The National tribune., 1884-09-11
The GRAND ARMY.
Another Week Of Gatherings Of Old
Comrades.
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.
Reunion OF the CommaadeT-in-Chief's Old Resi-
ment - His Comrades Give Him a Splendid
Receptjon-Tis Speech-General Orders, No. ..
NArIoNAI HEApouARrERs. GAR.

NATIONAL. HEADQUARTERS, G.A.R.,
TOLEDO. o., Sept. 8.
Circular Letter No. has just been issued to
the Department Commanders, IN which the
C0mmander-in-C Chief invites suggestions lead
ing to a concentrated movement all along the
line in advancing the vital work of the Asso-
citation, and calls attention 10 orders which
will be issued from time 10 time, which VIII
not be made public. General Order, No. 2, is
IN the hands of the printer, announcing Aids
de-Camp on the staff of the Commander-in-
Chief, and viii be distributed the coming week
THE DRUMMER Boys REGIMENT.
The recent Reunion of the 37th Ohio
at MapakOneta, o., a few miles from here,
was a notable event from the fact that it was
while serving as a drummer-boy in this
gallant regiment that the Commander
IN Chief lost his leg at the famous
battle of Mission Ridge, he having thrown
away his drum when the drum corps was
ordered to the rear and, failing in with the
advance was shot near the enemys works,
where he was left for dead, but afterwards
sought out and borne from the field by Com
rade Smith, of Co @. The 37th Ohio has
record of which any regiment may be proud,
having fought at Logan Courthouse, Dallas,
Columbia. Bentonvillc, Jonesboro, New Hope
Church. Kenesaw Mountain, Kicksburg, Peach
Tree Creek, Atlanta Big Shanty, Mission
Ridge, Cotton Ridge, Fort MeAllister, Marietta,
1eSlcd. Jackson, tTlDcek0lls AbtfOht6 oLdtiois
Hams Bluff Black Bayou, Fay, Aberviile,
Wyoming Courthouse and Charleston.
The veterans gave their favorite drummer
boy a royal reception and passed fattering
resolutions concerning him.
THE BANQUET PROGRAM
opened with an address of welcome by Hon.
A. NJ Kuhn Mayor of Wapakoneta, and re-
eponse by Maj. Charles Hipp. and embraced
the following toasts, interspersed with good
music vocal and band: " The Old Flag, may 1t
always wave over a united people" Hon. Com
rade L. ID. Thoman, Civil Service Commission,
Washington ID. c.; The Grand Army Of the
Republic" Comrade j. s. kOuntz Commander
in-Chief; "The Advance Guard-0ur comrades
who fell on the march and in the field-they
are but little ia advance" Comrade Andrew
kohler; The Woman's Relief Corps. worthy
Successors of the loyal women of the war;"
Comrade Gen. Chas. l.. Young Past Senior
Eice-C -COmmander-in-C Chief; The Citizen Sol
dier. the only reliance of victories for the
people" Capt F. c. LAYTON Southern Union
Men Of War" Comrade Capt. Fred Rehwinkel;
"The Loyal Citizen who sustained us at home
while we fought the enemy in 'front.'" Hon.
Henry Moscr.
NOBLE TRIBUTE TO THE GRAND ARMY.
The following is the response of the Com
mander-in-Chief to the toast assigned him:
COMRADES THE 57TH OHIO, LADIES AND GEN
upon the roll OF tile Grand Army of the Republic.
because the organization rests upon patriotic deyo
ton 70 our beloved country stands a. the guardian
the soldiers rights and interests; protects the
bereaVcd families of our fallen comrades. and ~
based upon those three sublime yirtnes-Frater-
nifty. Charity and Loyalty.
More than quarter OF q million OF the survivors
OF the grandest army the world has ever known
bear testimony iis fraternity. and prize il beyond
every other memory Of tlle war. Its charity is
proven slv The blessed work so noby done by COM
rndes who once stood side by side battling for tine
preservation Of free government. and 10 secure the
blessing OF liberty to every member OF the human
family in this great Republic and its loyalty by
keeping alive the spirit Of patriotism IN our land
aud teaching the rising generation, upon whose
shoulders the national responsibilities are falling,
flie mobility Of devotion TO the grand principles
which tTiHmphed in the war.
The Grand Army il connected with brilliant
scenes and heroic deeds. and is the erandest civic
association earth, because IL i made up entirely
OF those who. In the hour OF our cosntrys peril,
sacrificed the pleasures OF home aud the dearest
earthly ties and ri=ked their lives that the Govern
nlent iglt not perish. Our cosaradeslIip es-
tabiished to perreluate military associations,
and has no forms beyond those necessary for the
protection of its members against imposition, and
L. moi properly secret society only - the Grand
Army iD the field was In having its counter
sign There j. nothing 10 conceal: the proceedings
of our Encanpnents are published 10 the world /;
our purposes are commended by al who under
stand them. and the lzatlOn has the confidence
and respect Of our best citizens.
PURELY FRATERHAL.
The Grand Army is purely fraternal and be-
ncToieDt society and has no partzan purpose; nor
is any desgn Of ours 10 keep alive cherish the
hatFeds engcndered during the war. in our ranks
all the iiu5trons soldiers Of the war, repre-
senting every shade Of political and religious opin-
ion aud all are equals. The humblest private and
the rlost distinguished General alike esteem u q
privilege TO be enrolled in the ranks of this great
cofnradesllip. The Grand Army Of the Republic
fH the very heart of all that remains Of the army
which. under Providence. saved the Union. than
which there IL none graDder IN the annals OF his
tory. and IL principles commend themselves to
every old soldier who glorles i tine recol ecaion
duty well performed. and whose heart yearns for
opportunity 10 strengthen friendships formed in
the camp on the march and the battlefield. and
who h. willing 10 aid and encourage his worthy but
less fortunate comrade and the needy widow and
fatheriess children Of those who have answered
the roll-call beyond tAe river
Such IL the mission OF noble association
whose blessings are every day being felt by the
surviving soldiers OF the war. To this patriotic
hnd loving work are we pledged, and the sense o.
conradeship that fills hearts is only known tc
those VINO stood shoulder to shoulder when bat
tng 10 redeem the Republic and preserve the in
tegrIty Of the Nation The comrades of this organ
izaion have stood together in the glare of victory
and gloom Of defeat in common dangers daret
and common trlumphs won, and were participant
An struggle that thrilled and startled the world
and mid The most brilliant noted OF
historic page they formed and cemented friend
ships more enduring than life
Although death i calling the old soldiers away
vel in tins rapidly growing organization the sur
sivors are closing in toward the center to take
touch Of elbow ar Of We olden time. aud here tia
years roll on they find the tie Ihat binds them i
stronger and warmer than all else of earth saw
that Of the family relation. The Grand Army vii
work and grow until into its fraternal FOL.
will be gathered every worthy survivor of the wal
here 10 live and love and labor in the bonds of pa
friotisrn and friendly comradeship under the go
nous banner Of Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty.
HEADQUARTERS.
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 3.
HEADQUARTERS GRAND ARmy OF TIE REPrBLIc
ToLoDo, O., Sept. 4, 1854
GF-EEEAL ORDERS, No 3.
Nearly 70 years have passed since the Union army
numbering more than million Of men east asid
tlfe restments Of war bid adieu to camp and mare.
and returned % their homes. They carried alo
the Gag which they had borne ia triumph tlaroug
the smoke of many hard-fought battle, and b
whose ysj0r IL had been firmly established as th
emblem of "a unbrol1en Union and a country {
freefnen. Eighteen years have gone, since a fe'
survivors oftiai army for the purpose preservin
The friendships formed amid The scenes Of war,
assist their disabled and suffering comrades.
perpetuate The memories OF the heroic dead and
care for their widows and orphans organized tl
Grand Army of the Republic. From year to yes
tts membership has continued TO increase until
now numbers upon iis rolls more than quarter
million OF the Old war-worn veterans embracu
all shades Of political and religious opinions. Thei
sailors Of the Union armies, who need only TO b
come thoroughly acquainted with the objects an
aims oi our association TO create ia them a des
10 participate IN IT. privileges and aid in dsscmin
ting lts blessings IL Ii therefore earnestly urge
upon each National Department Post officer al
Con9rade. 20 consecrate himself anew To our fr
tcrnal cause tn one grand effort 10 bring into ol
ranks ali eligible soldiers and sailors. TO the er
that the roll may BE complete. and this becol
NkAaN "a.