The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-07-29

We have bad awful tines here within
the last two days Ewrg man has bern
obliged 10 shoulder mnske, and report him
self ready for duty Martial law has been
DECLARED All things are 10 osnfasiou.
The rebel Morgan IS close to US July l9)
and is expected among as every minute.
We have been looking for him the las tive
days Night before last Thursday. l5th)
the report Of the capture Of CyptbiAnia ~
the rebels, reached as, aud that be was NOV
ing on, probably to Masssille H. would
pass along our pike, The only possible way
for him 10 reach that place Immediately
without waiting Tor daylight, dispatches
were sent il every direction to summon al
the Home Guard TO rendezvous at Brooks
vile. In short time the town was we'll
1 guarded by soldiers armed with all sorts Of
guns. The morn came. and brought with
IL men, women and children. from al direc-
tons, seeking protection. They we're sent
to the Ohio River. Nearly all the inhabi-
tants Of the town who we're unable 70 bear
arms also left Drilling was the order Il
the day, and all were on hand Men came
fioekiug in from the adjacent country to join
the ranks large force was soon collected
ready fur action.
Reports were received continually, and
anxious ears we're open to listen to them.
4 Weeping, and other manifestations Of grief
and sorrow we're mingled WITH the rafting Of
drums and The ciang Of muskets. During
tbe day all were in the highest state Of ex-
element; but night seemed to bring soolh-
ing cordial over the anxious and frightened
onss Pekets we're sent out IN every diree.
ton, 20 thtt we who remained 10 town tried
to make the best Of il | went 10 bed and
slept sound; but the streets we're crowded
and noisy in The central parts Of the town.
4 vas awakened this morning BY the rat
Ting Of tie drum and firing Of muskets |
aroused myself and went up town The
streets we're througed With men and boys,
stringent measures we're taken, al The shops,
stores, and public places were closed, inelu-
ding the Pos 0bce and Armory Every
male over sixteen was obliged 10 shoulder a
musket Or put himself under arrest and start
for Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. Could
words express tho pitch IT excitement to
which tie feelings file pooplewere wrought
would tell you We had speeches from
several q the most prominent aeh 10 our
county. which we're received With the most
vociferous cheering.
Reports would come If our deant, which
only sent fresh courage into every man,
heart, and We defed Morgan to advance far.
Their. All we're ready 10 dash into his flying
columns instantly, Agnin reports would
come of his being surrounded and cut "a
pieces. The air would ring with shout.
which resonnded ike the vollcy Of artillery
Mastering all day long with an old mus
ket on my shoulder, do not feel much lik'
writing; but unless can get out Of Ken.
tucky, ! may not live to write yoa another
and therefore must improve ihisopporiuniiy
Night has come, and ! expect 70 stand OF
guard, and must close IL order 70 CT 70 ny
post III am 50 situated a. 10 BE ia dan.
ger, shall not fear There are rebels ghi
! among us, and we know not whom 70 trust
II Morgan comes, assure you be viii
meet hot reception. atn ready to die fol
my country, and especially in Killing thes,
inhuuan guerilas. FAREWELL,
ann