The National tribune., 1892-05-19
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
C0NNFCTICUTr-


Not two GAR Posts Of this State have enjoyed
closer relations of fraternity and soldierly regard
than Merriam, s. of Meriden. and Stanley Post, oil
New Britain. This intimate relationship has ex-
listed for several years past Separated 10y less than
a dozen miles, these two Posts, ranking among me
most active aud prominent in tins State, nave
frequently visited each other. and the visits nave
vastly promoted the best interests OF each. Mer-
riam Posts cordial invitation TO Stanley Posi- Tor
the other evening was accepted ana oOo olu vet
Grams passed several delightful hours together,
among the various works done by Merriam beng
one Of the most impressive muster-in ceremonies
ever witnessed in this State The introduction OF
stereopticon views illustrating the various phases
Of soder-life as portrayed in the Charge greatly
enhancing the sentiments expressed in that ceTe-
mony. Speeches were made by CommahdeF
Breckenridge. Past Department Commander hyatt'
Comrades Newport, Benham, and others OF Mer-
Ram Post md Past National Junior Vice Com
rnander Ira T. Hicks Commander Whitley, Com
rades Relyea and MeNahon, of Stanley Post An
elaborate supper served, after which more
npeecbes followed and then Past Commander
Hyatt presented Surgeon Newport with an elegant
gold badge on behalf Of Merriam Post rs an ex-
preston of the hearty appreciation OF the great
medical service rendered by DIR. Newport 10 the
sick OF Merriam Post during the Detroit Encamp-
nnent last year.
ILLINOIS,
Nunda Post DOG. Nunda-Com ". P. 81. Clair;
s.vC, ". II Huffman; J. V. G., @. W. Thomp-
son; Surg. Geo. Peeer; Chap, j. N. Mallory; @
II. Collen; o. G., H. W. Boardsley: : NJ, c. H.
Truax; @ NJ. 6, B. X Sparawk. This Post has
IS members in good standing.
IOWA.
John Kyle Post. 457 Coggon-com.. R. AIRY; s
V. c., J. w. Wilson; J G., J. c. smith Adj't, J.
T. BriuAtQ NJ. @. kbisy; o. D.. VIM. Hall; 0. G.,
Pat Behah Chap, Tho-. Lyons; Surg, James @.
KQrsrfFhti s. NJ Charles Falconeri q u. s, L.
WiIliaIn Beaver Poet. 10. Tipton-Com.. 0. P.
Pratt; {. V. q. w. II. Bags j. V. C., J. F. san
ford; q NJ, George " Miller; Adj 9. Il. Dick
man; Surg. D. r. Smith; Chap, f. n. Merriam;
O. D.. J. A. Kemp; Q. O.. r. X. Shepherd; 5. NJ,
F. 3. Fawcett O. NJ s., James c. Belts.
KANSAS
Jesse Nelson Post g., Tecumseh--Com., Philip
Riley; 5. V. G.. o. Vaughan; j: V. C., G. Randall
AdTi J. w. Wise; O. NJ, G. Adams; A. @. ii, T.
J. Faxon; Chap, II. Liemaacei Surg, }. A Read.
RENTUCKYI-
Hamrici Post, %, Com, Simeon p. Ellis; S. Y
C. Josiah Politt; J. Y. c.. Joseph @. Hsney; O.
NJ, William G. Applegate; Surg, Maj L. Middle
ten; Chap, Samuel p Harm; o. ID, Samuel VIII
lans; o. O., George Foreman; 5. NJ. Solomon r.
Chopper; q NJ 8, Handen G. Brown; ADJ
Samuel j. Parsons.
LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI
A we 20 TO press it Sc probable that the white
Posts OF this Department have been di~banded
The color question, which has so long disturbed
the veterans. was to be settled on Wednesday by
the withdrawal OF the white Posts from the organi
zation. The white members declared that they
not willing 10 remain on equal terms with
the negroes They succeeded In keeping the latter
out Of The Fncampments for long time but they
were overfuled BY the Grand Eacampment at it,
last meeting and ordered to recognize the negro
Posts and receive them on terms of equality. The
Department Commander, however, refused IL
obey this order aud was suspended IL al
frs, proposed that the fight be kept up and thai
the Vice Department Commander should similarly
refuse to obey the order and be suspended and SC
OF with each member in turn. Last year there
were Two separate celebrations Memorial Day
This year The negro Posts had arranged 10 monop
ollie the celebration. special meeting of III,
Dstrc, Eucampment called for Wednesday
10 consider the question Of the surrender Of IN,
charter Of the Department and to make DISPOSE
ton Of is property and assets The eight white
Posts are; Joseph A. Mower, j; Harvey, 2; T. o
Howe 3; Abraham Lincoln. g. Custer, 5; Jennings
g. Yicksburg, Z. and John A. Logan, 6.
MASSACHUSETTS,
". s. Kimball: T. j Griggs Post 81, located II
Belchertown, five miles away from Enfield, anC
Rev. Franz Lincoln Goodspeed Of Anburst. for
mery Of Enfield, IL to deliver the Memorial Da,
address, and II will be fine one. Mr. Goodspee,
j. the Of veteran Of the 9Th VT, OF the ok
fighting regiments The father went 10 the wa
vixen the son was an infant in arms. Most of tn
old soldiers are planning TO 20 20 Washington il
Samuel T. Woods Post, I79, Barre-Con., A. r
Mott :. V. G., O. A. stetsoni J. V. G., J. A. Car
ruth; Chap, :. II. Baker; Surg, 5. Dennis; o. d.
q. r. Wilson; O. c., j. s. Bruce; @ III, w. Z
Bacon; Adj J. A. Rogers
John A. Rswlins Post. 80. Marlboro-Com
Henry Parsons 8 V. c., George H. Brigham;
v. G.. Frank Bean; Surg, II. w. Fay; @. NJ, i
J.. Very; Chap, w. A. Springer; AdJt. J. "
6a B2iea; b. b. f eaFssa g G serJnHg
Barry.
MICHIGAN
The new Department Commander II q Dear
has established Headquarters al Ann Arbor, an
announces these appointments: Asst Adt't- Gen
Comrade G. V. r. Pond, Post 2; Asst @. M-Gen
Comrade W. x. Childs Post l37. All official con-
municatons and letters pertaining TO the bushes
Of the Department. unless otherwise ordered here
after should be addressed 10 the Assistant dutar
General. Ann Arbor. other Department officers are
S.VC C., j. A. Crozier, Post 2G6, Menominee; J.V C
Thos NJ. Wiley. EOS, Owosso; Medical Directo
Samuel VI. wilkins. I36. Eaton Rapids; Chap
II. s. White. Isl, Milford; Council of Administers
ton. w. j.. Reed, a. Lansing; +. u. Fenton. IS
Detroit; Albert Deyo. 50, Morenci; c. J.. Brundag
T. Muskegon; II. s. Pease, 80, Saginaw (E. s.
Hiel j. Clark Post. l53. Saranac-Conn., Jay
IivermOre; s. v. c., e. A. Horton; ]. V. C., Pete
Oberson; Surg, II. ii. Power; Adj't, K. r. DIN
stead q NJ s, John Taylor; Chap, w H. Davel
port; o. d., George A. Potts; @ n, 4. p. Clifford
o. G., Alex. sPrague; S. NJ, S l.. Huliiberger.
Geo. G. Whitney Post. lss Hadley--Com &c
Spencer D. Gleason; Chap, VIM. Hewitt; ADJ
George Davenport; q NJ. Geo. Thompson; o. ID
George Gramton; O. G., A. n. Trumbulli SIN
VIM, 4 Henderson; q MS, Chas- Moorland
q. w. Anderson Post, S. DE wiu-Com jam.
Goright; S. v. c.. Allen Dryer; J. v. C., John
Marshall; AdTt, z. Case; Surg. VIM. Emery Char
kaI W. HolIey; q NJ, John II. Brink; Q. D..
y. Bedell; o. G., James W. Bronson; ON S.,
4. Howdeili g. H., s. W. Newman.
MINNESOTA
At the ninth annual Encamprnent, held at L
Vegas. April and s, the following were electe
Department officers for the ensuing year, Con
Stephen w. Dorsey, Ration; 8. v. c., J. w. Cras
ford, San Msrciali J. V. O., John A. Ross Las V.
gas Chap, ThOs. HARDWOOD. Sooorro; Medical
ton, Smith ii. Simpson, Taos; John II. McFie L
Cruces; John p. Hyland, Deming; Edward TIE
rell, Ration; John G. Bromagen, Las Vegas. Cor
rade Thomas w. Collier has been appointed A