Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-15
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and the master Of ceremonies, j. Manchester
Haynes, Esq, called the companies and
guests to order. He read despatch from
Gen. w. S. Tilton of the National Military
Asylum, regretting his inability to be present.
| and hoping to see tile company on Thursday
Mr.. Haynes made some opening remarks
paying handsome compliment to Massachus-
etts soldiers, and thought we'll of their taste
in selecting the State of Maine as the locality
in which they would take their recreation.
He spoke of the Importance of military organ
izations, and contrasted the character of the
American soldier with that of the French,
showing that it is the character of the men
that makes the valiant army.
Mr. Haynes then introduced Speaker
Blaine, who had reached his home on the af-
ternoon train, and who was received with
rapturous applause. AS he arose to speak,
both companies rose to their feet, and with
hearty cheers made the building ring again.
He said that the presence of these military
companies recalled a fact which he desired to
express. On the outbreak of the Franco-Prus-
sian war, General Sheridan was sent as an
agent Of this government to observe the mill
tary operations and report for the benefit of
our own service. His headquarters were with
the King of Prussia until the decisive battle of
Sedan. We have heard extraordinary stories
of the proves of Prussan soldiers. But
he states in his official reports to the govt
that the best drilled corps of the Prussian
army exhibited more struggling and democrat
ization than he had ever seen in a corps of the
army of the Potomac. He had not seen
corps that for discipline could compare with
the soldiers of Meade and Sherman in the
final review in 1865, in the city of Washing
ton. In all organizations into which men en-
ter none are equal in influence to a well regu-
lated military organization. 1t imparts dig
nifty, manhood, discipline, and self-reliance !;
and in time of war they are of inestimable
value. He alluded to the difference between
the militia of to-day and that of the olden
time, and bid the Cadets large hearted well
come to the city.
Ex-Mayor Butfum of Lynn, was next called
upon lie was not here in any official capac
ity or as military man. He had been bred
Quaker and was not supposed to know much
about martial music. He was proud to say
that Maine was his native State-he was IA
milar with all its magnificent scenery and
could speak from experience of the generous
hospitality of its people. The Cadets, he was
sure, had been astonished at the kindness
which they had received in Bangor and Au-
gusta, and if occasion offered would be glad
to return in some measure the favors which
had been lavshed upon them. He closed with
the sentiment
1.-The city of Augusta, the capital of the
State-may her prosperity be as great as the
city is beautiful
In response to this, Mayor Eveleth offered
the following:
Massachusetts and Maine-mother and
daughter-may their union, communion and
fellowship be perpetual
Gen. James A. Hall of Damariscotta was
oaltn I a ,o.I Al a.
rade which had taken place for the past two
days was no holiday display, but was some
thing of the character of joint high commits
sion, TO decide grave questions-one Of which
was the selection of chaplain to represent
the twoS tates of Massachusetts and Maine,
and in behalf of these States he would present
the commission of Chaplain, duly signed, to
to his friend, the ex-Mayor of Lynn.
Mr.. Butfum replied very happily and in
manner becoming his grave position.
Col. Kimball of Lynn, was called for, and
said that he should be unmindful of deep
debt of gratitude did he not express his thanks
for the generosity that had been extended to
the company and guests in this State. He
spoke of the valor displayed by Massachus
etts and Maine soldiers on many hard fought
battle fields, where they had stood hand to
hand to meet the common enemy.
Gen. Selden Conner said he was rejoiced
to see Massachusetts soldiers in our midst,
bearing aloft the grand old banner of the
mother State. Her motto had been well sus-
tanned Our State has been behindhand in
her military affairs, and has not encouraged
the organization of militia by liberal policy.
We are proud of our Capital Guards, altho'
yet in the infancy ofits organization.
The following despatch was received from
Bangor
"Please offer the following sentiment
The Woodbridge Cadets, honored guests Of
our State, the first company to visit the jane
son Guards, may the event be one of the last
things forgotten.
DANIEL WHITE, Captain"
Lieut.. Frye Of the Cadets. offered the SEN
timent:
"Ths Capital Guards, company of capital
fellows"
Hon. E. F. Pillsbury of this city, was
called upon. He said he was no soldier, but
understood pretty well how to put away ra-
tions. He was pleased with the manly, SOL
dierly bearing of the honored guests of our
city, and heartily welcomed them. He thought
it among the highest duties of the Republic to
foster and encourage its citizen soldiery.
We may pride ourselves upon our arts and
sciences, but the military is the support and
foundation of all. Laws written upon paper
become effective because of the knowledge of
physical power that stands behind them. He
closed with the sentiment
The American Citizen Soldiery- right
arm of our National strength. May they ever
in the future as in the past, honor themselves
and thereby retain the respect and honor of
our people
Capt. Bowers of Lynn said that the ovation
that had been extended to the Cadets had sur
passed their utmost expectations. He spoke
at considerable length on the close connection
OF Maine and Massachusetts men in the army
of the Potomac.
Hon. S. Titcomb, Ex- Mayor of Augusta,
said When the district of Maine became a
State, one-half of all lands in our State went
oiMassachusetts. Complaint was made.as to
this but as to the division of the men Massa-
chusetts took the lions share and the lions
themselves. Maine men have gone every
where and have received honors of all kinds
John A. Andrew was a citizen of Maine
Massachusetts men have been first in peace,
first in war, and we trust will be first in the