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CHAPTER II.
Bangor's Proud Boast-She Raises The First Company of Volunteers That Enlist- ed in The United States-To Put Down The Rebellion-The First Recruiting Office-The Riot In Baltimore, and Washington In Danger-The First Company Elect Officers-The "Grattan Guards" and "Bangor Light Infantry"-Capt. Meinecke Opens an Office in the Gymnasium-Doings of The City Council-The Big Kelief Fund and Who Gave It-Daniel Chaplin Raises a Company-Other Offices Opened.
The first Company to enlist in Bangor was that known as "Capt. Emerson's Company." Emerson had been on the police force, but in April, 1861 was out of business. Just before the fight in Charleston harbor, James Dunning Esq., had arrived home from Washington and Baltimore, and from what he had seen and heard in those cities, was convinced that war must ensue and so stated to Emerson and others. Emerson replied chat he should like to raise a Company, and Mr. Dunning agreed to assist him. Immediately on receipt of the news of the opening of hos- tilities, Mr. Dunning sought out Mr. Fisk, of the firm of Fisk and Dale, and requested the key of the Bethel, promising to send Mr. Emerson after it. Later, when Emerson applied for it, both Fisk and Dale told him it was folly to suppose volunteers would be wanted, and intimated that both he-Emerson-and Dunning were insane. Emerson reported to Mr. Dunning, who immediate- ly secured the room over Finson's market, and opened an office for recruits. While Emerson was erecting a flag staff which he had hewn out, Mr. Dunning sought out Mr. Heath, a well known drummer, who at once repaired to the place and began to "drum up" recruits. Mr. Dunning next visited Mr. John B. Foster, then in an insurance office, who prepared enlistment papers; drawing
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lines for name, date, town and number, after which he wrote across the head the following :
· "We the undersigned, citizens of the city of Bangor, in the first Division of the Militia of Maine, agree to form ourselves into a Company of Volunteers, and do severally enlist and bind ourselves to preform all the duties and be subject to all the requirements and provisions of an act, entitled "an act to organize and disciplin the Militia;" approved April 9th, 1851. And humbly pray your honorable body to grant our petition for the same according to the provisions of said act.
Enlistments began at once. As fast as men applied they were examined by two physicians, Dr. Mason and another whose name is unknown, after which, if they met the physical requirements, they were allowed to sign. This was on April 18th. On the morning of the 19th, the following advertisement appeared in the daily press :
VOLUNTEERS!
"A volunteer company is now forming for the purpose of offer- ing their services to the Governor. Able bodied men who wish to serve their country, can report themselves at the Taylor store Office, over Finson's Market. Mercantile Square, Bangor."
In the same paper was printed the following local:
"Volunteers Ready .- It is hoped that the authorities at Augus- ta will order recruiting offices opened as soon as possible. Volun- teers in large numbers are waiting for the opportunity to enlist; and it is felt that Maine's quota of troops ought not to be last in the field. Another call will probably be made in a short time, and several additional regiments ought to be enrolled and in readiness." On the 18th five men only signed the paper, these being:
1. Levi Emerson,
2. James M. Adams, ..
Bangor.
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4. William Lyon, Bangor,
5. Hiram E. Brackett,
6. Hiram B. French,
On the next day. however, the company was filled as follows:
7. Henry Warren, Bangor.
8. Joshua Ray,
9. Geo. A. McClure, .6
10. Sabin Jordán, 66
11. Geo. M. Carlisle, Jr., 66
12. Hall J. Libby,
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13. Henry M. Cushman, Brewer.
14. Horace B. Washburn,
15. · C. W. Graves, Bangor.
16. Frederick Burns,
17. Ruel Jewett,
18. Calvin S. Chapman,
19. Cyrus Rogers,
20. O. W. Pratt, 66
21. A. F. Barden,
22. Sam'l Dearborn, Blacksmith, Bangor.
23. E. L. Sterling,
24. George Barton, Monroe.
25. Thomas Foster, Bangor.
26. Abner Boden, Brewer.
27. Freeman Norton, Jonesport.
28. Elden Keen, Bangor.
29. Henry Roach, -
30. Abiathar Sandborn,
31. Otis F. Hooper,
32. Warren Day, Veazie.
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33. Geo. H. Phillips, Veazie,
34. Harvey Emery,
35. Frank L. Sawyer,
36. John Toray,
37. Lyman E. Richardson, Wayne.
38. John O. Mara, 2d, Bangor.
39. Philip Riley, 66
40. S. Wilson Smith, St. Albans. (erased).
41. C. L. Downs, Brewer.
42. George York,
43. R. W. Hall, Knox.
44. Geo. S. Sullivan.
45. H. P. Crowell,
46. Roscoe G. Wally,
47. James Cambell,
48. John Moore,
49. C. N. Whitney. Bangor.
50. John McNeil,
51. Albert S. Russ, Oldtown.
52. Samuel Niam,
53. C. Barrett, Hermon.
54. A. L. Page, Drummer, Brewer.
55. Washington I. Martin, Herman.
56. Daniel Tibbetts, Jr.,
57. Albert G. Furbush, Hampden.
58. Albert J. Otis, Nashua, N. H.
59. Charles A. Woodbury, Hermon.
60. William Berry, Orington.
61. William Crocker, Alton.
62. HI. S. Willis, Jr.,
63. A. J. Suow, Brewer.
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64. B. F. Willey, Alton.
65. H. V. Whitcomb.
66. Franklin Buliers, Lewiston.
67. Stephen W. Dawson.
1 68. Michael Hogan, Bangor.
69. Galen Worcester,
70. Patrick Peters, 66
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71. Robert Quimby.
72. Philip Harback,
Bangor.
73. Alexander Chase,
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74. John R. Thurston.
75. Ruel S. Clark,
Bangor.
76. Charles W. Merrill,
77. Alonzo B. Luce, Newport.
78. C. R. Robinson,
Sebec.
79. John G. Joy,
80. John P. Drummond, Bangor.
These names have been taken from the original papers, each signature being different from all the others, and the spelling and names of towns are as they appear there. The papers are full, and there is no doubt but what on the night of April 19th, 1861, just seven days after the battle of Fort Sumpter, there was an entire company of able bodied men enlisted for the suppression of the rebellion. The author claims for Bangor the high honor of being the first city to offer a company of volunteers for the defence of the Union. for immediately on the completion of enlistments, a telegram was sent to Governor Washburn informing him of the fact that a company was ready and asking him if the State would provide quarters. Immediately came the reply :
" Rendezvous the troops, the State will pay."
Signed. ISRAEL WASHBURN, JR.
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This roll varies somewhat from the Adjutant General's report, as two or three men dropped out when other papers were pre- sented, while some were added, but the changes were slight and did not effect the Company as an organization. Immediately on receipt of the telegram from Gov. Washburn, Mr. Dunning secured an unoccupied store near the recruiting office, owned by Wiggins Hill, Esq., and here the new recruits repaired and entered upon their life as soldiers. The next day, April 20th, .was fair and warm, all nature seemed gay, but the news from Washington and Baltimore were most discouraging. The Sixth Massachusetts had had a fight in the street of Baltimore, and it was reported that the Confederate forces were near Wash- ington and the Capital was in danger. That day business was generally suspended, while men gathered about the corners, in stores and offices, and, with grave countenances discussed the situation. Was the Confederate army really a powerful one? If they should take Washington could they not march upon New York and Philadelphia? Had the . North underated the strength of the enemy? These and other similar questions pre- sented themselves to the minds of all, but did not swerve the determination of the patriotic men of the North to subdue the South. At three o'clock that afternoon the new Company left their barracks and marched, as only raw recruits can march, to the City Hall. The whole town was out to see them, and cheer after cheer went up as they passed through the streets. At the hall they were addressed by Hon. Wm. H. McCrillis and Representative Jewett. The people remained about the streets long after the soldiers had returned to their quarters, eagerly discussing every bit of news. The Bangor Band came out early in the evening, and, repairing to the roof of Wheelwright & Clark's block played " Yankee Doodle," "The Star Spangled Banner" and other national airs, which were loudly cheered.
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There were in Bangor at this time, two Companies of State Militia : an Irish Company, known as the "Grattan Guards," and the "Bangor Light Infantry." The former wore gray uni- forms while the latter had red coats and huge bear skin hats, the pants being of two kinds; one for service in the street and at musters, and the other for dress occasions. This Company was composed of a class of men, that would, in these days of quaint expressions, be termed the "top knots" of the town, or "tony." Both of these organizations early considered the ques- tion of enlistment, but the impulsive Irish blood which ran through the "Grattans." caused them to decide with but little deliberation. On April 22d, William Connors, their first lieuten- ant, called a meeting for that evening, "to transact business of vital importance." What is now known as "Merrill's stable on Columbia street was then known as the Gymnasium, and here the second recuiting office was opened, the advertisement reading as follows:
VOLUNTEERS AT THE GYMNASIUM.
A company of Volunteers will be formed immediately at the Gymnasium Hall, and drilled day and night by the best officers in the city.
While these events were transpiring the City Council had been busy. The Saturday night previous they had authorized the Mayor to draw on the contingent fund for furnishing barracks and providing enlisted men with supplies, and steps were at once taken to put the arsenal on Essex street in good condition. The "Grattan Guards" did have "business of vital importance" for that night; they elected as officers:
Captain, John Carroll; 1st Lieut., Henry Casey; 2d Lieut., M.
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J. Sweeney; 3d Lieut., P. Hurley, and then these patriotic Irishmen voted unanimously "to tender their services for the defence of the country."
While men were eagerly coming forward to enlist, others, pos- sessed of wealth, were giving freely. A queston was raised as to how the wife and children of a man should be cared for in his absence. It was quickly settled. Samuel D. Thurston, Esq., and others, drew up and circulated the following paper.
"The subscribers hereto agree to pay the amounts severally subscribed to raise a fund for the benefit of the families of the persons volunteering for present emergencies of the country, and we hereby appoint S. P. Strickland, Aaron A. Wing, J. B. Foster and George Stetson, as a committee to collect and disburse the funds."
BANGOR, April 20th, 1861.
The following named persons gave two hundred dollars each:
George Stetson, Isaiah Stetson, Jas. O'Donohue, Timothy Field, G. K. Jewett, S. P. Strickland, W. P. Wingate, Jason Weeks, Abram Woodard, Sam'l F. Hersey, Thos. A. White, John S. Chadwick, S. Blake, Charles Stetson, G. W. Pickering, E. L. Hamlin, Wiggins Hill, Wheelwright & Clark, Sam'l Veazie, Estes & Whittier.
The following gave one hundred dollars :
Sam'l H. Dale, Sam'l HI. Dale, Pres., James Dunning, A. A. Wing, Palmer & Johnson, Henry E. Prentiss, F. Muzzy & Co, Jas. B. Fiske, Thos. J. Stewart. W. A. Blake, W. H. Smith, Michael Schwartz, Morse & Co., David R. Stockwell, Jonathan Eddy, Jas. Littlefield, C. P. Brown, M. Giddings, N. C. Ayer & Co., John Wyman, Thos. N. Egery, Thurston & Metcalf, H. Strickland, Timothy Crosby, Nath'l Harlow, John Lane, Wm. Adams.
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Contributors to the fifty dollar list were:
Sylvanus Rich, Charles Hayward, Chas. E. Phillips, D. Bugbee, Manson & Williams, T. W. Baldwin, Thos. A. Taylor, Sidney Thaxter, A. P. Atwood, Nathan Hopkins, B. B. Farnsworth, S. J. Murphy. Jabez True, James S. Rowe, H. M. Plaisted, Albert W. Paine, John A. Peters, Joseph Carr, Stickney & Roberts, Bur- leigh Pease, Geo. C. Pickering, Albert Emerson, Caleb Billings, S. P. Bradbury & Co., R. G. A. Freeman, Jas. Mclaughlin, Mrs. Gilbert Atwood, Lydia A. Bartlett.
Smaller sums ranging from fifty dollars down to one dollar were. given by :
E. A. Upton, W. S. Dennett, J. N. Bowler, Geo. L. Phillips, E. N. Fogg, F. M. Sabine, James Walker, Wm. T. Pearson, E. H. & H. Rollins, James Thissell, Eben Blunt, G. P. Smith, R. Davis, D. H. Kimball, J. O. B. Darling. Shaw & Merrill, A. G. Wake- field, O. R. Patch, J. M. & R. Hodgkins, Wm. Arnold, F. H. Hodgman, Jas. Bartlett, Chas. K. Miller, John L. Crosby, J. W. P. Frost, H. Bartlett, Wm. Boyd, H. G. Thaxter, E. T. Fox, Seth Paine, W. J. Loud, Wheeler & Lynde, Abram Moor, S. S. Stevens, Howe & Yeaton, H. B. Stewart, A. Woodard, S. H. Boardman, M. Gilligan, S. B. Morrison, A. Leighton & Co., Farris & Webb, C. S. Bragg, Sam'l B. Stone, S. T. Pearson, I. Parsons, I. R. Clark, B. F. Bradbury, A. R. Hallowell, E. F. Duren, H. H. Fogg, F. A. Wilson, E W. Flagg, Patrick Wall, Amos Stickney, N. H. Colton, G. W. Stevens, S. C. Hatch, J. C. White, E. C. Smart, G. W. Larrabee. E. D. Godfred, I. S. Johnson, A. Thompson, R. H. Hitchborn, Geo. Palmer, W. O. Ayer, Charles Hale, Z. S. Patten, Cyrus Arnold, Thompkins & Morris, P. M. Whitman, George Fitz, Taylor Durgin. James Allen, Henry A. Butler, A. Drum- mond, Gardner Bragdon, A. Holton, David Fuller, V. L. Catinaud, John S. Kimball, N. S. Harlow, Dr. McRuer, Fred S. French,
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Hooper Chase, A. P. Guild, Jas. Smith, Jr., Jonas Cutting, J. F. Robinson, A. S. French, A. C. Flint, Chas. B. Abbott, Thos. J. Witherly, Jno. Batchelder, J. P. Wyman, Dillingham & Smith, S. T. Chase, Lemuel Bradford, Geo. Wellington, D. P. Wingate, Jas. Bryant, C. F. Smith, Sam'l Gurnsey, Albert Smith, N. H. Parsons, N. Kittredge, M. T. Stickney, N. H. Dillingham, W. L. Whitney, G. W. Whitney, J. P. Veazie, John L. Cutler, Geo. Chalmers, Henry Garland, N. P. Pendleton, T. W. Porter, J. Bright, Geo. H. Bartlett, F. Garland, Elias. Merrill, Chas. Hight, Wm. H. McCrillis. N. D. Folsom, Geo. A. Thatcher, Josiah Towle, J. Mason, J. B. Foster, J. C. Mitchell, Jona' Gilman, E. G. Thurs- ton, R. B. Dunning, Edwin Chick, Nathan W. Chase, T. S. Dodd, C. H. Dunning, Solo' Parsons, Samuel Fletcher, S. F. Jones, Aaron Babb, John Goodell, Jr., W. T. Pierce, N. H. Bishop, Sam'l Reynolds, A. S. Sweet, Dickey & Fifield, Amos Jones, Seth Emery, J. N. Boynton, J. H. Clergue, E. Call, Cyrus Goss, Isaac M. Bragg, John E. Godfrey, T. A. Hill, Ira Goodhue, S. F. Humphrey, Jacob McGaw, Amory Battles, C. C. Everett, Wm. T. Hilliard, A. K. P. Small, Ira Chamberlain, G. W. Thompson, J. G. Dummer, Thos. Trickey, W. F. Brann, W. H. Perry, Thos. Mason, John Patten, R. Haskins, O. P. Sawtelle, W. S. Pattee, J. S. Patten, J. & G. Hemmingway, J. P. Bent, M. H. Tarbox, C. G. Porter, W. S. Hellier & Co., J. N. Downe, George Shepard, Enoch Pond, Wm. Mann, D. T. Smith, Sam'l Harris, A. Dalton, Ira Dunbar, John Webster, I. Goodwin, G. W. Spratt, J. Forbes, John Andrews, S. Lawton, L. Stockwell, E. G. Gilman, Henry Gillan, C. P., B. Plummer, John Dole, J. A. Bacon, John B. Carr, James McLaughlin, Addie V. Merrill, A. F. Chase, Sam'l G. Harlow, W'm. S. Whitman, L. E. Sabine, Wm. Flowers, Benj. Ireland.
This list contains the names of nearly all of the business men
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of Bangor, who could give and who were in sympathy with the Government. As the names are read over, some idea of the work of "Old Father Time" in twenty-five years, can be gained. Others yet living have moved to distant parts, yet have a home here in the hearts of their associates, during the dark days of '61, '62 and '63.
If it were possible, the women of Bangor were more excited than the men. Their husbands, fathers, brothers and lovers were enlisting and making active preparation to leave for the South. While they shed many tears in secret, they were all courage in public, and rendered much assistance. Many articles of clothing were needed, which neither the State nor the United States could furnish at that time, and the patriotic women worked with will- ing hands to furnish them. The following notice was issued.
LADIES ATTENTION !
All ladies wishing to enlist to make up clothing for the volun- teers, are requested to meet at rooms over Fenno & Hale's store, at any time during Tuesday, April 23.
MRS. S. F. HERSEY, MRS. T. N. EGERY.
Charles Hale kept then at 24 Main street, and here accommo- dations were furnished for fifty ladies and free use of sewing ma- chines tendered. For a long time all available space was occu- pied, while other ladies made generous contributions of material. Think of it! Delicate women sat there, day after day, gradually forming from the shapeless mass of cloth, garments for loved ones ; garments soon to be rent by the bullet or the bayonet, and drenched, may be, with the life current of him so dear to the maker. No wonder the men of the land were fighters! How could they be otherwise when the women set them such an exam- ple of heroism ?
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When the war broke out, Daniel Chaplin was a clerk in the store of Thurston and Metcalf. During the forenoon of Monday, April 22, he tendered his resignation, saying he was going over to Exchange street and open a recruiting office. He did so, estab- lishing himself next to Phillips & Witherly's store. Previously he had held a commission as Captain in the State Militia, under Governor Fairfield. Wednesday noon, or about forty-eight hours after opening the office. his company had its required number. About the same time, Capt. Michael Boyce, once Commander of the Grattan Guards, established an office. There were now in all seven recruiting offices open, including the ex Tiger and Amory Associates. The country round about had heard the news of war, and stalwart men were coming in from all directions, anxious to join the ranks. Soon after the meeting of the Legislature, there arrived from Augusta papers authorizing the enlisting of men in the name of the State of Maine. Previous to this, such men as had been enrolled, were volunteers only, waiting to be ac- cepted. Thomas A. Taylor seems to have been the one commis- sioned by Gov. Washburn, as State enlisting officer, as he issued the following :
ATTENTION ! VOLUNTEERS WANTED BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE.
When mustered into the service of the United States, a bounty of $22.00 will be paid, and one month's pay.
Call at Taylor's o'd store, Mercantile Square, and at Boyce's, corner State and Exchange streets.
T. A. TAYLOR, Enlisting Officer.
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CHAPTER III.
Enlistments Continued-The Ex Tiger And Amory Associates-The Home Guards-"Bangor May Now Fearlessly Face A Frowning World"-The Cav- alry And The Sons Of Temperance-Maine On A War Footing-The First Regiment-The Governor's Proclamation-Division And Regimental Orders- Maj. Gen. Butler, of Maine-He Issues A Corpulent Proclamation-The Towns' Round About-Grand Meetings, Stirring Speeches, And Odd But Earnest Resolutions.
Enlistments continued and volunteers were plenty. Among other bodies of men who offered their services, were the Ex-Tiger and Amory Associates. This organization was formerly the "Tiger" hand engine company, but, owing to some trouble with the Marshal, had been disbanded as such, but kept up their or- ganization, and early in April met in their rooms in Exchange Block, voted to fill their ranks and tender their services. A re- cruiting office was opened at their rooms, and at .an election of officers held later, Daniel Sargent, of Brewer, was made Captain ; Edward L. Getchell 1st Lieut .; Ralph Morse 2d Lieut., and Wm. H. S. Lawrence, Orderly. They entered the Second Maine as Com- pany "G."
Strange as it may now appear, there seemed to have been good reasons for the establishment of a Home Guard, and with this object in view, citizens gathered at City Hall April 20th, to talk the matter over. Samuel D. Thurston, Esq., called the meeting to order, after which Charles Hayward, Esq., was chosen Chair- man with John L. Crosby, Esq., as Secretary. . On motion of John B. Foster, Esq., a committee of seven, consisting of John B. Foster, Lewis Goodwin. John P. Bent, T. W. Porter, J. D. Thurs- ton, Charles P. Stetson and David Bugbee were appointed to make
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all necessary arrangements "for forming the Company, equipping the same, and putting it on a war footing forthwith, with instruc- · tions to report at the next meeting." S. D. Thurston made a motion which was carried: "that the company go into drill at once-that is, the company now present-and A. Kirkpatrick was chosen Captain ; John P. Bent, Ist Lieut .; Dr. N. S. Harlow, 2d Lieut. The Whig, of the following day, said of the drill : "The Company were drilled according to Scott's Tactics, and the evo- lutions were performed with remarkable precision. With such a defense Bangor may fearlessly face a frowning world." It is quite evident that they were in earnest, for on April 23 they published the following advertisement :
"All persons who have signed the papers agreeing to meet as citizens, and, under the competent drill officer, practice and learn Military Tactics, are hereby notified to meet for preliminary busi- ness at City Hall, Tuesday P. M., at 4 o'clock. Signed : S. D. Thurston, T. J. Stewart, S. H. Dale, J. S. Wheelwright, J. B. Foster, B. B. Farnsworth, James Littlefield, N. S. Harlow, J. B. Fiske, Sidney Thaxter, Charles Haywood, and 90 others. The same day, Company "A" of the cavalry, voted to tender their ser- vices, and the Sons of Temperance, then a strong body, voted to raise a company, and soon after opened a recruiting office in John- son's Hall.
. It will be remembered that Governor Washburn had issued a proclamation calling upon senators and representatives to meet in their respective chambers in the Capitol, April 22d. At this session Maine was put on a war footing, and a bill was passed authorizing Governor Washburn to call out ten regiments, not exceeding one thousand men each, to be enrolled for two years, to be in constant readiness to move at a moments warning. The act also authorized the raising of one million dollars, if
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necessary, for military purposes; authorized cities and towns to relieve the families of soldiers without the usual disabilities in such cases; also staying pending suits and forbade future suits against volunteers until the close of the war. Existing laws were so amended as to enable the Governor to order the State Militia, in case of emergency, to any point out of the State. Governor Washburn immediately issued his proclamation calling for 10,000 volunteers-Companies not to have less than fifty, nor more than eighty five privates-these to be over eighteen and under forty-five years of age, and captains were ordered to fill their ranks at once, discharging all who could not meet the age requirements or who were not physically competent. He also gave notice that the first ten companies organized as above- except that no company would be allowed over sixty four privates -would be immediately concentrated at Portland where equip- ment would be completed, after which they would be mustered into the service of the United States as a regiment of Infantry.
The State of Massachusetts had a General Butler and Maine had one too. Nearly every resident of Bangor twenty-five years ago, knew Major General James H. Butler, of the Maine Militia, and, in order that the reader may understand just where he stood in military circles, his first Division Order is given.
STATE OF MAINE.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, BANGOR, April 20th, 1861. Division Order, No. 1.
The present and unprecedented emergency which calls into immediate exercise a portion of the physical powers of the United States, is too well known and understood to require any explanation to the troops composing this Division.
The President of the United States in the discharge of his duty, has called upon the Commander-in-chief of this State, to furnish
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him, without delay, with one Regiment of Infantry, and Rifle- men, of ten Companies, and an order to detach a portion of the troops from this Division may be immediately expected, unless it should be rendered unnecessary by the alacrity and high- ly commendable zeal with which voluntary services are tendered.
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The prompt action of the Commander-in-chief is delayed a few days, only on account of a defect in the Militia Law of the State. To remedy this defect, the Legislature will meet on the 22d, soon after which blank rolls for enlistment will be distributed, for the accommodation of all those who may wish to enroll their names upon the list of fame, and no suitable man need entertain fears of being rejected. They are assured that the Commander-in-chief has, in a manner highly becoming his important station and dig- nity of the State, tendered to the President of the United States, five full regiments, if so many should be needed.
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