The National tribune., 1886-07-22


three years ago was mistake, and lister Encamp-
ments very wisely postponed a recognition SO long
as the order was divided. TINS objection i now
milton by the National Encampment this year.
HEADQ's GES'L COMMITTEE OF ADVANCEMENT
NATIONAL ENcAMPMESr. 5. OF ",
BUFFALO, July l, 1856.
Aug. 81, Sept /, 2 and have been selected for
the annual Encampment OF the Order. The COM
mittee having completed all their arrangements,
greet you In F. O. and L., and in this circular give
you the result of their labors Monday, Aug. so,
will be devoted TO the reception OF our guests at the
several depois.
Tuesday Aug. 81, the Encamprnent will be called
10 order at III a. n., remaining in session until p.
IA. In the evening public meeting will be held.
Brief addresses Will be made by distinguished visit
ors from ali parts Of the country.
Sept. the session OF the Encampment will be
held nj the same hour on the preceding day. In
the evening grand reception and ball will be ten
dcred our visiting brethren. Tickets will be fur
niShcd free of charge.
On Thursday afternoon grand parade will take
place Present indications lead US TO believe that
least 1850 Sons Of Veterans will participate, IN
addition TO a large number of the GAR. In the
evening the exhibition drill will be held. All
Camps desiring TO compete Will notify US on or be-
fore Aug. 10.
As stated in Circular No. ], a handsome banner
will be awarded the best-drilled Camp or repre-
Sept 5 an excursion has been arranged to Niagara
Falls Tickets for the round trip, 50 cents. This
admits 10 Prospect Park, Goat Island and all other
privileges. Visitors may return to Buffalo by the
10 O'Clock evening train, thus afiording an oppor-
tunity 20 al 10 view the world's famous cataract
by the electric light.
Very favorable rates have been made with the
hotels. varying from 81 10 s. per day Write TO US
and let us know Just how much you can afford TO
pay, and we will assign you accordingly. Let US
know, If possible, upon what day you will come.
Don't be backward but write freely. Full informa-
ton 10 railroad rates will be given in General
Orders from National and Division Headquarters.
The club house Of u. ;. Grant Camp will be open
during the entire Convention week, and all visiting
brethren will be welcome TO its Inequalities. he
committee feel warranted in saying that the En-
campinent will be memorable one in the annals
Of the Order. We urge upon all, individually aud
collectively, TO visit the Queen & ty Of the Lakes
end we VIII give you right royal reception.
Communicate with as and LET " know how many
are coming from your place or Camp.
NJ. RETEL, NJ. d., Chairman.
J. C. KERSAHAN, Secretary, Ia Pine street, Buff
falo, n. Y.
At the coming National Encampment an effort
will be made 10 begin the formation OF benef cial
association in connection with the Order. IL is to
be hoped that the delegates chosen will give this
matter some attention aud come prepared 10 act.
Those who come TO the Convention with carefully
studied and well matured plans for the advance
ment OF its interests will be doing this Order great
service.
There Is a great improvement in the promp;ness
with which business OF the Order is conducted since
Gen. Payne has been nj the head Of affairs. Espec-
tally are the new Colonies recently elected by the
various Division Encampmcnts intelligent and &C
tive in their duties. We have been favored recently
with General Orders from all the Divisions, except
New York, Maryland, Indiana. Wisconsin. Iowa. Ne
brasl1a and Dakota. They all evince spirit OF
energy and thorough system that indicate success
New York Stale 20 ready in sending her loyal SONS
20 the war; seems 10 lag behind We hope 10 hear
Of Col Rains advancing her 10 the front where she
belongs Indiana and Wisconsin seem to have no
with the spirit and enthusiasm Of their
fathers Of '6l. There Is need Of Ensign
on Rowlson or cfossman or Carey, 10 wake them
up aud fall them into line BY the way. Col Casey,
of Iowa, has made fine record for his Division.
We are promised a good report OF their Encamp-
ment for the next TRIBUNE prepared by Brother
GOOdell, Of Lenox.
NEWS FROM THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS.
Minnesota-Atthe Encampment OF this Division,
held al Waseca, June 2, the following officers were
chosen: Col, y. H. MIiham 81. Paul; Lieut.. Col,
Z. w. Merry, Saltwater; Maj, g. T. Mix, Crooks
ton Chap, j. NJ Garfield Waseca. Division
Council A. :. Morgan Minneapolis; q. w. Knowl-
ton, Minneapolis; VIM. Hills jr., 81. Paul. Repre-
sentative 90 Commancery-in-Ch Chief Encampment,
Ai-Large, T. +. Chapman St. Paul; Delegate. J.. Il.
Austin, Minneapolis; AiteTnatcs, X. y. Philpot,
Owatonna; = ID. Crump. Waseca. The following
appointments have been made on the staff Of the
Colonel: Adit, Geo. III. sheirc, -. PAUL. q. NJ,
Geo. II. Smith. Dr., 81. Paul; Inspector, l.. T. Hale,
Minneapolis; Judge advocate 5. II. CTump, WHseca
VI. o. n. o. Phpot Owatonna. The following
extracts are taken from .Mianlss first General
Order: =" AS this Division has the honor Of having
the first Camp Of Sons Of Veterans in the United
States mustered In militia IL would also
seem proper that she should secure the first regi-
ment- To this END ! would recommend 10 Camps
that they immediately avail themselves Of this
method Of securing arms and equipments from the
State. We now have three battaiions in this Di-
vision armed and equipped Viz: lst St. Paul. I'd
Owalonna. and % CrOOkzion; all mustered re-
serve. The future SUCCESS Of our rapidly -growing
Order must be ia lis becoming strictly military.
We have "A select organization. Any one can be-
long 10 q military company but 10 belong TO our
Order has father must have been member OF that
grand army q heroes of el-,Co would recon-
mend that IA buying caps each Camp substitute the
crossed riees with :. V. and No. on them. for the
wreath used on front Of the cap. IL looks far
more military than the band-wreaih now in use.
] ~ a ae IN
g. regulation chevrons made Of white. instead OF
] the blue we have been using. i would also urge
( the ACCESSIBILITY Of adopting uniform Of same
ness throughout tsis Division, 50 when we come
together ia an Encampment, a. we expect 10 dc
next June, we will nll look the same. would also
suggest 20 all commissioned officers that they buy
the regulation L. s. siouldsT-siraps instead OF thC
4 little miniature rank strap tag. There Is nc
doubt, In my mind that at The meeting Of tho
Commandery-in-Che the little tag will be dOnt
for aud the shouldcr-srRp substituted instead" Il
will be noticed that the four last recommendation
Of Col. Mullen are ia direct opposition 10 our Rule
/ and Regulations. Perhaps the Colonel can give lat
authority for these orders. la view OF the near ap
proach 81 the meeting OF the COmmandery- in Chic
| IL might have been well for Colonel MilhRm Il
have waited til action L. taken on these changes
4 lie VIII find the delegates slow To abandon tia
present distinctive uniform for one almost similA
/ 10 that OF The National Guard.
Maine.-Col. T.. X. Gould. assisted by brothers O
Z Anderson Camp, recently mustered George w
Shepherd Camp. No. 20. AT Rockport. The follow
lax are the officers: Capt, Frank j. Libby; Firs
/ Ihouas; Camp Council Samuel W. Kent. Sanue
] i. IcAister. ana Charles T. Prince. Camp
Aos. and - stand az the head OF the column u
this Division, ~ point Of numbers, according 10 Tia
lnsi report 81 the Adjutant, aid the Division OFF
awaiting with curiosity the reports for tai
quarter 10 who will take the lead for the com
ing quarter. Col Gould las for his wRtchword
100 members in good standing ia the Division
by neat june"
West Virginia Extracts from General Orders
No. 2, 81 Col. Frcer, dated June -: The com
mandlng officer Is happy TO announce that severa
new Camps are forming IN this Division, and tina
much Interest j. being manifested in Order out
side the organization. The prominent aud efiicien
part taken by the =. of v. Ina tie late Decoration
services throughout the Division is highly com
Eendcd 10y all, and most especially by the com
nlanding officer. Following Is n Roster 81 this ID
vision: Col, r. ii. Freer, Richie G. IL; Lieut.
Col. y il. Curtis. Bethany; Maj. j. II. Brad.
( New Cumberland; Chap, W. g.. Miller. Richie {
j.; AdJt J. ii. LiningeT, Richie q. H.; q. NJ, q
J.. Meats, Richie C. IL; Ins.. II. l.. Mcclure Wells
bsrg; Judge Advocate, II. q. Fison. New Cum
berand. The commanding officer appeals TO h
comrades Of the q. r. throughout the State al
in the organization q Camps near their Posts. w
claim nothing for ourselves except the privilege
maintaining our worthy Objects and TO assist 20
while you live. aud honor aud glorfy your memor
: when mustered out Of this life. Brothers, ours
grand work Let IA not weary In well doinl
Remember we are teaching the highest type Of pa
tl1otlsm. IL j. n work worthy the broad-browc
opened-eyed sons Of West Virginia"
Miss0uri.-Col. Speaker has appointed. the 70
lowing Division Committee on G.A.R.-Lieut.- Co
: J. }. hyeT WRrensburg; Gen. Charles = Crysle
. i Independence; Past Lieut.. Col. w. X. Hoffman
Oregon. Col. Fred Neudorff. 81. Joseph; PA
Z Lieut.. r. H. Chapplc Kansas City. Their duti,
cate with the Department officers Of the GA.
upon any subject thai will be for the good Of Il
: Order, both parent and sons and their best ei
: dcayOrs upon all or any occasion 10 further an
Z improve II possible tile already existing friend
u relations between the G. A r. aud Sons Of Ncle
\ ans IN this Division, aud 70 assist by cooperate
III Al Ia.