Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-10-31
Rc-Union of Vermont Officers.


The business meeting of the Society took
Ilsce al the Court House at O'Clock P. NJ.
N7lrly $50 officers were present, who were
called TO order by Brevet Maj. Gen. Geo. J.
s-luuard, President of the Society.
The business consisted mainly of the hear
ir- Of The reports of the Treasurer and other
officers the addition of the names of 80 or
100 new members, making the total plumber
upwards of 900, and the reelection of officers,
Is follow
President--Brevet Maj. Gen. Geo. j. Stan
Vics Presidents-Brevet Mai Gen VIM
Wells, B-evet Brig. Gen. H. Ripley
C0r-eSDoadinq Sec.-L;eut. Col. Roswell
Farnham. Of Bradford.
Recording Sec-Lieut john g. Stearns
TTensurer-col. p p Pitkin
Erccltirs CommiHee-Brig. Gen. Stephen
Thomas Lieut.. Col. ). NJ. Pingree, Major c.
F. SpluIding-
The following officers were appointed a
committee t. prepare toasts for the supper
and select speakers for the responses, and were
directed to report to the POSTMASTER Col.
rs. c. Holbrook, Col j. B. Meade, 1t. Col
q. w. Hooker, Capt. H. B. Anterior, Capt.
4. E. Leavenworth, Capt S. E. Burnham,
Surgeon A. H. Chesmore
st halfpast seven the Society formed in
5o1he file at the Pavilion, under the direction
Of CaL W. Y. W. Ripley. Marshal, and Col
F. s. S.oweli, Asst. Marshal, and marched to
the music Of the old band of The 10Th Regi-
imert, which was in attendance, to the
Representatives. Hall, which was already
ters ard other citizens, ladies and gentlemen.
cen StapDard took the desk, an d an ap-
Tr1rriate and excellent prayer offered by
Chaplain L. o. Brastow, of the 18th.
Col. Veazey then delivered the address
(Which we print in full elsewhere.) He spoke
With much vivaeity and earnestness, his elo-
lution being unusually good. The address
T. evidently carefully prepared, expressed IN
an easy, graceful and forcibie style, and was
emiuently adapted to the occat;on. The ad-
dress itself, and the favor with which it was
1.c .ve] by the soldiers who enthusiastically
Interrupted tie speaker with frequent ap-
p.tusa, show shat the soldiers of Vermont
Is sound now in thoiJ politics as they were
during the wa, AMI have TO idea of surren-
rle fles whom they conquered in battle.
A. i5s close Gen. J. L. Barstow offered
res1 ution, rendering the hearty thanks of the
S,cie,v, and requesting copy of the address
f1r praservat ton il the archives of the Society.
TIE azsembiage then broke up, and the Off
CTS. IA Tsballed as before, marched to Wash
iugtou Hall, IN the railroad depot, where
sumner was awaiting them.
Plates for go officers and invited guests
were provided. and all were filled.
We esrp from the reports Of those present
at the supper rhet It vas most agreeable
atflir. and wa prolonged until nearly IN
I'M Blow VIE We che list of regular toasts
L. Our Co'nfry.-Ours with a double
meaning since we endured hardship and faced
death t. SECURE its unity, welfare and glory
among tLe nations. For It's defense against
foreign W. domestic foes. it will never call IN
r-In NO the soldiers Of Vermont
Resp nded 70 by Gov Dillingham;.
, our o1gR Green Mountain Ndte-Her
name. Ter fame, her rock-rib5ed il's, Der
men. her women, sre dearer TO us than all
Others. To have fought under her pine tree
banner, and 70 have never left It in the hands
Of the enemy. i glory enough for us. or for
anybody.
Responded TO by Hon j. W. Stewart.
3 on. -GZs-By brave and faithful
service. bv cool judgment and modest mien
alone, they wOn thelr stars. SIC Htr al dsfrd
IN NermOat.
Responded to By Gen Stannard.
our Fied, Staff and Line Officers =
Thai + o1lrseirfs ali lit for BrigaiIers unless
vrsare rBisss ken, . body Of rue men and
good fellows. unless every body Is mistaken
Rssporded 10 by Col. 5. NJ. PIngree.
3. The Cd " BrigGde.-Frst Ia vol
d, -b-os- r
,ver ready = L. 1t the enemy when oqpo'-
tunI 2 p-es nted. May the memory of Its
yalur Be- rs ndurng as its deeds were heroic
Responded 20 by Col. T. q. Seaver
8. The s cond ". Brigade.-Ihe extreme
e5se 4 the rock on which the rebellion troke
a- &c ty-bnrg-
RESPONDED 20 By Col. f. v Randall.
:. T4e Regirnents and Batteries Migaded
ruth other than IT. troops.-Though Lot as
t-rtuo4te as Others in having for comrades in
battle the SOUS OF tdeir own loved State, yet
ever mIndsl Of her honor, they always Tough,
DO she -plFi. of the Iuiucictlons OF ole OF
her Colonies, :" Boys, Old Vermont is look
ing on you 20 day
RESPONDED 10 10y Gen. Thomas, and poem
from Surgeon Child.
:. Or CaralrY.-They cut but never run.
Responded 10 ~ Maj. Grou'.
o or Bqffe-ies-Otten assaulted bu'
never Sf0rfcG.
X Onded 70 by Capt. start
10 sOIr ShrTp Sh0oters.-Fo Foremost IN
dange, their espec al service to reduce the
number of rebel officer and silence batteries
Respo ded TO by Col. W. Y. w Ripley.
IL IHs Women of Vermont.-Pure as the
4ir OF their native SAFE May they all ind
husbands as faithful and constant, as ouI
soldiers were true ard brave.
H. The rank and file Of ". Regtmfnfs and
Bateries- Always ready to follow where any
would lead, or 30 lead where any dare to fol
low aver aud ste adler men never sEOcc
shoulder 10 shoulder. 1t was their blood, toi
and endurance winch gave our arms the VIC
so-y wherever the Starry Flag foa ted in tri
umph.
Responded TO by Chaplain Blrstow.
Is. Our fIiien comrades--Iheir lives were
s4esitced thaJ Their country might i've Ma.
we emulate their virtues ana ever keep the 1
memory green.
Responded 10 by Chaplain Smart.
IA The memories Of the ,cdr TOR the Union
We VIII cherish them while We retain III
Fo~or Of memory, and hand them dowi ?
proud iegacies 10 our children , and endesIe
10 Us by .CcoilectIJns CT camp and march an'
rattle fields, where every mans lie depende
on the steadias;ness and truth OF his coz
rades, those comrades shall always be to U
brOthers
Responded to by Col Redfed Proctor.
Surgeon Willard Child read the poem rea
by him at the reunion of tine 10Th Vermont