Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01

The OFFICERS RE. .UNIoN.-After the
deliveryof Col. Veazey's address before the
reunion meeting of Vermont officers in
Representatives Hail. Montpelier on
Thursday evening last, the crowd ad-
journed to Washington Hall and parteok
of sumptuous repast. After supper,
the cloth was removed, when the
" feast of reason and flow of soul" was
inaugurated, which was kept up for
season, to the entertainment and enjoy
ment of the guests assembled on the oc-
casion. The following are the regular
toasts of the evening;
l. Our Coant,y.-0urs with a double
meaning since we endured hardship and
faced death TO secure its unity, welfare
and glory among the nations. For it's
defense against foreign or domestic foes,
it will never call in vain on the soldiers
of Vermont
Responded to by Gov. Dillingham;.
2. Our 01en Green Mountain State
Her name, her fame, her rock-ribbed
hills, her men, her women, are dearer to
us than all others. To have fought un-
der her pine tree banner, and to have
never left it in the hands of the enemy,
is glory enough for us, or for anybody.
Responded to by Hon. ]. w. Stewart.
8. Our GsneraS.-By brave and faith
ful service, by cool judgment and mod
est mien alone, they won their stars.
SIC itur od GStrG in Vermont.
Responded to by Gen. Stannard.
4. Our Field, STAFF and Line O6icers.-
That is, ourselves, all fit for Brigadiers un-
less we are mistaken, body of true
men and good fellows, unless everybody
is mistaken.
Responded to by Col. S. NJ. Pingree.
5. Tile Old IT. Brigade.-First to vol
unteer when danger threatened our
country, ever ready to meet the enemy
when opportunity presented. May the
memory of its valor be as enduring as
it's deeds were heroic.
Responded to by Col. t. @. Seaver.
6. The Second VI. Brigade.-The ex-
treme edge of the rock on which the re-
bellion broke at Gettysburgh.
Responded to by Col. F. V. Randall.
7. TIE Regiments and Batteries Irrigated
| t0ith other than, ". trOopS.-Though not
as fortunate as others in having for COM
rades in battle, the sons of their own
loved State, yet ever mindful of her
honor, they always fought in the spirit
of the iujsnctions of one of their Colo
nels, "Boys, Old Vermont is looking on
you to-day.
Responded to by Gen. Thomas, and a
poem from Surgeon Childs.
s. Our Capalay-They cut but never
run.
Responded to by Major Grout.
8. Our Battertes.-Often assaulted but
never started
Responded to by Capt. Start.
10. oar Sharp Shooters. in
danger, their especial service to reduce
the number of rebel officers and silence
BATTERIES.
Responded to by Col. W. Y. W. Ripley.
IL. The W0men Of Veranont.-Pure as
ths air of their native State. May they
all find husbands as faithful and con-
stant as our soldiers were true and
brave.
II. Tile rank and file Of Vermont Regi-
ments and Battertes.-Always ready to fol-
low where any would lead, or to lead
where any dare to follow. Braver and
steadier men never stood shoulder to
shoulder. 1t was their blood, toll and
endurance which gave our arms the vic
tory wherever the starry flag fioated in
triumph.
Responded to by Chaplain Barstow.
Is. Our fallen cOmradeS.-Their lives
were sacrificed that their country might
live. May we emulate their virtues and
ever keep their memory green.
Responded to by Chaplain Smart.
a. Tie memories Of the scar for the Union.
We will cherish them while we retain
the power of memory, and hand them
down as proud legacies to our children,
and endeared to US by the recolections
of camp and march and battlefelds,
where every mans life depended on the
steadfastness and truth of his comrades,
those comrades shall always be to US as
brothers.
Responded to by Col. Redaeld Proctor.
Various volunteer toasts, were offered
and drank during the evening, but our
limited space. .forbids a!recital of them in
our columns.