The National tribune., 1884-09-25

Hights, May 8, 1868 and led the division in person
up the hill and over the parapets in that historic
action. His up to the time of his DEATH
which was Oct. 10, ut Chapins Farm, before Rich
moud, was brilliant His remains are buried
in Pine Grove Cemetery, overlooking the town.
The Post is and has been since Its organization
commanded by Col. Robert f. Campbell, at one
time Lieutenant Colonel of the 11th Me-, andeI
think held this position at the battle OF Fair Oaks,
when the Johnnies poured upon his regiment so
fiercely in the early morning of May 81, 1862. How
Is this, boys, for standing.
MASSACHUSETTS,
c. w. Putnam Worcester: Post 10 has lost by
nent citizen in the person of Il. W. Wellington. He
was ever the soldiers friend; he did great deal
for them during the war, and has helped them and
Post 10 in many ways. He was not permitted TO
enlist himself but he furnished four sons and lost
tlem all. of them dying in Andcrsonvile.
During the war a company of soldiers were pass
We're delayed here for several hours. He took
them to the Bay State House and furnished them
with a generous repast at his own expense At one
time during the war he fitted up house in this
city as hospital for sick and wounded soldiers,
and maintained it at his own expense until the
establishment of the Dale Hospital, in what is now
the Worcester Academy. Post 10 has lately pur-
chased fine piano for use in its hail. 1t has also
adopted new uniform. 1t consists of a Mddesex
flannel coat and pants corded, white vest, slouch
hat with cord and wreath incosing the figure 10,
and white gloves The Woman's Auxiliary Corps
has presented this Post with beautiful flag to be
used on the altar. We are to hold a rousing Camp
fire in hall the second week in October, and as
Comrade John A. Logan will be in this city at that
time, he is TO be invited, and grand time Is ex-
pected.
MICHIGAN
Comrade Ferdinand F. Waite, Chaplain of Champ
lin Post, No. 20, of Grand Rapids, whose death
occurred July Il, was man possessed of many
sterling qualities. He was Sergeant of Co x OF
the 1st regiment of New York Cavalry, under Col.
McReynolds. He served three years and then re-
enlisted, and in May, 1864, captured and taken
to Andersonville Prison, Ga, where he was kept
seven months.
MINNESOTA
Post, No. 8, of st. Paul, Mimi, splendid
affair. The committee have our thanks for the
kind invitation-which we were unable to avail
overSelyes Otto be present.
MISSOURI
A. A Carrier, Rolla: We organized here on the
23d of July under the name of Gen. Henry Wilson
Post, No. 1S9, with 20 charter members. We mus
tered last meeting FIVE new members and have two
applications for next meeting. Commander Chas.
Totsch; s. v. c., t. d. Smith; j. " c., G. w.
Smith; Chap, E. p. Ferril; Q. NJ, d. III. Shoop
Adjt. A. A. Carrier; o. D., ]. g. Frazier; o. g.,
N. w. Smith, McGrawville: VIM. FL. Tarbell
Post, No. 476, has membership of 40. and is IN
fine working order.-C. A. Wells, Commander
of Abraham Lincoln Post No. I3, New York City
Please warn all Posts and comrades of one Richard
II. Rodgers, formerly a member of this Post who IS
visiting Posts in Massachusetts,, New Jersey, New
4Ofk, ftnEsylVanla. reiie1 w men ttSt
heard from was in Philadelphia. His plan is TO Sc
a loan transportation to some point and
request that the bill for same should not be sent to
for two or four weeks, until he can personally
refund it. That gives him time to work all the
Posts in the vicinity before we can warn them. 1t
should be the practice to telegraph the officers OF
the Post from which one asking relief halls, before
advancing money, and thus prevent imposition.
Pass him around.
OHIO
Cyrus P Cook, Ashland: Andrews Post No. 132
aided by its Auxiliary Corps, recently held me-
mortal services the 23d anniversary of the death
of Comrade Andrews in honor of whom the Post is
named. p c. John Fry delivered the memorial
address.
PENNSYLVANIA
At meeting of Grand Army men at Franklin
Sept. TO- in which about 80 Posts were represented
an organization 10 be known as the Northwestern
Association, Department of Pennsylvania, was
effected, and the following officers elected: Pres,
J. NJ Clapp. of Post 3lI Tidioute; S.-V. p. Thos
II. Cole, Post 6. Erie; J.-v p, H. B. Leach, Post
1872. Reynoldsville Chap, Rev. F. p. Saylor, Post
S5i, Nickleylle; Treas, II. j. Hopkins, Post 429
Tidioute Executive Committee, f. w. Bates
TitusviIie; B. +. Smith, Meadvle; Z. O'Flaherty
Oil City; s. Il. Bell. Sheakieyviile, and r. w
Densmore, Punxsutawney.--T 18th inst. wa:
Grand Army day at the State Fair, now being held
at Philadelphia and over2 600 veterans of the Order
! visited the grounds. In the procession. which
marched through the principal streets of the city
/ were Gen. Horatio G. Sckcl, chief marshal; Gen
Louis Wagner, Jos. L. Temple. ex-Gov. Hartranft
ex-Gog: 4. 9. Curtin. Gen John s. Kountz, o
/ Ohio, National Commander of the Grand Army O
| the Republic; Col. Ira NJ Hedges, of New York
Commander Chas Appleby and Adjutant-Gen
| Geo b. sauires of New York; Col. Willis McDon
aid and Col. Geo. Van Mater, of Brooklyn; p. s
Clark Staff Officer fthe Department OF New York
Department Commander r. A. Dyer and Assistant
Adutant-General Thomas J. Stewart. The Post:
presented a brilliant appearance while marching
The right Of the line was held by the Cavalry Post
which drew up opposite the main hall. Following
| came the National Band. cscorting Geo. G. Meade
tile flapg All of the
| and suburban Posts were represented Preceding
| Cavalry Post. l8, was firing party of eight vet
erans wearing bucktails. colored Post, ATTENDED
by fife and drum corps, who became separated
from the line, mistook detachment of Girard Col
iege students, encamped near the dog show, for thu
advanced columns, and marched confidently IN tha
direction regardless of the frantic yells for them t.
| wheel about, by the grand marshal who chaset
after them on his charger at breakneek speed, ant
| finally led them into the right path. II took tn
| procession three-quarters of an hour 10 pass tn
| main building. The veterans dispersed near tn
cattle tents and spent the afternoon in seeing th
| sights
RHODE ISLAND
Edward p. Lobie, Pawtucket, sends us ex
cellent original poem, composed and recited b.
him at the tenth anniversary celebration of Towe
Post, No. II, which we regret to be unable to pub
lish on account of its length and the crowded con
dtion of our columns.
VERMONT
o. v. JosIyn, Barton: The first death In Maso
Post, No. 16, since organization, occurred on th
18TH OF August, and was that OF John Hunt OF w eS
more, VT, formerly member of CO. +, Sd VI
Comrade Hunt received very severe wound 8
the battle of Spottsyvania, which no doubt was tn
direct cause of his death. He was buried by Maso
Post the 3lst Fifty of the comrades pres
ent and participated in the beautiful ceremonies
the Order.
WASHINGTON TERRITORY
George Murphy. Sprague: PhiIo Buchanan Pos
No. IA, of this place. held a Campfire recent
which an exceedingly agreeable affair."
| p. johnson, Toledo: Officersof Phil Kearny Pos
No. z: Commander. 7. y. Mitchell: s v. c., ia
A. Hawkins; j. V. c., Peter Kountz; Adj't, l..
Johnson; Q. NJ. e. p. Mcclure; Surg, Z. G. ]
Taylor; Chap, r. Brouiilette; o. D.. S. r. Bowd
o. g., r. L. Calvin; S. NJ, Warren Patch; @. n. s
It. Lock.
WISCONSIN,
VIM. ii. Howieson, Chippewa Falls: Comfor
Post, No 6s, has a membership of 20s and muste
from one to eight members at each meeting
G. H Goodnow, Weyanwega: On the 9th inst. "
organized Andrew Chambers Post, No. lS0, with
charter members. Officers Commander, Andre
Gassman; S. V. c., John Mack; J. V. c., job
! Barngesser; Adjt, +. l.. Vanepps Surg, Albe
, Smith; Chap, o. A. Rich o. D., David Waffiel
o. G.. II. E. Ensine; @. NJ, j. L. Rhode; s. NJ,
Vincent; @. NJ. s., G. ii. Goodnow.
. SONS OF VETERANS.
: General Orders, No. 6, Maine Division, sol
I of Veterans, issued on the 18th inst, by ord
i, of Chas. II. Rice Comm ander-Harry J. Cha
! man, Adjutant-contain the following al