The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-11-16
UNION VETERANS.
TO ORGANIZE INTO STATE, COUNTY
AND TOWNSHIP PoLITIcAL
CHICAGO, Nov. s, 1855. !
tI5 Dearborn ST., Room @. !

Nearly a score of years has passed
since We laid aside the garb of the
soldier, and assumed that of the citi.
zen; and, although our numbers
have largely decreased, it is felt that
there should be no further delay in a
thorough organization of Union Vet
Grams for political purposes. Our
army life gave us taste for the ex-
element of an active contest, and we
have felt it our duty to preserve by
the ballot that which was won by the
bayonet.
AS next year the Presidential and
other national and important state
elections take place, it is thought
now is the time to effect a thorough
organization of veterans which shall
exert an influence in assisting to sc.
cure wise, honest, economical gov
eminent and the election of officials
of integrity and ability, who seek
only the best interests Of our country.
As al, organizations must cmanate
from one centre, have been COM
nissioned by the Chicago Union
Veteran CLUB to effect an oganization
in every township and county in the
state, or until such time as there are
sufficient counties organized to sane
ton State Veteran Association.
The design is, to have the organiza-
tons as universal, as simple and
economical as possible. In order TO
secure roster of every union veter-
an in each township, which taken to-
gethcr will form the county club or
organization. A recruiting officer will
be commissioned for each township
upon receipt Of request for such APP.
pointinent, signed by at least five
veterans, residents If tn: township,
and upon the approval Of the recruit
ing officer for the county, provided
sucl, officer has been appointed. Up
on the request of at least ten union
veterans, recruiting officer for the
county will be commissioned, or for
y certain division of the county,
should it be deemed advisable to
form two or more clubs in the coun-
ty, said recruiting officer to reside at
some central point OF the county or
division OF said county. The re.
cruiting officers will be furnished with
enrolment blanks for the signature,
residence, company and regiment,
and rank in same at date of discharge,
of all veterans in the township and
county; also, sample copy of consti
tuition and bylaws, instructions for
organization, etc. Said enrolment
blanks to read as follows
"The undersigned, ex.soldiers and
sailors who were honorably dis
charged from the service of the
United States of America, and who
served under the union flag during
the late war of the rebellion, would
most respectfully ask that charter
be granted for the establishment of a
club at --."
"Objects: First, the upholding of
the principles of the Republican par
ty, based upon paramountrespect
for, and fidelity to, the national con.
st,tution and laws, reserving the
right, however, to act independent
ly in all cases where the interests of
the Union Veteran Soldiers are in
volved Secondly, the procuring of
employment for deserving unem-
ployed union veteran soldiers,
Third, the cultivation and strengthen
ing Of the social ties which had their
beginning in the common privations
of the camp, the battlefield and the
prison pen"
AS soon as the enrolment is CON-
plete for the township and county, a
preliminary charter will be granted
and the club organized by the selec-
ton of proper officers. This organi-
cation will be different from all other
organizations of Union Veterans, as
it is primarily for political purposes.
As the expense will not exceed TWEEN
ty-five cents to one dollar year, it
Is intended, and cannot fail, to reach
the masses. All form and ceremony