Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-09-20


schools OF ROCKFORD. Ills. AT the age OF
II he enlisted as private in company Z,
Nineteenth Volunteer Infantry, in June,
1851, serving three years and three months.
He was with his company and regiment in
every battle in which they were engaged,
and with the colo-s Of his regiment was
the first man over the Confederate works
At the battle Of Missionary Ridge, Nov.
Is, 1853.
He served Is private, sergeant and was
elected first lieutenant, but not mustered.
He commanded his company for two
months during the Atlanta campaign,
was elected by the vote of his company
and placed upon the roll Of honor by order
of Major General Rosecrans, commanding
the Army of the Cumberland. He organ
lied the Rockford Rifles in 1876, and made
it the most efficient and bestrknown mill
tary organization in the west.
He was elected colonel and commanded
the Third regiment, Illinois National
Guard, for several years, when he re
signed in order to give younger officers a
chance for promotion. He was post
master at Rockford under the Hayes, Gar
field and Harrison administrations and is
now engaged in the lumber and coal bust
ness. Colonel Lawler was one of the first
members of c. l.. Nevins post No. l, de-
partment of Illinois. He had been its
commander for 26 consecutive years.
The Government Censured.
Among the resolutions adopted were the
following;
li,.e..s. the 18th national encampment Of
the Grand Army has been informed Of the dis
tress that has fallen upon many comrades and
wards of the order through the withdrawal
from them Of that preference in the public
service TO which they are justly entitled, and
il should he always the grateful duty of the
authorities Of the national government 70 &c
cord,
Received. That the Grand Army protest to
III people Of the United States against the
conduct Of those Of their public servants, more
particularly az the national capital, without
necessary justification or valid excuse, and
contrary TO the repeated declarations and as
surances Of the legislative and executive au-
thOrities Il the government, have deprived
many hi n lreds of honorably discharged sol
diers anu sailors Of the Union army and navy,
and the widows, sons and daughters Of those
decreased, II their IN Dloyment in the public
Offices and establishments, for the purpose Of
appointing o. retaining other persons, desti-
tute of the loyal and patriotic claims of these
victims or Of superior qualifications for the
places thus tax n from those to whom they
rightfully belong.
Resolved, That we view with great concern
this attack upon those who. in the hour Of the
country's great need, laid aside their political
preferences and became defenders of the
Union, Offering their lives TO the nation to
maintain its institutions and preserve the
honor Of its flag.
Resolved, That our comrades and wards
who are holding employment under the gov.
L 1
10 demand from the executive authorities
the protection awarded them by the national
legislature, and any failure on the part Of
those authorities Co so protect them is viola
ton Of law and of patriotic principles, which
exctes our strongest reprobation
Resolved, That inasmuch as the efforts OF the
national and department officers of this or
ganization against this virtual prescription Of
members and wards Of the Grand Army have
proved practically unavailing, an appeal
is hereby made TO the people Of the United
States for an expression through the columns
Of the public press, the speeches and writings
of public men and the proceedings of public
assemblies upon fit occasion Of the national
sense Of gratitude and desire for Justice tor
ward the meritorious survivors Of the Union
forces al those whom the deaths of husbands
and fathers h ave left TO the generous regard of
the nation.
The windup.
General Adams returned thanks for all
the honors bestowed on him, and Past
Col4mander-in-C Chief r. b. Heath installed
with all the ceremony of the ritual the
elected officers, and all the Grand Army
flags, records and effects were turned over
20 the new officials. COMMANDMENT Chief
LAWYER here grasped the gavel, but the
new chaplain-in-chief. Haggerty, came To
ton and the 2sth enoampment was fin
ished
The resolutions censuring Colonel Aims
worths conduct of the pension bureau
and supporting Judge Long in his contest
with the pension commissioner were not
adopted
This is the first time an encampment
has concluded its business and elected and
installed its officers In a sitting of two
days
The new commander-in-chief issued his
first orders last night, appointing Comrade
G. c. Jones of Rockford, Ills, adjutant
general, and Comrade J. \. Burst OF. SYRIA
cuse, MS, quarternaster general, and
headquarters at Rockford,
Ills
At the afternoon session OF the eneamp
ment representatives of the Big four ana
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton rail
roads guaranteed l cent mile rate for
the next encampment. The Pennsylvania
has given a similar guarantee.
A fitting close was display Of fireworks
OH the Monongahela river at the foot OF
sm1tnneIu street. 1-ac crs-zcls co7nmicrce |
Dutdid itself and furnished display that |
has seldom been surpassed anywhere. AT |
least 100000 people were ont
Ladies Elect Officers.
The Woman's Relief corps elected the |
following officers: President. Mrs Wal |
lace, Chicago; senior vice president. Mrs.
Morrison, Smithport. Pa; junior vice |
president. Mrs Herrick. Seattle, Wash;
treasurer, Mrs Cheney, Detroit; chaplain
Mrs Parker Massachusetts.
The Ladies' of the Grand Army elected
the following: President. Mrs 6unlcr,
Chicago; senior vice president Mrs Toby,
Indiana: junior vice president. Mrs. Hall,
West Virginia; treasurer, Mrs George,
chaplain, Mrs. Reynolds,
Wisconsin.