Abel Babcock, commander of Bud* long Post, Grand Army of the Repub* lice, Westerly, was one of the 35 veterans of the Rhode Island delegation that sailed from Providence Sunday night on steamer Georgia for New York. They will go from New York direct to Washington and attend the encampment. The Rhode Island delegation after spending the week in Washington will make a wide detour on their return, visiting many points of interest in connection with the Civil War.