The National tribune., 1892-09-29
REGIMENTS AND BRIGADEs.
The Smaller Organizations Reune at Grand
Army Place and Elsewhere.

The meeting of the Iron Brigade was held in
the Thomas Tent. Gen. Fairchild made the
opening address, which was well received.
Capt. Stewart. of Battery B, 4th Art, followed
Gen. Fairchild in an eloquent talk OF half an
hour, and lie vacated the platform for DIR. Hem
derson, of Washington, who paid the old Iron
Brigade deserved compliment. "a voice
from the Janey Brigade" very beautiful
poem. composed by Dir. E. ]. Patterson, of the
18Th Ind, WAS recited by his daughter, Miss
Pearl Patterson, who has the honor of being
the daughter Of the 10Th Ind A pleasant feat
ure OF the Reunion was short but pleasant adj
dress by Attorney General Miller, who said
he could not remain away from the old boys.
Comrads A. c. Buell., Of Battery y, author Of
"The Cannoneer," gave history of the bat
terry. A number of other comrades spoke aud
the Reunion was in every way pleasant one.
Forty FIVE members Of the 10th Pa. re-
spcnded to the roll call at the Reunion of that
regiment. Initiatory steps were taken to have
a regiInental history written, and the meeting
adjourned to meet at Washington, Pa, on the
second Tuesday Of October, 1893. Among the
members of this noted regiment who have
risen to distinct Gen. II. III. Bingham,
now representing district of Philadelp hia in
Congress; Col. w. s. Shallenberger, ex-menlber
of Congress frcta Beaver County, Ia, ana q
mum Der Of others.
The Ninth Annual Reunion of PurnelPs Le-
gion was held at Concordia Hall. Officers were
elected for the ensuing year AS follows: Presi-
dent Capt VIM. Gibson Vice-President, Col.
John G. Johannes, infantry; Lieut. Il. T..
Daneker, artillery, and Lieut. Z. T. Daneker,
cavalry. The society now has On its rolls 261
members. supposed to represent the surviving
members Of the command. Forty members
the hall after the business meeting was over.
Resolutions Of coincidence were adopted on the
death of Robt. McAllister, late gallant Captain
of Co. r Of the infantry.
The meeting of the 9Th Pa. Cav was held
| in Thomas Tent with J. B. Demworth, Presi-
| dent of the regimental association, presiding.
The old commander Gen. Gregg, was not pres.
| ent, but when his name was mentioned there
YVES loud applause. Addresses were made by
j. w. Williams, of Minnesota; Nelson Rivers.
Of New Jersey; Christian Gohl, J. w. Trint
| George Bloom, w. III. Garrett, l.. d. Phelps
| William Wentz, L. 9. Tucker, and others.
| Probably one Of the most pleasant Reunions
| Of any held during the Encampment was that
| Of the Cd d. c. The meeting was held at the
headquarters of the District of Columbia Vet
Grams, and the election Of officers resulted al
follows: President, Fire Marshal William O.
Drew; Vice-President V. d. Stock bridge
and Secretary and Treasurer, Serg't Nathan
EewaII, Maiden, Mass. There were about sc
survivors Of the Cd Regiment, some Of
whom are scattered over the several States
| All of these entered their names and addresse.
| in the registry book. After the Reunion the
comrades were provided with coaches, and, not
withstanding the drizzling rain, taken over tbs
former sites Of the 2d's old camp-grounds prin
cipally beyond the northern boundary of the
| city.
The 10th N. Y. Regimental Association held
its Reunion in the rooms of tho Union Veteran
| Legion. Fifty survivors were present. and
| s.I A.. ii. fr.n do
| audience of about $50. The torn and blood
stained battle. flag was present. aad was hon
ored with cheers and most affecting greeting
Officers for the ensuing year were elected al
follows: President, Eugene E. Fuller. of Wash
ington, ID. c.; Vice Presidents, S. E. Sanders
and A. II. Kibble, of Homer; Edward Fish, O
Mclean, N. Y, and II. Hollenbeck, of Virgil
N. Y; Secretary, William ]. Montanye, o
CORTLAND, N Y, and Treasurer, A. Sager, o
CORTLAND. N. Y. Homer, N. Y. was decided
upon as tho next place for meeting.
At the Reunion of the survivors OF the 19tl
Ohio Gen. Chas. +. Henderson was elected
President; Capt. Reefy, Vice-Presdent ; Capt
Knapp, of the Bureau of Foreign Correspond
ence in the PostotIice Department, Secretar,
and Treasurer. Col. w. H. Michael, complies
of the Congressional Directory and supervising
constructor of the Kearsargc, was elected al
honorary member of the 18th Association.
The old veterans of the Saith Ohio held thei
Reunion last evening at the Litchfeld. Thi
Reunion was one of the largest sincs the wal
After the business meeting there was recita
ton by bltss House and singing by Nessrs
Pearson, Rice. Kiser. and Miller. Then thu
guests partoek of banquet given by Conrad
j. P. SprecLer. Gen. A. s. Piatt delivered al
address to the toys after which came the good
bys. with promises to meet next year at Rip
ley, 0.
The 5th Ind. held its annual meeting at tn
Second Corps quarters and elected officers Q
follows: Samuel Ford, President; Charles 4
L c., oIoaN LII GxaI h