The National tribune., 1883-09-20
UNITED ONCE MORE,
Another Full Budget of Military and
Grand Army Reunions.
Hastings tNeb.l Rsunion.

Hastings (Neb.) Reunion.
In our last issue we gave the proceedings of
she soldiers Rennion at Hastings, Neb., up to
Wednesday night On Thursday the great
event Of the day was the parade of the G. A. Il.
by States in the afternoon, in which every SOL
dier on the grounds took part, and this every
body stood out for two mortal hours in a roast
ing sun to witness. The column was reviewed
by General Van Dery0ort, who was attended by
Senator Manderson, Adjutant- t-General Hotch-
kiss, General Bonnel, and Colonel Culver.
There were 5000 men in the parade, and each
of the Northern States was represented and
preceded by band.
Wednesday number of the State associa-
tions elected officers. The Ohioans elected DIR.
NJ. Clark, Of Sutton, rs president, and q. z.
ROggen, of Lincoln, as secretary and treasurer.
This State had 600 veterans enrolled at their
headquarters, and at meeting of its men Mr..
Roggen was authorized to send telegram of
congratulations to Governor Foster, of Ohio, in
which State they enlisted. The Illinois men
elected C. J. Dillworth, of Hastings, president,
and II. B. Hoagland, of Lincoln, adiutant and
secretary. These men enrolled 1900 The
Michigan association elected Miles Warner,
of Beileyiew, president; NJ. b. McChett, Of Red
Cloud, vice president, and S. L. Brass, of Juni-
alta, secretary.
There was noticeable parade of ladies
Wednesday. They were the Auxiliary to Candy
Post, q. A. r.
The Campfire in the pavilion lasted until
after midnight. 1t had songs and incidents
and State representations. Comrade Davis re-
spOnded when called upon for Indiana; Com
rade Manderson spoke for Ohio; Comrade
Clarkson, for Arkansas. Mr.. Clarkson closed
his remarks as follows, referring to General
Van Dervoort, who presided at the gathering:
Now, after one year spent as chief commander,
the very day upon which his successor was APP
pointed he took up his field of labor again aad
went to work. and day before yesterday little
fellow along, with telegram in his pocket,
telling him to take Paul Van Dervoort's place My
friends, tell you the old soldiers won't stand it.
Applause, and a voice., You're right they
won't
He then INTRODUCED the following resolu-
TONS which were adopted with roar:
Reuored. BY 2o.0G0 of the loyal soldiers and sail
ofs of the United States resident in Nebraska, in
Reunion assembled at Hastings, Neb., this 9th of
September, 1888 That we have heard with great re-
gret of the removal of General Paul Van Dervoot
from the position under the Government occupied
and filled by him most faithfully. TO the great efii-
cheney of the service for ten years past.
Resoired, That the attention of his Exceilency,
tle President of the United States. is respectfully
called 10 the matter that, if consistent with the
best Interests of the service, he may be rcinstated
in his position; that the Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress from Nebraska be requested TO
present these resolutions TO his Ixeellency.
The resolutions were then handed to Sena-
tor Man6erson III the presence of the assem-
blage
General Van Dervoort then stepped forward
and said:
COMRADES AND FRIENDS: Those who brought this
matter before yeu viii bear witness that have
asked nothing Of the Grand Army of the Republic
I ] am able to live in this Government without the
aid of a Government position, and live consistent
and honorable member Of society. would not
allow these resolutions to go on foot from this au
IL
prevent the entrance of single member into this
organization. During my year we procured the
Reinstatement OF more than twenty men unjustly
discharged. make no account OF my stewardship
to any set of people in the State of Nebraska
cept 10 those 10 whom owe all the honors have
eyer received. ! have responded TO no charges
made against me in nine years service III Nebraska.
During my service as commander, had permits
sion from General Timothy o. Howe-not a soldier,
but civilian and friend of soldiers-to do the work
of the Grand Army of the Republic, and give so
much attention to my business as could without
conflicting with that work He rests ia his grave
to-day, but the memory OF the love and the youD-
! tary manner in which he did this for the Grand
1 Army of the Republic will not be forgotten by me
until my life ceases TO exist. When new Post
/ master-General, a comrade of the Grand Army of
1 the Republic, came into power / asked leave of
absence 10 visit the Pacific Coast, and was granted
j by him leave OF absence without pay. and during
1 tle years service while j remained Commanders
! ln-C Chief that was the rule i have not yet been
notified of my dismissal. No charges that know
/ Of nave been submitted. / know nothing about
the matter. Now, that is all / have to say in my
/ defense in the State of Nebraska. The damnable
/ source from which complaints came made it mat
I ter OF contempt with me- and never have replied.
/ l thank you from the bottom of nay heart, not
only in my name, but in the of others
dearer than life itself thank you for this mani
festation of love and confidence shall never for
/ get this scene tonight. | have information that
without any act of mine your action will be app
proved all over the country, and we viii know
whether the veteran soldiers Of the United states
exist or not.
/ The sham battle on Friday at Camp Sheridan
was finely carried out. 1t brought the exercises
/ to a close. Twenty thousand people were in
attendance.
Comrade J. F. Early, Wilber, Neb, writes us
! that in the grand review by States on the 9th
/ inst at Hastings, Neb., Minnesota was repre-
sented by battalion of seventeen men. Their
banner was among the finest on the review
! On the roster for this year every military or,
! ganiZation the State of Nebraska furnished
| during the war was represented but the Sixth
regiment Of infantry. The following officer:
were elected for the ensuing year: President
| B. f. Rawalt; vice-president, J. NJ. Farley
secretary and treasurer, Ed. S. Past. The Re
union was grand affair.
COmrade ii. q. Clark, Major, Nebraska Di
| vision, Sons of Veterans, Dorchester Neb,
! writes US that the Sons of Veterans of Nebraska
| met at their headquarters at Hastings during
4 the Reunion and permanently organized The
Division. The following officers were elected
/ 1DT t!lc year SOlDutl w SDgilHCf, W Gepll9
| Water; Lieutenant Colonel VIM. Keithley
| Weeping Water; Major, E. Funk, Bradshaw
Chaplain, II. G. Clark, Dorchester; Surgeon
DR.. Eberhart, Bradshaw. There are but thret
Camps in the State but by next Reunion tn,
comrades expect to have fifty. Camp No / a
Weeping Water is composed of some of the bes
young men in the State. They are nicely uni
formed, and viii soon have all their equipments
Camp No. 2, at Bradshaw, has been LITTLE
slow, and had a slim turnout at the Reunion
but Brother Funk viii iyen up the boys ant
make fine record in the future. Camp No .
located at Dorchester. was mustered in on tn
18th of July, 1883. They have thirty member
and are doing well. They appeared at the Re
union in uniform, and carried their flag, jus
purchased at Chicago. On Wednesday tn
members of Garfield Camp, Sons of Veterans
of Dorchester, headed by the Coats Post band
marched to the headquarters of the Nebrask
Division and called for their Colonel, S. w
Coglizer As soon as he came out Major III. 6
Clark stepped forward and in few words il
behalf of the Camp, presented the Colonel wit
an elegant silver cup, with the following in
scription engraved thereon: "Col. S. w. Cog
liZer; from Garfield Camp" The Colonel wa
completely surprised, but thanked the boys i
a neat speech and complimented them highl
on their success as Camp.
Sixth Maryland Reunion.
| The second annual Reunion of the Sixt
regiment Maryland volunteers took place We(
t ncsday morning last in Wilson Post Hall, Ba
t timore Md General John w Horn warde