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Making Out a Huster-Rou Under DlrisaIties.

Those of our readers who participated in the
Tull4h0Tua campaign in Tennessee, in June,
Io63, will not be likely TO i0rges that the
weather was damp, and that there was some
mud IN the roads. An officer OF the Sth Kan
sas infantry, after wrestling with a muster-ro1
most OF the afternoon, moving his quarters
from place 20 place in vain attempt 10 keep
his report dry, Endorsed the copy for the Adju-
tant-Geuerals Office, as follows:
make this roll lying Cas- on my belly on tho
ground. with rui50er blanket for a desk If l waa
At Washington, Ia comfortable room, supplied
with hundred-d0iiar desk, a gold PEN black
blue, red and purple inks the latest and 5est pat
ens rules, aud plenty OF red tape, could make a
more artistic copy; but have been constantly
soaked with ram for seven days and nights. There
isn't q bone IN my body that d0esa' ache. Ny
fingers aGla5 ss though they we're frozen,
and usy clothes rs sgiI ray fingers are chill.
Under these circumstances this > tie iess can do.
il any rsteiass clerk Ia the Departments thinks ne
could do better, let linn duck himself IL the Poto-
every i've minutes aad wade through mud
knee-desp FOR SIX days. and then try IL II he
succeeds will change places with hIs with pleas
uTen
His roll was a fFightful mass Of biOts and
blotches, but it was never sent hack for eOrree-
ton
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No. 2, San Jose; Comrade Joseph Hannaman,
Acting Assistant Adiutant- General, of General
Geo O. Meade Meade POST No. As. They will
be obeyed and respected accordingly.
George III. Thomas Post, No . Of San Fran
CISCO gave banquet TO its members ON the
evening of the 22d ult., at which more than
100 of the comrades were present. The follow
ing invited guests were present: Department
Commander J. Nj. Davis Past Department
Commander Colonel c. Mason Kline, General
Samuel w. Backus and Colonel Stage, of Roch-
ester, n. Y. Speeches were made by Depart
ment Commander Davis, Colonel G. Mason
kinne, Colonel Stage Colonel Stuart VI. Tay-
lor, G. w. Watts, the Senior Vice Commander
of the Post and Comrade john Lynch, OF
Benicia. An essay was read by Comrade Il. A.
Dakin and recitation given by DIR. l.. j.
Dorr, with music, both vocal and instrumental
stories. etc Daring the evening the com
mander of thesfost was presented by Comradc
w. McElroy with beautiful gayel made from
piece of live-oak from the famous Kearsarge
| The gavel was magnificevtly mounted i'll silver
elegantly chased, and bore the following in.
| scription: Presented to George II. Thomas
Post, No. 2. G.. A. T., by Comrade W MeElrOy,
souvenir of the famous Kearsarge" The pres
entation speech was make By Comrade A. S
| Arnold.
"Swa" Sacramento, Cal, writes US that II
the proceedings of the California Encanpment
recently published in THE TRIBUNE, We shonlG
have accredited Comrade Seton, Of the Council
| of Administration, to Warren Post, No. 81, III
| stead of Summer Post, No 3.
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CONNECTICUT.

ComIade Horace Penfeld, New Britain,
Conn. writes us that the flag presentation to
Stanley Post. which took place at the opera
house on the 18th ult., was a most enjoyable
affair The building was profuseiy decorated
with flags, military emblems and designs, and
a large number of visiting comrades were pres
ent from other g. A. Il. Posts, who were kindly
taken care of by the COMMITTEES ON reception.
The address of welcome was made by Comrade
\. NJ. Kinney, Post commander. and then fol-
lowed the flag presentation and the sympo-
sum- The musical features were capital.
The double male qnartette consisted of Messrs.
GLADDEN., Lee, Able Parsons. Parker, Deming.
Rockwell and Marion. Prof. ID. n. Camp
made the presentation, and the Gag was ac-
cepted by ComFade V. 3. Chamberlain in be-
half Of the Post. The programme for the
evenings entertainment consisted of addresses,
instrumental music songs, recitatlons and
tableaux, which reflected much credit on the
committee having the entertainment in charge.
The evening wound up with q bountiiul spread
at G. A. T. hall, where songs were sung, Jokes
cracked, and many good story was told. The
flag is a beauty, and cost $3.50.
Ajax" Stamford, Conn. sends us the follow
ing list of newly-installed officers OF Hobbie
Post, No. D. of that place: Commander, John
ii. BIctsill; s. V. c., G. W. 0lmsts aa j. Y. G..
Lewis w Seo!ield; @ NJ, 7. S. Daily; o. d.. T.
T. Palmer; O. G., q. A. Sco6eld; Chaplain, l.
d. Hedges Surgeon, w. b. Weseome; Adj't
Stephen Smith; @ III. s., G. o. Bliss; S. NJ, w
w. Kirk.
We ere informed by Comrade r. ". Tbayer
Thomaston, Conn, that Ii. L. Russell Post. No
g., was organized at that place on tbs Goth nit
with twenty-five charter members. The Post
WAS named after Colonel Russell, of the 10th
regiment, Connecticut volunteers.
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NEW MEXICO.

The annual Eueampment Of the Department
of New Mexico was held at Las Vegas on the
ed ult. There was large attendance in the
afternoon. About 200 members OF the Order,
escorted by the military and fire companies
and large eortege of citizens of the city,
paraded the streets, headed by the band of the
22d infantry, and were reviewed by Major
General Stanley, q. S. army. In the evening
there was Reunion ut the opera house, W sere
speeches were delivered by judges Prince and
Downs, of Santa Fe; Gen. Stanley and Gen.
Slower. of Albuquerque; Capt. Fox, of Soeorro,
and Mai. Bogarius. of Wallace, interspersed by
musical renditions from local performers. The
ceremonies closed with ball The following are
the principal officers for the coming year ::
Colonel E. w. WyncoOp, Santa Fe, Commander !;
III. j. Franklin, Las Vegas, S. V. c.; A. J. Bah
ney, ]. V. c.; DR.. S. Albright. Albuquerque,
Medical Director; Rev. Thomas HARDWOOD, Chap
lain; f. j. Storer, Delegate at large to National
Encampment; ex-senator s. w. Dorsey, Alter
nate Council of Administration: Comrades
Franklin Jordan, w. I. Crane, Cook, Hill, and
j. A. Eockhart.
The initial General Order Of the new Com
mander was issued ut Santa Fe on the 18th ult.,
aud contains the following appointments: W.
S. Fletcher, Assistant Adjutant- General; f.
Jordan, Assistant Quartermaster-G General; J.
w. Crawford, Inspector General; George w.
Fox, Judge Advocate; S. II. Bogarslus. Chief
Mastering Officer Aids-de-Camp: Ed Schwartz,
Sante Fe; ]. Trcffery Ration; w. f. Crane. Al
bnguerque; Richard Hudson, Silver City;
Theodore Y. Brown, Fort Bayard.
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Huffman; Chaplain, A. J. Conner; @. NJ, L.
Kellogg; O. D.. A. ]. Bray; o. g., Joseph
Watts; S. NJ, A. u. Gault; O. III. s., l. ChOat.
On the 2Sth ult. they visited Castalia, Winnes-
helix county, and mustered John Knight Post.
The officers are: Commander, Nj. L. Webster
S. VIC, NJ. Morrison ]. V. c., S. Oxley; Adj e,
p. McAIartin; Surgeon, NJ. Dean; Chaplain, A..
Sharp; O. NJ, A. Vance; o. D., ID. A. Ais
POUCH 0. g., w. III. Browning; S. NJ, I. Z.
Jones; @. NJ. S., A. A. Carey.
Comrade T. ]. Butcher, Forest City.oTowa,
writes us that Hayden Post, No. ISL, of that
place, has adopted resolutions urging Congress
to pass bill equalzing bounties; to give to
each soldier who enlisted bounty of SS.33i
per month for the time he served in the army,
dedueting all sums paid to said soldier as
bounty by the Government; to make up TO the
soldier the difference between the deprecated
currency in which he was paid and gold cur
rency, with interest, from the date of his dis
charge, and protesting against House bill No
1883, known as the Henderson bill. The reso-
lutions also thank Senator ingalls, for his efforts
in behalf of the soldiers.
Comrade R. G. Reede, Buffalo, Iowa, sends us
the following list of the officers of Major Light
foot Post, of that place: Commander, Huge
Hoff bauer; S. V. c., Sylvester Mounts; j. v
c., Samuel Hikes; Adj't, Il. C. Reede O. NJ.
William III. Crawford; Surg, DIR. George T.
Wells; Chaplain, Robert Henderson; o. d..
Charles Hoffman; o. G., Andrew A. Jones; S
NJ, j. A. Dowell; Q. M. s., Julius Rustenbach
Comrade Reede also informs US that the Post
at its meeting on March /, adopted resolutions
of regret on the death of the wife of Com
| mander Hoffman.
Go O. Keokuk, Iowa, writes US that Levi:
G. Balding Post, No. 279, was organized by
Comrade L. S. Tyler at Libertyville recently
with twenty-seven charter members, and tht
following officers were elected Commander
John III. Byres; S. V. c.. Hamilton. Smith; j
V. c., S. F. Fell; Surg, J. w. Hayden; Chap
lain, A. G.. Hague: o. D., j. +. Loehr; Adjt
n. 2. Clarridge; S. ~, Jacob @. Fry; o. G.
Nelson Potts; S. NJ, J. N. Simmer; Q. M. S.
S. G. Loughln.
Comrade I. C. Baxter, Tingley, Iowa, inform
| us that Talbot Post, of that place, was muster
ed on the 1st inst. by Comrade Garrison, witt
! thirty-fiye charter members, and the follow
| ing officers: Commander, Captain 1. s. vii
| liams; S. V. c., Captain A. Johnston; j. V. c.
A. Stevenson; Adj't, c. C. Bosworth; @. Nj
| Nat. Marshall; Surg, DIR. st. John; Chap.,-
Sarvey; o. d., ]. Train.
| Comrade Tyler then proceeded to Winfield
| where he organized Mort Hobart Post, No. 28o
with thirty-one charter members, and the fol
| lowing officers: Commander, t. E. Rhodes;
| V. c., J. a. Harper; ]. V. c., Alex. W. Wiley
| Surg. J. T. North; Chaplain, L. B. Pierce: Q
D., Ed Siberts; Adj't, E. G. Hinkle; Q. NJ, W
| S. Browning; o. g., j. II. Patterson.
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MISSOURI.

Comrade Allen B. Porch, Pleasant Mount,
Mo-, writes us that he, as special mastering
officer, mustered Samuel Mcclure Post, No
145. at that place, ON the 23d ult., with fifteen
charter members and also installed the follow
ing officers: Commander, Thomas w. Shelton !;
S. V. c., Richard Blankenship; J. V. c., Z. b.
Snyder; Adj't, Isaac n. Boyce; @. NJ, James
c. Simmons; Surg, Martin Mcconnell; Chap
lain, Richard Boyce; O. d., A. A. Nevins; o. G.,
T. G. Mcclure; s. NJ, 7. w. Cation; @. NJ. s.,
Anton Mees.
Comrade J. r. Barnes, Golden City, No.,
writes Us that Post No. 64 of that place. is in
excellent working order, and sends us the fol-
lowing roster of its officers: Commander, john
Butler; S. V. c., William Black j. V. c., VIII
liam II. Banford; Adj't ]. R. Barnes; @ NJ,
O. Imhoff; Chaplain, w. o. Nightingale; Sur
geon, G. L. Phillips; 0. D., Il. S. Hambridge
0. e., L. L. Bowers; S. NJ, John Dobbins; @.
III. S. Francis Lewis.
zzsComrade Albion P. Pease, A. a. G., of Mis-
souri,, writes, under date of the 9th inst, that
an application has been received for new Post
at Liberal, bringing up the total of Posts to Isl.
Comrade Richard Packhan, Hannibal, Mo-,
writes Us that Post No. 43, of that place re-
Gently presented its Past Commander, Captain
w. F. Chamberlain, with an elegant sword.
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OREGON.

The third annual Eneampment of the De-
partment of Oregon was held at Salem on the
Dist and 22d of February. Commander @. L.
Caukin presided. The proceedings were har-
monious throughout, and great enthusiasm
prevailed. At Fridays session the following
officers were elected: Commander, L. j. Bah
cock, of Salem; s. V. c., Z. III. Lamb; J. V. G.,
g. A. Harding; Chaplain, J. p. Gill; Medical
Director, w. III. SaylOr. Council of Administra-
ton, s. A. Jones, j. b. Gardner, Geo. Williams,
III. A. Robertson, Thomas Broemscr. Comrade
T. G. Smith, OF Salem, was appointed Assistant
Acknowledgement. Delegates to National En-
campment, W. a. Bantz and o. Summers. Port
land; Alternates, 5. Parker. Oregon City, and
E. G.. Dawson, Portland. 1t was voted to hold
semi-annual Encampment next summer, the
time and place to be designated by the Council
OF Administration. The next annual Encamp-
ment is to be held in Portland on the third
Wednesday IN January, 1885. The Department
now numbers twenty-three Posts aud 730 mem
bers-a gain of twelve Posts and 800 members
since last year. Sedgwiek Post, No. 10, and
the Ladies Relief Corps. auxiliary thereto, gave
a grand Campfire on Friday evening, at which
| the members of the Encampment and laFgC
number of invited guests were felsted on army
Tations, and the evenings entertainment made
agreeable with songs, Rotations, and speeches
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OHIO.

Comrade w. s. Chamberlain, Adario, Ohio,
informs MS that James Crawford Post, No. 400,
was mustered at that place on the 18th ult.,
with twenty charter members and the follow
ing officers: Commander. w. S. Chamberlain I;
s. v G., ]. w. France; J. V. G., M. White; o.
D.. VIM. Copeland @. NJ, A. Owens; 0. g.,
Henry Albright; Adj't. VIM. Dart; Surg, DIR.
II. Starr; Chaplain, Wm. Thorp; @. n. s.,
Jacob Cayton.
The following list of the officers of Lemert
Post, No. IL of Newark, Ohio, is sent us by
Comrade Finley STAFFORD. OF that place: Com
inander, Jos. j. Huston; S. V. C., Letson NJ.
Lamb; J. v. c., Herman ID. Frances; o. D.,
Nathaniel Fincgan; o. G.. Jos. Z. Jones; @.
H., Loyal II. Clouse: Adj't, Finley Stoiord
Chaplain Milton L. Scott; Surg, j. Wortrug
@ NJ. s.. ]. Il. Asbrook; S. NJ, A. Swartz.
Comrade H. o. May, North Lewisburg, Ohio,
writes Us that J. II. Jenkins Post, No PAP, OF
that place. has adopted resolutions (offered by
Comrade T. L. Hartman) requesting the Ohio
Senators and Representatives in Congress to
use their utmost endeayors to secure the pas
sage of a bill giving S. per month to every sur
yiying soldier of the late war.
Comrade Jones, Catawba, Ohio, writes us that
n. N. McConkcy Post, No. 39l of that place.
held a supper recently for the purpose of rails
ing relief fund, from which Sl12.77 was
cleared.
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KANSAS.

Conrade A. FL. Thomas Bunker Hill, Kan,
sends US the following list of the NEGLECTED
officers of Post No. 152, of that place Com
mander, A. II. Thomas; s. v. c., Seth Moore
j. V. c., John Winebrenner: Surgeon, w.
Bowles; Chaplain, J. j. A. T. Dixon o. D.,
w. L. Warner o. G., VIM. Coitrin S. NJ, J.
Fisher; @. M. S., " BarboHgh Adjutant, S.
Cornell; O. 81, Geo. Peck.
Comrade W. w. Jones, Baxter Springs, Kan,
sends us the following list of the newly-elected
officers of Baxter Post, No. I23, of that place
Commander, r. 2. McGregor; S. V. c., 7. C.
Weaver; j. v. c., G. j. Clifton; Chaplain, H.
S. Jessup; @. ~, W. w. Jones; Surgeon, j. NJ.
Craig; Adj't. ID. w. Harris; O. D., VIM. Black
0. g., ]. N. saekett; @. NJ. s., III. Walker.
The following is list of the newly-installed
officers of Reynolds Post, Cawker City, Kan.
Commander, l.. S. Tucker; S. V. c., II. w.
Lundy; J. v. c., A. ]. Trent; Adj't, j. Y.
Niles; Q. NJ, G. w. Matthews; Surgeon, G. W.
Marsters; Chaplain, A. Wilson; o. D., J. w.
McGhee; o. g., a. Shindall; S. NJ Charles
Homann; @. N. s., r. j. Bohrer.
Comrade s. R. McGavran. Windsor, Kan,
sends US the following list of thesnewIy- elected
officers of Bald Hill Post No. 297, of that place
Commander ]. III. Maddox; S. v. c.. VIM. w.
Norris; j. V. c., J. Clemens; @. NJ, S. B.
Thompson Surg, VIM. NJ. Robinson; Chap,
Samual Fuson; O. D.. D. J. Reed o. g.,
Frank Prater; Adj't, S. r. McGavran.
Com-ade S. S. Knapp, Poheta, Kan, writes
us that Bridge Post, No. 131, of that place, has
now a membership Of ffty-one, with several
applications on file. The installation of the
officers of that Post which occurred recently,
was a very enjoyable occasion, and was largely
attended by the comrades and their families.
Comrade c. H. Barton. Topeka Kan, writes
ms that committee, consisting OF Comrades
Devendorf. Wills and Callahan, was appointed
to secure additional ground adjoining the city
cemetery, the small lot donated some time since
to Lincoln Post being almost filed up.
comrade at Frankfort. Kan, writes us that
Henderson Post, No. 53, of that place, recently
put !" The German Volunteer" on the stage for
the benefit of the relief fund, Comrade VIII
d. Saphar, of Post 5, OF Philadelphia taking
the leading character.
In our report of the Kansas Encampment
recently published, we mentioned Comrade d.
c. Goodrich, of the Council of Administration
as belonging to Topeka, when it should have
been Paola.
S. r. Deach Post, No. 258, Jewell City, Kan.
resolutions protesting against the reinstate
ment of Fitz-John Porter III the army.
On the 22d ult. Post No. $50, of Oswego, Kan.
held a Campfire, which was great success
$3.50 being cleared by the Post.
In our report Of the muster of Lewis Post
in our Issue of the DIST ult., it should have
been at Dodge City, KAN, instead OF Iowa
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Geunion At ce,lar sprIn=s. pIeh.

The veterans OfKeDt county, Mica. held their
second annual Reunion at Cedar Springs on the
I'D nit, under the auspices Of Jewell Post, Of
that place. A business meeting was held in
the afternoon in Martin Hall, when Commander
Bark made sn address TO the assembled veter-
ans, which was received with much applause.
Short speeches were also made by Professor !.
NJ. Church and. Messss. Walter Chap nan and c.
II. Miller. a street parade wss held after the
Speaking. over one hundred veterans being in
line. The company then assembled in the
banquet hall, which was beautifully decorated
with flags, streamers, with names of battles
notices, twenty-three corps badges. and back
of the platforms the State motto, Michigan on
Guard Tonight" The entire hall was fes-
TONED with flags and Chinese lanterns.
The exercises were opened with the glee
club rendering God Speed the Right" fol-
lowed with prayer by Rev o. y. Hunt, and
Professor a. NJ. Church, chaplain Of Jewell
Post, delivered the address of welcome, after
which the veterans and their guests-s0me
three hundred IN number-sat down to an ex-
eelleBt repast. At the conclusion Of the ban
quet the hall was cleared and with SseaFns &
Martins full orchestra and nearly sixty num-
bers, a social dance was enjoyed until q late
hour
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MICHIGAN.

Comrade A. II. Holt, Detroit, Mich, writes
us that on the 28th uit., assisted by eighteen
members Of Fairbanks Post, he mustered Eddy
Post, No 231, at Plymouth, Mich, with twenty
three charter members. and installed the fol-
lowing officers: Commander, A. Pelham; S. v.
c., T. " Quackenbush; j. V. c.. John Gill; o.
d., NJ. r. Weeks. O. NJ, G. E. Baker; Surgeon,
A. N. Brown; Chaplain. j. w. Dodge; o. e.,
A. o. Lyon; S. NJ, 0. Westfall; @. 81. s., A. N.
Stevens; Adj't, r. L. Root. This Post is named
in honor of three brothers. ali of whom died
on the field of battle Two were members of
the ID, and the third of the zIth Michigan in
fantry.
Comrade 81. Frank Guest. 0tsego, Mich,
writes us that w. 6. Eaton Post. No. 81, of that
place, which was organized year ago. has now
forty-three members and is in prosperous eou-
dition, and that the proceeds from an enter
tainment recently given by that Post will be
used in the erection OF monument in the
cemetery at 0tsego, in honor of the heroes of
the war.
Since the recent annual Encampment char
tiers for eleven new Posts have been issued in
the Department of Michigan, as follows: Post
No. 226, at Sherman; No. 227, at Eastport; No.
229, at Grass Lake; No. 229, at Marine City;
No. 230, at Wakelee; No 23l, at Plymouth, and
No. 232, at Cass City.
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WISCONSIN.

Comrade John F. King, Neillsville, Wis,
writes us that Charles g. Bacon Post No. 4S.
has membership of eighty and is mastering
recruits at each meeting. The following is a
list Of its officers: Commander, J. w. Golferd
s. v c.. John F. King; J.V. c., Andrew Wing;
Adj't, Fred. Ritz; o. d., J. A. kimball; o. G.,
William Palmer; @. NJ. J. b. Jones; Surgeon
j. X Hoffman; S. ~, L. II. Markey; Q. III. s.,
George A. Ludington.
Comrade John McIlvain National Military
Home Wis, sends us the following list of the
officers of Veteran Post. No. 8, OF that place
Commander, NJ. Il. Merrell; S. V. O., A. p
Slater;sJ. " c., L. II. Danford; Adi't. A. F.
Henry; Surgeon. John McIlvain; Chaplain
John Mann; @. NJ. Henry Sommers; o. D., L.
$. Allen; O. G., G. L. Petersen; S. NJ, John Z
Winton; O. NJ. S., John Powers.
We are informed by comrade N J. Marble
Friendship, Wis., that Post No. 122, of that
place, which was organized about three months
ago has membership of forty, and is in 9
very 1ourishing condition.
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IOWA.

Comrade Milo l. Sherman, Fredericksburg,
Iowa, writes US that on the 23d ult. he aud
staff mustered new Post at Hawkeye, Iowa,
and that the following officers were elected
Commander, j. C. Heilman; s. V. c., S. A.
Sible; j. V. c., A. w. Henderson Adj't Thos.
Cumming; Chaplain, l.. A. Gardner; @. NJ, A.
j. Hull; o. D., N A. Hill; o. G., j. Burrill S.
NJ, j. N. Crago; Q. NJ. s., Thomas Mcpherson.
On the 25th ult. they mustered james /. Gill
bert Post at Pastsvile, Allamakee county, with
the following officers: Commander, L. Brown
S V. C.. E. f. Douglass; j. Y. c., A. L. Stiles
Adjt, w. Doneson; Surgeon, L. Minnick
Chaplain, J. G. Taylor; @. NJ. c. SHELTON; o.
D., J. NJ. Usher; o. g., j. III. Burbrans: s. NJ,
26th ult. the same comrades also mustered j. G..
Channer Post. at Bassett, Chickasaw county,
with the following officers. Commander, G.
Nagle; s. v. G., G. II. Dillenhick j. v. c., w.
A. Gould; Adi't J. K. Tucker; Surgeon, L.
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TENNESSEE.

General Orders, No. /, issued on the 10Th
nit. at Nashville, Tenn, by order of Edward
S. Jones, Department. Commander, = James
Chamberlain, Assistant Adjutant- General,--
contain the following appointments:
Department Staff,-James Chamberlain, of Geo.
H. Thomas Post, No. 1, Assistant Adjntant-Gen-
eral; p. NJ. Radford, of George III. Thomas Post,
No. J. Assistant Quartermaster-Gcneral; Henry X.
Hinkle of Farragut Post, No. 6, Inspector; l.. A.
Gratz, of Ed. Maynard Post No. IA, Judge Advo-
cate; J. I. Wolverton of Fielding Hurst Post, No.
Z, Chief mastering Officer.
Personal Stafi-Chief of staff, F. z. Tyler, Chat
tanooga, of Lookout Post. No. 2: Provost Marshal,
VIM. Marsh, Erwin, of Mcpherson Post, No. ~:
Assistant Provost Marshal, Alexander Ecllel, Dam
bridge, of Sanders Post, No 9; Comnissary OF sub
sistenee, Henry Crunbliss. Kingston, Of Kingston
Post. No. IL; Ordnance Officer, Henry n. Lee,
Waynesboro', of VIM. p. Kindrick Post, No. 8.
In taking command of the Department, Com
rade Jones says:
Fully realizing the great responsibility of the
position 10 which have been elected accept the
same aud enter upon its duties fully determined
not to aate my zeal in advancing the interests OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic. The Department
over which am TO exercise control is sacred and
historic ground bathe1 with the best blood Of the
Nation many hard-fought field. and upon its
bosom there steep the sleep that knows no wax
ing sc, s57 OF the Nations defenders.
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NEBRASKA.

Comrade U. D. Powell, Grand Island, Neb..
writes us that Lyon Post, No. IL, of that place.
had booming Campfire on the 22d ult., which
wound up with ball, there being 400 i'll at
tendance, and that General j. M. Thayer, o. A.
Abbot, and the Rev. T.. G. johnson made ad-
dresses.
We are informed by Cornrade G. w, Wood
ruff, Elmwood, Neb., that Kenesaw Post, No.
123 of that place, is fourishing, the attendance
being as good as that of any Post of its size in
the State.
Comrade William srad, Juniata, Neb., writes
us that Geary Post, No. 81, of that place, is in
a prosperous condition, aud that the boys take
a lively interest in Grand Army work.
Conrade A. r. Slnutz, Dawson, Neb., writes
us that Post No. 16i. at that place, of which he
is commander, is i'll good working order.
General O. O. Howard delivered his lecture
on Gettysburg at the Grand Army entertain
ment at Hastings, Neb.. on the 22d ult