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


Toledo on the LIST inst But few of the surviv-
ing members of this regiment Col. Slevin's)
We're absent, and evidently it was a rare treat
for the boys to meet once more. 1t was the
9th anniversary Of the day on which the regi-
ment was mustered into service. After gen.
eral greeting at Memorial building, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Pres, Capt. Tom Mawer, of Tontogany; Sec,
Hiram K. Charles, of Perrysburg; Treas, Geo.
w. Vrooman, of Toledo. They decided to hold
their next Reunion at Bowling Green on the
first Wednesday in September, 1851. Members
of the regiment residing in the city provided
for dining visiting comrades, their wives and
children at different restaurants. All were
furnished tickets and were properly provided
for.
The Veteran Battalion. GAR, of Holmes,
Wayne and Ashland Counties held their annual
meeting at Odell's Lake Aug. %. Hon. j. j.
Sullivan was elected Junior Vice Commander
and John F. Hudson Quartermaster for the
ensuing year.
/. Troth, Lynchburg: The 10th annual Re-
union of the surviving members of the seth
Ohio will be held at Batavia, o., on Wednes-
day, Sept. %, 1856.
A. A. Shipley, Columbus: The Sd Ohio will
hold their 18th annual Reunion on the battle
field near Perryville, Oct. 8.
DIR. A. Norris Secretary, Goshen: The an
nual Reunion of the I'd Ohio will be held at
this place on the 10Th and 18th inst
Gen. Carroll writes in response to the invita-
Ohio as follows:
BRlGHTwooD p o., D. c. Aug g. 1886.
w. Nj. JORDAN, Esq, Secretary, sth Ohio Reunion
Association.
MY DEAR SIR: Your favor extending an invita-
ton to the Reunion of the Sth Ohio at Cleveland on
l7th prox IL received, and accept the same with
the greatest pleasure. Nothing could afford rue
greater qualification than to meet the surviving
members regiment. and.
willing ] will be with the boys" (many of them
bald and gray like myself, Supposed but believe
our hearts are still young to each other.
Truly, your comradc, 5. ). CARROLL, U. 5. A.
Sam Williams, Greenville: The Reunion of
the Sth Ohio battery has been changed from
Portsmouth, Sept. 9, to Greenyille, o., Sept. 10,
1856.
The survivors of the 9th Ohio will hold
their 18th Reunion at Lena, Miami Co., o.,
Sept. %, the date being fixed as nearly as prac-
ticable to correspond with the date of the great
battle OF Chickamauga, fought Sept. 10 and 20,
1863, in which the 9th was holly engaged.
Jacob S. Moore, Quincy: The first Reunion
of the 18th Ohio Cav. will be held at Bueyrus
Sept. 10 and 10.
j. III. Allison, New Vienna: The sixth annual
Reunion of the 18th Ohio will be held at Gin
cinnati Sept. 8. Morgan's large paintings of
the ~ leading battles Of the late war will be on
exhibition at Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati,
of which the 4Sth formed part. is represented
in the battle of Shiloh. Many of the soldiers
are painted from photos of those participating
in the battle.
Howard Aston, Secretary, GAINESVILLE: The
18th Ohio Cav. Association will hold its annual
Reunion at Portsmouth Sept. 9.
The annual Reunion Of the survivors of the
18th Ohio will be held at Jackson Oct. IL.
The 2lst annual Reunion of the 4th Ohio
recently held at Wooster was very largely
attended. During its term of service the 4th
marched an aggregate of 4, 250 miles, and par
ticipated in the following engagements: tThe
figures denote the number of battles at the
same place in which the regiment was engaged.
Rich Mountain ~, Petersburg ~, Mechanics
burg Gap o., ROmney %, Blues Gap q, Win
| chester. Cedar Creek, Woodstock, Edinburg
Mount Jackson, Rood's Hill, New Market, Front
| Royal, Port Republic, Harrison's Landing, Ev-
lington flights, Centerville, Leesburg. Smokers
Gap, Banks Ford, Fredericksburg (2), Chan
cellorsyille 90, Gettysburg (2l, FunkstOwu
flights, RObnson's River, Brandy Station, Rap
| pahaunOck, Auburn, Bristoe Station, Center
vile %, Kelly's Ford, Robertson's Tavern
Mine Run (3), MortOn's Ford, Wilderness, Tod:
Tavern, Pc River, Laurel Hill, SpOttsylvanii
| ~, Ny River, North Anna River ~, Huntley
Farm, Totopotomoy (3), Pamunky River, Colo
Harbor az.
The 2d Ohio will hold Reunion at GOsher
on the 10th and 18th inst.
b. L. Strong, Wakeman: The annual Reunion
of the 10lst Ohio was held at Gallon Aug. %
The boys presented Gen. Kirby with an ebony
| goldheadcd cane.
PENNSYLVANIA
Geo. II. Uhler, Lebanon: The Reunion of tn,
soldiers and sailors of Lebanon and adjoining
Counties at the Gretna Park Aug. % was al
overwhelming success. large number of old
soldiers and their friends being in attendance
| The estimates made from reliable figures trail
road tickets sold give us an attendance OF Owe
5000. The OK roast was successful, the carcass
| being done to a turn; the bean soup, hardtacE
and coffee served up in style of 81 few
speeches; lots of band music (seven bands il
| the grovel; dress parade and review, and ;
mock cOurt-martial filling in the day. The
sentence OF the court-martial was, that Corp
Fink be promoted to Sergeant, be relieved o
| duty for day. and be given double ratiOns."
The 45th Pa. will hold its third Reunion al
Wellsboro. Thursday, Oct. z, 1886.
Oliver l.. Pearson, Rochester: This LITTLE
| city has been under great excitement for sew
eral days, eliminating in the assemblage ON thu
| 2Sth ult. of 200 or more members of the ole
Round Head Regiment (1OOth Pa They
| came in all trains from Pittsburg, Washington
| New Castle. Beaver Falls and other towns. The
4 town was finely decorated, and extra prepare
| tions were made for the old vets. The ladie
took charge of the COmmissary Department
the tables at the Rink fairly groaned under tn,
weight of the provisions. The boys met at II
| a. m. and transacted their routine business, ant
then adjourned for dinner. At 2 p. m. the as
| ISOLATION met at WOrkman's Hall, where an al
dress Of welcome was made by Hon. w. l.. Shall
| lenberger, of Rochester, TO which Chap. K. A
Browne, of New Castle, Pa, responded on Tn
| part of the regiment. The Campfire in tn
evening now followed. The capaciOus hall wa
crowded, probably $500 people being present
The opening gun was fired by Lieut.. J. II
Stevenson, of Pittsburg, one of the old Co.
| boys. He rapidly reviewed tho services of tn
| regiment, tracing their pathway during tn
war. He gave number of interesting Incl
dents that brought out all the latent enthu
| siasm of the boys; and when he referred to on
| of old Co. X surrounding and bringing in fiv
johnny Reb deserters and then pointed the sol
dicr out (the President Of the meeting, K.
Smithl, the hall fairly shook with applause
Speeches were made by Capt. j. III. Gihiand, O
Pittsburg; Lieut.. w. III. Underwood, of Wash
ington, Pa; C. +. Sheriff, of Pittsburg, and al
were enjoyable. At IL p. N. the tattoo wa
beat and the boys retired. That was grea
day for Rochester and the ROundheads.
The Goth Pa. will hold Reunion and picni
at Agricultural Park, Pottsville on the lat
inst. Several bands of excellent music will
in attendance and it is expected that tn
grounds will be crowded with veterans.
VERMONT
ID. w. Kinsman, West Berk: The Reunion {
the 18th VT. will be held at St. Johnsbur
Sept. "a.
A. l.. Chandler, st. Johnsbury The eight
annual Reunion of Co. ID, LIST VT. Cav, wi
be held on the Fair Grounds at this plaC
Sept. %.