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Mr. Crane said : " It was a time when it was necessary to know how suspicious persons stood ; time when it should be demanded of them whether they were for or against the Union. If he was called forward for that purpose he would say emphatically that he was for the Union, the Constitution and the enforcement of the laws, and was ready, if need be, to stand by and seal the vow with his blood."
Rev. Mr. Brown said: "I feel more like acting than speaking. I am a minister of the gospel, a messenger of peace; but now that my country is in peril I lift up my voice for war. I have never belonged to any party; my party is the people ; my home the country. If I had ever been unfortunate enough to belong to any party, I would now say, perish party, perish platforms, perish everything but the Union. Save us that intact, and take all else."
Mr. Baker said : " I call upon Galen to support the flag. This rebellion is not one of sudden growth, but has been nourished for years, and will you now suffer it to be con- summated. Shall the South be a foreign nation to us? Shall Washington's grave and Jefferson's remains be trampled upon by rebels ? We must keep an open road to the Capital, and Wayne County must do her whole duty."
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A paper was then brought forward for enrollment of volunteers.
PALMYRA.
A second meeting was held at Palmyra, Thursday evening, April 25, 1861. It was a gathering of citizens worthy of the cause.
Wm. H. Bowman presided, assisted by Wm. H. South- wick; H. S. Flower, Secretary. The following resolution was adopted :
" Resolved, That a committee be appointed by the chair to solicit and receive subscriptions and donations to a volunteer fund to be disbursed by said committee in pro rata sums as may be required from time to time for the benefit of families of volunteers from the town of Palmyra, who shall be called under their enlistment into the service of the country for the defense of the constitution and the laws."
E. M. Anderson, A. P. Crandall, H. S. Flower, A. G. My- rick, Wm. H. Southwick, C. J. Ferris and G. W. Cuyler were appointed such committee, the latter being named as Treasurer.
The following communication was read :
" To the Chairman of the Public Meeting in Williamson's Hall : "SIR :- The following transcript of proceedings will fully explain the purpose of the " widow's mite " herewith respect- fully offered :
" PALMYRA LODGE, NO. 248, F. A. M., April 25, 1861.
" WHEREAS, Volunteers for the defense of our country's constitution and the vindication of its flag against the assaults of treason are patriotically enrolling their names in this village; and whereas it is compatible with the principles of our order as it is in accordance with the promptings of our hearts, to share the sacrifices of our fellow men in sustaining the Government which protects and blesses us ; therefore,
" Resolved, That the entire balance of moneys in the treasury of this Lodge ($301.24) is hereby donated and appropriated for the benefit of the families of volunteers who shall be called into the service of the Government.
" Resolved, That said moneys shall be disbursed in con- junction with any general fund that may be raised here for the same object, and in sums that shall be pro rata with the disbursements of the said general fund.
THOMAS L. ROOT, W. M.
" E. CUMMINGS, Secretary."
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The following note was also read :
" PALMYRA, April 24, 1861.
" To the Chairman of the Relief Meeting :
" DEAR SIR :- I was informed, just as I was about to leave in the cars, that a meeting of our citizens is to be held to-morrow evening, to raise a fund for the support of the families of those residing here who may enlist in the defense of our Government.
" As I shall not return in time to be present on that occa- sion, I take this opportunity to say that I heartily approve of the object of the meeting, and am willing to contribute my mite to sustain our glorious Union and to defend our Govern- ment from Southern aggression, believing that I shall be fully repaid for the slight pecuniary sacrifice, in an approving conscience and the approbation of the community.
" You may put me down for $500.
Yours truly, CARLTON H. ROGERS." The subscription as drawn was signed on the spot :
Carlton H. Rogers, $500 Palmyra Lodge, F. A. M. $301. 24; Bowman & Walker, S. M. Anderson, $200 each ; Elijah Ennis, William P. Nottingham, W. F. Aldrich, C. W. Bennett, J. G. Philips, Cullen H. Rogers, Pomeroy Tucker, S. B. McIntyre, J. Allen, jr, A. P. Crandall, John Williamson, $100 each ; Root & Howe, A. G. Merrick, C. McLouth, W. H. Southwick, John Strong, J. G. O'Dwyer, Myron Turner, Joseph J. Rogers, S. B. Jor- dan, James Peddie, $50 each; Alonzo Langdon, John Hibbard, J. W. Hersey, A. F. Talcott, A. B. Clemens, C. J. Ferrin, John Gillett, jr John Sanders, S. W. Sawyer, G. P. Littles, Walter Lapham, S. P. Seymour, Willard Henderson & Son, W. C. Winters, Ira Holmes, Morgan Robinson, James Walker, John Jordan, M. L. Bingham, each $25; C. T. Stroud, $15; Rev. W. Mudge, John A. Holmes, R. H. Sherman, William Shannon, Lyman Pierce, Anson Hillimire, William Winter, E. W. Cum- mings, John Minkler, Philip Keele, Albert Lamson, James Hibbard, Samuel Palmer, each $10; Jacob Zeigler, John Whitwell, E. D. Kellogg, Collins Clark, Henry Van Dyne, A. N. Stedman, each $5. Total, $3,301.24.
The following resolution was adopted :
" Resolved, That this Committee be requested to give every inhabitant of the town of Palmyra an opportunity to subscribe to this fund."
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Eloquent and patriotic speeches were made by S. B. McIntyre Esq., Rev. Mr. Mudge, James Peddie and Captain Corning.
The meeting adjourned with three cheers for the Union ; three cheers for General Scott, and three for Captain Corn- ing and his gallant company.
Subsequently the subscriptions were increased to nearly $6,000. Birdsall & Sanford, $200; Mrs. M. A. Woodward, Hendee Parshall, I. Foster & Co., A. Sherman, William H. Cuyler, Maltby Clark, A. S. Carle, Avery S. Durfee, William McArthur, $100 each; Aldrich, Reeves & Co. $75 ; F. Will- iams, William H. Farnham, William Walton, Mrs. E. E. Lillie, E. Heminway, A. Pratt, Bela Morgan, H. D. Jenner, L. M. Chase, J. P. H. Deming, Isaac Gifford, $50 each ; George H. Townsend, C. Sheely, $30 each ; Thomas Knight, E. S. Averill, Silas Taber, C. B. Bingham, William Doran, Tyler & Birdsall, Tucker & Chase, E. Elmendorf, C. D. John- son, Caleb Avery, George G. Jessup, William Foster, A. W. Salisbury, L. D. Nims, L. L. Seaman, David Holmes, A. Rice, H. M. Johnson, Butler Newton, C. Drake, Pliny T. Sexton, Sherman & Bronson, James Davis, each $25 ; F. W. Huxley, William W. Tripp, A. Rannie, J. W. Tibbets, each $20; Will- iam Ryan, $15; James Carr, S. B. Smith, William F. Moore, J. Pitkin, J. F. Eggleston, W. Sherman, H. J. Post, William D. Beadle, E. M. Chope, each $10; L. Besley, J. S. William- son, J. Shabley, James Hulbert, F. Deyoe, W. Stevens, C. L. Vandusen, G. F. Goodell, John Heath, each $5. Total $5,891.24.
Subsequently further subscriptions were made. J. C. Lov- ett, Luther Sandford, $200 each ; Martin Butterfield, $100; Fay H. Purdy, Hiram Foster, William Chapman, B. M. Stup- plebeen, $50 each; Henry J. Feller, Jacob Norris, James Reeves, William R. Johnson, Richard J. Storms, A. Rannie, $25 each ; C. A. Hodges, $10; Carlton Lakey, $5. Carrying the total up to $6,836.24.
NEWARK.
At Newark an adjourned Union meeting was numerously attended by the citizens of Newark and vicinity without dis- tinction of party, convened at Washington Hall on the 27th
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of April. James P. Bartle, chairman of the former meeting was called to preside, assisted by J. A. Miller and F. U. Sheffield as Vice-Presidents; H. R. Piersons and Clark Phillips as Secretaries. After the meeting was opened with some patriotic remarks by the President, a noble and soul stirring song was sung by the Newark Glee Club when the committee that was appointed at the previous meeting for the purpose of immediately raising and equipping one or more Volunteer Companies in the town for the service of the State, reported that some forty-five names had been placed upon the roll and some seven more were added at this meeting making a company of fifty-two.
It would have made the heart of every true patriot rejoice to have heard the shouts which came from the people as those true and noble hearted young men came forward and placed their names beside their brethren thus dedicating not only their time, their honor, but their lives to the defense of their country and her flag.
The committee reported that they felt confident that be- fore the close of another meeting the ranks of the company would be filled.
The Finance committee reported that a subscription of $4,200 had been generously subscribed and that many friends were ready to double their subscriptions if necessary.
At another meeting May 4th, the committee reported that the roll had reached nearly one hundred names. A news- paper report said :
" The company have chosen for their Captain, Andrew Wilson, Esq., of Newark, who lays aside the honors which cluster around the profession of the law and rallies to the defense of his country and the honor of its flag. * This company includes many of the noble hearted and patri- otic young men of the town of Sodus. Rev. Mr. Dubois, the Methodist Pastor of Sodus, addressed the meeting, stirring the audience to their utmost depths, closing amid tremendous applause. Messrs Sutherland and Shumway spoke, as did Clark Mason and Mr. Tenbrook."
The Finance committee reported $4,300 raised in Arcadia, and $600 in Sodus.
MARION.
Another large and enthusiastic meeting was held in the Institute, Monday, May 6th, principally to plan for the sup-
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port of the families of volunteers. Isaac A. Clark presided ; Ira Lakey and D. F. Luce were Vice-Presidents, and Henry R. Tabor, Secretary. Committee on Resolutions consisted of Rev. Amasa Stanton, Rev. H. N. Short, and Hon. John A. Laing. The resolutions adopted were the following :
" WHEREAS, Our National Government is menaced by traitors in arms, and our National ensign has been insulted ; therefore,
" Resolved, That as loyal citizens, it is our imperative duty to render efficient service, either by enrolling ourselves sub- ject to the call of the legal constitutional Government under which we have enjoyed such unparalleled prosperity, or by aiding those who volunteer.
" Resolved, That we make a vigorous effort to raise a com- pany of minute-men in this town.
" Resolved, That we raise a war fund of at least $3,000, to sustain the families of each volunteers, or to reward the valor of those who have no families, and are honorably dis- charged from the service.
" Resolved, That the town of Marion pledges her citizens to pay a tax levied from the last assessment roll of said town, of five dollars per month to each volunteer in said town, who shall be called into the United States service during the time he shall be absent from home, and engaged in such service, and honorably discharged from the same.
" Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed whose duty it shall be to assess upon each taxpayer of this town, the amount necessary to raise $3,000 for the purpose of sup- porting the families of those who have volunteered, or may volunteer in the company now raising in this town."
The committee were Ira Lakey, Amasa Stanton, and Pardon Durfee.
WILLIAMSON.
This town was aroused at the call of the President.
Monday evening, April 29th, a large meeting was held at Williamson Corners.
Hon. Samuel C. Cuyler, was President, and T. Scott Ledyard, Secretary. The ladies were present in large num- bers, casting a salutary influence over the meeting, and stimulating to action the sterner sex in this hour of peril.
A Committee on Resolutions was appointed : Abram Pryne, Charles G. Richards, John P. Bennett, Alfred Allen, Franklin P. Rogers. Addresses were made by Messrs. Cuy- ler, Pryne, and Stanton, of Marion.
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It is presumed that the following resolutions adopted, were drawn by the vigorous pen of Hon. Abram Pryne :
" Resolved, That the war which has been forced upon the Government of the United States, is a war of rebellious anarchy against constitutional law and public order-of revolutionary barbarism against progressive civilization ; the war of an aristocracy, based upon human slavery against constitutional freedom and the right of the people of the nation to govern the nation ; a war of traitorous robbers. who have stolen the property of the nation from its rightful custodians, the government of the nation, from its real owners, the whole people. As such we accept the issue forced upon us, and renewing our allegiance to the Con- stitution, and the administrators of that trust, we pledge ourselves to defend them with all the strength of mind and arm, which God has conferred upon us.
" Resolved, That the time is now upon us, when we should subordinate all party ties, creeds and platforms to the united support of the Constitution of the United States, and the men that are constitutionally elected by the people to carry out the great principles of our Government and laws.
" Resolved, That whatever are the causes of the rebellious. and mob-like attacks upon the Constitution and the glorious flag of our Union, we are bound to be united as one man in the support and protection of our Constitution, and to ward off the disgraceful blow that is now aimed at our cherished flag, and defend it from traitorous hands.
" Resolved, That in the present crisis of national affairs, an energetic and vigorous policy is alike dictated by interest, honor and benevolence ; and as a means of saving blood and treasure and cutting short the work of suppressing rebellion and securing the reign of justice and order, we believe that the whole vast resources of the Government should be instantly and vigorously employed in conquering a peace, and that temporizing and treating with rebels in arms, is a waste of precious time and strength, which ought to be em- ployed in scattering their armies and repossessing our forts and arsenals.
" Resolved, That the right of the Government to choose its own military way to the Capital is unquestionable and ought to be maintained at all hazards ; and if northern pat- riots on their way to Washington are again attacked by the traitorous mobs of Baltimore while marching through that city, we hope that instead of being ordered around it they will, if necessary, proceed over its ruins to their destination.
" Resolved, That we recommend the speedy calling of a military convention for the County of Wayne with a view
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to raising and drilling a full regiment composed of citizens of the county, in order to be prepared to tender its services to the Government whenever it shall be called into the field ; and we suggest the propriety of calling preliminary meet- ings in every town of the county, preparatory to said con- vention, and in order to make it practically efficient.".
A committee to solicit volunteers was appointed, consist- ing of John P. Bennett, S. C. Cuyler, Franklin P. Rogers.
A newspaper letter from Williamson in the Palmyra Courier at this period says :
" Through the energy of our young men inspired by their patriotism, a new liberty-pole was obtained and erected on Tuesday, April 23d. A large concourse of citizens, of all parties, gathered around to participate in the pole raising and sending up the stars and stripes. Thirty guns were fired in honor of the Constitution, the Union, the Flag and Major Anderson. Remarks were made by Charles G. Richards, E. M. Allen and John N. Reeves."
Rev. Abram Pryne preached on Sunday, the 21st, on the subject of war, to a crowded house. His subject was the general principles involved, and the right and duty of every man to sustain the Constitution, the Union and the Flag.
Sunday, the 28th, at Pultneyville, Rev. Mr. Potter, of the Methodist church, preached a soul-stirring patriotic dis- course ; holding up the Constitution and the Union as our only salvation in the present contest. Mr. Potter said he was willing to take his Bible under his arm and fight seven days in the week for his country.
At the close of the sermon the flag was hoisted and guns fired. Another meeting at Clyde occurred on the evening of May 10th.
Rev. Mr. Bishop was called to the chair. P. Mark DeZeng having been unanimously chosen Captain of the volunteer company forming in the village, was called to the platform and received with tremendous cheering.
He returned thanks for the honor done him, and begged them to remember that henceforth they were all Americans fighting for a glorious cause, and knew no other nationality than that of citizens of the United States.
Dr. A. T. Hendrick, of Clyde, offered his services free to families of volunteers during their absence; also Dr. Goedecke, of Lyons, as seen in the following note :
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LYONS, May 8th, 1861.
" MR. VAN CAMP-Dear Sir :- I offer my services as a physician to the families of volunteers during their absence in the service of our Country.
" My office is on Church street, opposite the German Lutheran Church. G. GOEDECKE."
At Clyde, Saturday afternoon, May 25, a beautiful flag was hoisted upon the public school building. The Trustees were present, Seth Smith as President and the other two, Aaron Griswold and E. B. Kellogg, Vice-Presidents ; Wm. Daly, Secretary. Rev. Wm. Brown offered prayers ; the soldiers sang "The Red, White and Blue." Mr. J. L. Crane, Prof. Bradley, Rev. Mr. Brown and Rev. Mr. Bishop spoke and the children sang the " Star Spangled Banner."
Dr. Van Slyck, of Red Creek, offered his services to fami- lies of volunteers free of charge.
Other physicians, not now remembered, made these same generous offers.
WALWORTH.
From the Palmyra Courier of May 10, 1861.
"The highly respectable but somewhat staid town of Walworth is fully imbued with the spirit of the day. A correspondent sends us a few particulars concerning a pole raising, from which we quote :
"' The people of Walworth have been very quiet since the rebellion broke out, until yesterday (May ist), when they gave vent to their feelings by raising a pole and throwing to the breeze the time-honored flag of our country. There was quite a goodly number present, and the raising was soon accomplished. The most intense Union feeling prevailed throughout. The cannon was brought forth and charged for the first time to speak for her country, and most nobly did she utter the patriotic sentiments of the people.'"
Tuesday evening, May 7, a meeting was held at Fowler's Hall, Sodus. The room was filled to overflowing. Captain Wilson, of Newark, spoke; also B. C. Rude, L. H. Clark, and Rev. M. Dubois. The meeting adjourned to Friday even- ing at the Presbyterian Church, where Rev. Mr. Heywood, of Newark, addressed the excited throng. As volunteers came forward to sign the roll, they were greeted with the greatest enthusiasm. Twenty-five to thirty Sodus boys had
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already joined the Arcadia Company. Of this meeting the correspondent of the Rochester Democrat said :
" Old Sodus is moving ; just waking up to the stirring fact that our Nation's flag has been dishonored, and that her capital is jeopardized. A new and beautiful pole has been erected in the centre of our beautiful village, and a large and splendid flag, made by the hands of the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his lady, has been flung to the breeze, and as our village stands on high ground, it can be seen from a distance on every side. On Tuesday evening, May 7th, at short notice and at the close of a rainy day, a large concourse of patriotic citizens met in the large ball room of Fowler's Hotel, where a Union meeting was organ- ized, and after speeches from Rev. George Dubois, Professor L. H. Clark, and a gentleman from Newark, thirteen enlisted to fill out the Newark company.
" Another rousing meeting was held on Friday night."
We have thus given something of the patriotic response which rolled up like the sound of many waters from all parts of the county. But the items given-the editorials, the sermons, the meetings, the flag raisings, are only speci- men selections. The whole was never recorded, nor can it ever be gathered up in full, even though a volume should be written upon each town.
CHAPTER II.
EARLY ENLISTMENTS-FORMATION OF COMPANIES-DRILLING FOR SERVICE - MEN ENROLLING WITH NO BOUNTIES-LEAVING HOME AND BUSINESS - COMPANY B, OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH -COMPANY C, OF THE THIRTY- THIRD-COMPANY D, OF THE SIXTY-SEVENTH-ENLISTMENTS IN THE THIRTEENTH AND THE NINETEENTH.
HE enthusiasm of the first response to the proclama- tion described in the previous chapter, did not die out and leave no practical result. As already indicated, there were immediate movements towards tendering men and means for the defense of the Government. The procla- mation having been received on Monday, the 15th, before that week closed numerous consultations were held, steps taken to enroll men, and enlistment papers actually signed. The whole people knew at once that speeches and resolu- tions and unfurling of flags would not accomplish the work. Positive action was needed. It may have yet been a popular impression that there would be but little actual fighting, still men knew that in enlisting they were going to danger, and very likely to death. At this stage of the proceedings too, the impulse afterwards given by large bounties did not exist. Whatever may have occurred in the subsequent years of the war to give a mercenary character to the raising of men, there was nothing of it in the opening months of the contest. Whatever may have happened afterwards in the way of enormous bounties, or purchased substitutes, or corrupt con- tracts, none of these things marred the grand picture of an uprising people in May, 1861. Whatever of iniquity and cold blooded selfihness may have afterwards risen to the sur- face amid the commotions of protracted war, it will forever remain true that the opening weeks of the struggle pre- sented one of the clearest specimens of unselfish devotion to the country that the world has ever witnessed.
No men of the Revolution ever dropped their tools of trade, or their implements of agriculture and seized the
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weapons of war more promptly than did the men of 1861. For any story of ancient patriotic sacrifice we have its modern counterpart. Men bade adieu to home and family as quickly, as firmly, in 1861 as in 1775. In hundreds of families throughout the county of Wayne there are treasured remin- iscences of some fair morning of those bright spring months of 1861, when a manly form stepped out from their home circle and joined his comrades on the march. There were smiles and tears; there were brave mothers, sisters and wives choking down the tide of grief that their sons, brothers, and husbands might not be weakened in their purpose to join the armies of the Union. There are pictures that have never been painted on canvass, pictures that will never emblazon the galleries of art. They are simply traced on the mem- ory of the living who gave their best treasures to the service of their country.
A little group may be seen standing on the steps of the old home, or beside the door-yard gate ; the hour of parting has come ; the young soldier receives his father's blessing, his mother's last tender words, his sister's clinging caress: one moment the picture is perfect; the next the figures vanish, the soldier is on the march, and his family are at their usual round of labor ; but that moment has photographed this scene on their hearts where it remains in its original freshness of tint, and clearness of outline through all the years of their future lives.
COMPANY B, TWENTY-SEVENTH INFANTRY.
At Lyons, there was a prompt movement to form a com- pany. The organization of the Lyons Light Guard, three years before, had embodied a group of men of soldierly character, embracing representatives of the leading families of Lyons. The careful drill, which had been their pastime, now fitted them to plan and act for the real duties of actual war. It has already been noticed that they had met on the very day of the proclamation, and (with only two or three exceptions due to ill-health) had declared their readiness to march, if the Fifty-fourth Regiment of Militia, to which their company belonged, should be called out. For some days it was expected that this would be done. Frequent interviews
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were held by Captain Welling, and by the Captain of Com- pany E, of Palmyra, with the commanding officers of the regiment at Rochester. The Lyons Light Guard exercised themselves in daily drill. When, however, it was known that the Fifty-fourth would not be ordered out, then the active spirits at Lyons began to organize a volunteer com- pany. Perhaps they did not even wait for any decision. Events moved rapidly, and many plans were under discus- sion at the same time. It is sometimes difficult to deter- mine twenty years afterwards exactly on what day enlist- ment rolls were opened. Printed muster rolls often give some later date-date perhaps of company organizations, or the date when mustered in, instead of the actual day when the soldier wrote his name. The general date upon the rolls of Company B, Twenty-seventh Infantry, is May 2d, but from an item in the Lyons Republican, it appears that the roll for the formation of the Lyons Volunteer Company was opened in the office of Joseph Welling, at noon on Monday, April 22d ; that it was sufficiently signed for Cap- tain Adams to take it to Albany with him on Tuesday after noon, that the company was accepted on Wednesday by the Governor ; that Captain Adams brought the roll back with him on Thursday morning ; that it was again opened at Captain Welling's office, and within a short time the ranks were filled to the maximum number-a pretty fair week's work.
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