The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-08-19
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WASHINGTON Co. THURSDAY AUGUST 49,

heaueu Dy "a band 2nd 1nafleStOWu fOSt, tue
members wearing blue helmets trimmed with
gold. Many of the veterans were wanting an
arm or leg 10 complete their anatomy.
The State of Missouri was represented by
some 30 veterans when the line was formed.
and commanded BY Nelson Cole; John Mcneil,
Assistant Adjutant-Genoral. In addition 10 the
Stars and Stripes this delegation carried hand
some silk banner bearing the inscriptions
Friendship Charity and Loyalty" and on the
reverse side " Grand Army of the Republic"
Department of Missouri" beneath a shield.
A colored drum corps, numbering eight, lead
the Minnesota Division, numbering 5S men of
arms, commanded by Wm. Thompson; Daniel
Fish, Assistant Adiutant-General.
The Maryland representatives, numbered 30,
commanded by Geo. w. +. Vernon; Thomas L.
Matthews. Assistant Adjutant-General. They
carried Department flag and guides
The Maine Division was commanded by Saml
W. Lane-L. B. HILL Assistant Adjutant- Gen
eral-and numbered 100 strong. A feature of
this column was a battle-lag carried by Capt.
Wilson, Of Geo. II. Thomas Post Of this city,
who is a veteran of the I'd Ne, and was selected
by the delegation for the honorable service he
performed to-day. The flag originally bore the
coat-of-arms of Maine and of California, but
these emblems were cut out by a she'll in battle.
The faded and begrimed flag was also pierced
by 81 bullets. The historical relic was captured
from the Union troops, but the brave boys I'M
der command of Gen. L. ID. Keyes recapturei
the trophy, and when the troops were d.sbauded
il was presented TO the authorities Of the State
of Maine, covered with the blood Of IFS brave de-
tenders. Another battle-fag carried by The
Maine comrades to-day was one presented by the
daughters of the Pine Tree State residing in Cali
foInia TO the % Me-, July 20. 1861, at Chsncel-
lorsyille Va. The next day it waved proudly at
the head of the Maine troops ut the second bat
tie Of Bull Run, in which battle Serg'ts Doane
ard Hansap and larn Manra nf tho Oh Ma xUera
killed. Among the distinguished citizens on
foot in the Maine Division to-day was Gov.
Robie, Col. Hamblin, Gen. Beale Col. Harper
and Col. Whitcomb, with their respective stats.
The most easterly Post in the United States
heads the Division and among the members
walked Miss Bosrdman, I3 years Of age, who is
proud of her Maine nativity.
THE FIFTH DIVISION
was under command of Theodore Barton, De-
partment Commander of Rhode Island, and
Peleg Macomber, A. A. G. The Oakland City
band was in the lead, followed by the Depart
ment of Rhode Island. numbering 20 men. The
uniforms worn by this Department were de-
cidedly pretty aud unique. White duck panta-
looms, blue blouSes and white belts, and caps
made of straw. They made splendid appear
ance their marching being perfect. Next came
the Department Of Michigan, commanded by
John Northwood; .. +. Lockhead. A. A. q.
SlAAN ultu iudfGutu III line. Il ne o4u veterans
all announced themselves as being in first-class
condition and spirits. Then followed the De-
partment Of New Hampshire. under command
OfGeorge Farr; III. J. kenney, A. A. q. Seventy
five men were in line. The absence of a New
Hampshire battle-2ag or trophy was accounted
for by the Commander as resulting from the
nOn-arrival Of the Departments blggage-car.
The Department Of West Virginia, John Car
lin, Commander and +. III. Crago, A. A. G., was
next i'm line and consisted Of aight 80 No
couldn't take out our old battle-hag," remarked
Commander Carlin, for fear the wind would
blow il TO pieces" Next came the Department
of Vermont, commanded by II. T. Hathorn,
Senior Vice Commander; William c. Schroeder,
A. A. G., 40 mon in line This Department was
followed by the Biiou band, whose excellent
music put new life into the old defenders aud
caused them TO step off as lively as they did in
war times The Department Of the Potomac
came next This Department was under the
command of Jerome B. Burke-S. +. Faunce,
A. A. g., and consisted of "a men, all of whom
were in good marching condition, and. as one
old veteran put it, good as they ever were"
The Department of Nebraska, commanded by
John NJ. Thayer, J. w. LiveringhOuse, A A. G.,
followed next in line, numbering % men. Sew
eral beautiful silk flags and banners were car
ried by this delegation, and the marching was
good.
Then followed the Department Of Colorado,
Henry Bowman, Commander L. III. Sawyer A.
A. q. Eighty-fve men were in line. The Lead
vile Juvenile Drum Corps headed the Depart
ment, and was feature of the procession. They
are all sons of veterans, and their neat-ftting
gray uniforms were the subject of much admi-
ration.
Following these came the Department Of Del
aware, John NJ. Dunn, Commander George w.
King, A. A. G.. Twelve men represented this
Department. A number of this Department
were incapacitated from walking, and were
placed in carriages in the rear of the line, leav-
Ing the marching number somewhat short.
THE SIXTH DIVISION
was under the immediate command Of F. II.
Lamb. Department Commander of Oregon u.
w. Christopher, A. A. G.; H. C. Allen and f.
&. DOsh, Aids. Following the Excelsior (col-
ored) band came the Department of Oregon
headed by its GAR. drum corps. Including
all the Posts in line, this Department boasted
Of IS men. One Of the features Of the Oregon
| Department was a badge worn by most of the
officers upon which was fixed the foot of a
| duck, on either side Of which was inscribed
beautiful silk banner, upon which was in
! scribed in gold Presented by the Wives of
Comrades. May 4, $780," +. II. Lamb Depart
ment Commander Of Oregon, headed the Diyis-
ion, and the Excelsior band. of San Francisco,
furnished the music. NJ. G. Blaine acted a. A.
A. q. in the absence Of Y. w. Christopher
Henry Dosch and T. C. Allen were the mounted
Aids on the staff of Commander Lamb. The
| Department cOlors were borne by Robert W.
Hill and George w. Fletcher. The Oregon
Posts were George Wright Post, No i, George
| Wright Commander; q. q. Staples Senior Vice;
color bearers, T.. J. Newburg and w. l.. Smith
Garfield Post, No. g. p. NJ. McMaster Comman-
der: j. Il. Price and j. Morgan color bearers.
Cushing Post, No. il, c. A. May Commander
| A. Harris and Daniel Cronk color bearers Lin
coin Post, No a, Capt. J. III. Heinds Comman-
der: Thomas Hawks and i. NJ. Brown color
bearers. George Washington Post represented
by J. j. Jessup. Joe Hooker Post, No. 90 o.
NJ. Dodson Commander; L. S. Nichols and N.
i. Boynton color bearers. Sedgwick Post, +.
J. Babcoek Commander; q. StolZ and Ed
Lamport color bearers. Morton Post No 81,
w. J. Snodgrass Commander j. w. Geary
Post, J. NJ. Shelley Commander Baker Post,
A. Cory Commander; 4. NJ. Garrison and J.
w. Cox color bearers Gen. Little Post No
q, Charles s. True Commander; w. C. Angel
and J. H. Roberts color bearers. Mcpherson
Post, No. 5, 4. NJ. Muller Commander; j.
Joseph and Z. NJ. Muller color bearers The
Posts from Washington Territory were under
command Of Gen. Charles NJ. HOlton and Se-
nior Yice-Commander A. +. Curry. jr., and
Vice Commander J. II. Burns. They were
Sully Post No. 3, L. q. Frary Commander Abe
Lincoln Post, No. 4, A. S. York Commander;
J. S. Cox aud T. 4. Adams color bearers
Stevens Post, w. Il. Lattimer Commander
Richard Osborn and j. NJ. Brooks color bear
ers. Warren Post, No. s, n. Pierce Comman.
ider; D. Arthur and o. ii. Simmons, color
bearers. Gen. George Wright Post, No %, j
| A. HclCbower Commander: l. n Still color