The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-12
Editorial Correspondence.l
From the Sixth Vermont. Regiment.
WARRENToN, Va, Nov. 4th.

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with one of the sounds familiar in civilized
life. AT our location at this place, we have
been so far in advance of the running of the
cars, that we have not listened to their music
for some days. They are now running to this
place, and bringing us full supplies Of forage
and rations, which are quite needful for the
comfort and convenience of camp-life. Last
Saturday was the time for the general muster
of all the regiments in our army for two
months pay. At such time it is expected,
that all will be at their post, and answer to
their names. In connection with this muster,
was to be a grand review of our Division of
the army. But Saturday opened with rainy
morning and the order for review was re-
called, and each regiment was mustered at its
own encampment 1t pleased Providence how
ever to give us pleasant sabbath, and with
it, came the order for Division review. All
were required to be present, chaplains not ex-
cepted. Such review required a sabbath
preparation, not however in its military de-
mand so much Of the heart, as the external
appearances. Scrubbing and brushing for
awhile, seemed to be the order Of exercises.
In due time, the various regiments present
ed themselves in required ORDER ia prepare
ton to be reviewed by General Hove and mis-
staff They passed the scrutiny and were
marched passed the reviewing officer, and for
aught we know were regarded in a suitable
condition to meet approval. II was splen-
did sight, exhibiting not little of the gIo-
rious pomp of war;" but to US these martial
strains flying banners and marching and pa
rading Of armed thousands seems strangely
out Of place, upon Gods holy day. 1t is true
that we cannot comprehend military move
ments and plans, and of course, our approval
or censure would be Of no account, bat we
can see no sound reason for these Sunday in
spections and reviews. If inspections were
to come on Saturday, we should be more like.
y to be in trim to enjoy the sabbath, which
is needed as much 10 the army, as a day Of
religious devotion and rest, as else where, but
the habit has been introduced of thus desc
Grating the sabbath here, and we see little
prospect of change for the better. Ga sab.
bath p. M. we enjoyed pleasant opportuD-
ty for religious worship which was cheerfulIy
improved by the regiment.
We find here some who have maintained
their christian character and integrity, amid
all the demoralzing influences Of the camp.
One has just been to our tent for religious
conversation, who tells US that he has found
the army good place to enjoy religion, and
has never enjoyed the consultations Of divine
grace more richly elsewhere than here He
has found time to read his Bible, and hold
communion with God in prayer. 1t is bles.
sed consolation to the pious soldier, that he
may enjoy the presence of his God even here
BY faith he may clipg,to the cross, and cast
: his cares on Him who careth for him. In a
) cause like the one for which our army is con-
tending here, they may have the smile Of
Heaven, and the appreciation OF a good con.
; science.
The health of the regiment remains re-
markedly good Dr. Phillips who came out
as private in this regiment, and for while
|, past has held commission as an assistant Sur.
geon in the 4th regiment, has recently been
: commissioned as Surgeon of this, to fill the
place made vacant by the resignation of Sur
geon Chandler.
We hear some talk in camp, that this reg.
iment, if SO approved by the War Department
will re-inlist as regiment of cavalry, if al.
lowed liberal farlough to go to Vermont for
= he purpose of recruiting 1t is understood
l here that some off!r of this kind has been
. made, upon the part of the regiment, but what
will be the result is not known. 1t is pre-.
sumed that if not allowed the chance for q
furlough soon, they will prefer 10 serve Out
their three years here, and then take Longer
. chance at freedom, from the unpleasant veal
and tear of army life.