Bartholomew County, Indiana - Chapter 9, 1888 (part 4 of 6)

The sum of SIO.oGS/.jS in trust fniKls was the amount of cash in the hands of tlic Treasurer, and this was, to all intents and ])urposcs unavaifalile to meet tlie emcr<>'ency, since it could not bo devoted to the military recjuircments of the day. This state of aflairs was dispiriting in the extreme, and would doubtless have militated against tl 10 ultimate success of any other man than Morton; yet he overleaped every difliculty, nor did the fearful realization of Floyd's treason, discovered during his visit to "Washington, damp his indomitable courage and energy, but with rare persistence he urged the claims of his State, and for his exertions was requited with an order for five thousand muskets. The order was not executed until hostilities were actually entered upon, and consequently for some days succeeding the publication of the President's proclamation the people labored under a feeling of terrible anxiety mingled with uncertainty, amid the confusion which followed the criminal negligence that permitted the disbandment of the magnificent corps d' armee (51,000 men) of 1832 two years later in 183-1, Great numbers of the people maintained their equanaraity with the result of beholding within a brief space of time every square mile of their State represented by soldiers prepared to figlit to the bitter end iw. defense of cherished institutions, and for the extension of the principle of human liberty to all States and classes within the limits of the threatened Union. This, tiicirzeal, was not animated by hostility to the slave holders of the Southern States, but rather by a fraternal spirit, akin to that which urges the eldest brother to correct the persistent follies of his juniors, and thus lead them from crime to the maintenance of family honor; in this correction, to draw them away from all that was cruel, diabolical and inhuman in the Republic, to all that is gentle, holy and sublime therein. Many of the raw troops were not only unimated by a patriotic feeling, but also by that beautiful idealization of the poet, who in his unconscious Republicanism, said: answered nobly by tlic jicoplc of Indiana. Tlic quota of troops to be furnished by tlie State on the first call was 4,083 men fur three years' service from April 15,1800. On the IGth of April, (4overnor Morton issued his proelamation calling on all citizens of the State; M'ho had the welfare of the Republic at heart, to organize themselves into six regiments in defense of their rights, and in opposition to the varied acts of rebellion, charged by him against the Southern Confederates. To this end, the lion. Lewis "Wallace, a soldier of the j\[exican campaign was aj^pointed Adjutant-Genenxl, Col. Thomas A. Morris of the United States Military Academy, Quartermaster-General, and Isaiah Mansur, a merchant of Indianapolis, Commissary-General. These general officers converted the grounds and buildings of the State Board of Agriculture into a military lieadquarters, and designated the position Camp Morton, as the beginning of the many honors which were to follow the popular Governor throughout his future career. Now the people, imbued with confidence in their Government and leaders, rose to the grandeur of American freemen, and with an enthusiasm never equaled hitherto, flocked to the standard of the nation; so that within a few days (19tli April) 2,400 men wbyg ranked beneath their regimental banners, until as the official report testifies, the anxious question, passing from mouth to mouth, was, " Which of us will be allowed to go? " It seerned as if Indiana was about to monopolize the honors of the period, and place the 75,000 men demanded of the Union by the President, at his disposition. Even now under the genial sway of guaranteed peace, the features of Indiana's veterans flush with righteous pride when these days - remembrances of heroic sacrifice - are named, and freemen, still unborn, will read their history only to be blessed and glorified in the possession of such trul}^, noble progenitors. Nor were the ladies of the State unmindful of their duties. Everywhere thej^ partook of the general enthusiasm, and made it practical so far as in their power, by embroidering and presenting standards and regimental colors, organizing aid and relief societies, and by many other acts of patriotism and humanity inherent in the high nature of woman. During the days set apart by the military authorities for the organization of the regiments, the financiers of the State were engaged in the reception of munificent grants of money fi'om private citizens, while the money merchants within and without the State oflxjred large loans to the recognized Legislature without even imposing a condition of payment. This most practical generosity strengthened tin; hands of tlie Executive, and witliln a very few days Indlana^liad jiassed tlio crucia] test, recovered some of her military prestige lost in lS3Jt, and so was prepared to vie with the other and wealthier States in making sacrifices for the public welfare.

On the 20th of April, Messrs, I. S. Dobbs and Alvis D. Gall received their appointments as illedical Inspectors of the Division, while Major T. J. Wood arrived at headquarters frona "Washington to receive the newly organized regiments into the service of the Union. At the moment this formal proceeding took place, Morton, unable to restrain the patriotic ardor of the people, telegraphed to the capitol that he could place six regiments of infantry at the disposal of the General Government within six days, if such a proceeding were acceptable; but in consequence of the wires being cut between the State and Federal capitols, no answer came. Taking advantage of the little doubt v.duch may have had existence in regard to future action in the matter and in the absence of general orders, he gave expression to an intention of placing the volunteers in camp, and in his message to the Legislature, who assembled three da^^s later, he clearl}!^ laid down the principle of immediate action and sti'oug measures, recommending a note of $1,000,000 for thereorganization of the volunteers, for the purchase of arms and supplies, and for the punishment of treason. The message was received most -enthusiastically. The assembly recognized the great points made by the Governor, and not only yielded to them in toto^ but also made the following grand appropriations:

These appropriations, together with the laws enacted during the session of the Assembly, speak for the men of Indiana. The celerity with which these laws were put in force, thediligince and economy exercised by the officers, entrusted with their administration, and that s^'^steraatic genius, under which all the machinery of Government seemed to work in harmony, - all, all, tended to make for the State a spring-time of noble deeds, when seeds might be cast along her fertile fields and in the streets of her villages of industry to grow up at once and blossom in the ray of fame, and after to bloom throughout the ages. Within three days after the opening of the extra session of the Legislature (27th April) six new regiments were organized, and commissioned for three months' service. These reg- iments, notwitlistandiiig tlio fact, that llic first six regiments wero already mustered into tiio general service, wore known as ''Tlie First Erigiidc, Indiana ^''oluntee^s," anil witli tlie sinijile ubjoet of making the way of the future student of a brilliant liistory clear, were numbered respectivch'

The idea of these numbers was suggested by the fact that the military representation of Indiana in the Mexican Camjiaigu was one brigade of five regiments, and to observe consecutiveness the regiments comprised in the first division of volunteers were thus uumbered, and the entire force placed under Brigadier General T. A. Morris, with the following staff: John Love, Major; Cyrus C* Hines, Aid-de-camp; and J. A. Stein, Assistant Adjutant General. To follow the fortunes of these volunteers through all the vicissitudes of war would prove a special work; yet their valor and endurance during their first term of service deserved a notice of even more value than that of the historian, since a commander's opiniou has to be taken as the basis upon which the chronicler may expatiate. Therefore the following dispatch, dated from the headquarters of the Army of Occupation, Beverly Camp, W. Virginia, July 21, 1861^ must be taken as one of the first evidences of their utility and valor: -

Governor: - I have directed the three montlis' regiments from Indiana to move to Indianapolis, there to be mustered out and reorganized for three years' service.

I cannot permit them to return to you without again expressing my high appreciation of the distinguished valor and endurance of the Indiana troops, and my hope that but a short time A\ill elapse before I have the pleasure of knowing that they are again ready for the field. ******* I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, George B. ."McClellan, Mcijor-Qenend, U. 8. A,

On the return of the troops to Indianapolis, July 29, Brigadier Morris issued a length^', logical and well-deserved congratulatory address, from which one paragraph may be extracted to characterize

Tiistoky Of Indiana

''Soldiers! You have now ii'turncd 1o llic friends whose j)raj-cr.s went with you to the lield of strife. They welcome you with pride and exultation. Your State and coimtry acknowledge tht! v.aluc of your lahors. IMay j'our future career he as your past has been, - honorahle to jxnuvclves and servii;(;able to yonr country."

The six regiments forming Morris' brigade, together with one composed of the surplus volunteers, for whom there was no regiment in April, now formed a di\'ision of seven regiments, all reorganized fur three years' service, l)etween the 20th August and 20th September, with the exception of the new or 12th, which was accepted for one year's service from May 11th, imder command of Colonel John M. "Wallace, and reorganized ifay 17, 1863, for three years' service under Col. W. II. Link, who, with 172 oflicers and men, received their mortal M'ounds during the Richmond (Kentucky) engagement, tliree months after its reorganization.

The 13tu Kegimknt, under Col. Jeremiah Sullivan, was mustered into the United States in 18G1 and joined Gen. McClellan's command at Ricb Mountain on the lOtbJulj'. The day following it was present under Gen. Rosencrans and lost eight men killed; three successive days it was engaged under Gen. I. I. Reynolds, and won its laurels at Cheat Mountain summit, where it participated in the decisive victory over Gen. Lee.

The lixH Regiment, organized in 1861 for one year's service, and reorganized on the 7th of June at Terre Haute for three years' ser. vice. Commanded by Col. Kimball and showing a muster roll of 1,134 men, it was one of the finest, as it was the first, three years' regiment organized in the State, with varying fortunes attached to its never ending round of duty from Cheat Mountain, September, 1861, to Morton's Ford in 186J., and during the movement South in May of that year to the last of its labors, the battle of Cold Harbor.

The ISxn Regiment, reorganized at La Fayette 14tli June, 1861, under Col. G. D. Wagner, moved on Rich Mountain on the llth of July in time to participate in the complete rout of the enemy. On the promotion of Col. "Wagner, Lieutenant-Col. G. A. "Wood became Colonel of the regiment, November, 1863, and during the first days of Januaiy, 1863, took a distinguished part in the severe action of Stone Rivei'. From this period down to the battle of Mission Ridge it was in a series of destructive engagements, and was, after enduring terrible li;ircUliij)s, ordered to 01iattanoup;a, and tliencc to Indiaiiaj)olis, -.vhere it was niustcred out the ISlli June, 'tSQIr, - four da^'s after tlie exjnration of its term of service.

The ICrn Regimknt, orf^anized under Col. P. A. llackhnnan at Richniond for one year's service, after participating in many minor militar}' events, was mustered out at Washington, D.C, on the Hth of May, ]S62. Coh TIacldeman was killed at the battle of luka, and Lieutenant-Col. Tljomas I. Lucas succeeded to tlie command. It was reorganized at Indianapolis for three years' service, JMay 27, 1862, and took a conspicuous part in all the brilliant eugagoments of the war down to June, 18G5, when it was mustered out at New Orleans. The survivors, numbering 365 rank and file, returned to Indianapolis the 10th of July amid the rejoicing of the populace.

The 17x11 Regimknt was mustered into service at Indianapolis the 12th of June, ISGl, for three years, under Col. Hascall, who on being promoted Brigadier General in March, 1862, left the Colonelcy to devolve on Lieutenant Colonel John T. Wilder. Tliis regiment participated in the many exploits of Gen. Reynold's army from Green Brier in 1862, to Macon in 1865, under Gen. Wilson. Returning to. Indianapolis the 16th of August, in possession of a brilliant record, the regiment was disbanded.

The 18Tn Regiment, under Colonel Thomas Pattison, was organized at Indianapolis, and mustered into service on the 16th of August, 1861. Under Gen. Pope it gained some distinction at Blackwater, and succeeded in retaining a reputation made there, by its gallantry at Pea Ridge, February, 1862, down to the moment when it planted the regimental flag on the arsenal of Augusta, Georgia, where it was disbanded August 28, 1865.

The 19th Regiment, mustered into three years' service at the State capital July 29, 1861, v;as ordered to join the army of the Potomac, and reported its arrival at Washington, August 9. Two days later it took jDart in the battle of Lewinsville, under Colonel Solomon Meredith. Occupying Falls Church in September, 1861, it continued to maintain a most enviable place of honor on the military roll until its consolidation with the 20th Regiment, October, 1864, under Colonel William Orr, formerly its Lieutenant Colonel.

The 20th Regiment of La Fayette was organized in July, 1861, mustered into three years' service at Indianapolis on the 22d of the Bame month, and reached the front at Cockeysville, Mainland, twelve days later. Throughout aii its iirilliant actions from Ilattcras Bank, on the 4th of October, to Clover Hill, 9th of April, 1865,

Tlie 21sT Regiment was mustered into service under Colonel I. "W. MrJtillan, July 24-, ISGl, and reported at tlie front tlie third day of August. iLwas tlie first regiment to enter New Orleans. The fortr.nes of this regiment were as varied as its services, so that its name and fame, grown from the blood shed hy its inenibcrs, arc destined to live and flourish. In December, 1803, the' regiment was reorganized, and on the 19th February, 1804, many of its veterans returned to their State, where Morton received them with that spirit of proud gratitude which he was capable of showing to those who deserve honor for honors won.

The 22d Regiment, under Colonel Jeff. C. Davis, left Indianapolis the loth of August, and was attached to Fremont's Corps at St. Louis on the 17th. From the day it moved to the support of Colonel Mulligan at Lexington, to tlie last victoiy, won under General Sherman at Bentonville, on the 19th of March, 1865, it gained a high military reputation. After the fall of Johnston's southern army, this regiment was mustered out, and arrived at Indianapolis on the IGth June,

The 23d Battalion, commanded by Colonel W. L. Sanderson, was mustered in at New Albany, the 29th July, ISGl, and moved to the front early in August. From its unfortunate marine experiences before Fort Henry to Bentonville it won unusual honors, and after its disbandment at Louisville, returned to Indianapolis July 24, 18G5, where Governor Morton and General Sherman reviewed and complimented the gallant survivors.

The 24:TH Battalion, under Colonel Alvin P. Hovey, was mustered at Vincennes the 31st of July, 1861. Proceeding immediately to the front it joined Fremont's command, and participated under many Generals in important affairs during the war. Three hundred and ten men and officers returned to their State in August, 1865, and were received with marked honors by the people and Executive.

The 25Tn Regiment, of Evansville mustered into service there for three years under Col. J. C. Veatch, arrived at St. Louis on the 26th of August, 1861. During the w^ar this regiment was present at 18 battles and skirmishes, sustaining therein a loss, of 352 men and ofliccrs. [Mastered out at Louisville, Julj- 17, ISCj, it returned to Indianapolis ou the 21st amid universal rejoicing. « Tlic2Grii JJattalion, under AV. J\I. AVhealley, left Indianajiolis for the front the Tth of September, 18G1, and after a brilliant campaign under Fremont, Grant, lloron and Smith, may be taid to disband the ISth of September, 18G5, when the non-veterans and recruits were reviewed by ^Morton at the State capital.

The 27th Rkgimknt, under Col. Silas Colgrove, moved irom Indianapolis to AVashingtou City, September loth, ISGI, and ia October was allied to Gen. Banks' army. From Winchester Heights, the 9th of March 1SC2, through all the allairs of General Sherman's campaign, it acted a gallant and faithful part, and was disbanded immediately after returning to their State.

The 28Tn or 1st Gavalky was mustered into service at Evansville on the 20th of August, ISGl, xmder Col. Conrad Baker. From the skirmish at Ironton, on the 12th of September, wherein three companies under Col. Gavin captured a position held by a few rebels, to the battle of the AVilderness, the First Cavalry performed prodigies of valor. In June and July, 18G5, the troops were mustered out at Indianapolis.

The 29Tn Battalion of La Porte, under Col. J. F. Miller, left on the otli of October, 1861, and reaching Camp Nevin, Kentucky, on the 9th, was allied to liosseau's Brigade, serving with McCook's division at Shiloh, with Buell's army in Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky, with Ilosencrans at Murfreesboro, at Decatur, Alabama, and at Dalton, Georgia. The Twenty-ninth won many laurels, and had its Colonel promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. This officer was succeeded in the command by Lieutenant-Col. D.M.Dunn.

The 30xH Eegiment of Fort "Wayne, under Col. Sion S. Bass, proceeded to the front via Indianapolis, and joined General Rosseau at Camp Nevin ou the 9th of October, ISGl. At Shiloh, Col. Bass received a mortal wound, and died a few days later at Paducah, leaving the Colonelcy to devolve upon Lieutenant-Col. J. B. Dodge. In October 18G5, it formed a battalion of General Sheridan's army of observation in Texas.

The 31st R-EGiMENT, organized at Terre Haute, under Col. Charles Cruft, in Sejitember 1861, was mustered in, and left in a few days for Kentucky. Present at the redaction of Fort Donelson on the 13th, lith, and loth of February, 1862, its list of killed and "wounded proves its desperate fighting qualities. The organization

The 32d UiciirMicNX of <ri:!or\N IxPAvrRV, under Coh August "\\"illich, organized at Indiaua])olis, mustered on tlie 2-i-th of August, isGl, served witli distinction througliout the cain])aign. Col. Willicli was promoted to the I'auk of Brigadier-General, andLieut.- Col. Henry Yon Trebra commissioned to act, under wliose command the regiment passed into General Sheridan's Army, holding the post of Salado Creek, until the withdrawal of the corps of observation in Texas.

The 33d ItEoiMENT of Indianapolis possesses a military history of no small proportions. The mere facts that it was mustered in under Col. John Coburn, the Ifith of September, won a series of distinctions throughout the war district and was mustered out at Louisville, July 21, 1SG5, taken with its name as one of the most powerful regiments engaged in the war, are suflicient here.

The 34th Battalion, organized at Anderson on the 16th September, ISGl, under Col. Ashbury Steele, appeared among the investing battalions before New Madrid on the 30th of March, 1862. From the distinguished part it took in that siege, down to the 13th of May, 1S65, when at Palmetto Eanche, near Palo Alto, it fought for hours against fearful odds the last battle of the war for the Union. Afterwards it marched 250 miles up the Pio Grande, and was the first regiment to reoccup^' the position, so long in Southern hands, of Pingold barracks. In 1865 it garrisoned Beaconsville as part of the Army of Observation.

The 35th or First Irish Regiment, was organized at Indianapolis, and mustered into service on the 11th of December, 1861, under Col. John C. AYalker. At IS'ashville, on the 22d of May, 1862, it was joined by the organized portion of the Sixty-first or Second Irish Pegiment, and unassigned recruits. Col. Mullen now became Lieut.-Colonel of the 35th, and shortly after, its Colonel. From the pursuit of Gen. Bragg through Kentucky and the affair at Perryville on the 8th of October, 1S62, to the terrible hand to hand combat at Ivenesaw mountain, on the night of the 20th of June, 186-i, and again from the conclusion of the Atlanta campaign to September, 1865, with Gen. Sheridan's army, when it was mustered out, it Avon for itself a name of reckless daring and unsurpassed gallantry.

Thii oGtii IkicdiME.NT, of lliclinumd, Iiul., luulor Cul. William Groso, inustei'cJ into service tor tlireo years ou the IGtli ol' Sc])- tembcr, ISGl, went immediate]}' to the front, and shared the for- 4 tunes of the Army of the Oliio unlil the 27tli vi' February, 1SG2, wJicn a forward movement led to its j>rescncc on the battle- field of Shiloli. Following xip the lioi^ors won at Shiloh, it ])artici];ated ill some of the mu.st imjiortant actions of the war, and was, in October, 1SC5, transferred to Cicu. Sheridan''s army. Col. Groso was promoted in ISO-I- to the position of Erigadicr-General, and the Colonelcy devolved on Oliver 11. P. Carey, formerly Lieut. -Colonel of the regiment.

The 37tu Battaliox, of Lawrcnceburg, commanded by Col. Geo. W. Ilazzard, organized the IStli of September, 1S61, left for the seat of war early in October. From the eventful battle of Stone river, in December, 1SG2, to its participation in Sherman's march through Georgia, it gained for itself a splendid reputation. This regiment returned to, and was present at, Indianapolis, on the 30th of July, 18G5, where a public reception was tendered to men and officers on the grounds of the Capitol.

The 38th Kegiment, under Col. Benjamin F. Scribner, was mustered in at ISTew Albany, on the 18th of September, 18G1, and in a few days were e?i route for the front. To follow its continual round of duty, is without the limits of this sketch; therefore, it will suffice to say, that on every well-fought field, at least from February, 1SG2, until its dissolution, on the 15th of July, 18G5, it earned an enviable renown, and drew from Gov. Morton, on returning to Indianapolis the ISth of the same month, a congratulatory address couched in the highest terms of praise.

The 39rH Kegiment, oit Eigutm Cavalry, was mustered in as an infantry regiment, under Col. T. J. Harrison, on the 2Sth of August, 1861, at the State capital. Leaving immediately for the front it tookaconsjjicuous partin all the engagements up to April, 1863, when it was reorganized as a cavalry regiment. The record of this organization sparkles with great deeds v.'hich men will extol while language lives; its services to the Union cannot be over estimated, or the memoiy of its daring deeds be forgotten by the unhappy people who raised the tumult, which culminated in their second shame.

The 40x11 Eegijient, of Lafayette, under Col. W. C. Wilson, subsequently commanded by Col. J. W. Blake, and. again by Col. Henry Learning, was organized on the 30th of December, 1861, and at once proceeded to the front, wlierc some time was necessarily spent in tlie Camp of Instruction tit Bardstown, Kentucky. In Februar}-, 18G2, it joined in.Buell's forward movement. Duriu'^ the war thu re_i;imcnt sliared in all its liardsliips, participated in all its honors, and like many other bravo commands took service iinder Gen. Sheridan in his Army of Occupation, holdint; the post of Port Lavaca, Texas, until peace brooded over the land.

The 41st IIkgimekt ok Skooxd Cavalky, the first complete regiment of horse ever raised iu the State, was organized on the 3d of September, ISGl, at Indianapolis, under Oul. John A. Bridglaud, and December IG moved to the front. Its first war experience was gained en roxde to Corinth on the 9th of April, 1SG2, and at Pea Ridge on the 15th. Gallatin, Vinegar Hill, and Perryville, and Talbot Station followed in succession, each battle bringing to the cavalry untold honors. In May, lS64r, it entered upon a glorious career under Gen. Sherma;n in his Atlanta campaign, and again under Gen. "Wilson in the raid through Alabama during April, 1865. On the 23d of July, after a brilliant career, the regiment Avas mustered out at Nashville, and returned at once to Indianapolis for discharge.

TuE 42d, under Col J. G. Jones, mustered into service at Evansville, October 9, 1861, and having participated in the principal military'- affairs of the period, Warlrace, Mission Tiidge, Altoona, Kencsaw, Savannah, Charlestowu and Bentonville, was discharged at Indianapolis on the 25th of July, 18G5.

The 43d Battalion was mustered in on the 27th of September, 1861, under Col. George K. Steele, and loft Terre Kaute enrouie to the front within a few days. Later it was aPied to Gen. Pope's corps, and afterwards served with Commodore Foote's marines in the reduction of Fort Pillow. It was the first Union regiment to enter Memphis. From that period until the close of the war it was distinguished for its unexcelled qualifications as a military body, and fully deserved the encomiums passed upon it on its return to Indianapolis in March, 1865.

The 44th ok the Hegimrnt of the 10th Congressional District was organized at Fort AVayne on the 24th of October, 18G1, under Col. Hugh B. Keed. Two months later it was ordered to the front, and rrriving in Kentucky, was attached to Gen. Cruft's Brigade, then quartered at Calhoun. After years of faithful service it was mustered out at Cliattanooga, the 14th of September, 1865.

orgaiiizod at (lin'orcnt. ])criods iuul for varied servicoo in 1>T)1- '62, iiiMler Colonel Scolt Carter and (]eorp;e TI. ClK'-pnian. The distiugui&licd name won by the Third Cavaliy is cstahlished in every villa_i;e within tlic State. Let it ButHcc to add tliat al'tor its brilliant participation in Gen. Sheridan's I'uid down tlie James' river catial, it was mustered out at Tndianajicilis on the 7lli of August, 1805.

TuK 4GTn Hkgiment, organized at Logansport under Colonel Graham N. Fitch, arrived in Kentucky thclGth of February, 1S02, and a little later became attached to Gen. Pope's army, then qu.artercd at Commerce. The capture of Fort Pillow, and its career under Generals Curtis, Palmer, Jlovey, Gorman, Grant, Sherman, .Banks and Bnrbridge are as truly worthy of applause as ever fell to the lot of a regiment. The command v.'as mustered out at Louisville on tlie tttli of Se])tember, 1SG5.

The 47'rH was organized at Anderson, under Col. I. li. Slack, early in October, 1862. Arriving at Bardstown, Kentucky, on the 21st of December, it was att ched to Gen, Buell's army; but within two months was assigned to Gen. Pope, under v/hom it proved the first regiment to enter Fort Thompson near New Madrid. In 18G4 the command visited Indianapolis on veteran furlough and was enthusiastically received by Governor Morton and the people. Returning to the front it engaged heartily in Gen. Banks' company. In December, Col. Slack, received his commission as Brigadier-General, and was succeeded on the regimental command by Col. J. A. Mc- Laughton ; at Shreveport under General Heron it received the submission of General Price and liis arm}^ and there also was it mustered out of service on the 23d of October, 18G5.

The 48th REomENT, organized at Goshen the 6th of December, 1861, under Col. Norman Eddy, entered on its duties during the siege of Corinth in May, and again in October, 1862. The record of this battalion may be said to be unsurpassed in its every feature, so that the grand ovation extended to the returned soldiers ia 1865 at Indiana]wlis, is not a matter for surprise.

The 49th Regiment, organized at Jeffcrsonville, under Col. J. TV, Ray, and mustered in on the 21st of November, ISGl, for service, left en route for the camp at Bardstown. A month later it arrived at the unfortunate camp-ground of Cumberland Ford, where disease carried off a number of gallant soldiers. The regiment, however, survived the dreadful scourge aud won its laurels on many

The 50tu Kkoimi^nt, under Col. Cvnis L. Dunliam, organized duriiii-- the month of September, ISGl, Jit Seymour, lel't en route to Bardstuwn for a coarse of military instruction. On the 20th of August, 1802, a detachment of tlie 50th, under Capt. Atkinson, was attacked hy Morgan's Cavalry near Edgeilcld Junction; but the gallant few repul^^ed their oft-iopeated on5(!ts and iinally drove them from the field. The regiment underwent many changes in organization, and may bo said to muster out on the 10th of September, iSGo.

TheSlsT under Col. Abel. D. Strcight, left Indianapolis on the 1-lth of December, 1861, for the South. After a short course of instruction at Bardstown, the regiment joined General Buell's and acted with great effect during the campaign in Kentucky and Tennessee. Ultimately it became a participator in the work of the Fourth Corps, or Army of Occupation, and held the post of San Antonio until peace was doubly assured.

The 52d Regimrnt was partially I'aised at Rushville, and the - organization completed at Indianapolis, where it was consolidated with the l^ailway Brigade, or 56t]i Regiment, on the .2d of February, 18G2. Going to the front immediately after, it served with marked distinction throughout the war, and was mustered out at Montgomery on the 10th of September, 1865. Returning to Indianapolis six days later, it was welcomed by Gov. Morton and a most enthusiastic reception accorded to it.

The 5Erd Battalion was raised at New Albany, and with the addition of recruits raised at Rockport formed a standard regiment, under command of Col. W. Q. Gresham. Its first duty was that of guarding the rebels confined on Camp Morton, but on going to the front it made for itself an eudur :ble name. It was mustered out in July, 18G5, and returned to Ii: uananoplis on the 25th of the same month.

The 54:Tn Regiment was raised at Indianapolis on the 10th of June, 1862, for three months' service under Col. D. G.Rose. The succeeding two months saw it in charge of the prisoners at Camp Morton, and in August it was ]>ushed forward to aid in the defense of Kentucky against the Confederate General, Kirby Smith. The remainder of its short term of service was given to the cause. On the muster out of the three months' service rccfiment it was reoriran-

Tlie 55Tir Hkgimknt, organized for three niontlis' service, retains the brief history apph'cable to tho first ori^-auization of the Sith, It was inustered in on tlie IGth of June, lSfJ3, under Coh J. R. ]\IahoTi, disbanded on tlie expiration of its term and was not reorganized.

^-'he 5Gtii ItECTMENT, referred to in the sketch of the 52nd, was designed to be composed of railroad men, niarshalled under J. M. Smith asColo;icl, but owing to the i'act that many railroaders had ab.'eady volunteered into other regiments, Coh Sniitli's vohmteers vrere incorporated with the 62nd, and this number left bhink in. the army list.

The 57tii Battalion, actually organized by two ministers of the gospel, - the Rev. I. W. T. Mcilullen and Kev. F. A. Hardin, of Richmond, Ind., mustered into service on the ISth of November, 1S61, under the former named reverend gentleman as Colonel, who was, however, succeeded by Col. Cyrus C llaynes, and he in turn by G. W. Leonard, Willis Blanch and John S. McGrath, the latter holding command until the conclusion of the war. The history of this battalion is extensive, and if participation in a number of battles with the display of rare gallantly wins fame, the 57th may rest assured of its possession of this fragile yet coveted prize. Like many other regiments It concluded its military labors in the service of General Sheridan, and held the post of Port Lavaca in conjunction with another regiment until peace dwelt in the land.

The 5Sth Regi:uent, of Princeton, was organized there early in October, 1S61, and was mustered into service under the Colonelcy of Henry M. Carr. In December it was ordered to join General Buell's army, after which it took a share in the various actions of the war, and was mustered out on the 25th of July, 1865, at Louisville, having gained a place on the roll of honor.

The 59Tn Battalion was raised under a commission issued by Gov. Morton to Jesse I. Alexander, creating him Colonel. Owing to the peculiarities hampering its organization. Col. Alexander could not succeed in having his regiment prepared to muster in before the 17th of February, 1862. However, on that day the equipment was complete, and on the ISth it left en ronie to Commerce, ^vhere on its arrival, it was incorporated under General Pope's command. The list of its casualties speaks a history, - no less than 793 men wei'O lost during the campaign. The regiment^ after a term charnjSTOIlY OF INDIAXA. 163

Tlic (*Oth Kkc;imknt war- partiaily organized under Lieut, -Cul, E.icl)ard Owen at Evansviilo during November 1861, and perfected at Camp ^Murtou during !L' arch, 1862. Its first experience was its gallant resistance to Traj^^g's army investing Munfordsville, which culminated in the unconditional surrender of its first seven companies on the 1 Ith of September. An exchange of prisoners took place in November, wliich enabled it to joim; the remaining companies in the field. The subsequent record is excellent, and forins,. as it were, a monument to tiieir fidelity and heroism. The main, portion of this battalion was mustered out at Indianapolis, on the 21st of March, 1S65,

The 61sT was partially organized in Deeeinbcr, 1861, under Col. B. F. Mullen. The failure of thorough organization on the 22d of May, 1862, led the men and oflicers to agree to incorporation with the 35th Regiment of Yoluuteers.

The 62d Battaijon, raised under a commission issued to William Jones, of Bockport, authorizing him to organize this regiment in the First Congressional District was so unsuccessful that consolidation with the 53d Bcgiment was resolved upon.

The 63d Begimknt, of Covington, under James McManomy, Commandant ot Camp, and J. S. Williams, Adjutant, was partially organized on the 31st of December, 1861, and may be considered on duty from its ver}'' forraation. After guarding prisoners at Camp Morton and Lafayette, and engaging in battle on Manassas Plains on the 30tli of August following, the few companies sent out in February, 1862, returned to Indianapolis to find six new companies raised under the call of July, 1862, ready to embrace the fortunes of the 63d. So strengthened, the regiment went forth to battle, and continued to lead in the paths of honor and fidelity until mustered out in May and June, 1865.

The 61x11 iliiciMKNT failed in organization as an artillerj'- corps; but orders received from the AVar Department prohibiting the consolidation of independent batteries, put a stop to any further move in the matter. However, an infantry regiment bearing the same number was afterward organized.

The 65tii was mustered in at Princeton and Evansville, in July and August, 1862, under Col. J. W. Foster, and left at once cvs 7'oute for the front. The record of this battalion is creditable, not only to its members, but also to the State which claimed it. Its last action dnnni; the war was on the 18th and 20th of February, 1SG5, at Fort Anilcrson and Town creek, after whicl», on tlie 22d , June, it was disbanded at Greensboro.

The G6tii HicorMENT partially ora;auized at New Albany, under Commandant Jloger Martin, was ordered to leave for Kentw(;!<y on the lOth of Aiii;'ust, 1S03, for the defense of that State against the incursions of Kirby Smith. After a brilliant career it wa.<! mustered out at Washington on the 3d of June, 1S65, after which it returned to Indianapolis to receive the thanks of a grateful people.

The GTtii REoniENX was organized within the Third Congressional District under Col. Frank Emerson, and was ordered to Louisville ou the 20th of August, 1SG2, whence it marched to Munfordville, only to share the same fate with the otlier gallant regiments engaged against Gen. Bragg's advance. Its roll of lionor extends down the years of civil disturbance, - always adding garlands, until Peace called a truce in the fascinating race after fame, and insured a term of rest, wherein its members could think on comrades forever vanished, and temper the sad thought with the sublime memories born of that cliivalrous fight for the maintenance and integrity of a great Republic. At, Galveston on the 19th of July, 1865, the gallant 67th Regiment was mustered out, and returning within a iew days to its State received the enthusiastic ovations of her citizens.

The oSth Regiment, organized at Greensbarg under Major Benjamin C. Shaw, was accepted for general service the 19th of August, 1862, under Col. Edward A. King, with Major Shaw as Lieutenant Colonel; ou the 25th its arrival at Lebanon was reported and within a few daj^s it appeared at the defense of Munfordville; but sharing in the fate of all the defenders, it surrendered unconditionally to Gen. Bragg and did not participate fui'ther in the actions of that year, nor until after the exchange of prisoners in 1S63, From this period it may lay claim to an enviable history extending to the end of the war, when it was disembodied.

The 69tu Regiment, of Richmond, lud., under Col. A. Bickle, left for the front on the 20th ot August, 1862, and ten days later made a very brilliant stand at Richmond, Kentucky, against the advance of Gen. Kirby Smith, losing in the engagement two hundred and eighteen men and officers together with its liberty. After an exchange of prisoners the regiment was I'eorganized under Col. T. W. Bennett and took the field in December, 1862, under

Generals Sheldon, Morgan and Sliornian (jf Grant's army, Chickasaw, Vicksbnrg-, Blakely and many other names testify to the valor of the 6!)th. The remnant of the regiment was in January, 18(15, formed iiato a battalion under Oran Perry, and was mustered out in July following.

The TOtu ItKaniENT was organized at Indianapolis on the 12tli of August, 1SG2, under Col, 13. Harrison, and leaving fur Louisville on the 13th, shared in the honors cf Bruce's division at Franklin and Russellville. The record of tlic regiment is brimful of honor. It was mustered out at Washington, June 8, 1SG5, and received at Indianapolis with public honors.

The 71sT on SixTU Cavalky was organized as an infantry regiment, at Terre Haute, and mustered into general serviv;eat Indianapolis on the ISth of August, 1862, under Lieut. -Col. Melville D. Topping. Twelve days later it was engaged outside Richmond, Kentucky, losing two hundred and fifteen officers and men, including Col. Topping and Major Conklin, together with three hundred and forty-seven prisoners, only 225 escaping death and capture. After an exchange of prisoners the regiment was re-formed under CoL I. Bittle, but on the 28th of December it surrendered to Gen. J. H. Morgan, who attacked its position at Muldraugh's Hill with a force of 1,000 Confederates. During September and October, 1863, it was organized as a cavalry regiment, won distinction thx'oughout its career, and was mustered out the 15th of September, 1865, at Muifreesboro.

The TTth Reorient was organised at Lafayette, &ud]ei'te/i-roiite to Lebanon, Kentucky, on the 17th of August, 1862. Under Col. Miller it won a scries of honors, and mustered out at Nashville on the 26th of June, 1865.

The 73kd Rt:Gi3iENx, under Col. Gilbert Hathaway, was mustered in at South Bend on the 16th of Augast, 1862, and proceeded iinmediately to the front. Day's Gap, Crooked Creek, and the high eulogies of Generals Rosencrans and Granger speak its long and brilliant history, nor were the welcoming shouts of a great people and the congratulations of Gov. Alorton, tendered to the regiment on its return home, in July, 1865, necessary to sustain its well won reputation.

The 74th Regiment, partially organized at Fort "Wayne and made almost complete at Indianapolis, left for the seat of war on the 22d of Aiigust, 1862, under Col. Charles AV. Chapman. The desperate opposition to Gen. Bragg, and the magnificent defeat of Morgan, together with the battles of Dallas, Cliattahoocliio river, Tvcnc?a\v and Athmta, \vhcre Lieut. Col. Mjrou Balcer was killed, allhcarcvi- <3enco uf its never surpassed gallantry. It was mustered out of service on the 9th of June, 1865, at "Wasliington. On the return of the regiment to Indian;; polis, tlio war Governor and people tendered it special honors, and gave expression to the admiration and regard in which it was held.

The 75th REQiMEXTwas organized v.'ithinthe Eleventh Congressional District, and left "Wabash, on the 21st of August, 1S62, for the front, nnder Col. 1. W. Petit. It was the first regiment to cuter Tullahoma, and one of the last engaged in the battles of the Republic. After the submission of Gen. Johnson's army, it was mustered out at Washington, on the 8tli of June 1865.

The 76th B.^ttalion was solelj' organized for thirty days' service under Colonel James Gavin., for the purpose of pursuing the rebel guerrilas, who plundered Newbnrg on the 13th July, 1862. It was organized and equipped within foi'ty-eight hours, and during its term of service gained the name, '-' The Avengers of Newburg."

The 77th, ok Fourth Cavalry, was organized at the State capital in August, 1862, under Colonel Isaac P. Gray. It carved its way to fanae over twenty battlefields, and retired from service at Edgefield, on the 29t.h June, 1865.

The T9tu Regiment was mustered in at Indianapolis on the 2nd September, 1862, under Colonel Fred Kncfler. Its history may be termed a record of battles, as the great numbers of battles, from 1862 to tiie conclusion of hostilities, were participated in by it. The regiment received its discharge on the 11th June, 1865, at Indianapolis. During its continiied round of field duty it captured eighteen guns and over one thousand prisoners.

The SOth Regiment was oricanizcd within the First Congressional District under Col. C. Denby, and equipped at Indianapolis, when, on the 8th of September, 1862, it left for the front. During its term it lost only two prisoners; but its list of casualties sums up 325 men and officers killed and wounded. The regiment may be said to muster out on the 22nd of June, 1865, at Saulsbury.

The 81sT Regiment, of New Albany, under Colonel W. W. Oaldwell, was organized on the 29th August, 1862^ and proceeded at once to join Buell's headquarters, and join in the pursuit of General Bragg. Throughout the terrific actions of the war its influence was felt, nor did its labors cease until it aided in driviug the rebels across the Tennessee. It was disembodied at Nashville

The S^ND Rkoimext, under Colonel ]\rorton C. Hunter, Avas mustered in at Madison, lud., on the 30th August, 1SG2, and leaving immediately for the scat of war, parti eiuatcd iu many of the great battles down to the rntiirn of peace. It was mustered out at Wasliington on the 9th June, 1SG5, and soon returned to its State to receive a grand recor;nition of its faithful service.

The 83kd Regiment, of Lawrenceburg, under Colonel Ben. J. Spooner, was organized in September, 1SG2, and soon left en route to the Mississippi. Its subsequent history, the fact of its bcino" under fire for a total term of 4,800 hours, and its wanderings over 0,285 miles, leave nothing to be said iu its defense. Master of a thousand honors, it was mustered oat at Louisville, on the 15th July, 1SG5, au'l I'cturned home to enjoy a well-merited repose.

The 84x11 Rkgiment was mustered in at Richmond, Ind., on the 8th September, 1862, under Colonel Xelson Trusler. Its first military duty was on thedefenses of Covington, in Kentucky, and Cincinnati; but after a short time it.3 labors became more congenial, and tended to the great disadvantage of the slaveholding enemy on many well-contested fields. This, like the other State regiments, won many distinctions, and retired from the service on the litli of June, 1S65, at iSTashville.

The 85Tn Rkgiment was mustered at Terre Haute, under Colonel John P. Bayard, on the 2d September, 18G2. On the 4th March, 1863, it sliared in the unfortunate affair at Thompson's Station, when in common with the other regiments forming Coburn's Brigade, it surrendered to the overpowering forces of the rebel General, Forrest. In June, 1863, after an exchange, it again took the field, and won a large portion of that renown accorded to Indiana. It was mustered out on the 12th of June, 1865.

The 86th Regtmekt, of La Fayette, left for Kentucky on the 26th August, 1S62, under Colonel OrvilleS. Hamilton, and shared in the duties assigned to the S4th. Its record is very creditable, particularly that portion dealing with the battles of I^ashville on the loth and 16th December, 1S64. It was mustered out ou the 6th of June, 1865, and reported within a few days at Indianapolis for discharge.

The 87th Regiment, organized at South ' ud, under Colonels Kline G. Sherlock and N". Gleason, was accepted at Indianapolis ou the 31st of August, 1862, and left on the same day e?i route to the front. Fi'Oiti Springfield .-uwl Pen-yville on tlic GtU and Stli of October, 1802, to Mission lIi(l^o, on the 25tli of November, 1S(J3, ^thence tlirongh the Atlanla campaign to tlie surrender of the Sonshern armies, it niilieUl a ^i;-aUant name, and met with a true and enthusiastic wolco'.ne-liome on the 21 st of June, 1805, with a list of absent con))'ades aggregating 451.

The 88th Regimicnt, organized witliin the Fourth Congressional District, under Col. Geo. 11 u)nj)lirey, entered the service on the 29th of August, 1802, and presently was found among the front ranks in war. It passed through the camjiaign in brilliant Ibrm down to the time of Gen. Johnson's surrender to Gen. Grant, after which, on the 7th of June, 1SG5, it was mustered out at Washington.

The 89th Ekguient, formed from the material of the Eleventh Congressional District, was mustered in at Indianapolis, on the 28th of August, 18G2, under Col. Chas. D. Murray, and after an exceedingly brilliant campaign was discharged by Gov. Morton on the 4th of August, 1805.

The 90Tn Regiment, ok Fifth Cavalry, was organized at Indianapolis under the Colonelcy of Felix W. Graham, between August and November, 1862. The different companies, joining headquarters at Louisville on the 11th of ]\[arch, 1863, engaged in observing the movements of the enemy in the vicinity of Cumberland river until the 19th of April, when a first and successful brush was had with the rebels. The regiment had been in 22 engagements during the term of service, captured 640 prisoners, and claimed a list of casualties mounting up to the number of 829. It was mustered out on the 16th of June, 1865, at Pulaski.

The 91sT Battalion, of seven companies, was mustered into service at Evansville, the 1st of October, 1863, under Lieut.-Colonel John Mehringer, and in ten days latei- left for the front. In 1863 the regiment was completed, and thenceforth took a very prominent position in the j)rosecution of the war. During its service it lost 81 men, and retired from the lield on the 26th of June, 1865.

The 93i) Regiment was mustered in at Madison, Ind., on the 20th of October, 1862, under Col. Do Witt C. Thomas and Lieut.- Col. Geo. ~W. Cam On the 9th of November it began a movement south, and ultimately allied itself to Euckland's Brigade of

The O-liu AND 95tii Ekgi.mknts, axUliorized to be formed within the Fourth and Fifth Congressional Districts, rcs])ectively, were only partially organized, and so the few companies that could be mustered were incorporated with other regiments.

The 96th REoniKXT could only bring together three companies, in the Sixth Congressional District, and these becoming incorporated with the 99Lh then in jn'ocess of formation at South Bend, the number was left l)lank.

The 97x11 TviXrijUEKx, raised in the SeA'enth Congressional District, was mustered into service at Terro Haute, on the 20th of September, 1861, under Col. liobert F. Catterson. Reaching the front within a few days, it was assigned a position near Memjrhis, and subsequently joined in Gen. Grant's movement on Vicksburg, by overland route. After a succession of great exploits with the several armies to which it was attached, it completed its list of battles at Bentouville, on the 21st of March, 1865, and was disembodied at Washington on the 9th of June following. During its term of service the regiment lost 3-H men, including the three Ensigns killed during the assaults on rebel positions along the Angusta Railwaj^, from the 15th to the 27th of June, 186-1.

The 9STn EKoniKXT, authorized to be I'aised within the Eighth Congressional District, failed in its organization, and the number was left blank in the army list. The two companies answering to the call of July, 1862, were consolidated M'ith the 100th Regiment then being organized at Fort Wayne.

The 99th Battalion, recruited within the Ninth Congressional District, completed its muster on the 21st of October, 1862, under Col. Ak-x. Fawler, and rejxirted for service a few days later at Memphis, where it was assigned to the 16th Army Corps. The varied vicissitudes through which this regiment passed and its remarkable gallantry upon all occasions, have gained for it a fair fame. It was disembodied on the 5th of June, 1865, at Washington, and returned to Indianapolis on the 11th of the saujc month.

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into tlic scrvict'on (he liUli of Si'phMnltor, left for tin; fi-ont on the lltb of November, and became uttivc.bcd to the Army ol" 'iV'Tuirfsee on (lie 2r)th .of tl):it montli, 1802. Tlic reiijiment parti-jipatc.'-l in t\Vciit_)- live battles, to:;et}ier witli Bkiriiiltfliiiii;- during fully one-third of its term of service, and claimed :; li.st of casualties monntin^ up tofouj' hundred and sixty-four, ft was mustered out of the service at AVashington on the 9th of June, and reported at Indianapolis for discharge on the 1-ith of June, 1SG5.

Tlie lOlsT Eegj.mi;>;t was inu.^tered into service at AVabash on the 7th of September, 1802, under Col. "William Garver, and proceeded immediately to Covington, ICentucky, Its early experiences were gained in the pursuit ofJ^ragg's army and John Morgan's cavalry, and these experiences tendered to render the regiment one of the most valuable in the war for the Republic. From the defeat of John Morgan at ]\[iltou on the 18th of March, 1803, to the fall of Savannah on the 23rd of September, 18G3, the regiment won many honors, and retired from the service on the 25th of June, 1865, at Indianapolis.

The 102i) liEGiMENT, organized under Col. Benjamin M. Gregory from companies of the Indiana Legion, and numbering six hundred and twenty-three men and officers, left Indianapolis for the front early in Jul}', and reported at North Yernon on the 12th of July, 1803, and having completed a round of duty, returned to Indianapoli.s on the 17th to be discharged.

The 103ij, comprising seven companies from Hendricks county, two from Marion and one from Wayne counties, numbering 681 men and officers, under Col. Lawrence S. Shuler, was contemporary with the 102d liegiment, var3'ing only in its service by being mustered ont one day before, or on the 16th of July, 1863.

The 10-±Tu ItEGiMEXT OF MiNUTE Men was rccruited from members of the Legion of Decatur, La Fayette, Madison, Marion and Rush counties. It comprised 714 men and officers under the command of Col. James Gavin, and v-'as organized within forty hours after the issue of Governor Morton's call for minute men to protect Indiana and Kentuck}' against the raids of Gen. John II. Morgan's rebel forces. After Morgan's escape into Ohio the command returned and was mustered out on the 18th of July, 1863.

Putnam, Wayne, Clinton juid Madison connlics. Tho command numbered seven hundred and thirteen men and oliicers, under Col. Sherlock, and took a leadin;^ ]);irt in the pursuit of Morgan. Returning oji the ISLh of July to Indianapoh's it wa? mustered out.

The IOGtu Regiment, under Col. Isaac P. Gray, consisted of one company of the Legion and nine com])anics of Minute Men, aggregating t-even hundred and ninety-two men and officers. The counties of Wayne, Randolph, Hancock, Howard, and ]\[arion were represented in its rank and file. Like the other regiments organized to repel Morgan, it was disembodied in July, 1863.

The lOTxu Regiment, undi;r Col. De Witt C. Rngg, was organized in the city of Lidianapolis from the companies' Legion, or Ward Guards. The successes of this promptly organized regiment were unquestioned.

The IOStk Regiment comprised five companies of Minute Men, from Tippecanoe county, two from Ilaticock, and one from each of the counties known as Carroll, Montgomery and Wayne, aggregating 710 men and officers, and all under the command of Col. W. C. Wilson. After performing the only duties ])resented, it returned from Cincinnati on the 18th of July, and was mustered out.

The IOOtji Regiment, composed of Minute Men from Coles county, 111., La Porte, Hamilton, Miami and Randolph counties, Ind., shov/ed a roster of 709 officers and men, under Col. J. R, Mahon. Morgan having escaped from Ohio, its duties were at an end, and returning to Indianapolis was mustered out on the 17th of July, 1863, after seven days' service.

The llOxH Regiment of Minute Men comprised volunteers from Henry, Madison, Delaware, Cass, and Monroe counties. The men -were ready and willing, if not really anxious to go to the front. But happily the swift-winged Morgan was driven away, and consequently the regiment was not called to the field.

The lllxir Regiment, furnished hy Montgomery, Lafayette, Rush, Miami, Monroe, Delaware and Hamilton counties, numbering 733 men and < fficers, rinder Col. Robert Cauover, was not requisitioned.

The 112th Regiment was formed from nine companies of Minute Men, and the Mitchell Light Iiifantry Company of the Legion. Its strength was 703 men and officers, under Col. Hiram F. Braxton. Lawrence, Washington, Monroe and Orange counties were represented on its roster, and the historic names of North Vernon and Sunman's Station on its banner. Returning from the South

Tlie IMth Rkgimknt was wholly organized in Johnson coiintj', under Col. Lanihertson, and participated in tlie aiiair of Korth Vernon. Returning on the 21st of July, 1863, with its brief but faithful record, it was disembodied at Indianapolis, 11 days after its organization.

All these regiments were brought into existence to meet an emergency, and it must be confessed, that had not a sense of duty, military instinct and love of country animated these regiments, the rebel General, John H. Morton, and liis G,000 cavalry would doubtless have carried destruction as far as the very capital of their State.

The 115th REontENX, organized at Indianapolis in answer to the call of the President in June, 1SG3, was mustered into service on the IVth of August, under Col. J. R. Mahon. Its service was short but brilliant, and received its discharge at Indianapolis the 10th of Feljruary, 1SG4.

The IIGth Regiment, mustered in on the iTth of August, 1SG3, moved to Detroit, Michigan, on the oOtli, under Col. Charles Wise. During October it was ordered to Kicholasville, Kentucky, where it was assigned to Col. Mahon's Brigade, and with Gen. "Willcox's entire command, joined in the forward movement to Cumberland Gap. » After a term on severe duty it returned to Lafayette and there was disembodied on the 24th of February, 1SG4, whither Gov. Morton hastened, to share in the ceremonies of welcome.

The IITtii Regiment of Indianapolis was mustered into service on the 17th of September, 18G3, under Col. Thomas J. Brady. After surmounting every obstacle opposed to it, it returned on the 6th of February, 1SG4, and was treated to a public reception on the 9 th.

The IISth Regiment, whose organization was completed on the 3d of September, 1863, under Cui. Geo. W. Jackson, joined the 116th at Nicholasville, and sharing in its fortunes, returned to the

The HUtii, or Skvknth Cavai-uy, was recruited under Col. John P. 0. Shanks, and its origan izat.i on conipleled on the If-t of October, I8G;>. Tlic rank and file numbered l,iM8, dividcnl into twelve companies. On the 7th of December its arrival at Louisville was rc])orted, and on the 14tli it entered on active nervice. After the well-fon^ht battle of Guntown, Mississippi, on the lOtli of June, 1SG4-, although it onl}' brought defeat to our arms, (icneral Grierson addressed the Seventh Cavalry, saying: " Yoar General congratulates a'ou upon your noble conduct during the late expedition. Fighting agaiiist overwhelming numbers, under adverse circumstances, your prompt obedience to orders and unHinching courage commanding the admiration of all, made even defeat almost a victory. Fr.]- hours on foot you repulsed the cliarges of the enemies' infantry, .-:id again in the saddle j'ou met his cavalry and turned his assaults into confusion. Your heroic perseverance saved hundreds of your fellow-soldier:' from capture. You have been faithful to your honorable reputation, and have fully justified the confidence, and merited the high esteem of your commander."

Early in 1SG5, a number of these troops, returning from imprisonment in Southern bastiles, were lost on the steamer "Sultana." The survivors of the campaign continued in the service for a long period after the restoration of peace, and finally mustered out.

The 120x11 Regiment. In September, 1S63, Gov. Morton received authority from the War Department to organize eleven regijnents within the State for three j'ears' service. By April, ISGl, this organization was complete, and being transferred to the command of Brigadier General Alvin P. Ilovey, w^ere formed by him into a division for service with the Army of Teimessce. Of those regiments, the 120th occupied a very prominent place, both on account of its numbers, its perfect discipline and high reputation. It was mustered in at Columbus, and was in all the great battles of the latter years of the war. It won high praise from friend and foe, and retired with its bright roll of honor, after the success of Right and Justice w'as accomplished.

The 121sT, on Nikth Cavalky, was mustered in March 1, 18G4, under Col. George W. Jackson, at Indianapolis, and though not numerically strong, was so well equipped and possessed such excellent material that on the 3rd of May it was ordered to the front. The record of the 121st, though extending over a bx*ief period, is pre^^uant witli deeds of war of a lii^^li cliariicter. On tlic 20111 of ^Vpril, 1805, tlie.>c ti(.)oji!>, while, rctui-niiig from their labors in the ,Soutli, lost 55 men, owin^ to the ex]>losiun of the engines of the steamer " Sultana." The return of the 3SG survivors, on the 5th of September, 1SG5, wi'^ hailed with joy, and proved how v/ell and dearly the citizens of Indiana loved their soldiers.

The 122d ItKuiMKXT ordered to be raised in the Third Con<^rtssional District, owing to very few men bein^ then at home, failed in or^^anization, and the regimental number became a blank.

The 123d IIkgi.mext was furnished by the Fourth aiid Seventh Congressional Disti-icts during the winter of lsG3-'04, and mustered, jMarch 9, ISGl, at Grccnsburg, under Col. John C. AIcQuiston. The command left for the front the same day, and after winning rare distinction during the last years of the campaign, i)articularly in its gallantry at Atlanta, and its daring movement to escape Forrest's 15,000 rebel horsemen near Franklin, this regiment was discharged on the 30th of August, 18G5, at Indianapolis, being mustered out on the 25th, at Haleigh, JNTortli Carolina.

The 124tii Kegimekt completed its organization by assumingthree companies raised for the 125 Lh Ilegiment (which was intended to be cavalry), and was mustered in at Ilichmond, on the lOth of March, ISGl, under Colonel James Burgess, and re])ortcd at Louisville within nine days. From Buzzard's Boost, on the 8th of May, 1864, under General Schoiield, Lost Mountain in June, and the cajDture of Decatur, on the 15th July, to the 21st March, 1SG5, in its grand advance under General Sherman from Atlanta to the coast, the regiment won many laurel wreaths, and after a brilliant campaign, was mustered out at Greensboro on the 31st August, 1865.

The 125th, or Tenth Cavalry, was partially organized during November and December, 1862, at Vincennes, and in February, 1863, completed its numbers and equi{)raent at Columbus, under Colonel T. M. Pace. Early in May its arrival in I^ashville was repoi'ted, and presently assigned active service. During September and October it engaged rebel contingents under Forrest and Hood, and later iu the battles of Nashville, Reynold's Bill and Sugar Creek, and in 1SG5 Flint River, Courtland and Mount Hope. The explosion of the Stdtana occasioned the loss of thirty-five men with Captain GalTuey and Lieutenants Twigg and Reeves, and in a collision on the Nashville & Louisville railroad, ]\[ay, 1804, lost live men killed and several \voundcd. After a term of service uniiistoi:y of imiiaxa. 175 surpassed for its utility and characlcr it was disciubudicd at ^'^icksburg, Missi.'^sijipi, on the 31st August, 1SG5, and retuiiiing to Indianapolis early in Septeuibcr, was welcomed by the Executive and ])Joi)le.

Tiio 12(1th, nii EijcvKXTn Cavalky, was organized at Indianapolis under Colonel Ivobert II, Stewart, on the 1st ot" March, 1861, and left in May for Tennessee. It took a verj- consjucuous ])art in the defeat of Hood near Kashville, joining in the p.ursuit as far as Gravelly' Springs, Alabama, where it was dismounted and assigned infantry duty. In June, 1805, it was remounted at St. Louis, and moved to Fort Iviley, Kansas, and tlience to Leavenworth, where it was mustered o\it on the 19th September, 1803.

The 127Tn, ok Twklftu Cavalrv, w-as partially organized at Kendallville, in December, 18G3, and perfected at the same place, under Colonel Edv/ard Anderson, in April, ISG-i. lleaching the front in May, it went into active service, took a prominent part in the march througli Alabama and Georgia, and after a service brilliant in all its parts, retired from the field, after discharge, on the 22d of November, 1865.

The 128th Kegiment was raised in the Tenth Congressional District of the period, and mustered at Michigan City, under Colonel R. P. De Hart, on the 18th I^Larch, 18GJ-. On the 25th it was reported at the front, and assigned at once to Schofield's Division. The battles of Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Lost Mountain, Kenesaw, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Dalton, Brentwood Hills, Nashville, and the six days' skirmish of Columbia, were all participated in by the 128th, and it continued in service long after tlie termination of hostilities, holding the post of Raleigh, North Carolina.

The 129Tn Regiment was, like the former, mustered in at Michigan City about the same time, under Colonel Charles Case, and moving to the front on the 7th April, 1.861, shared in the fortunes of the 12Stli until August 29, 1865, when it w\as disembodied at Charlotte, Notrh Carolina.

The ISOxa Regiment, mustered at Kokomo on the 12th March, 1864, under Colonel C. S. Parrish, left en route to the seat of war on the IGth, and was assigned to the Second Brigade, First Division, Twenty-third Army Corps, at Nashville, on the 19th. During the war it made for itself a brilliant history, and returned to Indianapolis with its well-won honors on the 13th DeceniDer, 1865.

It left Iii(liaiuij)olis on tlie oOili of A])ril, ISOi, in infantry trim, und y;ained its lir.~t lionors on the 1st of (>o.tot)cr in its tna<^iiificent dofcn?o of Kunt^ville, Alabama, against the rebel division of 'General Jliifurd, followini;- a line of first-rate military conduct to the end. In January, 1865, tlio roijimeiit was remounted, won some distinction in its modern foian, and was nmstered out at Vieksburg on the ISth of JS'ovembur, 1805. The morale and services of the rei>;iinent were such that its Colonel was promoted Brevet P>rigadier-(Jencral in consideration of its merited honors.

Governor Morton, in obedience to tlie ofler made under his auspices to the general Government to raise volunteer regiments for onehundred days' service, issued his call on the 23rd of April, 1864. This movement suggested itself to the inventive genius of the war Governor as a most important step toward the subjection or annihilation of the military supporters of slavery within a year, and thus conclude a war, which, notwithstanding its holy claims to the name of Battles for Freedom, was becoming too protracted, and proving too detrimental to the best interests of the Union. In answer to the esteemed Governor's call eight regiments came forward, and formed The Grand Division of tlie Yolunteers.

The 132d Regiment, under Col. S. C. Vance, was furnished by Indianapolis, Shelliyville, Franlclin and Danville, and leaving on the 18th of May, 1864, reached the front where it joined the forces acting in Tennessee.

The 133d IIegiiient, raised at Richmond on the 17th of May, 186 i, under Col. R.N. Hudson, comj)rised nine companies, and folloM-ed the 132d.

The 134tii REGurENT, comprising seven companies, was organized at Indianapolis on the 25th of May, 1864, under Col. James Gavin, a)id proceeded immediatel}' to the front.

The ISoxn Regiment was raised from the volunteers of Bedford, Noblesville and Goshen, with seven companies from the First Congressional District, under Col. "W". C. "Wilson, on the 25tli of May, 1864, and left at once en route to the South.

The 1 36th Regiment comprised ten companies, raised in the same districts as those contributing to the 135th, under Col. J. W. Foster, and left for Tennessee on the 24th of May, 1864.

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Tlio l<3STn Regiment wai lornicd of fccvcu companies from the Ninth, with three from the Eleventh Congre^rsional District (unreformed), and mustered in at Indianapolis on the 27tli of May, ISGl, under Col. J. II. Shannon. Tliis fnio regiment was reported at the front within a fuw days.

The ISOtji TIkgiment, under Col. Geo. Humplirey, was raised from volunteers furni;-;hcd by Iveuualiville, Lawj-enceburg, Elizaville, Kniglitstown, Comiersville, Newcastle, Portland, Vevay, New Albany, Metaniora, Columbia City, New Haven and New Philadelphia. It was constituted a regiment on the 8th of June, 1864:, and appeared among the defenders in Tennessee during that month.

All these regiments gained distinction, and won an enviable position in the glorious history of the war and the no less glorious one of their own State in its relation thereto.

Tlie 14:0th ItEGjMENT was organized with many others, in response to the call of the nation. Under its Colonel, Thomas J. Brady, it proceeded to the South on the 15th of November, ISGi. Having taken a most prominent part in all the desperate struggles, round Nashville and Mnrfreesboro in ISGl-, to Town Creek Bridge on the 20th of February, 1SG5, and completed a continuous round of severe duty to the end, arrived at Indianapolis for discharge on the 21st of July, where Governor Morton received it with marked honors.

The 142d Regiment was recruited at Fort Wayne, under Col. I. M. Comparet, and was mustered into service at Indianajjolis on the d of November, 1864. After a steady and exceedingly eflective service, it returned to Indianapolis on the 16th of July, 18G5.

Was answered by Indiana in tho most material terms. No less than fourteen serviceable regiments Vtrere placed at the disposal of the General Government.

The 143d Regiment was mustered in, under Col J. T. Grill, on the 21st February, 18G5, reported at Nashville on the 24th, and after a brief but brilliant service returned to the State on the 21st October, 1865.

The 14l'rii Rkcimknt, under Col. (J. A\^ liiilillc, was ninsterod in on tlie OtlrHarcli, 1805, left on tlio 9tU for Harper's Ferry, took an effective part in the close of the campai^^n and reported at Indianapolis for discharge on the 9th August, 1S65.

The 145th Rkcumknt, under Col. "W". A. AilamSjleft IndianajiMlis on the ISth of Febrnar}', 18G5, and joining Gen. Steadman's divi:^iuu at Chattanooga on the 23d was sent on active service. Its dnties Avcre discharged with rare fidelity until mustered out in January, ISGO.

The lin-rn Reoimei^t, under Col. M. C. Welsh, left Indianapolis on the 11th of March en route to Harper's Ferry, where it was assigned to tlie army of the Shenandoah. The duties ot this regiment were severe and continuous, to the period of its muster out at Baltimore on the 31st of August, 1865.

The I^Ttu Regijient, comprised among other volunteers from Benton, Lafayette and Henry counties, organized under Col. Milton Peden on the 13th of March, 1SG5, at Indianapolis. It shared a fortune similar to that of the 140th, and returned for discharge on the 9th of August, 18G5.

The 14STn Regimext, under Col. N. R. Ruckle, left the State cajiital on the 28th of February, 1865, and reporting at Nashville, was sent on guard and garrison duty into tlie heart of Tennessee. Returning to Indianapolis on the 8th of September, it received a final discharge.

The llOrn Regiment was organized at Indianapolis by Col. TV. H. Fairbanks, and left on the 3d of March, 18G5, for Tennessee, where it had the honor of receiving the surrender of the rebel forces, and military stores of Generals Roddj' and Polk. The regiment was welcomed home by Morton on the 29th of September.

The 150th Regiment, under Col. M. B. Taylor, mustered in on the 9tli of March, 1865, left for the South on the 13th and reported at Harper's Fen-y on the ITtli. This regiment did guard duty at Charleston, Winchester, Stevenson Station, Gordon's Springs, and after a service characterized by utility'-, returned on the 9th of' August to Indianapolis for discharge.

The 151sT Regiment, under Col. J. Ilealy, arrived at Xashvillcon the 9th of March, 18G5. On the 14th a movement on Tullahoma was undertaken, and three months later returned to Nashville for garrison duty to the close of the war. It was mustered out on the 22d of September, 1SG5.

'W. W Griowold, and left for Harper's Ferry on the 18tliof March, 18G5. It was attached to the provisional divisions of Slicnaiiduah Army, and engaged until the 1st of September, when it was discharged at Indianapolis.

The 153i) I'^KontEXT was organized at Indianapolis on the 1st of March, 1S65, under Col. O. II. P. Carey. It reported at Louisville, and by order of Gen. Palmer, was held on service iu Kentucky, Avliere it was occupied in the exciting but very dangerous pastime of lighting Southern guerrillas. Later it was posted at Louisville, until mustered out on the 4th of September, 1S65.

The 151th Regiment, organized under Col. Frank "Wilcox, left Indianapolis under Major Simpson, for Parkcrsburg, W. Virginia, on the 28th of April, 1SG5. It was assigned to guard and garrison duty until its discharge on the 4th of August, 1865.

The 155Tn Regiment, recruited throughout the State, left on the 26th of April for Washington, and was afterward assigned to a provisional Brigade of the Ninth Army Corps at Alexandria. The companies of this regiment were scattered over the country, - at Dover, Centre\ illc, Wilmington, and Salisbury, but becoming reunited on the 4tli of August, 1805, it was mustered out at Dovei', Delaware.

The IoGtii Battalion, under Lieut.-Colonel Charles M. Smith, left en route to the Shenandoah Valley on the 27th of April, 18G5, where it continued doing guard duty to the period of its muster out the 4th of August, 1365, at Winchester,, Virginia.

On the return of these regiments to Indianapolis, Gov. Morton and the people received, them with all that characteristic cordiality and enthusiasm peculiarly tljeir own.

The people of Crawford county, animated with that inspiriting patriotism which the war drew forth, organized this mounted company on the 25th of July, 1863, and placed it at the disposal of the Government, and it was mustered into service by order of the War Secretary, on the 13th of August, 1863, under Captain L. Lamb. To the close of the year it engaged in the laudable pursuit of arresting deserters and enforcing the draft; however, on the 18th of January, 1804, it was reconstituted and incorjjorated with the Thirteenth Cavalry, with which it continued to serve until thcj treason of Americans against America was conquered.

4 The 2Stii RKGn:K.N'r ok CdLdUii) 'I'kooi's M-as rccruilcd tliroi!L;']i. '>iit the State of Imliima, and uikUt Licut.-Coluuel Chai'le;? .S. Kussoll, left IndiaiKipolIs for tlio fronton tlie 2ith of April, ISOi. The regiment acted very well in its first engagement Avith the rebels Jit White House, Virginia, and again with G(!n. Sheridan's Cavalry, in the swamps of tlie Chiekahominj'. In the battle of the " Crater," it lost half its roster; but their place was soon iillcd by other colored recruits from the State, and Hussell promoted to the Colonelcy, and afterward to Brevet Brigralier-CJeneral, when ho was succeeded in the command by ]\lajor Thomas JI. Logan. .During the few months of its active service it accumulated quite a history, and was ultimately di:^charged, on the Sth of Januaiy, 18G6, at Indianapolis.

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First Battkrv, oi-gjinizcd at Evansville, under Captain Martin Klauss, and mustered in on the 16th of August, 18G1, joined Gen. Fremont's army immediately, and entering I'eadily upon its salutary course, aided in the capture of 930 rebels and their position at Blackwater creek. On March the 6th, LsG'3 at Elkhorn Tavern, and on the 8th at Pea Ridge, the battery performed good service. Port Gibson, Champion Hill, Jackson, the Tcclic country, Sabine Cross Roads, Grand Encore, all tell of its efiicacy. In 1S64 it was subjected to reorganization, when Lawrence Jucoby v.'^as raised to the Captiancy, vice Klauss resigned. After a long term of useful service, it was mustered out at Indianapolis on the ISth of August, 1865.

Second Battekv was organized, under Captain D. G. Rabb, at Indianapolis on the 9th of August, 1861, and one month later proceeded to the front. It participated in the campaign against Col. Coffee's irregular troops and the rebellious Indians of the Cherokee nation. From Lone Jack, Missouri, to Jenkin's Ferry and Fort Smith it won signal honors until its reorganization in 1864, and even after, to June, 1865, it maintained a very fair reputation.

The TniRD Batteuy, under Capt. AV. W. Frybarger, was organized and mustered in at Connersville on the 24th of August, 1861, and proceeded immediate!}' to join Fremont's Army of the Mis- Eouri. Moon's Mill, Kirksville, Meridian, Fort de Russy, Alexandria, Round Lake, Tupelo, Clinton and Tallahatchie are names

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may !)(> engraven on its c^uns. It purticipated in the allairs before Narilivillcon the 15th and 10th of December, 18G-i, when Gcuersri Ilnud's Army was put to route, and at Fort IJlakcly, outside Mobile, after which it returned liome to report for discharge, Au,:^ust 21, 1865.

The Fourth IJatteky, recruited in La Porte, Porter and Lake counties, r<^ported at the front early in October, ISDl, and at once assumed a prominent place in the army of Gen. Buell. Again imder Iloseucrans and McCook and under General Slieridan at Stone River, the services of this battery were much praised, i'.nd it retained its well-earned rej)utation to the very dsiy of its muster out - the 1st of August, 1865. Its first organization was completed under Oapt. A. K. Bush, and reorganized in Oct., 1864, under Capt B. F. Johnson.

The Fifth Batteky was furnished by La Porte, Allen, Whitley and Noble counties, organized under Capt, Peter Simonson, and mustered into service on the 22d of November, 1861. It comprised four six pounders, two being rifled cannon, and two twelve-jjounder Howitzers with a force of 158 men. Reporting at Camp Gib bert, Louisville, on the 29th, it was siiortlj' after assigned to the division of Gen, Mitchell, at Bacon Creek. During its term, it served in twenty battles and numerous petty actions, losing its Captain at Pine Mountain. The total loss accruing to the battery was 84 men and oftlccrs and four guns. It was mustered out on the 20th of July, 1864.

The Six'rn Battery was recruited at Evansville, under Captain Frederick Behr, and left, on the 2d of Oct., 1861, tor the front, reporting at ITenderson, Kentucky, a few days after. Early in 1862 it joined Gen. Sherman's army at Paducah, and participated in the battle of Shiloh, on the 6th of April. Its history grew in brilliancy until the era of peace insured a cessation of il^^ great labors.

The Seventu Batteky comprised volunteers from Terre Haute, Arcadia, Evansville, Salem, Lawreuceburg, Columbus, Vincennes and Indianapolis, under Samuel J, Harris as its first Captain, who was succeeded by G. R. Shallow and O. H. Morgan after its reorganization. From the siege of Corinth to the capture of Atlanta it performed vast services, and returned to Indianapolis on the IJth of July, 1865, to be received by the people and hear its history from the lips of the veteran patriot and Governor of the State.

The Er .irrri Battuiiv, under Captain G. T. Cochran, arrivc<' at the front on tlie 20tli of February, 1S02-, and. subsequently entered upon its real duties at the siege of Corinth. It served with distinction tliroughout, and concluded a well-made campaign under Will Stokes, who was appointed Captain of the companies with which it was consolidated in Marcli, 1805.

The XiNTH Bat'o:hy. Tlie orgaiiiaation of tliis battery vras perfected at Indianapolis, on the 1st of January, 1SG2, under Capt. I^. S. Thompson. Moving to the front it ])articipated in the aflairs of Shiioli, Corinth, Queen's Ilill, Meridian, Fort Dick Taylor, Fort dc Huss}'-, Henderson's Hill, Pleasant Hill, Cotile Landing, Bayou Rapids, Mansura, Chicot, and many others, winning a name in eacli engagement. The explosion of the steamer Eclipse at Johusonville, above Paducah, on Jan. 27, 18G5, resulted in the destruction of 58 men, leaving only ten to represent the bal tery. The survivors reached Indianapolis on the 6 th of Mai-eh, and were mustered out.

The Tknth Battery was recruited at Lafayette, and mustered in under Capt. Jeroine B. Cox, in January, 18G1. Having passed throiigh the Kentucky campaign against Gen. Bragg, it participated in of the great engagements, and finally returned to report for discharge on the 6th of July, 1864, having, in the meantime, won a very fair fame.

The Eleventh Battery was organized at Lafayette, and mustered in at Indianapolis under Capt. Arnold Sutermeister, on the l7th of December, 1861. On most of the principal battle-fields, from Shiloh, in 1862, to the ca])tnre of Atlanta, it maintained a high reputation for military excellence, and after consolidation with the Eighteenth, mustered out on the 7th of June, 1865.

Tlie Twelfth Batteky was recruited at Jeffersonville and subsequently mustered in at Lidianapolis. On the 6th of March, 1SG2, it reached Kashvillc, having been previously assigned to Bueli's Army. In April its Captain, G. W. Sterling, rcfigned, and tlie position devolved on Capt. James E. White, who, in turn, was succeeded by James A. Dunwoody. The record of the battery holds a first place in the history of the period, and enabled both men and ofiicers to look back with pride npon the battle-fields of the land. It was ordered home in June, 1865, and on reaching Indiana])olis, on the 1st of July, was mustered out on the 7th of that month.

The Thtrteektii Battery was organized under Captain Sewell Coulson, during the winter of ISGl, at Indianapolis, and proceeded to the front in February, 3 862. During the subsequent months it

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-was occujiiod iu the pursuit ()f Joliii H. Morgan'ti raiders, and aided effecth'clv in" driving tliem from Iventucky. This artillery company returned from the South on the 4th of July, 1805, and were discliarged the day following.

The Foi-nTEENTU Battkky, recruited in "Waljash, iVrianii, Lafayette, and Huntington counties, under Captain M. II. Kidd, and Lieutenant J. W. IL McGuire, left Indianapolis on the 11th of April, 1802, and within a few moutlis one portion of it was captured at Jjcxington hy Geu. Forrest's great cavalry command. The main batteiy lost tv,'o guns and two men at Guntown, on the Mississippi, but proved more successful at Xashville and Mobile. It arrived home on the 29th of August, 1S65, received a public welcome, and its final discharge.

The FiFTKENTH Battery, under Captain I. C. II. Yon Selilin, was retained on duty frour the date of its organization, at ladiau- .apolis, until the 5th of July, 1862, when it was moved to Harper's Ferry. Two months later the gallant defense of Maryland Heights was set at naught by the rebel Stunevvall Jackson, and the entire garrison snrj'cndered. Being paroled, it was reorganized at Indianapolis, and appeared again iu the field in March, 1863, where it won a sjilendid renown ou every well-fought field to the close of the war. It was mustered out on the 24:th of June, 1865.

The Sixteenth Batiery was organized at Lafayette, under Capt. Charles A. Nay lor, and on the 1st of June, 1862, left for "Washington. Moving to the front with Gen. Pope's command, it participated in the battle of Slaughter Mountain, on the 9th of August, and South Mountain, and Antietam, under Gen. McClellan. This battery was engaged in a large number of general engagements and flying column affairs, won a very favorable record, and returned on the 5tli of July, 1S65.

The SEVENTEENTn Batteky, under Capt. Milton L. I\riuer, was mustered in at Indianapolis, on the 20th of Maj', ISGii, left for the front on the 5tli of July, and subsequently engaged in the Gettysburg expedition, was present at Harper's Ferry, July 6, 1863, and at Opcquan on the 19th of September. Fisher's Hill, New Market, and Cedar Creek brought it additional honors, and won from Gen. Sheridan a tribute of praise for its service on tliese battle grounds. Ordered from Winclicster to Indianapolis it was mustered out there on the 3d of July, 1865.

froiil; in August, 1803, but did not take a leading part in tlu) eam- ]);iig)i until 1803, when, under Gen. Ilosencrans, it ai)[)eared prominent at Hoover's Gap. From tltis period to the ali'airs o!' ^Vest Point and Macon, it }>erforiued first-elass service, and returned to its State on the S.V.li of .Tune, 1SG5.

Tlie XiNKTEi;.\Tn Battkhy was luustcred into service at Tn'lianapolis, on the Stli of August, 1802, under Cai)t. S. J. Harris, and proceeded immediately afterward to the front, where it participated iu the campaign against Gen. Bragg. It was present at every pott of danger to the end of the war, when, after the surrender of Johnson's army, it returned to Indianapolis. Reaching that city ou the Gth of June, 1805, it was treated to a public reception and received the congratulations of Gov. Morton. Four days later it was discharged.

The Twentieth Battekt, organ i;jed under Oapt. Frank A. Rose, left tlie State capital on the 17th of December, 1802, for the front, and reported immediately at Henderson, Kentucky. Subsequently Captain Rose resigned, and, in 1803, under Capt. Osborn, turned over its guns to the 11th Indiana Battery, and was assigned to the charge of siege guns at Nashville. Gov. Morton had the battery supplied with new field pieces, and by the 5th of October, 1SG3, it was again in the field, where it won many honors under Slierman, and continued to exercise a great influence until its return ou the 23dof June, 1805.

The TwENTY-FiiiST BATTERr recruited at Indianapolis, under the direction of Captain W. W. Andrew, left on tlie Gth of September, 1802, for Covington, Kentucky, to aid in its defense against the advancing forces of Gen. Kirby Smith. It was engaged iu numerous military affairs and may be said to acquire many honors, although its record is stained with the names of seven deserters. The battery was discharged ou the. 21st of June, 1805.

The Twenty-second Battery was mustered in at Indianapolis on the 15th of December, 1802, under Capt. B. F. Denning, and moved at once to the front. It took a very conspicuous part in the pursuit of Morgan's Cavali'y, and iu many other affairs. It threw the first shot into Atlanta, and lost its Captain, who was killed in the skirmish line, on the 1st of July. While the list of casualties numbers only 33, that of desertions numbers o7. This battery was received with public honors on its return, the 25th of June, 1865, and mustered out on the 7th of the same month.

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Tlie TwKXTV-TniiiD 1jAttki:\, rccniitcd in ()(;tol)ei' 1SG2, and mustered in on the'Sth ot'Xuveinber, under C;ipt. I. IL Myers, proceeded South, after havini>; rendered \'erj eilieieut services at lionic in guarding the camps of rebel [)risoner3. In July, 1805, the battery took an active part, under General Boyle's command, in routing and capturing the raiders at Braiidenburgh, and subsequently'^ to the close of the war performed very brilliant exploits, i-eaching Indianapolis iii June, 1SG5. It was discharged on the 27th of that month.

The Twenty-fourth Battery, under Capt. I. A. Simms, was enrolled for service on the 29th of November, 1S02; remained at Indianapolis on duty until the 13thof March, 1SG3, when it left for the field. From its participation in the Cumberland River campaign, to its last engagement at Columbia, Tennessee, it aided materially in bringing victory to the Union ranks and made for itself a widespread fame. Arriving at Indianapolis on the 2Sth of July, it was publicly received, and in five days later disembodied.

The Twenty-fifth Battery was recruited in September and October, 1864, and mustered into service for one year, under Capt. Frederick C. Sturm. December 13th, it reported at Nashville, and took a prominent part in the defeat of Gen. Hood's array. Its duties until July, 1865, were continuous, when it I'cturned to report for final discharge.

The T-\VENTY-siXTH Battery', or "Wildek's Battery," was recruited under Capt. I. T. Wilder, of Greensburg, in May, 1S61; but was not mustered in as an artillery company. Incorporating itself with a regiment then forming at Indianapolis it was mustered as company "A," of the 17th Infantrj-, with "Wilder as Lieutenant- Colonel of the regiment. Subsequently, at Elk Water, Virginia, it was converted into the "First Independent Battery," and became known as " liigby's Battery." The record of this battery is as brilliant as any won during the war. On every field it has won a distinct reputation; it was well worthy the enthusiastic reception given to it on its return to Indianapolis on the 11th and 12th of July, 1865. During its term of service it was subject to many transmutations; but in every phase of its brief history, areputation for gallantry and patriotism was maintained which now forms a living testimonial to its services to the public.

The total number of battles in the " War of the Rebellion " in which the patriotic citizens of the great and noble State of Indiana were more or less engaged, was as follows:

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The regiments sent iortli to tlie defense of the Tiepublic in tlio liour of its greatest peri], when a liost of ]ier own sons, blinded by some unholy infatuation, lea])ed to arms that they might trample upon the liberty-giving ]jrinciples of the nation, have been passed in very brief review. The authorities chosen for the dates, names, and figures are the records of the State, and the main subject is based upon the actions of those 267,000 gallant men of Indiana who rushed to arms in defense of all for which their lathers bled, leaving their wives and children and homes in the guardianship of a truly paternal Government.

The relation of Indiana to tlie Republic was then established; for wlien the population of the State, at the time her sons went forth to particijxite in war for tlie maintenance of the Union, is Itrought into comparison with all other States and countries, it will be apparent that the sacrifices made by Indiana from lSGl-'65 equal, if not actually exceed, the noblest of those recorded in the history of ancient or modern times.

Unprepared for the terrible inundation of modern which threatened to deluge the country in a sea of blood and rob,' a people of their richest, their most prized inheritance, the State rose above all precedent, and under the benign influence of ])atriotism, guided b}' the well-directed zeal of a wise Governor and Government, sent into the field an army that in numbers was gigantic, and in moral and physical excellence never equaled

It is laid down in the ofhcial reports, furnished to the Y7ar Department, that over 200,000 troops were specially organized to aid in crushing the legions of the slave-holder; that no less than 50,000 militia were armed to defend the State, and that the large, but absolutely necessary number of commissions issued was 17,114. All this proves the scientific skill and military economy exercised by the Governor, and brought to the aid of the people in a most terrible emergency; for he, with soine prophetic sense of the gravity of the situation, saw that unless the gt-eatest powers of the Union were put forth to crush the least justifiable and most pernicious

The part which Indiana took m the war agaiii::;l the Rebellion is one of wliich the citizens of the State maj^ well bo proud. In the number of troops furnished, and iu the amount of voluntary contributions 1 hindered, Indiana, in proportion and wealth, stands equal to any of her sister States. " It is also a subject of p^ratitudo and thankfulness," said Gov. Morton, in his message to the Legislature, " that, while the number of troops furnished by Indiana alone in this great contest would have done credit to a first-class nation, measured by the standard of previous wars, not a single battery or battalion from this State has brought reproach upon the national flag, and no disaster of the war can bo traced to any want .of fidelity, courage or efficiency on the part of any Indiana officer. The endurance, heroism, intelligence and skill of the officers and soldiers sent forth by Indiana to do battle for the Union, have shed a luster on our beloved State, of which any people might justly be proud. Without claiming superiority over our loyal sister States, it is but justice to the brave men who liavc represented us db almost every battle-field of the war, to sa}"- that their deeds have placed Indiana in the front rank of those heroic States which rushed to the rescue of the imperiled Government of the nation. The total number of troops furnished b}' the State for all terms of service exceeds 200,000 men, much the greater portion of them being for three years; and in addition thereto not less than 50,000 State militia have from time to time been called into active service to repel rebel raids and defend our southern border from invasion."

After The Avar

In 1867 the Legislature comprised 91 Republicans and 59 Democrats. Soon after the commencement of the session. Gov. Morton resic'ned his office in consequence of having been elected to the U. S. Senate, and Lieut.-Gov. Conrad Baker assumed the Executive chair during the remainder of Morton's term. This Legislature, by a very decisive vote, ratified the 14th amendment to the Federal Constitution, constituting all persons born in the country or subject to its jurisdiction, citijcens of the United States and of tlie State wherein tliey reside, without regard to race or color; rcduc- iii^^ tlio Congressionni rejircsciitailoii in any State in which thora should bo a restriction of tlie exercise of the elective franchise on account of race or color; disfranchising persons therein named * who sliall liave cn^-aired in insurrection or rebellion airainst the United States; and declaring that the validity of the public debt of the United States authorized by law, shall not be (questioned.

This Legislature also passed an act providing for the registry of votes, the punishment of fraudulent practices at elections, and for thea])]-!ortionnient and compensation of a Board of Registration; this Board to consist, in each townsliip, of two freeholders ap])ointed by the County Commissioners, together with the trustee of such township; in cities the freeholders are to be appointed in each ward by the city council. The measures of this law are very strict, and are faithfully executed. No cries of fraud in elections are heard in connection with Indiana.

This Legislature also divided the State into eleven Congressional Districts and apportioned their representation; enacted a law for the protection and indemnity of all olHcers and soldiers of the United States and soldiers of the Indiana Legion, for acts done in the military service of the United States, and in the military service of the State, and in enforcing the laws and preserving the peace of the country; made definite appropriations to the several benevolent institutions of the State, and adopted several measures for the encouragement of education, etc.

In 1868, Indiana was the first in the field of national politics, both the principal parties holding State conventions early in the year. The Democrats nominated T. A. Hendricks for Governor, and denounced in their platform the reconstruction policy of the Eepublicans; recommended that United States treasury notes be substituted for national bank curreucj-; denied that the General Government had a right to interfere with the question of suffrage in any of the States, and opposed negro suffrage, etc.; while the Kejiublicans nominated Conrad Baker for Governor, defended its reconstruction policy, opposed a further contraction of tlio currency, etc. The camjjaign was an exciting one, and Mr. Baker was elected Governor by a majority of only 961. In the Presidential election that soon followed the State gave Grant 9,572 more than Sej'mour.

During 1S6S Indiana presented claims to the Government for about three and a half millions dollars for expenses incurred in the war, and $1,958,917.94: was allowed. Also, this year, a legislative

Tliis year (Tovoi-iutr Baker obtained a site for the Iloiise of Kefiige.' (See a subsequent paife.) The Soldiers' and Seamen's Home, near Kniglitstown, originally established by private enterprise and benevolence, and ado])tcd by the Legislature of the previous 3'^ear, was in a good condition. Up to that date ;he institution had afforded relief and temporar}^ subsistence to 400 men who had been disabled in tlie war. A substantial brick building had been built for the home, while the old buildings were used for an orphans' department, in which were gathered. 86 children of deceased soldiers.

Divorce Laavs

By some mistake or liberal design, the early statute laws of Indiana on the subject of divorce were rather more loose than those of most other States in this Union; and this subject had been a matter of so much jest among the public, that in 1870 the Governor recommended to the Legislature a reform in this direction, which was pretty effectually carried out. Since that time divorces can be granted only for the following causes: 1. Adultery. 2. Impoiency existing at the time of marriage. 3. Abandonment for two years. 4. Cruel and inhuman treatment of one party by the other. 5. Habitual drunkenness of either party, or the failure of the husband to make reasonable provision for the family. 6 The failure of the husband to make reasonable provision for the family for a period of two years. 7. The conviction of either party of an infamous crime.

Financial

Were it not for political government tlie ])!oncers would have <^ot aloiii;- without iiioicj mncli longer tlian tliev did. The pressure uf governmental needs was somewhat in advance of the monetary income of the first settlers, and the little taxation required to carry on the government seemed great and even oppressive, especially at certain periods.