The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-27
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS In MAINE.
Reorganization of the list Maine and
LIST d. C. Cavalry.
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Large and Enthusiastic Gathering.
The LIST Maine still at the Front.
Large and Enthusiastic Gathering
The list Maine still at the Front.
from our Speeial Reporter.l

Z Pursuant to call issued Aug. 19th 1872, the
members of the LIST Maine and LIST ID. G. Caval-
ry met at Augusta to-day for the purpose of
forming an organization to renew and keep
alive old associations formed in the field and
camp. The morning opened cloudy and threat
ening, and about o'clock the rain commenced
to fall in torrents, put Notwithstanding this
the members of these two gallant regiments
were not to be discouraged by trifes, and wena-
ed their way to the different railroad stations
en- route to Augusta.
AT the appointed hour e o'clock p. NJ
Granite Hall showed that marked interest
was taken by the battle-scared veterans, some
200 being present from different parts of the
State. The meeting was called to order by
Major Paul Chadbourne, of Saco, who briefly
reviewed the objects of the gathering.
On motion of Capt. Brown committee of
one from each company was appointed to nom
mate list of officers for permanent organza-
ton. The committee reported as follows:
President-Gen. j. P. Cilley. of Rockland
Vice Presdent-Capt. w. F. Boyd, of Pittsfeld.
Treasurer-Major Paul Chadbourne, of Saco.
:, observation-disclosures E. P. Tobey, of Providence,
Recording Secretary-Sergt L. B. Hill, of Augusta
Corresponding Secretary-Sergt. Major A. C. Dam,
The announcement was received with I'M
bounded applause. Gen. Cilley, upon assum
ing the chair, addressed the meeting in his own
earnest and patriotic style, being frequently
interrupted with applause.
Voted, That committee of three be APP
pointed by the chair on Constitution and Bye
laws. The committee consisted of Capts.
Myrick, Brown and Andrews. Their report
was unanimously adopted by the meeting
Voted that the organization assume and
adopt the name of s1st Maine Cavalry Assoca-
tion''
The organization perfected and the officers
duly installed the meeting adjourned until
evening at y o'clock to meet at Granite Hall.
After adjournment the members formed under
the leadership of Gen. Cilley and proceeded to
the State House to review the old battle flags
of the regiment and recount scenes and
incidents of the field Eq.5
EVENING EXERCISES.
Prompt at IL o'clock Granite Hall was well
filled with members of the organization and
citizens of Augusta, Geu. j. P. Cilley in the
chair. Capt. j. d. Myrick was duly introduced
as orator of the evening. Capt. Myrck was
received with hearty applause, and made most
telling and interesting speech, reviewing the
history of the regiment in the field, giving a
most exciting and brilliant sketch of many en-
gagements in which the regiment participated,
foremost among which, were Winchester, Ce-
dar Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, AL
die, Middlebury, Upperville, Gettysburg, Coal
Harbor, Reams Station, Boydton, Plank Road,
&C., &c. .t f..
After paying just and worthy tribute to the
fallen comrades Capt. Myrick referred to
the consolidation of the LIST D. G. Cavalry ON
the 18th of September, 1865, with the LIST Maine
At the conclusion of his speech the meeting ad-
journed to Meonian Hall to partake of COLA
ton prepared by the ladies of Augusta which
was COTTON up in a style which would reflect
credit on most experienced caterers, the tables
being laden with all the luxuries of the season
and deliberately decorated with flowers and
bouquets, and the occasion enlivened by excel
lent music from the Augusta Band
After short prayer by Rev. Mr.. Penny, am
pie justice was done to the viands, which be-
ing disposed of, letters were read from several
officers and members of the regiment express
ing regret for their non-attendance, followed by
toasts and responses, and interesting camp and
field sketches. The affair was an unparalleled
success long to be remembered by all.
The following letter from Gen. Chamberlain
was read at the table and elected great ap-
plause:
BRUNSWICK, Sept. 26, 1872.
My dear Cdptoin:-I had hoped to be with
you tonight but the surgeons have me again.
/ knew the first Maine we'll all your splendid
work from Aldie to Appomattox. More than
once have heard Sheridan say, ''no better
cavalry ever drew sabrep'
You may well review your record, and it will
do others good to look at it. Happy the sol
der who can share your glory, and the citizen
who can justly be proud of it. My heart would
beat high to greet you tonight; believe
this:
The First Maine Cuualry-Maine made you first,
and you made her,
Your friend and eomrade,
JOSHUA l.. CHAMBERLAIN.
CAPTAIN JOHN ID. MYRICK, Augusta.
The meeting broke up about IL o'clock with
three rousing cheers to the ladies for their
bounteous collation.. The next reunion will
take place at Bangor on the date of consolida-
ton OF the two regiments about the 18th of
September next
. Androscogxin County Show.
LEWISTON, Sept 26.-At the Androscoggin
County Show at Mechanic Falls this afternoon
the sweepstakes purse was won by King Will
liam Time, 2.42 1-2-2.42-2.45 His antag-
onists were Phil Sheridan and Billy Bumpus.-
The track was in very bad order.
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