Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11


 The New England state departments came In brigade and presented fine appearance. Worcester Post, of Worcester, Mass is the post sending the largest number of men here, over 100 Boys of Blue coming from the Bay state city.
 The feature of the day was the arrival of Gen. sherman and Commander Req. Gen. Sherman arrived from his sisters home at Lancaster at nOOn A crowd was at the depot and he was given an ovation An effort was made by some of his old comrades to have him speak to them, but this he de clined to do at the depot, and was driven to the residence of Charles w. Neil, where he is stopping.
 The long lines of trains from the west were greatly delayed, and the general council, or that portion of them which gathered at the depot to greet the distinguished guest and head of the G. A. R., had long wait. It was expected that Commander in Chief Req would be in at 10 a. m., and the committee gathered to welcome him. It was 1920 before the train arrived. It was impossible to run the trains closer to High street, and the com mander in chief was welcomed at the depot There were present of the general council Chairman Col Patton, Vice Chairman c. D. Firestone, Gen. Mitchell, Mai. Rodgers, Elm erson McMillan, w. D. Brickell, G. C. Hoover and crowd of 5000 veterans. Commander Req was accompanied by his wife and Adjt Gen. Daniel Fish and wife and Aides de Camp Co.'s. Henderson, Patterson and Adair. The distinguished party was taken to the carriages which were awaiting them at High street and taken to the residence of Mrs. ex- Governor Dennison. Commander Req and his staff are delighted with the arrangements made and the hospitality that greets all |
 The candidates for the various positions of honor in the national encampment will from present indications, be quite numerous. Some are openly in the field, others are only Being mentioned by their friends, and a number, it is said, are soon to be announced. Those whose names are mentioned for commander in chief are Judge Neasey, of Nermont; Gen. John H. Palmer, of New Y ork; Gen. William Warner, of Missouri; Hon. John c. Linehan, of New Hampshire; Gen. M. M. Curtiss, of New York; Governor Alger, of Michigan Col. Sexton, of Illinois, and Gen. Gobbin, of Pennsylvania. New York having two names for the chief office, will decide to whom they will give their support so that they will not lose their strength by going into the session divided It is probable that the vote of the state will be cast solid for either Gen Curtiss or Gen. Palmer.
 From what can be learned from the candi- dates it looks as if Mir. Warner has the largest following, but it is said by some that he will not accept
 Last night the Grand Army men held camp fires, at which story telling and such social enjoyment characterize reunions of old soldiers, took place. Parts of nearly all the delegation are on the ground. As a rule they do not come together, and, with the exception of California, no entire state delegation is here yet. Col. A. G. Patton announced last night that all applications for quarters had been supplied, and he yet had accommoda- Mons for 2O,0O0 people.
 The Sons of Veterans national organization,