Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-02-12
For the Journal
THIRD VERMONT BATTERY.

BYRON X. OAKEs, OF Bakersfield. lie died
at o'clock this morning Of Typhoid fe-
yer at our Post Hospital in camp. He was a
fine young man and had host Of friends in
our Battery. All who knew him, loved him.
His illness was quite sh ,rt aud we wero taken
by surprise when udings Of his death we're
brought to us Many Of the best Of our boys
attended and administered to him, aud he had
the best Of care throughout. Oar Captain
was also very attentive and saw that every
thing was done that could be. lie made an
excellent soldier, and his life was given for
his country's sake. We sympathize With his
relatives and the young wife, who is lett to
mourn his loss; we have raised subscrip-
ton and have had his remains embalmed, and
sent to his home in Vermont. May He COM
fort the afflicted
Since we were mustered the following cham
ges have been made among the non-commis-
stoned officers
Corporals w. b. Perrin, aed II. p Clos
son, to be Sergeants, Privstes l.. Il. Gilman,
Fred o. Parkhurst and Geo. B. Hall, to be
Corporals.
Since muster, Charles Kruger, William
Deel, John Lange and Edmund heynard have
deserted. No doubt the above men were led
TO desert, from the fact that towns on whose
quota they had been accepted refuse to pay
them bounties.
On Thursday afternoon the members Of the
Battery presented Capt. X. II. Start aud Lieut.
W. A. Phillips, a fine horse, each both
magnificent horses, and reflected honor to the
donors. We had quite time, and listened
to some fine speeches. Sergeant William B.
Perrin having been chosen to make the pre-
sen,ation speech, lead up the two horses and
placing the brides in the hands Of the officers,
their respective owners) with the Battery
drawn up in line, took his position in their
immediate front and addressed the officers in
nearly these words
Respected Captain aud LieHteadHt - Although con
scious that but nadequateJ express the feelings
which the members OF this Battery entertain towads
you, yet II affords pleasure 20 be their humble IN
srument in rendering 70 YOU these tokens o. their re-
good wishes and grateful services OF each and every one
Of Us. May yoa look upon them as symbol Of that
destiny that has united for season, our interests in
separably in one. For alike have len beloved
homes alike have forsaken the ancestral hearth and
the pleasant social circle alike we have given up our
pursuits aud occupations; and have together to
struggle for country for the preservation OF the
Union for the restitution Of the laws aud the advance
ment Of that sublime principle that procaims freedom
TO all We congratulate ourselves that we have
for officers, Of experience whose efficiency has
been proved by aduous service, whose yaor has been
tested upon the field Of battle. the record Of whose mill
ary deeds has been sued by single dsgfaceful
Onr desire is that may up that standard
Of efficiency and vao that shall make US ht soldiers OF
worthy leaders. ....
With these horses pledge ourselves to follow you
victory glorious graves In the horse Is embodied
shadow the strength which shall have endure the
hardships and fAgues Of military life fidelity to your
interests and the interests Of our country and swift
perform with alaority whatever may be incum
bent upon As good and faithful soldiers.
May these horses prove kind and docile but II need
be- like the steed described in holy writ -Whose heck
clothed thunder mOCketh
afrghted, neither turneth back from the sword"
And II you should be brought to the eve Of con-
hiot when the
'Murdering squadrons and the slattering car
| Go pouring forward with impetuous speed
And swiftly form in the ranks OF war
or amid the din and confusion of the strife,
"when the cannon mouthing loud
/ Heavss in wild wTeaths the battle shroud,
Aud CORY sabres rise and fall
Like shoots Of fame on midnight pail,
then may these steeds, the God Of battles shielding
your heads carry you safely through every peril until
victory perehes upon your standards And shen at
length your duty TO your country is discharged when
national hag hoas free and respected throughout
entire country then may you return 70 the hills
and yallies Of Green Mountain State while joyous
anthems swell. and bells ring their merry peals,
ard glad populAce welcome the vicors home with loud
acclaim your heads crowned with the laurels Of the
oonquerors and your swords sheathed in myrtle be
permitted to behold fair hands twning garlands around
the necks Of these steeds, votye offering to your
yaor aud patriotism, and token Of affection and graft
On the close Of this neat aud appropriate
address in behalf of the company, Capt. Start
rendered his thanks in nearly this language !:
Feiiop Sildsrs 81 accept this noble token Of your
esteem and confidence am not the master Of language
sufficient to express the deep emotions within my heart
From tsnnermOst recesses cherish feelings Of pride,
hope aud confidence that expee, time will never dimn
ish. We have left our Green Mountain State to partc
pate in the greatest struggle that the world has
here to contend for the flag Of fathers You
have Voluntarily eh your peaceful homes, friends. aud
the endeaments OF civil life, and put the armor Of
battle at the call Of our distracted and empered coun
Try In the noble company before me. behold no band
Of hirengs but freemen oontendng for their heritage
and brthfght Let go forward sustained by the
scousness that In the discharge Of the first and
highest duty Of the citizen TO his county The sublime
principles for which we oontendng must triumph -
Our glorious old banner Of liberty be borne brave
heArts and strong TO the cathedral Of the aitorous
ConfederAey Treason aud traitors must bow in humble
submission before that time honored emblem Of the Re
public Fellow Soldiers tits glorious to live in times
like heseA umo that is fixing the destiny Of millions
yet unborn. Let US all fee! as the poet felt when he
claimed -
1--WE are living in grand and awful time
| In an age on ages telling;
| To be living Is sublime"
Never there such time for noble sslEsacriheing
aetons never there such grand stage upon which
TO perform sublime and glorious actions and leave
10 live in nations history. Then let us all go for
ward with the firm resolve accomplish something
noble something worth living for. Fellow soldiers. re-
lying upon your courage and hdey accept this noble
steed emblem Of strength and swihness, expecting
you all TO be strong in the hour Of battle and swim in the
discharge Of every duty and while expect this am
not unmindul Of the duty my country and you =
mean to dachuge that duty honestly aud faithfully.
ask Of you. Let the future record OF the 3Td
Vermont Battery be such shall add another bright
page, TO the many, that adorn the history Of our
native State Once more thank you, and may the God
Of battles spare you all possible, to return to your
homes in the land we love.
Lieut.. Phillips followed in a speech full Of
gratitude and thanks to the company. ! give
a portion;
teii0o SoidiersIhe present of this noble s,eed
mark Of your respect great sgrpse to me- was IN
formed by few among you that IL your intention to
purchase and present this hoTse but ao-
quAntanoe had been short and you hsye so little
of the, did suppose that had by any action won
much of your respect TO merit such demonstra
ton this your part accept this horse with thanks
and deep feelings OF gratitude, which cannot find words
20 express hope may always retain your respect as
we become acquanted and 20 forward in the dis
charge Of our sodiery duties. hope this mutual re-.
spect for each other may increase Men who have lived
and pospered under the folds Of our glorious flag now
seek 10 tTampe il under their feet Many brave son
has given up his e in the defense Of starry banner
country for freedom and unity" Let Hi go forward
with firm hearts aud resolve 20 do our duty promptly And
faithfully, and when come face 10 face WIN the enc
myas shall many times perhaps, IN our three years
ueTyceletus do beat 10 crush thtm aud show the
world that the Green Mountain Boys net yet
tnct but that the blood Of Allen Warner and stark yet
aows In the veins Of Vernon a true When the
tme OF battle comes h-pe shall command your cont
denoe as do respect soldiers accept my sin
cefe thanks cannot find words TO convey 70 you my
feelings, and my gratitude cannot express
A soon as these speeches were finished,
hearty cheers were given for the officers, and