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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-15
LAND EXCURSTOS

T. B. Olshausen. No 228 Main street,
Davenport, gets up excursions to En-
metsbnrg, Iowa, every three weeks.
Round trip tickets IS. 19tf
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HARD COAL.

Call on E. B. Sargent at the office of
Port Byron Lime association. 1917 Sec
ond avenue. for prices on the best hard
coal in the city If
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AROUND THE COUNTY OFFICES
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

A-George Matteson to Lucy A. Dick.
erson, part of lot in "a. IS. 1w, lie
Claire's reserve; $1,000.
Ij-Moline Water Power company to
John c. Nyland, lot 80, block /, in the
Moline Water Power companys addition;
$500.
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For SALE

400 acres of IA and 81 foot veins of
coal land near Terre Haute, Ind
If J. G. BANEs, Agent.
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The most delicate persons enjoy taking
Emorys Little Cathartic Pills, give u
wholesome appetite, put new life in o
broken.down body.-16 cents.
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PROBATE

15-Estate of John Anderson, deceased.
Widows REIMBURSEMENT and selection
filed and approved, and order turning
over property to widow.
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WANTED.

Ladies or young men to take nice pleasant work
at their own houses; 81 to S. a day easily made:
work sent by mail; no canvassng, stamp for
reply Address F. Rid & Co. box ASA Du-
buque, 10. sept-12-2W
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AMONG The BAD.

Ed Kane was arrested last night for
being drunk. He was fined 50 by Squire
Chopper this morning.
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COURT CHAT.

The case of Adam Alday Moline Shoe
company was commenced yesterday after
noon. 1t had mot been concluded up to
two o'clock this afternoon.
The bar association met this morning.
and adjourned until next Saturday, when
trial docket will be arranged.
The criminal business before the circuit
court viii be commenced next week.
Judge Peasants will preside The first
trial that will be considered is the Eli
Fitzpatrick forgery case, which has been
considered for several terms.
Following are the orders recently en-
tered:
CHANCERY.
15-H. L. Bullen Anna Van Leuva-
nee ct al, final order approving report,
and confirming sale.
Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann John
SCHNEIDER; foreclosure sale confirmed.
Mary Freytag ct al Joseph Dittman
ct al partition. Case reported to Master.
CIVIL CAUSES.
15-Stewart 6 Montgomery John R.
Warner; assumpsit. Judgment by agree
ment for plaintiff for $4,000.
14-Adam Alday Moline Sfoe com
pany; attachment. Issue Joined and trial
begun. Jurors: G. Fl. Brandenberg, R.
G. HOLSTER, J. A. Gettemy, VIM. Bennett,
James Hasson, John Bollman. Vim. Boil
man, s. A. Bartlett, E, J. Nicholson,
Edwin Hill, Zero Hoskins. John Mem
helm.
CRIMINAL.
1.-THE people V. Joseph R. Harricks,
for carrying concealed weapons. Defend.
ant arraigned and plead guilty.
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CRIMINAL.

1.-THE people '. Joseph R. Harricks,
for carrying concealed weapons. Defend.
ant arraigned and plead guilty.
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aizsa soldier, Eennian ln Tszaz.

The Reunion of ex-C0nfederates, old Texas
pioneers, and Mexican war veterans. under the
auspices Of the Texas State Society of ex-COn-
fedeEate Missourians, opened at Mckinney Au-
gust Z. IL IS estimated that fully eight thou
sand soldiers and pioneers were present.
| Congressman J. W. ThroeknOrtOn delivered an
address Of welcome.
Governor ireland then spoke of the war as
thing Of the past, and said that the only object
OF these Reunions was to recall deeds Of bravery
by both the Gray and the Blue. He spoke OF
the great advancement of the South and Of
Texas particularly. He congratulated the as
Sembled thousands IN meeting as one common
people and representing the fellowship of al
parts of the country.
General L. NJ. Lewis Of Waxahatchie. spoke
in behalf OF the Missouri Confederate soldiers,
their deeds of bravery, and their present loyal
citizenship. He called attention TO the fac6
that factories and other enterprises wsEa
springing up all over the war-wasted South,
and said thatthe present greatness and progress
Of the entire country IS as much due 70 the
! hands and energies Of eS-C0nfederates as to
any other. He said that JET Davis was the
greatest patriot and statesman of the age and
he hoped he would live to be 100 years old,
which sentiment was received with deafening
applause.
Ex-Governor Hubbard delivered one of his
characteristic speeches, full Of wit, wisdom,
and logic He wanted ali to remember the old
Texas fathers who fought at Chepuitepec Vera
Cruz. Conception, and san Jaeiuto. as well az
those who fell at Mansfield. Bull Run. and on q
hundred other bloody fields. lie agreed with
Governor Ireland that we should forget the
strife and animoSities that brought on the war;
The society had done well in sending for the
men who wore the blue TO participate and make
this a great national lOveteas6. The Wearer5
of the gray and the blue vii never fight againsa
each other again. Their Gag is one and ths
same forever
Congressman DIN WeI5Orn delivered
speech of his Orical character. IN which he re-
viewed the causes that led to the war; indors-
ing the opinions of the late Alexander III.
Stephens. All OF the speeches were of a very
temperate tone, and not word was uttered
thar could be distorted into = sentiment of dis
loyalty. Hundreds of ex-UniOa soldiers we're
present, and they and the old ex-COnlederatea
fraterniZed in the hapDiss5 manner
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The Wilson Creek Reunion OF the Blue and
the Gray, August Sth, 9th, aud 10Th, was q per-
feet success IN every way. Springfield was
crowded to excess, and, approaching the honor
conferred upon her by the distinguished visit
Ors, was ablaze with bunting and decorations OF
all kinds. Over 1000 actual participants IN
the famous battle from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri,
Arkansas, louisiana, and Texas were present.
The proceedings were in the NEST part IN
formal, the great majority of the veterans pre-
feFring TO roam over the battlefield in eOngenial
squads and talk over their personal reminis-
eenees. Acting Governor Campbell. Of Mis-
souri,, delivered an address Of welcome, which
was responded 10 by Colonel Merritt, of Iowa
Gov Berry. Of Arkansas, and others. Through
out the Reunion the most cordial feeling has
existed between the old Union and Confederate
soldiers, and the most courteous and generous
sentiments have been expressed. Not single
unpleasant word has been uttered TO mar the
general harmony and enthusiasm The men
have eamped together as though there had
never been q difference between them. An
organization, to be known rs che Surviving
Soldiers Union League, was formed ON tina
ground Ii will embrace soldiers of both arm
les. and the officers elected were chosen froA
both Federal and Confederate soldiers.
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VIRGINIA.

John A. Rawlins Post, No. l, of the Depart
ment Of the Potomac, numbering 200 men, with
a band Of music, arrived at Fortress Monroe on
Sunday morning last by steamer Excelsior, and
were met at the wharf by delegation of
Meagher Post, No. 3. of Hampton. Va They
marched TO the National Soldiers Home at
Hampton, and were received by the Woodfin
Guards, the FIRE department. Meagher Post, G..
a. r., and 1900 veterans drawn up into line.
preceded by the splendid military band of the
Post The procession through the grounds OF
the home was an imposing affair."
After breakiasting in the Ward memorial
building Gov. WOodfn, of the Soldiers Home.
who is also Commander of the Department of
Virginia, heartily welcomed the visitors Gen.
5. 3 Bnrdett replied ON behalf of the DEPART
ment of the Potomac, and payed a glowing
tribute 10 the National Soldiers Home, charac-
teriZing it as the haven of rest for the weary
veteran. Dennis 0'Connor, the one-armed
Commander Of Post No. /, spoke for the Wash
ington veterans, and thanked the officers of the
home and Meagher Post for the splendid well
come accorded. The thanl.s of the Washing
ton visitors are due TO Captain William Thomp-
son, secretary and treasurer of the home, for
his indefatigable ezertions In behalf of guests.
The veterans left ct night Tor Washington per
steamer Excelsior
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First massachusetts, Reunion.

The members of the First Massachusetts H
A. Association held their fifteenth Reunion at
Walnut Grove, Middleton, Mass, on the 9Th.
inst. The day was beautiful-earth, air and
sky being in perfect harmony with the voice
and inspiration of the occasion. The scene, as
the comrades of the different sections of the
country arrived and exchanged the Old-ti
greetings, was truly an animated one. The
business meeting was called together about 2
o'clock, Captain Morrow, president OF the H.
A. Association, presiding, who made some ap-
propriate remarks. Secretary Henry Verney
of Salem read the records of the lest meeting
The next in order was the election of officers,
pending which. Colonel ShatsweIl, Comrades
Milton B. Townsend, Lieutenant Flagg j. H.
Halford, Lieutenant William Holes and others
made appropriate addresses. The result of the
election was as follows: President. Sergeant
James G.. BOvey, of Somerville; Vice-Presi-
dents, Captain Jerre P. Bradley of Boston and
DR.. Dana of Lawrence; Treasurer CAPTAIN
Benjamin Day of Marblehead; Secretary,
Lieutenant Henry Yarney of Salem. An ex-
ecutiye committee, consisting of one from each
company, was elected as follows: Company 4
w. I'll. Hersey, Salem B, Henry C.. Richardson,
Methuen; C, Frank Davis, Lynn; D, George A.
Hunt, Lynn; E, P. ii. O'Connell, Danvers; f,
William Holmes, Lawrence; G., John J. Smith,
Marblehead; II, Peter d. Smith, Andover: /,
Fl. I. Chalk; K, Joseph w. Gardner, Jamaica
Plain; L, E. F. Spofford; NJ John W. Moore
Chelsea. There were two from the field and
staff added to the committee namely, Colonel
Shatswell and Captain Edward f. Cutler;
auditing committee, Peter D. Smith, F. s.
Farnham and John II. Williams. dress
parade took place soon after 5 o'clock D. m,
Colonel Shatsweli, commanding; Captain Alex.
Smart, Adjutant. The line was formed in a
field near the grave and as the several COM
panieS marched TO the respective pOsitions
under the stirring strains of the band, the
scene was truly an interesting one and caIcu-
lated to awaken the sentiment and feelings of
the long ago. At the conclusion of the parade
letters were read from General w s Hancock,
General Mott, General B. F. Peach, Captain
Henry B. Pierce, Hon. w. L Baird and Hon.
William NJ Hill
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Second Massachusetts, Reunion.

Members of the Second Massachusetts in
fantry Association held their annual Reunion
at Lynn and Nahant on the 9th inst. There
was large attendance of the veterans (about
one hundred1 and the headquarters were es-
tablished at Grand Army Hall. Previous to
the business meeting the members discussed
their war exploits in an informal way. and
entered into the sociability of the occasion
with great zest. The regiment was made up Of
companies from Boston, Lynn, Fitehburg, Mar
blehead, Salem, Newburyport and various
towns IN the western portion of the State
General Cogswell of Salem was as one time
one of the commanders. General A u. Under
wood of Boston was in attendance He was
at one time d captain of one of the companies.
and afterwards commanded the Thirty-thirl
Massachusetts regiment. The business meeting
was called to order by Captain John A. Fox,
president OF the Association, and who was
adlutant OF the regiment during its service.
John T. Merritt, corresponding secretary, made
his annual report, showing that there were 500
members of the association, residing in nine
teen States and Territories. He reported ON
the necessity of the adoption OF system so
that the whereabouts of the comrades could be
more easily aseertained. The report of the
treasurer showed balance of $6039 in the
treasury. 1t was voted that all the assessment
money raised that day be given TO Mrs. Martin,
widow of Sergeant Solomon Martin, who was
killed at Antietam, who was represented as
being in a needy condition. The old board of
officers was reelected by unanimous vote.
The officers are: President Captain John A.
Fox, of Boston; Vice President, Captain Morse,
of Boston; Corresponding Secretary, John Z.
Merritt, OF Swampscott; Recording Secretary,
j. ID. 5. Baldwin, Lowell; Treasurer, Frank
Loud, Quincy. An executive committee was
chosen. General Underwood declined re-
election thereon. After the business meeting
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Conrade O. u. Shaw writes us as follows: z.
n. Wilson Post, No. l6 Springfield, Mass. cele-
brated ats sixteenth anniversary at Riverside
urove on the 9Th inst. with a clam bake and
basket picnic. The comrades, with their wives
and friends to the number OF 500 TO 600. We're
there during the day, and it was grand sue
cess financially, socially, and clam-ily Dane
ing football, ana baseball created appetites
for the excellent bake. Gasdins' orchestra
played sweetly and the presence Of ladies made
the air decOrous as well as dancing possible.
The baseball game between the fat and lean
comrades was very interesting as well as anus
ing Alty Messenger and Milk Inspector Viii
Hams was captain of the Leans and C. n. Witt
captain Of the Fats. The heavies were victori-
Gus, but the leans claim that they could have
beaten il the heavy nine had been made up of
al comrades. There VIII be another struggle
for the championship. Comrade Mayor Phil
lips and most Of the aldermen and coancilnen
Traced the occasion with their presence.
The annual fall parade Of the Essex County
ASSOCIATION, q. A. T., will take place at Mar
blehead, September 18th Comrade BENZ. Pit
man, of Post No. 50, MaFblehead. has been
elected Division Commander, and Comrades
Charles HOwes Of Post 10. I52, Essex. and C..
4. Bachelor, Of Post No. so Peabody. Com
manders OF the First and Second brigades.
Comrade 4. NJ. Eilton, of Post No A. Haver-
hill, the present president of the association.
wlil preside at the Post prandial exercises.
The Commander of POST No. 100. should
write President Barker, Maiden, Mass. Cor in
strnetlons concerning the establishment of a
Post Relief Corps after the plan of the new Ma
tional Society.
The Fiftieth Massachusetts, volunteer in
fntry viii hold their annual Reunion at Hav-
erhill, Mass, On the Path inst.
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, Soldiers Reunion at Carrollton. M.

Comrade David III. r. McNiel, Junior Vice
Commander of Jacob Fry Post, No. 1913, city of
Rhoodhouse ILL.,, writes US that the Reunion at
success. Besides Jacob Fry Post, which was
represented by sixty-fye comrades, the follow
ing Posts were present: Hess Post, of Scott
county; Bluff City Post, Jerseyville Post, Alton
Post, Winchester Post, and Louisiana Post.
There were 5000 ex-sodiers present on the
grounds, and some 10000 people in all in at
tendance Major Edward 4. Giller, of White
hall, WAS master of ceremonies, and introduced
the speakers, the first of whom was the Hon.
Richard ]. 0glesby. He was followed by the
Hon. Kirk Halves, of Chicago Gen. Thomas
Henderson, of Princeton Gen. John I. Rim
aker, of Carlinville; Gen. j. J. Phillips, of
Hillsboro, and Gen. Richard Rowett, of Quincy.
At a business meeting of the Reunion held in
the afternoon, it was decided to hold the next
Reunion at Jerseyville, on the third Thursday
in August. 1884, and the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: j. NJ. Page, presi-
dent; Il. Il. H. Barry, secretary; Henry Ne
yius, correspondent secretary; w. Z. Carlin,
treasurer, of all .Jerseyville. Vice-presidents
were elected as follows: d. K. Watson, Mt.
Sterling; Jas. Harris, Winchester; Col. J. r.
Miles, Miles; Alex. Armstrong, Jacksonville;
d. b. Brown, Hastings; III. L. Gray, Barry
John Jones, Carrollton w. A. Smith, Moro |;
John W. Johnson, Frederick; Horace Chaplin,
Springfield; DIR. Black, Clayton. The supply
of hard tack was so bountiful that enough
provisions were left to feed 5000 persons, aud
they were afterwards distributed among the
poor.
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Roster OF August Reunions.

5th-17th.-Soldiers' Orphan "Sixteeners, .
of Pennsylvania, Altoona, Pa.
18th 17th.-Encampment and Reunion Of all
Grand Army men, soldiers, and their friends,
Sand Bank, N. Y.
16th.-Maine Association of Union Ex-Pris-
oners of War, Lake Marannacook, Me-
10Th, 17th.-One hundred and Twelfth Hi
nois volunteers, Toulon, III.
16th-l8th.-Company III. Second Ohio heavy
artillery, Camp Castle, Geneva Ohio
16th-1Sth.-Company III, Ohio heavy artil-
lery, Camp Castle, Geneva, Ohio
16th,-Engineer brigade, Army of the Poto-
mac, Fifteth and Fifteenth New York volun-
teer engineers, North Hecter, N. Y.
17th.-Twenty-seco Pennsylvania cavalry,
Brownerville, Pa.
2oth.-company B, Eighth Maine, Mattawam-
alst-23d.-Twenty-ninth o. '. L, Ashtabula,
Ohio.
21st-24th.-sherman brigade, Camp Harker,
OdelFs Lake, Holmes county, Ohio
2lst-24th.-Grand Encampment of Alfred
Weed Post, Ticonderoga, N. Y
21st.-Fourteenth New York heavy artillery,
Rochester, n. Y; Twentieth o. V. l., Lakeside,
Ohio
22d, 23d-Ex-soldiers and sailors of Hender-
son county, H., Oquawka, H.
29d, 23d.-Soldiers and Sailors Association
of Southwestern Michigan, st. Joseph, Mich :;
fantry, Berea, Ohio.
22d.-Survivors of Colonel Peter A. Porter's
regiment Eighth New York heavy artillery,
Niagara Falls.
22d-24th.- county Veteran Associa-
tion eighth annual Reunion at Factoryviue,
Pa.
23d-Ninety-f Pennsylvania V. v, Get
tysburg, Pa
oath. = Fiftieth Massachusetts, Haverhin,
Mass.
24th.-Seventeenth annual Reunion of the
Sixteenth regiment Connecticut Vols, Osprey
Beach, Conn.
25th.-Seeond annual Reunion of T. Brown
Post No. 66, Denver Ind.
25th-3lst.-One Hundred and Sixth Penn
sylvania regiment, Gettysburg; Twenty eighth
and One Hundred and Forty veteran
volunteers, Gettysburg; Third Pennsylvania
cavalry, Gettysburg.
s5th.-Eighth New York heavy artillery,
Niagara Falls.
9th, 26th-Seventy-nin Illinois, V. l.,
Arcola. III.
26th-Ninth annual Reunion of the Twenty
eighth and One Hundred and Forty-seventh
regiments and Knap's battery, Pennsylvania
veteran volunteers, at Gettysburg, Pa.
30th.-Seventh Vermont, Burlington,
Vermont.
29th.-Eighth, Ninth, Eleventh, and Six
teenth Maine, Augusta, Me-; One Hundred and
Fifteenth and One Hundred and Fifty-third
New York. Fonda, N Y; Forty-second Owl.
Bellefontaine, Ohio.
% 30th.-soldiers' Reunion, Mazomanis,
Wis
30 3oth.-sixth Maine Veteran Association,
Dover and Foxcroft, Me-
30th.-Company d, Forty seventh O. Y. T.,
Morning Sun, Ohio.
30th.-United States Veteran Signal Corps
Association, Point of Pines Boston, Mass.
30th.-Soldiers' Reunion, Perry, n. Y.
30-31st. - Second annual Reunion of the
Twenty-eighth Wisconsin infantry, at EIkhorn,
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MICHIGAN.

A comrade writes u.s. from Jackson Mich,
that on the evenings of July 81 and August l
and 2, Edward Pomeroy Post, No 10 gave q
series OF entertainments at Union Hall, which
were very successful. The attractions CON
sisted of vocal and instrumental music by local
talent, exhibition drills by the three militia
companies of the city, and camp scenes and
war incidents by the Post, interspersed with
tableanx AT the opening entertainment, Ma
jor Van Antwerp Commander of the Post, de-
llvered an address, in which he gave brief
explanation as to the objects and aims Of the
Order, as well as some interesting facts and
statistics pertaining to its origin and growth.
The attendance was large throughout and the
Post Melted handsome sum, from the project,
for its relief fund.
Comrade L. B. Moon, Three Rivers, Mich,
writes US that Prutzman Post, of that place,
gave an entertainment Oh the evening OF the
Sth inst TO large audience. The male quar-
tette, Messrs Miller, Christian, and Smith
brothers, rendered several national airs in
most delightful style. Rev. Frank S. Lyon
read Scripture lesson and invoked the Divine
blessing. Commander humphrey presided and
made appropriate preliminary remarks. Officer
of the Day S. +. Street made a very elegant
address, outlining some of the doings and OBJ
Jects of the organization. Miss Title Reed
read with good effect q pathetic poem, entitled
A Soldiers Letter." Bishop e. Andrews.
Esq, and Others made appropriate remarks,
after which Rev. Frank S. Lyon pronounced
the benediction.
Comrade C. S. Brodt, Commander, Washing
ton Post No. ~, Cadillac, Mich writes as that
on the I'd ult. he mustered General Wool Post,
No 164, at Morley, Mich, with twenty-one
charter members. The officers are as follows
Commander Chas. Reed S. V. c., Orville Ball
J. '. c., w. I. Netiaway; Surgeon, VIM. Hicks /:
@. NJ, d. c. King; o. d., S. Reed; Adi't G..
Van Vie; o. g., Grin J. Hill; @. NJ S., b. Til
lotson; S. M, VIM. p. Carver Since its or
ganization, three recruits have been mustered
and twenty-five applications are now on file.
On the Sd ult. Comrade Brodt organized Ran
dolph Post, No. LOS, at LIE Roy, Mich, VIM.
Bayer Commander.
Comrade VIM Easlick, Ithaca, Mich, writes
us that Moses Wisner Post, No. 101, of that
place, is in very prosperous condition. 1t
now has membership of lao, with thirty-two
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One Hundred and ruenty.thlrd Ohio Reunion.

The seventeenth annual Reunion of the One
Hundred and Twenty-third regiment o. " l.,
held at Lakeside, o., August 9th and 9Th, was
In every sense complete success and was at
tended by seyenty-ive survivors of that gall
liant old regiment. On the evening of the 9th
very delightful Campfire was held The
business meeting Of the organization was held
on the morning Of the 18th, at which the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Capt. C. III. Keyes president, Sandusky,
D.; DIR. E. n Mcdonnell, vice-prssident, Upper
Sandasky, o., and Adjt E. E. Hustled secre-
tary, wellington, o. 1t was unanimously
agreed to hold the Reunion next year at Lake.
side, o., for three days, being the first Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday in August Letters
were read from shsent comrades regretting
their inability to b. present and full of good
cheer for those who were. One from Colonel
Horace Kellogg, at present special agent OF the
Internal Revenue Department, now located IN
North Carolina, elected rounds of applause.
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Fifth Connecticut Renninn-

The seventeenth Reunion Of the Fifth Con-
necticut volunteers was held on the 9th inst.
at the Atlantic Hotel. Bridgeport. At 1890 D.
IN. the business meeting was called to order,
and there were about sixty-five of the veterans
present. Routine business was transacted and
officers we're elected as follows for the ensuing
year: President, Captain Perry Wilson; Vice.
President, w. Wyatt; Secretary, Joseph s.
Forsyth. It was decided to hold the next Re-
union IN New Haven on August g. 1884, and
George Z. Seileek, samuel Woodruff and John
Dixon We're appointed as committee of ar
engagements. A letter was read from Surgeon
III. h. SpO0ner, Of the Twentieth Army Corps,
in which he expressed wish that he might
be present At the conclusion Of the business
meeting the veterans marched 70 the dining
rooms, where dinner was served. After the
repast Col. s. B. Sumner, who was present,
made speech, which was responded to by
Chaplain WinslOw Col Ceggswell was next
called upon and made a short address Judgs
D, 3. Lockwood, Col. Chapman, who was known
as the Bulldog Colonel - DR. Lewis, OF Hart
ford. who was surgeon of the Fifth Major Gill
bert, OF New Haven; Captain Rice; Comrada
Collins, OF the Twenfy-eighth New York vol
uHteers, and Captain H. p Rug Of the Fifth.
also made addresses, which were in keeping
with the spirit of the occasion