The New York herald., 1861-12-16
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK.


Arrival OF the First Regiment OF vcr-
mont Cavalry, Colonel Plat Conn
munding-The Journey From Burling-
ton-The Debar<ation AT ThIrty-Grst
Street-luarterlng or tho Men and
IIOrses-Visit or Gov. Holbrook 10 the
Quarters-oIeetinG of the SONS or Vcr-
mont--Scencs and Indidcnts, &c.
The First regiment Of Vermont Cavalry, Colonel L. n.
Patt commanding, whose coming has been repeatedly
heraied only 10 be followed by disappointment finally
LETT its camp q Burlington n that State, where /. has
been dIariored for the past two mcatas, on Saturday
mornns last ana arrived a this city yesterday forenoon
ovor tho Hndson River Railroad from Troy.
The regiment was divided into five squadrons or diy
sons each consisting Of two companies and their horses
The enre force, including horses occupying the enor
nous number Of hundred ana thirty -lye cars in
transportation, which, if joined togather would re-
qulre continuous space OF three miles TO accom-
modato them standing stll moving From
Burlington tho regiment came unbToken TO Rut-
land, whore it divided, oae.half approaching
Troy over the Western Vermont Railroad and tho other
hat over the Rutland and Washington road, both dl-
visions reuniting at Eagle Bridge station thence oyor
the Troy and Boston and Hudson River Railroads this
city The transportation Of these men and horses occu
pyng ono hundred and thirty Ave cnrs no easy matter
so successfully and admirably without the happening
| o accleHt WRhn the true import OF that
Is exclusively due to the united skill and foresight of
v Baker Esd, General Superintendent Of tho Troy and
Boston Road who solely charged with this import
ant feature OF the movement OF the command by the gov
! ornment at Washington.
The regiment s sturdy one, and the material both as
to men horses and equipments OF Just tho Character fur
hished by Vermont III this contest when she has manuy
undertaken to furnish Tho national government with sup
plies and sews OF war; In this respec. the Green Noun
tain State may DO fully said to have noby and her
rage in The future history Of this unholy rebellion win be
repete with patriotism and The rccoantng of deeds Of
vlor at the hands Of her hardy and chivarous sous
This VIII be the readily believed when we aver that
addition to the dollars bounty to each sol
der afforded by the State and above the regular
government pay Vermont has agent every town Of
the Commonwealth charged with the duty Of nquirny
INTO the necessities Of each vounteer's family and
promptly supplying them at the public expense Tho
state has now ten thousand troops in the ed and her
faith Is pledged to the support Of their families till the
close OF the war.
SKETCH or COLONEL PLATI.
The regiment IS under tho command Of Colonel Letnue
b. Plat, of Colchester. w., and, though without much
military experience be has prudence the confidence Of
his mea, and, it is said eye to the chance He
has always been engaged in business and the following
anecdote will show somewhat his fitness for the field
Upon his st appearance the War Depar tmeut be was
accompanied by Senator Foot Of Vermont and severa,
other well known gentlemen On sitting down TO tax
over the affairs Of bis regiment the formation OF which
was then about to commence, Secretary Cameron sad
"ei, Colonel suppose, to begin with, you have some
slight knowledge of military matters ?o "Oh, yesn
says colonel Ps have been to general training three
times and under guard twice Colonel platt Ia a man
about Atty Of age and If ho has the tact to prot
by what he bears and Of military doings he will
doubtless very soon rpen into capable colonel In ap.
pearancs nc tail commanding and hardy and judging
from what We saw yesterday has the unbounded conf
dence and respect Of hs men,
LIEUTENANT COLONEL KELLOGG,
Like his immediate superior officer little familiar wiH
the duties OF soldier an officer He is LAWYER by
proesson and the of Judge Kellogg late OF the Yer
mont Supreme Bench. He has little or no service
though he is strong and ndoaitable in whatever he IN
dertaSes. Ho is native Of Rockingham, windham
county, Vermont.
SENIOR aAJoE COLLINS,
Commanding the right wing oc The regiment Is man or
some military experience lie Is Englshman by birth
| and education, having studied at Wcolwich Military
School. He is thoroughly military man, and in this
respect is the main reliance of the regiment Major Col
Inns Is about forty five years Of age, and has English
service. lie promoted from tho capaincy Of the
Bennington Company 20 the position he now occupies.
The regiment is chiefly composed Of tho Sous Of Ver
mont farmers, vory few being OF forega extraction or
orth. Inc Following Is st OF tho Hold and staff on
THE FIELD AND STAFF OFFICERS
fG0he ~ oo:i aenlei p Plat Golchestsr
Senior Major. William ~ collins BenpingtSn.
Junior Major John u. Bartlett, Montpelier
adlntant Edgar pi,kin, Burlington
Surgeon. George s. Gale, Bridgeport
Assistant Surgeon. .P. oMeara Edison North Chester
Chaplain. .......,... John II. Woodford, Westford
NoN-coMaIssoNED STAFF
Sergeant MAJOR. a. H. nanforth, Westminster
ouaTtcrmasters sergt Charles " IL Sabin Walngford
totumissary Sergeant. Mark II Wooster
Chief Bngers Cyrus Green and r. A. Prouty.
hospital steward. -. Joel II, Fisk, Comranyf.
LINE OFFICERS.
Company 4, Chittenden county--captain, Frank A.
Palt; First Lieutenant, Joel D. Erhardt Second Lien
tenant, Ellis u. Edwards.
CompaayB o. FraaEln coun,y---Captain, George p Con
ger: FIRST Lieutenant William N. Bseman; seSond Lien
tsm,oay o, Washington couuty-~Captsn, William
Wells; First Lieutenant Henry NJ Paige Second Lien
Company D, Orange conn,y--Csptan, Addison ". Pres
ton; First Lieutenant john W. Bennett; Second Lea
tenant, William g. Camings.
Coo,paay r. Windsor county--Csp.a;n Samuel r.
Rundett First fientenant, Andrew J. Grover Second
Lieutenant, John G. Holmes.
Compaby r, Wmdham county-capiain, Josiah Hail:
First Lieutenant Robert schoaeid; Second Lieutenant
Company G., Bennington ccanty-Captain Tsmes a.
sheldon: First ieutenant George H. Beam second Lieu.
tenant Dennis N. Blackmer.
Company II, RItiand county-faptain, Seiah g. Per.
kns iirst Lieutenant, Franklin Huntoon Second Lien
tenant, Charles A. Adams.
Company 4, Jamville and Orleans counties--faptain
Edward Il. sawyer; First Lieutenant Henry G. Flint:
Second Lieutenant, Josiah Grout, Jr.
Cbmpdny Il, Addison county-Captan, Franklin Moore.
First Lieutenant John s Ward Second Lieutenant. John
Williamson.
PRESENTATION OF CoIoRs TO TIE REGIMENT PRE-.
yioUs TO LEAVING VERMONT.
On Thursday las, Burlington the gala ex
elements throughout the day and evening aud its strcets
wcre crowded With the friends Of the regiment abcu. 10
leave FOR tho seat Of war; from all portions Of the state
well as many Of tho most eminent men Of Vermont
attracted tiither TO impart God speed ihe gallant
who had dedicated their noble and useful lives tho
service o thor country. Essly In the day two stands Of
coors State and national gifts Of the citizens Of Burng
Ton, were presented 10 the regiment the former being
presented 10 the regiment by bis EScelcncy Governor
ohfook, In strong aud patriotic speech the latter
by lieutenant Governor Underwood, soiar piece OF
war cratory. Lieutenant Colonel Kellogg responded f.
lciiossy IN behalf ~ Tho regiment, after which m r.
turn, the assembled thousands treated 10 mounted
parade through the PRINCIPAL thorcnghfares Of Rnrling
ton. In the evening lcvce was held the American
Hotel, wh.h was attended ny Governor Holbrool
aud staff, Lieutenant Governor Underwood Colonel plat
and sta The Judges ct the supreme Court The Acting