The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
THE RE-UNION.
Gathering of Soldiers and Sailors of
Maine.

Yesterday morning did not promise to be
very auspicious day for the grand reunion OF
the soldiers and sailors of the state AS the
sun arose, however, it peeped through the
clouds and before 10 O clock the sky was clear
as bell, and the day proved capital one for
the reunion. At 81 quite knot of veterans
had gathered at Grand Army Hall, from which
they proceeded to the steamer Henrietta at
Commercial wharf. Owing to the dull weather
early in the morning, many who were expected
were kept away, and consequently there was no
procession as was expected. The steamer made
quick run to Little Chebeage, and was follow
ed at 10 o'clock by the steamer Magnet. On
arriving at the island the company mai ched to
/ the big Yale tent, where substantial breakfast
was served. The tent is pitched in the midst of
the beautiful grove, and just below it is the site
| for the clam bakes. The tents for the veterans
are pitched west of the Snnnyside house, and
/ present fine appearance. They belong to the
| First Maine Regiment, and are of a superior
| pattern. There are fifty company tents and
| large one which is used for headquarters, and
| five for officers. There is a double street oppo-
/ site the headquarters and two single rows. The
camp was arranged under the supeIintendence
| of Comrace T. L. Murphy, OF Bosworth Post.
he also had charge of the camp of last year.
and is likely to continue in the same position
as long as there are reunions in this vicinity.
A grand clam bake was uncovered at o'clock
and was surrounded by little million of vete-
rams, the afternoon boats having very much
swelled the number. In fact, nearly if not
quite all the regiments in the state were repre-
sented, and some of them very largely A large
company from Lewiston and Auburn came in
on the evening train and took the $50 boat for
the encampment.
The day was spent in a social manner and
was very enjoyable.
The Sixth Maine held a business meeting and
elected the following officers:
President-Lieut Col. E. f. Sanger, Bangor.
Secretares-Private T. A. H. Stackpole,
Kenduskeag; Lieut. H. B. Sproul, Saccarappa; ;
Lieut.. j. L. Pierce, Machias.
Historian-E. q. Sanger. Bangor.
At 7.30 last evening there was social camp
fire in the large tent. 1t was most jovial af-
fair, aud was heartily enjoyed by all hands. No |
long, dry speeches were. ..indulged in but short |
stories and jokes ruled supreme. The meeting
did not break up until late hour or rather an
early hour. Those who were unfortunate |
enough to be unable to spend the night on the |
island took the steamer at IL o'clock.
Gov. Robinson, Commander of the Grand |
Army of the Republic, General Chamberlain,
Gen. Plaisted of Bangor, Gen. George L. Beal |
of this city, and other prominent military gen
tlemen are present. Gov. Connor has written |
a letter saying he shall be present today, not 8
Governor, but as member of the 7th Maine
Today promises to be a grand gala day. 1t is
expected that those now in camp will return to
the city and meet the new arrivals, and then
all will march to the steamer headed by Chand- !
ler's Band. The 9Th and the 18th Maine will |
meet at Army & Navy Hall at $50 to procure
tickets. They leave the hall promptly at nine |
o'clock. An abundance of steamers will be |
employed to convey the entire company. Mr.. |
jerks, who is doing his utmost to please the |
veterans, will serve break fast in the tent on the
arrival of the steamers. The forenoon II be |
spent in target shooting and various amuse-
ments. A grand clam bake will be opened at |
IL o'clock. AT 13O the business meetings of |
the various associations will be held. The din
ner will come off at p. M, and at the camp |
fire, the great feature of the reunion will be |
lighted.