The National tribune., 1889-11-28
THE GRAND ARMY,
News From the DepartmeltS---New
Posts. etc.
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.
Commander AIEcr in the East.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. %, 1889.
Commander-in-C Chief Russell A. AlgeT, accom-
panied by his wife. visited Philadelphia last
week. and aroused great enthusiasm among the
comrades. His visit had been eagerly awaited,
aud his stay of two days ia the Quaker City was
made exceptionally enjoyable Immediately upon
his arrival on Tuesday. Nov. 10 he was met 10y
Quartermaster-General John Taylor and taken TO
the Office OF the Mayor. Hon Edwin III. Filter, the
General having expressed desire 10 pay ms re-
spects 10 the city's Executive. After a bnei
and pleasant chat the Commander-in-Chiei was
whirled 10 the Office OF Past Commander-n-Chlei
Robert B. Beath. On returning 10 his hotel Gen
Alger was besieged by comrades who desired TO
shake hands with him. An imprOniptu reception
followed. Among those present were David Mar
tin, Of Post No 81. who is also Internal Revenue
Collector Of Philadelphia; J. Jacob Wildemore'
Capt Taylor and Department Commander Stew
art.
The following dsE==HY Yednesday-the Command
er-in-Chief spent jE consulting with the Depart
nlent and Past National officers. Ia the evening
be was rendered rousing receptions by Post No
and 10y the survivors OF the 18th Pa Cav. who were
holding their annual Reunion The headquarters
OF Post No 2wcre ablaze with enthusiasm. and the
spacious hall was illed with comrades, numbering
nearly 10000
Gen. Alger. who was in full uniform. was nc
companied by Col b. ; Lowell, a Member of Con-
gress from Massachusetts aud an active Grand
Army man; Col. II. b. BeRth. Quariermasier lay
Tor, Past Department Commanders Gen. James W.
Latia, Col. o. c. BOsbyshell and John Nj. Wander
slice, Assistant Adjt-Gen. James McCormick and
Assistant QuarteFmasier- General Harry u. VIII
hanls. special muster Of the Post had been ar
ranged for. This Post has the reputation, at least
OF conducting the muster-in ceremonies IN the
most impressive style OF any Post i'm Pennsylvania
rrrF Flsn n h1sifrpsS
cruits were mustered. The commandments
was greatly pleased with the muster. When he was
formally introduced 10 the assembage he was
greeted with a storm Of applause. Cheer alter
cheer echoed and ne-echoed through the building.
When quiet was restored the General expressed
pleasure for his cordial reception He said he de-
sired 10 visit ali the Posts in the Order but 1t was
unfortunately, impossible. He congratulated the
Post on the large membership and said he recalled
tie Time when tie Pos, hall would hold the entire
National Eucampment In those days il took more
courage 10 be a member Of the Order than at pres
enL Referring 10 the question OF pensions he said
the Old veterans did not want 10 make a raid on
tie Treasury. The old soldier Is not a mendl-
cant, II he applicant, but he has earn
ed certain rights which should not be denied
him. The sneering manner in which some
newspapers and persons referred TO The Grand
Army Of the Republic as organization
caused him tG lLOiGnAhAle EE-tlh IL s'NSH
persons who sneered at the old soldier now
managed 10 refrain from taking his place during
the rebellion. Those newspaper editors who knew
tie old soldier only as "cOfIee-cOolers" and
'stragglers took pains 10 stay home and do their
Sighting with ink. when brave men, whom they
now malign, were hGlting like heroes for the sal
xaiiOn OF the Government. Tie Grand Army OF
the Republic is organization Of the most noble
kiHd-tlie greatest the world has ever seen, with
s 5000 loyal members and il Is the greatest that
exists this side Of Heaven
= mnsl cut my address short" continued the
General / have received an invitation 20 attend
Tie banquet Of q famous cavalry regiment and
am anxious 10 meet some OF the comrades who
fought in the saddle with me. ! want you Rll 10
visit me ia Detroit. You viii have warm wei
come assure you. The boys there keep every
thiRg tap
Afier a general bnndshake the Commander-in-
Chief visited Military Hail. on Library street where
the 18th Cav. better known as " AndersOn's Cav
airy" WAs holding its I7gh annual Reunion. Fully
10 survivors Of the command gathered around a
table. Ia tie center OF which miniature
seyen-sloFy fort built Of " army beans." and deco
rated profusely with small National Gags and cav
airy emblens. Col Charles NJ. Belts presided. The
appearance Of Gen. AlgeT and his escort brought
forth tumult Of cheers When the noise subsidized
be made a siori aud humorous address about cav
alrynleH. whom he said Gen. Sherman defined a.
being soldiers 4" without much scgs=. but awful
Eghlers." Addresses also made by Col. Beaih.
Capt Belts and Maj. wm. II. Lambert
While The Commander Chief Was mingling
with the comrades. Mrs. Ager was being pleas
aHtly entertained tie guest 81 Mrs. T. II. Filter.
The wife Of the Mayor Of Philadelphia. The Gen
eral and bis wife leil on Thursday for New York
and Boston.