Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-05-22

/. love Of his company, the esteem ant
, kind remembrance of his regiment.
ReSoIved, That we tender to his com
pany and to the numerous circle of hi
friends, as well as to all the bereavet
friends and relations of all those whC
have fallen with him in our recent bat
ties, our profound sympathy, in remem
brance of the gallant dead-our com
mon loss.
RESOLVED, That their names, written
in blood on the banner we follow, shall
incite US to emulate their brave deed
and noble sacrifice.
Resoived, That copy of these reso
lutions be forwarded for publication il
the newspapers of Vermont: and also 6
copy to the orphan children of Captain
Ainsworth, whom we commend to the
kind ard considerable care of all those
who love their country and its cause.
will here quote an order issued by
our brigade commander, and read TO the
brigade as token of his esteem;
HEADQUARTERS 2nd BRIGADE, 2nd)
DIVISION, s CoRPs, Camp in the :
Field, May 9th, 1868.
Officers and soldiers fMe Brigade
Your record is a proud one you
have sustain d tho honor of your
State and the glory of your revolution
fafharc harA 4
that organized patriotism, discipline,
perseverance and courage, can know no
defeat. The events of the past few
days will live in the nations history,
and the record Ct your deeds of valor,
will fill shining page. The recollec-
ton Of your heroic conduct will sustain
you through the subsequent trials of life,
comfort your old age, and swell with
noble pride the hearts of those who shall
rise up to call you b. ssed.
You stormed and took the heights of
Fredericksburg, which it is believed was
one of the most brilliant feats of the
war. You took three pieces of cannon
and many prisoners, and although you
are not now in posse on Of them
does not in the least detract from the
credit due you for taking them.
AT the battle near Banks Ford, you
sustained the attack of vastly superior
force-no less than three Brigades, and
repulsed the enemy with or eat slaughter,
taking many prisoners, among them
were several Colonies, Majors and Line
officers. Your undaunted courage, I'M
broken front, steady aim and brilliant
charge, give you title to the highest
praise. The thanks of the Colonel com
handing are freely given. In you he
has the fullest confidence, and the great
est pride. Those of our comrades who
fell in the unequalled but victorious con-
test, fresh sacrifices on the altar of our
country, shall not be forgotten SO long
as deeds of valor are remembered
Their memory shall give US new courage
and incite us to emulate their virtues.
L. A. GRANT,
Col. Commanding Brigade.
Here is an order sent to the regiment
from our Colonel:
HEADQUARTERS
9TH RECT. VT. VOLUNTEERS,
May 9th, 1868.
General Urders, No. IL.
II IS T5i ittfh feelings of pride and pleas
are, that the Col. Commanding reviews
he actions of the 9Th Vermont, from the
'rossing Of the river, to the time when
A, D and |, the very last off
he corps recrossed. The gallantry
With which you charged across the plain,
nd over the heights of Frederick sburg.
as been noticed by the Gen. Com {
handing. The GOODNESS exhibited by
gu while under fire awaiting the enc :
ly's assault--the gallant manner in
'hich you repulsed the enemy, and in a
lrn charged him, the number of priso- Q
erS you captured, are all proofs of your G
nexam2led bravery and intrepidity. .
% as well in the future, and your Col
mel and State, may we'll be proud of you. s
BY Command of il
COL. II. l.. BARNEY, v
S. H. LINCOLN, Adjt. q
l can write no more. | have already f
rolonged this letter to a tiresome Il
myth. Let the historian record the =
vents in which the Green Mountain >,
oys so freely participated. We can o.
At feel to thank God, that we we have ri
zen left unframed through this fear II
| conflict. l remain yours truly, d