The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-09-29
Militia P0rOdes.

Gle on militia parades and as these seen
10 bc the style just now we give portions
of the article. All the regiments art
obliged by law to muster sometime be-
tween the 18th Of September and 9Th O
October.
Quartermaster General Pitkin has Sc
cured from the United States Government
full supplies of serviceable tents, (''walP
tents for the officers. and CA tents fol
the men, and camp equipage. These
with blankets, straw, and wood, are fur
nished to the regiments by the State. The
nen are uniformed, as to cap and coat.
and armed with new Springfield ritied
muskets, by the State. They supply theil
own ratons. Each one is paid one dollar
day. for each day Of actual drill al
which he is present, or ii absent is liable
to a fine OF four dollars. for non-atten-
dance.
The first of these parades, took place
on the 18th inst, at Bradford. where the
Seventh Regiment, Colonel Andross, went
into camp. The men turned out well,
and showed hearty interest in their mill
tarv duties. On the 10Th, the regiment
was reviewed by Bri gadier General Circuit,
and inspected by AIjutant and Inspector
General Washburn.
On the 10Th, the Fourth Regiment,
Colonel {. Is. Wilson, mustered at Mont
pelcr. On the 10Th, the Regiment was
reviewed by Brigalier General BarStow.
Spectators 10y thousands were present from
the country round. The fine band Of the
Sth Vt. Vet. Vols and IN excellent drum
corps furnished capital music; the regi-
ment marched well. and the review passed
off with distinguished success.
The First Regiment, Colonel Ladd,
went into camp at st. Adams on the Goth.
The camp ground was a field to the east
OF the village, alforIing rather cramped
parade ground, but having pleasant out
look over the town and bay. The regi-
mcnt turned out about 400 muskets. On
Thursday afternoon, it was reviewed by
Brigadier General Barstow.
The muster of the Second Re- iment,
Colonel Munson, takes place at Burling-
ton Oct. ID, and the Third, Colonel Ham
ilton. at Mjdllebury, On the same day,
each drill lasting three days.
Muster of the Sixth Regiment.
The Sixth Regiment musters at this
place the present week-Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. The regiment is
out in good numbers, 400 reporting the
first day. The weather opens finely, and
all appear in the best spirits. Thursday
morning most Of the parade comes off
after the paper is printed. We under
stand that Gems Grout, Wasllburn, Rip
ley and Pitkin are to be present Friday,
a well aS our former townsman, Colonel
Blunt. The following is roster of the
field, staff and line officers of the regi-
mcnt:
Colonel, {. f. Spaulding.
1t. Colonel, s. S Brigham,
MAJOR, c. J. Henderson,
AdIutant, a. NJ. Cook,
Quartermaster, j. =. Lamson,
Surgeon, c. b. Billiard.
Asst. Surgeon, A. J. Hyde,
Chaplain, L. O. Brastow.
q. NJ. Sargent, d. Allen Rogers,
Com. Sergeant. Ii. b. Davis.
Sergt. Major, J. c. Hendry,
Drum Major, G. E. Lamphere.
Go, A-E. st. .Jonnsbury and Kirby
Capt. Geo W. Newhall; lst 1t. f, b.
Gates: ID It. f. Z. Cobleigh.
Go. B-St. Johnsbury-Capt. n. P.
Harrington; lst 1t. ID. p. Celley I'd 1t.
S w. Hall.
CO. C-West Concord-Capt Lucius
$. Gerry lst It. Willard Chase; 2dLt.
L. W. Russell
Co. D-Cabot-Capt W. Fl. Fletcher;
lst 1t. John b. Rogers: I'd It. Geo. W.
Harrington.
Co. E-Waterford and Barnet-Capt.
+. L. Hovey; lst It, A. j. Miller; I'd
1t. Chas. Fl. Colbey
Go. F-Peacham and Ryegate-Capt
a. NJ. Whitelaw 1st 1t. A. p. Renfrew;
ID 1t. II. b. Martin.
Go. G-Topsham and Oranse-Capt.
l.. ii. Ihurston lst 1t. r.. p. Lord: I'd
1t. =. y. Eastman. ii
Co. H-Newbury-Capt. I. A. Brock
lst 1t. W. L. Bailey; I'd 1t. Robert
Me>erve. {
Co. I-Danville-Capt VIM. NJ. Dole ,
ist It. Horace Hazeltine I'd 1t. A. p. ,
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