Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-15
LOCAL NEWS.
Sixth c. ".

Reunion of the Regiment at Stamford
 Yesterday-A Gala Day.
 The fo urteenth annual reunion of the old Sixth Connecticut volunteers was held in the town of Stamford yesterday, and was an oc- casion long to be remembered by the old veterans. The sun shone out bright and clear and the day was all that could be de- sired. The people of Stamford made the oc- casion grand holiday. Flags were flying and bunting was displayed at the houses along the route of the procession. The vet erans began to arrive on the early trains and were met at the depot by resident members and Hobbe Post No. 43, G. A. R. The line of march was through the principal streets of the town and the music of the band, with the old army airs gave fresh zeal to the vet erans and cheer after cheer greetedf their arrival.
 Arriving at the Town Hall the command was halted and an address of welcome was given by ex Governor William T. Minor, who in neat speech extended the hospitalities of the town to the old Sixth, assuring them that their war record was all that could be de- sired and the town was very grateful for the opportunity of welcoming the veterans of the old Sixth.
 After the address of welcome the usual business meeting was held in the hall, Presi- dent Bailey, of Stamford, in the chair. The secretary of the association, Wm. F. Smith, reported twelve deaths since the last reunion. On motion it was voted to hold the fifteenth annual reunion at Bridgeport next Septem- Der, subject, however, to 8 change by the ex- ecutive committee. The following officers were then chosen for the ensuing year: For President-Col. speidel, of Bridgeport Vice Presidents One from each company.
 Secretary and Treasurer-Wm. F. Smith, of Whit neville.
 Historian-Chsrles K. Caldwell, of New Haven.
 Color Seryeant-Geo "A. Miller, of New Haven.
 Executive Committee-Geo. A. St ples A. B. Beers, Chas. Rawl1ns.
 Dinner was served at p. m. in the large hall, where the veterans and their lady friends to the number of about one hundred and forty sat down to a most inviting repast, which exceedingly refreshed the inner man and reflected great credit upon those who had the matter in charge. Over the stage was 8 large banner on which was painted,
 "Stamford remembers her veterans Sixth Conn.
 Vol. reunion, Sept. 14th, 1884,"
 Dinner being over, the veterans were ad- dressed by Hon. James H. Olmstead, ex-State attorney, of Stamford, Chaplain c. T. Wood ruff, Rev. MT. Lansing of the M. E.. church, Lawyer Bailey of St. Louis and oth- CTS. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions of condolence respecting President Garfield and family. Said resolu- tions were ordered to be transmitted through the Secretary of State to the President. The following resolution was adopted:
 ResolUed, That the Sixth regiment Connecticut Volunteers, in reunion assembled in Stamford Conn September 14th, 1881, in common with all vete- and citizens of the nation give public express sion of deep sympathy with our heroic and sui ferng chief magistrate and deprecating with horror the cowardly blow of the infamous assassin which struck him down. expressing our sincere coincidence with the nation and the family Of our comrads and the fervent hope that President will at dis day fully restored to health and usefulness
 The veterans were loud in their praises for their grand and hospitable reception ten dered by the citizens, soldiers and Hobbe Post, G. A. R., and ringing and enthusias- tic vote of thanks was rendered by the visi- ting members, who departed to their homes filled with pleasure over the gala day.