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VISITORS FROM CONNECTICUT.
We were very much gratified by a recent visit from the Rev. John M. Morris, editor of the Connecticut War Record. Remaining over Sabbath, he preached to us a very in- teresting and appropriate discourse. Mr. Morris is well known by his services in the army and through the Record as an ardent patriot and a friend of Connecticut soldiers ; and let him go where he will, among Con- necticut regiments, warm-hearted, loyal men will bid him welcome.
A few days ago, his Excellency the Gor- ernor of Connecticut appeared on the camp. to the delight of the whole regiment. We are always glad to see him. Toward Gov- ernor Buckingham there is only one senti- ment among soldiers-that of sincere love and respect.
NEW OFFICERS.
Aside from the promotions which have ta- ken place in this command, several new ofli- cers have joined us directly from the State and from other regiments, viz. : Major Bray-
Captain A. G. Warner, Lieutenant J. II. '
W. Il. Gore, and Lieutenant A. F. Phillips. RECENT DEATHS IN THE REGIMENT.
denly, and the event was the more painful to his friends beenuse the character of his disease remained a mystery until he was dead, when a physician in the city pro- nouneed it the small pox, and his brother, who had come to take the corpse home to be buried, was obliged to lay it in a cemetery far from home. ard unattended by father and mother and other kindred ; but the deceased had won the love of his comrades, and we, who knew him well, were mourners together, while
"The stranger's eye wept that in life's brightest bloom
One gifted so highly should sink to the tomb."
Richard Johnson, a private in Company G, and formerly a soldier in the rebel army, arose on the morning of the 17th in usual health and vigor, but in a few moments he fell to the floor, and expired before a physi- cian could reach the room. Heart disease was pronounced to be the cause of his sud- den death.
I here record the names of others who have died within the last few weeks : Fred- erick W. Baker, Co. M ; Eugene A. Chaffee, Co. II; Win. HI. Burbanks, Co. K ; John Burke, Co. M, and George W. Tillett, Co. M. The remains of Chaffee, Baker and Burbanks were sent home ; the others wero buried in the sokliers' cemetery near this eity, where about one thousand brave men are already sleeping side by side. But few of the graves are marked with marble slabs. They fie near each other, in rows, and give to the place the appearance of a ploughed field. Such furrows are turned by the plowshare of rebellion-such scenery eruel war pre- sents !
ED. RINER.
PERSONAL.
Promotions. IST CAVALRY.
Brayton Ives, of New Haven, to be Major, with rank from Feb. 4, 1864, to fill an original va- cancy,
1st Liett. Manton D. Upson, to be Captain, with rank from Feb. 5, 1864, vice Atwater, re- signed.
Sergi. Chas. Bradley, of Co. D, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 5, 1864, vice Bliss, declined commission.
Sergt. Edward II. Latimer, of CosC, to be 2d Lieutenant, with rank from Feb. 5, 1864, vice Gore, declined promotion.
Captain George O. Marcy, to be Major, with ton Ives, Surgeon George A. Hurlburt, rank from Feb. 17th, 1864, to fill an original va- caney.
Private Uriah N. Parmelee, Co. 1, 6th N. Y. Kane, Lientenant E. M. Neville, Lieutenant ' Cavalry, of Guilford, Conn., to be 2d Lieutenant, for gallant conduet at Chancellorsville and Get- tysburg, with rank from Feb. 17th, 1864, vice Latimer, deceased.
2d Lientenant James R. Straut, to be Ist Lieu- tenant, with rank from February 26th, 1864, vice
Sergt. Benjamin B. Tuttle, of Co. D, to be 2d Lieutenant, with rank from Feb, 26th, vice Straut, promoted.
The regimental hospital is in a commodious dwelling, where the sick have all the comforts and good nursing they ean have away from home. The kind attention of our good Colonel sceures to them such nourishing delicacies as venisoa, ducks, small birds, and fish, which they could not otherwise obtain, and nearly all of the inmates now bid fair to regain their wasted energies and be again in active service. The Presbyterian Church of the town is used as the regimental house of worship. There the Chaplain preaches each Sabbath morn- iag and conducts a prayer meeting two evenings camp, in the library tent, on another evening of each week, and a Bible class meets in the same place on Sabbath afternoon. The Chaplain also conducts services in the hospital and guard-house, aad is always at dress parade to lead in evening prayer. There is more than ordinary religious in- terest just now in the regiment. Four were rc- cently babtized and made public profession of faith in Jusus. Others expect to follow their ex- ample at our next communion season.
About two hundred and fifty of the mea have reenlisted for another three years as " veteran volunteers," and are about going home on leave of absenec. The noblest spirit of self-sacrificing devotioa to country was shown by many of those thus coming forward to testify anew their readi- ness to do and dare and endure all that may be demanded of them in defense of the government, for the protection of which they have thus far stood so firmly and fought so gallantly. One of| the best evidences of the worth of our free repub- lican institutions is furnished in the character of the brave men who are now in the army of our National Union. They are an honor to our eoun- try, an honor to themselves, and an honor to our race.
II. C. T.
For the Connecticut War Record. The First Connecticut Cavalry. BALTIMORE, Md., Feb. 25th, 1864. COL. WM. S. FISII.
We were pleased to learn about the mid- dle of January that the Colonel had positive- ly resigned his position as Provost Marshal and taken np his quarters on the eamp. A few days after, to our utter surprise and re- gret, we were informed of his arrest and im-
The Connecticet Cavalry has sustained a great loss is the death of Lieutenant E. II. | Lord, resigned. Latimer, of Company C, which occurred on prisonment by the War Department, which |the 15th inst. Ile passed away very sud-
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THE CONNECTICUT WAR RECORD.
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2D REGIMENT ARTILLERY.
Captain William B. Ells, to be Major, with rank from Feb. 6, 1864, to fill an original vacancy.
2d Lieut. James A. Coe, Co, A, to be Ist Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6, 1864, to fill an original vacancy.
2d Lieut. Oliver P. Loomis, Co. F, to l.e 1st Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1804, to fill an original vacancy.
2d Lieut: Wilbur W. Birge, to be 1st Lient., with rank from Feb, 6th, 1864, to fill an original vacancy.
2d Lient. Wm. MeK. Rice, of Co. C, to be 1st Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1864, to fill an | moted in U. S. A.
original vacancy.
2d Lieut. John M. Gregory, of Co. G, to be 1st Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6tb, 1864, to fill an original vacancy.
Sergt. Maj. Theodore F. Vail, of C'o. A, to be Ist Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1864, to fill an original vacaney.
Sergt. Gad N. Smith, of Co. G, to be Ist Lient., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1864, to fill an original vacancy.
Quartermaster Sergeant Edward C. Inxley, of Co. C, to be 2d Lieut., with maak from Feb, 6th, 1864, to fill an original vaenney.
1st Sergt. Horace Hubbard, of Co. D, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1864, vice Coe, promoted.
1st Sergt. George K. Ilyde, of Co. C. to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1864, viee Loomis, promoted.
1st Sergt. Orlow J. Smith, of Co. E, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1861, vice Birge, promoted.
Ist Sergt. Dwight C. Kellbouru, of Co. A, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1864, vice Rice, promoted.
1st Sergt. Wm. H. Cogswell, of Cn. B, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1801, vice Greg- ory, promoted.
Ist Sergt. Michael Kelley, of Co G, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1861, to fill an original vacancy.
Sergt. Orsamnus R. Tyler, of Co. C, to be 2d Lieut,, with rank from Feb. 6th, 1864, to fill an original vneancy.
Sergt. James R. MeCabe, of Co. C, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1861, to fill an original vecaney.
Sergt. George B. Hempstead, of Co. A, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1861, to fill an original vaenney.
Sergt. Calvin B. Hatch, of Co. A, to be 24
2d Lient. Joseph E. Morehouse, to be 1st Lient., Lieut, with rank from Feb. 6th, 1864, to fill an with rauk from Feb. 20th, 1864, vice Knapp, re- original vaeaney.
Sergt. Hubbard E. Tuttle, of Co. E. to be 2d | 2d Lieut. James E. Hubbell, to be 1st Lieut., Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1561, to fill ani with rank from Feb. 20th, 1864, vice Gray, pro- moted.
original vaeaney.
Sergt. Jolin E. Wheeler, of Co. F. to be 2d| 2d Lient. George C. Peck, to be 1st Lieut., with rank from Feb. 20th, 1864, vice Mead, dis- charged for disability.
Bergt. Henry S. Mckinney, of Co. I, to be 20 ! Ist Sergt. ITeury Worth, of Co. D, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1861, to fill an | Lient., with rank from Feb. 20th, 1864, vice Peek, original vacancy.
promoted.
Captain James Q. Rice, to be Major, with rank Ist Sergt. George W. Shaw, of Co. F, to be 2d from Feb. 17th, 1864, to fill an original vacancy. ; Lient., with rank from Feb. 20th, 1864, vice Ist Lient. Bradley D. Lee, to be Captain, with Morehouse, promoted. rank from Feb, 17th, 1864, to fill an original va- caney. 20TH REGIMENT.
2d. Lieut. Edward W. Marsh, to be Captain.
Ist Lieut. John H. Doolittle, to be Captain, with rank from Feb. 17th, 1861. to fill an original : with rank from Feb. 6, 1864, vice Chaffee, honora- vacancy.
David R. Norman, of Bridgeport, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 17th, 1864, to fill an original vacancy.
1st. Lieut. James Deane, to be Captain, with rank from Feb. 19th, 1864, to fill an original va- caney.
James M. Snowden, of New Haven, to be 21 Lieut., with rank from Feb. 25th, 1564, to fill an inoted. . original vacancy.
GTI REGIMENT.
Ist Lieut. Jay I'. Wilcox, to be Captain. with rank from Feb. 5th, 1864, vice Prouty, resigned. 2d Lieut. Bennett S. Lewis, to be let Lieut .. with rank from Feb. 5th, 1864, vice Wileox, pro- moted.
Com. Sergt. Charles J. Buckbee, to be 2d Lient., with rank from Feb. 6, 1864, vice Royce, Lient., with rank from Feb. 5th, 1864, vice Lewis, promoted.
promoted.
Ist Lieut. John Stottlar, to be Captain, with rank from Feb. 19th, 1804, vice Klein, promoted. Ist Lieut. John P. King, to be Captain, with rank from Feb. 19th, 1864, vice Boudreu, re- signed.
2d Lieut. Clovis E. Hannnond, to be Ist Lieut., with rank from Feb. 19th, 1864, viee Stottlar, promoted.
2d Lieut. Wm. T. Bradley, to be Ist Lieut., with rank from Feb. 19th, 1861, vice Dana, pro-
2d Lieut. Dwight A. Woodruff, to be 1st Licut., with rank from Feb. 19th, 1864, vice Nichols, re. signed.
1st Sergt. Joseph Miller, of Co. C, to be 1st Lieut., - with rank from Feb. 19th, 1864, vice King, promoted.
1 st Sergt. Sidney S. Hicks, of Co. B, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 19th, 1864, viee IIam- mond. promoted.
Sergt Gottlieb Hildebrand, of Co. C, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 19th, 1864, vice Woodruff. promoted.
Sergt. ITiram S. Grant, of Co. A, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 19th, 1864, vice Eradley, promoted.
13TH REGIMENT.
1st Lieut. Frank Wells, to be Captain, with rank from Jan. 29th, 1864, viee Grosvenor, pro- inoted.
2d Lient. John C. Kinney, to be 1st Lient., with rank from Jan. 29th, 1864, vice Welles, pro- motel.
Sergt. John M. Lyman, of Co. C, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Jan. 29th, 1864, vice, Kinney, pro- moted.
17TH REGIMENT.
Captain Henry Allen, to be Major, with rank from Feb. 20th, 1864, vice Brady, resigned.
1st Lient. James II. Avres, to be Captain, with rank from Feb. 20th, 1864, vice MeQuahace, dis- missed.
2d Lieut. Frederick C. Betts, to be Captain. with rank from Feb. 20th, 1864, vice Allen, pro- moted.
Ist Lieut. Theodore Gray, to be Captain, with rank from Feb. 20th, 1864, vice McCarty, dis- missed.
Od Lieut. Albert W. Peek, to be 1st Lieut., with rank from Feb. 20th, 1864, viee Blinn, resigned.
The First Cavalry have had Headquarters for many months at Baltimore. The regiment has been rapidly recruited and is filled to the maxi- mum. Marching orders were received Feb, 17th. The regiment is about to join the Army of the Potomac. At the time orders were received only two companies in the camp and four companies at Harpers' Ferry were mounted. To procure horses and eamp equipage will of course require a considerable time, and the whole regiment will not probably be fairly in the field and ready for action before the middle of March.
First Squadron of Cavalry -- This detachment of Connecticut men is bnt little known to the peo- ple of Connecticut. It was made a part of the Harris Light Cavalry and has borne well its part in the various fortunes and many splendid achieve- ments of that fine cavalry regiment. Lieut. E. W. Whitaker of the squadron is aid to Gen. Kilpat- rick, and the whole squadron are doubtless with that daring General in his bold raid to the rear of Gen. Lec's army. We hope soon to print a history of this gallant detachment of Connecti- cut men.
Fifth Infantry-The Headquarters in the field of the Fifth are at Cowan, Tenn. They belong to the 12th Arny Corps. The veterans of this regiment assembled at Wallingford Feb. 29th, pre- paratory to their return to active service.
The Sixth Infantry -- Headquarters at Hilton Head. The veterans of this gallant regiment, left New Haven Feb. 22, and the regiment is ere this again ready for duty in the Department of the South.
Ist Sergt. Cecil A. Burleigh, Co. I, to be 2d Lient., with rank from Feb. 6, 1864, vice Lewis, promoted.
1st Seret. Andrew F. Barnes, Co. E, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6, 1864, vice Mintie, promoted.
21ST REGIMENT.
2d Lieut. Wm. S. Hubbell, to be 1st Lieut., with rank from Feb. 1, 1864, vice Trumbull, dismissed.
Henry E. Porter, M. D., of Hebron, to be 2d Asst. Surgeon, with rank from Feb. 22, 1864, vice Suinner, commission revoked.
Ist Sergt. Frederick W. H. Buell, Co. II, to be 2d Lieut., with rank from Feb. 26, 1864, vice Haw- kins, dismissed.
2dl Lient. Francis MI. Bliss, Ist Cavalry, having declined the appointment, his commission was re- voked Feb. 3.
REGIMENTAL.
The Location of Regiments,
The First Artillery is still in the defenses of Washington, with Headquarters at Fort Richard- son. Batteries Band M. however, of this splendid regiment are and have for a long time been a part of the reserve artillery of the army of the Poto- mae, and are now near Brandy Station, Va. A large proportion of the men eligible to reenlist- ment have reenlisted and are now on furlough in the State. The First and Second are brigaded together.
The Second Artillery is in the defenses at Washı- ington; the Ileadquarters are at Fort Ellsworth; letters should be directed to Alexandria. This fine regiment has been very rapidly filled to the maximum and is now diligently drilling its nu- merous recruits.
The First Light Battery remains quietly at Folly Island, in the Department of the South, unless they have been suddenly ordered to form a part of the re-enforcements sent to Florida, which is not probable.
The Second Light Battery left Camp Barry Jan. 24th for New Orleans, where they arrived Feb. 5th and are now encamped near the bauk of the Mississippi, opposite the city.
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The Seventh Infantry-The veterans of this regiment also left New Haven Feb. 22d, and have arrived ere this at St. Helena Island, their former headquarters and perhaps have joined their brave
Ist Sergt. Wellington Barry, Co. D, to be 2d | comrades in Florida. -
bly discharged.
1st Lieut .. Ezra Sprague, to be Captain, with rank from Feb. 6, 1861, vice Burbank, resigned, to enter regular army.
2d Lieut. John E. Royce, to be 1st Lient., with rank from Feb. 6, 1864, vice Sprague, promoted. 241 Lieut. Alexander E. Mintie. to be Ist. Lient., with rank from Feb. 6, 1861, vice Doolittle, pro-
signed.
Lieut., with rank from Feb. 6th, 1561, to fill an original vacaney.
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THE CONNECTICUT WAR RECORD.
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In the engagement at Olustee only the veterans on the spot, abundantly refutes the misrepresentn- who refused to reenlist nud the substitutes wereen- tions of the New York Herald.
gaged, but the former proved that it was no lack .
of courage which prevented their reenlistment : . The Twentieth Infantry has its headquarters at Decherd, Tenn., and is still in scattered detach- associate nnd friend, Captnin CHANLES E. BULEE- and the latter that they had caught the spirit which has made the men of the Seventh heroes ments guarding the railroad. It belongs to the 12th Army Corps. We regret exceedingly to re- and their record glorious. cord the death of Captain Upson, from the wounds : barbarously inflicted on him nfter his capture by our heartless foes.
In this fieree and unequal battle the Seventh were thrown forward ns skirmishers, and right sternly and sturdily did they do their work.
The testimony of one having certainly no es- pecial interest -- the correspondent of the New ded by all to the Seventh Connectient, Colonel Hawley, for their superb conduct in the advance. throughout the fight, as skirmishers, They did not falter or waver, but employed their Spencer rifles so accurately nnd effectively that the enemy will long hnve occasion to remember their pres- ence on the field. They lost quite heavily."
No neeurate list has yet come to hand, and we forbear to cause needless anxiety by an incorrect list.
The Ninth Army Corps.
The Eighth Infantry is located at Portsmouth, Va., and belongs to the 18th Army Corps, as also the 11th, 15th, 16th and 21st Counecticut regi- ments. The veterans of this sturdy regiment rendezvoused according to orders at IJartford, but suitable accommodations could not be obtained cation. The first three regiments were with the for any reasonable sum and they were ordered to Wallingford and quartered iu a large unocupied . factory.
The veterans left New Ilaven Feb. 27th on the Transport Daniel Webster, and have joined their comrades in the comfortable eamp at Portsmouth.
The Ninth Infantry belongs to the 19th Army probably in the vicinity of New Orleans. The veterans of the Ninth have been expected home, but have not yet started. The number of reen- listments has not yet been reported officially.
The Tenth Infantry has had quarters at St. Augustine, Florida. The regiment was under or- ders Feb. 15th, to move inland, and was probably at some point on the main coast while the expe- dition of Gen. Seymour advanced into the inte. rior. The veterans are enjoying themselves as honored soldiers at home alone can. They had a noble reception, and we regret that a full necount of it must be postponed until our next number.
The Eleventh Infantry rendezvoused with the service and ordered to report to Gen. Burnside. Eighth, nnd returned with them to Portsmouth, and thence to Williamsburg. Their old Hend- quarters are at Gloucester Point. The comrades they left behind probably will not again join the regiment.
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From the First Connecticut Artillery. HEADQUARTERS FIEST CONNECTICUT ARTILLERY, Near Fort Richardson, Va .. l'ebruary lt, 18&t. ) 1
It is the painful duty of the Colonel Command. ing to announce to the Regiment the denth of one E. BUIKELEY, who expired yesterday at Battery Garesche, Va.
Owing to their great nnxiety to start for Con- neetieut to-day with the remains, Captain Bulke- ley's relatives have declined the escort and the They are, therefore, countermand ... l.
As a testimonial of respect for the deceased,
By order of Colonel ABBOT. B. V. LEARNED,
1st Lieut. and Adft.
At a meeting of the officers of the First Con- nectieut Artillery, called on February 14th, 1864, to express their regret at the decease of their LEY, First Connecticut Artillery, and their sym- pathy with his parents and relatives in their loss, the following resolutions were ndopted :
Resolved, That in the decease of Captnin Bulke ley, the Regiment has lost an officer whose energy of character, and whose thorough knowledge of his duties, readered of great value to the service, and whose genial disposition and mental necom- plishment made a valued friend.
Joining the Regiment just before it started for the Peninsula, Captain Bulkeley devoted himself to his new daties until his health failed under his exertions. After the return of the Regiment to the defenses of Washington, he was selected, for his proficiency, to fill the responsible duties of Adjutant of the First Battalion. Only about one month ago, he received his well-earned promotion to the grade of Captain, and now, before his com- pany has had an opportunity to benefit from his well known ability, we are suddenly called upon to mourn his loss-a loss which, whether as nn officer or as a friend, we all sincerely feel.
Resolved, That we tender our earnest sympathy to his parents and relatives, in their nfiliction, which to them must be the more severe from Cap- tain Bulkeley's long absenec from home in the discharge of his duties to his country.
Resolved, That Colonel Abbot be requested to communicate n copy of these resolutions to Cap- tain Bulkeley's parents, in the hope that the knowledge of the sineere sympathy of the Regi- ment may alleviate their grief.
A trne copy.
HENRY L. ABBOT, Col. First Conn. Artillery.
There is no doubt that the request of Gen. Burnside will be granted and that the old ninth A Beautiful Monument. corps will again be marshaled together, and when | In the ancient family cemetery of the Griswolds the grand old ninth, augmented to forty thousand | at Black Hall, in Old Lyme, stands n new monu- men, and nre led by their own matchless com- iment of most expressive design and elegant finish. mander, moves against the foe, it will move with i It is erected in honor of Capt. John Griswold of swift and resistless force to splendid victory. ; obl Lyme, who was killed at the battle of Antie- With trusty generals and his own sturdy veterans Burnside is invincible.
tam. The beautiful structure was designed by Mr. Thomas Adams of Hartford, and executed in A commissioned officer and ten men, one from ! marble nt his works in Hartford.
"Over the top is thrown the Union flag. with the stars and stripes cut in the marble, nud each bend preserved by the artist's skill so naturally that we wonder at its perfection. Beneath, on the front of the work, is a representation of a laurel wreath-the garland for victors-in the centre of which is hung an officer's military cap, and be- neath a sword, sash, and trappings."
This design Mr. Adams caught from visiting the [Order No. S1.] home of the deceased, and seeing his sword, cap. «te., hung up in the hall, surrounded by a wreath, and with peculiar skill transferred in proper pro- portion to the marble. Below the wreath nre the of its most talented officers, Captain CHARLES | words " Antietam, September 17th, 1862," and
beneath these the words which Capt. Griswold, as he lay in the hospital, mortally wounded, uttered to his honored commander, General Burnside, " I die as I have ever wished to die, for my country." Next is this inscription :
"Capt. John Griswold, born at Lyine, April 24, 1837. Mortally wounded while gallantly leading his company near the bridge at Antietam, Septem- ber 17th, 1862." And last, near the base, are the heroje words of his message home-" Tell my mother I died at the head of my company." On the reverse side of the monument is a resume of hislife after he graduated from Yale College. " He returned from the Pacific Ocean to bear his port in the war ; volunteered in November, 1861, nnd fought under General Burnside at Newbern and Antietam. He cheerfully gave up his young life. sich with health and strength, and adorned with nll mauly necomplishments, for his country."
This monment-chinste and peculiarly appro- priate in design and unsurpassed in execution-is a lasting honor to the artist and n fit tribute to a inan of spotless character and matchless bravery.
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The Twelfth Infantry is nll at home. The men who did not reenlist were placed in another regi- ment and will belong no more to the Twelfth.
The veterans looked finely and are now being honored nnd feted ns unflinching soldiers in a no- ble cause deserve. A part of their history, very finely written, appeared in onr February number, and the remainder will appear in the April num- ber, na also a full account of their reception and perhaps, (though we hope not,) of their return.
The Thirteenth Infantry is at Thibodeaux, La. We have hoped, ere this, to greet the veternns and welcome them to their homes. They have a large number of recruits from Louisinna who can- ; preliminary funeral service heretofore ordered. not properly reenlist and the three fourthe re- quisite to a furlough for the regiment, cannot readily be obtained, unless these are allowed to re- ënlist.
ted so as to enable them to enjoy the pleasnuit re- ible nt these headquarters at 7 P'. MI. to-day. to ward of their enduring patriotism.
Being thus deprived of the opportunity of pay- ing the usual tokens of respect to his memory, the officers of the regiment are invited to assem- We trust. that the difficulty will soon be obvia- give expression by some other method to the re- The Fourteenth Infantry belong to the 2nd gret occasioned by his denth.
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