Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-04-22
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HMoNTPELIER. APRIL % 1864.
RECEPTION OF THE srH VERNON

The announcement that the re-enlisted
Veterans Of the 9th Vermont Regiment,
som 400 in number, would reach Montpelier
on the mail train Saturday afternoon April
10, drew many strangers to town, but unfor-
tunatelJ the detention Of the train until near
o'clock precluded many from participating
in the demonstration.
The arrival Of the train at Mortified,
bearing these brave defenders, was duly
signslled by the ringing Of bells and ere the
train arrived a multitude Of people swormed
in the depot and railroad grounds, who loudly
cheered as the train rested. The officers
were waited upon by the Committee Of Ar
engagements and orders were given and the
regiment Immediately formed and was pioted
to the Common where bonfres we're kindled,
and with the regiment drawn up in line,
Charles Reed, Esq, from the balcony Of the
Pavilion, in behalf Of the people welcomed
the officers and soldiers to the capitol in the
following speech
COL Thomas Officers and Soldiers Of he sh w. Regt
For all fellow citizens. bid you welcome TO the
Capitol Of your State.
Some two years ago. when traitors with perjury on
cir lips and blood their hands. had assailed
tonal nag you all unried in the arts OF war len quiet
and eAceful homes in Vermont 20 defend National
Government and protect National Union noo, you
the skilled aud soldiers Of the Depart
ment Of the Gulf with reputtion for bravery and good
conduct A. vide land and with the memora-
BILE wordswords that the history ofthe CALAMITY Of Yer
monte-s will not let die; CoTroS-BIsLAND-POR
HunsoN-nscribed the war-rent banner Of your Reg
iment These words remind you, and tell us Of the bat
ties have fought and Of the whistng shot and
the screaming she'll and Of the bsyonet charge OF brave
determined Vermont men.
Almost thousands Of miles off, Vermont has watched
you all your brilliant and dangerous service, and when
your shout ofvctory went up all Vermont shouted with
YOU But hearts swell With peculiar pride when We
thus greet personal friends, our neighbours AID
our brothers as tried and soldiers Of the Repub
lie and thank them for their services TO theif country
And but utter the speech Of every soul in this crowd
thu thrnngs around US when say: GALLANT NBtB-
RAN SOLDIERS, WBLcoNB HoNEF
But this is not yet ended. Firm as our hills IN
your determination TO Government from disu.
MON and destruction, and to overthrow most wicked
rebellion YOU have reenised for this great service and
before many months may you again return TO US, when
starry shall whole country re-unit-
ed aud peace and free again TO receive our thanks
and our blessing.
Col. Thomas replied in short patriotic
speech thanking the people for their hospital
ity and expressions OF kind regard, and re-
fcired with pride to the conduct of his men
through the fierce contests which proved their
courage, and alluded to their still fixed deter
mination to see this aocuTsed rebellion wiped
out" and appealed to the masses to join
hands with these veterans in their return and
avenge the murdered victims Of Fort Pillow.
The regiment then proceeded to Washing
ton Hall where tables had been bountifully
sr,aad and Jecotated he poptwou of tho
Pavilion. Newcomb, Of the American House
and Burnham Of the Montpelier Hotel. To
make mention Of the thorough manner in
which the tables were laid, or the superior
quality Of the food. is unnecessary. as the
ability Of either Of these popular hosts" is
beyond dispute, and the satisfaction it gave
the weary and hungry soldiers fully attested
that they " can't be beat"
Alter supper, the original regimental band,
A pieces, led by Aug. Hsenel, a native OF
New Orleans, discoursed splendid military
music which thrilled the soul Of every listener
and drew forth cheer upon cheer for the ac-
complished musicians.
Col. Thomas announced a telegram from
His Excellency Governor Smith, welcoming
these patriots to their native State and re-
GREETING his inability to be present aud re-
ceive them personally.
Whereupon Col. Thomas paid an eloquent
aud just tribute to the Governor in terms that
called out three hearty cheers, as being firm
and Jealous friend of the soldier and advo-
cate OF an extra bounty to re-enlsted men.
Cheers were also given for the Capitol, and
the Ladies Of Montpelier, when at a late hour
the tables we're cleared, the crowd withdrew
and the men went into quarters.
On Sunday at nine o'clock the regiment APP
peared in front Of the Pavilion, commanded
as follows:
Colonel Stephen Thomas
Lieut. Colonel, +. Y. Dutton.
Asst Quartetmaster, Capt VIM II Pollard
Adlutant, S. Il. Howard.