The New York herald., 1862-09-11
THE INVASION OF MA,IylAap,
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the IMvASIUN " WA'MlAND.
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Aewsvsr, agreed ,ha. .Ss % time fer action, prompt,
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sr:sa ssssns.d arse scsss sns eo sn.o1s % % ssss
such steps should be d. med most eectoal uDder es
The formation Il mi AIRY companies in accordance with
The law OF lsas wss commenced immediately, and upon
che sd,ouroment o she meeting proceeded 10 drill
end such inee determnaton battle the very
-, and sacsscs AL defence Of the old Ksysssss and
she Onion.
ACTION OF TEE COMMITTEES.
NE following correspondence passed between COL D.
". Patterson, chairman Of the committee, and the
viii be seen by this that the Governor favor Of
prompt action, and a "red tapesm will be done away
wAh
LAHcAsrR, ssps. Z, 1854
10 BIS Eeelency A. G. CuRrM-
The people OF lancaster wish 70 know If the militia
will be called out forthwith aud whether arms will be
furnished 70 other than organized bodiesf
HARNsHrsG, Sept. 7, 1869.
The citizens VIII form into companies and organize
No uniforms viii be required and other ormal,ties will
su be required
The from the border no. definite as the country
On the Maryland side is much disturbed.
The rebels occupy Frederick and we think ID force but
To be all efficient IN defending ourselves, II they al
ssmpt to invade the State, we must be organized
Arms Will be furnished.
Gail Lemap ask him 10 push The repairs with all
MS force. g. CURTIN.
LANCASTER Sept Z, 1852
VIII il be necessary for appear person make
tbe necessary requston for the arms and ammunition
d. W. PATTERSON.
HAkRsbuRs, Sept :, 1862
Not necessary come. Send requlsition, supported
A. G CURTIN.
Col Patterson has been entrustea with The following
business by The Committee Of Safety, and Proceeded "
harrisburg this morning, in the 20 tram
1. Whether three or more pieces of artillery can be
procured ior the defence OF the city and county
2 Whe her the ammunition necessary for lery and
small arms can be procured
8 Whether the Governor viii has influence hav O
the general government accept volunteer regiments from
this county IN place Of the quota 10 be furnished by
draft, If said volunteers be raised within ten days.
The following despatch has been received from Eessrs
Patterson and SheBk:-
HaRMssuRe Sept. 8, 1852
Organize forthwith bodies Of sixty They may
be Called on 10 a day or two
2 ". @ PATTERSON, Committee.
Z. r. SHENk. 1
ADDRESS OF THE COMMITTEE OF SAFETY.
10 IHE CITIZENS or LANCASTER COUNTY
The undersigned. committee Of sfety appointed by
the citizens Of Lancaster general town meeting
sembled or the 7th INST, III view Of the Crisis m the
present ss.e OF the country beg leave TO call earnest
attention 10 what is considered the duty of
Ill their fellow Heretofore the breaking
snt OF the present rebellion against the constituted
thorites OF the government the has, with few
ceptions, been carried the territory of the
rebelous States, In many OF which desolation and
ruin have followed in the track OF the contending
armies. The intelligence received yesterday
snres us that the rebels grown holder and more
fnsolert by recent success, are determined TO
invade the border States and carry into them the de
structon TO which their own have been subjected The
coil OF Maryland has been invaded and the fete plains
Of Frederick county now covered by hostile force,
eating the substance OF her loyal population How
they may carry their ebelous hordes into Pennsylvania
cannot now be predicted but we assure yon that the
danger mmnent and that IL behooves to
ourselves. and that without moments delay, to meet
the threatening danger Although this county has
forth Of sons who have noby fought and bed
IN support OF the constitution and laws of sacred
Union, aud although the constituted authorities Of the
county promptly responded TO the request OF our
citizens, aordng pecuniary aid the rmation OF
companies and regiments much more required to be
done secure ourselves against the nroads of the enemy
committees Of safety IN every township and borough
b the county 10 make out lists Of every able
them uuder the prov sions Of tho act Of 1858, and
70 dril them daily &c put in order and have
ready for immediate service every rifle and shot
gun your respective noighborhood 10 provide
ypurseyss with the necessary ammunition; TO form
squads Of cavalry IN every district and PRACTICE the
prescribed evolutons, that, by combining them,
formidable cavalry corps once be organized, 70
arrest every man who utters tratorous sentiment
against the government and 70 watch every suspicious
character whom you may fnd rrowng in your vicinity.
We have bold powerful treacherous and utterly IN
scrupulous enemies TO deal with who, not satisfied with
the best government un6er heaven under which they
and all OF us have lived fer nearly century in peace and
security, would now bring desolaou 10 your Q.oeS ana
hearthstoues and 20 satisfy their heiish ambition 70
rule ruin, would destroy those liberties, which, AT
every sacrifice, our forefathers fought and bied 20
establish.
Awake fellow citizens OF Lancaster county TO your
this her hour danger Unite all your strength and
Ia the cause OF God and your country, prepare TO hur
back the invader the soil he has already made desoate
and, this beng accomplished your Liberties and for
ever will be secured Py order Of the Committee Of
Safety. JN0. l. ATIEE, Chairman.
Atiest--H b. swARR Secretary.
LAScAHiiRF, Sept. 9, 1862