Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-23
THE FIFTH CORPS.

THE FIFTH CORPS.
A Rousins Reunion of the Boys in the Grant
Tent.
The old fifth corps held rousing reunion in
Grant tent Grand Army Place, yesterday from
until IL o'clock. The comrades Of the fifth
began to arrive as early as o'clock, and before
the hour set for the reunion exercises to COM
mence fully 800 had gathered. series Of pic
lures Of the battle Of Antietam attracted
great deal Of attention, and even while the
speeches were being made squads Of veterans
were gathered about the paintings.
Upon the platform were seated the following
named veterans: John C. Gather, tenth Penn
! sylvanis reserves John O'Neill, ninth New York
infantry; Capt. York, one hundred and forty
sixth New York; d. W. Harrington forty fourth
New York; Allen Wall, one hundred and fifty
fifth Pennsylvania; Col. Hamilton fortieth New
York; T. c. George, sixty-second Pennsylvania;
VIM. c. Shimoneck, third New York infantry;
Col s. Z. Thomenson, fourteenth New York;
A. T. Bogue, sixteenth Michigan; Capt. c. s.
Burbank, tenth New York Infantry; Rufus
Walton, sixteenth New York: Daniel Green.
Col d. II. Kent, Capt D. E. buckingham and
Vim. p. Roshell, Fourth Delaware; Jerome
Foley, twelfth New York; Chas. P. DAILY. third
New York infantry; Capt. c. E. Mink, Stewards
pAttefy. W. DleDer, sl1teentn bllCnlSau,
Col Mexican. Pennsylvania reserves; Col. Hill,
sixteenth Michigan; Maj Thomas Morris, six
| teenth Michigan; Capt. Compton, eighty-third
Pennsylvania, and Capt. Prentiss. sixteenth
Michigan.
The reunion was called to order by DR.. J. F.
Raub, secretary Of the local committee on re-
union Of fifth corps, who introduced Rev. Mr..
York OF this city, who offered an eloGuen.
prayer. At the conclusion OF the opening
prayer DR.. Raub made brief speech. welcom-
Ing the visiting comrades, and announced that
Capt. Jamisen, chairman of the committee on
reunion OF the fifth corps, was prevented from
being present owing to Illness. DR.. Raub also
read letters Of regret from Gems. Fitz John
Porter and Gen. Crawford and at the conclu-
sion Of the reading the doctor requested seven
comrades to start the air to my Country, 'Tis
Of Thee" Chaplain York responded and the
comrades took it up with a will and sang the
grand national anthem through
CHEERING THE FLAG.
An old fifth corps flag had been brought to
the reunion by Capt C. S. Burbank, and that
officer was introduced, stepping forward with
the flag, which he held aloft, waving as the
"boys" cheered the emblem Of their corps.
During the reunion the flag was draped about
the table Of Secretary Raub on the platform.
DR.. Raub called upon Comrade Compton,
eighty-third Pennsylvania, TO make the opening
speech, and though tina; gentleman protested
that he was not prepared to speak. he never
theless delivered very neat little
address. In which he reviewed briefly the
achievements and va!orous deeds of the .oid
fifth The next speaker introduced was Col
McCoy> also of the eightythird Pennsylvania.
BE said that he considered it high honor to
have served in the fifth corps. and expressed
his satisfaction that he privileged to be
present and greet such goodly number of the
corps. He snid that this encampment had been
grand success. and that ,he high water mark
of the Grand Army of The Republic had BEEN
and that never again would such gathering OF
the survivors of that army be gathered to-
gether.
At the conclusion of Col. McCoy's speech a
gentleman of soldierly bearing, wearing black
cutaway coat, conspicuous by the absence of
decorations was escorted 10 the platform by
veteran who wore the regulation G.. A. II. uni
form.
GEN. BUTTERFIELD.
The moment they reached the center of the
platform the gentleman in plain citizens dress
was Immediately recognized by the veterans Of
the fifth corps being Gen. Daniel Butter
field Of New York. He given three
ing cheers and tiger. After the cheering had
subsidized Gen. Buttertield said:
Comrades OF the Fifth Corps / very much re-
greet to say that have just received telegram
announcing the illness of a member of my fam
lily and am even now on my way TO the train
My carriage waits and have only twenty min
uteS III winch 10 reach the depot. III had been
my intention to spend the entire day with you.
| am very glad to see so many OF the old fifth
corps present; the corps that captured Hanover
Court House. the corps that fought bravely in
every battle IN which it participated and served
through to the end. receiving the surrender of
Lee at Appomattox. left the fifth corps after
Fredericksburg and was assigned to duty in the
west, but always retained deep interest in
the fifth corps, and of its record you NAV Justly
be proud. | wish to say TO you. comrades, that
Col Powell lis compiling history of the fifth
corps and would be pleased to see all members
of this corps. 1t is with deep regret that can
not remain with you longer and it is nv hope
that God will bless every man of the fifth
corps.
There was tremendous cheering at the con-
cldsion of Gen. Butterfelds remarks and as
he left the tent the cheering had not ceased.
TALES OF OLD VETERANS.
Rev. Mr.. Green, sergeant OF the fourth Della
ware presented to the assemblage. Sergt.
Green suffered the loss of his left leg in the
war. DIR. Raub in calling upon Maj Thomas
Morris spoke Of that officers regiment as the
famous sixteenth Michigan. of whom it was
said that they were to be found everywhere.
Maj. Morris not to be found. however. and
Capt Prentiss asked to address the COM
rades. He consented, saying that it was to be
seen that they were bound to have a Michigan
man on guard. Capt Prentiss told several
humorous stories which were greatly ap-
plauded. He related with considerable feeling
the bravery of his color bearer, delicate man
named Kitchen, and the subsequent death Of
the heroic standard bearer.
Capt. Bieber entertained the comrades with
tales Of the exploits of his company Of Michigan
sharpshooters. He was followed by Lieut. Fred.
A. Law Of the fifth Massachusetts battery who
| Is credited with having fired the first cannon
ball in the Peninsular campaign Major Jas. s.
| Stewart, who commanded Stewards battery, was
next called upon and delivered a very neat little
speech, in which he spoke of the achievements
OF the battery at Gettysburg. Capt. C. E.
| Mink, who served in Stewards battery. made
splendid speech, in which he reviewed the serv-
ice Of the battery from the time of the union Of
the first and fifth corps. He spoke Of Malvern
| Hill, Spottsylvania and Five Forks. In conclu-
sion the captain said that now, Congress giving
us a good navy, it was the duty of every man
to elect Congressman who would favor legsla-
ton that would place the carrying trade Of the
world in American bottoms. Capt. Mink amid
hearty applause, gave way to Col H. b. Nc
Kean, who gave place to Col. d. H. Kent. and
the speech making concluded by Capt
| York. who told many stories of army life.
| Just before Capt. York began his speech q
comrade In the center of the tent and
said he had short poem which he would like
to recite. He was urged to come forward and
recite it from the platform, but he declined to