Vanderburgh County, Indiana - Chapter 14, 1889 (part 1 of 3)

Chapter 14

rg|ATRIOTISM best displays itself in \(3>6 times of war. Human nature is such, that extraordinary delights flow from the graphic account of a brilliant and successful campaign, or the vivid depiction of a desperate encounter on the field of battle. Manoeuvres, indicating generalship of a high character, and the heroic endeavors of the humblest soldier, who patiently endures the severe trials and hardships of the march, the skirmish and the battle, attract the interest of all. Again, the disputed questions which lie back of, and produce, war among civilized people, generally involve the material and psychical welfare of a large portion of mankind, and their settlement marks the epochs in the advancement or retrogression of the race. Such questions take a firm hold upon the hearts of the people, and when they become crystalized into facts, are not easily effaced from the memory. The maintenance of man's inalienable rights, the determination to have their enjoyment in no way abridged, the rescue of a fair land from indolent barbarism, the salvation of the Union and the freedom of a race of bondsmen have at various times led the people of the United States into the arena of war. None of these struggles have left a blot upon the fair escutcheon of the countrv. A review of the various wars, which have from time to time engaged the Republic, a discussion of the issues which led up to them and the influence of their results upon the progress of mankind and the development of civilization, and a portrayal of the campaigns made and the battles fought by the contending forces will not be attempted in this work. These are a part of the glorious national historj' and a knowledge of them on the part of the reader is presumed in the account of what Vanderburgh county and her citizens have done in acting out the war scenes in the drama of national history, which alone is attempted here. Such information, the sources of which are abundant and accessible to all, is indispensable to a correct appreciation of the valiant services of those whose achievements in the struggles for a higher civilization and a larger measure of human liberty, entitle them to the grateful remembrance of the beneficiaries of their acts.

JVcir of 1812. - Before the county of Vanderburgh had been organized, settlers within its limits were called upon to perform militar\' duties. Those early hunters and trappers were at first far from the centres of civilization, and little was demanded of them for the common defense of the country. Some, however, were found in the meagre armies that were wresting a fair land from the grasp of the barbarians, and others helped to achieve the early victories over the British which imparted a lustre to the American flag. A few heroic men joined Gen. Harrison from this part of the countiy, and did effective service at Tip- pecanoe and t-lsewhere. It is not possible to ascertain the names of all those who went from within the confines of what is now Vanderburgh county. The pioneer, George Linxweiler, was drafted for this service while living on the old Whetstone farm, but his son George was accepted as a substitute, served throughout Gen. Harrison's campaign, and was wounded at Tippecanoe. John Fickas, Thomas Skillett, Samuel Butler and Elisha Brumfield, were drafted for the defense of New Orleans, during the war of 1812. They went with the hunters of Kentucky, to swell the ranks of Gen. Jackson in his campaign against Gen. Pakenham. After Jackson's great \ictory at New Orleans, they were discharged and set out for home on foot. They walked all the way, sleeping in the woods and killing game for their support on the long and wearisome journey. This was before the era of steamboats and newspapers in the west, and they brought with them the first intelligence received at the Red Banks or in the Green river settlement of the result of the battle of New Orleans.

T'/ie Earl\' AfiH/ia. - The militia, which had done effective service in the Indian wars, was fostered by the early laws of the state. All able-bodied men of proper age were enrolled, and required to attend drills in military tactics at certain stated times. At first the people took an active interest in learning the different military movements, and studied in their rude wav the strategies of war. Each man furnished a gun in the beginninjr, and all were skilled in the manual of arms. Musters took place several times a year, and were generally held at the county seat or some other important point in the county. Thev were attended bv larg'' and luolley crowds, and when a long period of peace had impaired their efficiency, thej' partook of the nature of holiday's. As the men were pri\-ileged from arrest on "training days," a general jollification usually took place, liquors were freely imbibed, young men resorted to fist fights to try their mettle and settle old grudges, and all sorts of fun of the rougher and more boisterous kind, known in early times, was indulged in. The system was maintained, though impaired, until the time of the Mexican war. The following account of these old-time musters is furnished by Mr. Ira Fairchild:

"Among the scenes that impressed themselves with great effect upon my young mind was the yearly musters or traininc;s which took place in pursuance of the military law put in operation almost simultaneous with the state government. Indiana was upon the frontier. In many parts remnants of the Indian tribes still lingered; the days of actual warfare with the savages we"e still fresh in the minds of the older inhabitants, and nothing was more natural than that a well-regulated militia should be deemed a great public necessity. In that day Vanderburgh county was divided into four townships - Pigeon, Armstrong, Union and Scott. In each of these there was a military company which paraded at stated times. In Scott township the drill took place at Saundersville; at the residence of Squire Jacobs, or at the Hornbrook farm. In Armstrong, generally at the house of Uncle Charley Martin, which was the hostelry of that settlement. In Union the soldiers met at the residence of Joseph M. McDowell, or at the farm of John Edwards. In Pigeon, the field of display was the commons adjacent to Evansville. Whenever a battalion drill took place the point was fixed by arrangement of the officers at a point deemed to be suitable. But the annual reo'imental muster was the gala day. This invariably took place at the count}- seat, and was apt to wind up with a huge spree and not a few fights, in which, laowever, bone and muscle were the only weapons used. Such a thing as resortincr to the use of a knife or pistol was almost unheard of, and the man who would have dared to handle a weapon on such an occasion would have fared badly with the populace. On muster day the field officers were bedecked in their regulation suits, as much attention being paid to their dress as if they were soldiers of the regular service. The chargers which they bestrode were gaily comparisoned, and as they dashed over the field of duty the}' looked, and no doubt felt, as if Solomon in all his glor}' could not hold a candle to one of them. But when you turned from the officers to the soldiery then you beheld a spectacle that even at this late da}- makes me smile as I reflect upon the scene. Men of all ages and conditions, clad in every conceivable st}de known to the times; some in buckskin breeches, short sleeves and barefooted; some in the best homespun suits they could command; others just as they had left the plow or the cornfield; it was a motley group. Their arms were (]uite as miscellaneous as their garb. There were men with rifles, men with short guns, and men with the butt end of cane fishing rods. The bottom land abounded with cane brakes, and ver^- often the soldier would prepare himself with a fresh cane, from which the pith had been carefully removed and the hollow securely corked up at both ends. Thus armed, when ammunition was distributed these doughty warriors took theirs in liquid form, which they poured into their improvised field pieces. In going through the evolutions of the drill, when ordered to fire, the}^ always shot - themselves in the neck ! By the time the exercises of the da}' were over, these cane-gun soldiers were ready to exhibit their prowess on the field of blood, and very often the field was decidedly bloody. The commanding officers of the brigade having their headquarters in this part of Indiana were, at different times: Gen. Robert M. Evans, Gen. W. A. Twigg, of New Harmony, and Gen. James P. Drake, then a resident of Posey county."

T/ic Mexican War. - The war which the United States waged against Mexico had many enthusiastic advocates in Vanderburgh county. Every movementin that brief struggle was watched with intense interest. As early as August, 1845, rumors of war had reached the village of Evansville, and at once preparations were begun for the organization of a military company. The newspapers, however, treated the matter jocosely, no doubt deeming a resort to war very remote. Through the winter and spring following, the people rather anxiously awaited developments. The telegraph was as yet unknown to the public, and the rapid transit of news was impossible. The officers of steamboats were looked to for late newspapers from other places, and the younia/, then an enterprising and very worthy sheet, issued extras whenever the news justified it. By the last of May, 1S46, public interest was at white heat; nothing was talked of but war and the rumors of war. As soon as the territory of our country had been invaded and blood of our citizens shed on our own soil by a hostile force from the Republic of Mexico, after repeated efforts on the part of the United States to honorably settle all existing differences, congress provided for a vigorous prosecution of the war and authorized the president to call for, and accept, the services, of any number of volunteers not exceeding 50,000. The president called on Indiana for three regiments of volunteers, and Gov. James Whitcomb, on May 22, 1846, issued his pro- clamation, appealing to the citizens to volunteer, and designating New Albany as the place of rendezvous. On Saturday afternoon, following the publication of the proclamation, a public meeting was held in the court-house in Evansville to adopt measures for raising volunteers, and by June 7, a company had been raised and left for New Albanv on the steamer, "Thomas Metcalfe." The company was the first to reach the place of rendezvous. It was called the Indiana riflemen; its oflicers were: Captain, William Walker ; first sergeant, J. A. Epperson; second sergeant, G. W. Peck; and the ranks were full of fine looking men. It was composed of lOO men, and such was the an.xiety to join Capt. Walker, that it was believed he could with ease have formed a regiment. When the three regiments called for were formed, seventeen additional companies offered their services, but could not be accepted. The " Spencer Greys," of New Alban}', was a crack company. Its sharpshooter challenged the riflemen to produce his equal in a trial of skill with the rifle. Martin Stinson stepped forth and beat the challenger twice out of three shots. Joseph Lane, then in the state senate, left his seat there, enlisted in the ranks, and took his first lessons in company drill from Capt. Walker. He was rapidly promoted by the men and officers of his regiment, and was appointed brigadier general b}' the president. At that time he was considered a "sensible man, of good address, but destitute of military knowledge," but his gallantry and manU' character soon won for him a proud place in the nation's history. By the middle of July the three Indiana regiments, with the Kentuck}^ and Ohio troops, had passed down the river to join Gen. Taylor. They pitched their tents first at Camp Jackson, below' New Orleans. The passage across the gulf, the heat.

the dry sand, the mosquitos and other pests peculiar to the locality, were all trying on the men The first death among the Evansville men was that of Jacob Taylor, and by October ist the regiment had lost twenty-one of its men, though suffering less than any other regiment of volunteers. The regiment went into camp at Camp Belknap, about ten miles from the mouth of the Rio Grande, and remained there till December loth, when it moved to the interior as far as Saltillo, and beyond, at length camping near the famous field of Buena Vista. On January 14th, 1847, the last of the rifle regiment. Company' K, Capt. Tucker, arrived at New Orleans. This company was composed of seventy-si.v men, recruited entirely in Indiana, and more than one-half in E\'ansville.

It was not until April ist, so slowly did the news travel in those days, that the great fight at Buena Vista, of February 22-23, was heard of at Evansville. Then the tidings were uncertain and the excitement great. The defeat of Taylor was at first heralded, resting on Mexican reports, but on the same day the steamer Sitltanahvowjy^. New Orleans papers of March 23d, containing accounts of the bloody battle in which American valor was triumphant, and Santa Anna's army was cut to pieces. On the morning of the 23d of February, the Second Indiana regiment occupied a secure position on the banks of a deep ravine. Gen. Lane moved the regiment forward out of supporting distance of other troops, and suddenly encountered about four or five thousand of the enemy, when a most terrible conflict ensued, which resulted in disaster and disorderly retreat. This misfortune occasioned considerable criticism, but the men of the regiment were blameless. They fell in with the Mississijipians, the Kentuckians and the Third Indiana regiment, and fought bravely. Gen. Lane was exonerated by a court of inquiry. Col. William A. Bowles, later, of unsavory reputation, was found to have caused the disaster because of his incompetency as a commanding officer. The retriment lost in killed and wounded at Buena Vista 135 men. There, sword in hand, Capt. Walker fell while nobly and gallantly battling for his country's honoi . Gen. Lane, in after years, said of him : " A truer, braver soldier fell not upon an}' battle field before or since." After the fight the regiment remained near Buena Vista until May 24, when it marched to Monterey, thence descending the Rio Grande to the Gulf of Mexico, and arrived at New Orleans, on the 15th of June, where it was mustered out of service, and the men reached Evansville about July i, 1847.

Capt. Walker's companv was the only organization that went out as representing Vanderburgh county. At the time of its formation a company known as the Washington Guards, under Capt. Bittrolff, was raised for the war, but Indiana's quota being full it was not accepted for service. When the second call for troops was made the Indiana regiments were made up from other parts of the state. Recruiting officers stationed themselves at Evansville and obtained many volunteers, but the companies formed here were too late to be accepted in the state's regiments. Some of them joined the Kentucky and Ohio regiments, and others were found afterward in the ranks of the regular army. The companies that went to Mexico under the second call did guard and provost dutv until peace was declared. It is not possible to gi\'e a full list of those who went from here to engage in that war. Among those in Capt. Walker's company were: Floyd Williams, John Stover, Benoni Stinson, Adam Stinson, Martin Stinson, John Robertson,

Mexican Veterans. - Ver}' few of the men who served m the Mexican war now reside in Vanderburgh countv, and nearlv all of the survivors to be found here served in orijanizations belonirinij to other states. These veterans formed an association September 20, 1887, with Joseph C. Overell as president and Adolph Miehle as secretar}'. The following are the names of its members: Gen. James M. Shackelford, Col. John Rhinelander, John W. Walton, Charles Lucas, Erastus C. Morris, John P.Zubrod, James England, Floyd Williams, A. H. Guin, Conrad Neuman, Jacob Davis, John Rothengatter, Robert Moeder, James O. Boicourt and C. L. Roberts.

The Civil War. - For several years prior to 1861 the countrv had been drifting toward civil war. The two sections, the north and the south, had different interests to serve in the administration of national affairs. The contest between the two sections had often been vigorous, and once before, in 1832, almost terminated in war. In the era of peace that preceded the outbreak of that storm which at length shook the country through all its parts, the people had learned to love the quiet joys of domestic life. Most of them were strangers tcj the noise of contending arms and knew little of the dangers and privations of war. They were happily expecting a continued peaceful life. But a weak stone had been placed in the foundation of the republic under whose flag they claimed citizenship and protection, and through its weakness, the structure, just developing into magnificent grandeur, was threatened with destruction. That weak stone was the institution of Imman slavery, which was subsequently limited to a certain portion of the country. The republican party, when in its infancy, had amon^ its leaders the avowed opponents of that institution, many of whom had been identified with the movement for its destruction. The great campaign of i860 had been carried on as vigorously in Vanderburgh county as anywhere in the north. Many eminent statesmen addressed the people, who assembled in immense masses. Party feeling ran high. The picturesque and striking style of personating national candidates had not vet been abandoned. The young republican part}- adopted this st\le of electioneering with vigor and extraordinary effect. Great processions, gathered together from all parts of the surrounding countr}-, paraded the principal streets of Evansville with brass bands, fife and drum corps, glee clubs and uniformed men, women and children, mounted, on foot, and in every sort of convevance. The " Ship of State," which was so prominently connected with Fremont's campaign four years before, was succeeded by a symbol that created an enthusiasm that can now hardly be comprehended. This was a mammoth log wagon, drawn by a score of oxen, and carrying an immense log, along which, on platforms built over the wheels, were half a dozen stalwart farmers, " to the manor born," swinging immense mauls on to wooden wedges stuck into the tough fibres of the wood. The "rail-splitter" candidate for the presidency had elements of strength that were not dreamed of in the aristocratic south and the cultured east. The claims of the homely, uncouth and common man of the people from the prairies of Illinois proved irresistible. His divided opposition was routed, and a political party, with no claims to popular favor but its

Abraham Lincoln had publicly declared his deliberate conviction that the government could not exist half free and half slave. His election to the presidency, therefore, the southern states accepted as a menace to then- institutions. In that section of the Union the doctrine of state sovereignty had long been taught under the leadership of John C. Calhoun. Accordingly they did not long hesitate to secede from the Union when it was known that Abraham Lincoln by constitutional methods had become chief magistrate of the land. The south had for so long a time controlled the legislation of the country that it would not complacently submit to a loss of its power. On the 20th of December, i860, following the election of Lincoln, South Carolina took the first active steps and passed an ordinance of secession from the Union. In this movement she was followed in rapid succession b\' Mississippi, January- 9; Alabama and Florida, January 11; Georgia, Januar\' 19; Louisiana, January 26; Texas, February i; Virginia, April 17; Arkansas, and Tennessee, May 6; and North Carolina, May 21. No president ever assumed the duties of that high office under more trying circumstances than did Abraham Lincoln. Seven states had declared themselves out of the Union and refused to recognize his authorit)', and in less than two months four others had followed into the confederacy. In February, 1S61, a peace conference was held at Baltimore, attended b}- some of the most influential men from most of the states. The object was to effect a compromise between the different sections of the Union, and prevent a disruption and war. After a laborious sitting of several davs it adjourned without having accomplished the purpose for which it was called. The excitement was intense throughout the country. The extreme partisans who had supported the new president were for a time disappointed when they saw that other states were allowed unmolested to leave the Union and join the confederac}'. All over the north there was a divided sentiment in regard to the cause and responsibility of this attempt to sever the union. Some believed that if the south wanted to withdraw from the Union, there was no lawful way to prevent it. They did not believe that a state could be " coerced." The condition of affairs was so strained that meetings were held in all parts of the country to discuss the state of the Union and advise as to the best course to pursue. While the public mind was in this excited condition, the passionate and ill-tempered south, imagining its slave property endangered by the election of a republican for president, could not be held in subjection. It had organized into a separate government even before Lincoln had been inaugurated. It had created an arm}' and navy, and within six weeks after Abraham Lincoln had been proclaimed president, it attacked the United States troops at Fort Sumter, in the bay of Charleston, S. C. That deed, more than all others, united the loyal hearts of the north in defense of the national flag that had been fired upon by those in rebellion. They welcomed it, perhaps, as the only solution to the question of the hour, and gladly responded to the call to arms.

When it became known that the question involving the nation's life must be submitted to the terrible " arbitrament of the sword " the union sentiment in Vanderburgh county grew rapidly. At first many persons in conversation on the streets expressed secession sentiments, but as soon as matters assumed a serious aspect and men could see just where they stood, few could be found who would openly justify the citizens of the seceding states in their scheme of destroj-ing the government. Men of all parties came to the rescue of the Union. Party differences were, for the time, forgotten. The theor}' that differences of opinion as to questions of national import should be decided at the ballot box was well understood and accepted by the people. In a constitutional manner they had decided to trust a political party for four years, and before that party had done aught to show that it was unworthy the trust, it was sought to destroy the Union. In this crisis all loyal people regardless of prior part}- affiliations said " let us save the ship first and then we can dispute as to the best mode of sailing her. "

The war feeling soon became intense. Little else was thought or talked of. On the morning of April 17, a call, signed by leading citizens, was issued for a public meeting at the court-house in the evening of the same day. At nightfall the Jackson artiller}-, of fine appearance, under Capt. Ellis, turned out in uniform and fired a national salute. Warren's Crescent City band paraded the streets, playing inspiring national airs. The court-house was (juickly filled b\' all classes of citizens, and Ma3'or Baker was called to preside over the meeting. It bemg ascertained that hundreds desirous of participating were in the streets unable to get in the house, an adjournment was had to the street about the Washington House, from the balcony of which the band discoursed enlivening music. From here the crowd moved on to Crescent City hall, hoping there to find room for its members, but it grew as it moved, and at length the upper market iiouse was chosen as a place of meeting. The market house was speedily filled in all its parts; a stand was hastily erected; the vast crowd became silent and listened to a stirring address from James E. Blythe, a well-known orator of that day. He was followed by George D. Wagner, of Warren county, aide-de-camp of Gen. James M. Shanklin, in a noble speech which stirred the hearts of his hearers to their lowest depths. Conrad Baker, then a prominent lawyer antl afterward governor of the state, made a forcible speech and proposed resolutions declaring " our time, talents, fortunes and li\es are at the service of the government in tliis, the day of its trial; the preservation of the government is above all personal and party considerations, and we pledge to its support, now and hereafter, our all, without reference to the men or party b}* which it may be administered." The reading of these ^loyal sentiments moved the assembled ihrong to the wildest demonstrations of approval, and in the midst of the enthusiastic outburst Judge ]?aker administered to most of those present an extemporized oath to support the constitution and the Union. Capt. August Ellis pledged his compan\' to the support of the constitution and the protection of the people's homes. Blythe Hynes and William H. Chandler made eloquent and effective speeches, and the meeting adjourned with three cheers for " the union, the constitution, the enforcement of the laws and the stars and stripes."

There was no time during the war when secession sympathizers were not to be found in \'anderburgh county. Two of these attempted to air their views and breed discord at this public meeting at the market-house, but they made themselves odious. Their interruption ot the meeting and the spirit it elicited in retaliation only served to bring out in bolder relief the intense union feeling that prevailed.

been formed by the people in any part of the count)-. The Evansville yoitriial of April 20. said editorially, '-' this is the most exposed anr. critical poini in Indiana, \et Evansville will send at least one compan}- to join the forces sent out of the state." Few could then have been induced to beheve that Vanderburgh count}- would contribute to the nation's armies besides her own home guard, more than 3,500 men. And yet the alacrity with which inlistments were made, and companies organized would encourage the belief that citizens supposed a great deal of home defense would be needed if onl\' one company was to be sent to the front. Companies were rapidh' fornied in the city, in Lamasco and in every township in the count}-. By the first of June the townships had raised nine companies of infantry and the city nine companies of infantry and three of artillery. Other companies were partially made up. All were clamoring for guns and equipments. It became necessary to determine by allotment who should be favored in the distribution of arms.

Man}' of these were prompted bv patriotic impulses to offer their breasts to shield the nation's heart from harm. Others were out of employment because of the closed shops, and enlisted with little thought of the responsibilities to be borne; and yet in the hour of trial were equal to the demands upon their manhood, and proved themselves made of heroic metal. Every encouragement was offered to those who showed a willingness to sacrifice self for country. They were followed to their camps and bountifully supplied with such articles of food and clothing as might serve to ameliorate the hardships of camp life. Patriotic women were especially thoughtful in their endeavors to encourage a loyal support of the government. When the first troops moved to Camp Baker they were followed there by the folks at home, who were reluctant to lose sight of them. Dinners were spread in camp by prominent ladies, and comforts were brought in abundance. The hearts of the young soldiers were full of hope and buo3'ancy. All were impatient to reach the seat of war and gain distinction, and their movements eastward were watched by an exultant and hopeful people.

The first irreat excitement in Evansville over the war news followed the first battle of Bull Run, when it was learned how the Union forces, routed, had fled in consternation and confusion from the field of battle toward the capital. In Evansville the most intense excitement reigned, business was suspended, men gathered in groups upon the streets and about the news-centres to discuss the thrilling intelHgence. A deep gloom seemed to have settled on the communit}'. The disappointment and chagrin of the routed army was shared by all. Strong men wept as they read of the carnage in the ranks of the Union army, or were told of the temporary defeat. But the ultimate effect was most gratif_ying. The people began to realize the magnitude of the contest and the strength and determination of their opponents. The determination was expressed by all that from that hour they were ready to obey any call made upoT them. There was no despondency as to the final result.

So all through the war, in every battle, in every campaign, the people at home took the liveliest interest. They followed their troops throvigh all their long marches, exulted over their victories and deplored their defeats. When Shiloh was fought, the steamer " Charley Bowen " was loaded with supplies, and citizens went to the field of battle, to relie^'e distress and care for the wounded. With absorbing interest the siege and capture of Vicksburg, the great and decisive battle of Gettysburg, and all of the exploits of the armv both in the east and west, were watched. All eves followed the fearless Sherman and his gallant army in their brilliant campaign of 1S64, and when the news of Atlanta's fall came, an immense crowd assembled in front of the old Branch bank, to hear patriotic speeches and music, and to indulge in fire-works. Wild demonstrations of delight followed the capture of Richmond and Petersburg, but all were as nothing compared with that which followed the news of Lee's surrender.

The news from Appomattox reached Evansville in the evening, but only a fewheard it then. It became generally known in the morning of the next da}', and at sunrise the rejoicing commenced. The great guns belched forth theii thunders, the bells pealed with joy, and flags were flung out, and fluttered gorgeously in the breeze, until Main street seemed a galaxy of stars and stripes. The city schools were dismissed and more than a thousand youths betook themselves to the streets with wild shouts and unrestrained rejoicing. Bands of musicians paraded the streets and the joy soon became fast and furious. The Crescent City band took position on the steps of the Branch bank, and there the great crowd assembled. Distinijuished citizens and soldiers, in words of burning eloquence and thrilling patriotism, addicssed the throng. The crowd itself commenced singing patriotic songs, making the streets ring with, " Sons of Freedom, Hear the Story," " John Brown's Body," "Rally Round the Flag" and other soul-stirring airs. The whole populace of the cit}' was on the streets. At noon a grand salute of 200 guns, under the direction of Capt. Tombler, was commenced, and the firing was splendid. Nearly all business was suspended during the day, and all patriotic men partook of the general jo}-. The city rang with cheers foi Lincoln, Grant, Sheridan, Sherman and the boys in blue, and the entire day was given up to festivities and rejoicings, all feeling that the power of tlie rebellion was at last broken, and that peace, permanent and honorable, was about to dawn ajrain on the land.

The people, elated with a series of unparalled military successes, and buoyant with joN'ful anticipations of the almost immediate termination of one of the most terrible wars that ever desolated a land, and the speed}" prevalence of peace, were, in the midst of their rejoicings, appalled and cast into the deepest gloom by the announcement that President Lincoln had been struck down b}' the hand of an assassin. The reception of this sad news in Ex'ansville is indescribable. Men were struck dumb almost, and with white lips and blanched cheeks, whispered: " Can this be true ? " And as the startling news spread from lip to lip, all business was instinctivelv suspended, places of business were closed, and the insignia of mourning was hung on e\ery house. All the flags in the city and on boats at the wharf were hung at half mast and draped in mourning. The churches were thronged with people, and the ser\ices there were of the most solemn and affecting character. All eyes were bathed in tears, and a feeling of awe and terror and dread prevailed. Mayor Walker issued a jiroclamation requesting a suspension of business, the draping of houses and tolling of the city bells. Guns were fired every half hour, by military authoritv, from sunrise to sunset. The people gathered in groups to discuss the appalling calamity. A look of anguish per\aded every countenance. Grief and indignation were mingled, but order was preserved, and no cause for reproach to the city was given.

If there was any one who rejoiced in his heart at this fearful calamity to the nation, his feelings were concealed from the ordinary observer.

These civic demonstrations, extending from the commencement to the close of the war, were ample proof of the loyalty of \'anderburgh count\- and the great majority of her citizens. But even a stronger proof is afforded by the careers of those who, leaving homes, kindred and friends, joined the nation's armies, and through suffering and hardship were forgetful of self and devoted to the interest of their countrw Their names, associated with the histor\' of one of the grandest steps in the progress of human liberty, are received with gratitude to-day, and will pass in honor to remote generations.

/^irst Troops /or the Front. - The loyal spirit of Vanderburgh county was proved by the willingness with which she responded to the first call to arms. Scarcely had the people recovered from the shock occasioned by the news that Fort Sumter had been tired on when they commenced preparations for active warfare. On the 19th of April, 1861, Capt. Noah S. Thompson, who had served honorably in the Me.xican war, telegraphed to the adjutant general at Indianapolis, "Will you receive a company from this cityr " The repl\- was at once returned, "Yes; come on immediately." Tlie company rolls were opened for signatures on Saturda\-, the 20th, and such was the enthusiasm that within four hours the company was more than full. On that evening the compan\- met in its armory in the Klausman buildiniT, on Main street abo\e Second, and organized, after the administration of an oath bvjohn W. Foster, notary public, afterward the distinguished colonel. The first otficers were: Noah S. Thompson, captain; Nathan Willard, first lieutenant; George C. Pope, second lieutenant: J. C. C. Miller, thii-d lieutenant. The compan)' took the name of " The Crescent City Guards," and during the evening after organization paraded the streets of the city amid great enthusiasm, escorted b}' the Crescent City band and a large procession of citizens. Preparations were at once made to depart for Indianapolis on the following Tuesday morning. On Monday morning Capt. Thompson proceeded to Indianapolis, and telegraphed back to the lieutenant, " We cannot get in ; disband the company." By this time the company was 132 strong, and at least 100 more had offered themselves, drilling in military tactics had been actively commenced, and the disappointment to the men occasioned by the news from their captain was very great. At length, however, the company was received into the service of the state, and marched to the fair grounds to camp until called into active service. The company was mustered into the United States service June 7, 1861, as Company E, Fourteenth Regiment infantry - the first of the three years' remments from Indiana. The commissions of the officers above named were dated April 19, 1S61. Capt. Thompson resigned, and Lieut. Willard was promoted to the vacancy September 15, 1861, serving until June 24,

1864, when his term expired. The first lieutenants were : Edward Ballenger, commissioned September 15, 1861, died September 23, 1862, of wounds received inaction; Chester O. Davis, commissioned September 24, 1862, resigned February 23, 1863; Charles H. Myerhoff, commissioned May 4, 1863, mustered out October 17,-

1865, - was absent in hospital on account of wounds received in action when company was mustered out. The second lieutenants were: John C. C. Miller, commissioned April 19, 1861, resigned September 15,

1861; Thomas M. Marshall, commissioned September 15, 1S61, dismissed October 17, 1S62; Horace Bradford, commissioned October 18, 1862, mustered out June 24, 1864, term expired. The following is a complete roster of the non-comn'iissioned officers and privates of this company: First Sergeant Edward Ballenger, promoted first lieutenant. Sergeant August Junod, elected first lieutenant, killed Cheat Mountain, September 12, 1861. Sergeant Chester O. Davis, promoted first lieutenant. Sergeant Thomas M. Marshall, promoted second lieutenant. Sergeant Horace Bradford, promoted second lieutenant. Corporal John Dalzell, wounded Winchester, discharged October 22, 1862, disability. Corporal Carl Schone, appointed sergeant, discharged March 2, 1863. Corporal Charles H. Mj-erhoff, promoted first lieutenant. Corporal John D. Lyons, discharged July 15, 1862, disabilitv. Corporal William H. Mitchell, discharged October 20, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery. Corporal John S. Troy, discharged May 10, 1S62. Corporal Joseph R. Weasner, discharged June 21, 1S62. Corporal Thomas Davis, dropped from rolls October 15, 1862. Samuel L. Potts, principal musician, discharged Februar\- 25, 1863. Clayborn Clements, musician, veteran, transferred to Company C. John Dougherty, wagoner, discharged September 21, 1861. Privates. - Beck, Ludw ig, discharged October 20, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery; Bergman, William, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; Bettus, George W., discharged August 7, 1861, accidental wounds, served in Veteran Relief Corps; Born, Wendel, discharged May 20, 1862, disability; Bodenheimer, George W., wounded at Fredericksburg, to Veteran ReHef Corps, November 16, i863;Bowen, John, dropped from rolls October 15, 1862; Campbell, George, wounded at Antietam, mustered out June i6, 1864; Carnsted, Charles, died at Iluttosnville, Va., November 3, 1S61; Dailey, John A., captured at Chancellorsville, mustered out June 16, 1864; Donaliue, Michael, not mustered out; Duncan, Ira II., discharged December 15, 1861, disability; Edrington, Silas, discharged May 10, 1862, disability; Everhart, Fred, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; Feldman, Francis A., died April 4, 1S62, at Winchester, Va., wounds; Fickas, William H., discharged October 24, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery; Fluke, Sefren, wounded at Antietam, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; Foss, Christian, discharged May 20, 1S62, disabilit}-; Gephardt, Louis, wounded at Antietam, captured at Chancellorsville, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; Grey, William H., appointed wagoner, transfered to Vet- , eran Relief Corps; Harter, Henry, appointed corporal, wounded at Antietam, transfered to Veteran Relief Corps; Hennel, Joseph, captured at Fredericksburg, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; Henson, John, discharged May 10, 1862, disability; Hergt, Charles, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; Hitch, Thomas, discharged October 24, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery; Hitch, George, wounded Chancellorville, mustered out June

16, 1864, term expired; Hagerman, Christian, discharged August 2, 1862, disability; Iloffmeinster, Henry, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; Ilugle, Christian, not discharged; Jenner, William D., discharged October 20, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery ; Jolly, Joseph, appointed corporal, discharged March 14, 1863; Koppler, William, discharged June 16, 1862, account of wounds received at Winchester; Kennedy, Edward, killed at Antietam, September artillery; Keshler, Emdil, wounded Antie-' tarn, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; Kinney, James K., discharged October 24, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery; Kramer, John P., discharged May 10, 1S62, disabihty; Konig, Fred, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; Kornman, Adolph, discharged February 16, 1863, disability; Kretchman, Charles, discharged February 7, 1863, disability; Kinkle, George H., died October .9, 1862, of wounds received at Antietam; Kline, Matthew, appointed sergeant, wounded Antietam and Fredericksburg; Laughlin, John M., discharged October 20, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery; Lennert, Herman, discharged October 20, 1S62, joined Fourth United States artillery; Loop, Francis M., discharged October 20, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery; Lyons, Joseph, discharged May 10, 1862, disability; Meyer, John G., mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired ; Meyer, George, discharged October 24, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery; Murrisena, Frank, discharged October 10, 1861, disability; McMullin, James H., wounded three times, captured at Chancellorsville, killed at Wilderness, May 6, 1864; McCarty, James J., discharged December 15, 1861; McQuill, James, discharged May 19, 1862, on account of wounds received at Winchester; Newbanks, Charles E., dropped October 15, 1862, returned and discharged 1863; Nixon, William, captured at Fredericksburg, mustered out June 16, i86.|., term expired; Ottinger, Jacob, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; O'Bryen, Frank, killed at Antietam, September 17, 1862; Peacock, William, discharged October 20, 1S64, joined Fourth United States artillery; Planitz, Antoine, dropped April 10, 1863; Quintell, James, appointed sergeant, transferred to Veteran Relief Corps, September i, 1863; Richardt, Coni80 rad, mustered out June i6, 1864, term expired; Richard, John, killed at Antietam, September 17, 1862; Rourke, John, discharged October 23, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery; Scudder, Frank, transferred to Fourth United States artillery, killed at Chancellorsville: Shultz, Edward, discharged October 23, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery'; Shultz, August, wounded June i, 1864, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; Schreeber, Stephen, discharged October 20, 1862, joined Fourth United States artiller}'; Semler, Fred, wounded at Cheat Mountain, September 12, 1861; Sneider, Joseph N., appointed sergeant, wounded at Chancellorville ; Summerfield, Henry, discharged April 10, 1863, on account of wounds received at Antietam; Shelby, James W., wounded at Gettysburg, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired; Stack, John, discharged May 29, 1863, disability; Strausner, Peter, discharged October 16, 1861, blindness; Stark, John, killed at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863 ; Trout, Caspar, mustered out June 16, 1864, as absent sick, term expired; Thompson, Joseph G., captured Fredericksburg, wounded and captured Wilderness; Utalhofen, William, missing in action at Wilderness; Watson, Alexander, not discharged; Weisenthal, Louis, discharged August 19, 1861, disability; Winder, George, killed at Cheat Mountain, September 12, 1861; Winters, Sebastian, discharged April 11, 1863, account wounds received Fredericksburg; Wingert, John H., died December 17, 1S62, of wounds received Fredericksburg; Woodruff, John, discharged October 23, 1862, joined Fourth United States artillery; Zusspan, Adam, wounded Antietam, mustered out June 16, 1864, term expired.

Rccriii/s. - Hartlin, Nicholas, wounded Wilderness, transferred Twentieth regiment June, 1864; Robeson, Charles, transferred to Twentieth regiment June, 1864. The company started out with ninetyeight men and received two recruits. Of these twelve died, six deserted and three were unaccounted for. Col. Thomas G. Williamson, of Evansville, served in this regiment as first lieutenant Compan}' A, from April 24, i86i.to Jul}' 5, 1861, and as captain Companj' F, from July 5, 1861 to April 26, 1862, when he resigned.

Mag Presentation. - When Capt. Thompson's company was ready to depart the ladies of the city of Evansville sought to show their appreciation of the heroism which was leading these nien from the quiet joys of home to the hardships of army life, and arranged to present a silk flag to the company on the afternoon of Maj' 10, at the court-house. The following account of the ceremonies of the occasion is taken from the yoiirua/ oi May 11, 1861:

" Long before the hour had arrived for the presentation the crowd began to assemble, and but few minutes elapsed before the windows of the court-house. Crescent City hall and the windows and balcony of the Washington hotel were filled with ladies, while Main street was blocked with men. There was but little noise or confusion. A feeling of sadness appeared to pervade the entire assemblage that the time had ever arrived when this people were called on to arm their neighbors and friends, and present to their care the American flag, which they are expected to protect and defend against traitorous and rebellious Americans. Notwithstanding the sadness which man}' thoughtful countenances indicated, the compressed lips showed there was no lack of determination, and the flashing eves and heaving bosoms - \\ hen the beautiful symbol of our country's nationality and glory was unfurled to the breeze - plainly spoke death to the traitorous hand

Flag Presentation

"The Turner corps was out in full numbers, and moved with the precision of old soldiers. Capt. Thompson's company - the Crescent Cit}- Guards - headed by the Crescent City band, marched up in double file, and stood immediatel}' in front of the portico, with the Turners in the rear in two ranks, while the crowd was compactly packed in between the two companies, and down the street to a considerable distance. The band opened the exercises b}^ playing, " Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean." The same piece was then sung by a party of 3'oung ladies and gentlemen with fine effect. The song struck a tender chord, and the hearty cheers that went up from the vast crowd showed that Columbia was enshrined in their hearts.

" ' Captain, in behalf of the ladies, I present this flag to you, and through you to the company which j-ou command. It is the work of fair hands, prompted b}- the patriotism of noble hearts. The custom of presenting a flag to the soldier going forth to battle for his country is not a new one. Away back in olden times, the banners that waved victoriously over the grim legions of Caesar were made and presented by the sturdy matrons of Rome. The cross of St. George, that flaunted defiantly on the red field of Waterloo, upon which cross the first Napoleon was that day crucified and afterward the great stone of St. Helena rolled against the door of his sepulchre - that cross was made by the proud mothers of England; and in every battlefield, when the din and storm of strife is loudest, as the soldier through the thick smoke of battle catches sight of his country's flag, his heart beats quicker and his arm graws stronger to think that its bright colors were put on by the brighter eyes, and its pure white by the still whiter hands of his countrywomen. History tells us that the original of this flag was born at Bunker Hill, and baptized at Saratoga, while the choir of continental cannon was chanting the baptismal service; it came of age at Yorktown, and now, when it is grown up in its full manhood and strength, southern traitors insist that it must be born again. Well, if it must be so, let its new birth be at Charleston, and its re-baptism at Montgomery, with the same proud eagle for its godfather. You remember when, during the revolutionary war, our flag was shot away from the breast works of Fort Moultrie, a voung soldier by the name of Jasper sprang forward, and, amid the hot fire of the enemy, planted it firmly on top of the ramparts. Eighty years have rolled by since then, and once more at the same Fort Moultrie, almost on the very spot where it fell before, has our flag been insulted and dishonored ! Is there a heart in this vast crowd that will not join in the prayer that Indiana ma}- furnish the next Jasper, who shall once more plant our flag on the breastworks of Moultrie ? The same glorious immortality that covers, with a golden sheen of light, the Jasper of the revolution, awaits the coming Jasper of our day.

" 'Soldiers, to vou this flag is entrusted. The knight who brought back his banner untorn and unsullied by the fierce contest of battle, was disowned and rejected by his lady love. Do not be afraid of soiling this noble flag; if it be blackened by the smoke of battle, the same fair hands will make its folds white again on your return; if it be torn and riddled in the raging strife of the battle-field, not a broken star that shall not shine again, not a tattered stripe that shall not wave as proudl}- as ever to the breeze. God of heaven, forbid that the flag of the stars and stripes should ever be'dishonored; that flag in which the dying Pike was wrapped when borne from the field of battle - glorious shroud for such a soldier's form, that flag, which, when the splinters went tl3-ing from his vessel, and the blood running deep over the decks, the dying Lawrence said should never be struck, that flag under which the American soldier has felt that death has no sting nor the grave a victory to him who dies for his country's honor - no, no; it must never be dishonored. As its long and graceful folds bend and wave in the breeze, the red stripes look like so many veins or arteries, filled with healthful lifeblood, drawn from the wounds of the old revolutionary sires who bled beneath its glorious folds; and as for the white stripes every one knows that they are the milky wa)- out of which new stars are continually forming. It is the red veins that give Hfe and health and vigor to the flag; take them off and it looks like a ghastly shroud ; if it be dyed a still deeper red in the blood of traitors, bring it home and the ladies will prove to you that traitors, blood will soon wash out but patriots' blood never. There is a magic in that flag which makes brave soldiers, and you will find it. If the shroud of Benedict Arnold had been made out of the stars and stripes, he would have been a very respectable looking corpse. And now in conclusion tlie ladies have but one thing to ask in return for this beautiful flag; and appeal to your gallantry to grant the request. When you come home from fields of battle they want you to bring a rattlesnake flag and present it to them. The}' want to see the old serpent that is tempting our fair southern Eve to fall again. May the armies of the Union bruise the head of that serpent pretty considerably in the coming campaign.

" Mr. Willard accepted the flag in behalf of the captain and company in a short and appropriate address. He said the flag would never be dishonored in the hands to which it was entrusted. He returned thanks also for the many acts of kindness on the part of tlie ladies toward the compan\', and said was it his fate to fall in the field of battle, he knew that his family would be cared for by the generous people in whose midst he left them. The address was received with much favor.

"The Star Spangled Banner, that good old song that so stirs the hearts of the people and arouses their enthusiasm, was played by the band and afterward sung by the people. The singing was fine, and. the words and music thrilled ever}^ heart, not a few eyes being suffused with tears. Three cheers were then given for the ladies; three for the flag; three for the boys, and three for the Union. The companies then took up their line of march down the street, and, after listening to some splendid music furnished by the regimental band, belonging to Col. Wallace's regiment, the immense crowd gradually dispersed."

Sketc/i of the Regiment. - On July 5, 1861, the regiment, fulh' armed and equipped, left Indianapolis for the seat of war in western Virginia, everywhere along the route creating the wildest enthusiasm. On the nth, after a forced march from Clarksburgh, the regiment reached Rich Mountain, where it was held in reserve in fine of battle, but did not participate in the engagement. After the victory the column moved on, through Beverly to Cheat Mountain, where the Fourteenth was stationed on outpost duty until October 8, in the meantime bearing a con.

Fourteenth Regiment

spicuous part in tlie engagement with Lee's army on Cheat Mountain, September 12, losing three killed, eleven wounded and two prisoners, and in the battle of Green Brier, on October 3, losing live killed and eleven wounded. The winter was spent in quarters at Romney and Paw Paw Tunnel. On March 4, 1862, it started to Winchester, and on the evening of the 2 2d following, was engaged in some severe skirmishing with Stonewall Jackson's arm}', and on the next day participated in the decisive battle of Winchester Heights, losing four killed and fifty wounded. The regiment took part in the pursuit of the eneni}- that followed this battle, then marched to Fredericksburg, thence back to Port Ro3al, aiding in driving the enemy out of that place, and thereafter until June 23 was so constantly on the march that 339 miles were made, a part of the time most of the men being without shoes and very short of rations. From Bristow Station, via Alexandria, moving bv rail and water, the regiment reached Turkey Bend, on the James river, July 2, and there finding the arm}' of the Potomac retreating before a closely pursuing enemy, was at once sent out to meet the enemy, and assisted in checking his advance, after some severe fighting. Being assigned to the Second army corps, it was kept on the extreme outpost, without tents or covering of an}- kind, for some twent\- days, coming in contact with the enemy almost night and day. At Centreville, on August 30th, it assisted in covering the retreat of the army of the Potomac; was in the Maryland campaign, being at South Mountain as a reserve force on September 12; and following the rebels over the mountains, participated in the battle of Antietam on the 17th, serving in Kimball's brigade of French's division, it being the only portion of the line of battle that did not, at some time during the engagement, give way. For its behavior on this occasion Gen. French gave the brigade the title of the "Gibraltar brigade," it having maintained its position, repelling the terrible onslaught of the enemy, filling the ditch in front with killed and wounded, and finally advancing and driving the enemy from the field, taking many prisoners. The Fourteenth was engaged for four hours within sixty yards of the enemy's line, and after exhausting sixty rounds of cartridges, the men supplied themselves with others from the boxes of their dead and wounded companions. It went into the fight with 320 men and lost thirtyone killed and 150 wounded, including three officers killed and seven wounded.

The Fourteenth after marching via Harper's Ferry and Warrenton to Falmouth, remained inactive till the 12th of December, when it crossed the Rappahannock and on the next clay was with the " Gibraltar brigade " in leading the attack upon the enemy's works just outside the city of Fredericksburg. The strength of the enemy's works and the advantage of his position made success impossible. The army was withdrawn with a loss to the Fourteenth of four killed, seventeen wounded and eight missing. The regiment recrossed the river and remained at Falmouth until April 28, 1863, when it proceeded to Chancellorsville, where, on the third day of the engagement at that place it moved to the front, charged the enemy, drove him some distance, re-occupying the ground lost the day before by the retreat of the Eleventh corps, but soon was compelled to fall back before an overwhelming force of the enemy to a point where it was supported and relieved by Col. Caldwell's brigade, after being engaged for three hours, with a loss to the fourteenth of seven killed, fifty wounded, and two missing. After the battle and the retreat across the Rappahannock the regiment went into its old quarters at Falmouth and there remained until June 14, when it marched northward and reached Gettysburg on the evening of July i. It did not engage in that great struggle until about dusk of the next day, when in a charge made upon the advancing rebels it saved from capture the guns of Rickett's battery, crowded the rebels down the hill, and captured all of the field officers, the colors, and most of the men of the Twenty-first North Carolina. During the night following the regiment successfully resisted a flank fire made on the left of its rear, and in the bloody contest that took place the next afternoon, for the possession of the hill, bore a conspicuous part, the division to which it was attached bearing the brunt of the desperate attack immediately on the left of the cemetery. The regiment lost 1 23 men and officers in killed and wounded. After the victory it followed the retreating rebels to WilHamsburg, on the Potomac, and thence marched via Harper's Ferry to Elk Run, near Warrenton. On August 16, it was sent to New York to aid in quelling the riots there, rejoining the army of the Potomac in Virginia, in October, and after aiding in the defeat of the enemy at Bristow station, and participating in the engagement at Mine Run, it went into winter quarters at Stevensburgh, where, on December 24, 1863, a portion of the regiment re-enlisted. On February 6, 1864, it engaged in a severe action at Morton's Ford, on the Rapidan, losing two killed and thirteen wounded. On May 4, it moved southward with Grant's army and took an active part in all the engagements that attended that movement. At Spottsylvania, the Fourteenth made a victorious charge upon the enemy's works. At Cold Harbor it was engaged for the last time, the non-veterans being on June 6, ordered to Indianapolis for muster out, because of the expiration of their term of service. They were finally discharged on the 20th, to date the i6th of June, 1865, after achieving a brilliant and glorious record. The detachment of veterans and recruits remained on duty until July 12, 1865, when mustered out at Louisville, Ky.

T/ic Eleventh Regiment. - The first regiment to arrive in Evansville was the Eleventh, and the date of its coming was May 9, i86r. Being unexpected, no demonstration on the part of the people was made. Composed of robust, hard}', noble looking men, the regiment presented a fine appearance. Upon its re-organization as a threeyears' regiment, the following Vanderburgh county men found their way into its ranks, serving in Company K: John Frick, second Heutenant from April 5, 1862; first lieutenant from May 30, 1862 ; captain from September 4, 1862; mustered out December 11, 1864; term expired. Frederick Frank, second lieutenant from September 4, 1862; promoted to first lieutenant Company B, July 29, 1863; mustered out January 11, 1S65, term expired. Frank Snorpus, corporal and second lieutenant; mustered out July 26, 1865, term expired. Henry Barner, private; drowned at Memphis July 14, 1862. Robert Blum, private, discharged August 18, 1S62, disabiHty. John Coch, private; discharged December 20, 1862, disability. Lasselle DeBruler, private ; discharged June 16, 1863, disability. Jacob Frick, private; killed at Port Gibson May 3, 1863. Adolph Herndes, private, veteran; mustered out July 26, 1865, term expired. Simon Heins, private; killed at Champion Hills, May 16, 1863. Peter Heberer, private; discharged October 4, 1861; disability. Robert Hornbrook, private; mustered out August 31, 1864. Charles A. McCutchan, private and sergeant, veteran, mustered out July 26, 1865.

Twenty-Fourth Regiment

Francis Miller, private; killed Champion Hills, May i6, 1863. Fred Ransch, private; discharged January 14, 1863, account wounds. William Theiman, private; discharged September 29, 1862, disability. August Wolf, private, veteran ; mustered out July 26, 1865, term expired. Charles Albrecht, recruit; mustered out July 26, 1865, term expired. John Shelden, a recruit in October, 1862, assigned to Company A, died May 27, 1865, at Alexandria, tienry Martin, a recruit in January, 1864, was unassigned.

Sketch of the Regiment. - The Eleventh regiment left Indianapolis on September 6, 1861, was stationed at Paducah, Ky., during the winter, and, excepting a slight skirmish and some severe marching, experienced nothing extraordinary until its engagement in the battle at Fort Donelson, when it lost four killed and twenty-nine wounded. It bore itself bravely in the Shiloh battle, fighting the enemy from half-past live in the morning till half- past four in the afternoon, losing eleven killed and fifty-two wounded. Many arduous marches and expeditions in Mississippi and Arkansas fell to the lot of the company during the following year. It joined Grant's army April 11, 1863, and on May i, in an engagement at Port Gibson, captured a battery, but lost one man killed and twenty-four wounded. On the i6th, it was engaged in the battle of Champion Hills, losing 167 in killed, wounded and missing; was in the trendies of the Union works about Vicksburg from June 21 until the surrender on July 4, losing during the siege three killed and ten wounded; and on the next day marched thence to Jackson with constant skirmishing on the route, and a loss of nine men wounded. It then made an expedition to Louisiana, and was in a heavy skirmish near Opelousas, and aided in capturing a rebel camp near Lake Tasse. The regiment Veteranized, and from New Orleans, in March, 1S64, went by steamer to New York city, and thence by rail to Indianapolis, where it was received by the citizens and addressed by Gov. Morton. Its furlough over, it returned to New Orleans, and in July following proceeded to Washington City and Harper's Ferry, and while moving toward Winchester engaged the enemy in several lively skirmishes. In a reconnoissance on August 24, two men were killed and eight wounded, and on September 19, at Opeijuan, eighty-one were lost in killed and wounded. On the 20th, it pursued the enemy to Fisher's Hill, engaged him there in battle, skirmishing all night, and continuing the pursuit to Woodstock, and thence to New Market, where they made a stand, but being flanked, were forced to retreat to Harrisonburgh. At the battle of Cedar Creek, on October 19, it lost fifty-two men, killed, wounded and missing. Upon the close of Sheridan's campaign in the Shenandoah Valley, the regiment remained on duty at Baltimore until its muster-out July 26, 1865. During its three years' service it marched 9,318 miles.

The Ti^riity-foitrth liegiiiiciit. - Mier the muster of the Fourteenth the next regiment in which the soldiers of Vanderburgh county figured conspicuously was the Twentyfourth, led to the front by that gallant commander. Gen. Alvin P. Ilovey. Companies C and F, were composed principally of Vanderburgh county men. In the former company, John F. Grill was captain from July 31, 1S61, to May 14, 1S62; then major of the regiment to November 28, 1863, when he was commissioned lieutenant colonel, in which rank he served with distinction until January 2, 1865, when mustered out. He re-entered the service as colonel of the One Hundred and Forty-third regiment.

Militar Yhistor

Peter Schmuck was quartermaster of the regiment from December 4, 1S61 to March 24, 1862, when he resigned, his successor being Marcus A. Gavitt, commissioned April 2, 1862, and discharged March 27, 1864. Wilham T. Shepherd succeeded Col. Grill to the captaincy of Company C, serving in that rank from May 14, 1862, to October, 1863, having previously served from December 31, 1861, as first lieutenant. James M. Smith was second lieutenant from March 31, 1862, first lieutenant from May 14, 1862, and captain from November i, 1863 until mustered out December 10, 1864. George Messick served as second lieutenant from May 14, 1862, as first lieutenant from November i, 1863, to December, 1863, when discharged. Dittman Fisher was commissioned first lieutenant, November 27, 1863, and upon re-organization, was transferred to Compan}' B, Twenty-fourth regiment, in which company- Fleming Durham was second lieutenant. On the regimental non-commissioned staff, there were: sergeant major, William E. Hallock; quartermaster sergeant, Edward W. Blythe, and commissary sergeant, Peter Schmuck. A band of twenty-six pieces was mustered in with this regiment, but was discharged in 1862. The non-commissioned officers and privates of Company C, were mustered in July 31, 1861, and were as follows: First Sergt. Peter Schmuck, promoted quartermaster; Sergt. William T. Shepherd, promoted first lieutenant; Sergt. David Lusk, discharged, disability; Sergt. George Long, not mustered out; Sergt. James M. Smith, promoted second lieutenant; Corp. Alexander Ross, not mustered out; Corp. George Messick, promoted second lieutenant; Corp. Dittmar Fisher, promoted first sergeant; Corp. James L. Lytle, discharged as private; Corp. John Juengling, discharged on account wounds; Corp.

George Reifling, mustered out Jul}' 30, 1864, as private; Corp. George Kennedy, not mustered out; Corp. Keran Barnwell, died in service, date unknown; Horatio Arnold, musician, mustered out November 15, 1S65, term expired; Elisha C. Presnell, musician, discharged; Sebastian Manning, wagoner, mustered out, July 30, 1864.

Privates. - ^ Alton Josephs, died at St. Louis, Mo., November 12, 1861; Awen, John, drowned at Helena, Ark.; Arnold, Franklin C, discharged; Bachmann, George, veteran, mustered out November 16, 1865, term expired; Bateman, James E., mustered out July 30, 1864, as corporal, term expired; Beadle, Richard L., discharged; Beha, John, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Beamon, August M., mustered out July 30,

1864, term expired; Billharz, August, not mustered out; Buening, John H., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Burksher, George W., died at New Iberia, La., date not known; Cawbosas, John, veteran, mustered out November 15,

1865, term expired; Chandler, Charles D., killed at Jackson, Miss., July 1863; Clauss, Andrew, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Conner, Patrick, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Cravens, Williams J., died at St. Louis, Mo., November 23, 1861; Darbensher, Joseph C, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Darland, James, not mustered out; Davenport, William J., veteran, died at Morganza, La., October i, 1864; Dodds, William F., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, as sergeant; Drawe, Christian, killed at Fort Blakely, April 5, 1865: Eagan. Michael, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Earls, WilHam, died at Helena, Ark., March 19, 1863; Ervin, George, died at Otterville, Mo., date unknown; Fisher, John, killed at Champion Hills, Miss., May 16,

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1863; Farderer, Frank, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Fowler, George, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Fluty, Milton, discharged; Fry, William H., mustered out January 15, 1865; Fry, Daniel T., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Goins, William H., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, as corporal; Grimme, George H., mustered out July 30, 1S64, term expired; Guthberlet, Michael, died at Otterville, Mo., 1861; Halbert, Peter, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Hillman, William M., transferred to Compan}' K; Hoover, Thomas W., killed at Champion Hills, Miss., May 16, 1863; Huck, William, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Hull, James C, died at Sedalia, Mo., i86r; Irvine, Alexander, died at Vicksburg, Miss., date unknown; Jacobus, Peter, discharged 1861 ; Janey, Spencer F., discharged 1861; Johnson, WilHam H., died at Helena, Ark., date unknown; Johnson, Thomas, not mustered out; Joseph, Aaron C, promoted to second lieutenant, mustered out December 10, 1864; Jourdan, Thomas, discharged; Kelly John, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Kennedy, James, veteran, not discharged; Knochen, Albert, died at Memphis, Tenn., September 28, 1863; Lazarus, Henry, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Langanbacher, John, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Lindell, Joshua, killed at MagnoHa Hills, Miss., May i, 1863, a corporal; Longtield, Joseph, mustered out July 30, 1864, as corporal, term expired; Macon, Joseph C, died at home, February' 3, 1865, Martin, Thomas B., discharged; Mars, Michael, discharged; Meissner, Charles, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Merrill, Nathaniel, veteran, mustered out December 21, 1864, as first sergeant; McGrath, Lawrence, unaccounted for; O'Byrne, Thomas, died at Evansville; April, 1862; Perry, Thomas J., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, as corporal; Pressnell, William H., died at Helena, Ark., date unknown; Rabbitt, Patrick, died at Fort Donelson, Tenn., date unknown; Reis, Christopher, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Rile3% John, mustered out July 30, 1S64, term expired; Roberts, Henr}' C, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, as sergeant; Robertson, William, mustered out July 30, 1864, as corporal, term expired; Robertson, Philip, veteran, mustered out December 21, 1864, as sergeant; Schaefer, Joseph, not mustered out; Seick, Frederick, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Stuermer, George M., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, as corporal; Storck, Valentme, mustered out July 30, 1864, as corporal, term expired; Sutherland, Prior W., mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Thame, John, died at Helena, Ark., November 19, 1863; Traylor, George, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Wallace, Daniel, accidentally killed on railroad at Jefferson City, Mo., 1861; Walters, John W., died at Otterville, Mo., 1861 ; Washborne, William H., died at Otterville, Mo., 1861; Wassman, George, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Withrow, James K. P., discharged 1862; Woelffel, Michael, died at Evansville, Ind., December 10, 1863; Wolfe, Peter, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Youngman, Henry, not mustered out. Recruits, 1864. - Burkhart, Perry, died at home : Collins, George, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; FuUen, Miles C, mustered out Noveniber 15, 1865, term expired; Frasher, David D., mustered out May 23, iS65,term expired; Fisher, David, died at

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Mobile, June 29, 1865; Hosier, John, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired. This compan}' had an original enrollment of ninety-eight men, received seventeen recruits, lost b}- deaths thirt3'^-one, by desertions eleven, and reported one unaccounted for.

On July 31, 1861, Amazon Connett, Thomas E. Ashley, and Joseph A. Sanders were mustered as captain, first lieutenant, and second lieutenant, respectively, of Company F, of the same regiment. Their commissions were dated August 15, 1861. The captain and first lieutenant resigned May 20,

1862, and on the following day Joseph Sanders assumed command of the company, having previously, on February 6, 1862, been promoted to first lieutenant. Capt. Sanders resigned July 28, 1S63, when the command was given to Capt. Frank M. Robbins, who had served as second lieutenant from May 21, 1863, and as first lieutenant from June 4,

1863. The other commissioned officers were: James H. Baldwin, second lieutenant from February 6, 1862, and first lieutenant from May 21, 1862, until he died of wounds June 3, 1863, and Cadwalader M. Griffith, second lieutenant from June 4, 1863, and first lieutenant from August i, 1863, until he resigned August 15, 1864. The non-commissioned officers and men (mustered in July 31, 1861) were as follows: Fu'st Sergt. James H. Baldwin, promoted to second and first lieutenant and died of wounds; Sergt. Frank M. Robbins, promoted to second heutenant; Sergeant William E. Hallock, promoted sergeant major; Sergeant Isaac F. Talbott, promoted captain First Arkansas colored troop; Sergeant Edward H. Perkins, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Corporal George Leech, veteran; mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Corporal John F. Crisp, transferred to Veteran Reserve corps; Corporal John C.

Ingle, died at Evansville, Ind., date unknown; Corporal Christopher T. Rudd, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Corporal Isaac H. Holmes, died April 22, 1864; Corporal Orville A. Baugher, promoted captain First Arkansas colored troops; Corporal Benjamin F. Gillett, discharged February 26, 1862; Corporal Frank J. White, killed at Champion Hills, Miss., May 16, 1863; Augustus C. F. Leich, musician, mustered out July 31, 1864, principal musician; Nicholas D. Satterlee, musician, died at St. Louis, Mo., November 7, 1861; Vincent Bovvlin, wagoner, discharged July 31, 1863, disability.

Privates. - Barnett, William, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, ^s corporal, term expired: Blythe, Edward E., mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Carlisle, Joseph, died at Carrolton, La., August 7, 1863; Carson, Frank B., discharged, disability; Chapman, Nicholas S., mustered out July, 30, 1864, term expired; Colman, John F., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term e.xpired; Colvin, William L., died November 5, 1862; Conl}', Andrew J., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Da}', Robert, mustered out July 30, 1S64, term expired; Davis, James A., discharged by civil authority, date unknown; Durham, Fleming, promoted second lieutenant Company B; Elliott, Robert, discharged July 9, 1S62; Emmons, Charles, died Crump's Landing, La., March 30, 1862 ; Emmons, George W., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; I Emmons, John, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; French, George V., discharged June 23, 1862; French, Thomas, died St. Louis, Mo., November 9, 1862; FuUen, Miles C, discharged, date unknown; Gough, John L., mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Granger, Ira, died at Helena, Ark., date unknown; Green, Charlton B., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, as sergeant major; Green, William, veteran, mustered out November 14, 1S65, sergeant; Gregory, Fames, discharged February i, 1862; Gresham, George E., transferred to Veteran Reserve corps; Griffith, Cadvvalader M., promoted second lieutenant; Gurding, Henr}', veteran, discharged October 14, 1864, disability'; Halloway, James W., discharged July i, 1862; Hannan, Patrick, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1S65, term expired; Heldt, Christopher D., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Henderson, William B., killed Champion Hills, Miss., May 16, 1863; Henderson, Duncan, discharged, date unknown; Ingle, Thomas, discharged, date unknown;Jewett, Joseph A., discharged account wounds received at Shiloh; Laughlin, Abram W., died April 7, 1862; Lawrence, Charles, died May 30, 1862; Lawrence, Obediah, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1S65, as tirst sergeant; Lawrence, Robert, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Lenart, James, discharged November 25, 1863; wounds; Logan, Peter, discharged December 31, 1863; Little, George W., died at Helena, Ark., September 11, 1862; Maghee, Thomas G., discharged December 22, 1863, Matheny, John Y., discharged on account of disability; Miller, Charles, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Miller, William M., discharged October 20, 1861; Myers, John, died June 2, 1862; McClure, Thomas J., discharged as corporal on account of wounds received at Shiloh; N elson, Benjamin F., not mustered out; Parker, Edward T., died July 2, 1862; Patterson, Greenberr}-, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Pugh, John H., mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Quick, William H., killed at Champion

Hills, Miss., May 16, 1863; Quinn, John, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Ragan, John M., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Redman, William H., mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Ruston, John G., discharged June 5, 1862; Scarlet, William, died December 9, 1861; Schuler, Marcus, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Shaffer, Samuel, discharged October 20, 1S61; Shaw, Perry W., mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Skeen, Wilson D., died near Helena, Ark., date unknown; Smart, George, died in service, date unknown; Smiley, James A., veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Smith, Samuel, discharged September 24, 1861 ; Stafford, Alfred C, veteran, mustered out November 15, 1865, term expired; Stewart, Martin, died March 19, 1862; Swope, Albert A., mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Tall, Bearley S., discharged May 15, 1862; Tollson, William, died February 25, 1862; Topper, William, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Tzschoppe, Julius, mustered out July 30, 1864, term e.xpired; Urie, Charles, mustered out July 30, 1864, as sergeant; Urie, William, mustered out Julv 30, 1864, term expired; Vandusen, Oliver, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Van Snyder, Jasper, killed by guerillas April i, 1864; Warren, William, jr., discharged October 21, 1863, account wounds received Champion Hills, May i6, 1863; Watts, Henry, mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Westfall, John, died February 3, 1862; Whalen, William, died February 4, 1862; Wheeler, John E., mustered out July 30, 1864, as corporal; Williams, Reuben C, mustered out July 30, 1S64, term expired; Williams, Hiram, transferred to Company H, promoted captain Compan}- F, Ninety-first regiment; Wise, Joshua M., discharged account disabilit}-; Woodfill,

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Hceniits. - Allen, Thomas B., mustered out July 30, 1864, term expired; Alderman, Thomas, mustered out November 15, 1865; Blakeburn, John, mustered out November 15, 1S65; Barnes, George W., mustered out October 28, 1865; Clegg, Thomas, mus tered out November 15, 1865; Clegg, Henry, mustered out November 15, 1865 Canwell, Marcus C. not mustered out; Evans, Charles B., not mustered out; Granger, James, died at Cairo, December 20, 1864; Graham, William P., mustered out November 15, 1865; Hayhurst, William, died at Morganza, La., November 2, 1864; Osgood, Merrill T., mustered out November 15, 1865; Phillips, James M., not mustered out; Rodgers, John W., mustered out October 25, 1865; Sutton, Isaac N., mustered out November it;, 1865; Server, Benjamin, mustered out November 15, 1865; Vawter, Thomas C, mustered out November 15, 1865, Wand, John R., mustered out; Weitzel, George, not mustered out. Company F went out with ninety-nine men, received twenty-six recruits, lost twentv-six b}' death and four by desertion.

The Tzueiitv-foitrtli in the Field. - From Vincennes, the place of rendezvous, the regiment on August 19, 1S61, marched to St. Louis, Mo., there joining Fremont's arm}^ and moving into the interior of Missouri, where it remained until Februar}-, 1862, when ordered to reinforce the arm\- then investing Fort Donelson. Reaching Paducah, Ky., the day after the surrender of Fort Donelson, it proceeded to Fort Henry, where it remained until the march of Grant's armv to Pittsburg Landing-. In the battle of Shiloh it was conspicuously engaged, losing many men and officers. For his braverv here. Col. Hovey was made a brigadier general. In May and June following it participated in the siege of Corinth, and after the evacuation, proceeded to Memphis, whence, in July, it was transferred to Helena, Ark., where it remained during the winter, engaging in sundry expeditions sent out from that post. In the spring of 1863 it joined Grant's army and moved with Hovey's division of the Thirteenth corps during the campaign against Vicksburg, engaging in all the skirmishes and battles, including those of Port Gibson and Champion Hill. In the latter battle it was distinguished for its gallantry, charging and defeating the enemy handsomely. Durintr the siecfe of Vicksburg it was actively engaged in the trenches from the 19th of May, until the 4th of July, and after the capitulation sailed for New Orleans, reaching that city in the month of August, and remaining on duty in that yicinity until January i, 1864, at Algiers, it re-enlisted as a veteran organization.

After visiting Indiana on veteran furlough, it was stationed at various points in Louisiana and while at Morganza on December 10, was consolidated with the Sixty-seventh regiment, but retained the designation of the Twenty-fourth regiment. In Januar}^ 1865, it was transferred to Barrancas, Florida, and later participated in the moyement against Mobile, taking part in the battles near Blakely, Ala., and the assaults made upon the enemj's works, being the first to place its colors thereon. After the defeat of the rebels at that point the regiment was stationed at Selma, Ala., and Galveston, Tex. On July 16, 1865, it was reorganized as a battalion of five companics, and three days later the other five companies, composed mainly of men who had originally enlisted prior to October i, 1S62, were mustered out of service, and at once proceeded home. Arriving at Indianapolis they were welcomed by the citizens on the 4th of August, at a public reception given in the state house park, at which addresses were delivered by Lt. -Governor Conrad Baker, Gen. Hovey and others. The returning men and officers numbered 310. The battahon of veterans and i^ecruits left at Galveston, Tex., remained there for some time and were mustered out November 15, 1865.

First Battcrx Lii^hl Artillery. - Among the first organizations effected was that of Capt. Klauss' battery. As soon as warlike preparations began to be made, young men rallied about this popular officer. An independent artillery company was raised, neatlv uniformed, drilled to efficiency, and performed a prominent and interesting part in all the early war scenes about the city of Evansville. On the 5th of August, 1S61, the First Battcrx was organized for the front, and was mustered into the United States service on the 16th of the same month, being composed chiefly of members of the independent company referred to. Martin Klauss was commissioned captain, and served until June 20, 1864, when he resigned, his successor being Lawrence Jacobi. The first lieutenants at the outset were: F. Arnold Schrauder and John L.. Bittrolff, jr. The former died in 1862, and the latter resigned July 22, 1S63. The second lieutenants were: John Rothengatter, who resigned January 11, 1862, and Casper Tomhemelt, who was promoted to first lieutenant, but resigned before his muster. Philip Nonweiler was promoted from quartermaster sergeant to first lieutenant, and resigned August 10, 1S63. Jacob Mann entered the ser\ice as a sergeant, rose to the rank of first lieutenant, and was mustered out with the batterv. John W. Gerhardt, jr., and Hugo Pfafflin went out with the battery as sergeants, and were its second lieutenants when mustered out at the close of its career. The followinix is a complete roster of the battery : First Sergt. John W. Gerhardt, jr., promoted second lieutenant; Qmr. Sergt. Phihp Nonweiler, promoted first lieutenant; Sergt. John H. Yost, mustered out June 14, 1865; Sergt. Philip Zahn, mustered out September 10, 1864, term e.xpired; Sergt. Eli Meyherm, discharged December, 1862, disabilit}-; Sergt. Jacob Mann, promoted second lieutenant; Sergt. Louis Schneider, transferred; Sergt. Hugo Pfafflin, promoted second lieutenant; Corp. Julius Mayer, died at St. Louis, Mo., February 1S63; Corp. Frederick Reinhardt, died August 27, 1862; Corp. August Henckell, not mustered out; Corp. Jacob Guth, died at St. Louis, Mo., November, 1862; Corp. John Ehret, discharged on account of disability; Corp. Christopher Heilman, mustered out September 10, 1864, as sergeant; Corp. Anthon}' Bihlen, discharged January 7, 1863, disability; Corp. Henry Richotein, mustered out September 10, 1864, as quartermaster sergeant; Corp. Benedict Hassel, mustered out September 10, 1864, as sergeant; Corp. William Faist, discharged, date unknown; Corp. Michael Elsasser, mustered out September ro, 1864, as private; Corp. John Frey, discharged May, 1863, disability; Bugler Henry Douges, disciiarged December, 1861, disability; Bugler Casper Foth, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865; Artificer Henr}' Schmidt, mustered out August 22, 1865, as corporal; Artificer John Schneiter, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865; Artificer Frederick Preiss, transferred to Veteran Reserve corps; Artificer Adam Martell, died at Morganza Bend, La., May 30, 1864; Artificer George Schmidt, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Artificer Charles Frohman, mustered out September 10, 1864, term e.xpired: Wagoner Gottleib Bauerie, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865.

Privates. - Ahl, Adolph, mustered out September lO, 1864, term expired; Ahl, Henry, veteran, not mustered out; Baetz, George A., veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865, as corporal; Bassemer, Henry, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Baumann, Andrew, discharged October 28, 1862, disabilit}'; Begert, John, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Betscher, John, died at Kenesaw Mountain, Ga., June 20, 1S64; Bilter, Frederick, veteran, died at New Orleans, La., August 12, 1S64; Brandly, Theodore, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865, as sergeant: Braun, Charles, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Braun, John, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Brend, Jacob, died May 30, 1864; Busch, Wilham, veteran mustered out August 22, 1865; Bussing, Hermann, died October 28, 1862; Dickert, Phihp, died October 28, 1861; Dorr, Henry, ist, mustered out September 10, i86"4, corporal; Dorr, Henry, 2nd, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1866; Ehrmann, Frederick, died at New Orleans, La., July 6, 1864, corporal; Engel, Nicholas, mustered out, September 19, 1864, term expired ; Fell, Philip, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Fleischmann, Charles, discharged November, 1862, disability; Frank, George, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1864, corporal; Gehle, Anthon}-, died at Keetsville, Mo., of wounds; Gostelli, Nicholas, mustered out September 10, 1861, term expired; Gottschalk, Theodore, mustered out September 10, 1S64, term expired; Gress, Frederick, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865, first sergeant; Gross, Peter, transferred to the Veteran Reserve corps; Gve, August, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Hoaker, John, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865; Happ, George, drowned in the Mississippi river, date unknown;

Hazemann, Philip, died February 23, 1862; Hauck, Philip, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865, sergeant; Heidorn, Henry, mustered out September 10, 1865, term expired; Heyde, William V., mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired :Hempel, Frederick, mustered out September 10,

1864, term expired; Hemokel, Joseph, veteran, mustered out August 12, 1865; Hermann, John, mustered out September 10, 1S64, term expired; Herman, Henry, died at Indianapolis, Ind., September 2, 1861; Hoch, Guido, discharged, date unknown; Hopstetter, Dominic, discharged November, 1862, disability; Inkenbrant, Philip, killed at Kansas, Illinois, September 6, 1861, railroad accident; Jeker, Joseph, died at St. Louis, Mo., December, 1861; Katzenberger, Adam, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865; Kryder, Ezra, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865, as sergeant; Kling, Frederick, died at Helena, Ark., September 29, 1S62; Langenbrake, Ernst, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865, corporal; Langenbrake, Henry, veteran, mustered out August 22,

1865, corporal; Ledvina, Ferdinand, transferred to Veteran Reserve corps; Loebs, Jacob, discharged account wounds, date unknown; LoefHer, Valentine, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Lorenz, Matthew, mustered out September 10, 1S64, term expired; Lo}', Gabriel, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Maas, Louis, discharged account wounds, date unknown; Maier, William, discharged account wounds, August 12, 1862; Muelchi, John, died November 13, 1862; Muchlhausen, Matthew, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Nester, George, mustered out September 10, 1864; Nieman, Frederick, mustered out August ?2, 1865, as artificer; Ohler, Roman, discharged March 7, 1864, disability; Osth- mann, Andrew, veteran, mustered out Auf^ust 2 2, 1865, wagoner; Preher, Frederick, mustered out September 10, 1S64, term expired: Reppley, Randolph, mustered out September 10, 1S64, term expired; Reifert, Theodore, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Reiner, Gottleib, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Reiss, John, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired: Rohman, William, not mustered out: Ruskaup, Henry, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865; Sauer, August, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired: Schael, Gottleib, died at Vicksburg, Miss.,

1864, term expired; Schell, Louis, killed at Port Gibson, Miss., May i, 1863; Schlarffer, John, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Schmalgriet, John, discharged Februar}-, 1862, disability; Schmidt, Chryrostamus, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Schmidt, John P., mustered out September 10, 1864, corporal; Schmitz, William, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865; Schwein, George, died at St. Louis, Mo., November, i86r; Leip, Philip, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865, quartermaster sergeant; Schroeder, Anthony, discharged Februar}-, 1862, disability; Sindlinger, Henry, died at St. Louis, Mo., date unknown; Spraul, Charles, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865 ; Springer, Robert, mustered out September 10, 1864, term e.xpired: Spruth, August, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865; Steiert, William, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired: Stuermer, Henry, died at Helena, Ark., September 23, 1S63; Sturm, Frederick, promoted second lieutenant Sixteenth batter^-: Twente, Rudolph, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; \*iedler, John, died at Vicksburg, Miss., July, 1863; Weies, John, veteran, mustered out August 22, 1865; Weiser, Vincent, died at Evans ville, Ind., September 4, 1863; Winter, Bernhard mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Winter, Henr}-, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Wunderlich, Christ, mustered out September 10, 1864, corporal; Wunderlich, Jacob, transferred to Veteran Reserve corps; Walter, Frederick, mustered out September 10, 1864, sergeant; Zeller, Frank, not mustered out.

7?crn(/7s. - Ambruster, Frederick, mustered out August 22, 1865; Bredenkamp, Henry, mustered out August 22, 1865; Bischman, William, mustered out August 22, 1865; Burkhart, George, mustered out August 22, 1865; Fisher, Henry, mustered out August 22,1 865 ; Fisher, Albert, mustered out August 22, 1865; Georget, John, substitute, mustered out August 22, 1865; ILartinetz, John, mustered out September 10, 1864, term expired; Hagelman, Christian, mustered out June 3, 1865; Hach, John J., died at Smith's plantadon, La., June, 1863; Haberlach, John, mustered out August 22, 186=?, Kempell, Frederick, mustered out August 22, 1865; Kohl, Jacob, mustered out August 22, 1865; Klein, William, mustered out August 22, 1865; Kucheer, Emil, mustered out August 22, 1865; Kessell, Nicholas, mustered out August 22, 1865; Kenkle, Frederick, not mustered out; Lemmel, Ignatz, mustered out August 22, 1865: Lintznich, Frank, mustered out August 22, 1865; Rupprecht, Tobias, mustered out August 22, 1865; Riedel, Lewis, mustered out August 2 2, 1865; Schili, David, discharged, date unknown; Schussler, John, mustered out August 22, 1865; Schmitt, George W., mustered out September 10, 1864; Schanemann, William, mustered out September 10,

The Field Service. - Soon after its muster the First battery moved to St. Louis, and thence with Gen. Fremont's army to Springfield, Mo. On December 13, it set out on the Black Water expedition, and assisted in the capture of 950 rebels at Black Water creek. It engaged in the pursuit of Gen. Price, driving the enemy for four days, with constant skirmishing. Early in March, 1S62, a general movement was made by the divisions of the army in Missouri, designing to meet and check the rebel Gen. Van Dorn, then moving north with a large force. Severe battles were fought at Leetovvn, Elkhorn Tavern and Pea Ridge. In the tight at the last named place one of the enemy's batteries opened with grape and canister so near the flank of Klauss' battery that it was compelled to retire, but the movement of one of our brigades caused this anno3nng battery to withdraw, when Klauss' battery took position in an open field, and maintained the contest with great spirit. Soon such a terrible fire swept from our fine of batteries that no human courage could withstand it. The infantry crept forward, the guns were moved onward, the range became shorter, and at last, despairing, the enemy fled in great confusion, Klauss' battery rendering efficient service in the series of battles closing at Pea Ridge. During the summer and faU it engaged in the campaigns in Missouri and Arkansas, and marched 3,600 miles. In March, 1863, it was transported to Milliken's Bend, La., and assigned to the Thirteenth Army corps. It marched across the Peninsula, crossed the Mississippi river, and was severel}- engaged in the battle of Port Gibson. The column pressing on, the battery was in the fight at Champion Hill, and assisted in the defeat of the enemy at Big Black river bridge. It then took position in line in front of the enemy's works at Vicksburg, and was engaged during the siege and until the surrender of that formidable position.

In July it moved with Sherman's column toward Jackson, was engaged in the siege of that place and after its e\-acuation, returned to Vicksburg, where it went to camp. In August it proceeded to New Orleans, and thence moved with Gen. Franklin's expedition through the Teche country in the following fall. In March, 1864,11 was with Gen. Banks, army on the Red River expedition, took part in the battle of Sabine crossroads and at Yellow Bayou. When Banks' shattered army fell back to Grand Ecore, the battery was assigned to the Sixteenth corps, and was daily engaged in assisting to repel the enemy, until the army reached Morganza, when it returned to its old corps and proceeded to New Orleans. Here a number of its men re-enlisted as veterans and in the fall of 1864 the non-veterans proceeded to Indianapolis and were mustered out. In March, 1865, the battery was again assigned to the Sixteenth corps, and took an active part in the siege and capture of Spanish Fort, Ala. After the surrender of Mobile, it proceeded to Montgomery, Ala., where it remained until ordered to Indianapolis for muster out. It reached Indianapolis with three officers and 102 men, and was mustered out August 22, 1S65. The battery went out with 130 officers and men, received 129 recruits, lost fift\--five by death, ten by desertion, and was unable to account for nine.

Tiventy-fifth Regiment . - The first infantry regiment that went to the front as a distinctively Evansville organization was the Twenty-fifth. It was being raised at Evansville at the same time Gen. Hovey was raising the Twenty- fourth; was organized at that place July 17, and mustered into the