Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-13

AT CAMP BENSON.
GOV. BulIe'eh and Staff Visit
lhe EDcampment.
The Veterans Enjoying Themselves At
that Beautiful Place,
Where they Gather Bach Yssr to Re-
new Old Acqoaintancss

Special 10 the KEssEBEc JoUKsAL,
CssP BENSON, Aug. l2-This has been
gala day With the veterans who are
assembled here on their annual encAmp-
men:. Full 1000 people we're on the g-ound
sad the only thing that mxrrsd the days
that drenchei the grJund about o'clock.
On the 30 train Governor BuIleigh
arrived, accompanied BY Adiutant General
II. NJ. Sprasue. Col. A. G Blunt. Col. G
l.. Thompson Of the Governor sta q
Depuy Secretary Of STATE $. Chsd-
Doutus. Gen. Henry Boynton. Mise But.
leigh, Mr. A W. Fl,od ard M.a Caddie
8rowa Of Wstervilie And 3 JouRSAL man
The party was met at Nerpjft by MAJ Or
W. e Manning Of Ne.p1rt, presi lent of
the Camp Benson G. A. Il A.socisuo1 Of
Newport xho iDuk oh.r.e of the p,rty
They were met at Camp Benson station BY
carriages and ~ers escorted to the grounds
by the veterans, headed by the Comma
ban1.
On arriving, the CommsnAer-ln- Chief s
salute, of II guns. was fir,d, and an Im
menss crowu wss gathered Ou every pisce
from which a view wss nbGstnsblT.
The party Wa driven around the camp
driveway and taken 10 th- headquarters OF
the II + N,f nd Post. Dexter. where they
GIFTED. After the first gteeting- were
over, the Governor ana stsd al .a'ed on
the cottage balcony aHd Governor Burlelgh
was Introduced to the people by President
Manning IN few remarks. The Gcyernt
said
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The pleasant memories OF tEo former
visits to rennipn. At this place have scqustDt-
ed me with the cordial fellowship and gen
erons ho,piislity OF these occasions They
have mass 'ns specially glad to be here
IJiAy to renew old scqusl1tsnces aEd TO
form re~ pn"s
believe that reunions such ss this aside
from their social and reminiscent festure'
are Of great bentf, To the community
They have an educational fo'ce, teschi0g
the rising generation the lessons of patriot
is,n by csl log their At eLtIon to whst men
hsve dared and NJ il defense Of the Il x
h.I stands as the symbol of our liberties
the expression of our nationsl integrity.
The glorious achievements If the men
uho fought for the Union sht never be-
frgotten We should guard well this
great heritag of ours, but in ling 50 we
should not oserlook th4 heroic yaijr that
bequestbed it to us. Never did braver me n
20 forth TO battle than those who went
fr I'M MsiBs. Ine ~armest eulogles that
tpngue can uttrr Gao never adequately
voice the love we cherish sor them Ia our
hearts.
IL will be the duty Of all who enjoy the
bls-,ings of a united aud prosperous country
to rheii sh the ms mory ~ their sacfiiices
a1d 70 see that they may never lack the un-
dting gratitude OF the nation they go nohly
ssvsd
did not come here. however, 10 make
any extended rems'ks, but to meet With
you socially. am glsd to be with YOU and
it ia my very earnest wish that you may all
be spared to enjoy for many yesrs the
pleasure ~ these snnusl reunions.
Ladies' and gentlemen, ! thank you sin
cersly tor your cordial welcome.
The Governors remarks were enthusl
ssticaliy received By the audienC'.
Pres. Manning then introduced Gen
Henry Boy ntou Of Augusta As the man
who raised the first company of soldiers IN
thi- town TIE general spoke briefly and
IN the vein .hst all veterans 80 love TO hear
After the speeches nearly every one on
the ground embraced the opportunity 10
shake the Governors hand,
The remainder of the afternoon WAS
spent in social way. the party renewing
At I o'clock every one
u a.. .ko r,ff fb, t.ka In
canoe race between two whites and tao
lodSs The Indians won hands down
In the fars on the Newports defeated the
rnrionss in An exciting game OF ball, 10
} after the Ne-por,s had been white
washed for eight innings.
One of the events Of the day was the
visit # Governor Burleigh to Mrs. Annie
Mckenney If Newport, who WAS on the
ground.. This LADY is 90 years old, was
r1sr ei in 1912 and had four sons IN the
war of the rebellion, three Of whom were
present today.
Dres. parade was the next event, and
va. handsomely csrriedfout on the parade
ground.
About the time the shower struck the
grounds, the visitors adjourned to the
brick house." managed by Mr.. Albert
Lsnders, here splendid supper was en-
joyed.
This house is now owned by the Associs-
tion, but run by Mr.. LAnders. and i,s pop
ulsr resort.
After supper everyone adjourned to the
pavilion, where the band gave an excellent
concert, and dancing, which had gone on
-ll the afternoon, was resumed. The
Governor enj Dyed two dances, opening the
ball with Mrs. Grant Of C1riuns, daughter
Of Robert Knowles. long trial Justice and
lifelong Republican. He also danced
with Miss Bisbee Of Lewiston.
At 80 teams were ssken for Newport
depot. wi ere the party boarded the pull
man for home, arriving in due season.
The Governor stopped at the Shaw
House. s L Judkins. proprietor, where he
NET large party of visitors from Mssss-
chuseus and other states. On leaving, the
guests gathered on the verandsh and spelled
out R u r-l-e-ig h with great enthusiasm
The Governor and other ms msmbers Of the
party il the afternoon psrtook Of the hos
pitslty Of the cJittgers,s all striving to make
their visit ptessa6t
General Boyrton remained on the
gr urds and will return today.
Lawyer II II, Patten, of Bingham. and
wife, took tea at the cottage with lhe, Gov
r:nor's party,
Csnr Benson Is one of the most bcauti
fui sp,ts in Name. 1t is situated on New
ear, pond, on point Of land which has
sa.er on both sides handy to the railroad
AID connected by water by the fast and
h.i jsome steamer Queen. Capt wilson
\ fe~ yeSfs sgo soms of the comrades be-
gan to camp on this point and sbaut faur
re $40 formed an association and pur
chased Is acres Of the land. Ii was at on g
d vld.d 1uto lots and sold to soldiers only
rh,re are nov remaining but six or sisht ot
tie original lots. WIthiDg short time +