The National tribune., 1882-08-12
snecial Correspondence National Tribune.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
DEFIANCE, OHIO, August 1.-The Society of
the Sixty-eighth Ohio Veteran Volunteer In
fantry held its annual Reunion here on the
pod ultO. There was a full attendance, each
company of the old command being fully rep
resented both by the rank and file.
kilograms were received announcing the
illness and inability to attend of both General
3. K. Scott and Gen. Geo. e. Wellos.
After some preliminary proceedings the fol-
lowing programme was observed:
1. PRAYER by the chaplain, Rev. Joseph Por-
ter, late of Co. G, Sixty-eighth 0. '. V. l., OF
Metz, Ind.
. Greeting to comrades by Captain L. W.
Richardson, Sixty-eighth o. V. V. l., Defiance,
Ohio.
3. Response by Rev. Joseph Porter.
4. Address of welcome by Mayor Deatrick on
behalf of the citizens of Defiance.
Major James S. Reeves, of Niles, Mich, sur
geon of the Seyenty-eighth o. Y. V. l. and
promoted to brigade surgeon, in which position
he became identified with the SiXty-eighth, was
in attendance. On being introduced he spoke
of the pleasure it gave him to meet so many of
the Sixty-eighth regiment, which, so far as his
regiment, having as an officer of the brigade,
lost his regimental identity and learned to
look upon all regiments of the Ohio brigade
as one organization. He passed glowing
eulogy on the bravery of the regiment and of
their devotion to duty during the dark days
of the war. He congratulated all, including
himself on the youthful appearance which
they had retained, claiming that, TO him at
least, they looked frosher and younger than
when he last looked into their sun-brOwnei,
fatigue-worn faces. He received hearty vel
come from the Society, and will be anxiously
locked for at future Reunions.
Promptly at twelve o'clock the regiment
formed by companies on Clinton street in front
of the Court House, under the supervision of
Captain i. w. Richardson. The old battle
flags of the regiment, having been secured from
Columbus, were carried by the old guards.
The column WAS headed by the Defiance Band,
followed by Bishop and Hicllsville Posts, G.. a.
r. under the command Of Frank c. Gully of
Defiance. The line of march was up Clinton
street to Latty's Grove, near the Union school
building, where grove dinner was prepared
for the ex-soldiers and invited guests. In the
preparation and serving of the dinner the citi-
more ample provisions or orderly serving has
never greeted the ex-soldier since his dis
charge.
Immediately after dinner the column re-
formed and marched back to the Court House
At two o'clock the society was again called to
order and the regular business of the Organi-
zation taken up.
Captain L. G. Randall, Captain P. II. Mooney,
and Captain w. +. Williams Were appointed Il
committee on resolutions.
On call of companies the following deaths
were reported: Captain Charles Bates and John
Larey, of Company b; Sergeant w. H Bruner,
Company c; William Moore and David Sleeser,
Company f; Myron Richardson, Company G;
Patrick Conden and James Maher, Company
H: Captain Ira Kesey, George SHREDDER, and
John Gorrell, Company l; William A. Lingle,
Company Z.
On motion, it was decided to hold the next
Reunion at Antwerp, Paulding county, July 4,
1883.
On motion, Major James S. Reeves, Niles,
Mich, and Captain Andrew Scott, Of Defiance
county, both members of the Seventy-eighth
Ohio veteran volunteers, were made honorary
members of the Society of the Sixty-eighth
Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry.
The committee on resolutions reported as
follows:
Whereas we have received notice by tele-
gram of the illness of General L. X. Scott and
General George Z. Welles; therefore,
ReSOIued, That we, Sheir comrades, tender to
them our symPathies and regret their absence.
Res0IUed, That we hereby extend our thanks
to Bishop Post G. A. r., to the mayor and citi-
zens of Defiance for their hospitality also our
thanks TO the band for the music on this occa-
sion.
L. G. Randall, w. f. Williams, P H Mooney,
committee.
On motion, the secretary was authorized to
issue orders on the society treasurer for all
legitimate expenses incurred by the society in
the interest OF this meeting.
The election Of officers for the ensuing year
resulted as follows: President George Z.
Welles, Toledo, Ohio; Secretary, S. ellis, /
Bryan, Ohio; Treasurer, J.. w. Richardson,
Defiance, Ohio; Chaplain, Rev. Joseph Porter,
Metz, Ind; Vice-Presidents, Company A, A. J.
Tressler; Company B, William II. Palmer;
Company c, Charles Carpenter; Company d,
L. Hoy; Company L, VIII Hingshew; Com
pany F, f. NJ. Brubaker; Company G, Riley
Shatfer; Company II, Jacob Fultz; Company
L,HH Fast; Company K, /. =. Brakeman.
eociety in Bryan in 1850 it was made the duty
of the Vice-Prcsidents to present written
report, not only Of the deaths that may have
occurred, but items of interest regarding the
living, their poSt-oflice address, occupation,
families, and financial prospects at cach meet
ing Of the association.
Letters of regret at not being able to be
present and participate in the Reunion were
received and read from Major-General John
q. Logan, Washington, d. C., and Captain J.
C. Banks, Cincinnati, Ohio
Captain Richardson received telegram from /
General N. ID. Leggett, Cleveland, and a letter
from DIR. William Massa, OF Paris. Illinois, each |
sending greetings and regrets at not being per-
mitted to be present.
THE ORDER IN INDIANA,
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