Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-02
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complying with the rules prescribed for the man.
agement of the affair.
The new hospital, south of the main buildings,
is rapidly approaching completion and will soon
be reacy for occupancy, being now in the hands Of
the painters. 1t is q large roomy building, and
the several wards are airy and very well ventat-
ed. The Amusement Hall is in building locat-
ed just north of the main buildings, and is very
pleasant place for recreation. 1t is used as the
chapel for religious services by the different So
cieties for their meetings, and for entertainments,
being provided with an exceently appointed stage
with all the necessary scenes, properties, etc.
Underneath is the guard house, where rebellous
and dsorderly persons are placed in DURANGO vie.
Also billiard room on this same floor, provided
with tables for the enjoyment OF this exciting
game while other games are played here.
The home of the Commandant. Gen. w. 5. Ill
ton, is situated to the north OF the institution.
The house is very large and commodious bulld
ing built of brick as are nearly all the other build
ings, comprising the establishment. The General
is spoken of very highly by the inmates, and 1t Is
due to bis business tact and management that the
affairs of the Home are in prosperous condition.
The grounds are very pretlly laid out and are
properly cared for at all seasons of the year. The
stables are stocked with the best herds of cattle,
horses and swine, while different varieties OF poul-
try are raised. Here is kept the noted stallion,
maine Slashcr," fast trotter who won several
purses for speed upon the track last season Sew
eral other horses and colts which promise 10 De
fast" are to be found here.
Bot by far the most beautiful part of the place
is the Getty of the dead" situated in westerly
direction from the Institution, in grove OF trees,
where repose the forms of those who have died at
the home since its Incorporation. At the head OF
each grave is placed a neat marble headstone,
marking the last resting place OF him who risked
his life that the nation might live. Also
above each grave floats the stars and stripes, which
reminds us that
They who fought for a country's wrong,
alsx1x a.
Are now asleep in soldiers grave,
Beneath the flag they died to save.
Every wear the loving act of decoration is here
performed and the graves of these heroic men aie
bedecked with springs choicest flowers, and bent
ting euloges are pronounced above their hallowed
mourds We counted one hundred and forty-two
graves. each and all of them neatly and carefully
kept.
And as we stood there we could not help think E.
ing what noble government IS ours! Here IS
home provided with everything for the comfort OF
man, where the men who fought and bled for the
maintenance of liberty and the suppression OF
slavery throughout our land, find peace and nap.
pness and are enabled to pass their last days, cut
short by sickness and suffering on the field OF bat
tie in the enjoyment Of q quiet and pleasant
home. We can never do too much for those he
roic men and our great and good government
should receive the plaudits OF all who have any re-
gard for the preservers of the republic. May
Heavens choicest blessings be ever with 1.-THE land
of the free and home of the brave.
The road to the Home is in a very good condi-
ton and passes through a tract of land OF great
beauty. We should advise all to make visit to
the institution, and they will be well repaid for
their trouble by the pleasure they will derive from
the irip. Visitors are at all times during the day
we.con and will be shown around with pleasure.