The National tribune., 1895-09-19

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the survivors Of the 3lst Mass by Col
Albert Scott. The Reunion was imprompsu
and was originated by Col Scott. who, through
the Cotrjsr-JournaI, asked all his old COM
rades to meet him at No. 12S East Main
street There are very few of the brave old
fellows left 30 years after the terrible strug-
gle ended, and only dozen were there 20
take advantage of Col Scett,s kind offsr.
They were: Messrs g. W. Brnham. f.
Burt, Daniel Hurley, George B. Canterbury.
L. C. Chapman A. G0Odnow. joseph Hunter
John Hines, III. NJ Ceney, Dennis Towne
Jerry Shea, and j. j. Barnes
The 11th Ind. Cav. Association held an in
formal Reunion at the corner Of Third and
Guthrie streets, Louisville. An interesting
occurrence in connection with the Reunion
was the meeting for the first time in "a years
of two brothers, ID. z. Rowland. of Blan-
chardsville, Wis, and j. s. Rowland. of
southern Indiana. Since parting both have
become gray and wrinked with years but
the old fire was on the faces, and two happier
men could not be found in Louisville d.
NJ Burns of Lebanon. Ind, is President OF
the Association, and Z. W. Coils, of Pendle-
ton, Secretary.
The 10th Ind, which was organized in
Jacksonville, held Reunion at the City
Hall IN that city. The regiment is known as
The Old Squirrel Hunters - and had for it's
members some of the bravest men that ever
responded to wars alarm.
Col John Ray, of indianapolis, who was
the first Commander of the 49th Ind, occu-
pied his chair while he spoke He is paral-
yzed, but he was able to arouse the patriotic
spirit in his comrades. His speech was
touching. Lieut. Tom Buskirk followed, and
Tip Conner, of the Toledo (Ell.) Express, made
speech, and recounted many pleasant in
cidents along with the hardships that the
boys experienced
The officers elected were: Pres, Col James
Keigwin; V--P's., Steve W. Gibbs, w. w.
Kendall, John Nafus, J. T. Smith, James
Gardner, R. NJ. Craig, t. B. Buskirk, James
HOlcraft, and ]. j. Allis; Secretary and
Treasurer, George s. PaytOn.
The 18th Pa, one of the largest and most
famous regiments Of the war, was well repre-
sented at the Encampment, as was seen by
the large attendance of members at their Re-
union. Private r. p. Scett was elected
President, and W. f. Lowry, Secretary and
Treasurer. Capt. r. B. Edwards, former
officer IN that company, and Past President
OF the Association, made a speech congratu-
lating the Association upon the lively inter-
est the members retain for each other, and
was followed by Mr.. Scott, who directed his
remarks to the acceptance of the presidency,
and asked the forbearance and loyal co-spers-
ton of his friends in the discharge of his
duties.
The SD Ill. held its annual Reunion at the
Garfield Club, Sixth, near Walnut. The Re-
union was attended by about 20 members,
who occupied themselves chatting over rem
iniscences in an informal way The old off,
GERS were reelected. They include Can't.
William Lemon, of Summer, Ill, President,
and L. ID. Seeds of the same place, Secretary.
The list Ky. Cav. held a Reunion In the
courtroom at the City Hall and although no
business of any kind was transacted, the
time passed most pleasantly in story telling
and general sociability. Col Silas Adams,
the second commander of the regiment, was
made Chairman, and delivered most thrill-
ing acceptance, keeping his hearers in a con-
tInual state OF excitement Is he brought up
incidents of the regiments career during the
war
The visiting members of the Sd Ind. Cav.
held Reunion in the Grand Jury Room al
the Courthouse. 1t was probably the largest
Reunion yet held by them, over $50 of the
surviving members being present. The vet
Grams had a good stock of "reminiscences ON
hand, and RECALLED themselves for about two
hours with scraps of unwritten history Col.
Kline, of Rising Sun, who is President of the
Regimental Association, was present. and
made speech to his old followers. as did DR..
Hamilton, of Indianapolis, and others
The first delegation 10 arrive at New Albany
was the 9Th Ind. Cav. They marched at once
to their quarters at De PAW College. The 9Th
Ind. was one of the commands that participated
in the capture of Gen. John Morgan and his
raiders. 1t was mustered into service in Octo-
Der, 1862, with 1900 men. In the following
rear after taking part In several battles, it was
detailed to follow Morgan. The latter had
crossed the river at Brsndenburg, KY, and
passed through Covington and Salem. The
9Th Ind. intended TO flank him and marched to
New Albany. whore on July 7, 1863, they en-
parked for Cincinnati. and securing new horses
hey continued the chase. Morgan was over
AIKEN near Burlington, o., and surrendered.
Only about 700 members of the regiment sur
Vivs. An informal meeting was held Monday
afternoon at DePauw College Letters were
read from q number of absent comrades Last
night a Campfire was held. Gen. Jasper Pack
ard made the address of welcome, followed by
impronptu remarks by number of comrades.
A recitation, Battle of Bluntvills," was deliv-
cred by Master Lealandus Bruner and music
was furnished by the Modoc Gles Club, Of Tope-
ks. Kan.
The 22d Ind. met st City Hall, Jacksonville,
on Monday. About so members were present.
Nineteen deaths were reported since last years
Reunion. Col. Tenn Shea, the last commander
Of the regiment, was there.