The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-08-21

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JUDGE KINesBURY PRESIDING. 90
TuEsDAY.-Thomas Berry, for drunkenness and
disturbance. paid S6.25.
Mar in Curran, for assault and battery on John
McNes, was obgel to pay $1s.75 for the luxury,
although Mr.. HASKELL his counsel defended him in
an eloquent name.
The Excursion Of the 18th Maine Regi-
-f meut.
If any soldiers in this world who have fought
the battles of their country have a right to
count their scars and tell what deeds they have
done, the members of the 18th Maine Regi-t
ment have that right in its fullest sense. The
deeds they have done and the scars they have
received in the cause of their country, will be
remembered by generations yet unborn. The
time has not yet come when their work can be
properly appreciated. Time and history will
tell their story better than we can OF this gen.
Grafton. But enough of that, and let history
record their deeds. n
To close the celebration of the Fifth Ami
versary of the Association, yesterday they ems
barked upon boat, accompanied by the Forest
City Band and few invited guests, and re-
paired to Diamond Cove, one of the most beau
tiful and romantic spots to be found among all
the islands that grace our harbor. Having
landed and partaken of lunch prepared for
the occa sion, the general orders were read in
true military style. The reading produced a
good deal of merriment, The truth is, they
came to this beautiful island with hearts and
tempers all prepared for good time, and of
course they had it. After the orders for the
day had been proclaimed from proper authori-
ty, a drum head court martial was formed and
several officers were arrested and charges pre-
ferred against them. Some Of these specifics
tions sparl1led with wit, and excited much
laughter among the crowd. We have not time
to speak Of them in detail. The officers were
properly defended and handsomely tried
These services occupied some hour or two, and
all enjoyed the sport, Foot ball was among
the sports, and in the afternoon game Of base
ball was played upon the other. side of the
cove, the parties being led by Dr. Gordon and
Mr.. Gosse Of the Argus. Mr.. Gosse's side won,
and he was presented with boquet, curiously
sented with an onion wrapped up in grass ard
ornamented with q few sprigs of evergreen,
Gen. Rollins oficiated, and presented these
memorials in fine style amid the shouts of
those who witnessed the performance. About
o'clock the sea weed from the clam bake was
thrown off, and the savory smell gave ALA
keen appetite. Green corr, potatoes, Holsters,
eggs and CLAIMS made feast of good things, to
which all paid their most hearty respects
About seventy Ave persons were present ON
the occasion. Soon after the feast the sounds
of violin were heard from the other side ct
the Cove, and the sight of white dimity ap-
peared gracefully moving and CHANGING among
the spruce treeso Several boats from cur side
crossed ever and the passengers landed and
wendell their way to the scene. There they
found party Of Young ing. me men and ladies dane
ing in the grove of spruces. They appeared to
be in high glee, Our hundreds of islands ,af-
ford tinc places for l kinds of partiesof pleas
ure. a..ss........e..s ~ FEN
During the afternoon Mr.. Smith, the photo
grapher, to8k several pictures Of tie members
OF this, Association in groups. The last one
was Of the officers of the 18th, with the batter
ed and torn flags of the regiment, which have
been through many battles, They were brought
off from many a fsbattle, and win be long
kept as mementoes of the terrible struggles of
this regiment for the life of their nation
The Forest City Band enlivened the Aocca<
sion with some Several votes
OF thanks We're passed to the Army and Navy
Union for the use of their hall, and to the Ora
tor and Historian. '' a'aif'1 so' @1atie % g
81 The officers elected for the ensuing year are,
Col. 4. A. Roberts, President; Gen. Hobson
an1 Can MattooIrs n
W. Roberts, Secretary; j. "A. Perry, Treasur-
CT; E. B. Houghten,. w. H Greeno and ED
ward Moore, Directors; @. wv Hobson Ora
tor; Capt. j. o. Thompson, Poet; G. w. ver-
rell, Historian; P. S. Boothby, Toast Master. Il
Late in the afternoon a clam chowder was
got up in good style, OF which all partook with
a fine relish. Soon as the boat hove in sight to
take us home meeting was called, and seye-
raltoasts were given with hearty good will and
speeches made. The following are the toasts
The Day We Cetebrate--Tf asi1 s7i7n 4liuiiasssfi
Sin memory still adored
sus The day of our sunbright nuptals
ar With the musket and the sword. Pea A 9 .
The Seventeenth Maine-Her glorious record is writ
ten in the hearts blood of her gallant members on
to uphold in the walks II civil life the high repu-
tati, gained by the old Regiment in camp and field
The Ladies--The recolleetions of their sweet smiles
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presence amid scenes of suffering sonhea and cn,n.
oItea our slek ana woanded and their noble and
burdens lighter and our tasks less wearsonie. Nav
he fasn fe,n as true anu earnest defenders of
rebellion = Z Z W. WI y r ~ :" Il
Our Lamented Dead
Sleen n ~ s,ssP tne gallant hearted
nv Their names were traced ere thew den rted ~,
4'' anna Al ~ inc records Of the brave. s48ot5ar
1'9b 'Tis for ourselves we breathe the sigh sss,
q7a MOI W Tor tue heroes crowned with glory,
71bs psJ n;an,ond W. ,, ~ " u'o :.
yictors, have stood by it in defeat, we have cher
hafi All nj tb asi afen ne hasty byonar the
We bear with 1s to-day, messenger from the nlo e
tne on third Corps recalling halowed
living and reverently reemberiar Tia deaI Ma ae
IL nke the real diamond retain Through the dark
light which sshe out SO clearly and ~ ,,r
ing the years OF the great rebc lion. ,aGsial 80
o. oar injured -, 70 the co operation Of BROTH
councils Of the Naio Of the taa N n
loyal people, and to the potentvoice Of The press,
Our Reginsntal Colors--Their tattered folds speak
world thai fhsr havss '', n Moras ana prove TO the
and OF strife. While we gaze with pride upon The
hnnd pannets let US not forget the noble four
marched side by side with us to defend Them m 0''
The party are mucl ;ndabtad 70 & csc,.:,
lings and Alex. Bell, of this citv. who volun-
teered their services in retting mr., tho oI,,,s
bake and other fixines. The worl, mos Vol,