Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-23
SPECIAL TOWN MEETINGS


The citizens of Princeton held a meeting at
Boylston Hall, Saturday evening, Hon. John
Brooks presiding. The following expression
of their sentiments was unanimously adopted
Whereas, The impending exgences of our COM
mon country require prompt and effective action ON
the part of lis loyal eitizens and whereas we, as
citizens of Princeton DESTROYS OF giving evidence of
our ardent attachment to the Institutions of our
country and the maintenance thereof; therefore
Resolved, That we do hereby pledge all in
defence of the constitution and government of our,
common country and that, in response to the call
Of the president Oft the United Suites, will render
all the aid i'll our power, both i'll men and money.
Resolved That it is the sense of this meeting that
the selectmen be requested to issue calling
meeting OF the town at the earliest possible date
that such action may be taken as will enable lis TO
answer to our country's call at once, if needed.
Resolved That a committee be chosen to attend at
once to the enlistment of volunteers into the service
of the government
The committee of enlistment were requested
to invite the citizens of Rutland and Oakham,
which, with Princeton, form the ninth repre-
sentative district, to co operate with them in
forming a volunteer company. Several young
men came forward and pledged themselves to
battle for their country's cause, amid the
cheers of their tellow-citizens and thrilling
strains OF music from the Wachusett Cornet
Band. Spirited speeches were made by the
| chairman and several other citizens, and the
requisite funds, in anticipation of the action
of the town, were promptly pledged.
Sterling.
In the Unitarian and Baptist churches in
this town, Sunday, sermons were preached
appropriate to the times. The result of the
feeling then aroused was manifested at meet
ing held in the Town Hall, Monday afternoon
Hon. Samuel Osgood presented the following
resolutions which were unanimously adopted :
Whereas, portion of the states of this union are
now in actual and armed rebellion against the Uni
the safety and integrity of the Republic greatly
endangered therefore,
Resolved That it is the duty of all good citizens
at once to rally around the standard of our com.
| mon country, and TO unite one man to put down
rebellion, at whatever sacrifice and to maintain and
| uphold the constitution and the laws.
Resolved That ii is the duty of all g cd citizens to
| frown Indignantly upon, and follow with uncom-
| promising hostility, every individual among u.s. il
any there are, who shall express sentiments dsoyal
| to the government of the United States, or who
shall sympathize with the plotters of treason and
bloodshed.
Resolved, That we, the people of Sterling do hold
ourselves ready to respond TO the call OF the govern
| ment, whenever and in what manner soever that
call may be made, and that for the maintenance OF
liberty and independence of ourselves and oar pos.
| terity we do here aud now soemnly pledge ''ouI
lives, our fortunes. and our sacred honor.n
RESOLVED, That, i'll the opinion of this meeting, il
is eXpedlent that public town meeting be called
| forthwith Tor the purpose of aiding and equippng
such OF ourtellow townsmen shall be allied upon
or shall voluntarily enlist soldiels in defence oil
| the government.
1t was also voted to guarantee a sum moi
exceeding $4,000 for the purpose Of fitting ont
! such as shall enlist, or toward their families