Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-05-07
WILD EXCITEMENT
At the Evening Meeting Over the Introduc-
ton of Rebels.

At the Evening Meeting Over the Introduc-
ton of Rebels.
BALTIMORE, May at the business
meeting of the Society of the Army Of the
Potomac, held at Fords Grand Opera
House many distinguished men occupied
seats on the stage General Nandervort
stated the national encsmpment Of the
Grand Army of the Republic would proba
oily be held there next year, aud that the
California Legislature had appropriated
$4,000 for the entertainment Of visitors
provided both organizations came at the
same time. Cheap railroad fares were
promised and royal welcome guaranteed
Nominations for officers for the ensuing
year being in order, General John c.
Robinson thanked his friends for the men.
ton of his name for the position Of Com.
mander of the Army Of the Potomac bat
would under 10 circumstances allow it to
be used in opposition to that illustrious
soldier now holding the position, and he
moved the secretary be authorized to cast
one ballot on which will be inscribed the
name Gen. /. s. Grant. Various corps
associations seconded Gen. Ro5inson1s
motion, and It was carried By standing
vote amid the widest enthusiasm Other
officers were also re elected.
Gen. W. b. Brown, Of Washington sug.
gested that as the r Z. Lee camp of Rich.
nond Va, were in the immediate neigh
bcrhood it would be both generous and
graceful to invite them to occupy seats on
the floor of the house and make their &C.
Quaiutsnce. A motion TO that effect was
made and seconded, when two or three men
jumped up and violently opposed such pro
ceedings, one Of them saving rebels, no
matter how repentant had no interest IN
the business of Unien soldiers and that their
presence was an insult which he could not
endure. Nearly every man in the house
Was instantly on his feet trying 10 make
himself heard, and for while there was a
scene ofwi'd confusion which threatened TO
terminate in personal encounter. The
chairman vainly endeavored TO secure order
aud threatened to call the police Quiet was
fully restored and a committee appointed
% invite ex confederates 10 meet their old
opponents after the business Of the meet
ing was disposed OF. After the adjourn
aoent the committee came in bringing with
lheM iOug sulng OF men N gray SulS.
They were greeted with great applause, and
in return filed the house with the genuine
rebel yell Ex.CouCederates were scattered
smong the blue coats aad their officers
invited to the stage
The reception at FoEd's Opera House to-
night was q brilliant success. Hundreds Of
ladies were present 0a the stage were
many men distinguished in military circles
In the audience were Z. L. Lee camp OF
ex-confederstes. General King. secretary
Of the society, read the following telegram
from General Grant:
Please thank members Of the society OF
the Army Of the Potomac for their partiality
in elecing me for q second time their presi
dent 1 wish my health promised the prob
ability of my being at the next meeting. /
would regard il as providential should be
able TO attend but ! accept the honor
though without hope OF performing the
duties Of the Office. Wishing all members
many happy reunions, remain.
Signed U. 5. GRANT"