National Republican., 1876-03-06
VETERANS OF THE MEXICAN WAR.
The MsdalI # the National Association Al.
most Ready.


The local association Of "Veterans of lsIs'
met on Saturday evening, at Ills Pennsylvania
avenue, Gen. J. W. Denver presiding.
John b. LleTellyn, private In Captain W. II.
Digges' company, Maryland and District Of Co.
lumbia volunteers, was admitted to membership.
After transacting routine Business, the secre-
tary read the bill III. r. 22s3) reported to the
House Of Representatives on the Gath ultimo by
Hon. Goldsmith W. Hewitt, from the Committee
Of Invalid Pensions, together with the argumen-
tative report of the committee (Rep. No. III re-
citing the reasons for Recommending its passage.
The cogent reasonine Of the honorable commit
tee was listened to with marked attention by the
veterans present. who were evidently satisfied
ss In ns she ssspng OF #
claims on the country would be accorded to them.
The proceedings OF the Ohio State convention,
read. Theresolutions presented therein by Hon.
George W. Morgan, requesting the present Con-
gress to extend to the soldiers of 1s46 the same
recoenition which had been given to the soldiers
plauded.
70 the president Of the Ohio convention, in which
that gentleman gave assurances, since proven,
that the Pension Committee, of which he is q
the bill was also heard wIh eVidsnt sstsfscsiop n
The convention was attended by many dis
tinguished citizens Of Ohio, including Gen. g. W,
Gen. W.. Wilson, Hon. J. q. Groom, Col. A. H.
Brown, and others, who manifested the liveliest
sympathy with the cause OF their old companions
in arms.
"A vote Of thanks to the retiring president Of the
State association, Capt. A. J. Robinson, was
passed; and also to the secretary Of the National
Association at Washington, Mr.. A. NJ. Kenaday,
for his efforts in promoting the pension movement
and In procuring medal badge for the veterans.
The proceedings of the State convention held
at jackson, Miss, on the 22d ultImo, were also
read. The meeting at Jackson was presided over
py Col J. b. Dessen, of Brookhaven, with Col.
Z. a. Peyton, secretary.
Other interesting matter was laid before the
meeting, notice OF which will have to be deferred.
before the meeting adjourned, inquiry was
Daae IN regard to the medals Of the national as
soeiatlon. The secretary stated that the mint
authorfties at Philadelphia had transmitted the
nrst instailment of 500 copies, which are now in
tne nanos OF the engravers. but that through
some misunderstanding the medals were not ac-
comPanled by the cross-bar containing the name
OF the national association, as designed. Orders
nave been sent by Director Linderman to strike
tne additional piece of metal Immediately, and It
tnouRht the delay in consequence Of this mis-
kAke viii not seriously interfere with the speedy
tuinHment OF the order for 2 500 copies, which
Deing rapidly subscribed for by members in all
sections of the country
The secretary wore one of the new badges dur
ing the meeting, which was examined by the men,
9ers, VINO generally were much pleased with the
ueslRn, which has been patented for the associa-
ton py lis inventor, Major Alex. J. Dallas, u. S.
A., 70 prevent the issue of bogus limitations.