The Republican journal., 1899-08-24


line of artillery and infantry, and how after
they were beaten, how they retreated not
| in disorder, but in order, and gave TO the
world an exhibition of valor that was rarely
seen. Such, my comrades, were the men
we fought, and the late war with Spain has
done one thing that nothing else could have
done, and that is to unite the North and
South, for in that war both North and South
fought side by side, under the flag we love
so weli-the Star Spangled Banner Yet,
although we are a united people, with the
old sectional feeling gone forever, believe
the South was eternally wrong in trying to
destroy the union, and the North eternaly
right in not letting them do it. To-day we
are united country, respected by all
nations; and, comrades, it is in no egotistical
spirit when 1 say that we, the veterans of
the Civil War, have cause to feel proud of
our achievements when we see the country
that we have now. Instead of a divided
country we are as one, and no doubt Spain
thinks so at the present time; and although
we may differ about our occupying the
| Philippine islands there is one thing we are
united in, and that is, after Old Glory has
been hoisted there it must never come down
save in honor. For we as veterans believe
| in our country and we want her to be right;
| but right or wrong, our country; and now,
| comrades, in conclusion let me say that it is
| satisfaction to us as we behold our mag
| nifcent Republic to know that when it was
in peril, when the hand of the assassin was
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| ed by doing all in our power to deliver it
| from its foes Many of us may not leave to
| our children much worldly wealth, but we
leave them something more precious,
country reunited, with a hope and an expec-
| taton of more enduring union than we
could ever dream Of before the war Again
Mr.. President, allow me in behalf of the
10Th Association to thank you and the peo-
| pie of Ellsworth for the generous welcome
you have given us.
| Henry M. Hall, Jr., was next introduced,
with the remark by President Whitcomb,
that his father came within three votes of
being elected to the Office of colonel in the
| olden days.
A telegram was read from Col. Philo Her.
sey in California, who said Tell the boys [
am with them heart and soul-every bre of
my being is with the Goth Maine"
| Lieut.. John F. Whitcomb, by request, re-
cited Sherdan's Ride, and Prof. ] F knowl-
ton made an animated speech.
Miss Mabel Monaghan during the enter
| tainment sang three times land at her render
ing OF the Star Spangled Banner the audience
went into ecstaces. Piano solos by Miss
| Elliot of Boston were also much enjoyed.
Immediately following the entertainment
I
the G. A. r, hall, where the business meet
ing was completed. The session was opened
by President Whitcomb. Rev Mr.. Yale of
fered prayer The committee on nominations
Comrades j. S Fuller of Rockport, James
McKeen of Belfast and f. S. Walls of Vinal-
haven reported the following nominations,
and the gentlemen below were elected by
| acclamation:
President, 7. S. Osgood Bluehill; vice
Presidents Co. A, j. B. Craig, Carmel; Co.
B, George Gowen, Waterville Co. G, VIM.
McCauley, Hancock; Co. d. 7. S. Ford,
Swanville; Co. E, A. i. Pettee, East Suli-
van; Co. F, N. B. Mlliken, Washington !;
D. c.. Co. 6, W. j. Bailey, Belfast; Co. H,
James Hamilton, Ellsworth; Co. |, John W.
Ferguson, Belfast Co. K, NJ. M. Whittum,
Searsport secretary D. w. Billings, Swan
vile, treasurer, A. Z. Clark Belfast eNecu-
tive committee, John W Vessel, Brooks
Vile Francis G. Gem, Bucksport; James
Green, Brooksvlle finance committee,
Isaac Cook, Monroe 2. = Staples, Belfast
j, U. Keller, West Rockport.
The following resolution We're presented
and accepted:
Whereas, We are by the Providence Of
God permitted to take part in the 2lth an
| adversary of our discharge from the service
of the United States and
Whereas, We are reminded by the report
of the deaths of the comrades who have
joined the great majority since our last
meeting,
Resolved That while we cherish their
memory and we extend our sympathy and
coincidence to the loved ones they have left.
that We shall miss them from our ranks
John NJ. Gordon, Co, A ; Freeman Hall, Co,
K; Sullivan D. Wiggin, Nathan W. Pettee,
Co. E Everett II Young, Co II Joseph
Dorr, Co d ; and j. G. Crockett, Co. D.
Resolved, That a page OF our records be
devoted to an inscription Of the names Of
those that have died since our last meeting.
(Sgned) H R. DAWSON, Com.
ANsEL WADswORTH, "
B q. NICHOLS, ReSO.
Voted that the Association meet in Bluehill
on the Thursday next the full moon in
August, 1900.
AT o'clock supper was served to the
guests who remained, and in the evening
there was music by Monaghar's Military
Band and a campfire in W Fl. II. Rice
Post hall At the campfire letter was
read by Secy Billings from Comrade Charles
7. Edridge of Washington, d c., which re-
minded the comrades of several pleasing
incidents connected with their army life
and was greatly enjoyed b7 the comrades.
Then followed remarks and poem by
Adjutant D. S. Simpson of Ever EFT, Mass. :
a recitation, That Banner of Ours" by
Miss Thomas; remarks by FL. r. Dawson Of
Monroe, Capt. Ansel Wadsworth of Belfast
and Mrs. S. P. I4aGross of Bucksport. j. W.
Black of Searsport read humorous poem
on the battle of San Juan, Remarks by I,
s. Ford of Swanville, Rev Mr.. Arey Of
Ellsworth and F. S. Walls of Vinalhaven.
Voted That a vote of thanks be extended
to VIM. H. Fl Rice Post. the Relief Corps
and to the citizens of Ellsworth for bounte
Gus hospitality and generous treatment dur
ing the day.
Voted That a vote of thanks be extended
to the Maine Central r R, Bangor & Aroos-
took E R. and the Washington Co r E
To the steamer NJ & NJ and to the Bucks
port & Prospect Ferry for their generosity
in giving reduced rates to the comrades to
attend this meeting, and that the Secretary
send them copy Of said vote.
A blackboard was furnished by Comrade
A. W Ellis of Ellsworth and placed at the