The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-11-21

the Government. have every reason 20 believe
the following 10 be true, and as Comrade kinkin-
ger, the Commander of Post No. ii, has shown a
lack of interest, commend the matter TO the COM
rades of that Post in particular Some action should
be taken in this matter.
The pilgrim who journeys 10 the Montgomery
Cemetery, at Norristown TO do reverence to the
tomb of Gen. Hancock, is not apt 60 bear away
with him the most agreeable impression. III he he
stranger he enters the little city Of the dead with
exalted ideBs of n towering monument or impos-
ing mausoeum, erected over the dead soldiers re-
mains. lie will carry away picture OF a deserted
and neglected vault in solitary corner OF the
graveyard, with not n word token or a bit OF
marble 10 tell that National hero lies cntombed
within. Only a few months before his death Gen.
Hancock chose his resting place. II was in
the eastern corner of the cemetery, far removed
from all other graves and directly beside the grim
and gloomy receiving vault When he died he was
laid TO rest amid great pomp and ceremony,
monument was Immediately proposed and "a sub
scription list started the rounds. The mound sur
rounding the vault was well sodded and tho sur
roundings made neat and attractive. Now, how
ever, the place presents n shabby appearance. The
grassy mound that was once smooth and even is
now punotured with deep holes. The grass has
ceased TO grow within foot Of the roadbed, thus
exposing long strip of bare earth, above which
the sod is ragged and unkempt. The general air
Of neglect makes the hero's grave picture OF desc
lation."
The resolutions Of Post No S. of Allegheny
City, Directing to the erection of Confederate
monuments on the battlefield Of Gettysburg, which
called forth lengthy letter from Past Department
Commander Chill w. Hazard In which he says
The only Confederate monument at Getiysourg
is simply marker; il bears inscription which
in any way is offensive, does IL gorify the re-
bellion. II simply shows where that one rebel
regiment fought. It's legend is correct and accurate
history As Post No. IS opposes that one l have
written this the ground that il would oppose
any Confederate markers whatever. Are comrades
elsewhere ready to pass resolutions which may In
duce their Representatives 10 vote against an APP
preparation 10 open out avenues and put up mark
10 show where the rebels stood and where they
fought? The Army of the Potomac had a strong,
reliant, well-equipped and brave opponent in the
Army of Virginia Let Gettysburg monuments
tell the whole story not half OF it." His opposition
is wholly based on the plea that the rebels should
have their deeds gorified so that Gettysburg shall
he made a complete map of the battle through the
medium of monuments.
Two interesting relics were presented to Post No.
100 of Philadelphia at its meeting last week. One
OF the presents was a souvenir of the Volunteer Re-
freshment Saloon in the shape Of galvanized cast
IRON table casiors, the compliments of MIR. David
Paul Brown. companion piece OF the castor Is
in the possession of Gen. Greedy, OF Arctic fame.
The other relic consisted of an old engraved por-
trait of President Lincoln, the gift OF Mr. George Q.
Freeman. Tie presentation addresses were made
by comrades w. r. Williams and L. X, BerReman.
The Cavalry Post, No. 1863, of Philadelphia, has
received a letter from Mrs. Gen. Thomas c. Devin
expressing her sincere thanks for the action of the
Post in taking the name of her deceased husband
Remember that Post No 500. of the Department
of Pennsylvania, is located at Winnipeg, Canada
The annual Department Encampment viii DO
held at Shamokin in February.
Post No 49, at Media was visited by Assistant
AdjutRnt-G Mccormick Monday week ago.
A reception was rendered to n large delegation
OF comrades from Bayard Post, No. s. OF Trenton,
\. J., Nov Is at the hall of Post No. 275, Phila
delphia. Many comrades OF other local Posts were
among the guests. Three long tables bore mag
nifcent feast for those present. There was jolly
time. and during ul! in the laughter stirring ad-
dresses were made by Mai. Moses Neae, of Post
No. 2. and Adjt-Gen. Mccormick.
The new headquarters OF Baker Post, No. z,
Philadelphia, are being put into shape rapidly.
Hey 1nF and IA aua
and viii be opened for inspection 10 the public on
Thanksgiving Day and evening. On Saturday
evening" Nov. 30. Il IS announced that the Post
will tender reception to the local press In recog
milton Of courteses shown. The new quarters Of
the Post when completed will cost So, 800 The
Post room will be S5S76 feet. and the club room
40x4I feet The will be deliberately furnished.
The fair OF Post No. ISL, held recently at Saus-
bury Hall, Pittsburg, has proven great success.
monument will be dedicated in Allegheny
City Thanksgiving Day TO the memory of
Thomas A. Armstrong, who was member of
Post No. l62 aud Encampment No. 1, Union Vet
eran Legion.
Chief mastering Officer X s Rees recently Wis.
tied Post No. 206, Of Pttsburg
Naval veterans in this Department are satisfied
with the election OF Shipmate Campbell Gov
eTBor Of Ohio.
Department Commander Thomas J. Stewart has
been honored by Camp No. 255 S. Of ", nj Everett
Pa adopting his name.
serg't Peifer Posi- No. S9l, MeadviIle has adopt
ed resolutions Of regret on the death OF Conrade
Bruno Albaugh.
A very interesting and enjoyable time was passed
by Post No. l62, Allegheny. nj It's regular meeting
Nov. 2. Notwithstanding the unpieRsantnchs OF tc
weather the hall was crowded To it's utmost capacity
by the members and officers and comrades OF
erRl Posts Commander Burclheld announced
that a committee OF comrades, selected by the
G.A-R Day General Committee. present TO
perform pleasant duty in the presentation of q
very handsome silk National haR, prize offered
10 the Post having The largest percentage Of menu
beers in line GAR Day. donated by the late la
menIed and loved eomFade Past Senior Vice De
pariment Commander VIM Il. Jones Just before
his death, and which fell TO Col. John -. Clark
Post, No. I62 Ia tie absence OF Col. Stone. Com
mander JOHN H. Stevenson, OF Post S. called
upon TO present ii, which duty he performed In
neat and appropriate speech. aud Ia behalf Of Post
eloquent aud happy style. Addresses were made
by Commander J. l. Jones, Of Post No. 1871 Brad
dock. aud other comrades.
WISCONSIN,
w. H. Sargent Post No %. GAINESVILLE held a
very interesting meeting Nov. g. Senior Vice
Comm hhdef In Chief A. q. Wessert was present,
and conducted the annual inspection OF the Post ia
n thoroughly military manner. Following the In
spection five new candidates were mustered ia and
added by transfer. This closed the regular
business Of the evening, when general iIandshgk-
ing and good time prevailed, the old veterans
being glad Of opportunity to pay their respects
10 the honored guest Of the evening. The ladies
Of the Corps were busy preparing elaborate
supper in one OF the adjoining rooms while tle
Post Ia regular session, the supper consisting
Of coffee, haTdiack, pork aud beans. together with
all the delicaUies Of the season. This appTeci-
Ated by the Post. aud the vote unanimous that
the ladies were a success In preparing something
TO eat. After supper Comrade WeisseTg was called
upon for speech. He responded la happy man
ner and held the attention Of all. lie paid high
compliment TO w. ii. Sargent Post. ranking IL
among the first Posts Of the Department lie re-
viewed the good work being done by Posts and
Corps throughout the United States. and urged the
boys 10 stand true 10 the principles Of the Order
Remarks were also made by members Of the Post
~ the close Of the storytelling the floor was