New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-10
REJOICING VETERANS.
,ouu II srARIN,s ANNUAL EXCURSION.
rvr,os,ry TO OLD SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

,rxr,osrry TO OLD SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
TRIP UP TIE HUDSON.
, brilliant aotilla winch sailed out into
the and headed up the Tsamsrs yng
from every craft and music floating out over the
wster Six roomy barges drawn t. 0y sS SoS;'
nosed the feet which moved in two divisions, ana
carried s 900 veteran soldiers and sailors of the
Union. There was no booming OF cannon rs tne
vessels moved away, but hearty Saxon cheers
It's in"t warlike appearance. the expedition
was q peaceful one. 1t was the sixth annual annual
complimentary excursion given by John III. otaIln
to veterans of the Army and Navy, kepresen' af
tives from seventy five posts OF the Grand AIn vi
the Repubc in this city, BF%o1 aH. not members
of the order were present. Most OF them %er s aU
compancd by their wives Stand pd t T91GIeS
evsrvtbn s u fTee Of cost for the The
Sarses John Nelson stephen Warren, W. A. Sum;
General & Sv AF aSs Lemon anS Tta
and the steamers John Lenox, Cayuga, r anu
Blsckbird took up the veterans at M EaIE%s
StarIn was the headquarters boat. Colonel George
+. Hopper. Past Assistant Adjutant-ieneral OF tne
Grand Army Of the o ay a%d
efficiency. Each barge was commanded
by an officer Of the Grand Army Mr. hsada%opnrs
boat While the barges proceeded Directly up the
river the flag ship rounded Governors Island ana
tied at the ordnance per. OcneIa iidH0VOh
came down IN citizens dress accompanied by por;;
ton of his staff in fatigue uniform and exchanged
greetings With th The TrpdaS stSrn them
proceeded up the river to Excelsior Grove, opposite
YOnkers.
On board the Starin five long tables were spre ad
with bountiful luncheon. and champagne howed
freely. Toasts drank, and appropriate recita-
tlons were given. General Martin L. McMahon
spoke briefly abiding to MI star III tSa gGnGOSi ~
whom he had proved himself true TREND; ne ne
had nothing TO gain by II, and he showed I'M ms
kindly feeling for those who had suffered hard
ships for the good of the country, Although
General Mcmahon did not agree with Mr.. starln
politically, he could approve nm IN TINS partiGE
blind, also spoke of Mr.. starin in terms OF strong
praise G Thss A TSsR9ndoff the 'f Republics
He said that the men Of the order would always be
grateful TO Mr. Starin for his unseltlsh friendship
for them. Mr.. 81. Leonard in behalf OF MI Starlh
responded happily to the sentiments expressed Tor
his generous chief w, II. Stiner responded to the
toast 1.-THE LADIES'" alludmg to the encouragement
given by the mothers wives and sweethearts OF me
While no political discussions are permitted in
the Posts of the order, there was strong blalne
and Logan sentiment manifested among the vet
Grams W. +. Chaplin of the Union square Com
pany, recited war poem, Bay BLY," me nero
being the horse of vhite-hared Colonel; W The h.
s SGrnS and BqG e Marg %4s N fsh%R who
sang at the Academy Of Music on Decoration Day
evening, sang patriotic songs in English and
French. Captain ID. L. Braine spoke in response to
the toast 'fhe Navy" Among the guests, were
Rear Admiral Walkers of the Navy; General Thomas
W. sweeny, of the Army; General Van sG MIc
General Manning, General L. W. Van Nyck
General =. NJ. Lee late of the Cav
airy Corps; General Kllbun Knox
Colonel COonan, of the Goth Regiment, Colonel and
Stiner Major George +. TAFT, Commander of Post
327 Colonel "Sam." Minness and COmmander
Kryzanowski. of Steinwehr Post. band played
popular and martial airs during the trip. On the
barges there was music by brass bands and dancing
After short stop at the grove the excursion
returned to the city early IN the evening tuII OF
enthusiasm for Mr.. Starln.
A pleasing incident was the collection. made on
board the headquarters boat for Mrs. Alice Mack;
the Union nurse, who is now destitute Several
city posts will take action in her case this week.