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after. In the prosonce Of biddeFs.
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CONNECTICUT.

&C. D." Palmer Post, No. SO, Winsted, Conn,
writes Us as follows: Two years ago our num-
bers were reduced from 100 down to about
thirty good old vets We formed a skirnish
line around this and other towns and COM
menced action. The result is, up to last Tues
day the 9Th, we mustered lightweight In
good standing and have several more, under
guard, coming in from the front. We mus
tered in seven on that day in the presence OF
Inspector Keefer, and, 10 take his word for it,
we stand second to none in this district as to
energetic working. Palmer Post, in years gone
by, stood second in this Department, and there
is no reason why il cannot get back to its old
stand.
Comrade Henry E. Taintor writes us that
Robert o. Tyler Post No. 80, of which he is
Commander, Of Hartford, Conn, celebrated its
removal into more e0rnIn0dious quarters on the
18th inst, By social entertainment, at which
were present the comrades with their ladies
and friends. The exercises were opened with
q short address by the Post Commander, and
consisted OF music, Rotations speeches, songs
and stories. During the evening a bountiful
collation., furnished by the lady friends Of the
Post, was served in the dining-hall, which is
on the floor below the main hall. The excr-
cises were closed shortly after IL o'clock.
CoInrade George F. Elliott, Stamford, Conn,
writes us that Hobbie Post escorted the re-
mains of its Past Commander, Philip b. Lener
to the grave on the 18th inst. Deceased was
one Of the charter members Of the Post and its
first Commander. He was first Lieutenant OF
company A, 18th Connecticut volunteers, and
took part in the siege Of Port Hudson.
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POTOMAC.

The Department of the Potomac, G. A. R.,
has officially Endorsed a resolution of Lincoln
Post. No. 3, thanking the Quartermaster-Gen-
eral for his patriotic action in disappearing
the recommendation of one of the officers of
the Quartermaster's Department that the flag
and fiagstaHs be dispensed with at the national
cemeteries, and the cost of maintaining them
be diverted to identifying in other ways the
last resting place of our dead heroes. The
uartermaster-General remarked on the COM
munication referred to: Concerning the use
of the flag at the national cemeteries 1 cannot
concur in the suggestion that it be dispensed
with. 1t marks conspicuously the national
and military character of these cemeteries. Tt
is the emblem of the Nation, which, among
many other ways of honoring those who sacri-
feed their life in its defense, has established
these final resting places exclusively for those
who died in the service. 1t is not the mere
perishable fabric, but what it represents
lasting, it is hoped and believed, than any
monuments of stone or bronze that can be
erected to the memory of its brave defenders"
A large and enthusiastic encampment of Kit
Carson Post, No 2, was held at Grand Army
hall, Washington, on the evening of the 18th.
Among the many distinguished comrades pres
ent were General Stewart Van Vlet, General
Joseph Dickenson late chief of staff for Gen.
erals Hooker and Meade; Colonel 7. L. Alex
ander, fifth auditor of the Treasury visiting
comrades from New York, Ohio, Colorado, Ne
braska, and California-many of them of ma
tional reputation. The Grand Army of the
Republic throughout the country is now in
creasing at the rate of 5000 per month.
Meade Post, No. 5, of Washington, d. c., held
a Campfire and hop on the evening of the 18th
inst, which was largely attended, there being
about 4OO persons present.
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TEXAS.

Comrade Jas. Parsons, company 3, 9Th Con-
necticut volunteers Independence, Texas, writes
US as follows: Down here we have very few old
vets. l only know four in forty miles around,
so that when take up THE TRIBUNE and see
Reunion after Reunion and none for me, THE
TRIBUNE is the next thing to meeting an old
comrade in arms. The Confederates here have
yearly Reunions of Hoods, Green's, and other
brigades. Here they still have more or less ami
mus against Yankee. The old Confederate SOL
diers are all right, and think Yankee as good as
anybody, but the stay -at-homes have no use for
the Yankee. / have watched your articles in
regard to Commander Van Dervoort and
Gresham, so styled Postmaster-General. 1t is a
small man that when he finds he is wrong
will not make restitution to the one wronged.
Make your detail for the court-martial, and
GUST him from the place, say | and let the rene
gade be shown that a man who breaks his oath
can be expelled, even if he is Postmaster Gen
eral. We few down here await to see how long
you will wait before taking some definite
action about it. You are right about get
ting the sentiments of the boys-you will find
enough for your object, even if you have to
come to Texas to swell the number. l see by
your last issue that you have started SUBJ
scription to fund to care for the children Of
General Steedman. | will send you list of
some subscribers among some Confederates
that knew General Steedman to their sorrow,
but still honor the man, and will help swell the
list for the help of his children. How is that
for the Johnnies ? Some good in Texas yet
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INDIANA.

We have received from Department Head.
quarters of Indiana the roster for 1888 1t is a
neatly printed and excellently compiled little
pamphlet, giving the names of the Department
officers, staff. Council of Administration, Past
Department Commanders, delegates to National
Encampment &c. It contains also complete
list of the Posts (Which now number 260), to.
gether with the city and county in which they
are situated, the date of organization, name Of
Commander, Adjutant, and Quartermaster
time of meeting, the means of travel from In.
dianapolis to them, and even the express com.
panies by which supplies can be sent.
Comrade W. I. Lefel, Denver, Ind, writes
as that Post No. 66, of that place, now numbers
forty-seven members, and that the officers are
as follows: Commander, VIM Trout; s. V. c..
Abe Whisley; j. v. O., P. r. Fenters; Surgeon
P. @. A. Robins; @. NJ, John Charles; Adi't
CIV Martindale; o. d., o. Armentrout; O. G..
F. w. Moody; S. NJ Daniel Sundy; @. NJ, S
p. Armentrout.
George P. Anderson, member of Mai. VIM
Patton Post, No. 157, of Veyay, Ind, died on
the 10th inst. Deceased was a member of com
pany G, Sd Indiana cavalry, and participated
in most of the battles in which the cavalry @,
the Army of the Potomac was engaged.
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McCready, and about forty comrades of Post
No. 275 made a visit to Post No. 46. A Campfire
was started with Comrade McCready in the
chair, who opened the exercises with an
appropriate speech. Addresses were also made
by Commander Lucas, Post No. 70, Department
of Illinois; Comrade Geo. Stewart, surgeon of
No 275; Comrade Mishow. of No. 40; S. V. c.
Thatcher, of No. 100; Badger, of 46, and 2. p.
c. Geo. w Young, of 100.
On Wednesday evening, January %, 1884,
Post 115, of this city, viii celebrate its fifth
anniversary, and an energetic committee has
been appointed to make all the arrangements
for having good time.
Sometime during the coming month Geo. G.
Meade Post, No. l, viii hold memorial services
in honor of deceased comrades.
Post No. 16, of Reading, recently cleared
$1,000 in one week at bazaar held for the
benefit of the Post fund.
Post No. 255, of bennington, will have a
grand Campfire on the evening of Saturday,
December LIST, and on the following Saturday
Post No. 306, Of Doylestown, will do the same
Post No 6, of this city, will visit Post No. IL,
of Norristown, on the evening of the 28th inst
Post No. 5 has rendered the use Of its hall for
the ceremonies of mastering the naval Post,
and has also granted the new Post the privi-
lege of holding its musterS there during the
month of January, or until permanent quarters
are secured by the " old salts" "160."
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L. Hasbrock, Inspector of the Department. of
New Jersey, and Mrs. NJ. J. Williams, of Sum-
ner Corps, New York city. After the installa-
tion was over the ladies and comrades of Post
is sat down to nice little lunch. Speeches
were made by Comrades Hommedien and jack
son and Mrs. Jashke and other ladies of the
Auxiliary Corps
A correspondent at Hamilton, n. Y, writes
US that Arthur L. Brooks Post of that place,
was recently visited by Inspector Stoddard and
several comrades of Elisha B. Smith Post, of
Norwich. After the inspection an open meet
ing was held, in which the Ladies' Auxiliary
participated. Addresses were made by Com
rades Beebe, Van Slyke, Spencer, Thurston
and others. The music, furnished by Prof.
Nash, was excellent, and the affair a success in
every respect.
Comrade w. B. Tallman, Perry, n Y, writes
us that John 2. Robinson Post, of that place.
presented Miss Elsie Boughton with hand
some gold badge-Grand Army design-on the
9Th inst, in recognition of her assistance at
Grand Army entertainments as an elocution-
list. After the presentation a supper was given
for the benefit of the reserve fund, which
melted $50.
Comrade G. NJ. Rykert. Westfeld, N. Y.
writes us that at the last meeting of the Post
of that place its name was changed from III. J
Cowden to William Sackett Post, No. 324. He
says the Post is in good working order, and al
the last meeting two new members were elected
Comrade G. w. Underwood, Potsdam, N. Y
writes US that Marsh Post, No. 214, of that
place, is growing rapidly in numbers-muster.
ing new recruits at every meeting.
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NEW YORK.

There was large gathering Of uniformed
veterans in Irving Hall, New York, on the 10Th
inst. at the musical Reunion under the manage
ment of Leroy Van Horns Grand Army of the
Republic band. At o'clock the band burst
forth with medley Of war tunes, inteTspersed
with bugle calls. Then two buglers competed for
trumpet by sounding the different calls. The
veterans threw up their hats. and cheered the
familiar notes. Thomas Heffern, of Post so,
got the trumpet. Robert I. Lincoln Post drum
corps and Oliver Tilden post drum corps handled
the sticks IN competitive rolling. The latter
won the prize-a flute and drum. Four COM
rades of Posts 80, 10 and Al, performed the old
army reyeille. The prize stack of arms, was
won by Fifer 0'Connel and Drummer Parmcn-
ter. Parmenter also beat the best dinner call.
The final performance was by drum corps of
Reno Post and Geo. q. Meade Post. The Judges
were Geo Gill, Nathaniel jerks and Richard
Mckay. Col. Henry Huss was referee A ball
followed the musical entertainment
Comrade @. Hull Grant, Brooklyn, n.
Y, writes us that Frank Head Post, No. I6,
of that place. was recently inspected by Com
rade i. w. l.. Hommedicn, of Perry Post No.
So who spoke very highly of the management
| of the Post. The inspector was accompanied
by delegations from his Post and Ford Post, OF
| Canarsie. After the meeting was closed, the
Ladies Auxiliary Corps, No. 8, was convened
/ and the following officers were installed under
the new rules: President, Mrs E. ]. Jashke
senior vice-president, Mrs i. Buckhaus; junior
vice-president, Mrs. (. Mcdowell; secretary
! Mrs. A. Pincus; treasurer, Mrs. A. A. Hall
conductor, Miss Annie L. Fitzgerald; guard
| Miss Maggie Leisinger; chaplain, Mrs. E.
Arment. The officers were installed by Past
Commander John Moser, assisted by Mrs. d.
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WISCONSIN.

Comrade Geo. w. Bird, Jefferson, Wis, writes
us that John E. Holmes Post, No. 26, of that
place, (of which he is Commander,) now num-
bers ninety members, and that its prospects of
increase in the near future are good.
A correspondent at Lone Rock. Wis, writes
us that grand Campfire and ball were held
by Henry Dillon Post, of that place, on the 9th
inst, which was great success. DR.. e. J. Fos-
ter, of Edwin Dillingham; Post, of Waterbury,
Vt, and others. addressed the veterans.
Comrade FL. FL. Pearson, Reedsburg, Wis,
writes us that I'll. A. Tator Post gave another of
their popular entertainments on the 9th inst,
at their armory, consisting of speaking, sing
ing, and drill. A large crowd was in attend
ance. After the programme was finished army
rations were served and with singing and
storytelling, most agreeable evening was
spit.
Comrade George Strong, Baldwin, Wis, writes
us that Comrade James B. Beach, who died re-
Gently, was member of company A, 35th Wis
consin infantry, and served with that regiment
at New Orleans Port Hudson, Morganzia, and
Algiers, La.
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OHIO.

Comrade J. F. Putnam, Post Commander of
Dick Mason Post, No. 304, Lowell, Ohio writes
us as follows: Dick Mason Post has besn I'M
fortunate in the loss of all its Post property by
fire, in the burning of the building on Novem-
Der a. This leaves the Post in bad condition,
being but new Post, weak in numbers, and
poor financially. While we do not make any
appeal directly for assistance from other Posts,
yet any contributions or help any comrades or
Posts may see fit to forward to Daniel Arpen-
sheat, Post Quartermaster at Lowell, Wash
ington county, O., will be gratefully received.
Wilson Burrows Post was organized at West
Jefferson Ohio, on the 9th inst, and the follow
ing officers were elected Commander, L. d.
Hnll S. Y. c., Eugene Babb; ]. Y. c., E. R.
Hill; o. D., Quinn Bradley; Adj't Charles w.
Blair @. NJ, George G. Blair; Chap, William
Boreland; O. M. S., Joseph Harbage; S. NJ,
James Chambers; Guard, Joshua Ballenger.
Comrade J. w Martin, GAINESVILLE, o., writes
us that on the 18th inst. twenty-seven recruits
were mustered into Hazlett Post No. 81, of
that city, which brings its membership up to
1885, He adds that the members of the Post
" confidently expect to have 400 comrades on
the rolls after the next meeting!"
Comrade Henry Guckert Marietta o, writes
us that Buell. Post held Campfire at the
Armory Hall, in that place, on the 9th inst. The
programme was a most interesting one, con-
sisting of company drill, banquet of bean
soup and bareback, toasts, recitations, &c.
"W c." Canton, Ohio, writes us that on the
18th inst. Post No %. of that place, gave the
first of a series of open meetings which are to
be held during the winter During the even
ing So was contributed to THE TRIBUNE fund
in aid of the Steedman family.
Colonel p w Stanhope, Commander of w
FL. Lyle Post, Cincinnati, sa prominent candi-
date for Department Commander of Ohio.
Geo. H. Thomas Post, of Cincinnati, O., is
increasing steadily, and expects to have 500
comrades by the end of the year.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Comrade Geo. d. Shaw, Springfield, Mass,
writes US that a convention of delegates from
the Posts in the four western counties of the
State was called to meet at Post is, of Spring
field, on the 18th inst for the purpose of forming
an association. Delegates from ten Posts were
present, and an organization, under the name
of the Western Massachusetts Association of the
Grand Army, was formed with the following
officers: Commander, r. J. Hamilton, Spring
field; s. V c., C. VI Whelden, Pittsfeld; JV
c., /. B. Walkley, Whitfield; @ NJ, H. C.
Comins Amherst. Executive committee, p
Snyder. of Adams: w III. Chamberlain, of Pitts
field; II. Crosby, of Holyoke; D. Halbrook, of
Palmer; g. B. Parsons, of Northampton; @. @.
Young, of Amherst; Geo. Pierce of Shelburne
Falls and 4. III. Smith, Of Colsaine.
Comrade George NJ Rice, North Uxbridge,
Mass, writes us that FL. II. Legg Post No. %,
of that place now numbers thirty members,
and is steadily increasing in numbers. On the
evening of the 18th an inspection of the Post
was held by Commander Robinson and Com
rade Willard, of Post 10, and an entirely salts
factory state of affairs was found TO exist.
After the inspection open meeting was held
and an elegant supper furnished By the lady
friends and relatives Of the comrades. Com
rade Rice also informs US that the ladies Of
North Uxbridge are talking of organizing a
Relief Corps in connection with the Post.
Comrade c. S. Anthony, VIM. H Bartlett
Post, No. 3, Taunton, Mass, writes US that Com.
rade John w. Williams, of that Post, was killed
by the explosion of a cannon while firing q
salute at North Dighton, in honor of the cleo.
ton of Gov. Robinson. The deceased was a
member of the 4th r. ]. volunteers during the
war, and had good record as soldier and q
man. Comrade Anthony adds that the death
roll of the Post viii be large this year-seven
comrades having died since July 1st-two Of
that number having been killed by accident
since September LIST.
On the 18th inst the members of Abraham
Lincoln Post, No. IL, Of Charlestown, Mass.
presented at Monument Hall, of that place
An Hour on the Picket Line" a new play BY
Comrade James Burrows
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IOWA.

c." Vinton, Ia, writes us that Commander
Eddy, accompanied by fourteen comrades of p
III. Coder Post, No. SO, of Vinton, Ia, went to
Center Point, on the 10th inst, and mustered
in Denison Post, with thirty charter
members The following officers were elected:
Commander, l.. L. Wilson; s. V. 90 Trip;
J. Y. c., w. Lewis; Surg, J. l.. Tiffany Adi't
III. ID. Newland; Chaplain, A. Rueker; O. NJ,
g. G. Bliss; 0. D., - Kubias; o. g., F. w.
Chestley, S. H., John Burk; O. NJ. s., r. King
He also informs US that P. d. Coder Post held
an open Post meeting, at which many mem
bers of the Post and their friends were present.
The exercises consisted Of songs addresses, re-
citations, &c. Among the speakers were Gen
eral Prentiss, who made fine address.
Three Blue Arrows" KeokUk, Iowa, writes
US that on the 9th ult. l.. S. Tyler, Past Com
mander of Post 2, of that place, organized a
new Post at Salem, Iowa, and that the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year ::
Commander, J. NJ. Evans; s. v c., Thomas
Carroll; J. V. c., Hiram Prickard Surg, II.
I'll. Hess; Chap, E. t. Williamson; o. d., l..
I'll. joy Adj't, L. s. Breese; Q. NJ, J.W. Prots-
man; o. G., w. A. Smith S. NJ, Ralph Rigby I;
@. III. S. Amos Logan. The Post was named
in honor of Adam Kempel late first lieuten-
ant, company c, 18th Iowa infantry, wounded
at Jonesboro', Ga, August 81, 1864, and died of
wounds September IL, 1854
In the account we published in our issue of
the 9Th inst, of the mnster of Post by Major
L. S. Tyler, of Keokuk, on the 25th of October,
we omitted to mention Hillsboro as the place
where the Post was organized. An error also
occurred in the names of the O. D. and Q. NJ. s.,
which should have been w. E. Ferree and J. J.
B. Sheath, respectively.
Tho following resolution was adopted at a
recent meeting of Shiloh Post, No. 1885, Leigh
ton, Ia
Resolved, That we, as ex-soldiers. will decline to
give our suffrage to any candidate for any office
who is not in favor of the equalization of bounties
restoration OF the act, pensioning all ex-
prisoners of and all honorably discharged SOL
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NOW, Comrades, Send in Your Contributions,


TOLEDO, OHIO, November Is, 1883.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
In behalf of your comrades of Forsyth Post
and Of northwestern Ohio, as well as all the
old friends of "Old Chickamauga the late
Major General James B. Steedman-we desire
to formally notice your great efforts for the re-
lief of the widow and little children of our
illustrious neighbor, so recently passed away
We appreciate all the more what You have
done from the high character Of the editorial
matter in the columns of your influential and
widely-eirculated paper, both in the general
and women's departments. In literary ability
and Judgment your editorials are unexcelled.
We are expecting great results from your ap-
peals to our comrades throughout the land.
Please retain all contributions In your posses
sion until they cease TO appear, when the sum
total may be forwarded to Major General John
w. Fuller Toledo, chairman of a permanent
board of trustees, who have been chosen by
our comrades and citizens to handle and take
care of this relief fund. The trustees are all
well-known gentlemen of standing and respon-
sibility
Again acknowledging your soldierly charity
and conspicuous courtesy, we remain yours,
in F., c., and l.,
CHARLES l. YouSG,
Past National s. v Commander-in-C Chief.
JOHN S. KoUNTz,
Past Department Commander of Ohio.
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KANSAS.
meeting.

Comrade W. w. Branson, Cherokee Kan,
writes US that Colonel Buckner (better known
as the fighting parson) delivered his lecture,
"The Battle of Chickamauga, Lookout Noun
tain, and Mission Ridge" before Shiloh Post,
No. 56, of Cherokee, and that the old battle
flag of the 10Th Iowa infantry, carried by Com
rade Joe Lucas, was on exhibition, and its his
tory related by Captain A. B. Wiles, men,
Der of the brigade. The music, instrumental
and vocal, was excellent, and the whole affair
a grand success. He adds: "Shiloh Post is
moving steadily onward, mastering recruits at
each meeting"
Comrade Frank Kityinillc-, Highland, Kan,
writes that Nathan Price Post was organized
at Wathena, Kan, on the 10th inst, with forty
charter members, and that the following off,
GERS were elected: Commander, Colonel S.
Hatch S. Y. c., Thomas B. Hickman; J. V. c.,
H. Crystell; o. D., A. Chill; @. NJ, F. Gramer
o. g., T. Triggs; Surg, T. ]. Furgeson; Chap,
Robert Tracy; Adj't, Fred Paul; @. NJ. s., F.
Dreaming: s. NJ, Aug. Hack, and were duly
installed by Commander Robb.
Comrade G. H. Barton, Topeka, Kan, writes
us that Lincoln Post, No. 1, of that place, held
sociable on the evening of the 10th inst,
which was largely attended by the comrades
and their families.
In addition to the Grand Army resolutions
published last week, condemning the unjust
treatment of Comrade Van Deryoort by the
Postmaster-GeneralV icksburg Post, No. 72,
Humboldt, Kan, at a recent meeting passed the
following:
Resotred That !.i,ksburg Post, No r. G. A. r.
Department of Kansas, heartily lnIorSe the edi-
torial remarks of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, and
that we Post, deprecate unjust dictatorial,
and not in accordance with his obligations as q
comrade, the action of the Postmester-Genera in
removing, without cause, Past COMMANDMENTS
Chief Paul Van Deryoort from the Postal Service
Blue Post, No. $50, of North Topeka, Kan,
adopted resolutions calling for an inquiry into
the matter, and declaring that if said dis
missa1 was unwarranted, the said Comrade
Gresham should be dismissed from the Grand
Army of the Republic"