Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-07-06
THE FIFTH VERMONT.
FIRST REUNION OF THE SURVIVORS
IN THIS CITY.
About 200 Present-Rousing Meetings
with Speeches by Gen. l.. A. Grant.
Lieut.. Henry Ballard, Mayor Hem
~, DR.. A. II. Chesmore and
Others--The Banquet


The first reunion of the survivors of the
5th Vermont regiment was held in this
city Friday. There was large attend
ance, about 200 being present, and rous-
ing time was had. Headquarters were
opened at the Van Ness House at 9 o'clock,
where the veterans signed the roll.
At 10 o'clock a meeting was held at City
Hall, which was finely trimmed with flags
and other decorations. The meeting was
called to order by +. H. Trick, chairman
of the reunion committee, who briefly
stated the object of the meeting and reused
the enthusiasm of the comrades by refer
ences to their experiences during the war.
He then introduced Gen. l.. A. Grant, the
regiments old commander, who was
greeted with cheer after cheer, covering
fully minute. The general then made
an interesting address in the course of
which he gave brief sketch of the regi-
ment's services at the battle of Savage
Station. He expressed his qualification at
the large attendance and his JOY at being
able to grasp so many of the old comrades
by the hand. The rest OF the time was
spent in hand shaking and recounting old
stories of field and camp, which were
heartily enjoyed by the veterans.
At Up. N. the veterans assembled at
L
ed on the west side of the hall on the park
fully 200 joining shoulders under com
mand of Lieut.. Charles Williamson of
Middlebury, with Capt. Daniel Barrett of
Middlebury, Capt. 5. E. Burnham of Rut-
land Lieut. Henry Ballard and Sergt. K.
Il. Wright of Minneapolis as his assist
ants. The column was headed by a de
tachment of police and a drum corps from
the old regiment. George James of Fer.
risburgh had the same bass drum that he
carried through the war. Gen. L.. A.
Grant ,Adjt. G. H. Forbes of Brandon and
Surgeon A. H. Chesmore of Huntington
marched at the head OF the veterans. The
line of march was up Church street to
Pearl to st. Paur to Main and back to
The City Hall. Many buildings along the
course OF march were handsomely dec
Grated with flags in honor of the veterans.
At City Hall the veterans were called
10 order by President F. H. Trick, who in
troduced Gen. w. w. Henry. Mayor
Henry delivered an address of welcome,
referring to the well-known hospitality of
the people of Burlington and their good
feeling for the old soldiers, and he assured
the visitors hearty welcome in the future
at any time they should choose to visit the
city. DR.. A. H. Chesmore of Huntington
responded in behalf of the visitors, thank
ing the people of Burlington for their well
come and the members of Stannard Post
for their genial hospitality
On motion of DR.. Chesmore President
Trick and Secretary Forbes were re.elect-
ed as president and secretary Of the per-
manent organization.
The following committee, of one from
each company, was appointed to name the
remaining officers Co. A, K. E: WEIGH;
Co. B., G. II. Williamson Co. c., l.. j.
lngraham Co. D.. f. A. Crane; Co. E.,
l.. Med. Smith; Co. F., H. S. Smith
ridge; Co. l., c. H. Spauldng; Co. X,
+. F. Gleason.
The committee reported the following
officers, who were elected: Nlce'PreSl-
dents, A. n. Chesmore of Huntington,
Charles Williamson OF Middlebury, l..
McD. smith of Troy auditing committee,
Il. +. Welch of Franklin, Austin wilkins
of Cady's Falls, W. H. Breed of Pittstield;
executive committee. +. Durham of Rut
land, Henry Ballard, w. b. Doolan OF
Franklin, A. H. Chesmore OF Huntington
+. +. Gleason OF Richmond. Mr.. Doolan
asked to he excused and at his sugges-
ton G. H. Marvin of Sheldon was elected
10 the executive committee in his place.
Ii was decided to leave the time and
place for holding the next reunion TO the
executive committee.
The following resolution was presented
by Gen. L. A. Grant with the request hat
j he adopted by rising vote, which was
done:
Rcsored That al the first reunion OF the
Filth Vermont volunteers out hearts are
A. SmalIey, our first colonel. He was an
educated soldier, an accomplished ger tleman
ana taVOrlIe Of our earlier days. We re
member him with pride and affection, ana
deeply sympat hize it'll his family and friends
IN their and cur bereavement.
ReSnlped, That the secretary furnish Gen.
SmaLey's family with a copy, of these resolu
tons.
Gen. Grant was again called for and
heartily greeted. He thanked. the com
radeS for his reception and he expressed
his gratifying feelings AT being present
He WAS surprised to so many veterans
IN attendance. He referred to the facility
which some of the boys acquired for imi-
tating the whiz OF a bullet, particularly
OF his orderly, McGibbon, to the amuse-
ment OF his hearers. In conclusion he as
Minneapolis was always out, especially to
the veterans of the 9Th Vermont.
The following telegram was read
MINNEAPOLIs Mimi, June 29.
Capt. E. II. Trick, Burlington, VI, Reunion
Gh W
We too are proud that we served in the
Fifth Vermont. We greet our comrades, re-
greet We are not with you all. joyful re-
union and future health aud fraternity.
PRATT, BIXBY, BENTON, BENTON.
THE EVENING.
large and attentive audience complete
ly filed the City.Hall in the evening. The
veterans were received with applause as
they marched into the hall to the seats
set apart for them. Surgeon Chesmore
Major Forbes Of Brandon. Rev. DIR. Halves
and others occupied seats on the platform
The exercises opened with singing by 6