Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19
Around the Camp Fire.

Mrs. VIM. Wells has presented fine
portrait OF Gen. VIM. Wells to the Soldiers
Home at Bennington.
Farnsworth Post, G. A. r., of Lyndon
vile, will give select ball at Music Hall
Friday evening, Jan. 20.
The many friends of Col. William c.
Holbrook of the 7th Vermont Veteran Vol
unteers will regret TO learn that he has
been i'll at his home in New York City for
three months. He is now recovering, how
ever.
Commissioner Raum has prepared some
figures on pension expenditures, more re-
cent by several months than those con-
taiued in his annual report They show
that in 1892 there were 920,sS5 pensioners
on the roll. Since July, 1892, 5s, 766 origi-
nal pensions had been granted and in
crease in 0,305 cases had been allowed.
The number of claims ending in December
were &c, ,6S7. For the first six months of
the present fiscal year there was paid out
on account OF pensions, $50, ,423, ,903.
Thus far only two candidates have ap-
peared in the field for department COM
mander OF the q. A. r. They are Past
Senior Vice Commander Geo. W. Doty Of
Morrisvilie, and ol.E.W .JeWett of Swan
ton. Asst Adj't Gen. Barney Cannon Of
Bellows Falls is also mentioned as can
didate. For the second highest office in
Wm. Cronan of Rutland is prominently
mentioned. Cummings Post OF Hines
burgh viii present the name OF Past Post
Commander A. G. Jodoin for junior vice
commander, who was member OF Co. +,
l1th Vermont.
Col. .A.G. Watson of COL. First Vermont
cavalry died at San Diego, Cal, last week.
Col. Watson was born in Burlington, Sept.
20, 1893. He attended the University of
~ safts-. I'D
as 2d lieutenant and was afterwards pro-
NOTED to captain OF his company. He was
wounded twice and was for several months
a prisoner. Capt. Watson participated in
most OF the long list of battles in which
the cavalry regiment was engaged, and
was one of the bravest and most capable
officers OF the regiment. He was soldier
whose courageous persistency and tenaci-
ty knew no limit, and he probably never
admitted and never knew defeat. AT the
battle of Cedar Creek, when the cavalry
under command of Gen. Wells led Sheri-
dams victorious army, Capt. Watson was
probably the first man to cross Cedar Creek
in pursuit OF the fleeing confedeTates. He
was mustered out of service June 2l, 1854.
John Morgan, known as "0ld Mexico
veteran OF the Mexican and Seminole
wars and one of the Oldest residents OF
Charlestown, Mass, died at the residence
S5 years. Mr.. Morgan was born in County
Tyrone, Ireland, and emigrated to Canada
in 1881. He shortly afterwards moved TO
Brattleboro, and at the breaking out of the
Seminole war he enlisted in the regular
army from Plattsburg, n. y. When sent
to Florida he was appointed scout, and
was associated with "Davey' Crockett. In
1910 he went with his battery to Rhode
Island TO quell the Dorr rebellion. In 1874
his battery was transferred to Corpus
Christi. Texas, and under Gen. Taylor
made the famous 20 days forest march
across the desert of Matamoras. He serv-
ed through the Mexican war, taking an
active part in every engagement but one,
and was wounded many times. He leaves
widow, Sc years old, p grandchildren
and p great grandchildren.
Gen. Marvin L. Hall, Commander in
Chief of the Sons of Veterans, has issued
Orders, Mol series of 1892 in which he says
The Journal of proceedings of the 18th
Annual Encampment of the Commandery
in Chief, is now ready for distribution.
Any member of the order can obtain a
copy of the same by sending to the quar-
termaster general nine cents for postage
Division commanders can obtain the
same from the quartermaster general by
stating the number desired, and paying
freight or express charges on them.
Geo. A. McMurty, Chicago, ILL.,, has been
appointed asst quartermaster general,
with rank from Dec. 10, 1892, and he will
be respected and obeyed accordingly.
Attention is called to the fact that in
stalling officers must make their reports i'm
one copy of which must be sent
to the adjutant general.
"Union Defenders Day. Feb. 18th, the
natal day of the Msrtyreu Lincoln, is one
Of the guiding stars 10 patriotism in our
order. That date marks the birth of an
American whose life and character we've to
touch as with hand OF magic the civiliza-
tion OF the world. Through him came hber-
ty to bonded millions; through him our
nation took a mighty step in civilizing
progress; then les our order, pledged to
effort, celebrate his natal day,
with ceremonies appropriate to his great
life and character. AS Feb. 18th falls this
year upon Sunday, | suggest that where
possible camps interest churches in pro
gram for that day illustrating Lineoinis
life, and where such arrangements are not
that special meeting of the
camp be held on the Saturday evening pre-
seding, or Monday evening following the
18th, open to the general public. Let heart
", earnest interest be shown, and great
benefit to the order must result.
The Commander in Chief extends most
hearty greetings TO the newly elected Off
,ers of camps throughout the order, and 4
pledges each to such earnest effort, that
our order may attain prosperity and Wig
)r hitherto unknown, so that we may
prove truly progressive, powerful, patri-
,tic order, largely moulding public senti-
nent wherever our order exists. Division
are pledged to jealous, effec-
i've labor, that the new camp officers may
have efficient aid and wise counsel.
Fi'om all divisions comes excellent prom
Sc Of splendid vigor. Let 1898 be with us
Columbian year of advancement.
Magazines for January.