Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-02
IN MEMORYAM.
Cofnme en- grafton of the Patriot Dead I'm
Augusta Report Of the Exel c!ses-Ore.
ton by Major Myrfck. eA

Than summer evenings latest sigh
That shuts the rose
No day OF all the glad spring time could excel
in quiet beauty, Monday of this week, that was
set apart for the decoration Of soldiers graves.
The rain of the previous day had effectually laid
the DUST and although the shower in the afternoon
came a few minutes too soon for comfort, 1t did
not at all dampen the ardor of those who partici-
pated in the ceremonials. In this city the exer-
cises were under the direction Of Seth Williams
Post No. ID, G. A. R., who by their committees
and subcommittee carried out the details
of the arrangements in most successful
manner. Thanks arc due to the Chief Marshal,
the Post Commander. to those most active in COM
mittee work, to the orator, the clergymen of the
city, the Capital Guards, the engine companies,
the school children, the band, and to those who
contributed so Literally their floral offerings, for
their efforts to make the affair success.
THE FLORAL OFFERINGS.
In no year has the gift of flowers been more
profuse and liberal. Rare flowers were deemed
none to good for the occasion, and were freely
given a thank offering. Large quantities were
sent already prepared in wreaths, bouquets, and
various forms. Those that were not thus pre-
pared were carried to the greenhouse of Mr.. J.
b. Wendell, who labored with great zeal in pre-
pairing the flowers for the decoration service
bringing into action all his artistic skill and taste
and leyying upon his own varieties Of flowers
The following parties made contributions of flow
crs;
Mrs. J. NJ. Whitemore, Mrs. Russell Eaton
Maine Insane Asylum, Mrs. DR.. Harlow, Mrs
Mrs. L. b. Hill, Mrs. VIM r.. Smith, Mrs; Joseph
H. Williams Mrs. Fannie Alden, Miss Mary E.
Stedman of Sidney, Mrs. j. G. Blaine, Mrs. Thos
Lambard, Miss Annie Ladd, Mrs. +. NJ. Drew,
Miss Susan G. Brooks, Miss Mary A. Ross, Mrs.
John w. Chase, Miss Angie l.: Messer Mrs. NJ
J.Mooren, Mrs. Gen. Conner, Miss Helen Atkins,
Miss Helen Wilder, Mrs. Edmund w. Getchel,
Miss Helen E. Blackwell, Mrs. J. 5. Lemont. Mrs
Howard Owen, Mrs. Warren johnson, Mrs. John
Dorr, Mrs. P. S. Percyal, Miss Annie Dillingham;.
Miss Sarah Phillips, Miss Annie Percival, Mrs NJ.
A. Chandler, Miss Eliza Mayo, Miss Sarah f.
Cargill, Miss Carrie +. Messer, Mrs. David Car
Nellie Alden, Mrs. g. +. Gannett, Mrs. Charles
Lo,hrop, Miss Carrie \. Cargill, Mrs. Freeman
Barker.
We do not wish to discriminate, but special
mention should be made Of several magnificent
contrbutons-as that Of Mrs. Russell Eaton
bushel basket full of flowers; Mrs. j. NJ White
more, some forty elegantly arranged bouquets;
Mrs DR.. Harlow, about forty wreaths Mrs. Gen.
Conner, a large lot OF small flowers; Mrs. Gen.
Tilton, fine lot of exquisite flowers; Mrs. Jos.
H. Williams, bouquets.
THE PROCESSION AND THE DECORATION SER
VICES.
In the forenoon, detachment was detailed from
the Post for the purpose of decorating the graves
of soldiers in the Riverside cemetery, and the
cemetery at the hospital. In the afternoon, pro-
ces,ion was formed On Water street, in the follow
ing order
Augusta Police.
J, O. Smith, Marshal
Aids-P NJ. Fogler, W. A. Webster.
H. T. Morse, in charge OF Fire Companies; G; A.
Robertson, in charge OF SCHOOLS H. a Hali III
Haliowell Cornet Band.
Capital Guards Capt A. L. Smith,
CAS- Escort)
Seth Williams Post No 10, q. A. r., S J. Gallagher
Commander.
And Other ex-soldiers.
Cushnoc Fire Company No j. &c. flagg' Fore
paciac Fire Company No 4, E. II. Ballard, Fore
Orator and President Of the Day. n Carriage.
Augusta City overnment and clergy. in Carriages
Oncer. OF the National Soldiers Home in carriag
Commandant OF kenuebec Arsenal, in carriage.
Citizens on foot and in carriages.
The CAPITAL Guards turned out forty muskets
the.Post numbered about fifty, the Cushnoc En-
CINE Company 10 men, and the Pacific Engine
Company 80 men. These bodies were uniformed
and made very fine appearance. Two large
carriages were filed with flowers, arranged
that they could be seen the procession moved.
A large number of citizens in carriages fell in at
the rear Business was almost entirely suspended
throughout the city, and the streets were thronged
with citizens who seemed TO take an absorbing in
,erest in the ceremonies. Flags were displayed
from stores and residences, in some case. the
decorations being quite elaborate.
There was considerable deay-and that is by
no means a novel feature-in forming the process
sion. which did not move until half past two
o'clock Marching to Forest Grove Cemetery
the streets being lined with people all along the
route. the procession halted in Forest Grove
where the graves received the rite of decoration
as also the graves in the Catholic Cemetery
after which prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Pen
pcy and a sweet and touching piece performed by
the band Mt. Vernon Cemetery was then visited
and the soldiers graves there decorated. The
processio then marched TO Mt. Pleasant, where it
again halted; during the decoration of graves the
band again played, and at the close of the cere-
monies v lille the Post and attending companies
were drawn up in line by the side Of the unknown
graves, prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Sanderson.
Upon every grave wreath OF CROSS Win bouquet
were laid. Many graves had been remembered in
the early part of the day by loving friends whose
special decorations were very elaborate and taste
full. Besides the SO unknown graves, the graves
of the following deceased soldiers and sailors 10
in number, were decorated
LIST OF SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
Asst, Surg DR.. C. C. Hutchins.
Sergt. nj. ID. Fisk, Co. &, 10th Me-, died in
Salisbury Prison.
Col Thos Hight, LIST Me. Cavalry and 3lst Me,
Sergt. Eben Packard, Jr., Co. Is, Sd Me" dlea
March IL, 1862.
Gen. Seth Williams. Asst -Adj't Gen, |. s. A.
lied Mar. "a, 1866.
Geo l.. Fellows, Co. /, 81 Me. Rcgt. killed at
Gettysburg, July 2. 1868.
Hiram 4. Mosher, LIST Me. Heavy Art. died Nov
8, 1862. VOC, c.
wounds received at Petersburg
Geo. Lynch, Co. \, llth Me.
Thos. Murphy, Co. G, 18th Me-, died Mar ~