Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-10
DEPARTURE OF THE NEW ENGLAND
GUARDS, OF NORTHFIELD, FOR
THE SEAT OF WAR

DEPARTURE OF THE NEW ENGLAND
GUARDS, OF NORTHFIELD, FOR
THE SEAT or WAR.
Mr.. EDrroR AT 6 o o'clock a. M, Thurs
day, May .. our old cannon and the town bells
announced the fact to our citizens that the
Guards had received marching orders. and
were about to depart for the seat Of War
By half past o'clock, a. m, notwithstand-
lag the inclemeucy Of the weather, the COM
mon in front of the Depot was literally pack
ed with an excited multitude, 90 witness the
departure of our friends and brothers in the
defence Of our country's old flag the consu-
tuition and the laws. The Guards marched
from their armory at half past o'clock,
amidst the shouts Of the people and hearty
God bless you from many an old man whose
hearts we're with them although too old to
shoulder the musket in defence Of their coun-
try, and were paraded in front Of the South
wing of the Depot
The meeting was called to order by the
President, DR.. p d. Bradford. who in a hap
Ply manner stated the object Of the meeting.
Addresses were then made by Rev. O. II.
Tillotson, Hon. H. Carpenter, and NJ NJ.
Graves, Esq Each soldier Of the Company
was then presented with Testament by NJ.
NJ Graves, Esq, in behalf Of the ladies Of
the town. Rev w. c. Hopkins then pre-
sented Capt. Boynton with a purse contain
ing $500 in gold, for the use Of himself and
company, the money having been contribu-
ted by the citizens here as a token Of respect
for the Captain and good will towards the
Company. The s2d hymn was then sung to
the Band. Rev L. II. Stone, Chaplain Of the
Regiment. then made a few remarks, thank
ing the citizens in behalf Of the officers and
company for their lberality in furnishing the
Company with their splendid outfit. The
Company then marched to the cars to the tune
of Yankee Doodle. and left for Rutland amid
the cheers Of the assembled Thousands, and
the hearty response Of our old cannon.
The people of Mortified are aroused, and
patriotic speeches, accompanied by patriotic
actions, are all the go. We feel here that
the Company that we have sent out will do
its duty in the hour of trial. and that our
honor and their honor will be sustained. The
people of Mortified have responded to their
countrys call with no nigardly hand. They
have raised several hundred dollars to pur-
chase clothing for the Company, and the la
dies of the town have emulatcd the zeal OF
our Revolutionary mothers in hshioning the
cloth into suitable garments for our soldiers
to wear The officers have been presented
with Revolyers. and many citizen has Sc
lected his soldier friend aud made him pres
eut Of either pistol OF Bowie knife to be
used in case of need in his own personal de-
ienso.
And finally, in the afternoon the town met
and appropriated 81 500 for the support OF
the families of the Volunteers called into tho
active service of the United States We dc
not propose to stop even here. Already the
sound Of the fife and drum may be heard call
ing upon all who feel disposed to assemble
and form themselves into Company which
shall be ready to march upon an hours notice
We have even now fogty, good men and true
enrolled, and within ten days Northhed vii
be able to send forth her second Company
ready to meet the foe, and teach traitors tina
the blood Of old Ethan and his kindred spir
its still flows through the veins of the Son'
of Vermont. C. n. C.
REMARKS OF DIR. P. D. BRADFORD.
Feloio Citizens The object Of our assembling az th
time is well known to all present 10 need any explain
ntory remarks from me. We have assembled This NOR
ming 10 witness an event of no ordinary character h
like Of which has before been witnessed by an'
here present-an event that will honceforth stand GU
conspicuous in the history Of our town aud our State
We have been summoned here az this early hour by th
signal gun aud village bells TO witness the departure
Of neghh9rs aud friends, brothers and sons, al
they repai 20 the seat Of war agrceaby 20 the summon
from the President Of the United States aid the prop
authorities IN maintaining The honor defending th'
capital and indicating The insulted hag Of our country
And when we witness the promptness with which thel
have responded 70 their eounys call and the cheer
ness with which they sacrifice the comforts aut eudear
meuts Of home peril heir al upon the altar Of the
country, is fitting aud proper that we should mee
them here with our pairing blessing lndeed we shon
do violence 70 the instincts Of nature, 10 the noble
impulses Of the human heart. IL did not bid them Co
speed in their noble sefsAcrih ing patriotic course an
ask kind Heaven smile upon them, that they my b.
shielded frum dangers and temptations whilst away, an
that we may witness their safe return TO their homes an
[ their friends
REMARKS OF REV. o. II. TILLorsoN.
Officers. Soldiers and Friends The thunder NJ m
against Fort Sumter has given united North
and that thunder still echoes the hills Of New Eng
land aud reyerberAes throughout the entire Mouth
West. The bells which rang in triumph al Charleston
the evacuation Of Fort Sumter, sounded the doat
kncl traitors and treason In these United States
We here, my friends, az this time, with feeling
II soemniy and yet with bright hopes Soldiers broth
ers have single word Of encouragement f1r you
Tue morning opens upon US with clear and pleasan
sun. You have enlisted in good cause. You 90 q
support the hest government earth You are 10 hnis
up what our revolutionary fathers noby commenced
You defend the capital Of county against tn
assaults Of traitors You are sustain the honor o
that glorious old flag which has for many years lc
our armies TO victory. You have the best General O
the age 10 marshal You into action. Your Captain is
man IN whom we all have perfect confidence. You at
abuudauy provided with every thing which eau add 4
your comfort But you must expect hardship, for IL
impussihle to carry without IT, Meet II thei
like men We believe that you prepared for this
We have confidence In your courage and endurance.
Said the Great Napoleon 10 his soldiers when in Egypt
''Forty ages look down upon you from The heights
Wonder pyramids " Soldiers, the eyes Of all New Eng
land and the North will be turned upon you We sha
remember you in petitions 70 the Great Jehovah
We shall pray for your health and happiness, and tha
you may have victory Ia the day Of battle,
! Soldiers remember this trust in God but keep you