Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-02-07
History Of Glover.
SIXTH PAPER.


luton, before Otnef acts OF Oppres-
sion on the part of England aroused
the spirit of patriotism in this coun-
try. American commerce suffered
through the operation of an order in
council of the British Government,
declaring the whole coast of Europe
from the Elbe to Brest to be in a
state of blockade. Another order
prohibited all coast trade with France,
as consequence great numbers OF
American and English vessels were
seized by French and English cruisers.
June 3, 1912, a committee on for
eign relations reported in the House
of Representatives manifesto as the
basis of a declaration of war, for
these reasons: "The impressment of
American seamen by the commanders
of British ships of war, the British
doctrine and system of blockade, the
orders in council, and lastly various
depredations committed by English
subjects on the commerce of the
United States" The measure was
adopted by the House and Senate,
and on June Is, the president signed
the act declaring war.
Not long after, Congress authoriz-
ed the president to enlist 5000 reg
ulars and $4,000 volunteers, to bt
used in the maintenance of the rights
of our citizens. For this purpose
the Governors of the States were
called upon through proper officer
to see that the men were supplied
and hence it came to pass that tn,
willingness of the early settlers oil
Glover to serve their country wa;
put to the test.
In this town the number of volun
teers was readily made up, and tn,
men went to the several places tC
which they were assigned.
The Legislature of Vermont pass
ed law prohibiting all intercourse
between the people of this State and
Canada, without a permit from the
Governor, under penalty Of $1,000
fine, and seven years confinement al
hard labor in the State Prison; but
this law did not prevent the SNUG
Cling business, nor could the Custom
House Officers alone successfully
grapple with those thus engaged.
At Burlington two men were kille(
by the smugglers. Franklin Coun
ty was the scene of frequent skin
mishes, and similar disturbances wer,
: common all along our northern from
! tier.
| Most of the soldiers from Glove
:. were employed in the execution o
=. tho law in respect TO trade and lntel
i course with Canada. The Who'll
e number known to have volunteers
l. was fourteen. or these Barzill
., French, Richard Goodwin, Sila
e Wheeler, SiIas French, Zilia 10,
10 Loring Frost, and Elihu Wrigh
1t were stationed in Derby.
- SiIas French being renowned as
y teacher in public schools, his service
10 were sought for that purpose, al
re Jonah French took his place at De
by. However, his patriotism wou
is not allow him to engage in this qui
If pursuit for any length of time al
i'll we soon hear of him as a soldier
he Pittsburgh.
as The Derby company had fl
on time, excellent fare, the best of be
&C., and succeeded in taking a lar
es- lot of goods and not few cattle.
7e- Mr.. Wheeler used to speak of this
70 a very pleasant portion Of his i
mt The most of these men served fir,
September, 1912 to March 1913.
he Capt. Daniel Frost and Bal Ora
asst were stationed at Troy.
ed Fletcher Chamberlain was engae
as a soldier in the battle of Plat
nd burgh. A father and two sons
the name of Call were also at Pla
n. burgh, and after they had served til
10, time, settled on land they had rece
non ed as bounty.
There are residing in Glover
tod the present, TWO men VINO enllS
co. during the war of 1872 from OF
,ost towns, viz: Mr.. Samuel Hoyt "
,ld aged) and Mr.. Noah Spaulding, b
:. of whom received honorable
Al charges. Mr.. Spaulding for vari
rbo reasons deserves special notice.
80 He was born in the town of Pl
40 field, N. H., A. D. 1872. In 100!
80 with the rest of his fathers fal
ia moved to Crattsbury. In 1913
enlisted in the regular army
~ served one year. In the Spring
- 1915 he went to Saratoga, n