The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 14

Author: Morris, John M., ed
Publication date: 1863
Publisher: New Haven : Peck, White & Peck
Number of Pages: 886

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Francis Wineburg. Seth Rennington, Justus M .! Silliman. Benj. Silliek, Warren J. Curtes, Francis MeNally. Ebenezer J. Pattenden, Henry Thomp .!

BECAPITULATION .- Killed, 5; Wounded, 23.

NEW LONDON .- About 150 soldiers from the 5th,

son. Co. I, Sergeants Dennis Eagan, J. Henry . 7th, and 10th Connecticut Regiments arrived at Held, Jr. ; Privates James Bird-ell, Michael ' New London on the 5. 15 express train from New Clark, Philip Doharty, David Light. Co. K. ! York. They proceed immediately to Fort Trum- Sergeant S. Thorp; Corporal Frederick Mckay; bull, where they are to remain until a certain Privates 1. Dennis, I. Sorry, C. MeElroy, W. Grace, ! number of conscripts for each of their respective I. Tyrell, W. Wallace.

MISSING .- Co. A. Corporal George M. Buttery ; regiments are gathered at New Haven, when they will proceed thither and guard the "subs" on ' : saberlain, Merrill Gleason, John I. Harrington, ! Privates Timothy Donovan, Henry E. Ihumphreys, i their journey to the seat of war. The soldiers 6. .. I. Holbrook, Giles W. Lamb, Albert Pearce, Mourde Warner, Rufus W. Weeks. Calvin Noble, George P. Sanders, Richard J. Sey- | were under the command of Captain Chapman of mour, Samuel T. Smith. Co. B. Corporal A. O. ; the 5th Connecticut Volunteers.

RECAPITULATION .- Total wounded, 17 ; Total ; Seeley; Privates George B. Clnistian, John L. June, Joseph II. Lockwood. W. Gilespie. Co. C, THIRTEENTII REGIMENT. Before Port Hudson, June 14th, 1863. KILLED .- Co. C, Thomas Burns. Co. D, Cor- poral Edward MeManus. Co. F, Ist Lieut, Jos. Strickland ; Private Patrick Corey. Smith Delevan, Moses Wheeler, George Dick- ens. Sergeant William L. Daniels. Privates Charles Brotherton, Orion L. Bronson, James M. [Bailey, Lewis Bradley, James Brannan, Theodore Morris, George Sears, Wm. II. Warner. Co. D, Sergeant Cyrus T. Batchelor ; Corporal Gilbert Worden ; Privates George II. Gregory, Franklin T. Burton, Luther W. Lewis, John II. Lewis. William II. Selipp. William R. Smith, Edward Nichols, Patrick Norton, William Wirts, John R. Booth, William F. Bradley. Co. E, Corporals Roscoe Perry, James A. Perry ; Privates Matthew Colgan, John Welch, Dennis Hayes, Dennis O. Chase. Theodore Allen, Francis Nash, Francis C. Foote, Henry B. Bigelow, Alphens Northrop, RECAPITULATION .- Killed, 4; Wounded, 18; Nelson Smith, Lawrence Shaugness, John Connel- Missing, nonc.

WOUNDED .- Co. A. Chas. Merwin, drummer. Co. B, Private John P'. Weed. Co. C, Fred. Wal- den, (since dead.) James II. Dugal. Co. D, Rus- sell E. Hopkins, Peter Hines, Dean Bishop, James Golden, Joseph Astenhoffer. Co. E, Auguste Wilson. Co. F, Wm. Gardner, 2d Lieut. Co. G. George Donell. Co. II, Edgar Nettleton. Co. I, Capt. Wm. M. Grosvenor. Co. J, Corporal Fred. Shelley. Co. K, Bennett Seovill, Richard Ilorn- by, John P. Cranem.

SEVENTEENTII REGIMENT. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July Ist, 2d, 31, 1863.

KILLED .~ Lieut. Col. Fowler; Capt. James E. Moore. Co. B, Corporal Henry Burns; Private Michael Fox. Co. C, Sergeants Wm. O. Dauchy, A. E. Bronson, Bethel L. Barnum ; Privates Theo. dore Blackman, Richard D. Taylor, T. J. Benson, Joseph Whitlock. Rufus Warner, Daniel Purdy. Co. D, Corporal Alva E. Wileox, Private Stephen C. Crofut. Co. F. Private John W. Metcalf. Co. G, Sergeant Edwin D. Piekett ; Privates John A. Black, Cassius M. Crabbe. Co. I, Private Wm. S. |Win. C. Ball, Eliphalet Meade, De Witt C. Ruscoe. Gregory.

ly, Oliver Downs, James Hangh, James Roach, Win. C. Westerfield, James Newton, Eugene Warren. Co. F, Corporal Theodore Brush; Pri- vates John Batterson, Bradley Bates, James Bro- phy, John Cahill, Alfred W. Cutler, William H. Downs, Wm. W. Gilbert, Henry J. Webb. Co. G, 2d Lient. David S. Bartram; Corporals Horace Q. Judd, Henry A. Warner ; Privates Jerome Bennett, Lawrence Carney, Jolin J. Jarvis, Jolin McConnell. David Northrop. Co. H, Corporal George N. Weed; Privates John Acker, Cyrus Raymond, Charles S. Mallett, L. St. John Weed,

Francis G. Churchill, William II. Clark, Walter D. Cook, Jolm W. Crabtree, Wm. De Witt. Horace Gray, Eugene W. Griswold, Edwin L. Hartley, George F. Lewis, Albert W. Pierce, Diodate B. Russell, Frederick Landuzen, Ilenry N. Sperry, George A. Starks. Lewis Terry, Horace A. Tolles, George N. Trowbridge, Frederic C. Upson, Ed- ward A. Ward, Henry M. Walker, James S. Wil. lard. Co. B, Captain Theodore Burdick; 2d

James; Privates Chas. R. Brown, Stephen Cougs- well, Phineas Down, Samuel Jackson, Frederic Kochler, Chas. B. Louis, Bernard M.Bride, James Moon. Win. Il. Reeves; Oscar L. Smith, Wm. 11. Faith, Frank Schultz, Gen. W. Landuzen, Sher- tann Valentine. Co. K, Captain Jerome Sourtel- MA!": Ist Lient. Win. E .. Phillips; Sergeants IsF.vl P. Sumner, Charles Fogg. Augustine E. Jis,ett; Corporal Henry C. Glines; Privates Jnd. con Akhich, Win. P. Bates, Hiram L. Basset, Ezra

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THE CONNECTICUT WAAR RECORD.

[ SEPTEMBER,

RECEPTION OF REGIMENTS. Reception of the Twenty-fifth.

After arduous and honorable service in a dis- ner, with the Armory Band; the Governor's Foot

tant field, the 25th C. V., Colonel George P. Bis- , Gnard, Major Hunt, with the Governor's Guard | its former chaplain, and Rev. Mr. Upson, chaplain sell, arrived at Hartford, Monday, August 17. | Band; and the Hylars Sack and Bucket Company

190S, just nine months and three days from the 'in nuiforin, with their carriages. The route of Mr. Oviatt, after which he bade the soldiers fare. time it went forth from the same city. This regi- the procession was through AAsyhun and up High ment was raised chiefly from Hartford County in -; streets to North: Main, thence down and around der the call for ninemonths' nen. In character and State House Somare to the City Hall, where a material, in the ability of its officers, and in pa- ; bountiful collation had been provided for the reg. triotic devotion to the holy cause, it was one of . iment by the City Guard. At the depot, and all the choicest contributed by onr state; a state along the streets wherever they marched, thou- that-let us be justly proud while we speak it-'sands assembled to welcome the regiment with has sent forth not a single ill-disciplined of ineffi . cheers, shouts and waving handkerchiefs.

cient regimeut, and has yet to hear of the first" George Gilman, in behalf of their fellow citi- occasion to blush for her sons, save modestly, as ; zens, delivered the address of welcome as follows : other states, honest admiration conquering the Colonel Bissell and Soldiers of the 25th Connec- spirit of rivalry, utter their praise. This is the fient Regiment-In behalf of the military of this regiment whose Colonel is reported to have offer- [ city, in behalf of the citizens of Hartford. in be- ed five dollars to a gentleman for every oath he i half of the citizens of your state, we welcome von should hear while mingling with his men, without home. It seems but yesterday since you marched through our streets, in solid ranks, to offer your. MIves as a sacrifice for your country. Though finding occasion to unloose his purse strings.

It was an idea somewhat prevalent last Fall that the time has been short it has sufficed to loake the nine months' men would not be called upon to great changes in your regiment, and in the for- do any fighting. Truth is, as circumstances have tunes of your country. When you left us, the ! developed it, that no harder or better fighting has . " been done in the war. Their time has been made

mid agreeable place wherein to serve the State. If it isn't we trust the new officer won't be par- ed against our government and seeking to destroy i tienlar about the looks, but try and make himself be on a enmp stool. The Editors, yes, and all the Cohndia, and those rebel armies have retreated, readers of this RECORD, have reason to be grate. "defeated, before our victorions arms, In aceom- : ful to Adjutant General Morse for his courtesy polishing these results, the galland 25th and all | and kindness in furnishing us facilities for the publication of official returns. To Chief and As- istant we improve this opportunity of returning

Reception of the Twenty-Eighth C. V.

By a complication of cirenmstances snel as We welcome you home as the noble represent. dives of a state that, in other times which tried will sometimes happen, and for which no one can men's souls, has never faltered-we welcome you : be particularly blamed, the gallant 28th Regiment was prevented from enjoying, on its arrival home, L'a reception at all commensurate with the houor duo to its eminent services.

"as you are valiant soldiers, they will soon be is, on Wednesday, Aug. 19th, information was re- cleared.

All told, the regiment minbered tive lundrel . The adurable discipline of the regiment now 'Haven the next day, but as to the route by which and nineteen men when it entered Hartford. A 'di-played itself to advantage. They responded it would come, and the hour when it would be on considerable minber were left behind in hospital, with great alacrity, although they had had no food, hand to greet its friends, everybody was left in and two brave fellows, Chadwick of Co. C. and, but " hard tack and coffee" since sometime Sun- , the dark.

Wright of Co. F, who started with their comrades, day. Nor did they forget to give the inspiring. The city government was, however, assembled died before they reached their homes. Let us . chrer customary on receiving a command to' the next morning, and after deciding on an appro- trust they passed quickly to the Home Eternal, 'charge. Occasionally they paused in their ardu- priation for the occasion, come when it might, it from which 'there is no more going forth forever, ous work to take breath, and the method of inflat- was announced that the guests had already ar- ing their lings was peculiar, but strictly military rivel, having been quietly landed away out of

where there are no longer either rebels or wars.

It seems hardly possible that the boys could and in obedience to an order or call. Somebody town, so far as the possibility of a grand.reception have been more rejoiced at their arrival than were would call for three cheers for somebody (else, ) ; was concerned. Even while they had been delib- their friends and fellow-citizens. Such a hearty, and then the noise of their breathing was tremen- erating, the opportunity had been lost. So the enthusiastic, appreciative welcome ionst have dons. Gen. Banks, Gen. Grant, and Col. Bissell. 'grave and reverend City Fathers proceeded with cheered every noble heart throbbing anxiously un- ; were names we should think they had practised all haste to the New York Steamboat Dock, that der the worn old uniforms, soiled and dusty ; by. At intervals, when it was quiet enough, the'at least the form of a reception might be gene with dried Port Iludson mund. They lost all their land played, with more than ordinary expression, through with, and to assure the brave boys that " store clothes" at Bayon Boeuf. The Bobs the grand munsic of the Union, good to keep step they were none the less welcome because they had were needy almost to nakedness, and couldn't re ;to, and dear to every American heart.

given their friends at home a surprise.

sist the least temptation. If we must Idame, let After the collation the regiment was escorted Whatever other preparations were by necessity ns also pity, remembering and what violations of to the Park, and dismissed for a week's furlough. [ dispensed with, the sick were not forgotten, and all just idea of memm et toon they have been |

On Wednesday, the 26th of Angust, the regi- I carriages were provided for their comfortable cou-

¡ brought up, and the natural proneness of the | ment was mastered ont of service by Lieut. mums to follow examples set by public men. Schuyler. For the last time a dress parade was 1 They were met by the City thard, Capt. Con- had (without muskets.) .Addresses were after- wards made by Rev. Geo. A. Oviatt, of Somers, of the 13th C. V. Prayer was offered by Rev. well. Cheers were then given for Chaplain Ovi- att, Chaplain Upson, Col. Bissell and " Col. Birge, that splendid officer who commanded our brigade." Adjutant Ward read an order announcing the honorable discharge of Major MeManus, and he was complimented, likewise, with three cheers.

The regiment received pay from March Ist, nearly six months. " Hal," a queer specimen of the contraband, came home with it. Many stories are told of lis exploits and oddities. He seems to have been a general favorite with the officers. Long may the brave men of the 25th live to enjoy a peace whose coming they have helped, and which shall be worthy their patriotism, their sufferings and their achievements.

Adjutant H. C. Ward, of the 25th, immediately after the return of the regiment, received the ap- great river of the West, the highway of travel, pointment of Assistant Adjutant General, and at and commerce, was closed by rebel fortresses -- Ionce reported for duty at the general headquar. rendered useless for commerce and dangerous for ters. These have been recently established in a the most of. The Twenty fifth went forth to sure travel. It is a happy thought that the soldiers of new location, and the office looks like a pleasant tlie country, and most noble service has it render. ed, not shirking any unty, but rather courting the opportunity of mingled danger and glory. It was New England have aided the soldiers of the west to re-open that highway to the Gulf of Mexico. (Applause. ) Then, too, were hostile armies array- a part of what is known in Banks' army as " the eel it. But, soldiers of the 25th, the glorious thay of just as comfortable in his arm chair as he used to ebrated 3d Brigade," and plainly has its name been , our country now floats proudly above those fort- recorded on that illustrions page which now the resses, the American soldiers in them sing Hail warrior is writing, which to-morrow, and for onr . children, will be history.

.They participated in the arduous march from : other berofe Connectient regineuts, have won Brashear City to Alexandria on the Red River ; in imperishable glory. the desperate, bloody conflict of Irish Bend, or, ast, soldiers, you have come home, but not with it is more properly called, Indian Bend; in the i'll ranks-all are not here. The memories of thanks and the assurance of our best wishes.

the absent ones shall be kept green in the hearts ! subsequent chase of the routed and flying curry : of a grateful people. Some have died in camp or and, marching thence to Port Hudson, did teilsome in hospital-they fell as truly for their country as i and dangerous service all the weary weeks of the those who fll amid the carage of battle.

siege. If it cannot be said they never tiredl. it ! can be said they were never disheartened mtl they never faltered. In those desperate but un- 'as soldiers of the republic, who have done their fortunate assaults the men of the 25th bore a part, duty holdy aml well. I will not detain you longer, las, by permission of your gallant Colonel, will veutme to give an order: charge on those, taldes-and if von are half as good trencher men

and many of the gallant " eight hundred strong" who went forth, now help to consecrate the sail their bodies moulder in, and make it fit to bear the tread of free men.

It seems that on the night before it arrived, that fecived that it was coming and would be in New

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veyance. A band and a drum corps from the U. S. noisy demonstration and excitement would inevi- appreciation of the patriotism and services of Hospital made their appearance and aided in es- tably break, while in strange inexplicable harmony their fellow- citizens who had gone forth and corting the regiment to Grapevine Point, where , with the scene, pealed clearly forth from a score of endured hardship and peril for the preservation of excellent address by Mayor Sterling, and a bonnti- ful collation at the Sterling House, the brave fellows went to their families and homes. tent, and camp equipage had been provided, and consecrated steeples melodions notes of gladness, the Union and the rights of mankind. After an uncooked rations, by Lieut. Webb, the U. S. ; as if by musical tones alone the welcome all mustering officer. By the energy of Mr. B. F. hearts felt could be fitly expressed. Nor, inap- Mansfield a better entertainment was soon furnish- propriately, did the cannon's solemn voice recall the dangers amid which they had been preserved

ed. Alderman Marble, in the name of the city, welcomed the returned soldiers, apologizing that ; to listen again to the strain of Sweet Home and no more suitable manifestation of the apprecia- the familiar voices of family and friends.

tion in which their devoted services were held by their fellow citizens at home had been prepared.

One cirenmstance, however, occurred, which , quietly from the cars to the United States Military gladdened their hearts. Col. Ferris, who had been | Ilospital, Surgeon Jewett himself personally over- for some time sick at Stamford, joined his regi- seeing the arrangements and caring for the suf- ment here, and assumed command. The boys wel- ferers. comed him with rousing demonstrations of enthu-

The military escort consisted of the Govern- siasm and delight. Major Weseome had command ; or's Horse Guard, Veteran Grays, New Haven of the regiment on its return, Lieut. Col. Bachellor

Grays, and the New Haven Light Guard, all with many of the men having been left behind ; under command of Quartermaster John G. North. sick. The regiment went away numbering abont 670 men, of whom only about 400 returned with The route of the procession was through State, Chapel, College and Crown streets to Musie Ilall, it. The regiment was present at the snrreuder of where a good and bountiful entertainment had Port Hudson, and started for home on the 17th of been provided under the superintendence of Angust, the journey occupying thirteen days. Major B. F. Mansfield. The assemblage of citi- zens was so large and eager that the utmost efforts of the police were required to keep the way open. The weary travelers were glad enough to lay Their muskets and belts were left behind, and their clothes bore evidence of the hardship they have endured. The regimental colors were in a good state of preservation, and since their arrival home | aside their knapsacks and prepare for the feast be- have been on view at the New llaven House. The 28th has a record of which the State is not ashamed. A full history of its experience and services will appear in this Journal.

The following, who started with the regiment, died and were buried on the journey home:

Lieut. Levi Hungerford, Co. D, Sherman, bori- ed at Vicksburg.

Knoxon E. Kidney, Co. D, Washington, buried at Port Hudson.

William E. Bissell, Hospital Steward, Norwalk, buried opposite Vicksburg.

George Beers, Co. G, Norwalk, buried on the bank of the river below Vicksburg.

-Hoyt, Stamford, buried below Memphis. Hibbard Meade, Co. B, buried at Memphis.

--- Barber, Co. F, buried at a short distance above Napoleon.

Reception of the Twenty-third.

The 23d Regiment arrived in New Haven a little after 7 o'clock, on the evening of August

fore them. Mayor Tyler's address was sensible in every part, and, what we opine the hungry soldiers well appreciated, sensibly brief. It was in substance thus :

"Gentlemen of the Twenty-third :- It is with pleasure that we welcome you back to the State him at several points by a judicious use of whose honor you went forth to protect and defend; and we express to you, as best we can, our grati- his cavalry, is once more on the banks of the tnde for the noble manner in which you have borne : Rappahannock. And thus the curtain falls yourselves. We rejoice to meet you here, as we welcome you back from the field of your arduous | upon this memorable campaign, with both services among the bayous, and marshes, and . armies near the ground they held at its be- plains of Louisiana. I tender to you, in behalf of the city, a sincere greeting. We have set out a : little supper for your discussion. I will not de- |heartened by the failure of all their plans of tain you further."

At its conclusion rousing cheers were given for Mayor Tyler.

When the Regiment was dismissed, a furlough better prepared, and fuller than ever of con- was granted the men till Saturday, and three ; fidence in themselves and their leaders.

Companies from Fairfield County started inune. diately for their homes on an extra train which the kindness of Superintendent Quintard pro vided.

In the West the Army of the Cumber- land holding the line from Tullahoma to Winchester, which it won by the skillful strategy of Rosecrans, swiftly and surely ;

Brashear City is once more in our hands; already Mississippi is well nigh lost to reb- els. Still farther westward, Sibley has won three battles and driven the Indians across the Missouri, with the loss of many of their bravest warriors, and among them the celebrated chief Little Crow. In Kansas, General Blunt has met with equal success,

A detailed narrative of the experience and hashed footfalls crept unnoticed into its place. achievements of the 23d, is reserved uutil the while the array of eager faces pressed forward publication of its complete history in the Record. more and more, cach eye intent to discover if posible in the moving liue the well remembered RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT. form or features of some one known before. The two Companies of the 23d C. V .. belonging to Bridgeport, returned home Ang. 21st, and were The stillness was remarkable. A thoughtful revery seemed to pervade the mass, holding in met at the Depot by the Mayor, Common Conn- its thrall every mind. Men stood and gazed as if cil, Military Companies, and a large crowd of coming upon the enemy, under Cooper, by bound by some spell of pure enthusiasm which I citizens, who enthusiastically manifested their la forced march of fifty miles in twenty-four

[The gratitude of all Councetient men is due to the loyal citizens of the Western States for their generous hospitality to our returned sohliers. Members of the 23d and 28th Regiments, who re. say that attentions of all kinds were showered npon them. Food and water was awaiting them everywhere. Delicate ladies came into the hos- pital car and administered to the sick, washing the dirt from their faces and treating them with that tenderness only a sympathizing woman can exhibit, and nowhere were they allowed to spend any money. The boys say they have the one favor to ask, that if ever any Western | soldiers come into our State, they may, for their sakes, be treated with the utmost kindness. ]

For the Connecticut War Record. Review of Events --- No. 2.

The important events of June and July have been followed by a month of compara- tive inaction. Lee, continuing his retreat, succeeded in reaching the Rapidan and es- tablishing a new line on its northern bank. Mende, following him closely, and harassing

yinning. The rebels demoralized and dis- invasion, and the disastrous defeat of Get- tysburg ; the Federals better disciplined,

The Regiment started for home with about six 24th. All day they had becu expected, and every- hundred men, Lient. Col. Worden commanding. | Grant has followed up his success at Vicks- body was on tiptoe with anticipation and inter- Nineteen have connected themselves with other burg by organizing bands for the protec- est. Rarely had a denser crowd thronged the | Regiments, seventeen were left on the way sick. tion of the navigation of the Mississippi ; city's streets than pressed that night around and four died on the journey, viz, Charles Lock- | Sherman's movement against Johnson giving those honored and noble men who had for a wood. Co. E, Redding, buried at Port Hudson; us possession of Jackson, gave us possession also of the rolling stock of four railroads, in- liberty a calm peace. The seene was more ; Vicksburg ; Francis Webster, Co. HI, Nangatnek, flicting upon the rebels a loss which their buried at Cairo. Major Miller commanded the own journals pronounce "irreparable ; " Regimient when it arrived, owing to the indisposi- tion of Licut, Col. Worden. season braved all the hardships and dangers of Amasa Carter, Redding, buried below Natchez; war, that we and posterity might enjoy under | Michael F. Knapp, Co. B, Danbury, buried below grand and impressive than we bave yet witnessed on a similar occasion-slowly, quietly, and as if regretting the necessity by which it minst, the lights withdrew, and the darkness with

Carriages had been thoughtfully provided for

the sick, aud about forty were taken in this way ' turned home by the way of the Mississippi River,

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hours, and putting them to flight, though | Wagner ; twice saved only by those chances outnumbering him by two thousand six hun- of which war is so full. But already our works are within reach of its walls ; already the heaviest artillery that was ever brought dred men. In North Carolina two ex- tensive explorations have destroyed large amounts of rebel property, broken up impor-ito bear upon an enemy's fortifientions are tant lines of communication, and given an- prepared to open upon them under the di- other fatal blow to the eause of the Confed- | rection of skillful engineers, and when we re- eracy.

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The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 14

Author: Morris, John M., ed Publication date: 1863 Publisher: New Haven : Peck, White & Peck Number of Pages: 886

Author: Morris, John M., ed
Publication date: 1863
Publisher: New Haven : Peck, White & Peck
Number of Pages: 886