Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-08
THE Sd Conn. RECT AND ITS OFFICERS.

HE Sd CONN. REG'T AND ITS OFFICERS.
Among those of whom honorable mention
is made for their gallant conduct in the late
Duryee, of the Sd Connecticut Regiment,
formerly a clerk in the dry goods store of j.
NJ. Haven, in this place. Last winter he
went to reside in Waterbury, Conn, and on
the Presidents first call for troops in April
last, he entered the service as a volunteer in
the ranks of the Waterbury City Guard, but
was afterwards made Adjutant ef the Sd
Conn. Regiment, which post he now fills.
This Re giment was in the hottest of the fight
at Bull Run, and was the only Connecticut
Regiment that made charge on that me-
morable day. A correspondent of the Wa
terbury American, giving an account of the
part taken by this Regiment in the battle,
says:
At about half past two, p. m, the Sd Con-
necticut and I'd Maine were ordered to charge
upon battery of the rebels. The Colonel
of the Sd, CJohn L. Chatfeld) did not send
but led his Regiment to one of the most per-
llOuS idDOIs Vi Inc uhJ- hulIu a SHOWeF Ol
bullets and grape shot that sounded like the
humming of bees, the w0rk lcas done the
enemy were driven back, and the possession
of the place obtained.-Our officers were de-
termined to mark the place as our own, and
Major Warner called for the Regimental
Flag. The Stars and Stripes were advanced.
&" Not that one" shouted the Major, b" give me
the Connecticut Flag Pr and | tell you, Mr..
Senior Editor, that your old blood would
have coursed in quicker cure nts could you
have seen the Major and Color Sergeant
erecting on that spot, amid a leaden storm,
the d" Qui Trans. SuSt." Of old Connecticut.
The Regiment, however, were at length
obliged to fall back, and were ordered off the
field, after engaging the enemy some three
hours at different points. They retired in
good order, and on their route covered the
retreaung forces, and brought IN two pieces
| Of artillery, one cassion, and several baggage
wagons, and the wagon of the sappers and
| miners together with all their tools and
! twenty horses.
The correspondent above alluded to, closes
| his communication with the following:
One Of our officers seemed ubiquitous.
mean Adutant Duryee. In any part of the
| Regiment where he was needed he Away
appeared. Before the battle he had secured
the lore of the Regiment-after the battle the
| mention of his courage and Jrarery was on
every lip. He rendered incalculable service
to the Colonel in keeping the lines in order
We observe further that Adjutant DuryeC
| also won the praise Of his Colonel and in
deed he, and the Major of the Regiment, are
the only persons named by the Colonel ii
his official report to Col. Keyes, com
handing Ist Brigade, 1st Division. In tina
report Col Chatfeld says of the officers anC
men under his command;
Du.ing the whole engagement both officer
and men behaved we'll and stood up TO th'
work. | would here mention more particu
larry Major Warner, and Adjutant Redfiel'
Durvee for their GOODNESS during the who'll
action, in assisting TO keep the men in line
and urging them on 10 action.
We take pleasure in placing the above be
fore our readers, especially as we believe
will be gratifying to the friends and acquain
tances of Mr. Duryee in this vicinity t
hear 50 good an account Of him.