Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-12-14
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The complimentary supper tendered by the
Woodstock Light Infantry to their retiring
FIRST Lieutenant, T.. NJ. Brown. Esq, on
FRIDAY evening last, was an exceedingly hap
py affair Capt. Washburn and his gentle-
manly Company received their guests in the
Hall at hali-past seven o'clock, whore an
hour was spent in a pleasant and sociable
manner. The company then proceeded to
the dining hall, and without ceremony seated
themselves at the tables. The divine bles-
sing was invoked by Rev. DR.. Clement, when
all "fel to" and did ample justice to the
beautiful feast prepared by the Messrs. Henry.
This ceremony being satisfactorily conclud-
ed the "feast Of reason and flow Of SOUL
commenced In a neat and appropriate speech
Capt. Washburn reviewed the history of the
Company since its organization three years
ago, and handsomely complimented them for
their zeal and efficiency, admirable discipline
and gentlemanly bearing. He ascribed this
result to be mainly due to the untiring efforts
/ of the First Lieutenant. and generously dis
claimed all credit himself. Many pleasant
scenes in which the Company had participated
were brought to mind, and the memories of
Brandon, Bradford and Montpelier, were
quickened afresh. He feelingly referred to
the loss which the Company was about to
sustain in the removal from town to their
First Lieutenant, Edward NJ. Brown, and ex-
planned TO the guests present that the Wood
stock Light Infantry, sensible that some tes-
timonial was due that gentleman for the zeal
and interest which he had always displayed
in their welfare and efficiency, adopted this
means and this occasion to express their feel
ings towards him, their regret at his removal
aud their well wishes for his future welfare
One statement made by the Captain speaks
volumes for the Company, and that was that
to his knowledge there we're no two men in
the company at variance. The unanimous
feeling was Of a most gratifying fraternal
character. In conclusion he presented Mr..
Brown the following resolution which had
been adopted at business meeting of the
company:
Resolved, That the members Of the Wood
stood Light Iufantry have learned with feel
ings of deep regret of the contemplated re-
moval from town of their First Lieutenant.
Edward NJ Brown that his untiring and ef-
fectve exertions, from the time of the organ
ization of the company, for perfecting their
drill and promoting the efficiency OF their dis
ciplne entitle him to their gratitude, and
that with the kndest feelings towards him,
both officer and citizen, they tender to
him their best wishes for his future happiness
and prosperity.
Mr. Brown responded in a few remarks,
thanking the company for the kind feelings
manifested towards him, and assuring them
that his connection with them would ever be
cherished as one of the pleasantest epochs in
his life.
Remarks were made by Warren G. French,
Esq, Rev DIR. Clement, Rev. Mr.. Herrick,
Hon. Norman Williams, and others. The
company were very much disappointed in not
getting a speech from Hon. Jacob Collamer,
who was called away during the supper
Capt Washburn presided in a most happy
manner Woodstock Standard.