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

The grand event OF the evening was Tue
reception given at the residence OF Charles
Clement, at Centre Rutland. to Ills Excel
lev Governor Converse and wife. 1t was
an elegant affair and was attended by the
numerous distinguished guests of the town
during the reunion, as well as alarge num-
Der of the citizens Of Rutland. The spac-
ious grounds of Mr.. Clement were brilliant
" illuminated with Chinese lanterns and
presented fine appearance. The Sherman
Band were stationed in a pavilion upon the
grounds. and discoursed sweet music for the
enjoyment of the company present. Among
the notaoles present were Gems. Hawley,
Deyens, Doubleday, Gen. j. c. Robinson.
Lieut. Gov. of New York, Gen. SIG. Griffin,
of New Hampshire, Gen. IL. II. Baxter,
Judge Poland, Gen. Veazey and staff, Col
P. W. Clement, and Col. A. A. Fletcher, of
Gov. Converse's staff; Col. 7. S. Peck and
f. j. Phelps of Burlington, Col. Albert
Clarke of the ST. Adams Messenger, and
the principal officers OF the brigades of the
reunion forces. EVERYTHING combined to
make the occasion one of rare entertainment
to all The fine residence and grounds of
Hon. Seneca NJ. Dorr, situated near, were
illuminated in hon or of the reception and
were much admired.
Among the distinguished arrivals last
evening were Gen. i. S. Roberts, U. S. A.,
Lieut. Gov. Taft of Burlington, Gen. S. G.
Griffin of Keene, n. H., Col. n. s. Clark of
Randolph, of Gov. Converse's staff, Gen.
Geo. F. Davis of Cayendish, Quartermas-
ter General Lynde, Gen. G. W. Harvey of
New York, Hon C. W. Willard, NJ. c., and
Rev. Henry Clay Trumbull of Hartford,
Conn, Gen. a. B. R. Sprague of Worces-
ter, and Capt. W. W. Douglas of Boston,
of Gen. Devens' staff.
Christopher c. Rice, who was a corporal
during the war in the Tenth Regiment. and
familiarly known as - Old Ironsides," on
account Of wearing a plate Of thin armor
under his vest, which saved his life, is in
camp with the veterans, and is quite CEN
tire of attraction, as he wears the armor out
side his vest, showing the indenture made
by the ball which, flattened and battered,
hangs from his watch chain He relates
how he found the armor in deserted camp,
and how he was hit in the first action in
which he was engaged after that.
Last night was an occasion of rare en-
! joyment in camp. Songs were sung the
bands were constantly employed about
camp with their concerts and serenades,
and the officers at the various headquarters
were busy exchanging congratulations and
making preparations for the proceedings Of
the morrow.
There was everything in camp but sleep.
The circles of old comrades telling stories
and fighting over their old battles and re-
calling the adventures of army life, held till
a late hour Then the night trains brought
fresh arrivals of the boys, who had to look
up their acquaintance in camp and be
provided with quarters So twent, the
music of all kinds keeping uphill daylight.
All was orderly, however, almost without
exception, and the burning of single
tent was the only casualty.
sEcoNDDAr.
RUTLAND, Aug. 7th.-Eyening
The second and biggest DAY of the reunion
has demonstrated. if there was any doubt
about it before, the entire success Of the oc-
casion. TIL to-day some experienced soldiers
Of the State had little doubt as to how the
thing would work-they feared that big
gathering largely composed Of the rank
and file, out for good time, under
purely voluntary organization, without the
slightest authority over them, might get
beyond the restraints Of good order, and if
they got agoing,'as they used to do some
times in their raids on the suffers tents,
they did not know exactly where they would
stop. But the reunion has shown that such
fears are groundless. There may have been
a few cases Of individual excesS-it could
hardly be otherwise in a three days gather
ing Of 30 many men-but as whole the
Vermont soldiers have shown themselves to
be gentlemen, and reliable and orderly citi-
zens, and they have greatly enjoyed their
meeting.
The weather has been exceedingly favor
able. The morning broke dark and cloudy,
and shower in the forenoon looked good
deal like the opening of rainy day, but it
proved slight affair the sun came out
before noon, and the afternoon was the
pleasa ntest possible, just sufficiently shaded
| by clouds, and without rain.
\ salute was fred on the grounds during
the morning. The bands were early on
hand and serenades were the order Of the
morning. \ host Of visitors were at the
camp to see the picture Of camp life.
The morning trains broughtin large
addition to the force Of veterans and to the
visitors as we'll The town was crowded
with people.
In the morning an order was issued by
General veazey to the several brigades, in
regard to the grand review in the afternoon,
with view TO securing proper military
display of all the forces.
TIE REVIEW.
The Grand Review by Gov. Converse took
place at two O'Clock, inaugurated by sa-
lutte of artillery. \ great crowd of specta-
tors was in attendance. The elevated gal
lery opposite the grand stand Of the race
course, was crowded with ladies and gen
tlemen, and on either hand great numbers
were gathered in carriages and on foot.
The grounds were too much broken by the
enclosure of the track, to afford the best
kind Of a parade ground for 50 many men
but were made to answer a. well as posi-
be Gov. Converse appeared mounted, and
showed himself an excellent horse
man. He was accompanied, Of course,
by Gen. Veazey, as General com
handing They were attended by their
stats, making, with several volunteer
aids. body Of fifteen or twenty horse
men, and presenting quite an imposing ap-
pearance, though lacking something OF the
gayety of full uniforms and military ae-
coutrements.
The review was by brigades, the review
ing officers and staff riding to and reviewing
each brigade in turn, after which the d.
vision, in column by battalions, marched IN
front of the Governor, who took his po-
sition at the right of the gallery. There
were 900 veterans in the line, by actual
count, besides the Queen City, Sherman
Bennington, Mortified, Woodstock, Bris-
tol, Ludlow, Brattleboro, Bradford, and
West Randolph bands.
\ good many badges were to be seen
among the spectators, showing that there
many soldiers present who were not IN the