The National tribune., 1882-04-22
GRAND ARMY MATTERS.
WHAT THE VARIOUS POSTS ARE
DOING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
Active Preparations FOR the National Eneampment
at BaltimOrc-Thc Approaching Grand Re-
union in kaESaS--Ncw Posts Organ
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Special Correspondence National Tribune.
BALTIMORE April 2O-The Departments Of
Massachusetts,, New jersey, Ohio, Delaware,
Connecticut. Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania,
and Maine Will he fully represented at the
coming National EncGnpmcnt here, having
already engaged quarters ct different hotels in
the city. \ number of other Department Com
randcrs arc making inquiries and completing
arrangements for quarters for their Depart
mcnts, and besides these we have assurances
from a large number Of Posts of Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts,, New jersey, Maine Ohio, and
Delaware Of their intention to be present and
take part in the parade. Mr.. Jno. T. Ford has
rendered rs benefit on Wednesday, May Sd,
(aftemoon and night.) In doing so Mr. Ford
says:
"Gen. w z. w. Ross, Chairman, etc.
"MY DEAR GENERAL: 1t is the intention Of
the management of the Grand Opera House to
give benefit to the hospitality fund Of the
Grand Army of the Republic for the entertain
mcnt of visitors to the Annual Encampment of
1882, the entire expense Of the performance and
its preparation 10 be borne by the house, and
the receipts from the sale of tickets (which will
all be furnished paid over TO you for the pur-
pose named. The attraction will be Baltimora's
favorite comedian, C. b. Bishop, and an ade-
quate company in . new comedy.
Very respectfully yours, JoU:' T. FORD"
The following reply has been sent:
Il am Instructed TO transmit TO you the fol-
lowing extract from the proceedings of meet
ing OF this committee held on the above date:
"Whercas this committee, fully arprccating
the generous motive which prompted Mr.. JOHN
T. Ford, manager of the Grand Opera House,
in rendering his services and the use of the
Opera House in arranging performance for
the benefit of the hospitality fund OF the G. 4.
r., desiring to return It's sincere thanks, there
fore be it
RcSo'red, That in accepting the generous
offer Of Mr.. Ford the committee tenders its
thanks for his generosity and assurance Of the
appreciation of his Gisintcrastcd kindness by
all the comrades of the Grand Army Of this
Department. Yours truly,
"JNo. 4. THOMPSON, Secretary"
INTEREST IN THE ENCAMPMENT.
Great interest is being manifested among all
classes here in the coming Encampment. Am
pie funds viii be secured to ensure most hes
pita5le entertainment Of our soldier guests.
Among the recent letters received by General
Ross from prominent citizens accepting posi-
tons on the honorary finance committee are
The following:
Judge George William Brown writes: q ap-
preciate the compliment, and ifmy name would
be Of any service you are entirely at liberty to
use it," Judge George w. Dobbin says: "You
are quite at liberty TO use my name in any way
in which you may think it viii promote the
hospitality of Baltimore" Judge Henry A.
Carey writes: You may use my name in any
way that VIII promote the success Of the En-
campment." Judge Robert GilInor writes: 1T
viii give me pleasure to act with your COM
mittcc, and viii chcerfully unite with your
organization in securing the objects desired
Judge Nelson Poe writes: Il acccdc with great
pleasure 10 your request IN order to show our
visitors how general and sincere is the city's
welcome. feel persuaded that every visitor
viii return to his home satisfied that the strife
between the sections has given place to COM
plcte harmony and goodwill.
INVITATIONS TO SOUTHERN COMPANIES.
General Ross has addressed the following let
ter TO southern companies, inviting them to
participate in the grand parade:
M DEAR SIR: On the 21st to 23d Of June
next the National Convention OF the Grand
Army of the Repubiic composed Of veteran
soldiers from the North, East, and West, holds
Its annual session in the city Of Baltimore, Nd.
As this is the first time the Grand Army has
met in any Southern State, i is proposed by
the mayor and city council, the several mer-
camille organizations and our citizens generally
to give grand military parade ard reception
in honor of the occasion. The Grand Army is
an organization whose objects appeal to the
sympathics and receive the concentrations Of
the civilized world" opr0vide for the manned
and helpless, and the widows AID orphans Of
those who fell in the line Of duty" There is
moi hamlet IN the country containing a
wounded, sick, or destitute family entitled 10
its good Offices where they are not checrfully
bestowed without parade OF ostentation. It's
means, its influence, and the whole power Of
its organization IS given fully 70 alleviate and
improve the condition Of all who stood with it
in the fire Of battle, whether members or rot.
and to provide for those VINO have no earthly
I.citt1. ouCn IN organization cannot cherish
any bitter recollcctions of the strife, nor nurse
any small rcscntmcnts. 1t is with feeling,
therefore, Of the deepest co9diality taat in be-
half Of the Grand Army OF the Department Of
Maryland | extend to you and the military
company You nave the honor to command =
frateEal invitation TO participate IN the public
ceremonies Of the Inauguration OF the sixteenth
Annual Eucampment of the Grand Army of the
Republic.
Assuring you that your visit viii be appre-
ciated by our visiting comrades from the North
and our citizens generally without regard to
previous differences am very truly yours, in
4" Fraternity, Loyalty, and Charity"
w. Z. W. Ross,
Chairman Ex. Committee
A REPLY FROM RICHMOND.
The first response comes from Richmond as
follows:
ARMoRY RIcHsGoND LIGHT INF. BLUES,
RICEH0ND VA, April il, 1882.
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