Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-25
The Soldiers Reunion.


The third reunion of Vermont soldiers,
held last week at Brattleboro, was great
success, although the rain interfered some
what with the parades.
Thursdays proceedings we gave an ac-
count of last week. Wednesday was the
great day Of the reunion. violent rain
set in during the grand review in the
morning.
AT noon business meeting was held,
and a vote passed to hold the next at Ben
nington, on the centennial of the battle,
August 10th, 1877. Col A. S. Walbridge
of that town WAS elected Commander, and
A. B. Valentine of Bennington and Col.
Henry S. Hard Of Arlington, Vice Com
manders
Short speeches, many jokes, and great
merriment were then INDUCED, and all
marched down to the town hall, where an
immense assemblage gathered. Speaking
commenced at little past two, Gen.
Thomas presiding. Gen. Tho intro
duced Gov Peck, who came forward amidst
great applause, and said: " have great
pleasure in meeting and seeing those who
perilled their lives for our sakes. had
not contemplated making any remarks,
and therefore it gives me great pleasure
to introduce to YOU the Vice President of
the United States, i man of worldwide
reputation, we'll beloved by all the nation.
and f,vorite with the soldiers Of YER
mont (Cheers.)
WILSON'S SPEECH.
L1c:H thank Governor Peck for his kind introduc-
ton. and you for your kind greeting. 1t was my priv
s. chairman of the committee on military affairs
h rnn Of V n to Create and
provide for its comfort. 1t was my privilege to know
and | assure you that it is pleasure for me to
dn aha s day "ad AND
well being of the nation no state did more to pay
here to sref the n.y. PIT you WI" H1 os in Inc Inc
cemeteries over which the government watches SO
Since the morning Of creation wars have been ,, re-
Will teach your children and your chlrens children
for which you fought There was never a grander or
ey fa You sas TIE Ben
the day G5 v Stark Vas Gms made hs in
IS .ranl broad tonprehensSe results, was not SO
Was there ta s 4 'n cor Of rariosm
meant that the country should stand irn and nnlttd
iect was to the country in its lnegrty and give
ncc an dr. to lis IT for tbs ha
You untied the old flag and made it fairly fash with
to dwell t2ssther in unity and to mah the first great
r FOUR r aar 1T he r6nd ht
transmit to future pr1ud heyond all a 'hn
you clasp fraterna hands. believe ever and AWAY
save repbMr 1t was our ctizen soldiers that struck
the blows that saved the greatest republic OF the world
for man to say" live where man can follow the
d s x nj anS IS yours We have destroy
ed the very causts Of the treat CIV! vas system at
rise NJ more ton the bass Of eqiality upon the
to which they Dee The country is now established
our dny now is to build ur ana make o. Of your tn
the i pTyele o Of ting fr r the trande. Gause
sn s t the ann men ~ who Sc pm dn sh
s1untry Let US turn the past over the
ITF that s he lsi sa hit
shall descend to his chiliren's children Tn. The work
III fnEsr asai2st III result that has been
IN the hn ia ~ p S or con a ynd and You and all
want liberty It our duty to sal5Sa va" a, ard III. .ve
vas reI a. Fort supter 1t is also on+ duty to DO
that shall INDEED maEe Of US one great nation,
am glad to see the men who fought and savf;i our
You! Rest assured your country never aud never
will forget yodr services l"ur country reward the
confidence and devotion Of the men VIII" volunteered
save the United States will d+taln y%n no l'nfer
viii home with il.ht heart, and hc still more
hopeful Of the future of my country.
At the close of the speech of Vice Presi
dent Wilson. the vast audience again
cheered him.
General Thomas introduced General
Franklin as the next speaker. He was Il
noble man, tried and true in every posi-
ton he was put.