The Portland daily press., 1870-07-29
TiAss.s a.r-uaE THCcSsBS of the Sti, Maine
RcQitnent.


The veterans of this ever memorable regi
ment assembled to the number of eighty at the
| POOL Biddeford, Wednesday, the 9th, A
| preliminary meeting was held in the parlor Of
the Yates House, where Constitution was
| adopted and the officers for the ensuing veal
elected, as follows:
Presdent-J. o. Winship.
Vice Presidents H. J. Bucknam, John A.
A. Packard, Richmond Edwards
Secretary-F. G.. Patterson.
Treasurer-S. +. Parcher
Directors-H. r. Milett, r. NJ. Clark, Ma
| than Walker.
Chaplain-Rev. A. L. Deering
1t was also reported that complete history
of the services of the regiment, with suitable
embellishments, including fine portrait OF
the late Chaplain Adams, would be ready for
distribution and sale during the month of Oc-
tober.
1t was voted that the next annual meeting
should be held in the city of Portland, and
Lieut.. f. G. Patterson was selected as the
Orator OF the occasion and George E. Brown
Poet.
This gathering was an exceedingly interest
ing one. The warm grasp of friendly hands
was never more keenly experienced than such
as accompanied the greetings and salutations
OF these brave boys. Among the number we
notlceL the manly form of Col H. r. Millett,
OF Gorhaln He was the highest officer in
rank present, and was the recipient of many
tokens OF high consideration, which. under
different circumstances, he was accustomed to
receive when the boys could ell appreciate
the value OF true courage and good leadership.
II cIn To aIyac
former command, which were loudly applaud
ed.
Among other distinguished officers present
We noticed Major SamlC. Hamilton, Capt. R.
II. Stevens. Capt. Fl. T. Buchanan, Can't S.
II. Pillsbury, brave officer, who enjoyed the
Inequalities of Southern prison for eighteen
months, Capt. George E. Brown, Capt. Nathan
Walker, Capt. J. G. Summersiees-whoc car.
ried modest, but brave record of service for a
series of years to an honorable DISCHARGE
Lieut.. E. G. Patterson-who is true soldier
and has taken deep interest in perpetuating
remembaances and friendships formed during
the late war,-Lieut. j. A. Packard, Lieut.. A.
S. Packard, Surgeon f. G. Warren, Lieut..
Charles b. Dexter. The rank and file we're
represented by some of the bravest and truest
men Of the regiment.
The address was delivered by John O. Win
ship, Esq, formerly member of COMPANY A.
The crowd was SO large that the exercises were
held in the open air. The address was extern.
poraneous, but was listened to with marked
attention, and pronounced by all as an elo-
quent, able and well arranged production.
The regiment is indebted TO those members
" hO SiIn in RiIJaf,rl
vices rendered by them to make the festivities
joyous and pleasant.
The following are the toasts given at the
dinner, at which Rev. George w. Bucknell
was POSTMASTER:
Our Third Reunion.
Responded to by F. G. Patterson, who spoke
at large of the rise, progress and aims of the
Association, and alluded touchipgly to the
death of Vice President WIN. w. True and
others.
1ss1-1S7O.
Responded to by Geo. E. Brown, who allud-
Gu to the many changes within those nine
years OF war and peace.
nc mem'fy OF Comrades gone on before.
= nc S'9" ~e JoftoD-the Cross of the Sixth Corps,
i'esponued 10 IN eloquent speech by Rich
ard G. Shannon
Oar representative soldier csn on
We point to him with pride as the t Gmamoertdin.
American soldier and patriot yPe Oh true
Responded to by j. o. Winship in an oh,o
and enthusiastic speech
Our President Of the past gear.
Responded to by r. NJ. Stevens in few
happy remarks.
The Future-May the smile of Heaven rest unon
II; ana grant us not only many happy reunions on
earth. but ultimately ajoytul reunion in Heaven.
Henry r. Mllett responded in a feeling and
appropriate speech.