II. Sheridan, Zap.
plause. With your permission l will
read tho following dispatch signed by |
him and just received by Inc.
ASHLAND, OREGON, September l5
Although absent in person my heart
ard thoughts are with my comrades OF the
army Of the Cumberland, Wishing all a
happy meeting and a long life, | remain
yours truly. p. II. SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant General.
But We have our Vice President with
us, a distinguished General whose name
and presence we delight to honor, the
hero Of many battle fields, but who Is es-
pecially dear to us rs the hero Of Look.
out Mountain. Although in inIirm health
he has kindly consented to occupy the
chair. | therefore take pleasure In
introducing General Joseph Hooker
your presiding officer, Mayor Hutchin-
son welcomed the society to Utica, ex.
tending the hOspitalities Of the city to the
brave men Of the army Of the Cumber.
land The Opera House was filled with
the most prominent ladies md gentlemen
Of tue city and vicinity, An invitation
to have the next reunion Of the society at
Philadelp phia In the week preceding July |
4th, 1876, was referred.
The society endorsed the integrity and
ability Of Chaplain Van Horne, who Is
writing tho history Of the Army Of the
Cumberland.
An amendment to the bylaws reducing
the annual dues from SO to 81, was laid
on the table for the present, and the
meeting adjourned until 2;30 r. NJ.
At half past three the society reassem-
bic, with Gen. Graft presiding. The pro.
position 10 amend the by.laws by reducing
the annual fees to 81 was laid on the ia.
bic, following, which the report ofthe Com.
mittee on Nominations VI officers for the
ensuing year was read and adopted.
President, General Phil. IL. Sheridan;
Vice Presidents, General Joseph Hooker,
Of New York; General Theodore +.
Brown, Illinois; Sergeant Charles Gang.
man, Ohio; General A. D. Streight, In.
diana; General Ell II. Murray, Kentucky;
General W. W. Lowe, Iowa; General D.
II. Stanley, Michigan; Major ]. D. Brown.
ley, New Jersey; General John Martin,
Kansas; General B. II. Bristow, District
Of Columbia; p. II. YanCleave, Minnesota;
General James s. Negley, Pennsylvania;
General John B. Starkweathef, Wis
consin; General W. D. Whipple, Ne
braska; General George P. Thurston,
Tennessee; Col. W. II. Sinclair, Texas;
Col. W. II. Greenwood, Colorado, Col. II.
n. Fisher, Massachusetts,; Corresponding
Secretary, Col. John W. Steele; Treasurer,
Gen. T. s. Fullerton. The adoption OF
the report elects the gentlemen named.
The Society resolved to hold It's next
annual meeting at Philadel phia, July 9th
and 9Th, 1875, and the following local
Executive Committee was appointed
Gen. ". Minded, Col. W. McMichael,
Mai. W. II. Lambert.
The remainder Of the business con.
sisted Of resolutions Of thanks to the citi.
zens, Executive Committe and others for
their generous hospitality.