Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-09-24

Governor Burleigh and Adjatant- Gener-
al Sprague arrived at Bucksport from
Skowhegau Thursday evening at 5 O'Clock,
and were met at the station by Hon. Parker
Spofford, executive councillor from this
district, and driven to his elegant resi-
dence. Mrs. Burleigh and daughter Lucy,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Coffin. son aud daugh-
ter, of Bangor. were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Spofford, having arrived ON an
earlier train. A reception was given to
the people of Bucksport ut half past eight
by Councillor and Mrs. Spotford in honor
of their distinguished guests. 1t was very
largely attended by all the leading residents
of the town and by many prominent peo-
pie from other places, including Lieut.
Hersey and other officers of the State Col
lege cadets, who are encamped near Fort
Knox and Sergt. Heggyi the commander
OF the fort. The Governor, Mrs. Burleigh,
Miss Burleigh and Miss Coffin assisted in
receiving. The whole affair was very en-
joyable and decided success in every par
ticular. Friday morning Governor Bur
leigh aud General Sprague were rowed
across the river to Prospect. On landing
a salute was fired at Fort Knox They
were met by Lieut.. Hersey and Sergt
Haggyi and conveyed in carriage to the
hill west of the fort, where the Orono
Cadets have had their school of instruction
for the past week. After witnessing
dress parade, the cadets. numbering sixty
five, We're introduced to the Governor and
General Spraguc. From here the party
proceeded to visit Fort Knox. first calling
at the scrgeant's residence north Of the
fort. On returning to Bucksport General
Sprague took the forenoon train for Au-
snsta. The Governor and party accom-.
panied Councillor and Mrs Spofford and
large party of invited guests to the elegant
summer residence of Captain and Mrs. +.
L, Emerson, on the shore of Lake ALA
moosook in orland, i've miles distant from
Bucksport. Upon the approach of the
party salute was fired. The scene at the
Emerson cottage was a most inspiring
one. Attached TO the flag pole upon which
was hoisted the L. S flag were strcamers
running in all directions about the grounds
upon which waved the tiags Of all nations
The cottages along the shore and the
grounds in all directions were beautifully
decorated with L. S. flags. Immediately
upon their arrival the Governor and party
were taken by Capt. Emerson assisted by
capt Spring in a sail boat TO the United
States fish Matching works at Orlaud,
about two miles across the lake Here
they Were met by Hon. G G. Atkins. L.
). FISH commissioner and wife and were
given every possible attention. The entire
party were shown about the grounds and
through the elegant new cottage erected by
the government during the present wear
for Mr.. Atkins and his family After a
larry of an hour and 4 half the party re-
turned to the Emerson cottage where an
elegant dinner was served at the pavilion,
which wa, beautifully decorated with pine
branches snd maple leaves; stream"rs Of
red, white and blue, ami flags surrounding
the room Great credit is due the ladies
Of Euck>port for the buuutiful dinner pro
vlded, aud the admirable manner in which
il was served. The Governor EXPRESSED
MS deep appreciation of the splendid en-
tertalhment given. \ vote IT thanks was
extended 10 Captain and Mrs. Emerson for
the hospitality shown. The occasion was
pne long TO be remembered by the people
IT BuCksport and ~nrruundn. towns
During Saturday forenoon the Governor
hat many callers In the afternoon he re-
c"'ve'i a call at Mr. SpohJrI'> house, from
the principal teachers aud students Of the
last Maiac Seminary, numbering some 2ro
young ladies and gentlemen. They were
i"d by Prof Chase and formed in line on
the lawn Ia front Of the house anu sung
>eyera! patriotic songs The Governor all-
pesrcd on the piazza and express ed his
thanks for the courtesy shown him H..
then extended an initiation fo- them to
come into the hou-e where they were ri
criHrd by the Governor aut Nj, Burl.iLh
After the reception the party formed in
line about the grounds 10 front Of the
house ana sung other songs Thrre times
three cheers were then given for Governor
Bnrlrigh ana the party returned Thu
event was the most impressive OF any dur
IN. The Governors visit TIE day was
perfect The Governor and party took
the afternoon train for Bangor