The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-08-28
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BRIGHToN, Aug. %, GIN answer to the cal
of the War Committee, the people Of the town OF
Brighton assembled at the Methodist Chapel, IN
that town to ensure ellstments to fill the quota
! of Kenosha county, and also to obtain subscrip-
| tons to a war Fund, to be divided amongst the
Volunteers of said town.
Although the people of the town of Brighton,
have been represented by many, as being deficient
in patriotism, and unconcerned with reference to
the final issue of the present struggle, yet think
that if they had been present, at their meeting
they would have been convinced that such was not
the case, but that Brighton was as patriotic and
loyal as any town in the county.
The Meeting was called to order by z. II. DAN
AHER, and organized by calling Mr.. j. MOONEY
to the chair, and appointing Mr.. j. w. NORTH,
Secretary.
Mr.. MOONEY on taking the chair, made short
but rousing and soulstirring speech. He stated
that we were not met to criticize the dongs Of this
that General, to denounce the conduct of the
President, but to devise ways and means for rem
dering the most effectuaI aid to the General Gov
eminent in SURPRISING this accused rebellion
Short but eloquent speeches were then made by
several Of the citizens present Mr.. j. w. EVANS
advanced some noble and highly patriotic ideas,
and concluded by offering to give $40 to each OF
the fiji ten vo unteers from the Town of Brighton.
Mr. G. JULIET then made a few eloquent remarks,
and he also concluded by offering to give Five
Dollars to each of the first five volunteers from the
Town Of Brighton; when 'Il! give Five Dollars,
rang from every part OF the house Mr.. CLAPP
MINER, thinking that actions spoke louder than
words, stepped forward and quietly placed the sum
of 925 in the hands of the chairman, to be given
to the volunteers Gen. McKEssoN, of Wheatland,
made few timely and appropriate remarks, and
stated that the law allowed him two dollars for
each recruit he obtained, bnt he promised that
this sum should be given to the volunteers.
Mr.. J. MCDONALD, we understand, has been
promised the Captaincy Of the company from the
western part of the KegOsha county. He will
make splendid officer.
The following resolutions were then reported
and unanimously adopted:
Resolvc8, That the Town of Brighton shall pay
each Volunteer the sum OF $lO0.
End. That the Town Board shall be authorized
to issue town orders to the amount of $4,000 to
each volunteer from said town.
3D. That this meeting call upon the Town Board
to call special town meeting, to raise the money
voted to be given the volunteers.
4th. That Mr. Clapp Miner be appointed Treas.
urer of the FUNDS raised by subscription, for the
volunteers.
9Th That we appoint two persons in each dis
trict to collect ami solicit subscriptions
9th That the War Committee appointed by the
County be honorably discharged.
9TH That the District Committee report to Mr.
Clapp Miner within week.
9Th That the minutes as read by the Secretary
be accepted.
9th. That the proceedings Of this meeting be
published in the Kenosha IelegerPh, and the
X enosha Times.
10th. That we adjourn.
JAMES MOONEY, Chm,