The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-08-20


Of the S. j. Court, he was committed.
Michael Flahcrty, on whose premises were found a
large quantity of articles stolen the night Of the
fire, pleaded not guilty. The Court thought there
was sufficient cause to hold him FIR trial. and in de-
fault of bail in the of $500, he committed to
Jail. 7s...-... ., f.,
The Scvenseenth,s Anniversary. si
A brighter day never broke, no sea looked
more emerald, no sky more blue, than Of Sat
urday, August 18th, the fourth anniversary of
the muster-in of the 18th Regiment Maine Vol
unteers. i VI
The regimental association, composed of the
officers of the regiment having determined to
celebrate this anniversary at Diamond Cove,
found themselves at IL A. NJ steaming down
our beautiful harbor to the inspiring music
of the Forest City Band, by whom they were
accompanied. salh'os 9ai!tr adt Esf-ls .JcsT
Upon arrival at the island, instant DISPOSE
tions were made towards throwing up a line of
breakfast plates, from behind which lively fire
was kept, which only slackened as each man
found he'd chad enough of it." Breakfast over,
the association was called to order by the Pres
ident, Col. Thomas A. Roberts, for the purpose
Of electing officers for the ensuing year. The
following are the names of those elected :HI9
President-Col Thomas "A. Roberts a.0ii
Vice President-Capt. L s.. Faunce
Toast Master-Maj. E. B. Houghton.
Orator-Col c. P. Mattocks. -i14f'a -sl
Historians Capt. G. G. Cole. JOB E9ra sf{ /
Directors-Capt. w, II. Green Capt Joseph
Perry, and Lieut.. o. w. Burnham
% Poet-Capt. Thomas w. Lord. lg GHe 30 I
Musical Director-Lieut. O.. w. Burnham. I
"A The President then introduced the Orator Of
the day, Lieut. Col William Hobson, of Saco.
We wish our space would admit of the publi-
cation of this eloquent address. The oration
occupied three-quarters Of an hour in its de-
livery, and was listened to with the greatest
attention t +9f i1t i-ai stoi
The Historian Of the regiment Maj. E. b.
Houghton, was then announced, who, review
ing the events connected with the history of
the regiment during the past year, gave most
humorous account of the changes which had
fallen under his observation. This gentleman
was frequently interrupted by the hearty ap-
plause of his audience. The Majors effusion
was one of the happiest features of the day.
The thanks of the Association were then ten
dered to the Orator and Historian, after which
the company adjourned to dinner. '-t
This was another great event of the day.
This meal, consisting Of balked beans, fish
chowder, etc., etc., under the skillful and sa-
gacious management of that well-known cater
er, Capt Isaac Skillings, late of the "Albion, =
was a complete success, and was discussed with
the avidity and eagerness of old campaigners,
While the cloth was being removed, the com
pany were much edited with the story of "com-
pany rs axe, or Zenas's spoon" by Lieut. Col.
Hobson, which elected cheer upon cheer. The
memories of the past were awakened-re
lections of the field were revived-the honored
dead spoken Of with affection-hair breadth
'scapes recited-general officers of the war crit
icised, but no politics were discussed. Not
even 'sMy Policy" was mentioned yii1ii1a 1
The Toast Master then announced the follow
ing regular toasts: lbs a g7r--saaz 81 n
The Sta.e Of Nainc-Shc nurtured us In our child
hood, fed and cared for us ms Soldiers received s
back as citizens with open arms. The rich fields and
gentle nreszes Of tns sunny South have not cssencd
the old Pine Trcc State. y aEfblar-S,fs- d.
60 Responded to BY Mai Houghton. ,on ,,.,,,T
The 17:n Maine Regimeat-Hono by friends,
feared by the foe, respected as cizcs returning an
nually to these islands, win never forget its first th
Responded to by Col. Roberts. % h'ii ''W
. The City cf l'oraand-our stoadfast friend amid
tho dangers and tolls Of soldiers ie her City Gov
ernment and people at large our generous hosts on
full colors sympathize in her calamity and pray to
God for . speedy renewal Of her former beauty and
prosperity. . ed q DOR aIB gsd'p sifess5'sid |
hi Responded to by Mai Manning. s,eiaaya !
The press1Tbe guardian Of our Liberties, the pro-
tocpor OF our rgts ana the herald OF cur glories.
q Responded to by Capt. Jones ,eaod ri9d1 /
Z Tho four hundred members Of the Seycn-
teenth Maine who filed soldiers graves the hundreds
who were wounded in the front of battle, and who
and hearty eilowsSp for SI the living 20 e ''aa
Responded to by Col Hobson. 'ioF
Maine and Massachusetts,. .ro, ,sF
Responded to by Maj. Manning. ,,-,
Volunteer toasts were then offered by the fol-
lowing gentlemen: Maj. Manning, c. g.
Hayes, State Agent, Maj. Houghton and Dr.
.Wiggin. sHoizuG ell % ill14 sls,ileI .3f
'S Gen. De Trobriand and the officers of the Sd
corps were spoken of with affection, and three
cheers proposed, which were giyenwi hear
ty good will. A vote Of thanks was then given
to Capt Skilings, for, the very excellent style
in which the xiands had been served, and also
for the superior delicacy5 Of his unrivaIled
chowder. " ,,ls.. ". isIio3 ~ e...'i',tt 80,
a The Forest City Band, under the direction Of
Mr.. Mcdonald, having connected themselves
with the Association as its band, were then the
recipients Of vote of thanks and three cheers,
upon which it was unanimously voted that the
18th day of December next, a promenade con-
cert be given by the officers Of the nth, com
plimentary to the band.
The following was then announced as the
programme for the afternoons entertainment:
Target shooting, dancing, base ball, fishing,
bathing, dress parade, supper. 9To'sa1 hoiH
Seldom has it been our good fortune TO wit
ness more general feeling of attachment than
that exhibited by the officers of the 17th Maine
in their relations with each other Compan-
ions together through many hard fought bat
ties, suffering in common the deprivations Of
active field service, mourning together oven
their own dead, exulting together in their own
regimental successes, they have formed band
of union and sympathy, which death shall
hardly sever. t'-l
Who among us win not bear testimony I.
the gallant deeds performed by the noble 18th
in their service Of three hard fought wears,
Have the lives Of some four hundred a
their braves been. offered in vain?, Does no
their blood cry ont from the ground to us t.
still maintain the integrity Of the Union?
OF twenty officers present thirteen had been
severely wounded. 1t is much to be regretted
that many Of the officers were unable to attend
this celebration. Each one seemed to vie with
the other, as to who should do the most nonoi
| to the guests. tfaIt ",ua Hia
Mirth and good humor now reigned supreme
A long avenue being selected among the trees
| gentlemen were invited TO try their skin a,
TARGET shooting. Shall we, through modesty
(our prevailing faultl omit to chronicle thai
ours was the only real good shot? Twas ius
so. f H.. Fr. r. .
| Speedily taking partners, colonels, majors
captains and Eeutenants, were soon dancins
livelier than "skirmishers in the green wood,
to the exhilarating music of the band, and mo-
until the card was run through with did the
merry dancers cease. n -rr.
Not less eager were all to engage in the noble
| sport Of the base ball match. "Second base
to your third base s home you come; ;.,,s;n and
lengths upon the ground in and out went the