De Witt County, Illinois - Chapter 13, 1882 (part 1 of 2)

Chapter 13

fe ENE ATH the wide sp read brauclies of the tree of liberty, whether her roots be embedded iu Athenian or American soil, the spirit of true democracy flourishes. Liberty of religious action was the fond dream of those who built the first fires on the lileak rock-bound New England shore in 1(5'J0. Liberty was the ringing watchword of those who first anchored their boats on the waters of the James river. Liberty of speech caused thousands to forsake homes they loved in sunny England, fair France, rugged Scotland, distressed Ireland, and Germany, the " faderland," for untried ones in this new Republic. It is strange, then, that principles of patriotism so much abound among us as a people. America, the asylum of the oppressed of all nations, for two hundred years, ha.s gathered to herself a citizenship universally Liberty-loving ? Of her it can be said. Patriotism is an all-pervading principle, and lingers everywhere. It is enshrined in poetry and song. It rolls on in grand musical anthem, that strike responsive chords in every breast. When the fathers of our Republic proclaimed " that all men are created equal ; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," an oppressed world applauded. When founded on such principles a government was sought to be erected, millions were ready to become sovereigns, and forsake kingdoms and empires for the enjoyment of God-given rights. ThuS brought before the attention of the world, a nation that e.ssayed to incorporate in her civil government the best idea of all ages and peoples. Her growth has been marvellous, and the spirit of patriotism has been commensurate therewith. To day the proudest exclamation of any citizen of any country is, " I am an American." Wars may and have threatened ; red battle may stamp her fiery feet, but our nation emerges from the crucible fires rejuvinated and clothed in mightier power. In order to present the patriotism of De Witt county, it will be necessary to give brief sketches of the Black Hawk, Mexican and late wars, in

Black Hawk War

Before entering much into detail of that war, its causes and results, we give to our readers a brief sketch of Black-Hawk, the celebrated warrior, who figured so conspicuously in those campaigns. Macuta Mahicatah i's the Indian name for Black- Hawk. He was born in the Sauk village in the year 1767, and was an Indian of consideable talent and sagacity, shrewd and eloquent in council ; he, however, deported himself in that demure, grave, and formal manner incident to almost all Indians. It is said he possessed a mind of more than ordinary strength, but slow and plodding in its operations. In comparison he could not be classed with the great Indian characters, such as Philip, Brant, Logan, Tecumseh, and such illustrious men. By the portraits of him now extant, the reader of character will readily observe in his large, high forehead and the lines worn by care in his face, massive jaws and compressed lips, a character indicative of more than ordinary ability. His ambition was to distinguish himself as a great warrior ; yet he was merciful to the weak, the women and children. The only road for an Indian to distinguish himself and become a great man, is in war. So soon as he kills an enemy he may paint on his blanket a bloody hand, which will entitle hira a seat in the councils. In 1810 and IS II Black- Hawk and comrades were " nursing their wrath to keep it warm," against the whites. A party of Sacs, by iuvitatation, went to see the prophet at Tippecanoe. They returned more angry against the Americans. A party of Winnebagoes massacred some whites, which excited for murder the Sac band headed by Black-Hawk. A part of his band and some Winnebagoes attacked Fort Madison in ISl 1, but were repulsed- Black-Hawk heailed the Sacs in this attack.

In 1S12 emissaries from the British arrived at Rock Island with goods, and secured Black-Hawk with five-hundred warriors to go with Col. Dixon to Canada. When they reached Green Bay there were assembled there bands of the Ottawas, Pottawatomies, Winnebagoes and Kickapoos, under the command of Col. Dixon. Black- Hawk and band participated in the battles of River Rasin, the Lower Sandusky, and other places, but getting dissatisfied with the hard fighting and small amount of spoils, he, and twenty comrades, left for the Sauk village at Rock Island, where he remained for many years at peace, with the exception of a small battle on the Quiver river settlement in Missouri, in the present limits of St. Charles county, where one white man and an Indian were killed. The principal cau.se of the Indian troubles in 18.31-'32, better known as the Black-Hawk war, was the determination of Black-Hawk and his band to remain in their ancient village, located on the Rock river, not far from its junction with the Mississippi. The government having some time previously, by various treaties, purchased the village and the whole country from the Sac and Fox tribe of Indians, had some of these lands surveyed, and in ^ 1828 some of the lands in and around the ancient village were sold ; the collision between the two races for the possession of the property produced the first disturbance between the Indians and the government. Seeing that war was inevitable the Governor of Illinois made a call on the militia of the state for seven hundred men on the 26th of May, 1831, and appointed Beardstown, on the Illinois river, as the place of rendezvous. The call was responded to with that promptness characteristic of the early pioneers of this state. Their habits of life were such that all were familiar with the rifle. After marching eight days, the mounted militia reached a point a few miles below the Sac village on the Mississippi, where they joined the United States forces under Gen. Gaines, and encamped in the evening. The next morning the forces marched up to the Indian town prepared to give the enemy battle ; but in the night the Indians had escaped and crossed the Mississippi. This ended Black-Hawk's bravado and his determination to die in his ancient village. The number of warriors under his command was estimated at from four to six hundred men. Black-Hawk and his band lauded on the west side of the Mississippi, a few miles below Rock Island, and there camped. " Gen. Gaines sent a peremptory order to him and his warriors that if he and his head men did not come to Rock Island and make a treaty of peace, he would march his troops and give him battle at once. * * * * In a few days Black-Hawk and the chiefs and head men to the number of twenty-eight, appeared at Fort Armsrong, and on the 30th of June, 1831, in full council with Gen. Gaines and Governor John Reynolds, signed a treaty of peace."

The Bl.Ick-Hawk War Is 1832

were disatisfied, restless, and preparing fur mischief. A chief of the Winnebago Indians, who had a village on Rrjck river, some thirty miles above its confluence with the Mississippi, joined Black-Hawk, who was located on the west bank of the Father of Waters. The chief had great influence with Black-Hawk and his band. He made them believe that all the tribes on the- Rock river would join them, and that together they could bid defiance to the whites. By this unwise counsel, Black- Hawk resolved to recross the river, which he did in the winter of 1832. That move proved to be their destruction. Through his influence and zeal, Black-Hawk encouraged many of the Sacs and Foxes to join him at the head of his determined warriors. He first assembled them at old Fort Madison on the Mississippi; subsequently, marched them up the river to the Yellow Banks, where he pitched his tent April 6th, 1832. This armed array of savages soon alarmed the settlers, and a general panic spread through the whole frontier,from the Mississippi to LakeMichigau. Many settlers in terror abandoned their homes and farms, and the Governor decided, on the 16th of April, to call out a large number of volunteers to operate in conjunction with Gen. Atkinson, who was in command of the regular forces at Rock Island. The Governor ordered the troops to rendezvous at Beardstown on the 22d of April. We give Governor Reynolds' circular which he addressed to the citizensoldiers in the crisis then pending:

"Your country requires your services. The Indians have assumed hostile attitude, and have invaded the state in violation of the treaty of last summer. The British band of Sacs and other hostile Indians, headed by Black-Hawk, are in pijssession of the Rock river country, to the great terror of the inhabitants. I consider the settlers on the frontier to be in imminent danger. I am in possession of the above information from gentlemen of respectable standing, and also from Gen. Atkinson, whose character stands high with all classes. In possession of the above facts, I have hesitated not as to the course I should pursue. No citizen ought to remain inactive when his country is invaded, and the helpless part of the community are in danger. I have called out a large detachment of militia to rendezvous at Beardstown on the -2d. Provisions for the men and food for the horses will be furnished in abundance. I hope my countrymen will realize my expectations, and offer their services, as heretofore, with promptitude and cheerfulness in defence of their country.

To the stirring appeal of the Governor, the patriotic citizens of the state and De Witt county nobly responded in both campaigns of '31-32. Many of the best and most prominent men of the county enlisted to protect the frontier and preserve the honor of the state, and did signal service in the memorable events of the Black- Hawk war.

Among those to go from De Witt county were Walter Bowles (sergeant), George Coppenbarger, Asher Simson, Elisha Baiter, George D. Smallweed, John Henderson, James Ennis, John Clifton, John Williams, C. Cooper, Samuel Troxel, Thomas Davenport, William Adams, William Hooper, Joseph Clifton, J. G. Wright who also participated in what was known as the Winnebago war in 1827.

The force marched to the mouth of Rock river where Gen. Atkinson received the volunteers into the United States service and assumed command. Black-Hawk and his warriors were still uj) on the Rock river.

The army under Atkinson commenced its march up the river on the 9th of May. Gov. Reynolds, the gallant " Old Ranger," remained with the army, and the President recognized him as a major-general, and he was paid accordingly. His presence in the army did much toward harmonizing and conciliating those jealousies which generally exist between volunteers and regular troops. Major John A. Wakefield and Col Ewing acted as spies for a time in the campaign of '32, to discover the location of the enemy, if possible. A. Mr. Kinney acted as guide for them ; he understood the Sac dialect. On the 14th of Jlay, 1832, Major Stillman's command had a sort of running battle with the Indians at or near what is now known as Stillman's run, a small, sluggish stream. In the engagement eleven white men and eight Indians were killed. Black-Hawk and warriors fought with a spirit born of desperation. Black-Hawk says in his book that he tried at Stillman's run to call back his warriors, as he thought the whites were making a sham retreat in order to draw him into an ambuscade of the whole army under General Whiteside. The hasty retreat and rout of Stillnian and his army was, in a measure demoralizing to the entire forces. Undoubtedly the cause of the defeat was a lack of disci|iline. When Gov. Reynolds learned of the disaster of Major Stillman, he at once ordered out two thousand additional volunteers. With that promptitude characteristic of the old " War Governor," he wrote out by candlelight on the evening of Stillman's defeat, the order for the additional troops, and by daylight dispatched L. D. Ewing, Robert Blackwell and John A. Wakefield to distribute the order to the various counties. The volunteers again promptly responded ; however, the soldiers from this county did but little fighting. On the 10th of July the army disbanded for want of provisions. Gen. Scott arrived soon after with a large force at the post of Chicago, to effect if possible a treaty with the Indians. Small detachments of Black-Hawk's warriors would persistently hang on the outskirts of the jjiain body of the army, thieve and plunder, and pounce upon and kill the lonely sentinel or straggling .soldier. On the 1.5th of July the soldiers were reviewed, and those incapable of duty were discharged and returned home. Poquette, a half-breed, and a Winnebago chief, the " White Pawnee," were selected for guides to the camp of Black-Hawk and band. Several battles and skirmishes occurred with the enemy, the principal of which was on the banks of the Mississippi, where the warriors fought with great desperation. Over one hundred and fifty were killed in the engagement, and large numbers drowned in attempting to swim the river. After the battle the volunteers were marched to Dixon, where they were discharged.

This ended the campaign and the Black Hawk war. At the battle of the Bad Axe, Black Hawk and some of his warriors escaped the Americans, and had gone up on the Wisconsin river, but subsequently surrendered himself. Fort Armstrong, on Rock Island, wiis th ^ place appointed where a treaty would be made with the Indians, but before it was efi'ected, that dreadful scourge, the cholera of 1832, visited not only the regular army, depicting its ranks far more rapidly than the balls of the Indians had done, but it also sought out its many victims in the dusky bands of the Black Hawk tribe.

On the 15th of September, 1832, a treaty was made with the Winnebago Indians. They sold out all their lands in Illinois and all south of the Wisconsin river and west of Green bay, and the government gave them a large district of country west of the Mississippi, and ten thousand dollars a year for seven years, besides providing

SaptL-mber 21st, 18 )2, 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 consid- , eration of the above cession of lands, the government gave them an annuity of twenty thousand dollars for thirty years, forty kegs of tobacco and forty barrels of i salt, more gunsmiths, 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 security resulting therefrom gave a new and rapid impetus to the development of the state, and now enterprising towns and villages, and beautiful j 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.

Mexican War

War was declared with Mexico in May 1846, and Illinois under the call for volunteers was entitled to three regiments. E. D. Baker, then a prominent man of Illinois, through the influence of Hon. O. B. Fickliu, a congressman at the time, prevailed on President Polk to allow him to raise a fourth regiment from Illinois, and by this means the DeWitt county men entered the service. Mr. Baker was elected Colonel, Lieutenant-Governor Moore was chosen Lieutenant-Colonel, and Thomas Harris was elected Major. They were ordered into the service of the United States from the 30th day of April, 1846, to the 28th of May, 1847. The company were mustered into service July ISth, 1846, by Colonel Churchill.

The following is a list of the volunteers in Co. F. Tliose marked ^*) were present at the muster out of the coni))any. Caoiain. * Daniel Newcombe. Isl Liatlenanl. Richard Muvijliy. ind Lientaituil. * Benjamin Howard. Zrd Lieulaimd. * Charles Maltby. Orderly Sergeant. William Lowery. Left sick at

After its formation this company marched to Alton, where arms were in store, which the regiment procured by a little manieuvering on the part of Col. Baker and Capt. J. S. Post. Col. J. J. Hardin, believing that he was entitled to these arms, stoutly protested agiinst their appropriation by Col. Baker, and a wordy warfare ensued which came near resulting in a duel. From Alton the regiment was transferred to Jefterson Barracks, and there placed under charge of Col. Churchill, commandant, under whom it received thorough discipline and drill. About the 20th of July the regiment was mustered into service by Col. Croghan,of Fort Meigs notoriety. In a few days the regiment received orders and embarked for New Orleans, and thence to Brazos Santiago Bay, four milis north of the month of the Rio Grande, where it disembarked.

They remained there about a week, when orders were received to march up the Rio Grande, a distance of eight miles. At this point orders were received to move still further up the river to Matamoras, on the Mexican side, where they remained a few days, and then moved on to Camargo, where a great deal of sickness ensued. Returning to Matamoras, they then marched to Victoria - marching on Christmas day forty-five miles. About the first of January, 1847, orders were received to march to Tampico, two hundred miles distant, at which place preparations were made for an attack on Vera Cruz. Taking ship at Tampico about the first of February, Vera Cruz was reached in sixteen days, and Company C assisted in the construction of the batteries and the bombardment of the city, which surrendered March 29. After the taking of the city of Vera Cruz, Scott's army marched for the city of Mexico, and en route met Santa Anna at the mountain pass of Cerro Gordo, on the 18th of April, wliere a battle was fought.

Wanted For Radio F.

At this battle Santa Anna came near being taken prisoner, and in his effort to escape left in his carriage twenty-five thousand dollars iu silver and his cork leg, which were captured by Company C, it being at the head of the brigade. The next morning ensuing the battle, Gen. Scott followed on to Jalapa, where Company F remained about a mouth, when the time of enlistment expired, and the company returned via New Orleans and St. Louis, arriving at home about the first of June, 1847.

The War For The Union

Nothing better can be said than what has been said i-elative to the first company raised in De Witt ounty in behalf of upholding the nation with a big " N " on the occasion of one of ihe annual reunions of Company E, Twentieth Illinois regiment, as follows:

" On Friday, April 19, a public meeting was held at the court-house in this city to respond to the call of Gov. Yates for volunteers under President Lincoln's proclamation for seventy-five thousand men. Old Colonel George B. Lemen, who held a commission in the State militia, presided, and made a short speech. Ttie crowd that came to the meeting was too large to occupy tlie court-room, so the meeting adjourned to the square. Every loyal heart was full of enthusiasm, and the soul-.stirring notes of Jack Robinson's fife and John Stoker's drum added to the excitement. It was no time for speech-making ; treason had raised its hand against the flag of our country, and men of all parties were ready to rush to arms. When Col. Lemen called for volunteers, Evan Richards, a soldier of the JNIexican war, and a practising physician, was the first to step forward. Then came Clay Phares, J. M. North, Dr. G lodbrake, J. Richey Conklin and others, who stepped into line with him. By this time military ardor became catching, and it was but a little while till the company was nearly filled to its maximum. An election of officers was held at once and Evan Richards was elected Captain ; H. C. Phares, First Lieutenant; John Bullock, Second Lieutenant ; J. M. North, Third Lieutenant. Instead of telegraphing to Springfield, Captain Richards went by railroad to Decatur, and from thence to Springfield. By the time he reached the capital Gov. Yates had tendered to him more companies than would thrice fill the call. This was a sad, disappointment to the brave boys. However, the company was held in the State service, and on

Friday, May 10, it went into camp at Camp Goodell, Joliet. Prior to leaving the ladies of Clinton presented the company with a handsome flag, the work of their own hands. The presentation speech was made by Miss Lydia Gideon, now Mrs. J. M. Prior, and the flag was accepted on behalf of the company by Dr. Christopher Goodbrake. That flag was worn out in the service.

" On the l.Stli day of .lune company E was mustered into the United States service at Camp Goodell as a part of the Twentieth Regiment - a regiment that afterward saw more and harder service than any that went from Illinois, having been engaged in more than twenty five battles and minor engagements. It is not necessary for us to follow the company and regiment thniugh all the vicissitudes of field and camp. The j Twentieth began its fighting record at Predericktowu, Mo., October 21, '61, where it received its "baptism of fire." This was the beginning. From the outset Co. E sustained the honor of De Witt county. We will here recount the battles in which the regiment bore a valiant part, leaving it to the survivors to fill in the details. Beginning at Fredericktowu, Mo., the glorious victories that crowned our armies iu the south-west, from there to Bentonville, N. C, are a part of the history of the Twentieth. The_. skirmish at Charleston, Mo., the battles of Ft. Henry, Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Britton's Lane and Tallahatchie, down to the memorable siege of V icksburg. Then came Hillsboro, Canton, Meridian, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Nickajack. And then came the two daj's' terrific fighting at Atlanta, known in history as the battles of July 21 and 22.

The Twentieth had sutTjrcd terribly, and its numbers had become so reduced by killed, wounded and sick, that there was but a bare remnant of it left. But those who were fit for duty were as full of courage as on the day when they started out from Camp Goodell. After the fight at Atlanta the remnant of the regiment was mounted. Gen. Logan fittingly and feelingly speaks of this time in his letter, when on the morning of the 23d of July barely enough men of the entire regiment answered at roll-call to make one company, and when the officer iu command of the handful reported : ' General, this is the Twentieth regiment.'

And then began Sherman's celebrated march to the sea, in which the Twentieth bore a prominent part. The fights at Ogeechee Bridge and Millen, Ga., were but a slight taste of what followed at the twelve days' siege of Savannah. Then came Pocotaligo. South Ellsto, Orangeburg, Columbia, Cheraw, Fayetteville, Big Raft Swamp, and finally wound up the fighting at Bentonville, North Carolina.

On to Washington, via Richmond, went the Twentieth, where tlie boys, ragged and shoeless, took part in the grand review. Then for " home, sweet home." The regiment was sent to Louisville, Ky., where it was mustered out of the service on the lOth of July, 1865, having served for over four years from the date of mustering in. Then to Chicago, where the boys were paid off. Out of one hundred and fourteen men that belonged to Co. E from its organization till the date of its discharge, not more than fifty lived to return to their homes.

On the occasion of the re-union referred to. Dr. C. Goodbrake delivered the following address of welcome, which is replete with patriotic thought:

Comrades, - I never saw the time when, if I applied myself studiously to the task, I could not compo.se some sort of an addre.^^s, or essay on any subject with which I was, at least to some extent, acquainted ; but ever since the day when a few of us met to consult over the arrangements for this re-union, where it was hinted to me that I as chairman of the committee would be called upon to make a few remarks, I have tried to compose something which would be appropriate to present to you on this anniversary of our muster into the service ; and I must acknowledge that for once I have most signally failed. Every time I have endeavored to collect my thoughts for the task I could think of nothing ouly how in April, l^jGl, the country became aroused, en masse at the acts of the South, at southern impudence, southern threats and southern treason. How Col. Lemen came down to Clinton, procured a drummer and fifer and beat up for volunteers; how enough of us sio-ntd the roll to constitute a company ; how we held an election in the old court-house which resulted iu the choice of Evan Richards, Captain, H. Clay Phares, 1st Lieutenant; James M North, 2d Lieutenant; and John R. Conklin, Orderly Sergeant ; how the ladies presented us with a flag on Snell's Hill ; how speeches were made ; how every heart beat with the strong impulse of patriotism, and how every man in the company was resolved to aid iu causing the flag of our Union to be respected, and the mandates of our government to be obeyed throughout our whole country', or perish in the attempt. Then, in my mind's eye, I can see the company - then called the De AVitt County Guards - march to the depot, then the hasty and tearful handshaking and earnest adieus, between friends and relations, which with a great many of our comrades were the last on earth. Then ail-aboard for Joliet : then the encampment at Camp Goodell ; then the organization of the 20th regiment of Illinois volunteers when the Dd Witt County Guards became company " E " ; then the months of encampment under the auspices of the State, and then on the 13th of June the mustering of the regiment into the service of the United States, by Capt. Pitcher, U. S. A., for three years, unless sooner discharged.

Comrades, you well know how many who on that beautiful June day held up their good right hands were discharged ; some by surgeon's certificate of disability, and many were discharged from further service here on earth, being transferred to the Grand Army above, where we hope the God of battles has given them a glorious rest eternal.

I now see the regiment on the way to Alton, where we received our first tents and where camp life began in earnest. But we can't tarry here, for "still must we on," and we find ourselves at the Arsenal at St. Louis, and then down the " Father of Waters" to Cape Girardeau ; and here we may say the " tramp, tramp, tramp" of our soldier life commenced in reality. From the Cape we go to Jackson, thence back to the Cape ; then to Bird's Point, back again to the Cape, then through Jackson and Dallas to Fredericktown, where our regiment received its "baptism of fire," and where it assisted in gaining a signal victory over JeflT. Thompson, which I believe was the first complete victory during the war ; for those of the enemy who were not killed or wounded, were completely routed and scattered in flight. Oh ! how my heart swelled within me on that occasion, to see the boys - OUR OWN BOYS - Stand up so bravely before the enemy. Well, back we marched through Cape Girardeau to Bird's Point, then to Fort Jefi'erson, back again, and then, hurrah! for Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, where, at the latter place, '' Greek met Greek," and where, after the battle was over, the 20th had lost twenty killed and nearly one hundred wounded. But now on to Shiloh, where on that (ith day of April, that glorious spring morning, on the holy Sabbath, the long-roll again beat to call our regiment into that two days' fight, the most terrible fighting that ever transpired on this con.ineut, and where we lost about one-third killed and wounded, of the fighting force left us after the battle of Donelson. To the losses of tlie regiment in both these battles, company " E " contributed a large, yea, a melancholy number. At Shiloh, losing four killed and twenty-three wounded out of forty-three who went into action.

But I cannot particularize. You have not forgotten the slow advance to Corinth, the march to Jackson, Tennessee, then on to Estinaula ; then the battle of Britton's Lane; then on to La Grange, Holly Springs, Oxford, and Yaughnapataupha, and then back to La Grange, Memphis, down the river to Lake Providence, Millikin's Bend, Hardtimes Landing, Port Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, Champion's Hill, and the siege of Vicksburg. Have you forgotten the forty-four days among the sand-hills in the rear of that stronghold of rebeldom ? Have you forgotten the final surrender and your glorious march into the city on that hot and sultry Fourth of July, under your gallant leader, John A.

Comradee, what a gloriou.s reconl is this for company " E," of the Twentieth Illinois Infantry ! You marched through sixteen different states, fought fifteen battle?, shared in four sieges, besides taking part in almost innumerable skirmishes ; and you have the proud satisfaction to tell your children you belonged to a comjjany, a regiment, a brigade, a division, a corps, and an army that never sustained defeat, but always conquered.

Comrades, my task is done. I will only add that I am glad to see so many of you here to-day. For myself and in behalf of the committee of arrangements, I heartily greet you. In the name of our local au- ' thorities, and the mothers and daughters of Clinton, I welcome you to our city and to the Reunion Picnic ; and I hope you will enjoy yourselves in every rational manner possible on this occasion. You can renew old friendships, you can take each other by the hand, you can tell your

Now comes the guarding of the city, the march to Brownsville, the raid to Meridian, the steaming up the river to Cairo, up the Ohio and Tennessee to Clifton ; then the march to Rome by way of Huntsvdle and Decatur ; and on, on, to Big Shanty and Kenesaw Mountain ; down to Nickajack, Marietta and Atlanta, where, on- the 22d of July, 1864, you fought the last, great battle in which you were engaged, and which left eighteen men for duty belonging to your regiment. But soon Atlanta fell, and you followed our glorious old chieftain "from Atlanta to the sea."

From Atlanta you served as headquarters' guard of the Third Division. You were mounted, and the whole regiment, after all details were called in, numbered for y-two men present for duty. What a falling off was there in numbers, from the time we left Joliet, and the morning you left Atlanta and turned your faces Savanuahwards ? j After Sherman presented President Lincoln with Savannah as a Christmas gift, ! you marched inland again from Beaufort, j through Pocotaligo, Orangeburg, Columbia, Fayettesville, Bentonville, Goldsboro, and Raleigh ; then on through Richmond to Washington, where, at the " Great Review " you represented part and parcel of "Sherman's Bummers."

Roll Call-Present And Accodnted For

" You can fisht a bloodless battle. You can .skirmish along the route. But it's not worth while to forage. There are r.itions enough without." ROLL CALL-PRESENT AND ACCODNTED FOR.

Evan Richards, Capt. - Promoted Major Dec. 17, '61 ; Lieut. Col. Feb, 62 : wounded at Shiloh, Tenn., April 6,62; killed at Raymond, Miss., Mav 12, -fiS.

James M. North - Elected 2d Lieutenant May 10, '61; promoted Captain Jan. 1, '62; wounded at Sliiloh, Tenn , .-Vpril 6, '62; mustered out Aug. G, '64.

E. "W. Gideon, Sergeant - Appointed Hospital Steward June 1?, '61 ;" died at C.inton, Nov. '61. Ephraim Carruihers. Sergeant - Killed at Fort Donelson Feb. 14, '62.

Martin Mohrle - Promoted for Color Sergeant; wounded at Shiloh, Tenn., April 6. '62; awarded medal for bravery at Vicksbiirg; killed in action at Atlanta, G;u, July 21, '6i, and buried on the field.

Jos. M. Jones, veteran, wounded at Raymond, Miss , May 12, '63, and at Atlanta, Ga., July 22, '64, captured ; exclianged Nov. '64, and died at Annapolis, Md., Dec. 11, '64, from inhuman treatment while prisoner at Andersonville.

.Joe Morrison, veteran, wounded at Raymond, Miss., May 12, '03 ; captured at Atlanta. Ga., Julv 22, '64; exchanged Nov. 64; mustered out Julv 16, '65.

Gap, Ga., mustered out July 16, '65. H. B. Runnels, mustered into service to take effect March 4, '63 ; mustered out July 16, '05. James Franklin, cook for company from 1861 thirteenth infantry regiment, (three y'eabs' service.) This was organized under the Ten-Regiment Bill at Dixon, 111., May 9, 1861, and mustered into the U. S. Service May 24, 1861. It made several marches through Missouri and Arkansas, and July 9, 1864, consolidated with the Fifty-sixth Illinois Infantry Volunteers.

Tliis rrgiment was organized at Joliet, May 14, 1861, as volunteers. It was mustered into the United States service for three years, June 13, ISGl, by Capt. T. G. Pitrher, U. S. A. The regiment left Joliet June 18, by order of Governor Yates, and proceeded to Alton, Illinois, July 6:h ; moved to St. Louis Arsenal on the 10th, to Cape Girardeau on the 12th, to Bird's Point; October 17th, returned to Cape Girardeau : on the 19th moved to Fredericktown, and on the following day had an engagement with the enemv, under Jeff. Thompson, in which it was victorious. January 14, 1862, accompanied General Grant on a reeonuoissance in Kentucky, toward Columbus, and returned to Bird's Point on the '20th. On the 2d of February moved to Fort Henry, and on the 4th occupied the Fort. February 11th arrived before Fort Donelsou, and participated in the three days' battle. Ariived at Pittsburg Landing March 24th ; was engaged in the battle of Shiloh, April 6th and 7th ; was ordered from its position before Coriuth June 3d, arriving at Jackson the 8th. September 1st, engaged the enemy at Britton's Lane, and rtturned to Jackson on the 4ih ; arrived at Lagrange on the 11th and moved from there to Holly Springs on the 30th ; left Holly Springs December 1st; crossed the Tallahatchie river on the 3d, arriving at Oxford ; returned to Tallahatchie river December 24, 1862.

The above is a brief sketch of the movements of the Twentieth Regiment, and below may be found the names of those who volunteered from De Witt county.

Sox-Cojimissioxed Staff

Carpornl.,. Jas. il. Lenien. disch'd June 1.3, '64. as sergeant. James Mc.Vllianev, reduced; d.serled. Saui'l B. McMurrav. died Mound citv, Mar. i3,'6.5 \Vm. M. lirewster, diseli'd Nov. 12.''G2; disbl'ty. John A. Darbv, deserted, Oct 1, 1S61. Tbos. X. Bver'lev, disc-b'd .\pril 20, '63; woMnds Lafayetie, Lucas, died at Cincinnati. March 31. '62 Martin Morely, vet. k'd Atlanta, Ua. July 31, '64.

Eecrnits. .\ughom, Eeuben. died at St. Louis, JIar. 28, '62. Betlhs, Alexander G., mustered out Oct. 1, 1864. Carter, Stephen E., disch'd Sept. 2, '61 : disb'lty. Hogle, Jarob, disch'd Mav 2, 1862; disability. Ilogle, Jacob, mnst'd ontJuly 16,_'65, as corp'I. Hufchinson, .James H., died at Cincinnati, Mar-

Twenty-Fifth Infantry Regiment

This regiment was organized Aug. 4th, 1861. Ordered to Missouri we find thera with the army at Rolla, Mo., December ISGl, participating in the campaign against McCullough, Van Dorn and Price ; engaged in the battles of Pea Ridge, March 6 and 8, 1862. April following, commenced march to Batesville, Arkansas, at which place we find thera May 8. Assigned to General Jeff. C. Davis' division,aud began march to Cape Girardeau, Mo. ; arrived there on the 21st, a distance of 2.52 miles ; embarked on steamers for Hamburg Landing, engaged in the reduction of Corinth, also assisting iu the battles of Chattanooga, Chickamauga, IMarion Bridge, Kenesaw Mt., Atlanta and Stone Kiver. Officers killed, 3; enlisted men, 3.5; wounded, 97; died, 184; prisoners, 17; discharged for disability, 185.

twenty-sixth infantry, (three years' service.) A portion of Company " K " of this regiment volunteered from this county. The regiment was mustered into the United States service at Camp Butler, August 31, 1861, and was ordered to Quincy, Illinois, for the protection of that place. They were not armed, and the men did guard duty here with hickory clubs. The 26th was a gallant regiinent,and participated in many hard-fought battles. It served out the full time of service and received final payment and discharge at Springfield, Illinois, July 28, 1865.

The marches made by this regiment were front Commerce to New Madrid, Mo. ; Pittsburg Landing to Booneville, Miss. ; Corinth to Oxford, Miss. ; Corinth to Tuscumbia, Ala. ; Vicksburg to Jackson, Miss. ; jMemphis to Chattanooga, Tenn. ; Chattanooga to Knoxville, and return ; Chattanooga to Atlanta, Ga. ; Atlanta to the sea, Savannah to Washington, D. C. Total distance marched by the regiment in four years' service, G,931 miles.

Thir1Y-Sec0Sd Isfastry

THIR1Y-SEC0SD ISFASTRY. (three years' service.) This regiment was mustered into United States service as Illinois Volunteers, Dec- Si, 1861. It served the full term, aud participated in a number of battles sustaining heavy losses. While in the U. S. service it traveled about 11,000 miles. Was mustered out at Fort Leavenworth Sipt. 6, 1865.

Mvster Roll Cojipast H.

In this regiment De ^^'itt county was represented by a few volunteers in companies "A" and " D," whose names may be seen immediately following this brief histoi')'. The regiment was organized at Camp Butler, Sept., 1S6I, by Col. Charles E. Hovey, aud mustered into the U. S. service by Capt. T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A.

On the 20th of September, it was ordered into Missouri, where it remained scouting during the winter, with headquarters at Ironton. At the battle of Fredericktowu, Company " A " was on the skirmish line. In March, 1862, with General Steele's command it moved southward, and joined General Curtis' army. Was engaged in the battle of Cache and in several skirmishes. At the battle of Cotton Plant, Company " A," on skirmish line, met and repulsed a charge of 2,000 Texan Rangers. Camped near Helena and made eight expeditions up and down the river. Wintfred in South East, Mo. Was ordered south and attached to the First Brigade, First Division, Thirteenth Army corps, participating in the battles of Port Gilison, Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, assault and siege of Vicksburg and the siege of Jackson. Moved to New Orleans aud thence to Texas. January 1st, 1864, reenlisted as veterans and returned home on veteran furlough.

The regiment was ordered to New Orleans, where it did guard duty. The nonveterans were sent home aud mustered out Oct 11th, 1861. During a trip by rail to join the 16th army corps, the train was thrown from the track and nine men were killed and seventy wounded. March 27th, arrived in front of Spanish Fort, the main defense of Mobile, and, until its capture, April 8th, was actively engaged. Loss: one killed, two died of wounds and nine wounded. Marched to and encamped on the Alabama river. Here it received the news of Lee and Johnson's surrender, after which its operations were not of a hostile character. Was mustered out at Vicksburg Nov. 24th, 186."), and ordered to Camp Butler for final payment and discharge.

Was org.inized at Camp Butler, Sep. 7, 1861, by Col. E. N. Kirk. Oct.' 2d, moved to Lexington, Ky., and from thence to Louisville, and then to Camp Nevin, Ky., where it remained until Feb. 14, 1862. Marched to Bowling Green aud thence via at Nashville, Franklin and Columbia to Savannah on the Tennessee river. Arrived Pittsburg Landing, April 7, 1862, and was hotly engaged in that battle, losing JIajor Levanway and fifteen men killed and 112 wounded. From thence moved to Corinth, and was engaged on the 29th of May, losing one man killed and five wounded. From Corinth, moved to luka and Florence, Ala. Was camped over one month at Battle Creek, and from there moved to Louisville. Oct. 1st, 1862, left Louisville for Frankfort. Oct. 4th, skirmished at Clayville, Ky. Nov. 27th, had a skirmish at Lavergne. Assisted in driving the enemy from Nashville. On Nov. 29th, moved I'm Independence Hill, toward Murfreesboro. 30th, took position as extreme right of Union lines. 31st, the enemy attacked the regiment in overwhelming force, driving it back on the main line, when the enemy's cavalry made a charge capturing many of the regiment. Lo.ss - killed 21, wounded O.i, missing 66. Skirmished near Liberty Gap, June 24th, driving the enemy from his position ; losing 'A killed and 213 wounded. Nov. 25th, ordered to join the Brigade on the battle-field of Chattanooga. At 1 o'clock, A. M., of the 26th moved via Chickamauga Station - met the retreating enemy near Graysville, and was engaged about half an hour. Re-enlisted as veterans and returned home on veteran furlough. Moved South in February, 1864. Was mustered out at Louisville, Ky, July 12, 186^. Received final payment and discharge at Chicago, July 16, 1S6.5. thietv-fourth infantry regiment, (tiieee years' service.) ju'ster koli,, company d. Srmiits. Fisher, James A., vet. rei;niit, JI. O., .Tiily 12, 'G.5. Robbins, Daniel F., " " dcserled May 24, '64.

Thirty-Eighth Infantry

{Three Years' Service.) There were a few volunteers in company F of this regiment from De Witt county. Their names may be seen below. The regiment was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, in September, ISGl, by Col. William P. Carlin. Its first engagement occurred October 21.-t, at Fredericktown, with the enemy under command of Jeff Thompson. Participated in the last days of the siege of C .rinth ; charged a battery at Knob Gap, capturing two guns. Loss three killed and eight wounded ; in the battle of Stone river, loss thirty-four killed, one hundred and nine wounded, and thirty-four missing; engaged at Liberty Gap; June 26, 1862, skirmished with the enemy, losing three killed and nineteen wounded ; was at Chickamauga, losing one hundred and eighty men killed, wounded, and missing. Was in the camjiaign of Chattanooga, losing four killed, thirty-six wounded, and three missing, and was engaged in several other minor engagements and many long and severe marches. The regiment was mustered out in Texas and ordered home.

Thirty-Eigutii Infantry Regi.Ment

the name of " Yates' Phalanx " in honor of His Excellency Governor Yates. Austin Light, of Chicago, was appointed Colonel ; and under his direction the organization was completed, and on the morning of October 13, 1861, it left for the field of action, being assigned to the army of the Potomac. January 'i, 1862, the advance iif a rebel force 1.5,000 strong, under command of " Stonewall " Jackson, attacked companies D, I and K, in command of Major Mann, near Baih, Va., and after a brisk little fight were repulsed ; then with two pieces of artillery, a liberal display of strategy and courage, the enemy was held in check for nearly twenty-four hours. Companies C and G, under command of Capt. Stoughton were also attacked at Great Cacapon Bridge, but repulsed the enemy with considerable loss. Companies C and F drew into ambush about 500 of Ashby's Cavalry, and after killing and wounding 30 routed them. From this it made some long and severe marches, suffering much from cold and hunger, serving occasionally on guard duty.

Took part in the brilliant fight at Winchester, March 2:2, 1 862, that resulted in the utter defeat of " Stonewall " Jackson's forces. The regiment participated in many hard-fought battles, numerous skirmishes, and several hard and long marches, and was one of the most gallant regiments in the late war. It received its final payment and discharge at Springfield on Dec* 16th, 1S65.

Mfster Roll Compant B.

Aug. 10, '64. German, Allen, deserted, Dec. IS, '61. Griffith, George, died Aug. 31, '62 ; wounds. Godfrey, Isaac W., vet., mustered out July 20, '65. Hare, John, discharged. May 31, '62 ; disability. Hummell, Eobert N.. vet,, killed at Fort Gregg,

Corporal ; wounded. Martin, John, discharged June 6, '62. Miller, John, vet., discharged Jan. 15; disabilitv. McLaughlin, John, transferred to Bat. B, 5th 17.

9, '1)4. Reese, John, vet.. Sergeant, deserted Aug. 5, '6-5. Smith, Michael, vet., uinrfered out Dec. 6, '6.5. Swain Koval E., vet., sergeant, killed inVa.,Aug.

Mcster Roll, Company K. Mvster Roll, Company I.

Sergeant. Berrv, John, mustered out Oct. 18, '64. Clark, Lake, discharged June 28, '62 ; disability. Ford, Newion. wounded, died of starvation, about

16,' 64. Hoover, Columbus, vet., mustered out Dec. 6, '65. Johnson, John S. musician ; discbgd ; disability. Kirbo, John W., vet., discharged April 13, '65 ;

Fucruils. Blandon, Jolin K , mustered out May 31, 65. Hoover, Theodore, muster* d out Dec. 6, '65. Johnson, 3oA B , died of wounds, June 2, '64. Neal, Amos, mustered out June 22. '61. Weedman, Jacob T., mustered out May 28, 1865;

Fokty-Fiest Ixfaxtrt

This regiment was organized by the authority of the Secretary of War, in July, 1861, at Decatur, Illinois, on the 9th of j August, 1861, by Col. Isaac C Pugh. j The volunteers from De Witt county, in I this regiment, belonged to companies C, D, G and K. Their names, and what became of them, may be seen in the list below. On the 7th, the regiment moved to St. Louis, Mo. ; the 29th, to British Point, Mo., and was assigned to the command of General Prentiss ; Sept. 8th, moved to Paducah, Ky. Was assigned to General C. F. Smith's command, Nov. 6th, 1861, marched to Melbourne, and returned ; to Lovelettsville, and returned Nov. 19th, 1861 ; to Crown Point, and returned Dec. 31, 1861 ; February oth, 1862, the regiment marched for active service to Fort Henry, and on the 11th marched to Fort Donelson, and under Col. McArthur, was engaged in the siege on the loth, 14th and 15th of February, 1862. The Fort was surrendered on the following morning, Feb. 16th, 1862.

Immediately after^he surrender of Fort Donelson, the regiment moved up the Tennessee river. The following is a letter from a private to a friend, under date of March 26, 18G2.

" We are now encamped within a mile and a half of Pittsburg, Tenu., near the lines of the States of Mississippi and Alabama. There are about 100,000 men here in the heart of ' Dixie,' ready to move at an hour's notice upon the enemy. The Confederates are fortified, about 80,000 strong, at Corinth, twenty miles west of us. If they do not evacuate their position soon, you will perhaps hear of a battle, compared with which that of Fort Donelson was child's play. When 200,000 men meet in conflict, 'somebody will get hurt.' Our course in atl probability will be westward to the city of Memphis. This, however, is but the speculation of a ' high private,' in Uncle Sam's Army - rear rank. The boys, from exposure to wet, fatigue, hard crackers and bacon, are not in as good trim for the fray as might be desired. But the warm spring weather and the forwardness of vegetation, (for the peach trees have been in full blossom for the past ten days, and the May apple nearly ready to bloom.) is invigorating, and the health of the troops shows a marked improvement since we landed at this point. We were nine days aboard the steamboats, exposed to drenching rains most of the time. There was one hundred and thirty-two steamboats of the largest class iu the line, conveying the troops and military stores up the river - - the Jtlst regiment among the number. The country is rolling and heavily timbered. In the valleys and bottoms there are cane brakes and cypress swamps.

" On the 24th Gen. Buell's division of the army, from Cumberland Gap, by the way of .Nashville, formed a junction with Gen. Grant's forces, at Savannah, fifteen miles below us, on the Tennessee river."

The battle of Pittsburg Landing, or Shiloh, as named in official reports, was fought on Sunday and Monday, April 6th and 7th, ]8G'2. It was a long and desiierate conflict. A Lieutenant from an adjoining county gives us the following graphic account of the two days' battle, which we copy from an old paper :

" Gen. Grant has been concentrating his forces at this port for the last four weeks, preparatory to an advance upon the enemy's strong hold at Corinth, Miss. We were only waiting a junction with the troops under Gen. Buell to commence the march. The enemy, reported 130,000 strong, endeavored to cut us off' before Gen. Buell'a arrival, and thereby command the navigation of the Tennessee river - "ive his cheer and encourage the despondency of the enemy, replenish their exhausted ordnance and commissary stores, and fijht Gen. Buell at their leisure. They have been signally disappointed ; although they fought like devils incarnate for thirt^'-six hours.

" On Sunday morning, about four o'clock, the enemy drove in our pickets, and the cannonading commenced with round shot, shrapnel,. shells, and other projectiles, grape, etc. The enemy in force were in the camps almost as soon as were the pickets themselves. Here began scenes which hardly I have a parallel in the annals of war. INIany, particularly among the officers of the army, were not yet out of their beds ; some were dressing, others washing and cooking, and a few eating their breakfast. Many guns were unloaded, accoutrements lying pell-mell, ammunition was ill-supplied - in short, the camps were completely surprised - and taken at almost every possible disadvantage.

" The first wild cries from the pickets rushing iu, and the few scattering shots that preceded their arrival, aroused the regiments to a sense of their peril ; an instant afterward, rattling volleys of musketry poured through the tents, and before there was thought of prejiaration, there came rushing through the woods, with lines of battle, sweeping the whole fronts of the division camps, and liending down ou either flank, the fine, compact columns of the enemy.

" Into the just aroused camps of the union forces, thronged the confederate regiments, firing sharp volleys as they came, and springing forward upon our laggards with the bayonet; for while their artillery, already in position, was tossing shells to the further side of the euoampmeuts, scores were shot down, as they were running, without weapons, hatless, coatless, towards the river. The searching bullets found other poor unfortunates in their tents, and these, unheeding now, they slumbered, while the unseen foe rushed on ! Others fell, as they were disentangling themselves from the flaps that formed the doors to their tents ; others as they were vainly trying to impress on the critically exultant enemies, their readiness to surrender. Officers were bayoneted iu their beds, and left for dead, who, through the whole two days' fearful struggle, lay there gasping in their agony, and on Jlonday evening were found in their gore, inside their tents, and still able to tell the tale.

" Thus the battle raged by 8 o'clock in the morning. The roar of musketry and rifles ; the infernal din of two or three hundred thousand small arms continued all day, and ceased not till darkness jjut an end to the strife. We halted in line of battle, and remained there during the night, notwithstanding it rained torrents throughout the latter part of it. Col. Pugh commanded the First Brigade of the Fourth Division. The 41st regiment, in the Fourth Division, took their position iu line of battle, by 8 o'clock, A. M , the enemy showed himself, and commenced firing upon our battery, which replied promptly, and for two hours they kept up a most incessant roar. About 12 o'clock our battery changed position right in front of the 41st regiment, Illinois volunteers, and for fifteen minutes kept up a brisk fire ; but the enemy disabled one gun, killed several gunners and horses, when the battery retried. This had drawn the grape and canister upon us, and several men were killed out of the 41st, close by my side and in my rear.

" Our division was posted near the left wing of our lines. For two hours and a half our regiment presented the appearance of a young volcano ; nor did it give one inch of ground until our ammunition was exhausted, when we retired behind the second line, refreshed ourselves with water and replenished our ammunition. Lieut. Col. Tapper, of the 41st regiment, was killed early in the action. The command then devolved upon Maj. Warner, who led us during the remainder of the fight on Sunday afternoon.

" The enemy outflanked us on the left, and drove us in until five o'clock in the afternoon, wlien one or two brigades of Gen. Buell's command landed from the boats, and a masked battery of heavy guns was planted, which opened in easy range : and such a cannonading from that time till dark was never excelled, if equalled, in modern warfare. The enemy's batteries were silenced, and they were forced to retire some distance for the night.

" Gen. Buell's forces continued landing all night, and taking their position in the field, and as soon as daylight made its appearance, they ' cried havoc, and let slip the dogs of war,' and kept it up till three in the afternoon of Monday, when the enemy broke and retreated from the field. Col. Pugh's brigade, ou Monday, the second day of the fight, were posted in support of the right wing, and here it was that the heaviest fighting was done. The enemy had erected breast-works of fallen timber, from behind which they kept up a severe firing for a long time, but we routed them at the point of the bayonet. In fact a great jjroportion of the fighting in the afternoon was with the bayonet.

" Among the prisoners were several officers of distinction ; and among the dead were the bodies of Gen. A. Sidney Johnsou, of Virginia fiime, and Gen. Bragg, of battery notoriety at Buena Bista. We lost many prisoners on Sunday, at the commencement of the battle. The enemy took many of our guns on the first day, but were retaken on the day following, together with forty of the enemy's guns.

" Tuesday and Wedn-sday after the battle was occupied- iu burying the dead. The battle ground was covered, more or less, for three or four miles iu diameter, with dead and wounded men and horses. Some twenty-five or thirty miles were fought over. The country was hilly and cut up by deep ravines. The enemy had the advantage of a thorough knowledge of the country, of its geography and topography, which our men had not, with the exception of the commanding generals.

"About five o'clock of the first day's fighting, when we were marching to the right wing, to take position, Gen. Hulbert paij the 41st regiment a very high compliment; many regiments were broken and in confusion, and the General seeing us all in ranks in line of battle, called out, ' What regiment is this ?' ' Forty-first Illinois,' was the response. ' Tliat is as it should be - the 41st is in line ! I expect always to find them in line!' "

After the battle of .Shiloh, the regiment was next engaged iu the siege of Corinth, Miss. July 6, 186i, marched for Memphis, via Holly Springs, Lagrange and Grand Junction ; arrived at Germautown 20th, and at Memphis 21st July, where it remained till the 6th of September, and thea marched for Bolivar, arriving on the 14th of September; ou 19th marched to the Grand Junction, and returned October 4th, and marched to Hatchie river. On the 5t\i of October, 1S62, was reserved during the battle of Corinth. On 6th marched to Bolivar ; on 7th marched from Bolivar, arriving at Lagrange Nov. 3d. On the 6th of November in Col. Pugh's brigade ; moved out on a reconuoisance to Lamar on the 8th, and Somerville on the 24tli ; Nov. the 28th, 1862, again marched to Lamar ; on the 19th to Holly Spring*, on the 30th to Waterford. Decendjer 10th, 1862, Beaver creek; on the 11th to Yocona creek, passing through Oxford and crossing tlie Tallahatchie ; ou the 22d marched from Yocona to Water Valley, and returned via Oxford, Beaver creek, Tallahatchie, and arrived at Holly Springs, January 5th, 1863.

The 41st Regiment was in the first brigade, Col. Pugh ; fourth division, Brig. Geu'l Lauman ; right wing. Gen. McPhersou ; 13lh army corps, Maj. Gen. Grant. The regiment went into camp at Moscow, Tenn., and remained until March, 1863. On March 5th, 1863, ordered to Memphis, Tenn., where it arrived on the 10th. The regiment before this had been transferred from loth army corps, Maj. Gen. Grant, to 16th army corps, Maj. Geu. Hurlburt commanding.

Ou 12th of April, 1863, proceeded on an expedition to Hernando, Miss. At Cold Water, seven miles beyond the latter place, met the enemy, under Gen Chalmers. Here the 41st was under a heavy skirmish fire for about seven hours. On the 16th returned to Memphis. April 28th, 1863, moved to Vicksburg ; disembarked at Young's Point; on 19th, transferred to Gen. McClernand's command. AVas engaged in the siege of Vicksburg.

July 5th, 1863, moved towards Jackson, Miss. Engaged in the battle of Jackson. The loss of the regiment in this action was 40 killed upon the field, and 122 wounded. This great sacrifice of life was by a mistaken order of Gen. Lanmau's. It was un-

Nov. 18th, 1863, mo%'ed to Natchez Miss., and remained until the 28th, when it returned to Yicksburg. Deo. 3d, 1863, marched to Big Black river, where it remained and erected winter quarters; the 41st regiment being in 1st brigade. Gen. Thomas Kirby Smith; fourth division. Gen. M. JI. Crocker; 17th army corps, Maj. Gen. James. B. McPherson commanding veterans and recruits of the 41st III., consolidated with the 53d regiment.

Non-Commissioned Staff Muster Roll Comtary C.

Bradford,' William B., died April 16, '02 ; wounds. Boatman, Robert, di.sch'd Aug. 27, '01 ; disabl'ly. Bates, Jerred M., mustered out Aug. 20, '64. Bruner, James,

Barrickman, Allen W., died of w'nds April 8, '62. Bates, Benjamin, must, out Aug. 20, '04 ; wounds. Cunningham, Robert, disch'd March 17, '63, as corporal, died at Memphis, Jlarch l.S, 63. Cline, MatthiiLs, must, out Aug. 20, '64, as corp'l. Cobian, Samuel, disch'd Oct. 9, '62; wounds. Cundiff, Jerome B., must, out Aug. 20, '64. Dugan, James C, disch^d Jan 27, '62 ; disabilitv. Dine, John W., vet, tr. to.53Ill.M.O., July 22, '60. Edwards, Joseph, killed at Jackson, Miss., July

Marine brig. Guuo, Lorenzo, disch'd Juh- 11, '02; disability. Cirovos, Andrew J., mustered out Aug. 20, '64. Hnlliiian. W. H., disch'd April 27. '02; di.s.ibl'ty. Mill, Lewis, di.scliarged Julv 11, '62; woimds. Hank, J(din B , mustered out Aug. 20, '64. Hubbell. Joseph O.

Jackson. Andrew, died Jidy 29, '63 ; wounds. Jewell, Samuel P., mustered out Aug. 20, '64. Lester, Madison. k'd.atJackson, Miss., July 12, '63. Lvons, James, mustered out .\ug 20, 04. JIalone, Daniel, k'd at Ft. Donelson Feb. 15. '62. McUurdv, Frank M., died at Clinton, III., April

12. '02. McDeed, Francis M., mustered out Aug. 20, '64. Murphy, Robert A , died at Clinton. III. McHenry, Perry, disch'd April 29, '02 ; disbl'ty. JlcICean, -Vndrew R., nujstered out Aug. 9, '64. Miller, James, deserted Sej.t. 22, '61. Murrv, H.aden W., vet, rausi'd out Julv 22, 65. Macon, John, killed at Cold Water, Miss., Apri.

wounded. Ragen, John, died at New Orleans, July 8, '02. Roberts, Job M.. mustered out .\ug 20. 04. Rowlev, Norton, captured Julv 8, '64. disch'd. Robinson, William N., killed" at Jackson, Miss.,

Ohio Infantrv. Smith, David W., disch'.l M.av 3, '62; disabilitv. Tevambly, Alvin, discli d Oct^ 19, '62; disability. Walker, Nathan, disdi'd June 7, '62; wounds. VValcut, Samuel ^V., killed at Ft. Donelson Feb.

disability. Pendleton, George, discharged Aug. 4, 1802, disabilitv. Poff, Reuben, discharged Oct. 8, 1802, disability. Perry, (ieorge D., died at Paducah, Kv., Dec.

31, 1861. Spencer, John, mustered out Ang. 20, 1864. Sandy, William, discharged Aug. 11, 1862, disabilitv. Stewart, Saiimel, discharged Jan. 27, 1863. Spainhower, Henrv C, transferred to 53 Illinois,

Jiuster Roll Company F.

5, '62, went home and never relumed. Marshall W. Bovd, m. o. Aug. 20, '64, woimded. Isaac C. Hedges,'died at Vicksburg, July 16, '63. Enoch Fruit, died July IS, 1862, wounds. Joseph R. Garrett, det'd at m. o. of regiment. William J. Hufi', killed at Jackson, Miss , July

Haruits. Clark, Thomas A., veteran. Daughman, John H., veteran. Gre(iory,John.killed at Jackson,Miss.,July 12, '63. Griffin, James A., transferred. Menter, George, mustered out Aug. 20, 1864.

Forty-Sixth Infantry

Davis. Ordered to Cairo, 111., Feb. 11th, 1862. From thence proceeded to Fort Donelson, Tenn., arriving on the 14th, and was assigned to the command of Geu. Lew. Wallace. On the loth, lost one man killed and two wounded. On the 19th moved to Fort Henry. On the 6tb, embarked for Pittsburg Landing, where it was assigned to Gen. S. A. Hurlbut's brigade.

The Forty-Sixth took a most conspicuous and honorable part in the battle of Shiloh, losing over half of its officers and men, in killed and wounded, and receiving the thanks of the commanding Generals. Among the wounded were Col. John A. Davis, Maj. Dornblaser, Captains Musser, Stephens, Marble and McCracken, Lieutenants Hood, Barr, Arnold, Ingraham, and Howell. In this action the " Fighting Fourth Division," of Gen. Hurlbut's achieved a reputation for bravery, to which it added on every field in which it was engaged until the close of the war. The regiment was also engaaed in the siege of Corinth in the month of Rlay.

June 2d, camped a little west of Corinth ; 10th, marched to the Hatchie river ; loth, passed through Grand Jimction and camped three miles from town. 24th, moved to Collarbone Hill, near Lagrange. On the 30th moved to the Old Lamar Church. July 1st, marched to Cold Water and returned on the 6th. Moved on the 17th, toward Memphis, via. Moscow, Lafayette. Germantown and White's Station, camping two miles south of Memphis on the 21st of July. Engaged in a scout to Pigeon Roost, August 27th. Made several marches during the following month, arriving at Hatchie river on the 14th. September 27th, all the troops on the river, at this place, were reviewed by General McPherson.

On the 4th of October moved toward Corinth ; 5th met the enemy at Matamoras The 46th Regiment went into position ou the right of the Second Brigade, supporting Bolton's Battery. After an hour of shelling by the batteries, the infantry were ordered forward, and at a double quick advanced, driving the enemy across the river. The First Brigade coming up, Hurlbut's " Fighting Fourth Division " advanced and drove the enemy from the field, compelling their flight. Col. John A. Davis of the 40th, was mortally wounded in this action and Lieutenant M. R. Thompson, also - both dying on the 10th. After the battle returned to Bolivar. November 3d, marched to Lagrange; 28th, moved to Holly Springs ; 30th, toward Tallahatchie river, and camped near Waterford, Mississippi, where splendid winter quarters with mud chimneys aud bake oven complete, were fitted up in time to move away from them. December 11th, moved to Hurricane Creek, and on the following day to Yocona Station, where it remained until the 22d, when it marched to Taylor Station. Holly Springs having been captured by Van Dorn, moved on the 23d, via O.xford to Hurricane Creek, and camped on the 26th, near Holly Springs. Jloved to that place Jan. 6, 1863, and on the 10th, escorted ammunition train to Lagrange. April 12th, 1863, engaged in the expedition to Hernando, aud returned to Memphis on the 24th. On the 13th embarked for Vicksburg, and on the 1.5th landed at Young's Point ; 18th marched to Bowers' Lauding ; 19th to Sherman's Landing ; 20th moved by Steamer up the Yazoo to Chickasaw Bayou. Disembarked and moved across the swamps to the- bluff. May 21st proceeded to the right of Gen. Grant's army, aud were then ordered to Snyder's Bluff On the 24th marched in the direction of Vicksburg, and on the following day took position at the extreme left of the line. The regiment was detailed on picket duty, and during the night the out-post, consisting of five companies of the regiment, were captured hj the enemy. One hundred and four men and seven officers were captured, seventy escaping. The remainder of the regiment took an active part in the siege of Vicksburg. July moved to Clear Creek ; 6th to Bolton Station ; 8th, to Clinton ; 9th, to Dickens' Plantation, where it remained guarding train. On the 12th, moved on the extreme right of the line near Pearl river. Engaged in the siege until the 16th, when the enemy evacuated Jackson ; after which the regiment returned to Vicksburg. The division was now transferred to the Seventeenth Corps, and Brigadier General M. M. Crooker was assigned to command. Aug. 12th moved to Natchez. September 1st, went on an expedition into Louisiana, returning on the 8lh, and on the 16th again returned to Vicksburg. January 4th, 1863, the Forty-Sixth was mustered as a veteran regiment, aud returned home on furlough. Returned again to the field, was mustered out of the United States service January 20th, 1866. Below is a list of those from De Witt who served in the 4 Jth infantry.

Muster Poll Company H.

Elijah H. Blackburn, dis. Oct. 9. '02 ; wounded. Andrew J, Coolcy, deserted Jan. 21, 18G2. Samuel D. Henneniway, vet., sick, mus. out reg't. Wm. H. Cook, dis. Dec. o, '64, as priv., term ex.

Muster P.Oll Compasy I.

MUSTER P.OLL COMPASY I. reta-a-M. Tearney, Edward, absent, sick at mus. out of reg't. fiftv-fikst infantry, (three years' service.) The fifty-first regiment was organized at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois, December 24th, 1861, by Col. Gilbert W. Gumming. Engaged in the battle of Farmington, and the siege of Corinth. December 30th, 1862, the brigade met the enemy under Bragg, and was engaged during the day, losing seven wounded. December 31st the regiment was in the thickest of the fight at Stone river, losing 57 killed, wounded and prisoners. After some days' movements, entered the town of Chickamauga, at 4 p. m., 19th, losing that evening 90 men out of 200 engaged. November 24th , at Mission Ridge, lost 30 out of 150 men engaged, at Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Na.?hville. Mustered out at Camp Irwin, Texas, Septemljer 25th,

Mustek Roll Company D.

De Witt county was represented in this gallant regiment by a few men in companies C and D whose names are appended to this short sketch. It was organized at Geneva, Kane county, Illinois, in November, 1861, by Col. J. G. Wilson, and mustered into the United States service, November 19th, by Lieutenant J. Christopher. It moved with 945 men to St. Louis, and went into quarters at Benton Barracks ; here Col. Wilson resigned. With Lieutenant Col. J. S. Wilcox commanding, the regiment on December 8th moved to St. Joseph, Mo., and other points in that State. Embarked for Fort Donelson, Feb. 10th, 1S62, but on the ISth was interrupted and sent to Chicago with prisoners. March 13. h left for the army of the Tennessee, and 20th disembarked at Pittsburg Landing, aud were assigned to General Smith's brigade. The regiment took a prominent part in the battle of Shiloh, April 6th and 7th, losing 170 killed, wounded and missing. It also participated in the siege of Corinth, May, 1862, pursued the retreating enemy to Booneville, Miss., and returned, engaging in the battle of Corinth, Oct. 3d and 4th - loss being 70 killed and wounded. Made several scouts from Corinth, skirmishing occasionallywith the enemy. January 9th, 1863, threefourths of the regiment re-enlisted as veterans, and returned home on furlough. May 3d, 1864, commenced the Atlanta campaign. The regiment engaged in the battles of Snake Creek Gap, Resaca, Lay's Ferr}', Rome Cross Roads, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Nickajack Creek, Decatur, July 22d and 23d, before Atlanta and Jonesboro, and went into camp at East Point. Was present at the battle of Bentonville. The regiment went to Washington, D. C, and participated in the grand review. May 24th, 1865. Was mustered out of the United States service and moved to Camp Douglas, Chicago, III., and received final payment and discharge July 12th, 1865.

This regiment was organized at Camp Douglas, Chicago, III., and mustered iuto the United States service October 31st, 1861. It served for three years; was in many hard-i'onght battles and several minor engagements, and during its term marched 3,37-1 miles. Was mustered out August 14, 1865.

Fifty-Seventh Infantry Regiment Fifty'-Eighth Isfhxtey. '

Was organized and recruited at Camp Douglas, Chicago, 111., Feb. 11th, 1862. It was a strong and gallant regiment, and was many times complimented for bravery and courage in the numerous battles in which it was engaged. It was mustered out at Montgomery, Ala., April 1st, 1866, and ordered to Springfield, 111., for final payment and discharge.

Mustek Roll Company G.

.SIXTY'-SECONll INFANTRY. {Three Years' .Scn-ire.) The sixty-second regiment volunteers was organized in Camp Dubois, Anna, 111., April 10, 1862, by Col. James M. True. April 22, 1862, was ordered to Cairo, 111. ; May 7th, to Paducah ; June 7th. to Columbus ; and thence in Cul. Ditzler's Brigade to Tennessee, where it was stationed at Crockett, on the Mobile and Ohio railroad. From here it marched on campaign through Tennessee, after General Forrest, doing nothing however but occasional skirmishing. August 24, 1863, embarked for Helena, and on the 28th took up the line of March for Little Rock, Ark. September 2d, came up with General Steel's army at Brownsville, and on the 10th met the enemy near Little Rock, driving him back and compelling the evacuation of the place. January 9, 1864, the regiment reenlisted as veterans. Was mustered out of the U. S. service at Little Rock, Ark., March 6, 1866.

Muster Roll Company' C. Mu.Ster Roll Company H.

Prirates. Arbogast, John W., mustered out March 6, 1866. McC'nllough, John W., mustered out May 2, '65. McCullough, John M. Murphy, John, mustered out May 2. 1S65. Patterson, James B., vet., mus. out March 6, '66. Weeks, W.F., died .at Duvalls' Bluff Aug. 23, '64.

John L- Lane, mustered out Sept. 26, 1862. J.ames B. Currv. mustered out Sept. 26, 1862. Charles C. Wiiisloiv, mustered out Sept. 26, 1862. Thomas Ewing, mustered out Sept. 2G, 1SG2,

About one-half of company K, of this regiment, volunteered from DeWitt county. The regiment was mustered into the United States service, September 2d, 1862, at Dixon, Illinois. Oa the 8th, moved to Camp Douglas, and on the 30th left there fur Louisville, Ky., arriving on the 2d of October, and reporting to General Dumont, was attached to his division. Brig. Gen. W. T. Ward's brigade. Moved from here to Frankfort, where it engaged in guard and picket duty, with occasional skirmishing with the enemy. From this time to May, 186-1, it was occupied in guarding and marching from place to place, with occasional slight skirmishing in Kentucky and Tennessee. May 10th, 1861, it moved to Snake Creek Gap, and on the loth in the direction of Resaca, Georgia, skirmishing that evening and during the next day. Early on the loth moved with the corps to the extreme left of the line. Immediately upon its arrival taking part in a charge upon the enemy's works, which were carried, the regiment losing several men in the engagement. Followed the retreating enemy. On the 19th, the One Hundred and Fifth being the advance, skirmished with the rear guard of the enemy, driving them at every point. On the 25th continued its march toward Dallas, Georgia, encountering the enemy, having a brisk engagement till dark, the casualties numbering fifteen, including two commissioned officers. From this time until June 1st, the regiment was engaged in advancing line, building and strengthening the works and skirmishing, losing 16 men. June 1st moved to the extreme left, with Twentieth Corps. On the 2d the regiment was ordered out as flankers, and on the following day moved around and beyond the enemy's right, encamping near Ackworth, Georgia. On the 15th it moved forward, encountering the enemy behind the breastworks. A steady fire was kept up until dark. The next two days were occupied in strengthening the position by erecting breastworks, being exposed to fire of the enemy. Lost 19 men. Drove the enemy, following line skirmishing at intervals. 21st severe skirmishing fire; 22d lost 11 men. Following the enemy, skirmishing as they went, losing 1 man killed and 2 wounded. Participated in the battle of Peach Tree Creek and the Atlanta campaign, and was with Sherman on the " Grand march to the Sea." AVas at the siege of Savannah ; battle of Averysboro, and Beutonville, and in all the skirmishes in the campaign of the Carolinas. Took part in the grand review at Washington, May 2-lth, 1865, where the regiment received a compliment for their movements in the manual of arms and their military appearance. It left Washington, June 7th, 1865, after being mustered out, and arrived at Camp Fry, Chicago, on the 10th, wh'^re it received payment and was disbanded May .17th, 1865.

Mustek Roll Company K.

Prmdes. Akerraan, August, mustered out June 7, 'Go. Alford, Buel G., absent sick at M. O., of reg't. Allen, Ira, trans, to engineer corps July 2, '6t- DuHV, Christopher, must, out June 7, '65 a-s crp'I. Flanders, Charles M., dis. April 11, '63 ; disbl'ty. Fullerton, J. Taylor, M. O., June 7, '65. Gardner, Horace, M.O., June 7, '65; twice wnded. Gibson, James, died at Kingston June 1, '64; wds. Huglies, Elia-s, mustered out June 7, '65. Handv, Jerome, " '*

Ivellog. Henrv, d'd at Gallatin, Tenn.,Dec. 12, '62. Kimball, Jos'eph A., tr. to V. R. C, Mar. 13, 'tii. Low, .James, died at Gallatin, Tenn., Mar. 3, '63. Morrill, Jonathan M., died at South Tunnell T.,

One Hundp.Ed And Seventh Infantry'

The volunteers in this regiment were from De Witt and Piatt counties, the former having six companies, A B D F G, and I, and the latter four companies. They were mustered into the United States service at Camp Butler, Illinois, September 4, 1862.

On the 30th of September, 1862, the regiment left Camp Butler for Jeffersonville, Indiana, where it arrived on the morning of ( )ctober 1st. Here it remained in camp, employed in drilling and discipline, and otherwise preparing for active field service, until October 12th, when it crossed the Ohio river to Louisville. Remained there until the 18th, when it was ordered to move to Elizabethtown. Ky., to intercept the rebel General John IMorgan, who was advancing in that direction. A slight skirmish occurred between the regiment and Morgan's advance, which resulted in the capture of some of the enemy and no casualties to the regiment.

From here it moved to Mumfordsville, Ky., early in December following, where it remained until March, 1863, when it left for Glasgow, remaining there until the following June. The twenty-third army corps, being organized by order of General Burnside, Brigadier General H. M. Judah, was ordered to Glasgow to assume command of all troops organi-ziug for the Second Division, Twenty-third Army Corps, Department of Ohio; and the 107th Illinois being assigned to this division, marched on the 18th of June for Tompkinsville, Ky., on the Cumberland river, in order to meet an anticipated movement of John Morgan, who was preparing for the evasion of Kentucky. Followed him to Mumfordsville, Ky., and from there by rail to Louisville, thence by steamer to near Buffington Island, where he was finally captured.

Returned to Lebanon, Ky., late in August, when, after reorganizing, proceeded with Genera! Burnside on campaign of East Teuneisee. General Judah, being in delicate health, was relieved by General Julius White, who assumed command of the Division August 24ih.

The enemy retiring from East Tennessee the command arrived at Louden September 1st, 1863. Remained there until the middle of October, then proceeded toward

Greenville. Having marched some sixty miles east of Knoxville, received orders to countermarch, and move with all speed to the assistance of General Rosecrans. Reached Sweet Water, seventy-five miles north of Dalton, where it heard of the battle of Chickamauga. Returned to Louden, where it was soon confronted by the advance of Longstreet. Retired to the north side of Holston riv^r, where it remained until November 13th, when it was ascertained that the enemy had effected a crossing b)' aid of pontoons, at Huff's Ferry, four miles below. The Division retired to Lenoris Station. Was met by General Burnside, who ordered a countermarch in the direction of the enemy, who was found three miles below Loudeu. Company A, of this regiment, as skirmishers, commanded by Capt. Milholand, attacked the enemy's skirmishers and drove them back. A line was then formed and an attack made by the whole division, driving the enemy back to the pontoons. The i-egiment lo=t one man killed and several wounded. Encamped on the night of the loth of November, jt Lenoris General Burnside issued order No. 81, requiring all baggage and part of ammunit.on trains to be destroyed, in order to facilitate movements of artillery, etc. The regiment lost all books and papers. Having destroyed all trains, retired at three o'clock x.Ti- in the direction of Knoxville. Engaged the enemy at Campbell's Station at 11 A. M., November 16th. Engagement lasted till night. Returned to Knoxville November 18th. Again engaged the enemy at Dandridge, December 21st, returning to Knoxville, by order of General Schofield, where it remained until April On April 27th, moved to join Sherman's army. Arrived at Calhoun, Tennessee, April 30th, and remained till May 3d. INIoved to Red Clay, Ga , and, on the 7th, to the vicinity of Rocky Face Ridge. Engaged the enemy May 8th. On the 9th moved for Resaca, via Snake Creek Gap, and participated in that battle on the 14th and 15th of iMay. Moved with the command from Resaca to Dallas. While the regiment was on picket duty. May 28th, it was attacked by the enemy in force, and, before re-enforcements came up, lost numbers of its men. June 18th, while engaged near Kenesaw Mountain, Captain Ed. Camp, of Company H, while on the skirmish line, was instantly killed. The regiment engaged in all the fighting around Kenesaw Mountain and the subse- ((uent engagements around Atlanta. Left Decatur, Ga., September 28th, in pursuit of Hood's Army, passing over old lines around Dallas and Kenesaw Mountain, to Resaca. November 18th, the regiment, with division, proceeded ria Nashville to Columbia, Tennessee, where, November 22d, met the advance of Hood's army. Skirmished with the enemy until the 28th, discovering the enemy crossing Duck river, fell back to Franklin. Regiment engaged the enemy at Spring Hill on the same day, with small loss. November 29 ih, was assigned to position in the lines near Columbia pike, and owing to the lateness of the arrival, had not completed breastworks when the battle commenced. Regiment suffered a severe loss in the death of Col. Lowry, who fell, mortally wounded, from a minnie ball in the head. First Lieutenant Isaac C. Morse, commanded Company A, was also killed. After fall of Colonel Lowry, the command of the regiment devolved upon Captain McGraw (Major Jlilholand being on staff duty). Arrived at Nashville December 1st. Daring the battle of Franklin the regiment captured two stands of the enemy's colors, and had its own colors seized, but they were recovered by private Walker, of company G, who killed the enemy seizing them. December 1st, 18(34, the regiment went into position with Division, near Fort Negly, Nashville. It drew new arms, and was fully clothed and equipped. Remained doing picket duty, and skirmishing until December 1.5th, when it broke camp, and attacked enemy at 11 A. M. At 3 p. M. charged enemy's lines with success. Captain S. S. Williams, company K, was wounded. The enemy being completely routed, regiment encamped near Brentwood Hills on the night of the 16th. Next morning moved towards Franklin in pursuit of retreating enemy. Arrived at Columbia December 20th. January 2d, 18G5, left Columbia for Clinton, Tennessee. Remaining in camp until January 26th, when it embarked on board transports bound for Washington, D. C, and arrived February 2d. Moved to Alexandria, Virginia, February 9th. February 11th, embarked on steamer for Fort Fisher, North Carolina. Moved for Fort Anderson, and on the enemy's pickets at 7 A. M. 18th. Drove in his skirmishers with but little difficulty. The enemy shelled furiously, six men were wounded. Held the position during the day, and attacked fort at daylight, on the morning of the 20th, and found it evacuated, excepting fifty-two men, taken prisoners. Regiment took the fort's colors. Followed the retreating enemy to Brunswick river, opposite Wilmington. Crossed Cape Fear river on 22d. Remained at Wilmington two weeks, doing guard and picket duty. Arrived at Red river March 8th. Arrived at Kingston on the 14th, and remained until 19th, when moved forward again for Goldsboro, arriving there on the evening of the 21st, meeting the advance of Gen. Sherman's army. Itemained at Goldsboro until April 10th, awaiting clothing and supplies for Sherman's army. Remained at Raleigh until surrender of Johnson. After surrender the regiment, with division, moved to Salisbury, N. C, where it remained doing guard duty until June 21st, 1865, when it was mustered out of service. June 22d, left for Camp Buter, Illinois, where it arrived July 2d, 1865, and received final payment and discharge.

oxe hundred axd seventh infaxtry regi.mest. (three years' service.) Colonf:h. Thomas Snell. discharged Dec. 13, '62. Joseph J. Kelly, resigned Nov. 10, 'G.3. Thomas J. MilholanJ, must, out as Lieut. Col. June 21, '65.

Muster Roll Cosipaxy A.

Sergeants. Andrew J. Winningham. reduced to ranks at his own request, dis. Nov- 15, '63 ; disability. Benjamin F- Miller, must, out June 21, 'Qo. Philip J. Gossard, died at Louisville, Ky., Aug. 10, '63.

Corpora/s. Albert D. Metz, disch'd March 3, '63 ; disabilitv. Jesse Gates, sergt., died. Knoxv'le, T., Dec 10, '63. Stephen Rigg, must, out June 21, '65 as private. Milton N.Copeland, must, out June 21, '65 as sg't.

Alfred Harper, must, out June 21, 'Co as private. ADthony H. Randall, ab, sick at M. 0. of Reg't. Wm. C. Briant, died in Andersonville prison Aug. 24, '64 ; No. of Grave 6256.

Dungey Charles, must out May 12. '6^. Furguson, James, absent sick at M. O. of reg't. Furr, David A., must, out June 21. ^iib. Foster, Joseph, must, out June 21, '6.3. Griffith, Newton, " "

Muster Roll Company B.

Scri/rnnls. Edward Porter, disch'd Sept. 17, '63 ; disability. Thomas Irwin, mustered out June 21, 05. Joseph P. Taylor, disch'd Sept. 17, '03 ; disability.

corp'l. Ba.se, Squire W., must, out June 21, 'Go. Bateson, Joseph, absent ; sick at M. O. of Reg't. Bouls, Jesse P., absent; sick at M. O. of Reg't. Curtis, Roza, transFd to V. R. C. Sept. 2.5, '63. Cooper, Nathan, disch'd Jan. 31, '63 ; disability. Cisco, Francis M. Coppenberger, David, transfd to Colvin's III. Bat.

Garlon, John, di.sch'd Sept. 28, '63; disability. Gibbons, David, deserted Nov. 28, '02. Hobbs, Wm., detached at must.; out of Reg't. Highsuiith, Abijali M., must, out June 21, 'Gb. Hoyt, Orrin A., transfd to Colvin's 111. Bat. Oct.

Sept. 17, '64, wounds. Taylor, John, disch'd Dec. 26, 03 ; disability. Taylor, Benjamin, must, out June 21, '05. Updike, Joseph H. , died at Nashville, Tenn., enlist in U. S. A. as hospital steward. Wisegarver, Wm. H., absent; sick at musterout of Reg't. Walters. John, must, out June 21, *65. Wells, James M., absent ; sick at mu.ster out of

Ml'Ster Roll Company D.

O.I plains. Samuel McGowan, resigned Feb. 4, 1863. LeanderS. McGraw, honorably dischd. Jan. 8, '65. Joseph M. Moore, resg'd as 1st lieut. Mar. 25, '65. Thomas Rose, mustered out June 21, 1865.

Allsup, J. F., corpl., deserted Jan. 19, 1SG.3. AIlsup, William, deserted Sept. 1, 1S62. Acton, James K., raustd. out .June 21, 1SG.5. Barnet. Nathan, mustered out June 21, 18G5. Barngrover, Geo. W- tr. to Colvins 111. batt., Oct.

Nov. 30, '04. Johnson, Charles L., must'd out June 21, 1805. Jimeson, Harvey, absent sick at M. O. of reg'i. Leever, Oliver, mustered out June 21, 1805. Lowery, George L., mustered out June 21, 1865. Leever, John W., tr. to marine service Apr , '04. Longbr.ike. James E., must'd out Jime 21, 1805. Long, Jacob, disch'd Jan. 23, '03, disabilitv. Mcllheney, T. H. B., must'd out June 21, 1865. Mourer, Charles, died at Woodsonville, Ky.,Feb.

22, 1863. Ripple, Abram, supp'd captured Nov. 16, 1863. Schlafter, John, mustered out June 21, 186.5. Scott, Augustus, tr. to Colvin's III. bat. Oct. 6, '63. Simmons, Walter D., died at Woodsjilville, Kv.,

10, 1863. S ewart, John, absent sick at m. out of reg'c. Stiles. Matthew, deserted Mav 19, 1863. Smalley, William C, suppd'capt'd Sept. 10, '64. Wren, Isaac, died in Libby prison, Richmond, Va.,

-March 17, 1864. Wood, William T., detached at M. O. of reg't. Winslow, Warren S., mu.stered out June 21, 1S65. Welch, William F., tr. to V. R. C. Winkle, George, must'd out June 21, 1865. Waldman, Andrew, absent sick at M. O. of reg'i. Zombro, John A., must'd out June 21, 1865. Zombro, Jacob, absent sick at M. O. of reg't.

Private.^. Adams, Parker S , promoted serg't, then 2d lieut. Aler, Ander.son, mustered out June 21, '65. Batterton, William H., died at Knoxville, Tenn.,

March 3, 64. Bennett, Permenous, dis. Sept. 30, '64 ; disabl'tv. Bennett, George, disch'd Sept. 30, '63 ; disability. Cross, Benjamin, corp'l, tr. to Colvin's 111. Bat.

6, '63. Clifton, John, mustered out June 21. '6-5. Carlock, James, disch'd Oct. 2, '63 ; disability. Despaine, William, died at Cartersville, Ga., .-Vug.

Serg't Com. 2d Lieut, but not must'd. Matthews. James, disch'd Nov. 17, 63 ; disabl'ty. Mabern, Thomas L., deserted Feb. 63. McNeir, Eli, disch'd Dec. 30, '63 ; disability. Ma.stin, Benjamin F., must, out June 21, '65. Mitchell, John H., deserted Nov. 11, '62. . O'Brien, John, died .at Ma.lison. Ind., Dec. 30, '63. Peed, Eobert, must, out May 24, 'i\~i as corp'l. Pennington, Benj. C, died, "Mumfordsville. Ky.,

Feb. 18, '63. Parker, Aaron, corp'l, died, Madison. Tnd., July. Phipps, Emsley, disch'd Dec. 30, '63; disibility. Plummer, Alpheu.s, must'd out June 21, '65. Popham, William, ab. sick at muster out of reg't. Eeed, Miles, disch'd Feb- 15, '65 ; disability. Bobbins, Reuben, died, Mumfordsville, Ky., Feb.

Muster Roll Compaq- G.

Priratcs. Blount. John E., mu.stered out May 11, '6-5. Bradt'ord, James, dis. April 3, '65; disability. Baldwin, Thomas, mustered out .June 21, '65. Baker, William, disch'd Jan. 10, '63; disability. Baker, Jarvis. disch'd M.irch 24, '64; disability. Barnett Nathan, deserted Feb., 1863. Baley, Joab, transferred to V. R. C. Sept. 1863. Cowell, Chester, must'd out June 21, '65, a.s corp'l. Cobb, Horace, absent sick at M. O. of reg't. Cobb, Edgar, dis. Sept. 11, '63 as corp'l ; disabl'tv. Davis, Isaac, died at Knoxville, Tenn., Feb. 27, '64.

June 16, '64. Johnson. Baley, died at Knoxville, Tenn. Feb. '64. Lookinbill, Matthew, mustered out June 21, '65. Lister, Alford, diseh'd Aug. 5, '63; disability. Lewis, George, dis. Mar. 7, '65 a.s corp'l ; wounds. J Livingston, Richard L, corp'l, died at Nashville,

Page. George, dis. Sept. 3, '63 as corp'l ; disbl'tv. Paine, Lewis, accidentally killed Nov. 1S63. Powell. John, died at SVoodsonville, Kv., Dec.

Page, Timoihv, diseh'd Feb. 8, '61 ; disabilitv. I Provines, D.aniel, diseh'd Oct. 13, '63 ; disability. Pearson, James, mustered out June 21, '65. |

Muster Roll Company J.

John R. Ricliards, promoted Capt. Co. H. declined. Resigned June 1st, 1863. Erasmus D. Sessions, resigned June 30th, 1864. Robert Curaming, mustered out (as Serg't) June 21sl, 1865.

sergeant. William Lemon, died in Ky., Nov. 10th, 1862. Alei. McCoy, must'd out June 21st, '6-5, as serg't. James Foley, diseh'd May lSth,'65; disability. Wm. .Shoemaker, must'd out June 21st, 1865. Andrew J. Krepps, private, absent sick at muster furlough. Hurlev, David, absent sick at muster out of regt. Hoover, Abram T., must d out June 21. 1865. Hoover, Geo. D., died at home Sept. 1862. Hicks, Wm. F., mustered out Mav 22, 1865. Halaway, John W., must'd out June 21, 1865, as in, lSfi3. Marsh, John P., muslered o\it June 21, 1865. Meliza, Geo. W., deserted Nov. 18, 1862. .0' Brine, Thomas, mustered out June 21, 1865. Pattersfin. Enoch, must'd out June 21, '65, as corp'l. Page, John T., mustered out June 21, 1865. Poff, John K., de.serted February, 1863. Roth, Simeon, absent sick at muster out of regt. Roth, James M., mustered out June 21, 1865. Robbins, Rochambeau, R., discharged May 23, corporal. Vannote, Lawson J., mustered out June 21, 1865. Webb, James V., mustered out June 21, 1865. Webb, Isaac S., absent sick at muster out of regt. Webb, Henrv W., trans, to V. R. C . Feb. 10, '65. Wheeler, Sam'l P., diseh'd Jan. 23, '03 ; disability. Wiekoff, Lorin, mustered out June 21, 1865. Williara.s, William, rau.stered out June 21, 186.5. Williams, Thomas, Williams, Edw. H., Yates, Francis, mustered out June 21, 1865.

Was organized at Camp Hancock, near Camp Douglas, III, November 6, 1862, when it was ordered to Memphis, Tenn., to report to General Sherman ; was in the " Tallahatchie Expedition : " in the siege of Vicksburg ; Chickasaw Bayou ; in campaign against General Forrest. The regiment participated in many other skirmishes and minor engagements ; was mustered out June 20, 1865.

One Hundred And Thirtt-Third Regiment

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTT-THIRD REGIMENT. ( One Hundred Days' Service.) These Volunteers were organized in this regiment by Col. Thaddeus Phillips, May 31, 1864. On the 3d of June, moved to Rock Island Barracks, and was assigned to guarding prisoners of war. The regiment performed the duty faithfully and efBiciently, and was mustered out September 24, 1S64.

Muster Roll Company E.

MUSTER ROLL COMPANY E. Privates. McNair, Elias, mustered out Sept. 24, 1864. Roggers, Elias, mustered out Sept. 24, 1864. Shockey. Joseph, mustered out Sept. 24, 1964. Sheets, Peton, mustered out gept. 24, 1864.

This regiuient was organized at Carup Butler, Feb. 21, 186.5, uuder call of Dec. 1864. The regiment left for the south, Feb. '24th, and spent most of its term in Tennessee, doing guard and picket duty. Was mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee, Sept. lath, 186-5. September 29, I860, it received its pay and was discharged at Camp Butler, Springfield, Illinois mustered out Nov. 22, 1S65. Keith, Corwin B , discharged March 1S63. Lord, James M , mustered out June 11, 1865. Lillev, I^azarus. mustered out Nov. 22, 1865- Miers, Henry, discharged Oct. 9, 1862. McDonald, C H.

Mustek Roll Company B. Muster Roll Company F.

Privates. Griffith, John, discharged May 8, 1862. Meyers, John W.. disch'd Dee. 7, 1S63, disability. Meyers, Geo. N., disch'd M irch 6. '62 ; disabiliiv. Meyers, William, vet., m. o. Nov. 22, '65, b'kl'h. Rass, George, discharged Oct. 16, '63, wounds. Weedraan. Isiah. serg't, killed in action at Holly Springs, Miss., Dec. 20, 1802.

Recruits. Aler, M'ilson, mustered out Nov. 4, 1865. Enos, Francis, nmstered out Nov. 4, 1865. Forbe.s, Stephen, musiered out Nov. 4, 1865. Harrold, William F., mustered out Nov. 4, 186.5. Maple, Thomas E., mustered out Nov. 4, 1865. McNeir Elias, mii.stered out Nov. 4, 1865. Norris, Theotloi-e, tnustered out Nov. 4, 1865. Tubes, or Tuper, Allison, must'd out Nov. 4, 1865.

Muster Roll Company C. Eighth Cavalry

This orgaDization was eflected at St. Charles, Illinois, in September, 1861, by Col. J. F. Fanisworth, and was mustered into the United States service September 18th, 1861, October 13th, the regiment moved to Washington City, and was assigned to the department of the east. March 10th, 1862, the regiment joined the general advance on Manassas, at four different times driving the enemy across the Rappahannock. June 26th, met the enemy under Jackson, and repulsed him, and, afterwards at Gaines' Hill, skirmishing continually with the enemy. Bore the blunt of the fight at Malvern Hills, where it sustained a severe loss. Engaged at Monocacy Church ; captured 20 prisoners at Barnesville ; at Sugar Loaf Mountain, Middletown, South Mountain and Boonesboro, captured 2 guns, killing and wounding 67, and taking 200 prisoners. Was at the battle of Antietam, Martinsburg, FrederickKburg Loss up to February 17th, 1863, 27 killed, 71 wounded, and 20 missing. Was in many engagements during 1863, losing 23 killed, 116 wounded, and 37 missing. Was mustered out July 17th, 1865.

1861, at Chicago, Illinois. It participated in several batths and skirmishes, losing heavily. The regiment served out its full time, and was mustered out at Selma, Alabama, Oct. 31, 1S6.5, and ordered to Springfield, where it received final payment and discharge.

Muster Roll Comfany M. Tenth Cavalry

The organization of this regiment was efl^ected at Camp Butler, III , November 25th, 18GI. Dudley Wickersham was appointed Colonel, May 15th, 1862. Spent the winter at Quincy, 111., and March 18th,

1862, reported at Benton Barracks, Missouri. During the remainder of the year it operated in the States of Missouri and Arkansas. The remainder was spent in the south-west, doing frontier skirmishing. It was mustered" out of service November 22d, 1865, at San Antonio, Te.xas, and ordered to Springfield, Illinois, for final payment and discharge. Below are the names credited to De Witt county.

Seve.Nteenth Cavalry

This regiment was organized under special authority from the War Department, issued August r2th, 1863, to Hon. John F. Farnsworth. The Colonelcy of the regiment was offered to John L. Beveridge, then Major in the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, who assumed the work of organization, November 15th, 1863 The regiment was completed February 12th, 1864. May 3d, 186-t, the regiment moved under orders from the General-in-Chief, to report to Maj. Gen. Kosecrans, commanding the department of Missouri, at St. Louis, Mo. The three battalions of this regiment were for the most time separated, and it would be difficult to give an account of the movements of the companies or parts of companies that are given below, or those that went from De Witt county. The service of the regiment was wholly within the department of Missouri, commanded resjiectively by Generals Rosecrans, Dodge and Pope. Reconnoissance, skirmishing and

This Battery was organized at Cape Girardeau, Mo., by Capt John W. Powell, and was mustered in, December 11, 1861. March 14th, 1862, moved to Pittsburg Landing with six 6 pound guns, and was assigned to Gen. W. H. L. Wallace's Brigade, sixth division. April 6th, engaged the enemy near Shiloh Church ; engaged in the siege of Corinth October 3d and 4th, 1S62 ; at the siege of Vicksburg ; in the Meridian campaign ; one section fighting on the Hatchie; at Kenesaw Mountain; heavily engaged before Atlanta and in the siege of Atlanta and Jonesboro ; and at Nashville. It was ordered to Springfield, Illinois, for muster out July 9th, 1865, and was mustered out July 27th, 1865.

Muster Roll Battery F.

wagoner. Beatty, James, must'd out July 27, '65, as corp'I. Brooks, Leonard F., mustered out July 27, 1865. Blavlock. Robert G., mustered out July 27, 1865. Burns, De Witt C,