The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-09-01
Maine Matters.
NEWS AND GOSSIP FROM ALI OVER THE STATE.
THE REUNION or MAINE VETERANS.

opened most auspciousy al Portland Tuesday
Aug I'D. The attendance was very large, the ex
peetatons in this respect belng more than realized
The city was full of people and the crowded camp
ground enkinded vivid remembrances OF the days
OF Ol 1t WAS estimated that the number in camp
Tuesday evening was from two to three thousand
Among The most distinguished Of the military
commanders present were Gen q. o Howard aud
Gen. Chamberlain. The encampment was not laid
out with military precision and for the evening
the grounds were very inditlerently lighted New
erthelesS the spectacle was an imposing one and
attracted thousands of visitors The chief attrac
ton OF Tuesday as in fact of the entire reunion
was the greetings OF old time friends long separ-
ated and the hearty hand shake of old comrades
amply repaid the labor and expense of the gather
ing.
The grounds in Decrng Oaks are admirably
adapted TO the purposes OF the encampment and
during the four days Of the Ie union thousands
congregated there to witness the renewal of Old
time friendships by the boys that the blue
All those present seemed to enter into the real
spirit of he celebration The patriotic and inter
estng speeches of the distinguished speakers were
heard by large crowds. No State sent better or
Drawer men to the war than the good old State Of
Name ii was with lust feeling of pride that
GOV. Plasted claimed for the soldiers OF our State
the distinction that from Bull Run to Appomat-
toy, the beginning to the close OF the conflict no
flag OF Maine regiment was ever captured and
held i've minutes by the enemy. one of the most
pleasant features OF the reunion the meetings
OF the different regiments Many old comrades in
arms changed hands Tor the tlrSL time since the
close OF We war Stores ot the camp. the march
ana lhe Dattle were related, and many incidents OF
we ua!s "i war recalled To memory. The old vet
Grams evidently had a most ENJOYABLE time Nav
they derive pleasure from many similar occasions
The great feature OF the reunion. the sham light
representing the siege OF orktown. took place
FRIDAY afternoon on the great plan adjoining
BTamhall'S Hill in the western part of the CITY
~ was estimated mat NfVVJ people witnessed the
9u"Hse SCENE ne summit ana SIDES III The NIL
we're larry covered with human beings, All all the
places 81 eLnlhtnce 81 the vicinity we're crowded
Win spectators eager 10 witness the battle. The
respective Corps Arnee were commanded rs fol
lows Americans, toL l. ). Bangs: French, Gen.
J. M Brown English ten. Daniel White. The
hngHsh position was on the nights near the south
end OF ne brown leld, with one line OF advance
posts at tne fence between the city field and the
lark heid toward the American position another
advance post toward the French position on the
olun near lhe graVel pts ana another on the bluff
soulherly OF the English redOubt The American
mes were formed IN the clark held, the artillery
ON the plull near the bank OF the basin, and also
near the Orlck yard The French position extend
tu from the southeast corner Of the city field.
along t1e me OF the Name Central Railroad south
cry the artillery on the right. IN the city held.
Al "oont halipas 5 the militia and veterans
marched upon the PLAIN ami took their respective
positions. Inc Americans were represented by
INC militia, the french by the veterans and the
lNcSiHleLt I" tHe lhlIlllt ana lnc EEEIlSll
ny lhe flrSl Regiment W nile The troops were
occupied III taxing the positions assigned the band
struck up Inspiring strains. The battle commenced
ny general cannonade by the heavy artillery on
al sides, under cover OF which the American and
french sklrmshefs advanced upon the English adj
Fdnced posts The roar OF the cannon, the rattle
Of Inc musketry the yell> Of the eontending hosts
Indicated That the forces had met and the retreat
OF the American sklrmlshers told that the Amer
leans were repused- Soon, however, the Amer
cans were reinforced. ana renewed as
saulL Again the opposing forces met. and for
Ie" minutes the contest was sharp and doubtful
Inc retreat Of the British and the cheers which
come from the Americans clearly tell that the lat
ler are victorious, and they drive the British be
1ore them and capture the English rcd0ubt In
the meantime The French lines have advanced the
night wing has engaged the English outwork near
tne staFel PIT, ana the Ieti has pressed on to as
sauIt The south outwork OF the English. Now the
1attle becomes general and the din Of the conflict
IlSeH from Inc paln W AeH the smoke clears
away the fuSilsh are conquered. the allied armies
NGtollouS-
ne ceremony OF the surrender OF the English
10 lhe combined forces was then represented. In
tht evening me grounds we're Illuminated with
in!riaus OF Chlhese lanterns and the heavens were
lorld win fireworks, and thousands wended their
WAYS through the tents and enjoyed tile brilliant
scene mus ended the reunion. 1t was "a success
Ill every particular, was thoroughly appreciated
ana enjoyed by me thousands Of veterans who
came 10 rene" old ae4naintanees to reclte stories
"i the great conflict and 10 see again in imagina
lol Inc mighty scenes q the past. The EXecu
i've committee are to be congratulated upon TIE
$FeaI success OIL thelr united efforts
Ihe reunion closed Friday night with grand
camp hfe, al WAch there we're the following toasts
ana responses: HE President Of the | uited
States eX Governor Washburn The State of
Maine, Governor Plaisted. who To have re
sponded, was dissent The Association OF Veteran
soldiers and sailors W TAomts jr The
Army and Navy OF the nlted States. General 0
of lam I'm