Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

The past week, fifty years ago, was
of vital interest hereabouts, as it was
then the first of the local troops was
moved forward into Virginia, where at
Alexandria Colonel Ellsworth, formerly
Of Hartford, was murreder as he haul
ea down the southern flag. Feeling
was intense here because of that Incl
cent and the inVaSiOnS into the south
we're hurried. Third regiment started
on its way to Washington, and Colonel
Colts Rifle regiment was rapidly be-
ing filed. Captain Delaney returning
from Charleston told of being in the
port during the bombardment and the
experiences he had there.
The following are excerpts from The
Bulletin in that week:
Third Regiment Broke Camp.
May %. 1SS1-The camp of the Third
regiment was broken up Monday
morning, May 20, and at noon the
troops were reviewed by Governor
Buckingham, and the splendid coIors
governor in a brief speech Hon. Au-
gustus BraEdegee of the house of rep
resenta tives received the colors in be-
half of the regiment and made an ex-
cellent speech The regiment arrived
in New Haven at $50 and at eight
sailed for Washington.
The Jackson guards at a meeting
adopted resolutions thanking Captain
Mcguire for the manner in which he
discharged his duties towards them,
and Col T. G. Kingsley for his eff
cinet work as drill master, and the
citizens for the politeness and atten-
ton shown them.
The Courant understands that Col
oneI Tyler of the First regiment has
been appointed brisadier general, TAX
ing command en- the arrival of the
Third regiment i'll Washington.
Recommendation of Governor.
May 90, 1S61-From Captain SUIT
tons company of New London. which
has been accepted by Colonel Colts
rifle regiment, report is made that II
lacks about twenty men to complete
the rolls This is an excellent oppor-
tunity of joining regiment which will
be one of the best sent from the state
In the state legislature a message
was received from Governor Bucking
ham, recommending the laying of a
special tax and the issuing of bonds
bv the state for the benefit of the gov
eminent.
Norwich Wide Awakes.
May "a, 1S61-The Third regiment
The Cahawba had a pleasant passage
The troops are all well and in good
spirit
The volunteer fund has reached the
total of S21, 125. but is still open anG
contributions can be left with Charles
this fund TO defray expenses in behalf
of our brave volunteers which will not
be paid out of the state fund.
The Providence Post says that 6
young lady of Norwich writes to 6
friend in that city: Few of the Wide
Awakes of this place have gone tt
war. They are 50 affectiOnate tina
they cannot leave their sisters ant
Mothers Although it is of no srea1
consequence whether the Wide Awakes
went to the war or not, yet, as d mat
ter of fact, it is well enough to sa,
that the Wide Awakes of Norwich ar,
well represented. both among the Of
ficers and men, in the Connecticut vol
unteers.
First Campaign.
May %, 1S61-The first regiment o
New Hampshire volunteers is expected
to pass through here tonight, embark
ing at Allyns Point.
Colonel Ellsworth, formerly o
Hartford, was assassinated at Alexan
flag in the Marshall house James w
jackson, keeper. killed him. and III
was Immediately despatched.
The legislature has passed the bill
crea ting the town of Sprague from
portions of the town of Lisbon an,
Franklin.
At length. after many weeks of pa
tient preparation General Scott ha
opened the first campaign of the war
At ten o clock on Thursday evening
MAY 23), the advance guards of ma
tional troops crossed over the Poto
mac and entered the territory of tn
rebellious state of Virginia. They oc
cupied the junction of the railroad a
Fairfax Courthouse. Another body oc
cupied Arlington Heights and anothe
occupied the secession hotbed at Al
exandria.
Captain DeIanoy's Experience.
! May p. 1S61-A volunteer in Com
| paay D. Third regiment, writes: Tn
| stewards department Con the CahaW
| ba) was all a soldier could ask. Gu