Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
BRIGADE MISTER.

count OF the muster of the uniformed companies
of the Sd Brigade ID Division. The handsome
compliments to the Montpelier portion of the Brig
ode are we'll deserved particularly those confer
red upon the Rifle Company. Their uniform
(which is according 10 the latest regulatons,l is
beautiful as well as serviceable, and although the
company has been drilled only for short time,
both officers and men acquit themselves handsome
Iy and with universal credit This company mar
ched on Monday for Danville, ia spite of the cold
ram and the bad travelling, aud were constantly
engaged in field or camp duty until their return
on Friday, when, after five days of the severost
duty, they came to their homes in the handomest
style and in good order-certany very much to
the qualification of their many friends, who are
on the peace establishment" and probably equal
ly as much TO their own.
Lost Wednesday aud Thursday, the Third Brig
ale q! volunteer militia under command of Gen
SHuBAEL b. FLINT, of Montpelier, mustered in
this pl0ce, about mile from the village. The
brigade comprises the 18th, 9Th and 18Th Regi-
meats, ami numbers fourteen uniform companies,
viz: five Rife, four Artillery, three Light Inian- .
Try and two Cavalry companies, embracing the
counties of Washington, Caledonia, and part Of
Orleans.
On Tuesday evening, The soldiers comprising
this military force, began TO come in by scores
ana ny eight o'clock the next morning, our village
presented somewhat the appearance of a military
encampment. The Montpelier Rife corps-tan
excellent company, 10y The by)-togetlIer with the
Gains Artillery, and Cavalry, entered The village
in body, preceded by the Montpelier Brass Bnnd
who played with grea, skill and who during their
stay with us, were the admiration of u. The first
day was cold and unpleasant and in order to keen
comfortable, people were constantly on the move
gong bher and ihhher bundled up in over coats
and gloves, or collected around the tent fires ma
king sage observations about the inclemcicy OF
Me weather, aud observing the various movements
oil The military, who were forming into companies
and regiments, for the purpose Of marching IN full
brigade to the muster ground. The whole body
moved off about ii O'clock and reached The field
in good order
Upon raruding in the afternoon, and during
some portions OF The second day, which was more
pleasant than the first, we were among the ihous-
ands oil spectators who had come far and near
to witness the military display. The brigade went
through with the seveiul dulles of review, nspec-
uon marching &c, with apparent skill and with
a good deal OF military precision. Gen. Flint nnd
MS stan, made an imposing appearance. They
were fully and rlcby equipped, aud were mounted
on beautiful White horses, that appeared proud OF
their riders and equpage. All The other field Off
GERS presented fine appearance. The several Col.
onels were well nlounled and discharged their du-
ties with apparent hiliIary tact. We noticed no
one who seemed TO lie more in his element tban
Cox MoRsE, of the 10Th regiment He WINS very
active, and we should Judge takes great pride i'm
having every thing done in strict military order
tie is a good officer Col. NELSON, too, OF The l7th
regiment, appeared TO excellent advantage, and we
heard ms name spoken OF by several, in terms of
hlsh praise. The Colorel Of the 18th regiment,
lwhose name we do not now recolect,) was also
well equipped, and performed his duty well.
allthe companies appeared TO good advantage
and were generally commanded by good officers.
We cnnnoi, of course, remark upon their merits
in detail, but will say, that they were all well uni
formed, and as thoroughly disciplined as could be
expected from the present military organization.
The Montpelier Rife corps, under command OF
Capt lsham, appeared the best OF any on parade
The soldiers composing it, have evidently heen
sublec: 10 strict discipline and frequently drilled,
probably devong more lime to military exercise,
than the members OF other companies, who have
not all the advantage of residing in villuge, and
cannot therefore meet so often. We doubt wheth.
er there is so good military company in the State
The ST. Johnsbury Light Infantry looked and ap
peared well SO did Capt. Richardson's Riflemen,
OF Sutton, and the Burke Artillery. The Danyille
Rihemen, commanded by Cnpt. Mcmillan, appear.
ed in good style; but il was remarked by many
that their uniform was not Of the right color to
appear first rate We hope the company will
remedy this detect, and charge their dress TO cor
respond with the Montpelier Rihenen.
This is the first brigade muster we have had un-
der the new Militia Law. With The TWO DAYS re-
gimenal drill which preceded il, the time aud ex-
pense involved must be very large. The whole
OF this onerous burthen falls upon the officers and
soldiers. We heard good deal of murmuring
and loud complaints on this score. Almost every
one seemed 10 think il was imposing too much on
theD without the least direct compensation. A nd
the question may we'll be asked, why should not
these soldiers have slight remuneration for their
services. They are now compelled by arbitrary
legal provisions, TO perform several days duty in
the course OF year, in default theret f. are sub
ject 10 heavy fine; and We believe that il is not
only right they should be paid fifty cents or II dol
lar day but unless some provision of the kind is
made, the members of these companies will re-
fuse TO do duly-will finally disbund, and be found
among the enrolled militia.
II our State Government intends keeping up
companies, it mus, extend little encouragement
TO the soldier, and grant him moderate compen-
sation. Ia this way the Stale will always have at
command Il substantial, well disciplined, active
military force, composed Of men who take pride
in their profession, and who never will complain
if called upon TO perform twice or thrice the duty
which The law now demands. The subject will
probably come before the Legislature at the Oc-
,ober session, and we hope that body will not Tor
get what is due to the citizen soldier.
Sacred .K,sic.-We are requested to say TINT
Mr. Cheney (Simeon) will soon he in town, ready
10 enguge schools in this vicinity.