Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-08-31
Parade of the Capital Guards.

! The parade OF the Capital Guards Yesterday
afternoon, attracted the attention OF all our
citizens, and received unqualified praise.
The little items published from time to time,
stating the progress of the company in its or
ganzatlon. equipment and drill awakened a
a general desire see the company out on
parade, and raised the highest expectations
in regard TO their appearance. None were
disappointed yesterday, but all looked with
pleasure and pride upon the fine body of men,
each member of which bore himself with the
digni of a veteran and marched with pre-
cision that indicated thorough drill. All that
has been said about the makeup or maferiet
of this company is well sustained by the in
spcction of street parade, and invites the
closest criticism. The uniform, which we
have already described, is of dark blue
color and consists of swallow-tailed coat,
neatly trimmed, three rows of buttons i'll
front; epaulets with gilt and white fringe :;
pants with light blue stripe trimmed with silver
lace; caps cosc fitting and jaunty, trimmed
with white cord surmounted witt, blue and
white plume. On the belt, cap and cartridge
box are the letters &C. G." The entire
uniform cost each member about $40.
The company started from their armory on
the east de of the river at two O'clock ac-
companied ly the Gardiner Band of twenty
pieces, led ly j. w. Mcdonald, and marched
to the State House. Here line was formed
with open ranks Governor Chamberlain ap-
pearcd and personally inspected the company.
in the presence of the Executive Council and
heads OF department. He then addressed the
company. rcmarkiHg that it was one of Which
the city and the State ought to be proud, and
pledged TO do all in his power to forward its
interests. The company then marched through
the principal streets of the city, being recciy ed
everywhere with evidences OF favor. A halt
was made in She square by the Cushn0c House,
where ranks were broken for half an hour
after which the company in the presence of L
large number of our citizens executed the
various military cvolutions ending in a dress
parade. At the close of these exercises the
company with honorary members aud invited
guests sat down to a bountitul coilatiou at the
Mansion House, gotten up In Mr.. Ihaycr's
best style, ard to which ample justice was
done. \ little speech making was INDUCED
in to help digest the supper.
Capt. L. F. Wyman, commander of the
Capital Guards" called to order, and
GREETING his absence from the city. but cnclos
ing the following toast: ~ well organized
miiitia-esscntial to the security of popular
liberty and republican government"
Gen. Seldcn Connor was called upon. who
responded TO the sentiment. He was glad that
the city had So fine military org tnization
and one that promi cd so much.
Dir. Brickctt said he counted himself mil
itary man, and was glad to see the display that
lie had witnessed this afternoon
Hon \. b. Farwcll thanked the captain for
the courtesy of an invitation to be present 1t
was not his profession to talk, and he would
yield the floor to gentlemen whose profession
calls them to make speeches. He would ask
the captain to call upon Artemas Lbboy, f.; q.
Mr. Libbcy sail he was gratifed at the fine
appearance of the Capital Guards and trust. d
it would always be maintained. Many of the
members have heretofore been in the ranks
in the trying time of war; and it the occasion
ever again offers they will not be found want
ing.
Hon. Z. +. Piilsbury said he came here to
perform that part of the soldiers duty TO which
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tons. lie was gratted at the fine display
made by the company and believed III the sem
timent that had been offered, and thought the
time was far in the distance when we could
Dip, nse with a military force. He believed
in VIII organized and well paid militia.
Howard Owen was called upon and re-
spondcd
Gen. Henry Boynton said We should take
pride in the Capital Guards and thought that
in maintaining the military spirit they were
doing rau iuic duty.
j. Manchester Haynes, E.q., expressed his
qualification in tonmon with Other citizens at
observing the eyolutiuns Of the company, and
congratulated the mcmbe;s on their fine APP
pcalancc.
}. 7. Woodward, Esq., was called uron.
but objected as private i'll the ranks, to being
called upon to do an otlicers duty. He
came out for the purpose of performing duty
with his feet, rather than with his head.
While sitting at the table he had performed
another duty with good deal of iHcard sat
staction.
V. ID. rinkbam, Esq, offered a sentiment
complimentary to Tie Guards.
Capt. Wyman called for three cheers for
Mr.. Thayer of the Mansion House, which
were given with will. Three cheers fol-
lowed for TIE captain, three for the honorary
members, and three for the company. After
these exercises the Guards formed and con-
tinucd their parade for an hour or more. AS
we write a grand ball is in progress at Granite
Hall, under the auspices Of the company,
which promises to be a season of rare social
enjoyment Excellent music is furnished by
al,