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The National tribune., 1883-04-26

16; and Ellsworth Post, No. 49, Hanpden,
Denison Post, No. 8; North East, Wingate
Post, No. 8; Elkton and Cherry Hill, Post No.
10 and j. I. Brown Post, No. 80; Mount Olivet,
Harry Howard Post, No. IL; Cambridge, Wal
lace Post, No. IL, and John Brown Post, No. &c;
Westminster, Burns Post, No. 49, Preston and
Hillsboro, Lecompte Post, No. IA; Pylesville,
Beattie Post, No. Is; Brick Meeting House,
Cecil county, j. A. Garfield Post, No. IS; Iona
coming Mcpherson Post No. 20; Frostburg,
Thoburn Post, No. p; Mount Carmel, ST. Pat
rick and New Methodist, Burnside Post No. %;
Ellicott City, A. ID. Reynolds Post, No %;
Easton, Hicks Post, No. "a; Chestertown, Sum-
ner Post, No. %; Annapolis, Meade Post, No.
q; Havre-de-G Grace, Admiral John Rodgers
Post, No. %; Waverly, G. X Warren Post, No.
%. The above assignments except those of
Posts z, 16 and 19, and Posts distant from Bal
timore, are for the duties of the morning of
May 30. Posts z, 16 and 10, (being assigned to
Laurel Cemetery,) and also distant Posts, will
exercise their own discretion in the Observance
OF the day, so far as the time of day is con-
cerned The parade and ceremonies at the
National Cemetery will take place in the after
noon, and it is expected that Posts l. 3, 6, s. IL,
~ and ~ Will participate. Arrangements for
the same will be announced hereafter. Ia the
evening memorial services will be held at
Fords Grand Opera House by Posts 1, 3, 6, 8,
IL, % and ~, the particulars attending which
VIII w fsiiLouhCSd III SGuGIdl OluSlS. OotS &,
16 and 10 will make their own arrangements
regarding evening services, each reporting its
action to the Assistant Acknowledgement as
soon as completed for PRONUNCIATION in General
Orders
The Grand Army Posts of Baltimore for
year or two past have had under consideration
the erection of a fine monument in commemo-
ration OF the dead in Union Cemetery at Lou
don Park. They have in hand some S., 500,
but as this is altogether insufficient, they will
not enter into contract for the monument until
they have ample guarantee that the whole
amount can be raised They want a monument
from forty to fifty feet high and some of the
members say they will need $4,000 or $4,000
for the purpose. This, however, they feel as
sured they will secure ultimately. A gentle
man from Louisville, KY, recently exhibited
some fine specimens nodded in zinc to General
Ross, Captain Suter, DIR. Dodge and other
prominent members and they were very much
pleased with them. They are much cheaper
than marble, and it is said they will not rust or
tarnish. A monument of this metal twenty
seven feet high, and seven feet six inches at
the base, will cost So, 500
The National tribune., 1883-04-26
VERMONT.

Comrade III. p. Sherwin writes us that Peter
7. Nashburn Post, a charter Tor which was
forwarded TO Headquarters by TIE TRIBUNE,
was mustered on the 18th inst, with twenty
one charter members. by Comrade c. E. Par
ker. of Ethan Allen Post, of Nergennes The
following officers were installed: Commander,
Geo p Phalcr: s. v. c.. III. Shattuck; J. V. c.,
A. J. Crane: q. NJ, II. p. Sherwin: Adj't, w.
W. Needham; Chap, Rev. Irving w. Coombs;
o. d., Lyman Dickerman; o. G., E. w. Gage;
Q. NJ. s, Y. b. Mcintyre; S. NJ, f. w. Noys;
o. s., Geo. Brooks. The Post takes its name
from Peter T. Washburn, Adjutant- General Of
Vermont, during the late unpleasantness, and
commander of the Vermont troops at the bat
tie of Big Bethel.
Comrade Thomas T. Farrell, Adjutant of
Edwin Dillingham; Post, No. p, Waterbury,
VT, who sends US two new subscribers, writes
us that tllst Post now numbers forty members,
with eight or ten to be mustered in at the next
meeting. The Rev. Dr. Brastow. of Burling
ton, VT, late chaplain of Twelfth Vermont vol
unteers, viii deliver the Grafton on Decoration
Day.
Comrade Ms. Rogers, Newport Centre, Vt,
writes US that T. B. Alexander Post, No. 26, Of
that place, now numbers thirty-one members
and is in excellent working order. On the 9th
inst. the Post held Its first public entertain
ment-a maple sugar festival-and it was a
great success. 1t was very largely attended.
The National tribune., 1883-04-26
KENTUCKY.

Comrade E. A. Fl. Beyland, Historian, De-
partment of Kentucky, writes us that large
Post will soon be mustered at Dayton KY.
mastering Officer S. T. Jabe, of Garfield Post
has been exceedingly active in its organization.
A Post viii also be mustered at Danville-the
former pride of secesSia-by Department Com
mander Niche. at an early day. Garfield Post,
Covington, will go into summer quarters,
having changed their meeting nights to the
first and third Tuesdays of each month. The
Post is steadily mastering new recruits. Els
worth Camp, No. l. Sons of Veterans, Newport,
KY, has elected John Gum captain. The
Camp has already adopted uniform and are
making arrangements for fine turnout on
Decoration Day. Camp No 2, Sons of Veter-
ans. has just been instituted in Covington,
under the auspices of Garfield Post.
The Department of Kentucky has been asked
by Tennessee TO furnish Thomas Post, Nash
vile, with flowers for decorating purposes.
The Post has only forty members and 1850
graves to decorate.
Nelson Post No. 1, Newport, has received
four large Columbiads. They will be placed
in Evergreen cemetery in time for Decoration
Day.
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Nell sallee. General William n. LytIe.S
BY Chaplain B. Hudson. Carve Dat Pos
sum, by "Modoes." White Cockade. by Drum
Corps. After the entertainment at the Opera
House the Modocs" and Drum Corps serenaded
the Monitor and Miss Carrie Collins, of East
Fort Scott rendering some delightful music.
The party was then banqueted by members OF
Lyle Post at John Lucas Gulf Restaurant.
After the banquet, Captain May Waters, Of
the Broom Brigade, Colonel Stadden, Captain
Haynes and DIR. Hepler were serenaded.
Comrade s. P. BurnelI. CLAW Centre. Kas.
who has sent US twenty-one new subscribers in
all and says he intends to Send enough to se-
cure complete library for his Post writes US
that on Saturday, April 18th, the anniversary
of the attack on Fort Sumter, the Post mus
tered twelve new recruits and has still thirteen
applications pending. It now has member
ship 1872, although organized in July last with
only fifteen members, and the comrades expect
to go to Denver $50 strong.
Comrade t. P Murphy writes Us that Buford
Post No. -, organized and mustered at Hal
stead, kas., Saturday evening, March 31st,
with twenty-five charter members, has the
following officers: Commander, Thos Wilson;
;. " C., Geo. w. Sweesey; J. V. c. j. A Com
mons; Adj't, t. p Murphy; @. NJ, George w.
Dalton; Surg, DIR. A. J. Miller; Chaplain, B.
c. Swartz; o. d., James Ryan; o. G., VIM.
Dalton; s. NJ, ii. d. Market; Q. NJ. s., w. G.
Armstrong.
Comrade Calvin F. Vaughn, who sends Us
two new subscribers, writes US that James
Shield Post, No. 81, of Wellington, Kas.,
although organized but year ago, now num-
bers slxty-seven members and has several
applications for muster on file During the
last winter the Post produced play, which
Melted it about $40, and since then has been
very much alive to work. On the first Of Nav
1t viii hold its first Campfire.
De Long Post. No. 1O3, st. John, Kan. re-
Gently had rousing Campfire, at which the
comrades made speeches, told war reminis-
eences and sang songs. Arrangements were
put on foot looking towards making some
preparations for part of the workings of the
Post to be conducted at Stafford and York
townships. THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE was
voted to be the true friend of the soldier, and
1t was made the official paper of the Post.
Comrade p McKenna writes us that he was
mustered out of company A, MerrilFs Horse.
veteran volunteer cavalry, in September, 1865,
and in March, 1888, he again buckIed on his
sabre and was mustered into George Ellis Post,
No. III, Ellis, Kas. The Post is making extern
sive preparations for the National Encamp-
ment. 1t is in fourishing condition and has
number OF applications On file.
Comrade j. r. Carter writes US that John A.
Dix Post No. 80, Columbus, Kas., now numbers
ffty-three members and is making active prep
aration for the celebration of Memorial Day
at Baxter Springs. Senator Plumb and other
distinguished persons are expected to be pres
ent, to participate IN the ceremony.
The National tribune., 1883-04-26
OHIO.

Comrade H. III. Narrod writes us that w. G.
Scott Post, No. 100, held an open Campfire on
the evening of the 18th inst, at Gilfiland s
Opera House, in Van Vert, Ohio, which was
the first effort of the kind the boys have made.
1t was great success Capper Post, of Convoy.
was well represented, as were also the ex-sol-
diers from all over the county. Hard-tack.
beans, pork and beef were the substantials on
the bill of fare. The ladies enlivened the oe
casion with their presence and assisted at the
tables. Speeches, toasts and recitations, inter
spersed with patriotic Songs, was the pro-
gramme after supper. Scott Post has about
ninety members and has many applications
pending
Comrade G.. w. Brenizer Wooster Ohio.
writes us that the Post ut that place mustered
five comrades on the 18th inst. Among them
was ex-U. S. Congressman, Captain A. S. Nc
Clure, than whom there was not a more able
champion of the peoples rights and q better
soldiers friend in that distinguished BODY.
Comrade Captain Lenluel Jeifries, of this Post,
was elected mayor of Wooster, this spring.
Another comrade was elected city solicitor.
nd third appointed on the police force.
Comrade j. +. Vaughn writes us that Corwin
Post, No. $685. of Vinton, Ohio, met in regular
session recently, with G. W. Wilcox, O. d.. act
ing Post Commander in the latter's absence.
Comrade Thomas informed the Post of an ex-
soldiers widow that was in needy circum-
stances The comrades responded at once and
sent money for her benefit, and the Post ap-
The National tribune., 1883-04-26
NEW JERSEY.

J. F. Reynolds Post, No. &c, Washington, N.
j., held reception on the 10Th inst. The pro-
gramme included short addresses by General
George B. Fielder, Commander of the Depart
ment of New Jersey; General John Ramsay,
Adjutant- of the Department of New
Jersey; Major Edward F. Mcdonald, Chief of
Staff of the Department of New Jersey; Major
Howell, of Easton, Pa; Rev. Mr.. Cline, of Ok
ford, N. j.; Rev. Mr.. Tunison, of Washington,
N. j.; Rev. DIR. Mott, of Washington, N j., and
music by the Emerson Glee Club and Beatty
Orchestra.
Comrade Edwin J. Lloyd, Jr., Moorestown,
N. j., writes that E. D. Baker Post No. %, of
that place, held rousing missionary meeting
on the evening of the 21st inst. Post No. 10,
of Philadelphia-tha talking Post - came
over eighty strong, with fife and drum corps,
and the fireworks which the boys brought
with them illuminated the whole town. After
mastering in two new recruits the Post and
its guests sat down to repast of bareback and
coffee. Baker Post now has membership of
forty, including three recruits mustered on the
anniversary of Lees surrender.
The National tribune., 1883-04-26
NEBRASKA.

Comrade A. T. Giague, who has been chosen
by this Post correspondent to THE TRIBUNE,
writes us that Robert Anderson Post, No. 81, OF
York, together with the general public, enjoyed
rare treat on the 18th inst. in the address of
MajOr-General o. o. Howard on the battle Of
Gettysburg. The Post held its last installation
open to the public, and it was succeeded by a
rousing Campfire. The Opera Hall was
crowded, and the boys were in their best mood
Comrade Wyeof opened the Campfire exer-
cises with an excellent speech, in which he
very clearly set forth the objects of the Order
of the 6. A. r., and the very many influences
which have established a fraternity of feeling
between the soldiers of the last war These
meetings have done much to awaken an inter-
est IN the Order and to remove outside preiu-
dice The old members are dressing up in line,
candidates are coming in for enlistment, and
Robert Anderson Post has the promise of a
long and effective lease of life.
The National tribune., 1883-04-26
KANSAS.

The annual Campfire of Lyle Post, No. s.,
Fort Scott, Kas., which took place at the
Opera House ON the 18th inst.-the anniversary
OF the battle of Lexington, of Revolutionary
fame-was grand event. The business part
of the city was decorated with flags and hunt
ing in honor of the occasion. Department.
Commander Anderson and largo number of
comrades other than those belonging to the
Post were present. The following was the
programme: 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
soprano, Miss Fife Ravens; pianist, Miss Nell
Sallee; eornetist, Mr.. j. Prothero. Address,
by General /. ]. Anderson. Song, Marching
Through Georgia" by Modocs" and Coyotes"
Address, by General G. C. Rogers. Quartette,
Moonlight on the Lake." soprano, Mrs. j. M.
Limbocker; alto, Miss L. Curns; tenor, Mr..
Meeker; bass, Mr.. G. Goodlander; pianist, Mr.,
w. III. Meeker. Address, by Hon. Judge
Burton. Song, by Modocs." Drill, young
ladies in costruno,l by the Broom Brigade.
Tenting ON the Old Camp Ground" by MO
docs and Coyotes" Quartettc, Marseil-
laise Hymn" soprano, Miss Ellie Havens;
alto, Mrs. NJ. Hoine; tenor, ]. c. Cuth-
bortson; bass, C. Goodlsnder; pianist, Miss
The National tribune., 1883-04-26

8 C., John Caily; J.v. c., David Peabody :;
q. NJ, II. l.. Penny; Surg, DR.. w. b. Sims;
Chap, W. W. O'Brien; Adjt, L. E. Stevenson: :
o. D., V. J. Gallon; o. G., FL. E. Wyninger !:
s. NJ, John Dressbaek; Q. NJ. s., Burr Glass
cock.
Comrade R. @. Thompson, Pinckneyvi1le,
ILL.,, writes US that Post No. 219 was mustered
at that place ON the 18th inst. by Mastering
Officer G. S. Parks, with thirty charter mem
bers. The following officers were elected and
installed: Commander, ]. P. Governs; S. C.,
r. Q. Thompson; J. v. c., NJ. G. Edwards;
Chap, VIM. ]. McGadigan; Surg, II. P. Hun
senger; @. NJ, w. M. Breese; Adj't, C. III.
Rowe; o. d., w. L. Cunningham; o. g., G.. W.
D. Naugle; S. NJ, w. F. Fallon; Q. NJ. s., W. A.
Craig.
Comrade John Kennedy writes us that Harley
Wayne Post, No. 167, Marengo, H.. was mus
tered on the evening of the 10Th of December,
1852, with eighteen charter members, and the
officers are as follows Commander, Ira r. Cur
tbs; S. V. c., John Kennedy; J. V. c., BENZ
Parker; Q. NJ, W. III. Sanders; o. d., A. d.
Steadman; 0. G., Amos J. Boyington; Adi't
Chas. Strickland; @. NJ. s., Wilfred Mallory; s.
NJ, Charles Church. The Post now has fifty
four comrades, and seven recruits ready for
muster.
Comrade III. Fl. Britain, Commander Post
No. 147 Chestnut, Ills. who sends US three new
subscribers, writes us-that the Post, which was
mustered last September with thirteen charter
members, now numbers twenty-eight, with
eight applications pending. On the Sth inst,
Commander Britain, with detachment of his
Post, visited Post No. 205, at Mount Pulaski
and assisted in the initiation of five comrades
Comrade John s. Johnston, Hudson, H.
writes us that Hudson Post, No. 165, of that
place, is thriving finely. New recruits are
steadily coming in and there are four applica-
tons for muster at the next meeting. He adds
1 consider THE TRIBUNE a valuable auxiliary
in the work of organizing new Posts of the
Grand Army. 1t is, indeed, a whole Army
Corps
Comrade J. A. Larimer, Arrowsmith, Nc
Lean county, H., writes US that Commander
A. L. Ives, assisted by several members of Post
No. 10, of that place, recently mustered a new
Post at Colfax, Ill, with twenty charter mem
bers.
COmrade E. B. Hancock, Bloomington, H.,
writes us that Post No. 146, of that place, mus
tered in eleven new recruits at its last meet
ing. On the 18th inst. it gave a Campfire, which
was great success in every respect.
The National tribune., 1883-04-26
IOWA.

Comrade William Copeland, Morning Sun,
Iowa, writes us that Blake Post, No. ia, mus
tered three months ago with twenty-five mem
bers, now has thirty-two. A short time ago
the Post gave festival in London Hall for the
benefit of the relief fund, which proved 3 most
agreeable event.
Comrade Harvey Smith. Commander Robert
Anderson Post, No. 6S, Waterloo, Iowa, writes
us that the Post now numbers 119 members,
with forty elected and twelve applications
awaiting consideration. The Post produced
the play of '',The Union Spy" on the 18th, 18th
and 18th insts.
Comrade s. G. Baxter, Redfeld, Iowa, who
sends us two new subscribers, writes US that
Marshall Post, No. 43, of that place, now has
forty-seyen members, and is in highly pros-
porous condition. The oldest comrade in the
Post is eighty years of age, and the youngest
thirty-two.
d. lei. Hutchins, Algona, Iowa, who sends us
ten new subscribers, writes Us that Post is
about to be established at that place.
The National tribune., 1883-04-26
POTOMAC.

The executive committee of the Grand Army
of the Republic having in charge the decora-
ton of the soldiers and sailors graves in the
cemeteries about this city, met on the 10Th inst.
at their hall, corner Ninth and ID stress De.
partment Commander S. S. Burdette in the
chair and Comrade John Cameron, secretary.
The chairman announced that Major William
ID. Lambert, a member of Meade Post, No. l, of
Philadelphia, had accepted an invitation to de-
liver the Grafton at Arlington. Major Lambert
is reported to be most excellent speaker, and
comes well recommended The Marine band
will be ordered for service at Arlington on
May 80. The Attorney General has accepted
an invitation to be at Arlington, if he is in the
city, on Decoration Day. The District Com
missioners and Commissioner of Pensions Dud-
ley have also promised to attend.
The National tribune., 1883-04-26
ILLINOIS,.

Williams Post, No. 25, Watseba, H., was re-
organized and mustered last Thursday evening
April IL, 1888, by Captain Edwin Winter of
Danville, assisted by the following comrades ::
w. G. futile, sheriff of Vermilion county: R.
c. Holton, A. c. Bristow W. H. Newlin, all of
kenesaw Post, No. n, Danville, ILL.,; A. H.
Trego, Commander of Harmon Post; d. A.
Bingamon, ]. s. Powell, j. M. Sabin and Arthur
Reese, all of Harmon Post, No. lis, Hoopeston
Ill. The following officers were elected and
installed: Commander, NJ H Peters; S. V. c.,
Abram Andrew; j. c., S. G. Munhall; Adi't
Alex. L. Whitehall; @. NJ, Henry A. Butzow !;
Surg, d. L. Jewett; Chap, C. c. Gilbert; o.
d., Benz. +. Price; o. g., Francis Branden-
burg; S. NJ, T. S. Arnold; O. M. s., James A.
Montgomery. After the ceremonies of muster:
in and installation, the new Post escorted the
visiting brethren to the Williams House, where
sumptuous banquet had been spread, of which
the party partook with relish.
Comrade J. s. Oswalt, Smithfield, ILL.,, writes
us as follows: Enclosed please find 81 for two
new subscriptions to The tribune I first saw
your paper about year ago, at which time I
took very little interest in and knew but very
little about the general workings of the Grand
Army. Constant reading, however, of THE
TRIBUNE opened my eyes, and | recruited a
Post at this place, known as Augustin Post No.
1877, on the 22d of March, with ten charter
members. We now number about twenty and
are mastering from three to five new members
at each meeting. We hope to be forty strong
by Decoration Day ] am one of the unfortun-
ates who wear the empty sleeve, having lost
my left arm on the march to the sea, at North
Edisto River, S. c.. February r. 1866. when I
was member of company T, Fifth regiment,
U. " L. You may rest assured that my heart
is IN the work of The TRIBUNE and the Grand
Army.
Comrade e. Rynearson, Brimfleld, ILL.,, writes
us as follows q. L. Fort Post, No. III which
was organized in January last is in flourish
ing condition. The boys are all in good SPIRITS
and sanguine of success. We have secured a
commodious room for Post meetings, which is
being fitted up aud furnished in a neat and an
propriate manner. Every comrade is a re-
crultlng officer and as n result we have some
twelve applications already pending, and sew
eral others are expecting to file applications
soon. We expect to number forty and over in
side of year from the date of our organiza-
ton. Our Commander is wide awake and the
cry is Onward, boys!" until every ex- Union
soldier is gathered into our ranks. We expect
to raise club of subscribers for THE TRIBUNE
soon. Some of the boys already take it. and
consider it the best soldiers paper out.
Comrade Fl. e. Wyninger writes us that st.
Joseph Post, No. 220, st. Joseph, ILL.,, was mus
tered on the 14th inst, with twenty-nine char
ter members, by District mastering Officer
Francis III. Wright, assisted by Comrade j. III.
Benford, of Urbana Post, No. 100. The follow
ing are the officers: Commander, s. G. Fox;
The National tribune., 1883-04-26
rhs Armr Of the potomac EsunIan.

A new schedule Of excursion rates by the
Pennsylvania Railroad and its branches for
the Reunion of the Army Of the Potomac, to
TO held here next month"; has been adopted.
The round-trip fare from the points mentioned
viii be as follows: Altoona, Pa, 5000; Balti-
more, Md, S1.65; Chester, Pa, $3.50; Canaan
daigua, n. Y, 1890; ElInira, n. Y, SLIGO;
Erie, Pa, $I7,60; Harrisburg, Pa, 500; New
York, $3.50; Philadelphia, S6.10; Princeton, N.
J., sos; Pittsburg. S1275; Trenton, n j.,
S7.45; Warren, Pa, $3.50; York, Pa, $3.50.
In case any considerable number Of veterans
desire TO visit Gettysburg during the Reunion,
Mr. John 3. Bachelor, the historian, has
volunteered to accompany them ard act as
guide
The National tribune., 1883-04-26
The National Reunion at Columbus.

The National Reunion of ex-soldiers and
sailors Of the late war. which viii take place
at Columbus, Ohio, on the 9th, 18th, 26th aud
9th of next July promises to be the largest
and grandest affair of its kind ever held in
this country. The central location of COlum-
bus and its accessibility by rail makes it q de-
sirable point for a large gathering of this char
acter. Invitations have been extended 70 the
President and his Cabinet, Vice-Prcsident,
Speaker of the House, Generals Sherman, Sheri-
dan, Grant, Pope, Hancock, Logan, Rosecrsns,
Butler, Mcdowell, Mcclellan, SicIlels, Buell.,
Hazcn and other distinguished soldiers; TO the
governors of all the States and many others.
Many acccptances have been received. The
Reunion will be held on the fair ground. which
comprises several hundred acres beautifully
shaded. The programme viii iEeiude many OF
the features of the Reunion of three years ago.
A hearty invitation is extended to every ex-
soldier and sailor TO be present.