The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20

sources, that they admit of loss from fifteen
hundred to two thousand, in killed, wounded and
missing. On our side, the killed and those who
have since died of wounds, will not exceed ninety,
while the wounded will not reach one hundred
and twenty-five The balls from the enemy's
lines in many cases passed entirely above the
heads of our men.
noticed one thing showing the deception OF
some of the people OF this place, and the enlency
of those in command. In looking over the battle
field and examining the haverSacks of the dead
rebels, they were found to contain nice biscuit,
apple turnoyers, cold ham, &C., partially eaten,
which seemed TO be prepared by the hands of
kind mothers and sisters. 1t was a matter of
considerable surprise how they could procure such
things, when it was known that they were very
short of provisions but the mystery was soon
unraveed. The pretended Union people OF Ba-
! ton Rouge would take the oath of allegiance, and
as provisions were difficult to be obtained, they
would be allowed to buy of the L. S. Commissary
at government prices. These provisions were
cooked up and conveyed outside our lines to the
rebels on the day previous to the battle.
| Brig Gen. Williams was killed early in the &C.
| ton but the most sad occurrence to our reg-
ment was the death OF our brave Col. George I.
Roberts. He fell, MORALLY wounded while hero
ically urging on his men in the thickest Of the
fight. COL Roberts survived his wound about
twenty-tour hours. Few men possess the rare
qualities which enable them to enjoy the fullest
confidence OF their officers and men fortunately,
Col. Roberts was one of those few. ] am not
aware that he had an enemy in a single company
He WIS much esteemed and admired by all who
knew him, not only as soldier, but as man,
and his loss is keenly felt by the entire regiment,
and large circle OF newly made friends.
will relate an incident showing the kindness
and feeling with which he was possessed towards
his men. When the regiment was ordered to
Nicksburgh, Col. Roberts, from indiSposition was
left behind, and was not able to proceed fer some
three weeks afterwards. When he reached the
above place large portion Of the regiment were
PROSTATE from the effects OF those unhealthy
swamps, and were dying on every hand. After
ne mad VISITED the entire camp and the sick, and
spoken word OF encouragement and good cheer
to each afflicted soldier, he looked back and ex-
claimed: "My God. is this my regiment ?"
Their pale cheeks and wasted forms had touched
his heart be sat down and wept. Yes, he wept,
as did the immortal Washington, on seeing the
sad condition of the brave men OF the revolution
But he is dead The soldier sleeps in his coffin.
HIS remains are now being tenderly removed to
bis tar-otf New England home, there to sleep the
country and as loved ones shall gather around
his bier, and weep for his untimey end, so too we
his friends in the Crescent State can mingle our
tears with theirs, and mourn alike for the departed
dead.
noticed the other day, in the Lamoille .News-
dealer, letter from some homesck member of
the 7th, making many complaints in regard to our
food, &C.; that we had nothing to eat, and no
feather beds to sleep on, &C., &C., and finally the
writer winds up with the sweeping assertion that
the QuartermaSter steals our ratons sells them
and keeps the money. Now, the above hardly
needs denying, for nearly every one knows i to be
| entirely false; but lest some over credulous per-
son might re led to believe it, | will state that
SUCH transaction is impossible and even if it
were possible. our excellent and efficient Quarter.
master l.. A. MORSE, Is the last person who
"ould dream OF such thing. He is constantly
al MS post, always providing and doing everything
IN MS power Tor the comfort of his regiment, and
1t is injustice 10 "a faithful officer for such a scan
DIAL to 20 undisputed.
wish TO state, also, that the hospital arrange
ments are the best OF any regiment 10 this depart.
meht' owing to the energy and perseverance of
onr worthy surgeon, DR.. Kelley of Derby. no.
t'ce mat 10 some regiments the sick have nothing
OUT thelr blankets TO lie on, and their knapsacks
tor pillows, while in ours they are provided with
mattresses, clean bedding, &C., and everything
necessary for their comfort. Gen. Butler on one
occasion took pains to compliment our surgeon
| personally on the neatneSs ana cleanliness of eve.
| rythnS appertanlng to the hospital
| we have just learned that it is the intention to
evacuate this place, and leave it in charge OF the
gunboats This morning, guerrilla party made
their appearance near the old battle ground, and
drove in the picketS Our fleet was ordered to
open uron them, which soon caused a scampering.
The Mississippi threw some twenty five shells |
noticed among he officers on board, one towns
man, UEo. DEWEY, giving directions in regard to
tie trlng, with the GOODNESS Of veteran.
| would endeavor to give you a description of the
sad sights and incidents OF the battle field. but
The press, North, is filled with such DESCRIPTIONS.
written by able correspondents, and am sure nv
pen would utterly fail to paint to your mag
NATION in words, the trghtful wounds and distor.
TED features OF the dead and dying, as thew an.
peared to me, therefore | will not ATTEMPT il.
The iercest part Of the conflict was in the ceme-
terry, where reposes the ashes of cod lack !"
All about the tomb Of The old hero, the ground
was strewn with dead, and the ground moistened
by Inc blood of his former associates and friends
| STRIVING TO destroy that government he had spent
lifetime to protect, and to dishonor that far for
which he had so often taken his life in his hand,
and marched beneath its folds | could almost
fancy, as the heavy cannonading would cause the
very earth to tremble, that the heaving sods
above him would yield up the shrouded warrior
for the defence of the Union
remain, with respect, yonr obt servt
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