The G. A. R's Getting Ready

A number of erar citizens who were engaged in the War of the Eebellion, and went clown Soutli with guns, ready to shoot, are already making preparation to attend the next national encampment of the Grand Arrny of the Republic, which is to be held in the city of Louisville, Ky., on the lOth, llth, 12th and 13th of September next, but this time their mission is more peaceful and they will rejoice to receive their old eneinies with the open arms of friendship. Quite a number have engaged their rooms and are looking forward to the event with great expectations. The announcement has been made that the "Headquarters train" will pass through this city from Owosso, probably on Sunday the 8th, on the T., A. A. & N. M. R. R., to Toledo. From that city they will go by the O., II. & D. R. R. to Columbus, and the balance ofthewayby the Baltimore & Ohio. The route laid out is one that is said to be very pleasant, and as far as can be learned, gives satisfactign among the comrades interested. Headquarters for all Michigan troops will be at the Louisville Hotel. On the 18th of September President Cleveland accompanied by Secretary of War Herbert and other high officials and distinguished citizens of the republic, will gather on the battle field of Chickamauga, to establish the lines of battle, and dedícate the mounments erected to the various regiments engaged in that fierce battle. It is expected that not only will there be a great gathering of Federal soldiers but that the Confederates, both rank file, will also be present in large numbers. Many of the "Yanks" and "Jolmnies" will meet for thefirst time since that eventful day when they were rushing at each other with deadly weapons, seeking each other's lives. Now they will rush into each other's arms as brothers of a great nation, saved by the superior strength both in cause and numbers of the soidiers of a republic founded on the eternal principies of freedom and justice. There were flvè Michigan regiments engaged in the battle of Chickamauga, and the last legislature appropriated $1,000 making about $200 for each regiment, to pay the expenses of such old soldiers as might not be able to pay their otii way to this gathering. It was in that battle that the regiment commanded by Col. Henry S. Dean of this city was cut to pieces and captured by the enemy, and the Colonel was a member of the commission that located the monuments for the Michigan regiments. It is needless to say that all the old boys willdesire to attend this great and memorable gathering of old soldiers and dignitaries, and as excursión rates have already been advertised to take them from Louisville at a merely nominal figure, it is probable that those who go from here will extend their journey to that place. -i