The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
GOVERNOR TALKS TO THE VETERANS
Many DISTINGUISHED Persons Present
at Camp Jameson.
the Strike at Madison Shows nc
Signs Of Ending.
Eastern Yacht Club Run from Booth
bay to Rockland.

AUGUSTA. August 26-The encampment
of the Maine veterans was continued here
today. Many distinguished guests arrived
this morning. including Congressman Ding
lev. Boutelle and Milliken. and Generals
Brown, Dyer, Chamberlain, Smith and Ste
phenson.
At 1880 Governor Burleigh and staff ar
rived on the field. The exercises opened
with PRAYER by Rev. r. A. Griffin Of this
city. General Fl. l.. Mitchell Of Bangor.
president of the association, delivered the
annual address, reviewing the work of the
association. Governor Burielgh spoke as
follows:
Mr. President and Veterans:
The State of Maine speaks for itself, and
nowhere with greater emphasis than In the
splendid record of the soldiers she sent to
the war of the Rebellion. That record is
more eloquent than weScs can ever Re. Out
Of total population o. e.. JOos over 10000
men went out from this state to engage In
that mighty contest for the life of the nation
On every battlefield of the war they proved
their courage and devotion to country, Their
achievements have passed into history, and
there they will remain so long as the Repub-
lie shall endure, to awake the admira ion
and inspire the patriotism of succeeding
generations. 1t Is well that the memory Of
those days, SO fraught with moment TO our
national existence, should be tenderly cher
ished and that, while fraternal harmony
should be cultivated between the North and
South, now happily united under a common
flag. the old days and the old organizations
should be revived in the reunions OF those
surviving veterans who helped to make them
famous. am glad to welcome to the CAPT.
tai OF Maine SO large q number Of the men
who participated In the great struggle for
the preservation of the Union, and It Is my
earnest hope that their stay in the city may
be, In all respects. a pleasant 0ne.i
lom glad TO see in this gathering here an
indication that the old soldiers of Maine
will hereafter make this place, set aside to
their use as we'll as to the state militia by
the legislature of Maine. the scene Of annU-
al reunions OF this character.
Some years ago visited The Weirs, In
New Hampshire. and was much interested
in the headquarters and various regimental
buildings of the New Hampshire veterans at
that place. There the old soldiers of the
Granite State have their summer homes, and
are able to have their various regimental re-
unions at the same time, thus securing the
additional expense. The plan seemed to me
an excellent one,. ana l am pleased to see
this indication that the veterans of this
state are moving to its adoption.
But. Mr.. President. | will not consume
not to be heard. l thank you and your com
rades for your hospitable courtesy. 1t is a
pleasure to me to be present with you at this
fraternal gathering, and / sincerely hope
that 1t Is destined to be the precursor of
many similar ones that will be held In this
state In yeers to come.
There are 1000 veterans present, and the
encampment Is great success. The ass0ci-
alton Is receiving many new members.
After the morning exercises, dinner was
served. Speeches we're made by Mrs. Clara b.
Leavitt, president Of the Maine State Wom-
ans Relief Corps, and l.. L. Carleton, coun-
ty attorney of Kennebec, and General josh
ua l.. Chamberlain.
Congressman Dingley replied to sour Ma
Wy" praising Maine sailors in the war and
defending the recent naval appropriation.
DIR. A. Z. Hamlin gave "reminiscences Of
the old tenth army corps in the department
OF the South, and Hon. I'll. M. Heath re-
sponded to the ''Sons of Veterans"
congressman Milliken made long and
able speech on the pension question. Gen.
eral Harris NJ. Plaisted made good address
on Maine men in the war;"
The 3lst regiment held its first reunion
since the war, and elected Captain Perry Of
Fort Fairfield president and E. Gould of
Rallowell secretary.
The 21st also held its first reunion since
the war, and Colonel NJ. v. b. Chase of this
city was elected president.
The ID Maine Cavalry elected S. c. Small
OF Boston president, and G r. Smith OF Au-
gusta secretary.
The 30th Maine reunion elected B. f. Beale
OF Auburn ;president, and Alvah Leighton
secretary and treasurer.