The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-06-29

the Union. In outside political life Mr..
Wakefield has also borne part and was
delegate to the National republican conven-
tons of1065 and 1876, being on the commit
tee on resolutions in the latter body. Since
leaving the convention Mr.. Wakefield has
ivedquietly at his home in Blue Earth City
| engaged in farming, of which he was natur-
ally fond, and appearing now and then in St.
Paul. as at the Hubbard convention, of
which he was chairman. He is of COM
handing presence and impressive manner,
dignified yet affable popular among his
townspeople and equally SO throughout the
state, ready in speech though not particular
ly oratorical.
First Regiment Reunion at St. James
The fifteenth annual reunion of the first
regiment of Minnesota volunteers began at
St. James, Watonwan county, on the Dist.
President Cannon called the comrades, about
forty, together at the stand and introduced
Adjt Gen. Hawley, who turned over to the
president the old flags, urging the import
ance of the soldiers refraining from cutting
pieces from the precious old relics. He also
presented them the old drum used by the
First Minnesota at Fort Smelling in 1861 and
until SC4. A resolution passed to fall in and
march around the town, which was done in
soldierly manner. After the return to
camp Capt Wright and Gen. Hawlcy
made brief addresses.
On the 22d at 8 o'clock, the annual bust
ness meeting of the First Regiment associa-
ton was called to order at the stand by
President Cannon, and Col. c. F. Hansdorf
was elected permanent secretary. Letters of
regret at inability to lie present from Capt
Adam Marty, Saltwater; Maj. Gen. w. S.
Hancock, Governors Island; Bishop Whip
pie and absent members of the regiment
were read by the secretary.
The association decided to meet at Anoka
next year. John w. Pride of lAnoka was
elected president of the association for the
ensuing year; vice president, NJ. +. Taylor;
treasurer, James Cannon; secretary, G. +.
Hansdorf
The deaths of w. H. Washington. Con.-
pany |, was reported at Wabasha on the 9Th
Of July last; Lester A. Webb Company f,
at Fort Buford, six months ago; Lieut.: Col.
Stephen A. Miller, VIM. H. Churchill, Com
pan1y K, at Stockton, in March; Edward
Brsette Company G, at St. Paul, two
weeks ago-the latter arriving in Minnesota
in 1882.
The association received Gen. Gibbon,
their old corps commander, in military
style, the old regimental bugler, Ernest
Mayer Of st. Peter, sounding the call Oh the
instrument which had performed Like SER
vice on many previous and less peaceful
and agreeable OCCASION The veterans
formed in ranks in front of the stand, with
the battle-torn and weather-beaten stand
ards of the old First in front, supplemented
by the division flag which had been loaned
to the regiment by Gen. Gibbon, in whose
possession it has been since the war.
Gen. Gibbons division headquarters flag
was carried through the Gettysburg battle,
and five men were killed while carrying the
noble standard through that heroic and ire
mcndous struggle. The staff is now made
in two sections-one portion being made Of
Union wood and the other captured Of the
rebels At 1850 O'Clock President Cannon
introduced Hon. J. J. Thornton of St. James,
who welcomed the veterans to the town.
Immediately following the close of Mr..
Thorntons address the gunners resumed the
salute, and at the second fire the gun was
DISCHARGED prematurely, shattering the right
arm of George Pcabo ly, all Omaha railroad
cmyloye living at st. James, injuring the
eyes, but not destroying them, and lacerat-
ing the flesh on the rig ht arm. Owea Rob
erts of Mankato, who was the principal gun
ne, had his thumb on the vent at the time
and the end of it was blown off.
At the suggestion of President Cannon,
$112.75, or 80 per cent of the annual dues
the family of Mr.. Peabody, and 10 per cent
to that Of Mr.. Roberts, who sustained the
less severe injury. Gen. John Gibbou was
then introduced by Mr.. Cannon. Gen Glib
bon's address was the finest tribute ever be-
slowed on the old First and ought to be
pr inted in permanent form.
Judge Lawrance also made all address and
several good speeches were made at the BAN
quet.