continued from part 2. "Finally, Dorr returned and established his headquarters at Chepachet, where his friends began to assemble from all parts of Rhode Island. A fort was constructed on Acote Hill, and, within this barricade, the Commander-in-Chief entrenched himself and there organized his forces numbering about six hundred men. At the same time, the other side prepared well for hostilities. Brigades were called out and the General Assembly declared the State under martial law. Approximately 1500 Law and Order troops paraded the streets of Providence, on June 25, and, the following day, Governor King issued a proclamation warning all persons 'against any intercourse or connection with the traitor, Thomas W. Dorr or his adherents, and commanding Dorr and his followers to disperse.' Can you picture the excitement of those days? Providence looked like a military camp. Banks and most places of business were closed; college, schools and churches were thrown open for the use of the soldiers; steamboats and trains were speeding here and there carrying troops; patrols were stationed on all principal streets; heated arguments often ended in bloodshed; valuables were being hastily hidden; no one trusted his neighbors, families were suddenly divided over the issues; some hoped for a rebel victory; others prayed for peace -- it was civil war, the most tragic form of armed conflict." continued in part 4.