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Immediately after their discharge, hostilities on the part of the Indians were re-opened, and Gov. Reynolds called for twenty days volunteers from among the discharged men for the protection of the frontier settlements. Many promptly responded, and a regiment was organized with Jacob Fry as Colonel, James D. Henry, Lieut. Colonel, and John Thomas as Major. A part of the company of Captain A. W. Snyder made a temporary stand at Kellog's Grove, a small tract of timber in Lasalle county, seventeen miles north- east from Ottawa. Near the grove, Scott and McDaniel, soldiers from this county, were killed. The facts, briefly stated were, Capt. Snyder and company, in all twenty-five men, watched the move- ments of the Indians, and came upon them when within two or three miles of the grove concealed in a ravine. The company rushed on them with caution from tree to tree. Macorusen seeing one of the Indians exposed prepared to shoot him, but was too late. The Indian shot first, and he was mortally wounded. Vengeance was swift and the Indians, five in number, were killed. A litter was made whereon to carry the wounded men. Soon they com- plained of thirst. Drs. Roman, Jarrot and Cornelius, with Benja- min Scott and McDaniel started down a ravine in search of water. On their way they were fired upon by ambushed Indians, and Scott and McDaniel were instantly killed. The Indians were so close that their faces were powder burned. How the three doctors made their escape was miraculous. Before preparations could be con- summated for wreaking vengeance upon the Indians, they had fled, and on the 19th of June, 1832, the twenty days' men were dis- charged. This ended the campaign and the Black-Hawk war.
At the battle of the Pad Axe, Black-Hawk and some of his warriors escaped the Americans, and went up the Wisconsin river, hnt subsequently surrendered himself. Fort Armstrong, on Rock Island, was the place appointed where a treaty would be made with the Indians, but before it was effected that dreadful scourge, the cholera of '32, visited not only the regular army, depleting its ranks far more rapidly than the balls of the Indians had done, but it al-o sought out its many victims in the dusky bands of the Black- Hawk tribe.
On the 15th September, 1832, a treaty was made with the Wiu- nebago Indians. They sold out all their lands in Illinois and all south of the Wisconsin river and west of Green bay, and the govern- ment gave them a large district of country west of the Mississippi, and ten thousand dollars a year for seven years, besides providing free schools for their children for twenty years, oxen, agricultural implements, etc., etc.
September 21st, 1832, a treaty was made with all the Sac and Fox tribes, on which they ceded to the United States the tract of country, on which a few years afterwards the State of Iowa was formed. In consideration of the above cession of lands, the govern- ment gave them an annuity of twenty thousand dollars for thirty years, forty kegs of tobacco and forty barrels of salt, more gun- smiths, blacksmith shop, etc., etc., six thousand bushels of corn for immediate support, mostly intended for the Black-Hawk band.
The treaties above mentioned terminated favorably, and the se- curity resulting therefrom gave a new and rapid impetus to the development of the state, and now enterprising towns and villages, and beautiful farms, adorn the rich and alluvial prairies that before were only desecrated by the wild bands who inhabited them. Agricultural pursuits, commerce and manufactures, churches and schools, are lending their influence to advance an intelligent and prosperous people.
THE MEXICAN WAR.
In the war with Mexico in 1846-47, Illinois furnished six regi- ments of men, as follows : First regiment, commanded by Col. John J. Hardin ; Second regiment, commanded by Col. William H. Bissell ; Third regiment, commanded by Ferris Forman; Fourth regiment, commanded by Colonel Edward D. Baker; Fifth regi- ment, commanded by Col. James Collins; Sixth regiment, com- manded by Col. Edward W. Newby.
We subjoin a roster of the men of St. Clair county. In the war with Mexico her brave sons did their duty like gallant soldiers, aud by their heroism shed additional luster on the patriotism of their county and state. The Col. of the Second regiment, William H. Bissell, after his return from the war, was elected governor of the state, and many of the other men from this county, who served in that war, have attained prominence and distinction.
FIELD AND STAFF, SECOND (2d) REGIMENT,
ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS -MEXICAN WAR. Organized by Colonel William H. Bissell, at Alton, Illinois, in the month of June, 1846. Discharged June 18th, 1847.
Colonel :
William H. Bissell, elected from Captain of Co. "G,"' 2d Regt., Ill. Vol., June 30, '46.
Lieutenant Colonel :
James L. D. Morrison, elected from Co. "H," 2d Regt., Ill. Vol., July 11, '46. Major :
Xerxes F. Trail, elected from Co. "I," 21 Regt., Ill. Vol., July 1, '46.
Adjutant :
Augustus G. Whiteside, First Lieutenant & Adjutant appointed from Co. " 1," July 1, '46 Wounded in Battle Feb 23, '47, at Buena Vista, Mexico.
Surgeon :
Edward B. Price, appointed by the President of the United States, July 7, '46.
Sergeant Major :
Christian H. Ketler, appointed from 1st Sergeant, Co. "H," 2d Regt. Was wounded in battle at Buena Vista, Mexico, Feb. 23, '47.
Quarter Master Sergeant :
Nelson S. Moore, appointed from Serg't. "I," March 15, '47. Discharged on account of wounds received at Buena Vista, Feb. 23, '47.
MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY " G."
Organized at Belleville, St. Clair county, Illinois, in the month of May, 1846. Mustered into service of The United States at Alton, Illinois, in the month of June, '46. Discharged June 16, '47. Captain :
Joseph K. Lemen, mustered out June 18, '47.
First Lieutenant : Jacob C. Hinkley, mustered out June 18, '47.
Second Lieutenants :
1. Gilbert F. McFarland, mustered out June 18, '47. 2. Andrew J. Miller, elected from private Dec. 17, '46. Mustered out June 18, '47. First Sergeant :
William Westfield, mustered out June 18, '47.
Sergeants :
John Trincher, mustered out June 18. '47.
James L. Roman, Joseph Penn, 16
Corporals :
William S Peck, mustered out June 18. '47, James L Garretsun, James G. Abbott, James Gaston,
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Musician :
James H. Beach, mustered out June 18, '47
Privates :
Benson, William V., mustered out June 18, '47.
Brown, Mathew W.,
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Gaskill, Clayton, mustered out June 18, '47.
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Wiley, Joseph, wounded in battle Buena Vista, Feb. 23,'47. Mustered out June 18. '47.
Walker, James. Mustered out June 18, '47. Discharged :
Welton, Aaron B. at Buena Vista, by order of Gen. Wool. by reason of employment in Q. M. Dpt. May 8
Welton, Guilford M. at Buena Vista, by reason of joining Capt. Meyer's: Co. of Mo. Vol. May 28. Deaths : Cheek, Allen, died at Buena Vista, April 2. Lewis, John, " " Saltillo, May 3.
MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY "H,"
Second Regiment, III. Vol., Mexican War. Organized at Belleville, St. Clair county, Ill., in the month of May, 1846. Mustered into the service of the United States at Alton, Ill., on the 16th day of June, 1846.
Captain : Julius Raith, mu-tered out June 16, '47.
First Lieutenant :
Nathaniel Niles, discharged at Buena Vista, May 31, '47, by order of Gen. Wool. S cond Lieutenants :
1. Adolphus Engelman, wound, absent on furlough from May 23, '47, till expiration of term of service. 4. Louis Stock, mustered out June 18, '47. First Sergeant :
Charles A. Fritz, mustered out June 18, '47.
Sergeants :
R bert Morrison, absent ou furlough from May 31, '47, till expiration of term of service.
Corporals:
Adolphus Schlotterback, mustered out June 18, '47. 66 Charles Gooding, Adam Ermig,
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Musicians :
Gabriel W. Cox, mustered out June 18, '47.
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Alexander, Tucker, mustered out June 18, '47.
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MUSTER ROLL COMPANY A, SIXTH REGIMENT, ILLINOIS VOLS.
Mexican war recruits (to Thomas Bond's company of Clinton county), Ang. 16, 1847. Privates.
Greenlee, Elihu, mustered out Oct. 16, 1848.
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MUSTER ROLL COMPANY E, SIXTH REGIMENT, ILLINOIS VOLS.
Organized at Belleville, St. Clair county, Illinois, in . the month of May, 1847. Mustered into the ser- vice of the United States at Alton, Ill., on the 26th day of May, 1847. Honorably discharged on the 14th day of October, 1848, at Alton, Ill. Captain,
G. W. Hook, mustered out Oct. 16, 1848. First Lieutenant,
William H. Snyder, promoted adjutant. Second Lieutenants,
Enoch Luckey, mustered out Oct. 16, 1848. Robert Peer, promoted from sergeant, Dec. 28, 1847. First Sergeant.
William H. Bennett, mustered out Oct. 16, 1848. Sergeants,
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Corporals.
John R. Parker, mustered out October 16, 1848. John A. J. Bragg,
Musicians.
Benjamin T. Jones, mustered out Oct. 16, 1848. Stephen Cooper, Privates,
Boyd, William R., mustered out Oct. 16, 1848.
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Lentzinger, John, in Hospital at Saltillo, May 7, '47 Kuchfus, John, killed between Saltillo and Camp Buena Vista, April 15, '47.
FIELD AND STAFF, SIXTH REGIMENT, ILLINOIS VOLS., MEXICAN WAR.
Organized by Edward W. B. Newby at Alton, Illinois, in the month of June, 1847. Discharged October 16, 1848.
Adjutant.
William H. Snyder, 1st Lieut. Capt. Hook's Company. Surgeon, Daniel Turney, appointed by the president. Assistant Surgeons.
Berry, John,
Berdoux, Charles, wounded at Buena Vista, Feb. 23, '47. Mustered out June 18, '47.
Buyatte, Lewis, mustered out June 18, '47. Bridges, Charles, wounded at Buena Vista, Feb. 23, '47. Mustered out June 18, '47.
Busch, Hermann, mustered out June 18, '47.
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Frank, Jacob, Francis, James,
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Feldmeier, William, wounded at Buena Vista, Feb. 23, '47 ; mustered out June 18, '47.
Gerhard, John, wounded at Buena Vista, Feb. 23, '47. Mustered out June 18, '47.
Gerstenschlaeger, Jacob, mustered ont June 18, '47. Gollinger, John, 6
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Ledergerber, Joseph, wounded at Buena Vista, Feb. 23, '47 ; mustered out June 18, '47.
Maurer, Nic., mustered out June 18, '47. "
Meyer, John G.
Mc Donal, Daniel, absent on furlough May 31, '47; Rice, George, mustered out June 18, '47.
Roberts, Charles, 6.
Ronneberg, Fritz, wounded at Buena Vista, Feb. 23, '47 ; mustered out June 18, '47.
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Trantwein, Charles H. mustered out June 18, '47. Trantwein, Ph. Jolin, 4
Traenkle, Conrad, wounded at Buena Vista, Feb 23, '47. Mustered out June 18, '47.
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Cominski, Charles, Serg't., discharged May 31, '47, by order of Gen. Wool.
Baker, Daniel, Private, discharged May 31, '47, by order of Gen. Wool. Deuker, John, Private, discharged May 31, '47, by order of Gen. Wool.
Kruse, William, Private, discharged May 31, '47, by order of Gen. Wool.
Kurkman, Noble, Private discharged May 31, '47, by order of Gen. Wool.
Newell, J. H. Quenly, Abraham, Wolf, Philip,
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Lacy, Franklin,
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Andrew J. Davia, corp'l, died Las Vegas, N. M., Apr. 13, 1848.
Josiah Mullen, corp'l, died Las Vegas, N. M., Feh. 9, 1848.
Thomas H. Crabb, died at Alton, Ill., June 11, 1847. William Turner, died at Cedar Spring, Aug. 28, 1847. Francis M. Earl, died at Sauta Fe, N. M., Oct. 15, '47. Jesse W. Crocker, ‘ Oct. 19, '47.
Charles B. Berry, "
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William Lively,
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Thomas Gascil.
Dec. 30, '47.
Theodore Vandyke, " "
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John Maxwell,
Feb. 7, '48.
William Bragg, " " Las Vegas, " "
Feb. 9, '48.
Thomas J. Allen,
Feh. 19, '48.
Discharged.
Thomas J. Ward, disch'd Las Vegas, serg't, disability. Knowles Vanorsdoll, disch'd at Fort Leavenworth, July 7, '47, disability.
John W. Swift, disch'd at Las Vegas, N. M., April 26, 1848, disability.
Tilman Huzley, diach'd at Las Vegas, N. M., April 26, 1848, disability.
Frederic Spannhorst, disch'd at Las Vegas, N. M., April 26, 1848, disability. Coe W. Case, disch'd at Santa Fe, N. M., May 27, 1848, disability.
Deserted.
William Christian, June 16, 1847, at Alton, Ill. John W. Forquer, June 19, 1847, at Alton, Il1. Robert Lincoln, Apr. 13, 1847, Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
Transferred.
James Reed, to Company " B," June 27, 1847.
THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
The purpose of the succeeding article is to just to mention particularly the name of Col. Gustavus Koerner, who was honored by President Lincoln with the commission, as
give, in as succinct form as possible, a record of the patriotic deeds performed by the sons of St. Clair county for the integrity of the Colonel of volunteers, and the appointment great American Republic, and in defence of was promptly confirmed by the U. S. Senate. Col. Koerner was afterward transferred to the staff of Gen. Halleck, and performed patriotic services during the war. the broad principles of justice and humanity, underlying the foundations of our govern- ment. As the revolutionary struggle was waged for the birth of the nation ; the war of The citizens of St. Clair county have just cause to feel proud that in every war of the republic, including the Revolution, the blood of her noble sons has been spilled in every battle-field, from Saratoga to Appomattox, a record of valorous deeds, monuments more lasting than marble, more enduring than brass. 1812, for the rights of American scamen ; so the war for the Union was fought in defence of the nearest and dearest rights of humanity, rights forever crystallized in those golden words, " All men are created equal," and equally entitled to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." The nation was convulsed with
the shock of civil war, and the world paused to We subjoin a brief history of the regiment, witness the grandest contest of modern times. and a roster of soldiers credited to the county.
NINTH INFANTRY.
(Three years' service.)*
Within a week from the issuing of Presi- dent Lincoln's proclamation, in April, 1861, calling for 75,000 volunteers, to serve three months, to maintain and enforce the national martial arena like a fiery giant, and her authority, St. Clair county sent six full com- patriotic names soon became emblazoned high up on the scroll of fame. When the guns of treason, aimed at the flag of liberty, on the memorable 12th of April, 1861, panies, Madison county three, and Mont- gomery county one company to Springfield, Illinois. April 25th, 1861, these companies were mustered into the service of the United belched fortlı their murderous missiles, their States, for three months, and numbered the Ninth Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers. This regiment, by re-organization and re-en- listment, remained in the service until the surrender of all the Confederate armies. It participated in some of the most memorable and sanguinary battles of the war. It led in advance of Sherman's march to the sea, and thence north to the Confederate surrender in North Carolina ; and it took part, in all, in one hundred and ten engagements.
As originally organized, at Springfield, it contained a great part of the best youths of St. Clair county. About one-half of the regi- ment . as German-Americans, and the othere, native Americans, with a sprinkling of other nationalities. The larger portion of the men having enlisted from St. Clair county, its his- tory finds a proper place in this volume.
Immediately after the completion of the or- Rueffner, Wangelin, and thousands of others, ganization the regiment was ordered to Cairo, natives of the great " Fatherland," will live Ilinois, to forestall the threatened occupation in memory as long as the republic shall en- dure.
Unlike the foreign soldiers of Cyrus, or the hireling hordes that followed Xerxes into Greece, die Deutschen soldoten of this county, as of all parts of our common country, marched to battle with no mercenary motives, but fired with the deep love of liberty and their adopted country, so characteristic of the German people. In this connection it is but
of the place by Confederate forces, and re- mained there until the end of the first term of its enlistment. It took part in no events of importance during this period. Saving occa- sional scouts into Missouri, nothing occurred to break the monotony of camp life. No uniforms were issued during this term, and the full-dress of the officers and men consisted of such costumes as their fancy suggested, or the patriotism of their home authorities had sup- plied. The time was principally spent in drilling and fitting the men for active service. The three months term of service expired July 25th, 1861, and the regiment was mustered out on that day at Cairo. At this time an attack on Cairo, was daily expected, and as no troops could be spared elsewhere to take the place of those discharged, an appeal was made to the men mustered out, to remain and reorganize for three years service. This was accordingly done; while a part returned home, the greater number immediately re-enlisted. It was mustered into United States service
* We are under obligations to General W. C. Kueffner, of Belleville, for data furnished for the compilation of the history of this regiment.
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In such a conflict, when the life of a great nation was in the balance, there could be no neutral ground, and the states that in the in- ception of the war, attempted to pursue such a policy, were quickly drawn into the angry whirlpool of bloody strife. At the very outset, the great state of Illinois leaped into the
traitorous tones resounded through our state, and echoed along the far-off scaboards. A new crisis of the nation was at hand, one that was to try men's souls at the altar of their common country. Scarcely had the proclama- tion of President Lincoln, calling for 75,000 volunteers, been issued, when the noble sons of this county, abandoning for the time their various civil pursuits, responded to the call, and rallied around the flag of their country. Of the 225,300 soldiers accredited to the state during the war, St. Clair county fur- nished 4,396, besides large numbers that crossed the river, and entered Missouri regi- ments.
Not only among the native born, but espe- cially among the German citizens of the county, did the spirit of patriotism beat high, and the glorious names of Hecker, Koerner,
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for three years, by Capt. Pritcher, U. S. A., July 26th, 1861 .*
A uniform was now for the first time fur- nished. As the regulation blue could not be obtained, a gray suit was supplied by the state, and worn until after the battle of Fort Don- elson, when it was discarded on account of its similarity to the Confederate uniform. During the three months service, Gen. Pren- tiss, had been in commaud, at Cairo, but soon after the re-organization General Grant ap- peared on the scene.
Sept. 5th, 1861, the regiment was ordered to Paducah, where it remained, and with several brigades under command of Gen. C. F. Smith, held the position until the opening of the campaign in February, 1862. Here the time of the regiment was spent in hard drilling and reconnoitering the surrounding country, which was infested with hostile bands of Confederates. Companies B, H, and I, of the 9th, each filled up by volunteers to one hundred men, under command of Maj. J. J. Phillips, embarked by steamer up the Cum- berland, and marched to Saratoga, Ky., where at sunrise they surprised and attacked a force of 200 rebel cavalry, killing and wounding a number of the enemy, and captured their camp, horses, a lot of arms, and about twenty prisoners. The loss of the 9th was light ; Cap- tain Kueffner, of company B, slightly, and corporal Gribling, of same company, and pri- vate Gatewood, of Co K, severely wounded. This was the first fight in which any part of the regimeut had been engaged.
In the mean time Col. Payne had been ap- pointed Brig. General ; Lieut. Colonel Mersy, Colonel ; Major Phillips. Lieut. Colonel, and Capt. Kuhn, Major. February 4th, 1862, the 9th was ordered up the Tennessee river to Fort Henry ; on the following day, landed five miles below the fort, and on the 6th marched up on the opposite side of the river, and participated in the combined operations of the fleet and the army, which resulted in the capture of Fort Henry. February 12th, crossed the Tennessee and joined the army in the march against Fort Donelson. Colonel McArthur's brigade, to which the 9th regiment belonged, formed a part of General C. F. Smith's Division. Was detached to the sup- port of the First Division, commanded by Brigadier General McClernand, and was en- gaged in the right of our army during Satur- dạy, February 15th, where the most severe fighting took place. This regiment had eight companies engaged in this action, numbering
* We have not given the roster of the officers and men who served in the three months term, as the guard. Adjutant General's Report does not give their resi- denee, hence we are unable to determine those from St. Clair county.
about six hundred men; company "H " being absent on provost duty, and company "A " detached to support a battery on another part of the field. After the unconditional surren- der of the fort, which General Grant had de manded, the Ninth, together with the Second Iowa regiment, was awarded the honor of first entering the Confederate stronghold. There is no mention in any official report of the part Col. McArthur's Brigade took in this action, though it did the fiercest fighting on the field.
The regiment lost in this engagement, 38 men killed on the field, and 179 wounded. A number of those wounded, subsequently died. The following is a list of the killed and wounded :
Officers. Wounded, Captains Joseph G. Robinson of Co. "I," and Rudolphus Beckier of Co. " D," First Lieutenants Hamilton Lieber of Co. "B," William Britt of Co. " F," and John S. Tutton of Co. " G." Total, 5.
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