The National tribune., 1882-06-24
DOWN THE BAY.
The Delegates to the National Encampment Take
Sail.

The Delegates to the National Encampment Take
Sail.
After the parade, the delegates to the
Grand Encampment enjoyed through the
courtesy Of the citizens of Baltimore a de-
hghtful sail down the Chesapeake Bay, on
the steamer Mason L. Weems Many of the
delegates were accompanied by ladies' The
boat left her wharf about three o'clock
having on board about 700 persons, some
fifty of whom were ladies Some of the
delegates brought their wives all the way
from Chicago and other distant points The
boat glided slowly down the harbor, giving
ample time to view the basins important
works bordering the river as well as the
historic grounds of Fort McHenry, the in
complete Fort Carroll, &c, all of which
were fully explained by Baltimore comrades
The company was remarkable for its socia-
bility, and everything passed off pleasantly
Among the distinguished persons on board
were Gen. S. D. Sturgis, United States army,
commander of the Soldiers Home, Washing
ton, D. c.; George Lavender, past cOmman-
der of Missouri; General ]. 3. Stedman, of
Ohio, who distinguished himself at Chicka-
manga; George B. Creamer, commander Of
Wilson Post, Maryland; Captain Frank
Brownell, United States army, of Washing
ton, d. c., Ellsworth's avenger at AIexannria
in 1861, now on the retired list; Col. Joyce,
Of Washington d. c.; Adjutant General J.
L. Bennett, Of Illinois; James January, of
Al,
who lost both of his feet during his impris-
onment; Hon. A. D. Hazen, assistant post
master general; General J. F. Hartranft Of
Pennsylvania; General Henry A. Barnanl,
of New York General George S. Merrill, of
Massachusetts; Captain George E. Lemon,
of Washington, d. c.; General G. C. Knif-
fin, of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE; General
Charles l.. Young Of Toledo, senior vice
commander-in-chiefo Of the G.. A. r.: Gen.
n. II. Baldwin, Of Cincinnati Captain John
L. GLENN, United States army, known as
the drummer-boy Of Chickamauga; Rev. J.
L. Lowering, chaplain -in-chief G. A. R.. Wor-
cester Mass; General W. It. Olin, Adiutant
General G. A. r., Of Boston General George
B. Squires, judge advocate general, of
Brooklyn, n. Y; James T. Smith, of Wash
ington, past commander department of the
Potomac; Corporal James Tanner, Of Brock
lyn, department commander of New York
Col. ]. p. Robinson, Of New Jersey; J. NJ.
Vanderslice, department commander Of Penn
sylvania, and others.
There was some quiet canvassing among
delegates for the new commanjer-in-chieli in
place of General Merrill. Among the candi-
dates named are Paul Vandervorst, of Ne
braska; Gen, c. II. Houghton, of New Jer-
sey; John S. Kountz, of Ohio; Corporal
James Tanner, of New York General 0. J..
Mann, of Illinois, General w. E. w. Ross,
of Maryland, and VIM. Ward, of New Jer-
sey.
Tables constantly occupied the floor of the
rear upper saloon, heavily laden with
meats and CONNECTIONS Of all kinds Wilson
Post band gave a concert on board. and sew
eral musical parties enlivencd the surround
ings with pleasant songs and choruses. The
steamer proceeded TO Annapolis roads and
passed in close to the city and the practice
ship there stationed, from whose decks the
steamers company received numerous
cheers. On returning to the city the passen-
gers were conveyed in cars and phatons to
Camp Agnus, where other pleasures were In
WAITING for them