Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-06
The Muster.

We \IIlC CullOI thu lhO uCfliI "AN A'O
tary men, but if we may believe our eyes ana
ears, and the statements Of our cotemporarleS'
and their able correspondents, the first General
Muster of the State, held at this place on the
goth, 3Oth and 3lst ults, was decided sucs
cess, and an everyway gratifying afflir for The
young Militia of Vermont.
A correspondent of the Boston Advertiser
saws of it, under date of August Goth
" The new impulse which has been given TO
the military spirit of Vermont, is to be aug
mentcd by the Muster of all the volunteer mi
ltia of the State, which has just now begun on
the borders OF this most beautiful hillsur.
rounded village. The occasion is to be improy-
ed as soldier school, and will be worthy of
note, not 50 much as u military display, as from
the fact that it is the seed-time of Il harvest of
military discipline, which will be reaped in fu-
ture years. Nestled in the valley OF the Win
ooski river, about a quarter OF ii mile west of
the beautiful State House, which, with it's
chaste architecture, its convenient internal ar
rangements, and its elegant iurntur, deserves
a letter of itself,-tho calnpground offers a
spot whereon anybody would delight to larry
few days, the canvas his only retreat
The regular tcs,-which are well kept and
positively luxurious in their wholesome neat
ness and simplicity,-ar full and Montpelier
is reaping a deserved profit from the prevailing
gayety.
The uniformed militia OF Vermont is divided
INTO four regiments Of eight companies each !;
though only twenty two companies are now en-
rolled, and, partly from the negligence Of some
organized companies, and partly from Il want
of arms to supply those towns where compa
mics are all ready TO organize, the number here
is not moro than half the full complement
Tho four regiments constitute a single brigade,
which is under command of Brigadicr- General
Alonzo JQckman, Professor of Mathematics IN
Norwich University, whose intimate acquaint-
anco with military science and duty make him
emincntly fit for the position, while his modes
ty and worth ensure him general respect.
The correspondent Of the Burlington Times
under date OF 3lst says:
The Field for the Encampment is a very fine
one and the extended lines ule maintained clear
and without disorder by the judicous yet firm,
management of 1t. IL. G. Lockwood, Cavendish
! Light Infantry, who is Captain of the Guard
The lines embrace some % acres Of easily undu-
lating ground, bordering on its entire Northern
side, on the Winooski, and its three remaining
sides protected by sentines. The people Of
Montpelier, who have had charge of the prepar-
ations for the Muster have made very liberal and
creditable arrangements for the comfort and
convenience of the Militia. Excellent water is
conducted on the ground by pipes, and ice is
furnish in abundance, while the neat and spa
cinus Dining Hall, erected by Mr.. Cross, fur
nshes very excellent meals at u most reasonable
rate, to those who have come to the Encamp-
ment without rations for three days. A sub
stantial and safe bridge has been thrown across
the river al point nearly opposite the pleasant
residence of Col. Jewett, for the accommodation
of the Brigade,
The arrangement of the Encampment is well
planned Along the bank of the Winooski on
the North, are pitched the tents Of the various
Companies. In the center of the line stands
the Marquee of Brigader General Jackman and
his staff Immediately in front of Gen. Jack
man s Head Quarters, and near the south line
of the field, stands the fine large square tent of
Adj. and Insp. Gen. Baxter and o. Mr.. Gen.
Davis, which forms also the the Head Quarters
of the COmmander-n, Chief Gov. Hall The
large space between them is ample for marching
and evolutons, RegimentaI, Battalion and Bri,
gade.
The Field is we'll chosen and we'll adapted to
the purpose of the Muster its very inequali
ties of surface being an advantage rather than
an objection. On every side it is immediately
bounded by hills, whose sides, yesterday, were
beautifully sprinkleI with groups of spectators
and vehicles, giving the coup d'0el a very pic
turesque and animated appearance. On the
whole, so far as externals and accessories fur.
nished by the nature and art of Montpelier
arc concerned, the Field of Encampment is
wholly uneXceptionabo.
The Military force on the grounds set down,
from pretty accurate computation at about
900 rank and file and music, including, also,
Filed and Staff Officers. There are fourteen
companies present, all in reipectably full ranks,
and, with unimportant exceptions, neatly and
handsomely uniformed. The following is a sort
OF general roster -
His Excellency, Gov. Hall, Commander-in-
Chief, with his Aids, Colonies, F. E. Wood
bridge, F. Fairbanks and H. D, Hopkins.
Adj, and Insp. Gen. Ii. H. Baxter, Or Mr.
Gen G. F. Davis. Brigadier General Alonzc
Jackman. with his staff Inspector NJ New
ton, Or. Mr.. C. G. P Baldwin. Judge Adv
F. V. Randall and j. Hall, Aid.
First Regiment.
Joseph Bush, Colonel Geo O. Gilman, 1t
Col E. S. Hayward, Major Chas. Barrett
AdJt.; c. F. Dana, Or. Master Geo. B. Glib
bons, Pay Master E. R. Sanborn, Surgeon.
CoMPANIEs.-Light Guard, Rutland, Capt
W. Y. M. Ripley; Allen Grays Brandon
Capt. R. R. Blake Light Guard, Middlebury
Capt. W. P. Russell; N. E. Guards, North
field, Capt. s. G. Patterson
200 Rank and File. Music, the Keene Band
10 pieces. the Mortified Cornel Band, Is pieces
Martial music IL.
Second Regiment.
W. W. Cochran, Colonel; II. N. Worthen
1t. Col. A. NJ. Dickey, Major; E. M. Brown
Adj't.; c. B. Stoughton, Or. Master DR. E
A KNIGHT Snrgenn