Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-08
MEXICAN WAR BADGES.

AuCiltS Vi tuC 4NdtiOIldl fSSOCidtiOu "
the Survivors of the Veterans of the
Mexican War, and a member of the
local association here. has handed us
the following circnlar for tbs informa-
ton Of his old comrades who may de-
sire to participate in the ceremonies of
the Veterans of the Mexican War in
Philadelphia during the Centennial
Exhibition Of tho present year; and
who may wish to obtain one Ct the
commemorative medals referred to.
He further requests that all papers that
feel an interest in this matter, publish
the same for the information of the vet
Grams residing in this State and else.
where:
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. i, 1876.
COMRADES: The medal badge adopted
as the insignia of membership by the
National Convention of delegates, held
on February %, 1879, is now ready to
be struck at the Mint, and decorated
by workmen here in accordance with
the design of the committee. If early
application is made, all survivors may
be supplied in dne time to participate
as members of tho association in the
great Centennial celebration at Phila-
delphia on the 4th of July next.
Possession of these testimonials of
honorable service to the nation will be
an equivalent in value to a copy of dis.
charge papers, very rarely held by
survivors, and will also entitle the
party in whose name the medal is is
sued 10 whatever courtesies and special
privileges the Centennial Commission
ers, Railroad Superintendents, En-
campment Managers, and citizens of
Philadelphia, may be induced to ex-
tend to comrades on the solicita.
ton of. the Vice Presidents and Coun-
sellers Of the Administration OF the Ma
tional Association, who are to meet in
Washington City on the ODD Of Febru-
airy next, to make all arrangements for
the proposed general assemblage in
Philadelphia. Every effort in their
power, l feel warranted in saying will
he made to reduce the expenses of your
excursion to the very lowest possible
figure.
The medal badge (as per engraved
design herewith will be supplied by
mail to such applicants as may be
found entitled to the same on a COM
parison of their statements of military
or naval service, and signatures, with
the official records of the Government.
The medal alone without the cross
bar and ribbon attached) will be fur
nished to widows, or to proven heirs OF
deceased soldiers,as family mementoes,
on similar application and comparison
of statements, as bove.
The medal is heing executed at the
United States Mint in Philadelphia,
four captured bronze cannon having
been donated in aid of the undertake
/ inD bxr tha Sacrotary of Wa
mended by President L. S. Grant, in
response to the application of the Pres
ident and Secretary OF the association.
The cost of the medal will be 81 at
least, which sum must absolutely ac-
company every application to secure a
return of badge or medal, which will
be furnished in The order of reception
of the money.
To guard against imposters obtaining
these valuable testimonials, each ap-
plicant will be required to furnish his
full name, the name OF the captain of
his company or vessel, the colonel of
his regiment, etc, for comparison with
service records OH file i'm the depart
ment.
Description Of Badge.
A modified American shield. The
outer rim raised from the general sur.
face, and leaving thereon the names of
battles OF the Mexican war, in the or
der and selection rs given in the de-
sign. The letters to be block.
l. Left upper corner, "a man-of-war,
as given in the design: Navy.
2. Apex of centre, a bursting bomb:
Ordnance.
3. Center group of arms: Rife-vol-
unteer element; musket, sabre and
pistol-infantry and cavalry.
4. Right upper corner, a field piece:
Artillery.
8. Directly under group of arms the
word Mexico" in block.
6. Hereunder a Maguey plant sur
rounded by cactus, emblematic of
Mexico.
7. Hereunder a Castle: Engineers.
s. Hereunder the figures ''lS46:"
Date of war.
8. Five, six, seven and eight are SUR
rounded by laurel wreath as in de-
sign. banded below with three folds,
bearing on the same the names as given
in design.
10. Surrounding the wreath, ar
ranged, as given in design. twenty
nine five-pointed stars: Number Of
States at date OF war.
Applicants, i'm order to procure the
badges, must address Alex. NJ. Kena-
day, secretary, etc, lock box 81, WASH
ington, d. C. A design OF the medal
al be seen at this Office.
ACCIDENTALLY SnoT.-On Sunday
morning last n man named William
Mellon, while in the Tiger saloon.
Main street. accidentally shot himself
while handling a pistol in his coat
pocket. The ball entered a little below
the right hip, passing through and out
Of the fieshy portion of the thigh. AL
though a painful it is not considered a
dangerous wound.
His CoNDITIoN.-Hon. +. w. Cole