The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-09-26
ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
The Annual Reunion at CInCinnat-old
Commanders Present.

Ahb 4AuuulAA ANNhNAuh ~ SAt
Commanders Present.
CINCINNATI, o., Sept, 25.-Thetwenty-
second annual reunion Of the Society Of
the Army OF the Tennessee began its
meeting this morning, The Burnet
House, which Is the headquarters of the
Society, is gay with flags and bunting
and resonant with military music,
while the hearty greetings Of comrades
who have been long separated, make
interesting tableaux throughout the
halls and corridors. Col. LIN. Day
ton, 80 we'll known In the army as Cen
eral sherman's faithful staff officer aud
who has been the Secretary Of the
Society since It's organization, attended
to registering names and receiving dues.
Promptly at 10 o'clock the members
formed In line and with Generals Isher.
man, Howard and Dodge at the head
marched TO College Hall, two squares
distant, where the business meeting was
held.
General Sherman, on taking the chair,
made no formal speech, but pleasantly
congratulated the members uponso large
an assembly OF men In such apparent
good health. He said that looking down
Into their faces he could almost recognize
every member Of the society who had
once been members Of the Army OF the
Tennessee. He then proceeded TO busi-
ness,
Chicago was unanimously selected as
the place for the next reunion, the time
to be announced by the President OF the
Society. II was agreed that the meeting
should be held coinCident with the ur-
yelling OF the Grant monument In that
city, the ceremonies Of which are 10 be
unler the auspices Of the society.
Andrew HiCkenlooper, OF Cincinnati,
was unanimously chosen as orator Of the
occasion on behalf OF tho Society OF the
Army OF the Tennessee. The report OF
Treasurer General F. NJ. Force was re-
ceived aud approved, after member
had demurred 10 an intimation from
General Force that he would not be
candidate for reelection. A long list
was read OF contributors 10 the amount
OF $9 each to the fund for the erection Of
an equestrian statue Of John A. Logan,
at Washington, D. o. Anumber otin-
Quiries were made concerning the sub
sCribing, indicating general desire
among the members TO send In contrl-
buttons. General Sherman recommends
cd that they be sent 10 General Rautn,
at Washington, D. O.
It was voted TO retain the permanen
headquarters Of the Society at Cincin
natl, but the annual reunions may be
held at various places. ~ ~
Col. D. w. O. Loudon entertained the
members with paper on the citizen solt
dler, which was devoted 10 showing CHOW
four years Of hardship had made better
citizens Of the men who fought for their
country.
At the close Of the routine business
calls were made upon General Howard
and others for remarks 10 fill up the
time until the time for the reception az
the Chamber Of Commerce.
The reception at the residence OF Gen.
eral Hiukenlooper In the afternoon ID
General and Miss Sherman, was attend.
ed by the members Of the Society OF the
Tennessee and their ladies' as well rs by
many citizens. II was an enjoyable
feature. But the great event Of the day
was the meeting In Music Hall. 80 . 90
The scene!was unparalleled, and the
decorations were incomparably beau'
Welcoming addresses were made by
Mayor Mosby and by Governor Foraker,
10 which General Sherman replied. Al.
ter alluding 10 the great audience aud
the testimony Of appreciation shown In
che decorations, he paid d high Compli.
ment 10 Governor Foraker, as one who
spoke right out like a man when he had
anything TO say.