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had a correspondent on the spot, from whose
letters we copy the following account of the
affair
T~HURsDAY-FIRST DAY.
As fine a morning as ever was seen has
dawned, and people from all parts of the
surrounding country are pouring into ouT
streets by all sorts of conveyances.
The % Regiment as 1t presents itself this
morning, is composed Of the following officers
and companies
Col. 4. Jackman, of Norwich.
1t. Col. W. NJ. Dole, of Danville.
Major W. W. Cochran, of Bellows Falls.
Adjutant II. a. Worthen, of Chelsea.
Quarter Master c. c. p. Baldwin, of
Bradford.
Sergeant Major Josiah Hall, of Norwich.
Surgeon - Allen, of White River juno
ton.
Surgeons Mate q. W. Tobin. of Thetford.
Chaplain II. ?. Gushing, Of Bradford.
Green Mountain Guards, CAPT. Walter
Taylor, Of Bellows Fllls-70 guns Bellows
Falls Band.
Woodstock Light Infantry, Capt. P. 7.
Washburne, Woodstock-4S guns Wood
stock Band.
Bradford Guards, Capt. B. T. Blodgett,
Bradiord-50 guns; Bradford Band.
Tunbridge Light Infantry, Capt. Richard
Smith, Tunbridge-52 guns martial music.
Green Mountain Boys, Capt. R. W. Laird,
Danyille-G0 guns Cabot Cornet Band.
Topsham Rifle Company, Capt. /. II.
Tabor, Iopsham-4j rifles martial music.
The regimental line has Just been formed
in front Of the Headquarters, and at this time
90 minutes TO u \. NJ the troops have
taken up the line of march to the muster
field. escorted by the Bellows Falls Band,
which is the regimental Band.
The troops reached the camp ground at
about II o'clock. The Colonel and his staff
were all mounted on fine steeds, splendidly
caparisoned, and the whole parade was an
imposing display.
A regimental line was again formed, and
the Woodstock Light Infantry were despatch
ed for the color, which they. on returning,
delivered TO the Green Mountain BOYS, Of
Danville.
Instructions were then given by the Colo
mel IN the manner of saluung the color,
when the troops were dismissed for dinner.
At two O'Clock the line was again formed,
and the afternoon was spent in instructions
in the principles of review principles Of
advancing and retiring by direct eschelon Of
companies principles Of loading, firing and
themanual of arms
At E O'Clock the companies were dismissed
and went to their various quarters. To-day
the field and staff officers were on foot. but
tomorrow they will be mounted.
The officers Of the regiment have made a
favorable impression upon the troops to-day.
Col. %Jackman, especially, by his thorough
acquaintance with military tactics, and his
patient endeayors To make himself fully I'M
derstood by the troops-tO man Of whom
the naneuNvi7 - a~~ti-aIy nev-vvou the
admiration Of all who witnessed them. The
companies department was very creditable in
all their movements
This evening, the Green Mountain Guards
Of Bellows Falls formed a torch-light process
ion, and, accompanied by the Bellows Falls
Band, marched through Main street, hating
in front of headquarters, the band furnishing
appropriate music.
Adjutant Gen. Kellogg was called out and
thanked the company IN a few words, hoping
to meet them on the field tomorrow. Three
hearty cheers were given for Gen. Kellogg,
and the company returned to their quarters.
Tonight the various companies ara 70 be
serenaded by the Bradford Band.
TRIDAY-sECOND DAY.
The companies reached the field about 10
O'Clock, and after forming a hollow square,
prayer was offered by the Chaplain. The
troops were then addressed in an able man
ner by Adjutant General Kellogg. \ line
was again formed and the troops were re-
viewed and inspected by Adjutant General
Kellogg and his Aids, His Excellency Gov
ernor Hall not being able to be present.
Among the gentlemen who witnessed the
movements Of the companies were F. Z.
W Woodbridge of Vergennes, Col. Hopkins of
Niddlebury, Col. Fairbanks and Judge Po-
land of St. Johnsbury. The companies were
then dismissed for dinner.
About , O'Clock, the line was again form
ed, and the regiment went through with
the eschelon and other movements practised
first day. The principles of loading and
lrIng by alternate companies and by battal-
ion, were then gone through. The compa-
nles generally executed this part of the drill
and especially the Bradford Guards
and the Woodstock Light Infantry. Supe-
'lorlty was claimed by each Company, and
awarded each by the spectators. To say that
cannot be any marked difference, will,
come near the truth but wh-n the
act that this was the first time the Guards
lad fired their muskets as a company is ia
zen into consideration, the palm must be
awarded to them.
After a dress parade and drilling colnpa-
lies-which drills were executed in fine
tyle-the regiment marched TO headquar-
ers in the village. Proper order was Sc
ured, and the regiment was dismissed. To
he Bellows Falls Band were rendered the
hanks of the Colonel and other officers
trough Adjutant Worthen, to which they
responded by playing appropriate
irs. Thus closed the second day Of muster.
nd TO say that it has been a very successful l
would express the minds of all con-
erned. Tn officers have gained the high ,
steem of the troops, and the companies :
deported themselves well-exceedinclv 6
the late formation of some of :
lem is taken into consideration. The num-
er of companies will be increased another :
ear, and the future of the Second Regiment
,oks promising. The movements of the
to-day have been witnessed by a large :
of people, variously estimated at :
ON five to ten thousand. Never were so /
any people together at one time in Brad r
I'D before. but this is not to be wondered
!, when we learn that a muster IN this re- :
on is comparatively a new thing-one not 5
lving been holden for twenty years. h
SATURDAY MORNING. q
This morning at 9 80 the Woodstock Light -
marched to headquarters, where .
icy were received by the Bradford Guards.
he Infantry then went through a dress pa
de. Capt. Washburn, in behalf of him Ii
If and the Woodstock Infantry, thanked Z
e Bradford Guards for the kindness and
urtesy with which they have been received n
ID treated during their stay in Bradford, 5
ID assuring them that the Guards were not r,
Id responsible for the unfortunate circum- y
which happened last night, but that 9
ey were held in the highest esteem by the to
oodsiock Light Infantry, who wished them h,
UGH prosperity. Capt. Blodgett responded
the unfortunate circumstance.
d reciprocating the kindly feelings ex- tn
essed by the Infantry. Further express |:
rs of sympathy and regard were offered by sh
Dickev which were rpsnondad IN b. III