The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-31
At Castleton.

Az CaStlet0n.
Memorial Day was observed in Castleon
in accordance with the order of General
Stephen Thomas, commander Ct the De-
partment of Vermont, on Saturday, the
29th The literary exercises were held in
the park of Castleton. under the shade of
Gods beautiful trees, and beneath the folds
of the flag that our soldiers died for.
At two o'clock procession of citizens
marched to the ground TO the strains of
martial music and led by "Paddy Burns"
bearing the national colors. They were
received by the president, Hon. ]. B.
Bromley, and then dispersed over the
ground to listen to the address.
The exercises were under the direction
of a committee Of citizens, with the follow
ing officers:
President, Hon. J. B. Bromley vice
president, Hon. Morris ii. Cook secre-
tary, d. Dwight Cole ; chaplain, Rev. w.
i. Hines marshal Hon. Pitt w. Hyde /;
assistant marshal, George w Preston and
r. II. Young. The music was furnished
by John Baxter, Hiram Streeer, Thomas
West and Carleton Jones, all of Castleton,
and consisted of flies and drums.
The platform was occupied by the CON-
mittee and many old soldiers among whom
was paddy Burns" the color bearer, who
picked up his colors in one of the battles Of
the war after they were shot from his hand,
and carried them until he himself was
severely wounded.
The exercises opened with a speech Of
welcome by Hon. j. B. Bromley.
He said that it was eminently fitting thai
the nation should consecrate one day to thu
memory of those who died in its defense
and in the spring time of the year to Offer
the first and fairest flowers of the year t
our departed soldiers.
He was followed by an appropriate
prayer from Rev. w. l.. Hines.
After a selection of music the presiden
introduced Hon. Walter G. Dunton as g,
gentleman whom you all know and deligh
to honor gentleman who, during tn
late rebellion, did bis share for its suppress
sion"
Judge Dunton delivered very happy
address, beginning with recollections o
the war, and paying a glowing tribute t.
the bravery of New England soldiers, ant
particularly of Castleton's Gead and of tn,
color bearer of the day. He was inter
rupted frequently by applause
MIR. Dunton, a. the commencement OF
his address, spoke at length upon the ap
preparedness of observing Decoration Day
| the part taken by New England during til,
war, and the well earned reputation O
Vermont soldiers. ...iE
He also referred TO the part taken b,
Castleton In the war which furnished ont
hundred and fifty-seven men and wa
ahead of her quota when the war closed
and mentioned by name several of he
soldiers who "ded upon the field of honor,
having been killed in action. He also
made this allusion TO Patrick Burns, tn
color bearer of the 18th Vermont regiment
. who sat before him holding an United
: States flag. and who has been the colo
bearer on every decoration day at Castleton
81 see before me the color bearer of tn
! old eleventh Vermont regiment, who, al
though born In foreign country, lik
many others of his nationality, was tru
to the flag of his adopted country, anC
while bearing it aoft amidst the din an,
!, smoke Of battle, received gun sho
wound in the brain. which his own cour
: age alone, by the help of God, enable,
: him TO survive, the ball being still there
May he live to carry the coIors on man,
occasions like this, and to tell the story o
s the war and his sufferings till ripe oil,
age.
= (Mr. Burns was requested 10 stand VI
by some of the audience, which he di,
: with becoming modesty, being an unas
! suming man with an intelligent counte
: nance)
: The close of Mr.. Dunton's address wa
Q upon our duties as citizens, and we civ
the same in full.
7 "Although the work of our decease
!. comrades on earth is done and their las
e battle has long since been fought, thei
Y bright example yet remains to influenc
|, the living and az the proudest monumen
7 to their fame. The glory of their achieve
e ments will grow brighter and brighter a
! the years pass and the Importance of tn
II humanity and the world is better ap
!, preciated. "Their laurels will fresher
y In eternal bloom upon their sepnlchers.
Comrades and gentlemen: we have othe
battles yet to fight. The world is q con
Q tinued field OF strife where truth and error
d right and wrong, justice and injustice ar
c engaged In mortal combat, each strivin
4 for the victory. In all these conflicts lie
l. us battle for the right and refuse all com
: promises with the wrong. Let us be tru
to our country, our God and ourselves, an