The National tribune., 1885-05-07
The GRAND ARMY.
The DepartmentS---Camp-freS---M Nus
tcrS, etc.
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.
The Chief and Judge Advo-
cate Still on Their Travels.

TOLEDO. o.. May /, 1855.
Commander-in- Chief kountz and Judge Ad-
yocate-General Austin, with their escort OF
members of the Grand Army of the Republic
returned 10 San Francisco on the 9th from
Sacramento. While in Sacramento the visitors
were presented TO Gov. StOneman and the other
State officers, and afterwards inspected the
various departments of the capital building.
The extensive and valuable art gallery of Mrs.
E. b. Croker was visited, and great enjoyment
was afforded the guests by Its Inspection Sum-
ner and Warren Posts gave the COMMANDMENTS
Chief and his escort most welcome reception
while in the capital, and were seconded by the
Womans Relief Corps and ladies residing IN
Sacramento, who called Oh Gen. kountz and
paid their respects.
After the arrival of the party in San Frau
cisco, dinner was partazen Of, and the Com
mander-in- Chief aud Judge Advocate Austin
made call ut Lincoln Relief Corps Hall, where
they received warm reception. Mrs. Z. h.
Bowley President of the Corps delivered an
address of welcome, as did Mrs. Kline, Presi-
dent of the Womanis Relief Corps OF the Depart
meut.
The COMMANDMENTS Chief made a response to
these addresses, saying the welcome gave him
more pleasure than he bad words TO express 1t
in. The good work being done by the Woman S
Relief Corps was commended i'll the highest
terms of praise.
Gen. kountz and party then visited Lincoln
Post, No. j. Here over 800 comrades were
present, aud the hail was tastefully decorated.
Commander o. g. Culver presided, aud the
Post proceeded TO muster III 10 new recruits.
The Commander-in- Chief was then introduced
and delivered a neat speech OF thanks, during
which he took occasion TO refer TO the good
work being done by the GAR. Speeches were
made by Judge Acknowledgement Austin and
Comrades Culver, Holmes Kline, Dibole and
Noble at the conclusion of which a banquet
was served. This terminated the festivities OF
the evening.
Gen. Kountz and Judge Advocated General
Austin left by the steamer California for Port
land. OREGON, at 10 o'clock ON the morning of
the 25th ult. They will spend day III Port
land and day at Vancouver, and then start
East, stopping at Helena Montana Ter, and
Bismarck, Oak, arriving at their homes about
May 5.
During the stay OF the Conmander-in Chief
he had fine opportunity of observing the
sountry IFS floral decoratioDsan and genial climate.
When the Commander-in-Ch Chief departed for
Oregon he took with him the warmest wishes
from the heart Of every comrade in the Depart
ment of California. who loves him as much as
comrade can possibly love human being.
His departure took place amid thunders of
cheers, ringing three times three, with as many
tigers.
MEMORIAL DAY.
The following order IN regard to Decoration
Day is Que that should be carefully read by
every comrade.
HEADQUARTERS GRAND ARMY OF TIE REPUBLIC,
Acknowledgements OFFICE,
TOLEDO, o., April %, 1885.
GENERAL ORDERS No. Is.
In accordance with Rules and Regulations, May
go will be observed as Memorial Day. As defined
by resolution of the 18Th annual Enctmp,nent, IT
will be kept sacred TO the memory Of our heroic
dead. Let no idle merry-making mar It's conse-
Grated hours.
Twenty years have passed since our last grand
review. The death roll of years has added tens
of thousands to the half million graves we left be-
hind. The daily tony bell, the freshly knotted
Grape, the muiied drum. the slow and solemn pro-
cession tell how fast comrades join the silent
ranks above.
One by one a gallant leader langnishes upon his
couch of pain. and myriads 81 homes the death
angel hovers darkly. Usllowed be the day that
brings such solemn thoughts these.
Our comrades sleep well. No tear can disturb
their profound sun'ber; no perfume OF flowers
make their rest more sweet. But wherever Ne
mortal Day is observed there rises higher ideal Of
American valor, holier Tor the men who saved
Lei Posts OF the Grand Army everywhere assem-
bie Enlist al loyal hearts in an observance OF the
Say Lei the women and children be invited. Let
all who reverence the flag unite in the mnstra,ion
of loyalty and affection. The custom of inviting
the clergy to hold memorial services on tic Sunday
preceding Memorial Day is again commended and
comrades should feel 1t privilege and duty TO at
tend
Where there graves to gather around, as
the far frontier memorial services may still be
held. Where there no flowers 10 wreatiIe there
still remains that perfect flower of Freedom-ibe
Red, hile and Blue. Above each patriots grave
may lis benedciions fail.
The flowers Of love are immortal. Be il Ours TO
cherish them in our hearts and let their fragrance
Ill cur lives.
BY command OF JoHN S. KoUNTz,
W. w. ABCoRN, Commandcr-in-C Chief.
Acknowledgement.
HEADQUARTERS GRAND ARMY OF TIE REPUBLIC
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OFFICE,
TOLEDO, o., april 25 1885,
In obedience to Resolutions of the National En-
campment, the following proposed amendments 10
the Rules and Regulations arc hereby published,
viz:
BY Comrade VI. H. Sallada Department OF Iowa
To amend Chap ii, Art. Nv, zee. /, by inserting
following:
Elm the countersign should be changed or
the coTfae forget il during the time for which his
leave OF absence IS granted. ANY Post Commander
In the Department TO which he belongs, may COIN
municaie il upon presentation of ii order from the
Commander Of the Post, granting the leave of alb
sence."
By Comrade J. A. Arlington, Department of New
York
To amend Chap III. Art III, Sec /, to read as
follows
SECTION 1. There shall be an annual meeting of
each Department Encampmcnt between Oct. ] aud
May j of each year and a seni-annual meeting, il
so determined at the annual meeting OF the Depart
nneDt, or by the Council of Administration"
By Conradc John l.. Wheeler, Department OF
New jersey
To amend Chap. v. Art; u, Sec. !, by striking
her," and insert ia place Of the word quarterly"
the word '5cnli-annual."
To amend Section by striking oct the word
quarterly and insert in its place the word semi
annual and striking out the word quarter "
wherever ii oocurs and insert the word term " in
place thereof.
To amend Section g. by striking out the word
quarterly " and insert the word semi-annual "
In it, Place and by striking out the words April
and October"
To amend Section S, by striking out the word
Quarterly " and elting the word p" term"
To amend Section 6, by striking out the word
quarterly" and inserting the word "scnni-an-
nual.'
To amend Art. III, Sec J. by striking out the
words four quarterly" and insert in their place
the words =" two scmi-annual," and by striking out
the words April " and October" also, by strik.
ing out the word quarter and inserting the word
term"
To amend Section ., by striking out the word
Quarterly" and inserting the word sem-an.
nual - also, by striking out the words April II
and October"
BY Post Is, Department Of Maine
To amend Chap V, Art. Nv, Sec. l. by striking
out the words charged a n,uster-in fee and
insert the words :" due when dropped"
By Comrade David H. King, Department Of New
York
TO amend Chap. II, Art. VII, Sec. i, SO az read
ss follows:
"The Post officers uhc Adju.ant Surgeon, Chap
lain. Sergeant Major and Quartermaster-Sergcan
excepted shall be elected at the first stated meet
ing in December" etc.
AT the installation OF officers the Post Com
mander shall appoint the Adjutant, Surgeon and
Chaplain, and upon the recommendation of the
Adjutsnt and Quartcrmastcr respectively he shal
Also appoint the Sergeans-Ms and the Quarter
master Sergeant"
By Post 80, Department Of New York
To amend Chap. IL. Art. Nv, sec 2, so as TO read
ANY comrade against whom no charges exis