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

At the fifth annual Reunion Of the survivors
of the seth Ill. yates Phalanx), held at Mar
settles Oct. Is, the following officers were
elected: Pres, o. l.. Mann, Chicago, Ill; V.-P.,
S. C. Reed, Blue Island. ILL.,; Sec, w. r. Nor
ley, Farmer City, ILL.,; Treas, A. G. Sweetser,
Bloomington, III.
NEW YORK.
David II. King, Fl. Edward, wants the names.
addresses, company and rank Of the members of
the 22d N. Y, with q view to holding Re-
union in the near future.
l.. ]. Richardson, Cortland, would like to
hear from all the members of Battery ID, LIST N.
Y. l.. A. in regard to holding Reunion in the
near future.
OHIO.
J. N. Whitaker, McConnelsville: The sur
vivors of the 18th Ohio held Reunion at this
place recently and perfected permanent or
ganization, and the following officers were
elected: President, Col. g. ID. Munson; Secre-
tary, Maj. w. S. Harlan Treasurer, Fenton
Bagley. Major /. c. Robinson, Charlottesville;
A. q. Gault, Columbus; Milton Turner, Cam
bridge; DIR. o. b. Crumbaker, Duncan's Falls;
d. s. Forsythe, Cumberland; J. K. Poorman,
Dresden, and J. III. Whitaker, McConnelsville,
were appointed committee TO arrange for the
next Reunion. President Munson was di-
rected 10 confer with associations of the other
regiments Of the brigade with view TO hold
"a
cided 10 hold the next Reunion Of the associa-
tion at GAINESVILLE Feb. IL, 1887, TO commemo-
rate the 25th anniversary of the day on which
the 18th Ohio left GAINESVILLE for the front, and
the Secretary was directed TO extend an invita-
ton 70 Gen. NJ. ID. Leggett, Gen. G. +. Wiles
and Capt A. J. Scott to attend.
The 2lst annual Reunion of the 123d Ohio,
which was held at Crestline Oct ~, was one Of
the best ever held by the regiment Eighty
,lnw al
present was the gallant old Col. w. T. Wilson.
At 12:l5 the regiment was formed under the
command of COmrade J. p. Dry, Co. r, and
marched 10 place already prepared and sat for
a picture. The regiment then proceeded TO the
Casino Rink, where the members of the GAR
and Woman's Relief Corps had prepared fine
dinner. The tables were set for about 800.
Just before leaving the hall a letter was read
from Col. Wilson saying he did not think he
would be present, but while the boys We're at the
table the old Colonel stepped into the rink, and
cheer went up from the boys such as they
never gave before, unless il was when the vic
tory at Cedar Creek perched on their banners
The afternoon program was well carried out.
The address Of welcome by Comrade Barney
was a mastery effort, and was enthusiastically
received by the vets. The response by Com
rade Gibson, of Upper Sandusky, and President
OF the association, was short and TO the point.
times while he was talking could you see the
tears trickling down the cheeks of those battle
SCARED heroes. The Colonel spoke 10 the boys
for about 20 minutes or more, and after a song
by the choir Comrade j. p. Dry gave the an
nual address, Chicago Junction, Ohio, was
chosen as the place for holding the 22d annual
Reunion and the first Wednesday in October
the time.
ii. J. Shelton. Bradyville: The second an
nual Reunion of the 10th Ohio was held at
Manchester Oct 20 and 81. The address of
welcome was delivered by Mayor Dudly b.
Phillips, Capt J. III. DeBruin responding. Ad-
dresses were made by Col. ID. w. LOuden, Capts.
Heaton, McClung, Drenan, Thomas, John
son, and many comrades. Vocal and instru-
mental music was rendered between speeches.
At night a regular Campfire was had and the
old veterans enjoyed il very much; l03 yeter-
ans were present. The only surviving field
officer, ID. w. Louden, was elected President;
William Metz, Secretary; w. J. Shelton, Treas
urer. The next Reunion will be held at Aber-
deem.
The eighth annual Reunion of the SD Ohio
was held at Newcomerstown on the Goth inst.
A feature of the Reunion was picture gallery,
each comrade bringing photograph of himself
taken before or during the war, and one taken
recently. The meeting was full of interest to
all who attended. The next Reunion of the
SD Ohio will be held at Liberty Center, Henry
County, the last Thursday in August. 1887.
ID. S. Robinson, Crestline: The l23d Ohio held
Its 2lst annual Reunion at Crestline Oct TO-
Judge J. w. Gibson, Mayor of Upper Saldusky,
is President of the association, DIR. Il. n. Nc
Connell of the same place, Secretary. Both
were reelected for another year; also an As
sistant Secretary from each company, for the
purpose of securing a complete roster of the
regiment. Eighty-six members answered TO
roll call. An excellent dinner was served
TO the regiment by the ladies of Crestline and
vicinity. Col. w. I. Wilson was present for
the first time in several years. He was re-
ceiyed by the boys with unbounded applause.
AT 2. p. m. the regiment reassembled in Dia-
mond Hall. The exercises were opened with
prayer by Rev. A. q. Lane. Capt. j. q. Barney,
of Snyder Post, then delivered a soul-stirring
address of welcome, which was responded 20
by the President and Col. Wilson. The annual
address by COmrade j. +. Dry, Commander of
Robbins Post Upper Sandusky, was a masterly
effort. The Crestline band furnished music for
the occasion. The exercises were enlivened by
old army songs. The next Reunion will be
held at Chicago Junction, Huron Co., O., the
first Wednesday in October, 1887.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The Reunion of the 18th Pa was held at
Freeport Oct 10. The town was decorated in
handsome style, every one, old and young, vie
ing with each other TO do honor TO the suryiy-
ors of the old 18th. There were 300 old SOL
diers Ia line during the parade, of which
number 1873 belonged TO the 18TH The address
of welcome was delivered by Burgess J. McCor-
mac, and responded TO on behalf of the regi-
ment by Col. Archibald Blakeley. After parad-
ing through the principal streets the old veter-
ans finally brought up at the Opera House,
where the ladies of the town had prepared an
excellent banquet. At the business meeting
the regiment was organized and regular board
of officers elected, with instructions 10 meet
regularly every year hereafter. Letters were
read from Gems. Sherman, Sheridan, Rosecrans,
McCook, and Others. A resolution was unani-
mousy passed TO raise a collection from the
survivors of the regiment TO erect a monument
10 their deceased Chaplain. Father X. G.. Christy,
well known in the Army of the Cumberland as
the fighting Chaplain of the 18th.
On Oct. % the survivors Of the l50th Pa as
sembled at the rooms Of Ellis Post, No. 6, of
Germantown, and formed a permanent Regi-
mental Association. They propose erecting a
took an active part. The committee appointed
TO raise funds are as follows: Gen. III. S. Huide-
koper Capt. Pine, Mai. Chamberlain, /. r.
Martwidell and Serg't William Ramsey. 1t is
hoped that the monument will be erected be.
fore the Grand Army Encampment there next
Summer. There were four companies from
Philadelphia i'm the Bncktail Regiment, the
balance Of the regiment being raised in the
northern part Of the State.
special meeting of the Survivors Associa-
ton, 6sth Pa. tScott Legion), was held on the
2sth ult at their headquarters, northeast cor
| ner 18th and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia.
The meeting was presided over by the Presi-