Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-28
FROM cAMp UNDERWOOD.


EDfroR WArouNAN The usual quiet OF
our town has been broken for the past two
weeks by the presence of the "a Regiment Of
Vermont sodiery Their cncampmcnt on the
Fair Ground cannot be oxcclled for convent
ence, and the temporarily planted trees around
and in the camp makes it truly delightful and
pleasant for the soldiers, and an agreeable re-
treat for the visitor. Tho men who compose
this Regiment arc good-sized, strong and
stslwart, and are worthy to be sent out as
representatives Of Vermont Gen. DAVIS
with whom | was talking the other day, says
it is the finest Regiment he ever saw, altho
he had seen Regiments from all New England
and the Middle States, and all seem TO ac-
knowledge that they cannot be surpassed
Besides the. strength Of body, evident to the
bcholder, there is a happy look Of Intelligence
in their faces which shows they are not bar
barians, but men OF sterling worth. These
are the kind Of soldiers Vermont desires to
have in the field. The men are uniformed a.
like. which adds much TO their appearance on
parade. We are sorry to perceive they have
the old smooth-bore muskets of 1852. for such
men should have nothing but the Mimic rifles
TO contend against those bloodthUsty rebels,
and for their own protection, yet we should
be slow to censurc Gov. Fairbanks when he is
cndcavuring to do his duty faithfully, and the
editorial in the Times this morning must not
be received as tho sentiment here.
The State should congratulate itself upon
the selection Of so efficient and worthy otf-
GERS. The Colonel seems perfectly to under
stand his position, and he is faithfully assist
ed by his associate officers. Colonel Whiting
is a graduate Of West Point, and We believe.
under his lead, the Regiment will march ia
deeds of valor and sustain the part that they
will be called upon to act in the coming dra-
ma Every one admires the soldier-liKe bear
ing of Lieut. Col Stannard and speak in wor-
thy terms Of Major Joyce
The prescntationof Of the banner to the Mont
pcicr company. last week, was a very inter-
esuns ceremony TO all. Parson Lords adj
dress and Capt Bandalls reply were especial
ly appropriatc-aud we doubt not that il wa'
very gratifying to the many citizens OF Mont
pclicr present, TO note the tirmncss and strong
purpose OF Capt. Randall and his company. -
Washington County is we'll represented ir
the 2i Regiment by two such companies as
Capt. Randall's and Capt Dilinghams o
I Waterbury, and having Major Joyce NOM
Der Of the Colonel's staff.
Yesterday Capt Dillingham; was Officer o.
the Day. and by his kindness wo were per
mi,tcd to cross the lines and witnessed this
dress parade, which takes place daily at sew
en- p. NJ.
Among the many visitors present we no
ticcd Senator Foot, Gov. Fairbanks, Lieut.
Gov. Underwood and Gen. Baxter. The
dress parade nightly attracts large crowd t'
the field; and the fine music by the Regimen
tal Band. and the almost perfect cvolutions o
the soldiers give great interest to the visitor
We hear the Regiment leaves hero the last o
this wcck or the first of next, but. whenevc
they do leave, whether this weel, on next, the.
will carry with them the best wishes Of tn
people Of Vermont, aipSi-rwe hope they ma
win worthy laurcls in their future career, an'
thus show they arc true descendants of tn
Green Mountain Boys Of '76. We have N
doubt but that they win do this, and that on
anticipatious will be realized. Yours, G.