The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-05
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
THE ANNUAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF CON-
ENTHUSIASTICALLY RoBINsoN-THE BANQUET
AND RECEPTION LAST NIGHT.

THE ANNUAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF CON-
MANDER-IS-cHIEF RoBISsoS--THE BANQUET
AND RECEPTION LAST NIGHT.
SPRlSGrmLD. Mass, Juno q, 1873.
Tho annual National Encampment Of tho Grand
Army OF The Republic convened to-day, with largo
crowds from the surrounding country many mill
tary mon from all over the country Post No =, Of
PhiIadeiphIa, were present. 200 strong. aud also
Drake Post, NO. a. al South anchester, Conn, 100
strong, accompanied by large drum corps and the
Cheney Brass Band respectively. Tho Philadelphia
Post MAS two hours late in arriving because Of delay
from tho fog tho Sound last night, and tho busi
ness session Of the National Encampment post
poncd In consequence
Tho afternoon procession consisted OF military
posts--E X. Wilcox Post, OF this city tho Peabody
Guard and tho City Guards, OF this city, with
Browns Brigade Band, OF Boston, followed by dis
tinguished guests In carriages Tho procession
marched through the principal streets, which
| were profasely decorated with banners aud
streamors, which added 10 tho natural
beauty OF tho city. Crowds or spectators
along the line OF march received the veterans with
enthusiasm and cnosrod freely. particularly tho ai
toen tottcred regmonsa battion flags carried by tho
| Philadelphia Post
| Aitor review oy General J. G Robinson, Com
mander-in-Chief OF she Grand Army, tho procession
|
arc Governor Hartranft and stan, Colonel Orr Gen.
oral Scedge Captain Pcddic, Colonel Charles Groom,
casi camp,on, Colonel Young. Recorder James
others present arc Governor Rice and
stan. Of Massach usssts Governor Van Zandt and s,a
| and NJ D. Townsend OF tho Ohio Department; James
4. Farley, ndjutant general OF tho Grand army; T.
4 Of the RHODE Island Department; Commander H.
bargrant, OF the MASSACHUSETTS, Department.; Cor
poral Tanner. General G. W. schoasid, General jar
aine. Gcnerai G. a. Barney, General James Shaw, Jr
erai II. b. Lsrosnan. General b. Biodscs.. General
]. b. Gilioy, Adjutant General r. 4. Parsons, Of
Rochester, and General L. A. Dickinson.
The National Encampment Of tho Grand Army was
Welcomed by Mayor Wright, who said: -.'Spr,ngacld
receives you without regard TO party or nationality.
GENERAL RoBINsoS's ADDRESS.
An address ny Commander-n-C hiot General John z.
Robinson, OF Now York, represented tho Order in =
1ourishing condition In the course OF this address
the Gegeral said: sit has gained In melr ocrship
during te year. Last year headquarters were cstab-
lishod In New York to promote mo inter-
osls and extend the benefits Of tho organiza-
| ton aud the Office has been ably managed BY
| Adjutans general Farley. The order is longer
charged with bong political organization has
outhvsd prejudice and opposition Its charity Is
recognized extending 10 all former companions IN
arms It's loyalty consists IN determination at all
hazards to the Union. The railroad strikes
last year proved tho Grand Army ready to lakc
up In the VI law and order II crush
treason ind rebellion At tho beginning OF the dini-
Guilty / telesraphed tho President OF tho United
STATES that tho Grand Army Of the Republic,
posed exclusively oil Veterans soldiers sailors.
could. II necessary, furnish thousands OF volunteers
for the restoration and preservation OF order Tho
Knowledge that tho strong organization OF tried vet
stood ready resume nrms enforce
to law did much TO restore order"
J. =. Lowering chaplain IN chicf urged moro Wig.
orous support VI Grand Army journals, moro en-
thusiastic activity In recruiting the ranks OF tho
Order
Both addresses wore received with loud applauso.
NINTH ARMY
Al the business meeting Of the Ninth Army Corps
at Grand Army Hall, lz5 were present General 4.
A Iurn tvnR eli
Shaw, Jr., vice president; Colonel G. d. barney Soc
rotary; Coionsl d. r. Learned treasurer. Speeches
wero inadc by Major Bosby scholl Major Renne
Colonel Hodgkiue, General Jardine, Chaplain J. "
Lowering and Governor Hartranft
| THE BANQkkT.
AZ tho Massasoit House banquet speeches were made
by Governor Van Zandt OF Rhode Island; Governor
esO o. saS sasros sasa Ha
General Grants name was received with ou-
thusiastic cheers. When General Joe Hooker
entered the room tho entire company alosc,
excused himself from speaking, having jus. arrived
by the hoartiness Of the reception. Governor Van
Zandt In reply to toast Of "President, suggested
that while no might not agroo with Mr. Hayes in all
his political acts at present no nclinod think
tho future would reveal tho wisdom OF tho course Of
tho administration. ,ux pvcs,,,ox
House surpassed anything Of tho kind soon bore
o S'sss r. E. ssoddard, poet A who '''s Wi,
|
Connor, OF Maine; Rice, Of Massachusetts,; Van
Zandt, OF Rhode Island; Hartranft, OF PoDnsyivania
Professor Noah Porter, of Yao College, and all The
military digntaries. Fully one thousand people
throngcd tho grounds and spacious house. while the
street Tor square each way was packed with persons
| listening 10 tho constant music and striving Il
get q sight Of the gay scenes within. Brown,
Brigade Band Of Boston. played many selections from
| the band stand tho lawn. Tho Orchestral Club, o.
this city, also furnished choice music The ample
| grounds about the house wsro Illuminated with
| countless Chinese lanterns aud colorcd lights. All
the people Ia Springfield paid their respects