Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-08-26
Vermont.

We once heard a Kentucky stump or
ator, the immortal Pilgher, as he was
sometimes called, glorifying Gen. Jack
son, "France" said he, "had long disre'
garded our demands for indemnity OF
account of her spoiations upon our com
merce, but Old Hickory concluded tC
put stop to such trifing, so be jusi
Strengthened himself up, looked acros:
the water into the face of Louis PHILIPPE
put his hand upon the hilt of his sword
and disclosed a few inches of his daz-
zling blade-that was enough" Ser
tainly, Mr.. President" said the king po
lirely, eve shall be most happy to obligC
you in that little matter. Will you also
oblge me by returning that sword to its
scabbard-its brightness affects my eyes
very painfully. We will grant you full
indemnity without further delay" We
have been more than once reminded OF
this harangue, as we heard Of the indom-
table bravery of the Vermont brigade.
They have never run-and it has be-
come the settled conviction of the rebels
that they never will run.
The Hon. F. E. Woodbridge, who
had good opportunity for knowing, lately
stated in our hearing that the rebels alb
so!utely will not face the Vermont bri-
gade in battle, if they know it. Gems.
Grant, Meade and Sedgwick took occa-
sion 10 say to him that he had reason TO
be proud of his Vermonters. One or
more of these generals declared emphat-
ically that he did not believe there were
any better troops in the world. We
have every reason to believe that they
mean what they said, and also that they
spoke within bounds. The more familiar
we become with the scenes these men
had to pass through, and the deeds of
daring they had performed, the more
deeply shall we be impressed with
sense of their invincible bravery. The
Vermont brigade could always be relied
on--and in this respect they have truly
represented their beloved State. The
President knows exactly what to expect
Of Vermont; so does Congress-so do
the rebels. How laughabe would be
,L,u tdu,. r ----y .---.--~LI.. ----r;rao,,
existing in this State! What crpmb of
comfort could a secessionist expect to
pick up from a Green Mountain table?
The statesmen of Vermont are honor
ed and respected at Washington as few
others are. Their wisdom and patriot
ism are undoubted, and we have every
reason TO know that they are received
with marked whenever they
have occasion to call at the White
House. 'All this we mention in no spirit
of boasting. We only give expression
to an cknowledged fact.
Is it not we'll to make strenuous ef-
forts to deserve the enviable reputation
TO maintain, for instance, the high
standing of Old Vermont brigade. How
shall ii be done? We can only say that
the glorious renown OF Vermont has
been won by her own citizens and sons,
and not by aliens and strangers. 1t is
not to be wondered at that those who
have served faithfully for one, two or
three years should wish to rest neither
is it strange that many should avail them
selves of opportunities to procure substi-
.utes, but we believe that Senator Foot
spoke the words of truth and soberness
when he declared that every man, if
need be, will make haste to the red
fields of war-and every mother will
lay her last son upon the sacred altar of
her eountrys sacrifice sooner than see
he light OF this glorious republic 90
lown in perpetual darkness" "-Ruland
Herald.