Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-06-24

on its way to the encampment, where the
procession was to be dismissed. Commander
in-Chief Kountz, Gen. Logan and many
other distinguished gentlemen left the pro-
cession and were driven rapidly through
other streets to the reviewing stand where
they awaited the head of the procession.
Upon the grand stand were Commander-in
chief kountz and staff. Past Chiefs Gen. Lo.
gan, Gen. Slocum, Gen. Robinson, Major
Geo. S. Merrill, Gen. Beath. Gov. Robie and
staff, Gen. Geo. c. Black, Col. McElroy of
the National Tribune, Gen. Geo. Thorn of
the regular army, ex-Gov. Fairchild of Wis
consin, Gen. II. A. Baroum, Gen. Selden
Connor, Gen. Chss. Appleby of New York,
Gov. Chas Algier and escort of Michigan,
Congressman Reed, Dingley and Boutelle of
Maine, and Baker of New York, Gov. Adams
of Massachusetts, Mayor Fox of Cambridge,
ex-Congressman Col. Greenley of New York,
Mayor Deer ng, Collector Dow. Postmaster
Baker, Past Department Commander Henges
of New York, c. Water, sole delegate from
Montana, Gen. Hill of the llth Maine, now
of New York. Mayor Selden of Haverhill,
and Gen. Anaass Cobb Of Nebraska.
""' NV u"'h iops ai'er 'nree CLOCK
that the Massachusetts division of the pro-
cession finally passed the reviewing stand,
and it was thought likely that the parade will
not be concluded for an hour or more after.
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The evening reception in City Hall was
fixed for 7.3O, but the audience was dilatory
in assembling. The hall gradually filled, a
great number OF ladies attending. At $50
Commander-in.Chief kountz marched upon
the platform, followed by officials of the
National Encampment and their dignitaries.
General Logan was received with cheers as
he took his seat in front, beside Governor
Robie. The hall was quickly filled to its full
capacity. There was but small representa-
tion of veterans present General Hall, de-
partment commander cf Maine, welcomed
National Commander kountz aud his COM
rades gracefully, introducing Governor Robie
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Governor Robbie said this occasion was
great in every respect and inspiring to all
who participated. He welcomed all and ex-
tended the right hand of fellowship with
full heart. He eulogized their services on
land and sea. The sons of New England had
ever loved the union and could heartily well
come all who had served their native land.
He welcomed men high in the nations cir
clcs, Governors OF States and other disting.
uished men and among them one who fol-
lowed Sherman in his march to the sea and
now occupies one of the highest positions in
/ tho al IL, e a.
Grand Army. Applause He paid trib
ute to Grant, which was received with enthu-
siasm, and complimented the city of Port
land on its reception OF the day.
Commander Hall next called upon Mayor
Deering, who, in behalf of the citizens of
Portland, extended the welcome of the city
in cordial words. He also referred to Grant.
expressing the regret universally felt at his
absence and the wishes of the people that he
may be restored to them in health.
Commander-in-Ch Kountz was then
introduced eloquently by Gen. Hall.
Commander Kountz was received with
hearty applause. He said:
Comm.,der xo,n,,,s s,..,s
Commander-l thank you more than
have words to express for your words so kind
and so complimentary. Mr.. Governor and
Mr.. Mayor. IN behalf OF the 18th annual En-
campment OF The Grand Army OF the Repub
tic, IN oenali OF the many comrades from
| almost every state IN the Union who have
gathered IN your beautiful city, l thank your
ior your k'nd WORK and acts OF welcome, and
ladies ana gentlemen 1t would be difficult to
convey to you our deep feelings of fraternal
gratitude Tor the cordial manner IN which
you nave endorsed the welcome, by your
presence mere thls evening In such numbers
ana Tor this splenoid reception. One year
year ago we accepted your invitation to hold
TINS Eneampment IN the Pine Tree State and
want 10 say 10 you Mr. mayor, aud to the
good people OF portland, we are glad to be
mere. iou nave not only welcomed us to
your cry out you nave taken US to your
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Grand Army of the Republic rests upon
recofu oi unselnsn n,. m Patriotism, is made up OF
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