The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-05-09

W.R.C. that the monument was secured. Or
the pediment is the inscription, " Petersburg
Gettysburg" The work is of white bronze.
The benefit concert and ball given by A, B
Il. Sprague Post, Grafton, April %. was largely
cial success. The hall was tastcfully decorated
with the National colors, and q fac turkey
supper was served during the evening.
The mcatng of Briscoe Post. so. Westboro
on the evening of April 80. was particularly
interesting one owing TO the presence of a large
number of Department officers. The following
protest WAS passed:
The comrades OF Arthur G. Briscoe Post. 60 learn
with profound establishment that soon there is to
be dedicss ed ia Chicago, Northern city, and the
second largest in The Union, "a monument in COM
nlcmorat:on Of The Southern soldiers W lao fell while
attempting 10 destroy the United States Govern.
nent aud establish in its place "a nation with hu-
man slavery ~ a foundation principle and that
this action appears TO have the approval and aid OF
the present National Administration evidenced
by the donation of cannon and other munitions OF
war. in order that the humiliation Of the saviors
OF the Uuion. the veterans Of The Northern army
and navy, may be complete. this dedication IS 10
ON, to them, lhe most sacred day OF the year
| Memorial Day. On this anniversary the cxer-
cs-s OF the Grand Army of the Republic serves to
honor it's fallen comrades and Is object lesson TO
tho young, teaching patriotism, love OF country
Rnu the flag and that treason odous and traitors
to I've coBdeDued:
Therefore, Arthur g. Briscoe Post, so. most earn
estly protests against such a dissertation of Mem
oriHl Day, and dedication of n rebel monument in
the state OF Lincoln, Grant and Logan, else.
| where in the North. We believe such proceeding
is an insult TO loyalty, dishonors dead COM
rades tends 10 weaken patriotism, lessons love OF
country ard the 0"s, and renders treason honor
| able aud traitors respectable. We trust that the
comrades OF Illinois Will that rebel flag in-
suits the Eight OF the loyal people Of that State.
Department Commander Thayer, in the pres
ence of assembly which filled the hail.
| heartily seconded this protest. lie said he
should refer 10 the matter at greater length in
his forthcoming letter 10 the Posts of the State
He considered the dedication of the monument
a fragrant insult TO the loyalty of the land. 1t
was to have been ded icated last May, but there
was not money enough forthcoming to make it
a success, but now sufficient funds had been
raised for it. 1t was monument erected TO
| the memory of the Confederate cause and SOL
defy. He condemned the Administration for
assisting in identifying the grounds by the
donation of cannon and other munitions of
war
At the regular meeting of Theodore Win
throp Post 80, held April 25 the following
resolution offered by George w. Marsh. Chief
Mastering Officer of the Department of Massa-
chusetts, was unanimously adopted;
ResoIucd That Post IS. of Chelsea. Mass. through
the Department of Massachusetts most ectfully
petition the officers and comrades assembled at the
29h National Encampment that measures may be
taken at once looking toward the erection in some
/ y u.
in commemoratiou aud recognition Of the valuable
services rendered 10 our country, at home. III the
hospitals, aud upon the field of battle. in the
for the Union and couutry's flng OF the loyal,
devoted. and patriotic women of the war, and rec
ommendng that IL be erected by voluntary SUBJ
scrpion OF the Posts throug bout the United States,
or 10y such other means as the Encampment may
devise
MONTANA
The 18th annual Encampment, Department.
OF Montana held at Butte April 8 and TO- elect
ed the following comrades to the Offices desig-
mated: Com, Robert E. Fisk, Helena; s. V. C.,
Timothy O'Leary, Anaconda; J. V. c., Benja-
min F. Osborn Bozeman; Medical Director.
Levi +. Holmes Butte; Chap, George w. Jen-
kns, Butte. Council of Admin istration, H. L.
Childs, Frank p. Blair Post; II. +. c. Klein
schmidt. Wadsworth Post; Lyman Loring Nat
Lyons Post; Geo. 7. Chambers. Farragut Post;
Robert NJ. Whitefoet. VIM. English Post. Dele
| gates 10 the National Eucampment, F. George
Heldt, Sheridan Post; Theo. II. Kenschmidt,
Waosworth Post; Alternates, O. T. Parmeter,
Custer Post; II. (. {. Kleinschmidt, Wadsworth
Post.
Commander Fisk has assumed command,
with Headquarters at Helena, and has appoint
ed the following staff: Asst Adj't-Gen., Ed. S.
Walker, Helena; Asst q. M.-Gen., William A.
Haven, Helena; Inspector. Horatio S. Howell,
Helena; Judge-Adyocate, T. M. Pierce, Boze-
man; Chief mastering Officer, ]. ID. jerks,
Butte.
NEW JERSEY
Van Houten Post, 3, Jersey City-Com., T.
Sands; S. V. c., w. II. Black; ]. v. c., c. A.
Bowers; Adj't. ]. F. Linskey; Chap, C. p.
Knoeller; Q. NJ, A. Thompson; o. d., T. F.
Watson o. g., d. Z. Boomer s. NJ, E. Devin;
@. NJ. S., b. +. Goetschins j. s., w. Davis This
Post is already looking forward to Memorial
Day with much anxiety, owing TO the number
Of comrades being mustered out from this side
nf ha hat leur md of iufn =
encampment of the great beyond.
NEBRASKA
John Dunlap, Commander, Post PSI. Curtis,
Neb., requests that ali comrades and Posts that
have sent contributions to members of Corp'l
Tanner Post, will write him at once stating
the amount of such contributions. The Com
mander's papers have been lost.
OHIO
Department Commander Mutt, In his Me-
mortal Day Order, says; Thirty years of
peace have passed and established the right
eousness of the cause for which our comrades
fell, in camp, march, battle hospital or prison
or escaping immediate mortality and bearing
their various resulting infrmties have surren-
dered one by one as the years have gone BY
Moro than million tents of green mark
the final camp OF those whose lives were offered
TO the Republic; and each return of
Spring time with its fragrance and bloom finds
UeW-mAde LOunQS In The Silent camp calling |
for more markers aud flags. more wreaths and |
flowers We spared with the minority. the |
resrguard Of that Grand Army, and deem il |
our duty 10 preserve the memories" and thus |
transmit lessons Of loyalty by encouraging the
beautiful Memorial Day custom with perfumed
flowers glad songs and patriotic oratory.
With gratitude for our miraculous preservation |
and rejoicing with prospects OF National preser-
walton and peace, we should heartily join in |
the coming Both Memorial service. Our day |
OF decoration has become a National holiday |
in which all join in a sacred delight to |
honor not bravery, valor or heroism alone
but these qualities displayed in the cause Of |
freedom and the Nations flag with all it rep |
resents On this line, comrades, fall in for |
one mole patriotic occasion. Discourage all |
sportive amusements or adverse attractions |
and invite all to join with and our kindred So
cieties. the noble, patriotic women our Sons and
Daughters of Veterans, who are not only relief |
and aid, but leaders in all loyal labors. Enlist
the public schools, teachers and pupils, Friday |
afternoon, May "a in patriotic exercises, essays,
recitations, songs and flag salute. |
with these preparations Memorial Day,
May 80 1885, will be the most patriotic day |
the Nation has known. II is hoped that Ohio |
Department will perform its full part in spirit |
and devotion and secure a general observance
None are too old TO appreciate and none too |
young 10 strew flowers. Let the children learn |
10 sing the songs, TO wave and love the flag, |
and the Nation viii be safe when left TO their
care" |
Gen. A. V. Rice q. S. Pension Agent, Colum-
Inns q advises that whpra cororadoe .ra ID