Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-19
THE 9Th REGIMENT IN BALTIMORE.
Posi- NEAR RELAY HOUSE, Md,
lima IA 1891

June A. 1861.
just as we were getting out of our blankets,
Thursday morning, Col. Jones received an or
der to move the sixth regiment immediate
ly to Baltimore, and the order was at once
promulgated. Hastily we took breakfast, fur
nished ourselves with half pound of bread,
a small piece of cheese, and most of the boys
with thin slice of raw pork in addition,
which was 10 serve as our rations for the day
Our canteens were also filled with water from
our spring. Thus provided, and with our
blankets rolled up, and slung across our shout
ders, we were marched up to brigade guar.
ters and formed en- masse by divisions, where
upon Col. Jones appeared, and was received
with three hearty cheers, which he acknowl.
edged, and addressed the regiment, saying
that we were ordered again TO Baltimore, and
if we were called into danger, he was only
afraid that the regiment might attempt to do
too much; and he wanted all to remember
that perfect GOODNESS upon the field OF battle
was the requisite of a good soldier. He there
fore exhOrted us to keep cool at all times At
ter these remarks we deployed in line, and
then marched 10 the Relay House, where we
were obliged TO wait some two hours for cars
and for Major Cooks artillery, three sec
tions, to get the horses and pieces aboard.
Reaching Baltimore, we took up quarters
upon an elevated spot about one mile from the
city, and which overlooked it. About 2 p. N.
we were joined by the 18th New York regi.
ment from Annapolis, 400 men, under COM
mand of Col Smith. This is handsome
regiment, under excellent discipline. We
found Michael Maley, a member of the Inlan-
try, in one of the companies of this regiment.
He formerly worked in the Spy office, and
tried to join us when passing through New
York, but failing for want of time, immediate
ly Joined the 18th. 1t is pleasing testimony to
the patriotism OF the w. L. l., that many of its
old members outside of our present organiza-
ton are now in the service of our country.
Two past members are commanders of COM
panies now in service, and we have found
quite number of past members of the Imam
try in regiments in active service. doubt
if any other company in Massachusetts, can
furnish as many past or present members for
the service Of the country.
We were called to Baltimore, suppose, for
the purpose Of putting down any secession
outbreak in consequence of the election. But
happily our services were not required. At
Dr.. we formed line and took up march for
the city, accompanied by Major Cook ana
his artillery. We paraded the streets with
double quick movements. The right wing of
the regiment marched ahead with Capt. Samp
sons Boston company, advanced as skirmish.
ers, then came the artillery with forty eight
horses following then came the left wing of
the regiment with one half of our company
depIoyed as skirmishers under Captain Pratt.
The artillery horses went through the city
upon the gallop, and the regiment moved as
swiftly. You will readily believe, that this
advancing at double quick running time, with
the Numbering of the artillery wheels over
the pavenents, We presented truly warlike
appearance. Some ladies who really thought