Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-11-24

This deficiency, reckoned al 10 three years
men, deducted from the excess OF three years
men, leaves the State entitled to credit Of l2s
prior to the acquisitions this year.
The gallantry Of the Vermont troops is espe'
cally commended in the report, and the various
battles in which they have taken part during the
year are particularly mentioned. The Old
Brigade we're in the first battle of FrederCks.
burg in December last, and the second battle in
May last. On the 5th Of June they again crossed
the Rappahannock, and carried the enemy's po.
sitions at Fredericksburg They were presen! in
reserve at the battle Of Gettysburg, and on the
10th Of July near Funkstown, Nd, they had a
smart skirmish with the rebels. Since then they
have visited New York to aid in enforcing the laws,
and are now again with the Army Of the Potomac
---and we may add that since this report was
made, the Brigade has participated in the recent
brilliant battle on the RappahannOck in which
the 9th corps SO distinguished tself.--The 7th
regiment has seen no active service, having been
stationed near Barrancas. The regiment is now
the most healthy Of any in the service. The
unjust aspersions sought to be cast upon It,
respecting its conduct at Baton Rouge, we're
removed by the finding Of the Court Of Inquiry,
its colors were restored, while it NOV acknowl.
edged that it fought as bravely in that battle, as
any troops in the service.-The Sth regiment has
been during the year in the Department OF the
Gulf, and took part in all Gen. Banks campaigns,
participating 10 both assaults on Port Hudson,
where it was greatly distinguished.-Tbe 9th reg
iment has had no opportunity to distinguish IT.
sell, except by patient endurance. While at
Chicago, as paroed prisoners, they became much
disheartened, and suffered greatly by disease and
desertions. They are now at Yorktown, Va
The 10th regiment has been in no engagement
having been stationed most Of the year neal
Poolesvie, Nd, guarding the Upper Potomac.
1t is now attached to the Sd army corps with the
Army Of the Potomac.--The llth regiment, hav
ing been changed to heavy artillery, has garri'
soned forts Socum, Touen and Stevens, at Wash
ington d. C.-The LIST regiment Of cavalry ha'
been in constant service. During the early par'
Of the year they pcketed various points on The
south side of the Potomac, and were engaged in
frequent conflicts with Mosby's guerrAs. The,
have met with some severe losses in killed anC
prisoners. In May, detachment Of the regi
ment, under It, Col. Preston, made a gallan
charge at Kettle run, Va, routing the guertillas
and capturing gun. During the campaign II
Maryan and sylvanis, they participated i
series Of engagements At Hanover, Hunters
vile, Gettysburg, Hagerstown and Boonsboro
they fought under LIT. Col. Preston with dash
ing, reckless bravery, which has won for them
reputation excelled by none.-The three compa
les Of sharp shooters have served with the Arm!
of the Potomac, and have participated in all tn
battles in which that army has been engaged
The lst and I'd batteries Of light artillery hav
served in the Department Of the Cult. The
were a. the siege Of Port Hudson, and periorme
excellent service. Both have acquired hig
reputation for drill and discipline.
The report pays high tribute to the seoon
Brigade of nine months men. This brigade reach
ed Gettysburg on the evening Of July lst. III
18th and 18th regiments we're ordered to the req
to guard trains The other three regiments ver
to the front. Col. Randall with FIVE companie
Of the 18th Regiment made brilliant oharge,an
, re.took battery, which had been captured. o
!, the Sd Of July these three regiments, uadsr Gel
/ Stannard, held the left center, and won dist
( guished praise for the steadness With which th,
endured the terrific artillery attack of that ds
and the bravery with which they hanked and d
| stroyed the charging columns Of the enemy.
The regiments now IN service have been dep
ted during the year. from the various casualties
:. the service, an average of over 2Oper cent II
Q whole number Of men remaining in the service
Z 1854, Of whom 6l50 were on duty.
: The result Of the u. S. draf, is as follows;
!. Quota assessed, 4Tl5
;. Number drafted, 7o7l
}, Accepted, 2Iol
Entered service or furnished substitutes, 9iS
Paid commutation, 1883
The men raised by this drsf have been sent
the I'd, Sd and 4,h regiments, excepting l64
duty at Brattleboro. The deficiency Is 10
Of men and these troops mus, be raised by ~