Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-02

day and such Is the whole ann and object OF
what should be devoted to noble manhood,
manly exertions and an emulation Of the men
lives they are as ignorant as OF the common de-
ccncies and offices Of life
| BRIGADE Observation-Disclosures has it that Briga-
der Gen. Jackman Las decided to locate the
Muster at Berlin, adjoining Montpelier. We
trust such is not the case, as such IL move must
be suicidal to the interests OF the militia. The
Muster should he appointe, at some place where
the Troops can be provided with quarters, straw,
water, ammunition, and transportation for bag
gage free Of expense. Burlington possesses
these advantages and many others. A strong
desire is felt by its citizens to have the troops
meet there and they are willing to do what is
right in their behalf. The Military gentlemen
from Massachusetts and other adjoining States
who have been invited to he present ON that oc-
casion can reach this pointeesier than any other.
Again, larger number of spectators can be ac-
commodated in Burlington than at amy other
place proposed. On the other hand, the expense
to the companies of attending the Muster ought
properly to he the main consideration. 1t is
many sacrifices that cur Volunteer Companies
have been enabled to keep up their organization,
and certainly in this respect their efforts ought
to be sustained in such way that they need not
be put to more expense than IS absolutely neces-
sary, Their other OUTLAWS will be heavy enough
without taxing them with double railroad fare,
when by having the Muster at Burlington one
half fare could be obtained. We imagine that
General Jackman will upon mature elaboration
order the Muster at Burlington.
The above is from the military editor Of the
Rutland Herald 1--WE believe he was candidate
for the office of Brgadier General last lall) -
lie is evidently in great distress Of mind, and
we offer him our cordial sympathy. 1t is quite
apparent that the afflicted Colonel is moved
solely by considerations affecting " the interests
OF the Militia, and we do not wonder at his
shedding tears to THINK that he cannot "mus-
ter . at Burlington, which POSSESSES" such
superior i" advantages - as "quartors, stt;tw,
water, ammdnition Transportation of baggage"
not to enqmerate .. ..Hony othersa and then,
only consider the 1" strong dcsir felt'a5its citi-
zens to have the troops msot there,'' g desire
so strong THAI CfoJ alo positively willing to
do what IS right in their behalf" Could more
be asked? Would the " Militia" would the
gallant Colonel, be content with less? And
then, Burlington is nearer Massachusetts, than
Berlin is; in fact, gentlemen from Massachu
sets and " other adjoining States, can reacl
Burlington {" easier than any other place il
the world. That advantage" it seems to us
Is OF more consequence than even g straw ant
water which, according to our cotemporary
can be had " free of expense" at B. AnC
then think of " double railroad fare," g when
by having the Muster at B., one-haTfar coult
be obtained " The expense actually increased
four-fold. This is indeed aggravatng. 1t il
worse than the straw and water" The ed
itorial Colonel has a right to feel bad HI
ought to feel bad. And he should ventilate hi
grief. We advise him to Tree his mind Iii
should fire his gun as often as once week, a
least, and when he gets short of " ammuni
ton, he can get supply, " free of expense,
ut Burlington, without doubt. In the mean
time perhaps he can extract some comfort iron
the assurance we have no hesitation in giving
him, that I" straw y is quite abundant in . Der
lin, and at last quotations was as cheap as il
Burlington, while water will be furnished hin
in quantity and quality suited to the most faS
tidIous military taste, absolutely lor--noth
ing. We cannot speak with as much certainty
respecting " ammunition, until we learn def
nitely what the Colonel means by that some
what comprehensive term We do hope tn,
Col. editor of the Herald will take a NOR,
cheerful view Of the Muster next week, and no
entirely give up the Volunteer Militia on &C
count of the expense Of ." straw, water, ammu
milton and transportation of baggage"
AND STILL They CONE Every day we heal
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