The National tribune., 1891-05-14
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
SomethRg Concerning Tie Objects and Status or
Great Society.

Great society.
Az the time Of the Washington Centennial.
In 1899 a call was issued for the descendants
Of the men OF the Revolution 10 meet TO form
National society. Accordingly, on Al ril 80 1859,
the delegates from all the state societies then
formed, met, and in the long room Of Fraunco's
Tavern in New York, where Washington took
leave Of his officers az the close Of the RcyOu-
ton, organized the Society OF Sons 81 the
American Revolution, the objects of which are,
as stated !n the Constitution: To perpciuate
the memory aud the spirit Of the men who
achieved American Independence, by the en-
enlargement Of historical research in relation 10
the Revolution. aud the publication Of its re-
suits: the preservation ofdOcuments and relics
and Of the records Of the individual services of
Revolutionary soldiers aud patriots, aud the
promotion Of celebrations Of all patriotic ami
ycTaalic5; 10 carry out the ini junction Of Wash
iugt0u in his farewell address TO the American
people, 10 promote, as an object Of primary
importance, institutions for the general dillu-
siOa Of knowledge thus developing an eniight-
enca public opinion, aud adording 10 young
aud Old such advantages as shall develop ia
them the largest capacity for performing the
duties Of American citizens: 20 cherish, main
tain. aud extend the Institutions Of American
freedom; 10 foster true patriotism aud love Of
country, and TO aid ia securing for mankind
ali the c.sings Of liberty"
Any man Is eligible for membership who has
reached the age Of 81 years, aud who is de-
seconded from an ancestor who, with uufaiing
LOYALTY, rendered material aid 10 the cause Of
American independence as "a soldier a seaman,
or civil officer in one Of the several Colon les
or States. or "a recognized patriot, provided
be shall be found worthy.
The present officers Of the National Society
are as follows: President General, William
! Seward Webb, Vermont Vice Presidents
] a.
1 nceticut; Second, Gov. = B. Bucknor. Ken
/ lucky; Third, Judge William II. Amoux. New
/ York; Fourth, John j. lluBbCll. New Jersey
! Finn. Prot. q. Brown Goolc. District Of CO.
i lumbia; ScCrctary-Gencr.l James g. Cresan,
/ Annapolis Md; Registrar General, J.. L. Tar
bell, Boston; Historian General, William +.
/ Crcgag, Maryland: Surgeon General Dr.. vii
liam Z. Parker, Rhode Island; Chaplain @ u
eral, Rt. lcv. Bishop Cheney, Illinois.
State Societies are now organized in nearly
| every State ia the Union, with large and in-
creasius membership among whom are some OF
! the most prominent men in military aud civil
affairs IN the country.
Every Defendant Of Revolutionary sires
should enroll himself ia this patriotic associa.
ton, which Is unbiased by politics or religious
/ sect and thus place On record the part taken by
Lis ancestors in the great struggle FOR Indepeu.
! dence. hs ore has said: We have become too
cold and lad nCrcnt 10 the debt Of gratitude We
owe 10 the Revolutionary patriots for the toll,
priyatiCn and suffering they endured 20 secure
tie blessed liberties and privileges that We
| their descendants. now enjoy"
Tho outprowth Of these societies Of descend
ants O! the Revolution arose principally 10 che,l,
| this lack Of interest iu matters growing Ogt OF
the war OF tie Revolution, and also the lack ol
a proper observance Of cur National HOLIDAYS
aud anniversaries. which is due largely 10 tic
food Of immigration that is pouring in upGn MS
from foreign countries, and from other causes
IL i 20 lie hoped that the patriotic objects Of
this Society Will commend themselves 10 every
son OF the Revolution throughout the land
willall such send their address 10 the Registrar.
| General, l.. L. Tarbell, Cuatomhouse, Boston