Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-05
THE CITY.
THE YETERANS.

Reunion and Association Organized.
The Minnesota Veteran association assembled
yesterday morning in the Athenpum under
the presidency of Gen. j. w. Bishop. The
hall was most beautifully decorated the tet-
tered flags of the State regiments depending
from the gallery in shreds. On the stage was
an tent on each side of which was stacked
muskets, and such flags as had nothing remain
ing but their poles were arranged tastefully at
the wings. This was the work of the German
ladies of the city.
The attendaceu numbered about 200, the rep
resentatives being scattered literally through
out the various reg imcnts of the North
Gen. Bishop, on calling the meeting to order,
said the business to be accomplished would
merely comprise the officers to be elected for
the ensuing year, and a committee on
nominations appointed. Pending
its deliberations, the magnificent band
from st. Louis discoursed splendidly
and the Right Reverend Bishop Ireland stirred
the veterans to their very cores in a few well
chosen and timely remarks.
The following officers were then appointed
Gen. J. W. Bishop, president; Rev. J. II. Nc
Comber, first vice president; Col. VIM. Crooks
second vice president; Major A. 3. Bracket
third vice pre- sident; Major Rhodes, cores
bonding secretary; Il. Richards recording sec.
rotary, and Charles Stauff, treasurer.
On motion Of Gen. Sanborn, it was resolved
that the association form portion of the pro
cession to-day to meet the Presidential party
and, with that Intention the veterans will
meet at the Athen@um at ga. n. to-day.
second resolution was adopted inviting the
wives, sons and daughters of the veterans tt
all succeeding meetings of the association. Al
amendment was proposed to invite the sweet
hearts.
Gen. Bishop--Any soldier who had sweet
heart when he was discharged and hasn't mar
ried her by this time does not daserve to have
her invited. Uproarous laughter.
The veterans then adjourned to a splendid
dinner, which was served in the basement, the
tables being attended by the German ladies
who had been faithful throughout. Din
ner discussed, the ex-soldiers marched to tho
depot, headed by the st. Louis band, and 'tool
III" Rarus and the rest of the State fair.
EVENING SESSION.
The veterans re-assembled at the Athenaun
at $50 in the evening. The attendance wa
largely increased, and there must have beer
fully 500 members present. Gen. Bishop AGAR
occupied the chair, and the proceedings were
inaugurated by stirring address from Hon
nj. s.. Wilkinson. He followed by Col
George, Col. Crooks, Capt. Barton, Majo
Strait and DIR. Murphy.
Resolutions were adopted with reference tc
the erection OF a monument to the fallen heroe.
of the State; to the formation of county or
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State organization; and respecting the act be-
fore Congress as to pensions.
The following letter received from Ex
Gov. Miller which was greeted with loud
cheers
WINDOW Sept. 3, l818-Gen. j. w. Bishop
president of Veteran association of Minnesota
Serious indisposition will prevent my partci
patton in the reunion of our association on to
morrow.
Please do not fail to say, on my behalf, to
our old associates in srms, that deeply regret
the loss of this opportunity to greet the living
and pay tribute to the memory OF the fallen
who so nobly battled for tho reservation o.
the Union. Very truly your friend,
STEPHEN MILLER
The following resolution was offered by Dr.
Rhodes, of Saltwater, and was unanimously
adopted:
Resotred, That we heartily approve of the bill
relative to soldiers homesteads introduced int,
Congress by Representative Stewart, and W.
earnestly request our delegation in Congaess tt
use their best endeavors for its speedy passage
The proceedings entirely informal, anC
the speeches were completely of the socia
character which marks the reunion of soldiers
One feature of the evening was the resolution
of thanks to the German ladies who had deco
rated the hall and had superintendent the cola
ton tables. Being called for, the ladies tool
seats upon the platform amid whirlwind Of
applause.
The veterans will meet at A. M. in the
Athen@um to-day. to participate in the recep
zion of the Presidential party.