Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-08-01

IELLows FALLs, Aua. j, lse2.
War Meeting in Bellows EalIs--~
1000 People Iva Council.


Tuesday last, was a very decided success
We heard no estimate Of the number pre-
sent, at less than 2ooo, while many place
it higher.
j. N. BAXTER, Esq. was made Presiden
ofihe convention, and the following person
were also chosen, vice President; Hon
Peter w. Dean, Of Grafton; Hon. Dayi,
4. Arnold, of Londonderry Hon. Ira Good
hue, Westminster; +. d. Sawyer, Esq.
Towpshend; II. N. Xix, Esq, Whiting
ham; Hon. T. I. Barrett. Chester; Jere
miah Barton, Esq, Rockinghami A. N
Swain, was also elected secretary.
After prayer by Rev. Mr.. Bass, Of thi:
village, the President,in taking the 'chair
made brief and patriotic address. He
urged that the most powerful measure:
should now be brought to bear against the
rebellion. We had played with it long en-
ough. In conclusion he introduced Hon.
Senator Nesmith, Of Dragon Mr., Nesniith
commenced by saying that he was aud al
ways had been democrat, and when he
entered the senate he went there as an OPP
ponent Of the administration. He denounc-
ed the rebellion and the authors of it with
out measure. He also paid his respects to
northern traitors ard sympathizers with
southern treason, denouncing them with
great severity. He said hell was full just
such men, and that they should be "buried
forty thousand feet below the reach of the
resurrection trumpet."i His speech was a
capital effort, and well fitted for this latitude.
lie was Frequently Intercepted with the
most unbounded applause.
Hon. Paul Dillingham;, Of Waterbury,
was next introduced. He is man Of heart
and humanity. 1t could be seen beaming
sout in his whole countenance. His heart
and soul are in the cause. During his
speech he gave most thrilling incident
which occurred in the west. A mere boy
with his father, was in the terrible battle of
Shiloh. On returning to his homef in Hi
nois, he was giving his mother an account of
the awful situation when our army had been
driven TO the banks of the river, and there
was nothing seemingly but destruction be-
fore them. Thus they were on that bank
with the enemy pressing nearer and nearer,
and what should they do? Should they
surrender? Mo- And the word went al
1oDg the whole line Of our already exhausted
eoldiers, to sell their lives as dearly as pos
.sible, and stand their ground TIL he last man
tel! When thus situated, they suddenly
heard the sound Of bugle in the distance.
Soon it ran down the whole line that GIN.
BuEL WAS COMING WITH REINFORCE
'MENTs ! OF what transition Then, said
the boy, Mother, if you die and 60 to heav-
en-, you will never hear such music as that
was to US en- that occasion It is needless
70 add that there were but few dry eyes in
the crowd during the rehearsal Of this thrill
ling little incident. Mr.. DIS speech was
truly patriotic and national, and yel for the
course he Iursues, he is denounced as 're-
negade democrat by one who sat within
fifteen feet Of him, on the stand when the
speech was delireredl
Hon. John +. Dean of Cavendish, was
the next speaker. 1t was most excellent
speech. being made up mainly Of solid ar
gument against the course Of the Southern
traitors, showing by statement Of facts
how utterly causeless is this rebellion.
Capt. T. A. Barker and Col. Stouchton,
were also present, and called upon for
speeches. They were fresh from the bat
tie field, and received with unbounded ap-
plause. A portion Of their remarks were
devoted TO hitter denunciations Of Mr..
Chandler of Michigan, and those of bis
way Of thinking, who are not satisfied with |
the management Of the Virginia campaign,
which, as yet, has failed to give us any de-
cisive success. We can only add what we
secl, which is this, that we hold it TO be the |
duty OF every true patriot to stand by our
generals and our armies, who are now face
ing the enemy in the field. 1t is our duty
70 do it, the same as it is the duty Of SOL
dier TO obey orders. And at this time, in
this darkest hour of our country we will
not engage in Improbable controversy with
those who are unquestionably loyal.
Judge Kellogg, Of Brattleboro, also made
a brief speech. He said we must have
more viger, and declared that the govern
ment had been behind the people ever stree
the war began. His speecls was cminently
patriotic, and was well received.
Hon. II. f. Stoughton made thorough
going war speech. lie denounced the
nc rthern sympathizers with treason as unfit
to live on Gods earth. He spoke briefly,
and was received with the utmost applause
and enthusiasm.
1t was now about six o'clock, and the
meeting was adjourned TO Wishtman's Hall.
the day having passed Off with unexpected
: success.
Whnr a Democrat Thiniss.