Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-03-06

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Tice- Presidents.
Crosby Miller, of Promfret.
Solomon Howard, of Andover.
Ryland Fletcher, of Cavendish.
Ryland Haven, Of Ludlow.
Spencer II. Leonard, of Chester.
Samuel Taylor, of Springfield.
VIM. B. S,earns, of Rockingham.
Francis Daniels, of Grafton.
Secretaries.
DIR. D. r Story, of Cavendish.
NJ. c. Hyde, OF Ludlow.
NJ. Burbank, of Ludlow, was appointed
Reporter.
Prayer was offered by Rev. c. G.. Gurr,
of Chester.
The Chairman introduced the business of
the meeting in an able opening speech, and
read letters from the army, and series Of
resolutions lately passed by the 10th regi-
ment, which will be found subjoined
On motion of Il. C. Haven, of Ludlow,
the following gentlemen were appointed a
committee TO draft resolutions:
Hon. J. I. Barrett, Ryland Fletcher.
Francis Daniels, Rev. w. S. Balch, and S.
II. Leonard.
While lie committee we're occupied, Gov.
Fletcher was called out, and responded in
his usual happy manner.
Rev. Mr.. Balch was next called for, and
addressed the meeting at length; setting
forth in forcible and stirring manner, the
lessons of the past, with the encouragements
and claims of the present.
DIR. Edison, and Major Hall, of the lst
Vermont Cavalry, testified most emphati-
cally TO the falsehood of the report that
their companions in arms were becoming
disheartened or less devoted TO their coun-
try's cause.
Mess's. Holmes and Daniels, of Grafton,
also spoke briefly, but pertinently.
Prot. Kimball, OF Saxion's River, was
present, and by his patriotic songs gave an
interesting variety to the exercises.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
the following, which were UNANIMOUSLY adop-
ted
V WHEREAS, a voice has reached us from
the tented field of The noble 10th regiment
Vermont Volunteers, now facing the rebels,
and defending our liberties, therefore,
Resolted, That this ives us new courage
10 redouble our efforts TO strengthen the
hands and animate the hearts of our val
liant defenders in their patriotic endeavors
to crush this unholy rebellion, conceived in
sin, and brought forth in iniquty.
Resolred, That we tender to our Yer
mont Volunteers, ard all the patriotic sol
diers who are now arrayed against the in
fernal rebels, our most sincere and hear;-
felt sympathy /; and that We most cordially
assure them that while they attend to the
traitors, we will attend to their sympathz-
ers in the rear, with bold ard unfiinching
determination that the Union must and shall
be preserved.
Resolred, That we will use every effort
and avail ourselves of every means that
just and beneficent God has put in our
hands and we say in the language of Hon.
Daniel $. Dickinson, that . we will avail
ourselves Of every element, slave or free.
white or black, on two legs or four, to put
down this hell-born rebellion"
Resotred, That we assure our valiant sul-
diers in arms that we sympathize with them
in their sufferings and privalions in camp
and on the battle field; that we are with
them III spirit; that we will stand by them
in life, and honor them in death; that they
need not fear the copperbeads at home, for
the conscription bill has become law, and
their ranks shall be kept filled, if need te.
at the point of the bayonct; and that their
patriotic resolutions shall reach every ham,
let and freside of the free State of Ver-
mout.
Resoired, That as true and loyal citizens,
we will stand by our honest President, who |
is borne down with heavy responsibilities in
his efforts 10 crush this unholy rebellion till
every vestige of treason is wiped out from
this once happy, but now distressed nation.
Resolce9, That We have the most entire
confidence in the generalshp, ability, and
patriotism, of Gen. Benz. +. Butler; that
his conduct in the war has embalme6 his |
memory in the heart of every loyal and
patriotic citizen, and that his name viii be
revered through future generations forever
and ever
Resolred, That we will stand by the Gov
e rnmel {, the army and navy, to the last of
the rebellion; that they shall never want