The National tribune., 1886-06-24

Atlantic Railroad, the n. Y, p & o. Il. II. to place
OF designation.
Comrades located at points In Ohio on other rail-
road lines may 90 TO Cincinnati, and thence by the
o. a. NJ. II. II. 10 St Louis, or TO Chicago Blooming
ton ST. Louis by the lines most convenient, and
thence via the Chicago a. Alton TO Kansas City, in
time 10 reach Kansas City TO take the westward
train at 10 a. IN. July q. The routes selected are
what are known the Middle Routes, and, in the
opinion of your committee, viii afford larger
range for viewing the interesting points and grand
scenery Of the Great West than by any others.
We add TO this report the circular issued by the
Trans Continental Association. stating the rates
and rules under which tickets be sold over all
lines. The prices the same, and so far as At
present advised will be $50 from Kansas City TO San
Francisco and return, and the rate from any point
in Ohio 10 Kansas City and return will be one fare
for the round trip, which is equivalent to n half
rate. The rates for Pullman Sl4 for a
double berth from Kansas City TO san Francisco
and 81 80 to Los Angeles, and the same IN return
ing. This is the regular rate fixed by the Pullman
Car Company. But parties who desire may char
ter for the trip, and use the car for lodgings
during the Encampment at San Francisco.
The foregoing is respectfully submitted.
II. H. Brown. ID. w. Thomas ID. X Austin. j. w.
o'Neal, ii. p. Lloyd Committee on Transporta-
H. The Committee upon Transportation are well
known among the ablest and best GAR. work
ers in this Department. They have given the mat
ter the most careful and thoughtful investigation,
and in selecting the route have had in view only
the comfort and pleasure of comrades and friends
who will make the trip.
10 will be observed that they have selected the
middle trhns-continental routes going and coming,
thus affording opportunity of visiting the great
est number OF interesting and historic places OF IN
est. and viewing the grandest scenery upon the
continent. The comrades of the Grand Army will
find this an exceedingly attractive route and the
spare no pains TO insure the comfort and pleasure
OF all. The Ohio Grand Army train, n special one,
viii be I'm charge Of gentlemanly and experienced
agents. whose duty IL will be 10 look after the wants
and comfort of their passengers.
The GAR. comrades nj several points along the
line of the route have already signifcd their inten
comrades from Ohio. Stops will be made at Las
Vegas and the celebrated Hot Springs A trip will
be made TO Santa Fe. the Oldest city on the eonti-
nent, also tour TO the city OF San Diego, aud
thence 10 Los Angeles, passing through the beauti-
ful san Gabriel Valley. TINS affordng oppOrtu-
nifty 10 visit the most noted resorts OF Southern
California All these side trips will be afforded
without extra expense
On the return trip the comrades will be taken over
the Central Pacific passing through the Sacramento
Valley, and over the Sierra Nevada Mountains,
thence via Denver * Rio Grande Railroad through
salt Lake City, crossing the Rockies at Marshall
Pass, railroad ride literally above the clouds af
fording opportunity at the same time 20 behold
the grandest scenery and the most wonderful rail-
road engineering in the world
stops will also be made nj Colorado Springs the
Garden OF the Gods. Pixies Peak, Denver, and
other interesting points along the route.
most cordial invitation Is extended to all COM
rades and their families, 10 the Woman's Relief
Corps and friends. the members of the Loyal Le-
Rlon, and the Society of the Army of the Potomac
Sons OF Veterans, and all military societies and uni
this grand trip TO the golden shores OF the Pacific
The sth regiment band. OF % pieces under the
leadership Of Prof. Charles Il. York. and equipped
with a complete set Of the celebrated A. Courtois
lParis, France Instruments and standing at the
head Of the military bands of Ohio, has been ten
dered by the kind generosity OF the citizens of the
city OF Akron. escort TO the Department
Commander. and will go with the Ohio train. The
best Of music viii thus be furnished to enliven the
trip, and add TO the pleasure of the comrades and
their friends. all along the route.
Comrades and all parties desiring TO avail them
selves of this trip are requested 10 notify the As
slstant AdJuiant-General al once, that sleeping
berths may be engaged for them, and hotel accom-
modatiOns al san Francisco, otherwise, If they
SO desire.
can address any OF the Department officers menu
bers Of the Council Of Administration the Assist
ant at these headquarters, or the
transportation Committee. az follows: Comrades
II. Is. Brown, Zanesyiiie; ID. W. Thomas. Akron;
ID. u. Austin. Toledo; J. w. o'Neal, Lebanon. or
ID II. Lloyd, at Cincinnati. o.
Ohio, second 10 none OF the great loyal States
during the war in her patriotic devotion TO the
cause Of the Nation l. alike foremost OF any OF her
sister States In the noble work Of the Grand Army
OF the Republic. The Department Commander
earnestly desires that its magnitude may be exhiD-
tied ia this. the only trip that the GAR as an
organization will. In all probability, ever make
across the continent and 70 this end he earnestly
invites the united and hearty co-operation Of all
comrades OF the Grand Army aud its most loyal
auxiliary. the Womnns Relief Corps TO aid him in
uniting and ccntering the Ohio delegation upon one
tram IN making this grand trans-coninental trip.
Transportation Committee and approved by the
Department Commander, is the only route that is
authorized or recognized by the Department off,
GERS and the friends of the Grand Army Of Ohio
The effort 10 unite the Grand Army Of Ohio and
their friends IN ts transcontinenial tripi worthy
and commendable. and the Department Com
maEdcr asks the loyal support OF every friend and
comrade ia the Department In successfully carry
ing out the undertaking. The public press through
out the State OF Ohio are respectfully requested To
AID The GAR. by the publication OF a synopsis Of
the foregoing order for the information Of the COM
rades. ex-soders and all others who desire TO make
this trip.
PENNSYLVANIA
Comrade." Philadelphia: The members Of Post
3, OF Philadelphia. who went 20 New York on Me-
mortal Day. are preparing handsome testimonial
10 Grant Post. 81, Of Brooklyn. in recognition Of
conrtesies shown u = Grant Post during their visit
Post 81 Will take 30 comrades TO Gettysburg Robt
Bryan Post, No. so has IG8 members in good stand
ing. George q. Meade Post, No. ], will present u.
;. Grant Post, 81, Of Brooklyn, with a very hand
some white silk flag 20 replace the lost in the
East River Memorial Day Department COM
mander }. i. :. Goblin has issued General Orders,
ment. The comrades Of this Department will start
about July %. and arrive in San Francisco Aug 2
Fare for round trip SIS, exclusive Of sleeping car
The excursionists will be absent about 30 days
J. III. Kline, Ecnield: A most eloquent address
was made at this place on Memorial Day by Allan
il. Rosenkrans. Memorial services were held at
this place under the auspices of Post No. &C.,
POTOMAC
large number Of comrades gathered at Grand
Army Hall IN Washington on "Wednesday evening
OF last week. The occasion was the presentation
Of a handsome gold badge TO Past Department
Commander Mai. Newton NJ Brooks The medal
Is The gin OF the Department of the Potomac ia
cOrdaDce with resolution passed at the 18th annual
Convention OF the Department held Ia January last
The medal rests upon a red silk ribbon, golden
eagle holds IN its taons shoulder strap; diamonds
are set In the two stars. and Second Corps badge
10 pendent 10 the shoulder strap On the badge are
the letters 18th Nj. "" Beneath this Is the gold
badge Of the Grand Army. The presentation was
made by Gen 8. :. Burdett Maj. Brooks accepted
the gin IN fitting words.
WEST VIRGINIA.
John Gibson, Huntington: Geo Booth Post Ne
oes. was mustered at Russell's Place. Hay J. with
Commander, James Hamilton; S.V. g.. A. T. Rus
sell J.N. C., Enoch I-angdon; Surg, VIM. Hardy ;
Adjt. Alma Crawford; q. NJ, j. &. Hite; Chap
Harrison Hurt; .. d., Leander Ellis; o. G., John
Pratt. The Post was named Geo. Booth, after the
first soldier who fell in defense Of the old flag from
Union Township. He was "A member Of the 9Th
Ohio Cav, and was killed near Mount Jackson Va,
June, 1862
WISCONSIN,
q. ID. stanton, Fon Du Lac. f. A. Brown Post,
No. laO, has condemned by resolution, Jefferson
Dayiss recent march through Alabama and
Georgia
@. O. seeley. Spring Green. At a regular meet
proving Of the amendments 10 the Mexican war
pension bill proposed by Hon. John A. Logan in
the United States Senate.
Joe IIoOker's Grave Decorated.
To THE EDITOR: Few commanders In the
late war SO thoroughly won the love Of their
men as did Fighting Joe Hooker that of the
old Third Corps this fact was most emphatic
| ally demonstrated at the Reunion of the bows