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1 It is proper to state that a public meeting was held in April in the Town Hall, notice of which had been given by posters and the ringing of church-bells, an account of which we find in the ‘Sandwich Republican’ of April, 1861. ‘Several gentlemen made speeches, among whom was Major S. B. Phinny, editor of the “Barnstable patriot,” a democratic paper. He was frequently interrupted by the spontaneous and hearty applause of the audience whenever any allusion was made to our Flag, the Constitution, and the Union. On motion of Theodore Kern, Esq., it was voted that the sum of $20 be immediately raised by subscription, as a bounty for each man who would enlist in the campaign. Six hundred and twenty dollars were pledged in the course of the evening in sums varying from $5 to $70,—Major Phinny contributing the seventy dollars, and promising a stand of colors to the company when formed.’ The Sandwich company was formed, and was among the first three-years companies that went to the war.
1871. E. P. DUtton and Co. Boston,.
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