Connecticut western news., 1879-08-20
The Removal of the Flags.
CIRCULAR OF THE CHIEF MARSHAL.

 HARTFORD, Aug. IF, 1879. Alter consultation with the committe of the state and others the undersigned makes tho following preliminary annopnse- ments.
 | The flags borne by the various military or ganizations of Connecticut during the war of the rebellion will be taken from the Arsenal in Hartford to the new Capitol, and there de- posted in the receptacles prepared for their permanent keeping, on the 17th of September next, by the surviving members of those or ganizations
 The soldiers will assemble upon Bushnell Park on the day appointed at 10 30 a. m. A tent will be pitched as the headquarters of each regiment, battery or other independent body, one for such as served in the navy, and one for all soldiers present who served in tlIe army or the organizations of other states. It is hoped that such meetings of regimental ss1- cieties as may be deemed necessary before the ceremonies will be held at the headquarters thus designated. Battalion or company ois ganizations for the day will be there perfect ed. It is specially desired and requested tbat, so far as possible, the old color bearers and guard may resume their duty on this ooE casion.
 Not later than 12 the assembly will sound and a morning return of the forces will be made to the adjutant general for the day. The column will march to the Arsenal, where the colors will be taken in charge. Many of the flags are SO worn and tattered that they would be seriously injured by further exposure, and they will all be carried furled. Guidons bear ing the number or title of the regiment or company will be carried at the right and left of each organization. No other banners or inscriptions are desired in the column. The line of march through the city to the Capitol the ceremonies at the close, and various other details will be made known hereafter in full time.
 It is expected that will be perfected with the various railroad compan- ies for reduced fare for all ex-soldiers.
 Undoubtedly this will be a more numerous gathering of ex-soldiers than any hitherto held or any other that may hereafter be ex- pected. All honorably discharged armed de- lenders of the Unlon, on land or sea, wheth- CT enlisted in this State or elsewhere, and whether of long or short term of service, are most cordially and fraternally invited to come and assist Those who, by reason of wounds or other disability, are unable to march, shall not lose the opportunity to accompany the column. It is most probably the last time the ex-soldiers and sailors will be invited by the houored commonwealth to assemble as mil tary organizations They will be most warm ly welcomed by all their fellow-citizens and by none more heartily than by the people of Hartford. They are requested especially the officers of social regimental organizations-to inform Connecticut soldiers in other States and urge their attendance.
 The following officers of the staff of the chief marshal, residing in Hartford, are an- n. unced Colonel John H. Burnham of the Sixteenth, Major Thomas McManus of the Twenty fifth. Captain l.. A. Dickinson of the Twelfth, Captain John c. Kinney of the Thir- teenth and Lieutenant Charles A. Jewell of the Twenty Further appointments will be made to represent the various branch es of the service and other parts of the state.
 Captain Kinney will serve fer the present IS assistant adjutant general, end all commu. lications and inquiries may le addressed to him. JOSEPH R. HAwLEY, Brig. and Brevet Maj Gen. ani Chief Marshal.