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Then all was in readiness for the expected
officers to come alongside, and the crew. which
now numbered quite eight hundred souls, had
the time of one bell to swap yarns of narrow
escapes from rebel privateers and the terrible
fights which took place in Hampton Roads with
the Merrimac in G2. Austin Quinby of Salem
Mass, was quite a hero on the quarter deck.
He the gunner that fired the first three
and last shots at the Alabama, during the Kear-
sarges engagement with her. and not the least
romantic feature OF the impromptu deck re-
union was the presence Of Arthur Sinclair Of
Baltimore, Nd, who accompanied George G..
Ames of Eitcbburg, Mass. an old salt from the
Steamer Chesapeake, which was captured by
mutinous rebel passengers of Cape Cod in e3.
The captors boarded the Chesapeake in disguise
and Lieut.. Ames bears marks of the fight which
resulted in capture early one December morn
ing up on the Massachusetts coast. Mr.. Sim
clair came by invitation of his friend and was
able to tell some thrilling tales ABOUT that
famous sea battle off Cherbourg.
He was on board the Alabama then, and
surely the war is ended in spirit now in fact
when old sslts can congregate in this way.
Fred Wiley Of Portland, Me-, was spinning
yarn about how he dove out Of port hole on
the Cumberland when sunk by the Merrimac,
but managed to swim to Newport News, after
being in the water several hours, when
loud above the roar OF the nor reaster
came the command to clear the port gnngway.
CIV !" efr 80, VI '~ ~ ~
OF Lieut.. fhetie Harcneo aooaro JUST peiore
Dehs-
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
A reception. or ANYTHING of that character on
boo,d mar-oy-war IL notb;no 10 NOT nror,n.
to the time set forth in the ships log And it
was Just as the bell in the ocastle tapped the
signal which prepares the crew for dinner
Just before taking an observation as to
the suns altitude that Lieut.. Vanneman, who
was on duty at the starboard gangway, called
the order to clear that portion Of the deck.
The Secretary Of the Navy had just come
alongside. The marine guards fixed bayonets
and the drum beat its roll Just as
Gen. Tracy trod the quarter deck. In
stantly the command was given from the
forecastle, and the batteries rang out their
| salute. Hardly had the boswan's whistle
| piped it's shrill notes when Vice President Nor
| ton was announced, and amid tho thunder of
| the guns and tremendous cheering by the old
sailors the two distinguished visitors were con-
| ducted to a dais, which had been prettily decor
ated, by "Comm mmodore" Michael and Chairman
Tuson' here 'net were me. u! Sapt nuoe,s
inc ,he ksarOaroa % ~ Snr;,n @ h.~ rn.s ,a,nnn hnt
tie. The Marine Band rendered Hail TO the
Chief and all the old salts uncovered as "Com-
modoro Michael rose to introduce the Vice
President.
1t was some minutes before Mr.. Morton
could speak for the cheering. and in
graceful address the President Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-21

Gathering of the Corps at Camp Alger
Today.

A Gathering of the Corps at Camp Alger
Today.
He had come all the way from Nebraska to be
present, and there he sat- with his hand to his
eur, drinking in every word Capt. Davidson
was saying. Twenty men had passed him by
without recognizing him until Maj. o. Z. Hine
entered the tent. Twice he looked sharply at
this interested spectator and then, walking
over to him. said: "Comrade, don't I know
your
81 reckon you do. major, for drove your
cook wagon for a long time"
This is only one of the many similar meet
ings which took place at the reunion Of the en-
gineers' brigade held in the tent of the en-
gineers' corps at Camp Alger this morn
ing. Though sightseers and the rain
reduced the number of those present Lieut..
Rensselaer, said that as q reunion Of those who
had not met since the close of the war this
meeting WAS the most successful ever held.
Men who had not left their homes for years
were in the tent. The business meeting was
disposed Of as quickly as possible and then
everybody Joined in what might be
called an experience meeting" There
was no limit on the speakers and
Interruptions were received with pleasure, for
no one was prevented from telling what he re-
membered Of this or that engagement It was
cordial Interchange Of "reminiscences.
j. 3. Butler, last years president, called the
assemblage to order. The Office OF president
was declared vacant, as it was learned that
President Frost was not q member Of
the organization. The action taken at
Canton, which changed the date Of the
annual reunion TO the third husday
n August was unanimously indorsed. During
the progress Of the meeting Comrade Gilbert
Thompson OF the District engineer corps, who
had made the local arrangements, entered the
tent Three rousing cheers veve accorded him
for his services, and - returned his thauks in
pleasing speech
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Washington News and Gossip
TO ADVERTISERS

The advertising patrons Of THr srsR
are respectfully notified that advertise
ments intended for insertion during
encampment week must be handed In
the day before that on which publioa-
tion is desired. Unless this Il done In
scrtion cannot be guaranteed
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THE FIFTH CORPS.


Gen. Butterfield Present at a Meeting of the
Third Brigade.
The third brigade Of the fifth army corps
met at 10 o'clock this morning at Thomas tent
Gen. Butterfeid. their former commander was
present. The object of the meeting was the
presentation of a corps flag.
Capt. Graham presented the flag, saying that
he exceedingly regretted the absence of the
donor, Mr.. George p. Siddons, who was sick
Gen. Butterfeld made pleasant little address
Of acceptance.
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GRAND ARMY PERSONALS.

Col. and Mrs. Bunker of Toledo, Ohio. will
be the guests this week of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Walbridge.
Mr.. Charles B. Rohan, military editor of the
Boston Globe. is here with two assistants TO
"do" the encampment.
Col. Carl y. Bancroft and wife. Mary E.
Bancroft, past department president W. K. c.,
OF Columbus, Ohio, are quartered at Mrs.
Arnolds, 1872 G street northwest
Past Post Commander Col. Joseph ". Bracket
of the John Buford Post, G. A. R., Rock Island.
ILL.,, is the guest Of his brother, Col. A. G.
Brackett, United States army, at No. 1925 Q
street northwest
Rev. s. D. Paine. chaplain n-in-chief Of the G.
A. r., is stopping at the Rochester, corner of
g and 18th streets.
Col. John McFali and wife are guests of their
son-in-law, Mr.. Richard Sylvester. Col Nc
Fall is chairman of the city republican commit
tee of st. Louis and a member of Frank Blair
Post, G.. A. r.
The talest man in the Grand Army is
William P. Bayne of Greene county, Pa He
stands seven feet in his stockings.
Among the visitors is Capt. S. Y. Stillings of
Post lib and the Kearsarge Naval Veterans of
Boston. who is a native of this city and was the
youngest of the marshals on the occasion of
the Inauguration of President Lincoln in 1861
As an engineer he was detailed from COM
pany A, Washington Light Infantry, 70 the
steamer Mt. Vernon on April 81, 1861.
The Mount Vernon was fitted out at the navy
yard to reconnoiter the river, and from whose
S2-pounder april 23) the first cannon shot was
fired at the enemy. He received a warm well
come from Capt. NJ. p. Fisher and other mem
bers of the infantry on his arrival yesterday.
He will be the guest Of Kit Carson Post on
Wednesday and of some of his old friends,
military, naval and civilian. during the week.
He is stopping at rs l street northwest.
There is good deal in the stature of Mr.
Joseph Shelton of fredericksburg, Va. as he
towers above the average man nearly one foot
and half. Mr.. Shelton measures six fee: five
inches He was in the parade
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DISTRICT PATENTS IssuED.-Patents have
been issued to citizens Of the District ~ follows,
William r. Zeigler, coin operating and vend-
ing machine, and Olive NJ HechtmAn, efier-
vescent beverage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-21

VISITORS AT THE WHITE Housx-- The White
House has been visited by hundreds Of thon-
sands since last week. Saturday, Sunday and
Monday the visitors passed through all day up
TO az night in one unbroken stream Mr.
Dinsmore made plan which has work ed nd.
mirably. IL keeps the procession in couples
and makes a complete circle Of each room and
out again TO the street over the bridge from
the corridor window
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Order The Star" for the Week.

The EVENING STAR for the encampmens
week will be mailed to any address in the United
States free of postage for Is cents orderp may
be given at any time during the week and the
back numbers will be mailed with the new H.
sues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-21

Col. Marion 7. Anderson called the meeting
to order and introduced Gen. David Stanley,
who made a brief speech and was very warmly
received.
Col. Anderson then introduced Senator Man
derson and invited the color bearers to bring
the battle flags upon the stand Senator Man
derson gave the command and the color guard
marched TO the stand with the battle flags, the
crowd cheering as thev advanced.
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Postponed by the storm.

The disagrceable weather OF today has caused
q number OF changes in the arrangement Of
entertainments on the tapis for tonight. Tho
campfire proposed 10 be held at Camp Edson
on Capitol Eill has been postponed TO the sams
hour tomorrow night when the projectors ex-
pect Uncle Jerry lsusk viii have exhausted his
stock of rain now on hand
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Distinguished Gathering OF the Omcers
and Privates of That Organization.
-Four or five hundred Of the second army
corps met for q reunion in the Grant tent
shortly before o'clock. They were a distin-
guished assemblage Of several officers and
veterans Of the ranks who had
endured long marches and fought
hard battles in company. COL NJ E. Urell
called the meeting to order and, after prayer by
Chaplain Stevens, introduced Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, who delivered an address Of welcome to
the veterans Of the second corps and took the
chair to preside over the meeting. He
was followed by Gen. John r. Brooke
Gen. John Gibbin, Gen. 8. s. Carroll, Quarter
master General Batchelder, Gen. A II. Embler,
Cen James d. Brady, Gen. John Ramsey,
Gen. Nathan Kimball, Gen. d. f. Burke,
all OF whom delivered brief addresses
touching upon the deeds of the second corps.
revivinR the memory of incidents in camp and
battle and giving words Of praise to the veter-
ans and the great heroes Of their
battles. Two ragged and bullet-rent
flags were planted on the platform
and there was q great demonstration on this
being6rought into view. During the speaking
there were repeated demonstrations Of enthusi-
asm, and they fought their battles over
in memory. An ode to Gen. Han
cock by Lawrence Reynolds, surgeon of
the sixty-third New York. was read
by Col. F. c. Jones, and original poem was
read by Capt H. G. Kirk. G.. Ii. Lillibridge
sang ''Tenting On the Old Camp Ground, and
the veterans Joined in the chorus.
Among those on the stand participating in
the reunion we're: Gen. D. o. Howard Mai.
James Ross. eighty-second New York. and
daughter; Civil Service Commissioner Lyman,
Col. T. W. Lyser, Col. Nathan
Church. Col. Alexander Sweeney. Com
ms M,M
Lieut.. VIM. Palmer. Lieut.. Thos. McKee, Mrs.
Gen. Thos. Smythe. Miss Mary Uren, Mrs.
John Larner and daughter, Mrs. Lyman and
Mrs. Finn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-21

The postage on sixteerfor twenty-page srAs
is two cents. Papers not having full postage
On them will not be forwarded by the Post ofics
Department.
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The Pennsyivania "Bucktails" vsns out -
Tenleytown ct noon today 70 visis thsir nrse
camping ground after their arrival n wash-
ington during the war. Before goisg thsy vsso
visited at their headquarters On Z srsse 80
the National Theaser BY Gov. Psttsoa-
He made . speech 10 tAs vessrs.s, vh6oA
awakened among them great enshnafnsa h
he had everything in ths way of prufss =
say Of those who CALAMITY oGsrsd 49,
lives that The Union might b. prossrvu0
aud especially tie "Bnckiaxla" 0us =
the vsesrans, - esfAuanstte - -
for IN. bus - = nv rovsrnor snd - : -
fsllou" The suneinons ~ ochooA - -
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AZ His wife's Bedside.

The presence Of President Harrison here win
not alter his plans announced several days ago.
He will be unable to participate in any
of the exercises Of the G. A. n. encamp-
mont, AZ he remains as he did ut
Loon Lake, constantly at the bed side Of Mrs.
Harrison- No work except Of the most urgent
character will bc attended to, and he Will not
receive any callers except those having the most
pressing businesa In other words the Presi-
dent wants to devote his ehtirs time to Mrs..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-21
Captured a Battle Flag,


Capt. H. P. Boon Of company D, first wes.
Virginia cavalry, now resident of Washing
ton, Pa, says that The STARS account of the
battle flags captured from confederate troops
omitted the mention of one he himself cap
tured at the battle of Sailors Creek,
Va, April g., 1865. that Of the
tenth Georgia infantry. The trophy
was wrested from the Georgians while in action,
and the fact is mentioned in the official report
of the engagement by Gen. Custer. command
ing the division of which the first West Virginia
cavalry was part. Capt Boon wears a medal
of honor voted by Congress for his
gallantry in that battle. The captain says
that Lieut.. Tom. Custer, brother. of Gen.
Custer, captured two confederate fags-one at
Sailors Greek and the name of the other battle
the captain forgets. The one at Sailors Creek,
Capt Boon says, was torn from it's
staff by the brave Tom, who
was wounded in the cheek by
musket ball Just as he
grasped the ensign and his blood spurted out
over the captured banner rs well as hi, own
clothing. Lieut.. Custer was awarded two med-
ais Of honor by Congress, one for each Gag.
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THE wYANDOTTE HERE.
Many Visitors Go Aboard the Monitor
the Navy Yard.

Many Visitors Go Aboard the Monitor at
the Navy Yard.
The monitor Wyandotte is now lying at the
navy yard. Visitors are welcomed and can see
a reproduction of the original monitor that
whipped the Merrimac.
The wyandotte was bull. at Cincinnati dur
ing the war and cost 5000, ,0OO She has a
single turret and two big guns.
Several thousand people visited the navy
yard today to see the war ship Dolphin and the
dynamite cruiser Vesuvius
The big forty-foot steel cannon. now build
ing in the gun shops, were also points Of at
traction. The whole yard is thrown open to
visitors.
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An Injunction Asked for.

F. W. Callaghan, NJ. p. Sullivan and othsrs
have filed bill against Branch $40. Order of
the Iron Hall, Dennis Connell ct al, trustees,
and John J. Fuller, cashier, for an injunction
to restrain the cashier from paying over any Of
the funds to the cashier or receiver Of The su-
preme sitting and for the appointment Of 70
ceiyer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-21

At the reunion Of the Army Of the Tennss-
see. to be held on Thursday afternoon ss So
o'clock in the Grant tent. Grand Army Place,
Prank p. Blair Post Of St. Louis, No, Win b
present The Justly celebrated Third Regfnsus
Band of wsussu, Wis. ~. q. Dana, lesdsrl
win furnish the concert mrdc and The Indinnr
apoiis 0lee Club viii sing the Amy sonGa
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TWO CENTS.
MRS. HAEHISoN's RETURN.
She Bore the Journey to Washington Sur
prisingly Wei.

IT wHs SAD SIGHT, HOWEVER, VIXEN suK WAS
LIFTED OUT or THE AMBULANCE AT TIE
THRESHOLD OF THE wHITK norsE TINS MORN
ING.
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Of acceptance

Col. Edw. Z. Hill then reada very interesting
paper, the history OF the corps and brigade,
showing that the men who sat before the plat
form had been no play soldiers, but men whose
deeds deserve to be blazened on the shield of
fame.
committee was appointed to draft reso-
luton Of thanks to Mr.. Siddons for the flag.
The tent leaked badly, but fully 200 people
attended the meeting, including several ladies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-21
AT CAMP FARRAGUT.
Some Of the Scenes and Incidents Of Camp
Life.

Some Of the Scenes and Incidents of Camp
Life at Camp Farragut is passing pleasantly.
All Grand Army men east of Ohio are as
signed to this camp, which is composed OF six
barracks, with total of ll,s0S hunks,
Of which, however. only few over
10000 are occupied. The camp
is pitched in Garfield Park. New Jersey avenue
south Of the Capitol. and, like Camp Alger, has
it's hospital. post Office and other conveniences
When STAR reporter visited the place today
an animated scene presented ITSELF A
good many OF the men have left
the camp and returned home; they are, how
ever, but small portion of the inhabitants OF
the camp. The space at the ends Of the bar
racks was usurped by the dusky bellies Of Africa,
who had spread before them an array Of things
good to cat. Some of the more enterprising
opes had, tables, which were covered with
dishes, inviting the attack OF some Of the
hungry men. Out in the rain
were smoldering fires, above which
were tin utensils of every description.
Washboilers, which probably were used by some
of tho "auntes'' in the laundry, were filled with
coffee Tin buckets, pans, frying pans and
anything which could be utilized were brought
in to be used for culinary purposes.
As the reporter wended his way through one
of the barracks he heard sounds Of music at
the other end. Proceeding there he found the
old soldier boys in the height of their enjoy
ment. dance was in progress. and it was
surprising to zee with what agility some of the
men moved around
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-21

II was decided 20 form a permanent organ
izatios 81 the ;wen.y-:hi-d corps a.d commit
tees we're appointed 70 draw up b. laws and a
constitution. To- elect Oficers-a president aud
cts vice resident from every state repre-
pentel IA the corp--to arrange the next meet
irg aai ~ compile a history o. the twenty-third
ecTus.
Ih- reports 81 the committees on constitu-
tion ard b -l.wsa:.d on HI eer- were soOu drawn
up. read ana lUsaimOu-ly adopted.
The fclloSiaE officers were elected: Gen. ].
III. Schoh,!d. thaIrnan: Stanton Weaver CIll)
secretary. Gen -. l.. SPa!ding treasurer
Vice preSitient, for states: Tennessee, Col
John B. BrOwuIOw; Kentucky, Col. z. H. Hob
son; Indiana. Gen Chas. II. Butterfeld; Hi
nois. Gen. i. J. Henderson; Michigan, Col III.
& Raymond, Ohio. Gen J. D. Cox: Minnesota,
Col A y. Nettletou; New York Hon. Martin
Curtis.
Historian. J. Fraise Richards o. Ohio.
Committee ON finance Gen. Redway OF Cali
fornia. l. Twit he'll ~ Minnesota. J. II. simpson
of Indiana. Mai J. =. Stewart OF Kentucky Col.
IL b. Barter Of Indiana
Executive communication. Schofeld chair.
man en- oftciO- stanton Weaver Of Washington,
.. :. Herbert HOj-Oa of Illinois, aouril Peckin
Of Washington and Henry Clay Weaver.
After the meeting had adjourned several reSi-
mental reunions were held in different parts Of
the tent.
THE FOURTH CORPS.
An Enthusiastic Iime In the Grant Tent
This Morning.
The meeting of the fourth corps at Grant
tent this morning very late in organizing
II vas TO have been called to order at O'Clock
Al 1870 there abou; thirty persons mostly
ladies, on the stand, and a scattering crowd in
the tent
Five minutes later there a sound of
march music. the tent began 20 ..ll up rapidly,
and the Chas. Nnnderron Poet, ninetee III
Ohio marched into the ten; headed by the
trveniie drum corps Of Louisvile, Nv, escort
ing senator Mandersoa, their old comrAde and
Shs hero Of many battles
THEIR IATTERED TLAos-
They carried two ta,:ered battle fags. which
v~re carried In the battles Of Rich Mountain,
shiloh. Cor.nih, Peach Tree Greek, Stone River,
sbers they went in with 4io inussets and had
ms killed. or wounded; Chicksmauga, Chatta-
noogo, Mi-sion Ridge, Kenesaw. knockssllle
Love joy Station, Franklyn, Nashville. hcsett'
MI and others.
There were l.89a men in this regiment, and
tnsrs are now 100 survivors. Two hundred OF
IN ere hsrs. Before going 10 the corps
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THE rwENTY-THIsD CORPS.
Gen. SchofieId Elected Chairman at the
Meeting This Morning.

Meeting IhIs MOrnIng.
Meade tent was crowded this morning at the
reunion of the twenty-third army corps, ard
the meeting was a success in every way. The
speakers were all bright and at times thrilling.
and several times rousing cheers we're given
When some favorite speaker or tori: was an
noaneed- Those who made speeches were
Gen-- styles. Henderson, Foster who pre-
sided), Schofield. Clinton. Col. Jas. Brownlow
Judge Temple and Gen. Brady. Gen. spauld-
ing and Doc" Williams told humorous
stories Mrs Sherwood brought message from
her husband. colonel Of the one hundred and
eleventh Ohio. and Miss Elizabeth NaDsfield
Irving Of Ohio reciteI poem written BY Mrs.
Sherwood. Gen. Schofied invited all comrades
10 kis house and to h, room a. the War De-
partInent between 10 aud IL a. IN any day this
week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-21

UNITED, II O W
IN Ich that word
means to men who
we're closely asso-
ciated in times of
peril and who sepa-
rated twentv--eyen
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To Present . Sword to Col. Knox.
Tonight number Of distinguished people
will meet at the Elsmere, on H street near 14th,
for the purpose Of Witnessing the presentation
Of sword to Col E. W. Knox Of New York.
1t Is understood that several members Of the
cabinet will be there.
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year .So 20 meet again yesterday for the first
time men who marched side by side. who sat
around blazing loss in comparative com
fort OF under l,Hsy trees in the rain
changing domestic couidcnces and wondering
who the new baby re-emblcd most: who shared
the toothsome products Of foraging expeditions
OF went hungry together; who slept side by
side. who dOctored each Others little ailments,
who encouraged each other on the skirmish line,
Who io-tled elbows In the charge OF who oecu-
pied adjacent cots in the hospital. During all
the years shat have elapsed since the close of
the there has been such great gathering
Of veterans is now in progress here, 20 the
opportunities for reunion have necessarily been
limited. but at this encampment every induce
ment and arrangement; has been made to bring
the soldiers and sailors and marines into touch
With their fellow fighters Of thirty years ago.
A spacious park has been set apart for their use
and around its edge are tents enough to ac-
commodate all who will use them. In the central
space is the working model. full size, of the
Kearsarge. Here the shell-backs are meeting
and greeting. enjoying themselves they
never did before. Many of the veterans realize
that they and hundreds of their comrades are
together for the last time on earth and they are
enjoying the reunion feature to the full
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Before the assemblage was called to order there
was loud report down by the monument
and the heavens we're vivid with glow Of red
Three minutes later there was but one man in
the tent and he was Strengthening up ths chairs
on the platform. The rest had gone to view
the fireworks