Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01
NO. l.-sUMrKR.

To-day is the anniversary ofthe departure
from Fort Sumter. To-day, one year AGO.
the gallant seventy, saluting the bright but
iattered flag with the cannon which thew
had learned to love, and were now about 10
leave, marched out of the grimmed walls of
Sumter They fired salute, | said. Yes,
salute OF thrty-four guns, 1.-THE whole
Union, and nothing but the Union" was their
motto. They had molly stood up for that
principle, had brayed, each man a hundred
traitors, with their deadly fire, and now they
loved 1t still, and in that salute alone they
lost more lives than in all the rest of the
Commandment In vain would attempt TO
enumerate the thrill which the news sent
through the whole North-the surprising of
great people" - how patriots rushed to
arms, how fathers, sons, brothers and lovers,
all fastened TO the defence of their own fair
land. But word about the Defenders of
Sumter. Before me | have a picture of the
officers OF that noble band. love to look
upon their faces; it thrills me with holy pa
tnohsm. There is Maj. Anderson. What
noble traits OF character does his manly coun-
tenance not bespsak ? Ii there is anything
N physiognomy, | congratulate his wife and
child on having the affection of one so tender
and generous. His noble deeds at Sumter
WI always command the love of all true
patriots, inspiring them to like deeds of valor
and self-sacrihce. His country has recog-
nized his services, and he is now a Bripadier
General but his untiring energy in Char
lesion Harbor has had its effect upon bis
constitution but if he does no more, he can
afford 1t WELL He has nations love. We
love the man that dares to act. Next il
doubleday, then Captain, now Brigadier
Hated most bitterly by the rebels, he is a:
truly loved by the lovers of his country. He
had the honor of firing the first Federal gun
in the present war. He is now with General
Banks, and will give good account of him
sell whenever called into action. He pos
sesses the cool, calculating bravery which
must mt him to do bravely on the field o
battle, together with a supreme hate for al
who would undermine the fou datons of oul
country Honor to Doubleday may hs
long live to enjoy the fame he has already
won, achieve still more TO deck his laure
wreath OF glory, and one day we will have
Douoteddy that will be worth having.
Here, too, we find the noble Capt Sey
mour, son Of Vermont. While on furlougl
lew years ago he visited Poultney, tn,
place from which he was appointed to Yves
roint' Ihen | leaine to respect and ad
mire him. / have traced him all along
sometimes loosing track of him, but Away
nnoing him again in his country's service
nave often heard Of his daring exploits il
Mexico Long ago, a brigadiershlp wa
pressed upon him, but out of attachment 70
his native branch-artillery-he declines
that high position. Since then, he has pre-
pared for the service one of the most efficien
batteries in the army. Now again his coun
try longs to honor him, and Bngadisr Gen
eralship is urged upon him. We may wei
be proud of the Green Mountain Boy.
So far, l have attempted to tell VIVA
changes have taken place with the men witt
one year ago to-day left the blackened wall
of Sumter. Others anon.
Ever, TERRY upper.
West Poultney, VT, April IA.