Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-09

ueaVor to keep alive the memory of the
patriotism and loyalty of their fathers
UoV' RULER gave most cordial welcome
W Che visitors, and spoke of the memories
connected with the place in which the
gSVnerlng was held,--an historic place.
where many patriots had stood in the
garry uays OF the war and addressed the
iaChers and mothers of the present pener-
1lVil' ana where so many of the brave men
"no went out TO offer themselves for their
oouuCry detence, put their names to the
paper winch opened soldier life to them
ne WOrk OF the sons is not like that of
the fathers, but is the cherishing of the
memory of the devoted men who gave ne
liberty and preserved the land in which we
llVe' reference was made to the great
naval parade in New York. a unioue and
unprecedented event, and to the special
interest which centred in the war shin
winch was one of the active vessels in the
struggle; and the story of the honor which
was on that occasion paid to the memory of
Vhe great leader, Ulysses S. Grant, was i'm
pressively told. Lessons of patriotism.
good government and liberty were taught
ana impressed by the work of the men of
Ol-'65; Vermont is proud of the record
they made, and hands it over TO these
young men to preserve.
Col. Hooker's introduction of ex-Goy.
Holbrook, Vermonts war governor, was
most happy, and a round of hearty and
spontaneous applause greeted the venera-
Die man as he came forward and briefly
addressed the audience. He paid tender
tribute to the martyred Lincoln, alluded to
the large per cent of her population-1O
per cent-which Vermont gave to help
| suppress the Rebellion, a percentage prob
ably not exceeded by any other state, and
of the Inheritance of love of country and
devotion to liberty which is the natural
possession of these sons of brave sires.
AT this point Mr.. Markham, accompanied
by Miss Bruce, sang IAN American toast"
which was enthusiastically received, and
for which an encore was demanded.
Gen. Penniman of Boston, the speaker
next introduced, brought the greeting of
5000 Sons of Veterans in Massachusetts.
He was a crisp, forcible speaker, who held
the attention of the audience closely. The
suggestion of a Boston man recently that
the time has come to bury this talk of the
war and the soldiers was vigorously de-
nounced. Forgetfuness of deeds is for
those who have done dishonorable deeds,
and what was worth fighting about in 1868
is worth talking about in 1898. The PEN
sion and immigration questions were touch
ed upon as points to which the young men
should bring their strength of mind and
judgment, and they were urged to bring
their manhood 'up to the colors'' and all
| they represent
The main drift of Rev. c. o. Days re-
marks was of the importance of producing
and building up a nobler manhood. not in
| hnt IN tiya fad
the essential elements of the truly soldierly
character as keen judgment, pure CON
science, a great heart, the courage which
ventures anything, and a deep sense of an
overruling destiny.
Rev. A. J. Hough considered one of the
highest purposes of the gathering, the pass
ing from the veterans to the young men of
the fiery spirit which carried the nation s
flag to victory. The greatest thing which
the hearts of the young can desire is a
double portion of the spirit which was with
the fathers. The nation has only begun
to live, and tenfold more will be demanded
of men in the future than has been before.
Gen. j. J. Estey, as commander of the
the state militia, addressed himself espec-
tally to the Sons of Veterans. He declared
that no better means existed of continuing
the spirit of 81 than the military organiza-
lions of the state. He spoke of the liber-
atty which the state has always shown, not
4 only to the veterans but also to her citizen
soldiers, and told of the condition of things
at the Soldiers home in Bennington, from
which he had just come.
Past Commander Merrill of the Maine
div sion, now of Boston, the Oldest Son Of
Veteran in the country in point of mem
bership, spoke briefly, bringing the greet
ings of the Maine division and correcting
some erroneous impressions which he fear
ed prevailed among the audience in regarC
to the order and its aims.
He was followed by Col. Goulding of the
governors staff, an enthusiastic Crane
Army man, with brief but stirring remarks
and in closing Commander Allan d. Brown
was introduced to speak for the navy, and
from his near relation to Col. John S
TYLER, for whom the local Sons of Veter
ans camp is named, to reply for them also
his remarks including some interesting
personal "reminiscences of the brave young
soldier who so early gave his life for hi
country. Much of his address was als(
given to the mention of others who hat
brought the strength and devotion of thei
youth to the country in her time of need.
Selections by the band and songs by Mr.
Markham were inteFspersed throughout thu
evening, and, though somewhat protracted
the evenings program was OF great IN
terest.