The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-27

In concluding his report the Chaplain.in-Chcf
says
believe in a fraternity which joins In indissolube
union justice and right believe IN charity which
while merciiu TO conquered ioe does not stnltiiy
itself by surcnderng the fruits OF victory; that never
iorgols The brightness OF that cause which has
been illustrious by the heroic sacrifice
OF those whose graves should be the shrincs Of
the nations reverence. believe IN loyalty that
knowlcdgcs one country and one nag that makes
American citizenship honorable everywhere, that calls
rebellion crime, and the penalty Of treason DEATH u
is manlness inherited from those who nave recruiteds
the grand army OF tho immortals; IT is manliness
which to-day beats IN hearts which have known no
throb but that OF courage which looks out IRON eyes
that have been unscared by any wrath Of war, that
be read upon the flesh in letters made ny shot or
valor manliness that gives to every man OF our
membership however humble, PERMISSION to wear
upon his breast the badge OF the Grand Army Of tho
Republic
The above was received amid no little applause.
MEMORIAL DAY.
resolution was passed declaring that, In the ser.
vice Of memorial day, seek to perpeiuate the
memory only of those who fought IN defence OF
national unity After the passage OF the resolution
the members OF the cmcampmcnt showed their APP
prevail by vociierous applause, clearly proving that
the organization not ready as yet TO clasp hand
across the 'bloody chasm.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
General John G. Robinson OF Binghampton, Now
York, was elected COMMANDMENT Chief. Ho was led
and his appearance with his crutch-he having lost
leg during tho war-was the signal for long continued
applause
Resolutions were passed thanking Judge Advocate
General Douglass, of Rhode Island, aud Adjutant
General Beath, OF Pennsylvania, for the Rtbful dis
charge OF their duties and committee was appointed
to prepare suitable testimonial for each OF them.
EXCURSION
The encampment then adjourned for the purpose or
accepting the city committees invitation TO sail
down the bay in the steamer Rhode Island. They
we're gone about three hours handsome COLLISION
was spread and good music added much to tho ex-
curson.
The city is generally decorated with flags. bunting
and notices Nearly everybody has tried 70 do some-
thing in honor the stirring events OF the week. Tho
City Hall and other public buildings are handsomely
and the City Fathers deserve credit for the
interest which thcy have taken IN the matter.
The following inscription appeared on one OF tho
buildings and 1t attracted tho attention Of General
Hartranft:-
Yours, JOHNNY REB. !
Another was:-
INC Blue ana Gray arc one to-day.
Governor Van Zandt called and paid his respects 10
General Hartranft US he arrived from Newport
All local posts have open house and the visitors
being shown every courtesy.
THIS evening there camp fire, complimentary
to the Visitors at Howard Hail. which was an elegant
affair." Previous to the camp fire Post No. 2 OF Pha-
delphia exemplined the work for the benefit OF the
Order. This was also a secret session.
ARMY THE POTOMAC.
Tomorrow will be devoted to tho meeting of tho
society OF Army OF the Potomac and societies OF the
general corps belonging TO that organization AT
eleven O'Clock tho Army of the Potomac Society VIII
listen poem by Bayard Taylor, an address of well
come by Mayor Doyle, and Grafton by Rev. A. J. +.
Bchrcnd's. In the evening a complimentary banquet
will be given at Music Hall by the city Of Providence
to the same society and few invited guests.