New-York tribune., 1891-05-01
GROcERs and DRUGGISTS GENERALLY.
SONS OF PATRIOT FATHERS.
CONGRESS OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY.
S.A.R., IN HARTFORD.
THE DELEGATES WELCOMED BY GOV. BULKE-
LEY-sPEEcHEs AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CONVENTION - THE QUESTION OF
UNION WITH THE SONS OF THE
REVOLUTION DISCUSSED.


tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE Tribunal
Hartford Conn.,, April 30.-The annual Con-
ccess OF the Sons OF the American Revolution met In
the Supreme Court Chamber in the Capitol In this city
this morning The meeting was called 10 orei by Dr.
W. Seward Webb, OF NewVork, president Of tho
National society and prayer was offered by the Rev.
Dc Loss Love- pastor tie Peacl street Congregational
Church of this city. Occupying seats upon the plat
form were Judge Dcmirg, OF New-liaven Judge
Arnoux, of NewYoFS; ]. {. Pumpcly. of New-Jersey,
and d. Brown GoOde, OF Washington, all vice-presl-
dents of the National society. The rolcall showed
about fifty delegates present at the opening OF the ses
sion. committee. consisting of Ex-Governor Green.
Of New,Jersey; Judge Arnoux, OF New-lorh, and
Colonel Morgan, of Connecticut. were appointed TO
wait upon Governor Bulkeley, who was in the build
ing, and invite him to be present
President General Webb in his annual report. spoke
OF the pleasure it gave him to preside at the meeting
lie said the Society was in prosperous condifion.
The for such society is now pressing on account
Of the influx of so large foreign element which 10
antagonstic to the liberties OF our country, The
object Of the NewYork society" he said in closing,
ais the same ours, but there is difference between
us. This can be healed. / suggest that committee
consisting Of the presidents vceprcsdents OF The
state societies be appointed TO confer with Ike COM
mitee from the Sons Of the Revolution OF New-forK,
Pennsyiva and Washington to arrange some plan OK
unity
The reports of the PresldentGeneral. Treasurer7
General and RegisrarCeneral referred TO CONF
mittee consisting of Messrs Green, of NewJersey;
SPENCER OF Washington, and Lucus Robinson, OF Cons
nccticut
Tho report of Secretary General Cresap followed.
IL gave in detail the work of the General Board during
the year. Tie BOARD consists OF about forty inehT
,ers hut for various reasons only about ten are
present The report suggested the adyisabiliy OK
permitting representation by proxy. although TIL.
was liable to abuse. The present total
membership OF the societies is about $500. Among
tho list of those who have died during the year arc
found the names of Admiral Porter, General johnston
and william F. Cregar historan-general'
The report Of the treasurer general James Ous' OF
New. York. showed that sufficient funds had been
available during the year to pay all the debts OF the
society," and that there was at present balance IN
the treasury.
The report of the registrar general L. =. Tarbe OF
Boston, gave evidence OF the immense amount OF a0or
devolvng upon tho Office held By him. 10 was so
great indeed, that he felt obliged 20 lay IL down. lie
spoke of the efforts made 10 enable every member TO
have copy of the sOcetys certificate and urged thas
each should take advantage OF the opportunity
thus offered The success Of the registration system
adopted by tho Board Of Managers needs the COOP
Grafton of the registrars for the various state soceues
The correspondence attached TO the Office Mr. Tsrbell
reported as being immense and the labor great yet no
regretted being compelled TO resign the place. Tho
thanks OF the society were voted TO the retiring
registrar general
At this point Governor Bulkeey was ushered Into
the room by the committee aud escorted to the piaf
| FORM where he was greeted with hearty applause.
After being presented 10 the members by Presldeh,
Webb Governor BullSeley spoke briefly
The report of the Committee on ofganihanoh vas
read by Mr.. Cresap. The Maine society has recently
been organized, and efforts making IN the cA'es
OF Washington and Georgia TO start soaeueS Al
Texas, too. Se prospects are bright The comni'.'o
suggested that at least fourteen names OF oahuiuae
satisfactory to the committee should be submitted o
the Board OF Managers before cha ter Is granted "
new State society.
Mr. Chase, of Nebraska, thought recommendation
OF such importance should be referred to commit'ee.
His suggestion was adopted, and Me'srs Whiteheaa
New-Jersey; Chase, of Nebraska, ana Le0o"ip'e'
Maryland. were appointed committee
The report OF the Comkittce OH Obtuares wM
read by Judge Dcning. oi New-iiayen Appropr'
ate reference was made ;c General sherman.
Although he had often sale mat G~ins he cproea
Quaker ancestry he % was emne not H'y po1ted IL oat tho
fact that one Of his ancestors was member Oh Ss
Connecticut Co@mes Of safety aurng we're 'S eoSSsnsy
touc he'd upon and General Johnssons brave deeds 70
T04te H %unase Md n'G & historian
the society, by judge Dsming, v.-v,.nc orer,a
resolution providing that the sons OF the American
Revolution use every honorable @cans 70 WITH M
society i,sS.'O" II was tabled for printing,
An Invitation TO banquet given 0y the conneeteu
Sons was accepted. At the afternoon session rp"v
nom the State societies were read, which showed az
ncouragine growth Tho election Of officers resuleS
In the choice of Dr. seward Webb. oi New YORK. press
dent and these active vice. pesdehts General Horace
Porter. OF NewYork; Jonathan Trambni., ~ conneeu
cut Cenera bradley T. Johnson, OF Maryiand, Aoer
Kdgerton OF Minnesota, and Champion :. Chase,
Nebraska honorary vice pres.denIsn near ", Asss s.fs
chusetts. and William Writ Henry OF Virginia secrc
tary general, Lieutenant James G. Cressp. =. - No
treasurer general James Otis, OF New York historian
general Henry Hall. OF New-yok: ohsplain-genersl
bishop Charles Il. Cheney. OF u mos surIeon eeneras
Dr. Charles Briggs of Missouri, rsslstrlr general, Dr.
= Brown Goodc, oil Washington. In tne yenlng tbe
society attended banquet given b. the Connecacss
seeis'-