The National tribune., 1891-08-13
ECHOES OF THE REUNION.
Ilaleideoscopic views OF the Great Eneamp-

Ilaleidcoscopic Views OF the Great Encamp-
meHt.
Those who have enjoyed the hospitality Cf
Detroit would perhaps like to know something
Of the history Of the C.tv. IL was founded in
1901 by French army officer named Cadillac,
who, with 30 soldiers and tho same number of
artisans, built Fort Fouchariran. They were,
like al. other pioneers, greatly annoyed by tho
savagcs who allowed no opportunity for
assault 10 escape theme Tho Indians around
the fort dually became so bold that ia i9l5 tho
French and their Indian allies destroyed their
power. On NOV. % 1860, the French were
beaten in the war with Great Britain, aud were
compelled 10 surrender Detroit 10 the English.
While under the English, and through tho
bravery If Maj. GladTyn, tho city was saved
FROM the hands Of the Indian Chief Pontiac,
who had plot 10 seize the city and massacre
its inhabitants. Tho Indians had their guns
hid under their blankets, and attempted TO get
into the city. Ia. GladwyH had been To-
formed Uf the desicI, aud refused them aimis-
sion. After rrotucied siege the Indians gave
up their idea aud eft Detroit was the English
basis Of operations IN the Northwest during the
Revolutionary war, and IL was from here that
several expeditions were fitted out against the
Coonis.s. Ia l775 the original fort which
Cadillac had built was abandoned aud larger
ono built, which occupied the center Of the
present city. 10 WAS known rs Fort LcTnOu.t,
bu; ia 1913 il was named after Gov Shelby. OF
Kentucky, on account Of his distinguished
services al the victory Of the Thames. IL was
not until u years after the Revolution that the
city came into possession Of the United States,
and then 10 was through the Jay treaty that
we secured It and tho surrounding territory.
During the war OF SD the st0ckadc was made
larger aud everything prepared 10 receive the
British. Gen. Iull was the commander, and
when the British forces advanced he lost cour-
age aud surrendered the post aud army. Tho
English occupied the place for nearly IL
mOath1 when they were compelled TO evacu-
ate. Since then Detroit has remained under
the lag Of the United States
The week was a trying ono in all respects 20
! the city Of Detroit. The street-car companies
secured all the extra ears 0btainable and they
were ran as quickly as possible. there being no
regular scheduled time. Although the ears
were taxed 20 their utmost capacity it could not
/ BE- helped, as the lines never were called upon
! 20 handle such IA immense crowd, and they did
/ the best they could under the circumstances.
/ The police department also deserves credit
! for the manner in which IL handled the i'm
/ meusc crowds on the day Of the parade and
| kept the line Of march clear. Many Of its
members were forced 10 do day and night work,
| yet this did not prevent its efficiency.
! The City Hall was place which seemed to
I lAHg hAlAhAtANA AOE lAt NtkNIauet tu4 ~ was
/ always pretty we'll filed with them. They
I registered BY tie thousands in the various Do
\ paFtmont Headquarters.
/ }. ". Wells Post, IJl, Columbus. o., with the
| United States Barracks Band, marched u the
! quarters OF Detroit Post 3s3, and serenaled
/ them. The members OF Wells Post were roy
I ally received, and after refreshments had been
I served, Cen. ellison, who IS the CUES. OF Wells
Post, made one of his characteristic speeches,
] after which the Post returned to their quar-
/ tiers. Tho band rendered a serenade 10 the
/ National President Of the W.R.C., Aug. . and
| played for tho ladies while at dinner. When
/ the ladies returned to their hall the band WAS
! invited to take dinner by the ladies in charge.
John A. Andrew Post, 10 Boston, Mass, is
! equipped with sabcrs and uniformed as cav
| airy. Many Of the sIber5 Of this Post were
carried during the war by the 9Th Mich. Cav.
There must have been 10000 people On Belle
I Isle Wednesday evening, after tue picnic. All
the boats stopped running and were i'm
| mgdiateiy packed with people 10 witness the
naval battle. This caused blockade at the
foot Of Woodward avenue, where thousands
had cougrcgatcd expecting 20 be able to reach
the park. Ii took the boats all night 10 get the
crowd back TO the city.
Frank II. Blair Post ], st. Louis, No. was
the first large Post TO arrive ~ Detroit. They
reached thai city on the morning of Aug. 2
aud came in q special train Of IL ears contain
/ Ing over 400 men. During the parade they
carried m interesting relic ia the shape of Gen
BlaiT's old corps lag the same having been
presented to the Post by Mrs. Blair. On Aug.
3 they chartered steamer for an excursion u
Port Huron.
The Florida delegation was not behind the
times They brought with them 4 carload OF
tropical plants and specimens Of Flogida's
products which made a beautiful display
After the EucampmcRt it was presented to the
city.
Chaplin Post, Q, Buffalo, N. Y, was quar-.
tered at IIote! Cadillac They brought with
them 81 rcgimeutal flags Of the State Of Now
York, which were tattered and riddled with
shot, aud when they were exhibited they
brought forth thundcrous cheers.
TuTill Post IA. Lapeer, Mich. 80 strong
was in the parade headed by Hadey Ladies
Band. They created quito n sensation.
The Old Guard OF Washington, ID. c., had
eolor-guaTd Of II men, each Of whom had lost
an arm. Six Of these were minus right arms
while the other six had no left arms.
Gen. Lander Post, 3, Lynn, Mass, the largest
and wealthest Post in the country, came int
the depot at Detroit in a special train, consist
ing Of three Pullmans, two passenger-coaches
and baggage-car, drawn by the engine Gen
Lander, which was Pr0fusely decorated witt