Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-09-10

bleday arrived in town on Thursday last,
and is stopping at the Equinox House.
| In conversation the General speaks in the
highest terms of the Vermont troops-the
Cd brigade being, as will be remembered,
under his command ut Gettysburg, He
thinks they have never had full justice done
them for their achievements on that day,
and is willing we should give his opinion
of their services in repeling the enemy
and securing that important victory, He
describes our lines in the second days
| fight as similar IN form t. horse shoe, the
centere being advanced towards Gettys
burg, upon the high hill on which stands
the cemetery, and the TANKS curved TO the
rear, resting upon two large hills, the
whole occupying the SUBMITS of a long
range of hills, of less he ght, Hancock'S
corps was formed upon the left centre. and
his own upon the left of Hancock, The
! remainder of his corps beng badly cut up
in the first days engagement, Gen. Dou-
bleday was obliged to put the 2nd Yer
mont Brigade in an exposed position, to
the front and down the declivity, although
he was told they were raw troops and had
never seen battle. In the afternoon the
rebels concentrated hundred upon that
portion of the line, Failing to make any
impression they advanced in column
across the plain directly in front of the
Vermont troops, but being warmly re-
ceived. suddenly wheeled, passed down TO
their right and charged upon Hancock's
lines, driving them in. Gen. Doubleday
moved to the assistance of Hancock, and
while he was forming troops in front OF the
enemy, Gen. Stannard, whom he charac-
terizes as an officer of quick eve on the
battlefield, without waiting for orders
hurled his brigade upon the flank and
rear of the attacking column. They broke
and fled in great disorder TO this prompt
action on the part of Gen. Stannard and
the vigorous charge of the Vermont bows,
Gen. Doubleday attributes the victory. for
if it had not been for that he thinks the !
rebels would have completely broken opr
lines and compelled the abandonment of
the position. This compliment from so
distinguished an officer, and one so closely
connected with the Vermont troops on the
battlefield. will be extremely gratifying
to the many who think that the troops !
from this State have not had the praise .
their conduct has merited.-Maac1ester /
JoWaai.
CIVILIANS WEARING UNlroRMs. As
we understand that the Provost Marshal
Of this District commenced yesterday the
enforcement Of the provision Of the Uni .
ted States law in regard to the possession
of United States uniforms. arms, accou-
trements, &C., by persons not IN military
service, II may be Of interest to publish
the section of the laa under which the
he is ordered to perform what
must be IN many instances an un-
pleasant duty, but one which the proper
authorities seem, for certain reasons. 70
regard as now absolutely necessary.
The section of the law of Congress re-
terred TO, reads as follows:
Sec, %. aud be IL further euacted.
That the clothes, arms, military outfits
and accoutrements furnished by the Cni-
ted States to any soldier. shall not Da SOLD.
barteed, exchanged, pledged loaned. or
given away and no person not a soldier
or duly authorized officer of the United
States, who has possession Of any such
o'o,.eS' "I,'la' "''''a'S ou'ItS OF ac"o9tre-
ho,. ,",'I E as Aforesaid ana "0ch
Ii@se o''''' ''e Su'Jec'S ~ any soch safe,
barter, exchange, pledge. loan or Gilt,
shall have any right, title OF interest there
M but the same may he sIezed and taken
wherever FOUND, by any officer of the nj
tti States. ciyIi Or military, and shall
'nereoPon be delivered 70 any quarter
master, or o'neF oLlcer authorized 10 re
ce'Te the same ana me aossesslon OF any
'"ci' e'o'I'e'' arms. military outfits, or &C
or officer Of the United States, shall be
PRIME ./aete evidence of such sale, bar
ter, exchange, pledge, loan or gift, AS
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