The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-29

Nothing is more conducive to the prosperity
of an association than vol arranged celebra-
| ton of its anniversary; but such occasions are
tame beside the reunions of our gallant regi-
ments, whose members are united by closer
ties than even relationship. The 9TH regiment
who honored Portland with their presence,
Saturday, was composed of three companies
from Portland, and one company each from
Saco, Biddeford, Gorham, Lewiston, Brunswick
Mechanics Falls, and Bethel. The storm of
Friday prevented many from attending but
still it was the largest gathering yet held, num-
berng about one hundred including the ladies.
AT $3.50 the association, carrying the old regi-
ment colors, which saw severe service during
Grants entire campaign, with the Sixth corps
colors, led by the Portland Band, proceeded to
the City Building where they received the
Mayor, and from thence to steamer Express.
A large number of spectators were at the wharf
and as the steamer started, three rousing cheers
were given for the "gallant old Fifth" The
general orders" were opened off ''Bug Light
when it was found that the expedition was
ordered to Evergreen Landing, to protect the
landing of some clans and other fixngs. No
serious trouble occurred however, and at -
o'clock the drum called the party to an excel
lent lunch prepared by Capt. Jos. A. Perry of
the 18th regiment. The drum then called the
veterans together for the annual business
meeting. After the various reports were
read and accepted, the annual election took
place which resulted as follows:
President, Geo. E. Brown of Portland; First
Vice President, Nathan Walker, Portland; I'd
Vice-President, VIM. e. Riggs, of Mass; Sd
Vice President, Saml L. johnson, Brunswick;
Secretary, j. A. A. Packard, Portland. Treas
urer, Geo. A. Chandler, Lewiston. Chaplain,
Rev. Geo. w. Bicknwell, Portland. Quarter
master, VIM. b. Henderson, Biddeford.
1t was voted that the Doth and 3Oth of July
1873, should be the time appointed for the next
anniversary, on account of the 9th coming on
Sunday, and that Portland should be the place.
A vote of thanks was passed, complimentary
to the past President, +. G. Patterson, for his
successful efforts in organizing the association,
and three cheers were given in his honor.
Votes of thanks were also rendered to the ora
tor. Lieut.. Stevens of Boston, the poet Moses
Owen, Esq, to the Army and Navy Union for
many courtesies and use of their hall, to the
fine quartette, together with Mr.. G. f. Munroe,
who sang the previous evening, to j. ID. VIII
liams, for decorations, to Capt, Jos. A. Perry,
for his kindness, to the Deputy Sheriff OF York
county for services as clam-bakist, to Messrs
Gilkey & Coe for their generosity, to the differ
ent Railroad Companies, and many others, for
numerous courtesies, after which the meeting
adjourned as the bugle sounded the charge.
The ladies were hastily placed in safety, and
the veterans advanced to an entertainment
an immense quantity of CLANS, oysters, Holsters,
green corn eggs, etc. These supplies were inn
mediately confscated and appropriated for i'm
mediate use The feast was right royal one
and will be long remembered. Before embark
ing the Band played Departed Days" and
touchingly beautiful dirge in memory of fallen
comrades of the 9TH. The Bonded, uncovered
heads, and the moist eyes showed the love and
reverence in which their memories are cherish
cd. At promptly PM, the party re-embark-
ed, and returned to the city. The voyage was
made doubly pleasant by the Quartette assisted
by others who sang all the army songs, the
Band responding with Marching through
Georgia.
After escorting the Mayor to his destination,
tine Association with their ladies returned to
their headquarters and were dismissed until
next year. All appeared to be highly pleased
les shown by our citizens. Come again boys,
and bring the rest of your comrades. You will
never regret it. -,.