The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-08-02
Second Days Proceedings.


inmates 9, Isl were born in the United States and
s, IA were foreign born.
Second Days Proceedings.
ELECTION OF COMMANDER IN CHIEF - THE
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The second days session opened at the opera
house at 8 o'clock Thursday morning when
the reports of the various committees were
adopted. That on the Chiefs
address was as follows:
THE EX-coMsdASDER's ADDRESS.
Your committee TO whom was referred the adj
dress of the Comnlander-in-Chief respectfully
report:
the comprehensive and eloquent address of Com
rade Paul Van DcrVooTt, commandments, and
warmly commend the constant labors and unfias-
Ging zeal of our beloved comrade during the past
year. With the rapid increase OF the Grand Army
of the Republic IS well as corresponding increase
OF duty upon the part OF the COMMENCEMENT
il is n sincere delight TO every corrade to know
that that duty had been amply and magniticently
performed We in no,gise detract from his honored
predecessors who planted the seed and nurtured
the plant through lis underground until 1t became
established III strength when we say t:'t his labors
have been more abundant and tie harvest greater
than in any previous year His enthusiasm in all
that pertains 10 the Grand Army, his untirng in
dustTy and zeal. his personal magnetism and elo-
qUence command the admiration of his comrades
everywhere and if initiated by his successors, will
surely conduct them the road 70 success.
In regard TO the recommendation In the address
complaints as to the treatment OF the inmates of the
Soldiers Home at Dayton, Ohio, we believe that no
action is necessary at this time. The Assistant In
speotor for the Department of Ohio has made
very careful examination of the management OF
the Home. the result of which will be found in his
report embodied IN that OF the Inspector-General,
ana satisfied that If there any founda-
ton for the complaints he would have reported it.
The papers referred to us with the address in
relation the retirement Of enlisted men in the
Regular army after heightened term OF service
present subject which requires more time for its
consideration than can be devoted to it at this En-
campment We regard i as unwise TO imperil the
already gFea: and Increasing influence of the Grand
Army of the Republic by expressing an opinion
upon any subject until II has been maturely con-
sldered and fully understood. We therefore beg
leave 10 return the papers TO the Encampment
without recommendation.
We recommend the adoption of the following
resolutions
ResoIed, That the cordial thanks of this Encampment
be, ald hereby extended Comrade Paul Van Der
WORT, Cominander-n ei, for the untifing zeal and
energy, the unEcaric devotion and the boudless love
with which he has administered the affairs OF the Grand
Army during the past year, and for the magnificent
salts which have followed his unsesh labogs; and
love OF his comrades and that he may blessed with
unbounded health, happiness and prosperity.
Is hereby instructed 10 procure and present to C9Tade
Paai Van Deryoort Chief suitable tes-
tmon.al OF the appreciation OF his comrades OF the
Grand Array of the Republic OF the splendid services
aessged That heartily indorse and concur in the
views SO foreiby and eequently expressed in the adj
dress upon the barbaric crime of poygay most
earnestly invite Congress devise such viii
speedily and eecctaay blot upon the morals
ReSGlred That hail with pleasure ali organizations
having for their object the pereuity of the principles
Veterans of the United States America that
titled to tic confidence and support of all comrades Of
the Grand army OF the Republic.
Reoi,s That being pledged TO obey the laws of The
land We claim the right 10 insist that sll others should
he hela 10 llke obedience, and nasnuch as section
l54 Of the Revised Statutes OF the Unitei States pro-
for appointments 10 the civil Offices demand its full
and unqualified enforcement in ali departments
gratitude OF TIE american people for the soldiers and
ssiios who served the Union and The honor and dignity
o. The Nation involved in its full and ample enforce
ment
Yours. IN F., {. and L. CHARLES T CLARK.
WILLIAM WARREN,
s. ID. PuTERBAUGH
GEORGE C. DOUGLAS,
a. B. VALENTINE.
Upon the accordance of the report the grand
halls and corridors rang ont with welcome
seldom accorded 20 any man. The chairman
OF the committee, IN his commendatory re-
marks, particularly Endorsed the Commander
in-Chiefs allusion to the barbaric crime of
polygamy." Not one dissenting voice was
heard upon the adoption, and one old veteran
swung his hat around and around when the
excitement seemed dying out, and aroused it
TO fever heat again.
PRESENTATION TO GENERAL MERRILL.
Then followed the presentation Of superb
gold medal, set with four diamond stars, to
Il DIST Noulhld1NcT- III knlSI AiSfflll, OF Mas
sachusetts, who upon every occasion was enthu-
si2stieally greeted. The badge had been pre-
pared by order Of the National Encampment at
Baltimore last year, and, was presented TO Gen
eral Merrill on behalf of the National Encamp
nent by Comrade Henderson, United States
Senator from Nebraska. Comrade Henderson
made ali eloquent speech of presentation, re-
calling the great services rendered to the Grand
Army of the Republic by General Merrill and
the very high appreciation of him by the entire
body OF the Grand Army of the Republic. Gen
eral Merrill replied in very feeling way, and
! the enthusiastic manner in which he was re-
ceived by the Encanpment showed how warm
place he holds il the hearts of all the COM
rades.
The badgeis of solid gold, about six inches in
length, surmounted by gold eagle. Next be-
low is the rank-bar, bearing four stars each
one OF which is diamond, pendant to which is
the corps badge os the Nineteenth Army Corps,
in the center of which is a large diamond
Hanging from the rank bar by heavy gold
chains is the badge of the G.. A. r., surrounded
by heavy gold laurel wreath. The badge is
inscribed on the back as follows: The Ma
tional Encampment to Comrade Geo. s. MGR
nil IN hearty appreciation of his distinguished
services"
THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATIONS REPORT
The report of the National Council of Ad-
I1lu1SIIdlIOH WAS lakeu up With mat
tiers pertaining TO the Quartermasters Depart
ment. Jewel and Others having printed and
furnished Rules and Regulations to the De-
p2rtments and Posts, the Council recommended
that all books, blanks. &c, issued by the G. A.
L. must be purchased from Headquarters and
that in the future ali the Regulations and
blanks hereafter issued be copyrighted They
also recommend the changing OF the rank of
comrades Of the National Council, ordering a
strap with gold star on white enameled
field, as also that of the Department Council of
Administration substituting gold eagle. They
further recommended that the National En-
campment make contract for three years
with Davidson, of Philadelphia, to furnish
badges, SO as TO cheaper the price.
BEATH ELECTED
A recess was then taken, and on reassemb-
ling the Encampment went into an election
for Commander in Chief. No nominating
speeches were made, snd a ballot was at once
ordered. The vote resulted as follows:
FIRST BALLOT.
Il. b. Bcath. Pennsylvania ................,.. ITO
John s. Kountz Ohio. 81
Henry a. BaTpun New York. 81
g. V. r. Pond Mich gan %
Paul Van Deryoor, 9
Jotn hay fie5
,. SaDg5, Maine.....
w. Il. w. Ross. Maryland
Byron T. Pierce, Michigan....
SECOND BALLOT.
r. B. BeatlI Pennsylvania 1853
James Y. Canadian, lndiaua.. .-.............. So
Henry u. Barnum New York. ............... 81
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