The National tribune., 1882-04-08

William @. ScaIlett, resident partner Of
Nessrs L. G. Dun x Co., writes: You ave
perfectly welcome tp use my name. / shall be
most happy TO do anything in my power to
make it pleasant for the veterans during their
stay in Baltimore, and hope the libcrality of
our people will enable your comnittee TO give
the visitors a royal welcome. As an aid to
that desirable result l have the pleasure OF
inclosing you my check for fifty dollars"
George Savage writes: Il wore the gray
proudly, but I have always been an American,
and will ever honor the constancy and courage
of the men who fought under the banner that
inspired Key"
Henry C. Smith writes: "I viii gladly do all
in my power to make the occasion creditable
to our city's reputation for hospitality"
George 3. Cole: 81 consent with pleasure"
Il. W. L. Rasin: at will give me pleasure to
serve as you proposed, and l agree with you
that such gatherings are beneficial to our city"
William d. Hough: Il have seen no one who
does not wish right royal welcome extended
to our guests"
Henry McShane: at will give me great
pleasure to accept the honor"
George II. c. Neal says: II accept with
pleasure"
Gilmor Meredith: az accept with pleasure,
and trust the Encampment will prove great
success"
Il. StocBett Matthews: al sincerely hope the
occasion may prove altogether agreeable to you
and your comrades, and that your guests may
carry away with them memories of our peace
ful pursuits which will soften still more all
their recOllections of the struggle in which
they bore such honorable part"
Major Henry Gilmer: " / consider it an honor
to serve on any committee or in any capacity
the brave old veterans who will meet together
here in our city to talk over the stirring scenes
through which they have passed. Next to
serving my old comrades my greatest pleasure
is TO meet with and talk over the old times
with our old foes"
Collector Edwin II. Webster writes: 81 trust
that the welcome to be given to our old veterans
in June next Will be that known as genuine
Maryland hospitality"
William S. Young: "AIy name is certainly
at your service"
William S. Symington: az shall be happy to
have my name added to your list"
J. Morrison Harris: "T agree with you both
as TO the Importance of the organization and
the certain good flowing to the city at large
from such representative gatherings as the oc-
casion will doubtless secure"
L. JEFF. MiIbournc: "If l can assist you in
any way, will be pleased to do SOP"
George II. Sticllncy writes: Il shall be
pleased to comply with your request"
John L. Bland, secretary Merchants and
Manufacturers Association, writes: 'You may
rest assured that the merchants and manu-
facturers of Baltimore will welcome the Grand
Army veterans with sincere cordiality."
| II. Irvine Keyser says: Il will serve with
! pleasure"
Philip Darby writes: "Use my name by all
means"
Charles A. Vogeler says: Certainly"
GENERAL SHERMAN TO BE IN COMMAND.
General Sherman VIII be invited 10 take
command Of the entire force upon the day OF
parade. The committee have been promised
that troops stationed at Fortress Monroe, Wash
ington, and Washington Navy Yard, as we'll as
at Fort McHenry, including marines cavalry,
artillery, and infantry, viii take part in the
parade, and there will also be present large
body Of militia from other States. The parade
will consist Of four divisions viz: United
States troops, Maryland militia, militia from
other States, and the Grand Army. Accommo-
dations are being daily secured in advance,
and Harry Loane has offered to accommodate
10000 of the Grand Army or visiting troops in
camp with tents. General Ross received a let
ter from J. c. Walkinshaw, Of Lcavedworth,
Kansas, incosing a roster OF the &. \. r. Post
al that place. They will bring fifty men. Col.
Wallinshaw writes that the Kansas Posts take
great interest in the coming EncaHnpment.
Adiutant-GcncTa Ben D. House OF Irdiana,
announces that large number Of delegates
Will be present from that State.
TIE LAW PARADE ESCORT.
Gen. James X. Herbert forwarded a letter TO
Governor Hamilton suggesting that June 81
when the 6. \. 4. Encampmant commence
he named rs the day for the law parade OF tic
State militia. Gen. Herbert thinks that this
| will insure the attendance of nearly 100 men
from all parts OF the State TO act rs aa cseor:
to the Grand Army Of the Republic. The in
vita:ion issued by the Grand Army Of the Re
public Of Maryland to the State militia 10 par
ticipate IL the proc. sson on the occasion named
has been transmitted by General Herbert tt
the several commands. Should the Governor
decide TO make the day the occasion for tho
law parade, the State will furnish Transports
tion for the commands to and from the city.
LOCATING THE ENCAMPNIENT.
There is already considerable speculation as
to where the Grand Army of the Republic vii
cncamp during its stay in Baltimore The
general opinion appears to be that Winan'
Station, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
viii be the most suitable place. 1t will rcquig,
probably one hundred acres of land to accom-
Inodate between four and five thousand men
and ample supplies of wood and water will als'
be necessary. The site named not only possess
es these facilities but, being in the vicinity 0
both the Baltimore and OHIO and Baltimore
and Potomac Railroads, will be easy of acccs
both from this city and Washington.
2 FROM THE QUAKER CITY.
2 Special Correspondence National Tribune.
E PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 4.-Coonel J. II