The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-09-02

lowing Monday. 1t was found necessary, for
several reasons. to limit the party to 60, and as
soon as that number Of names and the sum of
$40 each has been received no more will be
taken. The assessment has been fixed at s25
each, including transportation, meals, hotel
and printing, and in the event of surplus,
the same to be returned per capita.
A. s. Fitch, Elmira: The Goth annual Re-
union of the l07th n. Y. will be held in the city
of Elmira, Friday, Sept. IL, 1886.
VIM. NJ. Harris, Secretary, Albany: The Re-
union Of the l53d y. Y. will be held at Albany
Sept. II.
Reunion of the 10Th n. Y. will be held at Au-
burn, N. Y, Sept. 90. Headquarters will be
in the State Armory on Water street, at which
place all will report on arrival.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
The annual Encampment of the New Hamp-
shire Veterans Association at Camp III. S. Put
nam, Weirs, last week was favored with de-
lightful weather. Among the prominent SOL
diers present was Gen. Berdan, who spoke
Thursday. The War Veterans Drum Corps of
Manchester was in attendance. and the 1st N.
III. Battery, in command of Capt Piper, Con-
gresham Haynes, Col. Cogswell, Gen. Patterson
and many others both in military and civic life
were on the grounds. 1t was estimated that
there were 5000 people at the Grand Army
meeting Tuesday night. The grove, general
headquarters and all the veterans buildings
were handsomely illuminated, and army camp
fires burned in all directions. In Music Hall
at o'clock there was grand concert given by
the association. Music was furnished by the
Highland Band. of Lake Village; selections by
the Apollo Quartet, of Laconia-J. III. Morey, of
Concord, pianist-and an orchestra. Miss
Fanny Rice, of Boston, sang the Star Spangled
Banner" and received an encore. There were
entertainments in the 9TH and Sd regiment
headquarters. Col. John B. Batcheder, his
torian of Gettysburg presented to the assoeia-
ton Tuesday night steel engraving of the
Battle of Gettysburg" valued at $50. Hon.
M. A. Haynes also presented large picture Of
the Congressional House Pension Committee.
OHIO
A. Mullen, Van Vert: The eighth annual
Reunion of the 44th Ohio will be held at New
Salem, Sept. % aud %.
The annual Reunion of the 1st Ohio will be
held at the Soldiers Home grounds, Dayton,
Sept %.
Charles Bartalott, Canton: The seventh an
nual Reunion of the Sd Ohio Ind. battery was
held in Grand Army Hall at this place Aug. ~.
Letters of regret expressing their inability to
attend, were received from Gen. w. Il. Sher-
man, Gen. NJ. F. Force, Coils. r. p. Buckland
George Z. Bryant, w. E. Strong Munson, and
w. w. Leggett in behalf of his father, Gen. NJ.
ID. Leggett; also. from II. G. Rutter. of Wash
ington; N. w. Hillerman, of Convoy, o., and
Danl Stout.
Reunion of the 41st Ohio will be held at
Columbiana, Sept %, % and 80.
The place of holding the Reunion of the 18th
Ohio has been changed from the Soldiers Home
at Dayton to the Bellevue House at Cincinnati,
on Sept 8.
J. W. Brownsberger, Toledo: The annul Re-
union of the Tooth Ohio was held in Toledo
at Memorial Hail. Sept. /.
John NJ. Ewing, Upper Sandusky: The Penn
sylvania Central Railroad will carry the sur
viyors of the 18th Ohio to their Reunion at
Carey, o., at reduced rates from the following
named stations in Ohio: Mansfield, Crestline,
Bucyrus, Nevada, Ada, Lima and Van Vert.
The 14th annual Reunion of the list Ohio
was held at the Soldiers Home, o., Aug. IL, aud
the following officers were chosen for the ensu-
ing year: Pres, Thos. Spry, Shanes Crossing;
V.-P., A. L.. Mussulman. Shanes Crossing; Sec,
ID. l.. Lee, Troy; Treas, E. S. Williams, Troy.
J. Hamilton, Sidney: The 10th annual Re-
union of the 99th Ohio will be held at Sidney,
o., Sept. Is and 10.
The veterans Of the 10th Ohio held their
annual Reunion at Myers Lake Aug. IL. A
very interesting feature of the occasion was the
return to Capt. Watts, an ex Confederate, of
Meridian, Miss, of a sword captured from him
at the battle of Franklin by Capt Knapp, of
70 its former owner was made by Miss Hattie
Knapp, bright young daughter of the Cap
tain. She was followed by Capt A. J. Kicks of
Cleveland, who delivered an eloquent address.
This was responded TO by Capt. Watts who on
invitation, had come all the way from Merid-
ian, Miss, TO attend the Reunion and receive
the sword. He expressed the most cordial SELL
timents toward his late enemies. For the en-
suing year officers of the 10th Ohio were
elected as follows: Pres, J. w. McClymonds,
of MassillOn; V.-P, Capt. Riddle. of Wells
vile; Treas, A. j. Kicks, of MasSillOn; Sec,
Paul Field, of Canton.
The Reunion of Shermans Brigade was held
at Crestline, Aug. p, 26 and "a, and was one of
the most successful gatherings this association
has yet held. The town was gaily decorated
with flags and eyergrecns, and at night the
streets were brilliantly Illuminated with Chi
nese lanterns. The matter of refreshments was
given wholly into the hands of the Woman's
Relief Corps, who supplied the wants of the
inner man and at the same time helped the
cause to which they are pledged. On the morn
ing of the frstday Senator Sherman arrived by
private conveyance, but remained only a few
minutes upon the ground. At IL o'clock the
audience was called to order by Capt. w. W..
Farrar, of the 65th Ohio who announced the
name, Camp Crawford, and introduced Gen. K.
Is. Finlay, who in few appropriate remarks
responded, giving the history and tragic death
Of Col. Crawford. At 2 p. IN. the assembly was
again called to order. After prayer and sing
ing the address of welcome was read by Daniel
Babst. Capt. Farrar responded in a speech,
outlining the first campaign of the brigade in
Kentucky. Senator Sherman was then intro
duced, and spoke for half an hour on the neces-
sity of soldiers as well as citizens possessing q
knowledge of the war, its causes aud results.
He remarked upon the importance OF O more
thorough organization OF Grand Army Posts
and the influence of the war upon the lives of
our citizens in making them more self-reliant,
and thus developing the Nations resources, and
closed by referring 10 the good results which
have sprung from even so terrible calamity as
the civil war. Gen. BIinkerhOif made few
remarks on the officers of the brigade. Gen. T.
b. Finlay then made a short address, inter-
spcrsed with seasOnabe anecdotes, and thus
closed the second day of the Reunion. At night
there were fireworks and a Campfire. The two
succeeding days were pleasantly passed by the
comrades in the grove. Every courtesy was
extended them by the citizens of Crestiine, and
that place was selected as the place of meeting
next year. Prominent among the speakers on
the closing day were Gen. Robinson, Chaplain
Mills and Finlay. Several excellent recitations
were given by Mrs. Eliza Ozier and received by
hearty applause. At the business meeting in
the afternoon the following officers were elected
for 1887: President, Hon. John Sherman; Vice
Presidents, Thomas Eberly, Thomas Serene, ID.
b. Letter, n. Critchfed Sec, w. III. Farber;
Treas, w. Il. Studebaker; Surg, DIR. A. &. Mat
thias; Chap, S. III. Raudebaugh. Executive
Commttee-B. I. Morris Martin Smith, Capt.
Tip S. Marvin, S. T. Bierbauer Joseph Farley
mr. II \ rrhnu,r.nu the afiieiant