Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-08-22
June 30, 1890,
The total number Of comrades in good


June 80, 1890.
The total number Of comrades In good
and regular standing was.......... 427 1881
Total membership borne on rolls. -. Ass, 230
Number of posts reported June 30, 80. GIL
Number Of posts reported June 80, 90. IT'S
Mum Der Of deaths during the year,. 5,476
Number of new departments. ........ 2
The convention proceeded TO the election
Of a commanderin-chief, and Judge Vcazey
Of Vermont, was the unanimous choice He
said: Had the lips of genius should not
be able to find words that would evincc the
expression Of gratitude which Is your due,
or the feeling Of Thanksgiving that lies deep
down in my heart | recognize the great re-
sponsibility Of this highest OF all offices.
appreciate this expression OF your conf
dence.
II can make you but one simple pledge
that with Gods help and with your support
which | know l shall receive, because [
know you have never failed to give il when
you feared death, will do everything in my
power to preserve untarnished even as re-
ceivo it from the hands of this ideal COM
mander turning to Gen. Algerl. as he re-
ceived it from those who preceded him the
fair escutcheon of the Grand Army of the
Republic. God grant l may never forget
what Is due to every man, even the humblest
Of that great army that preserved our coun-
try one-quarler century ago, and that
through this glorious organization Of
ours has been laid deep tho founda.
ton Of the future security of our coun-
try. And perhaps 1t may not be proper for
me to say, but feel it somewhat, that my
business now Is and will be OF such charsc-
ter that 1t will keep me at the national
capital, where so many of you, hope, may
often come, or at the centre of our country,
and keep up the touch of elbow with you,
and with all the comrades of the Grand
Army Of the Republic. [Applausel And
may not say that l sincerely hope 1t may
not simply be the touch OF elbow, but the
touch Of hearts. [AppIause.l or course,
comrades, | cannot expect TO emulate the
high example which this, your commander,
has set, because you know that there Is and
can be but one Gen. Ager. Tremendous
cheering.
"But, comrades, feel may safely say to
yoa this-that, after more than 20 years.
service In the ranks and In the different
grades of office In the Grand Army, do feel
as though l know something about our
glorious organization laughter and ap-
plausel; and do say to you that propose
to know everything II Is possible to know
about the Grand Army In every department
In the land, and whenever vestige of the
Grand Army demands my presence nothing
will stand between me and H. which regard
my first and great duty. Applause and
cheers.
"Now, comrades, II is not necessary for
me to say TO you what you all know, and
is founded upon rock, and that, with Gods
blessing the gates of hell shall not prevail
against IL. (Great applause.] speak with
deep feelings Of gratitude 10 my heart foe
this greatest honor that you confer upon me,
or could upon any other living man." [Rr-
Moved and prolonged applause
Co:nmander-in-C Chief A ger-You have seen
what cross between New Hampshire and
New York, named Vermont, can do. up
roarous laughter
One Of the most interesting OF all the en-.
tertainments Of the week was the reception
that was given TO Mrs. John Logan, at the
residence OF Hon. s. 8. Sleeper, No. 100
North avenue, Cambridge, on Wednesday.
Mrs. Logan was the special guest during en-