The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-09-02

will meet in secret session early in the morn
ing, and at 10 o'clock the opening and public
exercises of the Encampment will begin at
Camp Turley. On the evening of the same day
a general reception will take place. Thursday
parades will be held, and Friday, the closing
day, Gov. Foraker and staff will be present.
A Reunion of the 92d Ohio will be held at
Marietta Sept 81 and %.
Theannual Reunion Of the 10lst Ohio took place
at Gallon. Dick Morris Post, No. $780, had charge
of the arrangements, which were in every way
a success, and q most fattering reception was
rendered the soldier veterans. At $50 Dick
Morris Post, headed by the City Band marched
to the depot and escorted the veterans TO the
rooms of the Post where a business meeting
was held, after which the members of the 10lst
and Dick Morris Post marched in a body to the
City Rink, where dinner was served. The
afternoon meeting was held in the city Opera
House. Addresses were made by Gen. Kirby,
Chap. Oliver Kennedy, Hon. Geo. f. Seney, and
others. There were 1l6 members of the regi-
ment present, which was considered q very
large attendance. Although there are nearly
500 surviving members of the regiment they
are not all members of the association. Gen.
Kirby was presented with a very handsome
gold-headed cane by the regiment. This regi-
ment was made famous by their persistent
fighting in the battle of Stone River, where
they lost PIP men. The next Reunion will
take place at Republic on the last Wednesday
of August, 1887.
F. NJ. McAdams, Redwood: The 18th annual
Reunion of the 18th Ohio will be held at
"Olentangy Villa" North Columbus Sept 81.
The 21st annual Reunion of the 5th Ohio
will be held at Cleveland, Sept II, the ami
versary of the battle of Antietam. Gen. s. s.
Carroll, Washington. d. c.; Gen. Frank Saw
yer, Norwalk, o.; Surgeons Ebright, Sexton,
fftrlt md fHrrfi al -.
and Capts. Dickinson, Reid, Gregg, Pierce,
OReily, LOOMS, and Daniels are expected to
be present Members of Gen. Carroll's staff
and of all the regiments comprising his various
commands are invited and expected to attend
"a. W. H." Kent: The 10Th Ohio RegimentaI
Association held their 23d annual Reunion at
Warren, Aug. Is, 10 and 90 Nearly 100 COM
rades were present, including Lieut.-C Hays,
of Washington, ID. C., and other prominent Off
GERS from different parts of the country. The
weather during the Encampment was delight
ful, and the meeting was voted one of the most
enjoyable ever held. Many of those present
brought their wives and children, and quite
number were voted honorary members of the
association. On Thursday afternoon Judge
Taylor, Member Of Congress from the old Gid
dings-Garfeld District, addressed the assoeia-
ton, and was listened to with marked attention
by all present. The event of the Reunion was
the Campfire, which took place on Thursday
evening. The exercises were preceded by
fine display of fireworks under the manage
ment of Comrade Bailey. The exercises proper
were presided over by Lieut.. Winship, the
President, and were conducted in his usual
happy manner. Too much space would be &C.
cupied in giving the details of the largest Camp
fire we ever had and the names of all the
speakers. We parted Friday morning for our
homes with hearty vote OF thanks to the
people of Warren who had contributed to our
enjoyment. The officers elected for the ensu-
ing year were as follows: President, t. E.Win-
ship; First V.-P., L. S. Mason; Second V.-P.,
Col. f. Hays; Cor. Sec, James b. Stowe; Rec.
Sec, B. F. Manderbach; Treas, DIV. Thomas;
Sers't-at-Arms, Jacob KOplin. 1t was voted to
meet in one year at Conneaut o.
C. III. KimbalI, Medina: At the Reunion Just
held at Brooklyn Village, o., by the surviy-
OTIS Of the 103d Ohio IS members of the assOcia-
ton were present, and many had their wives
and little ones. The time was spent in visiting
and talking over old army scenes Frank
Brandy, the former wagon-master of the regi-
ment, was present and had with him the old
horse that carried him for the three years that
he served with the regiment The horse is 80
years old this Spring. and bears mis- age we'll.
He was covered with blanket, and pinned on
each side was q shield (the badge of the 23d
Corpsl, with these words: " Welcome. Should
old acquaintance be forgot. The old pioneer
and veteran comes to the front again. Survive
or perish. the Union now and forever. Born
in the State of Kentucky and like maiden
lady never tell my age. Served my country
through the rebellion. Have passed through
the bloody conflict of battle. Member of Co.
A, 1884 Reg't D. V. |. | reune with the old
boys that stood by their country's flag. Ny
presence will revive old scenes and bygone
days"
ID. l.. Lee, Troy: The 18th annual Reunion
of the list Ohio Association, held at the Sol
diers' Home near Dayton, o., Aug. II, was a
most pleasant event. One hundred and forty
of the veterans Of this old regiment assembled
in the grove of this famous resort. held their
meeting, transacted the business of the associa-
ton, elected officers for the ensuing year, in
dulged in campfire talks" and had general
good time. The bald heads and gray hairs
show that time is marching on; but we were
all boys again, for the day at least. IL does
the comrades good to meet once a year and ex-
change that good old hearty soldiers greeting,
and talk over old times, aud fight our battles
Ger again. Our old Chaplain, A. L. Mckiu-
ney, delivered the address of welcome which
was eloquently responded to by Capt, G.. s.
Williams. The following officers were elected:
President, Thomas Spry, Shane's Crossing, o.;
V.-P., A. l.. Mussulman, Shane's Crossing, o.;
Sec, ID. l.. Lee, Troy, o.; Treas, E. S.Williams,
Troy, o. Shane's Crossing, Mercer Co., o. was
selected rs the next place OF meeting anu the
second Thursday in August, 1857, the time,
when it is hoped every surviving member of
the old list Ohio will report at roll-call.
PENNSYLVANIA
Chas. b. Gillespie, Freeport The 18th Pa
will hold its ANIMAL Reunion at Freeport Oct
10. An address from the Hon. F. q. shannon
will be the chief feature of the occasion.
j. N. Mclaughlin: \ Reunion of the sur
vivors of the 18th Pa. will be at Freeport, Pa,
Oct. II.
l.. w. Johnston, Altoona: Fourth annual
Reunion of the 10th Pa. will be held here
Sept. IL.
The third annual Reunion of Co. A, 61st Pa,
was held at Marion Aug. u, the 25th anuiver-
sary of the date of the start of the company for
the war.
The soldiers and sailors of Bradford County
held their 10th annual Encampment on the
Fair Grounds ut Athens Aug. % 20 and %.
Campfire was held on the evening of the second
day, and Immediately after the speaking
vivid representation Of q battlefield at night
encounter between skirmish-lines, etc, was
produced, illuminated by calcium lights. The
sham battle took place the afternoon Of
the third day. There was a grand display of
fireworks on the second night. The speak
ers were Gen. Daniel f. Sickles, Gen. J. p S.
Goblin, and other prominent military men.
The Fight at Dug Gap, Ga.
To THE EDITOR: Please allow me space to
record briefly the battle OF Dug Gap, Ga, May
8. 1864. The 10Th Ohio was the extreme left of
the attacking column, the 18th Pa. and sd