Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06
Decoration Day.

The following order from the headquarters
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic, will be
read with interest alike by all members of the
Grand Army, and all interested in the observ-
ance of Decoration Day
HEApoUARrERs q. A. r., ADJ'r GES'L's OpEIcE,
BOSTON, April 20, 1874.
Gsnaa ordsrs, No. TO-
In accordance with the Rules and Regulation. the
3lth day Of May next, will be observed Memorial
Day by the Grand Army Of the Republic and the Gus
tomary honors will be paid to the memory OF our de-
parted comrades by public services and BY visiting
and decorating so far a. we arc able to do 80, the
graves where they lie.
In making arrangements for It's Observance depart
ments and posts are recommended to invite the CO.
operation OF comrades not members Of the Grand
Army, Of the clergy, and Of all who may feel inter
ested in these memorial services.
II is earnestly hoped that in those places where
there are no posts, the day may be suffered to
pass without suitable recognition. but that friends and
citizens Will endeavor to that the graves OF those
who sleep among them not len unvisited. By
this simple act we seem to establish communion be-
tween all who have loved our brave while living and
who honor them when dead, and join alike with
the solemn professions which move with banners and
music nom our crowded cities, with the little fam
ilyi which on some lonely farm, will. that day,
visit the quiet spot where rest the remains OF him who
was once beloved brother OF darling Together
we inculcae the lessons Of that sedevotion BY which
alone nation can be saved in SO terrible crisis oi
IL fate as that through which own was called to
pass and we bow our heads In gratitude 10 the All.
mighty for His signal favor In preserving our govern
ment from threatened destruction and, together we
rededicate ourselves to all the duties of patriotism
that are still upon
Nor would we seek TO honor the memory Of those
alone whose graves we able to visit, but through
them 10 commemorate all that have passed away who,
in the hour Of trial, did their duty faithfully Our
noble dead are scattered far and wide but whether
they lie on the land or In the sea- let all be united In
our remembrance, wherever q single hand may strew
with flowers the last resting place of a faithful com
rads By order OF
CHARLES DKYESs, ia, COmmander.ln Chief
HESRr r. siBLEr, Adjutant General.
The following order has been promulgated in
this State
HEADoUARrERs DEP'r or vERNoSr, q. ART
MONTPELIER w., April 80, 1874.
General Orders, No. p
LIN accordance with the rules and regulations oil
the Grand Army OF the Republic. and in compliance
with orders from general headquarters the 51th OF
May next will be observed Memorial or Decoration
day In this Department, and the customary honors
will be paid to the memory OfOur departed comrades
far the several Posts In the Department are able
do the graves where they lie.
ll.-ln perecting arrangements for the proper oh.
servanee OF the day, Post Officers apd Comrades
urged to extend an invitation 70 an Comrades, not
members Of the Order, TO lend their aid, and ask
the cooperation OF all citizens to the end that
general observance OF the day may be naugurated
throughout this Department, aud every soldier.
grave be decked with horal tribute.
| By command Of
STEPHEN THOMAS, Department Commander
| j. o. LiNiSGsroS, Assistant Adult General.
CABor. -Passengers leaving the Portland {
Ogdensburg railroad at Walden Heights fol
Cabot, May |, used snow-sbocs, that being the
only way they could travel, the roads being
blocked with snow and impossible by team.