Madison County, Illinois - Chapter 12: Pa Triotism, 1882 (part 1 of 2)

Chapter 12: Pa Triotism

to incorporate iu her civil government taneously word came of hostile demoni the best idea of all ages and people, strations along the Wabash Murders Her growth has been marvelous, and the were committed ; treaties were set at spirit of patriotism has been commeu- nought ; the storm of war wa,s brewing, surate therewith. To-day the proudest In the month of April, 1812, Gomo, an exclamation of our countrymen is, " We Indian chief, heading a deputation made commencement ^^^ Americans ! " Wars may and have upof representatives from various tribes, of American liberty tj^rgatuned ; red battle may stamp her met Governor Edwards, at Cahokia, to presaged the dawn of a brighter period in the world's history. The spirit of freedom which and, which gave us a lofty rank amid the empires of the world, still animates the b;)som of their descendants. Liberty was the ringing watchword of those fiery feet, but this nation emerges from negotiate a treaty. The governor adthe crucible, rejuvenated, bound by dressed them in a forcible speech. He stronger ties, and clothed in mightier told them he understood the hostility of power. In order to present the patriot- ; the Indians ; laid the blame at the founism of Madison county, it will be ne- tain head - with the traders at British prompted our ances- gggj^ry to give brief sketches of the war outposts ; warned then against their tors to throw off the ^fi^io, Black-Hawk, and Mexican wars councils ; claimed that Americans only yoke of oppression, ^^^ the late Rebellion, in each of which j desired peace; told them plainly that many of her citizens participated. | the only basis for a treaty would be the

! (some present had participated in the This was a struggle between the | Chicago massacre) for punishmentwho tirst anchored their boats on a rock United States and Great Britain, grow- j The Indians in turn professed sorrow bound coast. Liberty of thought and j^g out of the insolent and i e>eated for wrongs done; declared their iiiabilspeech caused thous2.nds to forsake the overtacts of the latter government in ity to deliver up the murderers; laid homes tbey loved so well in the mother harassing the commerce of the United the blame upon one of the tribes (the country. The sons of " merry " England, States by the impressment of seamen Winnebagoes) and promised good befair France, rugged Scotland, distressed from American vessels. The non-inter- havior. Despite their earnest prjtesta- Ireland and Germany, the" faderland," course law expired in 1810, when the tions, and expressed desire f)r peace, the left their homes for untried ones iu this government of the United States made Indians continued their depredations, new Republic. It was an experiment, a proposal to both France and England ^ The rangers, for that was the name by The results have far outstripped what that if either nation would repeal its which the patriots were known, gathered the most fertile imagination could orders prohibiting trade by neutral ves- their families into block houses for prohave entertained. The new world was , gels, the states would revive the non- teclion, whilst they attempted to raise a waked from its savage lethargy ; forests intercourse law against the other nation, little corn for their subsistence with have been prostrated and given way to France accepted the proposition, and their guns hanging at their sides whilst thrift and civilization ; towns and cities President Madison proclaimed free com- plowing, ready to protect themselves have sprung into existence like the flow- merce with France, but that trade with again.«t attack. Forts or block-houses ers of the topics ; and the sweeping fires, Great Britain be prohibited. This was were erected in various parts of the of the prairies are scarcely ranre rapid taken as a challenge by the English frontier, several being situated in Madithan the increase of our wealth and government to place itself in an attitude son county. Fort Russel, a few miles population. The powers of the Old of hostality. The feeling engendered north of Edwardsville, was the head- World have' ceased to look upon us as a , soon brought on the war. As iu the quarters of Governor Edwards for milisudden flame that would soon be extin- war with the colonies, the British gov- , tary stores and munitions of war. Spies gnished, and now recognize our Republic ernmeut soou made allies of the Indians, ' were instructed to pass daily between as one of the first powers on either con- and thus the settlers of the frontier were ' these forts, so as to keep up a constant tinent. When the originators of our called upon to protect their homes and i line of communication throughout their Republic proclaimed "That all men are families from the merciless savages, and length.

created equal ; that they are endowed several regiments of Rangers were soon Captains William Jones, Samuel by their Creator with certain inaliena- organized and ready for service against I Whiteside, and Samuel Judy, from ble rights; that among these are life, this cruel and formidable foe. | Madison, commanded companies in this liberty and the pursuit of happiness," As early as 1809, Nicholas Jarrot, of; border warfare. The following is a rosan oppressed world applauded. When Cahokia, a French patriot, wedded to the ter of the members of their companies it was proclaimed that a government was American cause, made oath that the Brit- from this county : to be founded on such principles, mil- ish agents and traders at Prairie du Chien lions were ready to become sovereigns were instigating the Indians to deeds of and foresake Kingdoms and empires for violence ; furnishing them with arms the enjoyment of these inalienable rights, and ammunition, and otherwise prepar notice, but there remains no doubt but the company will be compleat before this reaches you - there are 70 on the list now. The above officers were elected by a unanimous vote.

John. A Muster Roll of a Company of Volunteer Infantry commanded by Captain William Jones, ordered into service by his Excellency, Ninian Edwards, Governor of the Illinois territory.

Asa Brooks, private, New York volunteers, pensioned July 27, 1819, pension comi menced Nov. 10th, 1814. William Preuitt, U. S. range, pensioned July I 1, 1816. pension dated Nov. 2, 1814.

first and second Lieutenants by the vol- Thoinhill, Henry ,'priv. Virginia Continentals, uuteers that have late been raised in ' ^'^''' Naibaniel, priv. Virginia Coijtentials. '

Gillham and J. G. Lofton Esq.. the com- ; We give below a clipping from one of pany detained the Election until about, the county papers published in 1872: the 4 of the o'clock in the afternoon in ' "In 1872 the following named resihopes. We would have been Joined by dents of this county were soldiers of the Mr. Stout and a Party from that neigh- war of 1812, and were in receipt of borhood, on being disappointed. We pensions; Samuel Seybold, Jesse Renproceeded to Elect John G. Lofton, i fro, "William Shaw and Jubilee Posey of Cajit., Thomas Kirkpatrick 1st Lieuten- 1 Troy ; Andrew Keown, Alhambra ; ant, and Samuel G. Morse 2d Lieutenant, Solomon Preuitt, of Fort Russell ; John and intend when orders are received to i Anderson of Collinsville; Abraham Elect the balance of the officers so as to ' Howard and Philip Gatch of Highland ; di-pose of the officers in Each Settle- Archibald Lamb of Lamb's Point, and ment which may Join. We assure your ; Aaron Rule and Thomas Sutton of St- Excellency that the old men have volun- Jacobs. Mrs. Mary Barnsback, widow teered with a spirit that reflects an honor i of Geoi-ge Barnsback, and Mrs. Cynthia on the old veterans of '76. Thenoticeol Keown, widow of James Keown, were the Election was so short in this Settle- also in receipt of pensions as widows of ment that the people had not general soldiers of that war."

Jhe Black Hawk War In 1831-32

In relating some of the incidents of the Black Hawk War, and before entering into details of the causes and results of it, we gi%'e our readers a brief sketch of the celebrated warrior, who figured so conspicuously in those sanguinary campaigns. Macuta Mahictah, is the Indian name of Black Hawk. He was born in the Sauk village, near the mouth of Rock river, Illinois, in 1767, and was an Indian of more than ordinary sagacity and stability of character. He possessed no hereditary rank, but in early youth distinguished himself as a brave, which gave him the confidence of his tribe. In the many bloody conflicts of his subsequent life with the Cherokees and Osages, he never lost a battle. In comparison, however, he could hardly be classed with the great Indian characters, such as Philip, Pontiac, Logan, Tecumseh and such illustrious characters. By the portraits of him, now extant, the reader of human 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 aged, the women and children. The only road to disinction for an Indian, is to become great in bis feats of war. So soon as he kills an enemy, he may paint a bloody hand upon his blanket, which entitles him to a seat in the councils.

In 1810, and 1811, Black Hawk and comrades were "nursing their wrath to keep it warm " against the whites. A party of Sacs, by invitation went to see the prophet at Tippecanoe. They returned more angry than ever against the Americans. A party of Winnebagoes had massacred some whites, which excited for murder the Sac band headed Black Hawk. A part of his band and some Wiunabagoes attacked Fort Mad ison in 1811, but were repulsed. Black Hawk headed the Sacs in this attack. |

In 1812, emissaries from the British arrived at Rock Island with goods, and succeeded in securing Black Hawk with 500 warriors to go with Col. Dixon to Canada. When they reached Green Bay, there were a.sserabled bauds of the Ottawas, Pottawatomies, Winnebagoes I and Kickapoos, under the command of Col. Dixon. Black Hawk and band participated in the battles of River Raisin, 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 re maiiied for many years at peace, with the exception of a small battle on the Quiver River, a settlement in Missouri, within the present limits of St. Charles county, where one white man and an Indian were killed.

The principal cause of the Indian troubles in 1831-32, better known as the Black Hawk war, was the determination of Black Hawk and his band to remain in their ancient village, located on Rock river, not far from its junction with the Mississippi. The government, having sometime 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, a portion of the land in and around the ancient village was sold ; the collision between the two races 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 700 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 the state. Their habits were such that all were familiar with the use of the rifle. After traveling 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 enc:tmped in the evening. The next morning the forces marched to an 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 bis command was estimated at from four tu six hundred men. Black Hawk and his band landed on the west side of the Mississippi, a few miles below Rock Island, and there encamped. General Gaines sent a peremptory order to him not come to Rock Island and make a treaty of peace, lie 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 in Fort Armstrong, and on the 30th of June, 1831, in full council with Gen. Gaines and Gov. Reynolds, signed a treaty of peace."

The Black Hawk War In 1832

During the winter of '31 and '32, rumors were rife that Black Hawk and his band were dissatisfied, restless, and preparing for further demonstrations of war. A chief of the Winnebagoes, who then had a village on Rock river, some thirty miles above its confluence with the Mississippi, joined Black Hawk, who was located on the west bank of the father of rivers. The chief had great influence with Black Hawk and his band. He made them believe that all the tribes on Rock river would join them, and that together they could bid defiance to the whites. By this unwise council. Black Hawk resolved to re-cross the river, which he did in the winter of 1S32. 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 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 Lake Michigan. 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 then in command of the regular forces at Rock Island. The governor ordered the troops to rendezvous at Beardstown on the 22d of April. The following is a copy of an address by Gov. Reynolds to the people of the state, during the crisis then pending: " To the 3Iititia of the northwestern section of the

Indians liave asBumed a hostile attitude, and have invaded the state in violationof the treaty of last Slimmer. The British band of Sacs and other liostile Indians, headed by Black-Hawk, are in possession of the Rock river country, to the great terror of the frontier 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 General Atkinson, whose tliaracter stands high with all classes. In po.ssession of the above facts, 1 have hesitated not as to the course I should pursue. Ko 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 22d. 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 countrymen. John Reynolds."

To the stirring appeal of the governor, the patriotic citizens of the state and Madison county nobly responded in both campaigns of '31-'o2. 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 iu the memorable events of the Black Hawk war.

The force marched to the mouth of Rock river, where General Atkinson received the volunteers into the United States service and assumed command. Black Hawk and his warriors were still up 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 majorgeneral, 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 Colonel Ewing acted as spies for a time iu 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 May, 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 ' I warriors fought with the 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 Gen. Whiteside. The hasty retreat and rout of Stillman and his army was, in a measure, demoralizing to the entire forces. Undoubtedly, the cause of the defeat was a lack of discipline. When Governor Reynolds learned of the disasterof Major Stillman, he at once ordered out two thousand additional volunteers. With that promptitude characteristic of the old " War Governor," he wrote out by candle-light on the evening of Stillman's defeat, the order for additional troops, and by daylight despatched John Ewing, Robert Blaekwell, and John A. Wakefield to distribute the order to the various counties. The volunteers again promptly responded.

On the 10th of July the army disbanded for want of provisions. General Scott arrived soon afterward 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 main body of the army, thieve and plunder, and pounce upon and kill the lonely sentinel or straggling soldier. On the 15th of July the soldiers were reviewed, and those incapatle 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.

Immediately after their discharge, hostilities on the part of the Indians were reopened, and Governor Reynolds called for twenty days' volunteers from among the discharged men, for the protection of the frontier settlements. Many promptly responded, and a regiment was organized, with Jacob Fry as colonel ;

James D. Henry, lieutenant-colonel ; and John Thomas as major. A part of the company of Captain A. W. Snyder made a temporarj' stand at Kellogg's Grove, a small tract of timber in Lasalle county, seventeen miles northeast of Ottawa. Near the grove several soldiers were killed. The facts, briefly stated, were : Captain Snyder and company - in all twenty-five men - watched the movements of the Indians, and came upon them when within two or three miles of the grove, concealed iu a ravine. The company rushed on them with caution from tree to tree. A soldier, seeing one of the Indians exposed, prepared to shoot him, but was too late. The Indian shot first, and the soldier was mortally wounded. Vengeance was swift, and the Indians, five in number, bit the dust A litter was made, whereon to carry the wounded men. Soon they complained of thirst. Drs. Roman, Jarrot and Cornelius, with a couple of soldiers, started down a ravine, in search of water. On their way they were fired upon by ambushed Indians, and the two soldiers were killed. The Indians were so close, that the faces of the slain were powderburned. That the three doctors escaj^ed was really miraculous. Before preparations could be made for wreaking vengeance upon the Indians, they had fled, and on the 19th of June, 1832, the twenty days' men were discharged. This ended the cam^iaign and the Black- Hawk war.

At the battle of the Bad Axe, Black- Hawk and some of his warriors escaped the Americans, and went up the Wisconsin river, but subsequently surrendered himself. Fort Armstrong, on Rock Island, was the place appointed where a treaty would be made with the Indians, but before it was eflected that dreadful scourge, the cholera of '32, visited not only the regular army, depleting its ranks far more rapidly than the balls of the Indians had done, but it also sought out its many victims in the dusky bauds of the Black-Hawk tribe.

On the 15th 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 free schools for their children for twenty years, oxen, agricultural implements, etc., etc.

September 21st, 1832, a treaty was made with all the Sac and Fox tribes, on which ihey ceded to the United States the tract of country, on which a few years afterward the state of Iowa was formed. In con-sideration 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 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 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.

Muster Roll of Captain Julius L. Barnsback'scompany of Mounted Volunteers of the First Regiment of the Brigade, under the command of Gen. Whiteside. This company was organized at Edwardffville. It was mustered out of the service at the mouth of Fox river, Illinois, May 28th, 1832. Distance 284 miles from the jilace of enlistment.

Brigadier General Samuel Whiteside, i Was mustered out of the United States service at the mouth of Fox river, Illinois, May 27th, 1832. The distance from place of enrollment, Madison county, 111., 284 miles.

Muster Roll of Capt. Erastus Wheeler's Company of the Brigade, Mountain Volunteers, commanded by Gen. Samuel Whiteside. This enlistment was made for sixty days' service, and was mustered out at the mouth of Fox River, Illinois, the 28th of May, 1832, being 295 miles from the place of enrollment.

Muster Roll of Captain Aaron Armstrong's Company of Mounted Volunteers, commanded by Maj. Nathaniel Buckmaster, commanding a Battalion and stationed for the protection of the frontier between Ottawa and Chicago, at Fort Walker, Illinois, 290 miles from Edwardsville, Madison county, iu which county the company was recruited. It was first commanded by Capt. N. Buckmaster, of Alton, until the 20th of June, 1832, when he was promoted, and Lieut. Aaron Armstrong took command of the company, and received the commission of Captain. It was mustered out of service July 20th, 1832.

" The first call for troops for the Black Hawk war iu 1832 were disbanded at Ottawa, and volunteers were called to remain and guard the frontier until the arrival of the second call. A com- j pany was made up of these volunteers from Madison and St. Clair. They, together with some regular officers (Maj. j Riley was one) started to cross the county to Galena. We camped one night at I Kellogg's grove, somewhere between Rock river and Galena. We occupied a large barn. The night was very dark, and one of our sentinels was shot at and a horse stolen. In the morning a party started to try to overtake the Indians. They were making west, apparently for the Mississippi river. We followed their trail for fifteen or twenty miles, when they discovered us coming down a long ridge. We did not see them until we were on the ground where they had stopped, and from which they A tribute here is due to Gen. James j first sighted us. They wheeled around D. Henry, who was once a citizen of, and took nearly the back track. This Edwardsville, and afterward moved to ; movement balked us a considerable Springfield. Among those who dis- 1 time. We thought the Indians would tinguished themselves in this war, none | naturally keep on in the direction of were more efficient as an officer than he. : the river to which they had been tend- It was hi.s f)reiight and determination I ing. After upwards of half an hour that enabled the armv to overtake the we again struck the trail, making back. Indians at Fort Winnebago. He was ! In a couple of hours we discovered four the chief officer in command at the \ Indians, more than a mile ahead of us, battle of the Wisconsin, which followed ' going up a long ridge. We had a very the first real victory of the campaign, j deep stream with steep banks to cross and the battle of the Bad axe, which ' before reaching them, and were delayed practically closed it. An ardent ad- a considerable time in getting our horses mirer of the General says : '' He was i across. We however followed as rapidexceedingly modest and retiring till his ly as our horses would carry us. We passions were fully aroused, and then hg finally overtook them, they ensconcing showed an intensitj' of feeling and iron | themselves in a dry branch which had will, which was irresistible so far as he been washed quite deep in wet weather.

had power to act. The fear of nothing but his Maker ever entered his breast, and he knew and cared as little for danger and death as a marble statue. At the close of the war he was the most popular man in Illinois, and had he lived he could have been elected to any office in the gift of the people." He died at New Orleans on the 4th of March, 183-1,

We surrounded and killed them, but iu doing so fatally shot and killed a mait from St. Clair county, named Meckerason. The Indians tried to surrender, but we, as some of us supposed, very unmercifully refused to accept their ofler. If we had done so Meckemson's life would have been saved. It excited the surprise of some of the men that the Inwhither he had gone for the benefit of | dians should have taken the back track his health. after they found that they were about to be overtaken ; and the sequel will show that they were making for a large party of their people, of whose vicinity we were ignorant where we killed the Indians and we were within about three miles from our encampment at the grove, where a large part of our force w.is left in the morning. We made a stretcher on which to carry the wounded man, and men were detailed to carry him. These men would give up their horses and guns to their comrades until relieved. The men were scattered along without any regard to order ; some were a quarter of a mile ahead of those who were carrying the wounded man, some having two guns and two horses, some going to get their horses and guns after being relieved. While things were in this condition Meckemson begged for water and two squads were sent, one to each side of the ridge, to find something to quench the thirst of the dying man. The squad that went down on the west side went into an ambuscade and were fired upon, and one man. Dr. Jarrot, was wounded. The men instantly retreated to where Meckemson lay, the Indians following with a yell, and cut off his head with a tomahawk. In the scattered and confused condition of the men they were unable to protect the wounded man ; all that could be done was to fall back to a cluster of men, who were further ahead when Meckemson asked for water and to be laid down, which was perhaps a quarter of a mile. There a rally was made and some persons sent to the grove for reinforcements, and a rambling fire took place between us and the Indians without any damage to either side. Neither side advanced to meet the other, and soon the redskins disappeared, and we, for fear of another ambuscade, declined to follow. We then leisurely took up our line of march for our encampment and soon met Major Riley with reinforcements, but, as it was getting dark, we all wended our way back. Next morning we visited the scene of the ambuscade and found that there had been Indians enough there to whip us out of our boots, but they evidently expected that we would follow them into the thicket where they would have had us at their mercy. My connection with I the service ended soon after this, as we ! were disbanded and returned home."

BLACK HAWK WAR. toward the Fort with 2,300 men, and on I Oregon, south of the usually travelled Two or three other companies were | the 8th of May, met the enemy under course. While in California, in 1846, organized hesides those above given but i the command of Gen. Arista, at Palo he heard that the Mexican commander on account of the records at Springfield 1 Alto. The Mexicans, with a force of in this territory was raising a force to being imperfect we are unable to give ' 6,000 men were signally defeated and expel the American settlers from that their rosters ; all have been gleaned forced to fall back to Resaca de la , province, and about the same time rethat are accessible. Those who volun- , Palma. They were followed by Gen. i ceived instructions from AVashington to teered in 1831, were substantially the i Taylor's forces, and the following day protect the interest of the States in Calisame persons whose names appear in the j the armies again met, when the Araeri- fornia. The American settlers came to rosters of 1832. Capt. Erastus Wheeler | cans were victorious, losing only about the rescue, and after several conflicts commanded a company in 1831, and the I 100 men, while the Mexicans sustained the Mexicans were routed and cornnames of those who do not appear in his i a loss of ten times that number. pelled to abandon the territory. At the company of 1832, from Madison county 1 The news of the capture of Thorn- advice of Fremont the settlers declared are I. B. Randle, Howard Clark, and , ton's party created great excitement in , their independence of Mexico, July 5th, Elijah Taylor. In the latter year Capt. the United States, and on the 11th of 1846.

David Smith, from Alton, also com- : May, Congress declared war against Soon after the war had actually begun, manded a company. Charles Sebastian, Mexico. Volunteers were called for, the authorities at Washington concluded of Edwardsville, belonged to his com- and the ranks were speedily filled, to send an army to take the Capital of pany- i Three campaigns were planned by the Mexico. General Scott was placed in WAR WITH MEXICO. | United States for the invasion ofMexico. command, and early in 1847, his forces This conflict was caused by a q^uestion One under Gen. Taylor to operate on landed atVera Cruz, and were subsequentarising between the United States and i the line of the Rio Grande from ISIata- ly joined by the main body of Taylor's Mexico, relating to the territorial boun- ; moras. Gen Kearney was to invade the army. This was one of the Mexican daries between the two Republics. The Spanish possessions of California and strong holds. The city was at once be- United States' Congress, in the early -^'^w Mexico. Gen Wool to enter the sieged, and after a furious bombardment part of 184.5, passed a bill for the an- northern states of Mexico, and conquer the castle and city surrendered. The nexation of Texas, then an independent , " Cliihuahua." array then began to march to the city of Republic. July 4, 1845, Texas ap- I" September of 1846, Gen. Taylor, Mexico, from which time forth, the hisproved the bill, and thus became a part i ^^^'h 6 000 troops moved against Mon- tory of the American army was a series of the Union. But Mexico continued terey. After a four days' resistance the of successes to the United States troops.

attack upon Fort Brown, the main por- "uder which California had been con- Wm. H. Bissell ; Third regiment, coration of Gen. Taylor's troop then being quored was quite romantic. Capt. John manded by Col. Ferris Foreman ; Fourth

Sis To By Of Madison- County, Illinois

Col. James Collins ; Sixth regiment, commanded by Col. Edward W. B. Newby. The Second and Sixth regiments were organized at Alton, Madison County. The following is a brief synopsis of the movements of the Second regiment under the command of Col. Bis.'sell. It moved from Alton soon after organization, June, 1846, to New Orleans, and went into camp on the same ground that the battle was fought under the command of Gen. Jackson, in the war of 1812. Not being acclimated, and the season very hot, many were obliged to go into the hospital. After recruiting, crossed the Gulf to Galveston, where it joined other regiments under the command of Gen. John E. Wool. Took the boat down the Matagorda Bay, and went into Camp Irvin, near Port Levaca, Texas. Afterward marched to Victoria, on the Gjadaloupe river. This short ' march was an eventful one from the fact that several of the men had contracted the measles, and the country they were passing through was low and marshy, and they were obliged, a part of the time, to wade in the water middle deep, which was anything but conducive to the health of the afflicted. Some of the soldiers became delirious, and would straggle away from the regiment, seeking a dry place to lie down, and suffer unattended by their comrades. The well ones were kept busy in gathering tliem up and conveying them to the wagons. On the second day they reached Victoria, where they rested for a few davs, and then moved to Sau Antonia, Texas. Went into camp for several weeks. Moved to Presidio on the Rio Grande, and from thence to Monclova, and through the territory of Coahuila. Went into winter quarters at Parras. While here, the news came that Santa Anna was approaching with an army of 22,000 Mexicans, when orders were given to meet him. A forced march was made of four days towards Saltillo from Parras, making one hundred and thirty miles within the time. The main body of the army - Gen. Taylor then commanding - stopped in the pass of Buena Vista, and prepared to give battle to Santa Anna's formidable forces- A detachment was sent back to a point where some stores had been left on the march, and on their way met the advance guard of Santa Anna's army. [ The American detachment (of whom Lieut. John A. Prickett was a member), drove them back to the very line of the Mexican army. This was the first knowledge of Santa Anna's approach. As may be inferred, the detachment hastened back to the main army and reported. Santa Anna soon afterward hove in sight, and here was fought the terrific battle of Buena Vista, which is familiar io every reader of history. Several of the Second regiment were killed and wounded ; among those from Madison county, who were killed, were Lieut. R. Ferguson, Aaron Field, John Goble, and Patrick Cruise. Wounded, Lieut. John A. Prickett, John Buckmaster, and William Fisher. Lieutenant Prickett was so seriously wounded that he was obliged to leave the service. After the battle the regiment moved to Saltillo, where it remained until ordered home.* Appended is the roster of the men from Madison county, as transcribed and corrected, from the archives of the war department at Washington.

Second Regiment Illinois Foot Volunteers, Mexican War. Organized at Alton, Madison County, Illinois, in the month of May, 1846. Mustered into the service of the United States at Alton, Illinois, on the 16th day of June, 1846, to serve a term of twelve months unless sooner discharged. Mustered out of service at Alton, Illinois, on the 18th day of June, 1847.

First Lieutenant. John .\. Prickett, absent at M. O. of Eeg't on furlough in the U. S. on account of wounds received in battle Feb. 23d, (Buena Vista,) 1847.

* For much of the information pertaining to I the Second re.E;iment we are indebted to John A. Prickett, William E. Whee'er, Thomas- Lewis, and others.

Privates. Brample, Thomas, by reason of re-enlistment. Brinker, Clark, by reason of re-enlistment. Griffin, JohuW., by reason of re-enlistment. Nettlelon, James, by reason of re-enlistraent.

Second Regiment Illinois Foot Volunteers, Mexican War. Organized at Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, in the month of May, 1846. Mustered into the service of the United States at Alton, Illinois, on the 16th day of June, 1846, to serve a term of twelve months unless sooner discharged. Mustered out of service at Alton, Illinois, on the llth day of June, 1847.

Quartermaster Sergeant. John Buckmasler, wounded Feb. 23il, 1847, battle of Buena Vista. First Lieutenant and Acting A. Q M. George W. Prickett.

Captain John H. Adaois (late Niles) Company iu the First Regiment of Ill- Foot Volunteers, commanded by Colonel Edward W. B. Newby, called into the service of the United States by the President, under the Act of Congress approved May 13, 1846, at Alton, Illinois, (the place of general rendezvous) on the 2d day of June, 1847, to serve for the term of, during the war with Jlexieo, from the date of enrollment, unless sooner discharged. The Company was organized by Captain Franklin Niles, at Edwardsville, county of Madison, in the month of May, 1847, and marched thence to Alton, 111., where it arrived the second day of June, a distance of fifteen miles. Discharged from the United States service the 17th day of October, 1848.

June 10, '48. disability. Weathers, Enoch B., disch. at Ft. Leavenworth. July 29, 1847. Deserted. Bankson, Stephen, deserted at Ft. Leavenworth, July 5, 1847. Gibson, Aaron B., deserted at Ft. Leavenworth,

The War Of Tue Rei5Elliox

Our nation has passed through four great wars, viz. : the Revolutionary war, waged in behalf of national independence ; the war of 1812, in defence of the rights of American commerce ; the Mexican war, caused by the annexation of Texas ; and lastly, the war of the Rebellion, whose rise, progress and results are well known to every American citizen. To enter upon a discussion of the causes which plunged the country into the last of these great struggles, - the fiercest and bloodiest civil conflict known in ancient or modern times, - would en- : tirely transcend the aim of this chapter. It is sufficient to say that when the tocsin of war rang through the land, the sons of Madison county crowded forward to offer their swords to the national government. There is no page of her history so brilliant as that which is glorified by the record of her deeds. The lawyer left his office, the artisan his shop, the physician his practice, the minister his sacred desk, the farmer the plow, and marched away 'neath flaunting banners and stirring martial music, in defense of the grand principle of nationality. Many of them greatly distinguished themselves in battle, and many lie taking their last sleep in a southern clime.

The total number of men furnished by Madison county during the war was four thousand two hundred and twentyone, being the eighth county in the state in point of numbers. To the sketch of each regiment here given is appended a^ complete a roster of the members recruited in the county as it is possible to make from the data i)reserved. Taking the regiments in numerical order, the record begins with the

The Seventh Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, is claimed to be the first regiment organized in the state of Illinois, under the first call of the President for three monthe' troops. The Eighth Illinois claims the same honor. The Seventh -was mustered into the United States service at Camp Yates, Illinois, April 25th, 1861, by Capt. John Pope, U. S. A. ; was sent to Alton, St. Louis, Cairo and Mound City ; was re-organized and mustered in for three years, July 25th. It did duty in Missouri and went into quarters at Fort Holt, Ky. Subsequently companies A and B were consolidated. This regiment won considerable distinction during its term of service. It did valiant service at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Alatoona Pass, and numerous minor engagements. They performed noble service under Sherman, and were in the battles around Atlanta, and with him on his memorable march to the sea. A complete history of this historical regiment, " The battles, sieges and fortunes it has passed," has been written by D. Leib Ambrose, and published at Springfield, Illinois. At Louisville, Kentucky, on the 9th of July, J 865, it was mustered out, and arrived at Camp Butler, Illinois, July 12, 1865, for final payment and discharge. !

Oct. .5, 1864. Hederick, Conrad must'd out July 9, '65. Hanover, John J., must'd out July 9, '65. Kelly, James wounded at Alatoona, Ga., Oct.

This regiment was organized on the 2oth of April, 1861,for the three months' service, Col. Oglesby commanding. During its three months' service, it was stationed at Cairo, Illinois, and at the expiration of the term mustered out. On July 25th, 1861, the regiment was reorganized for three years' service. In October following the regiment was ordered to Bird's Point, Missouri. On February 2d, 1862, embarked for Tennessee River and took part in the battles of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson ; also took part in the siege of Corinth. On the 12th of May, 1863, at the battle of Raymond, this regiment did distinguished service. On the 14th of May, took part in the capture of Jackson, and on the sixteenth, the hard-fought battle of Champion Hill. May 22, was foremost in the assault on Fort Hill. The Eighth formed a part of the command of Gen. Sherman in the Meridian campaign, and sustained its part of skirmishing and fatigue. The regiment reenlisted under general order No. 191,

1864, when it was sent to Camp Butler for veteran furlough ; returning it was consolidated June 21, 1864. The eighth was constantly on the move, either engaged in general battles or skirmishing. The regiment participated in the campaign against Mobile and Fort Blakely, and at the investment of Fort Blakely did gallant service. During its term of service this command was in Missouri, Arkansas, Mississij)pi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Texas, and was mustered out May 4th, 1866, at Baton Rouge, Louisiana ; ordered to Springfield for final payment and discharge, where it arrived May 13, 1866.

Within a week from the issuing of President Lincoln's proclamation, in April, 1861, calling for 75,000 volunteers, to serve three months, to maintain and enforce the national authority, St. Clair county sent six full companies, Madi.son county three, and Montgomery county one company to Springfield, Illinois. April 25th, 1861, these companies were mustered into the service of the United States, for three months, and numbered the Ninth Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteei-s. This regiment, by re-organization and re-enlistment, remained in the service until the surrender of all the Confederate armies. It participated in some of the most memorable and sanguinary battles of the war. It led in advance of Sherman's march to the sea, and thence north to the Confe-

As originally organized, at Springfield, it contained a great part of the best youths of Madison and St. Clair counties. About one-half of the regiment was German-Americans, and the others native Americans, with a sprinkling of other nationalities.

Immediately after the completion of the organization the regiment was ordered to Cairo, Illinois, to forestall the threatened occupation of the place by Confederate forces, and remained there until the end of the first term of its enlistment. It took part in no events of importance during this period. Saving occasional scouts into Missouri, nothing occurred to break the monotony of camp life. No uniforms were issued during this term, and the full dress of the ofiicers and men consisted of such costumes as their fancy suggested, or the patriotism of their home authorities had supplied. The time was principally spent in drilling and fitting the men for active service. The three months' term of service expired July 25th, 1861, and the regiment was mustered out on that day at Cairo. At this time an attack on Cairo was daily expected, and as no troops could be spared elsewhere to take the place of those discharged, an appeal was made to the men mustered out to remain and reorganize for three years' service. This was accordingly done ; while a part returned home, the greater number immediately re-enlisted. It was mustered into the United States service for three years, by Capt. Pitcher, U. S. A., July 26th, 1861.

A uniform was now for the first time furnished. As the regulation blue could not be obtained, a gray suit was supplied by the state, and worn until after the battle of Fort Donelsou, when it was discarded on account of its similarity to the Confederate uniform. During the three mouths' service, Gen. Prentiss had been in command, at Cairo, but soon after the re-organization General Grant appeared on the scene.

Sept. 5th, 1861, the regiment was ordered to Paducah, where it remained, and with several brigades under command of Gen. C. F. Smith, held the position until the opening of the camjiaign in February, 1862. Here the time of the regiment was spent iu hard drilling and rcconnoitering the surrounding country, which was infested with hostile bands of Confederates. Companies B, H, and I, of the 9th, each filled up by volunteers to one hundred men, under command of Maj. J. J. Phillijjs, embarked by steamer up the Cumberland, and marched to Saratoga, Ky., where at sunrise they surprised and attacked a force of 200 rebel cavalry, killing and wounding a number of the enemy, and captured their camp, horses, a lot of arms, and about twenty prisoners. The loss of the 9th was light; Captain Kueflfner, of company B, slightly, and corporal Gribling, of same company, and private Gatewood, of company K, severely wounded. This was the first fight in which any part of the regiment had been engaged.

In the mean time Col. Payne had been appointed Brig. General ; Lieut. Colonel Mersy, Colonel ; Major Phillips, Lieut. Colonel, and Capt Kuhn, Major. February -Ith, 1862, the 9th was ordered up the Tennessee river to Fort Henry ; on the following day, landed five miles below the fort, and on the 6th marched i up on the opposite side of the river, and i participated in the combined operations of the fleet and the army, which resulted in the capture of Fort Henry. Februry 12th, crossed the Tennessee and joined ' the army in the march against Fort Donelson. Colonel McArthur's brigade, to which the 9th regiment belonged, formed a part of General C. F. Smith's Division. Was detached to the support of the First Division, commanded by | Brigadier General McCleruand and was engaged iu the right of our army during Saturday, February 15th, where the most severe fighting took place. This regiment had eight companies engaged in this action, numbering about six hundred men ; company " H " being absent on provost duty, and company " A" detached to support a battery on another part of the field. After the unconditional surrender of the fort, which General Grant had demanded, the 9th, together with the Second Iowa regiment, was awarded the honor of first entering the Confederate stronghold. There is no mention in any official report of the part Col. McArthur's Brigade took in

The regiment lost in this engagement, 38 men killed on the field, and 179 wounded. A number of those wounded subsequently died. The following is a list of the killed and wounded:

Officers. Woundetl, Captains Joseph G. Robinson of Co. " I," and Riidolpliiis Beckier of Co. ''D," First Lieutenants iluniilton Lieber of Co "B," William Britt of Co. "F," and John S Tutton of Co. "G." Total 5.

Company " F," killed : privates David N. Ashton and Constant C Rowland. Wounded : sergeants Thomas C. Kidd and Andrew J. Webster, corporal Andrew J. White, privates Harlow Bossett, George W- Campbell, Elnathan Cory, John W. Dye, William M. Ellis, Joseph L. Garnett, James Getty, James Hickes, Nathan Lynch, George McLaish, John Rank, Eli T. Singleton, Richard T. Scott, Thomas L. Wallace, Frank X. Wagner. This is not a complete li.st, the re<-ords of the company having been destroyed. Total, killed, 2 ; womided, ingston, Hugh McMalian, John K. McKinnev, I The fragment of the Ninth held several Halile, corporal George M. Lutlier, privates Charles McDermolt, George W.Moore, Joseph , r.n«itimi« dnrintr the battle and William Klingenberg, John L-.mprecht. Geo. P. Stevenson, David Williams. Wounded : O^her positions during the battle, ana Lehr, Michael Lehr, Frederick Lippert, Henry sergeants George Woodbury and William ! everywhere fought fiercely and gallant- Richter, Christian Schenck, William Storcli, W°Jarvis, corporals Kobert' R. 8wain, John I |^ ;V'^!'*',' Wichard. Wounded: sergeant John

Co. " B.' Wounded : colonel Augustus Mer Rod'y, Oswald Stocker, Bernhard Vosey, lieut. colonel Jesse J. Phillips, adjutant gei_ Henrv' Zweibarth. Total, killed, 12; Henrv H. Klock, assistant surgeon Emil Gue- bounded, 18.

thence back to Padueah, preparatory to starting on the expedition determined upon against Corinth, in Mississippi. Went by steamer, disembarking at Pittsburg Landing, thirty miles from Corinth, on the 18th ult , and went into camp on the west side of the river near the landlleinforcements continued to aring.

T before attacked our camp with | ^^ J.anke, Fredtrick Koch, James Loehr, Jame.s Hobbs, John A. Lauchly, William Tsreat fury So extended was the ground j Charles Miller, Henry Mueller, August Meyer, Miller, Joseph L.Miller, John McCarler, R.

mation of the battle, which for several : Schuckmann, Benedict Straubinger, William ; W. Warren- Total, killed, 12 ; wounded, 24. , ,11 Tj 1 1 Slahl, Nicholas Yonberg, Jacob Weiirle, Mar- i Compami " G.'' Killed: privaies, Alpheus treme left of our line, and the regiment mann, Paul Martin, August Wurmb, privates R. Bradley, Allen Edwards, Simon P. Harttook position along the meauderings of Jo-^eph Ammannn, Mathias Arnold, Jacob sell Robert Mar.shall John McCord Charles a small ravine, where it was exposed to lay Blank, Joseph Cropp, Albert Conner, Thomas Strottler, John J. Siripling, Ana.sia terrible fire by an enemy greatly su- ' Frederick Entz, Arnold Gerig, Charles Grin, raander B. Tulton, John J. Tippy, Louis Wise,

General C. F. Smith, the old division commander, an excellent officer of the regular army, of advanced years, had been taken sick before the battle and died. General W. H. Wallace had succeeded him and was mortally wounded ; and he was succeeded by General T. A. Daviess. The command of the brigade passed from General McArthur, who had been wounded, to General Richard J. Oglesby. Soon after the battle General Halleck appeared to take command of the army in person, superseding General Grant. Corinth still remained the objective point of the campaign, and heavy reinforcements having arrived, with the beginning of May the long delayed movement against that place commenced. The advance, or siege of Corinth as it is generally termed, was marked by no events of great interest-

During the summer of 1862, the Ninth remained in camp near Corinth, and at Kienzi. In September the Ninth was re-called from Rienzi to Corinth, to support the garrison, and arrived there October 2d, and rejoining its old brigade under Gen. Oglesby, marched out on the morning of October 3d, with its division, under command of Gen. Daviess to meet the advance of the enemy at the old rebel intrenchments about two and onehalf miles N. W. of the city. In the first charge Captain Britt, of Co. " F " was killed, and Captains E. iNI. and G. G. Lowe, and Lieutenant Hughes and Ulen, and over fifty men were captured The regiment was engaged during the whole of the fighting, sustaining a loss of 19 men killed and 82 wounded. We give the names of those killed and wounded in this, the battle of Corinth :

Officers killed : Captain William Britt of Company " F." Wounded : Major John II. Knhn, Adjutant Ilcnrv H. Klock. Captains William (;. Kueliiier i)f C. " B," and Jos. G. Robinson of Co. " I." Lieutenants Gscar BoUmann and Charles Scheve of Co. " C," George W. Williford of Co. F," Isaac Clements of Co. "G." Cvrus H. Gilmore and Alfred Cowgill '; of Co. "H." Total killed, 1 ; wounded, 10. Company "A." Killed : private Charles Gilrich. Wounded : Wm. Fortkamp. Total killed, 1; wounded, 1.

thereafter employed as Mounted Infantry and daring the remainder of the war, it was nearly always in the saddle, .scouting, skirmishing, recounoitering, and raiding, almost invariably successful, scarcely ever meeting with a check, and becoming well known and a favorite throughout the army of the Tennessee. We cannot give a detailed account of all the movements of the regiment, but have mentioned the leading battles in which it participated, and below we append a list of the 110 engagements:

The regiment was mustered out July 9th, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. , and arrived at Camp Butler, July 12, 1865, for final payment and discharge.

Major Thomas J. Newsham deserves special mention for the efficient services rendered. From the confidence reposed in him by his superior officers he was at times detailed to perform the duties from the office of major to that of major general. A synopsis of his military 'history, as shown by the files of the War Department at Washington, will abundantly speak for itself. He went in as 1st Lieutenant, Co. I, 9th 111 Inft. Vols, (three months' service) April 25th, 1861; promoted to adjutant May 25th, 1861; mustered out July 24th, 1861. Re-enlisted July 26th, 1861, as 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant, (three months' service). Promoted Captain A. A. General Vols. Oct. 3d, 1801. Major of

117th 111. Vols. Sept. 19th, 1862. Resigned April 13th, 1864. Was Assistant Adjutant General on General C. F. Smith's staff; commanded a detachment at Fort Pickering; Assistant Adjutant General Inspector at Columbus; general picket officer of 5th division, 16th Army Corps, and also commander of provisional encampment at Fort Pickering, Tennessee. In all these Gen. W. T. Sherman, over his own signature says, that major Newsham was held in high esteem.

Captain Joseph G. Robinson, raised company I and was elected its captain and served in the war in that position. He was severely wounded at Fort Doiielson, Shiloh and Corinth, disabling him for active service. Was transferred from his regiment to the Fourth Veteran Reserves, receiving a commission from President Lincoln as captain, and was assigned to company G, and statio ned at Rock Island, where he acted as provost marshal of prisoners. He was a brave and efficient officer.

Samuel T. Hughes enlisted as private in the three months' service, and in the three years' service was made 1st Lieutenant. On the reorganization of the regiment he was elected Lieutenant Colonel. He was an excellent officer, and followed the regiment through the whole' .service. He died a few years ago from the effect of wounds received in the war.

Major John H. Kuhn went out as Captain of company K, from Alton, in the three months' service, and upon enlistment in the three years' service was promoted to major of the regiment, and served until his time expired, when he returned home and assisted in recruiting the 144th Infantry regiment, and was promoted Colonel.

Captain Eniil Adam went from Alton as Lieutenant in the three months service. Upon the advance 'of John H. Kuhn, he was promoted to captain of company A, in the three years' service. At the close of the war Adam was promoted and remained in the service of the regular army. AVilliam G. Pinckard was Regimental Quarmaster in the three months' .service, and was promoted to A. Q. M., which position he held until he was killed, Feb. 14, 1864.

again for three years, and was promoted assistant surgeon on July, 1801. In April, 1 862, he was jjromotcd surgeon, in which position he served during the remainder of the war, and was greatly appreciated by the regiment.

William H. Purviance, a brave and gallant Lieutenant, was severely wounded at Shiloh, and disabled for service, and was honorably discharged, Aug. 16, 1862. George Woodbury joined as an enlisted man, and was promoted 2d Lieutenant Co. I, in three years' service, and on reorganization was promoted captain Co. B, and was killed March 15, 1865.

Privates. Barber, John, mustered out July 25, '61. Barnhart. Richard, mustered out July 25, '61. Bailey, George, mustered out July 2.5, '61. Bankeman, Frederick, must'd out July 25, '61. Bassett, Harlon, mustered out July 25, '61. Burmeistpr, Henry, must'd out July 2-5, '61. Barnett, Thomas, nmstered out July 25, '61. Barnett, William L., musi'd out July 25, '61. Bolts, Nathaniel L., must'd out July 26, '61. Baker, Simeon S , mustered out July 25, '61. Burns, Archibald, mustered out .July 2.5, '61. Collin-!, John II., mustered out July 2.5, '61. Cheni.weth, John B., must'd out Julv 25, '61. Cull, William H., mustered out July 25, '61. Campbell, Ale.xander, must'd out July 25, '61. Christie, William P., must'd out July 2-5, '61. Caldwell, William, mu.si'd out Jjily 25, '61. Cronk, Gilbert, mu.st'd out July 25, '61. Carter, William H , must'd out July 25, '61. Draper, Frederick R., must'd out July 25, '61. Dimond, Charles W-, must'd out July 2-5, '61. Driscoll, Thomas, mustered out .July 25, '61. Davis, Frank, mustered out July 25, 1S61. Dugan, John, mustered out .July 2.1, 1861. Dennis, Allen, mustered out July 25, 1861. Davis, Benjamin, mustered out July 25, '61.

Fletcher, Newton, mustered out July 25, '61. 1 Force, William S., must'd out July 25, '61. Garrett, William, mustered out July 25, '61. Hodge, Alexander, mustered out July 2.5, '61. Hughes, Peter, must'd out .July 25, 18G1. 1

Medley, John, mustered out July 25, '61. Murphy, .lo.seph, mustered out July 2-5, '61. Motley, Thomas, mustered out July 2.5, 1861. Mills, John W., mustered out July 25, 1861. Moses, Hugh, not sworn in. McDonald, William J., must'd out July 2.5, '61. McNiel, David, mustered out July 25, 1861. McCormick, Duncan, not sworn in. Pulliam, James, mustered out July 25, 1861. Pembrook, Wesley, mustered out July 25, '61. Pembrook, Wm. K., must'd out July 2-5, '61. Kibelin, John, mustered out July 25, 1861. Rees, Henry, mustered out July 25, 1861. Rundell, Samuel P., must'd out July 25, '61. Sweeney, Thomas, must'd out July 25, 1861. Sniiih. Henry C, mustered out July 25, 1861. Scofield, Richard, mustered out July 25, '61. Schwectner Anton, must'd out July 2.5, 1861. Scott, Jacob J., mustered out July 2-5, 1861. Spain, Patrick, mustered out .July 25, 1S61. Teer, Joshua, mustered out July 25, 1861- Thompson, John, mustered out July 2.>, '61. Wood.-*, Thomas L., musl'd out July 2.5, 1861. AVebb, John, must'd out July 2.5, 1861. AVheelock, John, nuistered out July 2.5, '61. Wright John, not sworn in.

\Sergeants. James D. Cobine, mustered out July 2.5, 'Gl. John P. Lusk, mustered out July 25. 1861. George Lingenfelter, nmst'd out July 24, '61.

Corporals. John H. Gonterman, must'd out July 25, '61. Gustavus O. Austin, must'd out .Jidy 2-5, '61. Harmon W. Cassady, must'd out July 25, '61.

Prifalc.% Allison,"Wm., mustered out July 2-5, '61. Altman, Wm., mustered out July 2.5, '61. Asbton, David N., mustered out July 25, '61. Barnsback, Henry C, must'd out July 25, '61. Bishop, Pelor, mustered out .July 25, '61. Bailhache, Morgan H., must'd out .July 2.5, '61 Brendlc, Simeon, mustered out July 25, '61. Bauer, Frank, mustered out July 2.5, '61. Berleman, Herman, must d out .July 2-5, '61. Calvin, James B , mustered out July 2.5, '61. Charlick, .John, must'd out July 2.5, '61. Comman, Ferdinand A., mus. out July 25, '61, re-enlisted three vears.

Sergeants. George Mohr, mustered out July 25, '61. Jacob E|)penberger, must'd out July 2-5, '61. Sebastian Handt, must'd out July 2-5, '61. Joseph Diete.schy, mustered out July 2-5, '61. William Schell, mustered out July 2.5, '61. Frederick Oberbeck, nmst'd out jidy 2.5, '61. Ernst J. Weihrich, mu.st'd out July 25, '61.

Privates. Bremenkamp, Fred., must'd out July 25, '61. Buly, Peter, mustered out July 25, '61. Brenner, Henry , mustered out .July 25, '61. Betz, Charles, mustered out J;:ly 25, '61. Bauer, John, mustered out July 25, '61. Bachman, Charles, mustered out July 2.5, '61. Braun, Joseph, mustered out July 25,' '61. Barnes, Heinrich, mustered out .July 25, '61. Bunse, William, mustered out .July 25, '61. Berner, Louis, mustered out July 25, '61. Castens, John, mustered out .luly 25, '61. Davis, .John, mustered out .July 2-i, '61. Dick, Abraham, mustered out July 25. '61. Faulhaber, Adam, mustered out July 25, '61. Faulstiek, Henry, mustered out .July 25, '61. Gottlob, Theodore, mustered out July 2-5, '61. i Guelich, Emil, mustered out |July 25, '61 ; reentered service Pro. Surgeon. Geschky, Baldwin, mustered out July 2-5, '61. Goldbart, John, mustered out July 2.5, '61. Gudermann, Frank, mustered out July 25, '61. Gubrich, Charles, mustered out July 2-5, '61. 1 Hartman, John, mustered out July 25, '61.

Linsig, Gottlieb, mustered out .July 25, '61. . Lebherz, Theodore, mustered out .July 2.5, '61. ^ Morgenstern, Wilhelni, mus. out July 25, '61.

Corporals. Anton Hund, must, out Aug. 20, '64, as serg't. John Goldbart, M. O. Aug. 20, '64, as sergt. Peter Shoppat, killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862. Adara Stachr, died March 26, 1862. Henry Vettar.

Baird, William, must'd out Aug. 20, 1804. Breyfogle, Daniel G., must'd out Aug. 20, '64. Barbel, Norman C, disch'd on act. of wounds. Ballard, James G., disch'd on act. of wounds.

Bass, John killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862. Bebrndt, Charles F., must'd out Aug. 20, '64. Burgbe.s, Zachariah died April 3, '63; won'ds. Borden, Aaron C, must'd out .\ug. 20, '04. Boes, Anthonv killed in an affray July 4, '04. Cowell, Charles, must'd out Aug. 20, 1864. Crews, Jo.sephus lo, 1862. Lent, George disch'd Oct. 15, '62; wounds. Lawson, George disch'd on account of wounds. ''. Lang, James pris. war, must'd out Feb.ll, '65. Lane, Dennis killed at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15,

Moore, George W. died Feb. 15. '02; wounds. Parker, Wm., must'd out Aug. 20, '64. Prentice, John E., disch'd Nov. 4,|62 ; disab'ty. Ration, Charles, missing in action at Mud

Readman, Charles must'd out Aug. 20, '64. Reid, Charles Samuel m. o. Sept. 17, '64. Riggin, William H., must'd out Sept. 17, '64. Robertson, Thomas R., died Oct. 20, '61. Swartz, Fred, killed at Shiloh April 6, '62. Sander.s, Henry must'd out Aug. 20, '04. Stei)henson. Joseph P., killed at Ft. Donelson

Cox, William T., must'd out July 9, 1865. i Fowler, .James, mus'd out July 9, 1865. Johnson. Sidney L. Padon, James, mis-sing in action at Alliens,

'Was organized and mustered into the United States service at Cairo, Illinois, Apiil 2rth, 1861, by Capt. Pope. "Was composed of seven companies of infantry and three of artillerj'. This organization was for three months' service, but at the expiration of the time of enlistment, the regiment re-enlisted, and was again mustered into the service for three years, at Cairo, July 29th, 1861. At this time the companies of artillery, were transferred to the First and Second artillery regiments, and the Tenth was made complete with infantry. Companies D and K, which aided in filling up this vacancy, were mainly recruited from Madison county. It remained at Cairo and Bird's Point during the winter, and in January, 1862, took part in the movement made by Gen. Grant to the rear of Columbus. Scattered Jeff. Thompson's guerrillas, aided by the Seventh Cavalry, March 1st, at Skyestown,Mo.,takingseveral prisoners and twoguns. During the month joined Gen. Pope's army at on the night of the 12th inst., driving in the enemy's pickets, at right shouldershift arms, without returning a shot ; threw up breast-works before morning, plantiug four guns, under fire from Forts Thompson and Pillow, and five gun-boats. Loss one captain and two privates killed. Crossed the river below New Madrid on the night of April 7th, and intercepted the retreating forces from Island No. 10, compelling the surrender of Gen. Mackall, atTiptonville, with 2,500 men, besides securing a large amount of artillery and small arms. This grand movement resulted in the capture of 6,000 prisoners.

At Fort Pillow April loth, returned, and landed at Hamburg on the 24th ; took part in all the contests of Gen. Pope's army in moving on Corinth ; under fire at Corinth, May 3d and Sth ; was in the advance in all the movements which resulted in the capture of Corinth. During the months of June and July the regiment lay at Big Spring. Arrived at Nashville 12th of September, where it remained during the blockade. Ass'gned to the Army of the Cumberland and remained in Nashville until July, 1863, and was then placed in Smith's Brigade, Morgan's Division, Granger's Reserve Corps. Reached Sequatchie "Valley, Oct. 1st, and with the assistance of McCook's Cavalry Division, drove Wheeler's Cavalry from the valley. Nov. 24th, crossed the Tenn- 1 essee river on pontoons, supporting Gen. Sherman's attack on the left of Mission Ridge. On the 26th, captured 20 of the rear guard of Hardee's retreating column at Chickamauga Station ; followed the retreating army as far as Ringgold; thence moved to near Knoxville, and subsequently to Columbus on the Hiawa.ssie river. Removed to Chattanooga, and went into winter quarters in the rear of Rossville, Georgia.

January 1st, 1864, the regiment re-enlisted as veterans. 394 men started for home the 11th of January, 1864. It returned to the field again, February following, commanded by Col. John Tillson. April 1st left Rossville, Georgia, and on the 3d met the enemy at Kingston, where General Phillip Sheridan was wounded. From this time forth it was under constant fire in the Atlanta

From January 9th to 13th, 1865^ the regiment lay at Beaufort, South Carolina, when it moved with Mower's First Division to Pocotaligo, on the Charleston and Savannah railroad. On the 20th and 26th attempted to cross the Salkahatchie river, but failed on account of high-water, and was obliged to remain until the 30th, whea it moved up on the right bank of the river, and effected a crossing at River's Bridge on the 3d of February, with a loss of forty men. The Third Brigade, to which this regiment was attached, was in the advance and lost about 125 men. The crossing was difficult, and obstinately contested ; the swamp a mile wide, and with many streams to cross ; the water ice-cold, and from one to five feet deep ; and here the troops floundered from seven in the morning until dark. General Howard, who was present, pronounced it " the best thing of the war." On the 9th of February crossed South Edisto, at Bickner's bridge, throwing over a pontoon in the face of the enemy ; wading, after dark, over one-third of a mile through the " lake," took possession of the enemy in the flank, drove them from their entrenchments, and captured several prisoners and one caisson. Passed with the army to Columbia, Winnsboro and Cheraw, skirmishing, and destroying railroad, thence to Fayetteville on the 11th of March. Here the regiment was detached to lay a pontoon over Cape Fear river, which was effected ; made a forced night's march, and took part in the battle at Bentonville on the 20th and 21st. This was its last battle, the regiment sustaining a loss of sixty men. The enemy evacuated during the night. The next day the Tenth moved to Goldsboro, thence to Raleigh. After Johnson's surrender moved to Richmond, and subsequently to Washington, where it participated in the Grand Review. On the 4th of June proceeded to Louisville, Ky. Mustered out of the service July 4th, 1865, and received final discharge and pay at Chicago July 11th, 1865.

a.s corporiil. Meyers, John C, vet., died May 15, 1864. Moore, Cornelius, died March 18, 1862. Patterson, John, accidentally killed, July 25,

Thompson, John, mus. out Aug. 14, 1864._ AVallace, John, vet., mus. out July 4, I860. Walts, Rodger, vet., mus. out July 4, 1865. Warren, Nicholas, vet,, wounded and sent to

Ellis, Joseph, disch. April- 24, 1865 ; disb'lty. 1 Eubanks, John, vet., must'd out July 4, 1865. English, Solomon, killed at Atlanta, Ga., Aug. pahnestock, George, vet., must'd out July 4,

Friday, William, vet., miist'd out July 4, '65. Fruit, Wra., must'd out July 4, 1S65. Ferguson, Vincent, must'd out July 4, '65. Gibbons, John.

wounded. Schwarz, Edw. must'd out July 4, '65. Schultz, Henry, must'd out July 4, '65. Schullz, Ernst H., must'd out July 4, G-o. Sanders, Joseph W. W., must'd out Mav 15,

This regiment was first called into service under proclamation of the President, April 16, 1861, and mustered into service April 30, 1861. It performed garrison duty mainly, until June 30th, when it was mustered out, but re-enlisted for three years.

This regiment was first called into the state service for thirty days under the " Ten Regiment Bill." It rendezvoused at Jacksonville, Illinois, and was mustered into the United States service, May "iath, 1861, for three years' service, by Capt. Pitcher, U. S. A. Its history is a memorable one, having passed through some of the bloodiest battles of the late war. Among the more prominent of which were Shiloh, Corinth, siege of Vicksburg, and with Sherman in his grand march to the sea. On the 2d of May, 1864, it was consolidated with the Fifteenth Illinois Volunteers. This regiment as consolidated was known as the Veteran Battalion of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Illinois Infantry. It was mustered out of service at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, September 16, 1865. The aggregate number of men who have belonged tj this organization was 1.080, and the aggregate mustered out at Fort Leavenworth was 480. During its four years and four months service, the regiment marched 4,490 miles, traveled by rail 2,330 miles, and by river 4,490 miles making an aggregate of 11,670 miles.

Privates. Bender, William, mustered out Dec. 16, '65. Hacker, George, died at Memphis Apr. 10, '65. Immer, .John, died at Little Rock, May 10, '65. Laage, Frederick, mustered out Dec. 16, '62. Mitchell, Robert, mustered out Dee. 16, '65. Mummie, Jacob, mustered out May 11, '65. Mover, Philip, mustered out Dec. 16, '65. Modge, Henry, mustered out Dec 16, '65. Xewbery, Albin, mustered out Dec. 16, '65. Wilimer, Frederick, mustered out Nov. 22, '65. Witmau, Henry, mustered out Dec. 16, '65.

This regiment was composed of companies from various counties, and was organized at Joliet, Illinois May 14th, 1861, and mustered into the service by T. G. Pitcher, June 13th, 1861. Six companies in the regiment were partially supplied by recruits from this county. It moved from Joliet, June 18th, by order of Governor Yates, and proceeded to Alton, Illinois. It was first joined to the Missouri department, and formed part of the 1st Brigade under General Grant. During the campaign it participated in the battle of Fredericktown, Mo. ; assisted in the capture of Fort Donelson ; passed through the siege of Vicksburg ; was at Shiloh ; Britton's Lane; Magnolia; Champion Hill, and Black river ; was at Brush Jlountaiu, at Kenesaw, and marched to the sea with Sherman. Was mustered out July 16, 1865, at Louisville, Ky.

Drafted aud Subitlitule Recruits. Dorman, Henry, mustered out June 5, '65. Eeidker, Guslavus, raust'd out June 5, '65. Eampf?; Samuel died at Newbern, March 16,

Recruit. Wrede, Henry, deserted Feb. 22, 1802. Drafted and Substitute Recruits. Miller, Peter, mustered out June 5, 1865. Weakman, Henry, mustered out June 5, '65.

This retriment was organized at Bellethere the balance of the year. It en- i eleven days and nights under fire at gaged in the battle of Stone River, Dec. : New Hope church), until the morning 31»t, 1862, and January 1st and 2d, of the 10th of June, when all but the re- 1863, where it lost 199 out of 342 in cruits and veterans were ordered to action. Lieut. Col. Swanswick was Springfield, Illinois, for muster out. wounded and taken prisoner, and con- They were mustered out July 7th, 1 864. fined at Atlanta and Richmond (Libby), The veterans and recruits, whose term of until May, 1863. ; service had not expired, were consolida-

The regiment was in camp at Mur- ted with the Forty-second Regiment lllifreesboro, and difierent points around nois Infantry Valunteers. that place, foraging and skirmishing As will be seen from the following through the winter and spring. Early | roster, Madison county furnished men in iu June, marched southward, with the | seven companies, company B being largearmy of the Cumberland. Participated i ly represented. in the battle of Chickamauga, Sept. 19th j Roster.

300. This was a severe engagement, in proof of which, the regiment lost 96 men in less than ten minutes, in action on the first day. Among others the brave Maj. Johnson was very severely wounded, and Capt. French mortally. It remained in and around Chattanooga, suffering in common with the rest ^of the army from exposure and want of provisions, being frequently on less than half rations and almost destitute of clothing, tents, j Captains.

etc, until November 26th, when with John Seaton, resigned June 13, '62. the remainder of Gen. Sheridan's divi- : James N. Morgan, term expired July 7, '04

Ridge, losing again between 30 and 40, ville, May 11th, 1861, and mustered into ; out of a mere skeleton to which they had the service at Caseyville, Illnois, by \ been previously reduced. The few re- Capt. T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A., June 25, ! maining men fit for duty, marched about

1861. Moved to Bird's Point, Mo., the j the last of the month to the relief of i Alfred c. Piitman, dis"ch. Mar. 6, '62 ; disabfy 11th inst. November 7th, seven com- Knoxville. The greater part of the i Thomas C. Young, mustered out July 7, 1864, panics participated iu the battle of Bel- severe winter of 1863-4, was passed in ' "* ^"'"^ * mont - three being left to guard tran- the mountains of East Tennessee, sports. In this engagement 144 were I In the month of January, 18G4, killed, wounded and missing. Under j marched to Danbridge in pursuit of

9th, 1862, skirmished before Farming- J ment marched from here to Cleveland, i Butler, William A., died at St. Louis, Oct. 13, ton, and engaged in the battle at that ! Tenn., where it remained until the scanty g^^j^l«64^.^^^^^_ ^^^^^^,j place. Was at the siege of Corinth, aud : remnant joined the grand army of Gen. Brennan, James, killed at Chickamauga, Ga., pursued the enemy two weeks, in June. ; Sherman, on the Atlanta campaign, j ^^^^SepL^^l^V^^^^

Johnson, Ivlward F., disch. Feb. 20, '02 ; dis'y. Jefierty, Geo., dis. to enter 4th L'. S. Cavalry. Kent, Janie.s, killed at Belmont, Mo., Nov. 7,

7, 1864. Pedrick, Fllis, dis. Feb. 19, '62 ; disability. i Perrin, .1. Harrison, mustered out July 7, '64. ! Parr, SVm., killed himself accidentally Aug.

VanBuren. Wm. H, mustered out .July 7, '64. Wilson. Elijah B., dishonorably discharged. Wendal, Wm. H., nuistered out July 7, '64. AVilliams, William W. Young, John W., mustered out July 7, '64.

Louisville, Kentucky. The following day moved to Colesburg, and guarded the railroad until November oUth, when it was assigned to the Eighth Brigade, Col. Turchiu commanding. Moved to Elizabethtown, December olh, and remained till the 22d, when it marclied to Bacon's creek, where it remained until February lOlh, 1862. With the Eighth Brigade in advance, the division marched n, John B.. died at Loudon, Tenn., April February lOlh, 1 862, to Bowling Green, r, Samuel, tr. to Co. E. 42d 111. dis. arriving on the 14th inst., and remained until the 24th, when it moved to Nashville. On March 18th, marched to Murfreesboro', where it remained until April 5th, when the division marched via. Shelbyville and Fayetteville to Huntsville. April 11th, moved to Decatur, from which the euemy fled, leaving in their hands C R. and G. E. small arms and ammunition. From here the regiment moved to Tuscumbia. Crossed the Tennessee April 22, and repulsed a charge of the enemy's cavalry, losing a few prisoners, and returning to Huntsville tiie 30th ult. Marched to Athens, May 1st ; to Fayetteville, the 26th; crossed the Cumberland to a place opposite Chattanooga, June 1st; to

Dennison, Henry, pri:liner of war since .Sept. F, G and C, had an engagement in which Captain Kovats and Lieutenant Gerhart and one private were wounded, and stations on the Nashville and Chatta- This was known as the "Hecker nooga railroad, until September 7th, Regiment," and was organized at Chi- when with Gen. Buell's aruiy it went in cago and mustered into service July 8th, pursuit of the enemy, arriving at Louis- 1861, by Captain T. G. Pitcher, ft was ; ville, September 26tb, 1862. October soon afterward ordered to Alton, Illinois, f'th, it paiticipated in the battle of Chapand subsequently to St. Charles, Mo.; lin Hills, near Perryville, losing twentythence to Me.xico, Mis.50uri. July 28th, five killed, seventy -seven wounded, eight it left Mexico, and moved via St. Louis, prisoners and two missing. After this to Ironton, Missouri, where it encamped battle it marclied to Mitchelville, Ky., until September 3d. It moved success- on the line of the L. and N. railroad ively on the 4th to Jackson ; oth, to [ where it was stationed the remainder of Fort Holt; loth, by rail to Cincinnati, the year.

with orders to report at Wasliington. The regiment was mustered out Au- Arrestcd by the accident that befell the gust 6th, 1864. The veterans and re- Nineteenth Illinois Volunteers, the regi- emits were consolidated into one comment remained at Camp Dennison, Ohio, pany known as company A. This comuntil September 29th, when it moved to pany was mustered out July 31st, 1865,

Privates. Goiinwalcl, Matliias, deserted Sept. 1, 1861. Graff, Ileinrich, di.^ch'd Apr. 6, '62; disab'ty. Hitter, Philip, miist'd out Aug. 6, 1864. Huttle, Heury, captured, Chickamauga, Sept.

Recruits. Klingsohr, Theodore, must'd out Aug. 6, '64. Klingsohr, Julius, disch'd Jan. 6, '63; disab'ty. Schaefer, Henry, must'd out Aug. 6, 1864. Schoeber, John, died at Chattanooga Sept. 26, 1863 ; wounds.

Tliis regiment was mustered into the United States' service at Camp Butler, 111., Aug. 31st, 1861, and was ordered to Quincy, Illinois, for the protection of that place. Afterwards did guard duty on the Hannibal and St. Joseph R. REarly iu 1862, it was ordered South, and was assigned to Maj. Gen. Pope's corps. AVas engaged in action at New Madrid ; took part in the siege of Corinth ; did good service at Farmington, losing five killed and thirty wounded. May 28th, 1862, was engaged near Corinth, sufiering a loss of four killed and twenty-five wounded. Its subsequent career of hard fought battles, and arduous duty iu long marches, would fill a volume.

January, 1st, 1864, there were but 515 men present for duty, 463 of whom reeulisted as veterans. Started home on veteran furlough. Jan. 15th ; at the expiration of which time returned to the field with ranks well filled with recruits. Did further excellent service, and was mustered out at Louisville, Ky., July 20th, 1863.

Was organized August 10th, 1861, at Camp Butler, with but seven companies. It was first ordered to Jacksonville as a part of Brig. Gen. John A. McClernand's Brigade. .On September lit, 1861, was ordered to Cairo, where it was joined by three remaining companies November 7th, 1861, it bore a prominent part in the battle of Belmont, Geu. McClernand commanding, and its loss was severe. On the evacuation of Columbus, Ky., the regiment was sent to that point.

March 14th, 1862, in company with the Forty-second Illinois, Eighteenth Wisconsin and parts of the Second Illinois Light Artillery and Second Illinois Cavalry, it formed the " Mississippi Flotilla," and started down the river and remained duriug the siege of Island No. 10. The first regiment landing was the gallant Twenty-seventh.' After crossing the river, moved to Fort Pillow, but was recalled, and ordered to Pittsburg Landing. May 9th, 1862, was engaged in the battle of Farmington and siege of Corinth. Was engaged in pursuit of the enemy to Booneville, and afterwards returned to Corinth where it remained for some time.

"^ In July 1862, ordered to luka, and afterwards distributed along the line of the Memphis and Charleston railroad, where it remained until the first of September. It was soon afterward placed under the command of Maj. Gen. Palmer, when it crossed the Tennessee river, at Decatur, Alabama, and made a rapid march for Nashville, arriving 12th of September, where it remained for a time cut oiT from Northern communication. Was engaged in the battle of Stone River, where it particularly distinguished itself Moved with the army against Shelbyville and Tullahoma ; thence to Bridgeport, Alabama. Moved toward Rome, Georgia, and returned in time to take an active part in the battle of Chickamauga. Was engaged in the storming of Mission Ridge, where it did good service. From here it made a forced march to the relief of Knoxville, but the enemy had been repulsed ere its arrival. January 25th, 1864, returned to Loudon, Tenn., where it remained until the 18th of April. Was afterward ordered to Cleaveland, Tenn., and from thence moved with the Army of the Cumberland to the Atlanta campaign. May 9th, engaged at Rocky Face Ridge ; at Resaca, May 14 ; near Calhoun, May 16; Adairsville, May 17; from May 26 to June 4, near Dallas ; Pine Top Mountain, June 10 to 14 ; battle of Mud Creek, June 18 ; in assault on Keuesaw Mountain ; skirmished in vicinity of Chattahoochee river ; July 20, was in battle of Peach Tree Creek, and in the skirmishes around Atlanta. August 25th, 1864, the regiment was relieved from duty at the front, and ordered to Springfield, Illinois, to be mustered out. Portions of companies D, F, and H, enlisted from Madison county. The following is a summary of the casualties duriug the three years' campaign .- Killed, or died of wounds, 102 ; died of disease, 80 ; wounded, 328 ; discharged and resigned, 209 ; transferred, 39.

at Camp Butler, Illinois, August 28, 1861. Its experience was varied, having passed through many hard-fought battles, and endured the fatigues of long marches, and privations peculiar to

Benar, Gottleib, mus 'd out June 4, 1805. Gulhrie, Louis, must'd out .Tune 4, 1865. Schultz, John, must'd out June 4, 1865. Schultz, Wm., absent, sick at must, out of reg't.

Reinhart, Frederick, must'd out June 4, '65. Reichart, Godfrey, nui.st'd out June 19, 1865. Roezech, Gottleib, must'd out June 4, 1865. The Twenty-ninth was mustered into Winfree, Robt., disch'd Nov. 13, '62, disability the United States service by Captain i

This regiment was organized at Cairo, Illinois, on the eighth of September, 1861, by Colonel John A. Logan, and mustered into the United States' service by Captain T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A. It saw good service, having been in thirtyone battles, skirmishes, etc. At the time of its discharge, July 19, 1865, it numbered 25 officers, and 677 enlisted men. When organized numbered 11-30, and received, in all, 700 recruits. Killed in action, died of wounds, of disease, and discharged, 1128.

Madison county was represented in six companies of this regiment, as follows : Companies A, D, E, F, G, and K. Company F, was made up almost entirely from Madison, as will be seen from the roster appended.

It bore a distinguished and honorable part in the battle of Shiloh, losing forty killed and two hundred wounded. Was engaged in the advance on Corinth. On the 5th of October, 1862, fought in the battle of ^letamora. The regiment did good service here, seven killed and five wounded. On the 8th of November in a forced march southward from Lagrange surprised and captured over one hundred rebel cavalry at Lamar, and routed the enemy. After many hard inarches, part of the time being on short rations, in March, 1863, they moved to Memphis and remained until May 11th, Avhen they moved to Young's Point ; on the 15th joined the division ten miles defense. Col. Logan was absent during below Vicksburg- Thence to Grand these two campaigns on court-martial Gulf, where they were detained a few duty at Louisville, Ky., and Capt. Rider, days as garrison. June 12th the post was afterward J.iieut. Col., commanded the abandoned, and the regiments joined the regiment. Took part in the grand redivision on the lines around Vicksburg ; view at Washington, May, 21th, 1865. engaged in the siege until June 27th, Thence to Parkersburg, Va. ; thence to when Col. Logan, with his regiment, the Louvi-sville ; thence moved westward. One Hundred and Fourteenth Ohio, and via. St. Louis and Fort Leavenworth to one section of artillery, was ordered to Fort Kearney, Nebraska, arriving Aug. command the post at Warrenton, which 13th. Returned to Fort Leavenworth, was the extreme left of the line. Re- Sept. 2d.

joined brigade on July 4th, and on the | Sept. 16th mustered out there, and 5th marched with Sherman's army i ordered to Camp Butler, 111., for final toward Jackson, a very trying march, payment and discharge. It traveled After hard service and skirmishing, and while in the United States service 11,- the capture of a battery of nine pieces 000 miles, and its record makes glorious of artillery, it on January 3d, 1S64, a page of the history of the State, moved to Vicksburg, where it was mus- 1 Roster, ceived furlough, and on the 28th reas- Smith Townsand, mustered out Sept. 16, '82. sembled at Camp Butler, 111., and moved ^ Nou-commissioued staff.

Regiment occupied the exposed posi- Harlman, Frederick, mustered out June 3, '65. ;tion on the advance. July 2d, was Plinsston, Charles, mustered out June 3 '65. i - , ^ 1-" u Smith, August, mustered out July 11, 'DO.

1 transferred to right of line, on the s,ernba, Frederick, mustered out June 3, '65. Uth and 5th, and on the 5th when i Watt, James, mustered out June 3. '65 sieM of Savannah four men were wounded. It suffered greatly from lackof food. Remained at camp' in Savannah, Ga , until December 5th, 1865, when it embarked at Thunderbolt for Beaufort.

1865; disability. Patterson, James, died at Corinth, May 10, '62. Ransdal, Richard, died at home April 25, '62. Robinson, George. Strong, Legrand. Sanks, .Joshua,

Kellv, George W., mustered out June 3, '65. Kinder, mustered out June 22. '65. Matthews, Harris S., June 3, '65. Milam, Jarot C, mustered out .June. McCaw, Jo-seph, mustered out June. Tinsel, John A., mustered out June.

The Thirty-third was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, in September, 1S61, with Col. Charles E. Hovey commauding, and soon afterward became a part of the army operating in Missouri and Arkansas In 1 863 became a part of Gen. Davidson's corps, and subsequently participated in the battles of Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, and the sieges of Vicksburg and Jackson. On the Ist of January, 186-t, the regiment re-enlisted as veterans, and March 14 reached Bloomington, Illinois, and received veteran \ furlough. April 18th, 1864, the regiment was re-organized at Camp Butler, and proceeded to New Orleans. It again did good service, and was mustered out at Vicksburg November 24, 1865.

Of this regiment, there were a few members of companies B, G, H, I, and K, from Madison county. The Fortythird was organized at Camp Butler, Chicago, in the month of September,

1862, it was joined with the Twentyfifth Indiana, and formed a brigade under Gen. Strong. Here companies I and K joined the regiment. February 6th it moved to the South, and took an active part in the battle of Shiloh, where it suffered heavily, losing, in killed and wounded, 200 men, several of whom were oflBcers. Afterwards participated in the siege of Vicksburg, and in June of the same year it became a part of the Army of the Tennessee. Throughout its career it did good service, being always actively engaged. According to an order of the War Department, the regiment was consolidated with another regiment, Jauuarj' 17th, 1865. From this time forward the command, until, its discharge, w-as engaged in skirmishing and doing garrison duty. At Little Rock it was mustered out of service November 30th, 1865, and arrived at Camp Butler, Illinois, December 14th following.

Capt. John A. Logan, of Richview, Washington county, and engaged in the The Forty-ninth was organized at battle of Tripoli July 14th and 15th, Camp Butler, Illinois, by Col. Wm. R. i 1864. After the expiration of the vete- Morrison, December 31st, 1861, and on ran furlough, rendezvoused at Centralia, the 3 J of February following was Illinois, and proceeded via Cairo and ordered to Cairo, Illinois. Was assign- Memphis to Holly Springs and rejoined ed to the Third Brigade, McClernand's , the command. Participated in the Ox- Division, at Fort Henry, the 8th ult , ford expedition and returned to Memand on the 11th inst. moved to Fort | phis August 30. Arrived at Jefferson Donelson. Engaged the enemy on the ; Barracks, Missouri, September 30, moved loth, losing 14 killed and 37 wounded ; thence to Franklin and drove theentmy Col. Morrison was among the wounded, from the place, was with the army in Remaining at Donelson until March 4th, pursuit of Gen. Price through Missouri, it moved to Metal Landing, and two and returned to St. Louis November days later embarked for Pittsburg Land- 18th, 1864. From there it moved to ing, Tennessee. Disembarked at Savan- , Nashville, Tennessee, and took part in nah, and on the 2lst completed the that battle December 15th. On the march. Participated in the battle of 24th, was ordered to Paducah, Ken- Shiloh, April 6th and 7th, losing 17 tucky, to muster out non-veterans, and killed and 99 wounded. Was in the thereafter the regiment did garrison siege of Corinth, and June 4th, moved : duty. Was mustered out September to Bethel, where it was assigned to ' 9th, 1865, and arrived at Camp Butler, Brig.-G''n. John A. Logan's First Divi- 1 Illinois, September 15th, 186-5, for final sion, Major-Gen. A. McClernaud com- 1 payment and discharge. As will be manding. j seen from the following roster, company

Moved from Bethel, Tennessee, by j G was largely represented by men from rail, March 10th, 1863, to Germantown, ' Madison county. and on the 12th to White Station, and ' .

assigned to the Third Brigade, Col. S. j Cavenaugh, James, tr. to Mulligan's Brigade H. Wolf, Third Division, Brig.-Gen. I fjj^]pj^"-jyji^haeir

Corps. On the 27th inst., marched to | McLean, John, vet., must'd out Sept. 9, 1865. Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was with , Patterson, William S., must'd out Jan. 9, '65. Maj.-Gen. Sherman in the Meridian cam- ; Recruits.

paign, returning to Vicksburg March [ Lyles, AYilliam, killed at Fort Donelson, Feb. 3d. Was assigned to the Red River \ pe^brook, William K., vet. expedition, and on March 14th participated in the capture of Fort De Russey, Louisiana ; April 9th, engaged in the battle of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, and returned to Memphis June 10th, 1861.

Privatea. Assman, William, vet., must'd out Sept. 9, '65. Bergs, Peter, vet., luust'd out Sept. 9, 1S65. Bartlett, David, disch. March 19, ISlio. Burns, Patrick, must'd out Jan. 9, 1863. Caswell, John D., must'd out Jan. 9, 1S63. Ciry, William M.

Champine, Francis, vet., must'd out Sep. 9 '65. Caldwell, L. P., must'd out Dee. 28, 1864. Durkes, Valentine. Emmereon, Isaac M., vet., must'd out Sept.

term e.xpired. Flfty-thlnl Infantry - Three Years' Service- Muster Roll, Company W. Drajted and Sub Becruit. Labey, Thoma.=, sub , m. o. July 22, 1865.

Was recruited as Camp Douglas, Chicago, on the 11th of February, 18G2, and left the camp for the south on the following day. It saw hard service, and was must* red out at Montgomery, Ala., the 1st of April, 1866.