Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12
Vuatrhman & State 5uurnuI.
BYE.P. wAIroN.
MONTPELIER. FEBRUARY 70. 1864.
REVIEW OF THE FIFTH REGIMENT
AT BURLINGTON.


AT ten o'clock the Governor, accompanied
by his staff, Adj. Gen. Washburu and Quar-
termaster Gen. Davis, arrived on the grounds
When the regiment had passed in review, His
exccllency thus addressed Lieut.. Col. Lewis
and his regiment:
Colonel Leeis and officers and 'odigs
oTfhe Ftffh Vermont
Its with pleasure that greet you thus in behalf ofhe
State ofNefmont 80,
your county In this great conflict the noble manner IN
which you have maintained the honor and the lame OF
your state, adding by your daring bravery and gallant
exploits and fresh lauIes to her name, have Justly
endeacd you ALL and entitle you TO The proud apd
distinguished position which you hoIu among ee n,a"y
brave and gallant troops which Vermont has so unsp
ngy furnished TO the great cause OF Freedom ana hu
mAnty.
sand strong unskilled in the art Of war, an unframed
but noble baud Of citizen soldiers 1ou have returned TO
warwotn veterans skilled 10 the use OF arms ne
Of many well fought battle AZ fteaerieksO1tg,
Anctam, at Savage Station. the Peninsula and on
many well contested fields, you won for yourselves
and your noble State impeTshable hOnofsi and your
thiuued and wasted ranks tell IN language not TO be
mistaken OF the hardships have endured, the bloody
conflicts you have so herocay met and the glory you
10 you belongs the proud distinction Of having asa
regiment been the first TO enlist in your eountrys SER
vice for another period or the wM-Ihe Filth VERMONT
the frs, Veteran Regiment
Soldiers In the Of the State ofVeTmont thank
you for this renewed devotion to the sacred cause
speaks proudly for your patriotism and your honor Inc
State with pride and gratitude accepts the Offering which
Jon have thus laid upon the altar OF your country.
Colonel regret exceedingly the necessity which calls
YOU and your command the deld again HAD
considerably hoped that after the brief period OF rest
which had been assigned you in which to visit your homes
and the cherished there you would be permitted 70
remain with this place for period Of time suf-
ccnt TO enable you to recruit the wasted ranks OF your
regiment that you might 20 nom us once more, fully
organised hut still regiment, thousand strong
have endeayored, but in vain, 70 procure this privilege
for you.
II is, however the soldiers highest duty obey and
can pay yourself and your command no higher eompi
men, than to say that believe you obey cheerfuy and
willingly the orders o. those in whose service you are
We wish you a safe return 70 the field Of your
active duties and commend you to the watchfu care Of
Him who rules the storm, and who WILL in His time
and way conduct through this terrible ordeal, to a
safe and honorable peace
Allow me- Colonel, in the name Of the State, TO pre-
you with this standard Of coors Your tegi-
ment has fought nobly under the old pierced and tat
tered folds will witness 10 the bravery and fidelity Of
your troops May this standard be held sacred by
you with it enrust to your and keeping the hon
and fair fame Of the State Of Vermont. The past his
tory Of your regiment is the sures guaranty that they are
safely entrusted, and will be sacredly guarded
Col. Lewis received the beautiful colors-
blue silk flag, bound with gold, bearing the
State coat of arms-and ielicitously replied to
the Governors eloquent speech as follows:
SIR In behalf othe officers and men Of the regiment,
thank for this renewed evidence Of the interest and
care the Executive OF the State has always entertained
towards representatives Of the State in that field Of
labor and Of duty in which have been called upon
act And not only for these beautiful colors but for the
kind words With which they have been presented
IL is with feelings Of jushable pride that have the
honor thus 70 receive your hands the first eoors
scented TO volunteers such from this Stale
whose honor and far fame thus mutually labor TO
tend and sustain.
sir, we feel that whether it be honorable TO give
than 10 receive in this case dep. nds upon how shall
carry and protect this beau fdl emblem Of our State
Let hope that past history may be somo little
guaranty for action and conduct In the future We
hope that should have gained wisdom by expert
may he able win brighter laurels in the conf
denoe aud esteem Of the State and Of all good
We receive these cooTs with the pleasure, We
about enter that arena where men
thing than silk and gold in the flag Of their home
aud country and the more that dag which carried
with 60 much pride rom the State few short months
ago Is but ragged remnant, taered and tom
to he borne ia hands animate hearts the day
OF trial but which still guarded by with jealous
until such time it be httingy returned 70 the
State by him, who in such great DEGREE taught how
proudly 10 bear our worthy senior officer.
Let hope that II this flag destined pass through
like baptism ofhre, 1t may have like honorable histo-
W, and be returned as honoraby TO the State
Let hope that these bright aud starry folds may
wave over victory aud while pledge ourselves TO
port ourselves men should, and do what may let
US eyeTenuy rest the issue the justice Of
and the God Of Battles