Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
War Veterans in Council.

Notable Time Visitors From Other Places.
 The annual meeting of the State Depart ment, G. A. R., was begun in this city yester- day afternoon at ? o'clock. The department officers are as follows:
 Commander-Alfred B. Beers, Bridgeport
 8. v. Commander-Ira E. Hicks. New Britain.
 J. V. Commander-Isaac B. Hystt Meriden.
 Medical Director-Wiiiiam C. Wife, sandy Hook
 Chap!ain-Rev James ". Davis, Waterbury. 4
 A. Q. M. General-George A Staples, Bridgeport
 lnspector-Wtlliam Berry, Hartford
 Juage Advocate-George Q Ripley, Norwich.
 Chief Mastering Oficer-F. D. Sloat, New Haven.
 Previous to this gathering the council of administration met-at II a. m. The mem- bers are ten officers of the State Department, viz, Henry E. Taintor of Hartford, George Ravens of New London, John Mccarthy of New Haven, James Ryder of Danbury and Caleb Wood of South Norwalk About half the number were present. The main business of the council was to consider the several re- ports of the Department officers, which were submitted later in the day.
 At the Department session Department Commander Beers presented his annual ,ad- dress. Much work was done by MT. Beers and his staff during the year, and they ported the past year as having been prolific in encouraging and satisfactory results. With continued adherence to the true principles upon which the order is founded greater suc- cess was expected, including 8 united body of all who served the flag in the late war by sea and land. A thorough system of visita- ton of Posts during the year had been had with excellent results.
 Not one Post has surrendered it's charter during the year and the Department Com mander has not been called upon during his term of office to give an opinion which re- quired reference to the judge advocate, or to approve or disapproye of the proceedings of a court martial. The commander said about membership: "When we assem- bled at Meriden one year ago, the official records for the quarter ending December 31, 1880, disclosed twenty-four posts in the de- pertinent, with membership in good standing of 1,6O6. The report of the assist ant Adiutant General for the year ending December 31, 1881, shows that the number of Posts has been9 increased from 24 to 30, being a gain of 6, and that the number of comrades in good standing has increased from 1 ,60S to 2,233. The gain in Posts is 6 per cent. and in membership about 40 per cent.' The new Posts are as follows: A. 0, Mason Rogers, No. 2, Branford.
 Morton A: Taintor No. 9, Colchester. Hobbie, No. 23, Stamford.
 MoGregor, No. 27, Daniesonville.
 Frank D. Long, No. 30, Willimantic. Commander Beers continued: ''Ihe work of establishing Posts and increasing mem bership is not yet completed. There is still 8 large field for labor in the interests of our order, and large numbers of ex-soldiers who have not been brought within our ranks" :" He recommended also that two inspections should be made of each Post the year ensu- ing. He thought that at least one of the delegates to the national encampment should have had previous experience with that body. The address, which was unusually interest ing noticed the demise of President Garfield, General A. E. Burnside and Comrade William A. Garvie, late commander of Nathaniel Lyon Post, who died March 22, 1881. A fine tribute was paid the memory of the late President of the United States.
 The commander hoped that every town and city in the State would yet have sol diers' monument. He reported that the Fitch's Home for Soldiers at Darien is open for honorably discharged soldiers and for soldiers orphans He recommended the ap- pointment of committee to confer with 'rThe Woman's National Relief Corps," with view of introducing the system and organi- zation into Connecticut. The address closed with eloquent words in eulogy of the Grand Army, it's mission and past work.
 From the report of assistant Adjutant George W. Keller, it appears that the asserts of the department consist of $776.36. In summing up the membership gain is re- corded in Posts below named as follows Sedgwick, 62 Nathaniel Lyon, 16 Elias Howe .Jr., 35; Brake, 8; Edward A. Doolit- tie, 21; Mason Rodgers, 32; Merriam 10; Morton A. Taintor, 22 Stanley, 12; Buck ingham, 8; 1rumbull, 2 Admiral Foote, 180; Hobbie, 57; McGregor, 26; Frank D. Long, 24 Upmon, 3; Parselee, 4 Isbell, 7 Byron D. Smith, 9; w. w. Perkins, 19 Wadhams, IA; Robers O. Tyler, A Marvin Waite 6: Henry c. Merwin, 37.
 Assistant Quartermaster General Staples shows balance of $1,99S.53 left in his hands by his annual report.
 Reports were made by the medical direc- tor. Mir. Vile the chaplain, MT. Davis; and the inspector, Mir Barry. The last reported facts about Posts hereabouts as follows:
 Admiral Foote Post-The Post has liquid ated debt of $1, ,6O0 the present year and mustered one hundred and sixty-three mem bers, and has elected twenty-five members not yet mustered; splendid Post every way, stands first in number. The commander of this Post is one of the ablest executive off cers the inspector has met in the depart ment
 Henry c. Merwin Post-Good; find this Post new it's discipline is good, it's records we'll and neatly kept steps are being taken to uniform the members and arm the guard.
 Edward A. Doolittle Post Cheshire-This Post exhibits an interest was organized last winter with twenty members, since added four is confident of 8 good future. Mason Rodgers Post, Branford-This Post is new and deserving of credit for it's efficien- cy for the short period of it's existence; needs assistance in the ritual prospects good. ...... ,~ ... l. Merriam Post, Meriden-Prospect excel lent; S2, ,OO7.25 in relief fund; $35O in bank; $2, 357. 25 total funds; books well kept and records in good condition; stereopticon is purchased and will add interest to the work this Post stands fifth in members and second in finance
 Among the we'll known veterans in st. tendance were noticed General l.. A. Dick inson, Captain Taintor, Hartford; Captain Spencer, Waterbury, Postmaster Gris- wold, Guilford; Dr. Robinson, Colchester General Ryder, Colonel Gregory Ma tai tain W. W. Smith, Seymour; Captain Chaffee, Birmingham; Major Burton, Dan- ielsonville Chief of Fire Department Hyatt, Alderman Gallagher, Selectman's Clerk Kinne, Meriden General Sloat, Assistant Adjutant General Fox, Major W. A. Lincoln, Colonel John G. Healey, Chief of Fire De- partment Hendrick, City Surveyor Fowler, F. H. Waldron of the Board of Public Works, Captain Pierpont, New Haven.
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