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The National tribune., 1883-10-18
POTOMAC.

Abner's Hall, Washington, D. c., was taste
fully and profusely decorated on the evening
of October 18th, the occasion being the seven
teenth anniversary of JOHN A. Rawlins Post
No. l, G. A. Il. The celebration consisted of q
Campfire and supper, which were participated
in by q large eoncourse of people. The spread
was arranged with over 200 covers, interspersed
by pyramids Of fruits and choice bouquets of
exotics, which added their fragrance to that
produced by culinary delicacies At 8 o'clock
Post Commander Dennis O'Conner welcomed
the guests in an appropriate address. After
the repast had been fully discussed the COM
rades lit their pipes and listened amidst silence
and clouds of Durham smoke to q happy speech
by Department Commander w. w. Burdett.
Songs were then rendered by George Scott,
Abraham Lewis aud j. Hyde; recitations by
DR.. Frank White, L. B. Hay, and Ralph Jeffer-
son. Captain Block and others made very IN
teresting speeches, after which the party dis
persed, well pleased with the entertainment.
Among those present were Commissioner West,
General Whitaker, DR.. McKim, Major J. H.
Reeves, DIR. J. L. Mason, Captain Benuter, Il.
c. Weaver, and Captain O'Farrel.
The National tribune., 1883-10-18
INDIANA.

Comrade Elisha G. Johnson, of Bedford Ind,
writes us that G. A. Il. Post was organized at
that place on the 29th ult. with fifty-two char
ter members. The following officers were duly
elected: Commander, j. III. Grim S. V. c., j. A.
Bailey; J. V. c., r. B. Scott Adj't, VIM. Erwin;
@. NJ, w. p. MaIott; o. D., A. n. Wilder; o.
g., J. w. Acorn; Surg, Hiram Malott; Chap
lain, John Williams; S. Nj, Doll BoWden.
Comrade N. c. Welsh writes us that he mus
tered Lake View Post, No. 2i6, at Syracuse,
Kosciusllo county, Ind, with nineteen charter
members. The following comrades were elected
to fill the various offices; Commander II. NJ
Stoner; S. Y. c., J. w. Stetler; J. V. c., Alf
Roberts; o. D., Ed. Miles; o. G., Fred Butt ;
Chaplain, VIM. Wallis; Surg Samuel Akers;
Q, NJ, Amos King; Adj't Marion F. Corn.
Comrade VIM Hackleys, of Albion, Ind,
writes us that Warden Post, No. 205, which
was organized on the 5th of last July, now
numbers fifty-four comrades. The Post held a
bean-soup festival on the 9th inst and cleared
SO.
Comrade A. r. Adams, company I, Ninth
Indiana w. l., Organ Springs, Ind, writes
us that the G. A. L. Post at Fredericksburg,
Ind, which is building new hail. is in a
healthy condition.
Comrade J. P. Urbin, Kewanna, Ind, who
sends us a new subscriber, writes us that new
Post has been organized at that place with six
teen charter members.
Comrade John J. Gallagher, Adjutant, Post
No Sc, Jetfersonville, Ind, writes us that the
Post has $50 members and a splendid hall.
The National tribune., 1883-10-18
IOWA.

Comrade s. w. Van Der Yeer, OF Lineville,
Iowa, writes Us that James IL. Rodgers Pest, G..
4. R., was mustered in with twenty-six charter
members, at Lineville, Wayne county, Iowa,
October 8, by Comrade G.. T. Wentworth and
eight comrades from Post No. 122, of Center
vile, Iowa. The following officers were elect
ed: Commander, B. W. Van Der Veer; S.
Y. c., G. R. Wright; J. Y. c., N. Collins ;
Adj't, E. r. Betrel; Surg, A. w. Prather
Chap, J. H, Wilson; @. NJ, E. W. DAVIS; o.
D., d. W. Moss; o. g., 3. II. Scott; S. H., B.
I. Waldrif; Q. VI. s., G. Day.
Comrade VIM. B. Perrin, of Geo. W. s Dodge
Post. No. 132, located at Nashua, Iowa, writes
us that he has been elected TRIBUNE eorre-
spondent of that Post, which has membership
of eighty-three comrades, two members of
which lost leg each in the service; two suffer-
ed the tOrtuFes of Andersonyille; two gave an
eye each to their country; one was shot through
the body; two through the right thigh one IN
the chest; one through the right lung, and
numerous others more or less wounded.
A correspondent at Keokuk, Iowa. who signs
himself " Blue Arrows, writes US that Post
was organized at Birmingham, Iowa. on the
24th uIt. with twenty-nine charter members,
aud there are fine prospects of large increase
of membership. Major 2. G. Walker was elect
ed Commander of the Post. General VIM. ".
Belknap has been mustered into Terrence Post,
No. ?, of Iowa.
Comrade S. P. Mott, of Leon, Iowa, returns
the blank application for Post charter sent him
by THE TRIBUNE, duly signed, and reports
that the prospects for large Post at his place
is very encouraging He says that the boys
have not yet lost their loyalty, and that fifty
seven comrades came forward and signifed
their desire to become charter members Of the
Post
Comrade A. NJ. Chesney, of Penn Hollow,
Iowa, writes US that Joe Ross Post, No. 80, at
Sidney, of that State, which was organized on
the 10th of last July, with twenty-five charter
members, now has membership OF thirty vet
Grams.
Comrade Geo WiIda1in, Wilton Junction,
Iowa, writes US that a q. A. r. Post is TO be
established at that place on the 18th inst.
The National tribune., 1883-10-18
KENTUCKY.

Garfield Post, No. 2, of Covington, Ky., has
the honor of past Post Commander, Colonel
George A, Thayer, of Dahlgren Post, No. 3
Boston, Mass, in their membership; also mus
tered, first Tuesday this month, into member
ship Breyet Brigadier- General III. C. Corbin, of
the y. S. A., commanding at Newport Barracks,
and Colonel Edgar S. Dudley, of the U. S. A.
artillery.
Department Commander James c. Mitchie
writes US that the twentieth Post of the De-
partment is to be mustered on the Goth inst,
and that there are other Posts to be mustered
soon. lie adds that he has never received so
many letters concerning Grand Army matters
as during the past month, and that Kentucky
is now commencing to come out strong.
Comrade James n. Patterson, of OWinsboro',
KY, writes us that Murray Post, No. 10, was
organized at CloyerpoTt, KY, on the 9th inst,
with twenty-one members. The Post is named
for General e. Murray, one Of Kentucky's
bravest soldiers.
VIM. Nelson Post, No. /, Newport, KY, has
nearly 100 members. The headstones for the
rived from the War Department 1t musters
new recruits every meeting night.
The Post in Fordsville, KY, has purchased
over an acre of ground and church property
for the use Of their Post. They call themselves
the rifemen of the backwoods of Kentucky.
Sergeant R. t. Whittinghin Post, No. s, at
Litchfeld, KY, has increased from sixteen
charter members to 158 now on the roster and
still they come.
Commander of the Department. of Kentucky,
Comrade James c. Niche, is now well enough
to be about again.
The National tribune., 1883-10-18
OHIO.

Writing of the early days of the Grand Army,
Comrade I. D. AIcGilhcuddy District Muster
ing Officer Akron o., says: 81 have been
constant reader, and ofttimes a contribu-
tor, to G. A. r. literature for the past ten or
twelve years. have seen and gone through
the darkest days of our Orders history.
stood the wreck of 1868, when the c. A. r. of
Ohio was stranded on the back of adversity,
and when we could only claim membership
of three hundred and eighty-one in State
which furnished three hundred and seventeen
thousand loyal sons for the suppression of the
rebellion, and yet, during this crisis, I was
hopeful, / had an abiding faith in the grand
principles of our noble Order. I remember
well the annual session of the Department
the assembly consisted only of ten delegates
and six Post Commanders. At our adjourn
ment we all joined hands and united in sing
ing Marching Through Georgia" and "Tent-
ing on the Old Camp Ground" asking Gods
blessing in our future efforts for our beloved
Order Then again | remember the annual
session OF the National Encampment at Chi
cago, H., in 1875. l had the honor of being
one OF the two delegates who represented Ohio
in that body. There was q large attendance OF
ex-soldiers at this meeting by reason of q Re-
union OF some army society which aimed to
make our G. A. II. meeting subordinate to
theirs. Our session was commenced in Mc(tor-
micks Hall, but when the Officer of the Day
satisfied himself that all present were mem
bers of the Grand Army of the Republic, we
scarcely could find ourselves, SO at the close Of
the first days session we We're granted perrnis-
sion to occupy the parlors of the Sherman
House for the remainder Of our Encampment y
Middleport Post, No. 125, held Campfire on
the 29th ult., which was well attended. A
new Post was mustered at the same time
called Hudson Post, No. 37s. Speeches were
made by Comrades r. II. Brewster, w. b
Hodge, J. Q. Boship and j. Il. Locharay, which
| were sandwiched with music by the bands
After the speeches, all of which were telling
and eloquent, o free supper was spread for the
old boys and the new, to which both classe:
| did ample and complete justice.
Comrade J. H Murlin, of Neptune, Ohio
writes that Drury Post, No. 372, was mustered
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necessary arrangements. Invitations have been
extended to Generals Grant, Sherman, and
Sheridan, Secretary Lincoln, General Guthrie.
Commander Tanner, of New York, and others
In return for the sash and sword of the late
General John A. Koltes, which was presented
to Koltes Post, No. 228, G. A. r., a committee
from that organization, headed by Commander
Kirchheimer, visited Mrs Koltes' residence,
No. 103 North Fifth street, Philadelphia, on
Thursday evening, October 11th, and presented
her with an elegantly framed certificate con-
tanning the thanks of the Post.
Post No 10, G. A. R., of Philadelphia, win
probably lose about eighty members all of
whom were sailors in the rebellion, and who
will sever their connection with that Post to
join the new naval Post now being organized.
The members of the new Post will wear the
regular G. A. r. uniform. with the exception
of the cap, which will be similar to those worn
by naval officers.
Comrade Thos Osborn, of WelIsburg, Pa,
writes US that Col. Lytle Post, No. 240, OF that
place, was organized on April 10, 1882, with
twenty-six charter members and on January
L, 1888, it had membership of fifty, and be-
fore January l. 1884, we hope to have 125 mem
bers-pretty good for small town.
Alfred Toles Post, No 800, G. A. r., will give
supper and dance at Little Marsh, Pa. to-
day, for the purpose of raising money to fur
nish their hall. All are cordially invited, and
especially soldiers and G. A. r. Posts, and those
interested in the welfare of Post $40.
The members of Post No. IS, G. A. r.,
at Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa, held a
meeting On Friday evening last to consider the
advisability of consolidating with Col. James
Ashworth Post, No. 334. The matter will be
decided at the next meeting.
Comrade Washington O. Moore, formerly of
the Twenty-third regiment of Pennsylvania
volunteers, and a member of Greble Post, No.
10, G. A. r., was buried from his residence, No
1906 South Fifteenth street, Philadelphia, on
Wednesday, October 18th.
Comrade Lewis Moore formerly of company
G, Twenty y-eighth Pennsylvania regiment was
buried on Tuesday, 10th inst, from his resi-
dence, No. 169 Church street, Frankford, Pa.
The ex-soldiers of Lewisburg, Milton, Sun
bury, Shamokin, Catawissa, Mt Carmel, Will
Transport, Northumberland, Scranton, Wilkes
barre and Bloomsbury Pa, will hold their
next annual Reunion at Shamokin on the first
Friday in October, 1854.
Mrs. William Carver, residing near King of
Prussia, Pa well known for her patriotic de-
votion in caring for wounded and destitute sol
diers during the war, died on Sunday, Octo-
ber7
Colonel J. R. Oursler, of Latrobe, Pa re-
quests all persons now living, who served in
| the Pennsylvania reserve corps, to send him
their names, companies and regiments.
Comrade J. Logan Smith, of E. D. Baker Post,
No. 8, G. A. r., of Philadelphia was buried
on Sunday last from his residence, No. 2507
North Sixth street.
Comrade John Bichner, of Post No. @ G. A.
r., of Philadelphia, was buried in FernWood
Cemetery, that city, on Sunday last.
Hetty A. Jones Post, No IL, G. A. R., OF
Manayunk, Pa, Will hold a festival Noyem-
ber L
The National tribune., 1883-10-18
MINNESOTA.

The Campfire Reunion, held at BroBnton,
Mimi, under the auspices of Robert L. McCOok
Post, No. %. of Glencoe, was greater success
than had been anticipated. At first there was
some disappointment expressed at the apathy
of the people of Brownton, but soon they
warmed up to the occasion, and gave the boys
a cordial greeting Robert l.. McCook Post
met the visitors at the depot and escorted them
to the grove at Lake Addie, where the crowd
soon enlarged and became enthusiastic.
handsome dinner was bOUntifully served and
heartily enjoyed, after which there We're some
interesting exercises in the manual OF arms and
in drill. Several amusing orders were then
read relative to the conduct Of the camp.
Later in the day Messrs. JnO. and Asa Hutchin-
son. Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Anderson, nee Miss
Abby Hutchinson; Mrs. Cambell. a daughter
of John Hutchinson, whose husband was in
Libby prison six months Mr.. w. J. Ives Mr..
Seth Nichols, all of Hutchinson, made their
appearance on the ground and added much to
the enjoyment of the afternoon and evening
by furnishing sweet music. Colonel Donald
son exhibited some curious war relics A very
interesting and patriotic address was made by
Prof Z. v w. Brokaw. The reyeille sounded
at o'clock on the second day, when drum
corps was formed and marched to town TO
awaken the sleepers. The day was consumed
tenting on the old eamp-ground, dress parades,
drill, skIrmishiDg, mock battles, mock drum
head court-martial of comrades for eowardiee
and deserting TO the enemy; executing sem
tence of court-martial by drumming out of
camp, and performing the solemn mock act
of shooting comrade kneeling by the side of
his coffin, army songs, and stories, all Of which
made this first annual Campfire Reunion a
highly enjoyable one. Among those who rem
dered efficient service in making this Reunion
so successful, may be mentioned the following
ladies: Mrs. R. r. Williamson, Mrs. r. 5. Miles,
Mrs. A. II. Reed, Mrs. S. T. Martin, Mrs. Alex.
Grant, Mrs. VIM. Denny and Mrs. J. r. Butler.
The National tribune., 1883-10-18
KANSAS.

The Reunion of the old soldiers at Neodesha,
Kan, on the Sd inst, under the auspices OF
Neodesha Post, was interfered with at first by
the very inclement weather that prevailed at
tho time. Great fires had been kindled, how
ever, in Camp Sherman, and the boys gathered
around them discussing various topics, chief
among which was the weather. Night came,
and such inky darkness prevailed that the
praeticed eye of an old veteran could not tell
spring pullets from ancient ROSTERS. The quar-
termaster's department was so well stocked that
foragine was unnecessary and entirely uninvit-
ing. On Thursday morning, October 4th, the
rain was coming steadily and perslstently
down, but by o'clock indications of clearing
appeared and by IL o'clock the town wore
cheerful holiday look that made the old boys
look bright and happy. Two hundred men
were soon in line and, followed by " "Sherman's
Bummers," marched through the town to the
camp. Arriving at the camp, Commander
Blakeslee talked to them for awhile in q very
humorous strain, welcoming them very heartily
on behalf of Neodesha Post. The local glee
club, consisting of Messrs. A. Bowman and ID.
G. Bodine and Misses Matte Kent and Clara
Steele sang the "0pening Ode" of tho G.. a.
r., in the chorus Of which all veterans were
requested to join. An address was then made
by Hon. Leander Stillwell, of osage Mission,
in which he illustrated in vivid and amusing
manner some of the old camp customs. An old
mare ridden by Stacy Pen during the war was
introduced to the assemblage aad cordially
greeted. Other relics of the war were exhibi ted
and much enjoyed. Most of Thursday was spent
in social intercourse. Thursday night there
was a foraging party, which had many anus
ing experiences. Friday morning broke clear,
and there was large attendance. The day
was delightfully."- spent in various mock sports
and camp amusements. A county association
of soldiers was formed, with the following otti-
GERS; Colonel, z. W. Ladd; lieutenant-colonel,
The National tribune., 1883-10-18
PENNSYLVANIA.

Albert w. Perrin Post, No $40, was organ
lied at Ridgway, Pa, the latter part of last
summer, with the following officers: Com
mander, d. f. Farrand; S. Y. c., Reuben Moh-
ney; J. V. c., Du Bois Gorton; @. NJ, James
Williams; o. D., NJ e. Lesser; O. g., Philip
Shirk; Chaplain, Andrews. Albert w
Perrin, in whose honor the Post was named
was son of Martin Perrin, deceased late of
Spring Creek township. He was a young man
of much promise, and proved to be an excel
lent soldier. In one of the engagements in
which he participated he was taken prisoner
and confined in Andersonville prison, where he
died.
The Philadelphia (Pa.) Posts, g. A. r., will
hold grand Campfire on the evening of Grand
Army day. Comrades Cozens, of Post No. 100 !;
Speese, of No. 35, and Johnston, of No. l2, in
connection with Adjutant- General Stewart,
have been appointed committee to make the
The National tribune., 1883-10-18

their march through the principal streets of
the city, while thousands of spectators lined the
sidewalks About $50 the columns entered
the City Hall, where the campfire was lighted.
Post Commander Curtis had full programme.
which was not completed till midnight. 1t
embraced speeches from Commander George S.
Evans, Senior Vice Commander John D. Bill
lings Benjamin .Pitman of the Council, the
mayors of Lawrence, Lowell, and Manchester,
comrades from the various Posts represented,
with choice selection of vocal and instrument
tai music interminged. Refreshments were
served during the evening, and everybody
present voted the occasion grand success, and
especially creditable to the Post.
Post 6S, of Dorchester sat down to its ami
versary supper Tuesday evening, the 9th inst.
having as guests Commander Evans, Senior
Vice Commander Billings, A. A. G. Monroe, j.
Cushing Thomas of the Council, Inspector Saw
yer, and Aids-de- Camp Leutz and Meehan.
After very satisfactory feast of good things,
Post Commander Cole extracted a speech from
all the above guests, as well as from Past Com
mander Fox and other members of the Post.
During the exercises some of the old war songs
were given with fullness and richness of
chorus such as is very seldom heard. The Post
has trebled its membership the past two years,
and now ranks second in size in Boston.
Monday evening, the 8th inst, Post 120, of
Lowell, opened a fair, beginning with grand
ball. At least twenty-five hundred people
were present. Speeches were delivered by Mr.
George Lawton, Mayor Donovan, Senior Vice
Commander John d. Billings, and Commander
Linehan, of New Hampshire. Dancing con-
cluded the exercises of the day.
Senior Aid-de-Camp A. NJ. Lunt has been ap-
pointed Chief mastering Officer of the Depart
ment to succeed Comrade L. P Gibbs, who
resigned, and has gone to Michigan. Comrade
Lunt is an active worker in the Order, and is
member of Post &C. of East Cambridge, where
he has long been identified with the interests of
the veteran soldiers.
Post 26, at its meeting last week, voted to
send $50 to Posts 1 and 2, G. A. r., of Pensa-
cola, Fla, in response to a call for aid on ac-
count of the destitution and suffering caused
by the ravages of yellow fever.
Comrade c. S. Anthony, Taunton, Mass,
writes that Bartlett Post No 8, Of that place,
was to give a concert on October II, in aid of
the soldiers monument fund of that town.
During the quarter ending September 80,
General Lander Post, No. 3, G. &. r., dis5ursed
81, ,250 from their relief fund.
AIanson Hamilton Post, No. 100, West Brook
field Mass, has been recently organized, with
]. G. Warren Commander.
Post 5, Grand Army, of Lynn, has sent a
check for $50 to the sufferers of Post l and 2,
of Pensacola, Fla.
The National tribune., 1883-10-18
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Post Lull, No. II, Department of New Hamp-
shire, has just held very successful fair of
four days duration, for which 1,040 tickets at
81 each were sold. The attendance was large
on each day. There was very large collection
of antiques on exhibition. The art department
was in charge of Miss L. S. Robbins. The first
evening was devoted TO war concert. The
second evening was devoted to Indian club
swinging by c. II. Prouty and Clayton, of Bos-
ton. The next evening was devoted to charac-
terdelineations by G. L. Sullivan. The ladies
Of the Woman's Relief Corps nobly seconded
tho Post committee. On the last evening one
hundred prizes were given to ticket holders.
The attention of veterans of the Grand Army
is called to the n. E. Bush, of the Bushwackers,
which is an auxiliary to the G. A. r., the OBJ
ject Of which is fun and to get money for the
relief fund. The initiation is rich and rare.
1t is made up of members of the q. a. r., and
more particularly those outside, who are will
ing to aid the Post by becoming members and
pay a certain amount TO the Post for the
privilege, which is kept for the relief fund.
The N. E. headquarters are at Milford n. H.,
and Posts who would organize Bush this win
ter can learn more by addressing the Grand
Orderly, G. e. Foster, Milford, N. III.
The National tribune., 1883-10-18
OREGON.

General Orders No. 5, issued by G. T. CaU-
kin, Department Commander Of Oregon, con-
tains, among other orders, the following:
The followines-narned comrades are hereby ap-
pointed on the staff of the Department. CoHanander
and viii be obeyed and respected accordingly:
Conrade A. +. Sears, of Post No J. to be Assistant
Adjutant- General vice Wright, resigned, TO date
from September 18th: COmrsde W = Sblpley, OF
Post No. 8, to be Abide Camp, vice Meyers, de-
ceased 70 date from July 22d ComT8de Il. G.
Smith, OF Post No. 3, to be Aid-de-Gauap, vice
Mayo honorabiy discharged, 70 date frou Juy lst-
The power to dispense with the rule prohibiting
an investigation committee from reporting the
evening OF appointment - vested IN the COM
rnandcr-in-Chief and in the Department Com
Tnauders, and can only be exercised by other
persons they may have been previously sIt hor-
lied to act by the proper authority That this
authority may be available IN case Of need at Posts
distant from these Headquarters the Department.
Commander authorizes the Aids-de- Camp 10 give
disDensatiOn5 IN writing rs provided in section 5,
Article II, Chapter III, Rules and Regulations.
This authority to continue only until the next
annual meeting of the Department. EEcGmpment.