Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-05-03

terest when the second hundred years after
the Inauguration of George Washington,
first President Of the United States comes
around
The Brattleboro contingent Of the Yer
mont militia TO the New York centennial
celebration left Monday, at | o'clock, by
special train The Estey Guard and Fuller
Battery occupied each one car, and car
was reserved for the officers and the guests
who went from here-A. w. Chids Geo
A. Briggs, g. l.. Clary, and Mr.. Brownell
Of Burlington. The Battery horses were
transported in Burton stock cars, which
formed a part Of this train. The trip to
New London was made without incident of
Importance. Only one stop, at Palmer, was
made. The expectation of Jolly time was
briefly dampened below Norwich by a
heavy rain and hail storm. New London
was reached at about O o'clock The train
with the Rutland, Bennington. Brandon,
Bradford and St. Johnsbury companies came
at 1:lj; Gen. Greenleaf and staff the band,
Montpelier, Barre, Mortified, Newport, St
Adams and Richford companies arrived at 8
At o o'clock the entire state militia were on
board, and the steamer City of Lawrence
had left the dock Each company was al
lowed four state rooms after the assign
ments had been made 10 the officers Mat
tresses were spread on the floors of the
cabins, and a part Of the troops lodged
there for the night The boys we're in ex-
uberant spirits, and seemed to find rare en-
ioyment in making an 'unearthly racket.
Sleep was impossible to those of a retiring
disposition, as all night long pandemonium
regned supreme Kickapoo war dances on
the upper decks over the state rooms were
favorite pastimes
Despite the sleepless night and the chill
sea air, the decks were filled at daybreak
Tuesday 10y crowd anxious to witness the
entrance into New York harbor The ser
vices of the band were levied upon to en-
liven the occasion. The various companies
brought rations with them, yet the officers
and many of the privates took meals served
by the boat caterer Pier 40, North River,
was reached at $50, and before o'clock
preparations for the grand parade had be
gun and fatigues were being DOTTED for
dress suits About 10 o'clock lines were
formed in the freight depot. Three hearty
cheers were given for Gov. Dillingham; On
his appearance. All the Vermonters wore
in their caps sprigs of pine-emblematic Of
the state coat arms. March was begun
up West street at 1890 in this order
Gov William p Dillingham;
staff
ten. Greeneaf
STAFF
Montpeher Band
Col Estey.
stan
First Regiment. in order u Companies q, A G.. Il,
+, -. |. +. b, X.
First separate Battalion, Companies. Of Newport
and Rchiord, Maj. Moulton commanding.
Regmrntal surgeon, Assistants, AnbuAnct's
battery Ruglrr
Col Fuller
Battery in columns Of Platouns.
Out Canal down Church, and up Rector
streets. and in line ON Broadway at 1l:20
was the program The difficulty of con.
/ centratlng aud handling the many men Of
the thirteen original states in the tortuous
streets Of the lower part of the city had
not been realized. and delay was the result
The memories of Church street will remain
forever with the Nermonters Here for
four long, weary hours they waited AID
vance few steps then halt was the order
The boys were FESTIVE and anxious for the
fray IN the regular line, and it was to them
Il positive relief when at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon they began a steady tramp,
tramp, tramp, company front, double rank
up Broadway. Perhaps the tediousness of
waiting and empty stomachs spurred them
on TO do their best(D Be that, however, as
1t may. they did exceedingly well, and never
presented more imposing appearance
than when, under the gaze of thousands,
they closed up in solid columns and moved
on with the precision of machines All along
the line they were enthusiastically received
with cheer on cheer, the waving of hand
kerchiefs, and other similar demonstrations
Even at the close of the march they did not
have iaded and worn out look but seemed
70 possess the stamina of veterans At
Madison Square Gov. Dillingham; was given
almost an ovation, and at several places he
was presented with bouquets Gen Green
leaf was warmly greeted by members of
the G. A. r. The Fuller Light Battery was
complimented on all sides. A well known
general said it was one of the best volun
teer batteries in the country. The Estey
Guard was, without doubt, the "crack'
company of the regiment Cheers were
heard repeatedly for Col. Estey Col. Full
Ter and Capt Childs. The return trip TO
the boat from 9th street, where the march
ended, was made on the elevated railroad.
The boys may have been foot sore and
weary but many of them attended the
theatres in the evening. and took in New
York under the gaslight
boys scattered TO the four winds to see the
sights of the metropolis Many witnessed
the civic parade, while others were at Cen
trial and Riverside parks, the ball games in
Brooklyn and in st. George, the navy yard
and the armories of the city regiments The
boat left on the homeward trip at6P NJ. The
entire party was completely tired out, and
even the young irrepressibles of Monday
were willing to seek few hours of rest
About 80 men did not reach pier 40 in time
These got left, but took the train to New
London and rejoined their comrades in the
morning
The journey was uneventful. New Lon
don was reached in due season and the train
left there at an early hour yesterday morn.
ing. The Estey Guard stopped off at Palm
er for breakfast and reached home in the
afternoon being delayed by smash-up of
a freight train at Vernon. The Battery
and the remainder OF the troops arrived
here late in the forenoon. The Guard
gave an exhibition drill at Palmer. The
boys are loud in their praise of their treat
ment at this place