Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-08-20
The Reunion at BrattIeb0r0.

veteran soldiers commenced here to-day.
The weather, in the main, was quite favor
able, Just enough rain having fallen to lay
the dust. and tomorrow bids fair for a
pleasant day. The location Of the camp is
excellent. 1t is on level plateau about a
mile from the village, commands magnit-
cent view of the surrounding country, and
is everything that could be desired in every
respect
About three hundred and fifty veterans
have already arrived, and more are expect
ed tomorrow. The meeting of the old
soldiers, as might be expected, is cordial
and pleasant one, and, though fewer in
numbers than at former reunions. all are
enjoying themselves hugely in greetings
and hand-shakings. song and story. and
"reminiscences of the days now famous in
history. Among the more prominent
guests already here are His Excclleney
Governor Asahel Peck: Generals GcorgeJ.
Stannard, William W. Henry. John L.
Barstow ana William Wells. OF Burling
ton; Gen. Edward L. Cole and Capt Hen
ry Stowell, Of Troy Hon. Asa 0. Adds,
of St. Adams Gen. Mclaughlin. of the
regular army, and many others.
To-day has been spent chiefly in the re-
ception of veterans and guests. At half
past four long and crowded train arrived,
bearing Governor Peck, number of distin-
guished officers, large delegations from vari
GUS places, and several bands On its ar
rival procession was formed and escorted
Governor Peck to the residence of Hon. &.
ID. Harris (whOse guest he is). in the fol
lowing order The Brattleburo Cornet
Band; veterans; Governor Peck and party;
Eighth Regiment Association Sherman
Band; veterans; Altimont Band Of Ludlow;
veterans. The procession made fine show,
and the excellent music Of the bands added
much to the occasion.
Tonight the camp-fres were kindled and
the stories of hair breadth escapes by field
and flood, Of battles lost and won, and Of
the thousand and one incidents of army
life, were narrated until late hour, if not
exactly in HOmeric strains, in language to
which the character of the theme added a
new dignity. The bands di>courscd some
of their choicest music, and the evening
was spent most enjOyably, both by the
veterans and the many spectators Five
bands are in INTERCHANGEABLE Shermans,
Of Winooski Altimont, Of Ludlow Col
burns of Union village the Brattleb1ro and
the West Randolph. All are composed Of
the best material and will compare ayora-
bly, with any similar organizations
The citizens of Brattleboro are doing their
level best " to render the reunion com
plete success, and every possible courtesy Is
extended to visitors They deserve success
and are certain to achieve it. and they are
entitled to the greatest credit The street.
are lined with flags and cmblcmatic de-
vices, and many Of the private residences
and hotels are elegantly decorated. Par
ticularlv noticeable, in this respect, are
the Brattleboro House (Which has. per
haps, the most elaborate and showy decor
atoms of all). the Brooks House. the hall
of Post Sedgwick, G. \. r., the armory Of
the E,tey Guards, and the residence Of the
Hon. Jacob Estey. Across Main street,
short distance from the Depot, Is extended
a transparency, bearing the word Wei
come" hung around with the banner Of
all rations.
The following letter has beea received
from Lieut. Zen. Sheridan
CHICAGO. H., JuiY 30, ls15.
Col. y q. S4cyer
Your note of the 2lst came duly to hand.
| regret exceedingly that it will be impOs>i-
bic tor me to be present at your reunion.
have already made my engagements for
a visit TO California and Oregon u leave
here on the lj:h of August, and will there
fore have to give up the great pleasure
which would come 10 my heart by again
meeting old comrades, and especially those
from Vermont. to whom | Am most tenderly
attached If | live, however. until your
next reunion. you may count me in. Please
give my warmest regards to the old Yer
mont regiments in whom always had an
unwayering confidence. and who never Dis
appointed me.
Mrs. Sheridan sends her thanks for the
polite and kind invitation extended TO her ;
and believe me forever.
Yours truly,
=. IL. SHERIDAN.
The press is represented by Major J. Hal
sey Cushman, Of the Bennington BumT
Hon. George II. Bigelow, of the Bnrling
ton S0itmd Frank p Armstrong, OF the
Rutland Herald George Cook, Of the Mil
ford (Mass) Journal A. P. Childs, of the
Bennington Gazette Henry Elliott, Of the
Rutland Gloje Mr. Hail, of the Fitchburg
Sentinel Fred Chilis, OF the Associated
Press. aud FREE Press reporter Y