St. Paul daily globe., 1890-10-15
The Loyal Legion Opens It's
Winter Banquets and Lit
erary Sessions.
Gen. Sanborn Dilates in a De-
lightful Strain Upon the
War Period.
Grand Jury Report Upon the
Institutions of City and
County.
Walter F. Horton Indicted for
the Murder of His
Wife.

The Minnesota commandery Of the
military order of theLOyal Legion of the
United States met last evening at the
Eotel Ryan. Over 100 comrades were
present, including eX-Gov. Marshall,
ex-tiov. Alexander, eX-Gov. Hubbard,
Chief Justice Gilfllan, Capt. J. c.
Braden. Judge j. j. Egan, Judge Ell. G.
Hicks, Minneapolis; DIR. Tiffany, pastor
of Hennepin Avenue Methodist church,
Minneapolis; Col. Mason, e. S. A, Fort
Smelling; Maj. Fl: B. Freeman. Y; s.
A.; Maj. Evan Miles. L. S. A.; Maj.
George Q. White, U. S. A., and Gen.
John B. Sanborn.
The first business was the election of
candidates for admission to the COM
mandery. The following gentlemen
were elected:
Capt Charles Camille de Rudio. Seventh
o. S. cavalry, Fort Sill, Ind. Ter; Jacob
Manner, of st. Paul, first lieutenant Second
ter Hibbs. of Albert Lea. first lieutenant
Company F.. One Hundred and Fourth Penn
sylyania infantry, U. S. V; United States
Marshal Donahower, captain Second Minnie
sota, infantry, U. S. V. John Emmett Car
land, eldest son of the late Capt;
John Garland, U. S. A, and
Ogden II. hammond, eldest son of
the late Brevet Brigadier General
John H. hammond, were elected by inherit
ance. Maj. Il. ID. F.eeman, Y. S. A., was
elected Chancellor in place of Maj. Evan
Miles, L. ;. A, resigned, on account of
change Of station OF his regiment.
By the ianimous vote of the COM
mandery the following series of resolu-
tiOnS were voted:
Whereas Gen. William ". Belknap, ex-sec-
retary of war, a brave soldier and a promi-
inent comp panion of the Loyal Legion, died
suddenly in Washington on the 18th inst.
In military life, for his bravery and ability,
he commanded and retained the respect and
esteem OF his Immediate commanders, Grant,
| Sherman, Mcpherson and Logan. In civil
life those who knew him best ever regarded
him as a prince of gentlemen, honest and
true III every position he was called TO fill,
willingly sacrificing his exalted position and
high reputation upon the altar of honor. In
later years, though calumny assailed him. in
vestigation only riveted more closely TO
him those who knew HIM best; therefore,
Resolved, By the Minnesota commandery
of the Loyal Legion, that we sincerely regret
and mourn his sudden death, and hereby
tender to his family our warmest sympathy
in the hour OF their affiiction.
Resolved. That the recorder he instructed
to transmit copy of these resolutions to his
son (who is companion of the order), and
to the Iowa commandery.
The routine business finished, the
members sat down to AN elegant supper.
After the tables were cleared and cigars
had been lighted, Col. Mason, U. S. A.,
called the meeting to order and an
nounced that Gen. John B. Sanborn
would read paper he had prepared on
'The Campaign in Missouri in Septem
Der and October, 1864"
General Sanb0rn was greeted with
loud cheers on rising. and in clear tones
read most interesting account of the
campaign in Missouri in which he had
participated. He went over all the
chief points that occurred in the in
vaSion of that state by a Confederate
army under the chief command of Maj.
Gen. Sterling Price. He detailed in
a masterly manner the occurrences
of the attack upon jefferson City, the
capital of the state, and the threatened
capture of st. Louis. The Federal
troops were outnumbered, and the out
look was black, as general discomfort
prevailed in Missouri, and many would
flock to the rebel flag. Prompt and de-
ciSive action was necessary, and Gen
eral Sanborn, in command of division
of cavalry was ordered by General Rosen-
Grams to intercept the invading army
and hold it until reinforcementS ar
| rived. The enemy had, however,
changed his plans, and succeeded in
reaching Jefferson City with 10000 men.
| The Federal army only numbered 5000
| 0ii iOio 1AO Cit5 was uC-
| Tended from the terrific charges of the
| Confederates, who. after twenty hours
| fighting, retired with great loss. Gen.
| Sanborn then described how the enemy
had been followed, the many arduous
marches made, and the severe battles
| that ensued for two months, until at
Mine creek, Kansas, the Confederates
were routed with great loss and their
leaders taken prisoners. A final effort
was made at Newtonia, Mo-, but it was
useless, and the demoralized army of
Price retreated through the Indian
territory to Texas, suffering terribly
from exposure and sickness. The in
vasion had been defeated, and the
Union triumphed in Missouri.
Loud applause greeted the general on
the conclusion of his reading. and on
| the motion of eX-Gov. Marshall vote
of thanks was rendered to Gen. San
| born for his able address.
Comrade w. ii. Dixon brought the
evening to close with number of
| humorous recitations.
The meetings of the commanderv
| will alternate between st. Paul and
Minneapolis, the next meeting taking
place i'll the latter city on Tuesday
evening, Nov. 2.