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ANOTHER REGIMENT TO BE ORGANIZED.- Messrs. Allen Munroe and L. W. Hall, have just returned from Albany, with permission to raise another regiment from Onondaga county, for three years or the war, and the military committee will at once take the proper steps to secure its recruiting, and to this end the Board of Supervisors will be asked to continue the bounty to the new regiment. In case the regiment should not be completed by the third of September, the number requisite will be furnished by draft.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.- A
meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Supervisors room, in
the County Clerk’s building, next Friday afternoon, to take action on the
subject of offering the same bounty to the volunteers in the 4th Onondaga
regiment, as was offered to those enlisting in the Third.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/21/62)
RECRUITING FOR THE FOURTH REGIMENT.- Our young friend, C. W. Anderson, who for some time past has been connected with the law firm of Barrett & Leavenworth, has authority to recruit a company for the Fourth Onondaga Regiment, and will enter upon his duties this morning. Mr. A. possesses the necessary tact, energy and ability for the speedy formation of a company, and will soon succeed in recruiting a body of men that will do credit to the Regiment. Those enlisting under Captain A, will find him a competent and faithful officer, and one that cannot fail of pleasing his command.
BOUNTY.- An effort is to be made to induce the Supervisors to make another appropriation for County bounty for the Fourth Regiment. A large number of the best citizens of the County are engaging in the work, and there is every prospect that if the bounty offered can be made as large as that paid to the Third Regiment, and in justice it can be no less, a large part of our quota can be raised, and the draft, if not wholly evaded, be very materially lightened. Most of the leading counties and districts are continuing the County bounty. The above is from the Standard of last evening.
FOR THE WAR.- Chas.
C. Bates, of the firm of Gray & Bates, Counselors, of this city has
received an authorization from the War Committee to raise a company for the
Fourth Onondaga Regiment. Mr. Bates is a popular and energetic young man, and we have
no doubt will succeed in recruiting a fine company within the time
prescribed for raising volunteers. Full
bounties will be paid by the United States and State Governments for all who
shall enlist before the 3d of September next.
Capt. Bates’ recruiting office may be found at “Fort Sumter,”
south end of Salina street bridge. Come
forward, young men, and enlist under Capt. Bates.
Let the Fourth Onondaga be filled up immediately, and avoid the
draft. (SYRACUSE DAILY
COURIER AND UNION 8/21/62)
MASS WAR MEETING!- There
will be a Mass War Meeting on HANOVER SQUARE, IN SYRACUSE, To-Day, (FRIDAY,)
at 4 o’clock. It is
especially requested that business stores and shops be closed before that
hour and remain closed until the meeting adjourns, that all may attend and
listen to HON. DANIEL S. DICKINSON, EX-GOV. SEYMOUR, GEN. B. F. BRUCE, HON.
D. C. LITTLEJOHN, of Oswego, and D. J. MITCHELL, of Syracuse, who have been
written to and are expected here. The
Supervisors of the County will be present. Let us see by the closing of the places of business who are
in favor of the Union and an immediate suppression of the Rebellion.
SYRACUSE, Aug. 21, 1862. GROVE LAWRENCE, AUSTIN MYRES, J. DEAN
HAWLEY, In behalf of the Sen. Mil. Com.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/22/62)
ANOTHER COMPANY.- We
learn that Messrs, J. Forman Wilkinson, local Superintendent of the Central
Railroad, and Wm. M. Mosely, of the Mechanics Bank, have commenced
recruiting a company for the new Regiment.
Their office is near the liberty pole, at the south end of Salina
street bridge. They have made
pecuniary sacrifices, in order to give their services to their country, and
as they are both active and energetic young men, they will no doubt succeed
in recruiting a good company in a short time.
Mr. Mosely is a young man of more than ordinary tact and ability, and
knows no such word as fail. He
is well known to most of our citizens, as being competent to push through
anything he undertakes. Mr.
Wilkinson is also well known to our citizens, and has hosts of friends who
will rally around him. All who
are desirous of enlisting will find this a crack company.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/22/62)
PROCLAMATION BY THE
MAYOR.- MAYOR’S OFFICE, Aug. 21,
1862. The Government has called
for 600,000 men. In response to this call, one regiment has been raised in
the county of Onondaga. The
organization of a Fourth Regiment has been commenced.
It must be filled at once or resort will be made for a draft.
The first duty for a citizen is to his country.
The work of enlistment requires the active co-operation of every
loyal man. All other objects are to be postponed when the country
demands the services of its citizens. I,
therefore, as Mayor of the city of Syracuse, following the example of other
cities, and in accordance with the request of many of our citizens, do
hereby respectfully and earnestly recommend, that for ten days,
commencing on Friday the 22d day of August inst., all stores, shops, offices
and places of business within the city, be closed at four o’clock P.M., to
the end that each citizen may devote a portion of each day to the work of
aiding the enlistment of volunteers. A
prompt and cheerful acquiescence in this suggestion is regarded as of great
importance. CHARLES ANDREWS, Mayor.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/22/62)
COLONEL AND LIEUTENANT
COLONEL OF THE NEW REGIMENT.- Major
Barnum, of the 12th Regiment, who now lies wounded, at his residence on
Grape Street, has been tendered the office of Colonel, in the new regiment,
now being raised in this county. The
selection could not have fallen upon a better man, and when he shall be
sufficiently improved to be able to come out among us, which we trust will
be in a very short time, he will be the means of drawing together a large
number of recruits for the speedy filling up of the regiment.
Robert McCarthy, Esq., has received the appointment of Lieutenant
Colonel, and both gentlemen, we understand will accept.
The committee have done well in making these selections, and
everything that can be done by energetic and straightforward men, will be
accomplished by these gentlemen. Now
let the ball roll on, and fill the new regiment to overflowing within the
next ten days. (SYRACUSE
DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/22/62)
THE WAR MEETING.- Pursuant
to the call published in the daily papers of the city, and in accordance
with the proclamation of Mayor Andrews, a large and enthusiastic meeting of
our citizens was held at Hanover Square yesterday afternoon, to take
measures for the rapid furnishing of the quota of men called for by the
President. About half past
three the City Hall bell, and those of the different churches were rung, and
a salute fired from Clinton Square, and very soon the people began to gather
from all quarters. At four
o’clock the meeting was called to order by His Honor, Mayor Andrews.
Major Burnett, was appointed Chairman, with the usual number of Vice
Presidents and Secretaries. After a few remarks by the Chairman, D. J. Mitchell, Esq., of
this city, was introduced, and made a short but eloquent speech, urging the
men of Onondaga county to come forth in this the hour of their country’s
need to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the land. His speech was received with frequent bursts of applause.
Calls were then made for Hon. D. C. Littlejohn, of Oswego, who made
his appearance in the midst of loud cheers, and made a most stirring speech
to the vast crowd, who listened with the most marked attention.- He appealed
to the patriotism of the people, calling upon them to come forth in their
might to assist in putting down this most wicked rebellion.
At the conclusion of Mr. Littlejohn’s speech, Gen. B. F. Bruce was
called for, and made a brief but spirited speech, which had a telling effect
upon the audience. The pressure
upon our columns prevents our giving even a synopsis of the speeches made by
these gentlemen, but the frequent applause by the dense crowd told how
forcibly they went to the hearts of the auditors.
A series of resolutions were adopted which we are unable to publish
this morning, and the meeting adjourned to meet today, at the same place and
time of day. Ex-Gov. Seymour
and Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson were expected to be present and address the
meeting, but they did not arrive. Dresher’s
Band were present, and enlivened the occasion by some of their choicest
patriotic airs, which added much to the enthusiasm.
The places of business throughout the city were very generally closed
about 4 o’clock, and remained so with few exceptions during the balance of
the day and evening. (SYRACUSE DAILY
COURIER AND UNION 8/23/62)
CAPTAIN DORAN. - We
see that our enterprising young friend, Mr. Jas. F. Doran, has obtained the
necessary authority, and has commenced recruiting for the 4th
Onondaga Regiment in a manner that cannot fail of success.
Mr. Doran has had considerable military experience, having been an
active member of the Syracuse Citizens’ Corps for several years past.
He possesses the necessary qualifications for a good officer, and
those enlisting in his company will find him the right man in the right
place. We wish him every
success in his new undertaking.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/23/62)
NEW RECRUITING
OFFICE.- Ira B. Seymour and A.
McKinstry, Jr., will open a recruiting office this morning for the Fourth
Onondaga Regiment, opposite Rector’s gun shop.
They are popular and reliable men, and their prospects are
flattering. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/25/62)
MAJOR COOK. - It
gives us unfeigned pleasure to announce to our readers that Lieut. A.G.
Cook, of the Syracuse Citizens’ Corps has been appointed to the honorable
position of Major in the Fourth Onondaga Regiment.
This appointment is one of the most judicial acts of the Senatorial
District Military Committee, and we heartily concur in it.
Major Cook is an excellent disciplinarian, and his long connection
with the Syracuse Citizens’ Corps is sufficient of itself to call for his
promotion. Notwithstanding the
doubt thrown upon his capacity by our well versed military (!) cotemporary
the broomstick of the Journal, we look upon the appointment of Major
Cook as the most ABEL that could have been made.
We think that without taking the trouble to consult our military
friends, they will coincide with us in our opinion.
If the Military committee will discriminate in all its appointments
with as good judgment as it has thus far exercised, the third Onondaga
Regiment, as well as the Fourth, will go into the field with a meritous
corps of Staff and line officers that will challenge the admiration of
veterans. We want no more
station organ grinders at the head of our Onondaga regiments to use our
brave boys as monkeys or babboons, by inflicting upon them such outrageous
punishments as we have heard of in regard to the 101st regiment. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER
AND UNION 8/25/62)
CAMP ANDREWS. - There
was a great rush to Camp Andrews yesterday by our citizens, as it was the
last Sabbath that the Third Onondaga Regiment would occupy it.
Religious services were held by Rev. S. B. Scott, pastor of the First
M. E. Church, in this city, at which the entire regiment were present.
Hundreds of our citizens were present at the religious services and
the dress parade. Every avenue
approaching the camp grounds was thronged with horses and vehicles, and the
livery stables were emptied at an early hour in the morning of everything
upon wheels or marrow bones. We
understand the regiment will leave camp for Washington by Wednesday or
Thursday, and the barracks will be occupied by the recruits of the Fourth
Onondaga Regiment. Hurry up the
men. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/25/62)
EXTRA BOUNTY. - Our
patriotic and enthusiastic fellow-citizen, James Lynch, Jr., has entered the
service of his country, and we understand that recruits are flocking to him
in great numbers. As will be
seen by a notice elsewhere, an extra bounty of ten dollars is offered to
each man to the number of forty, who shall join the ranks of Captain
Lynch’s Company. The offer is
a liberal one, and will be promptly paid.
Mr. Lynch is one of our most spirited young men and will make an
excellent officer. Young men
who desire to enlist and wish the privilege of choosing their own officer,
will find this an excellent opportunity for entering the Fourth Onondaga
Regiment. (SYRACUSE DAILY
COURIER AND UNION 8/25/62)
WAR MEETINGS THIS
WEEK.- War meetings are appointed
to be held as follows, during the present week: MONDAY EVENING, AUG. 25.
Cardiff-Geo. L. Maynard, and others. At Union Hall, Baldwinsville, to be
addressed by Hon. Thos. G. Alvord. Capt. Townsend will receive recruits.
Jamesville-To be addressed by G. N. Kennedy and P. Corbett, Esq. Manlius
Village-To be addressed by Robert McCarthy, Esq.
TUESDAY EVENING, AUG. 26. Orville-To be addressed by George L.
Maynard. Pompey Center-Mass meeting, to be addressed by G. N. Kennedy
and L. W. Hall, Esq. Apulia-In
the Congregational Church. Addresses
by Hon. D. McCarthy and P. Corbett. W.
W. Mosely will be present to receive recruits.
Clay Corners-Frank Hiscock, Esq., and others will deliver
addresses. WEDNESDAY EVENING,
AUG. 27. Spafford Corners-Geo.
L. Maynard and others will address the meeting.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/25/62)
EXTRA BOUNTY FOR CAPT.
LYNCH’S COMPANY. - $1800,00 has
been subscribed as extra bounty by the citizens of Salina, for the company
to be raised by James Lynch. (SYRACUSE
DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/26/62)
HARDEE DISCARDED. - “
Hardee’s Tactics” have been the standard tactics of the army. But Hardee
is a traitor, and in that respect, at least, his “tactics” are not
approved. But, aside from that,
Gen. Casey’s tactics are deemed an improvement, and have just been
officially adopted. This is a
deserved compliment to a veteran soldier, whose scientific skill runs
parallel with his loyalty and courage.
Albany Journal. (SYRACUSE
DAILY JOURNAL 8/26/62)
RECRUITING IN THE
SEVENTH WARD. - The Jewish
Synagogue on Mulberry street will be open every evening this week, for the
purpose of forwarding recruiting among the Israelites who constitute a large
and respectable portion of our patriotic fellow citizens. Good speakers will be in attendance each evening.
Push on the ball in the old Seventh.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/26/62)
FIRST WARD. - An
enthusiastic war meeting was held in the First Ward last evening.
The meeting was a tremendous one for Old Salt Point.
The speakers were John McCarthy, R.F. Trowbridge and John Molloy,
Esqrs. The First Ward is patriotic, and will furnish a splendid body
of men for the Fourth Onondaga regiment. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER
AND UNION 8/26/62)
RECRUITING. - Our
citizens have taken the recruiting mania, and all are striving to do their
utmost in the matter. The
Israelites of the city are bestirring themselves, as will be seen from the
proceedings that we publish in another column.
Recruiting has been commenced to fill the decimated ranks of the
Twelfth Onondaga Regiment, and a large bounty has been offered, as our
columns will show. Messrs
Remington, Palmer and Cook, of the Citizens Corps, are raising a
company for the fourth Onondaga Regiment, and meet with good success.
Their rendezvous is in front of Herricks Cigar store.
Young men who prefer to enlist under experienced officers should join
this company. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/26/62)
THE GERMAN’S IN MOTION. - At a meeting of the German Catholic congregation Sunday afternoon, the following committee were appointed to raise monies for an extra bounty to each German who enlist in the Fourth Onondaga Regiment, from Monday the 25th instant: 1st Ward- George Miller, Theobald Rieffe. 2nd Ward- F. Baumer, P. Conrad, and I.A. Hoffman. 3rd Ward- Casper Miller and M. Wenz. 4th Ward- Knauber and C. Bauerle. 5th Ward- Peter Schmel, Sichold and Chas. Fauth. 6th & 7th Wards- Joseph Michael and John Roeshlaub. 8th Ward- Ignatius Fissinger and Joseph Bollway. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/26/62)
WAR MEETING YESTERDAY.
- The meeting yesterday was largely
attended in Hanover square. Finlay
M. King, Massachusetts Dunbar, and Hon. Thos. G. Alvord, addressed the
meeting. Dunbar sang a sort of
negro medley, with but poor success. Dunbar
should drop the darkey, and confine himself to patriotism.
It is a great pity to see him waste his pantomimic efforts on the
colored gammon. If he desires
to enter the ranks of a minstrel troupe, room must be made for him and a few
others who train with him. (SYRACUSE
DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/27/62)
MAJOR COOK. - On Tuesday some friends presented Major Cook with an elegant sword and sash. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/28/62)
FOURTH ONONDAGA
REGIMENT. - The following are the
Regimental and Staff officers of the Fourth Onondaga Regiment, as far as
made public : Colonel- Henry A. Barnum. Lieutenant
Colonel- John M. Strong. Major-
Abel G. Cook. Surgeon-
Dr. J.V. Kendall. Chaplain-
Adjutant- James S. Gillespie.
Quarter-Master- Moses Summers.
Sergeant-Major- Joseph Seymour, Jr.
Quartermaster-Sergeant- Joseph A. Davis.
Commissary-Sergeant- John W. Barnes.
CAVALRY COMPANY. - George
E. Jacobia, of DeWitt has received authorization to recruit a cavalry
company to be attached to the 4th Onondaga Regiment.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/29/62)
FIFTY DOLLARS BOUNTY
IN GEDDES. - A score of the
patriotic citizens of Geddes offer an extra bounty of fifty dollars to each
volunteer in the Fourth Onondaga Regiment from that town.
Volunteers accepting this offer are invited to enroll themselves with
Capt. E. H. Farrar, recruiting officer for Geddes, at the Salt office in
that place. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER
AND UNION 8/29/62)
A MOUNTED COMPANY FOR
THE FOURTH REGIMENT. - John W.
Hatfield, of this city has been authorized to raise a company of mounted
rifles, to be attached to the Fourth Regiment now forming.
Young men have now the opportunity to join this popular branch of the
service and at the same time go in company with their friends now enlisting.
- Standard.
REGIMENTAL FLAG FOR
THE FOURTH ONONDAGA REGIMENT. - At
the meeting of the War Committee last evening, the ladies of the Jewish
Synagogue, of the 7th Ward, desired to be allowed the privilege
of presenting the Regimental Flag to the Fourth Onondaga Regiment. The Committee unanimously granted this patriotic request, and
returned their thanks to the generous donors.
These ladies have distinguished themselves by their untiring efforts
in behalf of Captain Light’s Company, now being raised in that Ward, and
are entitled to the approbation of all for their exertions.
Let other ladies follow their example.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/29/62)
AN INVOLUNTARY
VOLUNTEER. - A well-dressed man
named Marcus V. Carpenter was boasting at the Sherman House yesterday that
he escaped from Chicago just in time to evade the draft, when Lieut. Beach
took him in custody and delivered him over to Deputy Marshal Lowell, who
placed him in the hands of Capt. Light, recruiting officer for the Fourth
regiment. Finding that he was
caught in a disagreeable trap, Carpenter concluded to enlist, and did so,
Capt. Light paying him the extra bounty.
(SYRACUSE DAILY JOURNAL 8/29/62)
WAR MASS MEETING. - The
mass war meeting in Hanover Square, yesterday afternoon, was highly
interesting. Capt. E. G.
Townsend, formerly chaplain in the Van Allen Cavalry, and who is now raising
a company for the Fourth Onondaga regiment, and Lieut. R. W. Raymond, a
member of Gen. Fremont’s staff during the hundred days in Missouri and
subsequently in the Mountain Department, made eloquent and patriotic
remarks, in the course of which they related many facts and incidents
occurring during their army experience, to the instruction and gratification
of their hearers. Lieut. Dunbar
also spoke briefly.
THE FOURTH REGIMENT. -
There were reported to the Military
Committee last evening by the recruiting officers, as having been enlisted
in the Fourth Onondaga regiment to that time, five hundred and sixty men.
This most excellent result has been attained inside of six days.
Surgeon Kendall is busily occupied at his headquarters, No. 10
Clinton Block. Yesterday, over
one hundred enlisted men were passed on examination, and at least that
number will be examined to-day. The
Surgeon says that those who have thus far been examined are a noble body of
men, and that the regiment promises to be fully equal to the 122d, which is
as good as can be raised anywhere. The
Military Committee, which had granted an authorization to George E. Jacobia
to raise a cavalry company for the new regiment, reconsidered and
unanimously rescinded their action last evening.
A delegation of citizens from DeWitt, and others, strongly protested
against the issuing of authorization to such persons.
Recruiting in this city to-day is being most vigorously prosecuted.
The regiment, at the present rate of enlistments, will be filled up
by Monday. Mr. John W. Hetfield
is raising a company of cavalry for this regiment.
SEVENTH WARD. - The
Jewish Synagogue is crowded every evening.
Judge Morgan and Richard Raynor spoke last evening, and the
inimitable and popular Dunbar sang “Father Abraham,” and made a capital
speech of about five minutes in length, (just long enough for a war speech)
Five more volunteers came forward and joined Capt. Light’s Company.
The meeting for this evening will be held at the City Hall, and it is
to be hoped that the Hall will be crowded.
Only a few days more remain for getting volunteers.
Let every man do his duty in the Seventh Ward, and Capt. Light’s
company will be raised. Good speakers are engaged for to-night.
(SYRACUSE DAILY JOURNAL 8/29/62)
FLAG FOR THE FOURTH
REGIMENT. - The committee of the
Jewish ladies, entrusted with the procuring of a flag to be presented to the
Fourth Onondaga regiment, have purchased the materials at a cost over
$180-probably $200,-and the ladies are making them up.
The Military Committee has accepted the tender of these ladies.
The flag is to be of the best silk, and few regiments in the State
will have more elegant colors. (SYRACUSE
DAILY JOURNAL 8/29/62)
BULLY FOR SALT POINT. - We understand that Capt. Jas. Lynch’s Company will be ready for muster as soon as the Wednesday next. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/30/62)
MANLIUS STATION.- Hon.
Thomas G. Alvord and L. W. Hall, Esq., will address a war meeting at Manlius
Station this evening. Let there
be a grand turn out. (SYRACUSE
DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/30/62)
THE RECRUITING.- The
recruiting is now progressing lively. On
Thursday Justice Hurst swore in over one hundred men.
Many others were sworn in by other Commissioners.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/30/62
MEETING AT JAMESVILLE.- Hon.
Dennis McCarthy and P. Corbett, Esq., will address a war meeting at
Jamesville on Tuesday evening next, Sept.2d.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/30/62)
HURRY UP.- It
is said that the State bounty of $50 will cease after the 3d of September,
the time fixed for the draft. Those
intending to enlist should be quick, as but a short time is left to secure
the bounty. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/30/62)
THE MILITARY
COMMITTEE. - The Military Committee
held a meeting at their room in the City Hall, and six hundred names were
reported for the Fourth Onondaga Regiment.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/30/62)
ADJUTANT FOR THE 4TH
ONONDAGA. - Walter M. Dallman who
was 1st Lieut. in Capt. Jas. Lynch jr’s., company has received
the appointment of Adjutant in the 4th Onondaga Regiment.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/30/62)
SEVENTH WARD MEETING
LAST NIGHT. - One of the most
enthusiastic war meetings of the season was held at the City Hall last
evening. A large addition to
the fund was raised, and several recruits were obtained.
The Israelites have done most nobly, and their company is already
nearly full. (SYRACUSE
DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/30/62)
READY FOR MUSTER. - Five
hundred and sixty men were reported to the Military Committee on Thursday
evening by the different recruiting officers, as ready for muster.
Adjutant Dallman, who has been in Albany for the purpose of procuring
the necessary papers, will probably commence to muster the regiment to-day. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER
AND UNION 8/30/62)
A PATRIOTIC FIRE
COMPANY. - A meeting of Empire
Company No. IV, from the Second Ward, was held last evening at their Engine
House, to consider measures for the promotion of a company from that Ward
under the Recruiting Officers, Nicholas Grumbach, Phillip Eckel, and Jacob
Knapp. On motion of a member,
Resolved, That the Empire Company No. IV give one hundred dollars to the
above officers for extra bounty to volunteers.
Resolved, That the Secretary shall write an order for the above
amount. Resolved, That these
proceedings be published in all our city daily papers.
MICHAEL SPRISSER, JOHN A. ECKEL, JACOB BLIND, - Committee.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 8/30/62)
THE MILITARY
COMMITTEE. - This Committee held
another meeting last night. There
was not much business of importance transacted.
The reports of the recruiting officers show a considerable increase
in the number of volunteers reported since the last meeting, and the work of
filling the new regiment is progressing very favorably.
THE RIGHT SORT OF MEN.
- Mr. Hamilton White has
contributed $100 to each of the following named persons to aid them in the
work of recruiting, viz: Ira Seymour, James E. Doran, Rev. E. G. Townsend,
D. J. Lindsay, Geo. K. Collins - making $500 in all.
Hon. Dennis McCarthy has given $100 to Capt. Bon, and $100 to Rev. E.
G. Townsend for the same purpose.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/1/62)
THE POMPEY COMPANY. - The
company from Pompey, under command of Capt. Woodford, is now filled above
the minimum number. It will be company “B” in the Fourth Regiment.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/1/62)
CAPT. LIGHT’S
COMPANY. - This company is now
filled above the maximum number, and will be the first company mustered into
the fourth regiment. No class
have labored more faithfully, or given with a more liberal hand than the
Israelites of the Seventh Ward, and it gives us the greatest satisfaction to
know that they are to receive the just reward of their exertions.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/1/62)
NATIONAL GUARDS. - An
imposing display was made by the National Guards of this city, on Friday
afternoon, complimentary of Capt. Lynch’s company of the First Ward.
The Guards were accompanied by the recruits, numbering some sixty
fine sized, athletic fellows. We
noticed among them many of large physical proportions.
They all appeared in good spirits and marched to the music of the
band in excellent order, and we think in better uniformity of step and
motion than we have noticed in any other body of raw recruits.
The Guards left the Armory at 5 o’clock, P.M.
On Salina street they marched in extended ranks, and made a very
soldierly display. An immense
gathering of people awaited them in Salina, where, after stacking arms and
refreshing themselves at the invitation of Capt. Lynch, they listened to a
brief but stirring and patriotic speech from Col. Titus, which was
enthusiastically applauded by both soldiers and people.
Capt. Lynch received a number of recruits, and after they had signed
their names, the Guards exchanged their good evening with the young Captain,
and marched for home, feeling satisfied that they had done so much, at
least, for the Rebellion. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/1/62)
FOURTH ONONDAGA
REGIMENT. - The Military Committee
will proceed to consolidate and organize the Fourth Onondaga Regiment, on
Wednesday morning next, the 3d inst., at 10 o’clock.
All persons having authorizations to recruit for this Regiment, will
see the necessity of reporting the number of men sworn in by each at that
time. By order of the Military
Committee. CHARLES ANDREWS, Chairman. ALLEN MUNROE, Secretary. September 1st.
1862.
DEPARTURE OF THE 122D
REGIMENT. - Many of our readers
will be surprised to learn that this regiment is by this time far on its way
to Washington. It was generally
believed that the regiment would not leave their camp before Monday or
Tuesday. On Saturday evening
however, orders were received for their departure early Sunday morning. Not withstanding the lateness of the hour at which the
summons came, the intelligence spread through the city like wild fire, and
at an early hour yesterday morning Camp Andrews was thronged with the
relatives and friends of the soldiers, assembled to pay the last tributes of
affection to the brave fellows so soon to be in the midst of “war’s
alarms.” The regiment was engaged nearly the whole of Saturday night
in breaking camp, packing their baggage, &c., and about seven o’clock
fell into line and marched to the yard of the Central Railroad, near Clinton
street, where the train was waiting to convey them to their destination.
On their arrival at the yard they were again met by a dense crowd of
the families, &c., of the volunteers, and after many tearful
leave-takings, and heart-breaking farewells they went on board the cars in
the most orderly manner, and with a most fervent “God speed,” the train
moved off and the 122d Regiment was on its way to the seat of war.
Their passage through the city was greeted at every point by the
waving of flags, handkerchiefs, the throwing of bouquets, &c., and the
hearty cheers, shaking of caps, &c., by the volunteers showed that their
enthusiasm was not in the least abated by these expressions of the regard
from the ladies of Syracuse. This
regiment is recruited from the best material of Old Onondaga County, and a
finer, or more soldierly body of men cannot be found in the Northern army;
and we can safely predict that their bearing on the field will be an honor
to themselves and to Onondaga County. Shortly after the departure of the regiment, Company “E,”
of the Fourth Regiment, marched up to the campground, and took possession of
the barracks, &c., for the new regiment, which will immediately go into
camp. (SYRACUSE DAILY
COURIER AND UNION 9/1/62)
FOR THE WAR. - There
have been many extraordinary instances of self-sacrifices in this war - of
men who have enlisted, who are exempt from positive duty by age or infirmity
- but some instances have come under our notice within a day or two past,
that we regard as especially worthy of remark.
An elderly gentleman, venerable from his sixty and more years,
remarked that he had two sons in the army, and that he could do no better
than to enlist himself - and he did enlist.
Two other elderly gentlemen, still vigorous although aged, remarked
in our presence that they would also enlist - and they will do so.
One of these gentlemen is among the oldest residents of our city, and
helped to build the second school house ever erected here.
He is a good-hearted and brave man, and will make a good soldier.
These men have been actuated solely by patriotic feelings, and have
not been influenced by merely pecuniary motives.
We produce these single instances as merely representative of
thousands of patriotic examples, which the cowardly ones who fear a draft
should be proud to follow. (SYRACUSE
DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/1/62)
CONSOLIDATION. - The
Pompey company, which arrived in town yesterday morning, effected a
consolidation with the men raised by Mr. C. C. Bates, and a portion of them
were mustered in. The company
now numbers 104 men. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER
AND UNION 9/2/62)
THE FOURTH REGIMENT. -
This regiment now numbers over
eight hundred men sworn in, and will probably be filled in a day or two more
at the farthest. Six companies
will be filled, leaving four to be consolidated. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER
AND UNION 9/2/62)
4TH
REGIMENT. - Quartermaster Summers
arrived home from New York on Sunday morning.
The supplies of clothing, &c., were very scarce, owing to the
rapidity which regiments are coming in.
He succeeded in procuring the blankets, and it is expected the
uniforms will be shipped before many days.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/2/62)
FIRST WARD COMPANY. - Capt.
Lynch’s company was full yesterday, and the men were sworn in at the City
Hall during the afternoon. The ranks is made up of as fine looking a body of men as have
yet been mustered into any regiment that left this city. A cheer for the First Ward.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/2/62)
THE 2D WARD COMPANY
COMPLETE. - THE BEST WORK YET. -
The German Company of the 2d ward, under Capt. Grumbach and Lieuts. Eckle
and Knapp, is far above the maximum number.
On Saturday evening the company numbered fifty-one men.
Fifty-four men were enlisted yesterday, being, we believe, the best
day’s recruiting for one company ever done in this State.
The people of the second ward yesterday did nothing but recruit.
They entered into the business with a real German enthusiasm
-the women, wives, mothers and daughters urging and encouraging
enlistments, and the result is this glorious success, the first full company
for the Fourth regiment. The
company marched in a body this morning to the office of Justice Hurst, where
the oath was administered to those not already sworn in.
A few of them are now in the surgeon’s hands.
The company will muster in as soon as possible, probably to-day.-Standard.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER
AND UNION 9/2/62)
A MISTAKE. - It is now positively asserted that there is no intention of raising a Central Railroad Regiment. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/3/62)
PROGRESS OF THE NEW
REGIMENT. - The Fourth Onondaga
Regiment is progressing beyond all reasonable expectations.
The regiment yesterday numbered about nine hundred men, and it is
expected, at the rate in which enlistments are being made, that it will
reach its maximum number to-day or to-morrow, at farthest.
The five companies which have received the minimum number, and are
already mustered into the regiment, are, we understand, lettered as follows
: Co. A - Capt. Light, Seventh Ward. Co.
B - Capt. Grumbach, Second Ward. Co.
C - Capt. Lynch, First Ward. Co.
D - Capt. Graves, Manlius. Co.
E - Capt. Woodford, Pompey. Two
other companies, now nearly full, will receive their designating initial
letters perhaps to-day, as the Military Committee will meet at the City Hall
this forenoon, to complete the company organizations of the regiment.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/3/62)
CLOTHING FOR THE NEW
REGIMENT. - We learn that a full
supply of army blankets, of good quality, has been received by Quartermaster
Summers, for the Fourth Onondaga Regiment, and they will be served out to
the men as fast as they are ready to take up quarters in Camp.
It is impossible at the present time to obtain uniforms and other
necessary articles of clothing, but they will be forthcoming at an early
day. Since the appointment of
our “local” friend Moses, of the Standard, to the position of
Quarter-Master of the new, or Fourth Onondaga Regiment, he has been very
active in seeing to the wants of the men, and has displayed the same agility
and untiring perseverance which has at all times characterized his
connection with the press, as an able and industrious local editor.
We are not apprised as to who will be his successor in the local
Chair, but whoever he may be, with all due deference to whatever talent he
may bring to his aid, we are quite sure that the readers of the Standard will
miss the pungent pen of our former cotemporary, while we shall be
relieved from many a sharp poke in the ribs.
But notwithstanding all this, which to his readere, like the fable of
the boy and the frogs was “fun to them but death to us.” we, too, shall
miss his genial, every day association, and the frank, generous and
courteous manner in which he has always treated us, personally.
Ever willing to impart any information to us within his knowledge,
that might be of service to us, we found him accommodating and communicative
to an extent that perhaps we had no right to expect.
But what his former readers will loose through his absence as local
editor, they will gain it in the service of interesting letters that he will
be able to send his paper from time to time, from the seat of war.
As Quarter-Master of the regiment, the gallant boys will find in our
old friend Moses, one ever alive to their best interests, and who will be
constantly on the alert to supply their every want in time of need. In taking leave of him as one of our most genial and clever
city cotemporaries, our regards shall follow him upon the tented field,
coupled with hopes for his personal safety and future prosperity and when,
at the end of the war he shall return home, conscious of having performed
his whole duty to our common country, none will be more rejoiced at the
opportunity of extending to him a warm greeting and the right hand of
editorial fellowship than his humble servant the “local” of the Courier
and Union. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/3/62)
THE LADIES ARE WANTED. - The
patriotic ladies of Syracuse are requested to meet at the Court House this
(Wednesday) morning, for the purpose of taking the necessary measures to
furnish lint, bandages other articles for wounded soldiers.
A general attendance is requested. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION
9/3/62)
BEWARE OF ARMY BLUE. - Those
engaged in manufacturing military clothing should be cautious how they bring
the hands in contact with the eyes. We
well know what an attraction army blue possesses for the female sex, but
then it is quite a different thing when a good Union soldier is enveloped in
it, to protect the dear creatures from harm.
A young lady a few days ago lost the sight of one eye, and will most
probably lose the other, by working on blue army cloth.
Her eyes were somewhat inflamed from the effects of a cold, and it
was while in that state that she rubbed them with her fingers, which were
discolored by the blue cloth. Again
we caution females to beware of army blue !
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/4/62)
CONSOLIDATION OF THE
FOURTH ONONDAGA REGIMENT. - This
regiment was consolidated on Wednesday under the designation of the One
Hundred and Forty-ninth (149th) Regiment, when all the Captains
and most of the Lieutenants were appointed.
We like the number designating the regiment.
It sounds strong, and looks invincible.
Quarter-Master Summers furnishes his paper with some items of
interest in regard to camp matters, which we subjoin : The Camp of the 4th
Regiment has been named Camp White in honor of Ald. White, the well known
and popular commander of Co. D, of the 51st regiment.
Major Cook is in command of the camp, and strict military discipline
is enforced. Captain Townsend
and some fifty men went into camp this morning before breakfast, and took
possession of one of the barracks. There
are now five companies Capts. Light, Lynch, Townsend, Graves and the Pompey
company, in camp, and others will go there to-day and to-morrow.
The Manlius Company, Captain Graves marched to town this morning, and
went into camp. The march of
eight miles must have been a tiresome one, but the boys bore the fatigue
like heroes. Capt. Lindsay and
his company will be in camp this afternoon.
It is understood that 950 men have enlisted in the Regiment, but
probably all will not pass muster. However,
it is safe to say that the Regiment will soon be filled to the maximum. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/5/62)
CAPT. GRAVES’
COMPANY. - The Fayetteville Gazette
says that Adjutant Dallman was at that place on Monday to muster in
Capt. Graves’ Company. Sixty-two
men passed the surgeons’ examination and but one of the whole number was
rejected. They are a fine body
of men, and will do good service. The
balance of the company expect to go to Syracuse to-day for muster; and
thence to camp. (SYRACUSE
DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/6/62)
FAREWELL BALL. - The
members of Empire Engine Company No. IV will give a Farewell Ball to the
members of Co. B Fourth Onondaga Regiment, at Pfohl’s Hall on Monday
evening next, the proceeds to be added to the Relief Fund for the benefit of
the families of volunteers. Samsel’s
full Band will furnish music. Tickets
50 cents.
DEATH OF A SOLDIER. - We
learn that one of the soldiers of the Fourth Onondaga regiment, died at the
camp ground yesterday morning. (SYRACUSE
DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/8/62)
BILLS AGAINST THE
FOURTH REGIMENT. - The
Quartermaster of this Regiment requests all persons having accounts for
materials or labor furnished for the Regiment, to present them to Joseph A.
Davis, Quartermaster Sergeant, as soon as possible.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/8/62)
ASSISTANT SURGEONS. - Dr.
Nims, of Manlius, and J. E. Carr, of Betts’ Corners, have been appointed
Assistant Surgeons for the Fourth Onondaga (149th) Regiment.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/8/62)
OFF TO THE WAR. - We
find the following notice in the last number of the Chenango Union -
Mr. J. S. Townsend, employed as one of the Teachers of the Union School in
this village had just commenced his labors for the term which began on
Monday last, when he received notice that he had been appointed to a
position upon the Colonel’s Staff in the new Onondaga Regiment.
He immediately resigned his post as pedagogue, (with the consent of
the Trustees) and has joined his Regiment.
Our school will miss him, but the country will find him always at his
post. His place in the school
has not yet been supplied.
RECRUITS ABOUT TO
MARCH. - Nine regiments are to
leave this State for the seat of war before the 8th inst.
A number of other regiments are ready to move, and will do so as
promptly as transportation, uniforms and arms are furnished.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/9/62)
THE NEW REGIMENT. - Eight
hundred and thirty men had successfully passed the Surgeon’s examination
up to yesterday morning. The uniforms for the regiment were shipped from New York City
yesterday, and expected here last evening.
They will be served out to the men as soon as they arrive.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/9/62)
PRESENTATION TO LIEUT.
ECKLE. - The members of Empire Fire
Co. No. 4, of which Lieut. Eckle, of Co. B, 149th regiment, has
been the foreman for many years, have presented their esteemed chief with a
sword, sash, belt and other military insignia.
The presentation took place at Camp White, yesterday afternoon, and
was attended by Empire Fire Company in full numbers, who marched to the camp
headed by Samsel’s Band, and also by Capt. Grumbach’s full company.
The presentation address was made by L. W. Hall, Esq., in neat and
appropriate terms, to which R. H. Gardner, Esq., in behalf of Lieut. Eckle,
made a fitting response. The affair was witnessed by a large gathering of citizens.
The compliment to Lieut. Eckle is richly deserved.
(SYRACUSE DAILY JOURNAL 9/9/62)
THE NEW REGIMENT. - The
Adjutant at noon to-day had mustered in over eight hundred men, and a number
were waiting turns. Capt.
Hopkins’ company from Cicero, was mustered in this forenoon and has gone
into camp. A supply of clothing
was shipped from New York yesterday, and reached here this morning.
Several hundred uniforms not used by the 122d regiment, have been
distributed to the new regiment. Capt.
Light’s company (A,) received theirs last evening, and made a parade of
the Seventh Ward, where they were hospitably entertained at the residences
of several of the citizens.
COLONEL BARNUM. - We
were highly pleased at seeing Col. Barnum enjoying a ride in the open air
yesterday. He visits Camp
White, where his regiment is quartered, about every day, and his presence is
hailed with satisfaction by the men. The Colonel looks pale, and quite thin, but his complexion is
a healthy one, and shows that he will soon have entirely recovered from his
wounds. The State paymaster for
the government reached here yesterday, and was to have paid off the members
of the 149th their enlistment premium and advance pay, under
direction of Col. Barnum, but we understand that payment was postponed till
to-day. The uniforms have
arrived, and are being distributed to the men of the new regiment.
THE 149TH
REGIMENT. - This regiment is soon
to leave for the seat of war, and we have heard that the time fixed for
their departure is Monday next. (SYRACUSE
DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/13/62)
THE HUNDRED AND
FORTY-NINTH REGIMENT. - The various
companies in this regiment have received a full supply of well made,
serviceable uniforms, except under clothes and overcoats, which will be
supplied in a few days. The
bounty money will be paid at an early day of the present week, when it is
expected that the regiment will soon after receive marching orders.
The soldiers, with a few exceptions, are allotting liberal portions
of their pay to their families, and as but two companies have yet performed
this credible duty, several days must ensue before the allotment system
shall have been consummated by the entire regiment.
Religious services, with full dress parade, were held at “Camp
White” yesterday, and as the weather was delightful, a large number of
spectators were present. Rev.
W. W. Clayton, of Cicero, conducted the religious services, and preached to
the soldiers. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/15/62)
CHAPLAIN OF THE 149TH.
- An election for chaplain of the
149th regiment was held on Saturday, by the line officers. Rev. Mr. Bowditch, of Tully, received all but two votes,
which were cast for Rev. Mr. Clayton, of Cicero.
ADVANCE PAY. - Those
members of the 149th regiment who enlisted previous to the 22d of
August received the month’s pay advanced by the Government, yesterday.
It is expected that the bounty money will be paid to-day or
to-morrow.
SWORD PRESENTATION. - First
Lieutenant Samuel Bronner, of Co. A, 149th Regiment, was
presented with a handsome sword, sash and belt, by his friends, on Saturday
last. The presentation took
place at the residence of Mr. Kraft, on Cedar Street. We have a full report of the interesting ceremony, which is
unavoidably crowded out this morning, but will appear in our next issue.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/16/62)
PRESENTATION TO CAPT.
DORAN. - Last evening a handsome
sword, sash, belt and pistol were presented to Capt. J. E. Doran by his
friends; and shoulder straps, the insignia of his rank were seperately
presented by another friend. The
presentation was made in a neat speech by L. W. Hall, which was happily
responded to by the brave Captain. He
was followed by Mayor Andrews, who sketched in a happy manner the history of
Capt. Doran’s labors in raising his company and paid a just tribute to the
energy which Capt. Doran had displayed in his patriotic work.
Capt. Doran commenced raising his company on the 20th of
August; -at a period so late that the task was one of great difficulty, and
now has a company of 80 fine recruits.
Addresses were made by other of the invited guests which to our
regret, the late hour and our own engagements denied us the pleasure of
hearing. No braver or more
patriotic soldier will go to the war from this county than Captain Doran.
And he will carry with him to the scene of conflict the best wishes
not only of the friends who were present at the presentation, but of hosts
of others who have long prized him as a genial companion and good citizen,
who will keep his memory green in their hearts and hope for his return to
their midst in safety and with the honors of a brave, successful military
career to grace the calmer hours of a coming Peace.
(SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/16/62)
LOST. - On
the morning of the 15th, between 10 and 11 o’clock, a roll of
bills amounting to $48, all United States currency except one three dollar
bill. The loser was a
soldier’s wife, and it was all she had.
The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving the money at the
counting room of this office. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/16/62)
AFTER THE DESERTERS. - United States Deputy Marshall Lowel arrested on Saturday last, a man named Russell W. Cook, of the town of Oran, by virtue of a warrant issued by Commissioner Roger. The complainant was Lieut. Beach, who charged Cook with inducing an adopted son, Wm. O. Eastman, to desert from the service after having received the regular State and County bounties. Eastman first enlisted with Lieut. Beach in this city, and immediately after receiving his bounty monies, deserted and re-enlisted in Chittenango, for the purpose of receiving double bounties, hence the arrest. The parties will have an examination before Commissioner Roger in the course of a day or two. We learn that a large number of persons have been practicing this double enlistment, but Lieut. Beach is after them, and they may expect to get hauled up to the Captain’s office, unless they have already skedaddled to Canada. (SYRACUSE DAILY COURIER AND UNION 9/16/62)
SOLDIERS BALL. - A
Ball will be given at the hall of Col. N. P. Eaton, at Onondaga Hill, on
Thursday evening, Sept. 18th, for the soldiers of the Fourth
Onondaga Regiment. Music by
Martin’s Band. Tickets $1.50.
The public are invited to attend.
SWORD PRESENTATION. - The
friends of Mr. Samuel Bronner, First Lieutenant of Co. A, Fourth Onondaga
Regiment, assembled yesterday afternoon at the house of Mr. Kraft, on Cedar
street, and presented to him a sword, sash and belt.
The presentation in behalf of Mr. Bronner’s friends was made by
August Falker, with the following remarks ;
MR. BRONNER : It is with the greatest pleasure that I appear before
you to perform a pleasing duty, with which I have been entrusted or rather
honored to perform, by a number of your friends at the present time, when
our Union is in danger of being overthrown, when the laws of our government
are disobeyed, and when the stars and stripes are dishonored, not by an
invading foreign foe, but by our own citizens; at such a crisis, when our
country calls for the best of her men to come to its rescue, you have nobly
responded, and tendered your service and your life to that most glorious
cause, the defence of our country. In
taking leave of you, as one who resided in this city and among us, our
regards shall follow you wherever you may be, and rest assured that we, as
much as yourself, shall take a deep interest in your future career. My friend, out of esteem to you as one of our friends while
in this city leading a social life, we saw fit in parting with you to
present you with these small presents - this sword, sash and belt - which
you will please to accept from us as a small token of remembrance. My friend, should in the future course of your life despair
ever befall you upon the tented field, or in thickest of battle, behold that
sword, look at it and remember the many friends you left behind you, and
when at a future day you’ll return and with you that sword, let it be ever
so much worn and scarred we are confident it will nevertheless nt be
dishonored, but crowned with victory and glory.
At the close of Mr. Falker’s remarks Mr. Bronner responded as
follows : MY FRIENDS : I
hardly know what to say in reply to this token of friendship so generously
given. We have fallen upon evil
times, and in my judgment it is the duty of every man enjoying the benefits
of our Government, the fruit of the labor of the best, of the good, shold
show his loyalty by repelling the aggressions of the wretch who would dare
to pluck one star from the galaxy of our National emblem.
I take this memorial of your esteem to bring it back to you in the
same purity you gave it, and if it should be my lot to fall in its
protection, my wish and my desire shall be that no stain on its blade shall
record my dishonor or your humility. And
if I fall that my back shall be to the mother earth and my face to the enemy
of our country, and in the language of the poet let me conscientiously say
“In the long vista of theyears to roll, Let me not see my country’s
honor fade; Oh ! let me see our land retain its soul.
Her guide in freedom and not freedom’s shade.”
Again thanking you for your beautiful tribute of respect, I hope I
will soon return to you to greet you with the happy tidings that we are once
more ourselves again, a home to the friendless, a father to the fatherless;
and that we have taught them to realize the old but truthful saying : “Tis
not all of life to live, Nor all of death to die.”
SWORD PRESENTATION TO
MAJOR COOK. - This sterling
officer, Major of the 149th, (Fourth Onondaga Regiment,) was made
the recipient of a splendid service sword by his personal friends, the
presentation of which took place at Willard & Hawley’s jewelry store. It was a quiet demonstration, no one being made aware of it
but the gentlemen engaged in the pleasant duty.
Major Cook will carry the sword with honor to himself and friends,
and service to the country.
COLORS FOR THE NEW
REGIMENT. - The officers of the
Onondaga Salt Springs have caused to be manufactured for the 149th
regiment a large and handsome national flag, which is now on exhibition in
the window of Willard and Hawley’s jewelry store.
The material of the flag is entirely of silk, with embroidered stars
in silver lace, and heavy fringe of yellow.
The flag presentation to the regiment will take place before it
leaves Camp White, and as soon as the regimental colors now being prepared
by the ladies of the Seventh Ward shall be ready for presentation.
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