Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-02-14
M.xlosp War esdu,s.

Major Mccoy, n Of The Vice Pred.
dents Of the National Association OF Sur
vivors Of the Mexican War. has handed
the Eureka Sentinel the following circular
with the request that all papers that feel
an interest in tho matter. publish II.
The NEWS being ono Of that number,
willingly gives 1t places
WASHINGTON. D, c.. Jan. ], 1876.
CoMRlDEs: The medal badge. adopt
ed a. the insignia OF membership by the
National Convention Of delegates. held
on February 90, 1875, Is Low ready TO be
struck at tho Mint, and decorated by
workmen here IN accordance with the
design OF the committee. II carly APP
plication Ia made, oil survivors may be
supplied in due time to participate as
members OF the association In the great
Centennial celebration at Philadelphia
on the 4th OF July next.
Possession Of these testimonials OF
honorable service TO the nation will be
al equivalent In value TO n copy Of dis.
charge papers. very rarely held by sur
~vivors. and will also entiils the party in
whose name the medal Is issued. to what.
over courtesies and special privileges
tho Centennial Commissioners. Railroad
Superintendent, Encampment Mana
gers, aud citizens OF Philadelphia, may
be induced to extend to our comrades ON
the solicitation Of the vico Presidents
and Counsellors Of the Administration
OF the National Association. who are to
meet in Washington City on the 22d OF
February next, to mike all arrangements
for the proposed general asssmblaeo in
Philadelphia. Every effort iu their
power. l feel warranted in saying, will
DO made to reduce tho expenses Of your
excursion to the very lowest possible
figure.
The medal badge. AZ per engraved de-
sign herewith. will be supplied by mail
TO such applicants as may DO found gu.
titled to the same on n comparison Of
their statements OF military or naval
service, and signatures, with the official
records Of the Government.
Tho medal alone. without tho cross.
bar and ribbon attached. will be fur.
nished 10 widows, or to proven heirs OF
deceased soldiers. IN family mementoss.
PIN similar application and comparison
Of statements m above.
The medal is being executed at the
United States Mint in Philadelphia,
four captured bronze cannon having
been donated in aid Of the III.
dertaking. by the Secretary Of War,
recommended by President U. 4. Grant.
in response to tho application OF tho
President and Secretary OF tho a~ssocia.
ton.
Tho cost Of tho medal will DO SO ut
least, which sum must absolutely &C.
company every application to secure a
return OF badge or medal, which will be
furnished in tho order OF reception Of
the money.
To guard against impostors obtain.
ing these valuable testimonials. each mp.
plicant will be required to furnish his
full name. tho name Of tho captain Of
his company or vessel, tho colonel OF
his regiment, etc. for comparison with
service records ON file in the department.
DESCRIPTION OF BADGE.
A modified American shield. The
outer rim raised from the general sur.
face. aud leaving thereon the names Of
the battles Of the Mexican war, In the
order and selection M given in the de-
sign. Tho letters 20 be block.
/. Left upper corner. n mnn-oi.war,
rs given In the design; Navy.
9. Apex Of center, u bursting bomb;