The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-11-22
PENNSYLVANIA.


PENNSYLVANIA.
Our Pittsburg correspondent, "Argus," sends
us the following items, under date of the 18th
inst: Since the date of our last letter num-
Der of the city and few of the country Posts
in this vicinity have been inspected by the
Department Inspector in person. Posts 2, Is,
Isl, 157, and 1S1, are reported as having passed
creditable inspection. In most cases social
entertainments were given, and participated
in by families of comrades of the different
Posts; perhaps those given by Posts 157 and
Isl were the most enjoyable, because of the
more extensive preparations made and the
varied programme executed.
A general court-martial which conyenes in
this city this week, is causing considerable
amount Of talk among the comrades, as a case
of long standing in which two prominent G.
A. K. men appear as accuser and accused-one
of which is at present on the Department staff,
the other wears the same rank beneath the
bronze eagle-will be heard, and considerable
interest is being taken in the matter by the
friends of both.
Post I51 by circular dominates and indorses
F. II. Dyer, of Post 40, for Department Com
mander.
The interest manifested in the selection of
Post officers in this vicinity indicates that the
best men will be selected, and that assures the
continued growth of the Order.
Al Int tSuIdF uSSbiHS Vi Oob 1dSb WICK,
handsome portrait Of the late General War
rem was presented to the Post. 1t is truly a
work of art, and was received on behalf of the
Post by Past Department Commander 4. L.
Pearson. A. III. K Storie, than whom a more
energetic worker does not wear the bronze
badge was present and delivered one Of his
"inspiration addresses.
Tom j. Gist, the head and front of rural -
G. A. r. men, now of the United States reve-
nue. department, is at present located in this
city, and will be seen and heard at the various
Post rooms.
W. j. Fennerty, of Post Al, a leader in all
that tends TO advance the interests of cur Or
ganization in the east end, whose health has
been bad for year past, is. we are glad TO note,
very much better, and still improving.
Representatives of twenty one Posts of
Philadelphia and vicinity met at the hall Of
Post No. 10, of that place, on the 18th inst, and
formed what is intended TO be a permanent
organization, to be known as the G. A. r. Vet
erans' Rights Union. The object of this asso-
citation of comrades is to take such active meas
ures, under the auspices of the Grand Army,
as viii secure to those who served under the
| Government of the United States during the
| late war the privileges and rights guaranteed
to them by sections 1854 and 1866 of the Revised
/ Statutes of the United States" The following
officers were elected to hold their positions
until the meeting of the annual Encampment at
Lancaster, in February next: President Jas.
| n. Calely first vice president, i. d. G. Tyler;
second vice-president, William Simmons; third
vice-p president George w. Nutz; secretary, E.
| Caldwell; treasurer, William II. Siner, and an
| executive committee of fifteen. It was decided
| to ask every Post in the Department to send
/ two delegates to convention to be held at
| the time of the Encampmcnt at Lancaster.
A member of Post No. 1S1, Braddock, Pa,
writes Us as follows: In your issue of two
| weeksago a communication appeared, signed by
| argus" Of Pittsburgh. The article in ques-
ton was readily recognized by members of Ma
/ jer A. NJ. Harper Post, No. 1S1, as emanating
! from the fertile brain of Past Commander of
this Post
The article above alluded to is a misrepre-
sentation Of facts, as they have existed for the
past year, as TO the active members withdraw
/ ing from the Post. That is not the case, as our
last quarterly report to the Department will cor
roborate When those seIf-styled active mem
beers, TO the number Of eleven-and seven of
/ them were past officers of the Post-withdrew,
they left us with membership numbering
| siXty-fouT Through the exertion of our pres
cut officers, manfully seconded by the comrades
Of the Post, we now number 108 members in
good standing, and we propose to increase the
number to I25 during the present quarter We
for the article, but as it is an injustice to our
| Post of which we are, we think, justly proud,
we desire to have the article refuted.
Comrade VIM. II. Wolfe, of Lewisburg Pa,
was buried at Norrist0wn ON November 6. He
was formerly an officer in the 131st and 18th
regiments, Pennsylvania volunteers. During
the war he became conspicuous as the leader of
| a raid up what is known as the Elkwater, in
West Virginia, which occupied three days and
nights, and was especially complimented for
his bravery.
A of of4
Pennsylvania reserve corps was held at the
northwest corner of Broad and Filbert streets,
Philadelphia on Saturday evening, November
IL, to make arrangements for their annual Re-
union on December 20. Captain McPhail pre-
sided, and Charles Devine acted as secretary.
Conlrade Louis Wagner, treasurer of the joint
committee on the soldiers and sailors monu-
ment at Germantown, has submitted his report
to the public. The total receipts from subscrip-
tons were $11, S6791. The expenditures were
S1l, Sl569, leaving balance On hand of $52. %.
The fifth meeting of the survivors of the
1l5th Pennsylvania volunteers was held on
Tuesday evening" November Is, at No. 1902
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, about thirty-fye
members being present. Meetings viii be held
the first Tuesday of each month.
Gowan Post, No. 3d. of Pottsvlle, Pa has
| spent several thousand dollars in the decora-
ton of their room, making it the handsomest
in tie State. 1t was formally opened on Tues
: day, November ID.
Comrade George II. Smith, formerly of COM
pany G, 5ist regiment, Pennsylvania volun-
tcers and member of Post No. I16, of Har
/ rsburg, vas buried in that place on Monday
November IL.
c. G. ckson Post, No. 159, of Berwick Pa.
, in resol' ons adopted on the 18th inst, depre.
Gated, as unjust the course pursued by General
Gresham towards Paul Van Deryoort
a business meeting of the survivors of thu
/. 109th Pennsylvania volunteers was held on
Saturday evening, November II, at No. I20s
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
t Post No. 2 of Philadelphia, on Tuesday oven
!. ings November 20, attended the Chestnut Street