Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-30
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BILLIONS FALLS, MAY so, 1862.


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Washington being again threatened by
ihe barbarous enemies of our country, who
have suddenly hurled a great force upon,
md driven back Gen. Banks, another call
10 arms has been made, aud is being re-
spondcd 10 with the prompiness which char
acterizrd our people after the attack upon
Fort Sumter one year ago.
=, In New York, the governor ordered out
the 9TH artillery, and also the famous 9TH
regiment, which responded with SO much
alacrily last year, and they both started for
Washington, on Monday. Five more reei-
ments were 10 leave withou, delay, one OF
them from Albany. Throughout the state
the response is hearty and enthusiastic.
In Massachusetts,, Gov. Andrew is work
ing day and night. On receipt of the news
from Washington, he issued proclamation
at / ! o'clock Sunday night, as lollows;-
-Nen Of Massachusetts-T willy and
balbarous horde Of traitors to the people, TO
the government, TO our country and liberty
menace again the national capital. They
have attacked and routed Major General
Banks--are advancing On Harper's Ferry
and are marching on Washington.
The president calls on Massachusetts, TO
rise once more for its rescue and defense
The whole active militia will be summoned
by general order issued from the office of
the Adjulant General TO report on Boston
common tomorrow.
They will march to relieve and avenge
their brethren and friends, to oppose with
fisny zeal and courageous patriotism the
progress of the foe.
May God encourage their hearts and
strengthen their arms, and may He inspire
the government and all the people.
Given at headquarters in Boston at elev-
ZEN O'Clock of this Sunday evening, May %,
"A ID. 1869. john A. ANDREW.
AtNewburyrori, the people were walked
ppat l'o'clock Monday morning by the ring
ing of the bells. Gov. Andrews proclama-
tion was read, and at daylight company
of troops started for Boston to, proceed to
Washington. Some 200 troops left Boston
for Washington on Monday. All honor to
The old Bay State
Gov. Sprague, of Rhode Island is NOV
ing with his accustomed patriotism and Wig
'or for more troops 10 that gallant little state.
In Pennsylvania the same activity pre-
walls. In Philadelphia, the local military
organizations have been called out, to be
forwarded to Washington. One regiment
was to leave on Tuesday, and three would
be ready in thirly-six hours. AT Harris
burgh companies and regiments were pour
ing in, and the call is meeting with hearty
response throughout the state.
The west, as usual is all alive, and will |
send down an avalanche npon the traitors.
AT Hagerstown, Nd, the people destroy
ed rebel newspaper office, and several
prominent secessionists were severely PAN
ished.
In Boston, on Monday, the first company
on the Common was from Roxbury, early
In the forenoon, followed at intervals through
ihe day by others far and near. Compa-
mics not full were soon filled TO their COM
plement, and many men in their ranks were
without arms. Uniforms and dresses of all
descriptions prevailed. That patriotic old
town, Aarbsehead, which has furnished SO
many men both for the army and navy, sent
Up three companies, Lynn three companies,
Lowell several, and in other places meas
ures were taken for the formation Of new
corps. A company from South Reading
has forty Iien who served as three months |
men, and a Braintree company nearly as
many more of the same class.
A dispatch from Boston says the call
upon the volunteer militia of Massachusetts
.foractiFe service is being gloriously respond |
led to. The enthusiasm of April, 1861, is |
renewed. Regiments, battalions and COM
Panies are rapidly arriving from various
parts of the state. Newburypon sent 90
men enlisted since two o'clock Monday
morning. The old eth regiment, which |
went threagh Baltimore, is fully recruited
and ready to move. A large force was TO
bein readiness to move Monday night and
Tuesday.