Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-15
Local ann State Menus.
OF the Woodbridge Cadets.


The weather yesterday was all that could
be desired for the military display on the oc-
0asion of the reception of the Wooiofeoge
Cadets. With a cool and invigorating breeze
stirring, and streets free from dust, every
thing was favorable to marching with the
greatest ease and comfort. The Cadets had
been marched through the rain and mud in
the "Queen city of the East" had been
Toasted and toasted and "speeched" by the
people of Bangor, who have large hearts and
know how to give cordial welcome, and
when the company reached this city in the
afternoon train from Bangor yesterday,
they were of course expecting second in
'tallment of the hearty greetings of the pre-
I;eding day. We know they were not disap-
pointed, and that their reception at the cap
Etal will linger among the pleasant things of
heir memories.
\ The Capital Guards made their appear
lnce on the street at four o'clock, in their
bright new uniforms, armed and equipped,
md commanded by Lieut.. Ware, and headed
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.bout sixty .muskets, and never made a
better appearance. They MARCHED to the
fepot, and awaited the arrival of the
Bangor train with their expected guests. A
arge crowd had gathered at the depot, and
,s the train moved slowly to the station, and
he company alighted there was considerable
Enthusiasm and cordial greeting both from
f'itizens and soldiers. The national flag dis
he Guards bore the word "wELcoME."
| The Cadets are Company l, sth Reg. Mass.
volunteer Militia, of Lynn. On this excur-
ion they turn out sixty muskets, some of the
pembers being detained at home. The Off
ers are: Captain, j. C. Bachelor; First
Lieutenant, c. c. Frye; Second Lieutenant,
. F. Pool.
The uniform of the Cadets consists of
dyes of the facings trimmed with red cord,
he buttons brass, bearing the Massachusetts,
oat Of arms; paits dark blue, with buff
tripes; caps of the French pattern white
ross-belts; and epaulettes, -privates and
on-commnsioned officers, blue cloth with
uf fringe, -commissioned officers, gold
billion and fringe of same material.
The Cadets are accompanied by the Lynn
irass Band f22 pieces, led by Joseph Nor
Pm. 1t was the common remark yesterday
ternoon, that the music furnished was the
est heard in our streets for many day.
he Band uniform consists of a dark blue
pat and pants, with plain gilt buttons;
rench cap with fountain plume.
The following named persons accompany
e Cadets in their trip:
Hon. J. n. Baffum, Ex-Mayor of Lynn,
nd formerly Of this State, Messrs. +. +.
lawyer, 4. Smith and n. f.. Moulton, honor
~ members of the Company; and the fol-
wing members of the staff Captains Chas.
Bowers, John Mann and John Shaw, I'd;
ids de Camp, w. Shaw, c. +. Parsons and
Parsons; Surgeon Chas. Healey; Assis-
mt Surgeon A. Fuller c. 4. kimball,
uartermaster of the Sth Regiment, and j.
cDavitt, Adjutant.
The line was formed on Water street, and
e companies followed by their guests and
hers in carriages, marched according to
e published route, being greeted along the
ne by large crowds of people, and well
Pmed by the waving of handkerchiefs and
ndly words of greeting. Arriving at the
hgusta House the companies were drawn up
hd J. Manchester Haynes, Esq, of the Gov
Rors staff, introduced to the Cadets and
cir guests his Honor, Joseph J. Eveleth,
ayor of Augusta, who made the following
eech of welcome
Mr.. Commander, officers and soldiers of the
ooldredge Cadets:
The agreeable duty and privilege are as
gned me of welcoming you o-day to the city
Augusta.
In behalf of the Commander, officers and
ldiers of the Capital Guards greet you.
behalf of all our citizens-old and young,
ID Of all parties--I greet you and bid you
elcome to the hospitalities of our city.
Although unaccustomed of late years to
litary receptions, we have not forgotten
r recent history, nor,the honorable and dis
hguished consideration that should ever be
Tered to a loyal and disciplined soldiery,
imposed of intelligent men who form part
the great community they are pledged to
otect and defend. l regard an effective
ilitary organization of our citizens as one
the most important of our institutions for
security and protection of free people.
era is foretold when peace shall reign
roughout the world; when nations shall
arm war no more, when the wolf shall dwell
tn the lamb and the leopard lie down with
kid and little child shall lead them and
by Heaven speed the day.
But the terrible conflicts of our day and
neration show that the golden age of uni
rsal peace, justice and love is still far dis
nt and that human nature must undergo
deal transformation before that glorious
ophecy is fulfilled. AS men and rulers now
e, how often is it that security from attack
ponds on preparation to repel, and that the
rest way to preserve peace is to be able,
Rdy and willing if necessary, to fight for it.
It few short years ago we were in the
DIST of civil war. The street where you
W stand echoed day after day, week after
eek, month after month, yea, year after year,
the tread of thousands of our sons equipped
battle, and regiment after regiment they
Fsed from this spot through your own State
their terrible mission of death Now the
pd old Bay State sends back to us from one
her prosperous cities gallant company,
uipped for battle if need must, and keeping
p to martial airs, but they come bound on