The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-22

Concluded from FIRST rage.
in the maintop at Mobile, and who prac-
ticed the same tactics as Nelson, in keeping
his vessels so near shore as to deal the en-
envy effective blows and pass the obstruc-
tions, though the one (which bore the
speaker was shot through twenty two times
larger number than any other that etill
kept afloat He spoke also of Porter, at
Fort Fisher, and of Gushing, who sum-
moned a crew to volunteer to meet certain
death, and more than enough instantly
sprang forward to do his bidding. But
even if time and space permitted, nothing
short of Full report would do the speech
any Justice. 1t was short, spirited elo-
quent, and the navy was honored in It's sim
gle representative on the occasion, as the
army was by its many.
z. Cedar Creek-Eleven years ago to-day saw
one of the grand battles OF the Rebellion where
the infantry, under Sheridan, snatched victory
from defeat, and our cavalry became rewarded
with the greatest trophies ofsucccss which had
fallen into the bands of single regiment.
Col. A. f.. Walker was introduced as
one who knew the battle in detail, and had
written book on the Vermont Brigade in
the Shenandoah. He spoke very briefly,
owing to the lateness of the hour, but in
his well known clear, perspicuou9 and ell
oquent manner, hastily sketching the he
roic stand of the Old Brigade, which had
held the enemy at bay and enabled Sheri-
dan, when he came up, to say-not as 1t IS
painted on that canvas-"occupy our old
ground" but "Well have our old camp
back tonight, boys, give EN- hell! !" 1t was
the old brigade which saved the day at &C.
dar Creek, and there, too, the 9th and 10th
and Cavalry won undying renown. Col.
Walker should have had more time, but he
had the tact to treat his subject-which
was the honored reunion-with singular
appropriateness and brevity, and the cour-
tesy not to prolong what all were so anx-
ious to hear.
3. The 81. Adams Raid-An event which has
made ST. Adams prominent In history for all
time (of which this is the anniversary and 1t
records the degradation to which the enemies
of unormed people descended to overthrow free
government.
1t. Harrington, who was called upon, in
few amusing remarks excused himself
from speaking to the toast because he real
ly knew too little about it, although now a
resident of the town.
9. Hard Money-As the soldiers OF Vermont, in
lighting to preserve the national government,
destroyed one curse that was blight upon ITS
fair fame, so VIII they ever seek to remove that
other national evil OF the now piping times Of
peace, an irredeemable currency, so tnat 1t VIII
not DE q reprOAcn 10 Llt uullOu. liz uclcdt vi
the imitation of rebellion must be followed by
the abolition of rag money. The honest and In.
telligent soldiers OF Vermont will never coun-
tenance the dishonor Of reputation. but ever
frOwn upon any departure from the basis OF
hard money, the only safety for the permanency
and prosperity OF O country.
Response by Gen Grout of Barton, who
cordially Endorsed the sentiment but thought
the result in Ohio had justly excused him
from discussing such hard subject at SO
late an hour. ttsL
TO- The Rank and Fiie-Though not indiv du
ally named in history, their deeds made the
history,
Capt. u. A. Woodbury. of Burlington
was introduced as the first Vermont soldier
who gave an arm to the country. He sp okt
in high terms of the gallantry of Vermont
soldiers, in every company of which there
were plenty of privates well qualified fol
the commissioned officers, and in conclu
sion, to show how even the youngsters al
home watched the war with the most in
tense interest, he related how he met up in
Belvidere on the day after Lees surrender
two little boys, whose suits were made Of
their fathers cast off army blue, and who
eagerly hailed him and inquired if there
was any news from the war. He impaired
to them the glad tidings, and their JOY
seemed to know no bounds. Passing along
little, they soon hailed him and said
'Mister, can you tell us which side beat p
Laughter and applause.
H. The Grand Army Of the Repubiic-rhe I'll
successor of the Cincinnati OF the Revolution
Organized to perpetuate fraternity, charity ant
loyalty, 1t appeals to all honOrably discharged
soldiers and sailors Of the Union army and navy
for support. .tt+sA
This was responded to in his own mimi
table manner by Major Geo. Il. Childs o.
st. Adams, who was applauded to the echo
12. The memory Of Charles D. Chandter-A brave
soldier has gone to his long rest.
"Ah give his memory who made the cheer
And gave so many smiles, sing lie Tear"
The 18th and last regular toast was
Tile Ladies--The many valiant hearts of on
comrades, subdued and conquered: and Thu
regiments OF young sons and daughters grow
ing up to grace the homesteads and Ill Tn,
ranks Of Vermont's soldiery, attest the lovablt
assurance that
''Peace hath her victories no less renowned
than war;"
Albert Clarke excused himself froIr
speaking to this because he dared not crap
pie with the subject, but he did manage tC
say thai he hoped that soldiers who haG
fought to make all, men equal before thu
law would remember that "all men" should
embrace all women, too.
The Glee Club followed with a song
and as volunteer toasts were in order, 1t
G. G.. Benedict of Burlington offered thu
following: .,ase-,.4f us,taerl l,..G
Our retiring President, Col. W. G. VeaSey.-T'
him belongs the merit, not only OF conspicuous
gallantry In the field, but OF deep and cOnstan
interest In those twin Institutions for keeping
alive the acquantanceship and memories 0
Vermont soldiers in the war-this society am
that more widespread organization, the Re
union or Veterans in the Held.
Col. Veazey was cordially greeted as HI
rose TO respond, and in brief speech h
reviewed the formative history of the 80
ciety, congratulated the officers on its sue
cess and the great amount of profit an
pleasure that has been derived from it, an
he hoped it might be kept up until Their
shall be no more officers to meet.
On motion of A. G. Stafford vote Q
thanks was extended to Col. Joyce for hi
able and eloquent Grafton and he was re
quested to furnish it to the society for pub
LEGATION.
Col. Joyce then called for three cheer
for Gen. Stannard, who had been unable I
come, and they were given with will
The Glee club sang something jovial an
the few that remained-the hour then be
ing between and 3-adjourncd, it wa
surmised, to some fellows room.