Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-18
East WaIlingford.


The drama entitled the 'sUnion Ser
geant, or the Battle of Gettysburg"
will be presented by Farragut Post, g.
A. r., East Wallingford, commencing
Feb. 6, 1872.
1t is the war Drama founded on the
facts and incidents in the history of the
9th Regiment, Massachusetts volunteers,
the only one giving correct represen-
tation of the battle at Gettysburg-an
exact picture of Belle Isle prison pen
the hasty evacuation of Richmond by
the rebels-the capture of Jeff Davis.
etc., etc. Act LIST represents a quiet
home scene in Massachusetts, which is
suddenly disturbed by the firing on
Sumpter, the two sons and the ''hired
man" starting instantly for the field.
The midnight assembly and hasty march
to Boston of the famous 9th, the pre-
sentation of colors and review by Gov
Andrews at the State House-the march
through Baltimore-the murderous as
sault by the mob-the heroic death of
the first martyrs for the Union-the des-
perate fight and final victory over the
'.Roughs, by the cool, steady valor of
the troops, is all faithfully portrayed.
Act I'd shows vivid pictures of army
life in camp, field and on picket-the
rebel council of war at Lees headquar-
tiers, with their preparations to invade
the Northern States. Act Sd presents
Gen. Meads hasty consultation with the
corps commanders on the field-the bat
tie of Gettysburg, with it's furious charg-
es and glorious triumph of the Union
arms, and the search at night for the
wounded and dying, afterwards. Act
4th gives life-like representation of the
rebel prison pen at Belle Isle, near
Richmond, with it's crowd of sick, suffer
ing and starving Union soldiers-their
treatment by brutal and murderous
guards closing with the death of the
'UniOn Sergeant" Act 9Th shows the
hasty retreat from Richmond by the
'Johnnies," at the approach of the I'm
ion army-the surrender of Lee-the
capture of Davis-the return of the
boys homeland their reception by their
friends.
These scenes are illustrated by Is tab
leaux which have been universally pro-
nounced the finest ever seen wherever
they have been exhibited.
Read the following from prominent
men OF JQlS CIdIe.
STATE HOUSE, MONTPELIER, w.
November 4, 1870
The undersigned officers Of the Exec
utive and Legislative Departments of
the State of Vermont, witnessed the
War Drama entitled, The Union Ser
geant, or the Battle of Gettysburg" as
performed in this place by the gentle
men and ladies connected with 'Stan-
nard Post, No 2, Grand Army of the
Republic" of Burlington, for the benefit
of the charity fund of the Post.
This drama was written by a veteran
soldier, is performed by soldiers, for the
benefit of soldiers. widows and orphans.
It presents in vivid cOlOrs the various
scenes of army life in camp, battlefield
and prison pen; The heroic self-sacri-
flee OF the mothers, wives, sisters and
daughters at home, is frequently inter-
spersed with the most beautiful and af-
fecting tableauX; and teaches lessons Of
sterling patriotism which we regard as
of the highest value
We cordially testify to the great
pleasure conferred in witnessing this eX-
hibition, the object of which certainly
commcnds itself to every patriotic citi-
zen, and we heartily recommend this
Drama as cminently worthy Of uniyer-
sal patronage by the people of this State
and country.
John w. Stewart, Gov. of Vermont
George n. Dale, Lieut. Gov. of Vt
George Nichols, Sec Of State, ."
J. A Page. Treasurer Of State. ).
Geo. W. Wing Dep. Sec of State, Vt.
Geo. r. Chapman. Asst Sec. of State,
Vermont.
Charles H. Heath, Member Senate, Vt.
Jonathan Ross, Justice Sup. Court,
Chas. II. Joyce, Speaker house Rep
D. NJ. Clark, clerk
H. \. Newell, Asst clerk
Il. X, Dewey, ."
D. ". Dixon, p
l. w Sauh~ porter House Reps.
W. " I'm,
GrOut,
-. H. Bisbee, Members House Reps.
c. S. Page,
VI. S Colbun,