The National tribune., 1889-10-24


1855, boasts of n majority of 9th regiment men.
Koles Post, No. 81, is solid German most of whom
fought nit Sgel." John a. Andrew, No 23i, aud
Thad Stevens, No. 255. colored troops who
fought nohy" all over, and Naval-Post, No. hl6
Is made up of water dogs who roll in their gait tuck
the qud on The right side of the jaw, and take
hitch at the pantaluons when they attempt spin
ming yarn.
Tie public schools Of Bath were presented with
flags on Oct 10. the exercises being under the aus
pieces of Daniel Corbn Post, of Bath the Hudson
Addresses were made by Inspector General l.. t.
Griffith and Acknowledgement of the State A. X
Pentield. The presentation speech WAS made 10y
Mai. George II. Treadwell. Commander of Post
CoTbiu. They were accepted on the part of the
school by the Hon. A. :. Draper, State Superin-
tcndcnt Of Public instructions Interesting exercises
were given 10y the school children. Delegates from
some OF the Posts of Troy were present
OREGON
A. J. smith Post. No. o5, was organized at st.
Helcns recently. Its officers are Commander,
Joseph Hepburn; :. V. G.. Elijah HaglSins; J. v.
g.. Newton A. Alison; Chap, Jesse Hendricks {;
Surg, John Athens; q. D. Chester 4. Fowler;
o. g., Albert Tucker; Adj't JED q. Bailey q. NJ,
Alex. Henderson.
PENNSYLVANIA
la a letter to the Post Commanders few days
ago, the Department Commander says: " We are
now in the last quarter of 1882 At the beginning
of the year asked that special effort be made TO
reach the $1,000 membership in the Department oil
Pennsylvania by January, 1890, aud believed II
possible 20 reach that number. We have gained
largely and ia many Posts splendid work has been
doue in recruiting. We have for very many years
been the strongest Department in the GAR. Our
position has been matter OF pride and honor to
every cOmrade. To those who have been lahoring
earnestly To increase Gus membership desire TO
return my thanks. To those who have not put
forth proper energy in recruiting make AN appeal
at this time while yet quarter remains in
which 10 do this work. An increase of 10 per cent.
ia each Post will accomplish the desired end. APP
point good Recruiting Committee, or what IL bet
ter, give each comrnde blank application and ask
him to bring in a recruit before Jan.l lfyou have
gained the required TO per cent. continue the work
aud help Us out. Appoint competent Delinquent
Committee TO give attention to the reinstatement
of dropped or suspended members. Activity and
earnestuess on the part of Commander of n Post
viii encourage the comrades. He should lead tn
the work. Call attention To recruiting every meet
ing night. The Department officers have worked
hard 10 advance the Department. ], personally,
have Travelled over 5000 miles thus far IN this
work, hut we are powcrlcss unless our efforts are
supplemented by yours lf your Post has been do
Ing %, fu share of the work sincerely thank you
for H. lfnot, let me urge you To 40 TO work now
ia earnest aud resolve that this quarter shall show
a good gain. Every Post, large or small, can add
la its numbers. There is material enough III every
community. There are many dropped or suspend
Ell members who can easily bc induced To regain
their membership. should the cnmTnde Toe unable
10 pay the reinstatement fee then help him by
RENTING all or part of il. Remember that work is
being done along the whole line. aud you will &C.
cupy unenviable position il. NJ the close of the
year. the Post you have the honor TO command is
not up IA its place"
A delightful Campfire was held by Wilde Post.
Of Chester Oct. IA. 80 honor Of fraterna visit
from Col Geo w. Town Post. No. &C. Of Philadei-
phia. Addresses were made by ex Mayor Farwood.
:. V. &. H0fluer of Post No. &c; Corp1 Tins, of
Post 49, j. &. Gordon, Of Post &c; Comrade
News Of Post IS; COmrade Queen. of Post
80 Dr. Jeifcries, Rev. NJ. NJ. Finch and Capt.
Albert Magiun. Of Media Suffering Jack !"
Robinson. Of tie 9th Pa. Cav, told some funny
"reminiscences Of army life. aud Hon. J. Il. Robin
son rendered a recitation. One OF the features
OF the gathering WAS the presentation to Wilde
Post Of "a Handsomely -bound =" Memorial Record >
by several friends. DIR. 4. r. Graham made the
a. II. q H..
ceIied the Eih.
Past Department Commander Frederick II. Dyer
visited the Quaker City week ago, and met many
OF his old acquaintance. He Is At present engaged
In business ia Deiriot. lie has dropped out oi
sight IN Grand Army affairs, far this Depart
meHt - concerned, but he he good member just
the same.
The 10Th anniversary celebration az the organiza-
ton OF The Cavalry Post two weeks ago, attracted
many prominent comrades. and WAS "A success.
Perhaps the War Veteran Club. Of Philadelphia,
Is not meeting with success. President Harrison
has made three appointments In that city since bis
election aud all Of the fortunate applicants are
Grand Army men. They Collector of Internal
Revenue David Martin. who is a member 81 Post
No. 81 Collector Of Customs Thus. V. Cooper. OF
/ Post No. If9, 81 Media aud o. G. Boshyshe Past
4 department Commander ana 8 Inetnber oil fo,l
No. = The latter WAS appointed Superintendent 81
the Mint last week, and both hir and JOmTadt
Cooper's appointment are recognized ~ the work
OF the Veterans Club. Comrade Martin is also n
I member They have another coinrade who vii
| probably be appointed Naval Officer. lie is Tboa
j a.
ComFade A. J. Sellers. Of Post No. ], IL busy com
piiIng IA history Of the 90ih Pa.
A Philadelphia paper contained the following
I last Sunday. Capt O. X BurkeTf. for nearly twn
years ianitoF Of AlcI can Post OF Reading has ons
/ 20 the Hampton Soldiers Home with the surplus
/ cash Of "a number Of comrades 81 that Post" fhi
/ - the man who, year two ago. raised quite
Tumpus in thi- State by declaring that inmate,
OF the Soldiers Home at Erie iil-ircaied.
] Cpmsadc John -. Waruan. Of Post No 237. ha
been elected Secretary Of the Democratic Societies
! Of this State.
The death Of Gen John r. Hariraufl brings tc
! notice the vacancy ia the communicating Of tb'
National Guard Of this State and the Inquiry Il
who hi=successoT will be. According TO e-iabli-hc,
/ precedent. Gen. George X Snowdcu, of Philasiel
phia, will possibly secure tie appointment, be 4
| the senior brigade commander ia the State. IL,
| has command Of the First Brigade. There appear
/ 20 he, however general feeling among niIaFl
men that hi= appointment will not give satisfaction
/ While the rule Of precedent lis generally followed
Il h would occasion 40 surprise II GOV. Beaver de
cided 80 appoint someone else To the position Gen
/ showden Is 10y no means popular. even ia Phh
delpnias aud there are National Guardsnien.
/ know, who would much rather some othe
| brigade commander appointed. In this connection
| the name Of Gen. J. T. T. Goblin n war yetarai
1 inently mentioned lie j. the commander 81 Tia
/ Second Brigade, aud j. well known aud popular
Being ia accord with the Governors political 0pin
ions while Gen. Swowden Is "a Democrat. it is prot
| able that COmradc Goblin will receive the appoint
! menl, But tie Governor has been doing Soin
strange things, and lac might not appoint either
them.
| RHODE ISLAND
| Department Commander Williams has issued Tia
| following circular:
| The Department Commander rejoices 10 be wit
| his comrades again. lie rejoces also 10 find thf
all the interest. Of the Department have continue
10 flourish during has long absence. He desires /
express hs gratitude To our worthy Senior Vic
Commander. Benjamin II. Davis aud To the Assis
ant hdjutant- General, George VI. Turner, for llie
efficient seFgtces-seTYcesf for which the whole ID,
| partHent would be gimd TO reward Them. The Ds
linda
labors have very materially Increased since yo
selected him your leader, aud il II ahsolut4l
/ essential that lac should give wel-nigh undvide
attention 10 these increased duties during the Gu
/ rent academic year. IL will be impossible. Their
| fore personally 70 devote that time and effort
the interests Of the Department which they ma
| seem 70 demand and which lac would be 80 glad
| give. il h 20 him "a positive pleasure to labor
| such cause and la behalf of such splendid bod
81 men, aud II IL source OF real regret that ii
opportunity aud privilege cannot be fully impro,
ed. Tie affairs Of the Department are hoWeye
Ia such excellent condition. evidenced on ever
hand aud ns verified by Lie Inspectors Tepor
there s such "A conscientious and pAIusLaking spif
manifested in everything emanhtiug from the .iii,
Of the Assistant Adjutant General. aud he is es
ported by such an efficient and loyal body Of sla
officers that any apparent relaxation Of effort q
the part Of the Department Commander wi
scarcely hoe observed The spirit Of unity aud cor
TndeEhip which now prevails every hand Civ
: such an impetus Ia the line Of good work that q
> very best results for the year already assure
| The Department Commander feels justified Their
fore, Ia asking your charity, that you demand
little Of hs time possible, and that you nttTibu
u not 10 neglect nor lack Of Interest IT, perclnnc
he be not able 10 respond to ali your demands.
WISCONSIN,
Tim o. Howe Post. Green Bay, held largely
1 tended and enjoyable Campfire recently m
fHtfe aEfft. In