Jasper Republican, Volume 2, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1875 — SOLDIERS REUNION. [ARTICLE]

SOLDIERS REUNION.

The Proposed State Encampment at Indianapolis. Every man who takes a pride in ing served his country is invited to ab tend the State Reunion, to be held at Camp Morton, now the State Fair grounds, Indianapolis, on the 14th and 15th of October next. Each regiment and battery will be assigned headquarters, thus enabling all to meet with old friends and comrades, without confusiou, and affording each an equal chance for the enjoyment of the occasion. Governor Morton will make the reception speech. Of the other speakers so far selected, more than one-half served in the late war as private soldiers. Their names wiU be announced as soon as the list is complete. The programme will include a review the second day by President Grant. General Sherman and other distinguished officers, the regiments carrying their old flags, and the wounded occupying the post of honor. Railroads will give reduced rates, but it is reccommended that each county make arrangements for special trains at special rates. Many counties are mustering their men by companies and regiments for the reunion, and it is argued that this be done everywhere as the best means of securing a full attendance. Begin recruiting and drilling at once by townships. Bring out your flags, your music, and every man who wore the Union blue, especially the disabled. A flag will be presented to the county outside of Marion, sending the largest organized delegation. By order of the Executive Committee.