Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-10-25
Sorrows Of Vermont Volunteers.

the field. About a hundred pairs of feet
ings have been prepared. They ask for
contributions of yarn, blankets, feelings,
&c. They should be sent to Mrs. Por-
tus Baxter, Derby Line.
The ladies of Coventry, are likewise
getting up box of clothing for the same
purpose. We understand that their do
nations are quite munifcent. We hope
they will continue on as they have begun.
There is no fear of too much being done
for those who have gone from among us
to peril life and all for their country
If the account we published last week Of
the hardships endured by the third regi-
ment are true--and we fear it is--the
boys are sadly in need of the comforts
now preparing for them. Let them not
suffer, lest by SO doing we deserve to be
charged with ingratitude, and also deter
others from rushing to the defence of our
country.
Will not some of the ladies' of Iras,
burgh start the project Of raising a box
of clothing in their own town? 1t is
hardly proper for them to be behind Gov
entry, Derby, or Crahsbury, who are
each doing their share. The ladies in
two school districts in this town have al
ready contributed to the Coventry box.
Better give there than not give at all.
But let the town get up box of its own.
Since the above was in type we have
received a copy of the Daily Freeman,
from which we take the following. That
paper SAYS
We have just been shown a private
letter from gentleman ia the fifth YER
mont regiment-one of the regiments
that was hurried forward by peremptory
orders from Washington to send them
as they were, and they would be supplied
on their arrival at the seat of war, in
which the writer says:
" This regiment is in the enemy's
country,-not in Vermont. The whole
command is exposed to the batteries of
treason. Between two hundred and three
hundred Of our men are every night and
day within halling distance not only of
his pickets, but Of the enemy in force
And we have not six hundred guns that
will bear inspection, and two hundred of
our men have no guns at all, and not an
officer has side arms. In company ID, OF
the ID, there are 102 men, and only 43
guns. Company | of this regiment has
not a gun, dress or thick coat, not pis-
to or overcoat. Two days ago there was
not an overcost in camp. Since then 400
have been received.
But, Notwithstanding all this, we
have done our duty, our whole duty. In |
cold, frosty, piercing nights, and storms
of rain and hail such as Vermonters new
er saw before. these men have stood upon
the advanced posts of the grand army of
the Potomac, sentinels around the altar
of their country, and the fresides of their
own loved ones at home. This morning
at two o'clock in the cold, blasting air,
this regiment stood for three long hours,
and the coughing that was heard in that
line of soldiers would have broken any
mothers heart. | never heard the like
before, | never wish to again.
To-day, out of eight companies, over
100 man ora e., Tho ho-n;toI onJ al a. =. |
for the want of warm and comfortable
clothes, such as the state of Vermont has
agreed to furnish to her soldiers. Should
!, however, go through with the details
that the "text" furnishes, | should write
a book. ], for one, can endure all this,
and expect to do so cheerfully, not because
| am Vermonter, but because | am an
American, and as such have as much at
stake as any other man on the earth
AT the same time am ashamed, and the
men, instead of being soldiers, are bro
ken-hearted, sick and discouraged"
Can Vermonters read the above, and
not remember that they have some duties
to perform toward their brothers in arms?
But perhaps there are those of our read
ers who may not be inclined to give full |
credit to the above account, because it !
comes from private, who are sometimes
accused of grumbling without cause
For the benefit of the doubling we give
the following Geographic dispatch OF Gen.
Smith to Governor Fairbanks =
WASHINGTON, Oct. 81.
Brig. Gen. Smith 10 Coz. Fairbanks:
The men of the Second and Third
Vermont are suffering from the want of
clothing. They need Immediately about
$50 blue uniform coats and 900 pants
also 100 tents are needed. Please fur
nish them without delay and charge to
the government. | call your attention to |
the quality Of tents. Those the Third
have are Of no account, and if you can
not furnish the regular army tents do not
send any. The government cannot at
present furnish clothing and tents for tue
men.
The people of Orleans county now
have the facts in regard to the SORROWS
and suiIerings of the Vermont boys -
They are given by men in all ranks, from
the general to the private. Let US help
them, Hoio.
BRAVE BRowNINGTON.-Mr. Earle. |
Dear SRI see by your paper of Oct.
u =. that Craltsbury has furnished nearly