Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29

to engage IN the conflict just beginning, how he
was only restrained from gong to the field by
sense OF duty to others. But when the power
! OF rebellion increased, and more men were called
Tor he would stay no longer and eagerly sun
| dcrcd tho ties OF homo and business and went TO
the fray with the gallant Second Vermont. From
that time 10 this his career has been onward. |
lie had now 6rtUtt to be sure, but every one OF
US want him 10 possess the higher rank, and he
would baye il, lie had it from President Lin
coins own lips that h had full appreciation OF
the ability and servlc g Of Gen Stannard, and
he had no doubt he would confer on him the
title he had 80 richly earned by sacrifice and
sulerlogs in lighting for the Union.
The Governor concluded his eloquent effort by
rcmarking that the thr ,atened aspect OF affairs
was such that before the new year advances far
along Vermont may yet have to call for the aid
OF her returned soldiers and it was gratifying to
Ill (eFmonttrs to know and feel how sacredly
bef interests would be defended and preserved
By such gallant sons as were present that eve
ming, lie looked upon such gatherings as this
az well, for they not only renewed their interest
in each other, but also in the service. The Gov
ernor was heartily appauded throughout.
III. Gen. p. L. WAsHBURN-Adjui1nt and
Inspector General of Vermont. The brave Sol
der, who led the Green Mountain Boys into the
first engagement OF the war. With faithfulness,
energy and the largest success has he since ad-
ministered the most important military Bureau
OF the State.
Gen. Washburn said to him this was an occa
sion OF mingled satisfaction. lie had followed
tho officers Of Vermont Regiments from the time
their commissions left his Office, through the
harIshlps, the seventies and the successes OF
successive campaigns. Vermont had bsen called
the " star that never sels," but these men had
given tia nobler name by their glorious share in
this war for the Union. The exploits Of Yer
mont soldiers they knew lar better than he did,
and 50 he would not enumerate them. lie would
spCak, however, Of the brave Second Regiment,
and ts gallant Lieut.. Col Stannard by whom
the honor Of the State had been upheld and
never furnished. And he said 1t proudly that
not a regimental standard az yet had fallen into
rebel hands Your blood and battle stained
colors are now in the Capitol of the State, at
testing to the bravery OF her SONS
The General also made passing and eloquent
allusion to tho Veterans Of the First Vermont
Cavalry, who, alter three years hard servlce re-
turn, bearing the honor and glory OF the last
magnificent triumph at 'edar Creek.
! he General closed his stirring speech with a
tine tribute to Gen. Stannard, tracing his career
from Bull Run TO Chapins Farm, and heartily
wished him full Major Generalship.
~ TuE OLD VERMONT BRlGApE-It is not
for Us, as soldiers, to boast OF its deeds, but as
sons OF Vermont we are all proud to share in
the glory Of the fighting Brigade, which has
made the name OF Nermonter, in the Army OF
the Potomac aud in the Shenandoah, the sy-
| fare ffudf,ut brauaru and hoaa ND ia
never mentioned by Vermonters but with a thrill
OF honest pride.
Lieut. Col. Pingree of the 4th Vermont said
in response, that to have served faithfully and
vel IN Vermont regiment for three years was
a credit to any one, but more so to one when he
had served with the Oldest brigade 10 service
from that State, which had numbered in all 10
600 men, but which after the bloody fights of
the Wilderness mustered but eiepen hundred.
The Colonel in speaking OF the services Of the
commander, Mai Gen. W. f. II Brooks, which
elected loud applause. The Old Brigade, he
also asserted, put in good claim to Gen. stan
nard, for when with the II Vermont they had
often met with him on picket and in the social
circles OF the camp, The services of this sod
Brigade in his view, had not been ever esti-
ulhAils - war ho uCoSiNiuB VI GO luuCu Rioi y
and as great a need Of praise as any which had
fought for the flag of oar country.
Col. Ripley then said that the committee did
not suppose one man could do justice to the
merits OF the FIRST Brigade, 30 they had added
the name Of Col, Joyce of the 81 Vermont as a
respondent TO the sentiment.
Col. Joyce IN the course Of his eloquent aud
enthusiastic reply said this was an occasion h,
hnd Oh f,r. 10 Ill ia
with whom he had served in the army ner
who had stood with him in hours Of peril, upor
whose strong arme he bad leaned. To speak il
= praise OF the Old Brigade was to attempt Il
4 argue to those present concerning what the
d knew already, and no words of his could ad
. one iota to the fullness oil its praise. And
= was not strange to him that Vermont had sen
!. forth such soldiers as she had to this war. Sh
K had learned it in the revolution, and her son
!. were only carrying out the lesson their father
J.. had been taught by Ethan Allen.
, The Colonel claimed an honor which but tw
i. others could claim that night lie had been i
|. the same regiment with our gallant friend, Gen
!. Smnuard. lie had drunk from the same Gu
is and been baptized in The same battle. lie wa
is tn him in the first Bull Run and saw his dsl
l. ns and his prowess and he believed that b
n should never forget it, And now, though spa
}. after sIar of his shattered bark had been She
ID away, yet you might depend his flag would 4
Al as long as he had body enough left to carry th
st staff HIS history would be lnterwoyen with III
history OF the State. Ia conclusion he had II
s. fullest confidence in the general result of ii
Ms war the light was now breaking through II
as darkness and he believed that at another reuuo
81 10 years' time tins cursed rebellion would |
utrsd irnun tho iaga ff he c.rth
ID Y. TuE FIRST VERMONT CAyALRY. Ride
ID dashng and valiant as the knights Of old. The
or banners are eloquent with the names OF gloriol
I'd battles. from Mount Jackson to tho last an
o. proudest achievement at Cedar Creek, in whiC
T. they have so often aud so CALAMITY charged
victory.
/. 1t. Col. John W. Bennett briefly responde
n. lie thought the cavalry had proved themselv
n as unwayeIng and unllinehing Vermonters
At had gone forth from the State lie eloquent
e. euloglzed the unknown heroes of the war, Il
re private soldiers Ills heart overlooked when
II remembered their gallant deeds which have n,
been recorded. We (the oiheers) have had a
g the honors, while no commensurate reward hi
e. been given to tho'e we have had authority owe
10 than whom hraysr or more patriotic men new
ne drewa sabre. 10 behalf of the cavalry Col Be
n nett only claimed that they had endeavored
do their duty to their country and thsmselye
n Whether they had succeeded their record mu
n show.
at Surgeon Geo. S Gale was also called up, b
ii alter j)cosey rcmatking tina, he did not see wi
y surgeons services should be required ut SUI
~ a festival, and that he was rather too old to
id gin making speeches, offered the following Sc
H. timent
a May we have many happy reunions hi