The National tribune., 1892-09-29

retiring President; Sweet, West, Bantham.
One-armed Brown and Burke. Foster and
North, made speeches. After regular love-
feast of a time motion prevailed to adjourn to
meet in Baltimore during the Christmas holt
DAYS to perfect some business arrangements.
The 10th Pa. Reserves held their Reunion
exercises at the parlors of the Y. NJ. c. A. After
the invocation by their Chaplain, Rev. L. Nc
Guire, and the song of America" speeches
were made by Gem A. j. Warner, Capt Cyrus
Elder, Chaplain Mcclure, Capt. M. VI. Phelps.
Col. Il. B. Rogers. and "reminiscences by AdJt
McCracken and Comrades o. d. Madge and A.
s. Pritchard( The first Colonel of tho regi-
ment, John s. McCalmont, of this city, presided,
and introduced the speakers. vote of thanks
to Mr.. Pugh, Secretary of the Y. NJ c. A., was
given for his kindly tender OF the pariors LOT
the exercises.
Sheridan Tent was filled with the survivors
of the I'd Pa Cav. and their friends when they
held their Reunion. Capt. Albert N. Seip, who
has been President of the Regimental Associa-
ton for the past five years, presided, aud j. j.
Galbraiti, who also has served for the same
period as Secretary, recorded the proceedings.
Capt 3. Chambers, member of the Virginia
Legislature was selected toserve as a representa-
tive of the regiment on the Committee of the
Cavalry Corps to erect monument in this city
In honor of the cavalry. Comrade j. J. Gal
brath was selected to represent the regiment
in the Corps Committee OH Correction of the
| Cavalry Records The assemblage was stirred
when Capt Seip exhibited the old and torn
cavalry gudou of Co. A, which he saved at the
battle of Gettysburg, and which he treasures az
precious relic his command. Capt. William
c. Frew was elected President, j. j. Galbraith
Secretary, B. Chambers Treasurer, and Albert
N. Seip Historian for the ensuing year.
The 1st Ohio L. A. held a very pleasant Re.
union at their Headquarters in the Glover
Building Among those who were present
Rald Inn H.
Ian, Joe Shields. aud Hubert Digger Leather
Breeches), and Gems. Sypher and Barnett. The
last named presided, and representatives from
most of the batteries were present Battery l,
the Leather Brooches battery, sent a dozen
copies of its war history, just printed, aud tho
boys received many concentrations for the
enterprise they had displayed in this matter.
1t was resolved to hold the next regimental
Reunion in Cleveland in September next during
Chickamauga week. Gen. Barnett expects to
have the regimental history ready for distribu-
ton at that meeting.
The SSth n Y. went down to Alexandria,
Va, and held its Reunion. At the business
meeting the following officers wore elected for
the year: President, Samuel Burkart, Phila-
delphia; Vics- Presidents, John Wetmoyer,
Readng and Harry Hunterson, Washington;
Secretary James G.. Clark, Phiadelphia;
Treasurer, James Hayne, Philadelphia Ex-
ecutive Committee, John F. Keller, Balti-
more; George w. Armstrong, Philadelphia;
Levi Miller, Pottstown; Samuel @. Boone,
Reading; John w. les, Philadelphia; Sam
Wesley, Philadelphia. The regiment decorated
the graves of their dead comrades. many of
whom are buried in the Alexandria Cemetery
and Arlington. On Sunday John d. Vantier
delivered an address at the Alexandria Gene
terry.
Tho 140th Pa. held it's Reunion at Grand
Army Place on Wednesday, Sept 81, at p. m.
Forty I've members were present, and greetings
were exchanged between comrades who had not
| met for % years. The regiment by a unanimous
vote decided to take the initiatory steps toward
| having history worthy of the organization
| written, and appointed committee for that
purpose. The old officers Capt. J. T. Bell, Of
Amity, Pa, YVES chosen President, and Rev. j. L.
| Milligan, of Allegany City, Pa Secretary, and
the Association adjourned to meet in Washing
| ton, Pa. the second Tuesday of October. 1893.
| In the Fedora! Building the 18th N. Z.
| Cav. held its second Reunion. There WAS
a number of visitors present, many OF
| them being familiar with the fierce struggle
tina regiment had on July II, 1864. at Fort
Stevens. with Early's men, before the arrival
| of the Sixth Corps the field. Hon. Ii. 81.
Nevins, Capt. ]. NJ. Smith, Hon. Edwin Dunn,
aud others made addresses. The third annual
Reunion will be held in New York next year.
The 131st Pa, commanded by the late Col. z.
r. Allabach, Chief of Capitol Police until his
death, February, 1892, had headquarters at SIT
Seventh street northwest. The 18th annual
Reunion was held at the Department Of Agri-
culture. Co. c of this regiment was, COM
manded by Capt. T. r. Jones. Executive Officer
of the National Safe Deposit, Savings, and
Trust Company, Washington.
The 18th U. s. Regulars. who fought with
the Fifth Corps, held Reunion at Grand
Army Place. Col. William Z. Smedberg, Maj.
| w. T. Mills, and either officers were present.
The survivors of the Regular Brigade. Four
teenth Corps. Army of the Cumberland, COM
posed Of the 10Th, 10th, 18th, and 18th u. B.
| and Battery Ii, 9Th u. s. Art, re elected the
following officers by accamation: Pres, David
Iakin, 18th Inf, Columbus. o.; Vice Pres. w.
j. Carson, 18th Inf, Muncie, Ind; Sec. and
Treas, L. c. Beach, 10th Inf. Columbus, 0.
The 22d u. s. c. T. held a Reunion at Grand
Army Place and elected officers. large
delegation was in Washington. This regiment
| is the colored regiment that marched In front
of President LiGcoIn's funeral train.
| Fifty Of the 4t'i n. Y, WHO are organized as
| the Mozart Association, held meeting. The
| officers present were Rreget naj.-Gen. William
| Birney, Adjt E. j. Sweet, Surg J. K. Dexter,
| Lent. J. IL. 3. Jenkins. Capt. JOSEPH: Murphy.
| of CO. g. and Com. .Serg't A. T. Sylvester.
| The Ist PA. Rife Reserves, commonly known
| as the Bucktails, decided to hold the next
meeting at WilIiamsport, Pa, and elected Gen.
| William Hartsfogne President. Col. +. Z. King,
| Williamsport, Pa, yice-P President; Col. e. A.
Irwin, Curwensvillo, Pa Treasurer; William
H. Ranch, Secretary, and Mrs William n.
| Ranch Assistant Secretary.