The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-10-21

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nize or be recognized by some old comrade and
many were the happy greetings by those who
have not met for the last 81 years. They
formed in line 300 strong, marched to the grove
headed by drum corps and there formed in
hollow square. and rs each regiment was called
10 the center there was many a heart made glad
to renew and recognize old faces, and many
were the good old solid hand shakes such as
none other than an old soldier can give.
On the second day there were great prepare
tions TO receive Communicating Chief FaiTchild.
The delegation, which met Gen. Fairchild at
the depot, was under command Of Col. Taylor,
Officer of the Day; Gov. John \. Martin and
staff in behalf of the State Of Kansas; Mayor
ID. w. Brewer and staff in behalf of the city of
Emporia. Immediately upon the entrance of
the procession into the camp salutes were fred,
and the old veterans, drawn up in line on both
sides greeted the presence of their Commander
with great demonstrations, loud huTrahs, and
throwing up Of hats, handkerchiefs etc. No
sooner had Gen. Fairchild reached the speakers
stand than every man OH the grounds was en-
deavoring to get within hearing of his voice.
Gov. Martin introduced Gen. Fairchild in a
brief complimentary speech. The General said
il was the first time he had been called upon to
attack the people of Kansas. He said he had
heard of the great Reunions in that State but
did not believe them. 81 thought they lied"
Speaking to Gov. Martin the General said that
Kansas took not only the cake but the whole
bakery. The General referred to the number
of men mustered out of the army and to their
character. asserting that he would put them
against any other class as good citizens. The
speaker said he was tired and fatigued by his
long trip, but never too tired to speak to such
an audience as he had before him. He closed
with sketch of Charleston and of his official
letter appealing for aid. The speech was re-
ceived with great enthusiasm. Short speeches
II 49, l.
and COmrade Seward, of Winfield, who paid
noble tribute, as is only too natural to a Ken
tuckian, TO the women of the rebellion, who
stayed behind and battled with affairs at home,
while father, son, brother and sweetheart
fought for their country.
The Reunion from first to last was a tremen-
dous success, eclipsing all previous occasions of
a like character in the history OF the State.
pleasant feature was n superb entertainment
given one evening in the Opera House by the
ladies of the W.R.C. A most excellent program
was rendered in a manner that captivated the
great audience.
The New York veterans, of whom there were
q large number, had a royal good time. They
met at the big Veterans Rights Union tent,
and the register showed i75 New York veterans
present. The President T. II. Coney, called
the meeting to order and delivered his annual
address. in which he gave an outline of his
labOrs for the association, showing that he had
procured from all sources list of 1926 New
York veterans now residents of Kansas. This
roll he had neatly compiled in regimental and
alphabetical order for publication, and it was at
the disposal of the association. All he had done
was without cents cost to the association thus
far, but if they desired the list published they
must raise the money to pay for it, which could
and should be done ut once. He said New York
could and would have furnished men and
means enough to have suppressed the rebellion,
therefore he considered il proud honor to
have served the great Empire State in the saliva
ton and perpetuity of our great Nation. But,
withal, New York was behind all her sister
States in doing justice to her volunteer soldiers
Her military records were incomplete, and in
many instances very incorrect, and she had as
yet failed or neglected TO have them either
corrected, transcribed or published. Her rec
ords were being rapidly worn out, and unless
soon transcribed they would be destroyed.
1t was a shame for the great Empire State
that this complaint could be made when
| the sum of $4,000 would place her records
| in the most preserved condition and have
them published. He thought it would be wise
for the association TO memOrialize the New
| York Legislature to make an appropriation for
| this specific purpose, which he thought would
| be listened TO, coming from her sons who in
/ their youth had migrated To the barren prairies
of Kansas and had largely aided in making her
4 ucScTI iauuS the most leItllc HcilS, WITH the
proudest civilization III the world. At the close
of President Conveys address the association
proceeded TO the election of officers for the en-
suing year. On motion, President Patrick III.
Coney was reelected by reclamation, the assO-
citation rising to its feet in voting. Capt. G.. A.
NichOlette, OF Humboldt, was elected Secretary,
and Capt. Il. f. Caldwell, of Tecumseh, Shaw
nee County, Treasurer.
MASSACHUSETTS.
A neat circular issued from the headquarters
| of the lst Mass. Cav. gives notice that all mem
bers of that regiment are ordered to report al
the armory of the National Lancers, Bulfnch
street, Boston, at II o'clock. noon, on Wednes-
day, Oct. % for duty AT the 2lst annual Re.
| union of the Regimental Association and quar-.
ter centennial of the organization of the regi-
ment. Every member of the old regiment is
expected, from Gen. Robert Williams, the first
Colonel, Ito the humblest private in the rear
rank of the last set Of fours."
MISSOURI.
The Sth Mo. Cav will hold a Reunion al
Springfield Tuesday, Oct. 20. A patriotic and
cordial circular has been issued to all surviving
members, and there will no doubt be a large
attendance of soldiers of Southwestern Mis-
souri, outside of this regimental organization.
NEW JERSEY.
There will be Reunion of the 1st N. ]. Cav
at Trenton Oct. 81, 1856.
OHIO.
The 9th Ohio Cav. held q very pleasant
Reunion Oct. ) at Akron. That enterprisine
city did herself proud +" in entertaining
company of brave men, and will ever be held
in grateful remembrance by them. The vet
Grams, accompanied by their wives, sons and
daughters, came in from every direction to the
number of 200. The association was called to-
gether in GAR. Hall by the President, Col
Aaron Wagner, of Akron. Rev. X. l.. Ganter
ID. d., of Akron, offered most fervent prayer
George w. Sieber, esq, then did the honors o.
the city by delivering eloquent address o.
welcome. Capt, A. Ward FentOn of Cleveland
made a neat little speech in response, in behal
of the regiment. lie said he wished to thanh
the Executive Committee and the good peopl,
of Akron for the very efficient provisions fO
the entertainment of the regiment. Col. A. T.
Conger entered the hall, and rs soon as the vet
caught glimpse of the Department Command
er vociterous cheers went up, the veterans
present showing their high esteem for him
The Colonel was presented by the Chairman
and gave kindly greeting to the veterans
The Secretary, Capt. A. Ward Fenton, of Cleve
. land, read interesting letters of regrets iron
Lieut.-Gen. Phil Sheridan, under whom they
Z fought; Gen. ID. Mem. Gregg, an old division
commander and many others. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
Pres, A. w. Fenton, Cleveland; V.-P., w. II
Cullard, Redwood Center; Sec, Daniel Rob
ertson, Geneva; Treas, l.. BOnsteel, Cuyahog
Falls. Executive Committee-Frank Harda
ker, WillOughby; A. 4. Judd, Mentor; Fran
Goldsmith, Pansvile The next Reunion wi
| he held nj Willoughhy Lake 20