Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-29
TIfE ANNUAL MUSTER.

. THE FIRST REGIMENT AND FULLER BATTERY IN
CANT AT nHArrLEnoHo GOOD WEATHER AND
WELL DRILLED BODY Ot YEN 1nr rrCK
MEMORIAL SERVICES -ruE 5uAM IiGur 81.
dOyEBNoH's DAY, ETC
Tho weather clerk was exceedingly kind to
the Vermont National Guard this year Last
| Friday afternoon, ut the very hour Of tho ar
rival of the main part of the regiment, tho
severe heated term was broken by cooling
shower, and from that time on the weather
was as perfect as II made to order. The mr.
rangements had been 30 completely made
that Friday night found both the regiment
and battery ready for all the duties Of field
life, and real work began promptly on Satur-
day morning The Saturday night dross pa
rade was by far the best parade over had at
the beginning of the annual encanpment.
TIE Peer MEMORIAL SERVICES
Sunday morning usherod in day OF rarely
perfect weather, and in the afternoon several
hundred people gathered on the camp ground
at 2 o'clock to attend tho services held in
memory Of the late Gen. James S. Peck The
regiment aud battery were drawn up in hol.
low square, with the band, chaplain. speak
ers and others in the centre. The services
opened with selecton-"Jerusalem the
Golden"-by the band, aud devotional exer.
oisos led by Chaplain Hill followed At the
conclusion OF these exercises Chaplain Hill,
| as townsman and pastor of the deceased paid
a warm tribute to his character, omphasizing
especially his modesty fidelity, sympathy
aud generosity. The reading of letter from
| Surgeon Edson Of tho 18th Vermont regiment
| followed. This letter in simple, earnest
words, testified especially to Gen. Peoks
straightforward, answering devotion TO duty
as a soldier in active, arduous service in the
field. Brief tributes, which unmistakably
came from tho heart, were then paid 10
Gen. Peoks memory by Gems. l.. G. Kings
| Icy aud T. s. Pook and Col. Hooker The
service closed with tho benediction.
TIE BATTLE OF KEYEss FARM.
| Monday was one of the most active days in
| camp, the afternoon witnessing the annual
sham Gght. This sanguinary engagement,
| which will be known in history as "tho battle
| OF Koyes's farm, was fought by battalion
| representing the enemy under command of
Maj Kinsman, consisting of three companies
of infantry, supported by one section of ar
| tilery under command of Lieut.. Mcclure
This battalion proceeded out the old Guilford
road and took position north of Mr.. Keyess
house. Seven companies of infantry under
| command Of Col. Greenloaf marched out the
| Algiers road, crossed the open field beyond
| Richardson's, and, advancing to near Keyes's
| house, threw out q skirmsh line across the
| highway. Lieut.. Weld, with two pieces Of
artillery, was stationed on the old camp
ground within easy sheling distance Of the
enemy. Capt Fuller, with one piece of ar
| tillery, supported by Lieut.. Col Estey and
one company OF infantry, was stationed near
| Keyes's house TO support the right Of the reg.
imont. The action was begun by gun from
Lieut. Mcclure, the skirmish lines advanced
the engagement became general, there was
| sharp cannonading aud rapid volley firing
and the battle ended, after a two hours fight
as it was foreordained that ii should, with the
defeat of the enemy. The most serious cas-
ualty of the afternoon was that which befel
Master Henry Estey, who, during the retreat,
was hurt, not by q cannon ball but by falling
over on stone which knocked the breath
out of his body and gave him and the sur
geon some trouble TO get it again.
Gov. Barstow and staff arrived in camp
during the engagement and were present at
the evening dress parade.
GOVERNORS DAY.
Tuesday morning opened with heavy
rain, which interferod somewhat with the ar
rangements for governors day." but by
noon the clouds broke away and tho after
noon weather was fine. The formal review
took place at 23O and was witnessed By
large crowd of people who skirted the field
on the north and east sides. The reviewing
party consisted of Gov. Barstow and staff.
lDElEs -btus hlukbltJ anu blhu, OOl. NOQl0 OF
the First N. II. brigade, Col. Bridges and
Lieuts. Hayden aud Pierce of the Second
Massachusetts,, and Lieut.. Buxton of the
Third New Hampshire regiment. A citizens
corps also accompanied the Governor, among
whom we're Gen. Henry of Burlington, Col
Holbrook of New York, Capt. Fred Mack,
w. II. Campbell and Col. +. e.. Butterfield
of the pension office, Judge Veazey Of Rut-
land, Capt. Butterfield OF Derby Line, ex-
Gov. Holbrook, Hon. Jacob Estey, Hon b.
ID. Harris, Drs. Holton and Draper, and Capt.
Howard Of Brattleboro. The appearance of
the regiment and battery in the review called
out many warm expressions of praise.
After a few moments Of rest the regiment
and battery we're formed into two battalious
and a brigade dress parade was held under
Gen. Kingsley.
Soon after the review aud dress parade the
commissioned officers of the regiment and
battery were presented to Gov. BArstow and
were warmly praised by him for their soldier
ly appearance upon the field At the Gov
ernor's request Judge VoRzey ex.Gov. Hol-
brook and Col. Butterfiold spoke briefly.
BREAKING CAMP.
At . o'clock on Wednesday morning. at the
bugle's call, the Coloneps flag dropped, the
tents fell at the same instant, and an hour
afterward the camp-ground was deserted and
the men were on their way to their homes.
GENERAL NOTES OF TIE ENcAMPMESr
1t is conceded by all experienced observers
that this muster was the best ever held. AL
though each year brings many new men into
the several companies, the regiment as a
whole shows the good effects of its yearly
drill and discipline. The camp presented an
orderly appearance at all times, no reckless
rowdyism showed itself a commendable ri
vRlry to excel was noticeable among the COM
panies, and it was evident that Col Green
leaf held the encampment steadily in control
Under his firm discipline there was no noise
or disturbance on Sunday, as some good citi-
zens feared might be the case.
The First Regiment band has never been
in so fine condition, and has never played SO
well as during this muster. The band got
warm praise on every hand and deserved ev.
cry good word that was given ii.
The Estey Guard easily held their lead in
the regiment. Their appearance at the final
dress parade Tuesday evening was technical
ly perfect, and beyond criticism.
The scene each evening" when the compa-
ny streets were lighted with Chinese lanterns,
while camp fires blazed in front and tho band
gave its nightly concert before the Colonels
tent, was picturesque aud delightful
On Tuesday tho Estey Guard entertained
the Governor and staff, the brigade and
regimental officers, and large company Of
citizens at dinner. The dinner was excellent
and the occasion was one which the guests
will always remember with pleasure.
Mrs Lillis catered for the Guard, under
the direction of Quartermaster Tenney, dur
ing the muster. II. 0. Leonard had the Bat
terry mess in charge. Mr.. Cakes of Athol,
Mass, catered for the headquarters mess and
for five Of the companies. The other COM
panies each had their own caterers.
Mrs. Gen. Ide of st. Johnsbury fired the
sunset gun on Monday evening.
Our personal thanks are due to the "Ba.
zoo" band for musical numbers by telephone
on Wednesday morning.
r. D. Corliss's infant child at st. Adams
was blown into a we'll and drowned during a
heavy storm Tuesday The storm was &C
Commanded nv hail and did 0raat damaoa ~