Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-29

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ment, and perhaps be Obliged to come out and
fight US on grounds of our own choosing. Their
formidable works along the Rapdsn and the
Rappahannock would not protect their precious
heads, nor should we be obliged to cross any
Mine Runs, or any place Of that sort, in order
to get chauce to fight these national Williams.
We should have fair open field fight, and that
is all thai we want. If we can't whip them
then, we may as well acknowledge their Confed.
eracy at once and 20 home, call ourselves whip
ped, and make the best Of it we can. But such
a disaster could not happen. We should sue
ceed if the business was only managed right
There could be no doubt about it, We should
scatter the rebel armies to the four winds con.
Quer peace, aud be at home in season to hoe
our potatoes, and celebrate the Fourth Of July.
| Bat am not the President, my friends, and !
am AFRAID this war will liDger along in the same
bluuderipg way hereafter as heretofore and
that your patience il doomed to bo tortured for
long time to come, as it has been for long
time past.
We had brigade review last Monday, and
one again Thursday. Notwithstanding it rain
cd The last time, there were some distinguished
Vermont citizens, and few ladies, present to
witness it. We have frstrate ground in front
Of our camp for parades and reviews and We
have had some hrstrgte paraJes and reviews on
this ground. The Vermont Brigade took their
PLACES IN line here, e,-and 1t makes pretty long
line low-and when the order was given - Pre-
pare for review" and we had opened ranks 80
that the reviewing officer could bee both the rear
and the front rank at once Col. Grant rode
around the line to the rear and front followed
by his SAT- officers, citizens and visitors, who
appeared to be well pleased with our appear
ance Gen. Sedgwlek couldn't resist the tempta.
ton 70 come and see US too. noticed the old
fellow was looking remarkably good-natured,
Us he passed by 10 front Of where stood, and
he seemed to be talking with considerable ami
nation to the officers that rode by the side Of
him pointing occasionally to US, as if he was
afraid they would overlook some OF the excel
Iencies which he saw. c0uldnt tell what be
said exactly, but knew we'll enough, he was
telling them how quick he could take Richmond
it be only had Vormoniers enough to do it.
When they had passed around US, they took
their position, and we marched around 10 front
Of them. Alter this, we went through few
OF the maneuvres Of brigade drill. We mad,
one gallant bayonet charge on iheidouble-quick
which would give spectator some idea OF how
this was done 10 actual battle The wholt
brigade was IN line perfectly straight. Ih'
field was broad and open before u.s. A; tn,
command Forward march, all started a
once. " Charge bayonets' was the next order
and every man grasped his musket with botl
hands, the cold steel extending to the front
ready for immediate use. At the word " Doubl
quick " We SET up yell and started Oh the run
The line was 50 long, of course, 1t couldn't b
kept eracty straight. Some point nigh swell
out little ahead of the rest, and then recede
and another portion press little too hard, bu
every such irregularity, though like wave
might run the whole length Of the line, woul
Immediately correct itself, and only make th
whole 50 much the more interesting to witness
Our mounted officers and spectator. were ahea
Of US, and they took good care to keep ouI
ouT say. They appeared to be intensely d
lighted. No doubt they rejoiced in not bein
rebels just then.
! am glad to be able to tell you, that we al
having good religious meetings in our regimen
now. The Christian Commission las two del
gales here the Rev Messrs c. @, Parker al
have put upa large Chapel tent, capable
seating about two hundred men. They ho
meetings here every evening, and almost eve
time the tent is filled to oVerfowing, and som
times many have to 60 away without indii
admission, This large attendance is owing
two or three causes 0ne is because it is SON
: thing new, for it has been long time since
have enjoyed any religious privileges to sper
Of Another is, because 1t is very agreeat
- way to spend an hour-a peasant change irC
the dull monotony Of camp life whether o
cares particularly for the meeting or not Chez
: iul sacred singing and speaking is pleasant
- ways but believe soldier enjoys them I
- best of anybody. Ii is very natural from
\ circumstances that he should. These reasC
aud the desire on the part OF great msny
:. do good, has so far kept up full attendant
IRE, :.
The meetings commence at half past SIX and I
: held till the drum calls us to roll call at Gig
0oe Of the delegates breaches short serm
or rather makes few practical remarks louI
cd upon some text OF Scripture, and then
e time is occupied by any one weo wishes to spe
Wy Wy sing or pray, Generally the time is fully oc
WV MED. and often two or more rise to speak
~ 1nce. Many have risen at the invitation
manifest desire for the Others in their beh
and some have spoken there that never SPOKE
meeting before. Besides these, u sort of B
= -, class is held every day in the Chapel, and wi
~, the boys that desire it may meet for study
- the Scriptures and for mutual improvem
N.o. Tracts and papers are distributed freely.
- good work is begun here, one which e'
ey Christian will rejoice to see prosper
'e' ANTrREBEl
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