Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-05


happy 70 say that tie executive committee and
malFon are thoroughly eoascse ptious and en-
thasia>tic II their work, and enjoy the respect
aud eonadeeee of the trustees And public.
3 Appeals.
The harnopy which has prevailed in the
department during the year IS the most crafty
ing feature of nv administration But few
questions have been raised OF sufficient impor-
ranee for reference to the judge advocate and
no sppeal from any decision hss been made.
Oniy one case Of court martial has come before
the comm sadeF for review and the siugle CON-
piaint which has reached headquarters agAinst
any post. was adjusted to the satisfaction OF
both complainant and post.
/ The Nstipnsl EBeAmpnent, which convened
at Detroit, was attended by the department
Commander. senior and junior vice department
commanders, assistant adJutant general. assist
ant quarternaster general, feur past depart
msnt commanders, 3 fun delegation of repre-
sentatiEes several members OF the departme Mt
stsff ana more than one hundred comrades
/ W. ;. Heath Post, No. IA, Walerville. attended
IS a post and carried its colors in the parade.
I The reception was cordial and the ovation
received by the Name division along the line
of march, was convincing proof that the
country has not forgotten the gallant services
OF the soldiers from the Pine Tree state.
The Rext National Encampment 10 be held
in the city of Washington, Sept. 10th, 2lst aud
- AAf
for the largest gathering of comrades since
the war. Every opportunity should be afforded
comrades to attend this grand reunion,
and | suggest the advisibility of this
/ Encsmpment taking such action as Will
insure the largest assembly Of Maine
veterans in Washington next September, that
hiss been witnessed since the grand review In
, le65. When We again march down Pennsyi-
vania Avenue, let every eomFade, unless
physically disabled. be fouad In the ranks.
As We look back with pride to our participa-
tion in that grand pageant twenty seven years
( ago, let us look forward with glowing antici-
patton TO the other which will ie the second
: greatest parade of veteran soldiers ever assem-
bled on this continent.
/ | am directed by the commander-in-chiet to
call especial attention TO the amendment of
art. XIV chap. ', rules and regulations,
adopted At Detroit, 1891, viz by inserting aft
or the words "at regular annual meeting
| thereof provided that such amendments
! have been approved and presented by de-
psrtmeut encsmpment and notice thereof has
been given by the adjutant general at least
thirty days before the assembling OF the Ma
tional Encampment."
Realizing fully that the department of Maine
Is made up almost exclusively Of men of mod
crate means, to whom life has been hard
struggle | have persistently declined 10 give
/ my official sanction to the numerous appiica-
tions for contributions for objects, which may
have been worthy, but which the comrades Of
| the Grand Army OF the Republc. as such,
should not feel Obliged to support. The pay
ment of post dues, the calls of charity and the
other expenses of maintaining ihe 0rganza-
ton, especially in the smaller posts, are all the
object, to which the great masses Of our COM
rsdes have the ability to contribute.
| have visited large number of posts fairs,
csmpires and reunions, and regret very much
| that sickness compelled me to cancel many
( O. | prntitipl. however
-sy that some officer of the department mas
| sited every post in our jurisdiction. The
cortisl reception accorded me by the com
| rades has been a source OF much pleasure
| and is acknowledged with heartfelt gratitude.
| am glad TO acknowledge my great obiga-
| tions to the various department officers and
members OF my staff, who have readily and
! Loyalty responded to my many calls. TO their
earnest cooperation | am indebted for any
success that may have attended my admins
| tratiOn.
Comrades. in conclusion. | desire to ex-
| press my appreciation OF the high honor YOU
conferred upon me year ago. To be placed
I by YOUR choice at the official head of this
| department j. an honor to which il is a laud-
able ambition TO aspire. If the duties are
well performed the position is one to add
lustre to any name. While | have given 10
these duties much Of my time and the best of
my abilities, | am fully conscious OF many
shortcomings. II have not been able to add
anything to your illustrious history, | have
striyen with YOUR assistance, to maintain the
high standard raised by the long line of my
predecessors. and hope TO transmit the trust
without stain to my successor.
A. A. Gen. Milliken's Report.
The report f Assistant Adjusns General
Mllnken ct Portland was in SUBSTANCE ss
follows:
To Samuel L. Miller, Commander Depart
Hent Of Name, G A R:
c, m-adts In comp lance with the rules
and rrgu stlone, have the honor 20 submit
The follJwu report # the Standing OF the
Department ard the business OF the Office
for the yesr pss.
" Btaanen Pds,. NJ. 1862 Weston,
mustered Aug. 7th, 1891, b. A ID c. J1hD
d Ssauofd.
John Morgan Past, No. 1853, GuiifoId.
mustered Aug. 7!b, 1891 by Cemrsde A.
NJ Warren
Wilism Reed Post. No 1854, Sanford,
r7nslered OcE. "a. 1891, By A. A. g., + {.
Mlliken.
Hsn1ibsl Hamln Post, No. l65, Bangor,
Nav %, 1891, by Past Department Com
nIGnd \ A. B. Fsrnhsm.