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THE PRESIDENT VISITS A SOLDIERS,
HOME.

A dispatch from Norfolk, Va dated 18Th
inst, says: The President and Secretary Of
War, accompanied by General Ingalls,, Quarter
masterGeneral George Young, of Chic; Com
modore Franklin, United States Navy; Repre-
sentatives Henderson, of Illinois; Bragg, of
Wisconsin; Spooner, of Rhode Island; NcCiin-
mis-, of Montana, and others. arrived horc this
morning from Washington on the steamer
Chester A. Arthur to inspect the Soldiers Home
near Hampton. Va. They were met by Col
onel Livingston and staff, and review vas
rendered but declined by the President. Gov
ernOr Woodfn and General Mcclellan, us mem
bers of the board, soon after arrived and cs-
cOrtcd the party to the hotel where carriages
were in waiting while salute was being fired
from the fort. On reaching the home at ten
o'clock, the President was received with
salute, after which the buildings and grounds
Of the institution were thoroughly inspected.
Woodtin's residence. Upon the invitation of
General Armstrong, the President ard Secre-
tary of War paid a visit to the Hampton Nor
nal and Agricultural Institution, adjoining
the home, and spent an hour inspecting the
buildings and new quarters for the Indian
students. The party returned to the Hygeia
Hotel, where an informal reception was held,
the parlors being filed with officers in full
dress uniform and many ladies from the gar
rison and guests of the house. At five o'clock
the visitors repaired TO the steamer and were
soon under way for Washington, while the
guns of the fort belched forth parting salute
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CAM BEAT 1T SIX MONTHS.

To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
In the last issue of your valuable paper
find the following: "Who can beat it?-A
nephew Of General E. II. Hobson, OF Kentucky,
and brother Of General VIM. E. Hobson, en-
tered the Union Army at the age of IS. VINO
can beat it?" Now, permit me to say that L
can beat it just six months
Warren Mckinney, of New Concord, Ohio,
entered the Union Army at the age of 12l years !;
enlisted with Captain James c. Cummins, COM
pany A, 18th .. V. l., and served in the Union
Army 3 years and 2 months; was drummer boy
for company A for II months, and for years
was on Maior-Genera T. J. Woods's escort. At
the time of his enlistment September 9, 1851
he was feet seven inches high, weight, 60
pounds; and at this time is assistant postmas-
ter ut New Concord, Ohio height ) feet s
inches, and weighs 200 pounds. The above
record, | think, can be beaten by a drummer
boy of the 10th Q. V. l., which was in the same
brigade with the 18th O. Y. l., and if this no.
tice should be seen by General ". 4. Gibson
of Ohio, think he can give the 10th boys age
and date of enlistment.
Who was at headquarters 3rd division, 4th
Army Corps.
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WELCOMING AN OLD CoMRADE.

The return Of Sergeant Joseph T. Armstrong,
late OF the Sixth u. S. Cavalry, to civil life,
says the Monongahela pa Republican, vas
sisnalizcd by pleasant reception given b. the
Light Guards in their arnOry. There were
present Post 60, G. A. r., Senator Lawrence,
several of the clergy and q number of promi
nent citizens, and the Monongahela city band.
The Grand Army Post was escorted to the hall
at o'clock. A scrgeant's guard and the band
then proceeded to the Miller House and escorted
citizen Armstrong into the hail. He was re-
ceiyed with warm applause and after being
formally introduced by Captain Bowman, orders
were given to % pc to rations.' One hundred
and forty-two guests were accommodated at
the beautifully spread tables. A number Of
addresses were made by prominent persons
present, when citizen Armstrong responded,
giving q graphic description of army life ON
the frontier.
The ovation was a deserved tribute to n gall
liant soldier, and the guests departed with q
pleasant satisfaction at the entertainment and
hospitality of Company A, of the Tenth.
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NEW POST IN MICHIGAN.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
Mason, MTc:i., April IA new Post of the
Grand Army of the Republic, to be called Phil
Mckernan Post, No. 53, was formed at Mason,
Mich, with thirty-tour mc1nbcrs, and the fol
lowing were duly mustered By \. Cottercll of
Post No. ~ Lansing, Deputy Nustcring Officer
Department of Michigan, assisted by Com
mander Rush J. Shanks, Adju;ant c. D. Cowles,
Officer Of the Day John \. Elder, A. Sanders,
and other comrades of Post No. II:
Commander John c. squires; S. VC., James
Z. Sherwood; }. Y. c., Andrew ". Mehan :;
Adj't Charles 4. Perry; Q. N, Charles ". Van
Siyke; Surgeon, VIM. ". Root; Chaplain, VIM.
Gregg; 0. D., \. J. Bartlett; Q, G., Samuel c.
Parker; s. NJ, l.. B. Rice; Q. VI. s, II. c. Free
land.
Captain Phil McKcrnan, after whom the Post
was named, enlisted in company 3, Seventh
Michigan infantry, and was mustered into the
United States service in 1861. He died in 1862
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FROM THE KEYSTONE STATE.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
NoRRIsTowN PA, Apl. l5.-Upon tho occasion
OF 4 recent visit to Post No H. Of Norristown, of
Department Commander Vandorslice and sta d,
a most enjoyable Reunion took place. Tho Wis
itoTs included 4. A. c. Thos. j. Stewart; A. O.
NJ. II. G. Williams; Z. G. Sellers, Of Council of
Administration; A. d. c. Armstrong and Wilde,
Comrades Aitken, Post Z; J. K. Davidson, Post
2; and ". II. Bartram, Post 8. The comrades
gave the visitors Il thorough Grand Army well
come, meeting them at tine depot and escortin.
thom to Post room. An exhibition muster was
given in which the stereopticnn was used, A. A.
G. Stewart acting as commander, A. O. N. Will
lians as officer of the day, and A. d. c. Arm
strong as chaplain. Four recruits were Rus
tered in, and number Of new applications
received. The Department Commander made
one Of his characteristic Grand Army speeches,
dwelling at length OH the past history Of Post
II, with which he was very familiar. He was
followed by a. G. NJ II. G. Williams in a speech
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THE FaRPAGUT AssoC oCIATioN,

The survivors Of Admiral Farragut's Gulf
squadron and Mississippi River feet viii cele-
brate the twentieth anniversary of the capture
Of New Orleans by a Reunion and Banquet at
Dupont Hall, Philadelphia. The Association
has just issued the following circular in con-
nection with the coming celebration:
THE occupation OF New Orleans by the naval
forces under Admiral Farragut was of the ut
most Importance to the national cause. 1t car
ried thrill of JOY to every loyal heart, rendered
Southern independence an utter impossibility,
and opened the Mississippi to the commerce of
the world. Being the largest and best fortified
city in the South, the remarkable engagement
OF six days and nights, against numbers more
than double our own, was the most complete
and brilliant victory achieved by the Union
forces during the war of the rebellion Surely
such an event is well worthy of conrnouora-
ton By those whose heroic deeds will live on
the pages of their Country's history when the
actors are no more; and we deem it peculiarly
appropriate that we meet together again TO re-
now friendship formed amid scenes of blood
shed. Alter lapse of twenty years the roar
of our broadsides and the rattle of our mus
kerry have given place to the busy hum of
industry, and peace undisturbed by wars
alarms, has blessed cur land with its fifty
millions of peaceful, prosperous people The few
remaining survivors of this remarkable engage
mcnt are now scattered among the various
States of our glorious Union-a Union whose
ties are cemented by the blood of our fallen
comrades and the tears of their widows and
orphans"
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FLAG PRESENTATION,

special Correspondence National Tribune.
PHILADELPHIA, April l5.-The members Of
Post No. 3S had a most agreeable Reunion q
few days since, the occasion being Il flag pre-
scntation by their lady friends. The large
hall was denscly packed; the music was par
excellence and the singing could not be eX
celied. The wonderful ability of Comrade
Hamilton, of Post 80, in which he handled
the army musket was simply astonishing, and
was well applaudcd. Owing to the late arrival
Of Comrade Stone. of Post So, who was TO re-
ceive the flag on behalf Of the Post, the gallant
Comradc Major Hull, of Post III, graciorsly
performed that duty in n most satisfactory
manner. Comrade Judge O"cr, of Post IS,
made the presentation speech, which was full
of patriotism. Speeches were also made By
Comrade W. A. Stone, followed by n. G. Ayrcs,
ESQ, of Sharpsburg.
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THE GRAND ARMY IN IOWA.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
NEWTON, Iowa, April 15.-The following
officers were elected at the recent annual ses-
sion held in Des Moincs:
Commander, Geo. 3. Hogin, Newton; S. V.
c., Frank DeFord, Stuart; J. V. c., George l..
Wright, Dennson; Medical Director, Aft.
Hummer, Des Moines; Chaplain, d. Il. Lucas,
Dcs Moines
Council of Administration.-W. F. Conrad,
Des Moines; ?. '. Cary, Des Mones; NJ. I. '.
Bowman, Des }Ioines; ]. ]. Bolin, Council
Bluffs; Aaron Brown, Fayette.
Delegates to National Encampment.-J. K.
Bluffs. Altcrnates, J. w. Hatton, Carroll; W..
W. Phillips, Dcs Moncs.
The following appointments are announced
on the stat of the Commander:
Assistant Adjutant General, n. Townsend,
Newton; Assistant Qnartcrmastcr General, W.
II. Manning, Newton; Inspector L. s. Tyler,
keolsuk; Judge Advocate, f. J. Abbott, Coun-
Gil Bluffs; Mastering Officer, Robert Alton,
Dcs NIoines.
Aidcs-de- e-Camp-H. f. Griswold, Atlantic;
Albert Head, Jefferson; W. II. Benson, Daveu-
port; N. T. V. Bowman, Dcs Moines; S. S.
Curtis, Kcokuk; D. Ryan, Newton; Phil II.
Crapo, Burlington: J. B. Cook, Carroll; IL. L.
Rodgers, Stuart C.. P. Scarle, Oskaloosa II.
c. Townsend, Dcs Moncs; S. L. Fuller, Des
Moines; W. D. Lucas, Ames; S. L. Whichcr,
Botna; G. w. Chafcc. Dexter; J. Il. Shelley,
RedGeld; A. ". C. Weeks, Wintersct; Horace
G. Wolfe ,JcsSup
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CAMPFIRE IN KANSAS,

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
Fort SCOTT, April ia Campfire of Lytle
Post, No. 32, was held in the Opera House here
this evening The hall was beautifully decor
atcd with appropriate notices, National flags,
and banners. The stage setting represented a
miniature encampment, surrounded with guns,
cannon, swords, and other military equipments.
largo audience was in attendance and the
following programme was rendered in a most
enjoyable manner:
Overture, National Air, Plcasanton Military
Band. Song aud Chorus, Marching Through
Georgia." Miss Lille Walkinshaw assisted by
Coyote Glee Club. Quartette america" !" Mrs
NJ Heine, Miss Effie Havens, Mr. James Cuth-
bertson, and Mr.. Durald Havens. Lecture
"The Citizen Soldier Of the Republic" Com
raAe G. ". Blair. Song, The Star Spancled
Banner" Miss Efic Havefls, accompanied by
Comrade John Brunny the cornet Song
and chorus "Tentlng Tonight on the Old
Camp Ground" Coyote Glec Club. Recitation.
"Kontucky Belle" Miss Lille Walkinshaw
Solo, Mrs J. NJ. Limboclrer. Quartette, the
Episcopal Choir Quartetto "Thc Buclcr," Mr.
Durald Havens. Bugle Sounds, Conlrado Brrn
ny. The Grand Army Poem, Fraternity,
Charity, Loyalty" illustrated with stereopticon
views of the war, by Department Commander
J. c. Walkinshaw. Solo, "The Battle Prayer"
Mr. James Cuthbertsoa. Recitation, "How
jane Conquest Rang the Bell" Miss Lille
Wslkinshaw. Song and Chorus, Rally
Round the Flag, Boys" Coyote Glec Club
Everybody. Closing Overture, pleasanton
Military Band. Buge sounds Taps" Com
rade John Drunny.
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"MILEs O,RE!LLYn MEMORIAL,

The committee of Dahlgren Post, No. III,
Department n. Y, Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, appointed for the purpose of erecting a
monument over the remains, in Cypress Hills
Cemetery, Of Gen Charles G. Halpinc, Miles
O'Reilly," have selected a design somewhat
similar to what has been erected to commemo-
rate the memory OF Horace Greeley. The dcdi-
cation, which is inter dcd to take place on Tues
day, May 80, Decoration Day. promises to be
one of the main features Of the obscrvances or
ceremonies Of the day. The grand marshal and
his staff, with several Posts Of the Grand Army,
have signited their intention of joining Dahl
gren Post in doing honor to the memory of the
deceased.
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A NEW POST IN MARYLAND,

Assistant Adjutant- General John H. Sutcr,
Inspector II. G. Hayden, Chief Mastering
officer George W. Johnson, and Aidcs-de- Camp
Y. NJ. Hittenhouse, 4. C. Evans, and Charles
". Banthem mustered a now Post at El!icott
City, Nd, last week. 1t is called 4. D. Rcy-
nolds Post, No. 23. Following is list of the
officers elected; Post Commander, Jacob w.
Myers; S. v c., Joseph F. Murphy; J. V. c..
William o. Whcary; Surg, Isaac J. Bowley
O. D. William 4. Howard; Q, NJ, Frederick
Brent; o. G., George Clark; Chaplain, Lewis
Kline. Twenty-Five recruits We're mustered.
The Department officers were entertained by
the members of the new Post and Mr. and Mrs
Winnie Radcliffe.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES,

Special correspondence National Tribune.
LAKE VILLAGE, y. H, April 10-Commander
Martin a. Haynes has issued an order appoint.
ing the following comrades ades-de-camp on
the staff Of the Department Commander :
Franl, Z. Rollins, Exeter, Post 26; David B.
Curricr, Danvillc, Post 81; Ezra II. Wheeler.
Salmon Falls, Post 21 William A. Graham.
Colebrook. Post 81; John Kenncy, New Ips.
wich, Post 81 Albert Dudley, Hanover Post
So; George II. Waldron, Newport, Post 10;
John W. Mears, Manchester, Post s; Samuel n
Brown, Fishcrviiic, Post 81; James ToImev.
Dover, Post Il; A. L. Kimbal, Rochester, Post
%; Hezekiah Dow, Hampstead, Post SO.
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AsoLDIER AT THE AGE OF NINE YEARS

10 CHC EUItOT NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
ELKHART, IND, April 12-I notice in your
issue of April s, the query who can beat it"
Reference is made to soldier who enlisted ut
the age of thirteen. Iu answer to the query l
would say that Elmer Post, 10. 81, G. a. r.,
Of Ellhart, Indiana, has ccmrade who en-
listed at the age of nine years, eight months
and n;nteon days. His name IS avery Brown.
We claim him as the youngest soldier who was
regularly mustered into the service.
Again the query, Who can beat it?"
". u. MIDDLETON.
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THANKS FROM WISCONSIN.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
DAEIEN, WIS, April 1.-At a meeting of
Abraham Lincoln Post, No. >, Department OF
Wisconsin, c. A. r., J. NJ. Vanderhoof, COM
mander the following resolutions were unani-
InousIy adopted:
Rcso!red, That we tender our sincere thanks
to the UoA. Senators ID. ". Voorhees,, J. J. In
gals Geo G. Vest, and others who have labored
faithfully in the interests of the old soldiers.
Reso'rc1, That copy Of these resolutions be
sent to each of the above named Senators and
to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
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ANNIVERSARY REUNION OF a POST.


NEW ORLEANS, April 16-The tenth ami
vcrsary of the organization Of Joseph L. Mower
Post, No l. G. A. r., was celebrated few
evenings since with ceremonies OF an exceed
ingly interesting character This Post has an
active membership of 900, among whom are
many regular subscribers to, and friends of
TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. The meeting was
presided over by Senior e-Commandcr Vim.
3. Hamblct. lie introduced Colonel William
Wright, who delivered an interesting address,
skctchins the military career Of General
Joseph i. Mower, after whom the Post received
its title. General Mower was & native of Yer
mont. He served gailantly in the Mexican
war, and when the rebellion broke out was
among the first 10 offer his services He was
seriously wounded at Corinth but recovered
and was present at the grand review of the
Twentieth Army Corps, in Washington, after
the close Of the war. His death occurred in
1870, while in command of the Department of
the Gulf, ut New Orleans. After a vote of
thanks to Colonel Wright for his interesting
sketch, the members of the Post, and their
friends adjourned to the ante-room and par
took Of boUntiful collation..
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INDORSLNC 4 COMRaDE,

The officers and comrades Of Lyon Post, No.
s, Of Oakland, Cal, have united in q memorial
urging the appointment OF Lucius s. Hart, a
disabled and worthy comradc, for the Office Of
collector or Indian agent. The memorial is
addressed to Senator Miller. The action taken
by the Post is also indorscd by many leading
citizens of California, and appears well worthy
Of General Miiiers careful consideration.
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Chairman Ex. Committee
A REPLY FROM EIcHAroyD.

REPLY EItOM RICHMOND.
The first response comes from Richmond, as
follows:
ARMoRY RIcH%oND LIGHT INF. BLUES,
RIcEHoND, VA, April il, 1882.
w. Z. W. Ross. Chairman, &c,
Baltimore Nd
My DEAR SIP: l am instructed by nv com
pamy to thank you for your very datterinc and
courteous invitation extended to it to partici-
pate in the grand military parade given in
honor Of the occasion Of the sixteenth Annual
EncampmenU Of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public, in the City Of Baltimore, on the 2Ist TO
23d Of June next, and to say that it would af-
ford us great pleasure 10 attend rs 4 military
body, representing, as VIC do the oldest organi-
zation Of the kind in the South. The matter
of acceptance is now under consideration, and
you will bc informed as carly rs possible Of the
definite determination Of the company.
Thinking you for your kind expressions and
recjprocating your fratcna feelings, | have
the honor 10 be yours, respectfully,
W. q. FORBES, Secretary.
CHaIE;iAT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
Mr. Mile Y. Bailey, superintendent Of mails
at the Baltimore post-ofiice, has been appointed
chairman of tho Committee on Transportation
of the Grand Army Of the Republic, and will
q immediately proceed To place himself IL CORE
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MAsoN,s CASE IN CALIFORNIA.
Commander J. c. Moore, of the Department
of California, forwards the following to THE

Commander J. c. Moore of the Department
of California, forwards the following to THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE
HEADo'Es Col. BAKER Posi-, No. 13,
DEPT OF CALIFORNIA, G.. A r.
At regular meeting of the Colonel Baker
Post, No. 13, Department of Cali hfornia, q. 4
r., held March %, 1882, at Cherry Creek,
Nevada, it was resolved rs follows:
That this Post contributes its mite towards
interccding with the Chief Executive of the
Nation to temper justice with mercy by re-
scinding that portion OF Sergeant Mason
sentence that confines him at hard labo- for
eight years and deprives him of pay, Sc.
While conceding that the act of Sergeant
Mason was breach of military discipline, we
are unanimous that the punishment is grossly
unjust and that our prayer may receive your
favorable consideration.
BY order of the Post.
J. C. Moon, Commander.
W. CAREY, Adjutant.
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and A D. c. w II. Armstrong in recitation,
John Burns at Gettysburg" After the Post
closed collation. was spread in the reading
room, of which all present partook The com
rades of Post II appreciate the visit and hope
to have the pleasure of seeing the Department
officers soon again; they are proud of their
Post, and visitors arc always welcome.
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A NEW POST IN IOWA.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
ELDoE, Iowa, April 15.-At meeting of cx-
soldiers held here a few evenings since new
Post of the Grand Army was organized, with a
membership of thirty-nine, and an excellent
prospect fora large increase. It's called Eldon
rost The organization was eGcctcl by De-
partmant Inspector of Iowa L. S. Tyler, and
the following officers were chosen: Post Com
mandcr, W. II. Mix; s. V. p c., J. G. Allers
J.Y.P. C., J. T. Ovcrturf; Adj't, L. II. Thomas;
Q. NJ, j. c. Gruwell Surg, George A. Baker;
Chaplain, f. Mathcrs: o. D., s. p. Garter; o. c.,
/. w. Mix; Scrg't-lIaj., c. w, Friend; Q. NJ.
Serg,t. ". II. Mnrgan
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spandcnce or personal communication with the
authorities of the railroad and steamer compa-
mics in order to obtain from them favorable rates
for the delegates and visitors to the National
Encampmcnt.
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THE COMING REUNION IN KANSAS

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
TOPEKA. April l6.-The arrangements for
the grand Reunion of ex-soldiers which is to
be held in this city in September next are pro-
crossing satisfactorily and the indications all
point to a great demonstration. At meeting
OF the special committee, Thomas J. Anderson
presiding, letters accepting invitations to be
present were read from Gen. J. Warren keifer,
Speaker of the House of Representatives, and
other prominent cx-soldicrs. The reading pro-
vokcG great enthusiasm. Committees were
appointed to prepare an address to the soldiers
Of the State, and to select, establish, and have
general charge of the camp grounds Captain
7. Wade was designated major domo of artil-
lcry. The president was authorized to appoint
commissary and finance committees, and it
was ordered that regular meetings to arrange
the details of the Reunion be held on the fourth
Saturday of each month.
A DESERVED HONOR.
Captain +. D. Rose, of Holton, Kas, writes,
stating that new Post Of the Grand Army
has been established there called "Will Wen
dell Post" in memory of Corporal William E.
Wendell, who was killed at Chicamauga A
large portion of Company E was recruited in
Jackson county, Kansas, and Young Wendell
lived in that county for several years prior to
his enlistment. The color sergeant of tho regi-
ment, Charles ROvohl, Co. l, was shot and in
stantly killed very early in the first days bat
tie. Corporal Wendell took the colors from his
hands when he fell and carried them for s6ne
hours, when he, too, was mortaliy wounded
OF the other members Of the color guard, Cor
poral Charles Morgan, Co. II, was shot and in
stantly killed. Corporals Sprouse, Co. g. and
George Matthew'S, Co. F, were mo7tally wound
ed; Corporal Alan Bozarth, Co. II, was severely
wounded in the thigh, and Corporal Thomas
Adamson, Co. d, who took the colors from Cor
Poral Wendell, was wounded in the arm. Only
two corporals of the guard, John BingeT, Co. B,
and Hugh Turner, Co. K, escaped unhurt. OF
the nine men constituting the color guard five
were instantly killed or died of their wounds
shortly afterwards, two others we're wounded,
and only two escaped unharmed.
Young Wendell was one Of the most gallant
soldiers Of the regimcnt-a quiet, modest,
manly boy, gentle as 4 woman and brave as
lion. Tho jackson county soldiers have done
a creditable act in pcrpetuating his memory in
the name of their Grand Army Post.
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Doings ii, the Various Posts.

LCrand Army officers and members of Posts viii
confer favor by forwarding early intelligence of
Reunions, Post meetings, Camp-t:res, changes Of
officers, &c, in their respective Departmental
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a new Post, G. 4. T., is being organized at
Usage, Iowa. It viii start with not less than
forty charter members.
j. Cullan Bryant, Commander of General
Thomas A. Snyth lost, C. i. r., of Whining
ton, Del, has invited Colonel Scovel to make
the aGdressat the Campfire at the Grand Opera
House, Wilmington, on the sth of Iay next
Colonel Scovel in consenting writes to Thomas
\. Srnyth Post that he viii be glad to warm
both his hands by the Delaware Campfire, and
to aid in keeping green the graves and the
memories of our soldier boys who died that we
who remained could enjoy the blessings vouef-
safed TO US under one flag and eountry.-Cans-
den (N J) Times
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Post No. Al, of Philadelphia, has organized
firing squad for Decoration Day. 1t viii be
under the command of Captain A. J. Reed
4 correspondent of Il Philadelphia exchange
says: There have been lying at Sansom street
wharf, Schuylkill River, since last fall, between
500 and 600 tombstones provided by the United
States Government for deceased soldiers of the
war for the Union, intended for Berks, Schuyl-
kill, Lackawana and neighboring counties.
They are lying exposed TO the weather and
desecration by street gamons. They are going
to ruin. Whose place is it to look after these?
They were intended to be put in place by Memo
rial Day"