The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-07-15
THE ENcAMPMENT OF 1887.
The New Workers Want II Held at Saratoga.
The following circular EXPLAINS itself:

Inc view lOrAerS want 10 Held &C saratoga.
The following circular explains itself:
To the Comrades Of me CIR.
The undersigned having been appointed at q
special meeting Of Luther NJ Wheeler Post No. o.
Department Of New York, GAR. of Saratoga
the GAR. TO hold its National Encampment in
June, iss7, in this village beg 70 present the fol-
situated on one Of the outlying spurs Of thu
AdroHdacss. we have to offer not alone ihe healing
waters Of our woFld-renowed fountains. but also
the balsam-laden air Of that famed region. Here
you viii find day temperature several degrees
cooler than in the great cities or in the lower valleys
and also Delightfully."- cool nights, free from iusecs
pests, and with the certainty o. sound and reresh
Its nearness to the great trunk lines makes 70
very accessible aud special low rates TO and from
all points can be had for the Eucampment.
Saratogas facilities for taking cars Of large En-
campmens are unequalcd. The rate per day at The
several hotels ana boarding houses varies rom -
70 81 per day. these are the speea. reduced rates
for the EuCampuIcut, and are 3 per cent below
usual rates. Ehe tsinS or the Town HAL auord
ample room for The National kncampment meet
ings.
Historic memories cluster about these foothills,
for ever since that bright june day in 1909, when
Champlau and bis allies, the Algonquns from tho
IT. Lawrence, drove the warlike MohawSs from
their hunting grounds here. there has been con-
slant succession of war parties passing along this
well-beaten waFtrall, 30 has litly oScu called,
in the battle of the races for supremacy ON this
Continent.
Saratoga lies on this old war-traiI.p Near this
spot was fought the pivotal battle Of our Rey0lu-
tionary struggle-one Of the II decisive battles OK
al history. Outlines Of the old redOubts yes
be traced, and the important spots the battle
field have been marked by enduring tablets Of
granite. Perhaps no better defensive line ever
selected to dispute the advance Of an invading
army than that chosen by Cen. Philip Schuyler,
and made imprcZnabe by the genius Of the Young
Polish engineer. koseiusSO along the nights Of
Saratoga. The views from the old military road
and from The nights surprisingly beautiful,
giving here and there ghmpscs and reaches Of tho
Upper Hudson and is nesting villages and towns
An VIII be made TO the ~aratogat battle
field and also 90 Lake George and 10 old Fort
Ticondcr0ga, our best-prcserved American ruin.
It's parapets amt bOmb-proofs were well built
that after al these years IN spite Of ire anc the eie-
menJs, it yet remains iirly-gOod defensive work.
Mount McGregor, like a silent sentinel, stands a
few miles % Che north Of Us. On It's summit. IN q
little cottage, our great leader fought his last fight
and with characteristic patience hls noble soul
dured pain and suffering through those weary July
days and nights until the fell destroyer came nc
iast-a mercfn relef--oniy one little year ago, but
how sharp the pang we think Of our loss
What better spot be selected for a meeting
place for veterans of the than this raught il
IS with historic aud with sacred memories.
w ~ Hall, N. D.. Chairman; 4. De r. McNair,
b. 4. JudsOn, Lewis Wood, Geo. T. Downing
Secretary Committee
SARATOGA SPRINGS y. y, June, 1850.
ST. LOUIS URGED.
To The Defegqes Of ahc National Ecaapuleai Of lsa
Grand ArS1g 81 the Republic 10 assseas5is at san
Francisco Col.
on behalf Of the patriotic citizens Of the city Of
81 Louis, the State OF Missouri, and the nj ssissippf
Valley, of which st. Louis is the geographical and
\ commercial center we the undeYsigaed beg TO
extend a most earnest invitation TO your distin-
I guishcd and honorable body TO hold the National
Encampment % lss7 in the city Of q. Louis State
Of Missouri. Last year the National Encampment
met no Portland Me-, at the extreme northeast cor
ner Of the United states. This year san francisco,
That marvellous city Of the Oceident il hOnOred BY
the great gathering Of our batte-scarred veterans.
ln times past the various centcrs Of patriotic ina
pulse throughout the loyal States have been aford
ed an opportunity TO 90 homage 70 the represents-
tives Of that grandest of an armies tie g. Ar. TO
WIN flfsu of
\ And now comes st. Louis, the great city az whose
I gates the waves of rebellion were stayed, and
through the loyalty of whose citizens the great
state Of Missouri was retained in the mon, and by
\ whose example more than 10000 brave and true
I NissOurians spFans to arms and defended the life
In no part OF the United states is the Grand Army
of the Republic masking more satisfactory progress
more than 1000 comrades are already upon the
rolls; the assembly call IS still sounding, and the
veterans Of the Of the rebellion are falling into
I line. Within few hours eide OF -. Louis lie the
great states OF Illinois, Iowa, Kansas. Nebraska,
Wisconsin,, Michigan. Indiana, OHIO, aud within an
easily accessible radius all the glorious COM
pany Of states whose soldiers performed the noblest
services recorded in The history Of the country.
We have the largest and finest assembly hall ia
the L Htcd States, with a comfortable seating ca
pacity of $3.50. This are authorized TO tender
10 the uses Of the next annual Eneampment free OF
I charge The hotel accommodations are extraordi-
nary large, and in addition the homes of Union
loving citizens viii be opened for your reception
and entertainment In addition we have as de-
sirable and beautiful camping grounds as are to b
found in America, consisting of a magnificent park
containing nearly go acres, in which are located
an ampIitheater capable of seating 5000 people,
a geological garden second to none on this side of
tine ocean; a superb grand stand, club house and
all convenience; and which bounufnl nature,
aided by refined taste and lavish expenditures can
divise for the comfort and pleasure Of man. This
beautiful camping ground is approached by atieass
eight lines of horse ears, and no trouble whatever
| will be experienced in reaching the grounds. All
trunk lines from thu principal Eastern. Northern
and Western cities, are in direct competition for
travel 70 II. Louis thereby insuring low rates %
those from such points. However, we have voi-
unta=y assurance OF extraordinary low rates on the
part OF % railways which center IN st. Louis, and
the ampest facilities as regards accommodations
and eheaPness viii be given to exeursionists VINO
desire to visi. the backgrounds OF tennessee and
Georgia.
The unrivaIIed advantages of st. Louis as a gath
ering place of great bodies of men has made u me
I railying point for all This year we have the Irt-
ennial Conclave of the Knight Templars, the Ma
| ti0nal Wool Growers Convention, the National
I Cattle Convention. the National Medical Conven-
ton. the Photographers Convention. Annually
during Carnival Week in October, at least quartet
of a million people from our own and surrounding
states are comfortably provided Tor ana delisht-
soldiers Of the Union. veterans of the Grand
Army of the Republic, we again invite you; honor
US with your presence in 1857, and nothing which
reverend love and grateful appreciation for youE
. unparalleled services in the cause OF humanity
shall be left undone to make your sOIOurn among
, Us a grand and triumphant ovation, the OutpOurine
+ of our hearts and tribute to the heroes OF ths
! Grand Army.
y.
/, Commander Ransom Post, No. III, GAR
I ! Nelson Cole, Department Commander, Grand Army
+ of the Republic.
John ) MarmadulSe Governor Of Missouri
ID. r. Francis, Mayor of the city of -. Louis
/ : w Cobb President Merchants Exchange.
! sam NJ Eeunard, President st, Louis Exposition
and Music Hail Association.
. Charles Green, President st. Louis FAR ASsOela
ton and Jockey Cub.
/ w II. sherman, General.
! | A. j. smith, late Major General U. $. "A.
w G.. Bentley, Commander Mo. COmdry M. o.
l.. US
F. A. Carr Brevet Major General.
; | j.. w Turner late Brigadier-General U. ;. Vols
: j. : Fullerton, late Brigadier-GSeneral, A. A. q
Il Fourth Corps.
I [ J. Mcneil, late Brevet Major General Volunteers.
, / Robert McCuliOch State Register of Lands.
4 J. Harding Railroad Commissioner of Missouri.
= JImes VI. Siebert, state Treasurer
: Geo. c. Pratt, Railroad Commissioner OF Missouri
: James Mcclure NJ. D., Commander Frank r. Bal
I Post, GAR.
!; Geo. Weber. Commander Col. Hassendeubel Post
y No. - Department of Missouri, GAR
! j. r. Young Commander Garesche Post, No. IgS
!. Department of Missouri, GAR.
= f. f. l.. Miller Commander Lyon Post, No. 2 DE
partment Of Missouri, GAR
De Mott stevens, Commander II. p. Harding Pos
. No. lO7, Department of Missouri, G.A-R., an
= thousands of others.
ENCAMPMENT NOTES.