Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-03

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regiment, First Separate company of in
fantry and the Fuller Light Battery,
the men of all the commands remain
ing firm and showing fine form. The
governor and his party passed TO the rear
OF the command on their return. The
column then wheeled to the right by
companies and marched in review before
the governor. The steadiness shown in
line was more marked than ever, the
admirable bearing and marching in
the long, swinging style so pc
cuiar to Vermont troops. The Full
Ter Battery true to their record made II
splendid appearance. The men sat i'm
movable on the chest of their carriages,
while the horses were in an excellent
state of training. The command moved
on to the same ground from which they
started, just in front of the tents, where
ranks were opened, arms presented,
salutes acknowledged and the review was
over. All these movements occurred dur
| ing the terrible heat of the afternoon,
| which showed the mette of the Vermont
boys aud demonstrated the fact that they
could perform their duty ably and well no
matter what the weather was.
The review was followed by a dress
parade of the regiment, which was the
finest one held during the encampment
and showed conclusively that if the troops
could remain in camp a week it would he
of the greatest benefit to them and value
to the State
The Fuller Light Battery then occupied
the parade ground for an exhibition drill
and their action elected the highest
praise. About POO rounds of ammunition
were fired at intervals of five seconds and
this was done with the precision of clock
work. TO show the rapidity with which
military business can be done by earnest
and willing soldiers it should be stated
that the Fuller Light Battery in one hour
from the time that they ceased firing had
marched their battery to the landing at
Howard Park, put all their horses and
arms on board the train, and were en-
route to Brattleboro. This is very qItfck
work and shows fine state of discipline.
There was present at the camp Il lieuten-
ant in the Prussian cavalry, who eX-
pressed great surprise at the fact that so
great a degree of efficiency could be at
tanned in so short a time.
After dress parade the regiment went to
quarters and the men put on their fatigue
uniforms and formed in line preparatory
to a sham battle. The regiment being
drawn up in three sides of "A hollow square
in front of the governors tent he was
waited on by Col. Greenleaf with IA re
quest that he would address the regi-
ment.
Gov Pingree accordingly stepped for
ward and spoke as follows:
GOV. PINGREE ) REMARKS.
col. Grccnlcuf and COmrddCS Of the M
tiondl GUUrd Of Vermont:
Having understood that the arrange
ment by which few words are to be ad
dressed to you at the close of your parade
had been abandoned, hardly understood
what your appearance in your present
formation could mean unless 1t might be
for Il military execution But | am glad
that no such serious proceeding is before
us. ! am glad, as perhaps the last act of
my official connection with your organi-
cation. to thank you all and especially
the rank and file, for your creditable ap-
pearance on this occasion and for the gen
eral efficiency with which you sustain the
military arm of our State. Every citizen
that has witnessed your parade, Skirmish
and other drill and exercises, must be
proud of the regiment and bat
terry. We have here the nucleus of
a well equipped ana efficient army.
Around this organization rs a nucleus the
men of our State can rally in any emer-
gency. No State i safe without Il mill
tary force. Having been present now ON
five occasions of this kind, thank you
for maintaining the National Guard of our
state with such efficiency. In one par
ticular only are You lacking. Iregret that
| have not been able to provide you better
arms. Though | have not seen the way
clear to do this, intend to consult with
my successor and to join him in an effort
to see that something is done to place in
you hands the most approved modern
arms. Applause |. | now propose to
call out one not unknown to you, one
who is not ashamed to recall the fact that
he was once member and captain of Il
militia company-our honored senator,
GEORGE f. EDMUNDs of Vermont.
Mr., Edmunds was greeted with round
of cordial applause as he stepped forward
| He said
MR.. EDMUNDs's REMARKS.
FcllOlU- Citizens and Members Of the M
tiOndI Guard Of Vermont
| | not only am not ashamed but am high
| ly honOred to be invited to address you "a
an eX citizen soldier and am glad that
we are not assembled for military exc
cution-though am sometimes told that
| shall be needed for a civil funeral by and
bye. Laughter It. is well to sustain oul
State military arm. 1t is well to remem
Der that the liberty we enjoy through and
such means as these. Law without Il force
back of it, to sustain it, is not law at all
| The law must have the means to establish
| and maintain its authority by force ii
need be. The expense of such organiza
lions as these is a hundred times repaid tC
us every year i'll the peace and order OF
our community. ! trust you will keep VI
the efficiency of your organization OF
which you may we'll be proud. hope the
| legislature will give You the best gun.
that can be bought; and if they do not dc
1t, and my colleagues, will see if we car
not obtain from the United States govern
ment some breechlOading muskets of tn,
best kind for the infantry and some of tn,
latest rltled guns for Colonel FulIer's
battery. Applause But there are Other
gentlemen here from whom you wish tC
/ hear.
Senator Edmunds closed amid renewed
| applause. Lieut. Gov. Ormsbee WAS then
introduced by Gov. Pn2ree, rs his sue
cessor in the commandership OF the STATE
militia.
LIEUT.-GOV. OEMSBEE'S REMARKS.
1t has been said that there is very little
use for lieutenant governor at any time
and there is certainly no use for one here
except in the circumstance that if this one
/ lives he may he something more. | make
no speech to you. | simply wish to con
! graduate you on your excellent and ELI
cient condition and creditable appearance
and to add Il word strictly between our
selves that if it should hdppCH that
should become your commander-in-c chic
| will help you all can about getting