Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-08-23
TRoM THE VERMONT REo1MENrs.

second and lhird, near W0shington-pcas-
ant aud unpleasant. 1t will be seen that the
change, the Importance of which we suggested
few days ago, has been made both regi-
ments being placed in one brigade. We had
supposed it would be Gen. Phelps brigade, Of
course, as he was the only Vermont General
Since that, Col Smith has been appointed
General, and to him the command Of the Yer
montors has been given. Doubtless, the
Fourth Regiment, now forming. will be as
signed to the same brigade. Gen. Smith is
Nermonter and an experienced officer in the
regular army Of high reputation. The regi.
ment was highly complimented by Colonel
Howard. for its services at Bull Run. This
is very pleasant news. But it seems that
Major Joyce CT the Second Regiment has been
put under arrest and this is very unpleasant.
The causes were not known by our oorres-
pondents One Of them guesses that II was
on account Of the Majors letter to the Bur
lngtou Times. Our readers have had the
letter. and we think it would puzzle them,
as it does ourselves, TO end any very grave
ofcnse in the letter. The arrest may be
connected with the unfortunate and unpleas-
ant state Of the Regiment in respect TO the
/ Colonel. In any event, we are confident that
the charges cannot relate to Major Joyce's
abilities as an officer, nor to his bravery. A
bravcr man cannot be found in the regiment
or the army. AS an officer, he has been very
popular with the men. II. as We conjecture
the arrest has grown out of the feeling in re-
spoet TO the Colonel, we hope examination
will clear up the cloud and give the regiment
sunshine again
The first regiment still lays at Brattleboro'.
The L. 5. paymaster arrived on Monday, and
tits probably that ere this the men have re-
ceived their pay, both from the Federal Gov
erument and the State. The State authori-
ties were promptly on tho ground, and the
unfortunate delay ia chargeable, as tho Pie
ri1 witiily says, to the uarembting action Of
the Federal Government. Up to "Wednesday
afternoon no officer had arrived to muster the
regiment out Of service. On Thursday of
last week the Governor reviewed the regiment
when the following addresses were delivered
LIEUT.. COL. wAsHBURN TO GOV. FAIRnANKs
Sir In the absence of him to whom you
entrusted this regiment and as the result of
his well earned but tardily received rromo-
ton, it has become my duty to return the re-
gment to you. They return with a reputa-
ton which does honor to themselves to their
officers and their State. But we do not bring
back all. One has been killed by the enemy.
Five have been stricken by disease and yet
have died. as much in the way Of their duty,
aud with "a much title respect aad lsasl,.-
brance, as though they had fallen upon the
field OF battle. The service Of the regiment
has been severe In handling the spade and
pick and constructing the intrenchments at
Viewpoints News, as we'll as in handling
muskct and standing bravcly under the fire
of the enemy, they have proved themselves
worthy of the State that sent them out
Placed constantly in the advance, to them be-
longs the honor of having, first of all the
troops Of the United States. taken permanent
possession of the soil of Virginia. They ie-
turn for brirC respite from their labors, aud
yet ready again, when their duty shall re-
quirc it, to respond To their countrys call and
fight again, II need be, for the upholding of
the laws and the supremacy Of the glorious
old flag of the Union.
RErLY OF GOV. FAIRB>NKs.
Mr. Commando, and Fei'oc Citizens of The la
Rcqim0t:--
Ii is with deYont gratitude to Almighty
God that am permitted to welcome you back
to the State Of Vermont. after your short but
highly scryicable campaign.
Three months ago. had the honor Of pre-
sentng to you, through your distinguished
commander, Col. Phelps, those beautiful sand
ards. now before me, emblomatical Of the
state and Of the Union, and Of bidding you
Gud speed upon your errand-an errand not
flr conquest nor for plunder but for the
protection Of our government from the grasp
of ruthless bands who have cunspired for It's
overthrow, and for the suppression OF a wick
ed rebellion.
You carried with you the hearts and the
prayers OF the people OF your state and, from
the time of your departure, the greatest solici-
tude was felt Tor your welfare. The intelli-
gence received Of your condition and progress
was welcomed by an approaching community
You we're made the pioneers for occupying
an important stragetical position in Virginia
TO yon was assigned the post Of honor and
Of danger Your indcfitigable labors, the
works you accomplished, and yonr fearless
conduct at Newport News, are understood
ana apmecated
You, Mr.. Commander, and your battallion
in the fgt at Great Bethel, are known TO
have displayed courage and GOODNESS worthy
ofa better result 1t was not your fault that
the rebel battery was not captured. II is
known that when you were ready to make
the charge, with tho confident belief that it
was in your power, the unfortunate order
was given to retreat.
! recount these facts Gentlemen for the
purpose Of assuring you that the people of
Vermont have made themselves acquainted
with the record Of your campaign, and are
gratfcd for your services.
Nor have we been Indifferent TO the reports
Of your moral condition. We feel an honest
pride in knowing that, while some of the
: regiments in the service have been demoral-
lied by intoxicating liquors, you have sustain
ed a reputation for good conduct, worthy of
the Green Mountain State. You have main
tained becoming sell-respect, and are your
self respected.
| am gratifed with the assurance of your
commanding officer that if your services be
needed, you will again respond to your coun-
! uy's call. Yeur past record is a sufficient