The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-10-31

Capcn, c. Hull Grant, Junior Vice Commander
Green Capt. McGrath Mai. Richie, Capt Dixon
and many others.
u. s Grant Post No. 327, presented the public
schools of Brooklyn with flags last week. The
presentation occurred i'm the Brooklyn Academy
of Music, and the large auditorium was crowded
in every part with Grand Army men, in full uni
form, and the parents and friends of the school
children. In the right hand proscenium box sat
Mayor Chaplin and several other city officials,
While in the opposite box the stat officers oil
MaJ.-Gen. o. q. Howard, commander oil the De-
partment OF the Atlantic. The presentation ad-
dress was made by Maj.-Cien Howard, u. = A., IN
which he said: Accept these flags, my children,
and let the sweet emblcm-this banner of love and
devotion, this guarantee of liberty regulated by
law-become more aud more dear 10 your loyal
hearts while they beat their warm pusations in
your breasts. Keep II fyingl And be sure anu
tell your children how you the old Grant vet
ernns and received from them this starspanged
banner, whose mission is as wide rs the world, aud
whose uplifting power, we hope, Is not bounced
/ by the skies.
Faungut. Reno and Sumner Posts New York,
recently presented flag TO the Thiriy-seventh
Street Methodist Church. IL Is intended that the
flag shall he displayed from the church on all Ma
tonal holidays. This church at the time of the
dratt riots. despite the protests OF the mob kept
floating the American flag,
PENNSYLVANIA
Post No. 293. Houtzdale, held a Campfire on Oct.
l6. About 20 comrades, their wives and children,
were present from Post No. 553. of osceola' Pa
Commander :. Il. Henderson welcomed the com
rades after which very pleasing program OF mu.
sic, speeches etc, rendered. A banquet closed
L the entertainment.
Patterson Post, No. S. Allegheny City has unani-
mously adopted the following resolution:
Whereas the survivors of the 2d Md rebel regi-
ment have erected on the battlefield of Gettysburg,
within four feet of the monument erected by loyal
| Maryland regiment, "A monument commemorative
the disloyRl deeds of said rebel regiment and there
Is every indication that other rebel organizations
and regiments will, If permitted follow the eK-
ample, and thus undertake 10 make treason hon
oTable; Therefore be IL
Resoiued That Abe Patterson Post. composed of
men who gave their best services IN defense OF the
flag, and many OF whom shed their blood ON the
battlefield of Gettysburg, desire 10 enter their
solemn protest against this sacrilege, and most
emphatioally dcnouuce such intrusion by traitors
upon sacred soil, and ask that the Gettysburg Bat
/ tleeld Association, the Chairman OF which IL our
worthy Governor and comTade, the Hon. James A.
Beaver. cause the said rebel monument TO be re-
moved and express orders TO be given that no more
l OF that nature he erected.
The name of Gen. John f. Hartranft has been
adopted by Post No %, Harrisburg, and has been
| approved by the Department Headquarters. This
is tie second time that the name has been assumed
I by this Post-upon its organization the Post
\ selected the name but as 1t was then in violation
Of the Rules aud Regulations of the Order, Gen
Hariranft being alive at the time, they were com
PEELED To foTego the honor of being known by that
name. IL has since been known only as Post No. %
/ The $50 600 equestrian statue of Gen. George II.
Mcclellan will be unNaiied in Philadelphia on sept
Il of next year. The statue will bc placed on the
south side OF the new City Hail. aud will represent
Little Mac" in the of surveying line Of bat
/ tie. All the arrangements are being wisely made
As usual, the Universal Peace Society has deter
To protest tie erection oil tue statue
| a. they did when similar memorial to the memory
| Of Gen. John +. Reynolds placed on the north
side OF the City Hall. They have already requested
/ the City Council 10 refuse to permit the statue to
I be placed on the proposed site the plea that
! such memorials tend 10 revive the anmosities Of
the rebellion The theory 81 this society Is com
mendable one. but IL is absurd when attempted to
/ be put into practical use. Are we TO forget the
brave who fought to the country Just
because We hurt The feelings oi their enemies u we
/ honor themy j wonder II any member OF tins
! Universal Peace Society ever served In the army
or navy during the late / feel assured That
there IS none. It's pity that we can't afford to
erect more such monuments, and an additional
one 10 mark the final resting place Of our friends
who are opposed TO such memorials from purely
Last night the Pennsylvania Reserve Post. No.
! 49, Of Philadelphia, gave It's first open Campfire
since the destruction OF the Post Hail last Winter.
The Post has decided 10 subscribe SO toward the
fund for the erection Of "A memorial hall at 0ctys-
buTy. to commemorate the services Of the Pennsyl.
wanna Reserves ia that battle
This unique account Of the meeting Of the Penn
| sylvania Naval Veterans Association ia Philadel.
phia, Friday last. Is told by Moses IL. Cleaves
the Commander OF tie Kcarsarge Association 81
Boston: 4" IL bell OF the first watch that
80 slalwart naval veterans came TO the mast on
board the Pennsylvania Association and signihed
their willingness To temporarily leave their wives
and sweeiheaTts and ship for the cruise under ihe
pennaHt Of the gallant sailor Capt J. -. Butt The
terr0Ts OF the swcai-box black list general and
summary couTts-nartial, deprivation of.liberty on
shore, are no longer To be dreaded ~ tie entire
ships company are veterans. and lave either been
i made acquainted VIII tie Ofn-tfne bORlaWalH
daughter, or in some way been instructed In the
I routine Of Uncle Sans 'navee.' The welcome
extended to tie slipmaies by the Commander
a. they appeared before him OH the quarter deck
was genuine, and such ouly sailor who hn,
faced death both from tie elements aud the enemy
can give 10 another ctIrsory glance at the form,
/ and faces OF the i59 well preserved sailors who
Joined the ship and the IS others who will sign the
articles on the next arrival in port, soon "a
they tire Of liberty shore, IL positive contra
dicion 90 the recent statement that naval sail
are fast losing the number Of their mess. The
regular routine only was executed during ths
first watch. and. As the night warm, ths
| sentry was taken from off the scullle butt
aud the allowed. all the ice waici
they wished. Piprd down At seven bells
This association WAS organized only recently, anc
/ has the following officers Captain. J. Il. Butt
/ Commander. Isaac *. Archer; Lieut. Commander
WIN. Z. Bird Senior Lieut., George w. Rogers
Junior Lieut., Edward Keyser; Ensign, Alex. ID
ROhrmsn; Boatswain, Robert Anderson; Gunner
Geo. j. AlbrO; Carpenter Samuel Hunter; Sail
! maker Thomas McCrystai; Surg, Jos. Lightcap
| Paymastcr Geo. IS. Smith; Chap. A. Is. MaIoney
Captains Secretary, }. H. Nicholson; q NJ, join
Hin; Master Of Arms. James Burnside.
| A handsome silveT-nounted French clock ha
been presented 10 the Cadet Corps Of Post s. Phiis
delphia by Took Post, No. H. Horristown.
The probable successor Of Gen. HaTtranft n
COmmander-in- Chief Of the National Guard q
| Pennsylvania continues 10 be matter OF mucl
conjecture among military men of the Keyston
. state. The Governor has s,eadfastly refused q
that Gen. J. i. =. Goblin will receive the appoint
meni. lat az far as ] can ascertain there has bee
I
the inside" His gubernatoTiRl aspirations, how
ever, may cause Ad't-licn Hastings, who also ha
eye in that direction, 10 oppose him tooth an
nail. This naturally brings the name Of Gen job
4. Wiley, the Third Brigade Commander. into ia
question "A probable compromise candidate. III
Adj'tfjen. James W. Latta has been mentioned a
one Of thc probables," but his name will not eve
be considered IL present indications "a criterion
Many ramorH are being circulated 10 the neS
man 10 wear the two stars his shouider-rtTaps
but none bear the stamp Of hn authentic origin.
E IL possible that Gen. Hnowden will be placed tenn
| poTafily la command OF tile division. which wi
place Col. Dcehert inIeOmmand Of the brigade an
matters will thus rest for several months.
: POTOMAC
Burnside Post No. g. Washington was presente
}, | with memorial record by Comrade Truesdel o
{ Oct. u. n large audience was present aud n yer
p interesting program rendered. Both Pension Con
missioner KauIn and OK Commissioner Tanner ha
promised 10 be present, but neither put ia a
: | appearance
d n pleasant ENTERTAINMENT Oct. o. After ia
< / business meeting had concluded the doors WEI
c | thrown open, aud the ladies and gentlemen
/ ! waiting invited 10 enter. Past Commander e.
c Fletcher was presented with a handsome gol
e Grand Army badge. II from his conlrade
3 and "a token Of their respect and admirati0
e for him. both officer and a man. During III
d evening speeches were made and the Post prove
= generous guest.
= RHODE ISLAND
e Department Commander Alonzo Williams wit
j. the Department officers and members Of his gtnI
a paid visit 10 Smith Post No. 9, WOoBsocket Dc
= IL. Tie visiting guests warmly welcomed 4
IL Commander James II. Iickard, and after the usu
business of the Post had been transacted, the con
paDy adjourned 10 enjoy collation. which la
been prepared under the direction of COmFade 10
"a Pierce. Commander Williams made fine a.
v dress, which WAS warmly hppiAuded Address
z, | made by Senior Vice Commander Heu