The National tribune., 1883-11-01
Fifteenth REUNION
OF the Society of the Army Of the
Cumberland.
Special Correspondence NATIONAL TRIBUNE:

of the Army of the Cumberland, which began
here on Wednesday last, was largely attended
and provoked great enthusiasm among cur ex-
soldiers, thousands of whom were IN the CITY
The society formed on Wednesday morning
Mt the Burnet House, and marched with band
to the Grand Opera House, where 1t was to hold
a business session. The society was led by Its
president, General Sheridan, who had General
Rosecrans on his right. Following came Gen
eral Wood with General John 4. Logan.
After these were Generals Newton, Carlin,
Morgan, Kimball, ParkhuTst, and about $50
Others General Sheridan called the session to
order. Prayer was offered by the chaplain, Mr.
EarnshRw.
The reports Of the committees were heard.
II was stated in explanation Of the absence OF
any mention of the death of General Steed-
man that he had never become member OF
the society. General r. ID. Mussey offered
resolution, which was adopted, that the com
raitfee on memoirs take the necessary steps 10
have sketch Of General Steedmans military
career published in the annual record. General
J. S. Fullerton, treasurer, reported balance at
the beginning Of the year OF S536; balance now
in the treasury SI97. He said large number
of the members were delinquent, many OF
whom could not be found by letters. After the
appointment Of committees and the acceptance
OF invitations from the Chamber of Commerce,
the CUVier club, the Duc1worth club, and the
Lincoln club the meeting adjourned.
Burnet House with a band and banners 10
Music Hall, which was beautifully decorated.
On the stage were stacks Of arms, tents and
cannon An audience of nearly 1000 persons
were already seated when the society marched
IN and took seats near the stage. General Ii.
H. Cist called the meeting TO order, and intro
duced Governor Foster, who delivered the
address of welcome. His mention of Generals
Rosecrans, Sheridan, Logan, Pope, hazen,
Wood. and Others on the stage brought rounds
of applause. which only ceased as the generals
named bowed their acknowledgements, and
General Sheridan good-naturcdly called for
order.
General Sheridan made brief speech, thank
ing Governor Foster for his complimentary
allusions 10 himself and introduced the orator
of the society, General Atkins, who delivered
Rspeech that was enthusiastically applauded.
Captain Aillard, assisted by the apollo club,
sang song composed by himself for the occa-
sion.
In response TO calls General Rosecrans made
q few remarks favoring Reunions, saying that
unless the soldiers stuck together the wise
provisions Of the statutes giving preference TO
soldiers ia the public service would be IN
danger of being forgotten. He regarded the
encouragement Of devotion to the country
another reason for keeping alive interest in the
grand deeds accomplished by the volunteer
army during the war.
General Logan was also called out. He said
he was not a mfmber Of the Army Of the Cum
berland bit felt that he was part OF il, owing
20 the close relationship Of the Army OF the
Tennessee and the Army Of the Cumberland IN
many trying times. He commended the plan
Of the society In permitting all soldiers 10 be-
come membe and closed with warm eulogy
of the late General Steedman-
General Hazen also made q few remarks,
while Generals Noyes and Pope merely bowed
in response TO calls owing TO the lateness Of
<1rh saf-- saTl hack m
hotel under escort Of military, where the MEN,
beIs enjoyed symposium. Among gentlemen
on the stage not named above, we're Generals
STANLEY, Kimbsll, Newton, CarIin, Opdycke,
Khipple aud Fullerton.
SECOND Days PROCEEDINGS.
At tine business meeting of thesociety Thurs
day morning Gen. Barnett, chairman Of the
committee on the Carried monument, reported
that q place had been selected in Washington
as the site Of the monument, but it would re-
euire the action OF Congress in the matter TO
make It final. He said that he thought the
monument would be ompleted N time for the
Reunion IN 1856. Gen Cist from the commit
Zee on publications reported that the portrait
OF Gen. Wilson, the cavalry commander, would
be in the next volume Of the society's publica-
tions. Capt. Ford reported the accession Of i5o
new members. Major ". H Lambert, Of Phila-
delphia, was selected as the next orator OF the
society, with Capt. J. u. Foraker, Of Cincinnati
as alternate.
The committee on nominations reported fol
recollection the present officers IS follows: Presi
dent. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan: corresponding
secretary, Gen. II. b. Cist; treasurer, Gen. j
s. Fullerton: recording secretary, Col. John
W. Steele, and the following vice-presideRts
Lieut. C. B. ElGred, Alabama; Capt. 5. A.Wig-
gins Arkansas; Col. John 4. Miller, Cali
fOrpia; q. q. Symmes, Colorado; Gen. 'R. ID
Nuasey. District Of Columbia Gen. Louis Zahm
Tl.I.~ al I q Danl 10 r II
Van PeIt. Georgia. Gea. John Coburn, Indiana
Capt Z. y. Conger, Iowa; Major Frank S. Bond
Connecticut: Gen. J. ID. Morgan. Illinois; Gen
John A Martin. Kansas; Capt Jas. c. Niche
Kentucky; Capt. j. b. Ludwick, Louisiana
Gen. Francis Fesenden, Maine; J. L. Donald
son, Maryland: Col. by Stene Massachusetts
Lieut.-Col. j. Burns, Michigan Lieut.. VIM
EcCorry, Minnesota; Lieut.-Col. S. Simmons
Missouri; Capt N. G. Franklin, Nebraska
Gen Eli Long, New Jersey; Gen. Z. 0pdycke
New York; Capt J. B. Blackstone, Jr, Penn
sylvania Lieut.. John Ruhm, Tennessee; Gen
Nathan Kimbal, Utah, and Capt g. j. Robin
son, Wisconsin. Col Kelly, OF Louisville, OF
fered resolution commenting the portrait @
Gen. Thomas, painted by S. w. Price, and ask
ing Congress 70 purchase It. Adopted.
The society then marched TO the Chamber 0
Commerce, upon the invitation of that body
The place was profusely decorated with ban
nerE shields, and bunting
Capt j. b. Foraker made an address present
ing the society to the merchants
Capt w. We'Peabody, president Of the cham
her, responded, and then introduced in tuTl
Gems. Sheridan. Rosecrans, Logan, Hazen, Kei
feI, Kimball, Morgan. Stanley, and Consul Emi
Frey, all Of whom made brief addresses, whic
were well received.
The closing part Of the session consisted Of
banquet Friday light IN Music Hall. The chair
in the auditorium were removed, and nine Ion
tables parallel with the length of the building
and another running across in front Of the stage
sffording room for thousand persons. Abou
900 sat down to the banquet The dress circl
seats were occupied mainly by ladies az
companying members or friends Of reSiden
members. a band on the stage furnishe
music. Owing 20 the absence Of Gen. Sher
dan. who was called away, Gen. Rosecrans pr'
sided. The tozsts and responses We're as 70
lows:
Our Country, Gov Fairchild, OF Wisconsin
War Governors Of Ohio" Gov. Chas. Foste
The United States Army al War and Peace
Gen. John Pope and Geo. ii. Thomas.
The Heroic Dead, Gen. Emerson opdyck
Of New York.
GENERAL oPDYcKEs ADDRESS.
Gen. Opdycke spoke as follows
When We came together IN this city ffeeB yea
aRo, General 1hOnas received with genial dsE,n
what we could not help giving 10 iiinn-tlc man
festations Of our fixed admiration and affection
Oh tie banks of flIe Hudson, We are met IL Il
Df jtrfr wit,