The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04

dent Mai. Michael Fulmer. Thirty comrades
survivors Of the old regiment answered roll
call. A resolution was Unanimously adopted
electing William p. Kembie, of Camp No. 30
Sons of Veterans, a life honorary member of the
association. Young Kemblei is the son of late
Comrade Kemble, of Co. A, who was killed at
Gettysburg July 2, 1863. and has taken great
interest in the association of the survivors OF
the gallant old regiment which his father had
the honor Of being a member Of resolution
was also adopted granting the privilege of each
and every son of the comrades of the old 6Sth
Pa. 10 become honorary members of the associa-
ton upon the payment of an entrance fee,
providing they are 81 years and over. The
following comrades were appointed committee
TO make arrangements for general Reunion
of the regiment this Winter: Alfred Craighead,
chairman; George G. Jackson, Charles Naylor.
Thomas Kelley Christian Ottenger and John
b. Boyer, and William H. Jones, of Co. III, to
represent Pottstown. The handsome new badge
of the association was then distributed TO those
present. The Survivors Association has now
80 active members on the rolls. The organi-
cation is in its fourth year Of existence.
TENNESSEE.
The annual Reunion of the LIST Tenn. Cav.
was held at Greenville Oct. and was sue
cess in every particular. About 125 members
oil the regiment were present. Mrs. Patterson,
daughter Of the late President Andrew John
son, and who during his Administration was
the mistress of the White House, occupied
prominent seat on the platform, and showed in
many ways her approval of the sentiments ex-
pressed by the speakers in favor of proper PEN
sions TO all disabled soldiers Mrs Vina Will
Jams, nee Stevens, the nameless heroine mem
toned in Field, Dungeon and Escape" by A.
ID. Richardson, correspondent of the New
York Tribune who was confined at Salisbury,
N. e., during the war and made his escape to
East Tennessee and was conducted for many
miles in the rebel lines after dark by this
nameless heroine, was also present. The speak
ers for the occasion were Capt. A. ]. Gahagan,
of Co. d; Rev. w. F. Self, Capt Fowler, Col
John b. Brownlow, brother Of the lamented
Colonel of the regiment, and the Hon. A. III.
Pettibone. The dinner was served in regular
old army style 1t consisted of coffee, crack
ers, beans and sow-belly. 1t seemed to be de-
voured with a relish and was the occa-
sion for fun, joke and big" war tales, with
now and then a little draw upon the imagi-
nation TO fill out a rounded story. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Maj. Nj. L. Burkhart, President; Capt. w.
A. Kidwell. Vice-President Mai III. G. Flag,
Historian Capt. A. j. Gahagan, Secretary !;
Serg't w. Z. Carter, Treasurer. Executive
Committee-Lieut. w. f. Fowler, Co. A,
Chairman; J. II. Gugate, Co. b; w. r.
Carter, Co. G; J. A. Myers, Co. ID; Alex. w.
Val OSi, W. ~ icsttC C"ttucy, ". w.
Duff, Co. F; Caswell Culbertson, Co. G; W. A.
Charles, Co. ii; w. +. Self, Co. /; Daniel Ever
hart, Co. K; John Witcher Co. l.; S. II. Hen
bricks, Co. l.; James Z. Roland, Co. NJ; w. G.
Keezel, Co. M. The can meeting, which
was wanting in Formally the most enjoy
able event of the Reunion The boys, one
after another, laid their rail or pine-knot on
the campfire, each giving additional interest to
the occasion. The largest richest, and most
combustible rails were put on the fire by Lieut..
McWilliams and Capt. Gahagan. They were
the center of jokes and fun. The evening was
spent in recounting the laughable side of sol
der life. The association passed resolutions of
thanks to the band for its excellent music; to
the +. T., Va & Ga. K. r. Co. for reduced rates,
and to the citizens of Greenville for their gen.
erous reception and hearty welcome. The as
ISOLATION will hold their next Reunion in 0c-
tober. 1887, at Knoxville. 1t is hoped that the
meeting will be made to embrace the survivors
of all the Tennessee regiments and of all others
who may reside near or in the State.