Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-08-22

lhst we have desired, not all for which w
have striven has bocn done during the ex-
lstence Of this committees but thorc has,
at least, been an honest and earnest effort
to be OF service to the veterans OF the re-
public. The work OF the oomInittec II
necessarily cxacting, and the chairman,
after nine years service, and Comrades
Kountz, Burst and Fairchild, members for
successive terms, feel that the right to re-
tire has been fairly earned, and will posi-
lively decline reappointment. Respect
GEORGE 8. MERRILL,
JOHN S. KoUNTz,
RICHARD w. BUEsT,
LUC1EN FAIRCHrLD,
Pension Committee
The report was loudly applauded and
unanimously adopted.
Past Commander-in-Ch Chief William War
ner and Gen. Sherman were requested to
come on the platform, and their appear
ance was the signal,for immense appl ause
Past Commander in-Chief Devins was
also invited to the platform.
Gen. Sherman was introduced, and was
received by every member Of the encamp-
ment jumping to his feet and giving three
cheers.
Gen. Sherman then in handsome little
speech presented to Past Commander-in-
Chief Warner in behalf of the national
encampment, three magnificent bronze
pieces, a clock and two candelabra.
Commander Alger announced that a
committee from the Women's Relief
Corps was in waiting, and 1t was voted to
receive the delegation. Mrs. Knowles, the
head Of the delegation, was introduced,
and was loudly applauded She made a
short speech Of congratulation and SYM
patty, and gave some interesting statis-
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lief Corps.
Commander Alger made short response
expressive of the hearty appreciation by
the Grand Army of the work Of the corps
The ladies then withdrew.
Old Ritual Restored.
The committee on rules and regulations
reported adversely on resolution to re-
store the old ritual, but suggested the ap-
| pointment of committee to make
changes in the one now in use. BY nearly
a unanimous vote the encampment substi-
tuted minority report to restore the old
ritual.
The House OF Lords"
The most interesting discussion came on
the report of the committee on resou-
tions against adopting resolution offered
by the department OF Massachusetts to so
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prive past department commanders of the
right to seats in the national encampment.
Comrade Kefer of Ohio presented the
views of the majority, and was supported
by Past Commander-in-Chief Wagner,
Comrade Hall of Name and others, who
made earnest speeches against the same
The minority had as its representative
Comrade Weymouth of Massachusetts,.
By nearly unanimous vote, the report Of
the majority was sustained.
Closing Business.
Comrade Warner Miller reported reso-
luton, which met the hearty approval Of
the encampment, that a suitable testimo-
chief in recognition Of her valuable serv-
ices.
A com munication was received from the
wife of Gen. E. B. Hayes of the Confeder-
ate army, Offering to return the flag of
some Union regiment, probably the
Tbirty-Seventh Pennsylvania, or the
Seventy-third Ohio, which was captured
by the Eighth Louisiana at Gettysburg
The thanks of the encampment were ex-
tended to Mrs. Hayes for his kind offer.
resolution was passsd thanking con-
gress for the passage of pension laws, and
to the president for his prompt approval
Of the disability pension bill.
A resolution was adopted asking con-
gress to pass an act to prohibit the display
of Confederate flags on public occasions.
resolution that the encampment favor
the making Of Ford's theatre, in Washing
ton, national museum for war mementos
was adopted.
resolution was adopted favoring the
passage of law exempting veterans from
examination in classified civil service.
A petition from William NJ. Collins for
restoration as past department COM
mander of Kentucky caused considerable
discussion, and was referred to the new
council of administration, with full DOW
ers.
On the subject of service pensions, ma
Jority of the committee on resolutions sub
mitted a favorable report
The council of administration was next
elected.
Resolutions on the death of John Boyle
O'Reilly were adopted on motion of Com
rade Henry A. Barnum Of New York
Amid mu.h enthusiasm resolutions
were adopted thanking the common
wealth, the city of Boston and the citizens
of Boston for tie magnificent reception
rendered to the national encampment
of the Grand Army.
H. F. Stevenson of Cynthirans. KY,
was elected surgeon-in-chief and Myron
w. Reed of Denver, haplain-in-chief
The COMMUNICATIVE hief-elect, senior
and Junior vice commanders were installed
by Past Commander-in- Chief Charles Dew
ems. Gen. Veazey named as his adjutant
general Comrade Joseph H. Goulding of
Rutland, VT, and John Taylor of Phila-
delphia quartermaster general.
AT Z o'clock the encampment closed.
MEXICAN WAR VETS.