New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11
GRAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES.


| National Association Of Naval Veterans, In his
last general orders has this to say about the loss
| OF the United States batte-shp Maine: THE de-
structon OF one OF best batle-ships and the
| loss Of over two hundred and sixty brave onlce-s
and crew have aroused the sympathy and stirred
| the latent patriotism of our countrymen through
out the land only equalled by the firing on Sumter
| in 1851. Notwithstanding the long strain or tho
Cuban question and the suspicion that the Maine
| destruction caused by the treachery or
| foreign Power. with whom we were at peace, our
people have shown great forbearance. and have
| needed the request OF the gallant Captain SigsDee
| to suspend judgment. and awaiting patiently
| the report Of the Court of Inquiry. For the sake
of the advanced civilization of the nineteenth GEN.
| tury we are oath to believe that Christian ma
ton could be guilty of such reacherous crime as
| Is suspecte, by many our mission is Peace on
| earth and goodwill toward man. progress In tho
| arts and sciences. charity, sympathizing with
| brave people almost at door struggling FOR
freedom. and disappearing Of their determination
by famine fire and the sword. The veterans OF the
war repose implicit confidence In the PATRIOTISM
| wisdom and discretion OF the President to guard
the interests and honor OF the Nation Comrade
William Mckinley established his record for
bravery and Americanism from 1851 to 1865. and
We have an abiding faith in his leadership. Should
the occasion require the American peopls VIII re-
spond generously to his call as they did 10
Abraham Lincoln's in 1861 a great many Of the
ate resolutions of sympathy to the families OF
those slain by the explosion. and have rendered
their services to the President and Secretary or
the Navy the event of war. These resolutions
have been coureously acknowledged. There was
A marked absence OF jingoism in the resolutions.
| hope all the assoca tons will fall into line. The
Monitor Association the first to take action.
This National calamity Is not without its lessons
and consultations. for the brave men OF the Maine
have not died in vain. grateful people mourn
their untlmey end and will ever cherish their
memory and will erect imposing memorial TO
commemorate their sacrifice TO duty. The people
have come closer together II has awakened their
sumberng patriotism and responsibilities. 1t has
removed all sectional feeling. for our brothers OF
the South Cwhose gallantry and bravery the vet
tested and proved are anxious to uphold
the honor OF common country and Will vie
with their brothers Of the North In defending the
old Flag The heroes OF the Maine have not died
IN vain, Shipmates. should feel grateful that
our lives have been prolonged to sec our country
united in spirit well as in law. We now touch
hope is realizcd-we now have that perfect Union"
Colonel Charles H. ioughton has been informed
by Secretary Alger that. by the Presidents dlrec-
ton and under the provisions OF the act Of Con,
Nedsl Of Honor has been awarded him for most
dlstins uisned galantry in acton. The following
rinia July 49, is5i this officer. a captain i'm New
York Artillery. commanded 4 battalion or his req
men and at Fort Haskell virginia. March .. lao';
be- was q captain. lith New-iork Artillery. and
commanded the detaC ned work. Battery Haskell.
tho Confederate assault repealed at Fort Haskell
lantry. ana repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily
To the greatest danger. At Fort Haskell he WAS
leg. colonel Charles H. Houghton entered the
service from Ogdensburg. St Lawrcn. I'D county.
y y, IN 1851. A private solder IN me Uth New
York Volunteers ana the lith New-York Artillery
captain in December 1858. In his service with
three brevet ccmmissions-one from the President
q a.. JniLca STAT - major OF United states
lnl fnHF ID NOR
the hatiles Of Forts stedman ami Haskell Virginia.
March ~ is,S from the Governor OF New-York as
ana a. colonel o: Now York Volunteers for eailan;
and mer.louous service IN the neid and general
good conduct during ~" w1r lie Was also spc-
oy;rror or New York ,or MAJOR n the I'm Htw-
YORK Artillery for gallIntry "a acton at the ba.!e
Honeh,ra' r'iurncd TO Gljy In july isss and Vas
appointed acting assistant Inspector general Of Mar
Army Corps. defending Washington His las du,y
Martial and Military Commission at DID capitol
Prison Wsshinston IN August, fsGl IL was mus
had an cner u transfer TO th' stan department.
X sGar Army, which for personal reasons be de-
where he has since liyed He became member oi
The Grand ARM of INC R,pg3iie In 1864. and Was
department commando IN ISL.
General william H. Whippl- has been elected
commander ~ George Washington Pos 30 io3 In
place CO.. General Horace Porter. United States Am
bas.alor to France. General Whlpple WAS brave
soldier o. the Army % the Cumberland. and was
AdIutant.. general and chicf OF s,an while General
Thomas commandcd that army He well
known In military circles I'm ;h!s city while serv-
Ing a. adJu'aut general on Governors Island Gen
,ral Whpple served Tor several terms as command
er ~ Washington Post and had the reputation
~ being one o. the best commanders In Ncw-Iork
When hc retired from the Army he resigned
from the post and mad" his lOme IN Philadelphia |
AZ the unanimous request OF the post Department.
Commander Shaw mas sanctioned the plan by which
General Whippe returns - MS former place.
The thlrty-nrst annual enclrpmcnt. Department
% New Hampshire. VIII be- convened In Repre- |
sentative Han Concord Wednesday and Thursday |
April 10 and H. pualic reception Will be rendered
Comma ndcr-in-Cnict General J. l.. 5. Goblin and |
stan the evening OF Wednesday, April 49, at !
Wnltes opera House. at watch the address OF |
welcome In behalf OF the STATE Will be delivered by
Mayor Wopdworth. Genera! Alonzo Williams and |
accompany the Commandcr-ln chief to Concord |
T. oI.n'l A.cn hAs !ust bon appointed an ade-de-
The Veteran Association Of the SD New-York |
Volunteers Will attend memorial services this year
on Sunday evening. May q. at the Adams Memorial |
thurch. OF whicn The Rev Archibald Forbes is |
pastor. Inc organization Will atttnd In a body and |
IN fun uniform.
TROTTING TRAINER TAKES UP RUNNERS. |
Lexington. Ky. April 10 (speciaD John splan. A |
well-known trainer. has gone into the thorough
bred business To-day he bought OF Samue. Hin |
he. OF this city, two-year-0ld bay colt 10y Dona-
iieello out OF Eliza Hindoo. by Hindoo. FOR 5000 |
succeed with runners as well as John Madden has. |
AT THE TRiASPORTiTION CLTB
An exhibition Of pictures will be given at the |
Transportation club to-day and tomorrow from |
to D. ana on Wednesday from until II r. m |
The committee has secured about two hundred pict- |
illustrating and