The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-21
TANNED OLD CAMPFIRES
THE BOYS OF '61 GATHER AND TELL
AGAIN THE oFT-RECOUNTED TALES.
Numerous eunioD of Indiana Regi-
mental Associations Held In This
City Yesterday.

ver's Hall, on East Market street, consid-
ering that this regiment is now scattered
over the whole United States. some OF the
members living in California, Washington,
New York, and, in fact, in nearly all the
States. This regiment was the first cav
airy regiment raised in Indiana during the
war of the rebellion. 1t went into camp
first at Camp Morton, and after a short
time was stationed at Camp Bridegland,
now the site Of the new state fair grounds.
and it took up its march for the South on
Dec. IS. 1861, march ing via Bloomington,
Ind, to the Ohio river at Louisville. and
thence via Bardstown, KY. After some
picket duty alorg Green river it arrived
at Shiloh in February. 1862, just after that
famous battle, but in time TO take part in
some of the skirmishing near Corinth. 1t
fought at Pea Ridge April l, losing a num-
Der killed and wounded. 1t also fought in
an engagement at McMinnvillc and Gala
tin, Tenn. with Bragg's army at Vinegar
Hill and was engaged in the battle of Per-
ryville. The regiment was highly compli-
mented by General Rosecrans for recaptur-
ing a government train, in which engage
ment the men defeated the enemy's cav
airy and captured 200 prisoners. The regi-
ment re-enlisted in 1864 at Messy Creek and
moved with Sherman's army tow ard the sea
and was engaged in the battles at Resaca,
Varnels. Newman and Atlanta. The regi-
| ment was mustered out at Nashville, Tenn,
July q, 1865.
Through some mistake in publication Of
the hour for the meeting many of the vet
Grams came TO the city in the morning,
thinking that the meeting would begin at
10 o'clock, instead Of which 1t did not begin
till 2 o'clock, making it a rather hurried
4 ~ o- - - rrh4 oa.oa q ~ the
morning returned home on the afternoon
trains. The meeting was called to order
by the president, B.. o. Boardman, of Broad
Ripple. and then followed a short pro-
gramme. Miss Mayme Roberts; of the city,
to His Grandson" which brought tears to
the eyes of many of the old soldiers in at
tendance. Sergt. j. H. Kelley, OF Thorn
dress, but on account of illness could not
attend, and his son, Oscar f.. Kelley, OF
gallant regiment. interspersed with stories
of camp life as told by his father. After
his speech Mr.. Kelley was unanimously
elected an honorary member of the Fifth
Cavalry, after which little Clara Shumrn
reclted a Welcome to the Old Soldiers"
A collection was taken up 10 defray ex-
penses of postal cards and stamps used to
call the regiment together and other Incl
dental expenses, after which officers were
elected for the ensuing year: The present
pie, was reelected and c. T.. Merrifeld;
of Indianapolis, was chosen treasurer and
day of state fair week next year would be
the date fixed for the next meeting or the
association. Letters were read from the fol-
lowing absent comrades: Capt. j. b. Pres
Carpenter. Wright. Ia; Edward r; Cam
e eeiege' c anist Jasper IN 4. " r. A01 fremont %Tt.
Wash; John w. James, Bozarth, Tenn;
Sample G. Bayer, Richmond. md; j A.
Payne. Rich Hill, Mo-: James Head, Wes-
terfield, Ind. The meeting adjourned and a
few of the veterans. who remained over
spent the evening pleasantly IN a sociai
campfire.
GEN. STREIGHT'S OLD REGIMENT.
The fourteenth annual reunion of Colonel
streight's regiment, the Fifty-irst Indiana
Veteran Volunteer Infantry, was held yes
terday at the Streight homestead. On ac-
count of the chilly weather and the slight
indisposition of Mrs. Streight, the exercises
were held in the house. The dinner was
served first, and there were more than two
hundred at the tables. This included sixty
eight members Of the regiment. and the
others were their wives and children. The
register of the secretary shows sixty-nine,
and the additional one is Mrs. Streight. who
is always counted as one Of the company.
The large rooms were full OF men. women
and children, who did ample justice TO the
viands that were. spread The exercises
opened with the singing of America" and
ton. The result of the election was: Presi-
dent. D.. l.. Wright; vice president. A.; S.
Harley; secretary ,y. Marion Mar sItc ~ r, I Yie
c. Lane. John r. Rhodes and Noah Grim.
The memorial committee included John F;
made by ]. g. Adams, of Lebanon, and J.
K. Henby relative to the deaths. Mr.: H.
Hattie Hopkins on The Old Battiefelds of
Virginia" Mrs. Hopkins has recently. re-
turned turned frenzy from Hir gtra;sb and an was at the N pIsss
two relics that she secured, One was a
Mercedes, and the other was a gilt anchor
from the cap of an officer of the Maine.
There were letters Of greeting from NJ T.
ris. of Blue Earth City, Mimi; John
Walker, Of Martinsville; L. p. Holman, of
Biianco, Tex. These were followed by
speeches from w. A. Linville. Richard Fau-
sett of Lafayette. who is superintendent of
home. Marion Barbour, ]. II. Weiton. NJ.
L. Johnson, j. ". Parker. Calvin Wicker.
Cochran. a memorial to the wife of G. W.
Adams, of Lebanon, was read, and Miss
Maud. Gatewood gave a recitation. The
more was spent socially. The closing was
by the entire company, who sang March
old soldiers are thinning, the Fifty-frst
HOLDS lis own, there being only two less
present this year than last.
l6E GEhSlM NUN
1.-THE Persimmon Brigade" composed of
members Of the One-hundred-an inc fifteenth,
Observation-Disclosures. One-hundred-
and-seventeenth and Northumberland
eighteenth Regiments Indiana Volunteers,
held its thirteenth annual reunion in the
Criminal Court rooms. About 15 members
were present. The regiments were mus
tered into service in August, 1868. and were
assigned to duty In connection with the
raids of Morgan and other marauding bands
which were terrifying the people of Indi-
ana. Ohio and Pennsylvania. The follow
ing officers for the ensuing year were
elected: President, g. t. Landers, of the
Observation-Disclosures Regiment, city:
secretary and treasurer. j. NJ. Cassel. city:
chaplain. Rev. Charles w. Stewart. of Dan
vile. The death roll for the year numbered
seven. A campfire In the evening was
one of the enjoyable features of the re-
union. The programme, consisting of
twenty numbers, was opened by an ad-
dress by President James Il. Layman, of
Irvington, followed by vocal and instru-
mental music and addresses by L. j. Bolton.
of indianapolis, Observation-Disclosures
Regiment; r. NJ. Dice, Charlottesville, One
Observation-Disclosures Regiment; Hugh p.
Stewart, ex-prisoner of war. One-hundred-
and-seventeenth Regiment; w. w. Rob-
bins, Indianapolis. observation-disclosures EIGHT
zenith Regiment: and James X. p. Stephens.
of the Sixth Indiana Cavalry. A paper uas