Hancock County, Illinois - Chapter 23: Hancock in the Kebellion, 1880

Chapter 23: Hancock in the Kebellion

The news of Sumter aroused tlie people of Hancock as well as the rest of the State and the Union. All - no, not all - for there were a few traitors, and rehel sympathizers, even in Hancock county, but a large majority of the bone and sinew of the county, felt that the Flag of the Union must be sustained. And in response to the various calls of President Lincoln for troops, the co)inty sent more than two thousand men to the field, out of a population of about 27,000 in 1860. The exact number it is impossible to tell. Even the Adjutant-General's reports, while giving the names of all the officers and men mustered into the several regiments, fail in man}' instances to credit the place ot their residence. Besides, many volunteered and served in organizations belonging to other States; while many drafted and bounty men were scattered widely through the army, as the convenience and necessities of the service required. As will be shown hereafter, about 1,800 are known and accounted for; and the inference is fair that the unknown would number into the hundreds.

This was principally recruited in the counties of Hancock, Adams and McDonough; organized at Quincy, May 24, 1861. Robert F. Smith, of Hamilton^ was elected Colonel; at the close of his term re-enlisted as veteran, and was promoted Brev. Brig.- Gen. March 13, 1865. Lieut. -Colonel, James B. Cahill, Carthage; term e.xpired Dec. 25, 1864. Adjutant, Charles D. Kerr, Hamilton; term expired April 5, 1865; re-enlisted, and promoted Colonel July 3, 1865, and not mustered. Adjutant, John S. Schenck, Fountain Green, May 29, 1865; mustered July 8, 1865. Quartermaster L. L. King, La Harpe, June 30, 1862; mustered out June 29, 1865. First Asst. Surgeon, A. L. Ritchey, Hamilton; promoted to Surgeon of 10th Regt. Nov. 20,.1864. Second Asst. Surgeon, Jacob Thrush, Dallas City; resigned Sept. 30, 1864.

Co. I. - Captain, Smith Johnson, Dallas Citj'. May 9, 1861; term expired Nov. 11, 1864. First Lieut., Stedman Hatch, Pontoosuc. May 9, 1861; promoted Captain of Co. G. Wra. A. Howard, Dallas', April 12, 1864; killed in battle May 10, 1864. Daniel Glassnei', Dallas, May 19, 1864; promoted Captain. Moriison Walliner, Nov. 11, 1864. Second Lieut., Robert Pattison, Dallas, May 9, 1861; promoted to Co. of Subs. July 6, 1864.

The 16th Inft. Ills. Vols, was mustered into the service at Quincy under the Ten Regiment Act, May 24, 1861, by Captain T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A.

June 12, 1861, moved to Grand river as railroad guard; July 10, force was attacked by 1,600 mounted rebels, but held position until arrival of reinforcements, when the enemy fled. On 16th lost two men killed and two wounded at Caldwell's Station. August 20, moved under Gen. Hurlburt to Kirksville, and in pursuit of Gen. Green, arriving at Honeywell Sept. 1. Sept. 10, ordered to St. Joe; on the 14th, together with the 3d Iowa, had a skirmish at Platte City; 17th, returned to St. Joe.

Jan. 27, 1862, ordered to Bird's Point, Mo. March 3, ordered to New Madrid, where they were attached to the army of the Mississippi, 2d Brigade, Col. James D. Morgan; First Div. Brig.-Gen., A. E. Paine. Evening of the 12th of March, the 10th and 16th Ills, were thrown forward and erected a line of earthworks, mounting four heavy guns within half a mile of the enemy's works. March 13, the battle of New Madrid was fought, the 16th supporting the siege guns.

April 7th, were landed on the opposite side of the river with the 10th Ills., and followed the retreating enemy to Tiptonville, Teun., where it captured 5,000 prisoners and a large amount of artillery, small arms and ammunition. April 9, returned to New Madrid; 13th, embarked for Osceola, Ark.; 17th, embarked for Hamburg, Tenn., where it arrived on the 22d. Participated in the siege of Corinth. After evacuation pursued the retreating enemy to Boonville; June 12, returned and encamped at Big Spring. July 20, moved to Tuscumbia; 29th, crossed the Tenn. at Florence, Ala. Sept. 15, arrived at Nashville, after a 17 days' march, with continual

In Dec, 1S63, the regiment veteranized, and on the opening of the campaign of 1864 was ordered to the vicinity of Atlanta, Ga., where it participated in the siege andjcapture of that strong-hold. Col. Smith commanding a brigade. After the reduction of Atlanta, and Sherman had cut loose from the Army of the Tennessee, the 16th joined in the celebrated March to the Sea, arriving at Savannah about Christmas. Upon the occupation of Savannah, Col. Smith was made Military Governor. In the spring of 1865, the 16th continued its march through the Carolinas and Virginia, participating in all the important battles, and arrived at Washington, D. C, in time to take part in the Grand Eeview. Mustered out at Louisville, Ky., July 8, 1865; arrived at Camp Butler July 10, for final payment and discharge.

32d. - Co. B, Wm. J. Pierce, of Carthage, Captain, Sept. 4, 1861; resigned Aug. 31, 1862. Second Lieut. Christian G. Long, Carthage, April 25, 1865; promoted to First Lieut. Aug. 2, 1865. About 28 privates from Montebello and Carthage.

Co. Z?. - John K. Allen, Dallas City, Captain, Sept. 1, 1862; resigned March 30, 1S64. First Lieutenant, George T. Beers, Pontoosuc, Sept. 1, 1862; promoted to Captain March 30, 1864; killed in battle March 19, 1S65. Thomas M. Scott, Dallas City, Captain, May 19, 1865; not mustered. John Gibbs, Dallas City, First Lieutenant, May 19, 1865; in hospital at the mustering out of the regiment.

Organized at Quincy by Col. "Wm. H. Benneson, and mustered into service Sept. 1, 1862. Ordered to Louisville; arrived on the 22d, and was assigned to 2d Brigade, 4th Division, Army of the Ohio. On the 23d was assigned to 39th Brigade, 12th Division. October 1st was detached and assigned to Gen. Boyle; marched to Shepardville, Kentucky, October 5, to guard railroad bridge. October 14 was stationed at Lebanon Branch railroad bridge, guarding bridges and stations. Mustered out June 7, 1865, at Washington, D. C, and arrived at Chicago June 12, for pay and discharge.

Thomas Logan, Hamilton, Lt.-Col., Nov. 2'^ 1862; mustered out Oct. 1, 1865. Major Roliert W. McClaugliry, Carthage, resigned to accept appointment of Pay Master in the U. S. A., May 13, 1864. John W. Barnes, Warsaw, Adjutant; discharged for promotion, March 22, 1864. H. M. Sleator, Carthage. Adjutant, March 26, 1864; mustered out Oct. 1, 1865. Wm. K. Davison, Warsaw, Quartermaster, Oct. 13, 1862. First Asst. Surgeon, John K. Boude, Carthage, Nov. 27, 1862. Second Asst. Surgeon, Vaughn B. Corey, West Point, Oct. 1, 1865; not mustered. Chaplain, Thomas M. Walker, Fountain Green, Nov. 29, 1862; resigned July 11, 1863; Wm. Underwood, Carthage, May 7, 1864.

Co. ^1. - T. J. Campbell, Fountain Green,' Captain, Nov. 7, 1862; resigned Feb. 19, 1863. A. W. Geddes, Fountain Green, First Lieut., Nov. 7, 1862; promoted to Captain Feb. 19, 1863; killed in battle May 16 1863, at Champion Hills. Thomas B. White, Fountain Green, Second Lieut., Nov. 7, 1862; promoted Feb. 19, 1863; killed in battle May 16, 1863, at Champion Hills. John W. Campbell, Fountain Green, Second Lieut., Feb. 19, 1863; promoted to Captain May 16. 1863; died as Second Lieut., July 29, 1863. Cyrus M. Geddes, Fountain Green, Second Lieut., May 17, 1863; promoted Captain July 29, 1863; mustered out Oct. 1, 1865. SamueLB. Arrison, Hancock township. May 16, 1863; died as Sergeant, of wounds received at Champion Hills, Nov. 2, 1863. John Typer, Fountain Green, First Lieut., Nov. 2, 1863; resigned July 30,1865. Vanness Walkup, Pilot Grove, First Lieut., Oct. 1, 1865. Robert N. Witherow, Fountain Green, First Lieut., Oct. 1, 1865; not mustered.

Co. a - Arthur W. Marsh, Wythe, Captain, Nov. 7, 1862; killed Nov. 11, 1863, near Grand Caton bayou, while in command of the regiment. Ephraim Grubb, Montebello, First Lieut., Nov. 7, 1862; resi^iedFeb. 19, 1863, on account of ill health. A. W. Robinson, Wythe, Second Lieut., Nov. 7, 1862; promoted First

Came into service under the call of July 2, 1862; organized Aug., 1862; Cos. A, B, C, E, and H, in Hancock. At Camp Butler to the 8th Sept., and placed on duty guarding Confederate prisoners; mustered into service Nov. 7, by Captain Washington. At Butler till Dec. 1st, when it left for the field by rail to Alton, and embarked for Memphis, arriving Dec. 11. On 20th left with Sherman for Vicksbiirg; arrived at Yazoo river Dec. 26, and participated in the engagement at Chickasaw Blufts. Re-embarked and arrived at Arkansas Post, Jan. 9, 1863, and took part in the fight and the capture of that place, on the 10-llth of Jan., capturing 8,000 prisoners. Returned to Young's Point, remaining till March 9; moved to Milliken's Bend, where it remained till April 2, when it left on the expedition against Vicksburg, forming a part of Gen. Osterhaus' Division. Participated in the battle of Thompson's Hill May 1, 1863, which lasted 16 hours, against an enemy well posted and three times our own numbers. In this bloody contest we had over 100 killed and 500 wounded; rebel loss twice that number. Encamped on the field of battle, the rebels retreating toward Vicksburg.

At Champion Hills met the enemy again. The ground was so broken that it rendered artillery almost useless, and it was withdrawn. The rebels had 60,000 men in the fight; the Union force less than 40,000. After a long and bloody conflict, a charge was made along the line, when the rebels gave way and fled toward Vicksbnrg; 6,000 prisoners and 29 cannon the result of this victory; loss in killed and wounded was heavy. Rebel loss, 1.500; Union loss, about 800. Among the killed were Capt. A. W. Geddes and Lieut. Thomas B. White, of Fountain Green. The next mornino-, May 17, the rebels were again encountered at Black River Bridge, 12 miles east of Vicksburg, well fortified. A charge was made, resulting in the capture of their works, 17 brass cannon, 5,000 prisoners and a large amount of stores.

On the 19th Vicksburg was closely invested; 22d, an attempt to carry the works by storm, but unsuccessful. Among the killed in this charge was Joseph H. Gate, of Hamilton. July 4-, tiie place surrendered.

Removed on duty to Black River Bridge; July 6 ordered to Jackson witli General Siierman. Participated in the fight at Jackson; 10th to 17th on a raid to Brook Haven to cut the railroad and destroy army stores. August 14, 13tii Army Corps ordered to the Department of the Gulf. At Carrolltou Aug. 16; Sept. 5, on a raid to Western Louisiana; 4th October, ordered to Algiers and mounted; left for the front October 11; at Vermillion ville Oct. 14; at Opelousas Oct. 23. Engagement near Washington Oct. 24; took part in severe battle of Grand Canton 'Nov. 3; Nov. 11, battle near Verraillionville; in this Ijattle Capt. A. W. Marsh, of Wythe, was killed. To New Iberia Nov. 15; severe skirmish near Vermillion baj'ou, in which 78 prisoners were captured. Ordered to Port Hudson, arriving Jan. 7, 1864; remained to July 3, scouting almost daily; had many sharp skirmishes, often capturing prisoners. Removed to Baton Rouge, remained till Sept. 4; participated in Gen. Lee's raids to Liberty and Brook Haven.

Left Baton Rogue Nov. 27 with Gen. Davidson's expedition to West Pascagoula; returned bj^ New Orleans Dec. 27. Winter and spring 1864-'5, the regiment was engaged in scouting, picketing, etc. May 22 dismounted, and from that time the regiment was employed in provost duty in Baton Rouge, to Oct. 1, 1865, when it was mustered out. Arrived at Camp Butler Oct. 13, for final pay and discharge.

Skcond Cavalky

Hancock county furnished 150 men for the Second Cavalry, as follows: Carthage, 56; Fountain Green, 25; La Harpe, 23; Montebello, 9; scattering, 37.

Hancock county had 53 men in this regiment; the 14th Cavalry, 3 men from this county; 16th Cavalry, 15 men; 2d Kegiment Artillery, 24 men from Hancock.

As far as the war records go to show, it appears that 1,797 officers and men were in the service from the county of Hancock, distributed among the several townships as follows:

The lists doubtless do injustice to some of the townships. Many names are given and not credited to any county, while others are reported as from Hancock county only; no township mentioned. Besides, it is known that four companies of the 7t,h Mo. Cavalry, known as the were recruited in Hancock county: - Co. B, Captain Bredett, at Augusta; Co. E, Captain Rockwell, Warsaw; Co. F, Captain Miller, Carthage; and Co. G, Captain Martin, St. Mary's. This add, perhaps, 300 men to those four townships, and those adjoining them.

The record of three of those companies we have been unable to obtain, but throuffh the kindness of Lient. A. E. Boude, of Cari86 HISTORY OF HANCOCK COUNrY.

thage, we obtain a sketcli of the organization of Co. F, and the service of the regiment in the Held. The company was officered as follows: Thomas C. Miller, Carthage, Captain; James C. McQiiary, Carthage, First Lieutenant; A. E. Boude, Carthage, Second Lieutenant; George P. Brown, John Sommerville, Philander Powell, Jackson F. Perry, James N. Herbert, George Abbott, Edward J. Doran, Miron C. Chaffee, "VVm. Hudkins, Sergeants; John B. Donley, Wm. E. Hill, Andrew Rymer, Benj. Robinson, Edward StitHes, Hiram Tennyhill, Corporals; James D. Burnam, John F. Clokey, Blacksmiths; Wm. T. Waggoner, John C. Westbrook, Patrick Gannon, Buglers; and 67 privates.

The regiment was first known as the j^ortheast Mo. Cav., Col. Wm. Bishop commanding, then as the Black Hawk Cav., and was finally numbered the 7tli Mo. Cav., and Col. Daniel Huston, of the regular army, placed in command. The Hancock companies were enlisted in the fall of 1S61 for three years.

The regiment was stationed at Macon City during the winter of 1861-'-2; moved to Lexington in the spring, holding that portion of the State. The battle of Lone Jack was fought Aug. 16, in which five companies of our regiment took part, suffering severely. In the fall it joined the Army of the Frontier at Springfield, Mo., Gen. Schofibld commanding, taking active part in all the movements which culminated in the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark., Dec. 7, 1862, in which the rebel army was completely defeated and broken up.

During the winter the regiment returned to Missouri, moving eastward across tiie southern portion of the State, in time to check-mate one of Gen. Price's raids. July, 1863, found us part of the Cavalry Division under Gen. Davidson leaving Arcadia for the South, passing through Southeast Missouri to the St. Francis river in Arkansas, down that stream to the vicinity Helena, where the Division formed the advance of the 7th Army Corps upon Little Rock, which place was taken on the 10th of September, 1863.

The 7th was made patrol guard for the city, the Lieutenant- Colonel being appointed Provost Marshal. January, 1864, ordered to Pine Bluff, one of the outposts of the army, where it was kept constantly employed in scouting and picketing.

On April 25, 1864, occurred the battle of Mark's Mills, Arkansas, in which 120 of the regiment were engaged, 60 of whom were either killed, wounded or captured. The regiment lost a great many men during the summer, from the malarial diseases peculiar to the country; at one time but 60 men could be found fit for duty, and not an officer. A number of the men, having re-enlisted, went home on their veteran furlough during the summer, and the term of service of many others expired during the summer and fall. The veterans and recruits were consolidated with the First Missouri Cavalry, remained until spring of 1865, when all were mustered out of service, the war being over.

was promoted Major, and was killed in battle of Prairie Grove ; Captain Martin was killed in the vicinity of Little Rock, by bushwhackers, and Captain Miller was mustered out on account of disability July 23, 1S63.

among Hancock soldiers in the service of the United States during the Rebellion, collated from the Adjutant-General's reports and other sources.

In the \^th Infantry: Co. D. - Sergeant Oscar Dickinson, ot Hamilton, wound.ed at Caldwell Station, Mo., Aug. 16, 1861; died September 1; Corporal George O. Felt, Hamilton, killed at same time and place; John McGovern, Hamilton, killed at Peach Tree creek, Georgia, July 17, 186'1; Clarence C. Ritchey, Hamilton, died December 15, 1861. Henry A. Fortua, Montebello, died May 4, 1865, of wounds; Jewett White, Carthage, died June 20, 1862. Philo C. White, Montebello, killed at Bentonville, N. C, March 20, 1865. Co. /. - Adam Bird, Dallas, killed at St. Joe, Mo.. September 25, 1861; T. Ashton, Dallas, died September 12, 1861; F. Dolby, Dallas, killed at Buzzard's Roost, Ga., Mav 9, 1864; Thos. H. Duffield, Dallas, killed at Bentonville, N. C, March 20, 1865; Frank A. Humilke, Warsaw, died of wounds May 12, 1864; Geo. W. Lauthlin, Dallas, died January 16, 1864; John Martin, Dallas, died June 30, 1864, of wounds; John Purtle, Dallas, died May 1, 1865; M. Wellover, Dallas, died August 20,1864; Joseph Burger, Nauvoo, died July 28, 1864; C. W. Pershin, Dallas, died July 20, 1864.

In the 32d Infantry: Co. ^. - -Joseph Robertson, Carthage, died at Camp Butler, Nov. 3, 1861; Dearborn P. French, Hamilton, died at Memphis, Tenn., February 26, 1863; Thomas Swigelson, Hamilton, killed at Hatchie river, October 6, 1863; J. S. Hickman, Carthage, died at Wilmington, N. C, March 23, 1865.

In the 50th Infantry, Co. F. - John W. Alexander, Dallas, died of wounds, Oct. 22, 1862; Ebon Barker, Wythe, died at Quincy; Barnes R. McKaig, Poiitoosuc, died at St. Louis, of wounds; Oliver G. Rauck, Nauvoo, killed at AUatona, Ga., Oct. 6, 1864. Co. G. - Jacob Landers, La Harpe, died at Clarksville, Tenn., March 14, 1862,- David Barnes, La Harpe, died April 16, 1862; Wm. Bray, La Harpe, killed at Rome, Ga., Sept. 2, 1864; G. W. Kirkpatrick, Prairie, died at Newbern, JST. C, April 5, 1865.

In the b^th Infantry: Co. I. - M. M. Hendrickson, Plymouth, killed at Shiloh, April 6, '62; James Barnes, St. Mary's, died at Pittsburg, Tenn., Dec. 19, '62; W. T. Lawrence, Plymouth, died at Athens, Ala., April 3, '64.

at Louisville, Ky.. Feb. 3, '63; L. C. Barton, Plymouth, died Jnne 26, '64, of wounds; John Carroll, Carthage, killed at Chickamanga, Sept. 26, '63; W. H. Crotts, Chili, died Aug. 11, '64, of wounds; Wm. S. Davis, Hamilton, died Sept. 17, '64, of wounds at Atlanta, Ga. ; Daniel G. Hawkins, St. Mary's, died at Louisville, Ky., May 12, '63; Jeremiah M. Stuart, Hamilton, killed at Big Shanty, Ga., June 16, '64; Albert Wallace, Hamilton, killed at Jonesboro, Ga., Sept. 1, '64.

Co. i?. - Wm. J. L. Ward, Dallas, died at Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 28, '63; Wm. J. Thomas, Durliam, killed at Jonesboro, Ga., Sept. 1, '64; Joseph Beerman, Dallas, died Sept. 20, '63; Joseph Coke, Dallas, died at Nashville, Tenn., March 7, '63; C. H. Dolbert, Dallas, killed at Chickamauga Sept. 20, '63; Martin Ellis, Dallas, died near Nashville Feb. 7^ "63; Solomon Huff, Durham, died at Franklin, Tenn., May 9, '63; Albert Lincoln, Durham, died at Franklin, Tenn., May 9, '63; S. L. Lhornidlen, Dallas, died at Goldsboro, N. C, March .30, '65, of wounds; John W. Pate, Dallas, died at Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 7, '63; Thomas Robinson, Pontoosuc, died of wounds, Sept. 2, '64.

7?i the SSth Infantry: Co. F. - Thomas ' A. Cassingham, La Harpe, killed at Mission Ridge, Nov. 25, '63; B. Duplancy, La Harpe, killed at Perryville, Ky., Oct. 8, '62; Newton B. Filson Carthage, died at Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 20, '64; Andrew Hutchinson, La Harpe, killed at Mission Ridge Nov. 25, '63; Thomas Norris, La Harpe, died at Annapolis, Md., Feb. 24, '63.

In the %'dth Infantry: Co. A. - John Butlers, Augusta, died at Andersonville prison, Sept. 14, '64; No. of grave, 8,776; J. J. Ferguson, Augusta, died at Danville, Ky., Oct. 15, '62; Enoch D. T. Sharpe, Augusta, died at Andersonville prison, June 13, '64; No. of grave, 1,899.

In the llith Infantry: Co. A. - Hiram Chamberlain, Fountain Green, died at Carrollton, La., Oct. 16, '63; Marcus Alton, Fountain Green, died at Island No. 10 June 5, '63; Thomas Bramley, Fountain Green, died at Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 23, '62; Richard B. Brandon, Fountain Green, died at Milliken's Bend, La., March 15, '63; Otis E. Brunson, Fountain Green, died at Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 28, '62; Andrew Bright, Hancock, died in Louisiana, May 2, '63; John Conner, Fountain Green, died at Port Hudson, La., Feb. 26, '64; George W. Glass, Fountain Green, died at Young's Point, La., March 13, '63; John N. Harrell, Fountain Green, died at Benton Barracks, Mo., July 2, '63; David Line, Hancock, died at Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 31, '62; George Lathrop, Fountain Green, died at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Jan. 28, '63 ; Robert Riggs, Fountain Green, died at St. Louis, March 26, '63; J. C. Roberts, Fountain Green, died at Camp Butler, Nov. 30, '62; Jesse W. Roberts, Fountain Green, died on steamer Di Vernon, Jan. 19, '63; Alexander Wright, Fountain Green, died at New Orleans, Sept. 11, '63.

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Bayles, Bear Creek, died at Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 19, '62; M. Bavles, Harmony, died Dec. 9, '62; Marion Bayles, Bear Creek, died April 26, '65; Wm. M. Grisham, Pilot Grove, killed at Thompson's Hill, Miss., May 1,' 63; F. M. Keyoier, Rock Creek, killed at Vicksbur^ May 22, '63; Thomas Mix, Carthage, killed at Eedwood, La., Aug. 25, '64; John L. Symonds, Prairie, died in camp at Black River Bridge, Miss., Dec. 19, '62; Wm. Sleater, Carthage, died at Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 19, '62; Edwin C. Stevens, Montebello, died of wounds received at Yazoo Landing, Miss., Jan. 6, '63; George J. Weir, Carthage, died Jan. 21, '63; Francis Warner, Fountain Green, died at Mound City, 111., Jan. 4, '63; Geo. W. Delano, Carthage, died Oct. 11, '61; Wm. A. Miner, Carthage, died Aug. 1, '64.

Co. C. - Sergt. Henry Moore, Hamilton, died at Milliken's Bend, La., June 27, '63; Frank Benner, Sonora, died at Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 5, '65; Frank J. Barker, Wythe, died at Milliken's Bend, La., April 22, '63; Samuel Bechtold, Nauvoo, died on hospital boat, April 18, '63; Wm. T. Curtis, Hamilton, died at Keokuk, Aug. 11, '63; Joseph H. Cate, Hamilton, killed at Vicksburg. Miss., May 22, '63; Henry Chandler, Wilcox, killed at Washington, La., Oct. 24, '63; Joseph Ferguson, Wythe, died at Baton Rouge, Jan. IS, '65; James McFadden, Wythe, died on hospital boat, Jan. 22, '63; Henry Moore, Hamilton, died at St. Louis, March 31, '63; Calvin Newcomb, Hamilton, died at Port Hudson, La., Feb. 21, '64; John Poole, Wythe, died at Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 5, '63; Casper Sharts, Hamilton, died at Mound City, 111., Jan. 19,'63;Henry J. Trussell, Hamilton, died at St. Louis, Mo., Ma}' 10,'63; Henry Teigen, Sonora, died at Louisiana, Oct. IS, '64; Patrick Welch, Hamilton, died while a prisoner of war at Jackson, Miss., March 13, '63; Geo. McClintock, St. Alban's,died Jan. 30, '63. Samuel M. Crawford, Walker, died at Keokuk, Feb. 22, '65.

Co. E. - Sergt. Wm. H.Masgan, Warsaw, died at Port Hudson, La., Aug. 9, '64, of wounds; G. W. Bankson, Warsaw, killed on Yazoo river, Jan. 2, '63; Wra. M. Silsby, Warsaw, died July 24, '63, at Milliken's Bend, La.; David L. Smith, Nauvoo, died of wounds received at Thompson's Hill, Miss., July 9, '63; Henry Wedding, Harmony, died at Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 16, '65;

Co. H. - Corp. Thomas Kerr, Wythe, died at Milliken's Bend, March 13, '63, of wounds; Christopher Allen, Walker, died at Keokuk, Oct. 12, '63; Charles Allen, Walker, died at Milliken's Bend, March 21, '63; Alexander Bennett, Rock}' Run, died on hospital boat, Dec. IS, '62; W. P. Brown, Wythe, died Sept. 14, '63; Joseph Bricker, Rock}- Run, killed at Yicksburg, May 20, '63; Henry Carpenter, Prairie, died at Milliken's Bend,'Feb. 4, '63; Wm. H. Hayne, Wythe, died at Milliken's Bend, April 5, 63; A. C. Lilley, Chili, died at Memphis, Dec. 25, '62; Wm. Marshall, St. Mary's, died at Memphis, Dec. 31, '62; Martin H. ISfessick, Walker,

In2d Cavalrxj: Co. G. - Jaines Comstock, LaHarpe, killed in action at Holly Springs, Miss., Dec. 20, '62; Ed. C. Simms, Fountain Green, died at Paducah, Ky , Dec. IS, '61; John Mack, Elvaston, died of wounds, June 30, '63: Wm. A. Payne, Chili, died at New Orleans, March, '64; John N. Parker, Fountain Green, died at Bolivar, Tenn., Sept. 12, '62; Isaac B. Ritter, Carthage, killed by a mob at home, June 9, '63; Benj. L. Scott, Hamilton, died at Metropolis, 111.; Eii Spiu-ry, LaHarpe, died at Keokuk, March 30, '64, of wounds; James Blackburn, Carthage, died at Bolivar, Tenn., Jan. 14, '62 ; Hiram E. Neal, Carthage, died Jan. 14, '63, of wounds.

In the \'±th Cavalry: Co. G. - John Ellis, Hancock Co., died of wounds received at Gett^'sburg; George Minor, Bear Creek, killed at Upperville, Va., June 21, '63; Orlando Aleshire, Carthage, died at Napoleon ville, La., June 26, '64; F. Crow, Bear Creek, died at Baltimore, Md.. July 13, '63.

Co. M. - Joseph Hasse, Pontoosuc, died at New Orleans, May 21, '64; Josiah Matlock, Durham, died at New Orleans, June 3, '64; James Phelps, Hancock Co., died at Donaldsonville, La., Oct. 7, '64; Gideon Thompson, Durham, died at New Orleans, June 18, '64.

//; the I6th Cavalry: Co. I. - Robert H. Durand, Warsaw, died at Andersonville, Ga.. July 31, '64 ; John Little, Warsaw, killed in action at Jonesville, Va., Jan. 3, '64; Clark Reed, Warsaw, died at Augusta. Ga., April 1. '64.

In the 2nd liegt. Artilleri/; Co. H. - Wn\. Ward. Dallas, died at Fort Donelson, May 30, '63; Marquis Averj-, Augusta, died at Camp Butler, 111., April 30, '04.

Miscellaneous

Milton Brawner, Warsaw, Captain Co. A, 7tli Mo. Cav., promoted to Major and Colonel ; died at home, Dec. 16, 1S66. Joseph Brawner, "Warsaw, 1st Lieut. Co. K., Stli Mo. Inft., died in La Harpe, '76; Charles Coolidge, "Warsaw, Lieut. Col. .50th 111. Inft. Surgeon in the field and Examining Surgeon this district, died in 1S70; AVm. Brawner, "\Yarsaw, 1st Lieut. 2d Iowa, killed at battle of Shiloh; Malcolm Andrews, Warsaw, 7th Mo. Cav., killed at battle of Lone Jack, Mo. ; Thaddeus Ketchura, Warsaw, 7th Mo. Cav., killed at battle of Lone Jack; John Walther, Captain and Pastor Ger. M. E. Oh., Warsaw, killed at Pittsburg Landing; Dr. Wni. A. Russell, Hamilton, Capt. Co. F, 10th Mo., killed at iSattle of Mission Ridge; Joseph Lloyd, Hamilton, 10th Mo., wounded at Mission Ridge, afterward killed at home; Geo. White, Hamilton, killed at battle of Jackson, Miss. ; Elijah T. Swigert, Hamilton, died in hospital in Hermann, Mo., '61 ; Ernst Fleisback, Warsaw, 7tli Mo. Cav., died at Macon, Mo.; Ernst Hazelstrange, Warsaw, 7th Mo. Cav., killed at Lone Jack; James H. Creese, Warsaw, died at Little Rock, Ark.; Henry Brasche, Warsaw, 8th Mo., died in service; Dr. Wm. English, Warsaw, Captain of supply boat on river, captured by enemy and held several months prisoner, died at home; Jonathan J. Smith, Quartermaster 137th 111., killed at Memphis, Teun., Aug., 21, '61.

When the draft was about coming, one " Jerey Sceoggs," not having the fear of it before him, published in the local paper the following jeu (Tesiwit:

The Draft

The country's banner high is waving, boys ! The country's life is worthy saving, boys! Far in tlie sky that flag must fly. And ever there you'll keep it waving, boys ! All ye Delaplaius and Dillons, All ye McNultys and McMillans, All the Austins and Adairs, All the Butlers and the Blairs, Gerard NiiUen, Patrick Dolan, William Fields and Jimmy Shields, - Keep - keep your eye up to the sky. And keep that flag forever waving, boys ! Dec. 25, 1863. Jekry Sckoggs.

A Poem Of The Kebellion

To hose who recognize in the lessons of the Past and the tokens of the Present, - promise of a glorious Future for our beloved country, and especially to those heartstricken ones who mourn the sacrifices laid upon the Country's Altar, this humble tribute is respectfully inscribed.

When the Rebellion began, no one expected it to be of long continuance. Even President Lincoln seemed to hold the prevalent opinion that the 75,000 men first called for would be ample to put it down. And they would have been amplj' sufficient had all who were not engaged in it been true to their country and their flag. Had it been realized that it would require more than "a million of men and a sacrifice of two hundred thousand lives to subdue it, the whole people would have stood aghast with horror; and had these results been foreseen, it surely would never have been begun.

But now, after the lapse of years, we are enabled to comprehend the causes for its long continuance. We can now more fully realize that, though inaugurated by the violence and fraud of the few, against the wislies and sober judgment of the many, it was the aid and support it received elsewhere, coupled with the " fire in the rear" that raged " all along the line," that contributed largely to its four 3'ears' duration.

Hancock county stood abreast with her sisters in furnishing the complement of men required, in answer to the various calls for volunteers; yet it cannot be concealed tliat she, too, contained citizens whose sympathies were with the Stripes and Bars. This fact was made more apparent toward the close of the struggle, during the dark days of lS6i. And while stern justice demands that these things should be made matters of history, we shrink from the task , of recording them, preferring that the sea of oblivion shall hide them, and unwilling to cast even a pebble into the waters whose troubles have subsided. Be it enough that the Stars and Stripes still wave.

We would, if we could, record the many patriotic efforts of our people to furnish supplies to the soldiers in hospital and field, and the many noble acts of self-sacrifice to that end. Suffice it to say, that the citizens all over the county vied with each other to aid in the cause, and thousands upon thousands were contributed in provisions, clothing and money, for that purpose, and sent to the front. Great credit is due to the noble women everywhere, for their eflorts; and many thanks and many a pi'ayer went up trom the " boys" in hospital and camp in behalf of their sisters and friends at home. Lo, these things, are they not all written in the great book of human account!

We must not omit to state tliat, after several efforts to pass orders in behalf of drafted and substitute men and their families, one was finally passed and put into eftect, appropriating §120,000 for that purpose, and disbursed by an agent in depreciated county orders.

Chaptee Xxiv

Crooked creek, in the east part of the county, is on some of the old maps called La Moine river, - said to signify River of the Monk. Whether the name had the same or a similar origin witli that of the Des Moines river, which emp"ties into the Mississippi opposite Fort Edwards, we are unable to say. And of the origin of its name there are two statements; which is the correct one might require even a learned Frenchman to decide. One is, that the name is an abbreviation of Moim^onas^ a tribe of Indians who inhabited the country. Another, that the French term La Riviere des Moines., is a translation of Kc-ish-shaxv-qud' s scfo, the river of the man who lives alone; such a man having been found on its banks many moons ago, when the Sacs and Fo.xes settled there. This the French pioneers interpreted as the river of the monk.

Anecdote Of Amzi Doolittle

A correspondent tells the following story ; " Mr. Doolittle was a thorough-going, energetic man, yet kind-hearted and true. But he was a most inveterate, profane swearer. An incident is told about him that illustrates this habit. He was at Quincy attending to some business, and as usual, was letting off a string of oaths at every other breath. A man, who was in an adjoining room, hearing Mr. Doolittle going on, and the door being partly open, observed in Ml-. D.'s hearing that lie beat any person swearing he ever heard, except one man. and that was Amzi Doolittle, of Appanoose. This, of course, was a poser to Mr. D., and on his way home he reflected on the matter and decided to turn over a new leaf, which he did, and subsequently joined the Baptist Church."

Thomas Harris - Settled in seven north, seven west, in 1833; was a native of Kentucky. Horse thieves sometimes prowled around, and occasionally got off with a good one. Mrs. Harris owned two very fine mares, and several attempts had been made by a wellknown bad man, who lived in the woods on the river bluff, but had failed. However, one dark night he concluded he must have one of the mares. Mr. Harris had taken the precaution to tie them (500) close to his cabin door, but this did not deter the thief from trying to stampede thera. The horses making an effort to break away, waked the owner, and he rushed out, rifle in hand, and fired at random. He then tied tliem close to the door and lay down to sleep again. But the ardor of the rascal did not abate. Waiting till near two o'clock, he once more crept up, and began to untie the horses, but they received him with a snort. This time Mr. Harris was fully aroused, and seizing his gun, he aimed a blow at the persistent thief, which sent him awaj- howling through the woods. His horses were molested no more.

Johnson C. Clark - Was a native of Indiana; emigrated to this county in 1832. During the Indian troubles he settled on section 10, 7 n, 7 w; was the husband of two wives, by whom he had eleven children each - 22 in all ! He was appointed by the War Department to build a block house or small fort at Spillman's Landing (now Pontoosuc), and in the discharge of this duty he was assisted by Hezekiah Spillman and Andrew Deboneyer. Mr. Clark, who wasa man of courage, would mount the fort, swing his old white hat, cheer for Gen. Jackson, and curse the red-skins; then down into the trench again, would work away with pick and shovel, throwing up breast- works; all tlie while telling the men they must work or the red-skins would get their hair.

Elijah Pease - Emigrated from Ohio in 1834, and settled in the timber near Mr. Harris. He was of the old Baptist school, sometimes known as the " Iron Jackets," and was noted for his honesty and fair dealing. So much did this trait mark his character that he was known as " honest old Elijah." An incident occurred during the latter period of his life which characterizes that trait of his nature. He was owing a man in Adams county the sum of $11, or, at least, supposed he was. The hard times of 1837 prevented him from discharging the debt at the time it was due ; but as soon as he got fenough money together, he called on Esq. Mendenhall, then living five miles distant, and requested him to take the money and pay the man, Mr. M. being in the habit of attending the land sales at Quincy. Mr. M. took the money, but on his visit to Quincy could learn nothing of the man anywhere in tlie countv. The money was returned to Mr. P., who expressed sincere regret, but the man could never be found.

Spelling Schools

had their day, or nights, among tlie early settlers. Common schools were yet scarce in the sparsely settled sections; but the hardy men and women of toil were ever ready to make up for any lack of improvement. So, in a circuit of ten or fifteen miles, the few young men and women would assemble in the winter time, once or twice a week, at a designated house, and spend a few hours at spelling, words given either from a small dictionary or Webster's old spelling-book. This was an amusement of a three-fold benefit. First, it was instructive; second, it served to pass away tlie long winter nights, and to vary the monotony of frontier life; and, third, it served as an auxiliary to courting by the young folks, and the laying of plans for future business in that direction. The 3'outh of to-day know little of the luxury of sparking in the winter time, by a huge hickory-wood fire, in a one-story, one-room log cabin, with nine children sprawling around watching, and the old woman quietly knitting, and the old man quietly nodding, with one eye open, in the chimney corners. Things are sadly changed now!

The Lost Child

Early in the spring of 1S35. Michael Hildebrand removed from near Quincy and settled on the Camp creek bluffs, near the farm now owned and occupied by O. S. Avery. The country was wild, and settlers were few and far between. The dusky form of the red man was frequently seen, and ferocious wild beasts were plenty.

Mr. H. cleared a patch of ground, fenced it in and put up a log cabin near a spring some SO rods from his little field. He had planted his patch in corn, potatoes, pumpkins, etc., and as the autumn days drew nigh, it furnished him and his small family of three children with roasting ears and tlie various kinds of vegetables for the table. Several times Mrs. Hildebrand would take her eldest daughter, then six years old, and go to the field to get supplies for the table; little Sarah, or "Sallie," as she was called, thus learned the way to the field.

One day, whilst her mother was v ery busy about her household duties, little Sallie. who was playing in the yard, took it into her head to go to the field for roasting ears. ]^o sooner had she conceived the idea than she put it in execution. Starting to the field alone and unnoticed by her mother, she arrived there, plucked a green cucumber and an ear of corn, and started on her return, but missed her wa\', and became lost in the woods and underbrush. Mrs. H. did not miss her little one for some time, thinking all the time she was playing in the yard with her trinkets. On going to the door, and not seeing her. she began calling her by name. Kot receiving any answer, she hurried around the house and 3'ard, examining the play-house and accustomed haunts of the little girl, but still no response. At this the mother became very much alarmed, calling frantically for her dear child.- The cries of alarm reached the ears of her husband, who was at work in the woods not far away. Coming to her at once, and learning the facts, both parents joined in the search for the child. Every nook and corner was rigidly searched. By this time the cries and callings of the dis- tractod parents were heard l)y a iieiirhbor passing by. Comintr to their assistance, and learninij the tacts, lie immediately set off to call the few settlers around the country.

The child was missed about ten o'clock a., m., and by night quite a number of settlers were searching through the woods for the lost one; but no tidings or signs could be had. A brief consultation was held, and it was decided to continue the search through the night, with lanterns and torches, while two or three, on good horses, should carry the news to the nearest settlers, and ask their aid. The general conclusion was, that the child had been either carried off' by some savage beast, or by Indians.

It was very distressing to see the poor parents call for their lost one. The mother had called and rambled through the woods, until she fell to the ground from mere exhaustion. Although tenderly urged and cared for by the neighboring women, she would not sit down and take rest. As the night wore on, a slight rain came on; then it was that the agony of the nu>ther was unbounded - " My child ! my poor child ! in this rain, - every drop of which pierces my heart like a dagger !" The women in attendance urged her to shut the door and keep the chill air out. "No!" she replied, "open wide the door; place a bright light on the table; open the window; perhaps my child maj' see the light and come to it."

But the child was too far away to see any light. -Toward the dawn of day the mother seemed to despair of tinding her child, and gradually sunk under it. Her cries became low moanings and mutterings. Frequently she would call her darling to her, and then endeavor to lull it to sleep in her arms; and then she would start up with a wild cry of " 0, where is my child ! Have you found my child ?"

The sturdy pioneers kept up the search all night long, but with no success. Morning at length dawned, and with it came a hundred or more of men to join in the search. The men who had gone out to tell the news traveled hard and all night, sparing not their horses, and by morning a circuit of thirty miles had been alarmed. The trusty rifle was the companion of the pioneer in those days; and no one was often away from home witliout his shot-pouch, powder horn and tried firelock.

Another consultation was held at seven o'clock, and a plan of search agreed upon by the company. Many expressed their fears that, if found at all, the child would be dead. It was agreed to make a more thorough search of the corn patch, and then the woods around. On examination, some little prints of the child's feet were seen, as though coming out of the plowed ground. This trail was taken up, but soon lost again.

It was agreed that if she was found a gun was to be fired. The search went on until the sun had nearly attained its meridian, when a sliot was heard nearly a mile ofl'; then another, and another, was fired. This, then, was the signal for the finding of the child. It was found! The mother knew the signal; but

About a mile from the house the little one was found. She was first seen by one of the hunters, sitting on a log, eating away at her roasting ear. She had been lying down beside the log on a bed of leaves. When found she had a wild and haggard look, and started off to evade the man who found her. She was free from any harm, and only complained of a little hunger. Gradually the joyful news was conveyed to the mother; but the shock was so great to her system, that for many months she suffered severely.

Those sun-browned, hardy pioneers gathered around the parents and child, grasping each other by the hand; while the big tears rolled down their cheeks, as they expressed their joy to Mr. Hildebi'and and his wife, and to one another. Every one must take the little one and caress it ! The father and mother would cry and laugh by turns. And finally when leaving for their homes, each would press the hands of parent and child, and with a fervent " God Bless you!" and a tear of gratitude, mount their horses and tide away.

Jumping Claims

To a correspondent we are indebted for the following; On one occasion, a settler had made a claim on Camp creek, and put up a good hewed-log house, and lived in it during the summer; but as winter approached, and some of his family being sick and provision scarce, he went back to the older settlement where subsistence could be had in plenty.

During the winter his improvement attracted the greedy eye of a speculator, who "jumped the claim" by moving into the empty house. This was looked upon l)y the settlers as a violation of the rules of frontier honesty. A deputation of them accordingly waited on the jumper of the claim and notified hira to leave. But this he refused to do, and declared his intention of going to Quinc}' to enter the land, it then being in the market. The first owner had returned to the claim and demanded possession, but all in vain. Finallj', as the land sales drew on, the jumper, to secure matters, as he thought, threw the roof off, after taking his family out and putting them in a tent, and proceeded to Quincy to enter the land. This was done in order to prevent any one from moving into the house. But on returning from the land sales, not a vestige of the house remained! Everything had been quietly removed by the settlers.

Pioneer Life

Mr. B. Mendenhall,of Dallas City, says: "The writer of this was a small boy in those days, and he has sat at the log fires of the earh' settlers (the fire-place occupying nearly the entire end of a cabin), and listened with eager delight to the stories of the pioneers, as they gathered around the hearth on winter nights, and recounted

" Over the huge lire-place hung the trusty rifle, on the prongs of the sturdy buck-horns. The well-filled shot-bag, made of the skin of some wild animal, generally the raccoon or fox, hung by the rifle. In one corner was the meal sack, accompanied by the tin grater. If the former failed, resort was had to the latter, which never failed. Overhead were long strings of golden-colored pumpkins, cut in rings and hung up to dry. Generally the pumpkin was interspersed with quantities of dried venison steaks. A barrel ot honey was almost always found in the cabin of the settler.

" Frequently, as the meal sack would become low, the anxious housewife would state the fact to the husband, and a new supply would be looked after. But many times supplies could not be had, as the mills were so few and far away. So, to lengthen out the meal, the housewife would steam the dried pumpkin, and mixing it with the meal in equal parts, bake it into bread. It was good and palatable, and kept hunger away.

" People enjoyed themselves in those days, but they have passed away, and with them the early settlers also. One by one at first, and then by twos and threes, the)' have passed away and are at rest. But few remain. Occasionally a white-haired sire remains, a living monument of the hardy frontier settler, waiting and watching with an eye of faith, when he, too, will be called on to join his companions in that home beyond the skies, where all is joy and peace.

" The younger ones are pressing on, filling their places in the great drama of human life. But the eagerness to obtain wealth and position has eflaced from these young ones many of the noble and generous traits of character that were prominent in their fathers."

The Windmill

Among the objects of interest well remembered by all the old citizens of the county was the unfinished windmill, which stood on the southeast of Carthage, on the southwest ten acres of the quarter section on which the college is located. It was originated by Rev. John Lawton, elsewhere named in these pages, who, in conjunction with E. D. Vandervoort, a mechanic, undertook its erection about 1835 or '06. Of its plan we know but little, but remember that it was a high and strong frame, in the center ot which rose an immense shaft, to which were attached a number of 16-foot wings. Shortly after its erection a storm of wind blew down some of the wings, and otherwise injured it. About the same time Mr. Y. was crippled in the machinery. This accident, coupled with the fact that their funds and credit were about exhausted, determined the firm to abandon it. It stood in that unfinished condition for several years, it and the dome of the new coiirt-house being the two first objects visible on approaching the

The First Two-Stoey Feame

Mr. Samuel Gordon says: "I well recollect the excitement incident to the raising of the first two-story frame house in the county. It was in the month of June, A. D. 1832, when the enterprising proprietor, Mr. Luther AVhitney. conceiving the idea of enlarging his accommodations for the comfort of his guests of the Montebello House, projected a two-story frame, 20 by 50 feet. A raid upon the forest was made for the necessary material, and according to the notions of the day tiie timber must be about three times the size now used. Consequently the frame was very heavy. When everything was ready, all the inhabitants for ten miles around were invited to the raising. The timbers were fastened together broad side at a time. The first side was carried up without ditticulty; but the second bent was much more formidable. AVhen about one-third the way up, matters came to a stand-still, and the i;tmost exertions of all engaged could not gain an inch. The situation had become extremely critical, the great danger being ot losing control, and the frame falling back and killing or crippling all below. Just as all were about giving up in despair, the "boss" happened to think that there were a dozen or so of women in the house near by, and perhaps their strength might help him out of the difliculty. Their aid was invoked, and promptly responded to, and by the united efforts of the whole west half of the county, the frame was raised and finished, and to-day stands as a monument ot the past, and also as tiie oldest frame building in the county."

The First Muedee

"The first murder committed in the county was in the summer of 1832. The parties were Enoch Hankins and Abram Moore. It seems that they had been neighbors in Ohio, and had an old grudge not settled. On the fatal day they were both in the court room, rather the worse for liquor, when the quarrel was renewed. Moore being almost twice the size and strength of Hankins, gathered hold of him and threw him head first out of doors, the floor being several feet above the ground. The fall was a hard one. Hankins was so enraged that he took out his knife, opened it, but put it back into his pocket, and returned into the court room. Moore seeing him back again, made the second attempt to throw him out, whereupon Hankins drew out his knife and inflicted a fatal \vound, which caused Moore's death in 24 hours. Hankins was arrested, and bound over for his appearance to Court. Not being able to give bond, and there being no jail in the count}', he was taken to Qiiincy for safe keeping, Adams county having a log jail. Hankins, after a few months in jail got tired of such close quarters; so one night he dug through the wall and cleared himself for Texas. The family of Moore offered a reward of $500, the county $500, and Gov. fleynolds $200; but Hankins was never caught."

Sons Of Temperance

About the year 1846 or '7, a temperance wave struck Hancock county, and resulted in the organization of a number of Divisions of the Sons and Daughters of Temperance. Of the Sons there were about a dozen Divisions in the county, one at each of the towns and villages. The total number of members could not be told, as they were liable to so many changes. The Division at Warsaw initiated nearly 500 members, during the period of about eight years that it existed ; and Divisions at other points had nearly as many. But these institutions in time ceased to be beneficial, and passed away, none we believe now existing in the county, though the order still exists.

Mormon Trail

It seems that a portion of the Mormon brotherhood had an introduction to Hancock count}' four or five years before they settled at Nauvoo. There is, or was, not long since, a well-beaten, but grassgrown, track through the southeastern section of the county, known as the Mormon Trails made by that people when on their passage from Ohio to the promised land in Missouri, in 1833 or '34. It entered the county from Schuyler, and crossed the prairie between Plymouth and Augusta, in the direction of Quincy, that being the objective point on the Mississippi river. So that, in coming from Missouri to this county in lS3S-'9, in pursuance of a later revelation, they were onl}- taking the " back track " over a road some ot them had traveled years before.

The Deserters

To John R. Tull, Esq., of Fruitland, we are indebted for a good many incidents of personal and county history. Here is one ot them, which occurred the first summer of his residence in the county: "'On a Friday night, near the middle of June, there was a tap on my cabin door ; I opened it, and there stood two men of suspicious appearance, with guns in their hands. They begged to come in ; I let them in, and they asked for something to eat, saying they had been without food for nearly two days. By close quesrioning they told me they were deserters from the U. S. barracks at the head of the rapids, and that they were so cruelly treated by the officer in command they could stand it no longer. I gave them of our little store of provisions. The next morning they begged to remain over Sunday, and they would work for me to pay for their board. I consented. But on Sunday one of tlietn discovered a company of Indians at a distance, and, supposing they were sent out from the fort on their trail, they both got into the cabin as quickly as possible, got their guns, and secreted themselves, declaring they would not be taken alive. I went out to watch the movements of the Indians, and, if possible, to divert tiieir attention on eastward. They did not, however, attempt to enter, but, after looking around a little, passed on, to our great relief On Monday morning one of the men saw a man riding rapidly in the direction of where he was, and supposing him to be one of the officers of the barracks, both deserters broke for the brush, and made their escape, leaving their guns and bundles behind. About a month afterward they returned, got their guns and bundles, and I have never seen them since."

Lusu8 Nature

Dr. G. gives this item as occurring in his practice in this county: A woman on whom he was called to attend professionally, gave birth to a monster child. It had two well-formed heads, joined at the shoulders; four arms, and three Isgs - a more remarkable lusus naturce than the Siamese twins. The child was alive, but died in the delivery.

Gangrene And Quinine

Speaking of medical cases, we may mention one as having occurred near the eastern line of the county many years ago. A man had two fingers cut otf b}' a circulau saw. He was living in a malarial district, and, at the time of the accident, was full of malaria. He was negligent of the wound, until it became extremely painful and swollen, and gangrene had set in, and the arm was gangrened nearly to the shoulder. Several physicians were called, and while a majority said amputation of the arm was all that could save his life, another said No, claiming that it would not stop the gangrene, and that he could be cured by other means. He was allowed to pursue his own plan. He resorted to quinine. With a knife he cut away all the gangrenous flesh clean, and filled the wound full of quinine, giving, at the same time, copious doses internally. And that, too, when quinine was quoted at six dollars an ounce. The patient recovered, retaining both his arms.

A Miscalculation

An old settler relates the following story in the history of Appanoose. About the time it was laid out by Messrs. White and I)oolittle, a man from Kentucky oiiered them $4,000 for two blocks on the river at the upper end, and would obligate himself to put up large flouring and lumber mills. This ofier the short-sighted proprietors refused, but wanted $6,000, which he refused to give, and went away. It can be now seen that they would have done well to have made him a free gift of the blocks, on the condition that he would thus improve them.

Spillman S Fort

During the scare of the Black Hawk war, Mr. Hezekiah Spillman was authorized to build a fort or block- house, near his place, for the protection of the inhabitants. The house was built of large logs, twenty or twenty-iive feet long, knotched up solidly, and ten or twelve feet high, and then with longer logs projecting two or three feet over. The whole was covered with a heavy clapboard roof. All around, above and below, were port holes, to open or close as necessity required. This building was enclosed all ai'ound, some twenty-five or thirty feet distant, with a stockade of logs set in the ground.