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

The First Regiment Vermont Volunteers
whose term of enlistment expired on the 2nd
inst, left Fortress Monroe Monday morning,
August 9TH, and arrived at Brattleboro Tuesday
night few minutes after twelve o'clock, having
made the passage in about forty hours. As the
time of the arrival of this Regiment was mat
ter of uncertainty to all our citizens until late
hour Tuesday afternoon. and the hourw so un
seasonoble the preparation for the reception of
the soldiers was less ample than it would other
wise have been AS it was some of our most
active and energetic citizens upon this short
notice filed the Town Hall with suitable ac-
commodatons for the refreshment of the troops
Provisions, coffee and ice water were prepared
in abundance and mattresses sufficient for the
entire regiment were spread. The engine COM
panies came out in torchlght procession as an
escort, and carriages were provided for the sick
But, contrary to the expectation and desires of
our citizens, the troops were ordered to encamp
in the cars. A guard was detailed and none
were allowed to leave. Thus these preparations
were of no avail save TO few soldiers who hap
pened to get away unobserved before the guard
was SET
During its three months service the regiment
as most of our readrrs are aware, has been sta
toned at Newport's News, the furthest point in
Virginia occupied by federal troops. About
half the regiment were at the Big Bethel fight
where, under the lead of Lieut.. COL Washburn
they achieved whatever of glory there was in
that ill-starred affair. Not one of them has
been killed in battle and but four have been
wounded, all of whom have recovered. We
understand that full onc-half of the regiment
are prepared to re-enlist during tie wsr. They
have been long enough in the service to under
stand its duties, know its hardshps, and appre-
ciate the sacrifice necessary to be made in
ing their country in the tented field. Under
these circumstances they will prove a valuable
accession to our future regiments.
The regiment is now under command of
Lieut.. Col. P. 7. Washburn, who has done the
chief duties of commanding officer during the
last two months in consequence of the selec-
ton of Col. Phelps as the commanding officer
of the Brigade at Newport News. As Col.
Phelps has been, or will in a few days be, pro-
NOTED to the rank of Brigadier General he re-
NAMED at Fortress Monroe in the discharge of
his duties but we are sure all our citizens will
be pleased to learn as we do that he will be here
before the regiment is mustered out of service.
The officers and men of this regiment are
generally in good condition There are but
about 90 on the sick list. These are chiefly
cases of ogue, arising from the climate where
troops have been located, and prostration fol-
lowing from measles. There have been as yet
but four deaths in the acknowledgment Ben
nett of the Middlebury company, Privaies I'm
derwood and Lougee Of the Bradford Company,
and Quartermaster Sergeant Dana II. Whit
ney of Woodstock, who was recently shot by
the rebels while he was on on a foraging expe-
dition. Private Carlin, Of the Woodstock COM
pany, fell out of window while at Fortress
Monroe few days since and fractured his skull,
He was left at the Fortress alive but no hopes
are entertained of his recovery. The men look
hardy from exposure and exercise, but their
uniforms are decidedly the worse for wear. 1t
is very evident even to the most unpractised
observer that these soldiers. have been on no
holiday excursion. They look and act the SOL
dier, and their movements and evolutons evince
the careful drill and discipline to which they
have been subjected.
The regiment is encamped on the Fair Ground
about one mile south of the village. The f Id
is very level, the grounds are ample for any
resimental evolutons and the soil is dry and
sandy yet covered with a beautiful turf Wa
ter in sufficient quantities has been carried on
the ground. The soldiers express themselves
much pleased with their location and accommo-
dations. The regiment will probably remain in
camp from four to seven days before they will
be mustered out of the service of the United
States. The mastering officer has not yet ar
rived nor is it now known when he will be here.
AS none of the soldiers have been paid any
thing as yet since they were mustered in their
pay roll will be quite ample, and the process OF
payment somewhat prolonged.
Ample arrangements have been made for fur
nishing the troops with an abundant supply Of
fresh provisions which the poor fellows hereto.
fore chiefly confined to salt junk and hard
bread, will enjoy with keen relish.
The Bradford company are in possession Of
bright and intelligent specimen of the "con
traband" who managed to escape from Fortres,
Monroe against the orders and in spite of tn,
vigilance of the officers, by secreting himself il
box with the Captains baggage. He is full
blood darkey about 10 years of age, ant
fourshes the name of "Pompey Lee" he hav
ing been the property of Richard Lee of tn
Virginia cavalry, who lived few miles from
Big Bethel. He is delighted with his escape
but thinks his late master made a "bad go" i
not taking the $1,000 offered for him fey
months since. He has two brothers who ar
now "contraband"- of whom is with tn
LIST New York Regiment and the other with tn
Hawkins Zouaves.
The following is list of the field officers an
captains of the regiment;
FIELD OFFICERS.
Colonel, j. W. Phelps of Bratteboro; eutenau
colonel, p T. Wushburn If Woodstock major, H.
WorIhen Of Bradford; adjuiant, Hiram Stevens Of 81
Albnns; qunrtelmaser, a, Morse Of Rutland; rs
sistn 4 anariermasier Martin j, McManus OF Rutland