Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

CEN. Il. R. sPRAGUE,
oryyorosster Mass. was then called out,
ond resnonded in brief speech. lie iel1
tbe insniration of the hour but wou,u
NOT weary them by attempting speecn-
An allusion had been made to the women
Of our country. and the speaker though. y
a ST subiect for a few words. Ono OF INC
main instruments of our success IN the la'o
war were the noble women OF our ianu VIM
aided Us in every possible way IN carr M
on the contest, and followed US with tns'r
PRAYERS as we went forth to battle, my
speaker said he was acquainted win 9 3lS
few of the old Vermont soldiers, as ne uiI
NOT march with Sherman to the Sea, nor
uos he hedged in around Richmond with
these men who made the Generals win the
battles. for without the private soldiers they
would have accomplished nothing. Inc
sneaker closed with an appropriate poeticai
quotation, and was heartily applauded-
GEN. vEizzr
was then loudly called for and on his APP
pearance to respond was greeted with three
cheers that woke the echoes near and far.
Gen. Veazey said.
Soldiers IF l had any ideas to express
ot this time nv voice could not give them
utterance. and besides it is too late. nave
been making speeches to you every day ior
the last fortnight in the orders issued Tor
This reunion. You repOsed in me the Dqsi-
mess Of this occasion-the first Soldiers he
union that has occurred in any State since
the war There have been officers reunions,
Int there has never been a reunion such a.
this. | hope to live to see 1t repeated with
even more IN the ranks than there have been
to-day although the affair Is as much sue
cess as could be expected. Will SIMPLY adI
that the brigades are now dismissed until
half past seven this evening 70 arrange Tor
the torchlight parade and grand ir0llc.
Three cheers were then given for Gov.
Converse. and also for the Sherman Band OF
Winooski, who had graced the occasion
with most excellent music, after which the
BRIGADE marched in to their respective quar-
tiers. and broke ranks and prepared for
supper.
The torchlight procession in the evening
was fine affair The procession would
have been longer, had the torches, obtained
from Troy, been more numerous. Ii was
long procession, however. The citizens OF
Rutland took great interest in the affair
and laid themselves out in the way Of IL
Limitations and decorations, in honor Of
the soldiers.
The most conspicuous decorations were
those of the newspaper Offices The Giooe
building presented very handsome spec
tacle. Lanterns were hung from each
window. and upon the front Of the second
story was a transparency covering the
names Of Fair Oaks, Bull Run, Winchester.
Cedar Creek, Lees Mills, Antietam, VII
derness, and Gettysburg. Over the cen
tral entrance was a large globe. The
/ II raid building was decorated from cellar
to garrett Across the street before the
| building foated the largest flag visible IN
l town. bearing the very appropriate motto
1--WE welcome the boys in blue small
flags and Chinese lanterns in prJiuslon
/ decked the front Of the block, the Whole
/ face Of the building being blaze of light.
Z In the windows were the following notices
/ in colored transpareneleS, gu met the
| enemy and conquered. ~ grateful
| country remembers her defenders. The
| pride OF Nerm0nt-her soldiers, W elcome
/ Veterans" enclosing a shield; "Antletam
/ and Cedar Greek. 80 enclosing picture OF
/ Gen. Grant Gettysburg and Malvern
/ Ill.," enclosing a picture Of Lincoln;
vermont Heroes, enclosing a shield
Numerous stores, blocks. and places Of
business were handsomely illuuinated, "a
were many private residences. Prominent
among the latter were the mansions Of Ten.
Baxter, Major Kingsley, Wallace Clement,
Gen Ripley. Gen. NeaZey. e.. y. futile,
II. c. futile, Col. j. NJ. Putnam and
Others. \ living statue Of the Goddess of
. I ~asN fsr-
on the grounds Of Mr.. \. ii. futile, at
tracted much admiration. Al. passed of
without mishap.
THIRD DAr-THE BREAKING Up or TIE CAMP
RUTLAND. Aug. ;.
The grand gathering Of veterans has
ended, the tents have been struck on the
camp ground. and the crowds 1ho have
been assembled in Rutland have dispersed.
But all 20 to their homes saying. IS The re-
union has been a success. We have had
glorious time" Rutland with her citizens
ami old soldiers have given the veterans Of
the State a hearty greeting, and have been
interested and enthusiastic in theafair from
the start.
THE NEXT REUNION.
The brave boys who all leave with regret
the ground where they have spent two such
happy days and nights, held meeting this
morning, presided over by Gen Yeazey, for
the purpose Of arranging for another re-
union. Enthusiastic speeches were made
by number of officers and men, all con-
gratulatory of the great success that has at
tended this gathering and strongly in favor
Of a similar reunion in II. 1t was agreed
that the old soldiers Of the State meet in
Burlington the last week in August, next
year. Gen Geo. J. Stannard, the fayorite
Vermont General and its ranking officer,
was unanimously chosen as the Commander
of the forces at that time and Gen. Wm. ".
Henry, vice Commander.
None Of the old army flags about the re-
union was greeted with more cheers and |
enthusiasm than the
HEADQUARTERS FLAG OF TIE OLD VERMONT !
BRIGADE,
which was displayed at the headquarters of |
the Brandon Company. This flag Is an
historic one, being carried at headquarters |
as a battle flag during all the campaigns Of |
the brigade from Gettysburg to the end Of
the war 1t shows evidence of the service |
it has seen, having several bullet holes
through it.
COMPANY MEETINGS.
Among the most pleasant features Of the |
reunion were the meetings ofthe members Of
the different companies. Twelve members
Of Co. c Of Burlington. the old color COM
pany Of the Twelfth Regiment. came to-
gether Thursday morning and had an in
teresting gathering. Among them were
two who came all the way from Worcester,
Mass, to attend this reunion, W. \. Tracy
and W. F. Bancroft.
Co. II. of the Tenth regiment, also had
delightful meeting. Nineteen men responded |
to roll-call, most of them original members (
They rightfully put in a claim for being the |
banner company, as it had only thirty-four
men when it was mustered out Of service in |
1865, and a majority were present at tborc-
union.
NHdN. II. bldlIs u private IN To- II, TIC !
Fletcher company Of the Second Regiment,
came all the way from Minnesota to attend |
the reunion. Sergeant Bliss of the Iourth |
Regiment, also made trip from Toledo to
be present.
MEETING OF The NINTH REGIMENT.
Immediately after the general meeting
this morning reunion Of the Ninth Regi- |
ment was held. Gen. Edward II. Ripley |
was appointed chairman, and Capt. Abel |
Z. Leavenworth, secretary.
Among those present were Gen. Stannard.
the first cnlnnel Col Stnrren tho G..