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National Republican., 1883-05-17
THE BUSINESS MEETING.

The business meeting of the fourteenth an
nual reunion Of the Society Of the Army of
the Potomac was held during the afternoon
ut the National theater. Gen A. A. Hum
phreys presided, with Gen. Horatio King
secretary. Gen. Humphreys, in calling the
meeting to order, made short speech, a
model for terse breyity, expressing his graft
fication at being present, and speaking in
eulogistic terms Of the Army Of the Potomac.
Gen. King then announced that his report
would be found in the printed volume, which
he had sent TO every member of the society
whose address he knew. The report was ac-
Cepted. The treasurcrs report showed tho
balance from last year, $784.3l; dues re-
ceived from June IL, 1882, to May 10, 1888,
81, 1885; initiation fees of new members
May l6, $765; total, S2,69i.66; disbursements
for stationery, printing, postage, expenses of
the poet, orator, and stenographer at the last
meeting and incidentals, 81 ,52293, leaving a
balance ON hand of $l,l7l,73.
Nominations for president of the society
were then declared.in order, aud Majs Tyler
and Steiner We're appointed tellcrs. Con.
Mann, of the 9th carps, nominated, amid tre-
mendous applause, Glen. John Newton, Maj.
Joseph Steiner, in the name of the 9th corps,
nominated Gen. Ulysses $. Grant. A terrific
demonstration Of applause greeted this nomi-
nation, and for a few moments 10 looked as
if Gen. Grant would be chosen by reclamation
But the Newton men held firm, and as soon
as they could be heard IL was said that Gen
Grant was only an honorary member, and
therefore not eligible to the presidency. Gen
Humphreys provoked a general laugh by
quietly saying, Gen. Grant served with the
army of the Potomac; know that" Finally
Gen. Mann withdrew the name OF Gen. New
ton, aud then Gen. Barnum withdrew
Gen Grant. Amid boisterous, but thoroughly
good natured tumult these names were again
presented. Various plans for voting were
moved, but Gen. King finally settled the con-
fusion by reading that section Of the consti,
tuition which provides for the election of q
president by ballot. While the voting was
going on, committee Of five, Gems. Locke
and Ruggles, Coils, Trettle and Truesdell, aud
Capt. Burntt, was appointed to present the
names Of selected cities TO the society, out OF
which the place for the next meeting could
be determined. On motion Of Gen Mac
Mahon, tho treasurer, committee was ap
pointed 10 audit his accounts aud report a
the meeting. The president named as the
committee Gems. Webb and Barnum, and Col
National Republican., 1883-05-17
INc1DENTs OF ALL SORTS.


Borne aloft, as an emblem of the long ago,
was a gigantic eagle, which excited great
deal Of comment. As 10 passed the grand
stand, Gen. Sherman exclaimed:
That's old Abe Ho belonged TO tho
9th Wisconsin"
az beg your pardon, general" said Judge
Gresham, "but l think Abe marched with
the Sth Wisconsin, did he not2"
Maybe, maybe" said tho general, but
call him oath soldier"
As the veterans with single arms and legs
went 6mping and halting by, one Of tho
Chinese legation remarked that they were
Every poor soldiers" Atty. Gen. Brewster
turned quickly and explained TO the critical
celestial that "Theso are not soldiers, but cit-
zcns. They were soldiers, and tho best this
country or any country over mustered and
modified. They are now only private citi-
zens, and their disabilities were incurred in
defending their country"
When halt occurred, and one of the
smaller martial bands stood before the grand
stand and continued TO rend the air with fife
and drum, Gen. sherman turned TO Secretary
| Teller aud exclaimed: "This Is unnecessary
and wrong. When Meades army passed
this place in grand review the same thing
occurred twice. Bat whom my 65, 900 brawny
boys marched by on the following day, not q
single halt was permitted, and there was no
marking time either. The column should
not halt"
number Of complimentary remarks were
made concerning the soldierly manner and
bearing Of the district militia, and when the
artillery was passing Secretary Lincoln re-
marked: There goes body of well drilled
men, under command Of an officer who is pro-
fcient in his arm of the service"
Gen. Sherman seconded this opinion, and
added:
ARTILLERY is not an effective arm in the
field, so far as execution is concerned, but its
moral effect is tremendous. If your infantry
| largely outnumbers the enemy, and they have
cannons, your boys don't want to move until
the artillery comes up.y
As Maj. Gen. Wright marched by the grand
stand on foot, at the head OF u little remnant
of tho old Fighting Sixth corps the Presi-
dent and others leaned forward and specially
complimented the gallant veteran with u COM
plimentary bow and salute.
Upon the arr ival of Gen. James A. Beaver
by the 9:l0 train yesterday morning he was
met by delegation of Pennsylvanians,
headed by Maj. ID. @. Cheesman, Of the pen
sion office, who was II former townsman.
These two veterans marched up town side by
side ON their crutches, both having gallantly
served in the same regiment and each having
lost leg in the late war.
National Republican., 1883-05-17
Wnshlnglon Cndet corn..

Awell attended military reception was given
last evening by the Washington Cadet corps
to their friends at their armory ON Pennsyl-
vania avenue, between Seventeenth and
Eighteenth streets northwest. A section of
tine marine band discoursed sweet music to
the strains of which dancing was made the
order of tho evening until late. The COM
mittee of arrangements were Lieut.. James A.
Perry, Messrs. A. j. Brooks, r. Laws, J. b.
Wright, j. IL. Saunders, j. II. Brown, and j.
A pnNne
National Republican., 1883-05-17
Flr,t Excur,,on ar IN. soa,on.

Tho steamer Mary Washington will mako
an excursion to Glymont and Quantico on
Sunday next, tw entieth instant, touching at
Alexandria both ways, leaving Seventh street
wharf at $3.50 a. m. and returning by 1880 p.
m. The excursion will be under the auspices
of gentlemen who promise to make it pleas
ant affair. Tickets so cents, TO be had at the
hoo
National Republican., 1883-05-17
ConliEnclAL trarelers and all dthers should

COMMERCIAL travellers and all others should
take notice that on Jan. next the member
ship fee In The United States Mutual Acct
dent Association, 800 and 322 Broadway, New
York, will be advanced to those applying
after that date.
The cost for assessment for tho preferred
occupations in this association has never ex-
ceeded $l2 per annum during an experience
Of six years,
The Association is financially strong, aud
pays all valid claims promptly aud in full.
National Republican., 1883-05-17

Truesdcll. Gen. Alexander Webb offered
resolution, which was unanimously adopted,
"That tho thanks of the Society of the Army
Of the Potomac vt It's fourteenth annual re-
union arc one and all hereby rendered TO the
citizens Of Washington for the generous hos
pitality aud the cordial welcome they have
extended the society. And especially are
those thanks rendered TO the citizens COM
prsing the local committee on finance"
Capt. Joyce offered a resolution that the
names Of the members of the army Of the
Potomac, resident in Washington, and pub
lished in. The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Of
that date, be embodied in the journal of the
society's proceedings. A gentleman having
objected the mover withdrew his resolution.
Another resolution was adopted, "provid-
ing that tho orator and the poet Of the day be
elected honorary members of the society, the
same provisions to apply to preceding and
prospective poets and orators of the society.
Mr.. Maginnis humorously declined his cleo
tion. For" said he, 81 have been member
ever since first Bull Run"
Capt. Marvins, of the 9Th Connecticut, here
created great laughter by asking II, in view
of the precedent just then declared, tho cleo.
tion of Mr.. Townsend, the poet, as an hon
orary member mado him eligible to the
presidency of the society. Cen King, the
secretary, increased the laughter by saying
he was npt answering conundrums then.
IHo tneu AnnOOnCOu Ine TcSulU OF
the ballots. There had been 279 votes cast, OF
which Con. Newton had received loo, Gen.
Grant III, and seven scattering. The an
noqncement was received with great cheer
ing, and tho election was made unanimous.
The secretary was then directed by unanimous
vote TO cast the ballot of tho society for Gon.
Horatio King as secretary, Con. George II.
sharpe corresponding secretary, and Gen. Nj
| T. MacNlhho as treasurer.
Tho different corps then presented the
names Of the vico presidents, one for each
corps, as follows 1st corps, w. w. Dudley
2d corps, Gen. s. s. Carroll Sd corps, Gen.
Dudley II. Davis; 4th corps, Col. McMIiohael
9Th corps, Gen. X. B. Ayres 9th corps, Gen.
Adam u. King; 9th corps, Con. Edward
Jardinette; 1lth corps, Col. Emil Frye; 18th
corps, Gen. Joseph l.. Selfridge; 10th corps
Gen. William II. Everett; staff corps
Gen. George ID. Buggles cavalry corps, Col. b,
Mcintosh; artillery corps, Col. ii. |. Hunt
signal corps, Gen. b. +. Fisher.
A letter was then read from Gen. Adolf
Roscngarton, of 532 Walnut street, Philadcl
phia, requesting subscriptions to complete
monument and statue to Gen. Reynolds.
Tho incoming president was then requested
to appoint committee to report mt tho next
meeting If any change In tho constitutions
was necessary.
The cdmmitteo in charge of proposing tn,
next place of meeting here returned and pre-.
scntcd tho names of Brooklyn, Gettysburg,
and Portland, Me-, for consideration. By q
very large yote 1t was decided to selec
Brooklyn.
The society then adjourned until this oven
National Republican., 1883-05-17
states arsonal) as tho excursion boats pass

States arsenal) as tho excursion boats pass
that point.
THE BANQUET.
The banquet will be given at Abner's
garden p. m. to-day tickets for which
will be sold for So. Members Of the society
are requested to make early application for
these tickets to the officers Of the society at
headquarters, in order that seats may be in
sured for them at the tables This request
should receive prompt attention, as the num-
Der Of seats at the banquet is necessarily linz
tied
The entrance to tho garden for those hold
ing tickets for tho banquet will be by the
west door, on Il street. Visitors holding
tickets for admission to the galleries will be
admitted by the east door.
National Republican., 1883-05-17
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
John J. Goodwin and Nellie Il. Sullivan, both
of this city ;tGeOrge W. Gregory, of Boston,
Mass, and Katherine p. Chapman, of th s
city j. +. Weaver and Emma Yeatman, both
of Richmond, Va; Lewis A. Dodson and Jane
NJ. Butler, both of this city; Thomas d. Dyer,
Of Alexandria, Va, and Mary Salisbury, same
place; J. S. Bell and Mary Il. Wilcox, both OF
Montgomery county, Maryland.
National Republican., 1883-05-17
RECEIVED BY THE PRESIDENT.

After the Society of tho Army of the Poto-
mac had returned to the Riggs house, the mil
itary escort was dismissed, and the society,
without breaking ranks, marched up to the
white house, headed by Gen. Ayros and a
drum corps. Most of those who were on tho
platform at the review were present in the
blue room, where the veterans were received
by the President and as there were q large
number of ladies tho occasion partook
more of the nature of an evening reception.
The members of tho society were presented to
the President by Marshal McMichaol, and a
pleasant word was said TO each as he passed.
The sons of veterans who were with the so.
ciety were pleasantly received by the Presi-
dent, who seemed to take considerable
interest in the young men. The reception
lasted for over an hour and was an exceed
ingly pleasant affair.
National Republican., 1883-05-17

who were liberal in their applause at the ex-
cellent marching Of tho military and cheers
nc tho manly appearance Of tho veterans.
The sight Of the empty sleeves aud the halt
ing step Of those who had lost leg, and now
and then man who kept up with tho pro-
cessiou on crutohes, told more eloqucutly than
any oration or poem Of the scenes Of twenty
yedfs ago, and Il was the MANNED soldiers who
excited the enthusiasm of the multitude.
The route WAS up Fifteenth street, passing
the Mcpherson statue to Vermont avenue
thence to Massachusetts, avenue, passing the
Thomas statue; thence TO Rhode Island
avenue, passing tho Scott statue; thence to
Connecticut avenue to X street, passing the
Farragut statue; thence 10 Seveateenth
street, TO west Lafayette square, TO Pennsyl-
vania avenue, passing the executive mansion,
at which point the column was reviewed by
the President; thence to Fifteenth street to
tho Riggs house, where the escort was dis
missed.
on THE GRAND STAND.
As the head of column turned Seventeenth
street the President, members of the cabinet
and the diplomatic corps arose in their places
TO see and review the passing troops. At the
front and center of tho stand the President
stood. Ons his left were Attorney General
Brewster and Postmaster General Gresham
while on his rightewero Secretary Lincoln
General W. +. sherman, Admiral Porter, and
Secretary Teller. There were also present
upon tho stand Justice Field, cx-Speakci
Keifer, Senators Miller, California Butler
South Carolina; ex-senator Window, Reproson
tatives Mckinley and s. S. Cox. The English
French, Spanish, Brazilian, and Chinese min
listers and ladies of their families, w. w. Cor
corau, Gen. Shorman's S staff, Gen. Hazen, Gen
b. S. Calef Gen. Livermorc, Con. ingalls,
Gen. Schofeld, Admiral Nichols, Admira
Rowan, the commissioners of the district, ex
Postmasters General Horatio King and j. j
Croswell, Marshal McNlichael, and Others
The head of the procession reached the stan,
at 1910, and the last of the carriages whicl
brought up the rear passed at 1850 p. M.
To tho lowered flags and marching salute
the President, with uncovered head, grace
fully bowed his Acknowledgements,
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LINcoLN's DEATH.

But another and greater martyr was to
our rejoicings our great friend, our president,
was stricken down; the commander-in chief
of our veteran armies, the greatest in the
National Republican., 1883-05-17

Gen. II. w. Slocum in obedience to great
cheering made an earnest and eloquent
speech, reviewing the difference between to-
day and twenty years ago. Then all was
gloom, doubt, and despair; to-day 1t is all
light and hope and prosperity.
Gen. Webb was called on and responded
briefly, urging that the standing army should
be kept up and strengthened.
Gen. Beaver, Of Pennsylvania, was seen
and recognized on the stage and COM
PEELED to address the audience. He made a
terse and vigorous speech that fired his au-
dience. He said the time had come for the
army of northern Virginia and the army of
the Potomac, the best and bravest blood of
the north and south, to rally around the
common flag and put the country into the
front rank OF nations.
Speaker Keifer, in obedience 20 loud calls,
made brief but pointed and humorous
speech, recalling many incidents of the war,
and closed with an eloquent peroration.
letter from Gen, Hancock and telegram
from Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan were read, ex-
pressive of sincere regret that they could not
be present in body, though they were In
spirit, and wishing their old comrades all
prosperity aud happiness.
The society then adjourned.
National Republican., 1883-05-17

Our honored armies of the west were now
everywhere successful. The magnificent
Sherman had marched through Georgia, and
the stride of his troops was over the Caro-
linas. The temerity Of Hood was repressed
by sturdy old Thomas. The extremities were
paralyzed, and now came the final blow at
the head and front of the rebellion-Shori-
dams victory at Five Forks-the onset OF the
army--the capture of Petersburg-the fall of
Richmond-which no ono stopped to see. 1t
was no longer "on to Richmond" 1t was ON
to Lee" The race for life or death came to
its goal at Appomattox. The armies which
had fought with heroism never equaled
and chiyalry never surpassed faced each
other for the last time, and the army OF
northern Virginia, with dignity worthy OF
its great deeds, laid down its arms and
standards to its triumphant but magnani-
nous conqueror-the army Of the Potomac
THE COST.
What had this victory cost2 From May,
1861 to March, 1864, the losses of tho army
of the Potomac were, in killed, 1920
wounded, 65,s50; captured, 3l,37S; in all
1l2,44S. From May 1, 1864, to April 8, 1865,
Killed, 1850; wounded, 09,500; captured
or missing, $4,000; aggregate, 10000, From
the beginning to the close Of the war, killed
27,720; wounded, l55,652; captured or miss
ing, 59,37s. A grand aggregate OF 2l2, 750
Adding those who died of gunshot wounds
the number of men who lost their lives In
action in the army of the Potomac was 49,,
002, probably one-half of all who died from
wounds on the field Of battle in all the armies
of the United States. Add to this the DEATH
from disease and the discharges for disability
and you will SEQ why we have so large pen
sion roll.
LINcoLN's DEATH.
But another and greater martyr was h
fall beside the Potomac. In the midst of al
our rejoicings our great friend, our president
was stricken down; the commander-in chic
of our veteran armies tha greatest In IN
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-06-14

further notify all parties interested that will offer each
and said parcels tracts of land for sa and will
the bidder for cash. the party who will
pay the specified against each entry in said list and
the of twenty-five cents for each line of
space occupied in advertising each entry against which
charged number of being considered the
highest bidder for cash. and the bid off being consd
cred the amount necessary sell in order satisfy the State
taxes said sale to had in of the Office of the State Comp
oer city of Austin from day day Sundays and legal
holidays excepted between the hours of o'clock and
O'Clock D. M commencing June 10th, 1885, and continuing
until of said lands sold said sales to be made subject to
all conditions of the above specified and in accordance
with thereof provided however all rights claims
demands for such County be due according
hereby reserved and will be declared reserved at the
time of SALE waiver made of any right collect any
County that be held due for the time State taxes
above set designated due County hav
ing been paid of said for the times designated for
which State taxes are due.
WILLIAM J. SWAIN
Comptroller of Public Accounts State of Texas
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-06-14

Last evening at the residece OF Rev.
DR.. Henry Schulz, most enjoyable enter
tainment was partaken of by the friends OF
Miss Florette Schulz, who was confirmed
with her other colleagues at the synagogue
yesterday. IL was quite surprise to the
young Miss, TO see SO many
their hearts content. In half an hour
Meme Bros. orchestra arrived and dispens-
ed some sweet and melodious selections,
but on account Of the illness OF Captain
Leonard the musicians had to lay their in !.
seruments aside, and by request OF Rabbi
Schulz, partake OF the refreshments. There
were q great many presents received which
are too numerousto mention, althougn sew,
eral were simply grand. The event will
long be remembered by one Of those partic-
ipating as and Of rare merit, as long as they
live
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-06-14

The city council met Saturday night in
adjourned session at the city hall. The
plans for the erection of two-story brick
city prison were submitted and referred to
the committee on public buildings. City
Engineer johnson made his report on the
Phoenix mills sewer, which was adopted.
A resolution was adopted requiring the
men at tae corners of Austin,
Lamar, Sycamore and Live Oak streets
provided with bars to prevent travel dur
ing the passage of trains. This is new
wrinkle for it will require man at each
place day and night to do It. The Texas
Central Is required to do likewise at the
crossings of Main and Elm streets:
The terms Of ]. T. Elliot and McSickles
TO furnish the city with water were accep-
ted, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
the contract on behalf of the city. The
city attorney was instructed to draft an
ordnance extending every street further
south
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-06-14

LONDON, June 1.-THE trial Of the dyna
mite consplrators, DR.. Gallagher and Ber-
nard Gallagher, Ansburgh Cukin, White
head and Wilson, charged with tressons
felony, begun this morning. The court
was crowded.
Mr., Clark, of counsel for the defense,
challenged three Jurors on behalf OF Dr.6al-
lagher. Henry James, attorney: general,
opened the case for the prosecution; ne
said the prisoners were charged with an
offense very near high treason. II was I'M
necessary to prove all had intended TO levy
war against the queen; 1t was sufficient 70
show conspiracy existed to take lives and
destroy property, without regard to who
suffered. He said Bernard Gallagher was
in different position from the other prs
oners. His own statement might be
considered TO connect him with the
dynamite plot, but reference required
very careful weighing, 30 as not to risk
Furnishing an innocent man. Ii the facts
alleged against the prisoners were fully es-
tablished there was not person In the
country who would not be pleased that
they had been brought to justice.
Lynch alias Norman, the ini0rmer, re-
peated the testimony in regard to the do
ings of the conspirators previous and aiter
their arrivals in England from America,
which he gave at the preliminary hearing.
Ansburgh will conduct his own defense.
Lynch, on being CROSS. examined, SAID ne
never saw Wilson or Ansburgh before h
saw them at Bow street police court. Be-
tween the two interviews with the authori
ties at which he offered to turn informer,
he had appeared at Bow street police cours.
He told q little more sc Inc second inter
view than before concerning Fenian clubs
in New York and their objects; the IRISH
republic, he said was mentioned in the
oath he took in Now York, when he joined
the conspirators; he was not aware they
had a separate parliament during the Lass
century; never had been associated with
any plot or rebellion in England or Ireland;
II was no account to him whether Ireland
became a republic or had home rule; bad
never conyersed with DR.. Gallagher IN any
one else's presence; refused to try spring
which Gallagher handed him and which
fitted a hammer made to explode cap;
admitted he ad broke his oath to the En-
erald club in New York, which was as
as binding as the one taken in the court.
He was then examined by the proseou.
ton: he said he did not know the object OF
the society when he joined and then did not
like to back out. .c .
After other witnesses testified 10
prove Whitehead purchased glycerene and
other compounds used in the mar ufoctute
of explosion, the court adjourned.