Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-15


But Mr.. Beecher was not in a physical con7
ditiou to SPEAK with most effect, taking the
stand as be did, exhausted by twelve hours
continuous railroad ride, without rest or re-
lleshment As a consequence Of this he
confined himself more closely to his notes,
aud displayed fewer bursts Of intense feeling
aud eloquence than is usual IN his best et-
forts, showing however towards the close
and in the splendid peroration, in which he
maintained that we are fighting the Battle
Of the World, sample Of his power which
few who heard 1t will forget
TIE CAVALRY REGIMESr.-The officers Of
the First Vermont Cavalry, whose appoint
ments were mentioned on Saturday, arc men
Of the right stamp. OF Col. Platt, We have
already spoken repeatedly, AID have only to
ada, that as we have seen him on his black
charger at the head Of his regiment. We
thought him one of the finest looking officers
we ever saw. Mr.. London Tunes Russell, If
he should see him, could safely add him to
the number Of the civilians Of whom he
speaks, as acquiring quickly and the easily
habit OF command, and a corresponding sol
disg-like appearance.
Lieut.. Col. GEO, b. KELLOGG is already
well known in connection with military al-
fairs in Vermont, having held for several
years the ofice Of Adjutant and Inspector
General lie was appointed recruiting Off
car for the Cavalry Regiment, at Brattleboro,
hicci his company az once. and came as its
Captain, but with a very general expectatio
that higher rank was in store Tor him. II
has shared largely IA the care and commanI
OF the Il giment since IT came here, and
fully demonstrated bis fitness for his Office.
lie Will make particularly energetic, capa-
bic, and popular .llcer.
MAJ. COLLINS olme here as Captain Of the
Bennington Company. lie has seen service
in Europe, where ha had command Of a bat
terry of Flying Artillery for two years, and is
probably the most thorough soldier in the
Camp.
ApJurAAr EDGAR PnKN, OF Burlington,
is an excellent selection. Mr. Pitkin was
one o the FIST to volunteer, on the first call
Of the President, and served faithfully as
Sergeant OF Co. 8, in the First Vermont
Regiment, throughout its term Of service
We know him well as young man of more
than common energy, industry and reliable
ilty, and we risk nothing in predicting that
he will perform the duties of his responsible
VIII high credit to himself and the
service, and to the acceptation of the Rcgi- |
ment
QUARTER MASTER A. S. DEWEY needs no
introduction to our Burlington readers. The !
'iIice OF Quarter Master is really only second |
n Importance to that of Colonel. 1t is too
'iten filled by incapable men but this time
-ae night man is IN the right place. Mr..
Dewey's high character, business habits, and
general ability, qualify him eminently for
,o. post-and it is cheering slsn when
,ob men re found in the service.
With Surgeon GALE We have not the
leasurc of a personal Acquaintance, bat he
described to Us as 4 trul scientific and
borough Surgeon, man of kind and genial
,mperament, and in every respect an excel
mt selection. Assistant Surgeon Epson is
graduate of the University and Of the
burlington Medical College. lie has al
lady proved himself to be a capable and
lithiul assistant, and all who have friends
! the regiment may rest ABSURD that they
i'll have if they need it. the kindest and
est of medical care.
The following is the order Of the regiment
hen in line
o. A, Chittenden, Capt PLArr
- j, Fran kin, Capt. CoNGER.
- c, WASHINGTON, Capt. bartlett.
% D. Oranga j, Caledonia, Capt PRESTON. l
. E. Windsor, Capt RUYDLETr.
- F, Windham, Capt HALL.
. @, Bennington, Capt. SHELDON.
% II, Rutland, Capt. PERKINS
- I, Lamoille & Orleans, Capt. SAWYER. t
- K, Addison, Capt. Moore.
Dress parades ION fooD take place every :
ay at 4.30 P. NJ.
We understand that the Legislature pro {
ose to pay the Regiment visit, before o
pg, on which occasion grand parade will
Ike place. =
The regulation requiring passes at the gate
the Camp is, We understand, suspended
r the present during the day time. and the
lblic will be allowed free ingress from A. {
. to p. NJ.
Rev. Dr. Witherspoon, of the First NJ. L. +
hurch, preached to the Regiment yester- C
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