Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-10
The New ENGLAND REGIMENT.

aud a local pride will discover itself when
ever it is mentioned in n commendatory
manner. While n natural pride pervades
the heart of every true patriot, on hearing
of the triumph and success Of any, and all
who bear arms for their country, it is but
natural and just that we of New England
should watch with more than usual inter-
est, the progress Of this regiment.
1t is with much satisfaction tina. we find
the following notice in the Hmtford Times
in relation to the principal officers. We
have heretofore been personally acquaint-
ed with most of the list here mentioned,
and know majority of them 10 be pract-
cal military men, with the highest military
qualifications, aud well deserving the
compliments bestowed upon them by tue
Times.
1t will be seen by notice in another
column that the last detachment Of this
regiment has sailed for Mexico:
The principal officers of the Regiment are Brig
adler General FRANKLIN PIERCE, of New Ham
pshire, gentleman of high merit, who will spare
no eXertons 10 make the men comfortable, and TO
perfect their discipline, so that no dlscredlt shall
come upon them,
Col. Truman B. RANSOM of Vermont, a mill
tury discipinuran of the first order, for several
years the principal ola Military Academy in VI.
and known as one of the very best officers in this
country.
Lieut.. Col. THOMPSON a gentleman who i:
well spoken Of
Thomas II. SEYMOUR of Hartford, Conn,
first Maor Mr. Seymour has had command o.
Fort Adams for several weeks, and has won the
esteem and high opinion ofa the officers connect
ed with the Regiment. As a drill officer ant DIS
cipIinarian, he has few equals; and his !egard TOT
the men under his command--hls eXertons n
their behalf ut all lmes,t make them comfortable
and con,entcd with his many excellent traits o
character, win for him their affection and respect
He will prove a most valuable officer.
FoLLIor LALLY Of Maine, second MAJOR, Is
also represented as a worthy officer.
! Mr. Wn1ppLE of New Hampshire, is Adjulnn
Of the Regiment, and we ale informed is well fit.
ted for that post.
Cant. WEBB and Lieut.. WoopHoUsE of this
civ and Lieut. lIoDGE Of IlitchcoCkviIe, are al,
ready uniting favorable opinion from officers ant
men.
| Old and experienced officers, who have seer
this Regiment, speak oft rs being composed o
the best looking soldiers that they ever saw Al
are hardy, healthy men, remarkable for their Soot
department. The Vermont and New Hampshire
recruits particularly are spoken oil, as unusually
stout men, capable of meeting the greatest endur-
ance and severcst tests. Many OF them are 81
feet in height and some of them more.
One company belonging 10 the Regiment from
Rhode Island, arrived in Mexico on the 2Sh o
April. 1t will meet the Regiment at Vera Cruz
Connecticut has two full companies in the Reg
imen,-aIl she is allowed. They are all able bod
led, well behaved men. One of them was thu
second company Of the regiment that entered tn
fort.
One detachment: of this regiment, under Majo
l.ay sailed FROM Newport for Mexico, in the shl
North Bend, on Friday last. The second detach
mcnt, including Capt. Webbs company and two
companies liom Maine, will sail for Mexico, unde
Major SEYMOUR, the present week, in the barqu'
Antelope. The last detachment, also, it is be-
eved will get off this week. Gen, PIERCE ant
Col. RANSOM will accompany it. 1t will EN-
| brace 8rchauler TO-, hlHe w., anu cTHIoh
Co.
Lieut. WooDHoUsE of this city, has been trans
erred to rifle company, of merit. This was I
handsome compliment TO Mr. w.
Lieut. lloDGE has also been transferred 10
Grenadier Company, select and admirable set o
men. This, too, is considered compliment II
Mr. IT..
The Regiment is assigned to Gen. Scots com
mand, will 90 direct TO Vera Cruz, hut will aoi re
main there single day. 1t will at once march Il
the highlands, where it is as healthy as in an.
part of New England.
The officers and men are all in the best spirits
and have for several days, been anxious TO get oil
us soon US possible.
High expectations are already raised with rel
erence 10 this regiment, particularly among abb
military officers, and we venture the assertion tina
it will signalize ITSELF and bring credit upon New
England, If an opportunity offers.
Mai. SEYMOUR, who has been in this city 70
two or three DAYS past, left for Newport in tn
cars this (Monday) morning. large number o
our citizens crowded around as the cars left. II
take him by the hand, and to express 10 him thel
best wishes. lie goes forth in defence of hi
couutry's rights, with the hearty good will of hi
fellow citizens generally. MAY 3OM