The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-05-21
Encampmenta Of the Department Of Washington
Territory.

1efTit0Fys
The second annual Encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic of Washington Terri
tory convened at Vancouver on the 18th ult.
1t was expected that Col. Henry A. Morrow, the
Department Commander, would be present, but
at the last moment his plans were disarranged.
The morning of the 18th was occupied with
the meeting of the Council of Administration
and the Committee on Credentials. In the
afternoon came the election of Department
officers, which resulted as follows:
Dept Commander-A. NJ Brooks, Seattle.
s. V. &C. H. Stone, Tacoma.
J. V. &C. A. Miller, Colfax.
The following were announced as the per-
sonal staff:
Assistant Adjutant-G eneral-A E. Alden.
Inspector General-R. G. OBrien.
Chief Mastering Officers-F. b. Morse.
Assistant O. NJ. Generate. G. Lyon.
Judge Advocate. ID. Marsh.
Surgeon-J. r. Smith
Chaplain-N. F. Bolton.
In the evening meeting was held in the
hall, Brig.-Gen. Nelson A. Miles presiding
Excellent music was furnished by the band Of
the 14th Inf. Addresses were made by Gen.
Miles, Gen. +. II. Laub, Commander of the De-
partment of Oregon; Mayor j. r. Smith, of
Vancouver; Gen. T. X. Tannatt, of Walla
Walla; Gov. Squire, of Washington Territory.
and r. Osborne, of Seattle All the speeches
were patriotic and few were witty. Miss
Jaggy gave charming rendition OF" The Battle
Hymn of the Republic" winning much deserved
applause; the NJ. E. Church choir also sang
1.-The Flag of Stars" with spirit that won
every veteran. A striking feature of the even
ing was flag drill by two young ladies dressed
in the national cOl"rs.
After the meeting the old soldiers, under the
leadership of Gen. Miles and Gov. Squire,
stormed the refrcshment room, which was gal
lantly taken al the first charge. The patriotic
ladies of Vancouver spared no trouble in pre-
pairing n pleasing entertainment and providing
generously for the wants of the inner man.
After the supper had been disposed Of, the
dancers held sway in the hall. while others re-
paired to the club-rOom to live again the adj
ventures of camp and field.
The report of the Adjutant- General showed an
increase of 10 Posts and 435 members, a gain of
which the Department may well be proud. On
motion special voteOf thanks was rendered
Comrade Bell for the efficient manner in which
he had discharged the important duties of
Adjutant- General.
The address of the Department Commander,
rad by A. o. Marsh, was received with the
greatest enthusiasm, showing how warmly Col.
Morrow is still remembered in Washington
Territory. After speaking of his unavoidable
absence and paying we'll deserved compliment
to his staff, Col. Morrow recommends with forci-
BILE argument that the Adjutant- General of the
Department be made permanent and salaried
officer. He also suggested the propriety of
establishing an annual Reunion of the soldiers
aud sailors of Washington and Oregon; urged
that all proper influence be. used to have tie
National Encampment of 1856 held in IN
Francisco.
A telegram, expressive Of the sympathy and
regard ofthe old soldiers. wassent to Gen. Grant.
AS a result of the recommendation of the De-
partment Commander a)resolntiOn was passed
N IN dol at
Encampment to urge such amendments to the
Rules and Regulations as shall make eligible
to membership in the Grand Army the sons of
veterans who are nowsmen,bers or would be