The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
NORTHERN TRIP
OF THE VETERANS
They are Not Disturbed by Hostile
Resolutions Adopted
TWO FACTIONS IN PHILADELPHIA
Tho Action OF the Grand Army Asso-
ciation-T The Cordial Invitation tx
tended 10y Thirty Organizations.
Captain John Lamb 20 Go.
TWO FACTIONS IN PHILADELPHIA

The veterans of Pickctts Division are
looking forward with anticipation Of
good time. 90 their trip 90 Philadelphia,
upon which they win start az l.l2 o clock
tonight
some OF The out-of-town veterans have
already arrived, but the majority Of them
are expected to-day Major Charles
Pickett OF Norfolk, and hts daughter
Niu reach the city az ~ o'clock.
C0uercssman John Lamb viii accom-
u.ny tne veterans and has consented 10
deliver thc address on behalf of Pickett's
mon. to which the mayor of the Quaker
city viii respond Mr.. William j. Royah
wll then speak. Do accordance with the
request of % number OF his comrades.
VETERANS DlSPLEAsED.
Tr1c survivors ar Plckctts Division
ore much displcascd and panied boy
tho local publication OF on item calch-
iafed to stir up strife and Keep "lve tne
sectional hate which has been smolneilhg
for thirty-odd years. and which the pa
tri0usm awakened bv the war with spain
went for toward stamping ont a.,Dgether.
Tho Invitation tO go TO philadelphia
w.f brought 90 ricketts men by COM
mlttco Of seven reprc eniatiNe ciuzens OF
PHILADELPHIA who extended 81 with
Cordi1lity which showed Chat ihtN were
sincere. and in addition apoioeHco iuliy
r0r structures made uTou tie Comic derate
veterans % year ago.
This committee represented thirty
Philadelphia ORGANIZATIONS. among thom
being fourteen posts of the Grand Army
~ tho Republic cigIt camps OF sons or
Veterans and eight military and civil
divisions
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
After this invitation had been rendered
and accepted meeting of the Grand
Army Association of Philadelphia was
held The following official paper shows
what action was taken:
Atm meeting Of tho Grand Army Asso-
citation and vicinity. held on Friday eve
ming July 10Th the following was unani-
m0uely voted.
Whereas 20 has been represented that
the Grand Army Association. OF which
every post with two EXCEPTIONS I'm
Philadelphia and immediate vicinity is
member proposes 90 have am encamp-
mcnt or reunion az Washington Park on
the Delaware the week of August Sth 10
18th. al which 40 is further alleged that
picketts Division viii Doe present-it is
Resolved. That the officers of this assoc
citation bo directed TO advise our COM
radcs and citizens generally that the
Grand Army Association Of Philadelphia
and vicinity. has mo- participation directly
oucampmont 40 washington Park stu 10
l4th. and that any moneys which may
he realized from such entertainment VIII
not be turned into the treasury OF this
association for the temporary relief of
the INDECENT or sick stranger comrades
who become stranded I'm Philadelphia
and that "a careful canvass shows mar
posts representing nearly thrco-iourths
Of the entire membership in the Grand
GA. dol
connected with or have any participation
in the proposed affair nc Washington
Park
Resolved. That This association declines
go permit its name to used in connection
with a business enterprise for the ben
eft Of The proprietor Of q park or his
associates. and further has no aailaton
with scheme which places our former
enemies ON exhibition even at the low
price of ID cents for admission 20 see
real live Johnny Reb.'
WR. d. BUACKWOOD NJ ID.
vice-Prosidcnt in the Chair.
Attest:
Henry T. Yohn Secretary.
The above action in substance. was
printed in the philadelphia Press of July
goth but the other papers of that city
seem to have ignored the meeting alto
gother. but ON the contrary have oncour-
A HEARTY INVITATION.
As proof that the resolutions adopted
bv the Grand Army Association do not
represent the sentiment of the Union
veterans of philadelphia generally. the
following letter demonstrates.
Philadelphia, July "a. 1898
Cob Chos n. Lochr Secretary. Plcketts
Division Association:
Do9r Sir-At "a meeting of Grand Army
Posts Nos s. TO- 10. u.s. DO. "a 90. ri. So lo3.
22S 2af 263. and 400 Of philadelphia Sons
off Veterans Camp Nos 9. no. l3, 90, rs.
ms and cU also of Philadelphia. the
Sixtv-ulnfh Battalion Hancock Veterans
Legion Twcntv-o'ghth Pennsylvania Re
riwcntal Association Scvonty-third Penn
svivauia Reglmeutal Association. 14ith
PENNSYLVANIA RcgImental Association.
CKannp's H4ttcrvD Hamilton Guards. and
BOYS Brigade of Wesley NJ. u. church.
held at Col Fred. Taylor Posi- Han. Fri
day evening. July Sth. resolution was
unanimously adopted-by an enthusiastic
vote followed 10y demonstrations OF ape
p'aurC- extending an invitation 90 the
Veterans OF pickctts Division 10 attend
as our guests. our reunion and cncamp-
mont no Doe held mi Washington Park on
the Delaware river August Sth 90 lith
inclusive
Ir forwarding this official commuIiCa-
Dion. we beg Go say that in sincerely re-
ouestuC that YOU will honor mss by an
acceptance we take occasion TO further
sav that committee was appointed 90
visit Richmond and TO personally urge
your acceptance
Very truly and respectfully yours
WAi u. JONES NJ. d..
Chairman.
W. Clark Johnson. Secretary.