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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 158 (search)
arrest of Brown, but after hearing the statements of witnesses, he said he had no authority to issue a warrant under the proclamation of the President, as rebels by that proclamation were allowed thirty days to lay down their arms. He advised Mr. W. L. Burt, who was acting in the case, to apply to Governor Andrew, who at once commanded his arrest, and by the following note from the Mayor it appears that Lieutenant Brown was placed under arrest: Mayor's office, City Hall, Boston, April 26, 1861. Mr. W. C. Dunham--Sir: Lieutenant I. N. Brown, late of the Niagara, is in the custody of the police of this city, and will so remain until released by the Governor, or other competent authority. J. M. Wightman, Mayor. Before his arrest, Lieutenant Brown removed his baggage from the Tremont House, and was taken in a coach to unknown quarters. In the meantime, a crowd visited the Worcester depot, where a portion of Lieutenant Brown's baggage was, and broke it open, but finding no
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 208 (search)
marching, in haste, to the wars; Full-girded for strife, they are hazarding life In defence of our Banner of Stars. That flag is in danger from Treason, Disowned and dishonored by States, Whose blazon of stars may be turned into scars, If the great Northern Legion but waits. Oh, eyes that are weary with weeping, For husbands, and brothers, and sons, Who are marching away, for many a day, To face that which no true hero shuns: Look up to the Star-spangled Banner; Shall one ray of its glory be lost? Then dry every tear, change weeping to cheer, For the brave men whose swords have been crossed In the patriot oath to defend it From Treason, and Faction's wild lust; Be proud they are true to their flag and to you, And in them, and their God, put your trust. Look on to the day, when, returning With victory crowned, from the fray, Their shouts shall burst forth--“O'er the South and the North Waves the Star-spangled Banner for aye!” April 26, 1861. W. C. R. --Providence Evening Pr