Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-08-15
FIRST VERMONT REGIMENT.

menI NJ w aSnlnplOn having Deen uuly nOtlHcu
Of the movements of these troops. More than
q week has passed away and yet the soldiers are
neither mustered out of service nor paid. In
no sort of way nor manner is the regiment or
State government responsible for this delay
Both have done their entire duty in the prcmis-
es. The fault is in the "Circumocution Office"
where allow not to do it" seems to be the es-
sential qualification.
Maj Thomas H. Halsey, the Paymaster ar
rived on Monday. The next day messenger
was sent to Boston with proper draft for the
money with which to pay the soldiers. 1t will
probably arrive this "wednesday evening, and
if the mastering officer arrives tonight the
regiment will be mustered out of service and
paid off to morrow, in season for them to leave
for their homes Friday morning-nearly two
weeks from the expiration of their service
We are informed that their case is by no means
an isolated one. Some of the three months
regiments have waited eight days for their pay
after having been mustered out of the service
Although the presence of the men enlivens the
appearance of our village and their behavior
under such trying circumstances is worthy of
special commentator, we shall for their
sakes only, he very glad when they can take
their departure for their homes where family,
friends and loved ones anxiously await their re-
turn.
The regiment was reviewed on Thursday
morning of last week by His Excellency Gov.
Fairbanks. After regimental drill and dress
parade, Lieut.. Col. Washburn, commanding tbs
Regiment addressed His Excellency as follows:
Sir-In the absence of him to whom yon
entrusted this re- iment and as the result of his
well earned but tardily received promotion, it
has become my duty to return the regiment to
you. They return with reputation 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. rs much
in the way of their duty, and with as much
title to respect and remembrance, 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 Entertainments at Newport's News, as well
as in handling the musket and standing brave.
ly under the fire of the enemy. they have proved
themselves worthy of the State that sent them
belongs the honor of having first of all the
troops OF the United States taken permanent
possession of the soil of Virginia. They re-
turn for a brief respite from their labors, and
yet ready again, when their duty shall require
It to respond to their country's cali and fight
again, if need be, for the unfolding of the laws
and the supremacy of the glorious old flag Of
the Union.
TO which the Governor responded in the
subjoined appropriate language:
Mr.. CoMMANDER AND FELLOW CITIZENS OF
THE 1sT REGIMENT -
1t is with devout gratitude TO Almighty God
that | am permitted to welcome you back to
the State of Vermont, after your short but
highly servicaLle campaign.
Three months ago, had the honor of pre-
senting to you, through your distinguished COM
mandcr, Col. Phelps, those beautiful standards,
now before me, mathematical of the State and
of the Union, and of bidding you God speed
upon your errand--an errand, not for con-
quest nor for plumber, but for the protection
of our government from the grasp OF ruthless
bands who have conspired for its overthrow
and for the suppression of a wicked 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 solicit
tude was felt for your welfare. The intelli-
gence received Of your condition and progress
was welcomed by an approaching community
You were made the pioneers for occupying
an important strageticol position in Virginia
10 you was assigned the post of honor and of
danger. Your interchangeable labors, the works
you accomplished, and your fearless conduct at
Newport News, arc understood and appreciated.
You, Mr.. Commander, and your battalion,
in the fight at Great Bethel, are known to have
displayed courage and GOODNESS worthy Of a
better result. 1t was not your fault that the
rebel battery was not captured. 1t is known
that when you were ready to make the charge,
with the confident belief that it was in your
power, the unfortunate order was given to re-
retreat.
/ recount these facts Gentlemen, for the pur-
pose of assuring you that the people of Yer
mont have made themselves acquainted with
the record OF your campaign, and are gratifed
for your serv ces.
Nor have we been indifferent TO the reports
of your moral condition. We feel an honest
pride in knowing that, while some of the ret,i
ments in the service have been demoraized Nv
Intoxicating liquors, you have sustained n repu-
tation for good conduct, worthy of the Green
Mountain State. You have maintained be.
coming self-respect, and are yourselves respect
cd.
1 am gratihed with the assurance OF youl
commanding officer that if your services be
needed, you will again respond to your coun-
try's call. Your past record is a sufficient
guaranty of your unhinching patriotism, and o.
your readiness to consecrate yourselves to the
service of your country in the hour of her peril
Again | bid you welcome to the State you
have so CALAMITY represented, assuring you that
the people, with one acclaim are prepared tc
award to you the need of "well done good and
faithful servants"
During every fair day since there has been {
regimental drill and battalion evoluions at least
once and sometimes twice each day, the exact
ness and thoroughness of which evnce the
careful instruction and well regulated discipline
that the soldiers have received. Friday after.
noon the regiment moved in column from Camp
Phelps" to the depot where the soldiers were ex
pecting to meet their loved Colonel, who it was
reported would arrive that evening. Butinstead
of the man letter was received saying that he