The National tribune., 1888-04-12
TRIBUNE WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY APRIL r. 1888.

hereby announce the Department officers elected at
the Encampment, the delegates and alternates
chosen TO represent the Department in the National
Encampment TO be held at Columbus, o., in Septem-
Der, and the members of the Department statfi
who Will be obeyed and respected accordingly:
Department Commander, N. Martin Curtis, Post
sol Ogdensburg; ;. Y. O., Charles H. Freeman
276 Corning; J. V. c.. Robert Wilson, $50, New
burgh; Medical Director, William i. Harlan, NJ. d.
53i Brooklyni Chap, Rev. j. X, Is. Smith, 5l9,
Council of Misunderstanding /. Pool
Post Isl, Syracuse; Alfred Lyth Q, Buffalo; Alex.
X. Penfield, 65, Oswego; Dennis Sullivan, $50,
New York: Thomas b. OdelI, 49, New York
Official Stah-Ass't Adjt-Gcn William Todd,
Post IS. Albany, Headquarters. sol Broadway
AsstQ. M.-Gen., Charles Bailou, So Utica; inspec-
tor, Richard Dunn, ISL, SYRACUSE Judge Advocate,
Horatto {. King, 400. Brooklyn Chief Mastering
Officer, J. Wesley smith So New York Senior
d-de-Camp, Henry w. Knight, S27, Brooklyn.
Inasmuch the clerical work of the Depart
ment IS performed at Headquarters, all communl-
cations relating to its business should be addressed
to the Assistant Adjutant General, who viii refer
them to the proper officers.
Post Commanders and Adjutants nre reminded
that pronlpiHcss IN forwarding the quarterly re-
turns VIII greatly facilitate the work at lead
quarters. The returns ought to be mailed at the
close of the last meeting IN the quarter or, at the
latest within a hours thereafter.
Post Commanders and Quartcrmasters are also
reminded that acquisitions for supplies will be
filled until the necessary funds to cover the bill are
received.
Send acquisitions for supplies and make pay
ments to William Todd Assistant Adjutant-Gen-
eral.
VIM. E. Avery Post, No. 43S, Farmer Village,
claim the youngest of the Union army III the per-
son OF Alfred Il. HHdley, Second Lieutenant IOoth
Il. y. Comrade Hadley born April 6, 1913;
enlisted July, 1862; promoted TO Sergeant May,
1868, and to Second Lieutenant 1864; discharged
with regiment June, 1865 making him at the
time OF promotion 10 Second Lieutenant years oil
age.
Officers OF BidweII-yyilEeson Post, No 9, Buffalo:
Commander, Col. D. r. Stowits; 6. V. c., Robt. u.
Gardner i Y G. Frank pUtDam. AGIlf. Alex tT.
Fortier; @. NJ, Chus. 3 Webb; Surg, ID. w. Har-
Tington, NJ d. Chap, Rev. W. :. Hubbell; o. D.,
+. n, Evans :. NJ, Theo Bull; !. S. john Haley;
o G., VIM. $ Green Q. NJ. $, J. II. Adams; o. >,
Ed. b. Barber
A grand and successful entertainment and re
ceptlon was held at Everett Hail. Brooklyn, on
Tuesday evening April 8, 10y Rankin Post NO lOl
Drum and Fife Corps, under the leadership Of
Drum-1I Geo w. Keen. The program consisted
OF singing, Rotations, and drum and fife corps
selections.
Post No. 202 Angola, recently presented the mill
tary drama, The Spy OF the Rebellion The cast
was good one. and the audience was well pleased
Officers of William e. Aven Post, No 43S, Far
meryliiage: Commander, 5. 7. Stone; ,, Y. q,
7. W. Rappleye; J. V. c., Wellington Stonei o.
D., Thomas Woodwork; o. O., Thomas Nc
Carthyi Adjt, James Laricy; Q. NJ, G. w.
Mosher; Surg, J. V. Covert Chap, j. IL Slower
OHIO
General Orders, No. %, issued Mt Springfield
March 81, by command of ID. c. Putnam, Depart
meut Com1nander-Jancs Z. Stewart A. A.-G.-
contain the following: At the request Of the Local
Committee of Arrangements the time of the con-
yeniHg of the 22d annual Eucampmcnt has been
changed from 10 a. ID. TO II a N. Of Wednesday,
April .. The Committee on Transportation report
through their Chairman James NJ. Hall, that all
roads in the State viii sell railroad tickets 10 To
icdo and return at the rate fare FOR the round
trip. Il is understood that the reducedrae tickets
viii be sale at all ticket Offices The following
additional appointments on Department staff are
hereby announced Aids-dc-Camp, d. w. H. Day,
lowing Green; 7. w. Connely. George Ceilings
Post 4}2, Manchester, Adams CO.; Samuel Becker
staff, W H. Lyle Post II, Cincinnati; David King,
as Acting Assistant Acknowledgement. lie VIII he
obeyed and respected accordingly. The following
report OF Committee Is herewith presented To D. O.
Putnam, Commander Department Of Ohio GA. r.:
The committee appointed ut the 2lst annual En-
campment TO prepare and present to Past Depart
ment Commander A. J.. COuger q testimonial Of
the " Love and affection Of the comrades Of Ohio
submit the following: Comradc Arthur l.. Conger
entered the Union army 1862 and in active
services either with his regiment, the 18th Ohio
on detached duty, until the close Of the As a
soldier he discharged every duty with rare inteIli-
geHCe, and with such conscientious fidelity to
win the confidence and esteem Of all who served
with him. Early in the history Of its organization
Comr"de Conger became a member Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, and has ever contributed,
both by his means and wcildirected work, TO en-
nance us CROWN ana prosperity. ~ recognition
Of bis record brave and dutiful soldier, his high
character citizen, and his jealous work in be
half Of the-Grand Army Of the Republic the 10th
annual Eucampmcut unanimously elected him
Commander Of the Department. How well ne dis
charged the duties Of that high Office the follow
ing WEli-LG5GTTGQ tribute. passed by the ZLSb
annual Eucampment bears ample testimony ::
Called 10 the command Of the Department Of
ONO with singular utaulmity, chosen by the suf-
/ frggc Of q cOmradcship without division, he has
discharged the duties OF his honorable trust with
zeal and loyal devotion 70 the interest of the SOL
diers OF Ohio and their dependent ones worthy Of
tho highest praise. The solemn pledges made at
the Cleveland Encainpment have been fully re-
deemed. His duties have been most arduous, often
perpcXlng, at times severely trying, but with the
true spirit o. tho warm hearted soldier, recogniz-
4EE only the interests GE the and sell
for the common veal, he has steadily marched at
the mead Of the column, an able diZuied sOIdicrly
commander Of brave men, consccratcd to geIf-im-
/ posed duties, which has ever found in Comrade
COngeF a conscientious and fearless advocate. I'M
der his leadership our great comradeship has been
{ blgeng tAcned and our Department has taken the
second place in line. with tine possibility in the
early future 81 placing tie banner Of Ohio at the
/ very head Of the National column. Heartily in
( doTsing Commander Couger's administration, we
congratulate him upon the splendid success which
has crowned his efforts in the practical details OF
Grand army work. OF the record he may be justly
/ proud. With a generous confidence in the loyal
support Of his comrades, he h8s uufalteringly and
without turning aside, mindful only of the Tespou-
/ slbility which rested upon him, discharged his
I duty with ability and fidelity"
d. A. Austin, Post Is; y. j.. Brown Post II T. D.
/ McGIIicuddy, Post Il H. 7. Lloyd, Post - G.
/ 7. Clarke, Post 1.
OREGON
Officers Of Cushing Post, No. 4, Fort Stevens:
Commander samuel Eimore s. V. G., Daniel
( Crank; !. V. c., D. Douglas; @. NJ +. II. BrGdIe
/ o. D.. =. G.. Rawlings; .. c. q. Hoping Chap
/ @. O. Hall; AGj't, George Snyder S. NJ, j. l.
/ Jackus
/ RHODE ISLAND
1 Ives Post No. 10, Providence, held a musical and
literary entertainment March .. A paper on The
/ Entrance and Occupation Of Richmond s" was read
/ by Or. r. Thatcher Graves
/ Slocum Post, Providence, held a musical and
/ literary entertainment recently, which was greatly
/ enjoyed by large and apprecative audience
+ TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA.
H. IT, Wiley Post, No 60, Oliver Springs, Tenn.
s ds ne, ~ ,eI 81 e''rtet mem
I of the Post are as follows: Commander T. G
I Bcvins; = V. g., ". W Christmas; j. V. c.. Petcl