Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-16
Departure Of our Volunteers.
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They 20 on in Fine Spirits.

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HS they 20 on in Fine spirits. in'3
Lieut. Askew returned from Columbus Of
Thursday morning last, with orders for on
Volunteer Company to go into Camp An
dcrsoh, at Lancaster, this State. Th
marching orders were received by the gal
liant boys with lusty cheers, and the bal
ance Of the day they were busily engaged ii
preparing for the march. In the afternoon
notices were posted on the streets inviting
our citizens to meet at the Court House a
3o'clock to bid them "God speedr'
stand was erected in the open air, at thu
East end Of the Lewis House, before which
the company was drawn up, and our citi
xens gathered around, completely filling W
the street. ai.lsA .'ai et -
.-..ssi,, THE ADDRESSES.
DR.. Alexander called the audience to or
der, and introduced Judge Kennon' The
Judge delivered an earnest little war speech
and wound up by urging the soldiers to take
care Of their health-waming them that
moro soldiers died from sheer neglect Of
their health than from contact with the
bullet and shell. After the Judge had con.
cluded Judge Cowen was introduced, who
made short but patriotic address Rev.
]. B. Johnston, having come into the audi.
ence, was then introduced. This gentle
mans remarks were exceedingly happy and
impressive, and had powerful affect upon
the audience, During their delivery great
many in the audience were effected to tears;
and when, at the conclusion, this venerable
and beloved man of God invoked the bless
ing of Heaven upon our rulers-upon our
army, and especially upon the gallant men
who were going from our midst to protect
the liberties of our people, we are sure every
heart in that large crowd beat responsive
'.Amenl" The company was then dismiss
cd until s o'clock. 49,
w THE DEPARTURE.
Ats o'clock the company was formed in
line in front of the Court House, and, head
ed by our Brass Band, marched to the East
end Of town, where conveyances were in
readiness to convey them to the train at
Bridgeport. Both sides of the street
through which they passed were thropged
with people. Mothers, wives, sisters and
friends waved the gallant fellows fearful
adieu. Almost every person in town follow
ed them out, and witnessed their departure.
r. ON THE ROAD. OBJ
The scene on the road was cheering to
PATRIOTISM, 1t wasione continued ovation
from the time the troops left here until they
reached Bridgeport. The entire population
along the road seemed to be out, and the
waving of handkerchiefs and cheering was
indeed inspiriting.
% 90 !si.7 % AT BRIDGEPORT.
When the company arrived at Frazier $
Tavern Capt Higgins Bridgeport company
was drawn up in ,eline to receive them
Headed by our Brass Band and the excel
lent martial music Of the Bridgeport and
St. Clairsyille companies, the line, moved
into town. Every body appeared to be out
-and every body appeared to have hand
ksrchief. Young America was frantic,
while the ladies from windows waved al
t'Hail and Farewell to our glorious boys.
The company was then dismissed until 5,
a. H.. of Friday, at which time they took
the train for Lancaster. All we're at their
posts at roll call in the morning, and all
went of in fine spirits They will do their
duty. .5d, .aai .as.s +. - t-s
The thanks Of the soldiery and the citi-
zens are especially due the Messrs. Lewis,
of the Omnibus Line. Every thing in their
stables was freely turned out for the accom-
modatien Of the volunteers and those wish
ing to accompany them to Bridgeport. Their
Wheeling Omnibus was turned about with
out giving time to the sable driver to feed
himself or horses. 1g