^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^? ISTO.R OF THE I.^' I i.v-^ v-> ^WAL, VFTl-uT BY J^AST COMMANDER VvILLlAM vl IniVilsOll? Library of Congress, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Chap L3U>Qj-- s...r .b^ g q No. 2. JOSEPH HADFIELD, Past National Coiumodore. No. 3. William s. wells, Past Rear Admiral. No. 4- B. S. OSBON, past Rear Admiral. No. I. CHARLES W. ADAMS, Past National Commodore. No. 5. FRANCIS B. ALLEN Past Rear Admiral. " iDon't give up tbe Sbip." P^l STORY OF THE j^ATlONAL y^^SSOClATION OF ]\Javal Yeterans FROM THE FIRST TO THE TENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION INCLUSIVE BY WILLIAM 'siMMONS Past Senior Aid and Chief of Staff to Rear Admiral Allen ; Secretary Survivor's Association Marine Battalion; Secretary Survivor's Association Fort Fisher Expedition; Past Commander National Association Naval Veterans ; Past Commander Depart- ment of Pennsylvania, U. V. Army ; Past Commander Naval Post, No. 400, Dep't of Pa., G. A. R.; Past Commander Farragut Association of Phila.; Naval Veteran Legion of Phila.; Adjutant U, S. Marine Legion ; Encampment 73, Union Vet. Legion of Philadelphia; U. S. S. Brooklyn, U. S. N., 1861-62-63 ; R. R. Cuyler, 64-65. DUNLAP PRINTING COMPANY PHILADELPHIA .5 .5n To the GALLANT SURVIVORS of our VICTORIOUS SQUADRONS •whose achievements and brilliant exploits in the CIVIL WAR won for themselves the grateful plaudits of the. loyal North and the thanks of future generations, THIS VOLUME is RESPECTbULL V DEDICA TED. "O'er the glad waters of the deep blue sea, Our thoughts as boundless as our souls are free, Far as the breeze can blow, the billows foam, Sur\-ey our empire and behold our home." PREFACE. The publication of this A^oluine was undertaken at the sngges tion of Past Rear Admiral B. S. Osbon, and other prominent Shipmates interested in the success of the organization. It will be found a plain statement of facts without any attempt at a literary display. As its title indicates, it treats of the origin and j)rogress of the association during the first ten years of its existence. The Naval Statistics and other information included are from official sources and can therefore be depended on as being correct. The publication of the proceedings of each convention and aj^pointments of each senior officer was at first contemplated; this we found would require two volumes, an unnecessary and uncalled-for expense. The proceedings are therefore prepared in a condensed form and only such matter used as will, we believe, prove generally interesting to all concerned. The por- traits of all senior officers are included, except ^^^ who declined to furnish photographs. . We sincerely trust it may receive a warm welcome and a conspicuous place in the family of every Naval Veteran in whose interests it is prepared. WILLIA:\[ SIMMONS. Philadelphia, December, 1895. In memotiam. Among the prominent Shipmates identified with ns in the infancy of the organization the following have been called aloft: J. D. Howley, D. D. Porter, George L. Varnick, and others of the Farragut Association, No, 1, of Philadelphia. Louis Richards, George W. Bostwick, and others of the New York Association. W. B. Daley and R. F. Tobin, of Boston; E. P. Springer, of Providence; N. C. Reed, of Columbus; and Walter M. Chester, of Chicago. Many are the graves we garland to-day, Many are the ones unknown ; Yet all shall awake at the great Jubilee, When Gabriel's trumpet is blown. Farewell Sliip mates, or to that part which die, but to \o\iy names and bright imperishable fame, I cannot say farewell ; witnin my breast there lives a memory of your noble deeds which alone with death can die. THE UNITED STATES NAVY. Marvelous as it may seem, the story of hazards and achieve- ments ill the army has been told by hundreds of writers, while the ten-fold more perilous duties and grand victories of the navy have hitherto been but briefly sketched. But for the navy the Union would have been destroyed by the aid of foreign sympathizers pouring in money, provisions and munitions of war to the Confederacy. The navy captured New Orleans, the great city of the South, controlling the entrance to the Missis- sippi river, and but for the navy, Grant says he could not have taken Vicksburg, nor operated successfully, as he did, against Richmond. The growth of our Navy was one of the marvels of the age, and it was a power of no small magnitude in crushing the Eebellion. It was second only to the Army itself, and has a glorious record in the salvation of the Nation. LOOK AT THE FOOTINGS ! It cost the Government, in round numbers, $480,000,000, or $120,000,000 for each year of the war, or $10,000,000 per month, or nearly a third of a million of dollars for every day of the war. It employed over six hundred vessels of war and over 50,000 men, which force greatly exceeded that of any other nation in the world. It guarded over 7,000 miles of cost, including bays, rivers, etc., effectually preventing the importation of arms and muni- tions of war and so compelling the earlier exhaustion of the Confederate forces. It captured the immense number of 1,165 blockade runners, many of which were fine steamers, a ratio of nearly 300 captures per annum, or almost one each dav during the entire war. The (5)" 6 money value of its captures was at least $60,000,000, or $15,- 000,000 worth, for eacli year of the war, and one and a quarter millions in value for each month of the war, from first to last. It co-operated with the army wherever there was water enough to float a gunboat, while on the high seas our navy covered itself with glory. The river work of the Navy on the Potomac, the York, the James, and the Mississippi, with its branches, the coastline work, from the Chesapeake to the Mis- sissippi, and its work on the high seas, totally eclipse in martial valor and brilliant successes all other naval achievements of the world. While history records the names of Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Island No. 10, Vicksburg, Port Hudson, Fort Jackson, Fort St. Phillip, Mobile Bay, Hatteras Inlet, Port Royal, Fort Fisher, and a score more of such famous names, the American Navy will be universally honored; while such deeds as the sinking of the "Alabama " in square naval battle will ever be named among the most brilliant victories of any age. It opened the harbors by the perilous work of removing obstructions, torpedoes, etc., and by utterly destroying the hostile batteries which commanded them. It held in check the treasonable elements of many a city and rural section while a dreaded gunboat quietly lay before it; in short, it displayed heroism of the noblest type and made our reputation on the seas equal that of any nation. Such was the value of the Navy in the great struggle that General Grant acknowledged the immense importance of its co-operation in the following memorable words : " Without the help of the Navy I could not have succeeded at Yicksburg with three times the number of men; in fact, without the Navy I could not have succeeded at all. War on land is bald realism; even time, which may cover its most gory features with the haze of forgetfulness, can do no more. War waged on the seas is invested with a glamour of romance by all who write of it or read of it, by all who have taken part in it. Grave liistorians, meaning only to give the barest facts, betray eutliusiasm in describing naval battles; novelists, poets and painters delight in tlie tlieme, and the people who read of tliem thrill with emotions seldom stirred by the stories of other conflicts. Whence comes the charm ? ^Perhaps from tlie everlasting mystery of the sea, which never ceases to fascinate young and old; possibly the meeting of two opposing ships on a treacherous element is a scene no imagina- tion can resist. Whatever be the cause, the fact remains that from the time men began to "go down to the sea in ships " their encounters with their enemies have had a peculiar interest. The legends of the JSTorthmen are full of wild maritime adven- ,tures. The Romans and the Anglo-Saxons, who skirted the coasts of England and France in their primitive boats, did not seek encounters upon the water, but when they met their bar- barous ferocity was increased ten-fold. During England's long- vaunted sujDremacy over the seas in later times her naval battles have formed some of the most dramatic events of her history. The same interest adheres to the American Navy. Romance, patriotism and sentiment are entwined in its history. From the day when John Paul Jones taught England that the rebellious colonists could be aggressive and attack her successfully on the water as well as on land, down to this end of the century, the navy of the United States has met all the requirements in emergency. The list of heroes and their deeds need not be given here. They are known to all men. What schoolboy does not know the story of the Constitution and its comman- ders, and how with that now famous frigate they won renown for themselves and their country ? In what American house- hold is not the name of Perry and the tale of his great victory more familiar than other events of that troubled time when our Union was yet new and outside enemies assailed it ? Brilliant were the achievements of our navy in those days and great was the increase of respect for us among other nations. So impres- sive was the lesson that it has lasted to this day, and has caused these discreet countries, once so threatening to a supposed feeble foe, to refrain from further hostilities. Fiftj years of peace and devotion to commerce left us with but the remnant of a navy when the civil war opened. For- tunately the South had no ships, so that prompt- action on the part of the Union authorities soon provided by purchase and building an equipment that answered all needs. As the ser- vices of ships in that war were mainly for bombarding coast defences and in blockading ports, the opportunities for especial valor were less numerous than on land; nevertheless many brilliant and noteworthy engagements took place, and several are among the most striking epochs of the four year's war. The victory of the little Monitor over the Merrimac created a sensa- tion and excitement hardly excelled in that period of sensations. The battle of Mobile bay was one of the most .remarkable in the world's history of naval engagements. But in whatever sphere the United States navy was called on to act in that bitter struggle it rendered services of incalculable value, and that branch of the service deserves equal honor with the army. It has been said of it by military critics that its services were more exhaust- ing and really wonderful in ojDcrations and results than those of any other navy in the world. CHAPTER T. The U. S. Navy in the Civil War. Sketch of the Association, Suggested by the author. Circulars from the Chicago Asso- ciation. Ori2:inal call for the convention from the New York Association. The National Association of Naval Veterans of the United States was organized in New York City, in Januar}^, 1887. but some of the organizations composing the Association were organized as earlj^ as 1867. The principles of the Association are : 1st. A firm belief and trust in Almighty Grod. '2d. True allegiance to the United States of America, based u})on permanent respect for, and fidelity to the Constitution and laws. 3d. The development of the United States Navy. ■Ith. To discountenance whatever may tend to weaken loyalty, excite insurrection, treason or rebellion. The object of this Association, as defined in its Constitution, shall be to cherish the memory and associations of the War of the late Rebellion; perpetuate the glorious name and deeds of our Navy; to strengthen the ties of fraternal fellowship and sympathy; to advance its best interests and to extend all possi- ble relief to the widows and children of members; to further the cultivation of Naval Science; to enforce unqualified alle- giance to the general government; to protect the rights and liberties of American citizenship, and to maintain National honor, union and independence. Any officer or enlisted man, who has served in the United States Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue Marine service, during any portion of the time from April 12, 1861, to August 25, 1865, who has not borne arms against the United States, or been convicted of any infamous crime, still in the service, or who has been honorably discharged, or resigned therefrom by 10 an honorable acceptance of resignation, is eligible to membership in this Association. To promote the principles of this Association, naval veterans throughout the country are invited to form associations subor- dinate to the National Association, and b}^ frequent meetings to stimulate interest in all that relates to the glorious history of the navy in the Civil "War; to secure protection for the living and justice for the dead, and to stand by those who stood shoulder to shoulder with 3'ou in the dark days of our country's peril. Among our members are ofhcers of the highest rank, some of them still in the service, and those who served in very subor- dinate positions. The social barriers that formerly separated the quarter-deck from the gun-deck have been cast aside by our Association and we meet upon a common level as shipmates. Patriotism knows no distinction of class. At this time thirty-eight associations have been organized, comprising say 6,000 members, but they are but a fraction of the 132,000 men that served in the navy during the Civil War, yet small as our body is relatively, we have accomplished a great deal of good in remedying evils, and obtaining necessary legislation for our branch of the service, and have been accorded a ver}^ flattering recognition by the general government and veteran associations with whom we are in heart}^ accord. With a larger membership and consequent greater opportunity, more may be accomplished. For the interests of the naval veterans have been sadly neglected in the past. The first suggestion for the formation of a National Associa- tion appeared in the National Tribune, of Washington, D. C, in June, 1886; the following is a copy of the communication on the subject : NAVAL VETERANS. A Suggestion to Form a National Association. To THE Editor : In connection with the National Encamp- ment of the Gr. A. R. at St. Louis, next year, the undersigned 11 suggests the advisability of forming a national association of naval veterans. Surely this matter has been deferred long enough, and it is high time we canie to the front. The navy has an honorable record of service not only in the war of the rebellion, but in all the conflicts in which we have been engaged since the formation of our Government, and the memory of its glorious achieve- ments and brilliant exploits should not be permitted to die out, but should rather be perpetuated for the emulation of our chil- dren when we, the actors, shall have passed away. The central location of St. Louis, the facilities for reachino; it, and the extraordinary reduction in rates of transportation usually accorded to veterans would all combine to make the time and place most desirable. There are at present five naval veteran associations in as many different parts of the country, and no doubt they all would send representatives to the forma- tion of a national organization. Of these local associations the one in Philadelphia is the oldest, and from its membership a Naval Post of the Gr. A. R. has been organized, and into this Post no one but naval veter- ans are admitted to membership. It has been the privilege of the writer to associate occasionally with shipmates of Chicago, Hartford, Conn., New York, and elsewhere, and my attention is frequently called to the propriety of forming a national associ- ation to meet annually in connection with the Gr. A. R. The glorious achievements of Farragut's men on that August morning in Mobile bay will continue to live in the memorv of a grateful Nation when the actors are no more, and before we are called away to that "bourn from which no traveller e'er re- turns," let shipmate meet shipmate once more and talk over those hours of trial and danger wliich should, and I trust will, unite us together more closely in the bonds of Fraternitv, Charity and Loyalty, Now, I particularly request that all who are willing and anxious to make the proposed association a success shall com- 12 mnuicate with me, so that steps may be taken during tlie winter to arrange a program and make our first gathering what it ought to be — a success. And continue to meet annually hereafter in different cities until we haul down our pennant and go out of commission forever. — Wm, SiMMONS, Secretary, Farragut Vet- eran Association, Philadelphia. We belieye this to have been the first jDublic expressi<:)n on the subject of forming a national association. It met with a favorable response from all interested who were interviewed on the subject. The fact that our people were excluded from the benefits of the National Homes influenced us to a great extent in our efforts, and the following letter on the subject will, we believe, prove interesting, the original of which is still in pos- session of the writer : Southern Branch, National Home, Hampton, Va., July 17, 1884. Respectfully returned to William Simmons, Philadelphia, Pa., with the information that sailors and marines are not entitled to admission to the National Homes. T. F. WOODFIN, Governor. This communication developed a decidedly discreditable state of affairs which, in justice to our suffering shipmates, we determined should be remedied, and the Homes are now open to our people on the same terms as they are to our army comrades. Our association has embraced every opportunity to impress upon the people the value, extent and importance of the service rendered by our gallant Navy in the past history of our country, and more particularly during the progress of the Civil War; in doing this we have more closely cemented the bonds of friend- ship formed amid scenes of trial and danger, and also developed a sentiment of respect and loyalty to our flag which cannot be otherwise tlinn |)roductive of good results in tlie futui-e. 13 In liational legislation our influence has been exerted in secur- ing for our people the same liberal treatment as may from time to time he granted to our army comrades. A time may come when we are gone when popular interest in the achievements of our Navy will be quickened into new life, and the records of our squadrons be gathered for future reference. To accomplish these olijects, remedy existing wrongs, and secure requisite leo'islation we felt could l)e done better bv organization than l)v individual effort. As indicated in these pages The Farragut Naval Veteran Association of Philadelphia was organized in the year 1867 ; the writer served as secretary for twenty years. In the summer of 1886 an association was formed in Chicago, Illinois, and the writer was privileged to participate in an elegant banquet given by them at the Grand Pacific Hotel, at which the subject of forming a national association was discussed and shortly after- wards acted on as indicated in the following interestino; commu- nications on the subject. The honor and credit of forming the National Association may therefore be divided equally between Philadelphia, Chi- cago, and New York. We sincerely trust that the following pages will prove interesting to all who have been in any way identified with our beloved association. Chicago, October 12, 1886. Wm. Si-Aoroxs, Secretary, Farragut Veteran Association,. Philadelphia, Pa, Dear Sir : — Enclosed please find a proposition from our society respecting a national organization. If you know of any body of naval veterans let us know, that we may extend this invitation to them, that nobody may be neglected, as one and all should have a chance to put in their oar. I saw a suggestion made through the National Tribune which may be well to consider, after we have held a meeting of dele- gates from each body and got the organization into shape. 14 Let lis hear from you tlie opinion in tlie east on the subjecty and suggestions your association may have to make. Yours, truly, C. W. ADAMS, Commander. Walter M. Chester, Secretary., 14 Ashland Blk. Farragut Veteran Association of the West, would respectfully make the following suggestions : Have each Kaval Veteran Association throughout the country appoint a committee of three, to meet some time during the winter, say in the month of January, 1887, at New York City or some other central point easy of access, to consider the advisability of forming a National Association of Naval Veterans, to adopt a constitution and by-laws, and adopt a badge and button to be worn by the- association, and also other business that may be necessary to- form such a society. The action of tlie committee to be acted upon by each association before adopted. The Army have such an organization in the Grand Army,, and why should we not take some interest in such matters ? We are not as numerous as the Army, but our services were of as much value to the country, and if something is hot done to- perpetuate the name of the Old Navy and their deeds, future generations will never know that we took part in the late Rebel- lion, and that such men as Farragut, Porter, Dupont, Foote^ Dahlgren, and others ever existed. 15 THE ORIGINAL CALL, BY THE FARRAGUT ASSOCIA TION, NAVAL VETERANS, OF NEW YORK, DECEMBER, 1886. To all Veterans of the United States Navy wlio served during the War of the Rebellion from 1861 to 1865. For the purpose of organizing and maintaining a National Association of Naval Veterans and perpetuating tlie deeds of heroism under Farragut, Porter, Dahlgren, Foote, Winslow, and other renowned officers of the United States Navy, during the darkest hours of the country's history, a meeting of all Naval Yeterans, for the above purpose, will be held on Thurs- day, January 13, 1887, at 10 o'clock A. M., in the parlors of the Morton House, Union Square, New York City, which you are cordially invited to attend. At this meeting will be present delegates representing the several Naval Yeteran Associations of New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Illinois, to consolidate and organize as a national organization, with a central authority. Constitution, By-Laws, etc., all Naval Yeteran Associations now organized, or that may be organized in the future; and it is hoped that before long every State in the Union will be represented by one or more Naval Yeteran Associations. This matter has been deferred long enough, and it is time we came to the front. The Navy has an honorable record of ser- vice, not only in the War of the Rebellion, but in all the conflicts which it has been engaged since the formation of our government, and the memory of its glorious achievements and brilliant exploits should not be permitted to die out, but should rather be per])etuated for the emulation of our children, when_ we, the participants, shall have passed away. Of the 122,000 men who served in the Navy during the War, there are enough living, even at this late day, to guarantee the success of the proposed movement. 16 The following are all the Naval Veteran organizations, so far as known, up to date : Farragut Yeteran" Association, Philadelphia. Naval Post No. 400, Dept. Penn. G. A. K., of Philadelphia. Farragut Yeteran Association, of the Port of N. Y. Naval Post No. 516, Dept. N. Y., G. A. E. Naval Yeteran Association, of Connecticut. Farragut Yeteran Association, of the West. Naval Legion, of San Francisco, California. U. S. Navy Association, of Kansas. JOSEPH HADFIELD. Pursuant to an invitation issued by the Farragut Yeteran Association of the Port of New York, the following delegates assembled in convention at the Morton House, in the City of New York, January 13, 1887, for the purpose of organizing a National Association of Naval Yeterans. Joseph Hadfield, New York. F. H Grove, New York. S. L. B. McCalmont, New York. J. E. Barstow, New York. C. Brandt, New York. John Trineman, New York. Andrew Jackson Gilman, New York. H. I. Hayden, New York. A. M. Lyon, New York. A. A. Villers, New York. Michael Mc Andrew, New York. Louis Richard, New Jersey. Thomas Mason, New Jersey. ,]. D. Murray, New Jersey. J, F. O'SuUivan, New Jersey. Otto Henriques, New Jersey. William Simmons, Pennsylvania. George L. Varnick, Pennsylvania. P. Higgins, Pennsylvania. G. W. Mayberry, Pennsylvania. J. P. Farney, Pennsylvania. Frederick Shoeber, Pennsylvania. C. A. Stillman, Connecticut. W. C. Staples, Connecticut. A. H. Rowe, Connecticut. W. S. Wells, Connecticut. S. P. Crafts, Connecticut. William H. Thompson, Illinois. J. W. Page, Illinois. E. W. Perry, Illinois. C. W. Adams, Illinois. L. B. Vance, Wisconsin. The local associations of California and Kansas were not represented by delegates at this convention, but the Commodore of the Chicago Association held the proxies of their rej^resenta- tives, and was authorized to act for them in all matters, which 17 he did. The following are the associations that were represented at this, the first convention of duly authorized delegates : The Farragut Naval Veteran Association, of Philadelphia; Farragut Naval Veteran Association, of New York; Naval Veteran Association, of Connecticut; and Farragut Veteran Association, of the West, located at Chicago, Illinois. 2 18 CHAPTER II. First convention in New York, and proceedings thereof. Selec- tion of name. Resolutions adopted. Executive committee. Speech of Commodore C. W. Adams. The convention completed its labors the same day it met, and the Executive Committee convened at same place on the follow- ing day. The election for National Officers resulied as follows ; Commodore, Charles W. Adams, Illinois. Commander, Charles A. Stillman, Connecticut. Paymaster, F. H. Grove, New York. Surgeon, J. D. Murray, New Jersey. Secretary, Wl\AAA.^l SiMMONS, Pennsylvania. Assistant Secretary, Walter M. Chester, Illinois.' The Commodore announced the following apjDointments : Staff. Commander, W. S. Wells, Connecticut. Captain, E. W. Brooks, Illinois. Lieut. - Commander, JOSEPH Hadfield, New York. Lieutenant, GtEORGE L. Varnick, Pennsylvania. Surgeon, 0. B. Damon, Illinois. Paymaster, Wm. C. Staples, Connecticut. Chief Engineer, S. L. B. McCalmont, New York. Master, Martin" Murray, California. Ensign, Alfred W. Knowles, Kansas. Executive Committee. Joseph Hadfield, 215 Henry Street, New York. William H. Thompson, Thompson's Block, Chicago. George L. Varnick, 215 North 10th Street, Philadelphia. C. W. Adams, 65 Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois. E. W. Perry, Chicago, Illinois. SAMUEL ALMAN, Rear Admiral Coiniuandiiig Natioual Association Naval Veterans. 19 Motto : — " Don't give up the Ship. CONSTITUTION. 7? PEEAMBLE. Having aided in maintaining tlie honor, integrity and supremacy of the National Government at a critical period of its history, and holding in remembrance the sacrifices in com- mon made and the triumphs together shared in discharge, of. that sacred duty, we unite to ordain and establish a permanent Association for the purposes and objects hereinafter set forth, and to this end pledge our honor as gentlemen to be governed by the following Constitution and By-Laws. Any officer or enlisted man of the United States Kavy or Eevenue Marine Service during any portion of the time between April 12, 1861, and August 25, 1865, wlio has been honorably discharged, is eligible to membership in this Association. AETICLE I. TITLE. This Association shall be known as the National Association of Naval Veterans. AETICLE II. PRIJS'CIPLES. This Association acknowledges as its fundamental j^rinciples, (1) a firm belief and trust in Almighty God; (2) true allegiance to the United States of America, based uj)on paramount respect for, and fidelity to the Constitution and laws; the development of the United States Navy; and manifest by discountenancing whatever may tend to weaken loyalty, to incite insurrection, treason or rebellion. 20 The duties of the officers shall be : 1. The Commodore to preside at all meetings, and special meetings may be called by the Commodore when so requested by a majority of the grand body. 2. The Commander to preside at all meetings in the absence of the Commodore. 3. The Secretary shall keep a log of the Association, and at the annual meeting give a written report of the different local associations and their standing as to number of members, or other information that may be of interest, and have all charge of the necessary correspondence. 4. The Paymaster shall keep a record of the financial trans- actions of the Association, collect all dues and pay all bills from the money so collected, after being audited and approved by the Chairman of the Executive Committee. The Paymaster shall deposit the funds in some suitable bank to the credit of the National Association of Naval Veterans, the same to be withdrawn on his own check, countersigaed by the Chairman o:f Executive Committee. 5. The Surgeon shall be ex-ojficio Chairman of the Belief Committee. AETICLE X. The National Association of Naval Veterans shall meet once a year at the time and place selected by the Executive Com- mittee. The remainder of the constitution is omitted owing to its length and alterations to which it has been subjected since its adoption. NAME OF THE OEGANIZATION. Several names were submitted for consideration, the most prominent of which w^as " Naval Veteran Society of the United States " and " Naval Legion of the United States." The name that was adopted, " National Association of Naval Veterans," was suggested by Shipmate Frances H. Grove, of New York. 21 The first resolution adopted by tlie National Association was tlie following : INCREASE OF THE NAVY. Thompson, of Illinois. — I have a resolution to read : " Whereas, We, Veterans of tlie United States Navy, assembled together as the National Association of Naval Vet- erans, who remember with pride the power and the glory of the Navy of our Country as it was some twenty years ago, see with profound regret that the Naval power of America has, like our marine merchant interests, so fallen into decay that it is regarded with contempt even by the most insignificant of foreign powers, and with shame by most patriotic Americans; and, " Whereas, It is the oj)inioiL of this body that the develop- ment of American industry and the proper protection of Ameri- can citizens abroad, demand the immediate restoration of the Navy of this Country; therefore, " Resolved, That we pledge ourselves as individuals and as an organization, to use all reasonable and proper means to induce the Government to strengthen and so develop the Navy of the United States that it will be able to protect all American interests, whether at home or abroad, and all its citizens wherever they may be." The importance of a well organized and well maintained Naval force for every great country would appear so manifest that argument in support of such a measure by me would seem unnecessary. But, unfortunately, it is characteristic of peojDle, where the surroundings are peaceable and hapj^y, where the laws are easily executed, and where property is safe, to assume that such conditions will always exist. The following brief extracts from the proceedings of the con- vention we believe will be of some interest to the reader. Hadfield, of New York — I nominate Charles W. Adams, of Chicago, f(3r Commodore. 22 Thompson, of Illinois — I second the nomination of Chas, "W. Adams. They both came from the same city, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and both went to sea before the mast. He made a cruise of three years before the war as Master's Mate. When the war broke out he entered the Navy in a similar capacity, and has served for nine years. He was advanced to a Volunteer Lieutenancy and was honorably discharged in 1867. He is the Commander of the Farragut Association of Chicago, and is Assistant Greneral Passenger Agent of the Pennsylvania Eail- road. He is able and patriotic, and would fill the position of Commodore with credit to himself and this organization. He would inspire confidence, is not afraid of work, is iafluentialand can be of great aid to the cause nationally. Wells, of Connecticut — I nominate C. A. Stillman, of Hartford, for Commodore. Capt. Stillman was one of the pioneers of the organization of Naval Veterans when it was looked upon in Connecticut as a forlorn hope. He is an able Executive, full of zeal, conversant with Navy routine and all matters pertaining to this organization — being at present a Captain of Marines, on the retired list. His heart and soul are in this work. Ckafts, of Connecticut, seconded Mr. Stillman' s nomination. Page, of Illinois, advocated the choice of Mr. Adams. Hadfield, of New York — New York asks nothing for herself, but wishes only to further the best interests of the organization. There are many old Veteraas in the West and on the coast of California who are not yet with us. I never saw Mr. Adams before, but because he is located nearer the centre of the United States, I think it most advisable that he be selected. My idea is that the office should be held by a man whose influence can radiate in all directions. We can try him for a year and then choose another if he does not prove to be a good fellow. Crafts, of Connecticut — It is not a supposable case that any member of this organization is not a good fellow. 23 Page, of Illinois — I move that we proceed by ballot to elect ofl&cers. Carried. The Chairman — The gentlemen in nomination for Commo- dore are C. W. Adams, of Chicago, and C. A. Stillman, of Hartford. If there is no objection, the roll will l^e called and delegates deposit their ballots with the tellers. The ballot resulted as follows : Charles W. Adams 22 C. A. Stillman 8 The Chairman — Mr. Charles W. Adams, of Chicago, hav- ing received the majority of votes, I declare him elected Com- modore of this Association for the ensuing year. Crafts, of Connecticut — I move that the election of Com- modore Adams be made formal and unanimous. The Chairman — There being no objection made, Mr. Adams is declared unanimously elected. The Commodore will come forward and take his seat as presiding officer. Allow me to congratulate you. Commodore, upon your election. The Commodore-elect then took the chair. The Secretary — The next officer to be elected is the Commander. Hadfield, of New York — I nominate Capt. C. A. Stillman, of Connecticut, for Commander. Thompson, of Illinois — I was about to nominate the same gentleman, I will heartily cast three votes from Chicago, three from Kansas, and three from California, for him. On motion of Mr. HacMeld, of Kew York, the Secretary was authorized to cast the ballot of the Association for Capt. C A. Stillman, for Commander. The Commodore — Capt. C. A. Stillman is unanimously elected Commander of this Association for this year. The next nomination in order is for Secretary. 24 Murray, of New Jersey — I nominate F, H. Grove, of New York, for Secretary. Grove, of New York — I nominate "William Simmons, of Philadelphia, for Secretary, and respectfully decline being a candidate, for the reason that other duties will not permit my proper performance of the duty devolving upon the Secretary of this Association. Yance, of Wisconsin — In seconding the nomination of Mr. Simmons, I suggest that his election be made by acclamation. There is not a man here who has worked as hard, or done as much, as Mr. Simmons for the advancement of Naval associa- tions throughout the United States. Grove, of New York — We all know that; that is one reason why he should be chosen. Mr. William Simmons was elected Secretary by acclamation. SPEECH OF COMMODORE ADAMS. As the election of officers is completed, I wish to be per- mitted to express the gratification I feel for the honor conferred upon me. The office came unsought. The West did not come here with any schemes to capture the position. It has been my urgent request to friends that no one should vote for me unless it should be the unanimous wish of the delegates that they should so vote. I am quite sure that my abilities or merits have not brought me to the front in this Association, and I feel that my election to this office is due chiefly to the central position in the Country which Chicago occupies. I doubt my ability to carry out the wishes of the members of the Association as acceptably as Commander Stillman would have done. I am entirely unacquainted with parliamentary law, but hope in time to become sufficiently familiar with the duties of my office to discharge them to your satisfaction. Shipmate Thompson, in presenting my name, said that I was a Lieutenant in the Navv. I was not. The highest Naval position I ever 25 liad was that of Acting Master. But I did not go in tliroiigh the cabin window. In fact, when a bov before the mast on a merchant ship, I have been frequently kicked out of the cabin door when I ventured too close to that sacred portaL I see no reason why this Association, in the coming year, should not have a large increase of membership. It has seemed to us of the West that some kind of a National organization was necessary, because we saw every day, throughout the most remote parts of the West, gentlemen who were associated in the Navy in a higher or lower degree. Our association at Chicago is not composed of fresh-water sailors. I cannot call to mind among the various members with whom I am inti- mately acquainted, any except those who have been upon the salt water, and most of them were for a long time upon it. But the Navy of the River was no less actively, prominently and honorably engaged than that of the Gulf and Atlantic Squadrons. We have cause to remember the very able repre- sentatives in what we have termed the Farragut Veteran Asso- ciation of the West, who are fresh-water sailors, but who would extend the warm hand of welcome to us as readily as though they had spent their lives on salt water. I hope at the end of the present year, at the close of my term, I shall be able to retire from the position of Commodore with the assurance of my Shipmates that I have discharged the duties of my office to their satisfaction and with credit to myself. [Applause.] During the administration of Commodore Adams three local associations were formed and much interest awakened in the cause among our people. 26 CHAPTEE III lio- union at St. Louis, Mo. Proceedings thereof. Shipmates present. Eesolutions passed. Letter of Shipmate Thos. L. Johnson, on Naval recognition bj the Gr. A. R. CALL FOR REUNION OF NAVAL VETERANS AT ST. LOUIS, MO. Dear Sir and Shipmate : There- will be a general meeting of the Naval Veterans in the Hall of Gen. Blair Post, No. 1, St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, September 26th, ISSY, at S P. M. Also on Tuesday, the 27th, at 8 A. M. , to form for parade. Badges will be provided. Meet also at same place on Tuesday evening for a general re-union. Please attend, and register name, address and vessel on which you • served while in the Navy. Quarters are engaged at the European Hotel, 420 and 422 South Second Street, seven squares from the Union Depot, at one dollar per day. Please report there on jour arrival, and do all you can to make the proposed re-union a success. By order of the Commodore. WILLIAM SIMMONS, Secretary National Assoc. Naval Veterans. This is a copy of notice sent out for the first general re-union of Naval Veterans under the auspices of the National Associa- tion. At this meeting Shipmate F. H. Grove, of New York, presided, and Shipmate William Simmons, of Philadelphia, was Secretary. Shipmate Grove explained the object of the National Association, the absolute need of such an organization •among our people and that the formation of local associations throughout the country was contemplated; his remarks were well received and frequently applauded. 27 Shipmate S. H. Maunder, of Wasliington, Kans.as, was tlie next speaker. He referred in glowing terms to tlie extensive service of the Navy in the Civil War, and particularly eulogized the "Western Flotilla to which he was attached ; other speakers were Captain J. C. Parker, of St. Louis; Thos. L. Johnson, of Chicago; J. II. Hiends, of Portland, Oregon; Frank Huber, of McCook, Nebraska; L. G. Harris, of St. Louis; William Simmons, of Philadelphia, and many others. There was a large attendance of Naval Yeterans at this meet- ing and much interest manifested by all present. Among those entitled to honorable mention on this occasion was Ship- mate P. W. Hager, of Louisville, Kentucky. A vote of thanks was extended to the officers and comrades of Gen. Blair Post, G. A. E., for free use of their handsome headquarters. A motion made by Shipmate Thos. L. Johnson, passed unanimously, authorized the Chairman to appoint a committee of three Shipmates to wait on the G. A.E. Encampment then in session and request the election of a Naval Yeteran as Junior Yice-Commander-in-Chief, and after some discussion the name of Shipmate Johnson was agreed upon for the position. At the close of the meeting ' ' the main brace ' ' was spliced and a substantial lunch was partaken of, both of which was provided by Shipmate J. C. Parker, of St. Louis. On the following day, September 27, the Shipmates met at same place and formed a Naval Division, which participated in the G. A. E, parade. The committee appointed to wait on the G. A, E. Encampment reported that our recjuest for Naval recognition came too late, as the National officers had already been decided on. Our meeting in St. Louis resulted in the formation of a local Naval Yeteran Association in that city, named the Admiral Foote Association. The Committee on " Naval Eecognition," appointed at the St. Louis Ee-union were continued, with power to act and report on some future occasion. 28 In Shipmate Thomas L. Johnson, who was Chairman of this Committee, we found an earnest, zealous and intelligent worker, whose efforts in behalf of our people entitles him to honorable mention. About the time of the Columbus Ke-union he located in Chicago, Illinois, and became Secretary of the local associa- tion of Naval Veterans in that city. He has our hearty thanks for valuable service rendered to the cause when friends were needed to advise, encourage and co-operate with us. The following interesting letter from him to the writer indi- cates the deep interest he took on the subject : THE FARRAGUT N. V. ASSOCIATION OF PHILA- DELPHIA. Wii. Simmons, Secretary^ Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir and Shipmate : — In accordance with instructions received from the Naval Veterans in Convention assembled^ September the 27th, 1887, I, as Chairman of the Committee appointed at that time, have spared no pains in procuring the recognition of the Sailor in the Grand Army of the Republic. Resolutions were formed by your Committee; placed before the most prominent Posts throughout the country for their endorsement; carried from the Posts to the State Encampments, and from there to the National Encampment, receiving the approval wherever they were presented, and finally were sub- mitted to the Committee on the Revision of the Ritual, who, I am more than pleased to say, embodied every recommendation in that Ritual, and at the first meeting of the Posts of the G. A. R. throughout the United States, held after January 1st, 1889, for the first time in the history of the G. A. R., the Sailor and the Navy will receive its just and full recognition. I feel that we have achieved a signal victory, and trust that it will be appreciated by every member of the Naval Associations through- out the country, as well as the Naval Veterans within the body of the G. A. R. It is to be hoped that at the National Encamp- 29 ment, to be lield in Milwaukee, next August, that we shall be present in full force, and show that the confidence reposed in us by the last National Encamj^ment, in placing our worthy Commodore, Jos. Hatfield, in the position of Junior- Vice-Com- mander, is one that we are proud of, and fully appreciate. In submitting this report to you, I would ask that at the coming National Encampment your Committee may be honor- ably discharged, as they feel they have accomplished the work ior which they were appointed. Yours, very truly, T. L. JOHNSON, Chairman of Commiiiee. 30 CHAPTEE lY. Second annual convention at Philadelphia. Officers elected. General orders of Commodore Joseph Hadfield. Letters from Shipmates Loyall Farragut and C. A. Stillman. CALL ISSUED FOR THE SECOND CONVENTION HELD IN PHILADELPHIA. Dear Sir and Shipmate : — You are hereby respectfully informed that the Second National Convention of 'Naval Yeter- ans will meet in the Hall of Naval Post, No. 400, N. W. corner Eighth and Yine Streets, Philadelphia, on Friday, January 13th, 1888, at 9 A. M. One year ago our shipmates of New York invited us to that metropolis, at which time and place this Association was organized. Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, Illinois,. Kansas, and California were represented on that occasion, and since then, Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Missouri have joined with us in the good work, while our shipmates of other States are seriously contemplating the propriety of similar action. In order that the session of the Convention may not be unnecessarily prolonged, delegates will please come prepared with such legislation as they wish action taken on. The ques- tion of granting charters to local associations, reducing the per capita tax, and fixing a more suitable time for holding our annual meeting will receive consideration. Naval Yeterans generally are cordially invited to meet with us on this occasion and renew friendships formed amid scenes of trial and danger. On the evening of the above mentioned date, a banquet will take place in the Naval Post Hall, tickets for which may be obtained from the officers of the Farragut Association of Philadelphia, who will he at the Convention, prepared to extend to our nautical brethren generally a sailor's welcome. Tickets for Delegates and visitors are free. WILLIAM SIMMONS, Past National Commander. 31 We embrace ihis opporiuniij to urge upon our sliipniatcs everywhere the importance of organizing. By such a course we can best serve our own interests, assist shipmates in distresSy and the widows and orphans of those who fell that the nation might live. It is a fact well known by every intelligent person that the naval operations in the late war are not known or appreciated as they should be by the present geoeration. Not only in the war of the Eebellion, but in all previous conflicts in which we have been engaged, our gallant Navy came fully up to the requirements of the emergency, surpassing the expectations of the people, and covering itself with imperishable renown. We point with a feeling of pride to its heroic achievements and brilliant exploits, to the battles we fought, the victories we won, and the gi-and results accomplished. Forts Walker and Beauregard, Forts Jackson 'and St. Philip, Forts Henry and Hindman, Forts Morgan and Graines, are but a few of the vic- toiies foi which the nation is indebted exclusively to the Navy. We did equally well on the ocean, everywhere demonstrating in language too plain to be misunderstood, the superiority of the American sailor. From the official records of the Navy Department, it has been ascertained that there were one hundred' and twenty-one thousand nine hundred and iifty-foiir enlist- ments in the Navy during the war of the Rebellion. Many of them sleep in unknown graves. No Gettysburg shaft points- heavenward to mark the spot where they fell. But by the flow of yon inland river. Whence the fleets of iron have fled, Where the blades of the green grass quiver, Asleep are the ranks of our dead. Very truly yours, C. W. ADAMS, William Simmons, - . Commodore. Secretary. 32 The Second Annual Convention met at tlie ISTav^al Post Hall. Eightli and Vine Streets, Philadelpliia, January 13, 1888. Commodore C. W. Adams, of Chicago, 111. , presided. Thirty- three delegates, representing every naval veteran Association in the country, were present. Several changes were made in the rules and regulations of the association and these new officers elected: Commodore, Joseph Hadfield, New York; Commander, Greorge L. Varnick, Philadelphia; Paymaster, F. H. Grove, New York; Surgeon, J. D. Murray, New Jersey; Secretary, William Simmons, Philadelphia. It was decided to hold the next convention in Boston, Mass. In the evening a complimentary banquet and entertainment were tendered to the delegates by the Farragut Association of Naval Veterans, of Philadelphia. An address of welcome was delivered by Commander George L. Varnick, tvho also presided at the festivities. Among the speakers were Commodore Hadfield and Francis H. Grove, New York; Charles W. Adams, Chicago; J. Pierson, Camden; D. B. Hubbard, Chicago; Captain Staples, Connecticut, and William Sinnnons. Recitations and songs weie rendered by Thomas H. Kay, T. J. Leamy, John F. Mackie, M. P. Griffis and others. Commodore's Office, 39 Burling Slip, New York. January 20, 1888. General Order No. 1. Shipmates : — The National Convention of Naval Veterans, which recently convened at Philadelphia, and consisted of repre- sentatives from the different local associations throughout the United States, honored me by my selection of Commodore. The position, unsought and unsolicited by me, is accepted as an evidence of the good will and esteem in which I am held by my Shipmates. Apjoreciating the compliment, I cheerfully enter upon the discharge of the duties of the position, and earnestly request the sympathy and support of Shipmates gen- erally, whether cruising alone or in organized bodies. 33 At the convention, the following amendments to the Consti- tution were unanimously adopted, and are herewith printed in a form that will permit of their being cut out and pasted in one of the blank leaves of the book containing the original Call, Constitution and By-Laws. Article 9, Section 1, Page 3, amended, so as to read : The Commodore to preside at all meetings, and special meetings may be held bj^ the Commodore when so requested by a majority of the Commanders of the several local associations. Article 13, page 41, strike out all that part relating to uni- forms. Article 15, page 41, strike out the first six lines, and insert the following : The Commodore and Past Commodores of the National Association, the Com- mander and Past Commanders of each local association shall be entitled to vote in the election of officers. Each local association shall elect three delegates and three alternates to attend the meetings of the National Association, the right to vote on any question being vested in the delegates, and each association being entitled to three v tes. The second section of Article 15 was stricken out. Article 16, page 41, first line, strike out Conntiander and insert Contmodore, Section 2, Article 16, is amended as follows : There shall be an officer detailed from the Commodore's staff to organize new associations, who shall grant them a charter upon their making application therefor and paying five dollars. Full instructions will be given, and all associa- tions now organized to be furnished with a charter at the same price. To establish the identity of our Shipmates who are applicants for pension, we undertake to ascertain the whereabouts of those who knew them in the service; by this means we have been instrumental in accomplishing much good, and feel sufficiently encouraged to continue the work. Frequent inquiries are made by the Pension Office and indiAdduals for inforiuation of this character, and in some cases we have been able to serve them. Naval Yeterans who wish to organize will please communicate with these headquarters, and a copy of the National Constituticui 3 34 will be forwjirded. Ciiartcrs are furnished to local associati(jns, at a cost of five dollars, on application. The badges and Ijut- tons adopted bj the National Association may be procured from the Secretary; price of the former, $2.25; and the latter, $1.25; and copies of the original Constitution and By-Laws may be had by sending twenty cents in stamps. The services of the different officers is rendered gratuitously, and we appeal to Shipmates generally to take an interest in this matter so as to ensure success. We need, and should have, your encouragement and sympathy. The following Shij^mates are hereby appointed an Executive Committee : Shipmates Geo. L. Varnick, of Pennsylvania; C. H. Lester, of Connecticut; J. W. Page, of Illinois; E. A. Pierson, of New Jersey, and D. F. O'Brien, of New York. JOSEPH HADFIELD, William Simmons, Commodore. Secretary. INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE. Com. Joseph Hadfield, Nat. Assoc, of Naval Veterans. Dear Sir : — Allow me to thank you for the certificate of honorary membership to the Association which you represent, I also deeply appreciate the compliment that it was received on the twenty -sixth anniversary of the passage of the Forts with which we have such interesting memories — Forts Jackson and St. Philip. I regret that an engagement of some weeks standing will prevent my attendance at your re-union, but with the hope that the entertainment will be a grand success, I remain, Very truly, your Shipmate, LOYALL FAREAGUT. 113 East 36th St., N. Y., April 24, 1888. 35 Co:mmodore Joseph Hadfield, New York City. Dear Sir and Shipmate : — I have the honor to acknowledge through the hands of Secretary Simmons of Philadelphia, my commission as Colonel of the U. S. M. C. , on Staff of the Com- manding Officer of the Naval Veterans of the U. S. I appre- ciate this mark of consideration, and will accept the appoint- ment. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I am, Fraternally yours, CHAS. A. STILLMAN. Hartford, Conn., May 8, 1888. 86 CHAPTER V. Third annual convention and re-union at Columbus, 0. Cir- culars of local association and Naval Post, No. 400, of Phila- - delphia. Election of ShijDmate Hadfield as Junior Vice- Commander-in-Chief by the Gr. A. R. Interesting letter on the subject by Shipmate Joseph Gregory, of Marblehead, Mass. CONVENTION AND REUNION OF NAVAL VETERANS AT COLUMBUS, OHIO. An interesting and largely attended Re-union of our people was held at Columbus, Ohio, in the month of September, 1888, during the session of the Twenty-second National Encampment of the Gr. A. R. To which attention was called by a notice of which the following is a copy : HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL VETERANS. New York, April 21, 1888. A Convention of Naval Veterans of the late War will be held at Columbus, Ohio, next September, during the session of the National Encampment of the Gr. A. R. tJnusually low rates of transportation is promised for the -occasion. And it is desirable that Shipmates, as far as jDossible, make an effort to attend. Full particulars as to time and place of meeting, rates at Columbus, etc. , will be sent to all who forward their names and address to the Secretary of this Association. Direct in cai'C of the Naval Post, No. 400, Philadelphia, Pa. JOSEPH HADFIELD, Commodore. William Simmons, Secretary. 37 This re-union and convention was extensive!}' advertised noi only by ourselves but also in General Orders from National Headquarters of the Gr. A. K., as indicated by the following- correspondence on the subject : HEADQUAETERS GRAND ARMY OF TPIE REPUBLIC. Office of the Adjutant General. Minneapolis, Minn., June 12, ISSS. Wm. Simmons, Esq., Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Comrade : — Your letter of May 80th, to the Com- mander-in-Chief, is at hand. An announcement of your proposed re-union at Columbus will appear in General Orders No. 8, now in the hands of the printer. Judge Rea directs me to say that anytliing he can do in the interest of the Naval Veterans will give him unqualified pleasure. Yours in F. C. and L., i DANIEL FISH, Adjutant General The notice of the re-union in General Order was worded as follows : An extensive re-union of the surviving Comrades of the Naval Service is being arranged, and several miniature gun-boats and mortar-boats on wheels are being constructed for the Grand Parade. The first meeting of the National Association of Naval Veterans will be held at its headquarters in the Capitol on Monday Evening, Sept. 10. All the veterans proposing to attend the re-union should report their names at once to Symmes E. Brown, Chairman, Columbus, Ohio. Copy of circular issued by the Naval Veterans Committee at Columbus, Ohio. Columbus, 0., September 10 to 15, 1888. Dear Shipmate : — During the second week of the "Ohio Centennial" the National Re-union of Naval A^eterans will l^e 38 held at Columbus, Ohio, from September 10th to 15th, under the direction of the Twenty-second National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, at which time there will be a hundred thousand army veterans here, and a thousand or more naval veterans. A cordial invitation is extended to you to be present on this occasion. Earnest efforts are being made by the National Association of Naval Veterans, as well as ourselves, to have as many Naval Veterans present as possible, and extensive arrangements are being made to make the Naval Dis|)lay a great feature of the parade. Several gunboats of different models, with mortar-boats, etc., will be in line, run by steam, from which mortars will be fired, throwing up daylight fireworks. The ex-sailors of Columbus have organized a "Crew" and will muster as such in naval suits of blue pants, white shirts, and blue caps. We recommend that the ex-sailors of each city where a dozen or more can be mustered, organize a Naval Crew, adopt a uniform and come prepared to turn out with us as sailors in the great parade of September 11th. A large room in the State Capitol has been assigned to the National Association of Naval Veterans for headquarters, and also a large hall in the Sullivant School Building, just three squares from the Capitol, for gen-eral re-union purposes. A program will be arranged for each day of the re- union, and each evening will have its entertainments. All honor to the Union soldier who protected our flag on land, but equal honor is also due to the Sailor, who not only fought on land as well as on water, but also was exposed by scalding steam, the stealthy torpedo, the battering ram, and a watery grave. There was not a moment of his service to his country that did not expose him to danger of life and limb. The vast, extensive and important service rendered by our gallant Navy in the late war is not known or appreciated by the present generation as fully as it should be. Not only in the War of the Rebellion, but in all previous conflicts in which we have been engaged as a Nation, our Navy came fully up to the requirements of the emei-gency, surpassing the expectations of the people and fairh' covering itself with im])erishable reno vn. We point with a feeling of pride to its heroic achievements and brilliant exploits, to the battles we fought, the victories 39 we won, and the grand results accomplislied. Forts Walker and Beauregard, Forts Jackson and St. Philip, Forts Henry and Hindman, Forts Morgan and Gaines, Forts Hatteras and Clarke, are but a few of the victories for which the Nation is indebted exclusively to the Navy. We did equally well on the ocean, everywhere demonstrating, in language too plain to be misunderstood, the superiority of the American sailor. Farragut's triumphant ascension of the Mississippi Eiver, and his August morning in Mobile Bay, have never been equalled in the annals of warfare, ancient or modern. The names of Morris and Worden, Stringham and Golds- borough, Foote and Davis, Dupont and Dahlgren, Gushing and Rodgers, Wilkes and Winslow, Porter and Farragut, should be written in letters of gold on the pages of our country's history, because they will continue to accumulate additional honor and lustre from generation to generation until time shall be no more. All Naval Veterans — sailors and gunboatmen — are cordially invited and urged to join in this, perhaps the last Re-union we will be permitted to enjoy; it will undoubtedly be the largest that was ever held or will be held. Shipmate, make an effort to come and bring others with you and let us have one more grand muster. If you cannot come with a crew, come anyhow and report at headquarters in the State House as soon as you arrive and see your old shipmates; it will do you good. SYMMES E. BROWNE, J. W. KEENE, N. C. REED, Committee on Naval Veterans by authority of the General Council, G. A. R. The re- union at Columbus was largely attended and was in all respects the most successful ever held under the auspices of the National Association up to that time. No officers were elected. Its principal object was to secure recognition of the Naval service by the election of one of our people by the National Encampment of the G. A. R. to the position of Junior Vice-Commander-in-Chief. And the following letter on the subject from one of the delegates will be found interesting in this connection : 40 Maeblehead, Mass., June 6, 1888. William Simmons, Esq. Dear Comrade : — Yours of tlie 2d inst. is received. In reply I would state that I sliall only be too liappy to present tlie name of a Naval Veteran for any position in the National Encampment, Gr. A. R. I feel as you do, that we are neglected, but it is in part our own fault; at any rate keep me posted and you will find me for the navy first, last and all the time, but do not keep me from your plans too long. I must be posted and if you will write me as soon as you have any plans matured, and also where you will have headquarters in Columbus, you will greatly oblige, Yours in F. C. and L., JOSEPH GREGORY. In the Twenty-second National Encampment which met at Columbus, Ohio, in September, 1888, there were about nine hundred delegates and the writer supplied each one with a circular of which the following is a copy : MEMORIAL FROM NAVAL VETERANS. To the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. The Officers and delegates of the Twenty-second National Encampment — Greeting : Comrades : — Your memorialists. Naval Veterans of the late war, desire to call your attention to the fact that we believe the time has come when the selection of a naval veteran as one of the four National Officers would be a just recognition of our branch of the public service; and we believe that such a recog- nition even at this late day, would have a tendency to bring into the ranks of the G. A. R., many thousands of our people who for this reason alone have heretofore declined to become identified with the Order. The orio;inal founder of the Oro'anization intended and 41 expessly declared that it should consist of persons who had served in the Armj^ and Navy during the war of the Rebellion. And there is no good reason why, in the selection of National Officers, both branches of the service should not be represented. There are several Posts of the Gr. A. R. composed exclusively of naval veterans, and about 25,000 of our people are enrolled in the ranks of the Order. For several- years past we have seriously contemplated the propriety of requesting recognition, but have so far yielded to the pressure from our more numerous comrades of the Army, whom we delight to see honored. In coming before you at this time, we believe our reasonable request will receive your favorable consideration, and we invite your attention briefly to the following resolutions. At a general meeting of Officers, Sailors and Marines, late of the U. S. Navy, held under the auspices of the National disso- ciation of Naval Veterans, in the State Capitol, Columbus, Ohio, September 10, 1888, the following resolutions introduced by Comrade William Simmons, Commander of the " Naval Post," No. 400, Department of Pennsylvania, G. A. P., were unanimously adopted. Whereas — Since the formation of the Grand Army of the Republic twenty-two years ago, the naval branch of the public service has been ignored in the selection of National Officers. And Whereas — We believe the character, extent and importance of our services in the war of the Rebellion entitles us to this slight recognition, and its consummation at the present Encampment would be an act of simple justice gratefully appreciated. Therefore be it Resolved — That we, the Naval Veterans of the late war, do most respectfully appeal to the Officers and Delegates of the Twenty-second National Encampment in Con- vention assembled : First — To place before the convention the name of Comrade Joseph Hadfield, Past Commander of Adam Goss Post, No. 42 330, Department of New York, for the oflEice of Junior Vice, and elect him to that position. Second — Add the anchor to the official list of badges, and have it displayed on equal footing with other Corps badges in future decorations. Third — To so amend the Eitual of the Order that every place where the word " Soldier " occurs, the words " Sailors and Marines," be added thereto. All of which is respectfully submitted in F. C. and L. Columbus, Ohio, September 11th, 1888. When the election of National Officers was before the con- vention. Comrade Joseph Gregory, of Mass., presented the name of Shipmate Joseph Hadfield for the position of Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, and he was elected by acclamation, the formality of a ballot being dispensed with by unanimous consent; of course there was great rejoicing among our people when the result was made known. No. 2. WILLIAM H. PLACE, No. 3. Commander J. F. MACKIE, Past National Lieutenant Commander. Pa.st National Aid and Paymaster. No. 1. Commodore F. H. GROVE, Past National Paymaster. No. 4, Commodore W. O. SEVILLE, No. .s. JOHN BOWERS, Division Chief. Past Commander Farrapiit Association 43 CHAPTER Yl. Fourth annual convention and re-union at Milwaukee, Wis., Officers elected. Orders of Commodore Browne. Appear- ance and disappearance of the ' ' National Shipmate. ' ' CALL ISSUED FOR THE FOURTH CONVENTION AT MILWAUKEE, WIS. GENERAL ORDER. CURRENT SERIES. New York City, June 1, 1889. Shipmates : — The next annual convention of this Association will be held at the South Side Rifles Armory, No. 269 Reed Street, Milwaukee, Wis., on Wednesday, August 28, at 2 P. M. It is earnestly requested that each local Association be repre- sented by at least three delegates. Officers to serve the ensuing year are to be elected and other business of importance transacted. During the G. A. R. Encampment, in which this date is included. Naval Veterans' headquarters will be at the above address, where a general re-union will be held each after- noon and evening, to be addressed by prominent speakers, and you are requested to assemble there on Tuesday, August 27, at 10 A. M., prepared to participate in the grand parade. Visiting Shipmates will please register name, residence and name of vessels on which they served while in the Navy. Badges can be procured from the Secretary. The object of this Association is fully set forth in Article Third of its Constitution — " To cherish the memories and asso- ciations of the war of the Rebellion, perpetuate the glorious name and deeds of our Navy, strengthen the ties of fraternal fellowship and sympathy, maintain national honor, union, and 44 independence," and to consist of local associations of Naval Veterans thronghont the country, who shall choose their own officers and adopt rules for their own government. Local Associations are now organized at Philadelphia, New York, Hartford, Chicago, San Francisco, Kansas, New Orleans, Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo., Milwaukee, St. Paul, Washington, D. C, Camden, N. J., Boston, Beverly, Salem, and Lawrence, Mass. , and similar action is contemplated in other localities, believing, as we do, such a course to be mutually advantageous we do not hesitate to recom- mend, it, wherever possible to do so. The National Association desires to place itself on record as favoring liberal legislation for maintenance of a navy capable of protecting our extensive commerce and the interests of our peoj^le at home and abroad. And in view of its past honorable record we do not hesitate to predict for it a brilliant future, whenever called upon to vindicate the honor of the flag under which we fought and beneath whose folds so many of our ship- mates fell. The attention of Naval Veterans generally is respectfully called to the fact that the Navy Department, under authority of Congress, is engaged in collecting and compiling for publication the official Naval Eecords of the war. To us this is a matter of considerable importance and our co-operation is earnestly solicited. Please forward to Prof. J. R. Solej-, Navy Depart- ment, Washington, D. C, any official documents or matter of interest on the subject. He will return the same free of expense after being copied. Commodore, Jos. Hadfield, 302 E. Broadway, New York. Paymaster, F. H. Geove, 39 Burling Slip, New York. Secretar/j, William Simmons, 1432 Wharton St., Phila- delpHa. 45 HEADQUARTERS N iTIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL VETERANS. Circular Xo. 1. Columbus, O., November 1, 1889. To the Shipmates of the National Association of Naval Veterans^ Greeting : At a meeting of the National Association of Naval Veterans, held at Milwaukee, Wis., August 28 and 29, 1889, in pursuance to a call issued b}^ Commodore eloseph Hadlield, of New York, the following local Associations were represented : The Farragnt Association of N. V Philadelphia, Pa. The Farragut Association of N. V New York, N. Y. The Farragut Association of N. V Chicago, Ills. The United States N. V. of Kansas Washington, Kas. The Gushing Association of N. V Milwaukee, Wis. The Gulf Association of N. V New Orleans, La. The Commodore Eodgers Association of N. V Cincinnati, Ohio. The Potomac Association of N. V Washington, D. C. The Dupont Association of N. V Kansas City, Mo. The Admiral David D. Porter Association of N. V Columbus, Ohio. The Farragut Association of N. V Providence, E. I. Besides the delegates from these Associations there was a large number of Naval Veterans from all points of the countrv. The following officers of the National Association were present : Commodore Joseph Hadfield New Y^'ork N. Y. Paymaster Y. H. Grove New York, N. Y. Secretary Wm. Simmons Philadelphia, Pa. The Association was called to order and presided over by the Commodore, and the report of the secretary was read approved, and placed on file. The report of the Pajnuaster was also read, audited and placed on file. This report showed an indebtedness of $110.00. 46 Tlie election of Officers for the ensuing year being next in order, resulted as follows : Commodore, Symmes E. Browne Columbus, Ohio. Commander, Wm. Simmons Philadelphia, Pa. Paymaster, F. H. Grove New York, N. Y. Surgeon, Lorenzo Traver Providence, R. I. A resolution was passed unanimously, autliorizing tlie Com- modore to appoint a secretary for the Association, in oider tO' promote convenience and harmony of action. In accordance with this resolution the Commodore appointed Albian P. Babbitt, of Columbus, 0,, Secretary; and John W.. Keen, of Columbus, 0., Assistant Secretary. The following shipmates were appointed on the Executive Committee : Wm. Simmons Philadelphia, Pa. James P. Holland New York. John A. Franklin Chicago, Ills. James Kavannugh St. Paul Minn, P.J. McMahon New Orleans, La. C. A. Augustus Milwaukee, Wis. Isaac Newton Washington, D. C. E. P. Springer Providence, R. I. E. J. Tyrrell Cincinnati, Ohio. J. W. Keen Columbus, Ohio. S. H. Maunder Washington, Kan. A. L. Lowe Kansas City, Mo. Jeremiah J. Crowley, of the National Home Milwaukee, Wis. A resolution was passed tendering the thanks of this Associ- ation to Past Commodore Joseph Hadiield for his efficient ser- vices in behalf of the National Association of Naval Veterans during his term of office. A resolution of thanks was also tendered to Major Wm. Warner, Commander-in-Chief, Gr. A. P., for his interest mani- fested in behalf of the Naval Veterans. A resolution of thanks to Eank and File Post, No. 2-iO, G. A. R , Department of Wisconsin, for the free use of their Post rooms and armory during the Re- union. 47 Similar resolutions were also passed in respect to Commodore Crafts, of the U. S. Kevenue Cutter, "Andy Johnson," wlia furnished an escort of sailors during the grand parade. A resolution was passed urging liberal legislation, by the National Government, for the maintenance of a Navy, capable at all times of protecting our extensive co^amerce and the inter- ests of our people at home and abroad. A resolution was passed to appoint a committee of three to- draw up a petition to Congress to establish Naval Militia Train- ing School Ships for boys at all principal ports of the country. Committee appointed : John Driscoll, Milwaukee; Isaac New- ton, Washington, D. C, and F. H. Grove, of New York. Whilst it is impossible to make mention of the many com- rades and shipmates who aided in making the Naval Veterans- enjoy themselves at Milwaukee, special mention should be made of a few who put forth extraordinary eiforts in behalf of the sailors, and gave liberally of their time and money for their enjoyment: among these were shipmates John Driscoll; Augus- tus and Capt. Geo. Robinson; Capt. John Saverland; Capt. Jasper Humphrey; W. H. Gill; Capt. Theodore Console; Commodore W. H. Wolf and Capt. James Trowee, all citizens of Milwaukee, and interested in the shipping interests of the great lakes. A resolution was passed encouraging members of the Naval Associations to uniform. After action of the Executive Committee, a resolution was passed, reducing the per capita tax from lifty cents to twenty- five cents. A resolution was passed to hold the next annual meeting of the National Association of Naval Veterans at Boston, Mass. , at the same time of the National Re-union of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1890. The Re-union of the old Naval Veterans was a success; many met shipmates indeed whom they had not seen since they were mustered out of the service of the United States. 48 In the grand parade there was no more attractive feature than the " jolly tars," who were cheered by the multitudes through- out the line of march. Our National Ke-unions and Annual Councils are of vast importance to the members of the National Association of Naval Veterans; and especially to the local associations, who should never fail to send a delegation to represent their organization, and bring out such action as they may see that their interests may demand. Let the good work go on. Let all Naval Yeterans take an interest in working up our list of members until the National Association of Naval Veterans shall stand the peer of the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Union Jack shall be carried in every National Re-union as long as there is a Naval Veteran to carry it. Respectfully submitted, SYMMES E. BROWNE, Commodore. Albion P. Babbitt, Secretary. National Association of Naval Veterans. General Order No. 1. HEADQLTARTERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NAVAL YETERANS. Columbus, 0., November 1, 1889. In assuming command of the National Association of Naval Veterans, I desire to express my high appreciation of the honor conferred upon me by the National Convention, held at IVIil- waukee. Wis., August 28, 1889, by electing me Commodore; especially as the position was entirely unsought and unexpected. Fully appreciating the responsibility of my position, it shall be my aim to prosecute an energetic administration of the affairs 49 of tlie National Association, not only to build up its interests and enlarge its borders, but to make its influence felt wherever the interests of the shipmates shall demand. To this end it is necessary that your Commodore should have the liearty co- operation of all the oflicers and shipmates belonging to tlie organization and prompt response when called upon. The officers of the National Association will have supervision over the Local Associations in their respective districts and work up new organizations; reporting progress to the Commo- dore at least once a month. Commander Wm. Simmons will have general supervision over the Eastern States, Paymaster F. H. Grrove wull have charge of the State of New York, the eastern part of the State of New Jersey and Con- necticut. Surgeon Lorenzo Traver will take care of the States of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Ehode Island. The membex's of Executive Committee are expected to look after the interests of the National Association in their respective States, organize new associations, and make such recommenda- tions to the Commodore as they may think advisable. The price of charter ($5.00) should always accompany the application for new charters. The commanders of the Local Associations will forward to the Commodore, without delay, a report of their association; giving the names and addresses of officers and crew; date of election; time of meeting; the number of men enrolled, in good standing and dropped; the financial condition and general interest as manifested by shipmates. Also if their members are uniformed, and if there are naval veterans in their localities who should be mastered in the association and why thev do not join. Also if the per capita tax (25 cents) for 1889 has been paid to the National Association. Associations which have not paid their per capita tax for 4 50 1889 will forward tlie amount to Paymaster F. H. Grove, 39 Burling Slip, New York, N, Y,, at the earliest possible date, as the officers of the National Association are hampered in their work for want of funds. Finding a general complaint of the expense of the National Association badge and the button, steps are being taken to secure them at greatly reduced prices. If orders can be secured by the Commodore for 500 each of the badges and buttons, the price can be reduced to about $1.50 for the badge, and 50 cents for the buttons, and if the number guaranteed to be taken can be raised to one thousand (1,000), these prices can be greatly reduced — the buttons to twenty-five cents. The Commanders or Secretaries of the Local Associations will forward to Secretary A. P. Babbitt, No. 21 E. First Ave., Columbus, O., requisitions for as many as they can use or dispose of. Let every member of the Association secure a badge and button. The small profit to the National Association will help to clear it of debt. Let every officer and every shipmate show his zeal in our cause by doing all he can to work up the interest of the "National Association of Naval Veterans." Organize new Associations — recruit new members — secure the best men pos- si"ble — purchase and wear the National Association badge and button. Secure the public interest in our Association, and make a general advance, and at the end of another year we will be surprised at our victory. - . " Never mind the torpedoes! Go ahead!" By order of SYMMES E. BEOWNE, Commodore. Albion P. Babbitt, Secretary. 51 CHAPTER YII. Fifth annual convention and re-union at Boston, Mass. Cir- cular from the Kearsarge association. Officers elected. Orders of Commodore W. S. Wells. Oeneral Order No. 2. The next convention of the National Association of Naval Veterans, will be held in the Banta Hall, on "Washington Street, corner of Union Park Street, August 12, 13 and 14, 1890. "All hands " will muster at 9 A. M. sharp, Tuesday, August 12, to take part in the grand parade of the G. A. R. The Executive Committee will meet at 7.30 P. M., August 12, to consider subjects of interest, to present to the convention. Every member is earnestly requested to be present. The convention will be convened at 10 A. M., AYednesday, August 13, when all members and delegates will present their credentials and such Associations as have not paid their per capita tax will settle with the Paymaster before they are entitled to representation in the convention. Every local Association is earnestly enjoined to have their representatives " on deck," with their credentials properly signed by the Commander and Secretary. The commanders of local associations will forward to the Commodore without delay, a report of their association ; giving the names and addresses of officers and crew ; the date of elec- tion; time of meeting; the number of men enrolled, in good standing and dropped; the financial condition and general interest as manifested by shipmates. Also if tlieir per capita tax has been paid. There has never been a time since the war when our shipmates needed others help more than at present, when the thousands of 52 " dependant pensioners " will want to prove their claims by shipmates who served on vessels with them during the war. The greatest aid that can be had is through the National Asso- ciation of Naval Veterans. Our National Ke-unions and Annual Councils are of vast importance to the members of the National Association of Naval Veterans, and especially to the local associations, who should never fail to send delegates to represent their organization, and bring out such action as they may see that their interests may demand. Let every Naval Veteran who sees this circular, send his name, the name of the vessels served on, and the dates of his shipments on each, to the Secretary of the National Association for record. By order of SYMMES E. BEOWNE, Commodore. 106 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, 0. Albion P. Babbitt, Secretai'ij. 21 E, First Avenue, Columbus, 0. "THE NATIONAL SHIPMATE" Was the name of a small four page newspaper issued from Dayton, Ohio, in February, 1890. There was nothing National about it but the name; that we needed such a paper will be generally admitted, but this particular publication unfortunately seemed to be controlled by an unprincipled adventurer who was deficient not only in the means to carry it on, but also in the requisite intelligence for its proper management. It was intended to be a monthly paper, and after collecting a year's subscription from several hundreds of our people its publi- cation was suspended after the issue of four or five numbers. Its publisher was first heard from in Dayton, Ohio, after- 53 •wards in Cincinnati, Racine, Wisconsin, Philadelphia, and Boston, but the last number of the paper was issued from New York. Some of our more prominent shipmates in New York and the East suffered serious financial loss from the swindling propensities of the publisher, by bogus checks and w^orthless drafts. Similar tactics were lesorted to in Philadelphia, but not with the same degree of success. It is well, therefore, that the pajDcr died in its infancy because it was from the beginning calculated to do more harm than good. Its unwarranted and uncalled for abuse of some of our most prominent workers contributed largely to the downfall of what might have been an interesting and useful publication. FIFTH ANNUAL CONVENTION, At the Re-union held in Boston, during the session of the Gr. A. R. Encampment, the Naval Veterans participated in the grand parade, being assigned a position in the extreme left of the line. The ' ' Kearsarge ' ' Naval Veteran Association of Boston contributed very largely to the success of the occasion and deserve honorable mention for the courtesy and hospitality extended to visiting shipmates. The following copy of a circular issued by them indicated their interest in the success of the Re-union : KEARSARGE .ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL VETERANS. Station, 1151 Washington Street. Boston, July 24, 1890. Naval Circular for the Grand Parade, August 12, 1890. By vote of the Executive Committee of the Kearsarge Associ- ation, the following details have been arranged for the grand parade to be given on Tuesday, August 12, 1890. 54 Commodore Symmes E. Browne, Commander of the National Association of Naval Veterans, by virtue of his position, shall be the commanding officer of the Naval Division, together with his Staff. The Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans, Commodore Paul H. Kendricken, and the Naval Veteran Legion, Commodore Charles Lawrence, being independent naval organizations, will act as escort to such National Associations of Naval Veterans as shall be present. The National Assocations will be assigned positions in line according to seniority of charter. Individual veterans belonging to naval associations, who may be present, may parade either as a body or by invitation in any of the National Associations. The Naval Division will be in the rear of the Massachusetts Department of the G. A. E. It is possible that the North Atlantic Squadron will send a delegation from the different ships to act as escort to the Naval Division. The Kearsarge Association will be at the Boston & Providence Station on the morning of A-Ugust 11, and receive the National Commodore and Staff of the Naval Veterans, the Farragut Association of Naval Veterans, the Naval Veteran Legion and Naval Post, No. 400, all of Philadelphia; also the naval veterans from New York and New Jersey, and such other naval associations as may arrive at the same time, and escort them to the headquar- ters of the Kearsarge Association at Banta Hall, corner of Union Park and Washington Streets, where breakfast will be served. MAETIN L. WHITE, Captain. M. H. CLEAVES, Commander. E. P. BOSS, Lieut. Commander. W. A. ABBOTT, Lieutenant. S. B. CLAPP, Paymaster. ' THOS. B. GAMMON, Asst. Paymaster. WILLIAM B. DALEY, Executive Committee. 55 The following interesting account of the Ee-union and Con- vention is copied from the Grand Army and Navy News of Boston, September, 1889. NAVAL VETERANS' CONVENTION. William S. Wells, of New Haven, Unanimously Elected Commodore. Other Officers Chosen at the Annual Meeting. The annual convention of the National Association of Naval Veterans was held at Banta's Hall, Washington and Union Park Streets, August 13th. Commodore Symmes E. Browne, of Columbus, 0., occupied the chair. The forenoon session was devoted to a discussion of the by- laws of the organization. It was voted to elect, after this year, an admiral, vice-admiral and rear admiral, in addition to the present officers. The afternoon session was called to order at 2.30 by Com. Brown, who again presided. Delegates were present from the following organizations: Farragut Association, of Cincinnati, Farragut Association, of Providence, Naval Association, of Chicago, Falls City Naval Association, of Kentucky, Grulf Naval Veteran Association, of New Orleans, Hartford Association, of Hartford, Essex Associ- ation, of Lawrence, Minnesota Association, California Legion, of San Francisco, Cushing Association, of Milwaukee, Potomac Veterans, of Washington, Kansas Association, of Kansas City, Dupont Association, of Dayton, Ohio. On motion of William Simmons a set of resolutions were adopted, the last two parts of which read as follows : Whereas, It is our unanimous opinion that the proper development of our commercial resources requires the maintenance of a navy, capable at all times of protecting our extensive commerce and the interests of our people at home and abroad. Resolved, That we pledge ourselves as individuals and as an association to use all honorable means in our power to develop and strengthen this popular branch of the public service and urge upon Congress liberal legislation in its behalf. 56 Willinm S. Wells, of New Haven, was declared nnanimously elected Coimnodore. Corn. Wells w^as called upon for a speech. His remarks were both forcible and entertaining as well as appropriate. Commander Wells was received with great enthusiasm. The new commander entered the navy in 1862, and was discharged in 1870. He was engineer of the New Ironsides, and was with that vessel from the time she went South till she left the service. He is an alfable, interesting gentleman of about 45 years, is a good speech-maker, and takes pride in the naval veterans. Other officers were elected as follows: Captain, B. S. Osbon, of New York; Commander, P. J. McMahon, of New Orleans; First Lieutenant, Edward J. Tyrrell, of Cincinnati; Second Lieutenant, John Driscoll, of Wisconsin ; Chaplain, Kev. Robert Edwards, of New York; Paymaster, John F. Mackie, of Phila- delphia; Surgeon, Loienzo Traver, of Providence. The paymaster's report showed the year's expenses to have been $181.60, while the receipts weie $196.75. NAVAL DIVISION. The Following is a Roster of the Yeterans that Paraded in the Naval Division, August 12th. Commander-in-Chief Symmes' E. Browne, Commodore of National Association of Naval Yeterans. Staff, Lorenzo H. Traver, of Providence, R. I. ; John H. Dougherty and Thomas B. Gammon, of Boston. Taunton Military Band, 27 pieces. Kearsarge Association of Naval Yeterans, Boston, 200 men, Commander, Commodore Paul H. Kendricken. Naval Yeteran Legion, Philadelphia, 100 men, Isaac K. Archer, Commander. These were the guests of the Kearsarge Association. Naval Post 516, New York, 40 men, B. S. Osbon, Acting Commander. 57 Farragut Xaval Veterans, New York, 20 men, Lewis Ricliards, Commander. Edwin A. Stevens Post, lOi, Hoboken, N. J-, 20 men, E. D. Egbert, Commander; Senior Vice-Commander, McFadden; Officer of the Day, William Nolan; Chaplain, James Nolan. Connecticut Naval Veterans, Hartford, 9 men, F. B. xVllen, Commander, About 26 members of this association were scattered throughout the column with their posts. Farragut Association of Naval Veterans, Providence, E. L, 40 men, William H. Place, Commander. Farragut Association, Philadelphia, 50 men, Commodore William Simmons, Commander. Farragut Naval Association of the West, 6 men, A. P. John- son, Commander. Cushing Naval Veteran Association, of Milwaukee, Wis., delegation of three, Minnesota Naval Veteran Association, one delegate. Three Falls Naval Veterans, Louisville, Ky., one delegate, THE ADMINISTRATION OF COMMODORE WELLS. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NAVAL A^ETERANS OF THE U, S. 36 Meadow Street, New Haven, Conn. General Order Ko. 1. September 16, 1890, Shipmates : — At the Fifth Annual Convention of the National Association of Naval Veterans, held in Boston, on August 13, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Commodore Commanding, Wm. S. Wells, New Haven, Conn. Captain, B. S. Osbon, 173 Greenwich Street, New York, N. Y. Cotimander, P. J. McMahon, 1^6 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans, La. . Lieutenant-Commander, James Kavanaugh, corner Simms and Kussell Streets, St. Paul, Minn. 58 Lieutenant, Edward J. Tyrrell, Ninth and Plum Streets, Cincinnati, 0. Lieutenant, John Driscoll, 190 Erie Street, Milwaukee, Wis. Surgeon, Lorenzo Traver, 203 High Street, Providence, R. I. Paymaster, John F. Mackie, 619 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Chaplain, Rev. Robert Edwards, 437 Munroe Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Bj virtue of tlie above election I hereby assume command, and make tlie following appointments as Aides on my Staff, with rank of Lieutenant-Commander : Francis B. Allen, 61 Williard Street, Hartford, Conn., Naval Veteran Association of Conn. Wm. J. Ferguson, 1518 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, Fairagut Naval Yeteran Association, Philadelphia. Douglas F. O'Brien, 68 Cranberry Street, Brooklyn, N. Y., Farragut Naval Yeteran Association of N. Y. D. B, Hubbard, care First National Bank, Chicago, 111., Farragut Naval Yeteran Association of Chicago. J. E. Gidding, 114 Cabot Street, Beverly, Mass., Essex Naval Yeteran Association, Salem. Thomas Gr. Herron, Northwest corner Sixth and Walnut Streets, Cincinnati, O., Commodore Eogers Naval Yeteran Association of Cincinnati, O. J. J. Crowley, National Home, Milwaukee, Wis., Cushing Naval Yeteran Association. H. J. Barber, 1268 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, Minn., Min- nesota Naval Yeteran Association. N. C. Eeed, 77 Eighth Avenue, Columbus, 0., David D. Porter Naval Yeteran Association of Columbus, O. Stephen F. Blanding, City Hall, Providence, E. I., Farragut Naval Yeteran Association of Providence. John Wise, Dayton, Ohio, Admiral Dalilgren Naval Yeteran Association of Dayton, 0. Geo. Fritclmer, Louisville, Ky. , Three Falls City Naval Veteran Association, Louisville, Ky. Other Aides will be appointed when nominations are made by the Commanders of Associations not enumerated above. 59 Francis B. Allen is hereby appointed Senior Aide, and from tlie nature of his commercial business, will probably have an opportunity during the year of visiting all the Associations of the country and give such instruction and advice as to be of material benefit to us all. Special Orders will be issued to Aides at an early date. I hereby appoint John C. Jackson, P. O. Drawer No. 97, New Haven, Conn., as Secretary. The Executive Committee will consist of : Henry McGinnis Philadelphia, Pa. Farragut Naval Veteran Association of Philadelphia. James P. Holland, 225 Eleventh Street, New York Farragut Naval Veteran Association of New York. Samuel P. Crafts, New Haven, Conn., Connecticut Naval Veteran Association. T. L. Johnson, 150 Lake Street, Chicago, 111., Farragut Naval Veteran Association of Chicago. Warren Porter, Danvers, Mass. , Essex Naval Veteran Asso- ciation of Salem. Joseph Duke, 151 Clinton Street, Milwaukee, Wis., Cashing Naval Veteran Association. George J. Pinkhart, 34 St. Charles Street, New Orleans, La. , Naval Veteran Association of the Gulf. S. J. Denight, 85 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, 0., Commo- dore Eogers Naval Veteran Association. John Eyan, U. S. Armory Building, St. Paul, Minn., Minnesota Naval Veteran Association, Past Com. Symmes E. Browne, 106 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, 0., D. D. Porter Naval Veteran Association of Columbus. Samuel E, Groves, Olueyville, E. I., Farragut Naval Veteran Association of Providence, E. I. Charles H. Leaman, Hollen Camp Building, Dayton, 0., Admiral Dahlgren Naval Veteran Association. 60 According to Article XI of our Constitution, Commander P. J, McMalion is Chairman ex-officio of the Executive Com- mittee. Past Commander Wm. Simmons, 1432 Wharton Street^ Philadelphia, is hereby appointed Historian. In assuming the honor conferred upon me, I feel the respon- sbility and realize the labor inseparable from the position, but,, at the same time, I feel greatly encouraged for our immediate success in the assistance and co-operation I am receiving from the most excellent corps of officers you have chosen. Your commanding officer may make errors or unintentional omissions in the work assigned him, and it is earnestly requested that should such mistakes occur, it will be the duty of those interested to communicate freely to these headquarters, for his object is not selfish, but for unity, harmony and mutual benefit, A report of the business transacted at our Boston Convention will be issued later. Let us pull together, bring to the ship all those who are at liberty ashore, enlist them in some local body, and then merge these Associations of the country into the National Association, under the Navy standard of the Union Jack. The days of our activity will not last long, we are nearing the shore, but while we are afloat let us finish this remnant of our cruise of life in unity of purpose and harmony. Let us be faithful in our declining years as we stood by each other in the days of our youth and strength, amid death and danger, and the j)erils of the sea, while fighting for the preservation of this great Eepublic, so when the end shall come, and we shall have reached the unknown shore, we may be deemed worthy to enter that Eternal Haven, and dwell forever in rest and peace with the great commanders under whom we once served, and the thousands of shipmates who have gone before us. Fraternally, WM. S. WELLS, Commodore Commanding Xaiional Associaiion Naval Veterans of the U. S. JoHX C. Jackson, Secretary. I^ORENZO TRAVER, M. D. Past National Fleet Surgeon. 61 General Order No. 2. November 29, 1890. Shipmates : — Agreeably to annoniicemeiit in General Order No. 1, I herewith give a synopsis of the business transacted at onr convention held in Boston, August 13. The following- Associations were represented by duly accredited delegates : Farragut Naval Veteran Association, of Philadelphia. Fariagut Naval Veteran Association, of New York. Farragut Naval Veteran Association, of Providence, R. I. Essex Naval Veteran Association, of Salem. Commodore Rogers Naval Veteran Association, of Cincinnati, O. Admiral Dahlgren Naval Veteran Association, of Dayton, O. Naval Veteran Association, of Connecticut. Cushing Naval Veteran Association, of Milwaukee, Wis. Naval Veteran Association of the Gulf, of New Orleans, La. David D. Porter Naval Veteran Association, oi Columbus, O. Three Falls Cities Naval Veteran Association, of Louisville, Ky. The election of officers has been previously announced. The following resolutions were passed. Appointing a committee to petition Congress to erect a monu- ment in the City of Washington, to the memory and services of Admiral John A, Dahlgren and Col. Ulric Dahlgren. At oar next convention, there shall be elected an Admiral, Yice- Admiral and Eear Admiral, in addition to the present officers. To appoint a committee to revise the constitution and by-laws and prepare a ritual. To request the Navy Department to accord the inmates of the Naval Home in Philadelphia, the same privileo-e of usino- their pensions, as is given the Veterans of National Homes. To urge the Senate to concur with the House of Eepreseuta- tives, in the bill passed by the latter body, to transfer the management of the Eevenue Marine from the Treasury Depart- ment to the Navy Department. A petition to be presented to Congress urging the j)assage of a law to compel all Steamboat Companies and those engaged in 62 carrying passengers and freiglit on the lakes and inland waters of tlie United States, to liave a sufficient number of competent crew, for the protection of life and property. To request our Senators and Representatives to pass Senate Bill 2968 for the creation of a Naval reserve, also to construct an armed and protected steel vessel at some shipyard on the lakes for service thereon. That the Commanders of every Naval Veteran Association of the country appoint a committee from their association, to- ascertain how many Naval Veterans are employed in the National, State or Municipal Departments of the government in their immediate vicinity. Commanders of all associations will attend to this request without further orders and report to these headquarters as quickly as possible. All of the above resolutions have been referred to proper committees and the business is now receiving attention or has already been completed. There were some other matters of minor detail not of sufficient and universal interest to report in, this order. The following votes of thanks were unanimously passed: To Past Commodore Symmes E. Browne for his valuable services during his administration. To Past Paymaster F. H. Grroves, for his long, faithful and efficient service. To the citizens of Boston, and Committee of Arrangements for their royal hospitality and perfect arrangements for our comfort and pleasure during encampment week. To Kearsarge Naval Association of Boston, for their generous- hospitality, kindly greeting, and the use of their headquarters. On the 16th of October, ult. , a charter was issued to The Naval Veteran Association of Cincinnati, O. The following are additional appointments as Aides on my Staff : 63 John E. Berry, U. S. Naval Yeteran Association of the Gulf, 331 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, La. William E. Atkins, The Naval Veteran Association of Cin- cinnati, 5 Eastbourne Terrace, Cincinnati, 0. D. P. Adams, David D. Porter Association Naval Veterans^ Columbus, 0., 49 East Chestnut Street, in place of N. C. Keed, resigned on account of ill health. Also, the following as mem- bers of the Executive Committee : John W. Edmonson, Three Falls Cities Naval Veteran Asso- ciation of Louisville, Ky., 258 E. Sye Street, New Albany^ Indiana. S. J. Benight, The Naval Veteran Association of Cincinnati, 85 East 5 th Street, Cincinnati, 0. The address of Charles P. Holland, of the Executive Com- mittee, should be 225 11th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. The address of John Ryan, of the Executive Committee, is 539 Laurel Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. Another order will be issued as soon as full details are com- pleted in regard to our re-union and convention at Detroit. But in the meanwhile work up your Association to the importance of mustering on that occasion in numbers and appearance, that- the merits of your past service suggests. Fraternally, WILLIAM S. WELLS, CoTYimodore Commanding National Association of Naval Veterans, Official: John C, Jackson, Secretary. Since General Order No. 2 was issued, I am pleased to announce that charters have been issued to the followino- new Associations: January 22, 1891, The Naval Veteran Association of Maiyland, Baltimore, Md. W. O. Saville, Commander. H. F. Dorton, Secretary. February 14, 1891, The Naval Veteran Association of Illinois, Chicago 111. D. B. Hubbard, Commander. Thomas L. Johnson, Secretary. 64 March 12, 1891, The Shirk Naval Veteran Association of Erie, Erie, Pa. Nicholas Leuschen, Commander. Abraham J. Louch, Secretary. April 23, 1891, The Thomas A. Budd Naval Veteran Association, Buffalo, N. Y. Alex. G. Fortier, Commander. Edward Sniggs, Secretary. The Three Falls Cities Naval Veteran Association, of Louis- ville, have changed their name to that of "Admiral D. D. Por- ter Naval Veteran Association. " J. W. Edmonson, Comman- der, P. W. Hagar, Secretarj^ The following appointments are hereby announced : AIDES ON NATIONAL STAFF. Louis Bennett, of The Maryland Association of Naval Veterans, Baltimore, Md. W. A. Daniels, of The Naval Veteran Association of Illinois, Chicago. George C. Neil, of The Thomas A. Budd Association of Naval Veterans, Erie, Pa. Peter Leuschen, of The Shirk Naval Veteran Association of Buffalo, N. Y. It becomes my painful duty to report the death on the 29th ult. , of ShijDmate William C. Staples, Commander of " The Naval Veteran Association of Connecticut." Captain Staples was widely and most favorably known, and was endeared to all who had the good fortune to meet him. He served his country as an Acting Master in the U. S. Navy, from November 22, 1861, until November 15, 1865, and was attached to the U. S. S. " Tuscarora," " Savannah," " losko," and " Florida," and performed special duty in N. Y. Navy Yard. He was a Past Commander of " Harry McDonough " Post 63, Department of Connecticut, Gr. A. K., and has been identified in many efforts that were productive of benefit to the veterans of the war. He will be sadly missed by ' ' The Connecticut Association of Naval Veterans," and the community in which he resided. His absence will be felt in a marked degree at our future re-unions. His honorable cruise of life is finished, and he has reached the ^' Haven of Rest and Peace," his memory revered by all. 65 CHAPTER VIIT. Sixth annual convention and re-vinion at Detroit, Mich., and proceedings thereof. Officers elected. Change of title of senioi officer to Bear Admiral. Re-election unanimously of Shipmate W. S. Wells, Orders and appointmeiits. THE SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION "Which assembled in Detroit, Michigan, August 5, 1891, changed the grade of Senior Officer from Commodore to that of Rear Admiral, Shipmate Wells, by his re-election, was the first to receive that distinguished title. His first general order is interesting: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NAA^AL VETERANS OF THE U. S, 36 Meadow Street, New Haven, Conn. General Order Xo. 1. August 21, 1891, Shipmates :^Our sixth annual convention was held in Court -Room No. 1, City Hall, Detroit, Michigan, on the 5th inst. The following associations were represented hj duly accredited delegates, viz: The Farragut Association, of Pliiladelphia. The Farragut Association, of New York. The Naval Veteran Association, of Connecticut, The Essex Veteran Association, of Salem, Mass. The Gushing Naval Veteran Association, of Milwaukee, Wis. The Naval Veteran Association of the Gulf, New Orleans, La. The Minnesota Association, of St. Paul, Minn. The David D. Porter Association, of Columbus, O. The Farragut Association, of Providence, R. I. The Admiral Dahlgren Association, of Dayton, O. The David D. Porter Association, of Louisville, Ky. 5 The Naval Veteran Association, of Cincinnati, O. The Maryland Naval Veteran Association, of Baltimore, Md. The Illinois Association, of Chicago, 111. The Admiral Dupont Association, of P'ort Worth, Texas. The Thos. A. BuJd Association, of Buffalo, N. Y. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Kear Admiral Commanding, Wm. 8. Wells, New Haven, Conn. Commodore, B. S. Osbon, 3 97 Pearl Street, New York. Captain, D. B. Hubbard, care First National Bank, C hicago 111. Commander, Will E. Atkins, -5 Eastbourne Terrace, Cincinnati, O. Lieutenant-Commander, Wm. H. Place, 19 Bowen Street, Olneyville, R. L Senior Lieutenant, A. L. Lowe, Fort Worth, Texas. Lieutenant, J. W. Keene, 27 South Washington Street, Columbus, O. Surgeon, A. Trego Shertzer, 1102 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md. Paymaster, A. G. I'ortier, 335 Hampshire Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Chaplain, Rev. Robt. Edwards, 623 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. General Order No. 3. January 5, 1892, Shipmates: — The following associations have been added to the National since previous order : November 6th. The Naval Veteran Legion of Philadelphia. Commodore, Charles Lawrence, 28 Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Secretary, Jas. B, Nicholson, 421 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. November 18th. [Re-organized.] The Potomac Association of Naval Veterans of Washington, D. C. Commander, Isaac Newton, 1510 Fifth Street, N. W,, Washington, D. C; Secretary, John H. King, 528 Eighth Street, S. E., Wash- ington, D. C. December 3d. The Cumberland Association of Naval Veterans, New Bedford, Mass. Commodore, Geo. P Gifford, P. O. Box 488, New Bedford, Mass.; Secre- tary, Geo. H. Palmer, Room 6, Roberson Building, New Bedford, Mass. December 18th. The Central New York Naval Veteran Association, Amster- dam, N. Y. On November 6, your commanding officer and several mem- bers of his staff. Commodore B. S. Osbon, and several shipmates from New York, Commodore Saville of Baltimore, Commander Isaac Newton of Washington, and other visiting shipmates were tendered a very pleasant reception in Philadelphia, by " The Naval Veteran Legion," " The Farragut Association of Naval 67 Vets," and Naval Post 400, G. A. E., and I hereby extend an acknowledgment of the hospitality and marked attention shown "US. The result of this grand re-union was the most gratifjdng vote of ' ' The Naval Legion ' ' of Philadelphia to ally them- selves, with their 300 good men and true, under the standard of the National Association. The Potomac Association referred to is not a new organiza- tion, but through the energetic efforts of Commander Isaac Newton and others, with the material aid of Chief-of-Staff Allen, new timbers have been added, and the reconstructed ship is now in commission, with the j^rospect of a most pros- j^erous cruise. This association will be of invaluable aid to us on the occasion of the Twenty-sixth National Encampment, and they are now preparing for that event. We are also pleased to welcome the Cumberland Association of New Bedford, with its 65 earnest and zealous officers and members. It is one of those recently formed, having been organized April 3, 1891, and on the 3d ult., by unanimous vote, united with us. We are gratified to see the shipmates of Amsterdam, N. Y. , have at last come together, and their asso- ciation is the last addition to date of our National order. General Order No. 4- April 26, 1892. Shipmates: — An unusual length of time has elapsed since issuing a previous order, which, however, must not be interpreted as a lack of interest on the part of your commanding officer in your behalf, but it has not been necessary, as the correspondence with the different associations have been of such a satisfactory nature, that nothing of special importance required a General Order, All is working well and harmonious in every direction, and we are daily adding to our numbers, and the zeal and interest has not abated. Since Order No. 3, charters have been issued to 68 The Commodore Perry Naval Veteran Association, Cleveland, O., organiz?d January 11th. Commander, A. B. Woodward, 90 Elton Street, Cleveland, O. ; Secretary, H. V. Garrett, 145 Water Street, Cleveland, O. The Michigan Association of Naval Veterans, Detroit, Mich , organized Janu- ary 11th. Commander, Henry Reany, 935 Congress Street, Detroit, Mich. ; Sec- retary, John G. Lewis, 321 National Avenue, Detroit, Mich. And other organizations will, no doubt, be duly instituted in the near future. The following nominations are hereby confirmed: National Aides. R. S. Critchell, Major Block, Chicago, 111., Farragut Naval Veteran Association of Chicago. Geo. J. Pinckard, 313 Jackson Street, New Orleans, Naval Veteran Association of the Gulf. Robt. McWilliams, 11 Rowland Street, Detroit, Michigan Association of Naval Veterans. Wm. C. Jayred, East Cleveland, O., Commodore Perry Naval Veteran Associa- tion. John S. Maxwell, Amsterdam, N. Y., Central New York Naval Veteran Asso- ciation. Your Commanding Officer takes this opportunity to extend thanks to the Maryland Association of Naval Veterans for the demonstration and kindly reception tendered him and his staff, and visiting shipmates, on the evening of February 1, The elaborate preparation for jny visit, and the marked attention and enthusiasm by this effort on the part of the Maryland Association, and good citizens of Baltimore, with the escort of a battalion of the 4th Maryland Infantry, Duschane Post Gr. A. R. , and the material assistance of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co. , show^s this effort is only an introductory to the more elaborate prepaiation and reception the shipmates of the country may expect at their September re-union in that city. Therefore it is a duty you ow^e yourselves, and to them, to piepare for this grand rally, by recruiting our ranks, and providing a fund for needed expenses, that we may be able to appear in that city in oar full strength. As previously announced, our seventh re-union will be held in Baltimore on the 15th, 10th and 17th of September, at wdiich 69 time we will be tlie guests of tlie City of Baltimore and the Maryland Association of Naval Veterans. National lieadqaarters will be at the CarroUton Hotel. Tlie headquarters of shipmates will be at Grand Army Hall, 416 East Baltimore Street. On the eve of Thursday, the 15th inst., the re-union will open by a reception and banquet at the Lyceum Theatre, at 8 o'clock, with an address of welcome by Mayor Latrobe, and other speaking and exercises. On the 16th, the convention will be held at the Lyceum Theatre, commencing at 9 A. M., and delegates and those entitled to a vote are requested to be promptly oa hand to answer roll call. It affords me pleasure to introduce to our shipmates the members of the Herrick Blue Naval A^eterans Association of Zanesville, Ohio, to whom a charter was issued on the 16th of June. The State of Ohio now leads in number of Naval A'^eterans Associations, this one making the fifth. S. S. Russell, 161 Main Street, Zanesville, 0., was elected Commander. Dr. W. E. Atwell, cor. Muskingum Avenue and Pine Street, Zanesville, 0., was elected Secretary. 70 CHAPTER IX. Seventh Annual Convention and Re-union at Baltimore, Md. Officers elected. Circular from the Farragut Association, of Philadelphia. Orders and appointments of Rear Admiral B. S. Osbon. Program of Re-union at "Washington, D. C. Circular from the Baltimore Association : Baltimore, Md. The National Encampment of the Naval Veterans of the United States will take place in this city on September the 15th, •16th and 17th, 1892. It will be the first Grand Rally of the Veterans of the Navy of the late war. On the last day, Sep- tember I7th, there will be a grand parade which will be reviewed by the Pj-esident of the United States and his Cabinet. The White Squadron will assemble here and participate. The Naval Veteran Association of Maryland extend a cordial invitation to all Naval Veterans of the United States who served in the late war to be with us, whether they are members of Naval Veterans Associations or not. Sleeping accommoda- tions will be provided in halls for all those who do not wish to stop at hotels. W. 0. SAVILLE. Circular issued by the Philadelphia Association : FARRAGUT ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL VETERANS TO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NAVAL VETERANS OF THE U. S. In Convention Assembled at Baltimore^ Md. Philadelphia, September 5, 1892. Shipmates: — At a regular stated meeting, held on the above date, the following resolution was adopted : 71 ~ Resolved, That this Association recommends for andjpresents the name of Shipmate WilUam Simmons for the position of Eear Admiral of the National Association of Naval Veterans. Shipmate "William Simmons has an honorable record of service in the United States Navy during the entire four years of the late war, and as a prominent worker in this Association for the past twenty-seven years; twenty years of which time he was •Secretary. He [has also served as Secretary, Commander and Historian of the National organization. This being the oldest Association of Naval Veterans in the United States, trusts that its claim for recognition at this time will receive your favorable consideration, because we present a candidate popular and well known among our people as a writer, worker and speaker, possessing a national reputation deserving of honorable mention. JAMES E. BOYLE, Commander. JOHN R. PEDEICK. John F. Mackie, Lieut. Commander. Secretary. Wm. J. Ferguson, Paymaster. THE SEVENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION Met at the Lyceum Theatre, Baltimore, Md., September 16, 1892. Bradley S, Osbon, of New York, was elected Senior Officer. His principal orders and appointments are as follows : NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NAVAL VETERANS U. S. OF A. 81 South Street, New York, N. Y. October 30, 1892. Shipmates: — By virtue of my election to the office of Rear Admiral Commanding, at the Seventh Annual Convention, held at Baltimore, Md., September 16, 1892, I hereby assume command, with National headquarters established at 84 South Street, New York City. The following associations were rejDresented at the Baltimore Convention by duly accredited delegates: 1. Farragut Association, Philadelphia, Pa. 2. Farragut Association, New York, N. Y. 3. Naval \'eteran Association. Connecticut. 4. Farragut Association, Chicago, III. 5. Essex Association, Salem Mass. 6. Minnesota Association, St. Paul, Minn. 7. D. D. Porter Association, Columbus, Ohio. 8. Admiral Dahlgren Association, Dayton, Ohio. 9. Farragut Association, Providence, R. I. 10. D. D. Porter Association, Louisville, Ky. 11. Naval Veteran Association, Cincinnati, Ohio. 12. Naval Veteran Association, Baltimore, Md. 13. Naval Veteran Association, Chicago, 111. 14. Thomas A. Budd Association, Buffalo, N. Y. 15. Admiral Dupont Association, Fort Worth, Texas. 16. Naval Veteran Legion, Philadelphia, Pa. 17. Potomac Association, Washington. D. (-. IS. Cumberland Association, New Bedford, Mass. 19. Central New York Association, Amsterdam, N. Y. 20. Michigan Association, Detroit, Mich. 21. Monitor Association, Brooklyn, N. Y. The following National Officers were elected for the ensuing year : Rear Adminil Commanding, B. S. Osbon, New York City. Commodore, Francis B. Allen, Hartford, Conw. Captain, Cyrus Sears, Baltimore, Md. Commander, C. H. Leaman, Dayton, Ohio. Lieutenant Commander, V. D. Woodruff, Rockford, 111. Senior Lieutenant, C. P. Bragg, McKinley, Mich. Junior Lieutenant, Joseph H. McClees, Philadelphia, Pa. Fleet Surgeon, A. Trego Shertzer, Baltimore, Md. Fleet Paymaster, Alexander 6. Fortier, Buffalo, N. Y. Fleet Engineer, Sanjuel Bickerstaff; Cincinnati, Ohio. Fleet Chaplain, Kev. Samuel Alman, New York. I hereby appoint George W. Bostwick, National Secretary, with head(piarters at 84 South Street, New York, N. Y. ; W. 73 E. Groodnongli, • of New Haven, Conn., National Boatswain, and Past Commander William Simmons, of Philadelphia, Pa., National Historian; Past National Commander Will E. Atkins, of Cincinnati, O. , is hereby appointed Senior Aide and Chief of Staff, Western Division. I hereby appoint Past Commander William Simmons, 1432 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa. , Historian of the National Association, whose duty it will be to prepare a brief history of all local assocations, and it is hereby ordered that commanding officers will furnish him, through their secretaries, with the^ date of their organization, place where organized, names of cliarter members, past and present officers, number of active members, after whom the association was named, and such other data as will tend to add to the value of their association history. Division chiefs will be appointed in due course, as it is the intention of your commanding officer to increase the num- bers and efficiency of the National Association by all the means within his power, and to that end additional Division Chiefs of Staff will be appointed, whose duties it will be to represent and aid him in the formation and establishment of new associations;' to muster them in and to represent the National Commander at all public ceremonials in their immediate localities, and to more thoroughly awaken an increased interest in the present associa- tions, and among our people generally. Commanding officers of each association will without delay send in the name of a competent shipmate to fill the following positions : One Aide for the Eear Admiral's Staff, one member of the Executive Committee, one member of the World's Columbian Committee of Naval Veterans, and one alternate for the same. Fraternally, B. S. OSBON, Official. Bear- Admiral Commanding, Geo. W. Bostwick, National Secretary. 74 General Order No. S. NOVEMBEE 30, 1892. In accordance witli the announcement made in General Order No. 1, and for the more extended and practical working of our forces and to increase our numerical strength both of associations and membership I have, after mature deliberation and consulta- tion with leading officers and shipmates, determined to divide our territory into divisions corresponding to Squadrons in the Navy and to appoint well-trained and tried shipmates as Division Chiefs of Staff, with relative rank of Lieutenant-Commander, whose duties will in no wise conflict with those of National Aides who are nominated by each association. DIVISIONS. New England. — Covering the Ports of Providence, Newport, R, I., Fall Eiver, New Bedford, Nantucket, Mass., and Ports of Connecticut. Division Chief, "William H. Place, Box 93, Olneyville, E. I. Home. — Covering the Ports of New York, Brooklyn, Amster- dam, Albany, Troy, N. Y., Hoboken, and Jersey City, N. J. Division Chief, F. H. Grove, 39 Burling Slip, New York City. Coast. — Covering the Ports of Philadelphia, Pa., Baltimore, Md., Washington, D. C, and Norfolk, Va. Division Chief, Amos C. Wilcox, 839 N. 25th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Western Lake. — Covering the Ports of Chicago, 111., Mil- waukee, Wis. Division Chief, J. J. Sullivan, 46 S. Canal Street, Chicago, 111. Western. — Covering the Ports of Cincinnati, O., Zanesville, O. Will E. Atkins, Chief of Staff and Senior Aide. It affords me great pleasure to announce that on tlie 2d of January I issued a charter to the "Kearsarge Naval Veteran Association," of Portsmouth, N. H. , Captain True W. Priest, commanding, with fifty-four charter members; and on the 16th inst. a charter was granted to the Naval Veteran Association, 75 of Indianapolis, Ind., Caj^tain John B. Wirt, commanding; and I am advised that on the 13th prox. a charter will be applied for by the " Dahlgren Naval Veteran Association," at Lowell, Mass. At a meeting of the Connecticut Naval Veteran Association, held at New Haven, January 13, that name of the association was changed to that of " Gideon Welles Association of Naval " Veterans of Connecticut," which change has been approved by your commanding officer, and its original charter so endorsed y by me. K. S. OSBON, Rear- Admiral Commanding. Geo. W, Bostwick, Secretary. At the close of the Baltimore "festivities our peoi:)le held a re-union in Washington, D. C, during the G. A. E. Encamp- ment, as indicated by the following program and communication : DEDICATION OF GRAND ARMY PLAGE. PROGRBM FOH THE JlflVY flNO WflRlIlE CORPS. Chairman, MAJOR W. H. MICHAEL. MONDAY September 19. 10.00 A. M. — "All hands" shake hands aboard ship. 8.00 P. M. —Addresses by Commander William Simmons, of Philadelphia, and Joseph 8molinski, of Washington. TUESDAY, September 20. South Atlantic Squadron Day. 10.00 A. M. — Addresses by Commander B. S. Osbon, of New York, and Admiral William 8. Wells, of New Haven, Conn. 8.00 P. M. — "All hands" spin yarns and look at fire-works. WEDNESDAY, September 2\. Kearsarge and Marine Corps Day. 10 30 A. M.— Addresses by Paymaster J. A. Smith, U. S, Navy (Paymaster Smith was in the Kearsarge when she fought tlie Alabama), and Charles Comley of Philadelphia. 76 Marine Coips Colonel Charles Heywood will preside. 3.00 P. M. — Address by Captain R. S. Collum, U. S. Marine Corps. (Captain Colluni has written and published a history of the Marine Corps, and is thoroughly conversant with his subject.) THURSDAY, September 22. North Atlantic Squadron Day. Commander F, M. Ramsey, U. S. N., will preside. 10.30 A. M.— Hon Charles A. Boutelle, M. C. Mississippi Squadron. Rear Admiral Greer, U. S. N., will preside. 3.00 P. M.— Address by W. H. Michael 8.00 P. M. — Reception in honor of the National Association of Naval Veterans and families. FRIDAY, September 23. Miicellaneous. 10.30 A. M. — Short addresses. 8.00 P. M. to 12. — Reception in honor of the Citizens' and Re-union Committees and families. SATURDAY. 10.00 A. M. — Visitors' Day aboard ship. .8.00 P. M. — Reception in honor of Naval Officers and families to meet Congres- sional and Re-union Committees. During the week the President or the Vice President and Secretary of the Navy will be re- ceived aboard ship with the honors prescribed by the Naval regulations and other ceremonies. The yards of the ship will be manned on the occasion, the day and hour of which will be pub- lished in the Slar and Post. Washington, D. C, September 10, 1892. Capt. William Simmons, 1432 Wharton St., Phila., Pa. Dear Sir: — The Committee on Naval and Marine Corps re-nnion to take place at the Twenty-sixth National Encampment G. A. E. , in this citj, cordially invite you to deliver an address during the re-unions. The re-unions will be held aboard of a model of the Kearsarge erected on the white lot. The navy is preparing for a big time. Please advise me what squadron you will make the subject of your address, so that I may put you in the printed program in your right phxce. Veiy truly, W. H. MICHAEL, Chairman Kaval and Marine Corps. The West Gulf Squadron was selected for the occasion. 77 Shipmates : — On the 13tli of Fel>ruarj last, in company with a staff composed of prominent shipmates from Providence, R. I. and Salem, Mass., I mustered in and installed the officers of " Dahlgren Naval Veteran Association," at Lowell, Mass., Capt. Charles Cowley, Commanding, with twenty charter mem- bers, this heing the third new association chartered since the first of January, 1893, and the twenty-niath now under charter of the National Association. Reports from every quarter indicate perfect harmony, increased interest and brisk recruiting, but there are many shipmates yet who are not affiliated with us, and we shall be remiss in our duty if we do not induce them to become members of our Order. It is with deep regret that I announce the death of Shij^mate Joseph Waterman, Lieutenant of the Farragut Association of Naval Veterans, of the Port of Providence, R, I. , whose death occurred on the 26th of January last, and who was buried with Naval Veteran honors on the 29th of that month. He was one of the charter members, and well beloved and sincerely mourned. Fraternally, B. S. OSBON, Official: Rear Admiral Commanding. ■ George W. Bostwick, National Secretary. The National Association participated in the Columbian Naval display which took place in New York Harbor April 27, 1893. General Order No. 5. July 24, 1893. Shipmates : — The following nominations have been received and are hereby confirmed : National Aids. John Wise, Admiral Dahlgren N. V. Association, Dayton, Ohio, 222 N. Jeffer- faon street, Dayton, Ohio. 78 National Executive Committee. Odlin Speice, Admiral Dahlgren N. V. Association, Dayton, Ohio, 132 E. Park street, Dayton, Ohio. DIVISIONS. Western, — Covering the Ports of Columbus, Dayton, Cincin- nati, Zanesville, Cleveland, Ohio; Indianapolis, Ind,, and Louisville, Ky., Commander S. S. Russell, 161 Main Street, Zanesville, Ohio, Division Chief. The model of the TJ. S. S. Kearsarge, having been selected as the headquarters of the Rear Admiral Commanding, and our " Flag Ship " at the eighth annual convention to be held at Indianapolis, in September next, it is hereby announced that each association in order of its seniority shall have command of the Flag Ship for at least one watch during our stay in Indian- apolis, commencing at 8 bells A. M. each morning, the watches ending at 8 bells midnight, daily. Each commanding officer will select his own executive and other officers who shall be in charge during such watch. "With a view of perfecting this arrangement a "Watch and Station Bill" will be prepared and sent to each association in ample time for them to make the necessary details for this duty. Your commanding officer will be glad to receive any suggestions from any shipmates bearing upon this subject. Your commanding officer hereby announces that the National Association of Naval Veterans will be detailed as the ' ' Naval Gruard of Honor ' ' at the reviewing stand on the day of the parade of the Grand Army of the Republic, at Indianapolis, thus enabling those shipmates who desire to parade with their individual posts to do so without reducing our ranks in a march. This honor has been accorded to us by Commander in Chief A. G-. Weissert. In view of the gallant services rendered by the Marine Brigade, under Colonel EUet, on the Western Rivers during the war^ I am of opinion that an effort should be made to induce the 79 members of that corps to join us as Associate Members. Their valuable co-operation with the regular naval forces on the inland waters of the West warrants us in extending to these daring^ dashing and brave men the hand of fellowship and welcome them amongst us in the closest relationship that the rules of our order will permit. They are cordially invited to be present with us at Indianapolis. Our greetings go out to the Kennebec Xaval Veteran Associa- tion of the Port of Bath, Maine, whose charter was issued under' date of March 14, 1893, making the fourth charter since the- first of January, of the present year. It is with regret that I announce that on the 6 th of July, I was obliged to remove from office A. Gr. Fortier, Fleet Pay- master, for good cause. To fill the unexpired term of that office, I have appointed E. F, Dustin, of 90 Friendship Street,. Providence, E. I,, Acting Fleet Paymaster, who will be obeyed and respected accordingly. All money due the association will be paid to him only. A special auditing committee has been appointed to audit the books and accounts of the deposed pay- master, whose report will be submitted to the association at Indianapolis. The Baltimore and Ohio Kailroad is hereby named as the official route of transportation and it is hoped our shipmates- will give it their liberal patronage, bearing in mind that on the occasion of the Naval Review in New York harbor in April last,, this company furnished the Naval Association with a fleet of steam tugs free of cost to us. Let us remember our friends. The Annual Naval Parade will take place on Saturday, Sep- tember 2, details of which will be given in subsequent orders. On Sunday we shall attend divine service and on Monday, Sep- tember 4, 'our Eighth Annual Convention will be held at 10 A. M., and on Tuesday, the 5th, we shall- act as Naval Guards of Honor at the Reviewing Stand. It is impossible at this date to announce the railroad rates of fare, as they have not been officially announced, but it is safe to assume they will not be- 80 any different from what thej have been in late years, viz. , half rates. Your commanding officer hopes for a large attendance at Indianapolis, assuring all that we shall receive more than ordinary attention on this occasion. Fraternally, B. S. OSBON, Official: Rear Admiral Commanding. Geo. W. Bostwick, National Secretary. JAMES H. EGAN, Paymaster Naval Veteran Association of Illinois. 81 CHAPTER X. Eighth Annual Convention and E,e-nnion at Indianapolis, Ind. , and proceedings thereof. Ee-election of Shipmate B, S. Osbon. Orders and appointments. Re-uni(m anil convention at Indianapolis, September -I, 1893, Re-election of Admiral B. S. Osbon, as senior officer command- ing, for a second term, HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL NAYAL VETERANS, U. S, OF A. 129 Broadway, New York. General Order Ko. 1. Septembek 23, 1893. Shipmates: — Having been re-elected to the office of Rear Admiral Commanding at the eighth annual convention, held at Indianapolis, Ind,, Septendjer 4, 1893, I hereby assume com- mand with headquarters at 429 Broadway, New York City. The following is a list of the officers elected : Commodore, Cyrus Sears, Baltimore, Md. [Promoted.] Captain, R. N. Hopkins, Chicago, 111. Commander, C. H. Lea man, Dayton, Ohio. [Second term.] Lieutenant Commander, Samuel B. Dixon, Detroit, Mich. Senior Lieutenant, Benjamin Blanchard, New York. Lieutenant, Joseph Chase, Jr., Providence, R. I, Fleet Surgeon, C. Marion Dodson, Baltimore, Md. Fleet Paymaster, E. F. Dustin, Pi'ovidence, K. L Fleet Engineer, John B. Wirt, Indianapolis, Ind. Fleet Chaplain, Rev. Samuel Alman, Brooklyn, N. Y. [Second term.] The Fleet Officers now rank as captains, and will take pre- cedence in order of rank and service, 6 TJie following appointments are hereby announced : National Secretary, Greorge W. Bostwick, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; National Boatswain, W. E. Goodnougli, New Haven, Conn. ; National Historian, William Simmons, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Senior Aide and Chief of Staff, Will E. Atkins, Cincinnati, Ohio. Commanders of associations will forward to these headquarters, without delay, upon the blank herewith enclosed, the names and addresses of one inember of the National Executive Com- mittee, and of one National Aide on the Staff of the Rear Admiral Commanding. It is expected that these selections will be made with great care, and will be made from among the most zealous workers of your association. A printed copy of the resolutions adopted at the eighth annual convention will be forwarded to each commanding officer, and must be read to the shipmates at the first meeting after its receipt, and then pasted in the official copy of the National Constitution and By-Laws for leference. It is important that each association send to these headquar- ters, at once, the names and addresses of its Commanding Ofiicer, Secretary and Paymaster; also the time and place of its regular meetings, so that this data may be recorded in the headquarters roster. The National Fleet Paymaster, E. F. Dustin, No. 90 Friend- ship Street, Providence, R. I., has charge of all badges, buttons, ribbons, stationery and other supplies, and all information respecting them must be obtained from him, and hence all com- munications on this subject should be addressed to him direct and not to these headquarters as heretofore. Your commanding officer should not be taxed with correspondence belonging to a special department. Enquiries as to addresses of shipmates and like subjects should be addressed to the National Secretary, George W. Bostwick^ No. 52 Atlantic Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. The " World's Columbian Committee of Naval Veterans '^ is hereby dissolved, with thanks. 83 On the 9tli inst., under the auspices of the Naval Veterans of Chicago, 111., your commanding officer with a large number of visiting shipmates took part in a Naval Parade on the Fair Grrounds. The Elgin Band was kindly loaned l:)y Fair Managers. Capt. Murphy, of the U. S. Marine Corps, furnished an escort of a battalion of marines, and the Libby Prison Association loaned ns the Flag Ship Hartford's battle flag. The formation was made at the Iowa State Building and the march led us to the Battle Ship " Illinois," when we were cordially received by Lieut. Taussig, U. S. N., commanding, who paid us marked attention. After visiting the ship, Ca^^tain McClellan, of the U. S. Life Saving Service, gave an exhibition drill of his life saving crew for our benefit, which was enjoyed by all. Later on your commanding ofiicer made an address at the Gr. A. R. Camp Fire in Festival Hall, in company with National Coin- mander-in-Chief Adams, Past National Commanders Weissert, Palmer, Alger, Hon. Jerry Rusk, and others. Over 10,000 veterans and their friends j^acked the hall, and thus ended our memorable cruise of 1893. Fraternally, B. S. OSBON, Official. Rear Admiral Commanding. Geo. W. Bostwick, National Secretary. The following nominations have been made and are hereby confirmed : National Aides. John W. Paul, N. V. Association, Cincinnati, Ohio, Lockland, Ohio. Thos. B. Ruff, D. D. Porter Association, Columbus, Ohio, 1 209 Highland Street, Columbus, Ohio. W. G. Morris, Farragut Association, Chicago, 111., 835 Lake Street, Chicago. III. E. Macomber, Michigan Association, Detroit, Michigan, 80 Perry Street, Detroit, Michigan. Chas. J. Murphy, Admiral S. C.Rowan Association, Annapolis, Md., U. S. !Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Dan'I S. Hewett, Central N. Y. Association, Amsterdam, N. Y. — Amsterdam, N. Y. 84 Wm. McKjiv, Cushing As-ociation, Milwaukee, Wis., National Home, Mil- waukee, Wis. The address of C. L. VVeeden should be 614 County street. New Bedford, Mass., not " 64," as printed in General Order No. 2. National Executive Committee. John J. McNally, N. V. Association, Cincinnati, Ohio, Lane street, Walnut Hill, Cincinnati, OMo. John Carroll, D. D. Porter Association, Columbus, Ohio, 62 East Russell Street, Columbus, Ohio. John Franklin, Farragut Association, Chicago, 111., 110 Randolph Street, Chigago, 111. A. S. McWilliams, Michigan Association, Detroit, Michigan, U. S. Bonded Ware- house, Detroit, Mich. Saml. E. Yates, Admiral S. C. Rowan Association, Annapolis, Md., 51 Gloster Street, Annapolis, Md. John S. Maxwell, Central N. Y. Association, Amsterdam, N. Y. — Amsterdam, N. Y. Jere J. Crowley, Cusliing Association, Milwaukee, Wis, National Home, Mil- waukee, Wis. On the ITtli of November, National Commodore Cyrus Sears, assisted hy a large staff from tlie Maryland N". Y . Association, mustered in and installed the officers of Admiral S. C. Eowan Naval Veteran Association of Annapolis, Md., Captain L. James M. Boyd, commanding. We bid the new association a most hearty welcome to the National Association and wish them God speed, and also congratulate them upon the selection of the name of one of the Ijravest of our naval heroes to be inscribed upon its banners. The official number of this association is " No. 30.^^ On the 22d of Noveml)er we issued a charter to the Farragut Association of Naval Veterans of the Port of Boston, Mass., with half a hundred worthy shipmates under the command of that sturdy veteran, Cajjtain Moses H. Cleaves, We bid them a most cordial welcome to the fellowship of the National Asso- ciation with all its rights and privileges. Its official number is "No. 31.^' It may be proper just here to say that your coinmanding officer is striving to add at least ten more associations to the 85 National Roster before the close of bis present term, and from the outlook a large percentage of his hopes may be realized.^ The following nominations have been received and are hereby confirmed : National Aides. Moses H. Cleaves, Farragiit Association, Boston, Mass., 38 Pearl Street, Boston. National Executive Committee. Joseph Gregory, Farragut Association, Boston, Mass., Marblehead, Mass. Corrections General Order No. 4. — Emmanuel E. Gates, for " Samuel E. Yates," member of National Executive Com- mittee, Admiral S. C. Rowan Association of Annapolis, Md. The following is a list of commanding officers and secretaries of local associations who have been elected for 1894, and who have reported to these headquarters in compliance with General Orders. Those marked with an * have been re-elected. Farragut Association, Philadelphia, Pa. Comnaander, John Bowers ; Secretary, *Frank Robinson. Farragut Association, Providence, R. T. *Captain, Luther Baker; Secretary, ^Stephen F. Blanding. Illinois, N. V. Association, Chicago, 111. Captain C. F. Gooding; Secretary Wm. L. Orr. Maryland, N. V. Association, Baltimore, Md. Commodore, H. F. Dorton ; Secretary, *R. B. Young. Gushing N. V. Association, Milwaukee, "Wi?. Commander, Wm. F. Ryan ; Secretary, *Jere J. Crowley. Monitor N. V. Association, Brooklyn, N. Y. Captain, W. A. Wilson ; Secre- retary, *John McGaughan. Gideon Welles N. V. Association, New Haven, Conn. Captain W, E, Gould; Secretary, *H. F. JMcCulIom. Central N. Y. N. V. Association, Amsterdam, N. Y. Commander, John S, Maxwell ; Secretary, *James H. Dean. Naval Veteran Association, Cincinnati, Ohio. Captain W. E. Atkins. Ladies of the N. V. Association, No. 1, Providence, R. I. Commander, Ellen E. Traver. Ladies of the N. V. Association, No. 3, Salem, Mass. Commander, Mrs. Austiss P. Quimby. The revised edition of the Ritual, prepared by the Special Committee appointed at the eighth annual convention, is now in press, and will soon l)e issued to all associations, copies of which attle for the principles tliey in their lifetime contended for, emulating the example of the dying Lawrence who gave us the sentiment of our national pass- word: " Don't give up the Ship." In conclusion, I desire to thank the officers and shipmates who have stood so loyally by my side during the past year and rendered cheerful and valualDle assistance to me in the adminis- tration of the office. Yours fraternally, FRANCIS B. ALLEN, Rear Admiral Commanding. REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF. - Louisville, Ky., September 10, 1895. To the Rear Admiral Commanding, Officers, Delegates, and Members of the Tenth Annual Convention, National Association of Naval Veterans: Ship:mates: — Since my appointment as Chief of Staff one year ago, I have labored earnestly, intelligently and faithfully to advance the interests and increase the usefulness of our asso- ciation. I have written over 300 letters and 58 newspaper articles, attended nearly all the meetings of the Farragut Association, No. 1, of the Port of Philadelphia, of which I have been an active member 28 years. I have, at some sacrifice of time and means, visited the local associations at New York City, Balti- more, Md., New Haven, Conn., and Louisville, Ky. And I embrace this opportunity of placing on record my sincere thanks and grateful appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to me by the shipmates of those places. When we take into consideration the scattered and weakened condition of Naval Veterans generally, it seems surprising that four new associations has been added to our Roster during the past year. Being present at the birth of the National Associa- 110 tion and fortunately privileged to attend all conventions and re-nnions so far held, I congratulate all concerned in its increas- ing j^opularitj and patriotic character of tlie excellent material which constitutes its membership May they live long to enjoy the blessings of peace secured in a great measure through their instrumentality. Yours, fraternally, WILLIxiM SIMMONS. OFFICEES ELECTED AT LOUISVILLE. The Tenth Annual Convention met in the Court House, oir Jefferson Street, at 2 P. M., September 10, 1895. Eear Admiral F. B. Allen, presided; nearly all the local associations were represented and an election for officers to serve the ensuing year- resulted in the selection of the following shipmates : Hear Admiral, Samuel Alman, 227 Division avenue, Brooklyn, X. Y. Commodore, E. C. Farquhar, 117 Putnam avenue, Zanesville, O. Captain, George Fritchner, 340 West Main street, Louisville, Ky. Commander, Wm. J. Ferguson, 1510 South Fifth street, Philadelphia, Pa. Lieutenant-Commander, Edward D. Bliss, 880 De Kalb ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. Senior Lieutenant D. Bungay, 100 Galena street, Freeport, 111. Junior Lieutenant, James Stanley, 144 Forty-first street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Fleet Surgeon, Thomas G. Herron, 59 West Ninth street, Cincinnati, O. Fleet Paymaster, Exdix F. Dustin, 90 Friendship street, Providence, R. 1. Fleet Engineer, George L. Seavey, 11 North Jefferson street, Chicago, 111. Fleet Ciiaplain, A. S. McWilliams, 253 West Kirby avenue, Detroit, Mich. Judge Advocate General, Charles Cowley, 12 Middle street, Lowell, Mass. Appointments. National -Secretary, Fred. E. Haskins, 767 Washington ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. National Historian, John B. Wirt, 8 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, Ind National Boatswain, Edwin Shelley, 259 Greenwich ave.. New Haven, Conn. Senior Aide and Chief of Staff, Walter E. Jacobs, 174 Saltonstall street. New Haven, Conn. General Order JVo. 1. (Series 1895-6.) September 30, 1895. Shipmates: — Having been elected to the office of Eear Admiral Commandino- at the Tenth Annual Convention at Ill Louisville, Ky., Septemebr 10, 1895, and duly installed on September 28, at New York City, in accordance witli the orders of my predecessor, F. B. Allen, late Rear Admiral Command- ing, I hereby assume command, with headiain. Hox. GiDEOX "Welles, Secretary of the Navy. United States steamer Kearsarge, Cherbourg, France, June 20, 1864. — Sir: — I inclose herewith the surgeon's report of the casualties on board this vessel in the late action with the Alabama. Although we received some twenty -five or thirty shots, twelve or thirteen taking efl'ect in the hull, by the mercy of God we have been spared the loss of any one life, whereas in the case of the Alabama I have heard the carnage was dreadful. The ships where about equal in match, the tonnage being the same. The Alabama carried a 100-pound rifle, with one heavy 68-pounder, and six broadside 32 jjounders. The Kearsarge carried four broadside 32-pounders, two 11 -inch and one 2 8 -inch rifle, being four less than her antagonist. The only shot which I fear will give us any trouble is a 100-pound rifle, which entered our sternport and remains at present unexploded. It would seem almost invidious to particularize the conduct of any man or officer in an afliair in which all have done their duty with a fortitude and coolness which cannot be too highly praised, but I deem it due to my executive officer. Lieutenant Commander Thornton, who superintended the working of the 138 battery, to particularly mention Lim for an example of coolness and. encouragement of the men while lighting, which contributed much towards the success of the action. I have the honor to be very respectfully your obedient servant, JOHN" A. WINSLOW, Captain. Hon". G-. Welles, Secretary of the Navy. THE STEAMER KEARSARGE. The Kearsarge is a third-rate screw gunboat, of 1,031 tons. She carried eight broadside guns, one bow pivot and two stern boat howitzers. The steam sloop Kearsarge was built in Boston, in 1862, and left for special service about a year after. She is a very handsome vessel and her officers have diligently watched for an opportunity to engage both the Alabama and Florida. Here is a list of the officers commanding the vessel, now to become so well-marked in our naval history. Captain, John A. "Winslow; Lieutenant-Commander, James S. Thornton; Surgeon, John M. Brown; Paymaster, Joseph A. Smith; Chief Engineer, William A, Cushman; Second Assistant, William H. Bedlam; Third Assistants, Fred L. Miller, Sydney Ti. Smith and Henry McConnell; Boatswain, James C.Walton; Acting Grunner, Franklin A. Graham. THE KEARSARGE AND THE ALABAMA CLAIMS. The historical fight between the United States war steamer Kearsarge and the confederate cruiser Alabama, which occurred off the coast of France, June 19, 1861, had very important results. Besides adding another to the long string of victories which form the record of the United States Navy, it ended the career of a vessel which had inflicted enormous damage on American commerce and laid the foundation for the achieve- ment by the United States of a diplomatic victory not less signal than the one achieved at sea. During her career of nearly two 139 years tlie Alabama captured and burned sixty-five vessels and destroyed properly valued at $6,000,000. Slie was not a pow- erful vessel, but she was a terror to American commerce because sbe bad tbe run of tlie ocean and attacked every unarmed American ship sbe encountered. It remained for tlie Kearsarge, under Capt. Winslow, to put an end to this destructive career. Two yeai's after tbe war closed tbe depredations committed on American commerce by tbe Alabama and otber confederate cruisers built or equipped in Britisb ports became tbe subject of diplomatic correspondence between tbe governments of tbe United States and Grreat Britain. Tbe contention on tbe part of this government was that Grreat Britain was liable in damages for tlie depredations of tbese cruisers. Tbe claim was stubbornly resisted by Grreat Britain, and tbe result was a diplomatic corres- pondence of great lengtb, marked by rare ability on botb sides, but with tbe weight of argument distinctly in favor of the United States. The correspondence finally resulted in an agreement by both sides for the appointment of a tribunal of five arbitrators, of whom the President of the United States was to appoint one, the British government another, and the Emperor of Brazil, the King of Italy and the President of Switzerland one each. The arbitrators met at Geneva, Switzer- land, May 15, 1871, and their deliberations continued till September 14, 1872. The result was an award in favor of the United States of $15,500,000, "to be paid in gold by Great Britain to the United States." This award covered the depre- dations committed by several other cruisers besides the Alabama, but the award and claims have always been known as the Ala- bama claims. 140 CHAPTER XVIII. List of vessels and commanders thereof under Fla"' Officer StringTaam at Hatteras Inlet. DuPont at Port Royal. Grolds- borough at Roanoke Island. Foote at Fort Henrj*. Farra- gut at New Orleans and Mobile Baj. NAYAL EXPEDITIONS OF THE CIVIL WAR. HATTEKAS INLET EXPEDITION" was, by authority of the Navy .Department, fitted out in Hamp- ton Roads in August, 1861, and commanded by Flag Officer Stringham, and accompanied by a land force of about 1,000 men, under command of General Butler. The following vessels and commanders constituted the expedition: Minnesota Captain Van Brunt Wabash Captain Mercer Monticello Captain Gillis Susquehanna Captain Channcey Pawnee '. Captain Rowan Cumberland Captain Marston Harriet Lane .' Captain Faunce Adelaide Captain Stellwagen George Peabody Captain Lowry Fanny Ca^Jtain Crosby POET ROYAL EXPEDITION UNDER FLAG- OFFICER DUPONT, NOVEMBER 7, 1861. The following are the vessels and number of guns carried by each, and names of their respective commanders which constituted the expedition, and whose brilliant achievements won the grateful plaudits of the Loyal North. Vessels of the Port Royal Expedilion, Number 0/ Guns, and Name of Commander Vessels. Guns. Commander. AVabash 40 C. E. P. Hodgers, Susquehanna 23 J. L. Lardner. Bienville 10 Charles Steadman, 141 Vessels. Guns. Commauder, Mohican 8 S. W. Godon. Vandalia 8 F. S. Haggeity. Augusta 8 E. G. Perrott. Penguin , 6 T. A. Budd. Pocahontas 5 Percival Drayton. Curlew 5 P. G. Watmough. Seminole 4 J. P. Gillis. Pawnee 4 R. H. Wyman. Unadilla 4 Napoleon Collins. Ottawa 4 T. H. Stevens. Pauline 4 J T. Bankhead. Seneca 4 Daniel Ammen. Isaac Smith 9 F. S. Conover. KOAXOKE ISLAND EXPEDITION UNDER FLAG OFFICER GOLDS- BOROUGH, FEBRUARY 8 AND 9, 1862. Vessels of the Roanoke Island Expedition. Stars and Stripes Reed Warden Louisiana Alexander Murray Hetzel H. K. Davenport Underwriter Wm. N. Jeflers Delaware S. P. Quackenbush Commodore Perry C. W. Flusser Valley City C. J. Chaplin Commodore Barney R- T. Renshaw Hunchback E. R. Calhoun Southfield C. F. W. Behm Morse Peter Haynes Whitehead C. A. French Lockwood G. W. Graves Brincker , J. E. Giddings Seymour F. S.Wells Ceres John McDiarmaid Putnam W. J. Hotchkiss Shawskeen T. J. Woodward Granite Edward Boomer Picket T.P.Ives Huzzar Frederick Crocker Pioneer Charles E, Baker Vidette Samuel Emerson Ranger M. B. Morley Lancer John L. Foster Chasseur John West 142 List of Veasels and Commanders of each under Flag Officer Foote at Fort Henry, February, 1862. Essex Captain W. D. Porter Cincinnati....: Captain R G. Stembel Carondelet Captain Henry Walke St. Louis Captaitj Leonard Paulding Conestoga Captain S. L. Phelps Taylor Captain William Gwinn Lexington Captain J. W. Shirk FLAG OFFICER FARRAGUT's FLEET. The following are tlie vessels of Farragut's fleet, Avitli the names of their commanders, which participated in the capture of New Orleans and its defences April 18 to 25, 1862: Sloops of War. Vessels. Comiuauders Hartford Eichard Wainwright Brooklyn Thomas T. Craven Eichmond James Alden Pensacola H. W. Morris Mississippi Melancthon Smith Portsmouth Samuel Swartwout Oneida S. P. Lee Iroquois John De Camp Gunboats. Cayuga KB. Harrison Itasca C. H. B. Caldwell Kennebec John H. Eussell Kinio George M. Ransom Katahdin George H.Preble Pinola.... Pierce Crosby Sciota Edward Donaldson "Verona C. H. Boggs Winona Ed. T.Nichols Wissahickon A. N. Smith Commander D. D. Porter's Mortar Flotilla Steamers. Harriet Lane J. M. Wainwright Miami A. D. Howelt Westtield W. D. Eenshaw J. P. Jackson S. E. Woodworth Owasco John Guest Clifton C. H. Baldwin Sachem L. G. Crane 143 Mortar Schooners. Vessels. ■ Coiumanders. Norfolk Packet Watson Smith Oliver H. Lee Washington Godfrey- Para E. G.Turber C. P. Williams A. E. Langthoine Arietta Thomas E. Smith William Bacon Wm. P. Kogors Sophronia L. Bartholomew T. A. Ward W. W. Queen M. T. Carlton Charles E. Jack Matthew Vassar *. H. H. Savage George Mangham John Collins Orvette F. E. Blanchard S. C. Jones J. D. Graham Adolph Hugel J. Van Buskirk Horace Beals K. R. Breeze John Griffiths Henry Brown Sarah Bruen A.Christian Racer Alvin Phinney Henry James L. W. Pennington Dan Smith Geo. W. Brown "FAEEAGUT'S AUGUST MOENING IN" MOBILE BAY," August 5, 1864. Vessek Engaged and Commander of Each. Vessels. Commanders. Tecumseh T. A. McCraren (lost.) Manhattan J. W. A. Nicholson. Winnebago F. A. Stevens. Chickasaw Geo. H, Perkins. Brooklyn James Alden, Octoraro C. H.Greene. Hartford Percival Drayton. Metacomet J. E. Jouet. Richmond T. A. Jenkins. Port Royal Bancroft GherardL La«kawana ,J. B. Marchand. Seminole Edward Donaldson. Monongahela J. H. Strong. Kennebec W. P. McCann. Ossipee W. E. Le Roy. Itasca , George Brown, Oneida C. L. Huniington. Galena C. H. Wells. 144 CHAPTEK XIX. List of vessels and commanders tliereof in January, 1865, in tlie North Atlantic Squadron, and at Fort Fislier under Rear Admiral D. D. Porter. VESSELS OF THE XORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON UNDER ADMIRAL D. D. PORTER, JANUARY, 1865, FROM NAVAL REGISTER OF THAT DATE. Vessels. Commodores. New Ironsides William Kadford. Minnesota , Joseph Lanman. Colorado Henry K. Thatcher. Wabash Melancthon Smith. Susquehanna S. W. Godon. Powlattau James F. Schenck. Captains. Brooklyn James Alden Vanderbllt Charles W. Pickering. Juniata William R.Taylor. Shenandoah Daniel B. Ridgely. Ticonderoga Charles Steadman. Fort Jackson B. F. Sands. Santiago de Cuba O. S. Glisson. Commanders. Tuscarora James M. Frailey. St. Lawrence D. Lynch. Monadnock E. G. Parrott. Onondaga William A. Parker. Shamrock W. H. Macomb. Rhode Island Stephen D. Trenchard. Chicopee A. D. Harrell. Nereus J. C. Howell. Mohican Daniel Ammen. Keystone State Henry Roland. Mendota Edward T. Nichols. Iosco J. Guest. Osceola J. M. B. Clitz. Pawtucket James H. Spotts. 145 Vessels. Commanders. Mackinaw J- C.Beaumont. K. K. Cuyler C. H. B. Caldwell. Mattobassett J. C. Fabiger. Massasoit K. T. Renshaw. Sauffus Edward R. Calhoun. Agawam ^- ^- Rhind- Quaker City W. F. Spicer. Lieut.-Commanders. Pontusac Wm. G. Temple. Eutaw H. C. Blake. AVyalusing Earl English. A. D. Vance J- H. Upshur. Yantic T.C.Harris. Sassacus Jo^i" L.Davis. Tallapoosa J. E. De Haven. Taconv W. T. Truxton. Mercedita Milton Haxton. Kansas P. T. Watmough. Maratanza G. W. Young. Maumee ^^^P^ Chandler. Pequot D. L. Braine. j^yack I'- ^- Newman. Canonicus Geo. E. Belknap. Vicksburg E. H. Baker. Chippewa E. E. Potter. gggQ John G. Walker. Unadilla Francis M. Ramsey. Mahopac E.E.Potter. Huron Thos. O. Selfridge. ggugca Montgomery Sicard. Hunchback Joseph P. Fyffe. Lieutenants. Monticello Wm. B. Cushing. Gettysburg R. H. Lamson. Malvern B.H.Porter. Alabama A. R. Langthorn. Montgomery T. C. Dunn, FortDonelson Thomas Pickering. Miami George W. Greaves. Gov. Buckingham John McDearmid. Aries A. F. Wells. Cambridge J. F. iNickels. Cherokee Wm. E. Dennison. Houquah J. W, Balch. 10 14() Vessels. Lieutenants. Bignonia Wm. D. Roath. Com. Barney George B. Livingston. Shohokon... W. B.Sheldon. Du mba rt on Henry Brown. Clematis E. D. Bruner. Tristram Shandy F. M. Green. Lilian Thos. A. Harrison. Crusader Peter Hays. Mount Vernon James Trathen. Atlanta T. J. Woodward. Britannia Samuel Huse. Banshee W. H. Garfield. Acting Masters. Mystic "William Wright. Dawn J. A. Jackaway. Western World Edward Herrick. Com. Hull J. O. Johnson. Rachel Seaman Samuel Curtis. Whitehead George W. Barrett. Delaware J. H. Eldridge. Daylight H. A. Phalen. Com. Morris R. G. Lee. Eolus E. S. Keyser. Samuel Rotan W. G. Nutting. Release John Baker. Ceres H. H. Foster. Little Ada S. P. Crafts. Fahkel : E.R.Webb. Wilderness H. Arey. Nansemond James H. Porter. Mt. Washington H. H. Haynie. Zouave J. L. Hayes. Ben. Morgan A. B. Mulford. Phlox Douglass F. O'Brien. Epsilon F. M. Muitzer. Acting Ensigns. Moccasin James Brown. Lilac J. A. Chadwick. Heliotrope B. N. GriflBn. Alert John Bishop. Anemone W. C. Borden. Poppy William Clark. Cohasset M. K. Henderson. Delta W. F. Gragg. Republic J. W. Bennett. 147 CHAPTER XX. 5? 5 Selection of Naval Songs including " The Good Ship Union " Ballad of New Orleans," " Monitor and Merrimac," " Cumberland's Crew," " Columbia the Gem of the Ocean," '' Kearsarge and Alabama," " Farragat's Ball," and many others of interest to Naval Veterans. VOYAGE OF THE GOOD SHIP UNION. (1862.) 'Tis midnight: through my troubled dreams Loud wails the tempest's crj' ; Before the gale, with tattered sail, A ship goes plunging by. What name? Where bound ? The rocks around Repeat the loud halloo. — The good ship Union, southward bound, God help her and her crew ! And is the old flag flying still That o'er your fathers flew, With bands of white and rosy light. And field of starry blue ? — Ay ! look aloft ! its folds full oft Have braved the roaring blast, And still shall fly when from the sky This black typhoon has past ! Speak, pilot, of the storm-tost bark ! May I thy peril share ? O landsmen, these are fearf il seas The brave alone may dare ! Nay, ruler of the rebel deep, What matters wind or wave ? The rocks that wreck your reeling deck Will leave me nought to save ! O landsman, art thou false or true ? What sign hast thou to show ? The crimson stains from loyal veins That hold my heart blood's flow ! 148 Enough ! what more shall honor claim ? I know the sacred sign ; Above thy head our flag shall spread, Our ocean path be thine ! The bark sails on : the Pilgrim's Cape Lies low along her lee, Whose headlong crooks its anchor-flukes To lock the shore and sea. No treason here I it cost too dear To win this barren realm ! And true and free the hands must be That hold the whaler's helm ! Still on ! Manhattan's narrowing bay No rebel cruiser scars ; Her waters feel no pirate's keel That flaunts the fallen stars ! — But watch the light on yonder height, Ay, pilot, have a care ! Some lingering cloud in mist may shroud The Capes of Delaware ! Say, pilot, what this fort may be Whose sentinels look down From moated walls that show the sea Their deep embrasures' frown? The rebel host claims all the coast, But these are friends, we know. Whose footprints spoil the "sacred soil," And this is ? Fort Monroe ! The breakers roar — how bears the shore ? — The traitorous wreckers' hands Have quenched the blaze that poured its rays Along the Hatteras sands. Ha ! say not so ! I see its glow ! Again the shoals display The beacon light that shines by night, The Union Stars by day ! The good ship flies to milder skies. The wave more gently flows ; The softening breeze wafts o'er the seas The breath of Beaufort's rose. 149 What fold is this the sweet winds kiss, Fair-striped and many-starred, Whose shadow palls these orphaned walls, The twins of Beauregard ? What I heard you not Port Royal's doom ? How the black warships came And turned the Beaufort roses' bloom To redder wreaths of flame ? How from Rebellion's broken reed We saw his emblem fall, As soon his cursed poison-weed Shall drop from Sumter's wall,? On ! on ! Pulaski's iron hail Falls harmless on Tybee I The good ship feels the fresliening gale, — She strikes the open sea ; She rounds the point, she threads the keys That guard the Land of Flowers, And rides at last where firm and fast Her own Gibraltar towers ! The good ship Union's voyage is o'er, At anchor safe she swings. And loud and clear with cheer on cheer Her joyous welcome rings ; Hurrah ! hurrah ! it shakes the wave. It thunders on the shore, — One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, One nation, evermore I Oliver Wendell Holmes. THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER. Oh say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming; Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming; And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof, through tiie night, that our flag was still there. II : Oh, say, does the star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of tlie free, and tlie home of the brave? : | 150 On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes; What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses; Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream ! — 11 : 'Tis the Star-Spangled Banner ! oh, long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ! : || Oh thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved homes and foul war's desolation ; Blessed with vict'ry and peace, may the heaven-rescued land Praise the power that hath made and preserved us a nation ; Then conquer we must, for our cause, it is just: And this be our motto — " In God is our trust ;" II : And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the fi-ee and the home of the brave ! : 11 OUR FLAG IS THERE. Our flag is there, our flag is there, We'll hail it with three loud huzzas; Our flag is there, our flag is there, Behold the glorious stripes and stars. Stout hearts have fought for that bright flag. Strong hands upheld it mast-head high. And oh ! to see how proud it waves. Brings tears of joy to every eye. Chorus. — Our flag is there, our flag is there, We'll hail it with three loud huzzas, Our flag is there, our flag is there, Behold the glorious stripes and stars. That flag has stood the battle's roar. With foemen stout, with foemen brave ; Strong hands have sought that flag to lower, And found a sure and speedy grave. That flag is known on every shore. The standard ( f a gallant band. Alike unstained in peace and war. It floats o'er freedom's happy land. Chorus. — Our flag is there, etc. 151 A BALLAD OF NEW ORLEANS. By W1LI.1AM Simmons. Lord Lovell reigned in New Orleans, On the banks of the Mississippi ; And he was spoiling for a tight, Being the son of an F. F. V. Lovell swore the Town to defend. He waved a Confederate flag, And said that he was ready to die Beneath that Piratical rag. He drank all night, and swore all day That he was the son of old Mars ; And boldly said he was not afraid Of the Northern Yankee Tars. He had ten thousand valiant men, And with these men, said he, The Yankee Mudsills I can beat. With my gray-coated Chivalry. Them forts, he said, the Navy can't take ; We have boats and rams a score. Batteries above and below the town, All along the river shore. But Farragut came with a small fleet, With a very small fleet came he ; And Lovell at once began to retreat. Before the first boat he could see. Hold on old fellow, brave Farragut said, Hold on Lord Lovell, said he. Bui Lovell said, as tracks he made, I am in a great hur-ree. Lovell kept running by day and night. For a mighty fine runner was he ; Because he could not stand the sight Of a gun near a live Yankee. Farewell Lord Lovell, a long good-bye. Said a haughty Creole grandee. So Farragut's sailor boys came right up And captured the great Citee. 152 FARRAGUT. Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. Farragut, Farragut, Old heart of oak, Daring Dave Farrag.it, Thunderbolt stroke. Watches the hoary mist Lift from the bay, Till his flag, glory-kissed, Greets the young day. Far, by gray Morgan's walls, Looms the black fleet. Hark, deck to rampart calls With the drum's beat ! Buoy your chains overboard. While the steam hums ; Men ! to the battlement, Farragut comes. See, as the hurricane Hurtles in wrath Squadrons of clouds amain Back from its path I Back to the parapet, To the guns' lips, Thunderbolt Farragut Hurls the black ships. Now through the battle's roar Clear the boy sings, " By the mark fathoms four," While his lead swings. Steady the wheelmen five " Nor' by east keep her," "Steady," but two alive ; How the shells sweep her ! Lashed to the mast that sways Over red decks. Over the flame that plays Round the torn wrecks, Over the dying lips Framed for a cheer, Farragut lea