The National tribune., 1889-08-01

Philadelphia, and ]. q. Nicely, esq., of Gettysburg,
the counselors employed by the association, are
heartily thanked for the manner In which they
conducted the case.
There promises TO be the usual good time on the
Gettysburg battlefield this year when this Depart
ment erects the canvas tents for Its seni-annnai
Encampment commencing on Sept. and continu-
Ing until the 18th. The Encampment should prove
TO he the largest that has ever been
held on the field Every facility has been provided
10 induce comrades to attend, and extensive ar
rangements are being made for their accommoda-
ton. All comrades who served In Pennsylv ania
command and participated in the battle are enti-
tied TO free transportation To the field during the
period of the Encampment For the benefit of
those who desire TO attend the Encampment, and
TO be present when the memorial tablets of their
respective regiments are TO be dedicated under the
State appropriation, the following act passed by
the Legislature Is published:
Whereas the act of the Legislature OF 1887 pro-
vtded for the erection of suitable monuments on
the battlefield of Gettysburg to mark tho positions
held by Pennsylvania organizations In said battle,
which monuments are to be dedicated at such time
during the present year rs may be designated by
the Governor Of this Commonwealth at which
dedication the presence of all Pennsylvania sol
diers who participated In the battle of Gettysburg
is greatly desired And
"Whereas the people of this Commonwealth
have always venerated the patriotic and heroic
deeds OF her soldiers, and now desire not only to
commemorate the sacrifices OF the fallen heroes OF
the Republic, but also TO honor the surviving veter
ans and make their remaining days comfortable
and happy Therefore,
Sec. /. Be IL enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-
vania in General Assembly met, and 10 Is hereby
enacted by the authority OF the same, that Rt
the time of the dedication of the monuments of the
pennsylvania organizations on the battlefield OF
GETTYSBURG there shall be provided and furnished,
Mt the expense OF the Commonwealth. transporta-
ton to all the surviving honorably- discharged sol
dicrs now resident in Pennsylvania, whose names
were borne upon the rolls OF such organization
previously to and at the date Of the battle of GettyB
burg on July l, 2 and g. 1863; such transportation
to cover distance from the stations Mt which such
soldiers live, or from the railroad stations near
est TO their places OF residence by the shortest
or most convenient route to Gettysburg and re-
turn and shall be arranged to passage that the
said veterans shall have the privilege OF remaining
at Gettysburg not less than ono week, and shall
have the privilege of stopping off at any station en-
route
Sec. 2. That the Adjutant General be and he is
hereby authorized and empowered To provide trans
portaion over the lines of the several railroads OF
this State over whose route any of the soldiers re-
ferred TO in the first section of this net shall require
passage to and from Gettysburg and for such trans
portation he is authorized TO pay such sums OF
money ms may be agreed upon.
SEQ. j. That any person who shall personate or
attempt TO personaie any soldier entitled TO the
provisions of this act In order TO Transports
ton under this act, or shall use attempt TO use
the transportation provided for any such soldier,
shall be guilty of a misdeineanor and upon con-
viction thereof shall be fined not more than 500,
or he Imprisoned not exceeding ono month, or DO
both fined and imprisoned, ut the discretion of the
court before which conviction Is Ind.
Sec. 4. That the sum of $4,000, much
thereof MS mRy be necessary, s hereby appropriated
out OF any money In the treasury not otheFws mp
propriated to defray the expense Of transportation
provided for In this act"
The nth and 18th OF September have been dcsi-
gated as Pennsylvania Days" 1T which time man
OF the monuments referred TO In the act will be
dedicated. The free transportation provided for
Will be furnished those entitled TO TO above
dates The furnishing of free transportation Is in
charge of Gen. ID. II. Hastings who liz the present
Anjutant General OF the Stale and he is authorized
TO provide the necessary blan establish rules
for the reception OF applications and issuance OF
orders for same.
As yet your correspondent has heard nothing
from Gen. Hastings in regard to the arrangements
which he will make, but hope To have all The in
formation In detail next week. Whatever arTango-
ments he may make will also be promulgated in n
General Order by Department ommapder Stewart
to all The Posts In the Department.
For those comrades who cannot avail themselves
OF the States generosity the fare TO the battlefield
and return during tho Encampment will be one
single faro for round-irip. As in former years the
camp viii be located on Cemetery Hill. Each tent
will be provided with bountifuI supply of straw,
but comrades must provide themselves with
blankets and all other articles necessary for their
comfort in camp. Assignments 10 quarters will he
made only upon proper requsition Ia A. A.G, Jas.
Mccormick, OF this Department Commanders OF
Posts aud comrades who desire TO attend tho En-.
campnient and secure quarters in camp, should mol
neglect 10 make application as soon possible. II
Will save much trouble and yexaton. Those who
have attended former Epcampments on the battle,
Held aud did not make application for quarters
they had to secure tents TheTorn Of such rcquisi.
ton and date on which 10 must bc filed will bc
announced In General Order in due time by the
Department Commander.
TEXAS
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