Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-02-15

ent on similar occasion. The organiz1-
ton is increasing in numbers not only in
Vermont but throughout all the northern
states. The adjutant's report shows 81
posts in good standing in the state, with IL
mem bership of 1888 against only IL posts
and sos members two years ago. During
the past year three new posts have been
organized. The report also shows the
department to be in excellent condition
financially. The commander-in chief said
in his speech at the banquet that during
the order throughout the country.
Among the distinguished persons in
attendance were Gov Ftrnhlm and Lieut.
Gov. Barstow; Mai Merrill of Lawrence
Mass commandment chic: of the e A r.
of the United States; Past C"mmandel
Cprlss of the department of New York !;
Gen. Henry of Burlington; Maj A Il
Valentine of Bennington; Col j. II
Gou ding and Cant Knsman of Rutland;
Capt Coflev OF Richmond; Col Gates of
C,mbrdge; Drs. Allen of Whire River
JuiICilOn VI 4Nb" Opl =
Comrade Warren Gibbs and G II Bige-
low of Burlington, and G. X. Russell of
Bellows Falls.
Thursday evening large camp fire
was held at the town hall which was filled
with people. the center being reserved
for the old soldiers. The stage was occu
pied by prominent citizens OF the town,
state and adjoining commonwealth. The
exercises opened with prayer by Rev A.
B TruaX. Then quartette. consisting
of Me-srs Markham. Stevens. Emery and
BIZ n II, sang "rhe Flag of the Bold an I
thu Free" and other songs. The address
WIS delivered 10y Chaplain in-Chiet Low
erng the subject beng the S ,crtice nl
the Soldiers" 1t was an eloquent appeal
for a full recognition OF the patriotism { t
the soldiers oil the llte war rs shown by
their sacrifices and personal d, vuliun 10
the services OF their country, illustrated by
pointed anecdotes and thrilling and
pathetic sketches of individual experience,
! Other speeches we're made by Gov. Farm
ham Major Merrill and Col Corliss. The
band played beautiful piece, other songs
were sung and the camp fire broke up to
allow the veterans to attend the banquet
at the Brooks house At this two hundred
and fifty persons sat down and enjoyed II
bountifu repast while the band discoursed
beautiful and patriotic airs IN the adjoln-
lug hall way. After the guests had been
served Col. Hooker arose and gave as the
first toast of the evening, Che President
of the United States" and called on Col
Haskins, the government representative
a. United States attorney for the district oi
Vermont to respond. Col HaskIns made
a very eloquentiand patti lotto speech. As
he closed the qualtette gave selection
and Col Hooker then said he would mex
call up one of the va,orous old New
Hampshire Floodwoods," Mr.. w. IL
Alexander. Something directly to tn,
point was expected as Mr.. Alexander
venerable head and erect form rose up ii
the hall, and the company were not dsap
pointed when he said, with emphasis
"Mr. Commander, don't know much
but do know enough not to make ;
speech in this crowd"
"The orator of the evening" was mex
f given, Z plain-in-chef Lowering respond
ing in n parking little speech TO d" TIKI
press Commander. in-chief Merrill re
sponded, referring, after II few witty allu
SONS 10 other speakers, to the handsome
growth which the Grand Army has mad,
in the department of Vermont during tht
past two years. Hon. b ID. Harris wa
next called up rs a man who Gus II membe
: of the state senalt) had 10 do with lvglsit
ton an furnishing the ''slnews of the war
, at the breaking out of the rebellion. MIR
Harris spoke with much feeling of his rs
sociates on the military committee U
which he was chairman, and which WA
composed Of some OF the leading men q
!, the state, Woodbridge, Stewart, ron
r Powers. q w Willard and the mobiles
Roman OF them ALL Geo + Fdmunds.
Post Commander Corlss of New Yor
| spoke OF the splendid growth made by tn
Grand Army IN his state and Of the mac
niticent soldlers' home which has Hecl
built al Bath, where disabled veterans ma
spend their days in peace and HONORABLE
/ comfort. Gov Faruham responded /
: "lhe state OF Vermont Mrntio WA
made OF letter from ex Gov. Holbrout
u Vermonts honored " wal governor" i
| which he sent his regrets that his healr
4 did not permit his attendance and assure
n the eDcamlment Of his best wishes 10
every old soldier of Vermont.
With an expression OF thanks to ttl
citizens Of Braltlebolo for their attend inc
n and assistance, Coz. Hooker dismissed tn
O company. the hour being little pas
. midnight.
At the annual business meeting III
IS following officers were elected.
n Department Commander, A. B. Waller
}. tine, Bennington.
+ S. V. Dept. Commander, L. d. Savag,
Wailslied.
} V. Dept. Commander, w. II Gilmor
g Bradford
Medical Director, DR.. +. H. Peitengil
n S xtons River
Cnaplain, Rev. J. X. Richardson, Ru
land,
d Council of AdministraIion-Wa
k Gibbs OF Burlington, N Capen OF Brnr
h don. NJ. j Horton OF Poul,ney, G. "
), Krn>man OF Rutland, C f Graves OF Bel
" nngtoD
Representatives to ma ional encampmer
George II. Blge ow, G. ID. Gates altr
nales, h. j. Cotiey, B Cannon.
The transaction OF other necessary bus
ness was completed, and soon after
o'clock NJ a nnal adjournment was had.
Col. Hooker was third time electe
c department commander, but positively T.
: fused to again accept the oflice.--MeSSc,