Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-11

Inc morning session of the Department of
Maine q. A. r. commenced at IL O'Clock.
The report of the committee on credentials
was made. 1t showed IL past department,
commanders. 373 past commanders and 3O4
delegates, total of 5sS, entitled to seats
The report was accepted
Commander Hall made his address. The
adjutant general reported for the year.
The quartermaster general reported: Re.
ceipts. $l0,604.42; expenditures, Ss, ,7sS. SO
cash on hand, 1926 50.
Col. Burbank, of Saco, presented resolu.
tions on the death of Gen. Mcclellan as fol.
lows:
Be it resolved by the Department of Maine,
u. A, X, that the Encampment bears cordial
testimony to the acknowledged military and
civil ability of this distinguished soldier and
citizen who so often lead troops to victory,
and would render its grateful tribute to the
memory of our deceased comrade, beloved
by those under his command, honored by the
government, the press and the people. He
has received his formal dsharge Thus dv-
ing he leaves to US a legacy of words and
good deeds, the fruit of pen and sword, which
his comrades may proftably cherish and emu
late until they, also shall join the rapidly in
creasing host of veterans whose warfare is
ended and who are welcomed to the army
"beyOnd the river"
Gov. Robie presented the following res
olutions on the death of Gen. Hancock:
Whereas, This encampment learns with
profound sorrow of the death of Comrade
Winfield Scott Hancock. Desiring to pay its
heartfelt tribute of admiration, honor and
respect to the great soldier whose heart is so
suddenly stiled forever, be it
Resolved. That in Gen. Hancock's death q
true patriot, q soldier among the bravest of
the brave, and magnetic leader of men has
fallen. To his comrades of the Army of the
Potomac his noble form stands conspicuous
among the Central figures of that great army,
chvalrous and inspiring presence in the
forefront of battle, a chieftain whose voice
and bearing carried courage and confidence
to the hearts of his men in the most trying
and perilous ideals of war. He was of the
leaders whose soldierly genius and personal
power incline the scale in those delicate and
hazardous turning points of the conflict when
'victory stands trembling in the balance y
His comrades on the many bloody fields of
the Army of the Potomac, and few there
were in which Gen. Hancock did not bear a
part, may well say of HIM as Gen, Mcclellan
said at Williamsburg, that 'Gen. Hancock
was suburb"
Resolved, That the country, whose cause
was so dear to him and enlisted his full de-
votion and untiring services, will ever hold
his memory precious and rank him among
the noblest and worthiest of her sons. His
work Is done, the memory of his heroic life
remains as bright as star. glory and ex-
ample forever.
ate resolutions on the death of Gen. S.
Grant and report this afternoon.
In the afternoon the following resolution
was passed:
Whereas, our eminent comrade, the dls-
tinguished soldier and statesman, ex-Presl-
dent u. S. Grant was peacefully gathered 10
his rest at Mt. McGregor, N. Y, the 23d day
of July last, amid all the profoundest express
sions of regret and mourning of greatful
people, by the hands of his sorrowlng COM
rades of the G. A. R., therefore,
Resolved, That the department OF Maine
G.. A. r. claims humble part in the world
wide expressions of the sorrow and loss lnev-
table upon the death of one so prominently
DISTINGUISHED, deservedly honored and 50
dearly beloved.
Resolved, That we wish to give expression
to the depths of sympathy evoked In our
hearts, by the fortitude in suffering, the man
illness in the midst of financial ruin and the
wonderful magnanimity of our departed COM
rade.
Resolved, That this department give the
fullest expression to its mourning upon
memorial page sacred to the name of U. 8.
Grant.
A resolution of respect was also adopted
on the death of Past Department Commander
w. b. Smith of Portland.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
commauder-Capt. Samuel w. Lane of
Senior Vice Commander. +. Lamb OF
Livermore. c, u c,oro
Cb.r,ain-Rey. S. H. Shinn Of Portland
Msaical Director-W. L. Howe OF Lew
iston.
Thosa officers were installed. The depart
mon, meeting next year will be held in Bath
T. r. Hill is reappointed assistant adJutan'
general. The executive committee OF 'he
national encampment reported to the depart
ment that about $500 will remain alter pay.
ING all bills. The treasurer was instructed
70 turn il over to the Military ana Nasa
Orpban Asylum at Bath. Six hundred pla'e'
were laid at the campfire and numerous
toasts were responded to by prominent gen
~, w. Wildes officlated al