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FIRST REGIMENT U. S. SHARP SHOOTERS.
This regiment was mustered, in 1861, for three years, and was with the Army of the Potomac. Henry M. Hall, who enlisted in Co. F. was the only man from this town in it. He served as Sur- geon of the regiment during the service.
SECOND REGIMENT U. S. SHARP SHOOTERS.
This regiment was also mustered, in 1861, and was with the Army of the Potomac. There were ten recruits from this town. William Cook, Gary I. Emerson, Orange G. Emerson, Jared L. Parris, John J. Parris. Alonzo White. Hiram R. Edgerton, Sewal T. Howard, Abner W. Tarbell. and James M. Tarbell. All of them we believe returned home. Cook was discharged Feb. 6, 1863, and afterwards reenlisted in the 7th regiment. Gary
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and Orange Emerson reeulisted Dee. 21, 1863. Orange was pro- moted Corporal March 12, 1864, and Sergeant Nov. 1, 1864. They were both transferred to Co. II. 4th Vt. Vols. Feb. 25, 1865. Gary was promoted Corporal of Co. H. June 24, 1865, and both were mustered out July 13. 1863. Jared L. Parris reenlisted Jan. 23, 1864, and was severly wounded Aug. 31. 1864, and taken to general hospital. He was transferred to Co. II. 4th Regt. Feb. 25. 1865 ; promoted corporal June 24th, and discharged July 13, 1865. John J. Parris was transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, and mustered out of service Nov. 9. 1864. White was transferred to the Invalid Corps, and afterwards honorably dis- charged. Edgerton enlisted Dec. 16, 1863, in Co. E. and was sick in general hospital Aug. 31, 1864. He was transferred to Co. G. 4th Vt. Regt. Feb. 25, 1865. Howard was also transferred to Co. G. 4th Regt. and from there to the Veteran Reserve Carne Nov. 20, 1864. Aber W. Tarbell was mustered out June 2, 1865. James M. Tarbell reenlisted Dec. 31, 1863 ; was promno- ted Sergeant, and discharged Dec. 31, 1864.
We have now spoken of all who enlisted to the credit of the town, besides having given the names of forty-four others, who were natives and former residents of the town, who also gave their aid in the great struggle. Seventy-six of the one hundred and three who volunteered returned -- the most of them after a long period of arduous service, and now a larger portion of that num- ber are in our midst, and among our active and useful citizens. As we mingle with them in the business of life, let us not forget that they have periled their lives for us, and our posterity. It affords us great pleasure to record the fact, that so far as oar in- formation extends, not one of our native citizens has deserted or been dishonerably discharged.
It is not claimed that these men have any more rights as citi- zens than others, but they should be made to know that their townsinen acknowledge their services, in the war of 1861 to their full extent. It should be remembered that they left home, and wives and little ones, dear to them, that they might save their country. They wore the soldiers blue and folded the rough grey blanket around them, they out watched the stars on the lone pick- et liue, and laid down to rest under the pitiless storm : they toiled on the march and wasted in loathsome hospitals ; they stormed the deadly rifle pits, and died on the field and in the prison peus, that their and your liberty might be preserved, and your homes and happiness secured. They were the soldiers of the Republic in her dark days of trial and danger ; and as each year their living ranks shall grow thiner and feebler ; as age shall come upon them, and the brown locks silver, and the strong liaibs grow weak ; let them be the loved and cherished of the Republic in her glad days of plenty and of peace.
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OBITUARY OF DECEASED SOLDIERS,
Although the din of war is no longer sounding in our ears : with the pictured seeues of carnage fading out of view ; with the multiplied arts of peace pouring blessings at our feet ; with vast enterprises of national aggrandizement, absorbing the public atten- fion, notwithstanding all this the thoughtful mind appreciates more and more the sacrifices made by our volunteer soldiers, and the selfdevotedness of those who voluntarily came to the nation's rescue, in the darkest and most perilous hour of its history ; val- fent men, who counted not their lives dear to themselves, if their country demanded the sacrifice Out of one Inunited and three men, which Danby furnished for the war, nearly thirty laid down their lives to preserve to us our nationality-our government --- our country -- and the flag of our country :
"Flag of the free hearts, hope and home, By Angel hands to valor given."
While some died by disease, in camp and from starvation in rebel prisons, others fell fighting in the front of the battle. They were truly their country's martyrs. and
"On fame's eternal camping ground, Their silent tents are spread, And glory guards with solemn sonnd The bivouac of the dead."
We do not mourn their fall, they died as they would have wished, and well may it be said of them-
"llow sleep the brave who sink to rest, By all their countries wishes blest ; When spring with dewy fingers cold. Returns to deck their hallowed mould She then shall deck a sweeter sod. Than fancy's feet have ever trod.
By fairy hands their knell is rung. By forms unseen their dirge is sung ; Their hour comes, a pilgrim gray. To bless the turf that wraps their cla. , And freedom shall awhile repair, To dwell a weeping hermit there."
No feeling more pure or tender has ever had birth among us than that which has drawn. year after year, the compatriots,who survive our dead heroes, and the women who loved them, to their graves, to lay there a few fresh flowers in token of the immortal gift which they bought for us with their lives, and cherishing some vague hope, it may be, that the stark, cold body which lies beneath, still dear to us in spite of reason, may be cheered and
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comforted by our presence. "Decoration Day," is now placed among the National Holidays, the object of which is to keep fresh the sacred memories of the past, and to remind us that,
"He sleeps within an honored tomb, Who for his country bravely die.l."
We pay a yearly visit to their graves. that we may deck them with the flowery emblems of our grateful remembrance. and of their own immortality ; and although making no display of out. ward parade, yet instituting an observance that impresses all hearts with the sacredness of the occasion. And
"Here let us meet, and while our motionless lips Give not a sound, and all around is mute
In the deep sabbath of a heart too full Her words of time has let us show the où With the first flowers of spring, and make to them An offering of the plenty, Nature gives, And they have rendered ours, --- perpetually."
We perpetuate their memory. not by towering columns of brass : hot by triumphal arches of sculptured marble ; not by monumental pillars ; not thus do we preserve their names from oblivion. We use other methods, unpretending in their character, yet beautiful in their chaste simplicity. In Nature's spring time, the language of flowers, in mute eloquence shall not only speak the hallowed affections of relatives and friends --- the
"Love unchanging for the dead Lying in their gloried sleep."
but noble sentiments of a nation's lasting gratitude to martyred Sons of Freedom !.
"Whose storied deeds shall never die, While coming years their circles run ; Year after year kind hearts shall bear Immortal flowers in vernal bloom; And age and youth, with growing care, Shall strew them on the hallowed tombs."
As Independence Day has a meaning, so will it be with Deco- ration Day. and how appropriate that these exercises should take place in the early spring when nature is out in all her leafy glory. and we are so tenderly reminded of God's especial love, as mani- fested in the majestic works and sublime beauties of his creation. The place is also made forever sacred by the soldiers hallowen du -! , and the prayers and tears of those who survive them, then
"Let us gather around and with beautiful roses, With lovliest lilies of varying hue. Spread them over each mound where a soldier reposes ; Our teurs falling on them like heaven's sweet dew."
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Let us then forever cherish and perpetuate the hailowed and holy ceremonies of that day ; and how beautiful the thought, that unon each returning spring, the silent mansions of our heroic dead, shall be adorned with the richest and neatest flowers from. nature's conservatory and their memories be cherished by genera- tions yet unborn : and also how grand the thought that on that day a nation bows in sorrow and reverence at the tombs of its patriot dead ; ait a mighty people gathers to strew flowers over the ashes of its buried defenders, in token of their sacrifices, and in honor of their victories. These dead heroes speak in their works. They teach us fidelity and they teach us truth, and as we perform the beautiful and impressive ceremonies of Decora- tion Day, let our silent earnest prayer be this-that God will give us the heart and the will to do our work as nobly as the heroic dead did theirs. Many a family, to-day. misses a once familiar face, and mourns the loss of some dear friend. Let us cherish tenderly the memory of those who thus perished, and who by their suffering's and death, achieved for as a glorious victory.
"Blest are the martyred dead who lie In holy graves for Freedom wen. Whose storied deeds shall never die. While coming years their circles run.
Blest be the ground where heroes sleep, . 2 nd blest the fing that o'er them waves, It. radient stars their watch shall keep. And brightly beam on inallowed graves.
White freedoms lives. their fame shall live In glory on her blazing seroll.
And love her sacrifice shall give, While anthems round the altar roll.
Your after year our hand ; shall beir Immortal flowers in vernal bloom. Til! God shall call us home to share Imm ortal life beyond the tomb.
Our Father all the praise be thine! Thy grace and goodness we allore; Bless our dear Lind with love diving, And shed the peace from shore to shore.
Let us say once more, in behalf of the loved ones that have fallen, that we should ever hold their names in grateful remem- brance. While many were spared to return to their homes and firesides. others after suffering from diseases in camp, and wounds · on the field. died far away from friends and kindred. Let us strew their graves with love's last gill." and by these manifesta- tions show the grateful memory, in which we hold our country's brave defenders.
We append a notice of those of our soldiers who gave their lives to their country :
ALBERT A. BAKER, son of Brayton Baker, enlisted for three
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vears. in Co. E. 5th Vt. Regiment, Aug. 26, 1861. He died from wounds received in the seven days fight before Richmond. July 2, 1862. aged 22 years, and was buried on the field !.
HENRY J. BAKER. eulisted for three years in Co F. 6th, Vt. Regiment, Ang. 81. 1862. He was promoted Corporal, and was killed in the bloody coutliet at Coal Harbor, June 6, 1861, aged 20 years.
GEORGE S. BAKER. son of Williard Baker. enlisted in Co. B. 14th Vt. Regiment. Aug. 27, 1862. He was killed at the battle of Gettysburgh, July ad. 1869, aged 20; he was buried on the field, but his remains were disinterred in October following, and brought home for interment. He was a good soldier: highly esteemed by his comrades, and was the pride and hope of his patri- otic parents, who with a cheerful acquiescence in the will of Heaven, submitted to their loss.
JAMES W. BROMLEY, sou of Miner Brondley, calisted for three years in Co. B. 2d Vt. Regiment, May 8, 1861. being the first one who went from this town for three years. Before the expira . tion of his term of service he reenlisted Dec. 21. 1863. and was promoted Sergeant. After his reenlistment. in 1865 he was granted a furlough home to see his friends. He rejoined his regi- meut at Brandy Station, just when the army of the Potomac under Gen. Grant, commenced its last grand march towards Richmond. He was killed at Petersburg. Va., April 2d 1865, and just when the last battle, which was to crush the rebellion, was being fought. He was in over thirty pitched battles, being one of the original members of the regiment ; shared in all the dangers, trials. ant- ferings and hardships of the regiment ; always on duty. and having been several times wounded. Brave and daring. he was ever ready to share, with his comrades, in the dangers to which they were often exposed, being always prompt in the discharge of duty. His health was good through his entire term of service. and he never failed of being able to perform his duty as a soldier, and never dodged the post of danger or flinehed in the face of the ene- my. No soldier in the Vt. Brigade. possessed a better reputation. none braver or more enduring. He possessed all the qualities which make the best of soldiers ; his conduct in every engage- ment with the enemy. being highly commended by officers and men. His coolness and courage was shown in the first engage- ment with the enemy at Yorktown. April 6th. 1862, and through- ont the disastrous campaign of Gen. MeClelian .- at Williams- burgh. May 5 : at Chickahominy from May 20 to 26 ; at Han- over C. II. May 27 : Fair Oaks, June 1 : Golden's Farm. June 30 : Savage Station June 27; White Oak Swamp, June 25; Charles City, June 30 ; and Malvern Hill. July 1. After the retreat of leClellan, he was with his regiment. under Gen. Pope, in the engagement with the enemy at the second Bull Run, where he also exhibited gallant conduct. Following the fortunes of his regiment, he was next in the battle at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13. under Gen. Boroside ; and again at Fredericksburg, May 3, 1865,
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and at Franklin's Crossing, June 5, under Gen. Hooker. In the Bloody engagement at Gettysburg, Pa. Jny 2 and 3 : at Fair- field, July 5 ; Rappahanoek Station, Nov. 7; and at Mine Run. Nov. 24, under Gen. Mead. he was particularly distinguished for the fearless discharge of duty. From the opening of the campaign in 1864. under Gen. Grant, he was in the terrible battles of the Wilderness, May 5 and 6; at Sportsylvania, May 8 and 10 and 12 ; at Anderson's House, May 20; at Cold Harbor, June I to 13; at Petersburg, June 16 to July 10: at Fort Stevens, July 12 : at Winchester, Sept. 15 : at Fisher's Hill. Sept. 22 ; and at Cedar Creek. Oet. 19. His reenlistment in Dee. 1863, arose from his uubounded patriotism and determination to see the rebellion put to an end. His promotion to the position of Sergeant, was the result of gallant conduet, and he nobly sustained his reputa- tion in the closing battles around Richmond ! until 1 .. ....... After having escaped death in all its forms, and on the day pre- vious to the fall of Richmond. the last stronghold of rebeldom. and an achievement for which our armies had fought for nearly five year's, and which his own valor had helped achieve, he fel? in the front of battle fighting for the "country he loved."
".He rests from the conflict, his labor is ended, His battles are feught, and the victories gained ; His spirit heroic to God has ascended,
His memory is left ns, with honor unstained."
Thus perished a brave soldi ..... : who had been an industrious man at home, and doubtless world have been again if permitted to return. His age was 31.
LIEUT. JOSHUA BROMLEY, son of' !liram Bromley, enlisted for three years in the 5th New Harrashire regiment, being among the first to respond. He was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor Va. in June 1864. He was a native of this town, and always lived here more or less, until within a few years, previous to the war. He was a man of intelligence and a brave officer, possessing the highest esteem of his meu.
AMos L. BOUTELL. culisted from Wallingford for three years in Co. F. 4th Vt. Regiment, Feb. 29th 1864. He was taken p. isou- er at the battle of Petersburg. June 23d 1864, and died in Ander- sonville Ga. Oct. 1. 1864.
GEORGE A. BUenLIN, son of Albert Bucklin, eulisted for three Years in Co. Il. 10th regiment. Aug. 2. 1802. Hled ed April 1.1. 1865. of wounds received at Petersburgh, April S. 1865, aged 24. After receiving the wound, he was taken to the hospital near Washington, where he died and was buried in the Cemetery at Arlington. His father upon receiving the intelligence that Clear 2 . was wounded, started for Washington in see him, but arrived there only to hear the sad news, that he was dead and brain. His remains were exhumed Det. Lody, 1865, and Freight bon for interment. George was one of those who enliste I from this town during the hour of need. and laid down his lire tor his core-
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try ; one of the many sacrifices that were made, to save the na- tion. It is due to his memory to say, that he was a good collier. always faithful to daty. In all the suffering from toilsome marches, through mind and over frozen ground ; exposare to heat and cold. privations in food and raiment, he was patient and will- ing. His letters to the dear ones at home. were always conched in the most patriotic terms. He felt it his duty to serve his country, and wherever the old flag of the 10th Vt. went. and in every battle there George was found. He was promoted Corpor- al, Sept. 19. 1864, and his bravery and skill as a soldier, were often spoken of in the highest terms, by both officers and men. In all the battles of the 10th commencing with Orange Grove in November. 1863, up to his being wounded at Petersburg, being some ten or twelve in number, besides numerous skirmishes, he bore his part nobly and honorably. We can no better express his qualities as a soldier, than by giving an extract of a letter. writ ten by S. E. Perham, late Capt. of Co. H. 10th Regt. Vt. Vols. who says, "I had other men in my company from Danby, one ouly of whom I will mention-George A. Bueklin. He received a wound on the morning of the 2d of April 1865, in the last grand charge on Petersburg. Va., which cansed his death. It is no more than justice for me to say in behalf of him who cannet speak for himself, that he was one of the best men in my com- pany, ever faithful, patriotic and brave. He stood high in the estimation of his comrades. who deeply mourned their loss at his death. He was a man of few words, therefore I never learned what friends he left at home, but they too had the hearty sym- pathy of both officers and men of his company." George A. Was a young man of intelligence and character. and may be ever be remembered as one of the brave boys who sacrificed his life to save the American Republic, and also,
"One who proudly bore the stern array of war, Nor faltered when grim death was marching past Who saw with fading eye. the strite afar, With victory for his prayer, e'en to the last."
ELISHA BOLL. enlisted for three years in Co. D. 7th Vt. regi- ment Dec. 12, 1861. After serving out bis term of service. he reenlisted Feb. 10. 1864. and promoted to the position of Corpor- al. He died at New Orleans, April 26. 1865. aged 35, leaving a widow and several children to mourn his loss. His commandes give him the credit of being a good soldier, and of faithfully per- forming his duty.
BERNICE M. BUXTON. SON of Benjamin Button. enlisted the three years or during the war, in Co. D, 7th Vt. regiment. AAnggr. 27, 1864. He died of disco- March 20, 1865.
GEORGE M. Cook. son of Justus Cook, enlisted for three year: in Co. D. 7th Vt. regiment. He served ont his torm, and reei- listed Feb. 16, 1864, and died at New Orleans.
JOB COREY, enlisted from Tinmouth ju Co. IT. Ist Vt. Cavalry,
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Sept. 16. 1861, and held the position of Sergeant. He was one of the most daring soldiers in the army, and highly esteemed. He was killed, while gallantly leading his company in a charge against Mosby's Rebel Cavalry near Greenwich. Va., May 30, 1863.
MAJOR GEORGE E. CROFF, son of Abner Croff, enlisted for three months in Co. K. Ist Vt. regiment. After the expiration of his term of service, he agam enlisted, Feb. 12. 1802, in Co. D. 7d: Vt. regiment, and occupied the position of Lieutenant, until March 1, 1863, when he was promoted Captain. He finally rose to the position of Major, which rank he held for several months previous to his discharge. He remained with the regiment until it was discharged, and returned home, as strong and resolute as when he entered the service. He came home. after his long ser- vice, with a glorious record. and an untarnished camer, to be again an active, useful citizen. His health however, in the course of a year or so, began to fail him, and he fell a victim to con- sumption, in the spring of 1867, aged 28. He was a good soldier and a brave officer. We are glad to record, that his deserving mother receives a pension.
EZRA CROFF, son of Abner Croff, enlisted for nine months, in Co. B. 14th Vt. Regt. Aug. 27, 1862. He served his ternt out and on returning home was attacked with the typhoid fever, and died soon after. His wife died of consumption, while he was in the service. He left three orphan children, who receive a pension.
ISRAEL T. CROEF, son of Samuel Croff', enlisted for three years in Co. H. 10th Vt. Regt. Aug. 8, 1862. He died of disease Jan. C. 1863, aged 23. He was not of a very robust constitution. and. when he entered the service, but few supposed he could endur. the fatigue and sufferings incident to a soldier's life, But notwith- standing this his patrotie spirit prompted him to lend assistant to his imperiled country, and he is said to have performed hi- duty faithfully, as long as he was able. His remains wert brought home for interment.
EVERARD CRANDALL, son of Russell Crandall, enlisted for three years in Co. D. 7th regiment. Jan. 30, 1862. He went south with his regiment, and although strong and healthy, he survived but a few months, falling a victim to the unhealthiness of the eli- inate. He died July 30. 1862, aged 39.
CALEB P. FISK. son of Oliver Fisk, enlisted Aug. 27. 1802. i. Co. B. 11th Vt. rest. for nine months. He died of disease at Wolf Run Shoals, Va., June 20, 1863, being the only one of the vine months men, from this town. who died by disease. His re- mains were brought home for interment.
WILLIAM GARDNER enlisted for three years in Co. F. Cth regi- ment, Oct. 3. 1961. Before his term expired he reenlisted. Der. 15, 1863. and was killed at the battle of Petersburg June 21. 1861. aged 21.
SPENCER GREEN, enlisted for three years in Co. B. 9th regiment. Dec. 2, 1863. Hle died of disease Dec. 27, 1861. aged 43. being
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The first one in the ninth regiment from this town, who died. His remains were brought home for interment.
GEORGE E. KELLY, enlisted for three years in Co. B, 7th regi- ment, Dee. 3, 1861. He died March 11, 1862, and was a man of good ability and intelligence. He left a wife and two children.
JOHN KELLY. son of Nelson Kelly, enlisted for three years in Co. F. 6th regiment. Oct. 3. 1861. and occupied the position of Corporal. After the expiration of his term of service, he reen- listed Jan. 1. 1864, and was promoted Sergeant. He was killed at Cedar Creek. Va. Oct. 19, 1864, aged 24. He was one of the first who enlisted into the 6th regiment. being first among those who entered the service in the darkest hour of the nation's exis. tence, and when strong arms and brave hearts were needed. In every engagement and at every post. he was particularly distin- quished for the fearless discharge of duty. He was in all the hard fought battles in which his regiment was engaged. at Yorktown : Williamsburg, Chichahominy. Fair Oaks, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill. 2d Bull Run. Fredericksburg, An- teitam, Gettysburg. Wilderness, Spottsylvania. Petersburgh, Win- chester, Fisher's Hill, and last at Cedar Creek, besides numerous other smaller engagements and skirmishes. In all these terrible cagagements. he never flinched. although several times wounded. and comrades fell thick and fast around him. Both officers and comrades gives him the name of being a good and faithful soldier. and his associates all speak of him in the highest terms, and of his sagacity and bravery. He possessed those mental, moral and physical qualities which make good soldiers. and he had the re- spect of all who knew him. He went out as Corporal, and bis intrepid valor won for him the position of Sergeant. and had he lived to the end of the war. doubtless would have risen to higher honors. His record is a glorious ony. Wherever duty called him. and dangers were the thickest. he was found. His courage was undaunted. he loved his country. and well did he do and dic for it. He sleeps in an honored grave, upon the field at Cedar Cresk, but his memory is here. Comrades will remember his mauly virtues, gallantry and soldierly qualities, and as one who goes to make up the long list of martyred heroes, in the rebellion of 1861. let us also cherish and honor his memory.
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