The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-10-04

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KallSaslSa, Mich, are approved. and the said Geo
f. Finch is hereby dishonorabiy discharged and
dismissed from the GAR
NEW HAMPSHIRE
The GAR s of V and wR.C of Winchester
have just finished one OF the best u Ak nails IN
the State, which was dedicated Sept. 26.
NEW YORK.
The following resolutions, recently adopted by
the Memorial Committee of the city OF New York,
were presented to Hon. John IL. Noorhls sept u:
Whereas the great objects of our patriotic and
benevolent Order TO care for him who has borne
the battle and for his widow and orphans; to pro-
mole universal liberty equal rights and justice TO
all men, and TO encourage honesty and hdeIlty IN
administration of public affairs; and,
Whereas the Hon. John 4. VOorhis, Police Com
missioner has at all times endeavored to elevate
and increase the efficiency of the Police Depart
nlent of the city Of New York, by rewarding merit
as an incentive TO duty, and, whenever all things
equal kindly preferred and cheerfully selecte6
for appointment and promotion veterans OF the late
war; and,
Whereas we recognize in the Hon. John r. Voor
his loyal and patriotic citizen true and valued
friend, courteous and transformations public OIL
cial of uncommon ability, sterling integrity, un-
swerving honesty and personal independence:
Therefore, be 1t
ResoIved That we tender to him suitable express
sion of our esteem and high appreciation for the
interest he has taken and for the zeal and devotion
manifested all times in protecting the rights and
promoting the welfare of our late comrades-in-
arms, well as the community which he has
served with equal and consummate ability,
ResolUed That copy of these resolutions be
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scented to the Hon. John r. Voorhis as slight
testimonial Of our respect aud esteem.
Volunteer Post, No 4G9, New York, has adopted
resolutions Of regret the death Of Robert f. Bur-
goyne.
OHIO
General Orders No Is, Issued at Lebanon, by
order of Joseph w. O'Neall, Department Com
mander-Josiah Hoibrook, A. A.-G.-contain the
The "a National Encampment closed its session
Friday, Sept a. Too much cannot be said in
praise of the local committees. comrades and citi-
! zens of Columbus; their arrangements were COM
plele and never before were they ample. Ii IS
/ believed that every comrade who made application
1 for quarters aud ratons provided for. The
citizens threw open their doors, and everywhere
/ the comrades received hearty and cordial vel
come. Barrels of ice water placed along the
4 line Of march, and many citizens carried coffee
/ into the ranks for the refreshment of the weary,
and in not few instances were the tired ones in
vited into the hospitable mansions to partake OF
/ lunch. The city was handsomely decorated not
only along the line of march, hut in every part OF
it. The local committees IN charge OF the arrange
ments entitled 10 special mention, and were it
not for lack of space their should be record
ed in this General Order. For months past many
OF them have devoted their entire time TO this
work. Well did each perform the arduous duties
deTOvig upon him, and the result IS most crafty
ing 10 the comrades and people of Ohio. The De-
! partment Commander thanks the comrades oil
/ Ohio for their fine appearance, good conduct and
| large turnout. Many Posts appeared in new uni
| forms. and marched with the precision of drilled
| soldiers. The Department Commander thanks the
/ members of his staff, W no at their own expense
provided horses and rendered efficient service. Ii
Is hoped that the good work OF recruiting will not
stop. but that each officer and comrade has re-
ceived such inspiration from the grand rally at Co
lumbus that he will put forth renewed efforts 10
bring into the Grand Army every worthy ex-soidiel
and sailor 1t viii be impossible for the Depart
ment Commander 10 visit every Post IN the State
but il is his desire to visit some point IN each
County during his administration He therefore
requests the Post Commanders of the different
Counties not already visited to arrange for
meeting at some point in their County, and
at once notify him, in order that he may fix date;
and make arrangements for yisiations at as little
cost as possible The Commander of Van Wer
Post No 627, asks for assistance for Comrade JohT
a Roberts. An investigation shows that ComradC
Roberts served two years in Co. II, 18th Ohio; wa
wounded in May, 1864. at Ricketts's Mills, Ga, II
right knee; that the injury has increased until he
has almost lost the Of his right leg; that he il
unable to perform manual labor; draws pension
/ Of So per month. He has four children at home
all boys, aged g, II, "A and l6 years. He is indus
/ trioGs and temperate in his habits owner of hous
and lot, covered by mortgage. Without approx
| ing this application the Department Commando
states the facts leaving Posts exercise their owl
discretion as 10 whether not they will contrib
ute TO the relief OF said comrade. Contribution
| should be sent TO Henry Tall, Post Commander
Dull, O.
An entertainment was given by the Grand Arm,
. comrades Of South Charleston recently. The hal
was uncomfortaby full but for all that those pres
ent paid no attention TO the heat but were wrappe
) up in the rafting songs they heard. THE Arm
Bean" keepin the Middle OF the Road" Mar
r | Had Little Lamb, - Billy MCGEE McGraw," an
Ct1eF OF IKE character, were eHeerG1 TO
S echo. There were also rectaticns by Mrs. Laur
Cheney and Miss Florence Heaton, which Gillette
hearty applause. Stories were told by Messrs. 30
! Williams, Col Baker, DIR, Banwel Capt Abraham
: and Mr. A. Bradford all about army life, and wer
received with much merriment. The closing sons
The Train is Going Round the Bend" cappe
the climax and set the audience wild with deligh
PENNSYLVANIA
! / Norristown has surrendered. On last Saturda
1 $500 comrades marched upon the town, and will
out firing gun captured the entire city, and the il
4 hRbiiants without murmur accepted their fat
and opened their homes for the benefit Of the boy
OF 6l. The hospitality of the people met with tt
: thanks OF every body, and even to-day The con
Y rades not done talking Of the excellent enie
e tainnlent they received. The occasion the X
i union Of the Montgomery County GAR. Associi
Il ton. The Posts in Philadelphia attended the u
# union in lieu Of their Grand Army Day. No
! TIstown had not seen such an influx OF soidie
since 1861. Veterans scattered all through IL
e streets. The town had on its holiday attire, an
the buildings prOfusely and prettily decorate
= with flags and bunting. Zook Post, No. IL, las
: charge Of arrangements, and the members did the
j. work well. As each delegation arrived they we
B. escorted 10 die Rink and refreshments were serve
b TO them by corps Of pretty young ladies. In Il
lf afternoon the parade was held with Gen. John
n HartTanft as Chief Marshal and Col John '
y Schall, Chief OF staff. There was large staff
= mounted Aids. The Posts in line were !, 2, s.
s. IL - IS, l6, 49, d. .. a. Is. 81 3d. 81, IS. 81
Sc g. H. 49, &C. 70 So 81, lOl l06 49, lSO 2l7 q
d 291 506 32, 37S, 40 4l5 5l5, and Post l. WiImiu
IS ton, Del; several Camps Of Sons of Veteran
ct National Guards Of the State, and a compar
-
re Institute Of Philadelphia. The Vets marched W.
al and looked fue they stepped out with their ol
G. time vigor. Commandcr-in-Chief Warner and &c
G. James A Beaver and Department Command
re Magee reviewed the parade. At the conclusion
I'd the street pageant luncheon again serve
= A Campfire was held in Music Hall in the eveniI
Il The place pTetty decorated, and was crowd
is 10 the door. Col. Theo. w. Bean spoke at first
s. reference TO the Reunion, and introduced Jud
OF Swartz who extended a hearty welcome to {
rs Posts. Adjt tom " Stewart was next broua
in forth as Master OF Ceremonies. Commander Fra
lie }. Magee, In the course OF his speech, said
lie demonstration IN the afternoon exceeded anythi
ng be has yet seen in his travels Commander OF
Department. When Gen. Beaver was introduC
he greeted with tremendous applause. Ill
were thrown in the air and the boys yelled the
M selves hoarse. The Governor spoke on a very /
M portant subject. that every Post will do well
o. consider. He referred to the fact that the oidie
he Orphans Schools Will under the legislation recen
is- enacted, be closed June !. 1890 Unless
he present law is changed ii 600 soldiers orphans
lie be turned out Of the schools. He urged the co
cir rades TO that their Legislators provided for
M children. In few years, he said, only 400 or
A. will have 10 be provided for and the State sho
40 not turn from lie duty IN providing for these cl
ell dFen, bat In this manner make slight paymen
in To their fathers for their heroic sacrifices.
ICE quartet sang We were comrades together" 8
les then ComTadc Stewart presented Commander w
M ucr as the man to whom Uncle Billy" Shern
al said he took of Isis hat. Said the new Command
ore among other things: You, Dir. Chairman, orde
he me 10 report at this Campfire tonight. / am n
nd according to orders. Without iattery I can b
lot / estly say that have never been in place VIII
Dg there was better hospitality shown to my comra
an than ia your city. Montgomery County can jus
st- be proud OF the number Of men II sent to the Fl
al