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THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON, D. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1883. THE GRAND ARMY. News From the Various Deparments--Record of New Posts. After the annual Encampment there is generally a lull in the work of recruiting, but this year there seems to be no abatement of activity anywhere, and reports of the of new Posts are daily received.

We must again call the attention of our comrades, however, to the importance of selecting in each Post some competent member to act as TRIBUNE correspondent, so as to insure the prompt and accurate reporting of Post Hews. This departanent of THE TRIBUNE would be greatly enhanced in interest if every Post would act upon the suggestion. During the past week we have forwarded TRIBUNE blank applications for Post charters to the following: E. Farington, Cantril, Iowa; Oscar F. Geer, Le Roy, N.

Edson Treadwell, Burlington, R. P. Starkers, Metropolis City, M. T. Short, Ashmore, Charles Cooper, Peakville, N.

F. J. Smith, Springfield, Dak. Lewis I. Gardner, Ontario Centre, N.

O. N. Olson, Renville, Minn. An application has been forwarded to Department Headquarters for the muster of a new TRIBUNE Post at Nicholson, with twentysix charter members. Tally one, Comrade Death! It is a greeting from your own State.

MASSACHUSETTS. Post No. 10, of Wore-ster, with Camp A. A. Goodell, S.

of with fam lies and friends to the 1 number of 1,300, accompanied by the Worcester Cadet band, left on the morning of July 25, in two trains of thirteen cars each, for a day's sport at Oakland Beach and a tussle with Rhode Island clams. Arriving at Providence, they were received by -Arnold Post. No. 4, with the Providence Zouaves and Camp W. B.

Sayles, S. of with White's mititary band at their head. A short street parade was made, after which cars were taken and the party soon landed at the beach. After dinner the time was spent in various field sports. The party arrived home at 9 o'clock, well satisfied with the day's enjoyment.

The arrangements for the excursion of Pest 35, of Chelsea, and Dabigren Post, of South Boston, have all been completed, and the two Posts, with Commander Evans and stat, will leave Boston via the Boston and Providence Railroad, on August 21, in the forenoon, and proceed to Oakland Beach, where they will remain until Tuesday evening, August 22, when they will return home. A large attendance and a good time are expected. RHODE ISLAND. The correspondent of the Pawtucket (R. Morning Sun speaks as follows of the Rhode Island delegation in the parade at Denver: "I cannot speak in detail of the procession, but, of course, I shall be expected to -peak of the part the Rhode Islanders took in it.

They numbered twelve men, and were detailed as a special escort to Commander-in-Chief Van Dervoort. They all wore white trousers, white gloves, and the straw caps manufactured by Captain H. F. Jenks, of Pawtucket, and their fine appearance and soldierly bearing won for them praise and cheers on every hand. And, alter the line was dismissed, their headquarters at the American Hotel were visited by large numbers of Rhode Island prople who are living in Denver and other parts of the West, and complimented upon the honor which they had brought to their State by their visit to Colorado.

I have met many military gentlemen from other States than Rhode Island, since the day of parade, and all of them have been unanimous in their commendations of the part which Little Rhody's boys bore in the grand demonstration. They attracted especial attention in the line from the fact that no other organization wore anything approaching their style of uniform. Everywhere one went he heard the remark: "The Rhode Island boys took the cake." CONNECTICUT. Comrade G. F.

Elliott, Stamford, writes as The that Hobbie Post, of that place, is booming. excursion given on the 20th uit was a grand success. and arrangements are being made for an old-time On theevening of the 3d Comrade Elliott, in company with Senior Vice Commander Levi Dixon, paid a visit to Lawrence Post. No. 378.

Department of New York, and found that Post in a very prosperous condition. Comrade J. S. Forsyth, Q. R.

O. Tyler Post, No. 50, Bridgeport, Conn, writes us that the Post now numbers over 200 members, and is in a very prosperous condition. New recruits are being mustered at every meeting. NEW YORK.

The members of Cushing Post, No. 231, G. A. held their first annual Midsummer's night festival, in Schuetzen Park, Fiftieth street and Third avenue, recently. The Post was organized a little over a year ago with fifteen charter members.

Its membership has now increased to sixty. It was in the interest of the relief fund that the Midsummer night's festival was given. The fund was started last winter, when a concert was given, which netted nearly $200, and the proceeds of last night's picnic Jargely augmented the fund. The supervision of the affair devolved upon Senior Vice Commander T. W.

Lindsay, owing to the fact that the Commander, David Pillsworth, was unavoidably absent until a late hour. Vice Commander Lindsay, however, was perfectly qualified to attend to the duties devolving upon him and discharged them to the evident satisfaction of all who were present. The memorial committee of the Grand Army of the Republic met on the 2d inst. in the Queens County Almshouse, Flatbush, N. to continue their investigation in regard to the inmates of the institution who are eligible to admission to the National or State Soldiers' Home.

The members of the committee present were Captain Henry A. Phillips, chairman; Colonel James Me Leer, and Commanders Louis E. McLoughlin and John H. Walker. Twelve soldiers were discovered to be inmates of the almshouse.

Three of the men were examined by Captain and Phillips in regard to their war experiences, papers were drawn up admitting them to more congenial institations. The committee will meet again soon and examine the remaining soldiers in the almshouse. Howell Post, 390, was mustered at Yorkshire Center, N. on July 25. Commander Wm.

H. Hick, Post 216, assisted by Commanders Geo. Stoneman, of Post 329, and J. Sam Johnson, of Post 130, assisted in the muster services and in the installation of the following officers: Commander, A. J.

Langmade; S. V. H. W. Eliton; J.

V. A. G. Preston; Q. Fred.

Gee. Silliman; W. Surgeon, M. F. Thornton; Chaplain.

Briggs; 0. C. King: 0. T. N.

Eliten; Adj't, Howell; S. C. W. Kester; Q. M.

John Glass. Comrade George P. Williams, South Dayton, N. writes us that Cl nton D. Nast Post was recently organized at that place with eighteen charter members.

The following is the list of officers: Commander, Charles Shults: S. V. M. Wells: J. V.

Hiram Gilbert; Adj't, J. C. Shults; 0. Frank Stoford; 0. J.

Edick; Q. G. M. Johnson; Serg't, H. T.

Chaplain, Henry Mason; Q. M. B. B. Rice: Whiple.

Comrade J. P. Adams, who sends us three new subscribers, writes that the Post at Port Jervis, N. is in a very flourishing condition, numbering nearly 100 members, with a good fieid to work on. Comrade Oscar F.

Geer, Le Roy, N. who has sent us six subscribers, writes that there are some forty or fifty ex-sol liers at that place, and that no G. A. R. Post has 25 yet been established.

Comrade James A. Cooper, Bergen, N. writes steps are taken to organize 8 Post at that place. ex-soldiers have already signed the application for a charter. Comrade Win.

H. Hick, Commander, Torbert Post, 218, Arcade. N. has been appointed Assistant Inspector General for District 88, Department of Now York. NEW JERSEY.

Comrade Howard Brinley, Adjutant, Post No. 46, Long Branch, N. writes that James B. Morris Post has adorned its rooms with a set of corps fiags, and has also taken steps to procure from the State authorities twenty rifles and equipments. He adds: "We lost a recruit last week by death.

Expected to muster him at our last meeting, but he has been mustered in by one who is higher than we. He was a member of company First New Jersey cavalry, and served through the war, His name was John Finnegan. Perhaps this will meet the eye of some of his old comrades." The field Encampment of Aaron Wilke Post, G. A. of Treutou, N.

was visited on the 3d inst. by Barry Post, No. 27, of Rahway, seventy-five wen, Philip E. Tufts Commander. A delegation of Robert E.

Lee Post. of Richmond, was also in attendance: The latter in the evening, with a number of the home Post, personated guerrillas and attacked the camp. A sham fight followed. There was a Camp-fire and a Grand Army hop. Several thousand people were present.

The executive committee of the G. A. R. of the State of. New Jersey met at Princeton on Thursday, and determined to hold the annual State Encampment at Princeton Junction, from the 3d to the 8th of September.

Comrade M. L. Lacey, Laceyville, writes us that Captain John Whitney Post. No. 268, was organized at that place last fall with the following officers: Commander, John Hastings; S.

V. D. G. Keeney; J. V.

W. Preston; 0. J. T. Williams; Adj't, Lorenzo Whitney; Q.

P. J. Swan; Chaplain, Rev. John Fisher; 0. A.

B. Snow: 8. Palmer; Q. M. M.

S. Comstork. He adds: Owing to the want of a suitable room in which to meet, but very little was accomplished until within the past three months, during which time, however, the interest among the old veterans has greatly increased, and we now have a membership of forty-three, with the names of twelve others who have been elected, and are now awaiting muster. Comrade E. R.

Sherman, Kendall Creek, writes us that General Ord Post, No. 355, was mustered at Rixford, McKean county, the evening of July 30th. with fifty-one charter members. The following are the officers: Commander, Nelson Moore: S. V.

H. G. Allen J. V. W.

P. Black; Q. Jas. Fraser; Surgeon, W. P.

Baldwin; Chaplain, F. T. Mc J. E. Baldwin; 0.

Henry Peterson: Adj't, N. L. Moore: S. H. T.

Breese: Q. M. T. R. Burton.

After the ceremonies at the Post room Were concluded the comrades were formed in line and escorted by the hand to the opera house, where the ladies of Rixford had provided a bountiful repast. Comrade John C. Lloyd, Northumberland, writes us that Captain James Targart Post, No. 350, was organized at that place on the evening of June 20th by Comrade T. G.

Evans, A. D. C. of Post No. 52, of Lewisburg, assisted by comrades from Lewisburg, Milton, Watsontown.

and Harrisburg, who mustered in a8 charter members forty-three soldiers of the late rebellion. After muster the following comrades were elected as officers of the Post: Commander, David Taggart; S. V. W. E.

Taylor; J. V. R. G. Scott; Q.

Wm. H. Morgan; Chaplain, Jno. W. Stewart; 0.

Chas. A. McGregor, 0. Milton McPherson. The Commander appointed L.

Haas Adjutant of the Post. Comrade Charles A. Long, who was the first subscriber to THE TRIBUNE at Cochranton, writes that he has been trying for a year to establish a Post at that place, and that the prospects are now excellent for success. There are now -four Posts in Philadelphia, with a total of 7,494 members. POTOMAC.

PENNSYLVANIA. John A. Rawlins Post. No. 1, is abont to form a Ladies' Relief Corps and a Camp of the Sons of Veterans, both organizations to be auxilia ries of the Post.

An excursion to Fortress Monroc, on the palace steamer Excelsior, will be given by the Post on the 11th when a fraternal visit will be paid to Meagher Post, No. 3, Department of Virginia, at the National Soldiers' Home. OHIO. Comrade C. A.

Lamity, of Columbus Grove, Ohio, writes to us an account of the hardships and struggles encountered in bringing Ogilvie Post, No. 64, up to its present standard. He states that the Post is well officered, with J. Q. Holmes, Commander; 0.

K. Shadroch, S. V. John Ward, J. V.

G. B. Gond, Adj't; Daniel Carr, Q. Doc' Featheringall, O. J.

F. Bogart, 0. D. Comrade Neiburger, as Chaplain, supervises the morals of the Post, and Surgeon Boswell attends to the quinine department; Quartermaster Sergeant La Fayette and Sergeant Major Cowden attend faithfully to their respective duties. The Post distributes the honor of being TRIBUNE correspondent along the line.

Comrade L. B. Wolfe, Coshocton, Ohio, writes us that Richard Lanning Post, No. 69, now has 100 members on its roll, showing a net gain for the year ending July 27 of fifty-seven, and Willis C. Workman Post, of Plainfield, organized within 1 the past year, has nearly fifty members.

This makes the increase in Coshocton county reach nearly 100. The comrades visited Columbus in a body 011 G. A. R. day.

Comrade H. H. Sharp, Quartermaster, Owen Gray Post, No. 274, La Rue, Ohio. writes us that about twenty comrades from that Post participated in the Reunion at Columbus, Ohio.

Lyon Post, No. 121, London, Ohio, sent sixty members and a band to the Reunion at Columbus, Ohio, July 25. J. C. McCoy Post, No.

1, Columbus, Ohio, now has a membership of 913. INDIANA. Comrade L. K. Robinson, Mishawaka, who renews his own subscription and sends us three new subscribers, writes that Hater Post, which was mustered at that place last February, with forty charter members, now numbers nearly one hundred and is in a flourishing condition.

Comrade Prank. Gilliland, Indianapolis, writes Geo. H. Chapman Post, which was mustered at that place three weeks ago with fifty-nine charter members, now numbers 111, and the comrades expect the membership to reach 200 in two months. Comrade Win.

H. Duffey, Vincennes, writes us that Jeff C. Davis Post, of that place, is in a flourishing condition and still growing rapidly, complains that Indiana comrades are backward in reporting the news of that Department to THE TRIBUNE. Wheeler Post, No. 93, Versailles, Major John O.

Cravens, Commander, visited Lincolnville on the 21st ult. and organized a Post at that place. Wheeler Post is in a very flourishing condition. Thirteen applications are now file awaiting Comrade J. V.

Pownall, Adjutant, Reed Post, No. 209, Fulton, writes us that a Post was mustered there on July 2, with nineteen charter members. J. V. Reed was elected Post Commander.

A fine hall is being erected for the Post. Comrade J. D. McClure, Princeton, writes that Archer Post, No. 28, of that place, now numbers over 100 members, and there are a number of recruits waiting to be mustered in.

Comrade Andrew Fite, New Albany, writes that Post No. 191, though only two weeks old, is doing splendidly and is likely to continue growing. ILLINOIS. Comrade O. K.

Lane, Indianola, writes us that Kenesaw Post, No. 77, of Danville, has a Post hall not excelled by any in the State. The room is 100 30 feet. At the north end is the Commander's desk upon a platform neatly carpeted. Immediately to the right of the Commander are the werds "Adjutant's Departwent," and to the left Commissary Deartment." The tables of these officers are draped in national colors, as are those of the Commander, Senior and Junior Vice Commanders, Chaplain, and alter.

Upon the alter is a minmonument, and two swords crossed. The "Swamp Angel" ballot box occupies a stand by itself in front of Commander. On one side of it is an immense "Arkansaw Toothpick and sheath made out of an old boot leg. the other side are two billets of live ouk, sawed out of the tree under which the surrender of Vicksburg took place, July 4, 1863. Shields placed at regular intervals add much to the beauty of the room.

Underneath the shields are pictures representing Memorial duties and privileges. To the left, in front of the Commander, is the motto of the Grand Army, to wit: Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty." A large number of pictures adorn the walls representing the "Spirit of "Battle of Two canteens, under which the legend reads: We' Drank From the Same Canteen," forms a pleasant feature of the south wall. The Post flag occupies a conspicuous place opposite the entrance. All the wood work has been newly painted. The walls for four feet above the base-board are painted a bright blue color, surmounted by a red stripe, with stars several inches wide.

A border of red and blue, with stars, completes the finish at the ceiling. The ceiling has not been neglected. About the four gas fixtures, forming centers, are painted blue fields, with stars, and finished with a Greek fret border. This combination of red, white, and blue makes the room, without being gaudy, singularly bright, cheerful, and beautiful. The Grand Army in Vermilion county, is in a very prosperous condition.

There are now five Posts in the county, to wit: Danville, Hoopeston, Rossville, Ridge Farm, and Georgetown. Through the efforts of Captain Edwin Winter and Comrade C. D. Eoff, Kenesaw Post, No. 77, was organized early in the year 1880, and now has a membership of 156.

Col. W. C. McReynolds is the present Commander. The 156 members represent ninety-seven different regiments.

Of the above membership there are merchants, seventeen; farmers, sixteen; clerks, thirteen; painters, ten; pla-terers, three; laborers, nine; carpenters, eight; lawyers, seven; physicians, five; publishers, two; miners, four; agents, four; editors, three; butchers, three; ministers, two, and thirty-one other occupatious, and nine not reported. For the quarter ending June 30, 1883, there was a net gain of thirty-two members, and since January 1, 1883, to July 9th, the total gain is forty-two. Woman's Auxilaries are springing up in connection with the Posts. The Sons of Veterans have been organized, and the outlook is very bright and encouraging. Comrade F.

M. Hayes, Clayton, writes us that R. K. McCoy Post, No. 311, of that place, recently held the first meeting since its organization, which was largely attended.

Six new recruits were mustered in. He adds: The Grand Army is to the representative organization of the soldiers and sailors of America; the one great association in which the veterans of every army and of all ranks unite. THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is the soldier's best and truest friend, and we intend to secure all the subscribers to it we can. Comrade Joel Elliot, Hebron, writes that Post No. 191, of that place--M.

M. Clothier, P. in a thriving condition. Eighteen military organizations and seven different States are, represented in the membership. Arrangements are being made to erect a soldiers' monument in its cemetery next October.

Comrade Elliot was a member of company Fortysecond Illinois, and served four years and four months, and was twice wounded, once severely. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812. Comrade Fred Wiffin, Belvidere, who sends six subscribers and promises more soon, writes that Post No. 164, of that place, is in a wide awake and prosperous condition, and all the members are in sympathy with THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. He adds: "These recruits for your ranks are obtained because I think no soldier can afford to be without it.

In fact, it is a war history complete, and just the kind the country likes to read." Comrade A. R. Bauder, Carboudale, writes us that J. H. White Post was mustered at Oak Grove, on June 21st, by Chief Mustering Officer P.

W. Wilcox, Department of Illinois, with thirteen charter members. The following are the officers: Commander, A. R. Dander; S.

V. S. Provence; J. V. B.

E. Russell; 0. George Williams: 0. J. E.

Woods; Q. J. Collins; Adj't, O. P. Loudin; Thomas Ruin.

Comrade Jacob Fink, Smithfield, writes us that about 4 o'clock on the afternoon of the 31st ult. an unknown man was killed at that place by a freight train. Papers found on his person showed him to be George E. Whiting, late of company Ninety-third Ohio volunteers. He one time an inmate of the National Soldiers' Home, Dayton, Ohio.

The body was given a decent burial in the nearest graveyard. Comrade G. M. Koehler, Nauvoo, writes us that a new Post has been organized at that place with thirty- charter members. The following are the officers: Commander, B.

R. Hamilton; S. V. Edward Argust; J. V.

L. Hudson; Adj't, L. Burt; John Tanner; Shlotzer: 0. Hermann Berga; S. M.

Koehler; Q. M. L. Hammy. Comrade M.

A. Ewing, Neoga, who has sent us some twelve subscribers, writes that Post No. 202, organized at that place on the 7th of April with twenty-two charter members, now numbers fifty-four, and will probably reach 100 before Christmas. Comrade David Richards, Commander, Post No. 234, Bluffs, writes that the Post is in a flourishing condition, and they flatter themsolves that in the near future they will have a good record and as many subscribers to THE TRIBUNE as any Post in the State, of its size.

Comrade R. A. Anderson, Duquoin, writes that McPherson Post, No. 106, of that place, now numbering seventy-nine members, is in a booming condition, with applicants knocking at the door, waiting to come in at the bugle's call. Comrade R.

A. Andersen, Duquoin, writes us that McPherson No. 106, now has seventy-nine members, and eight applications on file, and is in a prosperous condition. MICHIGAN. MICHIGAN.

Comrade M. A. Abbott. Cassopolis, writes that Albert Anderson Post, No. 157, was mustered July 7, by Colonel Van Antwerp, with twenty charter members.

The officers are as follows: Commander, Z. Aldrich: S. V. Joel Cowgil; J. V.

T. M. Sears; Adj't, M. A. Abbott; 0.

Q. J. Harrison; Surgeon, F. Goodwin; Jacob McIntosh; 0. J.

M. Roberts; S. O. L. Allen; Q.

M. Jas. PattersON. Three recruits have been mustered since the organization of the Post and eleven applications are now on file. Comrade E.

F. Evans, Nashville, writes us that Austin Blair Post, No. 163, was mustered at Vermontville, July 30, with eighteen charter members, by comrades of Jefferds Post. No. 82, of Nashville.

He adds that Jefferds Post now numbers 100 and is in a very prosperous condition. They will hold their first annual Encampment on the 23d at which time they expect a Reunion of all the G. A. R. Posts in Barry and Eaton counties.

Comrade J. J. Wilder, South Haven, writes us that Zach. Chandler Post, No. 35, of that place, which was organized in December, 1881, with sixteen charter members, now numbers ninety-eight and is constantly increasing.

The meetings, which are held every Saturday evening, are very largely attended. WISCONSIN. It will be remembered that attention was called some weeks ago in THE TRIBUNE to the fact that in the consolidation of revenue districts in Wisconsin, Collector Lottridge had been retained in preference to Collector Harnden, a gallaut soldier, who served with distinetion during the war, while Mr. Lottridge was among the stay-at-homes. This mistaken action on the part of President Arthar has creuted intense indignation in Wisconsin, and the supporters of Mr.

Lottridge have endeavored to justify his action by accusing General Harden of not appointing soldiers to subordimate positions, and not even being a member of the Grand Army. In reply to these accusations. General Harnden published the following card: In reply, I beg leave to say that I am one of the oldest members of the G. A. R.

in this city, having been a member of the Cassins Fairchild Post in 1866. I am also a member of the Veteran Club. It is true I was reobligated in the new Post only last Friday evening. In regard to my not employing soldiers as subordinates, you will please to recollect I was your Republican successor to the office of United States assessor, and that I selected my assistants wholly from your old corps of assistants upon your own recommendation, so far as they would accept, and good assistants they were, too; but if there were few soldiers among them, it was because there were few to select from. When at length I was appointed collector, I found two competent men in office, and I retained them as deputies; one other (a soldier) was recommended by the Congressman of the third district, and I appointed him; tl fourth and last deputy I appointed upon own motion; I appointed a civilian, DO soldier applying for the place.

I found Colonel Bull in office as storekeeper, and retained him until the distillery closed. Of the gauger, I recommended and he was appointed, Robert Montieth, a soldier. When he resigned, Colonel Borschenius, a soldier. was appointed. Upon his resignation, offered the position to a crippled soldier, but he declined the place.

I have no recollection of ever having shown any preference to a civilian instead of soldier when a soldier competent to fill the place made application." The first annual Encampment of Chas. E. Curtice Post, No. 34, of White Water, will be held at Taylor's Landing, Green Lake, commencing August 16th, and closing August 23d. All veterans, and their families and friends, are cordially invited to attend.

Comrade O. W. Hubbard, Altoona, writes that on the 29th alt. some eighteen or twenty comrades from Eagleport went over to Augusta and organized a new Post there, with fifteen charter members. The Post has been named John E.

Perkins Post. Comrade Harry E. Britell, Rock Elm, who sends us two new subscribers, writes that the Post at that place, of which he is Commander, now numbers twenty-six members, and recruits are being mustered in at every meeting. MINNESOTA. Comrade L.

A. Matthews, Mankato, writes us that the Post organized at that place about six months ago is a live Post eighty members, and is increasing in numbers at every meeting. IOWA. Comrade J. L.

Martyn, Oxford, Iowa, writes us that a new Post was organized at that place, June 5th, by Comrade W. T. Wilkinson, Chief Mustering Officer, Department of Iowa, which now numbers thirty members. The officers are as follows: Commander, J. W.

O'Brien; S. V.C., J. W. Wilson; J. V.

J. E. Douglas; Adj't, A. J. Miller; Surgeon, J.

L. Martyn; Q. J. II. Windrem; 0.

C. J. Ferguson; 0. J. H.

Nesmith. The Post was named in honor of George A. Remley, a member of the Twentysecond Iowa infantry, who enlisted from this and sacrificed his life in defense of the Nation, at battle of Winchester, in 1864. On Thursday evening, July 19, E. J.

Abbott, of Council Bluffs, Iowa. A. A. Q. M.

General, mustered a new Post at Hamburg, with twentyseven charter members. Officers were elected and installed as follows: Commander, J. M. Alexander; S. V.

W. L. Aten; J. V. C.

H. Bishop; Adj't, J. M. Waterman; Q. E.

N. Parkhurst; Surgeon, J. H. Easley; Chaplain, R. T.

Parkhurst; 0. E. A. Mace; 0. 4., H.

C. Coolbaugh; S. A. J. Hatch: Q.

M. W. L. Bogan. The Post was named M.

S. Holtzinger Post, in honor of Captain Holtzinger, late of Hamburg, Iowa. Commander C. M. Turnbull, of Mansfield Post.

No. 159, Calliope, Iowa, writes 113 that a Post was organized there a short time ago, with twelve ch charter members, and sinee then thirty recruits have been mustered. The comrades expect to have about, seventy-five members inside of one month. The following are the officers: Commander, Cordon M. Turnbull; S.

V. Sceal Van Sicle: J. V. Eugene D. Covey; Q.

James Kenedy; Chaplain, G. B. West; 0. T. R.

Grainger; O. G. G. Thompson; Adj't, Wm. West.

Comrade A. R. Prescott, Postville, Iowa, writes 115 that on June 23, Comrade Karberg, Assistant Inspector General, mustered in John J. Stillman Post, No. 194, with ninety members, officered as follows: Commander, David W.

Reed; S. V. John Pratt; J. V. Jas.

Ruth; Adj't, E. W. Pratt; Q. F. H.

Robbins; Surgeon, A. R. Prescott: 0. T. C.

Medary; 0. A. B. Connor; Chaplain, Robert Smith: S. J.

B. Reid; Q. M. H. P.

Lane. Thirteen applications are now on file awaiting muster. J. W. McKenzie Post, No.

81, Hampton, Iowa, is in a very flourishing condition. It is named in honor of J. W. McKenzie, a private in the signal corps, who stood on the ramparts at Allatoona and waved the answer from General Corse to General Sherman, from which comes "Hold the Fort." McKenzie removed from Ohio to Hampton about 1868, and was a practising lawyer there. He was elected district judge in 1878, and died in 1880, sincerely regretted, Comrade J.

P. Brown, correspondent to THE TRIBUNE from Post No. 1, of Plainfield, Iowa, writes us that the Post now has twenty-four members, and new recruits are being mustered at every meeting. The comrades contemplate holding a grand picnic soon, and intend to invite all ex-soldiers to join with them in having a good time. Comrade J.

J. A. Baughman, Washington, Iowa, writes that G. White Post, of that place, has a membership seventy-three. five of the comrades are subscribers to THE TRIBUNE.

Comrade William P. Hardy, Humboldt, Iowa, writes us that the new Post established at that place two months ago now numbers sixty-five members. MISSOURI. Comrade J.W. Campion, Edgerton, writes that Post No.

49, of that place, moving steadily along, and will be able to report some new recruits as soon as the harvest is over. One was mustered on July 22d. KANSAS. Comrade W. B.

Shockley, Fort Scott, writes us as follows: We have just returned from Denver National Encampment. Lytle Post, No. 32, G. A. Fort Scott, was represented by about fifty-four persons, including our drum corps.

The pleasures of the trip will long be remembered by us. Yet, going as we did, prepared to go into camp, we were sorely disappointed in not finding our Commander-in-Chief with headquarters in the field." The rank and file from whom our ranks are recruited, when they go the distance we do to these Encampments, desire to go into camp as a source of enjoyment and as an economical measure. Kansas will present at Minneapolis as their candidate for Chief our present Department Commander, T. J. Anderson, who is eminently fitted for the position.

Comrade A. Campbell, Pleasanton, writes us that J. C. Carnahan, Department Commander of Indiana, recently made a visit to his brother, Dr. J.

L. Carnaban, Commander of Jewell Post, No. 3, of Pleasanton, on his return from Denver. He arrived while the Post was in session, and, after making a neat little speech, shook hands with all the comrades. Comrade Campbell adds: "The National Encampment has closed its labors, and, as far as I have been able to learn, its.

work has been satisfactory to the comrades here. Our new Comman will be heartily supported by the Kansas G. A. Comrade N. M.

Harmer, Commander, J. G. Blunt Post, No. 31, Linn, writes us that a convention of Commanders and delegates from the several Posts in Washington county was held at Washington C. on the 21st and it was decided to hold a Reunion of old soldiers of that county on the 6th and 7th of September at some place yet to be determined upon.

Washington county now has seven Posts, as follows: Kearney Post, No. Johnson Post, No 21 Sedgwick Post, No. 24; J. G. Blunt Post, No.

31; Hollenburg Pest, No. 78; Kirby Smith Post, No. 81, and Greenleaf Post, No. 134. Comrade F.

Vogl, Surgeon of Junction City Post, No. 132, Junction City, having been appointed TRIBUNE correspondent Post, considered it his duty to make an immediate canvass for subscribers. He sends us five He now, and expects to reach fifty before long. writes that the Post now numbers 110 members, and there is serious talk of organizing a Sons of Veterans' Camp, Ladies' Auxiliary, and a fife and drum corps. Comrade R.

Simmons, Eskridge, writes us that Eskridge Post, No. 75, of that place, now numbers seventy-two members, and is prospering finely. The Fourth of July celebration was a grand success, consisting of speaking, singing, and feasting during the day and a Camp-fire and dance in the evening. Comrade Henry Levick, Seneca, writes us that George Graham Post, No. 92, now numhers eighty-five members, and is building the largest Grand Army hall in the State.

It will be 124 feet long, 44 feet wide, and 22 On the 28th inst. the Post will present the high. drama of the "Battle of Allatoona." Comrade M. D. Wolf, Pierceville, who has sent us some twenty subscribers, writes that the new Post established at Garden City some two or three weeks ago with twenty charter members is about to muster seven more recruits, and before it is six months old will probably number at least forty.

Comrade H. V. Hinman, Manhattan, who sends us five subscribers, writes that Lew Gove Post, of that place, now numbers 100 members, and sent quite a number to the Grand Encampment at Denver. Comrade W. H.

Roads, Anthony, writes that the Fourth of July was celebrated at that place under the auspices of Post No. 61, and a very eloquent oration was delivered by Comrade and Rev. Mr. Hazelton, of Buffalo, N. Y.

Comrade J. F. Sterling, Chetopa, writes us that the Pea Ridge Post, of that place, was represented at the National Encampment at Denver by about twenty comrades, all of whom were delighted with the trip. Comrade Z. Thomas, Melvern, Osage county, writes as that the Post at that place, organized with thirty charter members, is in a prosperous condition.

Applications are coming in at each meeting. Comrade John W. Martin, Scottsville, writes Post No. 173, of that place, which was mustered last April, is prospering finely. A Camp-fire was held on the 21st ult.

Comrade A. Clarks, Nickerson, writes us that Reno 83, is in flourishing condition. Two of the Post attended the National Encampment at Denver. Comrade Wm. L.

Kline, Burlingame, that Post No. 35, of that place, now numbers about eighty members. NEBRASKA. Comrade John T. Fitch, correspondent of THE TRIBUNE at Eik Valley, writes as follows: Stoneman Post, No.

116, at Ponca, is in a flourishing condition. We now have a membership of eighty-one, and new recruits are being mustered at almost every meeting. The celebration at Ponca, under the auspices of the G. A. was a grand success, from which we realized handsome sum.

We anticipate holding a rousing Camp-fire in connection with the county fair, on the 1st of September. We expect to do it in old-fashion army style, by tenting upon the fair ground, and cooking our sow belly and beans. "It will last two days. An invitation is extended to the Elk Point Post, D. which is just across the Missouri River.

Comrade H. G. Adell, Wahao, writes that John A. Andrew Post, No. 90, of that place, now numbers seventy members.

Several of the comrades attended the Denver Encampment. CALIFORNIA. "Nineteenth Army Corps," San Francisco, writes us that Lincoln Post, No. 1, of that city, is now nearly 400 strong, and has a drum corps, composed of sons of veterans. The Post recently held an open meeting, the principal object being the formation of Ladies' Auxiliary Corps of the lady relatives of members of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Commander Hobbert presided, and the following programme was rendered: Song, Battle Cry of Freedom," by address, H. T. Hobbert, Post Commander; piano duet, "The Musical Blacksmith of Sheridan's Cavalry," Prof. Wedel and Miss Lulu Kerns; song, Mrs. Mary E.

Parent; recitation, J. C. Pennie; trio, Comrades S. J. Corbett, G.

W. Irelan, and A. S. Williams; song and encore, Misses Josephi; recitation, Master M. W.

O'Connell; song, quartet of Co. First regiment, N. G. reading, Comrade W. F.

Smith; song, Mrs. P. T. M. Waite; cornet solo, I.

S. Coggins, of Second Artillery band; original poem, No. 41." Mrs. Addie L. Ballou; song, "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground," Lincola Post Glee Club; recitation, Baron Master C.

T. Hawkins; recitation, "John Morgan's Men," Miss G. Josephi; recitation, Josiah Allen's Wife at A. T. Stewart's Store," Miss Josephi; songs, Swiss Singing Club, San Francisco Grutli-Verein; solo on denticon, S.

Thors; specialties, Comrade A. S. Williams; song, "Marching Through Georgia," by the Post. After the programme was completed about sixty ladies signed the roll of the Ladies' Auxiliary Corps, and an organization will be perfected by the election of officers, in the course of a week or two. The object of the corps is to assist in the care and attention of siek members of the Grand Army of the Republic who have no friends or relatives in the city.

The Grand Army of the Republic, with the members of the Knights Templar, Masons, National Guard of the State, United States Regulars, the naval forces and others will have a grand procession at the ceremony the inauguration of the Garfield monument, in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, on 24th inst. The ceremonies of unveiling will be under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Masons of California. Roster of August Reunions. -Veterans of Bucks county, Langhorne, Pa. Massachusetts heavy artillery, Middleton, Mass.

Idiers' Reunion, Carrollton, Fifth Connecticut V. Bridgeport, Second Massachusetts Infantry Association. 9th, 10th, and 11th. -Union and Confederate soldiers' Reunion, Wilson Creek, Mo. -Military Encampment, Indianapolis, Ind.

Eighteenth annual Reunion of the Massachusetts volunteers, Lynn and Nahant, Mass. 14-15th. Second Maine cavalry and Fourteenth, Twenty-first, Twenty-second, Twentythird, Twenty-fourth, and Twenty infantry, Farmington, Me. volunteers, Thirty Newburyport, Mass. regiment, Massachusetts of G.

A. R. Posts in Wyoming and adjoining counties in New York, Silver Lake, N. Y. Orphan "Sixteeners," of Pennsylvania, Altoona, Pa.

-Ex-Union Prisoners of War of Indiana, in conjunction wich soldiers' Reunion, Indianapolis, Ind. 15th, 16th and campment and Reunion of all Grand Army men, soldiers, and their friends, Sand Bank, N. Y. -Maine Association of Union Ex-Prisoners of War, Lake Marannacook, Me. Illinois Toulon, Ill.

16th and One Hundred and Twelfth 16th, 17th and Second Ohio heavy artillery, Camp Castle, Geneva, 0. -Company Ohio Heavy Artillery, Camp Castle, Geneva, 0. Engineer brigade, Army of the Potomac, Fiftieth and Fifteenth New York volunteer engineers, North Hector, N. Y. 17th.

-Twenty-second Pennsylvania cavalry, Brownerville, Pa. Eighth Maine, Mattawamkeag Lake, Me. 21-24th. Sherman brigade, Camp Harker, Odell's Lake, Holmes county, Ohio. Grand Encampment of Alfred Weed Post, Ticonderoga, New York Heavy Artillery, Rochester, N.

Twentieth O. V.I., Lakeside, Ohio. 22d and Soldiers and Sailors' Association of Southwestern Michigan, St. Joseph, One Hundred and Third Ohio V. Berea, Ohio.

of Colonel Peter A. Porter's regiment, Eighth New York heavy artillery, Niagara Falls. 23d. -Ninety-first Pennsylvania V. Gettysburg, Pa.

Seventeenth annual Reunion of the Sixteenth regiment, Connecticut volunteers, Osprey Beach, Conn. Hundred and Sixth Pennsylvania regiment, Gettysburg; so Twenty -eighth and One Hundred and veteran volunteers, Gettysburg; Third Pennsylvania cavalry, Gettysburg. 25th. -Eighth New York Heavy Artillery, Niagara Falls. 27th and Illinois V.

Arcola, Ill. 28th, 29th, and Vermont, Burlington, Vt. -Eighth, Ninth, Eleventh, and Sixteenth Maine, Augusta, One Hundred and Fifteenth and One Hundred and Fifty-third New York, Fonda, N. Company Fifth Iowa cavalry, Dubuque, Iowa; Forty-second O. V.

Bellefontaine, Ohio. Reunion, Mazomanie, Wis. Maine Veteran Association, Dover and Foxcroft, Me. Forty-seventh O. V.

Morning Sun, Ohio. "I would like to have some comrade write up the battle of Bentonville, N. C. My command lost three guns there, and there not a man on my left for two hundred H. Reinheimer, Winchester, Ind.

LIVING OVER THE PAST Another Group of Military Reunions. Notes of Future Events. Eighth Massachusetts Reunion. The fifteenth annual Reunion of the Eighth Massachusetts Regiment Association was held at the Salem Willows, on the 1st inst. A business meeting was held at the armory of the Salem Light Infantry in the forenoon.

The deaths reported were J. T. Hitchings, W. A. Teague, Elijah Spinney, of company G.

F. Deveraux, of company I. The forlowing officers were elected: Commander, Captain George D. Putman, of Salem Vice-Commanders, Capt. Addeson Pittsfield; Porter, Gloucester; Capt.

D. J. Dodge, Capt. Eben P. C.

Lutter, Newburyport; Capt. Samuel F. Littlefield, Wakefield; Adjutant and Recorder, Capt. Charles L. Dodge, Beverly; Quartermaster, Lieut.

Eleazer Giles, Beverly; Paymaster, Col. Joseph A. Ingalls, Swampscott; Surgeon, Dr. Charles Haddock, Beverly; Chaplain, Capt. Charles M.

Merritt, of Lynn. Rev. George D. Wildes, D. of New York, formerly of Salem, invoked the divine blessing.

Capt. Stuart F. McClearn, of Marblehead, presided. A bountifuL fish dinner was admirably served by Wm. P.

Davis, of the Park Pavilion, 200 plates being filled. Governor Butler, Mayor William M. Hill and AdjutantGeneral Dalton, arrived at 3 p. and were received by the hearty cheers of the regiment, and Hail to the Chief" by the Salem brass brand. Among the distinguished guests were Hon.

George B. Loring, Hon. Ben: Perley Poore, Rev. George D. Wildes, Hon.

Eben F. Stone, Hon. H. B. Lovering, Major-General H.

S. Briggs, of Milwaukee; Brigadier-General Cogswell, Brigadier-General Diman, Brigadier-General Peach, Lieutenant-Colonels Brown and Osgood, of Marblehead; Lieutenant Colonel Porter, of Beverly, and others. The next Reunion will be held at Beverly, August 1, 1884. At a meeting of the executive committee to arrange for the annual Reunion of the Thirtysecond regiment, Massachusetts volunteers, a letter from Capt. H.

W. Moulton was presented, which contained-1st. An invitation to the members of the regiment and their families to hold their next (14th) annual Reunion at Newburyport. 2d. The outline of a programme to be carried out, should the invitation be accepted.

After a free discussion of both invitation and programme, the committee accepted the former, and instructed the secreunanimously tary to present the programme as follows) to each member of the association for consideration, confident that they would accept both the programme and the general hospitality announced therein: 1st. Annual Reunion, August 14, 1883, at Newburyport. 2d. Sail in the harbor to inspect the seaor "jetties." 3d. Ramble on the beach and a fish dinner.

4th Sail up the Merrimac (six miles) to Moulton Hill. 5th. Reception by the family of our host at their home. 6th. Business meeting for the election of oflicers for the association.

7th. Refreshments, when short speeches will be in order. 8th. Return sail to Newburyport, in time for 5:43 train for Boston. Expense of excursion will be met by Captain Moulton, except railroad fare, which will be reduced one-half, over the Eastern Road, by free return tickets, to be obtained of the secreNewburyport; round trip from Boston, C.

Spaulding, secretary and treasurer. Eighty-Eighth Pennsylvania Volunteer Association. The committee of arrangements of Eightyeighth Pennsylvania Volunteer Association would state for the informatiun of members that the association will hold its annual Reat Gettysburg. on August 27, 1883, leaving Broad street station on Saturday, August 25th, at 12 o'clock and reaching Gettysburg in time for supper. The association will attend divine service on Sunday.

26th. The tablets" will be unveiled on Monday, 27th, at 10 o'clock, at which time an oration will be delivered by General George W. Gile. Post headquarters G. A.

has kindly tendered the use of their military band on the oceasion. Board and lodging has been secured at the Homestead Building, near the G. A. R. camp, for thirty members at $1.25 per day.

Those desiring these quarters can have accommodations for their wives by making immediate application by postal-card, to E. A. Mass, chairman of committee, at the Custom House, stating the number going. Excursion tickets, good for ten days, will be issued at $3.50. There will be a meeting of the association at Ridgway Park, August 9th, at 8 o'clock p.

when further particulars will be given. North Essex (Mass.) Veteran's Reunion. Massachusetts Reanion. A Reunion of the North Essex Battalion Veteran Association of the First Massachusetts heavy artilly, composed of companies of Methuen, of Andover and and of Lawrence, was held on the evening of the 30th ult. in Grand Army Hall, Andover, which was very fully attended.

After the adoption of a constitution and by-laws and other business, there were speeches and songs by members, and a Camp-fire. The meetings of the association will be held once in three months, the next one to be in Lawrence in October. The officers of the association are: President, Lewis G. Holt, of Lawrence; vice-president, Jere Bradley, of Boston: secretary and treasurer, Charles Ayer, of Methuen. These Reunions have had the effect of awakening new interest in the regimental associations, and a very much larger attendance than ever before is assured at the annual regimental Reunion, which will take place at Walnut Grove, Middleton, to-day.

Ninth Massachusetts Reunion. The annual Reunion of the old Ninth regiment was held on the sod of the old camp ground, on the Ist inst. The business meeting was held at 11:30 a. aud was presided over by President McNamara. During the past year Lieut.

Burke of Milford, Jas. Buckley of Hudson, and Simon Hickey of Lawrence, have died. The following were eleeted otlicers for the ensuing year: President, D. G. MeNamara; treasurer, P.

Hanley; secretary, T. E. Hill; vico-presidents, A. B. Kelleher, R.

A. Meller. Joseph Murphy, W. H. Dougherty, J.

F. Dougherty, F. T. O'Leary, David Flinn, T. F.

Donovan, John Quinn, C. J. Carmody and M. O'Connor. Speeches, a dinner, games, followed, and a rousing good time was enjoyed.

Reunion Notes. A nded meeting of the Maine Veteran Association of Massachusetts was held at Boston on the evening of the 25th aud urrangements were perfected for an excursion to Farmington, where the ananal Reunion of the Second Maine cavalry and the Fourteenth, Twenty-first, Twenty- second, Twenty- third, Twen -fourth, and Twenty-eighth infantry regiments will be held Angust 14 and 15. The exercises will consist of a Camp-fire Tuesday evening, business meeting and parade Wednesday forenoon, with banquet, addresses, in the afternoon, and a promenade concert and ball in the evening. The Grand Army Department of Maine hold a Reunion at Lake Maranocook August 16, and it was voted that the Veterans accept the invitation tendered to then to participate in the festivities of the occusion. The members from Massachusetts and the Maine Veteran Association of Massachusetts will leave Boston by the Eastern Railroad at 9 o'clock a.

Tuesday, Angust 14, accompanied by the Maplewood band. Arrangements have been made with the railroad to furuish tickets from Boston and return for $6. About 100 members are expected to join in the excursion. 'The Governor and staff, the Department Commander of the G. A.

R. and stati, of Maine, and a large number of other distinguished guests, will be in attendance at the Reunion. The annual Reunion of the Sixth Maine Regiment Veteran Association will be held at Dover and Foxeroft, August 29th and 30th, 1883. On the arrival of the train at 10:30 Wednesday, August 29th, the visiting comrades will be met at the depot by Lowell Camp. Sous of Veterans, headed by Taylor's band, and escorted to Central Hall, Dover, where a banquet will be given by the ladies of Dover and Foxcroft.

At 4 p. m. Douty Post, No. 23, G. A.

Department of Maine, beaded by Dyer's band, will escort the Association and invited guesta to Camp Hiram Barnhart Foxcroft, where tents will be provided with straw, and the boys can go into camp in old army style. Thee eighteenthannual Reunion of the third Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry AssoThirty- ciation will take place at Lynn August 14, 1803, the anniversary of the deparon Tuesday, ture of the regiment from Lynnfield for the front. Comrades on their arrival in. Lynn will report at Grand Army Hall, on Market street. The following is the programme: 9:30 a.

business meeting; 10 a. collation at G. A. R. Hall; 10:30 a.m., take barges or steamboat for Relay House, Nahant; 1 p.m, fish dinner.

Tickets for dinner, including ance from Lynn to Nahant, $1. A Grand Army conveyglee club will be in attendance and sing some of the old war Brown, President: C. E. Graves, Secretary, Boston, P. .0 box 1651.

As previously announced in THE TRIBUNE, the annual Reunion of company Eighth Maine V. I. will be held at Mattawamkeag Lake, Island Falls, 20th. and continning throughout the week. commencing August The Island Fails brass band will be in attendance.

A salute will be fired each morning. Among the many amusements will be tightrope walking, canoe race, boat race, swimming match, and torpedo explosion near the ground. Fort Fairfield Post will attend in camp body, and delegates will be present from the Post at Danforth. The seventeenth annual Reunion of the Sixtenth regiment, Connecticut volunteers, will be held at Osprey Beach, on Friday, August 24, 1883, being the anniversary of the regiment's master into the United States service. Business meeting will be held at 11 o'clock.

Notwithstanding the great for most of the members, the committee are assured that a good number will attend, and that there will be a pleasant Reunion. The committee is 29 follows: Frank W. Cheney, James B. Whalen, Samuel D. Chamberlin; B.

F. Blakeslee, secretary. The seventh annual Encampment the S. V. James Terry; J.

V. F. J. O. A.

A. St. John; 0. 0. D.

Lyon; the Encampment: Commander, Allen and The follewing are all the will be beld at Canion, September 13, Posts the Grand Army in Bradford sTallion of John Merideth; L. B. Smith; R. H. Richards; Adj't, J.

B. Butler; S. J. B. Granteer; Q.

M. W. Simms; D. W. H.

Nutt: C. of C.T. Hull. There will be a grand Reunion of the Tenth, Twentieth, Twenty-third, Sixty-third, SevenOne Hundred and Sixteenth, One Hundred -sixth, and ty-first, Fortieth, Seventy-second, Eighty Thirty-fifth, and One Hundred and Fiftieth regiments Indiana volunteers, at West Lebanon, Warren county. on the 18th, 19th, and 20th of September.

Any information desired will be cheerfully furnished by Wm. Moflitt, president, or Fry Bryant, secretary, Williamsport, Ind. There will be a grand Soldiers' Reunion at Mazomanie, on the 29th and 30th insts. Sp. eches will be delivered by Governor Jere M.

Rusk, ex-Governor Lucius Fairchild, Colonel William F. Vilas, Department Commander Phil Cheek, and others. Camp fires, sham battles, dress parades, concerts, and other annsements will be in order during the Reunion. The twenty-first anniversary and Rennion of the survivors of Colonel Peter A. Porter's regiment, Eighth New York heavy artillery, will be held at the International Hotel, Niagara Falis, August 22d.

Arrangements have been made for the use of Goat Island and Prospect Park, free of charge. Captain Ed. S. Nichols is president, and H. E.

Secley is secretary and treasurer of the association. The One Hundred and Sixth Pennsylvania regiment will hold a Reunion at Gettysburg during the Encampment of the G. A. August 25 to 31; Twenty-eighth, One Hundred and Forty-seventh Pennsvivania veteran volunteers, and Knapp's battery, will hold their Reunion at Gettysburg, August 28. At a meeting of the G.

A. R. Association of Woreester county, held at Worcester, recently, it was decided to hold a county parade in that city during September. The agricultural ground (old Camp Lincoln), has been secured for September 5 and 6- so the veterans will have one night in camp. The thirteenth annual Reunion of the Engineer brigade, Army of the Potomac.

Fiftieth and Fifreenth New York volunteer engineers, will take place August 16, at North Hector, Y. All comrades are invited. The Union Prisoner of War of Indiana will hold their Indianapolis on the 15th in conjunction with the soldiers' Reunion at that time. Every ex-prisoner is earnestly invited to be present. The twenty-first anniversary and Reunion of the survivors of the Eighth New York Heavy Artillery will be held at the International Hotel, Niagara Falls, on Wednesday, August 22d.

A Reunion of the Grand Army Posts in Wyoming and adjoining counties in New York will be held at Silver Lake on the 15th inst. A picnic and Camp-fire are to be the order of the day. The annual Encampment of the old Sherman Brigade will be held at Camp Harker, Odell's Lake, Holmes county, commencing August 21, 1833, aud continuing four days. The fifth annual Reunion of volunteer soldiers and sailors of Nebraska will be held at Hastings, September 3 and 8, 1883. The camp will be pitched in the town.

The Ninety-first regiment, Pennsylvania veteran volunteers, Philadelphia, will unveil their granite monument at Round Top, Gettysburg, on the 23d of August. The third annual Rennion of the Soldiers' Orphan "Sixteeners," of Pennsylvania, will be held in the opera house at Altoona, August 15th, 16th, and 17th. The annual Reunion of the surviving members of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Reserve regiment will be held at Blairsville on the 25th of September. The Reunion of the Ninety-fifth Pennsylvania veteran volunteers will be held at Town Hall, Germantown, Oetober 12. The One Hundred and Eighteenth Pennsylvania volunteers will hold their annual Reunion in Philadelphia, September 20.

The annual Reunion of company Eightyninth Indiana volunteer infintry, was held at Wabash, ou the 4th inst. The Tenth regiment Pennsylvania Reserves will hold their Reunion at Franklin City, Venango county, September 17. Society of the Army of the Cumberland will bold their Reunion in Music Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 24, 25." The Twenty-first Illinois V. V. I.

will hold their annual Reunion October 25, at Newton, Jasper county, Ill. There will be a Reunion of ex-soldiers at Beech Bluffs, Wayne county, commencing September 4th. The Seventeenth Kentucky volunteer infantry will hold a Reunion at Hartford, September 27. The Third Pennsylvania cavalry will hold their Reunion at Gettysburg during Grand Army week. The veterans of Bucks county, will hold their Reunion at Langhorne, to-day.

The First Iowa cavalry will hold their Reunion at Davenport, September 19, 20, and 21. Sons of Veterans' Encampotent at Columbus. The Grand Commandery of the Sons of Veterans met at Columbus, Ohio, on the 6th all the twenty-five Divisions Seing represented, including the Northern States and Kentueky. There are 300 Camps, embracing a membership of 10,000 persons. All have been admitted within less than two years.

The officers were selected as follows: Commander-in-Chief, F. H. Merrill, Auburn, Lieutenant-Commanderin-Chief, Augustus Saltzman, St. Joseph, Vice-Lieutenant-Commander-in-Chief, Charles C. Morton, Philadolphin; Chief of Staff.

Horace L. Wright, Aubura, Me. A Camp-fire was held Shifting the Supt's of National Cemeteries, Changes have been made among the superintendents of national cemeteries as follows: Supt. John F. Carl, detached from Annapolis cemetery and ordered to Danville, Supt.

Brown, late of Danville, ordered to London Park, Baltimore, in place of Sant. O'Brien, ordered to Fayetteville. Supt. Savage transferred from Gettysburg, to Coal Harbor, and Supt. May ordered to Wilmington, N.

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