Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-09-22

ter from Capt. C. E. Nash, president Of n.
Soldiers Monument Association, transferr;n,
the monument to the city:
AuGUsrA, ME-, Sept. Is. 1880
Hon. =. o. VIcKERY, Mayor of Augusta
have the honor to hereby transfer IN ,ho
city of Augusta. the Augusta Soldiers Mnn
ument. which has been erected by tho o;.;
zens of Augusta (under the direction Of ,hs
Augusta Soldiers Monument Associat;on1 -
the memory of the men of Augusta who Io.,
their lives in the war for the Union.
This transfer is in compliance with a vo,a
of said Association.
l am, very respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
CHAs. f. Nash.
Pres't Augusta Soldiers Monument Asso
Then turning to Capt S. w. Lane. com.
mander of Seth Williams Post, the Mavo,
said:
Capt. Lane, Commander Seth William,
Post, Grand Army of the Republic: As the
proper representative of the city of Aurus,s
l hereby formally transfer to you the Au.
gusta Soldiers Monument for the purpo.e
of dedication.
Capt. Lane responded as follows:
Mr.. Mayor: In the name of nv comraas.
of the Grad Army Of the Republic repre.
senting as they do all soldiers and sailors who
defended the integrity and authority of the
nation, thank you, and those whom Won
represent, for this memorial shaft Its yerv
silence is impre ssive. Without articula,e
speech. it is eloquent. 1t needs no word.
1t is itself an Grafton. Ii assures us that our
dead are held in remembrance-those dead
h..
the CITIZEN and the union of the States Iii,
significant of brave and loyal obedience
10 the command of the Nation ALWAYS and
everywhere, since the obligations of citizen
ship are not restricted to time or place or TO
the conflict of arms. 1t gives encouragement,
for the future, since the recognition and an
prevail it gives of patriotic fidelity and hero.
ism will be an incentive for the display Of
public valor and virtue in all coming time
There can be no doubt that the honor Won
pay to the patriot dead, and to their memoir
able deeds, will serve not only to make
American citizenship III these days more re.
putable, but also to maintain and perpetuate
through all future generations the union and
authority of the United States of America
A guard OF honor was detailed under com.
mapd of Officer of the Guard Charles Stone.
The guard was stationed about the memorial
shaft.
Capt. S. w. Lane Officer of the Guard
let the flag be raised.
The American flag was displayed while the
Band played The Star Spangled Banner"
Two soldiers, dressed to represent the
Army and Navy, were then stationed on
the granite steps around the base of the mon.
ument.
The prayer of dedication was offered by
Chaplain J. Z. Fossett
Captain Lane then said:
dedicate this monument to the memory of
those who in the navy guarded our inland
seas and ocean coasts, and fell in defense of
the flag. dedicate 1t to the memory of
those who in the army fought for our
hilsides and valleys and plains,
and fell in defence of the flag. | dedicate it
to the memory of those who on land and on
sea fought for the Union, and fell in defence
of the flag; who on land and on sea fought
for the authority of the constitution, and fell
in defence of the flag; who on land and on
sea fought for their country and fell in de-
fence of the flag. Comrades, salute the dead!
Each comrade who was armed presented
arms; those who were unarmed gave the Gus.
tonary military salute.
Capt. S. W. Lane: Attention, At ease.
Then turning to the Mayor;
Mayor Vickery: Our service of dedication
is ended. In the name of my comrades
thank you, and those you represent, for your
courtesy in permitting us, who are bound BY
special ties to them, to honor our dead.
In receiving back the monument His Honor
said:
Commander Lane: In the name and in
behalf of the city of Augusta, | receive back
this monument, and assure you that our citl-
Zens will ever guard 1t with jealous care.
would also assure you, that they will deem It
a privilege, as well as duty, to improve and
beautify the grounds whereon this monument
has been raised, there to stand in its maje'
tic beauty for all time-a constant reminder
to us and to posterity that it was
erected in commemoration of Augustus he
roic sons, who in the hour of the Nations
peril went forth to battle in defence OF the
dear old flag, and through whose heroic sacrl-
fees we are to-day one Nation, one people,
with one flag proudly waving DER us, and not
a single star dimmed or blotted out from ito
graceful folds. IT'S indeed fitting memo
Tldl W augusta pdtTlOt utau, ANU, sh, ="
the name of the city of Augusta | accept
and thank you for this precious gift.
The Band struck up Hail Columbia"
Mayor vickery: Commander, our exer
cises are ended.
Capt. S. w. Lane: As we close these ser
vices, the Guard of Honor is withdrawn, the
symbols af the army and navy are removed
the flag is lowered, but the memorial we have
dedicated remains, guarded by our dead so
long as it shall endure. it shall speak to US
and to all of the loyalty and heroism in the
army and the navy, and of that significant
national authority of which our flag is the
symbol to every true American heart.
Officer of the Day, remove the symbols.
Lower the flag.
Dismiss the guard.
Chaplain, pronounce the benediction.
Chaplain: The grace of our Lord ana
Saviour Jesus Christ, the love of God anu
the communion of the Holy Spirit be with us
all. Amen.
Comrades Amen.
The line was reformed, and the procession
moved to Granite Hall, where tables had
been spread for 800 persons, and where SUD-
stantisl food and steaming coffee awaited the
weary and dripping paraders. There was
food enough for ell, and the wants OF lhs
hungry heroes were r, pistered to nv the Q00d