The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 85

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

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Letters from the commanding officers of our militia companies, to Maj. Gen. Russell, very plainly demonstrate that unless there is some change in our mili- tary law, the companies must disband.

The provisions of the existing Militia law are so manifestly inequitable, that they have ceased to be effectual. Men who know full well that by joining mili- tia companies they are not exempted from a draft, and are only subjected to large, uncompensated expense, are not likely to pay a large annnal contribution to the de- fense of the State, when they can com-' ply with the requirement of the law by paying one dollar per annum.

If a militia law could be enacted, which shall provide for the payment of armory rent, the expense necessary to keep the armory in suitable condition, for muitorus. for the reasonable expenses of the com. panies while performing military duty. we repeat, the method which is most just, most the State can have an effective and desi- economical-in every respect, the best.

rable militia force. But if the fair, equi- Our people have always disliked a draft, and table demands of the Militia be again expended immense sinns to avoid one. If they neglected, we have un doubt that our Mi- derto it best to do so, it is not for us to gainsay litia companies will disband. and the State , their judgment. If we are to avoid a draft under be left unarmed and defenseless.

" A well regulated Militin is necessary to the seenrity of a free State." -- HORATIO SEYMOUR.

themselves in drill and discipline, and to prove to the State that they appreciate the effort of the Legislature to give to the Militia substantial aid and support.

The Draft.

The Government must have men. If the quota is not filled, or in a fair way to be speedily filled, we hope that the draft will not be postponed for u single day beyond Sept. 5th. Our gallant little State is so far ahead of many in the proportionate maber of men enlisted, that we might perhaps claim for her some indulgence. But we will not . do this. While the war rages let us resolve to do our whole duty at any cost.

There is always attendant upon a draft the , drewl of uncertainty, which makes it repulsive. Yet it is the fairest, the most economical, the very bist method of raising an army.

It is the duty of the young men to defend the istion. Ouly a certain number are needed or ean To -pared. These should be designated in some impartial manner. . Draft with exemption only by furnishing a substitute not liable to draft, is,

the pre-eent call, there is no time to be lost.

Every one can now take advantage of the boun- ity of $200 as offered by the State to assist bim

in paying for his substitute, because the substitute can enter as a volunteer and be entitled to this bounty. Substitutes may be obtained at agencies for that purpose, in almost every city and large town.

A considerable unmber will also be provified from the rebel States by the plan of our worthy Governor. The plan itself is an admirable one. In the first place, the substitutes are not to be de- frauded. Ilence, their expenses will be paid by the persons for whom they are procured. To pay these expenses the person desiring to obtain a substi- tute, and thus be exempted from draft for three of uniform. It also makes provision for years, deposits $300 in the hands of the duly ap- the payment of armory rent and of au armorer. The time to be spent in com- pany parade and in eneampments is in creased, and the Major General is author- pointed receiver. This money is to be used to pay the expenses of obtaining the recruit, and bringing him to this State-if the whole amount be not used. the balance will be returned to the depositor. When the recruit is sworn into the service, the person for whom he is a substitute must pay into his hands $300, taking himself the order for the State bounty, which seenres the re- payment of the last $300. Thus the recruit is sure not to be defrauded.

Substitutes will thins be obtained for a sum not exceeding 8300-and persons obtaining them will be exempt fromn draft for three years.

The number thus obtained is eoutingent on the degree of sueeess which attends the efforts of the agents of the State now recruiting in rebel States. It is not generally expected that they will ob- tain men enough so soon as the 5th of September, to fill the quota of the State or one half that number. It is, however, confidently hoped that they will obtain men to count against all future quotas which we may be called to fill.

As the names of depositors under this arrange- ment may exceed the number of substitutes ob- tained, the substitutes are furnished in exactly the order in which the depositors presented them- selves, and entered their names.

As we have romarked, it is not probable that the number of men thus purchased will fill the quota-and there is need of vigorons exertion in other directions.

PUT IT THROUGH!

Come Freemen of the Land, Come meet the last demand ! Here's a piece of work in hand: Put it through !

For the Birthright yet unsold, For the History yet untold, For the Future yet unrolled, Put it through!

U. S. Draft Rendezvous.

The Rendezvous is now the Headquarters for the States of Vermont, Rhode Island and Connec- tient. Recruits are now coming in quite rapidly from each of these States-often as many as 80 or 90 per day. The average number in eamp for July, was 600. The average since July, about 850. Detachments of 200 to 300 will now be forwarded onee or twice a week to the various regiments in the field.

The reernits are now a very good class of men, such as do honor to the enuse in which they en- list-but there is great danger when such im- mense sums are voted by towns that characters

tice requires the ennetment of such a military law as shall relieve the State Mi- litia of all reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duty.

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of a vastly different sort will form the bulk of what hereafter enlist.

The Rendezvous is still commanded by Captain Lester E. Braley. Capt. Braley performs his duty without display or boasting-but with promptness and efficiency. The camp is steadily improved by the judicious application of the post fund. Thorough drainage and the enforcement of serupulous cleanliness, have made the sanitary condition ns good as probably ever known in ny such camp. There is very little sickness.

Means for amusement nnd instruction are being provided, so ns to induce the men to remniu | the foundations of this Government.

quietly and contentedly in the camp.

Thus Capt. Brnley not only performs properly the routine of duty, but has wise and honest pur- pose to promote the physical and moral welfare of the soldiers under his charge.

Our Veterans. NUMBER SIX.

THE THIRTEENTH REGIMENT.

"The fife blows shrill, the drum beats loud, I hear the tramp of many feet Come echoing up the city street, With cheers nnd welcomes from the crowd.

It is the regiment returned

That went away three years ago Fearless they met the Southern foe, And with true patriot ardor burned."

Six months ago the Veternns of the 13th re- enlisted. Six months of expectation and disap- pointment have passed. Meanwhile they have been called to stern and perilous duty, and have done it sturdily and bravely as before. This net proves them to be patriots as well as soldiers, worthy of merry and hearty welcome. So thought all the people ns they filled the streets and wiudows along the whole route of the return- ing braves.

The Thirteenth-numbering 23 commissioned officers and 275 enlisted men-left New Orlenus on the steamer Cumbria, July 14th, arrived at New York July 25th, and reached New Haven by the Elm City, July 26th. They were received in the usual form. The escort consisted of the Horse Gunrds, with band-detneliment of the Veteran Reserve Corps, and earringes containing the Governor and some members of his staff- Mayor Tyler-members of the Common Council aud others. Col. Blinn was the happy recipient at the very outset, of several beautiful boquets.

Proudly and splendidly moved the little battal- ion up the crowded streets. The people thronged to do them well earned honor. Bells, ennnon, fireworks and lusty shouts, but feebly expressed the sincere welcome of all hearts. The veterans, delighted by the enthusiastie reception, animated by the waving flags and enlivening music, march- ed with that elasticity and precision possible only to veterans. No returning regiment hns made a better appenrance thinn the Thirteenth. At the State House a bountiful nud excellent breakfast had been provided by Maj. Mansfield, whose good judgment and efficiency in this diree- tion we have several times commended.

When " posted" at the table, Col. Blinn order- ed " attention." A few earnest nnd appropriate words of welcome were spoken by Ilis Excellen- cy, Gov. Buckingham.

ADDRESS OF GOV. BUCKINGHAM.

" Col. Blinn, Officers and men of the 13th Coun. Volunteers :- In behalf of the citizens of the State 1 give you a cordial welcome. It is now some two years nnd half since you were organized ay a regiment in this city and left for the South. We have watched your course with deep interest. We know how, when you first landed at New Or. leaus, your presence brought order out of confn. sion and established government in the midst of anarchy. Weknow also, how from that day to the present, you have borne yourselves so as to bring honor nnd credit to this little State, be- cause you have been bold and fearless in the maintenance of those principles which underlie

" And though hundreds have fallen, yet, blessed be God, many return to receive the congratula- tions of the friends at home. We are grateful for this.

" We know also that the dangers which you Co. I-2d Lieut. A. N. Sterry. Co. K-1st Lieut. W. F. Norman. have braved have not dampened your ardor nor quenched your patriotism, but you have re-enlist- The veterans nre doubtless repaid for the vexa- ed to give yourselves for three years more to the country, and through the country, to God. Those | tious delay of their furloughs. They are among at honte appreciate your services and your devo- ns iu the season of blnek-berries, early npples and picnics. The choicest vianda, the cosiest seat, the smiling favor of the fairest, the respeet and ndmiration of nll true hearts are theirs. votion ; and though you may sometimes feel that there is n coldness toward you, let me tell you it is only in appearance : there is a feeling in this people's heart which, perhaps, no other peo- ple have cherished townrds their brave soldiers. Let me tell you that so long as this heart beats. it "God bless the brave, who go to save will bent with gratitude and love for the men who Our country, in her dark, dread hour of danger." have offered themselves ns a bulwark to the nation. So long ns this voice can speak, so long will it speak in praise of the men of the 13th Record of Events. Connecticut. (Prolonged cheers ) God bless July 3. Gen. Sigel evacuates Martinsburg- Rebels under Gen. Breckinridge ndvance. you; I welcome you to the city and the State."

On behalf of the city followed a brief ADDRESS OF MAYOR TYLER.

"Officers and soldiers of the 13th Connecticut Volunteers. As a representative of the city of New IIaven, I welcome you and congratulate yon upon your return to the city which you left two years nnd n half ago. We welcome you, nnd rejoice at the privilege of honoring you for the service you have done, and not alone for the service you have done, but for the noble patriotism which hans in- dueed you after two years and a half of hard campnigning to come forward and offer your ser- vices for three years more. As the representa- tive of this city, I welcome you to the hospitali- ties before you. We wish you much happiness with your kindred in the brief time of your sojourn among us."

felt themselves fully adequate to the emergency. The action was vigorous. Not a munn faltered. Each seemed determined to outdo the other. Yet entire success began to be doubtful. The reserve corps were ordered to reenforce the almost ex- ! hausted veterans. This movement was decisive.

July 18. The President enlls for 500,000 men. July 20. Gen. Averill defeats Gen. Early nenr Winchester, capturing four cannon, 300 small arms, Son prisoners-killing nnd wounding 300. Fieree and repented assaults of the enemy on our The tables were cleared-and every body was ; forces in front of Atinta, handsomely repulsed. exultant or at least comfortable.

The veterans received their furloughs for So days, and will, at the expiration of thnt period. rendezvous at Grapevine Point.

The history of the regiment will be hereafter printed.

The following is a list of offieers who returned with the battalion:

FIELD AND STAFF. Col. C. D. Blinn, West Cornwall.

Lieut. Col. Homer B Sprague, New Haven. Major A. Comstock.

Adjutant F. N. Stanley, New Britain. Quartermaster Wm. Bishop, Southington. Surgeon George Cleary, Hartford. Assistant-Surgeon L. M. Clark, Winsted.

NON-COMMISSION STAFF.

Serg't-Major Chas, Gaylord, Gnylordsville. Drum Major Joseph B. Hadley, New London. LINE OFFICERS.

Co. A-Capt. C. II. Cornwall, 2d Lieut. G. II. Prntt.

Co. B-Capt. W. E. Bradley, 1st Lieut. W. C. Gardner, 2d Lient. Louis Beckwith.

Co. C-Ist Lieut. B. A. Ripley.

Co. D)-Capt. Perry Averill, 1st Lieut. N. W.

Perkins, 20 Lieut. Geo. E. Faucher. Co. E-1st Lieut. C. II. Beaton.

Co. F-Capt. J. J. McCord.

Co. G-Capt. D. H. Finley, 2d Lieut. E. S. Duubnr.

Co. HI-2d Lieut. J. N. Lymnn.

July 4. National salutes of 34 shotted guns along the whole lines nt Petersburg-743 barrels of fruit distributed by the Sanitary Commission to the troops at and near Petersburg.

July 6. Crossing of the Chattahoochee by the troops of Gen. Sherman.

July 7. Capture of Parkville, Missouri, by Guerrillas.

July 8. Defent of Gen. Wallace nt Monocacy Junction-Union loss killed nnd wounded 711- prisoners 400. Capture of Plattville, Mo., by Guerrillas.

July. 11. Trains stopped and plundered at Magnolia on the Philadelphia and Baltimore R. R. Gunpowder Bridge fired. Successful expedi- tion to Cox's Forma, by 50 nieu of the 10th Conn. and 70 of the 3d Penn Heavy Artillery,

Then came the order to "fall to" -- obeyed with July 12. Rebels repulsed in front of Fort Stevens, six miles from the Capitol. They retire. July 14 and 15. Gen. Smith defeats Gen. S. an alacrity and energy which proved tlint the ; D. Lee, at Tupelo, Miss. Union loss 500-Rebel veterans knew what was expected of them-nnd ; loss. killed and wounded 4000-prisoners 2000.

July 17. Gen. Slocum defeats 2000 rebels under Gen. Wirt Adnms, at Grand Gulf, inflicting Severe loss.

July 22. Desperate nttacks of the enemy on Gen. Sherman's forces, again repulsed with great slaughter. Rebel losses nt least 10,000. Union loss 3,821-18 stand of colors, and 5000 stand of arms captured. Gen. MePherson killed.

July 23. Our forces driven back by the rebels from Winchester.

July 24. Defeat of Gen. Crook near Winehes- ter.

July 26. Success and subsequent disaster of Gen. MeCook on the Macon R. R.

July 28. Severe skirmishing on the north side of the James. Rebels driven back. Four guns captured. Rebel assault on the 15th Corps, in front of Atlanta, repulsed. Union loss 150. Rebel loss much heavier.

July 30 Burning of Chambersburg by the rebels under MeCausland. Explosion of a mine under a rebel fort. Gallant but unsuccessful as- sault of the 9th Corps. Union loss 5200.

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THE CONNECTICUT WAR RECORD.

[AUGUST, 1804.]

EDITORIAL COLUMN.

" Move on the columns. Ilesitate No longer what to plan or do; Our eause is good-our men are true-

This fight is for the Flag, the State, The Union and the hopes of man : And Right will end what Wrong began, For God the Right will vindicate."

We nre happy to nunonce that the War Record will be hereafter published by Morris &! Benham. The present editor will condnet the editorinl department, while Mr. Benhain will mannge the business department. Incrensed en -! ergy, promptness and efficiency in both depart- ments, will, we trust, be thus obtained.

The generous support of the public encourages us to renewed effort to deserve favor.

A very large cireulation is absolutely necessary. at one dollar a year, to enable us to pay our expenses. We believe that the patriotic people of our gallant State, will give us that cirenlation.

In commencing the New Volume, we honestly and confidently assure the public, that the War Record will be more complete nud interesting than during the past year. We have more time -- with experience and unabated enthusiasm.

To our Contributors.

We carnestly entreat all writers to make their communications as brief, concise, and animated as !

The war continues, and the patriotic sons of possible ; divesting them of all general remarks- Connecticut are still battling with matchless valor giving us only that which is peculiar to the time, to save our splendid nation. The ever lengthen- place or subject. Our space is limited; our ma- terial almost limitless.

War Record vs. Drought.

Our readers in some towns in the State received the names and deeds of our fallen heroes be care- the War Record for July, much later than usual. . fully gathered and placed proudly and tenderly Semreity of water stopped nearly every paper mill upon the historic page. enrried by water. We had on hand paper enough This is the noble mission of the WAR RECORD, for three quarters of the edition-but were com- [and the adequate reason for its continuance through another year.

pelled to delay the remainder for ten days.

Commercial College.

The importnee of the movement of Bryant.

Our imneuise and steadily increasing list of Stratton & Co., in establishing a chain of Com- subscribers, and the frequent letters of approval mercial Colleges, enn hardly be overrated. It which we receive, are incontestable proof that will, eventually, produce uniformity of business the people value the WAR REconD highly, and ideas, management and forms throughout the coun. ; will cheerfully sustain n- for another year. try, so that n business man will be equally at i We shall therefore continue to publish it at home in one city ns another of our rich and pros. 1 One Dollar a Year. perons country. This great ndvantage is super. I added to the thorough business training which they afford. We view with gratification any in- stitution enleulated to make our people homoge. neous aud united.

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ing and brightening chapter of their heroic achievements must be recorded faithfully and in permanent form, Justice to our gallant State and yupa'hy with the bereaved, demand also that

The Popularity of the War Record.

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Smith & Co., in another columnn. We have been offen gratified by the nssurance Wanted. in letters of our patrons of visible improvement in each successive number. We shall labor in Vohune Second enthusiastically and indefatigably to merit similar commendation. The experience of a year, and competent assistance in the office. will grently facilitate the necomplishment of our Record, No. 2 Glebe Building, New Haven, Conn. | worthy purpose.

Stroutous effort will be made to give in terry number more extended and complete information from every regiment. We shall soon commence a description of nll the battles in which the Con- nectient regiments have been engaged, and the precise part of each in the several engagements.

Regimental Histories.

We entered on our important work with the purpose of writing, by chapters, a complete his- tory of every Connecticut regiment. We shall carry out this plan.

We have published n thorough history of " The Three Months Volunteers." Some regiments have been but slightly noticed. None have yet a full record. But all will in due time have a fair, con- cise, and complete history printed in our pages. When the war slaekens we can proceed rapidly to finish all the historics.

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MEMORIAL.

This beautiful specimen of art is offered to the soldiers of our country as an appropriate memento for the perpetuation to posterity of the record of their valor and patriotismn.

The design is purely national and military, with- out any reference to men or politics.

The base of the picture is composed of rich orna- mented seroll work, interspersed with fruits and flowers, forming a beautiful entablature, upon which stand four splendid allegorical figures representing PEACE and WAR, LIBERTY and JUSTICE, with their emblems.

At the bottom, in a medallion surrounded by n galaxy of stars, one for each State, appears FAME erowning the faithful soldier.

In the centre is a blank form of discharge, to be filled up with name and regiment, and space to record the engagements in which the soldier hns participated, with the proper signatures.

The whole is surmounted by the American Eagle resting upon a rock, amid banners, shields, trophies, dec. : constituting a parlor ornament at once honor- able and beautiful.

The picture is illuminated in brilliant colors and for sale at the otlico of the CONN. WAR RECORD, New Haven, Conn.

Price,-Single Copies, $1.50. Sent, POSTAGE PAID, on receipt of price.

THE CONNECTICUT WAR RECORD.

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NEW HAVEN, SEPTEMBER, 1864.

VOL. II. NO. 11.

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For the Connecticut War Record. Col. Elisha S. Kellogg.

By some mischance, a Young Ameri- can sailor shipped on board an English merchantman. Early in life he had learn- ed the story of his country's flag-how Washington, and his compatriots bore it through battle fields to victories ; how Hull, Perry, and other Naval heroes, had nailed it to the mast, and compelled

Whoever dared by word or deed insult "the flag of stars," failed not to oxcito the anger of this young sailor. On

"British Oak," or British soil, ignorant prejudice, or persistent malice, could not, if he were present, sheer at the grand old flag, and go unrebuked. For

Col. Kellogg had been a resident of Derby, about five years, when the "news striking in defence of the flag, he was of Sinter" surprised the nation. He finally thrust in prison, on a foreign ; at once set about preparing for whatever shore. The monarch of the realm was part he should take in the fearful drama. not prouder of erown or sceptre, than His patriotism was not of "the stay at this young hero of his chains. 'Twas | home sort ;" nor was it of that disereet easy for his faney to connect these links : kind, which vents all its power in harm- the "red cross of St. George," to yield with other chains, which had rusted in less words. He sought the field, and the tothe new-born "ruler of the waves." To the flesh of historic men. When released, him it was the emblem of victory over the rest of his life on the sea, he sailed um- der the flag he loved. This young sailor, wrong-the flag of the free-given to the breeze, when tyranny threatened. Elisha Strong Kellogg, was born in the "the saered rights of inan."

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The Connecticut war record, 1863-1865, Part 85

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