Litchfield enquirer., 1869-09-23
&dt56eIb Gnquirtr. Litchfleld, Thursday, Sept. ga, 1869
Reunion of the 2d Heavy Artillery at
 New Milford.

Reunion of the 2d Heavy Artillery al
 New Milford.
 It is seldom that pleasanter day ia youchsafed for any occasion, than was Wednesday last, the day on which the 2nd Regt. Conn. Heavy Artillery held their third annual Reunion at this place. At an early hour of the day people began to ar- rive from the adjoining towns, and the cit. izens of New Milford were actively en gag Cd, aunder the .diriction of the committee of arrangements, in making preparations for the reception of their guests The follow ing ladies and gentlemen composed this committee:n ! IeM1el ai.. -so.-Db D. ha { Col. W. D. Starr, H. s. Mygatt, GIN Smith, Garry Knapp. H. E. Bostwick, O.. F. Merwin. Dr, Chas. Taylor, Orlo Buck ingham, D. E. Soule. R. Merwin, Andrew, Bailey, Mrs. B. J, Stone, Miss Sarah Knapp, Miss E. M. Schroeder, Miss Lizzie Bost- wick. Mrs. Saml Smith, Miss Julia A. Hill, Mrs. D. A. Barlow, Miss Helen Marsh.
 oa The large and commodious tent of the g sRidge6eld Agricultural Society was pitched at the south end of Main St.. and a colla. ton was provided there. of which we will speak heteafter. av3l sa7 17ae e.. or9dI The greater part of the visitors arrived on the noon train of the Housatonic R. R ', among whom was His Excellency, Gov. Jewell. As they alighted from the cars salute of thirteen guns was fired in honor of their arrival. The members of the Regt. at once proceeded to McMahon's Hall to attend a business meeting. Gov. Jewell was escorted to the New England House, where he was entertained during his visit. Cd The business meeting was presided over by Capt. Eli Sperry, President of the As sociation. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year 1: President, Col. l.. w. Vessels; Vice President, Gen. Jas, Hubbard; Recording Secretary. Lieut. H. s. Curtiss; Corresponding Secretary, lAdjt T..F. Vail; Treasurer, M. F. Strong; Executive Committee, Maj. W. B. Fills, Ira Stoughton. Amzi Clark, John Q, Chase, T. D. Bradstreet. A communication from the citizens of Plymouth inviting the regiment to hold their next reunion at that place was, read and accepted with hearty ap. plause. Asubscription was taken up for the benefit of Lieut.: Twiss who is in desti- tutei circumstances, he having been crip- pied by wounds received while in service The committee on resolutions made the following report, which was unanimously adopted: A5 sT57,s 5L ...t T q Resolred That we tender our hearty thanks to the citizens of New Milford and vicinity for their munificent hospitality to us on this occasion. 'l L8 -. iNtE I--
 Resotoed That we will still cherish the memory of those who have fallen from our ranks on the field of battle, or by disease, and will continue to do our utmost in be- half of their widows and orphans. a sh Resoloed. That our thanks be given to Adjt. T. F. Vail for the able manner in which be has compiled our regimental his toryliiV 2ClLh ENL "a& -.1i t- hen's& Resolced. That our thanks be giver, to the Wheeler & Wilson, and 'Copley's cornet bands. for the excellent music furnished on this occasion. at L.. A co :" ,Iis A resc clution was also passed, appointing . committee of fifteen to ascertain the practicability of chartering schooner, m which the association can revisit some of the various battIefelds of the regiment, in Virginia, early next fall. The committee will report about the 1st of January. 1fj
 After the adoption of the resolutions and the appointment of Gen. Hubbard Com mander for the day, the meeting adjourn ed The procession then formed in the following order s.. .1eg,r. .s r.,.--. s. Chief Marshal, Col. 0. D. Blinn.
 Ads-H. w. Booth, Baron O. Callison. -,g. I'~.,,.-- Drum Corps. r'.. ...f {. Mounted Escort, Col Starr, Com'd'g.
 Wheeler 4 Wilson's Band, Bridgeport. ea., 2d Regt. Conn. Heavy Artillery, o ' iBrex. Brig. Gen. Hubbard, Commanding. on 1 Ills Excellency Gov. Jewell. ll Ii Resident Clergy and other invited Guests tqsoxs 4 |. i in Carriages. .a s9so sasahhfia Copley's Cornet Band. 3t sa.il aa New Milford Fire Department. io
 oi Chief Engineer, H. B. Bostwick. Assistants. Dr. Ohas. Taylor, J. B. Bristol,
 Mounted. srI9i
 Directors of the Fire Association.
 Water Witch Engine Go. No. 2, F. Board zzsde. .afs biIe man, Foreman 1T suoJo
 Citizens on foot and in Carriages. ,d T Among the carriages was that of Mir. Hine, conveying the widow and children of Charles Jackson a member of the Regiment who was killed at Gold Harbor.
 The line of march was up Railroad to Bsnnett St, up Bennett to Main, down Main to the foot of the street, counter. marching to Whittlesey Avenue, thence to East St, up East to North, down North to Main, down Main to the tent. i9ssa ila All along the line houses were decorated, and flags were displayed in great profusion, 'eliciting hearty applause from the Regi. ment, who cheered in the old fashioned style. On Whittlesey Avenue. at the resi- Sdsnce of Capt. Roberts, of the 9th Regt CoE.,. that gentleman and other inyalii soldiers gathered there. were the recipient, of three rousing cheers. 9l-a IsD5 3.h 2 si*5 41 n .