The National tribune., 1885-09-17
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
CALIFORNIA;


c. III. Stevenson, San Francisco: The following
resolutions were unanimously adopted at a recent
Bleaing of Post No. 3, of this place.
Whereas IL seems to be The unanimous sentiment
of the members of the Grand ARMY Of the Repub-
lie that that organization should erect a monument
Al the Capital OF the country, TO the memory OF
Coinrade u. :. Grant. testimonial of the love.
respect, and gratitude which they entertain for
him their leader; and that the memory of his
hcToism, patriotism, honesty, magnanimity, and
unsurpassed citizenship may be perpetUated 20
serve as models Tor others through all time TO
Therefore, De it
Resotuod That Sumner Post No g. fully and un-
qualiiiedly indorses the proposition, and pledges
Its full share OF the funds necessary TO consecrate
such a work
1snd be H further ResoIrcd. That Sumner Post No
3, would respectfully suggest that, in addition TO
money contributions, each Post OF the Grand Army
prepare a block of stone, properly cut, polished,
and Inscribed, under direction OF the architect and
have the same forwarded 10 Washington to be used
In the construction Of said monument.
The members Of Sumner Post, No. 3. are of the
opinion that II would be a fitting tribute TO the
memory OF the great commander, that from all the
Posts of the Grand Army of the Republic and
from all the quarries of the country which he saved
that stich distinctive gift should be made for his
monument.
General Orders No. 9, issued on the 2sth ult.. at
San Francisco, announce the resignation of Com
TAde Walter Ii. Bclmes, as Department Inspector
It Is much to be regretted that Comrade Holmes
has found II necessary 10 take this step he WAS
one of the most efficient and handwriting nlem-
bers Of the organization.
Post No 6, of Los Angeles is prosperinc finely,
and Is adding new recruits nearly every meeting
Last month the Post ent into camp for two week
e. Santa Monica, and the boys had grand time.
CONNECTICUT
Henry G. Mcrwin Pest, No 81 New Haven,
Conn. at a largely attended meeting recently in
response 10 resolutions Of Admiral Foote Post in
rcSaT 20 the plan for placing tablets upon the SOL
dieis and sailors monument 10 be erected at East
Rock Park, passed resolutions iy oring the placing
on that monument OF tablets more general and ali.
embracing than those proposed by Admiral Footc
Fost.-John i, Simpson, ou;terTnaster. Henry c.
Gerwin Post, No. 81, New Haven, Conn.
INDIANA
John Jackson New Albany: Sanderson Post
No. Isl, of this place, named after Col. Sanderson
of the 22d Ind, is in Il very healthy condition
The first year of our life we had many obstacles TO
surmount, but cur progress was sure; the second
year (he present onel has been one Of gradual in
crease, and we now number 40 comrades. We
are going TO try TO run our muster-roll up to 40O
Circular No. 8, issued at Fort Wayne Sept S.
contains the following: For the satisfaction and
guidance OF members of our Order in this Depart-
ment the following information is furnished as 10
the number OF Posts and the number of members
I'm each County of the State:
Marion County, ten Posts, coo members: Allen
Co, three Posts 55i; Elkhart Co, eight Posts All;
Wayne Co, nine Posts, 1885, st. Joseph Co. five
Posts, 390i yigo Co, seven Posts. $50; Madison
Co, six Posts, 329 Koscusko Co.. eight Posts 325
TippecGnoe Co., five Posts, 3i5; Hamilton Co seven
Posts, 304 Henry Co., six Posts 275; Dearborn Co..
four Posts, 273; Steuben Co.. eight Posts 273; Wab-
esh Co, four Posts. 2e6 Randolph Co., eight Posts
2c3 Miami Co, five Posts. l5l; Whitley Co.. five
Posts 2is; Clinton Co, seven Posts 2i3; Delaware
Co. six Posts, 226; Hendricks Co., six Posts. 222
Orange Co, SIX Posts, 49, Ripley Co., five Posts
2isi jefferson Co. three Posts, 2l7; Vanderberg
Co, one Post, 2l2; Noble Co., three Posts 2II ;
Huntington Co, five Posts, Dos; Montgomery Co,
five Posts, BOB; jackson Co. seven Posts 20i; De.
eatur Co. four Posts, 1885, Wells Co, two Posts I9i;
Marshall Co., six Posts 1874; Grant Co., seven Posts
lgl; i'ekaib Co., FIVE Posts, 1s9; Spencer Co.. six
Posts, lSG; Clay Co, six Posts 1856; Vermillion Co,
eight Posts lsS; Iaporte Co., four Posts 1872 Green
Co, i've Posts, ia; johnson Co.. five Posts, III |;
Boone Co., four Posts, l69 Washington Co., three