Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 November 1883 — OLD COMRADES MEET AGAIN. [ARTICLE]

OLD COMRADES MEET AGAIN.

Successful Reunion at Cincinnati of the Army of the Cumberland. Cena. Sheridan, Rosecrans, and Other Noted Warriors Present. (Cincinnati Telegram.] The reunion of the Society of the Army of the Cutaberland commenced with a march of the members, headed by its President, Gen. Sheridan, and a band, from the Burnett house to the Grand opera-house, where a business session was held. Accompanying Gen. Sheridan were Gens. Hosecrtr.s, Wood, Logan. Newton, Mm soy, Carlin, Morgan, Kimball and Parkhurst. The Frea.dent called the meeting to order, and Chaplain Earnshaw offered prayer. It was decided that a sketph of the late Gen. Steed.nan, who was not rt member of the society, tie published in the annual record: The Treasurer's report showed a balance in haiid of $197. He also said that many members were delinquent, their whereabouts being unknown. Committees were Appointed nnd invitations accepted from several clubs, and the society adjourned. In the evening they marched to Mhsle hall alone, the local military organizations whi.h were to have escorted them failing to turn, up. An audience of fully 2.IKH was airca<ly in the Kall when the society marched in, The stageand xva!is were benuUlully dt-corattgV flags, stacks of artns, teats and cantton bf-ing scattored around in profusion. Gen. Cist called meeting to order and introduced Gov. Foster, who welcomed the society. His refttrsmees" to the Uinnerous distinguished military men present called forth loud applause, upon which Gen. Sheridan, with mock sternness, called for order. Gen. tfffiith D. Atkins was then introduced as the orator of the evening. A reunion of soldiersr said- the speaker, <loes everyonegood. The stories told, by the gray-haired veterans are incentives to youthful patriotism, and cl: Idish hearts barn with awakened love of, country, ami childish chocks Hush with desire of emulation, when they hear the fathers unrt grandsihese reciting their warlike deeds and ■ ling how they left home and families to bear privation and peril in defense of a common country. Aug. 15, 18UJ, continued the orator, Geh. Bobcrt Anderson, “tht? hero of dttmtnr,” organized the - Army -of<. the Cumberland. His department comprised Kentucky and Tennessee, but those States were neutral then, and the headquarters were established at Cincinnati. Don Carlos Buel was its first commander, and at Mill Springs was won the first decisive victory for the Union cause by Gen. Thomas and a portion or the Cumberland corps. At Shiloh, .April 6, 1862, the armies had been fighting all one day, aqd step by step the Federal forces were being driven back, wfien Gen. Buell led the army of the Cumberland upon the flehl and saved the day. Then came the race to Louisville, and Buell beat Bragg into .tfie- city, which was the “miss” of“tlie campaign. Then Gen. Rosemans took command, 4nd the I victories of Stone river, Murfreesboro, Tullahoma and Chattanooga were achieved by hl's corps. At Chickamauga they met with defeat, owing to the faiut-beartedness of the right wing; bqt it was atoned for at Missionary Ridge, when, without orders, they syept Bragg’s oentqr from its strong poßitipn. Part of the Army of the Cumberland Wedt td the Sea W ith Sherman; “and,” concluded the orator, “ Gch. Gborge H. Thomas was the hero of the war, and his army was the Army of the Cumberland.” ... . Capt. Millard sang a song of his own composition, written for the occasion, after which Gen. Rosecrans responded to a call in a few words. Gen. John A. Logan was also called out, and said that, though not a member of the Cumberland army, he felt like he was a part of it, owing to the close relatiofcsblp between it and the Army of the Tennessee. Gen. Barnett, Chairman of the Committee on the Garfield monument, reported that a place had been selected in Washington, but the selection would require an act Of Congress to make it final. The committee thought the monument would be completed in time for the reunion of 1885. Capt. Ford reported the accession of 150 new members. The following officers were elected: President, Gen. Phil. H. Sheridan; Corresponding Secretary, Gen. H. M. Cist; Treasurer, Gen. G. S. Fullerton; Recording Secretary, Col. James W. Steele; with Vice Presidents from each State and Territory representer Tin the society. Rochester, N. Y., was selected as the next place of meeting, Sept. 21-22 (Chickamauga week). The society then .invitation, to the Chamber of Commerce, where Capt; Forakey, Vice President for Ohio, made an .address. President Peabody,, ot the Chamber of Commerce, responded, and was followed by Gens. Sheridan, Rosecrans. Logan and others. The closing session consisted of a banquet at Music hall. About 600 sat down to the banquet. Gen. Rosecrans presided. Much satisfaction was expressed at the success of the reunion.