The National tribune., 1886-12-23
Circular No. 81
WASHINGTON, ID. G.

NAshlNSION, ~. Y.
Circular No. 81
COMRADES: Attention is called 10 Section j,
Article TX, Constitution and Bylaw Of the
National Association, which requires that local
associations shall meet in January of each year.
for the purpose Of electing officers. To this an
nual rOl-call every eX-prisoner in the Union
should respond, either in person or by letter,
paying or RENTING one years dues, which in
no case should exceed ST. The newly-elected
officers should see that their names aud addresses
are promptly reported TO the Secretary of their
respective State Associations and also to the
Secretary OF the National Association. Like
lists Of the membership Of such associations
should be similarly reported, and the data re-
CURED by the Commissioner of Pensions secured
Finally, each and every ex-prsoner should be
pledged 10 write without delay a personal let
ter TO his Representative in Congress, request
ing him TO urge the passage of House bin No.
6O9o at the present session Of the National Leg
islature.
Attention is also called to Chapter II. Article
j, Section 2, Of the Constitution and By Laws
OF the National Association, relating TO the or
ganizatiOn and membership of State Associa-
tions In several cases iealousios and ill-feeling
have grown out OF disregard OF the chapter
cited, which il is now hoped 10 aIlay. In such
an organization as ours harmony can only be
secured and maintained by the most scrupulous
regard for the rights and privileges Of each and
every member. The call for the meeting Of
the State Associations should therefore he
widely disseminated, to the end that all local
associations desiring TO participate therein may
have timely notice, and when the delegates are
assembled an equitable apportionment Of voting
strength must be made. All contests should be
referred TO the National Association upon an
agreed statement Of facts il that eau DO OBJ
tanned; but at any rate, associations that con-
spiclously ignore the Constitution Of the Ma
tional Association will not hereafter be permit
ted TO exercise powers Hereunder without a
protest. IL is fashionable TO SCOT at red tape
and ignore minor details, but no organization
can flourish without the one, or survive the
other for any length of time
In conclusion the officers Of the National Asso-
citation bid the comrades TO be of good cheer and
work while il is yet day. There is no repent
ance IN the grave; neither viii a pension do
you any good after death. Therefore, while
you are yet living men, put your shoulders 10
the wheel, and secure the recognition that your
services and su1erings so richly merit In the
first place, join or form local associations Of ex-
prisoners in your respective Counties during
the month Of January, 1857, and then thunder
your demands in the ears Of Congressman, as
you have perfect right to do. Don't send Pc
tltions, which are never read or noticed, but
write letters, and make them strong but gem
tlemanly. Don't indulge in threats, but make
your meaning 50 plain that there can be no
mistake aboutit. All depends upon yourselves,
and il is duty you owe 10 your families and
TO thousands Of sick and suffering comrades,
who, but for this relief, must soon sleep in pre-
mature graves. Then let nothing stand be-
tween your duty and It's accomplishment.
Yours in f., c. and L.,
JOHN McELRoY, President
W. III. MATTINGLY, Secretary.
NEW YORK.
Comrade A. T. Decker President of the State
Association, writes us that Dec s he issued q
charter 60 Comrades Alonzo Cooper, JAS q.
spaulding, A. i. Chase, II. u. McCully, Edward
Lee, B. C. Barnes, ThOs. Singleton, H. c. Beals
II. c. Beeby aud Albert Smell for an association
20 be known as the OswePo County Association
Union Ex-Prisoners Of War, headquarters Full.
ton, n. Y. The roster Of the officers Of the
State Association published In The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE sometime ago was not altogether cor.
rect The following is the correct roster
President, A. T. Decker, Foot Bethune St. New
York; Vice President W. r. White. $50 Wash.
ington St, New York; Treas, +. A. Rowe, 80
State ST., Brooklyn Sec, Geo. Farr, 23l Clinton
ST., Brooklyn Chap, Rev. D.EH Hannaburgh
Peokskll. Executive Committee, Chas. r.
Wilson, New York Governors Island); Jane,
Walstead, l67 Il. 9th St.. New York; q. w
Farr, 23l Clinton ST., Brooklyn; w. b. Osgood
764 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn; VIM L. White
OBS Washington ST., New York, and r. W.
Jones' ass w. SOD ST., New York.
MISSOURI.
Comrade j. Nj. Gray, formerly Of Co. +, 9Th
Mo. Cav, writes from Ava, Douglas Co., 10 say
that there is no eX-Prisoners of war associ.
alton in that county. There Is an effort 10 be
made 10 organize one in the State, and the
comrades who are at work at il should address
Comrade Gray.
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