leaf was not already turning to silver. He reached the top, took in the situation at a single glance, and gave the signal. Forward went the three squadrons, as the First Maine ever went when called on, up over the hill in almost perfect line, down across the slope with the gallant major still far in advance, then sweeping around the house, as the other squadron came charging up the road, they completely surrounded about seven little colored children, from two to three feet high, and frightened them most to death!!

As many of the ladies present belonged in Portland, and as this Regiment was the first to invite them to participate in these reunions, they requested Dr. GORDON to present in their behalf a vote of thanks, which he did in a few well chosen remarks.

On motion of Maj. THAXTER, a vote of thanks to Bosworth Post G. A. R., for the use of their hall for the banquet, was unanimously passed.

The frequent mention of the name of the gallant Col. DoUTY, who was killed at Aldie, elicited applause, as did a similar mention of other names of the illustrious dead.

As the larger part of the members of the Association were obliged to go East on the 11 o'clock train, the exercises were forced to a conclusion, although there were lots of the boys who were eager to remain until the latest moment. At half past ten the band played "Auld Lang Syne," the whole company joining in singing. The boys then grasped hands, looked into eyes so familiar again, spoke the hearty and sometimes faltering farewell, and went their way.

The Portland Press, from which this account is largely taken, further says: "Thus closed the third re-union of a Regiment more widely known for its brilliant record of a hundred battles than any other volunteer regiment in the late war. Proud of their undying fame, Maine should cherish the men who so dearly, yet so faithfully brought her so great renown. The remnant left by death are as fine and intelligent a body of men as can be mustered in the State. These re-unions are models which every regiment may well copy, as they might have followed their soldierly conduct on the field."

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. C. W. Ford, W. B. Smith, A. M. Benson, C. C. Chase, A. C. Dam, F. W. True, B. C. Morrill, H. T. Cook, C. N. Lang.

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

AT THE

FOURTH ANNUAL RE-UNION.

HELD IN THE

CITY OF ROCKLAND.

1875.

AUGUSTA:

SPRAGUE, OWEN & NASH, PRINTERS.

FOURTH ANNUAL RE-UNION

OF THE

FIRST MAINE CAVALRY ASSOCIATION,

HELD AT ROCKLAND, SEPTEMBER 15, 1875.

The Fourth Annual Re-union of the First Maine Cavalry Association was held at Rockland, September 15, 1875, and was an occasion long to be remembered by those who were so fortunate as to be present. A few of the comrades arrived there Tuesday night. Wednesday morning the boat from Portland brought twenty or more from that vicinity, and the boat from Boston brought twenty from that city and beyond, and then at noon a score arrived from Bangor way, while several more came by rail, till the number of comrades of the gallant Regiment had swelled to over one hundred and fifty. The greetings of the comrades as they met, many of them for the first time since the war, were hearty in the extreme, and the hand-shakings were as whole-souled and as full of kindly feeling as only those who have faced dangers and suffered hardships together in a common cause can give. At once commenced the telling of old stories, the re-cracking of old jokes, and the recounting of old experiences, and happiness and enjoyment reigned supreme.

During the forenoon, the office of Gen. J. P. CILLEY, Chairman of the Local Committee of Arrangements, was the headquarters around which the comrades centered, while in the offices of the different hotels, and along the streets could be seen squads of men wearing the yellow badge of the cavalry service, in earnest conversation, and all apparently just boiling over with real pleasure. There were no formal proceedings until noon, and the comrades were left to amuse themselves according to their own desires, and the time was fully improved.

Excursion and Clam-Bake.

At noon a line was formed in front of the Thorndike Hotel, and escorted by Edwin Libby Post, G. A. R., under command of Commander J. W. Crocker, who had kindly volunteered for