The National tribune., 1882-04-01
GRAND ARMY MATTERS.
THE COMING ENcAMPMENT AT THE
MARYLAND METROPOLIS.
The State Militia to Participate in the Grand Par
sde-An Address from Past Commander
Boss Hotel Accommodations for
Tisitors-0ther Grand Army
Intelligence.
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ceived at G. A. R. Headquarters in this city from
nearly every State and Territory in the coun-
try fer the latest particulars of the programme of
ceremonies 10 be observed during the National
Encampment which meets here on june 2fst,
and the committee are making prompt replies
as far as it is possible TO do so. In planning
the arrangements Past Grand Commander Ross,
chairman of the Executive Committre, has the
active cooperation Of Col. Harrison Adreon
postmaster of Baltimore city, Colonel Graham
Dukehart, present Commander of the Depart
ment of Maryland, Assistant Adjutant- General
John II. Suter, and other prominent members
of the Grand Army organization. Extraordi-
nary interest has been aroused in connection
with the Reunion, and as already indicated in
this correspondence, there is every reason for
believing that the attendance of uniformed
members of the Order will be greater than ever
before in the history of the organization. The
members of the committee having in charge
the arrangements connected with tho grand
military parade which takes place on the first
day of the assembling, are exerting every pos
sible effort to make the demonstration the great
feature OF the Encampment, and judging from
present indications it viii be participated in,
not only by the visiting soldiers but by the
city and State militia In this connection the
following correspondence will be read with
interest:
General James r. Herbert, Commanding Maryland
Militia:
DEAR SIR: On the 21st of June 1882, the
National Eneampment of the Grand Army of
the Republic commences the sixteenth annual
session in this city, and it is proposed by the
local committee having charge of the arrange
ments to open the ceremonies with a military
parade a large number of uniformed Posts
will accompany the delegates from different
Departments, and number of companies of
militia from the Northwest and South have
been invited to participate. On behalf Of the
Grand Army of the Republic, have the honor
TO extend to your command, and through you,
to the several independent military companies
of this State cordial, fraternal invitation to
participate. Thanking you for past cOurtesies
and with assurances of respect and esteem in
which you and your command are held by the
Grand Army of the Republic of this. State, l am,
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
VIM. E. w. Ross,
Chairman Executive Committee.
The following is the reply of Gen. Herbert:
HEAD'Rs FIRST BRIGADE, N. \. G.
GENEEAL: Your communication extending
to me and through me to the volunteer troops
in Maryland an invitation to take part in the
opening ceremonies, embracing military par
ade, to be given in honor of the Grand Army
of the Republic on the 2ist of June, is at hand.
Accept my thanks. / think it peculiarly ap-
propriate that our Maryland National Guard
should join in hearty welcome to those old
soldiers when they visit our State and city, and
/ will do all in my power to have them do SO.
Your invitation win be sent to each separate
command. Thanking you for the courteous
terms Of your letter, am very truly yours,
JAMES r. HERBERT,
Brigadier- General.
General Boss has issued the following circu-
lar to the coming Encampment:
COMRADE:' On the 2lst day Of June, 1882,
the 18th National Encampment of the Grand
Army Of the Republic will convene in Balti-
more, Md. As this is the first time any South
ern city has been thus honored, it Is proposed
by the citizens of Baltimore, through the Mayor
and City Council and the various Representative
Mercantile Associations, TO extend hearty and
cordial welcome to the veterans of the late war.
Extensive preparations are being made for the
social enjoyment of those who will honor US
with their presence, and the local committee of
the Grand Army of the Republic in charge of
the arrangements are all desrUus Of having
representative Posts Of the different Depart
ments participate in the Grand Parade and
review on Wednesday, 21st of June. We would
like every Department, no matter how far dis
tant, to send at least one uniformed Post. We
propose to make this truly National affair.
Visiting Posts and Delegates will be received
and entertained by the corporation and citizens
Of Baltimore, without regard to politics and
past differences, and a genuine Maryland well
come will be extended to all that come. All
know how difficult it has been to convince the
people of the United States that tho Order is
not political or organized for the purpose of
keeping up sectional differences. The oppor-
tunlty is now offered you on the soil OF South
ern State TO set at rest forever such aspersions
On the good name Of the Order. The Mayor
and City Council have appropriated money out
Of the public funds to provide amusements for
the guests Of the Grand Army and our citizens
generally express the greatest enthusiasm at
the contemplated visit. The ceremonies are
expected TO last three days, and social enter
tainment will be arranged for each day Ample
accommodations will be provided for all that
come, at low rates. The several trunk and
local lines Of railroads have made liberal re-
ductiOns in their rates of fare, and the tickets,
at reduced rates, will be good for five days
Particulars can be obtained by addressing the
Executive Committee q. A. R., Baltimore, Md
Posts or delegates desiring hotel ccornmoda-
tons will please apply early, rs the city viii
be crowded with visitors during the festivities,
and III order TO obtain eligible hotels and rooms.
Al early application is positively necessary. We
want TO put 10, 900 uniformed Grand Army men
In line on the day OF the procession, and we can
Go it if you will take an interest. If you can
not come as a Post, procure a uniform ans come
h squads, and report to your Department Head
susrters in Baltimore Oh Tuesday evening, and
be assigned 70 place in line.
The hotels have agreed to q reduction in the
price of board for this occasion, and have fixed
their rates as follows:
Hotel Per day. Musicians. SerU'ts.
Carrollton Hotel $500 500 $I50
Maltby House $50 I50 los