, 1885-05-07
BLUE AND GRAY.
Reunion of the Army of the
Potomac,
In Which Lively Times Elsue
= During Debate.
Gen. Grant Reelected Com
mander Of His Old Army.
The Blue and the Gray.

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baltimore, May GA business meet
ing of the society of the Army Of the Po-
tomac was held at Ford's grand opera
house tonight Gen. King said he had
been commissioned by Gen. Grant to say
he was greatly disappointed at not being
able to preside over the deliberations Of the
society, but his sympathy and heart were
with his old comrades. Maj. Gen. Hunt
assumed the chair with thanks for the
cordial reception given him.
The reunion of 1886 will be held at
San Francisco. Gen. Vandewort stated
the National Encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic would probable be
held there next year and that the Califor-
mia legislature had appropriated $4,000
for the entertainment Of the visitors, pro-
vided both organizations came at the same
time. Cheap railroad fares were promised
and a royal welcome guaranteed.
Nominations for the officers for the en-
suing year being in order, Gen. John c.
Robinson advanced on crutches. He
thanked his friends for the mention of
his name for the position Of commander
of the army of the Potomac, but would
under no circumstances allow it to be used
in opposition to that of the illustrious
soldier now holding the position, and he
moved that the secretary be authorized to
cast one ballot, on which be inscribed the
name of Gen Grant. The various corps
Of the association seconded Gen. Robin
sons motion, and it was carried by a
standing vote, amid the widest enthu-
siasm. The other officers were also re-
elected.
Gen. w. II. Brown, Washington, sug-
gested that as the r. Z. Lee camp of
Richmond, Va. were in the immediate
~neighborhood. it would be both generous
and graceful to invite them to occupy
seats on the floor ofthe house, and make
their acquaintance. A motion to that
effect was made and seconded, when two
or three men jumped up and violently
opposed such a proceeding, one of them
saying the rebels, no matter how repent
ant, had no interest in the business of
Union soldiers, and that their presence
was an insult which he could not endure.
Nearly every man in the house was in
stantly on his feet trying to make himself
heard, and for a while there was a scene
of wild confusion which threatened to
terminate in personal encounter.
The chairman vainly e~ndeavored to Sc
cure order, and threatened to call the
police. Quiet was finally restored, and
a committee was appointed to invite the
ext onfederates to meet their old oppo-
nents when the business of the meeting
was dispos of.
After the adjournment the committee
came in bringing with them a long string
Of men in gray suits. They were greeted
with great applause, and in return fill ed the
house with a genuine rebel yell. Exon
federates were scattered among the blue
coats and their officers invited to the stage.
Col. McGinis, of Montana, welcomed
them and Commander Gen. Cooke re-
sponded. Short addresses were also made
by Col. Charles Marshal, chief of Gen.
Lees staff, and Col. Evans, of Richmond.
The reception later in the opera house
was Il brilliant success. Hundreds of
ladies were present. On the stage were
many men distinguished in military cir
cles. In the audience were r T. Lee Of