Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-19
THE WAR.
DEPARTURE OF THE TROOPS.
PATRIOTIC ENrHU SLASH

The four regiments furnished by Massachu-
sets for the defence of the government, have
all left the state, and are far on their way TO
the scene of the impending conflict. The
third regiment, Coiopet Wardrop COM
manding, sailed Y'edhesday evening, by the
steamer S. R$Spaulding, for Fort Monroe,
Virginia The regiment numbers seven com
panies, and three hundred and fifty men. The
companies are
Co. A-Capt. Joseph S. Harlow, marlborough
CO. plymouth, "A guns
Co. Capt. John w. Marble, Freetown, rs guns
Co. H-Plympton.
Co. k-Capt. VIM. S. McFarin, Carver.
Co. Capt Timothy IngTaham, New Bedford.
Co. C-Capt james p. Richardson, Cambridge, 70
guns.
The fourth regiment, Col. Packard COM
manding, left at the same time, by the Old
Colony railroad, and the steamer State Of
Maine from Fall River, also for Fort Monroe,
whore it will join the third, and form one reg
iment Previous to their departure they were
addressed by the commander-in chief, who re-
minded them that they came from section
of the commonwealth whose early history was
radiant with deeds of renown and valor. The
regiment numbers four hundred and seventy
five men, in nine companies, as follows
Co. A-Capt. John Hail. Canton 81 guns
Co. B-Capt. NJ. ~ Williams Jr., Easten so guns.
Co. C--Capt. {. G. Bumpus, Braintree "a gus
Co D-Capt Horace Niles Randolph, 40 guns.
Co E-Capt. Charles F. Allen, Abingdon, 46 guns.
Co Capt. David l.. Shepard, Peterborough, "a
guns.
Co. G-Capt. Timothy Gordon, Taunton, 60 guns.
Co. H-Capt. Franklin Curtis, Quincy 80 guns.
Co. Capt. Luther Stephenson, Jr., Hingham,t
AZ guns.
The sixth regiment, Col Jones command-
ing, left for Washington by the land route
The Worcester Light Infantry, the WashHg-
ton Guards of Boston, and the Stoneham light
Infantry were added to the regiment, making
six hundred men i'll all. The COMMANDMENT,
chief before their departure, presentefl the
regimental colors to its commanding {oficer
He eonjured the soldiers to conduct the fnselves
like men, and to act worthy of the Alorous
traditions of the state they represente4 They
were called to fight in behalf of the Country,
Its dignity and purity; in behalf of ! the flag
which had sxsat,ihe seas in triumph, convey
= .tAax world He
mustered at last under
Vi 1Ai-utf ben. oCoIl, WHoh TIC
trusted God would spare to witness the Union
firmly reestablished all over the land. They
were to repair to Washington, which had been
built under the Father of his Country. They
5ad been summoned suddenly. The state
government had done all in its power to pro-
vide iar the necessities OF the occasion, and
they would bear with them its benetactions
and its prayers. Those behind cherished
them in their heart of hearts, following them
with their best wishes, and feeling confident
that they would not return until they. mad
done = - ~ A,a,Ei1,, GillUii1 "a do
he took the flag and, arc 80 IS It to
and fro, amid the applause of the as :embled
multitude, handed it 10 Col. Jones, who
received it with the pledge that it should
never be dishonored. The regiment was
attended by all its officers except one, who,
being sixty years of age and in falling health,
was persuaded to remain behind. He consoed
himself, however, with the reflection that three
of his sons were in the ranks, and would do
true soldiers duty. Col. Jones. even at the
depot, was overwhelmed with applications
from hardy and brave yonng men to join his
regiment; but bis uniform answer to them all
was, "My ranks are full there is 10 place for
you" The following companies compose the
regiment =
Co A-Capt Josiah A. Sawell. Lowell, 40 guns.
Co. B-Capt. L. S. Clark, Groton, AZ guns.
Co. Capt. A. S. Folansbee, Lowell, 81 guns.
Co. D-Capt. James w. Hart, Lowell, 40 guns.
Co. E-Capt. Daniel futile, Acton, 81 guns.
Co. F-Capt. B. +. Chadbourne, Lawrence, 40
guns
Co H-Capt. Jonathan Lad, Lowell 81 guns.
To these have been added the Worcester Light In
fantry Co. b, third battalion, II guns.
Co c. second regiment-Capt. Walter S. Samp-
son. Boston, 60 guns.
Co. c, seventh regiment-Capt. John II. Dixie,
Stoneham, 90 guns.
The appearance of the Worcester Light In
fantry in Boston, was warmly praised. The
Daily Atlas and Bee says: "rhe Infantry,
Capt. H. W. Pratt, with seventy-seven guns,
arrived at the state house Wednesday noon,
and created sensation. They were among
the finest looking companies that have yet
been to Boston"
Offers of loans TO the state still continue to
come in. The associated banks OF Boston
met at the Clearing House, Thursday morn
ing, and voted to loan the governor len per ct.
of their capital stock, which would be about
50, 10000 We learn That David Sears, Esq,
has offered to the government the loan of S25,.
900; and VIM. R. Gray, Esq, $4,000. Mr..
Charles Amory OF Boston, offers through Hon.
Francis B. Crowninshield, $4,000; the Mas
sasoit Bank of Fall River offers 100000
One Of the privates of the new Cambridge
company, named Berry, is supposed to have
fallen overheard, and to have been drowned,
from the S. R. Spaulding. He was seen about
five O'Clock in the morning, but at roll call was
not to be found.
Major Jennings of New Bedford, upon step
ming from the cars to the platform in Brain
tree, made misstep and fell upon the hilt OF
his sword, heavily, and received severe inter
nal injury. lie was not able i@rejoin his reg
iment.
On Tuesday evening, John Dealy, private
in one of the Lynn companies, accidentally
dislocated one OF his shoulders while at his
quarters in Faneui Hall The same evening
volunteer donned Mr.. Dealy's uniform, and
took his Pace in the ranks.
Rhode Island.
Seven hundred and eighty men were called
for by the president, as Rhode Islands first
contribution to defend the country's flag. All.
ready THIRTEEN HUNDRED have volunteered.
embracing men of all parties, professions and
yocations. The number OF volunteers will
probably reach fifteen hundred, and TWO ruo,,.
sAsD might be obtained by Saturday, il thev
were wanted. Providence Post
The Journal learns from reliable authority
that A. & w. Sprague have offered to loan the