Morgan County, Illinois - The whole text, 1878 (part 12 of 21)

There are now three dry goods and grocery stores, kept by Langly & Pulling, J. M. Coons, and Geo. Hart, which are all doing a fair business. There are two boot and shoe shops, kept by J. M. Hocking, and Robert Lowry. The drug-store of the town is owned by Messrs. A. H. Wright & Co. Mr. Jacob Dickinson, one of the oldest settlers in the town, has a merchant tailoring establishent. Mr. Dickinson is also postmaster. The four physicians of the place are, Drs. Smith, Tandy, Clark, and Hill. The first school in Franklin was taught by Rev. Newton Cloud. Mr. Win. Woods afterward became teacher of this school, which in after years became quite a feature of the town. At present there is a neat school building for school purposes. The pupils in attendance number about one hundred. About the time the town was platted, the Methodists erected a log church, which was used until 1840, when it was torn-down, and a neat brick structure erected in its place. This house was destroyed in 1860, by a gale of wind, and the present frame building took its place. It is not now remembered who was the first preacher, in the log church. After the erection of the brick building, in 1840, Rev. John Mathers - in after years one of the mayors of Jacksonville - became the pastor, and continued as such for several years. On the completion of the frame building, in 1860, Rev. W. J. Newman became pastor. He has been followed by Rev's Jos. Lane, R. C. Norton, Robert Clark, G. W. Bates, J. C. Hobbs, J. Dickens, Adon Carlos, and S. H. Clark. Franklin is sixteen miles east of Jacksonville. It is situated in the midst of a fine agricultural region, and ships large quantities of grain.

Is situated on the Chicago and Alton Railroad about seven miles south of Jacksonville. It was laid out May 2, 1859, for Richard Henry and Joseph Adams, at which' time the farming community experienced considerable trouble in taking their produce to market, and it was this fact, chiefly, that led to the laying out of the town. At this date the road-bed of the Chicago and Alton Railroad, then the Jacksonville and St. Louis, was completed, and the residents were gratified over the fact that ere long trains of cars would be passing through the proposed town.

At this time Judge D. M. Woodson was president of the proposed railroad, and in honor of him the village received its name. In 1858, prior to the laying out of the town, Dr. E. B. Buckner located here, but afterward married and removed to Missouri. Dr. Geo. W. Miller appears to have been the next physician here, locating in 1872. He is still a resident of the town.

The first lot in Woodson was sold by Richard Henry, Esq., to Mr. B. L. Hatcher, for $50. On this lot Mr. Hatcher erected a building which lie occupied as a dwelling, and in which he opened a store. Columbus H;iirgrove,a wandering Kentuckian, opened, in a little cabin in the south part of town, the first store in the village. His principal commodities were bacon and molasses.

In 1863, the government established a post-office, and appointed Mr. John T. Henry postmaster. Early in 1864 Mr. Henry built a depot and was appointed railroad agent. He siill retains both positions.

In 1865, an Englishman, Mr. Charles Bosomworth, opened the first blacksmith shop in the village. In 1869, Mr. Smith Bail erected, and began work in another shop, the second in the town.

With the rapid increase in population the "old log cabin " school house, with its crude puncheon floor, and rough benches, the relics of long, ago, were thought to be inadequate to meet the wants of a well-regulated and efficient school. In 1867, a building sufficiently large to meet the wants of the growing school population was erected. The board of directors consisted of Messrs. J. H. Self, Joseph Adams, and W. D. Henry. A good school has since been regulary sustained.

In 1869, the " Christians " built a neat church edifice, Elder E. G. Rice preaching the dedication sermon, and Elder Osborn officiated during the first year as pastor.

A grain elevator was erected in 1869 by J. H. Self, Esq., an enterprising stock dealer and fanner. The business proved unremunerative and was discontinued in 1873.

Woodson precinct was formed in 1868 for the convenience of voters living in its vicinity. The judges of the first election were : J. H. Self, Jesse Henry, arid John H. Reaugh. M. J. Clarihan, Esq., an Irish Republican, cast the first vote. At this election E. R. Henry, Esq., was elected justice of the peace. He still retains that office.

In 1877 a tile factory was established by Mr. Loyd A. Craig, and Mr. H. Bahne. In the latter part of the year the firm dissolved partnership, Mr. Craig continuing the business.

Woodson contains about two hundred inhabitants. It is surrounded by a good farming community and does a good business in the shipping of grain and live stock.

Chapin

Was laid out by Lyman and Horace Chapin, April 13, 1858. Previous to this date, the Wabash Railroad Company made' a stopping-place here, but there was at this time no houses at the place. At that time it was known as " Concord Station." The first building erected here was a grain warehouse, by Messrs. Chapin & Cooper, in 1857. The first store was a grocery and dry goods hoase, the proprietors being Turner & Daniels. They bought the lot on which they erected their house of the Messrs. Chapin, paying for it 1100. The founders of the town built several tenement houses, which they rented, and in this way a town was started. Dr. D. K. Burnham moved to Chapin and erected a dwelling, and began the practice of his profession shortly after the town was laid out. Mr. Patrick Daly opened the first blacksmith shop in the town, and Mr. Frank Hogan the first hotel. Shortly after the building of the warehouse, Mr. Cooper disposed of his interest in it to his partners, and opened a dry-goods store, which store was burned during the Winter of 1877-8. Mr. Cooper has since erected another building, and has taken his son into the business with him as partner. Mr. J. N. Ebey began the manufacture of pottery-ware in Chapin in 1859, but not meeting with success, he moved to Winchester, where he is now engaged in business. The firm of Neely & Co. opened a coal-shaft in Chapin in 1872, and after meeting with success for a time, the business was abandoned, as the vein of coal was not of sufficient depth to justify working it. There are several stores, a wagon shop, meat market, and a few other business houses, in Chapin, but its trade mostly goes to Jacksonville, ten miles east. In 1870, the Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis Railroad was completed, crossing the Wabash road at Chapin. This road gives direct communication with St. Louis and Chicago. In 1858, a school house was built a half-mile north of the town, on the land of Samuel French. Esq., but the demand for more room was such, that in the following year a larger and better building was erected in the town. This school is now in successful operation, and has a good attendance.

The Congregationalists, in 18 ,'9, erected a church edifice, which they afterward sold to the Christians. It is still occupied by the latter denomination. The Protestant Methodists built a house of worship in 1870, where they continue to have services. Of the founders of Chapin, Mr. Horace Chapin removed to Jacksonville, where he was for a time proprietor of the Daily Journal. Mr. Lyman Chapin still resides on his farm, on the outskirts of Chapin. This being the junction of two railroads, it is quite a shipping point; large quantities of grain being annually sent to market from here, and some live stock, though not so much as in former years. No better land is found in the county than that in the vicinity of Chapin.

Concord

Is situated in the northwestern part of the count}', on the Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis Railroad. About 1844, members of the Congregational Church living in this part of the county, began to consider the expediency of erecting a house of worship for their use, and selected the site of the present village for its location. It was then simply a cross-roads, the adjacent fields being under cultivation. A church was built during the summer and autumn of that year, and not long afterward, a parsonage was erected. Prior to the building of this church, meetings for divine worship were held in the houses of different members. When it was completed, Mrs. Samuel French, who had taken a deep interest in its erection, suggested that the name of the new church be "Concord," in remembrance of her native place, Concord, New Hampshire. Rev. Mr. Alvord was the minister at this time. His wife taught school in their house soon after their arrival. The church and school formed a nucleus around which a town gradually gathered. In 1850, Mr. Wilder D. Fairbanks erected a store on one of the corners, and soon after a blacksmith-shop was built on another. These and the parsonage and church occupied the " Four Corners," which name gave way to that of the church, by which the village has always been known. On June 1st of the same year that Mr. Fairbanks opened his store, Mr. David Fuller laid out the town, still retaining the old name. For a time the place grew well. One or two stores were also built, a shoe-shop, another blacksmith-shop were added, some dwellings were erected, and the place began to assume an air of village life. The town has not grown much of late years. The Methodist, Presbyterian, and Christian denominations have erected comfortable houses of worship, and now sustain regular preaching. In 1864, the Congregationalists disposed of their church - which is now used as a store - and erected one on " Joy Prairie," where they still maintain regular religious services.

The Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis Railroad was completed in the Summer of 1870, and gave to the village a better mode of communication with other portions of the country. The growth of the village was little augmented by the advent of the railroad. Its trade is with the surrounding country. Considerable grain is shipped thence to the markets of Chicago and St. Louis.

Is a small town in the western part of the county, five miles from Jacksonville. It was laid out Nov. 3, 1831, by Nimrod Funk and James Holmes, on land which belonged to them. The first store in town was opened by Edward Shirtcliff. The first postmaster was William Gordon. His successors have been James Gordon, Thomas Beaty and John Gordon, the latter being the present incumbent. Other storekeepers have been Win. Smith, Wm. Gordon and Thomas Swales, all of whom kept stores characteristic of their times. One year before the town was laid out a tread-mill for grinding grain was erected by Adam Allison. The same year a school house was built in this vicinty. Before the erection of the school building William Brisbine had taught at his own home in this neighborhood. The old school house, built in 1830, has been superseded by a more modern structure in which the village school is now taught. The first preacher in this vicinity was Peter Cartwright, who visited this settlement at an early day. In 1839 the Christians erected a house of worship. They still maintain a good congregation. About 1843 the Methodists built a church in the village and still maintain religious services. The Rev. William Rutledge of Jacksonville, preached in this vicinity for many years. At Allison's Mound, a. short distance north of Lynnville a settlement was made in the Spring of 1820, by Dr. Caldwell and Mr. Olmstead. At the former's house the first court in Morgan County was held. Early settlers in the township in which Lynnville is situated, were H. M. Liebe, William Coultas, and Wm. Gordon. The first child born was Elizabeth York. The first marriage was that of Charles Harrell to Miss L. Caldwell. The first death was that of the wife of Charles Harrell. The town contains abouttwo hundred and fifty inhabitants. It has enjoyed its share of local trade, and at one time was doing a good business. The village derived its name from the Linn grove near where it is situated.

Prentice

This town lies twelve miles north of Jacksonville, on the Chicago and Alton Railroad. It was laid out June 27, 1857, for Mr. Patterson Hall and James G. Fox, and his brother. In an early day Mr. Hall's father bought an old horse mill, neur this place, and, after remodeling it, run it for many years. To this mill settlers came from all parts of the country. The old mill, after good service, wore out, and was replaced by one more modern, which was used until February, 1878, when it was destroyed by fire. The farmers about Prentice and other parts of the county, have, for many years, made stock feeding their principal occupation. Within the last year or two they have changed from this to the raising of corn, and as a consequence there will be shipped from Prentice, by Mr. Wash. Graff, a grain dealer,"about one hundred and fifty thousand bushels of corn the present year.

The village now contains two stores, a post-office, blacksmith shop, school, and a dozen residences. About two miles south is the " Berea Church." It was erected in the autumn of 1855, by the " Christians."

It is near the head of the south fork of Indian Creek, and is a frame building, costing $1,600. The society was organized on the 15th of August, 1852, with a membership of twenty-five. Of these, only four are now living in the vicinity, and of the sixty-five enrolled during the first two years, only twelve are now living. Much of the early success of this church was due to the aid and counsel of the late Elder W. W. Happy, of Jacksonville. Of the early and prominent laymen who were identified with the church, Joel and Isaac Robinson, Benjamin Mclntyre and Dr. John C. Cobbs, are worthy of special mention. Of these, all are dead excepting Mr. Joel Robinson. The various ministers of this church have been Elders Charles Rowe, Albert Hickox, James G. Cox, A. Simms, C. G. Jones, Wm. R. Grant, John Boston. The total membership since its organization has been two hundred and sixty -two.

Alexander

Was surveyed for Edward S. Heinrichsen, February 13, 1857. It was named after Mr. John T. Alexander, who owned vast tracts of land in its immediate vicinity. Soon after the town was laid out, the Toledo, Wabash and Western Railroad made a station of it, and a building belonging to Mr. Heinrichsen was used for a depot, he being the station agent, which position he held until 1876. The government establishing a postoffice here the year the town was surveyed, appointed Mr. Thomas Brunk postmaster. He occupied a brick building erected by Mr. Heinrichsen adjoining the depot building. George La Rue built a hotel in 1857, which is still occupied by hir, widow. A store and shop or two were also added to the growing town, and a few residences were erected. The town has been an excellent point for the shipment of grain and live stock. From the year 1857, to 1872, the shipment of live stock averaged two thousand car loads per year; or more than thirty thousand car loads. Since the later date the farmers have paid more attention to the raising of grain, and the stock shipments have been about five hundred cars a year. An elevator is in course of erection. During the last year - 1877, more than one hundred thousand bushels of grain were shipped from Alexander. A school house was built in 1858, which is still used. In 1865, a union church was built, which has been occupied principally by the Methodists.

Is a small town in the western part of the county, fifteen miles from Jacksonville. The town was located April 20, 1865, by Messrs. Jonathan and James Neely, who owned the land, and opened a coal shaft in the vicinity. From this place all of the coal used on the Wabash railroad, and in the towns along its route from Quincy to Danville, was procured for several years. When the shaft was first opened quite a number of miners were employed. These men boarded at Van Gundy - a town which was near the present town of Bluff City, in Scott County. The firm name was afterward changed, Mr. Royal Moore, of Naples, becoming a partner. Messrs. H. N. & C. Ridgly afterward became connected with the business. For some time the business paid twenty per cent, on its capital- f 100,000. The business was finally abandoned, owing to the failure of the coal beds. Several stores have had an existence in this town but at present one or two do all the business in the place. Mr. William Bennie is the merchant, and keeps a good stock of articles usually found in a country store.

Arcadia

This town - which at first was called New Lexington - lies about eight miles north of Jacksonville, and is about three miles west of Literberry. It was laid out about the year 1829, by 'Squire Bristow. When Dr. Morrison, the first physician in the place, located there in 1831, the town contained three grocery stores, which were kept respectively by Win. Vance, Mr. Dougherty, and Mr. Carson. The first minister in the place was Father Simons, a Protestant Methodist clergyman, a man well known in this part of the county. There was a school at this time, a mile or two from the town. In addition to the grocery stores already mentioned, there was one blacksmith shop; these, and some half dozen residences, comprised the town which has never increased in growth. After the advent of the railroads, the business of the town was taken elsewhere. The change in the name was made by an act of the legislature, February 12, 1853.

Bethel

Was laid out for Samuel and Catherine Whitley, and recorded April 8, 18:io. It has been a town of considerable note, but railroads have destroyed its prosperity. A store, ;md a shop or two, and a few dwellings, were erected here. A post-office was established soon after the commencement of the village, and for some time a good local trade was maintained. The building of the Northern Cross Railroad, in 1838, greatly retarded its prosperity, and for a while its trade almost entirely ceased. Mr. Archibald C. Wads worth, now a merchant of Jacksonville, and John Wallahan, opened a small store in Bethel, in 1844. They came from St. Louis in a peddling wagon. They remained in business for some time, enjoj'ing a very good trade. The town being off the railroad, could not compete with others more fortunately situated, and it has never attained to any size. A village school and church - Methodist - are sustained.

Morgan City

Was laid out May 24, 1839, by Messrs. Charles Collins and Myron Leslie. It was the intention of its founders to have the county seat removed there, but in this design they were frustrated. It was for some time the eastern terminus of the Northern Cross Railroad. A few stores were erected there, which, for some time, did a fair business, but Bethel, a few miles north, being by several years the older place, got most of the trade, and Morgan City as a city proved a failure. No business is now transacted there, and, except being a railroad station, Morgan City is of the past.

Is a small town on the Peoria, Pekin and Jacksonville Railroad, nine miles north of Jacksonville. It was laid out May 22, 1869, by Jonas Liter. The stores are two in number, one a general store, kept by Mr. J. B. Baxter, who is also postmaster and station agent, the other a drugstore,, owned by Griffin & Goodpasture. There is also a wagon and blacksmith shop in the town. There is a good school, which is well attended. The Union Baptist Association have a neat frame church, in which occasional services are held. This is quite a shipping point for grain and live stock. The town is growing, and may become an important country town.

Orleans

In 1856, Robert S. Anderson was keeping a store at a place about eight miles east of Jacksonville. Mr. E. S. Heinrichsen endeavored to have a town laid out there, but being discouraged, he went two miles further east and laid out the present town of Alexander. Shortly afterward, Mr. Michael Heinrichsen - brother of E S. Heinrichsen - laid out the town on land belonging to Robert and John Smith, Septimus Stevenson, and James Strawn, and gave it the name, " Orleans." That year a vast quantity of grain was raised, and shipped from that place. It has at present a stone post-office, and a few dwellings. But little trade is carried on here, Alexander being what Orleans might have been, had the endeavors of Mr. Heinrichsen met with success.

In 1832, a log church building was erected by some Presbyterian founders, six miles east of Jacksonville, to which the name Pisgah was given. Occasional services were held until 1883, when Rev. Win. Gallaher became the pastor. In 1839 a new frame building was erected to take the place of the old log structure. Rev. Gallaher continued as pastor for a term of thirty-three years, when he was succeeded by his nephew, Rev. Thomas Gallaher. He, in time, was succeeded by Rev. W. D. Sanders, who continued for several years. The present pastor is Rev. W. N. Steele. From this church the station on the J.,N.W. & S.E. Railroad, derives its name. This is merely a railroad station, containing a depot and warehouse. Considerable shipping is done from this station, consisting mostly of grain, of which large quantities are raised in the immediate neighborhood.

Is a small station on the Jacksonville, Northwestern and Southeastern Railroad, seven miles from Jacksonville. The station was made for the accommodation of the public living in the neighborhood. On the completion of the railroad through that section of the country, Judge Samuel Wood erected a depot building and warehouse. The sta'ion takes its name from its projector, Judge Wood, who is a large land owner, and cattle shipper, residing one mile from the station. About two hundred car loads of grain and live stock are shipped from here annually. Judge Wood being the principal shipper.

Is a small station on the Chicago and Alton Railroad, seven miles north of Jacksonville. It was laid out Nov. 9, 1857, by Mr. Samuel Sinclair. It is in the midst of a fine farming region, and is a good shipping point, there being more than thirty-five thousand bushels of grain shipned from there during the }Tear.l877. The first church in the town - u Hebron Church " - was erected in 1835, of logs, and was soon after enlarged, and in 1857 was replaced by the present church. Owing to the fact of the town being near older and larger places, it has not grown much. At present it contains only the church, doctor's office and residence, a blacksmith shop, a store, and the post-office.

Was laid out July 16, 1857, by Joseph Hayes and J. R. Bennett. It is fifteen miles north of Jacksonville, on the Chicago, Alton and St. Louis Railroad. At one time there was a store, blacksmith shop, and several residences. Owing to its being so near Prentice, it has not been a stopping place for trains of late years, all of its trade being clone at Prentice. It is in the midst of a fine farming region. Large quantities of grain are shipped from the neighborhood of Yatesville, mostly to Chicago.

Company

First Lieut. James Mitchell, rank Apr. 22, '61 Second Lieur. James F. Longley. rank Apr. 23. '61 Residences of non-commissioned officers, and privates, not given in Adj. Gen. report.

The Tenth Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, was organized and mustered Into United Slates service at Cairo. Illinois. April 29. 1861. I>.V Capt. Pope; 15. M. Prentiss Colonel; James D. Morgan, Lieut. Colonel, and Charles H. Adami. M;ijor. It was composed of seven companies of infantry, and three of cavalry. These comp mies had beeuat Cairo since the 20th. garrisoning the place.

The regiment remained at Cairo during the three months service, during which time expeditions were made to rear of Columbus in June, and to BentO'>. Mo., in July.

The regiment was mustered into United States service, for three years, July 29, 1861. by Capt. T. G. Pitcher, and remained at Cairo and Bird's Point during the win er. taking part in January, 1862. in the movement, made by Gen. Grant, t<> the rear of Columbus. March first, in connection with Seventh Cavalry, scattered Jeff Thompson's guerrillas, at Sykestown, Mo., taking several prisoners, and two giins. Dur.ng the month it was sent to Gen. Pope's army, at New Madrid.

On the night of the 12th it advanced on New Madrid, driving in the enemy's pickets, at right shoulder shift arms, and without firing a shut. 15> fore morning earthworks were tin own up. and four guns planted, under the flre of five gunboats, and Forts Thompson and Pillow. Our loss was one captain and two men killed. New Madrid was evacuated that night.

On the night of April 7th, crossed tlie-river, below New Madrid, and intercepted the retreating forces from Island No. 10. Causing the surrender at Tiptonville, of Gen. Mackall and 2.500 men, and securing a large amount of artillery anil small arms. The movement resulted in the capture of over 6.000 prisoners.

13fh of April to Fort Pillow; 18th returned, nnd passing un the Tennesee river, landed at Hamburg, op the 24th. Took part in all the contests of (Jen. Pope's army I'M moving on C»rinth <>P the 30rh, and 8th of May. was under fire of the works of Corinth, Atfer Struggling through Four Mile Swamp on the 3rd, had a brisk skirmish, capturing fifteen, and killing thirty, of the en-'iuy. Our loss, one killed, and five wounded. Was in all the movements resulting in the capture of Corir.th, and pursuitof enemy to Hnopeviile. Col. Smith took comm Mid of the brigade. The regiment lay at Big Springs, during the months of .Inpe and July, and un the 21sl of July, marched to Tuscinnbia. Thence, under Gen. Palmer, as division commander, marched via Florence. Athens, and Columbus, to Nashville. Lost by guerrlllRS, five men, killed. Reaching Nashville, Sept. 12th, remained there duringthe blockade. 1'articipatcd in the repulse of the enemy. Nov. 5th, lost two. killed.

Assigned to Mitchell's division. Thomas' corps. Army of the Cumberland, and remained in Nashville until July, 1863, and was th»n placed in Smith's brigade, Morgan's division. Granger's reserve corps.

valley. From thence, on the 24th of ()er., in .Morgan's brigade. Davis' division. Palmer's Fourth-nth army corps to Igo's Ferry.on the Tennessee; thence to Cii Id «ell's.

Nov. 2+. crossed on pontoons, supporting General Sherm m's a'tack on the left of Mission Ridge. Pursued on the 25th, Hardee's retreating column, who were brought to bay at ChickHmanga Sratiou. Captured twenty of their rear guard. Followed the retreating enemy as t.tr as Ringold; thence moved via Cleveland. Charlestovvn, London, and Morgantown, to within fifteen miles of Knoxville; thence 10 C iluin'tus. on the Hiawassie Riv> r. Returning to Chattanooga, wmr Into winter quaiters in the rear of Rossville. Georgia. .

On the 1st of January, 1864, the regiment re-enlisted HS veterans. 394 men started for home Jan. 11, 1864. Regiment left Illinois for the Held again i'i February, 1864, commanded by Colonel John Tillson.

The Tenth lav at Beaufort. S. C., from Jan. 9 to 13. when it moved with the division (Mower's First division) to Hocotaligo, on Charleston and Savannah Railroad. Remained there until the 30th, attempting on the 20th and 26th to cross the Salkahatchie. but failing on account of high w iter. On th - 30Mi. in 'ved up on the right bank of the river, and effected a crossing ac River's Bridge on the 3d, with a loss of f'irty men.

TheT'iird brigade, lo which the Tenth was attached, was in i he advance, and lust about 125 men. The crossing wasd ffionlt. a'id obstinately contested. Tne swamp, a mile wide, and wi'h many streams to cross, ihe \va er ice cold, and from o e to five feec deep. We were in it from 7 a. in. till dark. Gen. Howard, who was present, pronounced it "The best tiling of the war."

The regiment marched to Midway, on the Augusta and Charleston Riilroad. 9th crossed South Eilisto at Binicker's bridge, throwing a pontoon over it in the fac*» of the enemy, and wading after dark ove>- one-third of a mill1 through the "lake." tf.ok t e position of the enemy in the flank, drove them from their entrenchments, and captured several pri oners, and one caisson.

Passing wi'h the army through Orangeburg to Columbia, Winnsb >ro. and Clieraw, skirmishing and destroying railroad, thence to Fayetteville, March llth. There the regiment was detached to lay pontoons over Cape Fear River, which was done, and lodgment effected fora brigade on the opposite bank. Tne enemy's cavalry was driven back with a loss tothem of one lieutenant and five men killed. Thence with renewed skirmishing, we pushed toward Goldsboro and when fie Fourteenth corps was a tacked at Bentonville. we joined it by a forced nigiit's march, and took part in the battle of the 20th and 21*t. On the latter day. our division, with i he 64th Illinois sharpshooters on the s'urmish line got In on Johnson's rear, and captured part of bis headqiiarter'S material Our division successfully resisted the attack of Hardee's whole c.irps. The' loss to the regiment on this occasion was about 60. and to the brigade over 100. being one-fourth of the loss of the whole Army of the Te inessee. The enemy evacuating during the night, the next day we moved to Goldsboro. thence to Raleigh. After Johnson's surrender, to Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Washington, Where we participated in the grand review.

Pro -eeded on the 4th of June, to Louisville. Ky. Mustered out of United States service, July 4, 1865. and received linal discharge and pay .July llth, at Chicago.

During this campaign the regiment was commande<i by Lieutenant-Col. David Gill«M>ie, Third Brigade liy brevet Brigadier Gen. Tillson. Fi'-st Division by Major Oen. J. A. Mower, until Goldsboro, and afterward by brevet Major Gen. M. F. Force. S -vente-nth \rm.v Corps. Major Gen. Frank P. Blair, commanding. Armv of the Tennessee, Major Gen. O. O. Howard, commanding.

The old adage, that " in time of peace prepare for war," proved in 1861. to be full of National wisdom. Illinois bad in my home compa lies organized prior to the g.-eat. rebellion, and Jacksonville had the proud satisfaction of having two splendid, welldiscipliiied companies - the " Hardin Lighc Guards,"

- IIU M1O UUMVU W1UUUB. X lie UAH MS »- UU W«O * Osponded to with alacrity, and on the 16th of April, 1861, by the union of Capr. Charles H. Adams and Capt. John W. King's companies, the Hard'n Light

Capt^ John W. King's companies, the Hard'n Light Guards were filled up to the regulation nnniber of men. Charles H. Adams was elected Captain, J. W. King, 1st Lieut., and Thomas W. Smith. 2d Lieut. Th- company b -ing ready for the field, the ladies of the "Athens if the West" presented it with a fine silk flag, which bore the significant inscription - "Strike, strike the b"lt from treason's hand" - this was an Impetus to Youmr American heart, to wipe out the blot of sectional treason from the land. On April 22, 1861, the two companies arrived at Camp Yatcs. near Sprinsrftvid. The Union Guards were officered by M. F. Woods. Capt ; Flovd Longley. 1st Lieut.; and James M. Mitchell, 2d Lieut. On the same day tie Jacksonville companies and two comp inies from Quincy, 111., were ordered to occupy t airo, and on Tuesday night, April 23d. Cairo was a Federal outpost, just one week after the call of President Lincoln. Although these companies were the first in the field, the tardy authorities at Springfield failed to fill up the regiment, of which they were a nu<-letis. so that the regiment at Cairo was not mustered into the service of the United States until April 29ch, and had to take the number of the 10th, whereas, by rights, it should have been numbered the 7th. On the formation of the regiment, the "Union Guards" were assigned to the

The " Hardin Light Guards" were the first Federal troops to " invade ihe sacred soil of Kentucky." Early in June. 1861, a report came that the rebels were encamped at Elliott's Mills, twelve miles below Cairo on the Kentucky side. That same night the "Guards," with the stealthy steps of veterans, quietly marched from their quarters and took a steamboat and proceeded down the Mississippi, landing at a point nearest to the Mills; after marching through cant-brakes, over logs, and wading through swamps, through the gloomy darkness, arrived at the Mills to find the Johnnies gone. On their return, when the steamboat hove in sight of Cairo, there was a hurrying to and fro, with the people terror-stricken that the rebels were upon them. In the latter part of June the H. L. G. captured the " Hindman." on her way from St. Louis to New Orleans, heavily loaded with arms and munitions of war. for the Confederacy. The Guards were concealed from the daring blockade runner, and as soon as she touched the shore they suddenly boarded her, ami when the Hindman took he-- departure for " Dixie," her officers were wiser and the boat much lighter. In the early part of .July, '61, at grand review of the armies of the West. i>y (Jen. Geo. B. MacClellan, the General noticed the precision of the Hardin Light Guards in the -.'volutions of drill, and had the Guards to drill in front "f his headquarters. After Cant. King na I given the exhibition drill, the General pronounced it " the best drilled company he had ever seen, regulars or volunteers," a compliment that the boys appreciated, and sustained to the end of the war. The H. L. G. furnished for the balance of the war fifty-six commissioned officers, one beiii-r a Brigadier-General and a Major-General, and several field officers in the regular army. The wno e of the Senior C'Jas* of " Illinois College." enlisted in ihe Guards, so that the usual college commencement was not held that year, but the college authorities gave the Senior* their diplomas all the same. The oldest man in th.- H. L. G. was thirty years ; average age, twenty-two years. Students, lawyers, doctors, and teachers, numbered thirty- two. all others were farmers-, mechanics, clerks, etc. The term of enlistment having expired on July 28rh, the Jacksonville companies re-enlisted on the same day for three years, retaining their old positions in the regiment. The H. L. G. elected on August 13th, 1861, Thomas W. Smth.

2d Lieut. The general routine of camp life was kept up until September 26th, Company U was sent !-> guard " Big Muddy Bridge." on the Illinois Central R. R.; October 3d. pulled stakes and joined the regiment at Cairo; October 5th the regiment moved to Mound City, the Union Guards landing December 17tn. received by Genl. Van Rensalaer, U.S.A.; Genl. J. A. McClernand, Commodore Porter, and in my others, on that occasion the H. L. Guards were highly complimented by all the officers. January lOtli, 1862. the Jacksonville boys lead the van in Grant's famous recoimoisance in Kentucky, and on January 15th the old 10th Regiment, with the H. L. O. on the advance, gets within .seven miles of Cidnmiius. Ky. As nothing of note happened.'the regiment returned to its old quarters on January 21st. As the war p; ogrHNWd the Jacksonville roinpanlesofthe ve eran lot .were ever push-d f'orwavil when hard work was to lie done. On February 12th Co. 15. with the aid of Co. I), captured two car loads of corn near Charleston, Mo., and returned to their quarters at Birds' Point, in a plriless snow storm. On February 6th. '62. Company B was selected to furnish a detail of twentv men, one lieutenant, to accompany Genl. Grant's f.miom «py to capture a hand of guerrillas who had butchered some pickets of the 10th low:* Inf. The following were tlie men selected: 1st Lienf. Charles P McEnnally. privates Robert Brown, Blair, M. .1. Cleriliiin. Orowther*. Downing, Eld-ion, Flynn, Grundv. Harrison, Howard, S J. Anderson. Marsh. McConnell, McEni'ally, Matheson. Norrla, Stockton, D. H. Sorrulls, \Vhite, ami Whitney.

During the last days of February, '62, the H. L. G. and Union Guards played a valiant part in the total destruction of the reliel forces under Jeff Thompson, in th- vicinity of New Madrid, Mo. On March 10th the 10th Regiment, of which A and B were a part, reported for duty to Genl. Pope, in front of New Madrid, Mo. On the night of March llth, '62, fie regiment, at 9 P.m., moves forward under cover of the shai'ows of the night. Companies A a"d B lead and drive in the nickels, taking positions within a few hundred yards of the batteries at New Madrid. On the morning of the 12th. the reliel, G -nl. McCall, throws forward a regiment to dislodge the hoys, lint the ol Guards were equal to their name, and wouldn't drive worth a cent. After a terrible fnsibide from the, reliel batteries, and a thirty-six hours' combat. New Madrid Ml into our hands. For thus accoiiipi:sliiiig ihe defeat of (his stronghold, after Cope's army had failed on three occasions before. Genl. Pope and the. War Department issued "special orders "complimenting the "Guards," and gave to the old 10th the honor of first occupying the reliel works. On April 6'h, the Jacksonville hoys again won new victories, by participating, with the »ld of the 16th Ills. Vols. Inf.. in caprn> ing near Tiptonville. Teiin.. the rebel geneial. Mi-Call, four brigadiers, and 5, HIM) men, and two batteries of artillery, among which was ihe famous '- Washington Battery." of New < irleans. In this day's work Co. B. captured a small camp of one hundred men. of the 45ih Tenn. c. S. A., under command of Capt. Allen, near Moon L:ike. on April 12th the 10th Regt. embarked on the Polar Star, and proceeded down the river in advance of Pope's army of 40.000 men, and the following day landed n-ar Korr Pillow. F -]- a whil everything was in speculation as to our next move. On April 17th, on board the same steamer, proceeded up the river, landing on April 2<>th. at Paducah. Ky. Here Company 15 had to exchange their "grey uniforms," for the regulation U. S. blue. April 22d, Companies A a'Kl B make it hot for the relis on the Hamburg road, Miss. Each succeeding d-iy until the final evacuation of Corinth, these companies were const in'lj on the skirmish line. Co-operating with Yates' sharii.shooters. at the battle of Farmington, Miss., May 3d. 1862. ihese two companies, wMi the courage of the ancient Greeks, flung themselves peli-mell intothe enemy's entrenchments, making the famous Kentucky brigade, under Genl John C. Brt-ckenridge, to retreat - and take refuge behind the batteries at Corinth. On May8rh. Companies A and B penetrated the rebel lin s until the Hardin Liirht Guard* were so close that the en-iny hurled grape and canister to dislodge them, for which Genl. Halleck, sent his compliments to C;ipt. Smith. To follow the services of those two companies in all their hard service, being always on the advance would require more space tlian is allotted to us. hence it will be sufficient to say, that both companies distinguished themselves w th their regiment at Corinth. Nashville. Oct. 51h, 18K2. when Co. 1! repulsed an Alabama regiment of rebs. Lavergne. Tenn., on May 30th. '62. <X B onens the way for a fonr-iiours fight at Tusc.umbia River.Miss.; the loss was but trifling compared to the enemy's.

In August. 1862. the old 10th Regiment after a forced march of two hundred miles, camps at Tuscumhia. Ala.. Aug. 31st. Tin- regiment ordered to move and 10 destroy all ramp and garrison equipage. During the march fi om Tuscumbia, Companies A and B were continually exchanging shots witli Biffle's guerrillas and while the 42d UN. Inf. were passing through Columbia, Tenn.. it was at - tacke I in front and rear. As usual. Co. B. was sent in lias'e. and a few well-directed shots from their "minnies," made th- Johnnies hunt their holes. Arriving at Nashville on Sept. 15th, and relieved the 9th O. V. I., of Thomas' division. Co. B was assigned to duty at Fort Negley, and for nearly three months Palmer's division was cut off from all communication with the Federal army. The old 10th Regt. ma.le all the reconnoisanees in front of .Murfreesboro. prior to the batileof Stone River, to ascertain Beauregard's strength. After that sanguinary sn iK'gle. moved theme to Bridgeport. Ala., a march of three hundred miles. Oct. 3d, drives the rebel general. Wheeler, out of the Sequatchie Valley. Tenn., on Oct. 26th camped at Igo's Ferry, on the Tennessee River; Nov. IS'li, moved to Campbell Landing, and on the morning of Nov. 24ili. moves across ihe river IH front of Mission Ridge; here we are assigned to the advance of G> nl. Jett C. Davis' division, and suppon Baldy Smith's division at Bald Ridge. Nov. 26th 'he 10th diaries Fort C licainauga. the Hardin Light Guards entering the fort and capturing many prisoners. After imrtlcipat:ng ill ihe several minor engagements after Mission Ridge, the old 10'h Regt. led ihe advance of Sherm in's army to near Knoxville. Tenn., when on Dec. 19th camps at Campbell'* Landing, and thence io Rossvilli-, Ga. On Jan.SMi the lOlh R.-gt veteraned, and on its rel urn to the field was made Senior Veteran Regt. of the Western Army, and Cos. A and 15. the olilesi In the service. The subsequent history of the companies is a part of the history of Sherman's march to Atlanta, the companies losing many men at Buzzard Roost. Dallas, Kennesaw, Peachtree Creek, and at Atlanta. Here Co. B. fought for many hours, two regiments of rebs, and repulsed them. After the re-organization of the army, the 10th was assigned to the 17tli A. C., and it participated in the battles of Joiiesboro. N. C., and at Bentonville, Co. B being on the left flank of the regiment, the rebs doubled on it. ami tried to annihilate it. but the old --Guards" showed their metal, and met the s iock nobly and well. Th s was the last hard fight up to the surrender of Johnston's army, and the final collapse of the Confederacy. Wan mustered out of service at Louisville. Ky.. June, 1S65.

*The writer having diligently and faithfully given a pen sketch of the exploits of two veteran companies, as a member of tire old Hardin Light Guards, we cnn look back with a feeling of pride to know that the old companies sustained a good record, and that they furnished able officers tor many other organizations. Co. B. furnished from its ranks, .loiin W. Craig to be Purveyor for the Army of ihe Cumberland. See another part of this work for the promotion of men and officers

Nox-Commissioned Staff Company Ij

First Lieut, James A. Shaw, rank Sept. 16. '64, pro. First Linuf. Robert Brown, rank Oct. 28, '64, on detacheil service since June 4, '65 Second Lieut. Chas. P. McEnally, rank Aug. 28, '61,

Fourteenth Infantry

This regiment was first called into State service under the "Ten Regiment Bill," for thiity days. It rendezvoused at Jacksonville, III., and was mustered into the service of ihe State for thirty days, on May 4. 1861. On the 25> h it w;is mustered into the l> lilted States service for three yeais, by Capt. Pitcher, U. S. A.

The regiment remained at Camp Duncan, Jacksonville, until the latter part of June, for instruction; then proceeded to Quincy. III., and from thence to Missouri, July 5th, where, in connection with the Sixteenth Illinois Infantry, it did goud service in keeping down the spirit of rebellion. The force under Martin E. Green was dispersed, and James Green. U. S. Senator, a fomenter of secession. w:is captured and parolled. Regiment left Rolla, Mo., for Jefferson City, accompanying Gen. Fremont on his memorable campaign !o Springfield, Mo., after Gen. Price; then returned and went into winter quarters at Ottei ville.

In ihe month of Feb., 1862. the regiment was ordered to Fort Uonelson, where it arrived ti<e day subsequent to its surrender; WHS brigaded with the Fifteenth and Forty-Sixth Illinois, and Twenty- Fifth Indiana, and assign* d to the Second Brigade, Fourth Division, under Brigadier General Stephen A. Hurlburt. In the mean Mne, Col. Palmer had been promoted, and Mxjor Hall, Seventh Illinois Cavalry, originally captain of one of the companies, hail been promoted colonel.

From Fort Donelson the regiment proceeded to Fort Heniy, where it embarked on transports and proceeded up the Tennesee River to i'ittsburg Landing.

In the sanguinary engagements of the 6th and 7th of April, when the regiment first smelt powder from the enemy, th - loss in killed and wounded was fully one-half the command engaged. The colors which came out of ths bloody conflict with fortytwo bullet holes throuurh ihem, fully aitest the gallantry of the command in that memorable struggle. In the grand charge on the enemy of the 7th, me Consummation of that splendid victory over I lie hosts of the rebellion, the Fourteenth Illinois was in the advance, and led by Col. Hall. In the official report of Gen. Vi-atch, commander of the brigade to which the Fourteenth was attached, the following language was employed. "Colonel Hall, of the Fourteenth Illinois, led with liis regiment, tiiar gallant charge nil Monday evening, which drove the enemy beyond our lines and closed the struggle of that memorable day "

I'ne !-- giment took an active part In the siege of Corinth. After the evaenat Ion, it proceeded to Mein- ]>his. and thence to Bolivar. Tenn.

Oct. 4th. the Fourth Division, under Gen. Hurlburt, was ordered to proceed to Corinth as a forlorn hope, to relieve the beleaguered garrison of thar place; lint the gallant Kos^crans, before Corinth \v;is readied, had already severely punished the enemy, and the "forlorn hope" met the re' renting rebels at i he village of Metamora, on Hatchie River. In the glorious victory that followed eignt hours' hard fighting, the Fourteenth Illinois well sustained iis reputation earned at .Shiloh. The regiment constituted apart of the right winsr of Grant's army, in the march into Northern Mississippi, through Holly Springs to Yacona Patalfa. under the immediate command of th>- lamented McPherson. Van Do rn had captured Holiv Spr ng.s, and Gen. Sherman being unable to effect a dislodgenient of tlie rebels fnuu Vickshurg, Grant's army was obliged to retreat, and on Jan. 18, 1863. the Fourteenth Illinois went into winter quarters at Lafayette. Teiiu.

Early in the spring, the command was ordered to Vicksiiuig, where it took part in the siege of that stronghold until its final fall, July 4. 18t>3. Also, accompanied the. expedition to Jackson. Miss., tak ing part in the siege mull its evacuation. In August, pro««fded to .Natchez, and formed part of the force which marched across the swamps of Northeastern Louisiana to Harrisonburg. on the Wachita River, and captured Fort Beauregard, where, the spring lief ore, the ram Queen of the West had been sunk, and then accompanied Gen. Sherman on his Meridian ra d. Afier tne return, a large portion re-enlisted as veterans, though iistime would nave expired in a few months. Returning from the North, where it had been on a veteran furlough, it formed a part of the aimy in the advai ce on Atlanla. Here the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Illinois, ever tngeth r since the Kail of 1862. sharers of each other's sorrows and joys, weary marches, and honorably-earned laurels, were consolid ited into the '-Fourteenth and Fifteenth lllluo s Veteran Battalion." The battalion was detailed to guard railroad communications at and near Ackworth, Ga., a most important and dangerous duty, as it was the only route by wh eh Gen. Sherman could supply his immense army with subsistence, etc.

In the mouth of October, 18(54, when the rebel Gen. Hood made his demonstration against Gen. Sherman s rear a large number of the battalion were killed, and ihe major part taken prisoners and sent to Andeisonville prison. Those who escaped capture were mounted, ami, in the grand march to the sea, acted as scouts, and were Continually in the advance, being the first to drive ihe rebel pickets into Savanah, Ga. During the long and weary inarch through North and South Carolina, ihe battalion was on duty day and night, being constantly in the presence of the enemy, gaining notoriety as skirmishers. The battalion was the first lo enter Cheraw. S. C., Fayetteville, N. C., and also took part in ihe battle «'f Hentonville.

At Goldsboi o, N. C., in the Spring of 1865, the battalion organization w.is discontinued, a sufficient number of organ zed Companies of recruits having arrived by way of New York and Morehead City, X. C.. to fill upthe two regiments. Col. Hall again being assigned to the command of the Fourteenth. Afier the raoiiulation of Johnson, the regiment marched to Washington ,D. C., where, on the 24 h of May, it took p:vrt in the grand revie\vof Sherman's army. It atierward proceeded by rail and river to Louisville. K.V.. theii'-e l.y river to Fort Leaven worth, Kas. ; thence 'marched to Fort Kearney, N. T., and back. Mnstereii out at Fort Leaven worth, Kan.. Sept. 16. 1865. arriving at Springfield, III.. Sept. 22d. where it received final payment and discharge. The aggregate number of men wlio have belonged to I his organization was 1,980, and the aggregate mnsteied out at Kort LravrllWOrth was 480

During i's four y^ars and four months of arduous service the reginent. marched 4490 miles, traveled by rail 2 330. and by river, 4,490 miles-making an aggi egate of 1 1.670 miles.

Twenty-Seventh Infantry

The Twenty-seventh Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized with only seven companies, at Camp Butler, III., Aug. 10. 1861, and ordered to Jacksonville, as part of Brig. (ien. John A. McClernand's Brigade. Sept. 1, 1861, ordered to Cairo, where the three remaining companies joined.

Under Gen. McClernand it was engaged in the battle of Belmont, Nov. 7, 1861. where it bore quite a prominent part, and lose severely. On the evacuation of Columbus. Ky., the regiment was sent to that point. On March 14, 1862, in company with the Forty-second Illinois. Eighteenth Wisconsin, and part of the Second Illinois Light Artillery, and Second Illinois Cavalry, it formed the "Mississippi Flotilla," and started down the Mississippi River, and remained during the siege of Island No. 10. The Twenty-seventh was the nrst to land on the island.

After crossing the river, moved to Fort Pillow, but was recalled and ordered to Pittsburg Landing. Tenii. Was engaged in the siege of Corinth, and battle of Farniingion, May 9, 1862. Was In pursuit - if the enemy to Booneville. Returning to Corinth, remained some time.

In July, 1862, ordered to luka. and soon afterward was distributed along the line of the Memohis and Charleston Railroad, where it remained until the early part of September, when it crossed the Tennessee River at Decatur, Ala., under command of Major Gen. Palmer, and made a rauid march for Nashville, arriving Sept. 12th. Remained in that <:it.\ during the time it was cut off from communication with the North. It was with the advance from Nashville, ami engaged in the battle of Stone River, where it distinguished itself. June 24, 1863, moved with thearmy against Slielbyville ana Tullahoma; thence to Bridgeport; Ala.

Sept. 2, 1863, the corps crossed the Tennessee and mo ed down toward Rome, Georgia, below Chattanooga, and returned in time to take part in the battl - of Chickamauga, where the Twenty-seventh suffered severely. Was in Chattanooga during its investment, and was engaged in storming of Mission Ridge, \vhere it was noticed for its good conduct. From Mission Ridge, it w -nr, upon a forced march, to the relief of Knoxville, then closely pressed by Longstreet't) corps. By the time it reached there the enemy had been repulsed. It returned to London, Tenn., Jan. 25, 1864, and remained till April 18th, when it was ordered to Cleveland, Tenn. From the latter place it moved with the Army of the Cumberland, on the Atlanta campaign.

Was engaged at Rock Face Ridge, May 9th; at Resaca. May 14th; nearCalhoun, May 16fh; Adairsville. May 17th; near Dallas, from May 26th to June 4th; near Pine Top Mountain, from June 10th to 14th: battle of Mud Creek, June 18th; in assault on Kenesaw Mountain, June 27th; skirmished about the vicinity of Chattalioochie River; was In the bat le of Peach Tree Creek, July 20th, and in the skirmishes around Atlanta.

The regiment was relieved, from duty at the front August 25, 1864, and ordered to Springfield, III., for muster out. Was detained two days at Nashville, on account of apprehensions of an attack by Wheeler.

During its term of service the regiment has had the folio wing casualties: Killed or died of wounds. 102; died by disease, 80; number of wounded, 328; discharged and resigned, 209; transferred 37, veterans and recruits consolidated with Ninth Illinois Infantry Volunteers.

Second Lieut. Erastus S. Jones, rank Aug. 22,'61,pro. Second Lieut. Lewis Han back, rank Nov. 28. '61, pro. Second Lieut. Isaac Na.sh, rank June 24. '63, pro. First Se r>ft. Lewis Hanback, e. Aug. 20, '6L pro.

One Hundred And First Infantry

The One Hundred and First Infantry Regiment Illinois Volunteers was organized ;it Camp Duncan, Jacksonville, Illinois, during the latter part of the month of August, 1862. and on September 2d were formally mustered into the United States service, by Capt Charles Ewing, Thirteenth Illinois Infantry.'

For about a month after muster-in, the regiment remained at Camp Duncan engaged in drilling and equipping for tin- field. At last on the 6th of October, march 'iig orders came, and, embarking on the cars, the reg'ment on the evening of the 7th reached Ckiro at sunset. There the regiment remained for over a month, doing garrison duty. The interim was devoted t<> drill, in which I he regiment became so proficient as to win a very fair name. In consequence of the rainy weather, there was a great rleal of sickness while at Cairo, and a good many of the men were discharged or died from disease. Nov. 26th, the regiment left Cairo, and proceeded down the river to Columbus, Ky., and thence by rail to Davis' Mills, Mississippi, where it was assigned to

Nov. 28th, it started on its first march, and, on the 30th, reached Lutnpkin's Mills, six miles south of Hotly Springs, where the regiment first heard the -- clash of contending arms." from the Tallahatchie River, six miles beyond. The regiment remained at Lumpkin's Mills three days, when it received orders to reiurn to Hollv Springs, Mississippi, for provost and garrison duty.

Dec. 13th, Co. A, Capt. John B. Lesage, was sent to Cairo with rebel prisoners. Dec. 20th, Holly Springs was captured, and Companies B, C, E, F, I. and the sick men of Co. A, who had been left behind, were taken prisoners and paroled. Soon after, they were sent to Memphis, thence to Benton Barracks, Mo., where they remained until exchanged in June, 1863.

At the Holly Springs disaster, the men of this reuiment on duty did all they could under the circumstances. Another regiment was doing the picket duty, while the One Hundred and First was in the town doing provost duty, and divided about the town In squads, too small to make resistance to the overpowering numbers that surrounded them. Wherever the blame of this disaster shall rest, it surely should not attach itself to the One Hundred and First Illinois. When the town was captured. Companies D, G. H. and K, which were stationed along the railroad, fell back to Cold Water, where they fell in with the Nineteenth Illinois (Irish Legion), and assisted greatly in repelling Van Dorn's attack on that place. Afterward th^sefour companies were formed into a battalion and temporarily assigned to the Fourteenth Illinois Volunteers, and did a great deal of scouting service over Tennessee, finally bringing up ;it Memphis. Tenn., in February, 1863. Here they were joined by Co. A, Capt. Lesage. who took command of the battalion. On leaving Holly Springs, Co. A proceeded to Cairo, and thence to Vicksbnrg, but was sent back up the river with prisoners. About the first of January, the prisoners were turned over at Alton, III., but not till the company had been fearfully decreased by sickness incurred while on that duty. Often Capt. Lesage could not muster half a dozen men for duty, and this, too, when lie had over a thousand prisoners under his charge. Early in March, the battalion was ordered down to Vicksburg. where it was broken up, and the companies assigned to various independent duties. Co. K was assigned to provost duty at Gpn. Grant's headquarters; Co. A to the "Gen. Bragg"; Co. G to the ram ''Switzerland "; Co. B to the "Rattler" and the "Crocket," and Co. H to the " Lafayette.11 From this until the final reunion of the regiment, each company had it.s separate history of scouts, skirmishes, and expeditions up and down the Mississippi and its tributary streams. Co. G had the honor of running the blockade of Vicksburg, for which service, after its fall, Gen. Grant furloughed the whole company.

On the 7th of June, the other part of the company was exchanged, and sent down to New Madrid, Mo. On July llth, they were sent to Columbus, Ky.. whence they were smarted out in a series of scouts and expeditions, which terminated ab >ut the 22d of August by their bringing up at Union City, Tenn. Here they remained about a month, during which time Companies A, D, G, H, and K rejoined them, and completed the reunion of the regiment, which remained a unit thenceforth.

Sept. 21, 1863, the regiment received orders transferring it to the Department of the Cumberland, and started at once for Louisville. Kv.. via Cairo and Sandoval. 111., and Mitchell and New Albany, Ind. arriving in Louisville Sept. 27th. On the 30th, it left Louisville via Nashville, and arrived at Bridgeport, Ala.. Oct. 2d. and remained there until the 27th. This period of service is always referred to as a hard time, owing to the severe rains and destitution of tents. In fact, most of the regim -nt was tentles* until the 1st of January following.

Oct. 27th. the regiment was temporarily assigned to the First Brigade, Third Division. Eleventh Army Corps, and started on the march to the front, arriving next day at Lookout Valley, where, on the night of its arrival, it participated i'n the night battle of Wauhatchie. where by singular good fortune not a man was hurt. For nearly a month following, the regiment lay encamped in the valley, exposed to a daily shelling from Lookout Mountain, w'uch, during that lime, killed one man and wounded another.

Nov. 27th the Regiment received marohin-r orders, and proceeded to Chattanooga, where it participated in tue battle of Chatta ooga. losing one man, killed. Immediately after the battle, it was ordered to the relief of Knoxvill-. and participated in that severe march; and. finally returned to Lookout Valley. Dec. 17th. Many of the men were barefooted, and in that condition, had marched many a weary mile, over the frozen ground, and sharp

Beornltlng us strength in the valley for a few days, the regiment was then set to work building corduroy roads; alter which, on the 1st of June, 1864. they were sent to Kelley's ferry, to relieve the Sixteenth Illinois, then abontto return hoineon veteran furlough. Here the regiment remained until the last, of January, when upon the completion of the railnnad to Chaitanooga. they were ordered to Bridgeport, where they went into camp, and quietly remained there until the 3d of May, when they started for the front. The Eleventh and Twelfth Corps had been consolidated into the Twentieth Army Corps, and the old brigade, to which the One Hundred and First had been attached in the Eleventh Corps, had been transferred to the First division of the new corps, and became the Third Urgade of that division. Tills brigade was commanded by Col. (aterwards Brig. Gen.) Robinson, of the Eighty-Second Ohio. Leaving Bridgeport, on May 2d, on the 6th, reached Taylor's Ridge, crossed it fie next day, and encamped at Anderson Postoffice. Remained there until midnight of May 10th, when it marched for Snake Creek Gap. reached it the next day, and held It two days. On the 13th. having marched through the gap, the troops were ready for action, near Resaca, but were .held in reserve all day. On the 14th, wens again held in reserve until three p. in., when tliey started on the double-quick for the left, which was reached just in time for the brigade to render important service in the aciion then progressing. During this engagement, it is said the One Hundred and First was ordered to take a hill, in front of it, which it did in so gallant a style as to win the admiration of (Jen. Hooker, who happ' ned to be standing near, and who cheered the troops with the encouraging shout of "Go in, my Illinois boys." The next day afternoon it was ordered forward, and at four o'clock, while In column, was charged i>y a rabel force. Both officers and men of the regiment, conducted themselves gallantly and rendered valuable services, losing one man kil'ed. six mortally wounded, and forty wounded; pressing the rebels, it again came upon them at Cassville. Ga.. on the 19th, but did not get into a fight as the rebels left. Again followed on the 23d, and on the 25th, irot into a hot and heavy tight atthe New Hope church. Among the wounded at i his place, were Adj. Padgett, Lieut. Hardin, and Lieut, (afterward Capt. ) Belt, who subsequently died of wounds.

After this the regiment bore an honorable part in the various maneuvers around Kenesaw, and Pine mountains, losing one killed and five or six wounded. During the battle at Cnlp's farm, Jim*- 22d, it supported the battary I. First New York, which did signal execution during the fight. June 27th. lost Lieut, Dimm, who was killed on the skirmish line. After the i ebels evacuated Kenesaw, was engaged in the pursuit, and on th" 6fh of July, took possession on Chattahoochie Heights, where the regiment remained eleven days.

July 17th. crossed the river, and on the 20th, just af er crossing Peach Tree Creek.fhe rebels assailed the corps with terrible force. Forming line under fire, the enemy was held at bay. and their charges repelled, until 8 p. in., when he abandoned the attack, and returned to his fortifications. In this engagement five were killed, and forty-five wounded. Among the killed was Capt. Thos. B. Woof. The morning report, next morning, showed only one hundred and twenty effective mun for duty, havintr left Bridgeport with three hundred and sixty-five men. July 23d. took possession in front of Atlanta, the regiment support d Battery I. First New York, in which position it remained until the 25th of Aug., when it was ordered back to Chattahoochie bridge, which the corps was to guard. while the rest of army swung into the rear of Atlanta. Sept. 3d. the regiment was sent out on a re onnoisance. together with the Thirteenth New Jersey and One Hundred and Seventh New York, and claims the honor of having been the first regiment that entered Atlanta, G:t., after its fall, which occurred on the second anniversary <>r its musterinto service. It remained in Atlanta, until the destruction of ihe place-most of the time having charge of the fire department.

Nov. 15th, started on the "irrand march, "and participated in all its glories, its trials, and its triumphs; and whether, as an advance guard, driving rebel cavalry before it, or as rear guard, pulling wagons out of the mil, I, or corduroying roads, or unfathomable mud-holes, the One Hundred and First Illinois alwavs did its d'lty so well as to win high commendations from its brigade and division commanders. The story of that m-irch is about the same for all regiments, and need hardly be repeated. The regim -nt reached Savannah, and entered the place, Dec. 22d, 1864.

Jan. 17th, 1865, crossed over into South Carolina, aud went through the great campaign of the Carolinas, participating In the battles of Ayersboro. and Bentonville. losing: only one man wounded. March 24th,entered Goldsboro.and on the 13th of April, entered Raleigh, where the regiment remained until the final surrender of the rebel army, after which, on the 30th. it started overland for Richmond, Va.. which was readied May 8'h; there it remained until the lit , when it marched through Richmond, and took up the line of march for Alexandria, where it arrived on the 19th.

M.iv 24th, participated in the ''grand review," and then went into camp at Bladensbnrg. where on the 7th of June, it was mustered out, and started for Springfield, where, on the 21st of June, it was paid oil' and disbanded.

Non-Commissioned Staff

NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF. Sergt. Major Melvin G. Lane, red. and ret. to Co. G. Sergt. Major Philip Lee, pro. First L'eut. Co. D. Sergt. Major J. G. Morrison, m. o. June7. '65, Q. M. Sergt. J. C. Mitchell, m. o. June 7, '65 Com. Sergt. L. 1$. Foisom, red. and ret. to Co. A. Com. Sergt. P. A. Sinclair, in. o. June 7. '65 Hos. Steward S. H. Gaston, disch. Nov. 6. disab. Hos. Steward A. C. Hatfield, m. o. June 7, '65 Prin. Musician Win. T. Humphrey, absent, sick, at

Achille Edw. disch. March 13. '63, disab. Bascue J. M. disch. Oct. 25, '64, disab. Chaffan Joseph, transf. to Co A, 16th Illinois Inf. Fox Hugh. e. Feb. b, '64. transf. to Co. A. 16th Illinois Inf.

Chance George W. transf. to Co. A. as consolidated Draper Abraham, transf. to Co. B. as consolidated Tribble Allen B. died at St. Louis, Nov 25. '62

Battery

The organization of Battery F discontinued, and the veterans and recruits assigned to other batteries. - Special Field order No. 47,headquarters Dept. of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 22, 1865.

Batterv K., Second Illinois Artillery, was organized at Camp Butler, in December, 1861, by Capt, Beni. F. Rodgers. and was mustered in Dec. 31st. On February 7, 1862, moved to Cairo, III,; and, ill March, to Columbus, Ky. In June, one section was sent to Fort Pillow, during the bombardment. The battery was then ordered to Memphis, Tenn., and, In August, returned to Columbus. In October, moved, with a force under command of Cant. Rodgers, to Clarkston, Mo., which was occupied by 300 rebels. Attacked and destroyed the place

In November, moved to Memphis, and was assigned to the Fourth Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, and moved with the division to Yacona Creek. Returned north to Memphis and Charleston R. R., and remained on duty until February, 1863, when it moved with the division to Memphis. On May 20th, moved to Vicksbnrg; took part in the siege. Aug. 20th, moved to Natchez.Miss. Remained In this place, engaged in various expeditions an4 raids, until Dec. 11, 1864. when it moved to Memphis, and went on garrison duty. July 9th, moved from Memphis to Chicago, 111, arriving July llth, and was mustered out July 14, 1865. BATTERY K. Capt. Benj. F. Rodgers, rank Dec. 31, '61, term ex.

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AKERS & RUSSELL (Robert N. Akers and John W. Russell) iron and brass founders and machinists, office and works near R.R. Junction. New br'.ck building and new machinery. We have the accumulated patterns of twenty years' business. Engines, pulleys, shafting; and other machinery furnished at lowest rates, and on short notice. All jobbing woik attended to promptly

ATKINS A. J. bridgebldr. residence 608 E. College av. Was born August 15, 1841, in Springfield, 111.; came to Jacksonville in the Fall of 1870; was married August 15, 1867, to Miss Kate E. Russell, of Columbus, Ohio; she died December 16, 1869;. was mirried again May 2, 1871, to Miss Kizzie E. McBride; she was born in Salem, N. C. July 31, 1850; he has four children, Harry R. born July 17, 1869, Myra Gertrude born January 31, 1872, Jessie Belle born June 8, 1874. and Harvey D. born October 15, 1876; Harry R. is by his first wife; up to 1873 Mr. A. devoted most of his time to railroad contracting Atkins K. Mrs. r ss College av. e Hardin av.

r cor. Lockwood pi. and Mound av. Bailey E. Miss, nurse Sanitarium Baker E. Miss, seamstress, r Mrs. M. Baker Baker Frank, jeweler, r Morton av. w West Baker George, baker, r East s Superior av. Baker Joel, engineer, r Hardin av. se cor.

Barry Richard, lab. r Caldwell s W.R.R. Bartlett James, carp, r ns East s Morton av. Bartlett James, joiner, r East s Morton av. Bartlett Peter A. agt. r North w West Barton Harry, farmer, r ns North e Mauvaisterre

Bassett L. lab. r Reid & Co. brick yard Basseti Rose, washerwoman Insane Asylum Batty Charles, blksmth. r Court cor. West Batz Christian, r ss North e East Batz Fred, butcher, bds. ss North e East Batz William, lab. Scott & Landers Bauman Joseph, jeweler, es Square nr State,

Beehan Dennis, lab. r ws Sandy n Anna Beesley Benjamin, r es Caldwell n North Beesley B. F. cash. Jacksonville National Bank and treas. Illinois Hospital for the Insane, r. Caldwell cor. North. Bein Otto, tailor, r Court nr East BELLATTI JOHN A. (Stryker & Bellatti), attorney-at-law and notary public, r. Church cor. Morton av. Belvin Wm. farmer, r es Clayav. s College Bennett Eliza Mrs. r ss E. College av. e

Benson Lou, porter, Dunlap house Benson William, wall paper and window shades, house and sign painting, es Main s Square, r Hardin av. s of the brook Bentley Jennie, attendant Insane Asylum Bento John, lab. r Independence av. n C. &

Berryman L. O. dentist, r ns Prairie n Anna Besten John, lab. r Chambers sw cor. East Betlmay Theodore, baker Kastner & Crassly Bettray Theodore, confectioner, r ns Lafayette av. e Ea^t

Biggs James, lab. r es N. Sandy n R.R. Billings Mary S. supervisor D.and D. Asylum Bishop Nathaniel, r 809 W. College av. Bissell E. S. Mrs. r rear Wests Lafayette av.

Blake William, r ss Michigan av. e Clay av. Blanchard Orlando Prof, r ss State e Square Bland James, lab. r es S. Main s Chambers Bland John, lab. r S. Main s Chambers Bland J. W. engineer, r S. Main cor. Franklin

BOLINGEB R. dealer in Sewing Machines, Plait's new block, sedbr. Square, bds. Southern Hotel. Mr. B. has had five years experience in repairing sewing machines, about three years of this time in Jacksonville. He first opened a shop over the post-office, but, by close attention to business, he soon fjpund his quarters too small, and was obliged to move to a larger store, on the Square ; his business gradually increasing he was again compelled to remove to his present location. Mr. B. is a thorough mechanic and guarantees his work. In connection with repairing all kinds of sewing machines, he keeps constantly on hand a large variety of machines of the various companies, which he sells from ten to fifty dollars less than the companies retail them for. Sewing machine attachments and every thing pertaining to this business can be had in this store Bollin Samuel, driver express wagon, r ss

Brady George, elk. r Lafayette nr Fayette Brady George W. elk. r ss Dunlap e. Main Brand Philip, machinist, r East s Morton av. Brannon James, lab. r E. College av. nw cor.

opp. J. N.W. & S.W.R.R. Brehm P. A. Mrs. r. 428 S. Main Bremer Herman, porter, Oak Lawn Retreat Brennan James, r College av. nw cor. East Brennan John, lab. r Pine n Lafayette av. Brennan John, tinner, r College av. cor.

BROWN C. F. es Square nr Morgan, r West ne CT Chambers, dealer in groceries and provisions, wooden and willowware, qutensware, etc. The finest brands of flour for family use, also coffee, sugar, teas, etc., as cheap as can be had anywhere in the city

Brown G. W. Proprietor And Principal Jacksonville Business College

Mr. Brown has lately associated with himself Mr. H. B. Chicken, an unexcelled penman, and a gentleman of rare attainments. The college will be made thorough in every particular, complete in every depar.ment, and already possesses a standard equal to any in the West. No young man can do better than to patronize this institution. He can enter at any time, stay as long as he wishes, and pay only for what he gets. For a history of the college, see the historical part of this volume. For any information desired, address the principals Brown Elizabeth, wid. John C. r West cor.

Brown Frank, bartndr. bds. Illinois w North. Brown Geortje, lab. r es Yates n North Brown Henry, second cook Park hotel Brown Jacob P. druggi.-t, r Lafayette av. e

BROWN JAMES N. States Atty., office Court House, r W. State w West ; was born in Cooper Co., Mo,, May 25th, i852;came to this county in 1861. Studied with Brown & Epler, and was admitted to practice in Jan., 1874; in April '74, he was nominated on the Democratic ticket, for City Atty., and elected. Received the nomination as State's Atty., at the general election, in 1876, and was elected. In connection with this office, Mr. B. does a general law business

Brown Oscar, lab. r es Yates n North BROWN DR. P. L. Physician and Surgeon, office and residence, west side State Street, opp. the Court House, Jacksonville, 111.; was born in Jackson, Michigan, January I, 1842; and married in Jacksonville, July 15, 1877, to Miss Ettie Gary.

Dr. Brown is a graduate of two of the leading medical schools in the country, viz. Medical Department of the University of Michigan, and Keokuk Medical College, of Iowa; was surgeon in the Union Army.from 1863 until the close of the war. Came to to Illinois in 1866, and located in Butler, Montgomery Co.; removed to Jacksonville in 1875, where he continues the practice of medicine and surgery. He has the finest business location in the city. Drives good horses, and goes day and night Brown Thomas, teamster, r West n North Brown William, lab. r S. Church n Morton

BROWN W. (Dummer, Brown & Russell) r ns State nr Caldwell Brown W. T. (Barrows & Brown) Browner John, cook Illinois av. w North Browning D. Rees, teller Cent. 111. Banking and Sav. Assn. r ns Lafayette av. nr Caldwell

North in school house Brunk Thomas, teamster Scott & Landers Bryan George, attendant Insane Asylum Bryan M. A. attendant Insane Asylum Bryant G. lab. r ss E. College av. w Clay av. Bryant H. lab. r 458 Clay av. Bryant Warren, lab. r ws Clay av. s College Buchanan C. A. printer, bds. College cor.

Buckthorpe Robert

BUCKTHORPE ROBERT, clothing merchant State e Square, r East nr Kentucky. The above named gentleman has been a resident of Jacksonville over twenty years, and during that time has been engaged as a merchant tailor. Being a superior workman, as the years rolled by his trade rapidly increased, and to-day Mr. Buckthorpe takes a leading position among the merchant tailors of Jacksonville, owning the building he occupies, and, having no rent to pay, buying the best goods from the leading houses in New York, Boston, and Chicago and England, styles and prices will compare favorably with any similar establishment in Jacksonville, or the West. He was born in London, England, Aug. 1842 ; at the early age of fourteen he was apprenticed to the trade of tailor, serving seven years. In 1858 he accompanied his employer to America and settled in Jacksonville, where Mr. Cocking, for whom he had worked so many years, opened a tailoring establishment, where Mr. B. worked as a journeyman for many years, in time securing an interest, eventually he became the sole partner. In 1869 he was united in marraige to Miss Nancy N. Reynolds, of Pike County. Three children blessed this union, two of whom are living - Thomas and Robert

(~* ADM AN A. W. photographer es ^"-* Main s Square. Came to this city in the Spring of 1867, and shortly after established a gallery on the west side of the Square, remaining here about six years, he removed to his present locality, where he has fitted up one of the most convenient galleries in the city. Mr. C. has an experience of over twenty-six years, which is sufficient guarantee that his Ferreotype photographs, crayons, and water colors can not be excelled

Square, r College av. nr Westminster Cahill Henry P. elk. r ss College nr East Cahill James, lab. r Lafayette av. e East Cahill M. lab. r ss E. College e East Cahoe Ann Mrs. r Hardin av. s College Cahoe Moses, blksmth. r W.R.R. cor. Brown Caldwell E. M. Mrs. teacher, bds. Rev. W. D.

CANNON J. & T. butchers, ns State e. Square. As far back as 1857 the senior member of this firm transacted business in Jacksonville, but the present existing partnership was formed in 1875. This is one of the leading firms, in their line, in Jacksonville, having had many years of experience in the selection of meats, the housekeepers can not go elsewhere and do better than at Messrs. J. & T. Cannon's, where they will be well pleased by the courtesy of the proprietors and the low prices. A few words in reference to the members of the firm : they were born in Yorkshire, England, in 1828, where the head of the family transacted business as a butcher, and from whom, in after years, the boys learned the -ame calling. In 1832 the family emigrated to America and first settled at Lockport, N. Y., subsequently removed to Niagara Falls. In 1848, at the age of twenty years, John married Miss Mahala A. Nichols. Twelve children blessed this union, nine of whom are living. The junior member was born in 1832 ; at twenty-one I e married Ellen O'Connel, daughter of John O'Connel. Eleven children blessed this union, ten of whom are living.

Carpenter C. M. clerk, r 502 Lurton Carr John, clerk Metropolitan hotel Carr Mary Mrs. r Lafayette av. e Sherman Carriel H. F. Dr. supt. Insane Asylum Carrigan John, teamster, r Morton av. nw

Carroll Peter, saloon, E. State nr Square Carroll Wm. r ws East s College Carroll Wm. jr. saloon and club room, es N. Sandy nr Square, r es Clay av. nr Third Ward School

Carson C. A. Mrs. r es Lurton s College Carson John, bricklayer, r ns North e East Carson John, stonecutter, r ns North e East Carson Wm. laborer, r Mrs. C. A. Carson's Carson Winfield, bricklayer, r ns North e

Cassell J. T. Mrs. Dr. r ns W. State e Church Cassell Robert, r es S. Main n Bissell Cassell Walker, clerk, r West nr Anna Castors James, plasterer, r W.R.R. w Diamond Catlin Charles, bookkeeper Catlin & Co. r ss

Opera House block. This firm was established in 1850, and is the oldest as well as largest book house in Central Illinois. They have been in their present locality during the past 12 years. This firm deals only in the choicest literature of the standard authors, and make a specialty of keeping all grades of fine stationery. In connection with the above this firm has a large assortment of music, musical instruments, window shades, gold pens, pocketbooks, pictures, frames, mouldings, blank books, albums, etc., and all the latest styles in box papers, which they keep constantly on hand Catherwood R. H. shoemaker, es N. Sandy nr Square, r ns North nr East CENTRAL ILLINOIS BANKING AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, ws Square cor. State. This bank was organized in January, 1867, as successors to W. & E. Brown, and during the ten years of its existence has won a deserved popularity among our business men. This institution has proved to be of great benefit to the mechanics and others whose savings are small, and as its name indicates, does both a general banking business as well a savings department. W. Brown is president, H. C. Wiswall vicepresident, and W. E. Veitch cashier. Mr. V. has been connected with this bank since its organization; as paying-teller till July, 1874, when he succeeded L. M. Adams, who was then cashier. The directors, A. C. Wadsworth, H. C. Wiswall, W. Brown, S. R. Capps, L. W. Brown, Johnson Hatch, V. S. Richardson, J. Cox and W. B. Smith

CHAMBERLAIN TIMOTHY, r College av. cor. West, was born in Salem, Mass., Dec. n, 1812, removed to New York city in 1827, to Fredericksburg, Va., in 1830, and to Morgan county, 111., May I4th, 1832 ; has resided near and in Jacksonville since that time. He was united in marriage in Monticello Seminary, Feb. 3, 1839, to Miss Amanda T. Buckley, who departed this life March 23, 1877. Of their children five yet live, four daughters and one son. Mr. Chamberlin is at present secretary of the Old Settlers Association of Morgan and Cass Counties

Clark Clay, lab. r es N. Sandy n R.R. Clark Edward, lab. r ws N. Main n R.R. CLARK GEO. W. artist and photographer, Studio, West State, opposite the Court house, r ns Court w of West. Mr. Clark is a native of Ohio. He begun the practice of his chosen profession in his native town, Elyra, when sixteen years of age. He went from there to the City of New York, where he studied in the best galleries of that city, and perfected himself in the profession. He came to Jacksonville nine years ago, where he was first employed as an India Ink Artist by Catlin & Williams, with whom he remained two years. He tiien went to Lockport, N.Y., where he remained five years. At the end of that time, he returned to Jacksonville, and for two years devoted himself exclusively to Crayon Portraiture, becoming one of the finest artists in this branch in the West. He did crayon work for photographers and artists in Chicago, Lockport, New York City, Rochester, and Boston. In the Spring of 1878, he opened his present studio to fill a demand for first-class photographic work. His studio is unsurpassed in appointments and style of work. Every part is on the first - ground - floor, easy of access, and is in a. prominent place in the city. The pictures made here are unequaled in point of finish and artistic excellency, and are equal to the finest made in the best studios in the largest cities Clark John, lab. r West s Grove Clark John F. elk. r ns Court w West Clark Jennie Miss, seamstress 111. Inst. Blind Clark John F. dep. circuit elk. r Court nr

CLARKE & DRIFFIELD (R. Clarke and T. N. Driffield) grocers, north side Square, next to Jacksonville National Bank. They keep a full stock of staple and fancy groceries; a full line of canned goods; queensware, wooden and willowware. The

CLAY H. L. (T. D. Price & Co.) and editor Illinois Courier, r College av. e Hardin av. Was born in Lexington, Ky., June 18, 1834. In 1838 his parents removed to St. Louis ; after remaining here till 1847, they went to Jefferson City, Mo., and again moved to Springfield, 111. in 1852, where Mr. C. was employed in the State Register's office ; in 1854 he went to Petersburg, where he established the Menard Index, a weekly paper. In 1860 he sold out and went to Carrolltorn where he formed a co-partnership with G. B. Price, the firm style being Price & Clay, publishers of the Carrollton Gazette ; still retaining his connection with the Gazette, he served as chief clerk of the Provost Marshal's office in Jacksonville from 1863 till 1867 ; he then returned to Carrollton and engaged in the lumber business till the Fall of 1869. In May, 1876, he came a second time to Jacksonville, and, in connection with T. D. Price, M. N. Price and G. E. Doying, purchased the Illinois Sentinel and Jacksonville Enterprise, uniting the two as the Illinois Courier. Mr. C. was among the earliest and most active advocates in securing what is now the west div. of the C. & A.R.R. He was also incorporator from 1866 to 1874, of three other railroad enterprises ; making his newspaper connection effective in these as well as other matters of public moment nr West, r n Prairie cor Duncan Clendenon L. K. (Clendenon & Nichols) CLENDENON & NICHOLS (L. K. Clendenon and S. W. Nichols) proprs. City Photograph Gallery, es Square nr State. These gentlemen succeed E. F. Hartley, formerly opposite the Court House, and have all the negatives taken by him. Mr. C. is an artist of rare ability, combining most excellent taste and skill with many years experience, he seldom fails to give satisfaction. This firm makes a specialty of life size portraits in India ink, crayon, and oil ; employing a competent corps of experienced artists, they guarantee satisfaction in every branch of their business Coates Amos, blacksmith, r College cor. Sandy Cobb Edward, lab. bds. James Happy Cobb Hugh, carp, r ws Clay av. n Brook Cobbs Harry, blacksmith, r Clay av. nr College

Cobbs J. R. dentist, r ns E. State COBBS WILLIAM A. boot and shoe maker, ns E. State nr Square, r State nr Clay av. Was born in Harrison Co., Ky., Oct. 18, 1818 ; came to this county in 1839, where he has since resided. He opened a shoe store on the south side of the Square in 1840, and continued doing business in that locality five years ; receiving a good offer for his store, he sold out and removed to the present locality, where he has since continued, and by fair dealing with his customers he has built up a good trade Cocking Henry, r North w West Coe M. P. Mrs. dressmaker, r ns E. State Coffey Darby, lab. r ns Wolcott e Clay av. Coffman George, teamster Palmer & Sturtevant Cogdal Abraham, engineer, r P.P.& J. RF.

Coleman I. C. carp. S. Main n Morton av. Coleman Randall, porter Sanitarium Collector of Taxes, I. Dunlap, ex-officio collector, Court House Collier Morgan, lab. r Clay av. nw cor. Dun -

Collins Benjamin, lab. r n end Church Collins James, teamster, bds. Kentucky house Collins Morris Mrs. r 815 W. State Collins Patrick, tailor, r N. Main nr Square COMMERCIAL HOTEL, James

Conlon & Co. (Paul Conlon and James Gorman) brick yard, east end railroad Connell Charles, r Church sw cor. North Connell Harry, r Church sw cor. North

Cook George, lab. Insane Asylum Cook James, saddler, r es East n Franklin Cook James A. carp, r East s Morton av. Cooley Joseph, lab. r ws Prospect s State Cooney Nicholas, lab. r West n North Cooper Mary, usher Insane Asylum Cooper P. C. Rev. pastor M. E. church r cor. Morgan and Kosciusko Cosgriff Martin, lab. r Pine s W.R.R. Cosgrove Edward, clerk M. H. Walsh Costrill John, lab. r S. Main se cor. College Couchman E. A. Mrs. r es Lurton s College

Cox A. W. (Davenport & Cox) r country Cox James, plasterer, r es Clay av. s Brook COX JAMES E. Deputy Recorder, Court House, r ss North e East. Was born July 24, 1846, in Boone County, Mo. Came to this county in 1870, and went to farming; spending about a year on the farm, he went to Waverly and engaged in mercantile pursuits; in 1876 he came to Jacksonville and was appointed to his present position; was married in 1871 to Miss Mary E. Haisley; had one child, Mattie E., who died Nov. 10, 1876 Cox Jeremiah (Palmer & Cox) r country Cox Margaret, wid. Jeremiah, r North nw cor.

DANIELS SAMUEL, ws Square, was born in Jacksonville, Dec. 17, 1835, is a son of Verin Daniels, one of the earliest settlers of this county. Samuel was engaged in farming until twenty-two years of age, when he went to Chapin, opening the first grocery store in that place. He continued in that business but a short time, when he turned his attention to railroad contracting, which he followed for three years, after which he was Deputy Sheriff for four years, since which time he has been engaged in different occupations Daniels Buker, clerk, r ws N. Main n Independence av.

Davenport & Cox (L. M. Davenport and A. W. Cox) cigars and tobacco, and liquors, ws Square cor. Court Davidson Ephraim, butcher, r ws Prairie s

Davis Frank, elk. r State cor. East Davis Fred, teamster, r ns Grove w West Davis Jacob, lab. r ns Richard w S. Main Davis Mary Mrs. r ns Grove w West Davis Sarah Mrs. r es East s Superior av. Davison John, blacksmith, r es N. Main n

1>EATON AUGUSTUS, lawyer, office Court house, r W. State e Westminster, was born Jan. 19, 1856, in Morgan Co. three miles northwest of the city ; in the Fall of 1874 he came to the city and studied law with J. N. Brown, was admitted to practice Jan. 1, 1878 ; does a general claim and collection business in connection with his profession

Dennenberg Anna, attendant Insane Asylum Derrico Henry, hostler, r W.R.R. e Pine DeSilva Charles, r Lafayette av. w Diamond ' DeSilva Emanuel, lab. r Diamond s Freedman

DEVORE J. H. whose portrait appears in this work, is Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, was born June 24, 1829, in Fayette County, Ky. He came to this county with his parents in 1831, who located within about six miles south of Jacksonville, near his present farm, (in tp. 14, r. 10, sec. 22,) which he purchased in 1850; in 1851 he commenced farming and feeding as well as raising stock.which business he is [still engaged in. Mr. D. was nominated for the office of County Commissioner, and elected, in 1873; this was the first election under the new constitution; his term expiring in 1875, he was reelected. During his entire term of office, he has held the chairmanship of the board. Was married May 27,1851, to Miss Catherine J. VanWinkle, who was born in Wayne County, Ky.; the family consists of three boys, William T., James H., and Robert L,, and four girls, Sarah E., Mary J., Annie R., and Lucy M. Dew John, teamster, r ws East s Morgan

Dewees M. J. Mrs. r ns W. State e Church Debbitt Ella Mrs. bds. es East s North Dice George, waiter, r ws Square nr Court Dick Valentine, attendant Insane Asylum

DICKENS J. H. REV. - Retired minister, residence nw cor. Clay av. and Superior av. Mr. D. was born in Clarksville, Tenn., in 1810. At the age of nineteen, he married, and the next year - 1830 - came to Illinois. He was trained under the code of General Jackson. Had only a common school education, and with few opportunities has made his way in the world. He served in the Black Hawk war, in 1831, and passed through many of the rigors of that campaign. In 1831, he professed religion, and in 1833, was appointed to the pastorate of the Jacksonville M. E. church. The town was then small, and during Mr. Dickens' pastorate, passed through the scourge of the cholera. He has always been a firm abstainer, strong temperence advocate, and though offered intoxicating drinks, and familiar with them from his infancy, has always firmly opposed them, and by word and deed, upheld the cause of temperance and reform. Raised in a slave State, he imbibed pro-slavery views, but on coming to Illinois, not long after changed his opinions, and by 1838, was a strong abolitionist, of the old style. In 1844, he was made agent for the Mc- Kendree College, at Lebanon, which institution he cleared of a heavy debt, and placed it in a good financial basis. Thinking much of the needs for the education of women, and feeling a lack of such advantages, he presented a plan to the Conference of his church, the result of which was the establishment of the present Female College, in Jacksonville, so well known, and of so great influence. He has labored all his life for the good of Church and State, and now, in his 68th year, sees the fruit of his toil. Mr. and Mrs. Dickens have five children, all raised to maturity, married and settled. The three boys all served in the late war, the health of their father forbidding his taking any part therein. His strength is yet good, and like the past, is used for his God, his country, and humanity nr S. Diamond nr Grove Dod J. M. (Welch & Dod) r 823 Grove Dodsworth Stephen, r East sw cor. Kentucky Dodsworth S. Mrs.r 835 East Dodsworth Wm. farmer, r 835 East Dommermouth Charles, r 1004 N. Main Donohue Patrick, lab. r W.R.R. w Pine Donovan Jesse, carp, r Goltra n Morton av. Donovan Patrick, lab. r ns Anna w West Donovan William, lab. r Centre cor. Illinois Dooley Owen, lab. r Centre e Illinois av. Dooley P. lab. r Mauvaisterre cor. Franklin Dooling P. lab. r Fayette n Richards Dooling Thomas, lab. Insane Asylum Dorwood Edward, butcher, r N. Diamond n bach, the head of this firm, is a son of the Rev. Simon Dresbach, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where he was born, July 24, 1842. He came to Jacksonville in 1864, and engaged in the above named business in the same store they now occupy. He is a wide-awake business man, and to this fact we can attribute his success in the clothing business. Mr. Black, his partner, was born in Hopkinsville, Christain Co. Kentucky, April 6, 1833, and came to Morgan County two years later, and has until about a year ago, devoted his time to farming, when he connected himself with Mr. D. in the clothing line

DUNLAP HOUSE, W. State, W. F. Dunlap, proprietor, rates $2 and $2.50 per day; one hundred first-class rooms. Sample rooms on first floor for the accommodation of commercial men. Street cars pass the door from all the depots