Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-26

The Grand Army Veterans, 10000
strong, in Camp at HOrtIand---Tues.
days Parade with other Incidenta Of
the Great Occasion.
All day last Monday the soldiers and sail
ors were pouring into Portland from every
part Of the country, and all Tuesday night
the streets resounded with the tramp Of
marching veterans and the strains Of martial
music. The different posts arrived faster
than they could be accommodated, and, az
many had neglected to register, and many
more brought double the expected number
OF men, there was much confusion. Owl.
ians who arrived after 10 o'clock could find
no other lodgings than the streets and parks.
On Tuesday morning il was estimated that
10000 to 20, 900 veterans we're In camp, and
besides the Grand Army men there were
thousands of other strangers in the city.
At IL A. NJ. on Tuesday came the grand
procession pronounced by national depart
ment officers the finest Ia the history of the
Grand Army. It included 10, 900 men, was
three miles long and took two hours TO pass
the review stand, being on the march nearly
four hours. The Vermont veterans were as
signed to the fifth division, which was COM
manded by Col. VIM. l.. Greenleaf, depart
ment commander of the state. IL was esti-
mated that 5000 members of posts failed to
parade because no provision had boon made
for them. For this the men themselves we're
generally to blame, because they neglected
the official request 10 register on arrival.
Many distinguished mon we're in the process
sion, but the one man who attracted univer-
sal attention and received almost universal
applause was Gen John A. Logan. Wherever
his carriage paused the people rushed up to
shake hands and to cheer him. After the
end OF the procession had passed the grand
stand soldiers called loudly for Gen Logan,
who was obliged to respond briefly. lie said
Meetings of soldiers in this country are a
benefit not only to the soldiers, but to the
people among whom they come. know
that when you leave this kindly spot you will
leave it with the fondest memories Of the
hospitality you have received. Soldiers,
| thank you" In the evening a reception was
given TO Oommander-in Chief Kountze at
City hall. Gov. Robbie, Gen. Logan and 9th.
era made addresses.
A despatch describing the routine OF the
encampment says Nothing could be more
| free from restraint than life at Camp u. s.
| Grant. To be sure there Is reveille Mt & A. NJ,
tattoo at 10 p. NJ, and taps at IL =. NJ, but
that is all for fun. Every one gets up when
he is ready, eats his breakfast when he wants
TO- takes his dinner when he likes and when
he IL hungry, takes supper when he feels
that it's the proper thing to do, and retires
/
ton. Who could imagine anything more to
the liking OF soldiers who remembers plain
ly when they had to observe very strict rules
OF decOrum. The change is much relshed
and is precisely AZ il should be. The old vet
Grams deserve all the favors that can be shown
them. Monday night many OF them spent
their first night in camp since they were mus
tered out. They did not retire remarkably
early, but the best of order was preserved
and nothing happened to mar the enjoyment
of the night.
On Wednesday business meeting was held
at the Portland city hall, with a large attend
ance and amid great enthusiasm. The re-
port OF Commander in Chief Kountz was lis
tened to with deep interest aud ELECTED fire.
quent applause. When he referred to Gen.
Grant the encampment sent mp a shout which
showed how the old soldier is loved by his
comrades. The membership OF the order
March 81 was 2S7, G37, an increase during the
year Of 81, OSt The order never was 80 strong,
useful aud effective. The gain in posts dur
ing the year yas 1912, the number March 81
being jO2G. As soon as the report of the
commander in chief WAS read a resolution OF
sympathy for Gen. Grant was passed amid
profound enthusiasm. Before the adjourn
ment San Francisco was decided upon as the
place for holding the next encampment.
The day was fine and the veterans who
were not delegated had the timo entirely tC
themselves and spent it in whatever way at
forded the greatest pleasure. Most Of the or
CARNATIONS broke camp and left for home OF
Thursday.