Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-29
Militia PaTades.


"there sball be annually, between the fl
tcenth day of September and the fifth day Of
October, in each year, parade CT each Reg
iment for drill, discipline, inspection and re-
view, which parade shall con-
tinue three days, and shall not exceed FIVE
days.' The parades so provided for. arc
taking place, abou; these days, in the vari-
Gus militia districts, twelve in number. Of
the State. In preparation for them, Quar-
termaster General Pitkin ha. secured, from
the United States Government. full supplies
Of seIviceable tents, (''wall' tents for the
officers, and "A" tents for the men, and
camp courage. There, with blankets, straw.
and wood. are furnished To the regiments by
the State. The men are uniformed,ss to cap
and coat and armed with new Springfield rif d
maskcts. by the State. They supply their
own ratiJns. Each one is paid one dollar
day. for each day OF actual drill at which
he il present, or If absent is liable 10 a tine Oi
four dollars, for non-attendance.
The first Of these parades, took place on
the 18th inst, ct Bradford, where the Sc
venth Regiment. Y. NJ, Colonel Andres,
went INTO camp. The men turned out well,
and showed hearty interest in their military
duties On the 18th, the regiment was re-
viewed by Brigadier General Grout, and in
spected ~ Adjutant and IrspectOr General
washburne. who Was surprised and greatly
pleased with the good appearance OF the
troops and their proficiency in drill
On the l9th, the Fourth Regiment. Colo
mel c. B. Wilson. mustered at Montpelier.
On the Goth, the Regiment was reviewed by
Brigadier General Barstow, in the forenoon
Spectators by thousands were present,
from the country round. and the fine air,
Freedom from dust, and pleasant surround
ings of the Camp and Parade ground on the
beautiful "Langdon M,adow," were all that
could be desired.
Gen. Barstow was accompanied IN the
review by A. & |. Gei. Washburn; z. NJ.
Gen Pitkin; Brig Gen. Alden, U. S. Vols.
of Fort Fisher fame, where he led one OF the
brigades of the storming column, and was
afterwards blown up and had leg broken
by the explosion of the Magazine; Col. F.
V. Randall. of the 18th and 18th VT. Vols
Col Elkins Of Gov Smiths Staff; Chaplain
Webster 10th Vt. Vols. Capt. g. y. Carptn-
ter, sth VT Vols. acting A. ID. q. and
Capt E. A. Smith and Maj)r G. G. Benedic,
Of bis own staff.
The fine band of the sth VT. vet.vol-. and
an excellent drum corps furnished capital
music the regiment marched well, and the
review passed of with distinguished success.
The officers above named, together with the
field, staff and line officers of the regiment,
then sat down to bountiful dinner, not al
together of park and bard tack. at Col Will
sons quarters.
Inspection by Adjutant and Inspector Gen.
Washburn followed in the afternoon Arms,
equipment and quarters were thoroughly
inspected, and the result added to the high
praise already accorded to officers and men
for their appearance on review. Special
commendation was awarded TO Co. B, Of
Middlesex and Worcester, Capt. Putnam;
Co. II. of Mortified, Capt Boynton Co F,
OF Warren and Waits6eld, Capt. Lyford;
and Co. Z, of Calais and Woodbury., Capt.
Wells, for the good condition of their arms,
and to Co. Z, f. Montpelier and Phin6eld,
Capt. Davis, for full attendance, every man
belonging to the company being in his place.
The companies generally turned out with
pretty ful ranks. and allsppeared well The
motto of Colonel Wilson and his officers and
men Of the Fourth Militia, is evidently that
what is worth doing is worth doing ,OeA. As
the result OF such interest and care. they
were able to show a clean and good looking
regiment, neat, quiet and orderly camp,
and degree of proficiency in drill which,
considering that these companies had met as
a battalion for the first time on this muster.
was quite noticeable, and indeed explainable
only BY the presence Of 90 many old soldiers
10 the ranka
A concert by the Band Of the 9th, and a
military ball were among the accompanying
festivities Of the occasion. All passed Of
pleasantly and SUCCESSFULLY, and the regiment
may veil remember their rstregimental dril
and parade with pleasure and pride. H-al
| The First Regiment. V. NJ, Colonel Ladd.
went into camp, at ST. Adams on the 20th.-
The camp ground was Geld to the east Of
the village. afordrng rather cramped par
ade ground, but hr.sing pleasant outlook
over the town and bay. The regiment turn
ed out about 400 muskets On Thursday af-
ternooo. IL was reviewed by Brisadier Gen
eraI B.rssow.' Accompanying him were
Geperals washburn and Pitkln. Colonel r.
kins,s Lieut. Col. c. 6. Chandler. formerly
| of no l0sh W vOls.. Msior- }. W. Newton,
| lss Battalion Cavalry. Capt. L ". Smith.
I hte Of ths sth VI. Vols, Lieutenant Kim
! ball, Vet. Re-. Corps. Captain Csrpenser,
and othas. The reviev took place at half
psss 3 p. n. ;. presence of large number
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