New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-02
GRAND ARMY BUGLE-NOTES.
TO ORGANIZE AN IMPORTANT COMMITTEE

Goth Regiment ArmOry Thrdave and Seventh.st.
II is the most important local Grand Army body in
the United states. and its action this year IS looked
forward to with unusual interest 1t Is made up of
delegates from all the posts Of tho city, according TO
their numerical strength. The officers OF the CON-
rnittee 10 be chosen tonight a chairman, a first
and second vlcechairman, treasurer, recording
ard corresponding secretary, and last, though by
no means least, grand marshal. This officer has
virtual control Of the Decoration Day parade and all
It's details The appointment Of the adj utant- general
and all the stan officers, including the aides and the
chiefs Of division, devOlve upon him. II is an office
which is naturally attractive to active and ambitious
men and should be filed by of Hrstclsss execu-
tive ability, as well as tact and experience In military
ways.
Vigorous efforts have been made by prominent
rades during the campaign" closing to have
the organization of the committee and the election OF
officers pass off without contest But unless matters
change materially during tine day the time which
has been put in in the interest Of harmony has
been wasted. Some OF the "boys' hungry for
a fight as they were along in 1851 and 1862. As
matters stand this morning the places Of chairman OF
the committee and grand marshal are to be fought
for without quarter
The candidates for chairman ex-Judge George NJ.
Van Hoesen, of Lafayette Post, No 40 who has held
The Office during 1889 and 1890, and Commander
David 5 Brown, of James Monroe Post, No. 6o7, who
is the present first vce-chairman. The supporters of
or demand for change this year. They point to the
judges successful administration Of the last two years,
and claim that man OF his acknowledged legal talents
and sympathy with his fellow comrades is Just
the head the Grand Army in the battles to be
fought in maintaining the laws which secure 10 veter
ans Of the the preference to employment under
the National state and municipal governments so long
they are capable of performing the work and dis
charging the duties of such employment. There are
some side issues" in the fight but the Judges friends
think that the given for HIS reelection are
ample, and they claim that his success for the third
term is assured. NiceChagman Browns friends base
their arguments the claim that the charmanshp is
post of honor" that ought 10 around. Aelt all
comrades who are peculiarly deserving may nave
chance 10 fill il. They therefore insist that the time
has 10 promote COmradc Brown to the chairman
ship and of the issues they make is that here
after it shall be onc,term" Office. No second terms
for anybody in future.
Running on the ticket with Judge Van lIoesen for
grand marshal is Major George Chappel commander
q Vanderbilt Post, No. 1856 and at present vice-calr-
man of the memorial committee. Commander Chap
pe is stirring real estate dealer above the Harlem
River, ard comrades who pride themselves on their
sporting blood were offering odds yesterday that Chap
peN would poll big majority tonight Comrade
Browns running mate for grand marshal is Comrade
Samuel Collins, OF John r. HcndiX Post, No. 4O2, who
ma, been IN the field from the start and was supposed
10 have the call7 until Comrade Chappell doomed up.
II is good-naiaTed fight and tho best man. Is sure
TO win.
The places of the vice-chairmen in allowance.
awaiting tle result chairman and grand marshal
The probabilities are that General Nicholas W. Day will
be reelected treasurer, and Commanders r. j. Akin
son and John Mulligan secretaries.
(oveuo. Pa,tison of Pennsylvania is TO be credited
with one good appointment in making Comrade Will
ian McC!e!land of Pittsburg acknowledgement OF the
PENNSYLVANIA National Guard with the rank of
Tor MC(lelland
been an ardent Grand Army man and for several Years
las represented his state in the National Council
81 Administration. The General served throughout
the war in Battery l., 1St Regiment Of Pennsylvania
Artillery in all the battles OF the Army OF the Potomac
with conspicuous gallantry, and was several times
promoted for personal bravery on the field. His
appointment has given unusual satisfaction to Grand
Amy men throughout the country
Commander Chcf Veazey has made the following
additional appointments Of ades-de-camp upon the
>a,ional staff from the Department Of NewYork VIII
ie. T. Treadwc New York City F. j. Ayers. SaIanac
Tr.d Cocleu BrooIyn; Charles 5. Thorpe. NewYolk
City: ". \. Dickinson, Waiensbure A. Il. Williams,
Rochester: George /. Campbell. Nunda. Charles f..
CAN'T, Albany: T.. l.. Duffy, NewlOrk City James
L. Philips, Waterman: Alexander Newbnrger New
York Ciry George J. Wcnck New-YOAi City Daniel
r. Bacy Brooklyn. and c. : Lynde, Dalton.
In the talk about the campfire the sentiment is
often heard that the time has come in the Grand
Army 10 give greater weight TO the record and service
OF comrades. Il am tired" said a prominent post
commander the other day. of seeing thirtyday men
showed to the front because they happen 10 be rich
or to have rich and influential hackers The men
Who deserve 10 be hOnOred ia order are the men
who were at the front while the battles were being
fought and WHO served the country with unwaveling
fidelity through the long years Of the most fearful war
OF modern times This thing Of making high oIhcials
in the Grand Army OF soldiers who never heard the
sound OF Confederate gun is making us ridiculous IN
the sight Of everybody II ii is necessary for The
purpose OF stopping this sort Of business 10 have
general Oveihauug OF records, let us have IT. All
places OF distinction should be conferred upon the men
Who actual service Patriots who did not find ont
tha; there a war going until the Rebellion had
Leen put down should take back seats"
Koltes Post No. 81, the famed mother Of so many
Eew-Nork City posts, and one Of the Oldest Crane
Army organizations in the state, will give its twenty
fourth annual masquerade ball on Wednesday even
Ing, at the Germania Assembly Rooms. Nos 201 and
293 Bowery Comrade Herman W. Thum writes that
tho exercises will open with grand march, to
represent sherman's March to the sea-" in which
cavalry, artillery and infantry will take part and
"the business will not be forgotten
Department Commander Garrison and and,
many other prominent Grand Army comrades OF New
York and neighborhood Will be present Quarter,
master General Feldstcn IS member of this post an,
has taken great interest in aiding Post Commander
Thum Commander Joseph Wenk, and the committee
Of arrangements In preparing for the occasion. which
they predict viii eclipse all their successful entertain
mcnts of the post.
The eighth annual Invitation Ball Of Adam Co.'S
Post No. $50, will be held at Wahalla Hail. Nes. As
to 81 Orchard ST.. Wednesday evening. Comrades
and members Of military organizations to in
uniform. The "boys" Of GOss Post have made all
necessary arrangements for grand, good time"
A. s. Williams Camp 40 103, s. D. ", are having
a series of popular drills They assemble in the
armory Of the First Battery, under the direction Of
First Sergeant Roberts and Lieutenant VI. C. Ross, Of
Company H. list Regiment. Koltes Camp No. 81
and emo Camp. No. 1O2, participated in the last drill
The .ext meeting Will be February 6, at Wendells
Assembly Rooms, FOry.fOurth-st.
At the annual election for officers OF the Veteran
Association Of the 10th NewYork Volunteers Frcmont
Rifles the following chosen: George W. Hitch