Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-08-27
Second Cavalry Reunion ct Bucksport.

Some seventy-nve of these veterans
cas- to Rucksport last Wednesday to
greet their old commander, Gen. Squirting,
aa1 to gather round metsphorical camp
lsgs and recount stories Of the field and
the march. They were fine looking body
of men with frank, intelligent faces and
firm, erect carriage. Their proudest
6oast ~ expressed by their orator. IL that
they are earning their own living.
Bucksport received them with open
arms. and gave them the best Of that
generous hospitality she dispenses SO well.
The ladies prepared a bsuntiful lunch for
them on their Hrst landing. and in the even
Ing had spread for them lavish banquet.
The gallant soldiers were fairly captured
by their gracious Kindness, and avowed
their readiness to nght battles over again
for such reception.
The formal exercises OF the Poem and
Grafton were well attended. and were both
listened to with much interest. 1t was .
matter of pride that men who could Il ght
50 well had also so well cultivated the
gfaccs OF Ioetry anu Rhetoric.
Col. Roberts poem was full Of fire, finn
and feeling. Major Hutchinson's Grafton
was thoughtful, tender, and philosophical.
| AFTER these, one OF the men called for
James Williams colored boy, who had
followed the regiment through the war as
the Colonel's body servant. Jim is as
black as Erebus, but as full OF wit rs he |.
black. His remarks caused uproarious
merriment. His description OF his early
lite In Montgomery where people OF GER
tain station, don't wear pants,-neither
whites nor blacks.-nor girls nor boys
was exceedingly comical. He was well
acquainted with JEFF Davis. but modestly
dsciaimed possessing any influence with
that gentleman, or in his government
The boy. once a slave Of Davis. Is now a
bright scholar in the Exeter, y. II. Acade.
my.
At six O'Clock the regiment and citizens
sat down in Parker's Hall to tables loade
with the best Of Bucksport rations. Not
the least delicious accompaniment were
the prettiest and sweetest of Hebes, In
their bewitching lace caps. They sadly
distracted the attention of the poor soldier
from the duties of the hour. Amer the
feast. Gen. Squirting made brief but ring.
Ing, stirring address 10 his old soldiers, and
introduced the toast-master, Lieut.. Small
The usual ,oasts were given, and responses
made by gentlemen present. The soldiers
were In high good humor, and received
every speech with hearty applause. There
seemed TO be feeling Of warm attach.
ment between officers and men. Frequen,
allu> ious were made To Gen. Squirting.
splendid soldiery qualities, aud his genius
as commander. These were ALWAYS
enthusiastically applauded by the men
The Gen. was evidently affected by IL, and
he seemed Ia have as high an opinion OF
the men as they did of him.
After the speeches came the Ball, where
the beauty of Bucksport added new lustre
to the bravery OF her guests. The mssic
was good. the beauty of the ladies insplr.
ing, and when, in the order OF dances, thai
good old contra dance. Boston Fancy, was
reached, everybody inst sailed In. Sena.
tors. Congrcssmc enerals. Colonies
soldiers, sailors villains mingled in
the dance with ID 1onnned" 1t was
late before tired nature" called TO rest a
set of brave and happy soldiers, and the
guests who had come to do them honor
They parted with mutual kindly sentiments,
and each retired, happier and better for
the meeting.
The reunion was very successful, and
was enjoyed alike by soldiers and citizens.
We hope many more like them may be
held in years TO COME