This little occurrence, in the center of New England, where the people claim to be thoroughly quiet and law-abiding, indicated that the war spirit in that part of the North was more than momentary.
The West was not behind the Eastern States in the determination to subdue the Rebellion.

Volunteers were gathering at Cairo, and threatening to occupy points further down the Mississippi.

At St.Louis the struggle was active between the Unionists and the Secessionists.
A collision was a mere question of time, and of short time at the best.
As I visited _The Herald_ office for final instructions, I found that the managing editor had determined upon a vigorous campaign.

Every point of interest was to be covered, so that the operations of our armies would be fully recorded from day to day.

The war correspondents had gone to their posts, or were just taking their departure.