Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-11-17


The banquet was served at ten o'clock in the
evening In the great dinng-hall OF the Pavilion
About one hundred and fifty ladies and gentle
men sat around the tables. Dr. Nichols presided
and the Hon. George II. Bigelow was toast
master. Among the distinguished gentlemen
present were the governor, the lieutenant
governor, thespeaker, General Nc Mahon, the ora
tor OF the evening, Ex-Governor Proctor, Collector
Wells, General W. W. Grout, the Hon James NJ.
Tyler, General P. p. Pitkin, Colonel John b.
Mead, Judge Veazey, Colonel George W. Hooker,
Senator Stafford, Senator Henry, Lucius Bigeow,
Esq, editor Of the Rutland Herald and Globe, s.
B. Pettingill, Esq, editor OF the St. Abans Mes
senger, DR.. s. J. Allen, DR.. Grinuell, the Hon.
John Stearns Captain John W. Clark and Colonel
Albert Clarke The tables were tastefully ar
ranged and the bill Of fare comprised the tempting
variety Of viands, delciousy cooked, for which
the Pavilion Ia famous After the viauds were
discussed, DIR. Nichols invited the attention Of the
company TO the feast OF reason and flow OF
soul" Without attempting to give even sketch
OF the speeches In the limited space at our com
mand, 1t is not too much to say that they did am
Pile justice TO the occasion and were creditable to
the makers and entertaining to the hearers. The
following is a list OF the toasts and responses:
:" The PermOnt officers Reunion Society.-As
years roll on Its Importance becomes more appa-
rent. May 1t continue to pleasantly perpetuate
the memories and friendships Of the war" Re-
sponded to by Col. John B. Mead, the newly
elected president.
The United Stdtes.-It needs no apology among
the nations OF the earth Its constitution is now
written all over with liberty, which has the vow
OF our soldiers" Responded TO by General W.
Y. W. Ripley and General Stephen Thomas.
Vermont the Pride Of Us AA" Responded to
by the governor.
The Old Brigade. From Lees Mills to Apo
mattox II sustained the ancient fame of the Green
Mountain boys, and Its history will contain the
famous order OF the gallant sedgwck Put the
yermontes ahead and keep the column well closed
up" Responded to by Colonel Thomas o. seaver
and Colonel Samuel u. Pngree
"The Legislature Of Vermont THE industry
prosperity, liberty and honor Of the state look to
you for protection, suggestion and counsel" Re-
sponded To by Lieutenant Governor Barstow and
Speaker Martin.
The Rank and FLEA common sympathy
and interest bind u.s." Responded to by Luclus
Bigelow.
:" Our Congressional Delegation Faithful de-
tenders Of the principles for which the soldiers
fought Responded % by the Hon. James NJ
Tyler and General W. W. Grout,
" The Sirh Army Corps.-Nobe In defeat AZ In
victory Its achievements will never be effaoed
May the memory OF Sedgwick be ever green In
our hearts" Responded TO by General Martin T.
Mcbiahon.
Our Soldier Governors Wise and patriotic
In the administration OF public affairs, az they
were stout and brave In the perils OF the field
Responded to by Hon. Redfeld Proctor.
The Ladies' Always first In the hearts OF
their countIymen.' Responded to by Colonel
George w. Hooker.
Our Soldier Judge.-ile fought To compel obe
dience To the law, and now from the bench ex-
pounds It," Responded to by Judge veaEey.
"Oiu Fallen Comrades. Responded 70 by Chap
lain ID. A. Mack.