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The National tribune., 1883-07-26
OHIO.

Comrade Daniel Spear, Darlington, O., writes
that at a recent meeting OF James ST. John
Post, No. So the sword and sash belonging to
Lieutenant st. John, who fell at Perryvilie,
and after whom the Post was named was pre-
scented to it by his mother, while the ladies and
citizens presented it with a beautiful flag
Mayor Waring made the presentation speeches
III both cases, and his remarks We're very touch
ing. X. L. Bartlett made an appropriate re-
Spouse, and brief addresses were also made by
some Of the ladies of the Post Auxiliary in
Guiding the President, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs
Barnes, and Mrs. Hare, the latter of whom went
to the front when her husband was wounded
and nursed him back to life Thrilling Incl
dents were then related by Captain Blue Chas
Benedict, NJ A. Cady, DIR. Thomas, and Others
A vote of thanks was rendered to the citizens
and ladies for the beautiful flag and to mother
st. John for the sword and sash.
Comrade 0. II. Barber Urbana O.. writes:
w. A. Brand Post, No. 9S, of this place. at
tended the funeral of Comrade VIM Sullivan
on July 18th, who we claimed was the oldest
member of the g. A. r. in America He served
IN the war Of 1872, was of the first to enlist
IN this county in the late war; and served in it
over three years. He was a remarkable man.
and would not have been taken to be over
slxty-fve years of age at time of death. Com
rade Sullivan died of acute pneumonia after an
illness OF only three days He was guest of
General Washington when quite small His
age was ninety-four years. / presume that
there was not another in the United States
vino served in the war of 1912 and also in the
late war for over three years. This old patriot
was buried at Mutual, o., beside his wife aud
children. Farewell! old comrade thou hast
been faithful soldier of thy country.
Comrade s. A. Mcneil, Redwood, O., writes:
RANSOM Reid Post, No. 113, row numbers $50
members. The Post meets the first and third
Mondays of each month at their hall in Marys-
vile o. The Post expects to attend the Re-
union at Columbus, @. believe THE TRIBUNE
is the PAPER for ex-soldiers TO support, and
like yonr position in regard to the use of strong
drink at our Camp-fires.
Comrade w. L. MalIow, @. NJ, New Holland.
O.. writes: w. c. Furgerson Post, No. 254,
which was mustered March 23d, is in fine work.
ing order, with membership of fifty, aud quite
a numbermore expected IN a short time Grand
preparations are being made by all the Posts to
attend the Reunion at Columbus, which prom
lses to be the greatest event of its nature on
record.
Comrade Z. Fl. Slavens writes: Scioto Post.
No. 287. at Harrisonville Scoto county, O., is
prospecting finely with about fifty members, and
mastering more at every meeting.
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WISCONSIN,.

Comrade G. Vickers, Adjutant, Darlington,
WIS, writes that Harvey Post, No. 40 now has
forty-seven members in good standing, with
thirteen applications on file, and the indica-
lions are that before the end of the present
year the Post will have upon its rolls the
names OF 100 boys in blue. Union Post, No.
96, was mustered at Shullsburg Wis, on Mon
day evening July 16, by the writer, assisted
by Commander j. G. Knight S. V. G. Dipple,
). V. Z. Frank Marsh, Chaplain mckinley, O.
ID. Steward, q. M. S. harrington, S. NJ. Hanra-
han, and Comrades, Mehan, Stott, Bigler,
Baker, Dunbar, t. Tabor and c.. Tabor all of
Post No. 40. The Post mustered sixteen char
ter members and the following officers were
duly installed: Commander, Thomas H. Gales
). V. g., George Proctor; J. V. c., w. J. Huney-
comb: Adj't, III. B. Chamberiin; Surgeon, Dr.
Z. e. Gratiot, Chaplain, ]. Thompson; @. NJ,
Thomas league; o. d., Add A. Townsend; 0.
g., Peter Baker; S. NJ, David Jones; @. NJ s.,
John Henry. AT the close of installation cere-
monies the doors were opened, and many of
the friends of the brave boys entered the Post
room and joined heartily with them in sing
ing, &c. and it was an enjoyable occasion.
Comrade George A. Cooley, Milwaukee Wis.
who sends Us six new subscribers, writes that
Robert Chivas Post, No. 2 of that city, is re-
eelv!ng from five to ten applications for MEM
bership each week and is in very fourishing
condition. The Post is composed of real live
workers, each one taking an interest and pride
in the organization and striving to augment its
numbers. The indications are that by the lst
of next January the membership will aggre-
gate three hundred. The Post has fund of
nearly $1,000, and no liabilities new uni
form has recently been adopted and the boys
are fast getting in trim for a grand turnout
and parade. The Fourth was celebrated in
appropriate style, and the result was the addi-
ton of respectable sum to the treasury On
August 10Th picnic is on the tapis, and on the
goth there will be an excursion TO Chicago. on
invitation OF Whittier Post, No. q of that city
Conlrade II. c. Barrows, Mondovi, Wis,
writes: At Mondoyi, July 18th, Commander E.
NJ Bartlett, of Post No. 81, assisted by large
number from Eau Claire, Wis, mustered John
w. Christian Post, No. %, with twenty charter
members. The following are the officers Com
mander, J. W. Mckay; S. V. c.. w. w. wy
man; J. Y. G., James t. Brownlee Surgeon,
Chas. Hebard; Chaplain, Jno. d. Pace: Q. NJ.
Jas. Cathcart; Adj't, Ii. C. Barrows; o. D., G..
w. Gilkey; o. g., Hubbard NJ Nogle; S. NJ.
Hubbard Gates @. NJ. S., Gle O. Bump From
all appearance this Post viii have 100 members
or more before fall
The National tribune., 1883-07-26
NEW MEXICO.

Six Posts-of the Grand Army of the Repu5-
nc having been organized in New Mexico. an
Encampment was held az Santa Fe, July 18th
for the purpose of organizing DepaI tnent.
At 1:3O P. IN. General II. II. Atkinson the
Provisional Department Commander, called the
delegations to order ard appointed the follow
ing committee on credentials: J. J. FitzgerrelI
j. Tretreys, VI. c. Wynekoop, S. A. Bocardus.
George W. Fox and w. S. Fletcher The com
mittee reported in favor of the following dele
gates: Thomas Post, at Las Vegas J. Fitz-
gerrell, Henry Perry, J. c. Brummagen. p. ].
Kennedy and j. H, Oyerhuls. Sedgwicz Post.
at Raton-J- Trefreys. Carlton Post. Santa Fe
Ed WynekOop Franklin Jordan and John
Z. Shea. Sergeant Ben Hopper Post Wallace
$. H. Bogardus and W. NJ. Parks. SLOUGH
Post, Socorro-A. j. hackney, Post Commander.
and George w. Fox. The Post at albudueruue
was not represented. Department staff-W S
Fletcher, Assistant Adiutant- General: d. B.
Abrahams, Assistant Quarternaster General.
at Large-General G. A. Smith, ". a. Breeder
and Louis Feseathall. After the report of the
committees the permanent Department. organ
iz2tion was effected, and the following officers
were elected: Henry VI. Atkinson, Department
Commander; j j. Fitzgerrell, Senior Vice Com
mander; George w. Fox Junior Vice Com
mander; DIR. S. Albright Medical Director;
Michael II. Murphy, Chaplain. Council of Ad-
W Collier, S. H. Bogardus,
n .. barney ana marry whitney. Col. i. w.
Collier was elected delegate at large to the Ma
tional Encampment sc Denver Upon the
organization of the Department of New Mexico
the following numbers were given to each Post
Thomas Post, No. l. at Las Vegas; Sedgwiek
Post, No. 1, at Ration Carlton Post, No. 3, at
Santa Fe; Sergeant Ben Hopper Post, No 4. at
Wallace; -- Post, No. ). at Albuquerque:
Slough Post, No. 6, at Socorro. Las Vegas was
designated as the place of meeting of the De.
partment Encampment in December next De-
partment Commander II. h. Atkinson an
nounced the following staff: w S Fletcher. d.
b. Abrahams aud j. J. McComas Other APP
polntments will be made in a few days The
Department Encampment meeting was very
harmonious, and the delegates feel that the
of Department Of New Mexico
will be OF much benefit to all veterans After
, hearty vote of thanks rendered to the press of
the Territory for eourtesies extended the De
partment adjourned to meet in Las Vegas in
December next. During the evening the De-
partment Commander, accompanied by the De-
partment delegates, called in body to pay
their respects to General John a. Logan.
past Commander-in-Ch Chief of the Grand ARMY
IF the Republic, who was in the city. After q
pleasant hour spent with the general, the Grand
Army boys met at the store of Cemrade S. II.
Lucas and revived old memories by singing war
songs.
The National tribune., 1883-07-26
INDIANA.

The growth of the G. A R. has been remark
able III Indiana. At the first annual Encamp-
ment held at Greeneastle, January 20, 1880.
there were reported thirteen Posts At the
second annual Encampment, held at Terre
Haute, April Ii, 1881, twenty three Posts were
upon the roster. At the third annual Encamp-
ment, held AT indianapolis, February %, 1882
forty-eight Posts appeared by number, two of
which, however, We're defunct, but have since
been revived. AT the annual Encampment, held
at indianapolis, March %, 1853. this number
had grown to one hundred and tifty-fiye: and
since then fifty Posts have been established
IN less than three months, and still there ap-
pears to be nc halt in interest or increase. This
rapid increase is due to the movement all along
the line which makes each comrade mission
airy for the propagation of the principles of
Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty Indiana need
no longer take a back seat.
Comradc Samuel M. Zent, Columbia CITY,
Ind, writes us that Major George w. Slough
Post, No. 18l, which was recently mustered at
that place on the evening Of the Sd inst. was
presented with a beautiful silk banner by the
widow and children of Major Slough, in men,
DRY of whom the Post was named. Appropriate
speeches We're made good music was rendered.
and pleasant hour spent.
Comrade F. NJ. Campbell, Fountaintown,
Ind, who sends us a new subscriber writes
that the question of organizing a Post at that
place Is being agitated.
The National tribune., 1883-07-26
MAINE.

Comrade +. ". Call. Mead Post No. 40, De-
partment of Maine, writes Us rs follows: In
your issue Of June ., ] was much interested
in reading letter from Comrade Young, 4. ID.
C., Department Of Michigan, TO Commander
in-Chicf Nan Darv0ort. On the subject Of tenn
perance. Some OF the very best Of our ex sol
diers arc weak enough 10 give way to drink,
and for that reason are rejected. II makes US
feel as il we were leaving them on the battle
field wounded and TO die alone Let us do our
best to help them. Let US not pass Them by.
let Us remember what they have been and try
70 overlook what they are now. Comrades,
let us try TO help them. and THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE viii aid as.
Comrade G. w. Weber, Jr., Commander As
bury Caldwell Post, No 81, Sherman Mills,
Me, writes: Fairfield Pest. Hodgdon Pest
Danforth Post and Springfield Post are invited
to unite with Post No. 81 in 4 general Re
union OF all the soldiers and sailors IN North
ern Maine to be held at sherman Mills, Au-
gust 80 and 81. Free quarters VIII be fur
nishcd the visitors and a cordial welcome is
extended To all the boys who wore the blue.
The committee in charge Of the Reunion are:
w. s. LeaYitt, y. O. Roberts and Randall Gal
lson.
Vet. b. II. Beale Post, No. u, Bangor. Me-,
writes Us as follows: At our Post meeting
few nights ago we mustered six recruits of
whom one was one Of the few living Vice Pres-
dents of the United States, Hannibal Hamlin;
one major, three captains and one private.
How is that for high The boys still continue
10 stand by THE TRIBUNE, and they all con-
slider 1t the best soldier paper printed.
The National tribune., 1883-07-26
Reunion of New HAMPSHIRE veterans.

At a meeting of the executive Commits,
held at Weirs, July Is, it was unanimously
voted to hold the seventh annual Encampment
Of New Hampshire Veterans, on their grounds
at Weirs, September 4, 5, and z, 1883. All
veterans of the army and navy, with their
families, whether from Neig Hampshire or
other States, are cordially invited to be pres
ent. Hon. George A. Bruce, Of Somerville,
Mass, late of the Thirteenth regiment New
hampshire volunteers, viii deliver the grafton.
4 committee has been appointed to arrange for
amusements, to consist of q sham battle, boat
races, fireworks, camp-ires Sc. Grand Army
Headquarters viii be established and an
nounced in general orders by the Department
Commander. Comrades desiring information
are requested to address the Secretary, Matt
ShackfOrd ut Weirs n H
The National tribune., 1883-07-26
MISSOURI.

The Cameron, Mo-, Observer saws: " At its
meeting on Monday evening, July 10th, Joe
Hooker Post decided to march in a BODY To
Lathrop seventeen miles, to attend the Re-
union September 18th and 18th starting from
Cameron on the 18th, and marching about two
thirds of the distance on that day. then camp
ing over night and taking up the line of march
again III the morning, arriving at Lathrop in
time TO participate in the first days programme.
Sufficient tents for the entire Post will be pro-
cured and three days rations will be furnished
by the quartermaster. The command will be
accompanied by regular wagon train for the
purpose OF hauling Tations, hospital supplies
camp equipage. &c, and an ambulance train in
charge OF Comrade Hiram Smith, Jr., will be
along for the purpose Of carrying the sick In
fact the Post proposes to make it genuine SOL
dlers' march in all its details and the bows are
anticipating fine time. While at the Reunion
the Post will camp out in its own tents AID at
its close will probably return home by railroad.
The nelghboring Posts the Cameron artillery
company, and the Cameron cadets wnl be in
Vlted to join in the march.
At St Louis, last week, ON the arrival of the
Maryland delegation to the Denver Encarnp-
ment, the party were escorted to the Merchants,
Exchange and other points Of interest in the
city by Commander Nelson Cole j. o. Church.
and other members of Frank Blair Post. During
the afternoon the visitors We're escorted to the
bhse ball fafk as the guests OF Colonel David
Murphy. Ia the evening they were rendered
a reception by Frank Blair Post at their rooms
l08 North Sixth street. and were aided in ex-
tending cordialities by comrades of LYON Post
and Hassendeubel Post Ex-Governor Thomas
Q. Fletcher, Commander of Lyon Post. made
an address of welcome, which was heartily re-
sponded to by General Adam E. King. Fol-
lowing this a band of music enlivened the en-
tertainment with martial notes and national
airs with inspiring effect. One comrade after
another was then called upon, until nearly
the whole round of the roster was made, and
told many an interesting "Reminiscences of their
old Campfire experiences, intermingled with
many an enjoyable joke.
Comrade D. G. Anderson, st. Joseph. No.
writes that Custer Post, No. Z, Of that place, 8
The National tribune., 1883-07-26
SANDWICH ISLANDS.

The following account of the observance of
Memorial Day at Honolulu, Hawaii, one of the
Sandwich Islands, appeared IN the Gazette of
that city on June 9Th:
Wednesday, the 30th ult., was very gener-
ally observed in this city as a holiday, the date
being that set apart in America for the deeorat-
ing of the graves of United States soldiers and
sailors who fell during the war of the rebellion,
and known as Memorial Day FLAGS from the
consular fag-staffs and from vessels in the har-
Dor were displayed at halfmast, even the un-
fortunate Madras off the entrance to the harbor
doing her homage to the names of the departed
dead. The streets had quiet, deserted look.
nearly all OF the business houses having closed
at an early hour. The principal event of the
day, the decorating of graves, had been set for
$50 p M, to take place under the auspices of
Post George De Long, G. 4. r., which formed
and marched from the Knights of Pythias
Hall, Fort street, at p. m, sharp, under CON-
mand of Commander Z. w. Laine. The Post
turned out some twenty members strong and
this number was swelied to sixty by the pres
ence IN line of soldiers and sailors who had seen
service during the war, but were not members
of the organization. Eight officers from the
United States steamship Hartford, which had
arrived that morning from Ililc were also
present in line, as also his Excellency Rollin II.
Daggett, United States Minister Resident: the
Hon. ID. a. Mckinley. United States Consul:
Gov. j. o. Dominis and others. Tho Post. pre-
ceded by the Hawaiian band, marched along
Fort to Beretania street, thence to Nuuaru,
and along Nuuanu 10 the cemetery. Arrived
at the cemetery, the large eoncOulse of proIni-
neat citizens government officials, Including
his Mgesty's minisEers,) and ladies present
grouned with the Post around the grave OF
Major Bates Dickson, the band playing dirge
Post Commander Lame delivered q few intro
ductory remarks suitable to the occasion, fol-
lowed by the ritual prayer read by the Acting
Chaplain, f. l.. Clarke Mrs j. w. Hopper
read the posnl THE Biue and the Gray" in
pathetic manner; afterward DIR. Emerson, OIL
Ger of the Day, made an announcement, and
the ceremony of decking the grave of their
dead comra9e was performed. Pastor CruEan,
who is q member of tia Post, having been an
active member in the ranks of the Union Army
during the difficulty" was the orator of the
day, and delivered an able and eloquent pane
gyric on the comrades Whe had gone 70 lo.n the
The National tribune., 1883-07-26
VERMONT.

A TRIBUNE correspondent, who recently Wis
tied Chelsea, VT. writes rs follows: While do
ing the town we noticed on one corner Of the
common the foundation ali laid for building
forty by sixty feet. and timber piled around,
already gray with age. Upon inquiry we
learned the following facts: About four years
ago the survivors of the late war determined
TO erect, TO the memory Of their fallen COM
rades, a Memorial Hall, which should include
public hall nicely fitted up for all occasions
q. A. T. Hall and rooms for cooking, &c. the
building to he crowned by dome surmounted
by the statue OF soldier. This hall, COM
pleted, would be an ornament 10 any town. In
order TO AVOID future trouble the heirs Of the
person who gave the land 10 the town were
consulted, and gave their consent freely that
the hall might be placed where proposed, in
corner not at all infringing upon that part
fenced IN and used as q common. The old vets
ranged the mountains and worked hard to Sc
cure their building material, until every stone
IN the foundation was laid and every stick of
timber ready for use. The town was then
asked TO give assistance. but refused to give one
thousand dollars, or five hundred, or even one
cent; and, more than all that, forbid the vets
TO put up their hall and brought an Injunction
TO prevent it. The same spirit has since then
been manifested in different WAYS against the
soldiers in that town. One Memorial Day the
veterans arranged for a dinner in the court
house hall. While the ladies were setting the
tables, the sheriff ordered them out Remon-
strated with, he bottled the front doors and
swore that if they went IN it should be by a
small side door towards the rear. The pride
of the soldier was touched and this pusillani-
NOUS arm of the law was told TO make him.
self scarce around there" and was given to I'M
derstand that the veterans would charge TO
the front and not sneak to the rear.
General Orders, No. 6, issued on the 18th inst.
at Bennington, VT, by A. b. Valentine. De-
partment Commander-C. c. Kinsman, A. A.
G.-contains the following: 1t is the intention
of the Commander of this Department to ac-
cept the invitation Of Chamberlin Post. No. ].
conveyed through its Commander. George r.
Crosby, and cali the second semi-annual En-
campment Of the Department of Vermont at
st Johnsbury, sometime between August 20
and September z, next. 1t is hoped and ex-
pected that Posts viii be fully represented. and
that comrades, not delegates, will attend in
large numbers. Last year the midsummer
Enc2mpment at Rutland was a great success.
and OF great good 10 the Order There is no
doubt but that the one 10 be held at St Johns
bury viii be equally enjoyable and success
ful in advancing the interest Of the Order
throughout the State
The following circular has also been issued
from headquarters: During the absence, at the
National Encampment, of the Assistant Adiu-
tant General Of this Department. the duties of
the Office VIII deyolve upon Comrade n. NJ.
Pu1ier, who is hereby appointed A. A. A. G.,
and wall be obcyed and respected accordingly.
Post-O1hce address, Bennington. Vt
The National tribune., 1883-07-26
Reunion Notes,

A Reunion of the Third Iowa volunteer cav
airy viii be held October Sd, 4th and 9Th. &C
keokuk, Iowa. The Nineteenth Iowa volun-
teer infantry VIII assemble in Reunion at the
same time and place, and it is in contemplation
by the Second, Sixth and Seventeenth infantry,
and other regiments, each to hold Reunions
with the Third cavalry and Nineteenth infan-
try, October Sd, 4th and 5th, 1883. All the sol
oilers of other Iowa regiments are most cordially
invited to join in the event.
The Reunion of company B, Tenth Vermont
volunteer infantry, Will be held at Waterbury,
VI, October 10. There viii be a business meet
ing N the morning and Campfire in the even
ing. Any honorably discharged soldier may
become member of the association The
president IS DR.. Z. J. Foster, Waterbury, and
secretary, VIM. Clark.
The Benton county, Iowa, Veteran Associa-
ton will hold their fifth annual Reunion at
Vinton, Iowa, September 5 and 8. The asso-
citation is one of the largest in the state.
Great preparations are being made for the coul-
ing Reunion, and good speakers viii be IN at
tendance.
The Thirty-first o. Y V. Z viii hold their
fifth Reunion at Sloaat Gilead, Ohio, August 8
and g. 4 coed time IS expected, and the com
radeS OF Morrow county are preparing to sive
tho biue-2coSn boys OF tie Thirty Gsss hearty
welcome.
COmrade J. z. Anderson. West Boyioston.
Mass, writes Us that the animal Reunion Of
the Second Massachusetts Infantry Association
VIII take place at Lynn, On Thursday, August
8. Headquarters viii be established At the hall
of General Lander Posi-, Nc. 5, G.. 4. T., Mar
xet street.
The Fulton county, Chic, veterans Of the
Sixty-seyenth o. V. l. have begun their prepa-
TatiOns for the next Reunion Of the regiment,
TO DC held at Nauseon, September 9th. Al old
soldiers are invited 10 participate.
The One Huadred and Twenty-third O. " I.
hold Reunion at Lakeside, Ohio, August 9Th
and 9TH. \ cordial invitation is extended to
ell old soldiers By c. M. Keyes, of Sandusky,
president of the association.
The annual Reunion of company B, Eighth
Maine regiment, Will be held at MattawsmSeag
Lake, ON August Goth. L. c.. Burke, Island
Falls, Me-, is president.
The Thirteen Ohio volunteer cavalsy and
the Fourth and Fifth hattalioas, Independents
Ohio cavalry, held Reunioa a. Colu2SE8
Chic. yesterday.