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Missing-Private Charles E. Paniple.
COMPANY C. Killed -- Private Stephen D. Kettle.
Wounded-Sergt. Sylvester G. Lord, leg, severe- ly: Corps. Robert Wolfe, hand, slight; Edward Killduff, feet and groin; Charles A. Beebe, head, mortally ; Privates Frederick A. Chase, thighs, se- verely : Cornelius Daly, heel; Jonathan Taylor, shoulder, badly ; Oscar Rander, hand, slight ; Syl- vester W. Beckwith, knee; Charles Miller. arm, badly ; John Snffang, band, slight; Edward Ross, knee, severely ; Frederick A. Ellis, neck. slight ; Daniel, B. Joice, leg, severely ; John Demby, foot, severely ; James Coles, hand, slight ; James Mo- ran, arm, slight.
Missing-Sorgt. William A. Rice.
COMPANY D.
Il'ounded-Ist Lieut. Newell P. Rockwood, arm, badly; 2d Lieut. George A. Stocking. head; Ist Sergi. Elbert F. Hyde, face, slight; George E. Worcester, leg. severely ; Corp. Morris Antrim, hand; Privates Bradley Nichols, arm, slight; Charles H. House, ankle, slight; Michael Carroll, hand, slight; Charles II. Brown, foot, slight ; James Drew, arm, slight; William Larcum.
Missing-Privates Parson Davis, James Mc- Williams, Charles Lamphere, Martin Lyons.
COMPANY E.
Killed-Privates Daniel Frimmons, Patrick
COMPANY F.
Killed -- Privates Albert S. Frost, Win. C. Brown.
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Frederick Eddy, Co. I, June 1. Edward F. Smith, Co. I, June 1.
Jonathan Rand, Co. I, June 1.
Lneius B. Owens, Co. I, June 1.
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Michael Ryan, Co. B, Mav 5.
= Thomas Coleman, Co. B, May 12.
Warren Wilber, Co. B, June 1.
Edward Tisdale, Co. B, May 12.
H. J. O. WALKER, Lieut. aud Adjutant.
LIST OF KILLED, WOUNDED AND MISSING IN THE FIFTH CONN. VOLS., IN ACTION NEAR DALLES, GA., MAY 25, 1SC4.
Killed.
Co. B .- Private James Sherren, Corp. Alvin T. Barnes.
Wounded.
Co. B .- Sergt. Barney Gilroy, leg, slight ; Corp. J. Crissey, arm, slightly ; Private John Kline, hand, slightly.
Co. C .- Sergt. Denis Beach, hand, slightly ; Pri- vates Frank Hughes, leg, slight ; John Thompson, arm, slightly ; Albert Ruggles, haud, slightly.
Co. D .- Chas. C. Iligby, head, severely ; James Walker, chest. severely.
Co. E .- Richard Spring, side, slightly ; Calvin A. Hubbard, hand.
Co. F .- Joel Jones, foot, severely ; Chas. Board- man, leg, slightly: Edward Dunn, leg, severely. Co. G .- Sergt. George Briggs, hand, slightly ; Private Robert Bunnell, hand, slightly ; II. Par- tello, face, severely.
Co. II .- Jolin Greene, shoulder, slightly.
Co. I .- Sergt. S. P. Jewett, shoulder, slightly ; Private Wm. Evytrouble, hend, severely; Edward Hughes, hand, severely.
Co. I .- Privates Robert Nichols, arm, slightly ; James Tuttle, head, slightly ; Adam Coons. leg, slightly; Ilenry Heaton, hand, slightly ; Abram Frankle, arm, severely.
. Missing.
Co. B .- Sergt. Eli Manross, Private O. Nettle- ton.
Co. F .- Private John W. Scarborough.
RECAPITULATION .- Killed 2; Wounded 26 ; Missing 3.
HEADQUARTERS, 6TH REGT. CONN. VOLS. ) BERMUDA IIUNDRED, VA., June 18th, 1864. Brig Gen. MORSE, Adj. Gen. Conn.
GENERAL :- I have the honor to submit the fol. lowing list of casualties in the 6th Reg. Conn. Vol .. , during an engagement, June 7th, 1864.
Killed.
Co. A .- Private Halsey Bartlett.
Co. C .- Privates Michael Stark, George Hennin- ger, Augustus Hesse.
Co. F .- Jesse Butler.
Corp. Engene Starkweather, Co. L, May 5. Private Edward Burgess, Co. L, May 5. 4
Ilenry Blakeslee, Co. L, May 5.
Ezra S. Blue, Co. L. May 5.
Thomas Baldwin, Co. L, May 3.
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Thomas Blue, Co. L, May 5.
Nelson Barnes, Co. L. May 5.
Myron H. Crandall, Co. L, May 5. Wm. Davis, Co. L, May 5. Andrew Giddies, Co. L, May 5.
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Charles Laurence, Co. L, May 5. Jolin Lawler, Co. L, May 5. Samuel E. North, Co. L. May 5.
. Thomas O'Connell, Co. b. May 5.
¥ Wm. Peuley, Co. L, May 5.
Osceola l'ocahontas. Co. L, May 5. Lewis See, Co. L, May 5. Joshua B. Sickler, Co. L., May 5. Thomas Sheedy, Co. L, May 5. Eli Stevens, Co. L, May 3.
Frederick Thompson, Co. L, May 5.
Charles Ulmer, Co. L, May 5.
" Augustus Hollister, Co. L, May 12. Samuel Miller, Co. C, June 1. 4 Benjamin W. Bishop, Co. I, May 3. Chas. C. Burdick, Co. I, May 5.
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= Joseph Lazelle, Co. I, May 3. Joseph Bailey, Co. I, June 1. Patrick Cushing, Co. f, June 1.
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Messing-Private W'm. Beecher.
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Wounded-Ist. Lieut. Fred'k Shalk, hip, badly ; Sergt. Charles M. Scoville, thigh, badly ; Corp. Lucius T. Norton, month, badly; Corp. Jo-eph Thomas, arm; Privates Joseph A. Berry, mouth ; Lewis G. Burton, arm, severely ; George W. Doty, foot ; James llolland, foot; Morris B. Hanford, hand; Charles Miller, hand, slight; John Winter, leg, severely ; James Warren, breast, slight.
Missing-Corp. Elijah W. Bacon ; Private Da- vid Gebhardt, John Hlines, Wm. E. Mott, Sidney Smith.
COMPANY G. Killed-Privates Luther R. Hine, Edward F. Norton, James Brown.
Wounded -- Capt. Samuel Fiske, shoulder, sc. verely, since died ; Corp. A. L. Dibble, head : Henry K. Lyon, knee and missing ; Edgar S. Ely, breast slightly; Peter Kelly ; Privates Charles Dveker, finger, slight; l'eter Hughes, check, slight; Je. rome Kelsey, thigh, severely; Charles Lutz, leg ; Henry P. Lynch, leg; George Mayer, head, slight ; John O'Conner, leg and arm; John Richardson, arm, badly ; John S. Stannard. toes ; Richard Lee, arm ; Patrick Daly, badty ; Charles V. Wilson, breast; Wm. II. Morgan, throat ; Benjamin Ste- vens, jaw.
Missing- Corp. Sanford Foster; Private Wm. Hancock.
CAMP OF 27TH REGIMENT CONN. VOLS. NEAR FALMOUTH, VA., March 20, 1863. 5 COMPANY II. Although upon us, the members of this Compa- Killed-Sergt. Wm. Glossinger; Privates Patrick Kirnan, James P. Conner. Jacob Kearn. ny, the newe of the death of our friend and Cap- tain, ADDISON C. TAYLOR, has fallen with a heavy Wounded-Ist Lieut. Samuel II Seward, arm, amputated ; Corp. Charles Larole, hand, severely ; Privates James Crinton, hand, slight , James Allen, stroke, filling our hearts with grief and sorrow, that so soon in the spring time of life the fell de- | stroyer should lay him low, still it is a consol- head ; Curnon MeKie, arm, badty ; Charles Reh- fing thought to us that he died in the performance ner, shoulder ; Charles Gard, wrist, slight ; Daniel Pia, bowels, badly; John P'als, baex, badly. of his duty, and in the service of his country-a uoble offering upon her altar ; and it cannot but Missing-Privates Joseph P. Starkey, Alexan- der Orr, Robert Isles, Woodruff fInskins, John Da- vis, Ilermau Schluter. be a soothing balm to the hearts of his bereaved relatives and friends, in his distant home, to know that they are not alone in their grief, but that COMPANY I. there are those here in eamp, whoin it was his wont to lead and their pride to follow, who deeply sympathize with them. In view of this, and at the same time to give utterance to our own sor- row, if it be possible to express that which ean be
Wounded -- Corp. Thomas Crittenden, groin, badly; Privates James Picket, arm, amputated ; Edward Goodman, George Thomas, thumb and side ; Stephen Maloney, hip and arm; Nathan A. Palmer, finger ; Sorgt. Frederick Beardsley, felt. we would adopt the following resolutions :- wounded severely
COMPANY K.
Killed-1st Lieut. IIenry W. Wadhams. Michael | the loss of our leader in this hour of our need, Shaugnessey, Chester E. Burton, Charles E. Bur- roughs.
Wounded -- 2d Lient. George II. Lillibridge. thigh, badly ; Corp. John J. Brierley, hip, slight; IIas gone to mix forever with the elements, To be a brother to the insensible rock, And the sluggish clod. Christopher Flynn, hip; Edward Fitzgerall, hand ; Francis Daly, breast and arm: Privates Chester Field, head nad throat, since died ; C. Geo Halleck, knee, badly; Alfred Cowles, hip: Win. S Carroll, Resolred, That a brave soldier has given his life to the serviec of his country, and that a Christian leg ; Geo. Flammar, head ; Oscar Kibbe, log. Severe- ly ; Francis Me Vay. brea-t, severely ; Thomas Me- ' warrior has gone to his last home, and to his Grath, finger; Geo. Spindler, shoulder, badly ; Ste. final rest. phen D. Allen, breast, badly ; Thomas Madden. Missing -- Private Channcey Knightsbnry.
FIELD AND STAFF. Wounded -- Lient. Col. Samuel A. Moore, knee. slight; Major James B. Ceit, wrist, severely.
RECAPITULATION.
Killed -- Commanding Officers. 1 ; Enlisted men, 21. Wounded -- Commanding Officers. 10; En- listed men, 128. Missing-Enlisted men, 24. Aggregate, 184.
The First Cavalry .- We expect to give minute details of the great services of this splendid regi- ment in our next number.
The Fifth and Twentieth regiments have done sturdy and gallant service, but are so well handled by their excellent officers that their losses in killed and wonnded are few.
The Sixth and Seventh regiments are in I.w. ley's Brigade of Terry's Division, Tenth Army Corps. Their record is long and brilliant. We
have given but a meagre portion.
fault in mnster rolls of reernits who enlisted in New Orleans. The meu are ready nnd able to do good service.
selves a noble, generous and warm hearted friend. to whom we had become attached by his manty eonduet and character, and his deep unselfish de- votion to his country's cause.
Resolved, That no more fitting day could be se- lected for these expressions of our regret and sym. pathy than this, the third Anniversary of our de- parture from our native State, the willing defend- ers of our country's cause.
Resolved, That we sympathize deeply with the afflicted family of the deceased, committing th-in to the enre of Him who alone ean console in so deep affliction.
Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be transmitted to the family of the deceased, to the Commanding Officer of the 2d Connecticut Artil- lery, and to the Connecticut War Record.
ILEADQUARTERS IST CONN. ARTILLERY, IN THE FIELD, June 10th, 1864.
A true copy, B. P. LEONARD, 1st Lieut. and Adjt.
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Editor War Record :-
Please insert in your valuable Record the accom - panying notice of one who deserves from his countrymen more than a passing notice, and oblige several of the 23d Regiment C. V.
Drowned, at Bayou Bolef, La., June 5th, 1863, while in the service of his country, Nelson Jarvis, youngest son of Mr. Jabez B. Peck, of New- town, Conn. Influenced by the purest patriotism, Mr. Peck left a fine social and mereantile position to enlist in the 23d Regiment C. V., while with cheerfulness and alacrity he faithfully performed all the duties of a soldier. Ile possessed a culti- vnted mind, cheerful and affectionate disposition, and would generously share bis last dollar with a less favored comrade. In truth, he was "every inch a soldier," and, had his life been spared, would have risen in position. But God ordered otherwise, and he was taken from our midst in the first bloom of a noble manhood, beloved and lamented by all who knew him.
In an extract from a letter written by him to a friend bnt a short time before his death, he thus alludes to a contemplated attack by the rebels upon the 23d, at that time guarding a railroad in Louisiana :
Ile says, "Let them come on. I. for one, came here to fight, and, if needs be, to die for my beloved country, to redeem from traitors that 'dear old flag,' under whose starry broad folds I have lived and been protected from childhood, and, when recreant to, and forget what I owe to God and my country, may God forget me." God comfort those stricken parents. llis elder broth- er, Lieut. A. W. Peck, is now in the 17th Regi- ment, now in Florida. The motto of both those noble young men is, "My country, right or wrong." God save my country.
Pardon, Mr. Editor, I see but little about the 234. which, although a nine months' regiment. did gallant service, and have left a brave and lasting record behind them. MEMBER 23D C. V.
Died at Louisville, Kr., of chronic diarrhoea, March 8th, 1864, JJoel Smith of Portland, aged 37. Ile was a faithful member of Co. D. 20th C. V. Ilis remains were brought to Portland for burial.
Col. John E. Ward of the Eighth wns thrice wounded in the fight on the Richmond and Pe- tersburg railroad-twice in the knee by a spent ball and once in the shoulder. The wounds are not serious, The gallant Colonel persisted in re- maining with his regunent. for some days, and thus took cold, and was at last obliged to go to the hospital. The Colonel will be with his regi- ment again as soon as he can sit in the saddle.
Major Hemingway of the First Artillery was wounded by the accidental discharge of a pistol, just as the regiment were starting from Washing- ton to join Gen. Butler. The wound was not re. rious but will detain him in Washington for some-
Captain Taylor.
This estimable young officer was a son of the late Rev. Horace A. Taylor, of Claridon, Ohio.
Captain Taylor was formerly connected with Major General Russell's "Collegiate and Commer- cial Institute," as pupil ; subsequently as teneher and commander of the battalion. Ile was greatly beloved and respected by all with whom he was associated.
Ile left his position to volunteer in the service of his country. " A glorious cause in which to risk one's life," he snid. He rinsed the " Moni tors" of this city, and his military skill soon made them a most excellent corps, and his kindly qualities endeared him to the hearts of his com- mand.
Captain Taylor was wounded nt the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13th, 1863, and died at home, March 13th, 1863.
The following is a tribute of Company C, 27th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, to his memory.
Resolved. That while with meekness we ex- claim, "Thy will not mine he donc," we lament
and offer our tribute to his memory, as a man. feeling that a noble heart has ceased to bent, and that a true friend
Resolved. That while we condole with the af- flieted, we would remember that the " Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away," and that Ilis rod and llis staff will comfort us.
Resolved, That the above be forwarded to the New Haven papers, and that copies be furnished for the benefit of friends.
1st Lieut. W. R. HARMOUNT, 2d Lieut. CHARLES HI. Brooks, Ist Sergt. EDWARD II. CARRINGTON, Corp. Jos. L. STEARNS, GEORGE E. TREADWEIL, Committee of Co. C, 27th Reg. C. V.
At a meeting of the officers of the 1st Connec- tient Artillery in the field, near Bermuda Ilun- died, on the 10th day of June, 1861, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted.
THAT WHEREAS, We havo recently heard of the death of Colonel E. S. Kellogg of the 2d Conn. Ar tillery, late of this Regiment, and whereas. he wns long associated with us by the closest ties, therefore
Resolre4. That while we bow with submission
The Ninth are still in New Haven, delayed by | to the hand which has inflicted the blow, we cannot but feel that in the death of Colonel Kellogg the country has lost one of its ablest and bravest de- fenders, his family a beloved protector, and our- | time.
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We are happy to acknowledge the receipt of several letters of commendation and encourage- ment. Were it not for such letters we should be sometimes almost disheartened. Our gallant soldiers are making history much faster and more nobly than we can write it. The deeds of many brave men and the achievements of several regi- ments are yet unpublished, while none have had full justice. We trust that a complete triumph, or at least a lull in the great conflict, will soon enable us to print the gathered material and give com- pleteness to some portions of our great and inter- esting work.
It is but fair to say that we shall enter upon the next year with added assistance in our office, and increased facilities for making the WAR RECORD entertaining and valuable. Especial effort will be made to represent every regiment in every number.
It is necessary, for want of room, to postpone lists of casualties in one or two regiments, and also several brief biographies. A large number of the latter will hereafter appear.
We have had in type for a long time "Our Meri- den Boys," being a history of Company K, of the Eiglith Regiment, first printed in the Meriden Literary Recorder. But we are compelled still to postpone it, but will here gratefully aeknowledge our indebtedness to that enterprising and steadily Improving paper.
We are happy to welcome among our exchanges "The True Citizen," of the lively and thriving town of New Britain. It is handsomely printed and seems to be judiciously edited. We shall cul. tivate further acquaintance with it, and trust that the people of New Britain will take pride and pleasure in giving it liberal support.
The most prinecly achievements of benevolence in any age or nation are now being wrought in our army by the Sanitary and Christian Commissions and Soldiers' Aid Societies. Their immense re- sources and labors are now so systematically and judiciously applied as to comfort and strengthen the whole army, alleviate incalculable suffering, and save thousands of lives. Let loyal hearts inspire willing hands all over the State to contribute to augment the means of continuing this unparalleled work of mercy and patriotism. Every one can do a little, and many atoms make the huge pile. This is the beauty and glory of the work, that it is to be the majestic result of toil and self-sacrifice by millions of loved ones at a million of loved hearth- stones.
Recruiting in the State.
The number of enlistments for the month of June is 71. This number makes the excess furn- ished by Connecticut, over all calls, 4,190.
SUBSTITUTES.
Since the repeal of the commutation elause, the question of providing substitutes has been much agitated, but little has yet been accomplished. Now, however, is the time to attend to the matter. There will doubtless be a call ere long, giving a brief opportunity to fill the quota, and then a draft will be enforced.
We must send men enough into the army imme
I copious campaign notes by an officer on the staff diately to secure Connecticut against a draft on a | of the intrepid General Doubleday, and is a lively call for 500,000 men. Now is the time to do this. Isketch of events and personal experiences during When the eall comes every State will be at work ; the exciting summer and winter of 1862. The and competition will make substitutes cost much more.
style of the writer is easy, graphic, unpretentious, yet often elegant and forcible. His descriptions Any man who, before the draft, procures a sub- | are vivid and hfe-like. His delineations of battle stitute not liable to draft, from abroad or from the rebel States, will receive from the State the bounty of $300 and a certificate of exemption from such descriptions years hence adequate record of liability for three years.
For a moderate sum added to this any man may do an excellent thing for himself and for his coun- tiv.
We must have men at home in our shops and fields. We must have men in the army. In this way we can meet both necessities. It is a way not altogether agreeable, yet it is now, under the circumstances, the best way for the State and the nation. Let the work be done at once throughout Connecticut.
Notices of Books.
Camp and Outpost Duty for Infantry. By DANIEL BUTTERFIELD, Major General of Volunteers, U. S. A. IIarper & Brothers, Publishers; pp. 124. Price 60 cents.
This little work, neatly printed, comes recom- mended by Maj. Generals Hooker, Mcclellan, Kear- ney, and Prof. Mahon. Such recommendations are of themselves decisive of standard value. It fills a place among works on tactics unoccupied by any separate, complete, available treatise-and fills it admirably. It is systematie and complete, yet condensed into small compass. Besides the chap- ters on guard duty in camp and on outpost, it con- tains a valuable chapter on Provost Duty.
Appended are also well chosen extracts from the army regulations ; maxims for soldiers and duties of officers.
It was prepared during active service for imine diate use in our own army, and will exactly meet the present wants of American officers and men.
Modern War, its Theory and Practice. By EMERIC SZABAD, Captain, U. S. A. pp. 284. New York : Harper & Brothers.
The author attempts a popular exposition of the Its author is evidently an enthusiastic and thorough student of art, having broad general leading principles of military operations as tanghit by the most eminent and successful commanders. | views, and an carnest, truthful spirit. He is origin- Ile illustrates these principles by direct application al. racy and fearless in expressing his opinions. He in the most important campaigns and battles of ! is aente in criticism, for the most part genial and modern times. The author is thus led to review military operations in the Crimea aud in Italy in 1860, of which we have as yet no standard histo- ries, but of which he possesses the aceurate knowl- edge of a trained officer and thorough student.
We all prefer to examine events with reference : Yet if the reader try to stand where the author to some specific object. In this volume are review- does, he will get new and richer views of many ed the great campaigns of the present century, for truths and relations of life, and receive healthful the purpose of bringing out and enabling any in- instruction and stimulus.
telligent reader to comprehend leading principles in the working of which we are now, as a people, deeply interested.
It is eminently a book for the times, illustrated by diagrams, and replete with valuable informa- tion. While we must modestly disagree with !
The Birouac and the Battle Fieldl. By GFORGE S. NovEs, pp. 389. New York : Harper & Broth- ers.
scenes are limited and partial, because he accurate- ly portrays only what he actually saw. From many our battles will be written.
Of mauy scenes described your editor formed a part, and by aid of the keen observation and truth- ful delineation of the appreciative author, traversed . again with delight the toilsome roads of Virginia and Maryland, and reviewed with enthusiasm the battle scenes of those eventful days.
History of the Administration of President Lincoln. . By Ilon. HENRY J. RAYMOND. pp. 492. New York : Derby & Miller. Handsomely printed with superb steel portrait.
This work comprises a brief sketch of the life of President Lincoln, and a lengthy history of his adiministration, as exhibited chiefly by his own let- ters, speeches, and official documents, some of which were never before made public.
The work, while it does not claim a place as a standard work on history, is authentic and complete, written with care, elegance and foree, and as such it will be of great value to the future historian' But its chief value is present. It is the best con- scentive presentation of the character, policy and success of our President which has been or will be made.
It is the work of a friend and should be read as such. It is well worthy of perusal alike by friend and opponent.
l'or sale in New Haven by Judd & White.
The Art Idea, or Part Second of the Confessions of an Inquirer. By JAMES JACKSON JARVIS. PP. 381. New York : Hurd & Houghton.
A dainty and tasteful volume. We have yet had time to give it no more than a casual examina- tion, but have found its pages so delightful and surprisingly suggestive, that we deem it well worthy a more careful perusal.
generous, sometimes severe, always apparently honest. His views of culture, both mental and moral, are from his art stand point, giving rise to peculiar modes of expression, often beautiful, sometimes startling, and apparently irreverent.
For sale in New Haven by Judd & White.
America and Her Commentators, with a Critical Sketch of Travel in the United States, By HENRY T. TUCKERMAN. pp. 430. New York: Charles Seribner.
We do not often open a book and on glaneing some of the criticisms and deductions of the : over the contents experience immediate gratifica- anthor, we find ourselves instructed, stimulated to tion and enthusiasm. But we welcome the book thought and riebly repaid for examining the work.
of Mr. Tuckerman at once. It fills a niche im- portant and before unoccupied. We, as Ameri- cans, are perpetually annoyed by persistent and voluminons foreign fault-fiuders-occasionally eon-
The work was prepared in winter quarters from | doled and strengthened by words of commeudation
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and encouragement from worthy men beyond the oecan.
Few of us have time or means to investigate the character of these numerous writers, estimate the justness and value of their criticisms, and paying due heed to all instruction which we may thus derive, calmly put aside the vain and derisive flings of brainless aristocrats or paid defamers.
But Mr. Tuckerman methodizes, reviews, eritici- zes, and thus makes us acquainted with this multi- tudinous class of writers, and for his Libor deserves the sineere thanks of every busy, enshusiastic American.
" The Desirableness of Active Service" a Sermon preached to the Tenth Connecticut Regiment at St. Augustine, Fla. By Chaplain H. CLAY TRUMBULL .. Hartford: Case, Lockwood & Co.
A noble discourse, superbly printed. One ser- mon to the veteran Tenth, by their excellent Chap- lain, was published before this, and we trust that others will be issued.
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