The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-20

A Grand Good Time at Long Island
YESTERDAY.

1ue seventh maine Regiment was one of
the earliest In the field in 1861, being organ
lied under President Lincoln's first cali for
three hundred thousand men for three years
service. The first colonel was Thomas w.
marshall OF Belfast, who died from a malig-
nant fever In Baltimore, where the regiment
mad been stationed for a time. He arose
from dying bed to see his regiment march
past On thelr. way to join the Army of the
Potomac.
Capt. Mason, regular army officer, at
tached 10 the 18th U. S. Infantry. and a
graduate OF West Point, succeeded to the
command OF the regiment, with Selden Con-
nor as Lieutenant Colonel and Thomas w.
Hyde as major, both Of whom were distIn-
guished soldiers In the war and eminent citl-
zens since
The regiment was assigned to duty in the
9th Corps, and so distinguished itself by
charge at the battle of Williamsburg in the
Peninsular campaign that Gen. Mcclellan,
by special order, had williamsburg" placed
upon their colors.
At the battle of Antietam, In 1862, the regi-
ment was almost annihilated. They were
holding the crest of hill where it was very
very desirable to plant battery, but impos-
sible to do so by the deadly fire of the enc
mics sharpshooters from behind a stone
wall, and strong infantry support. Gen
Meagher's Irish Brigade had failed and the
severity OF their effort was shown in the fact
that thousand amputations of limbs result
ed. to say nothing of the killed and other
wise wounded. The 18th was then order to
charge by the brigade commander. SIS that
the order?" said Major Hyde. in command
OF the regiment. "There'll be very few of
US left" But the order to charge was coolly
given. 1t was a regular Light Brigade affair.
The 18th went In $50 strong and came out
with 1o4. but they accomplished the object.
whole companies were almost annihilated.
Co. g., Portland company. in charge of
First Sergeant Harry Motley, had just three
left. One hundred and four officers and
men were killed outright In this bloody
work. General Mcclellan complimented the
Seventh In general orders that were read
throughout the army and ordered them home
torecruit their ranks and await the recovery
OF the wounded. The Seventh returned to
the front and continued its gallant service to
the close uf the war In 1865, under the great
military leader, General Grant. They took
part In every battle of the Army of the Po-
tomac.
The Seventh Maine has an association of
Its surviving members and some of their
numbers organized corporation a few
years ago and built pretty and spacious
cottage upon beautiful site on the west end
OF Long Island. 1t is charming location,
commanding a fine view Of the ocean and nu-
merous surrounding Islands, as well as Cape
Elizabeth. Two Of their members, Messrs.
l.. l.. Thurston and 1. 81. Motley, have
erected this year pleasant cottages near by.
The association make weeks annual en-
campment In August for those who find 1t
convenient to attend. They started In on
Monday, and on Tuesday the corporation
held a meeting. of which the following is a
report:
CAMP CoNNoR. LONG ISLAND.
August Is, 1891.
At a meeting of the stockholders held to-
day. the following officers were elected:
President Woodbury. d. Hatch.
Secretary-A. A. Nickerson.
TreaSurer-A. A. Stevens.
~, DIrectors-W. D. Hatch, Eben. True. Simeon
Walton, John Cakes, Gee. f. Hunt.
The treasurer's report shows the corpora
tion In good financial condition. Having
expended some seventy-fve dollars In repairs
on their building during the year. They
have now cozy and comfortable home free
from debt, and one of the most beautiful
spots on earth.
Yesterday afternoon the annual business
meeting was held after the election, and
new and graceful fagmast was presented by
Bradford Is Co.. the spar makers, through
Mr.. John Cakes, a member of the firm and
president of the 7th Maine Association. The
meeting was called to order by President
Cakes and Secretary Hatch read the roll call.
Among the prominent members responding
to their names were Major Nickerson of
Portland, Major Chamnias of Fairfield, DIR.
Eveleth of Waldoboro, DR.. Norcross of
Lewiston. Capt. T. P. Beals of Portland,
and Others. 1t appeared by the reports that
the association was In excellent condition.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-John cakes, Portland.
First Vice President-C. III. Warehouse, Cape
Elizabeth.
Second Vice President-George r. Boyer, SOM
Secretary and Treasurer Woodbury. D. Hatch,
.Quartermaster- George F. Hunt, Cumberland
surgeon-Dr. Y. M. Eveleth, waldoboro.
/ Ghaplain7Rey. George M. Bodge, Fest Boston.
Officer of the Day-L. L. Thurston.
Routine business ended, felicitous speeches
were made by I. n. Motley. Major Chan
ming, DIR. Eveleth, DR.. Norcross, Major
Nickerson and Captain Thomas P. BeaIs.
DR.. Eveleth was impressed with the fact
in his practice that two generations had
passed since the war. Captain Beals ex-
planned why 1t was that the Grand Army
comrades and old soldiers were so closely
united-common sacrifices, common suffer
ing and common dangers shared in the times
Of the nations peril. Major Nickerson put
all in the best Of hu,nor by the relation of
capital illustrative story. which was received
with shouts of merriment.
vote of thanks was rasse1 to Messrs. j.
W. Bradford & Co. for the new flag mast,
and to Mr.. John Cakes for many favors and
devoted service to the welfare of the associ-
alton, and the meeting adjourned.
Today will be "ladies' day" at Camp Con-
nor, and 1t will doubtless be a most pleasant
event In the weeks encampment.