The National tribune., 1889-11-28

us bys sending britt accounts Of the Reunions of
their respective organizations for publication in
this column. Immediately after tbe occurrence of
tbe same. Also copies of rosters for file aud future
refcrencc.-EDIroR NATtoSAL TRIBUNE
ILLINOIS.
The annual Reunion Of the i3oib III. held at
Greenvillc Nov. - and -. IL was well attended.
there being present between 90 aud 10 of the
bers. The reception address. delivered by Mayor
HOLES. Of Greengliie, was eloquent, aud the
spouse by that brave and gallant old commander.
Col. Nathaniel Niles brought 10 those men present
whose heads and boards were syered with age,
memories Of that most cvenful period of their
lives. The association elected Hugh h. BougiRss
President Champaign Rec See. Edward Bge.
low. Troy; Cor. Sec and Treas. John Hawiey,
CrcenyiIie. There was "A Vice President elected
from each company OF tie original organization
Champaign was the place chosen for the next
nuai meeting. and ilIe last Thursday Ia August
1880 tlIe time.
The survivors Of the battle of Belmont held . Re
union at Chester, ILL., Nov. z. The ladies Of Ches-
ter furnished "a bouniifnl dinner which was par.
taken Of by the veterans. Gen. john A. MeCier-
nand was present and made an address la which
hc gave history OF the battle
MISSOURI.
At recent Reunion Of the survivors of the i2th
DO. Cav. held at Kingston, the following officers
were elected: President, Dan \. Ransom, Cora;
First V..P., w. K itopkinr Garden City, Kan;
Second y.,P.. Simon Grove, Galiatin; Sec, and
Treas, 4. J. McI3eath, Cameron.
NEW YORK.
The survivors Of Meaghers Irish brigade held "A
Reunion la New York City on Nov. II, and iinTt oo
of dinner at the 18Th Regiment Armory. very
pleasant evening WAS spent.
A Reunion OF the OH n Y IT. A. occurred on
Oct 10 al Auburn that date being the anniversary
Of the battle Of Cedar Creek ia which the regime at
participated. The day WIS fine and the Attendance
unexpectedly large, there being about $50 present
/ Many members came from various parts of the
/ State, comradc from Michigan aud two --
/ EpliTam Nash aud Waiter g. Duckett-froln Wash
| ington, ID. &. Gen. w. II. Seward, formerly Col.
one Of the regiment, delivered the address Of well
| come. which was full of hearty greeting 10 the
| boys. lie gave full and concise history OF the
| very happy and appropriate response was made by
| Col. AngoB s. Wood, Of Wocott, after which the
boys formed in Hue and paraded tile principal
streets, IN their march passing. with uncovered
heads, the beautiful bronze statue Of the world
famed statesman W. ii. Seward which adorns a
pretty little park near the late residence Of Lin
coins great Secretary Of State. After tile mnTcll
they received at tile rooms Of Seward Post
GAR, where the ladies had provided "A bouniifni
dinner The rapidiiy with which the tempting
vlI.nds disappeared served by fair hands showed
that they were fully appreciated. In the evening
Campfire was held in the Armory. and short
| speeches were made by many of the members. II
was decidedto have these meetings annually at Au.
burn. The Reunion was IA grand success, and too
much praise cannot be bestowed Mr.. Frank
| Tallman. Secretary, aud others who contributed
time and money 10 that end.
At the Reunion Of the l2lst ". Y, held at Get
lysbuTg Pa, Oct. o. the following officers were
elected: Pres. Lieut.. ID. w. Dewey, West Winfield
| n. Y.;aIst vP., Capt ii. g. Van Scoy, Wells
Bridge, N. Y; I'd V-P. Albert Story, Little Falls
| N. Y; 81 V.-P., David w Bailey, RoseboOm, N. Y.
| Sec aud Treas John NJ. Loveoy, South Valley N
Y; Chap, Rev. ID. X. Lowell, DID, Rutland, VI.