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Argus (search for this): article 1
out the plan. He also stated that when he was arrested large numbers from the surrounding country called on him and offered a rescue; but that he advised them to leave the whole matter to him; that the time had not yet arrived for them to act but that it would surely come. The Telegrams to the North--the South fighting for the "old Flag" The richeat dispatches we have yet seen in the Northern papers we give below. They are from Washington, and are published in the Albany (N Y) Argus. Is the North a nation of toolsy From several sources it has been intimated that the Confederates are anxious to abandon the independent nationality programme, and to proclaim themselves the friends of the Constitution. It was reported a few days ago that the rebel army, under Stonewall Jackson, upon touching the soil of Maryland, laid aside the Stars and Bars, and raised the Stars and Stripes, and announced that they were coming to restore the Union as if was and to maintain the old C
Hamden (search for this): article 1
stant, is now in progress in that State. It began on Wednesday in many of the towns. Other towns made up their quotas. In consequence of misunderstandings and objections to the character of the suroliment, there were disorderly proceedings in some places. In Middletown, where the draft was made on Wednesday the sum of $1,000 was offered for a substitute, and not taken. Among the dratted men was a Selectman. He therefore assisted in drafting himself in Middletown, Milford, Cheshire, Hamden, Bethany, Clinton, North Haven, and else-where, drafts were completed Many wealthy citizens were among those who drew "prizes." On Wednesday and Thursday four hundred and fifteen men were drafted at Hartford. The City Hall was filled by an anxious crowd of persons.--Punctually at 9 o'clock, Captain Stillman made his appearance at the head of the Board of Selectmen, accompanied by clerks with books, and boys with boxes. A large platform at the end of the hall was used for the purpose
Wethers (search for this): article 1
, and other-wise disinterested, was chosen to draw the numbers from the box. The enrollment lists upon which the names of those liable to draft was arranged alphabetically, and numbered from No. 1 up, were in charge of Mr. Marsh, clerk for the selectmen.-- Enson was blindfolded and the draft proceeded. East Hartford, on Wednesday morning, wanted nine men to fill her quota. The citizens took hold of the matter in earnest, and before night the fall quota was raised and a draft avoided. Wethers field, also, by persistent effort, and a liberal supply of cash, completed her quotes. Rocky Hill also raised her full quota of men. At Bridgeport, Waterbury, Meriden, and a number of places, there was no draft, as the quotas had been filled by volunteers. At Fairfield there was some disturbance by drunken persons, and a company of soldiers was dispatched on a special train from New Haven, but before if arrived order was restored by the local authorities. The draft generally proceed
Waterbury (search for this): article 1
etically, and numbered from No. 1 up, were in charge of Mr. Marsh, clerk for the selectmen.-- Enson was blindfolded and the draft proceeded. East Hartford, on Wednesday morning, wanted nine men to fill her quota. The citizens took hold of the matter in earnest, and before night the fall quota was raised and a draft avoided. Wethers field, also, by persistent effort, and a liberal supply of cash, completed her quotes. Rocky Hill also raised her full quota of men. At Bridgeport, Waterbury, Meriden, and a number of places, there was no draft, as the quotas had been filled by volunteers. At Fairfield there was some disturbance by drunken persons, and a company of soldiers was dispatched on a special train from New Haven, but before if arrived order was restored by the local authorities. The draft generally proceeded quietly, though the almost interest was everywhere manifested. "a negro regiment." A correspondent of the New York Times, writing from Hagerstown on th
Athena (search for this): article 1
hispers of leading politicians here of every stripe, indicate that we are standing now upon the brink of a political volcano that may at any moment burst upon the country and overthrow it with the flamed of and confusion. The signs of the times are pregnant with great events, move important for the future welfare of the nation than the great battles which are momentarily expected. A sword for Admiral Foote--he is willing to draw it against New York-- applause. The Brooklyn (N. Y.) Athena and was crowded on the 16th to witness the to Rear Admiral Foote with as sword, with a gold scabbard and other finery on it. The Admiral, in returning thanks for it, said: I shall endeavor to be worthy of it. And I shall hope to transmit it to my latest posterity as an evidence of your friendship and appreciation and as an inducement to them to be faithful in vindicating our glorious Union and the supremacy of the Constitution and the laws-- [applause]--at home and abroad — against int
December, 5 AD (search for this): article 1
nd who is quite a lion at the North, gave the following account of his exploit. He said I feel proud to stand before a congregation of white folk. I suppose I am called to tell the story of my escape from Charleston, I do it with the greatest pleasure in the world. A hist from a shipmate led me to think about making my escape; I thought so much I dreamed about it. I told my dream to my friend and he agreed with me. We had a meeting at my house and all agreed to be led by me. On the 12th of May we had another meeting and agreed to start the next day. We had four heavy guns on board. I wished we had more to make the boat sail easer. That night we came on board the Planter one at a time so as not to create suspicion. Abraham, my friend, partied the trunk as though he was taking it to his boat. The women and children were hid away in the engine loom of another boat. Abraham kept watch that night, and called me about 12 o'clock, the moon was shining right up and down. About th
Europ (search for this): article 1
ain Stillman made his appearance at the head of the Board of Selectmen, accompanied by clerks with books, and boys with boxes. A large platform at the end of the hall was used for the purpose of holding the selectmen, reporters policemen, and tables upon which the boxes were placed. In these boxes were placed some 3,100 slips of card, each having a number printed on it from number one up. These numbers Mr. Stillman proceeded to say had been carefully examined by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Europ being over age, no members of his family being to be drafted, and other-wise disinterested, was chosen to draw the numbers from the box. The enrollment lists upon which the names of those liable to draft was arranged alphabetically, and numbered from No. 1 up, were in charge of Mr. Marsh, clerk for the selectmen.-- Enson was blindfolded and the draft proceeded. East Hartford, on Wednesday morning, wanted nine men to fill her quota. The citizens took hold of the matter in earnest, an
Enson (search for this): article 1
lips of card, each having a number printed on it from number one up. These numbers Mr. Stillman proceeded to say had been carefully examined by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Europ being over age, no members of his family being to be drafted, and other-wise disinterested, was chosen to draw the numbers from the box. The enrollment lists upon which the names of those liable to draft was arranged alphabetically, and numbered from No. 1 up, were in charge of Mr. Marsh, clerk for the selectmen.-- Enson was blindfolded and the draft proceeded. East Hartford, on Wednesday morning, wanted nine men to fill her quota. The citizens took hold of the matter in earnest, and before night the fall quota was raised and a draft avoided. Wethers field, also, by persistent effort, and a liberal supply of cash, completed her quotes. Rocky Hill also raised her full quota of men. At Bridgeport, Waterbury, Meriden, and a number of places, there was no draft, as the quotas had been filled by volu
Madison Y. Johnson (search for this): article 1
in rice barrels, were next introduced. A handsome collection for the Freedmen's Society concluded the exercises. Some more "Astounding Revelations." M Y Johnson, of Calena, ill, was recently arrested there for disloyalty and carried to Fort Warren. After getting there, he made some "astounding revelation" to a follow priating the substitute law, made affidavit before the Provost Marshal of New York. of which the following is the substance. That on the 2d of September, Madison Y. Johnson, of Galena, illinois, and another person, named Sheehan, or something like that name, also from Galena, arrived at the fort as prisoners. They at once avowed their sympathy with the violent Secession prisoners who were there before Johnson was the most outspoken, be conversed freely on the subjects connected with present difficulties avowed himself in favor of the Constitution of the Southern Confederacy in preference to the Constitution of the United States ! That be was opposed to
Fort Henry (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 1
is last spring, when he stated that in attempting to guard their territory at all points, they had undertaken more than they could accomplish. From that time their policy has been concentration, even abandoning large districts to our occupation, which they are now recovering by precipitating their massed forces upon our rear. Our experience in Kentucky. Tennessee, and Missouri, is a repetition on a greater scale of their experience, when they attempted to held the line of Bowling Green, forts Henry, Donelson, Columbus, &c. Our army concentrated for offensive movement, beat them at all points. While we advanced the country in our rear was quiet. But when we had driven their armies from the field, cars spread out and sat down to occupy the country, to rebuild roads, braises and depots which the rebels had destroyed, and to guard and protect long lines of railroad. The recovered territory was credited to the Union account; military Governors were appointed to superintend its de
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