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Surgeon z. r. Sanger,

DR.. Eugene F. Sanger was commissioned Sur
geon of the Sixth Regiment, June a. 1851 and Ct
once proceeded to Washington, and assisted In
caring for the exhausted and wounded fugitiVes
from the first battle Of Bull Run. In October he
was appointed Acting Brigade Surgeon Of Han
cocks Brigade. In November he was commits
stoned Brigade Surgeon, and shared the fortunes
of the Army of the Potomac until March, 1882
DIR. Sanger labored assiduously as to elicit for
himself and assistants the commentator Of Sur
geon General Hammond. DR.. Sanger participated
In all the engagements Of the Inflated Red River
expedition and on the retreat remained behind 10
provide for the wounded, until forced 70 dscamp
In order to avoid being captured, but on the third
morning surprised the rebels by his sudden ap-
pearance 80 miles inside their lines. Passing the
enemy's plckets with flag of truce, he arrived at
Pleasant Hill with instruments and full supplies
to gladden. the wounded, before news OF his ap-
proach had ever reached headquarters. Through
out the whole campaign Surgeon Sanger conduct
ed himself with as much energy as to receive the
commentator of Major Gen. Franklin On the
9th of August be received the breVet Of Lieut..
Colonel and was honorably mustered out Of the
service August 9th. 1858
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DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI.

DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI.
Nelson Cole, Commander
Staff-John MeNiel Ass. Adjt. General.
DEPARTMENT OF OREGON.
F. H Lamb, Commander
Staff-z W. Christopher, Asst. Adjt. General
DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS.
C. NJ Barnes, Commander.
Staff-S X. Robinson, Asst. Adjt General
DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY
George w. Northrop, Commander
Staf-Fred G. Losey, Asst. Adjt. General.
DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
Fl. A. Morrow, Commander.
Staff-T. G. Bell, Asst Adjt. General.
DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA
B. G. Smith, Commander.
Staf-H. V. Daniels, Commander.
DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA.
W. v Lucas, Commander.
Staff-Asst Church, Asst. Adjt. General.
Posts of G. A. r.
DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA
T. L. Wilmarth Commander.
Staff-Samuel w. Fox.
DEPARTMENT OF UTAH.
H. G. Wadleigh, Commander
Staff-H. I. Snyder, Asst Adjt. General
DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA AND TENNESSEE.
E. $. Jones, Commander.
Statf-Wm j. Watson, Asst. Adjt General.
DEPARTMENT OF THB GULF.
james N. Scully, Commander
Staff-A. S. Graham, Asst. Adjt. General
SIXTH DIVISION.
Color-Blue and White.
Band
Sons OF Veterans-JOhn c. Blake Commander of
Maine Division, commanding.
MAINE DIVISION SONS OF VETERANS
Charles II. McKusick, L. c. commanding.
Band.
MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION SONS OF VETERANS.
Band.
VERMONT DIVISION SONS OF VETERANS.
Band.
More particular details will be announced con-
corning department organizations and other mat
tiers relating to the parade, when the necessary
information shall have been received.
By order of
GEORGE L. BEAL, Chief Marshal.
GEORGE M. SEIDERs Adiutant General
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OLD ORCHARD, June q.
Old Orchard received its first boom Satur-
day with the arrival of the Michigan delega-
ton, 136, all Of whom registered at the Hotel
Fiske. Among the most prominent were c.
D. Long, commander dept. of Michigan; N.
NJ. Richardson, VIM. Childs, VIM. Turner
and Samuel Kitchen, aids 10 dept. eomman-
der; R. ]. Shank, C. v. R. Pond, o. A
James and Byron r. Pierce, past dept. COM
manders; Gov. Il. A. Alger of Detroit; B.
Parsons, II. T. Bliss, G. NJ. Delvin and p.
Mothersill, governors aids; o. F. Lockhead.
asst. adj. gen. /; K. E. H. Wilder, asst. quar-
termaster gen.. c. J. Hampton, inspector,
r.. p. Gibbs, chaplain; Geo. AcConnolly,
Cold Water, editor of the Cold Water Re
publican; Col. r. F. Hill and Col. j. s.
Rogers of Kalamazoo Gil Osman private
sect. Of Gov. Alger, and R. HcKinistry Of
Jackson.
Gen John G. Black, commissioner Of pen
sions, from Washington, b. c., registered
at the Fiske Saturday.
Nearly all the Grand Army men are accom-
panied by their wives, and good many
with their entire family.
M. G. Palmer's large tent near the Ray
mond House on the camp ground, was put
up Saturday and is now occupied by q. A.
K. companies.
The camp ground viii probably have its
share of the Veterans. Mr.. o. s. Grimm hes
let his cottage ON Highland avenue, the
house on the next lot and the Wilson cottage
to detachment from Massachusetts, Of
about thirty.
Hotel Fiske is handsomely festooned with
flags both inside and out. Just above the pi-
azza is large sign, Headquarters, Depart
ment Of Michigan, G. A r.. so there viii be
no mistaking the place.
The first hop of the season was participant
ed in at The Fiske, Saturday evening, by the
Michigan delegation.
A large number of the G. A. r. attended
services at the NJ E. Church at the Camp
ground, sunday Inc venerable " q. Kan
dali preached in the forenoon and In the
evening children's day concert was held.
During the exercises Rev. L. p. Gibbs, chap
lain of the Michigan dept, G. A. r, made
short but very interesting address.
About O'clock Sunday afternoon, the
building which is occupied by Mackey's Flor
ida Curiosity Bazaar suddenly settled back,
the frightened occupants hurried into the
street, it appeared as if the building had fall
en- in, but beyond falling from its foundation
on to the ground and breaking some glass,
but little damage was done. Southworth
Bros. Il Co. of Portland, have their printing
Some heavy sleepers were Immediately
placed under the sides Of the building which
prevented further damage.
A number of the G.. A r. Post of Allegheny
Iowa, are registered at the Central Park
House.
the phrlor of Hotel Fiske on Sunday evening.
Chaplain Gibbs gave a short address from
the words of Holy Writ, "Let your light so
shine before men, that they may see your
good works and glorify your father which
art in Heaven" The service was very i'm
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AdIt. Charles w. Roberts.

Upon the first call of the President for troops
for three months, Charles w. Roberts enlisted
and was appointed LIST Sergeant, and in October
was commissioned list Lieut. While at Culpepper
Lieut.. Roberts received a commission as Adm
tant of the 18th Maine Vol He shared in the
marches of the Army of the Potomac to Falmouth.
ent at the battle of the Cedars: at Chanceilors-
vile; at Gettysburg, where he received a severe
wound In his right leg, which resulted in its am
putation. lie was h0norably discharged Deem
Der %, 1868. During his whole term of service.
he was but once absent from duty BY his urban.
lty and efficiency he rendered himself popular
equally with rank and file.
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Route OF Procession.

The parade will start from the corner Of
North and Congress streets, thence to Wash
ington, down Washington to Cumberland, to
New High, to Deering, to State, to Congress,
to Carleton, to Pine, to State street square,
through State, to Danforth, to Park, to
Spring, to High, to Congress square, down
Congress to the Reviewing Stand on Lincoln
Park, where, after passing in review, the pa
rade viii be dismissed.
Today's Programme.
The following is the official programme for
today:
600 a. m.-Reyeille.
500 a. m.-Surgeons call; general parade of
national and department organizations of the
Grand Army OF the Republic, ex-soldiers and
sailors escorted by the First Brigade, Maine mill
tia, Gen. j. Marshall Brown, commanding.
$50 p. In.-Sunset gun.
7.30 p. n.--Public reception to the National
Encampment, Grand Army of the Republic, at
City Hall by the citizens Of Portland, and the De
partment OF Maine to John S. Kountz, Com
mander-in-chief.
$40 p. m.-Two grand camp fires at Camp U. s.
Grant-one On the right, the other on the left of
the camp.
During the evening display Of sea IRE works
from the shore Of Eastern Promenade
II p m.-Tatto0
IL p. m.-Taps.
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Escort to Commander Kountz.

The following correspondence took place
yesterday between Department Commander
James A. Hall and Commander-in-Chief
John S. KOuntz:
HEADQ's DEPARTMENT OF MAINE
Portland, Me-, June ~, 1885.
John S. Kostntz United States Hotel, Boston:
Have you an escort for the procession here
Tuesday, June 23d? If not desire to detail one.
Answer. JAMES A. HALL,
Department CoanHaTsder.
To which the following reply was received;
Boston, June "a, 1885.
Gen. James 4. Hall, PoTttn7d Mo.
We have an escort for Tuesday-Dahlgren Post
2, Boston. j. s. KOUNTz.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
Col. ChaS. p. Mattocks,


Chas P. Mattocks was commissioned LIST Lieut.
Co. A 18th Regt. Inf. The regiment took part In
the fall campaign of 1862 and in December Lieut..
Mattocks was promoted to captain. Capt Mat
toeks was engaged in the battle Of Charlottesville
and in the entire Gettysburg campaign. He also
participated in the engagement at Mapping
Heights For gallantry at Socust Grove, Capt.
Mattocks was complimented by his superior off,
GERS In December he was promoted to the rank
Of major. In an attempt to save number OF men
at the battle Of the Wilderness he was taken prs
oner and conducted to Lynchburg. He remained
six weeks in this horrible place, when he was
taken to Georgia. In September the prisoners
were removed to Columbia. Here they remained
until December, suffering intensely from cold and
hunger. On the 18th of October Mai. Mattocks
change was denied him and he was returned to
Columbia. On the sd Of November he escaped by
going out with some officers who were paroled to
go outside for the purpose OF bringing freWood.
sheer mpudence passed the officers and guard.
After many hardshps, after wandering many
miles, they were captured and brought back to
Lynchville, where they suffered greater barbara
ties than before. On the 10th of February, 1865,
they were transferred to Libby Prison On the
at once joined his regiment In October, 1866, he
was commissioned Lieut.. Col. of the 17th but
upon his release from prison found that the va
cancy had been filled, consequently he was never
mustered into that rank. Maj. Mattocks partici-
pated IN the whole spring campaign, from the cap
ture OF Petersburg to the surrender of Gen. Lee,
and afterward received a brevet colonecy for gal
liant and neriorlouS services at the battle of Lit
tie Sailors Creek to date from April 9th, 1865.
The Colonel ended his eventful military career on
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Col. charIes M. Roherts

Col. Roberts, formerly member of the Bangor
Light Infantry, and soon after was commissioned
Lieut.. Colonel of the I'd Maine Infantry. He par
ticipated in the siege of Yorktown, in a brilliant
engagement at Gaines Station and in the battle
Of ChickahOminy. He was also at the battle of
Malvern Hill and again at Manassas, when the
OF the brigade, had his horse shot under him. Int
escaped without personal injury. In the fall Of
1862 Col, Roberts rendered his resignation on ac-
count Oh impaired nealth. he had never left his
command for single day. After much demur on
the part Of the government and proffer of posi-
ton as Brlgader General, his resignation was
finally accepted, and he was hOnorably discharged
Jan 10 1883.
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BrIg. Cen. Davis TIIlson.

He was mustered into service as Captain Of the
I'd Maine Battery In May, 1861 he was made
Major of Artillery. He participated in the actions
at Cedar Mountain, Rappahannock Station, Grove
ton and Bull Run. In October he was made In
spector of Artillery and in March, 1868 he was
appointed Brigadier General. During the season
and ensuing winter the defences of Knoxville were
completed, the work being done under the direc-
tol OF Gen. Tillson, by prisoners and soldiers
without any additional expense to the govern
speeding these works, PRONOUNCED them the hest
IN the military division of the Mississippi some of
which had cost the Government millions Of dollars
IT the close OF the war Gen. Tillson rendered his
resignation, but it was not accepted and he was
immediately detailed for duty in the Bureau Of
Freedmen. In this position he was eminently
successful and received the marked Appreciation
Of Gen Howard and the President Late In Aug
Cen Tlllson was assigned to duty in charge of the
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Col. John D. Rust.

This officer commenced his military career az
Capt. OF Co II, Sth regiment. In Sept 6, 1862 lie
was elected and commissioned Lieut.. Col In De-
tober the regiment participated in the lombard
ment OF Hilton Head. In December Lieut. Col
Rust was promoted to Colonel He took part in
the bombardment of Fort Pulaski. On the sur
render, the following day Gems. Burnham and
Gilmore with Col. Rust entered the fort, and the
nag OF the 9Th Maine was raised over the ruins
ton, and in March, 1868 was ordered to Jackson
vile to take command Of the u troops at that
point: He made successful application for the
transfer OF his command to the Army of the PotO-
mae to become sharers In the capture of
richmond In April he was placed in command
81 the ~ division Of the Army Of the James. Al
ter serving thus faithfully, he was honorably dis
charged from the service, August 18th for phys-
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Lieut.. Col. 3. 3. Murray.

of the 10th Regiment of Maine Volunteers, was
practising lawyer at Pembroke at the commence
ment of the war. In 1861 he was appointed
Judge Advocate of the LIST division of the Militia
OF Maine. Afterwards he was commissioned Cap
tain of Co. A, 18th Regiment. In the fall of 1862
he was granted leave of absence on account q
sickness. On his return he joined in the expee
ton against the State of Texas. The troops
landed upon the island opposite Point Isabella. A
short time after the landing the stars and stripes
were hOisted, and the first successful landing of
troops in the State of Texas since the commence
ment of the war was accomplished. Col Murray
was in all the engagements of his regiment while
in Texas, returned with it to New Orleans, and
Immediately started upon the Red River cam
paign. He took part in all the engagements that
followed, including Mansfield, Pleasant HILL Man
sura and Cane River Crossing. In August he was
appointed Provost Marshal General Of the De-
partment upon the staff of Major Gen. Gilmore,
where he remained until October when he was
commissioned as Colonel, but was never mustered
as such. At his own request he was placed in
command of the 4th sub-district of Eastern South
Carolina, with his headquarters at the city of
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Col. A. w. WiIdes.

In 1860 Col Wildes occupied himself In organ
izng and equipping troops earliest sent from this
State to the seat of war. He arrived In Washing
ton with the 9th Maine on the day of the first bat
tie of Bull Run aud Immediately left for the front
to attend to the wants of the Maine troops then
in the field. Col. Wildes rendered valuable SER
vice In providing and forwarding a large hospital
steamer for the wounded Of the Maine and New
Jersey troops. In May, 1862 Col. Wides was
commissioned as Col. of the 18th Maine reQj-
ment then to be raised. No finer body Of men
left the State than the 10th Maine Being for
warded to Washington the regiment was al once
placed In the forts and trenches on the Virginia
side OF the Potomac. Instead of opportunities for
drill and instruction, its duties were such as to
prevent any regimental instruction With no
previous opportunity to familiarize themselves
with tactics, and changing from point to point as
workers IN trenches the regiment was ifly pre-
pared for field duty. 1t was in this condition the
army was ordered to an advanced position at
Leesburg. Col. Wildes frankly made known to
the oincerS III command the deficiency in instrllc-
ton OF his regiment. The statement was without
enect and Col Wildes, unwilling to command
under the circumstances, resigned, at the same
IN tne ranks. He was induced to recall his reSig-
nation. While encamped near Sharpsburg. Col
Wtldes was seriously i'll, and was furloughed by
the medical board. He resigned, although an ex-
tension OF furlough was offered. The 18th Regi-
ment was without tents, Overcoats, or change OF
clothing from the 9th OF September to the 25th Of
November. On Col WildeS arrival home on sick
leaYe, these were forwarded at his earnest repre-
Sentatl0n, at the expense of the State.
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Brey. Brig. Gen. Thomas w. Hyde.

This officer entered the service as captain of
Co. d, 18th Maine Volunteers, and before the reg-
ment left the State was elected and commissioned
Major. On meeting the enemy in the advance
upon Yorktown, his regiment drew the first blood
of the campaign. During the siege of Yorktown
he was almost constantly employed upon picket or
trench duty. He participated in the charge at
Williamsburg, a skirmish near Mechanicsyille in
the battles at Goldens Farm, Garnetts Hin
Savage Station and White Oak Swamp. He also
participated in the battles at the Second Bull Rum
and at South Mountain and Antietam He was at
the stormng of st. Mary's Heights and in the
bloody struggle for Salem Heights. AT the close
of this campaign he was third time recommend
ed for brevet rank. He took part in the battles Of
Gettysburg, Funkstown, Williamsport, Locust
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Surgeon Aug. c. HamIin.
Lieut.. Col. chas. 3. MerrIII

was commissioned as Lieut. Colonel Of the 18th
Maine Regiment July 10, 1862. He was with his
regiment, most Of the time being in command, in
the battles OF first Fredericksburg, Cedars,
Charlottesville and Gettysburg; in the engage
ments OF Wrapping Heights, Auburn, Locust
Grove, Mine Run, North Anna, Anderson House.
first and second Deep Bottom and PEBBLES Farm;
in the Spottsylyania campaign, and the siege Of
Petersburg For his gallant conduct in these ac-
tons he received the especial commentator Of
Mai Gems; Berry, Birney, Eagan and Ward.
Lieut.. Col. Merrill resigned and was honorably
discharged Oct 10 1864
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OLD ORCHARD BEACH.

Grand Army Boys by the Sea-Notee
of Interest Regarding the Encamp-
nnent.
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Wilderness. Major Hyde was commissioned
Lieut.. Colonel Dec 1st 1858. He took part in the
engagements at Cold Harbor and Petersburg. He
led Se Fs @ u
DIN Corps on the morning OF the I'd Of April-an
a as which gave us Richmond. In July, 1866,
galantry before Petersburg.
Col. Mark r. Wentworth.
: The above named officer volunteered with the
kittery Artillery, OF which he was captain for
three months. In 1862 he was elected Lieut.. Col.
OF the 9th Maine Infantry, and in February 1868,
was further commissioned colonel When the
term of enlistment of his regiment had expired,
he at the solicitation of the secretary of war re-
NAMED at Arlington Heights with s15 of his com
mand, during the threatened danger of the inva-
sion OF Washington by Lees army, for which
service Congress awarded them medals. After
the battle of Gettysburg the 27th was relieved
from duty and proceeded to Maine where 1t was
mustered out. On the call for additional troops,
Col: wentworth assisted in recruiting the SD
regiment. He participated In the actions at Han
over court house, TolopotomOy Creek Bethesa
Church Cold Hiarbbor, Gaines Farm before
tie, with his command, he was among the FIRST to
enter the rebel works. He afterwards received a
wound in the left side resulting in PARALYSIS
OF the leg and hip. He also received a flesh
wound. In consequence of these wounds Col
Wentworth resigned in October, 1864, and was re
appointed naval storekeeper at Kittery on the
18th Of December following.
Surgeon Aug. C. HamIin.
DR.. A. c. Hamlin, commenced his military ca
reer by enlisting at his own sole expense Co II,
I'd regiment Infantry. He entered as Assistant
Surgeon, in April, 1861 and served in the first
Bull Run campaign. In April 1862 he was ap.
pointed brigade surgeon and served with the
Army OF the Potomac in the campaign Of the
Peninsula up to the battle Of Williamsburg after
the fall OF Yorktown. He was then transferred to
FremOnt's army, and served in all the actions Of
the campaign. He served in all the actions OF the
army Of Virginia, beginning with the battle of
Cedar Mountain and closing with that Of Bull Run.
After the battle Of Fredericksburg he was appoint
ed Medical Inspector Of the Regular Army Of the
South, operating against Charleston and partici-
pating in the assault against Fort Wagner DIT.
Hamlin's record proves him to have been an nc
five and fnvabtalla of1aar -
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PENSIONS.

It appears from the report Of the COM
missioner Of pensions that there was, on
the first day of July, 1885, 345, Us per-
SONS borne upon the pension rolls, who
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Continued ON another pase.).
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We have now on hand all the silver
dollars necessary to supply present needs
of people and to satisfy those who from
sentiment wish them in circulation, and
it their coinage is suspended they can be
readily obtained by all who desire them.
If the need OF more is at any time appar.
ent, their coinage may be renewed.
That disaster has not already overtaken
Us furnishes no proof that danger does
not wait upon q continuation of the
present silver coinage. We have been
saved by the most careful management
and unusual expedients, by a combina-
ton of fortunate conditions and by a
confident expectation that the course
of the government in regard to silver
coinage would be speedily changed by
action of congress. Prosperity hesitates
upon our threshold because of the dan
gers and uncertainty surrounding this
question.
Capital timely shrinks from trade, and
investors are unwilling to take the
chance of the questionable shape in
which their money will be returned to
them, while enterprise halts at q risk
against which care and sagacious man
agement do not protect. As necessary
consequence labor lacks employment,
and suffering and distress are visited
upon portion of our fellow citizens, es-
pecially entitled to the careful consider
alton of those charged with the duties of
legislation. No interest appeals to us so
strongly for safe and stable currency,
as the vast army of the unemployed.
1 recommend the suspension of the
compulsory coinage of silver dollars, di-
rected by the law passed in February,
1878.
The steamboat inspection service on
the thirteenth day of June, 1885, was
composed of 140 persons including off.
GERS, clerks and messengers. The ex-
penses of the service over the
receipts were $13s. 822.22 during
the fiscal year. The special