Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-27
BATTLES In MEMORY.
GRlZZLBD WAR VETERANS FIGHT THEIR
FIGHTS AGAIN.
Reunion Of the lst and l2h Regiments and
Battery D at New Cumberland for
Tanners Placs-Ths Reunion PrOcstd-
ings at Grafton.

The 1st and 18th West Virginia regi-
ments and Carlin's Battery could rot have
chosen better place to hold their re-
union than New Cumberland. 1t wonld
be hard TO find town where the citizens
are more hospitable, or where the old
soldiers would enjoy themselves more than
at Hancock cOunty's capital. The New
Cumberland o o. F. band ne. all in
coming trains and played martial sirs,
while the veterans greeted each other.
The town appeared in all its glory. Large
Aags we're floating in front of the business
houses, bunting was literally displayed,
and many Of the private houses were gaily
decorated. The people were expecting the
old soldier, when they arrived and gave
them hearty welcome. Some Of the men,
bers of the regiments were slow in arriving,
most OF the veterans from Wheeling not
getting in till noon.
THE VETERANS PARADE.
Promptly at eleven o'clock the proces-
sion formed at the depot, and headed by
the band, paIaded the principal streets OF
New Cumberland, fnally bringing up at
the Town Hall. Many of them were
pretty well TAGGED out, bat were very
careful not to acknowledge what was pat
ent to every one else that they were not
able to do the tTampiug as 10 days gone
by. The Junior Order of United AmeIi-
can Mechanics brought up The rear of the
procession and made neat appearance
General l. II. Dnval acted as Chief Mar
shal, with Mayor VIM. Burley, Captain
james L. Morrow and Lieutenant j. Mel
win Richards as Aides. The Town Hall
was beautifully decorated with eseIgreens,
bunting and flags, and on the walls were
hung pictures Of departed generals It
was here that the ladies of the town had
prepared a splendid dinner, and the old
soldiers clearly showed that they could
appreciate bounteous repast.
After dinner each regiment met in the
place that had been assigned TO it, and
transacted such business az came before it,
This consisted in the election of officers
for the ensuing year and the passing of a
series of resolutions for the comrades who
had passed from their midst during the
last year. The times and places of hold
ing the next reunion have not yet been
decided on.
SEEING THE SIGHTS.
The meetings being over, the old soldiers
were shown about the town, and seemed
delighted with the industries of the place.
Mcmahon, Porter q Co.'s Sewer Pips
Works and the Chelsea China Company
entertained large numbers of the old sol
dieTs during the afternoon, and other in
dustrial establishments were Visited by
veterans. While some of them took in
the industrial works others OF the soldiers
went out to SEE q base ball game between
the Wellsburg Grays and the Clay City club
of New Cumberland. One veteran, who
seemed to understand the game thorough
ly, thought that he would rather go
through a skirmish any time than be in
that young mans place"-Ieferring to the
umpire. while another thought that the
war would not have been settled very coon
if the soldiers had stopped 10 argue at the
end of every inning"
In the evening the Town Hall waE
crowded and oil the addresses were atten-
lively listened to. After music, a shOr,
welcome was addressed to the soldiers by
Mayor Chapman. A formal address OF
welcome was made by Judge Campbell;
Miss Maize Wines spoke ''Sheridan's
Ride" and addresses were delivered by
Judge X. H. Cochran, Rev. Mr.. Hastings,
Rev. Mr.. Pomeroy and Col. George Bissell.
DUvAL FOB TANNERS PLACE.
The sensation of the evening occurred
when resolution was introduced recon-
mendipg to the consideration of President
Harrison for the Commissionership OF Pen
sons, General /. II. Duval, of West Vir-
ginis. The resolution was received with
yociferous applause and was adopted with
cut a dissenting voice. General Duvsl
was spoken OF as being we'll and fsvorably
known, a man too modest to push himself
forward or have himself announced. one
who has never sought any public
position, but who when chosen has
made q faithful and trustworthy
official; and who would heal the breach
now existing in the Republican ranks and
bring back the large and steadily-growiDg
Tanner ranks. If the Grand Army gener-
ally receive the mention Of General Duval's
name with the same degree OF enthusiasm
as the old soldiers at New Cumberland did,
President Harrison need have no more
trouble in getting a man for Commissioner
of Pensions that will be satisfactory to the
G.. A. R. and 10 the people of the country
Al. 1;..,