Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-04-01
Complimentary Supper.

being DESTROYS Of manifesting their arpre-
citation of the services rendered their coun'
try By the gallant boys of the Eighth and
Eleventh Maine Regiments, now at home
on furlough and who have re-enlisted for
another three years. made suitable arrange.
ments and gave them complimentary
supper ut the American House, last Tues
day evening.
This was one of the events Of our Usually
.salive-to- all such calls town, and did
credit to the committee Of arrangements
and all concerned. The supper was gotter
up in mine host Tinkcr's best style, and
any person who has ever stopped at the
American House, need not be told that il
was done by master workman if a Tinker
by name. The tables were bountifully
ladencd and the viands tempting.
At71-2 o'clock Capt. w. F. Lane, of
Co. G, sth Regiment, filed his boys, about
thirty in number, along each side of the
dining table. while the civilians mixed in
promiscuously, and all were ready for the
grand attack. At the given signal Tink-
ers force opened the ball. with ''roast tur-
key" roast beef" etc.s etc, and soon the
assault became general and the onslaught
tremendous. The whole company did
their best. but still the cry was 'more
left"
The inner man being satisfied, p. W.
Perry Esq. was called for amid hearty
cheers, as the chairman of the committee
and the prime mover in the affair, but he
told them he was not a talking man =
was more for deeds than words, and pre-
ferred to let his actions speak the interest
he felt in our gallant boys.
Col Eugene Hale then welcomed the
veterans in brief and pleasant speech
He was glad to be able to show them this
small testimonial of the appreciation and
interest our citizens always manifested in
her scldery. He welcomed them home
on this visit, but hoped soon to be able to
do so on their final return as the conquer
ors of the subdued rebels. He knew
something of the record Of the 9Th and
Ilth. Had heard their praise from Regi-
mental, Brigade and Division commanders
The Maine troops stood high in the record
of honors. these regiments among the first
of the Maine regiments, and none among
these regiments higher than the Ellsworth
BOYS. 1t wa. no more than he expected
it was characteristic of Ellsworth and hel
citizens not to be outdone in anything tina,
they undertake. He sat down amid cheer,
that shook the house.
Capt. Lane, i'll behalf of his company
and brothers in arms. returned the assur-
ance that these manifestations were apprc-
ciated; that the many kindnesses shown
should always be remembered, while they
were at their post OF duty, and pledged
themselves that no act of theirs should
cause a blush to the fair record Of theil
loved home. The boys had enlisted at thi,
time OF need TO our country. for three
wears more. and if al the end of that time
they were wanted, they would be ready
with three more. and three mort,un;il there
wa. not a rebel in the land who dared to
show hostility to the dear old flag. Is
called upon the boys to avouch to this
Ala cement, which they did with three tire
meuJous [, heers and q tiger" that would
admit of no doup..
John D. Hopkins. Esq. was called Tor
and mounting a chair tina: al! n.sht sec
him Che not being rery tall,l told tho boy q
he was too full for words" but would
deputize :. Waterhoase Esq, TO respond
for him, who did SO in few appropriate
rema&s. l.. A. Emery Esq. spoke a few
words of welcome. He was not person
ally acquainted with these men, but he
knew the Ellsworth soldiers we'll by repu-
tation, and was glad of this opportunity to
meet with them. Abiding TO our common
interest in the cause, he said, it was the
boast of ancient republics that all their
citizens were soldiers. but he hoped it
might be the boast OF our Republic that
her soldiers were citizens.
After some little more time spen, socially
the party broke up, with three hearty cheers
for the soldiers present. those absent. Mr..
Tinker. the citizens Of Ellsworth. and all
loyal people generally.
This was a good testimonial given to a
company of good soldiers, and when they
return to their duties in the field, which We
learn they are to do about the 10th OF
April. they will so with the - God speed
YOU in your good work of all our loval
citizens.
HoUsE DEBATE on ASSUMPTION OF
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