Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-26

some of the causes which have led those engaged | m tnas great struggle to annually gather here to-day.
 When the war broke out and the call was made l for troops to put down the rebellion the men throughout the whole North gave up their peacess battle. They came from the workshop, the count ing house, the farm, and all the different vacations each other were found in the sane companies and the same rsglment where they became Tp aen years of strife. tented together on tbe sane sane tedious marches, fought together on the same aud suffered the same hardships and privations Is 1t strange that under circumstances lke asd tnes9 while memory lasts2 Friendships that bind com rades together In fraternal feelings more firm than hold our annual reunions, which enable us once yearto meet and revive old memories .;1ens ano of Wallingford show by their presence here today that they too have an interest ip the vefefan sol m the veterans of the Fifteenth Connecticut volun- n Snd 0f de hem by the ties of blood that portion of the ranks of the regiment @ Srothera and ssS with S you at country's call to do or die that the Union might Ere the war had closed they had been gathered rth the b vast bsne in beee eee Es~n here to-day by the interest they feel in us who were the comrades of those loved ones who went out from their homes never to return we. your comrades in Wallingford, are here proud of the privilege conferred upon us neing so+day th Whatever may be amiss in your entertainment here you will ascrbe to an error Of the head ana not to the feelings of hearts we again welcome you, way, a day to which you may LOOK pack "lcn pieaS ure.
 Captain Buttricks in response to the ad- dress of welcome said: Nineteen years ago in the city of New Haven a few comrades of the Fifteenth regiment met together and consid- cred the propriety of forming Veteran as sociation The outcome was that ID hotel in Wallingford nineteen years ago this association was formed. We have met every year since to have good time. and we have managed to have it. We have met here to-day as old soldiers and not as politicians. I have no doubt that in cluded in our numbers are "bloody shirt" Republicans, old-fashioned Jeffersonian Democrats, here and there Mugwump and occasionally an out and out Prohihition1st to fill in with. But we care nothing about politics. To-day we have had one of the best reunions within the history of our asso- ciation You know it and I know 1t. (Cheers.) We thank you, MT. Chairman, and through you the citizens of Wallingford, for your great kindness. We promise you next year, in New Haven, on the occasion of the twenty-fif anniversary of our muster-in,
  tricks called up Colonel Tolles, who respond ed in a brief but pleasing manner.
 Judge L. M. Hubbard, of Wallingford, was next introduced and made very pol ished and interesting address, in which he lauded the volunteer soldiers of the country, who, in it's hour of peril, defended it's honor and upheld the principles of free govern ment. The peroration of the judge was one of great beauty and carried the veter- ans right of their feet with enthusiasm.
 Chaplain Miller was next called upon and made a most interesting address, which was appreciated and received with manifestations of approval on it's conclusion.
 Comrade George R. Waugh followed with a poem appropriate to the occasion, and after stHail Columbia by the band Comrade Sheldon B. Thorpe was introduced and de- livered an interesting address upon ''Ihe Status of the American Soldier in the Ma tion."
 Comrade James P. Smith, of Bridgeport, then recited very interesting original poem entitled f'Smith, Jones and Brown"
 Comrade George w. Stoddard announced that Comrade Ammi Palmer of Branford, who broke his leg several weeks ago, was in needy circumstances. A collection was St once proposed and in less time than it takes to record it thirty eight dollars was raised for the invalid comrade.
 After a vote of thanks and three cheers for the citizens of Wallingford, the meeting was adjourned, and after forming in line the were escorted to the depot where they took outgoing trains for their respec- tive homes. pleasant reunions ever held by this old regi- ment.
 NOTES.
 Among the amusing things that occurred at this gathering was a presentation to Com rade Walter H. Lord of Company l. For many years Comrade Lord has been a strong 1 for regimental badge, and his old Oscar P. Ives, set himself to work | to procure one He solicited subscriptions | and succeeded in obtaining sufficient funds | to obtain badge that was 'Esimply immense" There was metal enough in it to make a | good-sized kettle;yet it was artistic in design, was suitably engraved and it shone like gold, ! put it was-well, ask "Walt" to show you his l badge and he will do it, for he is proud l ,f it.
 Henry S. Allen, of Company I, wore his ! ,ld army haversack to camp in which he ! ,arried relics of the war. without number. ! Among these was an ingenious mouse trap l which he made from crooked sticks at | Va A Bible that was taken | rom him by ''reb" when he was taken l prisoner at Kinston, N. O., and returned | hree or four years ago; the tin cups in | which he used to make his coffee in camp nd on the march and many other articles of | 4n interesting character.
 Nearly Murdered With a Hatchet.
 John Hughes, Hartford stonecutter, near y killed John Hennessy, laborer of that | place, Tuesday evening by hitting him in the | lead with hatchet while in @ fight with | Jim. Hennessy is at the hospital and liable | 0 die. Hughes has not as yet been arrested. |
 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. MT. Rodgers Return-Two Cler-
 symen Surprised.
 At the close of the weekly prayer meeting 1 ast evening at the Presbyterian church the astor and his wife were welcomed back af CT their vacation by appropriate remarks, which were responded to by MT. Rodger, the astor. After this light refreshments were erved, and a very pleasant social time was njoyed, Rev. MT. Ogden, who supplied the ulpit during the absence of the pastor, be- az present. The ladies surprised the cler- ymen by presenting each with an elaborate r. trimmed loaf of cake.
 Personal.
 MT. H. P. Hubbard is expected home from elgium, Sept 3d.
 EX-GoV. B1geIoW IS expected nome Irom I iurope next Saturday.
 City Clerk Willett and Clerk Ward Bailey sturned yesterday from Saratoga.
 Professor s. A. Waas and family have re- nrned from Watch Hill after pleasant so- ourn there of seven weeks.
 Ex-Marshal Carll of Carll's Opera House nd family return in about week from Bel ast Maina where they have haan snandino ! he summer.