The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1884-08-14
AMONG TIE VETERANS.
Hon. James G. Blaine Attends the Camp
FIRE of the q. A. Il. Veterans at Bar Har-
bOr, ne.-The . Boys Compel Him TO Sit
for His Portrait.

Hon. James G. Blaine Attends the Camp
FIRE of the q. A. Il. Veterans at Bar Har-
Dor, ne.-The $ Boys" Compel Him 20 Sit
for His Portrait.
BAR HARBoR, Me, August s.
great audience gathered at the camp
ground yesterday. The seats accom-
modated about 5000, and at least as
many were outside. Department Com
mander Williams called the meeting to
order, and introduced General s. COnnor,
who rendered greeting to his former
comrades.
Governor RobIe congratulated the vet
erans that they had a country safe, and
that, too, by their own efforts.
During the address the cheers of those
outside announced the arrival of Blaine,
and amid great applause he took seat
on the stand.
Hon. Nathan Cleaves, of Portland, was
the next speaker, and was followed by
Congressman Reed. After Mr.. Reed
said that Blaine was requested
TO take his place in the
center of the platform. ''What for2"
asked Blaine. hat a portrait OF the
next President of the United States may
be takeu!" shou ed a photographers from
the crowd. Blaine refused to move,
when two Grand Army boys took him
by he arm and fairly forced him
10 the place. Blaine with his hat n his
hand / oked somewhat coufused. At
this moment q veteran shouted, "Don't
look so sober, Blaine, you don't look
natural" Blaine laughed, and amid the
cheers of the crowd his portrait was
taken with a natural expression
''How do you feel, Mr.. Baine2" whis-
pered Governor Robbie, as the Plumed
Knight took his seat.
cit was the hardest place was ever
in," replied Blaine. 1t was some mo-
ments before Blaine could speak, the ap.
plauSe being continuous. His speech was
in substance as follows:
"Gentlemen, of the Grand Army,
thank you for this cordial greeting. The
whole day has been one of
pleasure, in renewal of old acquaint-
ances and the recalling Of
old scenes ia civil lie that antedate your
splendid deeds in the war. My mind is
carried back to the winter of 1861, to the
excitement, the election, and at the time
the seriousness aud the sadness of that
ominous and critical era. When the war
cloud burst, and Lincoln called Tor rs, 600
men, Maine was asked for a regiment.
had the honor to be Speaker of the
House. Patriotism was feIvid, conf
dence was strong, and we younger mem
bers of the Legislature determined to dc
something very bold. Instead OF TeSpOnQ
| lug with one regiment we authorized the
| Governor TO offer ten regiments, and,
| though unused to Sta uebt, we en-
| powered the Governor to borrow $780,.
| coo on the faith of the State. We felt sure
| that our ten regiments would never
| be needed. Gentlemen, you know
| the sequel Our ten regiments were swept
| into the vortex before half year and we
| ended by sending thirty-two regiments Ol
infantry, two of cavalry aud seven batter
les OF artillery. These, with the recruits,
absorbed more than 1850
| of Maine's sons. You are
an honorcd, an important part of thC
| survivors of that host, and | join witt
| you in commemorative services for thC
| unreturniug b. ave, for that great no
who died for their country anC
for liberty. The struggle is over
and our triumph is cele bratet
not with sense of having
conquered a foe, but with that bette
sense of having reclaimed our kinsmel
and brought them back to their own her
itage and to the protection of their flag
Beneath that flag the North and the South
the East and the West will all find pro
lection Under its sheltering folds W.
shall dwell together in unity, for we b.
brethren"
At the close of Mr.. Blaine's address
speeches were made by Colonel J.. s
Bangs, of Watervilie, Colonel Carr, o
Colorado, and Hon. w. A. Lunt, of Port
land. At the call of Rev. ID. B. Randall
three hearty cheers we're given for Mr.
Blaine who took the train tor Augusta a
| the close.