Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-14
Our Arutp Correspondence
FROM THE EIGHTH REGIMENT.
Nav YoRK Harmon. March I, 1862

FROM THE EIGHTH REGIMENT.
NEw YoRK HARBoR, March Z, 1862
Ma. EDITOR :-Sir-Our regiment started
yesterday about noon from Batteboro for
this place We we're glad to get under way,
rs We had long expected TO move. The citi-
Sens gathered in large numbers to see us off
and after some little ado we all got aboard
the train, and soon after we're whrlng over
the road towards New Haven. The citizens
all along the way manifested the greatest en-
thusiasm by cheering and waving their hats
and handkerchiefs. At Northampton several
barrels of crackers, e excellent quality, were
placed on board the train for us and at
Springfield, as we neared the station, the
thunder Of cannon and the loud huzzas of
multitude OF people greeted our ears. After
the train stopped, basket after basket of pro-
visions were distributed, and we we're made
to feel sensibly that the citizens Of Massachu-
sets appreciate every effort put forth to crush
the rebellion God bless them we shall re-
member them with the liveliest emotions Of
pleasure.
We arrived at New Haven about / o'clock,
where we embarked for this place on board
the steamer Granite State. At about six this
morning we arrived in this harbor
Leaving place where the snow was from
three to four feet deep and finding ourselves
the next morning where none scarcely can be
seen, seems curious to some of the boys, who
had never been accustomed to such things.
Our regiment is safely quartered on board
two sailing vessels in this harbor, ready to
sail at any moment when We shall receive or
ders to weigh anchor" We have two
good, serviceable ships in which we have en-
barked, and although the accommodations
seem little Strengthened 70 men who have
always roamed where they pleased, yet I am
informed by Col. Howe of this city, that they
are very much better than most of the regi-
ments have had which have sailed from this
harbor. The officers Of the regiment were
invited last evening to meet the sons and
daughters Of Vermont, resident in this city,
at the Metropolitan Hotel. A splendid en-
tertainment was provided for us. and we were
most cordially wec, med by all present. A
very nice badge was given each Of us, on
which was printed, "Welcome Sons of Yer
mont The coat of arms of the State was
also stamped on the badge. A band was fur
nished to discourse the sweetest music on the
occasion, and while they were thus employ
ed, we were doing ample justice to the viands
and luxuries so kindly provided by our friends
A pleasing feature in the festival was this
each officer was taken by the arm by friend
as We went to the table, who took great pains
to render everything pleasant and agreeable.
The President of the Association, Mr. Il.
w Stoughton, the staff officers Of the Sth,
and number Of invited guests, occupied the
head of the table. After the inner man had
been provided for, the chairman arose and
said We have met tonight to give a spon-
o., ~, 90 he 3D.
Vermont Regiment We know that Vermont
cannot send 100, 600 men, like New York or
Pennsy lvania, but she can send her widow $
mite We deplore the cause which has call
ed them out, but we rejoice that the sons Of
Vermont are ready TO 90 forth to defend the
rights for which their forefathers fought.
need not say to them how heartily we well
come them, nor how rejoiced we. shall well
come their return. In conclusion, Mr..
Stoughton proposed
Tho health of Col Thomas and the officers
Of the 9Th Vermont Regiment. Three
cheers
Ia response. Col Thomas said Mr. Chair
man. and Ladies aud Gentlemen. Sons and
Daughters of Vcrmont,--l confess that l am
very much surprised in finding gathered to-
gether so many OF the Sons and Daughters OF
subiugatou, but for the purpose Of bringing all
within the pale Of the Constitution, and to
teach them that the laws must be maintained.
He thanked those present not simply for
himself and officers, but for his Green Noun
tain State.
lie felt assured that wherever the sons and
daughters of Vermont were, they should have
their good wishes and perhaps their prayers,
ana he hoped wherever their destiny might
be, that they should do their duty.
The President then gave the toast:
Abraham Lincoln, President of the United
States of America commander of our fleets,
of our army and the defender Of the Consli-
tuition, and, under God, the savior of this ma
tiou. applause and three cheers.
The Rev. DR.. Hitchcock replied to this
toast, and in the highest terms eulogized the
late message of the Presidents it iorebod-
ed the downfall Of slavery. The speaker
was opposed to debating and in favor of fight
ing, and when that is done it was plain &c
every honest man what to do afterwards -
Other toasts were proposed and responded to
by Mr., II. NJ. Ruggles, Row. Mr.. Williams
Chaplain Of the Regiment Col. Howe, Lieut.
Col Brown, and others, and at late hour
the assembage separated, after having spent
pleasant and happy evening.
The soldiers we're remembered by our no
bic friends, and we learned that several load,
Of oranges were to come up to-day for the no
bic sons of Vermont who are willing to eav,
home and friends to maintain inyiolate tn,
principles of the Constitution. The assem-
bly, broke up about II o'clock, when we sep
arated, each to live over time and again, il
Imagination, the pleasures Of the evening
! The weather is very pleasast to-day, and w
/ enjoy the fine sights very much, and expec
to sail soon. Rumor has it that the 7th Yer
mont will be here tomorrow. +. p. X.
WAR ITEMS
Lieut. HAYWARD saws the Norfolk Da,