The National tribune., 1885-05-14

and to remain forever faithful to the principles
for which they fought.
One Of the most pleasant features of the
evening was the singing of viva L'America"
by Miss Katie Putnam, the well-known and
accomplished actress.
The remainder of the afternoon was taken
up with short addresses by Judge Advocate
Gen. Austin, ex-Gov. Austin, Col. Collier, In
spector-G Gen. West, of Dakota, and others.
At the close of the meeting the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
ResoIred, That we send Gen. U. s. Grant, who has
become dearer than ever to the hearts of the
American people. soldiers warmest greeting
and cordial congratuaton upon the brave bat
tie with death, in which he has won the grandest
victory of his life. We heartily rejoice with him
on his promised restoration to health, and pray
that favoring Providence may yet afford him the
enjoyment OF many healthfu and prosperous years.
At midnight the party left for ST. Pau, which
they reached on the following day.
A hearty welcome from the comrades of the
local and neighboring Posts awaited them. The
reception was held in the hall of Acker Post, and
the address of welcome delivered by Depart
ment Commander Beecher. Gen. Kountz re-
sronded in his usual happy vein, and was
cheered to the echo by the comrades. Gen.
Leasure then made an eloquent address. He
said in the course of his remarks 1.-The time
will come in this land when men and women
will count their nobility to have descended
from men who fought in the late war, and
when they will exclaim with pride: My father
fought in the battles which preserved Ameri-
cas- freedomr"
Judge Advocate General Austin followed in
an address of some length, which was enthusi-
astcally applauded. Judge John C. Rea, of
Minneapolis, was the next speaker. In the
course of hts remarks he said: ~ once heard
an old rebel General in Tennessee say that this
organization was the noblest in America. The
influences of this organization TO bring about
the friendly feeling with the South now exist
ing had been incalculable. The very men who
had fought over the fields of the South had
done more to remove the bitterness between the
sections than all the statesmen and scholars Of
the land"
Commander Kountz then desired to know
how many of the different old army corps were
represented, and members from l to "a, or
ali of them, with the exception of %, were
found to be present. A call of States showed
members enlisted from Maine, Vermont, Mas
sachusetts. New York. Pennsylvania, Ohio
Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mis-
souri,, Kentucky, West Virginia and Minnesota
AT the close OF the reception the party left
for Minneapolis, where short stay will be
made, and then the travellers will turn their
faces homeward
Gen. Kountz in personal letter to friend
here, says: This has been wonderful trip
and we find the boys enthusiastic in their love
and devotion for the GAR This Western
hospitality simply beats the world"
HEADQUARTERS NOTES.
The Committee on Transportation to the
National Encampment have concluded their
arrangements, and last evening submitted their
report to the Adjutant- General, giving sched-
ule of rates on the great through lines and their
connections. The circular will be issued from
Headquarters the coming week. Rates from