Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-08-20
BLAINE AT OLD ORCHARD.
An Enthusiastic Greeting from the vete
ans--Text Of MIR. Blaiile's Remarks.

An Enthusiastic Greeting from the veter-
ans-Text Of Mr.. Blnitie's Remarks.
Especial from Old Orchard Beach, Mel
Mr.. Blaine and party arrived fr0m Portland
this morning. the streets were filed by Z
crowd, which gave Mr.. Blaine an ovation Upon
arrival 1t his hotel Mr.. Blaine had conference
with Prof. Downing, Of Utica. It Is estimated
that 2bs000 persons, including 5000 old soldierss
ste hero today. tO attend the encampu nt es
Nj. BlAtne'a public reception III tho Old Orchard
House. Mr. Blaine stood In the center Of the
paricr. and the crowd passed In single Ale and
shook hands with Blaine and Gov Robbie. The
reception cndod at noon.
When ME- Blaine asccnded tho steps Of the
stand 70 address the Veterans he WAS greeted
next President" He said:
Gentlemen Of the Grand Army OF Maine
thank You for this kindly and cordial greeting
me, in the renewal Of old acquaintance and the
recalling Of old scenes In civil life and your
splendid deeds Of war. Ny mind b. carried
the elstion. and. 1t the same time, seriousnes:
and sadness Of that ominous and critical era.
vtvfdly remember every incident ~ we stood on
the the q snd
sued his proclamation for "a, 600 men. Maine WAS
asked for one regiment Gov. Washburnc sum-
monsd mo- an S.a exit. session Of the
House Of Representatives. Patriotism was fer
vid, confidence was strong. and we younger
members OF the Legtslature-I was but thirty
thing very bold, something that, we ventured to
Confederate government. Instead Of re- re-
spending with the regiment which
the President had asked, we authorized
the Governor TO offer ten regiments TO the Ma
tiona! Government. and, although entirely un-
used to state debt, we empowered the Gov
ernor to borrow u 900 on the faith Of the
State. for immediate use IN the equipment Of
troops. We all felt that we were Dragging whom
We used these big figures. We felt sure our ten
regiments would never be used, for such .
contingent from Maine implied . larger force
on the field Of Wsterloo. Cen Fleming, you,
far better than l. know tho sequel Our ten
regtments were swept into the vortex Of war
bsfore the expiration Of half year, and we
tsntry. two regiments q cavalry, and nine bat
tories OF artillery These, with the recruits
needed to keep their ranks full in the
terrible contest. absorbed more than 10
large in proportion to our arms bearing popula-
tton - Frederick the Great levied on the prov
tnces Of Prussia In the hardest pressed period
OF the seven years' war Yon, gentlemen, are
commemoration services for the 'unrsturning
brave. for that great host who died for their
country and for liberty. No victory in war ever
prevented 80 much evil. The struggle is over,
and our triumph ts celebrated not with sense
Of having conquered = foe, but with that better
sense OF having reclaimed our kinsmen, and
brought them back to their own heritage and to
the protection OF their own flag. Beneath that
nag North and South, East and West will all
hnd protection Under It's shelterng folds we
shall all dwell together I'm unity. for we are
The speech closed amid tumult OF applause,
which lasted ten minutes.