The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-01-31

inc the whole time that has elapsed since
the organization of the regiment, both o'ii'
GERS and men have been expecting to be sent
to the seat of war. This has oPera'ed "
rrev,n, the erection Of suitable barraeA''
and the procuring of other accommoaa'y"
which should be furnished to troops !" W"
,.r quarters, As early as it could be done,
~. ,.n,. in which the regiment is encamPeu
'"9 49,, ..'ar;dod with stoves. the stables closely
BEARDED and all prccaution taken TO secure
,no comfort, as far as it could be done In u
,;,,orou, climate, of the men. The officers
Of the regiment, from the Colonel down.
bav, been unremitting in their eIertions to
secure the health and happiness of the men.
Considerable sickness has prevailed, butmuch
of il has been owing to the breaking out oil
the measles at an carly day, which no fore
sight could have prevented, and the wet and
unhealthy weather which prevailed in the
latter part Of the fall and the early days OF
winter. There are now about $50 on the
sick lists Of the regiment, but il must be re-
membered that the larger portion OF these
are soldiers who have had the measles, and
who are kept in the hospitals to secure them
from the dangers Of taking colds. Probably
of the number reported above full quarter
are in quarters having colds. Three deaths
only have occurred in the regiment in the
period of four months, and at this time
there are only ono or two cases OF severe
sickness. When it is remembered that the
regiment numbers over 100, that the sol
diers live in tents, and Of course are sub
iected to hardships that could not exist in
a more genial climate, it will beat once con-
ccded that the proportion of deaths is small
indeed. There appears to be in some quar-
tiers an idea, and one that has found public
i,y through the columns Of some presses
that the sickness is to some degree attribute
BILE to the severe discipline Of the regiment
and the negligence,if net inhumanityo OF Col
Goddard. Nothing could be farther IRON
the truth. The Colonel has not been toe
exacting in his discipline either for the ETH
cheney of the regiment or the health OF hi
command. In both particulars the strict
ness Of the discipline has been fortunate io'
the command, and it is this very strictnes
which some, who have no acquaintance will
its necessity, and presume to be wise about
matters Of which they know nothing, thai
the regiment is indebted to for its present
good condition. The writer Of thishas beer
now with the regiment since its organiza
ton, and he but repeats what is universally
conceded, that the regiment is in every par
ticular in good condition. The men arc
prompt to do their duty, are quiet and gen.
tlemanly in their behavior either in camp OF
when in town, little or no intemperance ex'
lists. and no finer body Of men has gone out
of the State than this. 1t is a regiment that
every son Of Maine should be proud OF. AS
much progress has been made in drill rs
could be expected, and the appearance OF the
regiment, both in company drills and regi-
mental reviews, has enlisted the encomiums
Of military officers who are judges in such
matters. Some days since statement was
made in Massachusetts, paper that the
horses were poorly cared for, and thata large
number had died from exposure. Like 9TH
err statements Of the writer, they are with
out foundation. Less than twenty horses
have died, and there is no livery stable in the
State in which the horses receive kinder OIL
better treatment. The stables are sufficient
ly warm, forage plenty and Of the best kind
and the men are instructed to treat the hor
Sos always with kindness and ecntleness, ant
the officers see that the orders are obeyed.-
Col. Goddard has had large experience with
horses in his extensive lumber operations, and
his orders with respect to the horses have
been fully carried out with the best results
He has also had similar experience in the
care of men, and although strict in his disci'
pline, he is not more 50 than the interests Of
the service require. The men belonging to
the cavalry regiment were selected with great
care, and being Us class more than ordina'
rily intelligent, understand tho reason foi
strictness, and readily comply with require
ments Of the officers. L.. o.C.