The Rutland weekly globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-08-15
TuE SOLDIERS REUNION.
Closing scenes.
THE LAST NIGHT ~ c,Nr-um Return.

THE LAST NIGHT IN CAMP-Illb FhllNNs
The camp on Thursday night was the
scene of much hilarity and a iovial time.
The boys gathered in their tents after re-
from the torchight procession and |
enjoyed the brief hours they were to spend |
together in the good old soldier style, with |
story and song. Many "reminiscences of |
the war were here rchearscd and duly en-
ioycd by all. The old songs that were
sung ten years ago were revived and par
ticipated in by the boys from all the
brgadcs. The distinguished guests at the
reunion, Gen. IIawleys, Devcns Double
day, Robinson, Griffin, Sprague and others
visited camp at late hour and ~ head
quarters an interesting meeting was held.
A number of speeches were made by the
visitors. representatives Of the press and
officers which was greatly enjoyed. The
bands were to be heard in our streets till
daylight, scrcnading the hotels and prin-
cipal places of resort.
This morning several meetings were held
ut camp of the different regiments, ac-
counts of which will hc found elsewhere.
The soldiers then prepared to return home.
Tents were struck during the afternoon
and many lett ON the morning trains. The
train north at half-past two was heavily
loaded with the boys going north. the Bur
lington companies, nearly all the second
brigade, and many of the second and
fourth.
The Queen City Band. Ed. T. Paige,
leader gave THE GLOBE office fine serc-
made in the morning for which we return
our sincere and heartfelt thanks. The
"Quccn City" is one of the best musical
organizations in the state and their pre-
sencc during the reunion has added much
to the general enjoyment of the affair. We
hope 10 see them in Rutland again ere long
Also the Altimont Cornct Band of Ludlow,
and the Bristol Band favored us with n
scrcnalc during the morning, for all of
which we are duly grateful.
At three o'clock this afternoon the tents
had nearly all disappeared, the ground of
the fourth brigade were entirely clear, the
second brigade were busy taking away their
tents. whilst the first and third brigade
tents are still standing. An air of quiet
reigned around and these signs alone re-
manned to tell of the stirring events that
had there taken place during the last tive
days.
,Suag By 60. al 3" Second Battalion First Brigtde
burlington, Warren Gibbs Commander.
Hurrah, yes, hurIah. we are gathered again.
We come from the hillside, the valley and plain
We come the rough scenes of the past to re
view
The friendship and love Of the past TO renew.
We come the rough scenes Of the past 10 r.
view
The friendship and love Of the past to renew.
CHORUS.
Then give US your hearts, brothers, give II
your hands,
Three cheers for the flag that we carried
Oh give us your hearts, brothers, give us you
hands,
> And tear for the comrades we buried.
All hail these reunions the whole soul expand
With this greeting of hearts and this clasping {
hands;
The heroes who stood midst the carnage an
roar,
, And the red stream of battle. In councils ono
! more.
CnoHrs.
But not for the conflct-the swords are laid b,
And the bright Orbs Of peace shine serene
5 the sky;
= No cashlng Of sabres our forests awake
r No screechlng Of shells on our slumber ca
break.
CHORUS
But many are missing! we glance round IL
= hall
e our ihearts call the roll but they answer n,
p ALL
Yet they fell not in vain, for the eagles the
bore
From ocean to ocean trlumphantly soar.
e CHORUS.
Then raise the loud shout, the sweet hymn
l., the free,
Let 1t swell on the breeze DER the mountal
r and sea;
For our old battle banner, tho riddled an
= worn,
h Not single bright star from Its glory is torn
HoRUs