The National tribune., 1893-05-25
REUNIONS.
Annual Meetings and Other Matters Per-
tanning to Various Organizations.

Annual Meetings and Other Matters Per-
tanning to Various Organizations.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE wants the addresses
of all Regimental Secretaries for 1892 '93 Reunion
notices should be sent in early, and will be pub
lshed once in this column. Accounts of Reunions
held should be sent i'm nedaely after the events to
which they relate
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Antieiam Board, authorized by Congress,
and composed of Col. ]. q. Stearns. Of Vermont,
and Gen. Henry Heth, of Virginia, upon
the Antietam battlefield three days last week, for
the purpose of determining the location of the diff
ferent organizations during that great battle They
were accompanied by Gen. James I4ongstTeet from
Gainesville, Ca: Col. OsmRn Lstrobe, of Baiti-
more, who WAS his Chief of Staff; Col. Perry of
the War Records Office; Mai Cobb, of the War De-
partment. who has for years made study of tie
battle, repeatedly visiting the field with partici-
pants of both sides, and Maj. Mills. Gen. Long
street had not visited the field since he left il in
September, 1862. but soon rs he stood where Lee
did on the eventfu 18th, and had clear view of
the surrounding country he appeared 10 renew his
youth and gave remarkably clear statement Of
occurrences Very many doubtful points were
satisfactorily settled. Gen. Longstreet and Col.
Latrobe were compelled TO leave day earlier
than the rest Of the party, by reason of engage
more West Virginia editors put In an appearance,
accompanied by ladies, some Of whom were ex-
Union and ex-CODfederate soldiers, and they were
very greatly disappointed at not seeing Gen. Long
street. They were escorted over the field by the
Washington party. They were a bright lot of
pencil shovers and were the recipients of a delight
full banquet the night before at Hagerstown. Gen.
Longstreet is considerably enfeebled by reason of
age and severe wounds but is still straight as an
arrow. very tall and his mind is rs clear a bell.
He left for his home at Gainesville. Ga last Sun
day. Congress failed to pass bill for the purchase
of ground which fought at the last session,
but It is TO be hoped another Congress will prompt
pass such bill.
The naval veterans of New York and neighbor-
hood took a conspicuous part in the recent naval
functions at this port, and wound up their round of
duty before the breaking of the fleet by attend
ing divine service on board the British flagship
Blake on Sunday, May Z, 100 shpmaies being pres
emit May IA. after attending church services in
Brooklyn, members of Naval Post, 5l6 aud of the
Farragut Association, led by Admiral Il. :. Osbon,
went abroad the Russian flagship in full uniform
and were handsomely entertained. May 2l they
went TO Woodlawn Cemetery and decorated the
grave of Admiral Farragut. On May % the naval
veterans will hold Memorial services at the Naval
Cemetery in Brooklyn. The procession, it is ex-
pected will be made up in part of attachments of
the American war-ships In port, and Assistant Sec
rotary of the Navy William McAdoo will deliver
an address. On Memorial Day, May 80, they will
parade, and decorate the monuments of Capts
Lawrence and Drayton, of the United States Navy,
and Capt. Ericsson at the Battery.
Lieut.. 5. ID. Sturgis, Army Building, st. Paul,
Mimi The Second General Reunion of the Mill
tary Order of the Loyal Legion will take place at
St. Paul, Mimi. June and 8, the occasion of the
meeting of the Seventh Quadrennial Congress.
Companions who mean to be present are requested
to address the above. The Committee on Invita-
tions consists of Gen. Wesley Merritt Gen John Il.
Sanborn, Gen. L. F. Hubbard, Capt J. NJ. Shaw,
Lieut. William Lochren, Gen. r. VI. Newport,
wives daughters. sweethearts, and the fair friends
of com panions will be made welcome.
MISSISSIPPI.
There was a meeting held recently of the Execu-
tive Committee having in charge the reception to
the Society of the Army of the Potomac, which
will take place i'll June. There very full
attendance of members, and many matters of in
terest to the city's guests were completed. Col.
Chase, the Secretary of the Committee, made his
first appearance since his return from England and
was warmly greeted. Two designations were read
and accepted of members who were unable to spare
the necessary time for their work. The Banquet
Committee was increased and from present indica-
tons everything points TOT royal reception for the
society.
An organization to be known as the Minute Men
of 81 perfected at Washington, ID. O., and the
following officers elected: President, Capt.
George Brown: V.-P, NJ b. Fisher Sec, Theo-
dore Friebus; Treas. A. L. l.. Reese. Executive
Committee, William Tanner, j. w. Sanderson, f.
J. Pyle and Daniel Genau. Finance Committee,
c. /. Williams. w. f. Morgan and Caspar ROM.
Meetings will be held on the second Monday of
every month, and the annual meeting will be held
on April TO- the anniversary of the day on which
the District Volunteers began to be mustered into
the three-months service.
NEW YORK.
Philip Corel, Secretary, 20 Grove street. New
York Reunion Union Coast Guard (99th n. ",
Hotel Viam. New York City, May 20.
In all probability the 18th n. Y will have regi-
mental association. Steps have been taken to
form an organization before the trip to Gettysburg,
the battlefield. Comrades of Co.'S ID and Z of the
18th who at Gettysburg under command of
Col. II. w. Ryder, are requested to send their
addresses to Col. John McCauley, li3 Mott street,
New York City and secure free transportation 10
Gettysburg on the New York days.