Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-08-24

he written, and published, that il may be passed
down to our children and our chldren's children
The next toast was
"Our Maine Soldiers"
Responded to by Capt. J. o. Smith. lie said
most OF the faces were strangers. lie had been a
member of the llth Me-, and had high regard
for the soldiers Of Maine, and thought the Maine
soldiers had ranked equal to any upon the 4 eld
One of the reasons why the Name troops were
successful was because of their Intelligence and
culture. No words could fifty eulogize the stand.
ing and position of the soldiers Of Maine.
The third toast was
The Citizen Soldier"
Mai. p. VI. Fogler responded. lie was pleased to
be present. This was one of the nobla regime nts
that composed the army of the Potomsc. To the
citizen soldier this nation owes a debt VIII hich il
can never repay. When treason reared its guilty
head, our citizens rose as one man TO 20 forward
to the field OF battle IN defence of their country.
Foreign nations had said that the sentiment OF
patriotism was weak in our breasts. But the AS
sault upon Sumper showed the error. our SOL
diefs went TO the battle field TO fight, TO toll and TO
WIN. The peace of America rests upon the
vslor, heroi>n and daring of volunteer soldiers,
and not wholly upou the regular army. The citi-
zen solder fought for his country, his flag, his
tod. lie agreed with the sentiment that had
been expressed that the soldiers were well filing
POSITIONS in act We life.
"Om Fallen u, al
This sentiment was read while the comrades
| were standing.
which we shall publish tomorrow. This was fol-
lowed with an appropriate hymn by the Glec Club,
entitled at is we'll" The poem wa. Impressive,
and on motion of Col. Spaulding, it was unani-
| mously voted that copy be requested for publi-
cation in the Daily Journal
The next toast, "our Cavalry" was responded
| to by Maj j. ID. Myrick. He asked, what greet
| ing should he bring tonighti What stirring
word could he utter Nothing that could add to
| the deep feeling and emotion born of the occa-
sion. There are times when words entirely
inadequate to express the emotions of the heart;
and this is one of the occasions. Maj Myrck
continued at considerable length. brief abstract
| would do great Injustice to the eloquent produc.
ton, and we shall not attempt il.
| The toast, The Medical department of the
army, was happ ly responded 10 by l'r. Web
| ster.
The regular toasts being ended, an impromptu
speech made by Col. J. W. Welch.
The Clee Club sang "lentDg on the Old amp
| Ground"
All the speeches were received with applause
| The committee appointed for that purpose, ie-
ported the following list OF officers for the ensuing
year:
Presijent-W. H. Fogler, Belfast.
| Wee Presidents Capt. & l.. Whitttmore, Bow
| doinham; Sergt A. j. Gardiner, Lnchield !;
| Lieut. Frank Adams, Bowdoinham.
| Secrotary-L, Chamberlain, Dover, y II.
| Chaplsin-tieorge r. Palmer.
| Surgcon-W. Bolan, Augusta.
HIstorlan-Cap. Chas. T.. Nash, Augusta.
| Orator-P. Z. Getcheli, Augusta.
| Executive Committee. W. Spaulding +. T.
| Heath Geo, +. Whitmore, Wm. 4. Wood, J. W.
| Winter, {. L Nash, Geo. Cotton, j. L. Brown.
| The thanks of the association were rendered to
| the Reform olnb for the use of hall; the Angus
/ Ia tlee Club for music; ten. Chamberlain, for
| courtesies to the Cony Brothers, for the ban.
| quet to the Maine Central railroad for reduced
| rates over It's line.
Further brief remarks were made by Sergeant
Wood, I.icuts. FArr, Emery aud Adams apt
M hai attn
read from comrades Smart and Moves.
Closing remarks were made by Gov. COnnor,
| and the exercises closed at midnight with singing
"Auld Lang Syne."
were present at the reunion which will be re.
| membere1 among the happy experiences of the
18Th Maine.
The state Muster.
Yesterday, the fourth day of the State Muster,
| was meter. Everybody pitied the boys with
their thick coats buttoned 10 the chin. Bat less
number of men were reported on the sick list than
the previour day.
Guard mounting took place at $50, and passed
oil in a very fine manner. Brttson drill occu-
pied the time from to Ii. The Androscoggin
Ligh! Artillery appeared on the grounds mounted,
and made a fine appearance. During the forenoon
the companies Of Cadets were Inspected by Major
Gen. Chamberlain, who was extremely gratifed
at the result.
The heat being so intense, il was deemed eNpe-
dent TO omit drill in the afternoon. AT . o'clock
occurred the grand review Of the troops by Maj.
Gen. Chambeilain in the presence of the largest
crowd of people We remember to have seen
gathered al one time in Augusta. Tue number
present during the day was estimated at 10000.
Tha 4 ha
by those who witnessed it. Among the dstin-
gushed persons present were Gov. Connor, and
family, Senator Blaine and faml lily, TX Gev. Per-
ham, and several officers of the army and navy.
The festivities of the evening began with an ex-
hbtion drill in front of Divisions headquarters
by the Jameson Gurrds. The grounds around
headquarters were handsomely decorated with
Chinese Lanterns, flags and bunting by Drum
Major Charles ". Bean, whose taste and skill il
the arrangement were greatly admired. After
the excellent drill Of the Guards, the field, stat
and line officers, and the officers of the Cadets
and the unassigned officers were introduced to
distinguished gents. a platform was then erect
ed in front OF headquarters, and dancing com
menced to the music of Chambers Band which
was kept mp till about midnight. During the ev-
culhS lciISsulutuls Ntlc sSiNSu. lue OCCdslOH
was one of the mos. brilliant affairs OF the muster
The company was large and fashionable Fire
works were let of at intervals during the evening.
This afternoon Gov Connor will review the troops.
The appointment Of Adjutant Matt Adams a.
| Chief Marshal of the New England Fair, is one
emnently fit to be made lie is thorough mill
tary man, capital fellow in every respect, and
better man could not have been found for the
place.
Four boot blacks on the ground from Port
land, and with the iIrepressible Henry Clay, are
doing smashing business. Ganueu, by estsb
fishing tonsorial saloon on the grounds, has OBJ
waited the necessity Of going "down street for
a clean shave.
Wade says there is necessity for the boys
drinking poor water; his springs in the vicinity of
the State House free to ALL and his invitation
| is extended with emphasis to the troops.
"Tsint much like the musters, when used
to train under Gen Nose" remarked gentleman
of seventy. af;er visiting the encampmo Mt. "Them
were molisses gingeI bread and New England
| rum times. We used to have to buy our own uni
| forms, mine costing me nigh TO sixty dollars,
and had to pay for our grub, the State not
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