Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-08-30
ATTENTION SHARP SHOOTERS.


Orders from headquarters TO hasten the en-
listment Of the Vermont Sharp Shooters with
all dispatch, induce me 20 alter my plan Of
enlistment some what aud permit each appl-
cant for admission 10 the company, to make
his trial shots in presence of some reliable
person in his own town.
Each one using rifles with globe sight, or
Telescope sights will be required to make ten
consecutive shots from firm rest, at target
200 yards distant.
Each one using common rife, with phin
open sights will be required TO make ten con-
secutivc shots from firm rest. at a target
100 yards distant, in ench case the sum Of the
distances of all the shots from the center Of
the bulls eye not exceed 50 inches measuring
from the center of each shot separately TO tho
center Of the bulls eve
Each person attending the trial as attest
ing witness will be required 10 enclose to me
at West Randolph, W.. each separate target
with applicants uame attached thereto also,
enclosing letter giving style Of sights on the
rife used in making the target OF each appli-
cant, age hight, general appearance, and
statement as TO morals, ana particularly re-
garding temperate habits
Ny orders are strict regarding intemper-
ence, and no one will knowingly be admitted
who is in the habit Of being intoxicated and
if any are found when in cucampment, given
TO the habit Of intoxication they will be
promptly expelled from the regiment.
As there will be another trial let each one
be sure he eau make his target a, any time or
place
Advites from Col Bcrdan. state the uniform
TO be light blue pants with green cord on out
side seam, dark blue coat--grey overcoat
Col Berdln az my request sends the names
Of some Of the best rife makers in the coun-
try.
Allen q Wheeler Worcester. Mass Mor-
gah James uHca, ~ Y George A. Ferris,
Utica, y. Y. Onion a Wheeler. New York,
City. he also says " am now about testing
a sharps rifle, made for long range shooting
and think 1t will prove a very desirable arm
for Us. We are now engaged la testing diff
terent makes Of rifles, In the course of q few
days shall be able 70 decide which is best
Let all wishing 70 enter the sharp shooters,
get a rife 20 make their target with, and if
they are accepted, should they have no rifle Of
their own, or know of no one Of a particular
make they prefer they need give themselves
no uneasiness about rifle, one viii be found,
every way satisfactory that they can procure.
The men will be armed and equipped
at the expense OF the state Each man TO
find his own ride, the government allowing
him $50 for the use Of the same The pay
will be the same as that OF any other body Of
volunteers going from this state, commencing
from day of enrolment.
| shall endeavor to see each applicant
If possible, before enrolled. Each man vii
receive due notice Of time and place of meet
ing, as we'll as OF acceptance Rifles are pre-
ierred weighing y to ID pounds, carrying so
balls to the h., that will in good hands pick Oft
man at half mile. Four buglers, are also
wanted for the company Any further inior-
nation can be had by addressing me at West
Randolph.
Col. Berdan writes For your country's
sake hurry up the men, companies are coming
IN from the other sta es. hope Vermont will
not be behind hand with her Green Mountain
Boys"
And say "hurry up" my brave comrades,
LET US get out our rifles and show Col Bordan
that we are not only not aggards when the
country calls, but that the blood OF Old Eath-
an neUer staD'bers. Come one Come all
T.. WESTON, Jr.,
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