Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-09

speaker introduced by Col Woodward. He
said that the reserves were formed for
home service, but were pushed to the front
in the first days Of the war, where they re-
manned until its close. The hero of Gettys-
burg, Gen. Meade, was highly praised by
the speaker. who averred that his general
ship had, rendered Appomattox possible. II
sometimes thank God for the first battle of
Manassas, for without that We could have
had no marching through the swamps of
the James; we could have had no Gettys-
burg. and without Gettysburg, submit,
We could have had no Appomattox.'
Col. William c. Talley followed with a
few remarks, and Col. Samuel NJ. Jackson
greeted his comrades briefly and was sue
ceeded in the speechmaking by Col. H. B.
Mexican. who paid tribute to the judg-
ment and forethought Of War Governor
Curtin of Pennsylvania. He believed the
reserve corps had saved the capital after
the first battle Of Bull Run and had saved
the day at Gettysburg. The record of the
corps was taken up by Col. J. p. Taylor,
who related many incidents Of army life in
camp and on the march. Col Taylor said
he would not attempt to make a speech.
He only wished to look his comrades in the
face and to speak heart to heart with them
about the former days.
The Artillery Branch.
Chairman Woodward remarked that the
reserves constituted a small army alone, as
1t was composed of infantry. artillery and
cavalry. He called on Comrade G. w. Far
rell to make speech representing the ar
tillery. At the close of Mr.. Farrelfs felici-
tous remarks Comrade c. d. Madge spoke
in behalf of the musical corps, to which he
belonged. He remarked that the drum corps
was always In the front except when the
firing line was reached.
Comrade Owen Jones OF Philadelphia ad-
dressed the veterans on the part taken by
the reserves after the first battle of Bull
RI ocht pcfn trnY, oa6i
ately," he said. "for the protection Of the
threatened capital and were reviewed by
President Lincoln. 1 shall never forget his
words on that occasion. Being informed
that the troops he was observing were from
Pennsylvania he exclaimed, God bless
Pennsylvania! God bless Pennsylvania!
And then addressing himself to the soldiers
he SAID You have cleared away the dark
clouds that surrounded our capital. God
bless your loyal and far-seeing governor /"
Continuing the speaker called attention to
the flag that foated over the tent He said
1t was known as the "Old Division head
quarters flag, representing the Fifth Corps"
He had carried that flag to all national en-
campments In the past ten years. He ex-
tolled the character and service of Governor
Curtin. Mr.. Jones Is known as the veteran
who placed the floral tribute on the gov
e1nors grade when he was inferred and Is
chairman Of the committee which every
year sends floral design to the last rest
ing place Of the war governor.
others who spoke were Col. William Sim
clair, .. 8. A., retired, Col. J. S. Mccall
mont, Major L. G. McCauley, Capt. A. B.
Jameson and Capt. John c. Gather.
The Twenty-Second Corps.
The ed Army Corps Association held an
interesting reunion at Sheridan tent in
Camp Roosevelt at 10 o'clock this morning.
What was lacking in numbers was made I'D
In enthusiasm. Martial airs were rendered
by drum and fife and eloquent speeches
were made by Judge Henry w. Hackett,
formerly assistant secretary Of the navy;
Mr.. Henry M. Baker. Representative in
Congress from New Hampshire, and Mr. j.
Madison Cults of this city. Letters of re-
greet at their inability to attend were re-
ceived from Senator Mark Hanna and Gov.
Nash of Ohio, both of whom are members
Of the corps.
Maj. M. A. Dillon of the Treasury De-
partment, chairman of the local corps as
ISOLATION, presided and gave a brief history
or the I'D Corps, which was organized in
1868 in command Of Gen. Heintzleman and
was successfully commanded by Gen. Alger,
ex-Secretary Of War, and Gen. Parke a
distinguished engineer officer AS described
by one Of the speakers, it was an emergency
corps, composed partly Of invalids, the re-
suit of wounds on the battlefield or Of dis
ease from the hardships of campaigning,
and was charged with the important and
responsible duty of defending the national
members Of the corps occupied the Gordon
of forts around Washington and many OF
them assisted in repulsng Early's army in
its desperate attack on the city.
An interesting program was arranged for
the reunion Of the corps. In addition to
those already mentioned the list Of speak
ers included Judge William e. Chandler,
Maj. H. L. Piper, Mr.. Simon Wolf and Mr..
H. A. Castle. auditor for the Post Office De-
partment. The song, THE Sword of Bun
ker HILL by Mr.. George H. Lillebridge,
was also on the program.
Thirteenth Corps Welcomed.
A reunion Of the 18th Army Corps was
scheduled to take place in the Sherman
tent on the White Lot at 10 o'clock this
morning, but 1t was some time after that
hour when. Col. Fletcher White called the
assemblage to order and delivered an adj
dress Of welcome to those under the can
vas About seventy-five members Of the
corps were in attendance, and the reun on
was entered into with much spirit, the
speakers being frequently interrupted by
applause.
1.-The members Of the Grand Army" Col
White said. ARE favored with excellent
weather thus far during the present ELL
campment. There was a time when the
residents Of Washington did not look with
much favor the wearers Of the Union
uniform, but it has changed now, and they