The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-06-28
Soldiers and Sailors Ma
tiOnaI Reunion.
HEADQUARTERS, MARIETTA, ONO,
FOURTH ANNUAL ENoAMrNENT.

HEADQUARTERS, MARIETTA, ONO
May %, 1SII.
To the Veterans Of all branches Of Military and
NaUat Service throughout The UiIited States
COMRADEs:-Three ANIMAL encampments Of the
National Reunion have been held at Caldwell,
Ohio, the last one having average daily attend
ance of l5,tOO, with q States represented The
attendance last year demonstrated that the gather
ing has OutgrOWn the place and accommodations
lt has been decided, therefore, To hOld the Fourth
EnCampment at MARIETTA, o., SEPTEMBER
4th, 5th, 9Th and Tth, 1871 and the Executive Com
nlttee hereby extend hearty invitation to all
Soldiers, Sailors and Veterans of all grades and
branches Of the service, without distinction, to
meet with rs as above. In this matter we know
no politics. no North nor South, but wish to meet
upon the broad platform Of a common and united
country.
The most extensive preparations are under way
to provide for the comfort and entertainment of
the great gathering. The City has offered the use
OF all public buildings, parks, &C. The general
Government and the state Of Ohio have voted us
the use Of artillery, tents, muskets, ammunition
battle nagsi &C. The Ohio National Guards will
generally enCamp with us, and Gov. Young, with
staff, has accepted an invitation TO be present. and
review them. This county alone will furnish q
battalion of SOJ TO LOCO men for escort and camp
duty. An immense Camp will be located near the
City, on the bank of the Muskingum River.
The President, all state Governors, and leading
civilians and military men have been invited, and
are generally expected in camp. Correspondence
had with General Sherman and General CoCKrel
Qate of the Confederate sCrvce,) lead US to hope
that both, so far as they eau tell now viii be with
US, and we hope to announce others shortly.
The exercises viii consist of artillery salutes,
brass band contests, dress parades, experience
meetings, sham battles, &C.
A boarding bureau, on the Centennial plan, viii
be established for those who desire private enter
tatnmeut. Those who wish to 60 into Camp
should form messes and bring blankets, &c,
along. We furnish shelter and fuel for camp fire
only but viii allow few sutler stores in Camp,
where supplies can be had at reasonable rates.
The Executive Committee will be pleased TO take
charge Of and return to owners at the next Reunion,
any relics of the late War that holders may be dis
posed TO have returned. The return Of a captured
sword by Major Estes, Of Texas to jOl. Archer, of
the 18th Iowa Regiment, at the Reunion Of 1875,
was an interesting and impressive ceremony.
Marietta can be reached by three leading rail-
roads and two navigable rivers, the Ohio and Mus
ktngum. Direct rail connection can be made
from Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Baltimore
and Piusburg. The lowest possible excursion
rates viii be procured, and parties should club to-
gether and write for rates from their respective
homes. Further information Cheerfully given
upon application TO the Secretary.
Respectfully submitted,
ID. p. BOSWORTH,
Chairman Of Executive Committee.