Indian Creek Township (part 2 of 3)

In May, 1867, William A. Gabe, the present editor and proprietor of the Léepublican, purchased the office, changing the name to the Bloomington Progress, and later to the Iepublican Progress. In about 1874, the office and outfit were destroyed by fire, but were replaced, and the issue has since been continued without interruption. It was issued first as a seven-column folio, but later was changed to an eight-column folio. It is at present enjoying a fair patronage in all departments. In 1868, Thomas C. Pursel started the Bloomington Democrat, and continued the issue until the entire office was burned in 1872, but within a few weeks the sheet was again published. Mr. Pursel for a time published the Jndiana Student, a small periodical devoted to the interests of the State University, and edited by a corps of students. In August, 1875, the Democrat office was sold to O. G. Hunt and J. V. Cook, who commenced the publication of the Bloomington Times, a Republican organ. A few months after this paper was started, or in October, 1875, H. J. Feltus commenced the issue of the Bloomington Courter, a Democratic paper, which he has issued successfully until the present. The publication has a fair county patronage. In April, 1877, Walter S. Bradfute and a young man named Arnott began issuing a small publication about as large as a sheet of letter paper. It was designed to chronicle local news and pleasantry, and seemed to strike the popular fancy from the start. About the 1st of November, 1877, Arnott left, and since that time to the present Mr. Bradfute has continued the issue alone. 'The paper is called the Bloomington Telephone. The first increase in size was in the fall of 1878, the second early in 1880, and the third and last in January, 1883. In is now a six column quarto, and is in prosperous conditon. James Marlin conducted a Greenback paper called the True Plan during the campaign of 1878. In 1880, the Bloomington Hawkeye was published for a few months. Its political face was Democratic. John East conducted a small campaign sheet in 1880 for a few months.

The only other town in the county where newspapers have been issued is Ellettsville. In 1872 or 1873, Howard L. Morris, editor, and S. B. Harris, proprietor, issued the first number of the Ellettsville Republican, which after two issues passed wholly to Mr. Harris, and Mr. Morris stepped down and out. At the end of two issues, Mr. Harris employed John Walker to edit the sheet, which was done for about six months, after which Mr. Harris assumed the editorial robes for about two years. He then rented the office to Charles McPhetridge, but before the end of that time it went to William B. Harris, son of S. B. After W. B. had continued the issue some time, he moved the office to Spencer, but after about a year returned, and is yet the editor and owner. While he was away, a paper called the Graphic was issued a short time by a Mr. Hyatt. S. È. Harris also issued the News for a short time. The first paper was the Republican, the second the Sun, the third the People, the fourth the Graphic, the fifth the News, and the sixth and present one the Monroe County Citizen. The last is now a lively little sheet, and enjoys a thriving patronage. EARLY JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

County Commissioners

Bartlett Woodward, 1818; Michael Buskirk, 1818; James Parks, 1818; Elijah Morgan, 1819, vice Parks; William Lowe, 1820, vice Buskirk ; Henry, Batterton, 1821; Michael Buskirk, 1821; Elijah Morgan, 1822; Joshua H. Lucas, 1823; Henry Batterton, 1824, vice Lucas. (In September, 1824, the Justices of the Peace of the county were empowered by law to transact the business previously done by the County Commissioners. The names of these Justices will be found on another page. In 1831, three County Commissioners again took charge of county business.) Joseph Reeves, 1831; Samuel Patten, 1831; William Jackson, 1831; Isaac W. Young, 1832, vice Jackson; Elijah Morgan, 1833, vice

Seminary Trustees Probate Judges

William D. McCulloch, 1829; Aquilla Rogers, 1833; Stephen P. Sealls, 1838; Henry Eller, 1840; William Edmundson, 1840; Aquilla Rogers, 1841; Jacob B. Lowe, 1847; F. T. Butler, 1847. (Rogers enlisted in the Mexican war, and Lowe was appointed in his stead, but for some reason did not qualify, whereupon Butler was appointed.) In 1852-53, the jurisdiction of probate matters was transferred to the Common Pleas Court, and the office of Probate Judge was abolished.

School Examiners And Superintendents

Milton McPhetridge was School Commissioner during the thirties and forties. Robert A. Milligan, James Woodburn and John J. Poynter, Examiners, 1853; James Woodburn, Ranson W. Akin and Benjamin Wolfe, 1855; James Woodburn, M. M. Campbell and Theophilus A. Wylie, 1856 ; James Woodburn, T. A. Wylie and Elisha Ballentine, 1857; E. P. Cole, D. J. Shaw and W. C. Foster, 1859; E. P. Cole, 1859-63; D. E. Hunter, 1868; James H. Rogers, 1865; T. M. Hopkins, 1867 ; Edward Wright, 1869; James H. Rogers, 1871; M. M. Campbell, 1872; G. W. Rumage, 1877; John W. McGee, 1879.

September 6. From Benjamin Parks, County Agent.......... 820 90 November 8. From William Anderson..........+:.ssereeseeceeees 190 00 November 10, From Benjamin Parks, County Agent......... 5 00 November 10. From Benjamin Parks, County Agentes 84 10 December J}. From William Anderson.........--++0+.scsereeeeeeee 38 85 December 19. From J. W. Lee.....-..sseccsececsoreseccrecsssreeeees 264 47 December 29. From Benjamin Parks, County Agent.......... 226 77 April 4. From John Grier, merchandise license............... 7 50

For the calendar year 1821, the total receipts of the county, exclusive of course of the proceeds of the sale of town lots, were $795.24, and the total expenses $792.80. This does not include delinquent taxes nor outstanding orders. In 1827, the receipts, with the above exception, were $829.57, and the expenditures were $858.37. There had been on hand at the beginning of the year a balance of $190.99, so that at the end of the year there was in the treasury $162.19. These figures must be regarded only as approximately correct. 'The old records are too ambiguous for exact statements. In 1836, the receipts, with the exception mentioned, were $1,306.40, exclusive of $303.38 which remained from the previous year. The expenses were $955.28, leaving a balance in the treasury of $351.12. In 1839-40, the receipts were $2,226.74, and the expenses $2,450.37. In, 1842-438, the county revenue was $4,228.75, and the total receipts $3,411.46. The paupers cost $582 ; the county officers cost $844.70; outstanding orders redeemed, $103.42; total expenses, $3,411.46; orders outstanding and unredeemed, $1,462.44. In 1846- 47 the receipts of county revenue were $2,540.33 ; County Seminary, $41.88; on hand at the beginning of the year, $1,647.33 ; total receipts, $5,837.63. The expense on the poor-farm was $625 ; the paupers, $268.13; total expenses, $3,955.30. Owing to certain outstanding orders, the amount remaining in the treasury was $2,175.02. In 1852-53, there was on hand at the beginning of the year $422.84; county revenue receipts, $3,677.98 ; school tax, $1,919.11; Seminary fund, $54.15 ; total receipts, $8,625.55. The poor-farm expenses were $262.40; the paupers $456.04; the county officers, $1,048.56 ; total expenses, $6,446.44 ; on hand, $2,179.11. In 1856-57, the county revenue receipts were $9,118.- 11; and there was on hand at the beginning of the year $3,047.93 ; total receipts, $30,956.39. The common school fund expended was $4,148.46; poor-farm cost $439.19 ; the paupers cost $899.83 ; county officers cost $1,425.51; total expenses, $26,380.73; old outstanding orders, $2,746.73; total orders to be redeemed, $29,127.46; total orders redeemed during the year, $16,382.04. In 1860-61, there was on hand at the beginning of the year $1,589.06; county rev-

* The townships given not only included all of the present Monroe County, but also a stripthree miles wide on the western side of Brown County, and considerable more of the latter county which was yet attached to Monroe. The statistics of Jackson Township cannot be given.

lots and|Value of| Total TOWNSHIPS. |Value of} Im- |Land and/Valueof, Im- | Im. | Personal [Value of |Polls. Lands. | prove- |Improve-| Lots. | prove- P ty. |Taxabl ments. | ments. ments. PEA KOPOTI ie SANE

State State Amount Of

* This entire township (now Perry) was, by ag Ey enactment in 1820, devoted to the foundation and maintenance of a State Seminary, which, in 1828, became the Indiana College, and in 1838 the State University, as it is at present.

The following table shows the enumeration, enrollment, and the number of pupils instructed in the various branches during the year 1881, by townships :

The Mexican War

ONROE COUNTY was no sooner organized than it was constituted the district for the organization of the Twentieth Regiment of Indiana Militia, and John Storm was commissioned Colonel, with orders to superintend the enrollment of able-bodied men and the formation of companies. This was in 1819, soon after the war of 1812-15, when the recollectlon of danger from savages was fresh in the mind, and when the apprehension of danger from the same source was still a matter of daily concern, as the natives were yet a few miles north in the New Purchase. The old habits of watchfulness on the frontier could not so soon be abandoned, and, accordingly for several years, the militia was mustered often and kept in readiness for any outbreak from the Indians. After the removal of the Indians, the muster was still continued for several years, though with steadily lessening interest or concern, and at last, late in the twenties, became little better than a farce. In truth, the system which had been so efficient during the Indian wars, now that danger from that or any other source was past, degenerated into a holiday, where dram-drinking, horse-racing and athletic sports claimed the sole attention of the boisterous crowds. In 1822, John Ketchum succeeded John Storm as Colonel of the Twentieth Regiment of State Militia, but after that the regimental officers cannot be named. William Lowe was Brigidier General of the Monroe County Battalion for atime. The only circumstance that roused the militia was the war with Mexico in 1846-47. THE MEXICAN WAR.

Monroe County furnished two full companies for the Mexican war. Soon after the call for volunteers in May, 1846, the militia of the county met at Bloomington for regimental or battalion muster. The excitement over the war was great, a call was made, and a full company was raised and ready by the Istof June. The officers were: John M. Sluss, Captain; John Eller, First Lieutenant ; Aquilla Rogers, Second Lieutenant. This company became A of the Third Regiment, which rendezvoused at New Albany, and left Bloomington on the 15th of June. A beautiful flag was presented the boys by the ladies of Bloomington, Miss Sarah Markle making the presentation speech. Company A was in the battle of Buena Vista, where four or five df the boys (Buskirk, Applegate, Stout and Holland) were killed and about five wounded. The company was mustered out at the end of the year. In 1847, three more regiments were called for from Indiana, and Daniel Lunderman began to raise a company. It was soon completed and became G of the Fourth Regiment. This company was tendered a public farewell by the citizens of Bloomington, who presented the boys with a national banner. The company was with Gen. Scott on his march from Vera Cruz to the Mexican capital, and participated in nearly all of the battles onthat memorable and triumphant route. A number of the boys was killed and many more wounded, but their names cannot be given. The company returned at the end of one year. Several were left in honored graves in the land of the Montezumas.

Affairs Preceding The Fall Of Fort Sumter

On the 2d of February, 1860, pursuant to notice, the citizens of the county seat and vicinity, irrespective of party, met at the court house to take into consideration the state of the Union. Judge G. A. Buskirk was made Chairman, and C. P. Tuley and J. B. Mulky, Secretaries. M. C. Hunter, Benjamin Wolfe, Dr. W. C. Foster, F. T. Butler and Elias Abel were appointed a committee to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting. While the committee were preparing their report, Gov. Dunning was called out. He stated that he was a member of no party until the existing difficulties between the two sections of the country were settled. Prof. John Young spoke against the "Crittenden Compromise," and in favor of the Constitution as it was, but was willing to accept the " Border State Resolutions." The committee then presented the following report :

Resolved, That we, the people of Monroe County, are in favor of the resolutions known as the '' Border State Resolutions," which are as follows:

2. That the Fugitive Slave Law be amended for the preventing of kidnaping, and so as to provide for the equalization of the Commissioner's fee, etc.

4. That Congress shall not abolish slavery in the Southern dock-yards, arsenals, etc., nor in the District of Colombia, without the consent of Maryland, and the consent of the inhabitants of the District, nor without compensation.

7. That the line of 36 degrees, 30 minutes, shall be run through all the existing territory of the United States: that in all north of that line slavery shall be prohibited, and that south of that line neither Congress nor the Territorial Legislature shall hereafter pass any law abolishing, prohibiting, or in any manner interfering with African slavery ; and that when any Territory containing a sufficient population for one Member of Congress in any area of 60,000 square miles shall apply for admission as a State it shall be admitted, with or without slavery, as its Constitution may determine.

5. Congress shall have power by law to pay an owner who shall apply the full value of a fugitive slave in all cases when the Marshal is prevented from discharging his duty by force or rescue made after arrest. In all such cases, the owner shall have power to sue the county in which such violence or reecue was made, and the county shall have the right to sue the individuals who committed the wrong in the same manner as the owner could sue.

Resolved, That 'while the lamp holds out to burn, the vilest sinner may return." That in view of this Bible doctrine, we hold that all conciliatory measures should be adopted to prevent a collision between the South and the North, and when all the arguments are exhausted, and all conciliation rejected, then we advise coercive measures to be pursued to prevent the desecration and dissolution of the Union. The Union must be preserved at all hazards.

After a warm discussion, the Border State Resolutions were unanimously adopted. The fifth resolution of the Crittenden Compromise met with greater opposition, but finally passed by a fair majority. The resolution presented by Dr. Foster was handled severely, and finally rejected by a majority vote. In the discussion on this resolution, violent and eloquent speeches were made against the adoption of any measures of coercion with the seceded States. Dr. J. G. McPheeters then offered the following :

Resolved, That the citizens of Monroe County, always loyal to the Union and the Constitution, in view of existing difficulties which threaten the existence of our glorious confederacy, would tender the foregoing (meaning the Border State Resolutions) compromise as a basis of settlement; but inthe event of its rejection, are ready to declare for the Union as it is, the Constitution as it iy, and the enforcement of the laws.

This resolution also met with fiery opposition. A motion to table the resolution was lost. Messrs. Marlin, Wolfe, B. F. Williams and David Sheeks hotly denounced the resolution as coercive in its meaning. After a sharp war of words and passions, the resolution was finally adopted. The meeting then adjourned. Among those present were Gov. Dunning, Dr. W. C. Foster, Judge G. A. Buskirk, S. H. Buskirk, C. P. Tuley, J. B. Mulky, Isaac Adkins, Isaac Cox, Abraham Smith, M. C. Hunter, Benjamin Wolfe, F. T. Butler, Elias Abel, Prof. John Young, P. L. D. Mitchell, Hugh Marlin, Johnson McCulloch, Dr. J. G. McPheeters and David Sheeks. The most noticeable feature of the meeting was the strong sentiment publicly and ardently manifested not to use; coercive measures in any case with the South. On the other hand, a few citizens warmly advocated the most advanced views of the Abolitionists. The meeting was largely attended, the court room being crowded to its utmost capacity. The various political sentiments manifested at this meeting illustrate the feeling in the county at the time.

Opening Scenes Of The Rebellion

On Monday, the 15th of April, 1861, when the news was received that Fort Sumter had been surrendered to the rebels, great excitement was manifested by all political parties at the county seat. The news spread like a prairie fire throughout the surrounding country, and a large crowd of bewildered and anxious citizens assembled to counsel what was best to be done in the awful emergency. Many were so frightened that their senses and judgment refused to act with usual accuracy, and the first thought was to fly for Canada or the Pacific Coast. A large meeting was held at the court house, on the evening of the 15th, pursuant to call, to sound the sentiments of the citizens. Unfortunately, a detailed account of this meeting cannot be given. Some five or six of the most prominent citizens and ablest speakers, whose judgment the assemblage was anxious to have and willing to trust, were called out to direct the general mind through the gloom and panic of approaching war to some definite and speedy action. Some spoke passionately for an immediate organization of troops to crush the life from the vandals who had shamefully outraged the national honor. Others, with less fire and loyalty, suggested conciljatory measures, and spoke doubtfully of the right of the Government to adopt coercive measures with the rebellious States. One man spoke severely against the North, especially the Abolitionists, warmly declaring that they were the cause of the fratricidal war; maintained with great intensity that coercive measures were unconstitutional and' unjust, and publicly announced that if he fought at all it would be on the Southern side. As the meeting progressed, it became clear that the great majority were in favor of quelling the rebellion at all hazards without a moment's unnecessary delay. A long series of patriotic resolutions was adopted, declaring as the sense of the meeting that the Union must be maintained, if need be by an appeal to arms. Several citizens earnestly opposed the adoption of one or more of the resolutions.

A few days later, another meeting of equal, or greater, fervor and loyalty was held at the court house, on which occasion steps were taken to organize a company of volunteers. 'The enlistment was continued, and the organization was completed on the 20th, and the officers elected were commissioned on the 22d. The company began drilling regularly every day, waiting in the meantime for orders to report to be mustered into the three months' service, or even into the State service for one year, or, if no better could be done, in the three years' service. On the 10th of May, the day set for the departure of the company for Camp Vigo, Terre Haute, a large assemblage of relatives and friends gathered to present the boys a flag, and see them off on the train. This was the first company raised for the war, and was at a time when the sentiments of patriotism were fresh and strong, and when the novelty of military preparations fired the blood with the vehement loyalty of the hour. A fine banner was presented to the company by a Miss Mitchell, it is said, on behalf of the ladies of Bloomington, in a brief speech, which was responded to on behalf of the company by Lieut. Black. At the conclusion of this beautiful ceremony, the company marched down to the depot accompanied by the whole town. Old men who had served in the land of the Montezumas, or even in the war of 1812, were present, giving the boys a kind word of parting advice. Parents were present who saw their boys for the last time on earth. Wives and mothers who had never known thé anguish of separation from dear ones at the stern call of a nation at war, stood with pale faces and streaming eyes, tightly clasping the loved forms, and regretting at the last moment to have them go. - At last the train came in, good-byes were spoken with pale lips, and the boys were went into camp of instruction. Considerable dissatisfaction had existed over the selection of the officers, which finally resulted in the division of the company, which formed the basis for two companies. About twothirds of the company remained at Terre Haute under Capt. Kelley, while the other third was transferred to Indianapolis under the command of Capt. W. S. Charles. Both of these incomplete companies sent their Captains and Lieutenants home to recruit their numbers to the lawful limit. This was late in May and early in June. Capt. Kelley succeeded in raising enough men to complete his company; but Capt. Charles increased his numbers to only about fifty. Kelley's men became Company K of the Fourteenth Regiment, three years' service, and were mustered in on the Tth of June, 1861. The regiment moved to Virginia on the 5th of July. About fifty men of the company of Capt. Charles were from Monroe County, and the others were obtained from various localities. This organization became Company H of the Eighteenth Regiment, three years' service, and was mustered in on the 16th of August, and on the following day was transferred to St. Louis, Mo.. Milton L. McCullough was First Lieutenant of Kelley's company, and Paul E. Slocum, Second Lieutenant. James S. Black, of Indianopolis, was First Lieutenant of Charles' company, and Hiram W. Rooker, of Noblesville, Second Lieutenant.

Other Companies

In June and July, two or three other companies were organized in the county. Daniel Lunderman, J. O. McCullough, A. R. Ravenscroft and others raised a full company. James B. Mulky and others raised another company, and J. S. Nutt soon had a company of cavalry. Peter Kop also began to gather around him a squad of volunteers. The bugle p eg gather q E was heard in every direction. The small boys of Bloomington had an infantry company that was armed with wooden swords, tin-pans, and other weapons of equal celebrity. It was popular, then, to be a volunteer. It meant a thirst for bl-l-ood. Ladies smiled like the morning at blue uniforms, but gave the frown and cold shoulder to stalwart forms in civilian's dress. Companies drilled almost daily, and attracted large crowds of fond friends who saw no escape for the rebel cowards when the field of gore was reached. All predicted that the rebels would be '' licked out of their boots " in a few months.

Another company of volunteers for the United States service left here on Tuesday last for Madison, Ind., where the regiment is to be formed. The company is under the command of Capt. Daniel Lunderman, of this place, who has had considerable experience as an officer in the recent war with Mexico, and we have no doubt he will faithfully attend to the interests and welfare of the company while they nre under his charge. Dr. J. O. McCullough was elected First Lieutenant and Andrew R. Ravenscroft, Second Lieutenant, whom we have no doubt will be equally faithful to their trust. As many of the volunteers were from the surrounding country, a large concourse of people from different parts of the county were present, tv see them take their departure avd to bid their friends farewell. The volunteers were escorted to tbe train by Capt. Mulky's company of infantry, and took their departure amid a deafening salute of musketry. The Bloomington Cornet Band accompanied them to Madison. We learn that Camp Noble, to which they are assigned, is beautifully situated at North Madison, which is on a high bluff overlooking the city of Madison and the Ohio River.

Recruiting. - Peter Kop and several other gentlemen of this place are raising a company of grenadiers for the United States service. They admit no recruits under five feet ten inches, and equally stout and able-bodied. We pity the rebel upon whose neck the foot of " Big Pete" shall come down with a vengeance. There will be no chance for bim to even say bis prayers before his life is crushed out of him. Some of the others engaged in raising the company are among our most athletic citizens. Their recruiting office, we believe, is at Williams & Sluss' livery stables.

The company, under Capt. Lunderman, became Company I, of the Twenty-second Regiment, and was mustered into the service on the 15th of August at Camp Noble, Madison. About thirty men of this company were from Owen County and elsewhere, notably from White Hall. The regimental commander was Col. Jefferson C. Davis. On the 17th of August, the regiment started for Missouri, where the boys first saw service. The company raised by Capt. Kop and others became F of the Twenty-seventh Regiment. and was mustered into the three years' service at Camp Morton, Indianapolis, on the 12th of September, 1861. Only about half of this company was from Monroe County. During the months of August and September, the enlistment of men was very active. The recruiting officers visited all portions of the county, holding war meetings in schoolhouses and churches, and using every art or artifice to secure men for their companies. Every promise and inducement was held out for volunteers. It was the fashion then for those who expected to volunteer or those who pretended that they did, to declare that they would enter no company nor regiment that could not see active service on the field of war, and to meet this boastful assertion the recruiting officers invariably announced that their regiments were destined to be sent speedily to the front. Prominent citizens of the county - men of great social, moral and political standing - were taken along by the recruiting officers to give proper assurances of good faith, secure large attendance, fire the blood of young and old with the glory of war and secure a large enrollment of men anxious to vindicate the supremacy of the laws and wreak vengeance upon the vandals who had dared to trample the old flag in the dust. The presence of ladies at these war meetings was always especially desired, as in their presence it was much easier to appeal to the courage and manhood of fathers, brothers and husbands, and fire them to the pitch of a determination to do their share in the defense of their homes. The peculiarly thrilling effect of the sounds of fife and drum was also well known and a rousing martial band was always present. Late in August and early in September, a company of Zouaves was organized at Bloomington. Karly in July, the ladies of Bloomington gathered a large box of blankets, towels and other useful articles, and sent the same to the company of Capt. Lunderman at Madison. In September and October, Capt. Isaac. S. Dains, Licuts. Samuel A. Harrah, Albert Adams and others, recruited Company D of the Fiftieth Regiment in Monroe and Owen Counties. About half of the company was from Monroe. Some of the men were mustered into the service in August, some in September and some in October. The regiment was organized at Seymour on the 12th of September, and on the 25th of October, it left for New Albany, marching through the country and obtaining a considerable number of recruits. On the 25th of December, it moved to Bardstown, Ky., where it went into camp of in-

_ Orr ror tHE War. - Capt. l. S. Dains' company left here for Camp Morton, Indianapolis, on Thursday last. This company was raised mostly in this and Owen Counties - a number of them being from the vicinity of White Hall. While they were waiting for the train at the depot, n beautiful flag was presented tothe company from the ladies of White Hall. Gov. Dunning, on behalf of the ladies, made a suitable address on the presentation of the flag, which was responded to by Capt. Dains ina short address, and by three cheers from the soldiers for their beautiful flag. This makes the seventh company which has been raised principally in this county, and left here for the war. One or two other companies are now raising. Monroe County will be fully represented in the contest.

The companies referred to in this article were the following: Company K, of the Fourteenth Regiment, Capt. James R. Kelley ; Company H, of the Eighteenth Regiment, Capt. William Stanley Charles; Company I, of the T'wenty-second Regiment, Capt. Daniel Lunderman; Company F, of the Twenty-seventh Regiment, Capt. Peter Kop; Company G, of the Thirty-first Regiment, Capt. Henry L. McCalla ; Company G, of the Thirty-eighth Regiment, Capt. James Secrest; Company D, of the Fiftieth Regiment, Capt. Isaac S. Dains. The company of Capt. Secrest was raised almost wholly in the vicinity of Ellettsville during the months of August and September, by Capt. Secrest, Lieuts. G. K. Perry and James McCormick. When this company left Ellettsville, they were given a fine dinner, at the conclusion of which a beautiful banner was presented them with appropriate remarks, to which the Captain feelingly responded, and the boys testified their approval with loud acclamations. It must not be understood that the seven companies mentioned above were the only ones then in the service containing men from Monroe County. About halfa dozen men had left the northern part of the county for Indianapolis at the earliest stage of the war, and had succeeded in getting into the Twelfth Regiment in the three months' service, though they were credited to other counties. So far as known, these were the only men from the county in the three months' service. In the Eleventh Regiment was Chaplain H. B. Hibben, from Monroe. In the Twentyfirst Regiment, which afterward became the First Heavy Artillery, were about ten men from the county. Four members of the Regimental band were credited to Bloomington. A small squad from the northern part entered the Thirty-third Regiment, and was credited to Morgan County. Taking into consideration these facts, and also the fact that several of the companies above mentioned were only partly from Monroe, it may be safely concluded that by the middle of September the county bad furnished as many as six full companies. This was a splendid showing.

Cavalry Volunteers

The cavalry company mentioned above, recruited by Capt. Nutt, contained only about fifteen men from the county, the remainder being obtained mostly from Brazil and Delphi. The Monroe boys left for Indianapolis about the middle of September, where they were joined by the recruits from other places, and where an organization was effected. This company became K, of the Second Cavalry (Forty-first Regiment), and was mustered in on the 24th of December. Jephtha M. Ellington, of Ellettsville, became the Captain. In September, 1861, the authorities of the State ordered that in each county a thorough organization of the militia should be at once effected; and the Governor appointed James B. Mulky Colonel of the Monroe County militia, with instructions to proceed at once with the organization. Under this order, ten companies were organized during the war, as follows: The Hoosier Grays, Morton C. Hunter, Captain, organized in the autumn of 1861; the Ellettsville Clippers, Barton Acuff, Captain, organized in the fall of 1861; the Monroe Zouaves, Daniel Shrader, Captain, organized in the fall of 1861; the Richland Mountaineers, B. W. Rice, Captain, organized in the fall of 1861; the Hoosier Guards, H. T. Campbell, Captain, organized early in 1862; the Harrodsburg Guards, John M. Anderson, Captain, organized in the fall of 1861; the Richland Rangers, John Wylie, Captain, organized during the summer of 1863; the Hughes Guards, James Mathers, Captain, organized in the fall of 1863; the Monroe Guards, Isaac S. Buskirk, Captain, organized in the fall of 1863; the Bean Blossom Rangers, Thomas M. Gaskin, Captain, organized in the fall of 1863. Every one of these companies, in some form, saw active service, as they afterward enlisted. LOYAL MASS MEETING.

On the 12th of October, 1861, a large Union mass meeting was held at the court house to consider the state of the country. The first speaker was Hon. Paris C. Dunning, who delivered an address of great power and loyalty. He spoke eloquently in favor of pushing the war with all the energy of the North, and favored measures of greater activity and effectiveness in securing volunteers. His remarks were loudly applauded. The second speaker was Judge James Hughes, whose remarks took a bitterly sarcastic, caustic vein, cutting like a sword of Damascus steel at the heart of the rebellion. His splendid eloquence, effective imagery, fierce satire and impetuous logic carried his audience before him like a torrent. As he delivered thrust after thrust of wit and irony, and pungent mockery, he was frequently interrupted with tempests of cheers. It was conceded at the time to have been the best Union speech ever delivered in Bloomington. The loyalty of the meeting was very decided, and had its effect upon all present.

Recruiting

Late in October, Dr. J. G. McPheeters, Surgeon of the Thirty-third Regiment, came home on a furlough, and enlisted a few men for his regiment. About the Ist of November, Wallace Hight, who had superintended the manufacture of a cannon at Seward's foundry in Bloomington, left for Indianapolis with his piece of ordnance drawn by six horses. The gun was made of burnished brass, was a six-pounder, and was an excellent specimen of workmanship. He and a squad of boys from Bloomington were attached to the Ninth Battery. About this time, the attention of the loyal was especially directed to the movement of the armies and to the wants of the boys in the fields and hospitals, and the comfort of the soldiers' families at home more than to the enlistment of men. Early in February, William McCullough began recruiting men designed for the Fifty-third Regiment, and Lieut. Francis Otwell about the same time opened an enlistment office at Fee's store for the Twenty-seventh Regiment, in which was the company of Capt. Kop. He obtained about fifteen men. During the months of November and December, 1861, and

January and February, 1862, Capt. Thomas T. Graves and Lieuts. Alexander Jones and John Phillips recruited about two-thirds of a company for the Fifty-ninth Regiment, which rendezvoused at Gosport, beginning in October, 1861. About the middle of February, the regiment went South over the New Albany road for the seat of war in Kentucky. The men raised in Monroe County were mostly from the vicinity of Harrodsburg. The company became I of the Fifty-ninth, Capt. Graves, The men of this company were mustered into the service on the 11th of February, 1862. Jesse I. Alexander, of Gosport, was Colonel of the regiment. During the latter part of March, 1862, M. P. Burns recruited six or eight men for the Sixty-first Regiment, which rendezvoused at Terre Haute. Early in April, Lieut. Johnson, of Capt. Lunderman's company

Army Correspondence

May, the members of Capt. Kelley's company, Fourteenth Regiment, sent home to their friends $2.000. As this time also the body of Capt. Kelley was brought home and buried. He had been mortally wounded at the hotly contested battle of Winchester, and after lingering several weeks had died at Cincinnati, where he had been brought by his loving and faithful wife for medical treatment. His death cast a gloom of sorrow over the entire county. ARMY CORRESPONDENCE,

During the spring months, the columns of the Republican were full of letters from the boys in the army, and while some were dry, others were extremely interesting. The following, written by Capt. Henry L. McCalla, is a specimen of the more interesting letters. The battle referred to was Pittsburg Landing:

Thirty-First Regiment Indiana Volunteers

Dear BrotHer - tThis is Tuesday, and I take this chance to tell you that an awful battle has been fought, commencing on Yunday morning at 7:30 o'clock, A. M., lasting until night, and continued again on Monday. Grimes and I are safe. The company bebaved nobly. The Thirty-first will now get its due meed of praise, I think. We lost Orderly Sergeant James F. Fullbright and Rolley Franklin, both shot in the head, and seven wounded, three of them severely - Joseph Lucas, in the hand, slightly; Frank Johnson and Jerry Serrell, in chin, slightly; John Campbell, in the hand; Joseph Wool: ery, in the hip, severely; Wesley Polley, in the shoulder; Joseph Gaither, in the face, the ball entering the bridge of the nose and coming out under the ear, cutting the tip of the enr. Many more were grazed. [had a bullet through the top of my hat. Jobn McPhetridge had his leg grazed, and Grimes was scratched in the knee. We will feel the loss of Fullbright. He was the bravest man in the regiment - so modest and so faithful. We buried our old companions with the honors of war, and marked their graves with neat, head-boards.

I met brother Sam on the field of hattle for the first time since he was in the service. Thompson's battery, with which Hight and other Bloomington boys are connected, were in the fight all Monday. They fired 1,200 shots. Our regiment (belonging to Hurlburt's brigade) fired forty rounds in one place, repulsed two attacks on the center. Grimes and I furnished our men with thirty rounds more as they were lying down, and these were all expended by night. The carnage is frightful. The field of battle covers over six miles. Daniel Iseminger (formerly of Bloomington), Captain in an Iowa regiment, was killed. Our Major, Frederic Arn, was killed; the Colonel was wounded in two places ; Adjutant Rose, wounded; Capt. Harvey, killed; and other officers wounded, all of our regiment, Jo. Roddy bore the colors through all the two days' fight, onward, never faltering, the foremost in the advance, the hindmost. in the retreat.

New Companies

In May, 1862, the Fifty-fourth Regiment was organized at Indianapolis for an emergency, and a company was raised in Monroe County by Capt. Daniel Shrader and Lieuts. W. J. Allen and I. S. Buskirk, which became Company A of this regiment. The regiment, including Company A, commanded by the above officers, was mustered into the three months' service on the 3d of June, and was placed on duty at Camp Morton, Indianapolis. In August, it was transferred to Kentucky, where it remained until its term of service had expired. 'This regiment was afterward re-organized for the one year's service, but contained no company from Monroe County. Capt. Shrader entered it, however, as Major, and was afterward promoted to the Lieutenant Colonelcy, a most deserving honor. On the 11th of June, James B. Mulky, of Bloomington, was commissioned Major of the Fifty-fifth Regiment, three months' service, and became a very efficient officer. Frank A. Rose, of Bloomington, was commissioned Adjutant of the same regiment. These regiments were specially organized to do guard duty at Camp Morton, where a large number of rebel prisoners were confined.

On the Ist of July, 1862, President Lincoln called for 300,000 additional volunteers, and the quota of Indiana was fixed at eleven regiments.

More Troops Wantep. - It will be seen by reference to another part of our paper that eleven more regiments are to be raised in our State in addition to those already forming, one from each Congressional District. This in our district will be, on an average, about 125 men from each county. We trust that old Monroe will promptly furnish her quota as she has done on all former calls. She has now nine companies in the service, besides a number of pers`ns scattered in companies made up elsewhere - infantry, cavalry and artillery. Now that harvest is past and our young men more at leisure, we think that there will be no difficulty in raising this additions! quota of troops in Monroe County. The regiment for this district will rendezvous at Madison, and we notice tbat in some of the adjoining counties companies are already forming to fill up the regiment. Let not Monroe be behind,

But the commencement of the active work of enlistment was delayed. The paper came out in stirring appeals to sustain the honor of the county by voluntary enlistments, threatening that the draft would be resorted to soon if the quota was not filled. Influential citizens of the county began to stir themselves, recruiting officers appeared, and soon war meetings were held with a frequency and intensity unknown in the history of the county. Late in July, Lieut. F. Otwell was commissioned to recruit a company for the Sixty-seventh Regiment and opened an office in Bloowington. Capt. Charles, of the Eighteenth Regiment, came home to recruit for his company. Lieut. W. J. Allen, of the Twentieth Battery, called for recruits. James L. Winfrey, of Bloomington, was also commissioned to raise a company for the Ninety-third Regiment, which was being rendezvoused at Madison. Lieut. Otwell and others raised about twenty men, who became Company B of the Sixty-seventh Regiment, Samuel Denny, of Madison, being Captain. An entire company was raised for the Kighty-second Regiment by Morton C. Hunter, who became the Colonel of the regiment, by Paul E. Slocum, Alfred G. Hunter, Samuel Mc- Wilie, John McKinney, Samuel Guy and others. The men became Company F, Samuel MecWilie, Captain; McKinney, First Lieutenant;

Guy, Second Lieutenant. The men were mustered in on the 30th of August, at Madison. A portion of Company I, of the Eighty-second, was raised in Monroe County by William F. Neill, who became its Captain, and by Lieut. H. E. Lundy and others. There were probably not more than ten men in the company from this county. There were more regimental officers from Monroe County in the Highty-second than in any other regiment: Col. Hunter; Major, and afterward Lieut. Col., Slocum; Adjts., A. G. Hunter and M. E. Bunger; Quartermaster, J. ©. Allenworth; Chaplain, M. M. Campbell; Surgeon, W. H. Lemon; Assistant Surgeons, W. B. Harris and R. H. Campbell. On the Ist of September, the regiment moved to Louisville, Ky. About thirty men of Company F, of the Ninety-third Regiment, were recruited by J. L. Winfrey and others, and were mustered in at Madison from the 15th to the 23d of August. These efforts on the part of the recruiting officers and the more prominent and loyal of the citizens came within a close figure of relieving the county from the draft. 'The county was really ahead of her quota, but some of the townships were behind. The draft was intended to bring the " stay-at-homes "' to the front.

Pulse Crook T E R E T T 28 1

On Saturday, September 6, the citizens of the county assembled at the court house and listened to a long able address on the state of the country from Hon. Joseph A. Wright, ex-Governor of the State. It was a fine specimen of oratory, and was loyal to the core. On the following Monday, the citizens again assembled to listen to Hon. Joseph E. Mc- Donald, who delivered an address of great power. He strongly favored a cessation of hostilities.

The Draft Of October 6, 1862

The first draft had been announced to take place on the 15th of September, 1862; but at the last moment, to give all counties behind abundant opportunity to redeem themselves, the date was postponed to the 6th of October, at which time it occurred throughout the State. The Draft Commissioner was Ira Browning; the Marshal, W. J. Alexander, and the Surgeon, J. D. Maxwell, for Monroe County. On the 19th of September, the Enrolling Commissioner reported the following facts to the Adjutant General: 'Total militia, 1,828; total volunteers, 1,039 ; total exempts, 298 ; total conscientiously opposed to bearing arms, 3; total volunteers in the service, 840 ; total subject to draft, 1,527. At this date (the 19th of September), the county lacked twenty-two men of having filled her quota, as follows: Benton, 1; Salt Creek, 4; Polk, 12; Clear Creek, 3; Indian Creek, 2. This number was reduced to one man by the 6th of October, and this deficiency was in Salt Creek Township. A man was drafted there, and in a few minutes after the draft was made, a volunteer was reported from that township, and accepted, thus virtually clearing the county from the draft of October 6, 1862.

Continued Enlistments

In September, Capt. Daniel Shrader, who had taken a company into the special three months' service of 1362, the same being Company A, of the Fifty-fourth Regiment, was commissioned to raise another company for the same regiment, re-organized for the one year's service. He established a recruiting office at Bloomington. For some reason, he did not continue, but was soon appointed Major of the Fifty-fourth. About the 23d of September, Bloomington, and indeed all of Monroe County, in common with the southern half of Indiana, was thrown into the most intense excitement by the news that Bragg's forces were rapidly marching upon Louisville with the intention of capturing and sacking the place ; and at the same time a dispatch was received from Gov. Morton, who was then at Louisville, urging an immediate organization of the militia to be held in readiness to march at a moment's notice in defense of that city. A meeting was promptly held at the court house, and the nature of the emergency explained by Judge Hughes. An adjournment was taken until the evening, but during the afternoon nearly a full company of volunteers was raised, which was fully completed at the evening mecting, and the officers elected as follows : Francis Otwell, Captain; Henry Eller, First Lieutenant; W. H. McCullough, Second Lieutenant. Early the next morning, the company was armed, and was then ready to march at a moment's warning. Within a short time, however, it was learned that Bragg would not touch Louisville, and the company disbanded.

Suspension Of Active Work

After October, but little attempt was made to enlist men for the war during the colder months. The people eagerly watched the movements of the contending armies, and waited anxiously for details as soon as it became known that a great battle had been fought. The Republican was filled with letters from the army. 'The following, reforring to the battle of Stone River, or Murfreesboro, is a sample:

From The Eighty-8Econd Regiment

Messrs. Epirors - Our brigade, except the Eighty-second Indiana (it had been to- Nashville to guard a train through), arrived on the field of battle Welneaday morning about. 11 o'clock, and were quickly formed in "line of battle'' on the right center. There they lay without blankets until the battle closed, but were not brought into action until Friday evening, just at dark.

The cannonading was fearful on our side, the rebels using very little; but above the roar of the cannon could be heard the shrill shriek of the shells as they took their way through the air, making a noise, as the negroes expressed it, which seemed to say, " Whar is ye?"

I rode up to where our batteries were playing, and there for the first time saw the rebel banner, some half mile away, floating defiantly to the breeze; but not many minutes was it permitted to float undisturbed. Our batteries leveled on it, and it passed away - whether cut down by our balls or removed by the rebels, I could not determine. It started a train of thought which was very soon interrupted by the descent of a shell not more than twenty feet distant. Fortunately for me, it did not burst. I changed my position, still intent on watching our batteries, when one of those vicious little Mississippi rifle balls passed across my horse's flank, and buried itself in the earth. My curiosity was satisfied; I had business of importance up the road. The firing only ceased when darkness rendered it necessary.

Friday was a repetition of the others, until about 8 o'clock in the afteryoon, when suddenly there arose a noise on our left that would have drowned the noise of the loudest thunder; peal upon peal arose fromthe throats of some sixty cannon and 20,000 muskets, all combined to make one of the most fearful sounds ever heard. It was caused by the rebels trying to take our batteries. A desperate charge it was, nnd most desperately were they repulsed, The losg of life and limb were fearful on both sides. This desperate charge lasted about three hours, when night again shed her mantle o'er the scene of earnage, to shut out, as it were, the horrible sight. It was just at nightfall that the First Brigade was brought into action. They were sent out.to make a reconnoissance in force. They succeeded in drawing the enemy's fire, and returned it with vigor. We had none killed, and but eleven wounded.

Saturday was a day of skirmishing throughout. Sunday, the rebels evacuated. Monday, we took possession. Thus closed one of the hardest fought and most sanguinary battles of the war. It was a battle for Tenvessee; both sides resolved to do their best. The victory was not as complete as it might have been under other circumstances; but I think it will decide the matter in Middle Tenneseee at any rate.

Our loss in killed and wounded amounts to about 7,000; taken prisoners, 4,000. We 'ost thirty-nine pieces of artillery, eight of which were recaptured, leaving thirty-one in their hands. The rebel loss, as near as I can determine it (and my chances to do s0 are very good), is about as follows: Killed and wounded, 8,000; taken prisoners, 7,000. We captured nine pieces of artillery, and quite a number of small aras, provisions, etc. Gen. Dill was killed early on Tuesday morning - shot through the eye ; Gen. Willich was wounded and taken prisoner. I shall not attempt a listof the names of cur officers killed and wounded - you have that already. There are many little incidents connected with the fight that I may give you at a future day. For the present, I must remain, Yours, CARLOS.

There was no time during the continuance of the war when some of the men were not at home on a furlough. Some who had been racked by the dreadful camp diseases came home to be nursed back to life and health by loving friends. Others, emaciated beyond recognition, with bloodless faces and tottering steps, came home only to die in the arms of sobbing friends. Others came back, discharged from the army with broken constitutions, to slowly die from the effects of the ravages of war. Sad stories of heroic death on the battle-field, where lead fell thick as a thunder shower, and where the sickening fear blanched the faces of the brave, were told proudly in peaceful Northern homes. One brave boy from the county, in the thickest of the rain of dreadful death, who received a gaping wound that was mortal, raised himself partly up and exclaimed, "Oh God, if I could see my wife!" and fell back a corpse. And this was war ! DISLOYAL MASS MEETING.

On the 24th of January, 1863, a large meeting was held by the disloyal element of the county at the court house, on which occasion Judge Eckles, of Greencastle, was the principal speaker. He was an able man, and delivered a rousing speech. He took an ultra position in opposing a further continuance of the war, and was enthusiastically applauded by his andience. He denounced the administration of President Lincoln in the severest terms; heaped the responsibility of the war upon the Republican party, especially the Abolitionist wing; declared that the South were justified in their course in view of the danger to their favorite institution - slavery - and insisted that not another man nor dollar should be furnished to continue the unnecessary and wicked war. A series of resolutions was adopted embodying the substance of the speech, and the crowd dispersed, several cheering for Jeff Davis and cursing " Old Lincoln." The State Sentinel spoke highly of the ''spirit and determination of this meeting." Several savage fights occurred during the day.

Loyal Mass Meeting

Four weeks later, an enormous Union meeting was held at the court house, Capt. Capps, of East Tennessee, and Col. Hawkins being the principal speakers. Both delivered excellent, loyal addresses. Jacob B. Lowe was Chairman of the meeting, and Maj. James B. Mulky, Secretary. The following preimbles and resolutions were unanimously . adopted :

Whereas, We are now engaged in a deadly struggle in defense of and for the perpetuity of every right dear to us as American citizens, and which requires the united efforts of all good, true and loyal meu. And,

Wueneas, We have beheld, with deep regret and abhorrence, the malignant partisan spirit in our Srate, the tendency of which is to paralyze and frustrate the measures of the Federal and State authorities in their patriotic endeavors to suppress this infamous rebellion; to create and diffuse sece:sion and trensonable sentiments among the people; and, finally, precipitate them out of the Union, and into a league with the Southern Confoderacy, and into entangling alliances with France, or other foreign powers. Therefore,

1. Resolved, That we tender to Gov. Morton our warmest thanks for his untiring zeal in organizing, arming and equipping the gallant army which Indiana bas sent to the tented field, and for his timely and tender attention to the wants of our sick and wounded soldiers, and assure him of our unswerving support in his efforts to maintain for Indiana her present proud position for pre-eminent loyalty, and the high character of her citizen soldiery.

2. Resolved, That we hold in utter detestation, and execrate any man, or class of men, who, in this struggle for our national existence, are found fomenting and making factions, and malignant partisan opposition to either the Federal or State authorities, in their efforts and measures for the vigorous prosecution of the war, for the suppression of this causeless, wanton, and Godless rebellion.

3. Re-olved, That we unqualifiedly repudiate and denounce any and all propositions for an armistice or compromise with the traitors, other than those uniformly offered to them by the proper authorities of the Foderal Government, viz.: That they ground the arms of their rebellion, return into the Union, and be obedient, law-abiding citizens to the government of our fathers, as they made it, and consecrated it with their precious blood, and as by their dying request they enjoined upon us to preserve and defend it, and transmit it unimpaired to our posterity.

4. Resolved, That cowardly and traitorous demagogues at home shall never precipitate us into the attitude of requiring the noblest army of freedom the world has ever seen to ground their arms ia front of the most perfidious, inhuman and redemptionless army of traitors and outlaws that ever disgraced the annals of the earth.

5. Resolved, That this rebellion must and shall be effectually and forever crushed out, leaving a lesson upon the pages of our history which, as long as it shall continue to be read, will over-awe and deter rebellious and wicked spirits and the enemies of freedom and the human race from ever again attempting to deluge with the precious blood of our brothers and sons this otherwise prosperous, free and happy land.

This meeting 'and the resolutions adopted had a most excellent effect upon the county, end greatly encouraged the loyal citizens during that gloomiest year of the war - 1863. A week later, another Union mass meeting of equal intensity and enthusiasm was held at the court house, the speakers being Gen. Kimball, Hon. J. A. Matson, Col. McCrea, Revs. Hopkins, Farmer and Hearb. Several of these speakers were Democrats, but all spoke earnestly of continuing the war. The speakers

A Curious Editorial

Scarcely any attempt was made during the spring months of 1863 to raise volunteers. The citizens waited and watched. The following article was published as an editorial in the Republican of April 18:

We Jearn that our old friend, A. Sutherland, sutler to the Fifty-ninth Regiment, was fined $10 and costs in the Common Pleas Court the otber day for bringing to this county and harboring a " contraband'' picked up somewhere in the South, and who accompanied him home on a visit some weeks since. Good euough for you, Aleck. We have niggers enough here now, ahd we hope all who violate the laws by bringing them into the State will be compelled to pay the penalty.

Resistance To Military Law

In April, the news of the outbreak in Brown County near Georgetown was received, which led to a public meeting of the citizens at the court house, where a long series of resolutions condemning such treasonable riots was adopted, and where preparations to thoroughly organize the militia company to be in readiness for such an outbreak in Monroe County, should one occur, were made. Francis A. Otwell was elected Captain of the company, and active drilling was begun. About the same time the citizens of Van Buren Township met at Schoolhouse No. 3, and organized a militia company. John Koons was Chairman of themeeting, and W. M. Crossfield, Secretary. In June, the enrollment of men liable to do military duty was begun in the various townships of the county. The members of the Enrolling Board for the Third Congressional District were Simeon Stansifer, Provost Marshal; John R. B.. Glasscock, Commissioner; Albert G. Collier, Surgeon. In April, 1865, James B. Mulky succeeded Stansifer as Provost Marshal. Col. John McCrea was appointed Provost Marshal for Monroe County in June, 1863. In one portion of the county the enrolling oflicers encountered forcible opposition. On Friday, June 19, an armed force of about cighty men surrounded W. F. Hensley, enrolling officer of Indian Creek Township, while discharging his duty, and compelled him to give up his enrolling papers, threatening him with death if he revealed the names of any present. Mr. Hensley, however, promptly informed the authorities at Bloomington of what had happened; and so great was the wrath of the " Butternuts"' that his neighbors thought best to place a guard around his person. On the following Wednesday, Col. Biddle, with about six hundred members of the Seventy-first Regiment, and a company of the Third Cavalry, arrived at Bloomington, and encamped just north of town. Col. McCrea, with several assistants and the cavalry company, immediately started for Indian Creek Township, where he arrested about sixteen persons supposed to have been the leaders of the outrage, and recovered the enrolling officer's papers. The persons arrested were sent to Indianapolis to be examined by the United States District Court. No further trouble was encountered. About the 26th of June, a section of the Twenty-third Artillery, embracing two brass 12-pounder guns arrived at Bloomington and encamped. All this display of force completely checked all further resistance to the enrollment or enlistment. Before this, the " Butternuts " had been arming and drilling in one or more portions of the county. but now they were completely subdued.

The Rebel Gen. Morgan

On Monday, the 22d of June, the news was received that the rebel Gen. Morgan, with a large force, had penetrated Indiana from Kentucky, and was advancing upon Paoli, Orange County. All the bells in town were hastily rung, and soon a large crowd of excited citizens assembled at the court house. A company of over one hundred ''minutemen'' was speedily formed and organized under the command of Capt. I. S. Buskirk, and service was tendered the Governor by telegraph. No answer was received until late at night, when it was learned that their services

New Calls For Volunteers

On the 15th of June came the call of the President for 100.000 six months' men, and immediate steps were taken to raise a company. An enlistment office was opened over Fee's store. Those who were especially active in obtaining volunteers were W. B. Hughes, J. Rutledge, W. C. Smith, Michael Gabbert, H. C. Gabbert and J. H. Miller. By the 31st of July, the company numbered about seventy-five men, when they were ordered to report at Indianapolis, which they did on that day. There they remained until August 15, recruiting in the meantime their ranks from Monroe County to the lawful number of men, when they were mustered into the service, and on the same day sent to Kentucky. Themen became Company I of the One Hundred and Seventeeth Regiment, six months' men, and were officered as follows: Captain, William B. Hughes ; First Lieutenant, Jechonias Rutledge; Second Lieutenant, James H. Miller.

More Of Gen. Morgan

The continued threatening character of the news of the invasion of Indiana by Gen. Morgan soon gave a new impetus to the organization of militia companies. The company of Capt. Buskirk was again mus- tered, and on the 9th of July left for Mitchell, Ind. A company of cavalry, commanded by Capt. Wylie, left the next day for the same point, and on the same day a militia company of infantry, under Capt. Marion Blair, left for Indianapolis. Another full company left Ellettsville for Indianapolis about the same time. Two other full companies were nearly completed in the vicinity of Bloomington at the same time. At no period during the war did the excitement run higher than at thistime. The wildest rumors were circulated, and business of all kinds was almost wholly suspended. The streets of the county seat were alive with military preparations, and great crowds assembled from the country to learn what was to be done. Within one week, all illusions of danger were dispelled. The company of which Marion Blair was Captain was mustered into the service at Indianapolis on the 10th of July, and without leaving .that city was mustered out on the 15th of July. The company was D of the One Hundred and 'Tenth Regiment, minutemen. Barton Acuff was Captain of the company from Ellettsville, which was both mustered in and mustered out on the same days respectively as the company of Capt. Blair. Capt. Acuff's company was G of the One Hundred and Eleventh Regiment, minutemen. The company of militia under Capt. Hughes (which immediately afterward entered the six months' service as above stated) moved to Mitchell, where it became Company A of the One Hundred and Twelfth Regiment, minutemen. The company was mustered in July 9, and mustered out July 17. This company saw slight service, as it with its regiment moved to North Vernon, which place it assisted in holding against Gen. Morgan, who approached within a few miles. I. S. Buskirk was Major of this regiment. The One Hundred and Thirteenth Regiment, minutemen, contained one company from Monroe County, commanded by Capt. Henry L. McCalla. This was Company A, and was mustered in July 11, and mustered out July 16. It saw the same service as the company of Capt. Hughes. It will thus be seen that within about one week Monroe County furnished and sent into the service four full companies, and had three or four other companies organized and ready. 'I'he wisdom of the organization of the county militia in 1861 was thus demonstrated. A fine company of militia cavalry was organized in Perry Township /mostly) in September, under the command of Capt. J. E. Mathers. One of the companies referred to above was commanded by Capt. David Sheeks.

The Call Of October, 1863

The county was again thrown into activity by the call of the President of October 17 for 300,000 for the three years' service. 'The quota of the county was 143 men. Calls for volunteers were made, and enlistment offices established 2t the county seat, and for short periods in several of the country townships. The officers commissioned to raise recruits were Col. McCrea, Capt. Buskirk and Henry Eller. At first, the volunteering was slow, but a war meeting was held at the court house on the 28th of November, and quite a large squad was raised. They were sent into camp of instruction at Columbus, and the recruiting was continued. The company was so nearly completed by the 18th of December that Col. McCrea left for Columbus. On the 14th of January, 1864, the men were mustered in at Camp Shanks, near Indianapolis, but recruits continued to be raised in the county to the number of about twenty, who were mustered in January 24, March 2. and a few even in April. The officers of the company were: Isaac S. Buskirk, Captain; James E. Mathers, First Lieutenant; G. P. Bailey, Second Lieutenant. A squad of the men was raised at Ellettsville. The men became Company I of the Tenth Cavalry (One Hundred and 'I'wenty-fifth Regiment). The regiment did not leave the State until May, 1864, when it moved to Nashville, Tenn. In December, 1863, and January, 1864, about fifteen recruits were sent to Company K of the Twenty-first Regiment (First Heavy Artillery), and about ten to the Twenty-second Regiment. A few were sent to the T'wenty-seventh also. Sergt. J. Frank Fee recruited about twenty men for Company G of the Thirty-first Regiment during the month of February, 1864. In December, 1863, and January and February, 1864, about fifteen recruits were sent to Company G of the Thirty-eighth Regiment. They were obtained at Ellettsville. About half a dozen men entered Company F of the Kighty-second Regiment. A few entered other regiments.

Under the call for one hundred days' men in April, 1864, a large war meeting was held at the court house, pursuant to call, on the evening of April 27, to take steps toward raising a company. Gov. Dunning addressed the audience, and explained the nature of the call, and the enlistment roll was circulated and about a dozen names secured. After passing a resolution asking the County Commissioners to offer a bounty of $30 for volunteers, the mecting adjourned. Active measures were continued to increase and complete the company. By the 3d of May, the company, though partly raised in Clay County, was completed, the following being the officers: Jechonias Rutledge, Captain; A.B. Wheeler, First Lieutenant; W. R. Kress, Second Lieutenant. About three-fifths of the company was from Monroe County, including the Captain. The men became Company K of the One Hundred and Thirty-third Regiment, 100 days' service. They were mustered in at Indianapolis on the 17th of May, and left at once for 'Tennessee.

The Fourth Of July, 1864

During the previous years of the war, no celebrations of this national holiday were held at the county seat. Various country celebrations had occurred, of which no record was kept. Neither at this time were preparations made to soar the eagle to the usual lofty height of American patriotism. An impromptu celebration, or rather picnic, was held at Prof. Wylie's beautiful grove in the southeastern part of town. Rev. J. M. Bishop acted as President of the Day. Prayer was offered by Rev. Covey, and the Declaration of Independence read by J. P. Rankin, Esq. Rev. Levi Hughes delivered a short address, as did Prof. D. E. Hunter. At intervals the national airs were sung by bevies of sweet-faced girls and boys. Their voices were as sweet as new harmony in the cool shade on that hot day. Of course the fire cracker was present. Swings were erected and enjoyed in the afternoon. Thus the great day died.

The Heavy Call Of July, 1864

The call of the President on the 18th of July, 1864, for 500,000 men for one, two and three years, staggered the county, and at first but little was done in the direction of raising volunteers to fill the quota. On the 6th of August, the Republican published the following table :

From this exhibit it will be seen that, although this call was enormous, not a man was required from either of the townships - Bloomington, Richland or Clear Creek. But, in justice to the other townships, this circumstance requires some explanation. During the earlier years of the war, the volunteers were careless in giving their true residence and were usually, or at least quite often, credited to the places where they enlisted, which were usually at the largest towns. For instance, a volunteer from Benton Township would go to Bloomington to join a company that wag organizing there, and as that was his post office address he would be credited to Bloomington Township. This accounts to some extent at least for the great excess of men in the townships containing towns where companies were raised.

The Draft Of October, 1864

Time passed, but no concerted effort was made to clear the county of her quota. A few recruits were sent to the old regiments, but no attempt was made to raise a full company of men. 'The draft was threatened, but the citizens with philosophic indifference folded their arms, and quietly waited events. Perry raised her eleven men, Bean Blossom raised five men, Benton one, Van Buren three; but the other townships from which men were due - Indian Creek, Polk, Salt Creek, Washington and Marion - did not furnish a solitary man. 'The townships which had an excess of men - Bloomington, Richland and Clear Creek - no doubt furnished a very few. Probably twenty-five or thirty men volunteered under the call. The draft came off at Columbus, on the 23d of September, with the following result: Bean Blossom, 37 ; Washington, 25; Marion,

14; Benton, 9; Van Buren, 6; Salt Creek, 19; Polk, 17; Indian Creek, 32; total, 159. Double this number was really drafted to make allowances for those unfit for service. Considerable volunteering was done after this draft took place, and a number of substitutes were furnished by those who could not or would not go to war. The drafted men (those who reported at all) and the substitutes were taken first to Columbus and afterward to Indianapolis, where they were assigned to the older regiments. The following table, taken from the Adjutant General's Reports, was prepared by authority on the 31st of December, 1864, and shows what the county did under the calls of February 1. March 14, and July 18, 1864; and from this it will be seen how many of the drafted men had reported either in person or by substitute up to that time: township had furnished her quota, either as recruits, substitutes or conscripts, and that the county as a whole, by reason of eight townships having furnished a surplus, was ahead of all calls (except the late call of December 19, 1864) to the number of 86 men.

The Last Call For Volunteers

men for one, two and three years, again aroused the citizens into a reasonable degree of activity. The county paper published an urgent editorial with large offers of bounty, and called upon all to assist in filling the quota required. About the middle of January, 1865, the Deputy Provost Marshal, Ira Browning, called meetings in each township to correct the enrollment lists. Early in January, Capt. S. W. Bonsall opened an enlistment office for veteran recruits for the First Veteran Arm

Corps, offering Government bounties of $400, $500 and $600, for one, two and three years respectively. His offer of $1,143 bounty for one year was tempting, and when large offers of local bounty were made the recruits began to appear. The County Board appropriated $500 for each volunteer under the call. 'Townships began to offer several hundred dollars bounty. Men felt encouraged to enlist, for it was known that the rebellion was tottering on the verge of the "last ditch." Maj. James B. Mulky was appointed general recruiting officer for the Third District, with headquarters at Columbus. He called for a company from Monroe. The county quota was 161 men. Lieuts. N. E. Mathers and J. F. Douglas began recruiting men about the middle of January. John T. Eller, James H. Miller, Ren C. Smith and others, also enlisted men. Within a comparatively short space of time nearly a full company was secured, the remainder, to the number of about fifteen, being raised mostly in Brown County. These men became Company E of the One Hundred and Forty-fifth Regiment, one year's service, with the following officers: John F. Douglas, Captain; James H. Miller, First Lieutenant ; Ren C. Smith, Second Lietenant. This company was mustered in at Indianapolis on the 4th and 5th of February, and on the 18th left with its regiment for Nashville, Tenn. About half of Company I of the same regiment was raised in Monroe County immediately after the other boys had left. They were mustered in February 3, 4, 6 and 9. The officers of this company were John P. Cravens (of Madison), Captain; Newton E. Mathers (of Bloomington), First Lieutenant; William M. Crossfield (of Smithville), Second Lieutenant. The other half of this company came from Madison. On the 18th of February Capt. Douglas, of Company E, was promoted to the Lieutenant Colonelcy of the regiment, and on the same day John T. Eller, of Monroe County, was commissioned Quartermaster. The subjoined exhibit taken from the Adjutant General's Report was made out on the 14th of April, 1865, at which time all efforts to raise troops were abandoned :

By comparing this table with the one given above, there would at first seem to be some ambiguity, but when it is recollected that the one above was prepared on the 31st of December, 1864, twelve days after the call for volunteers of December 19, 1864, upon which the last table is based, the matter becomes clearer. In other words, the second table above includes twelve days covered by the last table. A few recruits were furnished for the One Hundred and Forty-fifth Regiment during the month of March. The draft had been fixed for the 6th of January, and had been postponed until the 15th of February, and was then again postponed until the latter part of March. In the mean time, recruiting was slowly continuing under the call of Lieut. Eller. The county did not quite escape the draft, however, which took place in Polk and Salt. Creek Townships during the last week in March. Four or five men only were drafted, one of whom entered the service, as will be seeh by the above table.

Summary Of Troops Furnished

On the 19th of September, 1862, the county was credited with haying furnished 1,039 volunteers for the war. Under the six months' call of 1863, she furnished a full company - say 100 men. The quota under the October call of 1863 was 143 men, and under the four calls of 1864 was 277, 111, 287 and 161 men respectively. As all these quotas were filled by the county, a close estimate may be made of the number of men sent into the army during the war. At the close of the war, the county had a surplus of ten men to her credit. Taking the sum of 1,089, 100, 143, 277, 111, 287, 161 and 10, gives a grand total of 2,128 men, equal to over two full regiments. As the total enrollment of county militia in.1861 was 1,727, it will be seen how thoroughly the strength of the county was exhausted. Of course each man has been counted above as often as he enlisted. This estimate does not include the four companies that were mustered in for the Morgan campaign - say 400 men. As they were actually in the service they should properly be included in the above estimate, thus raising the number of troops to 2,528. "Old Monroe" may well be proud of this showing.

Miscellaneous Incidents

There was considerable disloyalty manifested publicly throughout the county during the war, of which it is better now to write but little. The subject cannot be very well wholly escaped. When the rebellious States seceded, they claimed that they were doing as they had a right to do under the Constitution. That they really acted in good faith in this parparticular can no longer be doubted. They were protecting the institution of slavery, which had been their chief source of wealth and revenue since the formation of the Government. That slavery, of itself, was a great wrong, has nothing to do with what the South considered her right under the Constitution. The South believed in State sovereignty, in nullification and in slavery. She thought the Union could be broken by any State whose sovereign rights were trampled upon. But it is doubtful, even with this opinion, if she would have seceded had she not felt that slavery would otherwise receive its death blow. With these thoughts, is it any wonder that she seceded? The North took an opposite position on all these particulars, and was, of course, as we now know, right. The point is: Did the South act in good faith? If she did, her mistake can be overlooked. It was true of Monroe County that, as many of the citizens had come from the South, and had friends and relatives there, a strong sympathy was felt for the old home. During the winter of 1860 - 61, as the Southern States seceded, many of the most prominent and intelligent citizens publicly expressed their gratification, and when the news was received that Fort Sumter had been captured, openly rejoiced at the event. And they were honest in what they did - believed that they were right. As stated elsewhere, one man declared in a public meeting that if he fought at all it would be on the Southern side. As the summer and fall of 1861 passed, savage fights occurred in town and county over political opinion, and even women were thus involved. On one occasion, a man who reviled the North was knocked down with a heavy stick on the streets of Bloomington. On another, a man who had called the Union soldiers hard names and had cheered for Jeff Davis was compelled to leave town in short measure to keep from being hung by a crowd of excited men who had hastily gathered. In some portions of the county, the other side held the balance of power, and if any man spoke too bitterly against the South he was speedily silenced. Several places were dubbed '' Secessia,"' so strong was the Southern sentiment. The worst year was 1863. That was the darkest for the Union cause. Many brave hearts despaired of a restoration of the Union. On the contrary, the opposite element was bold, audacious and outspoken. The enlistment of men was openly discouraged, and secret treasonable organizations held nightly orgies and massed and drilled their forces preparatory for - - - - what? Letters were written by citizens of the county to boys in the field urging them to desert, and promising them secretion and protection from arrest. Several of these letters were published in full in the Republican, verbatim et literatim. In the early part of 1863, several disloyal public meetings were held at the county seat, which did a great deal to discourage enlistment, but the effect was soon counteracted by several large Union meetings that were held soon afterward. As a further means to encourage loyalty, there was organized in March, 1863, by the Union citizens of Monroe and Brown Counties, the National Union Association of Monroe and Brown Counties. The following were two planks of its declaration of principles :

Forgetting all past political differences and placing the salvation of the Union above all party and other predilections, we are for the maintenance of the Federal Government against all its enemies at, home and abroad.

We will sustain the Federal Government in all its measures for putting down the rebellion and call for a vigorous prosecution of the war, until the glorious Union of our fathers be firmly established all over our territory.

David D. Griffin was elected President of the Association, and John C. Headly, Secretary. Late in March, as a train containing several hundred rebel prisoners passed through the county seat at night on the way North, the train was boarded at the depot by several disloyal citizens, who informed the rebels that if they would break out they would be harbored and fed, but their Southern brethren refused to "break." As stated elsewhere, the news of the outbreak in Brown County in April, 1863, caused much excitement in the county and led to the organization of a company to be in readiness foran emergency. The disloyal elements rejoiced. In June, the resistance to the conscript enrollment occurred, an account of which is given elsewhere.

Early in July, 1863, came the news of the defeat of Gen. Lee at Gettysburg, which caused universal and continued rejoicing. It was then demonstrated that the Army of the Potomac was-stronger than the Army of Northern Virginia. On the following day, Tuesday, July 7, came the news of the surrender of Vicksburg to Gen. Grant, and the two great victories were too much joy to pass without public demonstration. '' Lee is whipped!" " Vicksburg has-surrendered! '' were the cries that rang through the county. People felt instinctively that a brighter day had been heralded. Hundreds of people assembled in Bloomington that, night to mingle rejoicings and jubilees. An enormous bonfire was lighted on the street, hundreds of guns were brought forth, rockets were sent to the sky, fire-crackers resounded, buildings were illuminated from garret to cellar, and the wild populace shouted themselves hoarse but happy. The Hon. G. A. Buskirk was called out and delivered a brilliant speech. F. T. Butler succeeded him in a speech of extraordinary fire, power and loyalty. It was full of the most brilliant and beautiful sallies of wit and pathos, and was received with loud acclamations and thundering cheers. The hot scorn and invective which he remorselessly poured upon the heads of all traitors, bewildered the crowd with delight. Col. Charles, sick and scarcely able to stand, had sufficient strength under the stimulating news to deliver a rousing speech. The jubilee was continued far into the night.

The political campaign of 1863 was spirited and interesting. One party came out for a cessation of hostilities; the other for a renewal. Public meetings, where eloquent speakers advocated the party policy, were held everywhere. The county went Deinocratic by about 170 majority, in a total vote of 2,050. In February, 1864, a Union mass meeting to elect delegates to the Union State Convention at Indianapolis passed a series of resolutions, two of which were as follows :

Resolved, That the re-nominatioa of Abraham Lincoln toa second term, and the extension of his constitutional sway as Chief Magistrate over the United States, the loyal as well as the disloyal, will furever demonstrate the stability of the American Government and the justice of the American people.

Resolved, That in view of the eminent services and patriotism of our distinguished Executive, Gov. O. P. Morton, the Union men of this county are in favor of his nomination to the position which he has filled with credit to himself and honor to the State.

In September (the 15th), 184, the candidates for Congress, of the two parties, were announced to speak at the court house, and a large crowd of both sexes gathered to hear them. As Mr. Harrington, the Democratic candidate, could not be present his time was filled by David Sheeks, Esq., of Bloomington. The speech of Mr. Hill, the Union candidate, was one. of great strength and eloquence. A Mr. Gunn, of Kentucky, described the deplorable condition of family and private affairs in his State. The National airs were sung bya select choir of ladies and gentlemen.

On Sunday, September 11, an affray occurred at Simpson's Chapel, near Wayport, over the wearing of butternut breastpins, whereby one or more persons were shot and dangerously wounded by two or three soldiers at home on a furlough.

capture of Atlanta, and the streets were lighted with bonfires, guns were fired, and speeches were made on the street by Judge Buskirk, Dr. Sabin and others. The entire evening was passed in noisy and happy demonstration. On the 21st, the news of Sheridan's victory at Opequon Creek, Va., near Wincester, was received, and the rejoicing was repeated with renewed vigor. All felt, now, that the rebellion was receiving its death blows, and all were happy, or nearly all. On the 8th of October, a soldiers' picnic was held at Bloomington, and one of the largest crowds ever in town assembled to pay due respect to the 'boys in blue," many of whom were at home on furlough or had been discharged. Long delegations in wagons from all parts of the county came in with banners flying and drums beating. Patriotism ran high. 'The procession was the largest that was ever seen in town," said the Republican. The speakers were Col. Burgess, of Indianapolis, and Judge Hughes. Both addresses were very ornate, eloquent and patriotic. A dinner fit for the gods was spread out on temporized tables in the court yard, and eaten by several thousand persons. 'Toasts, loyal and amusing, were announced, and responded to by prominent visitors and townsmen. The wounded or sick soldiers were the lions of the day. Select vocal music - political and national airs - was furnished by select choirs. * It was the most general turn out of the citizens of the county that we have ever witnessed here," said the Republican. In the evening, a deserter named Sherrill was shot and killed at the Orchard House while trying to escape from custody. On the following Monday, Gov. Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee, visited Bloomington, and delivered a speech two hours in length on the state of the war to a large assemblage.

The Political Campaigns Of 1864

The October and November campaigns in the county were fought with all the strength of each party. Each felt that a continuance of the war was to be decided by the contest, and no effort was omitted that promised a contribution tosuccess. Men of great prominence were secured from abroad to voice the policy and sentiments of each party. The result of the October election showed a Republican gain over 1863 of over one hundred, and Gov. Morton ran far ahead of his ticket, receiving a majority of four votes, which demonstrated the great popularity of the " War Governor of Indiana." The result of this election was glorious news to those in favor of continuing the war. The struggle was continued that there might be no decrease in the vote of November. Maj. Popp, of the Eighteenth Regiment, Hon. Henry S. Lane, Gen. Kimball, Col. Anderson, of the Twelfth Cavalry, Hon. M. R. Hull, of Wayne County, Hon. P. ©. Dunning and many others of equal eminence, addressed the citizens of Monroe. The result of the election was a majority of only eight votes for the Democratic electors, showing a gain of about forty over the election of October, anda gain of about one hundred and sixty over the election of 1863. This was most gratifying news for the Union cause.

cago was the center, large numbers of regiments were continually passing back and forth. Tt was customary when it was known that a large body of troops was to pass through Bloomington, especially wounded or sick soldiers from hospitals or battle-fields South, to hastily prepare large quantities of provisions of every description, and as soon as the train stopped, board her and distribute the delicacies and substantials. This act was also true of Ellettsville. On the 22d of December, 1861, the Second Indiana Cavalry, which was organized at Indianapolis, marched through town on horseback, and attracted a large crowd of observers. There were 1,200 of them, fully mounted and armed, and followed by a heavy supply train of thirty-eight wagons. This was probably the largest body of troops ever in the county seat atone time. They camped over night just south of town, and were visited by large crowds.

The Capture Of Richmond, And Gen. Lee'S Surrender

On Tuesday, April 4, 1865, the news was received that Richmond had been evacuated, and that the Army of Northern Virginia, under Gen. Lee, shattered and depleted, was flying before the army of Gen. Grant. This glorious news kindled a degree of universal joy that was unknown in the county during the former four years of war. A large crowd gathered on the court house square in Bloomington at night to publicly testify their unbounded gratification. Everything in the town that would make noise or light was brought out. A bonfire was kept burning until nearly midnight. Every man, woman and child seemed to be out on the streets, and all was chaos. Volleys of musketry rang through the night. Bands and glee clubs rendered patriotic music, that was appreciated as it never had been before. Processions of men and boys with torch lights marched gaily around, led by bands of martial music. Buildings were illuminated with hundreds of candles; children swarmed like pismires disturbed. Eloquent speeches were delivered by Gov. Dunning, Judge Butler and Rev. Bain. A few citizens seemed unhappy, and took no part in the demonstration. They probably belonged to the Southern Army of the North. On Friday evening following, came the news cf the surrender of Gen. Lee. The jubilee was taken up where it had been left on Tuesday, and continued for hours with multiplied intensity. The evening was, perhaps, the most brilliant ever witnessed by the county seat. Old men, who had learned to love their country, and had constantly prayed for success and peace und national honor. were overcome by the glorious news, and acted like madmen. Tears of joy, which they could not repress, and cared not to conceal, ran down their furrowed cheeks as they clasped each other by the hand and thanked God for the national preservation. '' Glory enough for one day !" exclaimed the Republican.

News Of The Assassination Of Lincoln

One week later, while the people were yet rejoicing, the news came that Lincoln had been assassinated at Ford's Theater. So horrible was the sensation produced that people at first refused to believe it, and waited anxiously for details. When the dreadful truth became confirmed on the 15th, the deepest gloom of horror and despair seized every heart. A stagnation like paralysis fell upon all business pursuits. Men had no heart to think of anything but the national calamity. Crape was instinetively hung on dwellings and public buildings. On Sunday, memorial services were held in the churches, in honor of the beloved dead. On Monday, April 17, pursuant to call, a large crowd of sorrowing citizens assembled at the court house, to give public expression to the sentiments agonizing all; to listen to eulogies of the life and nobility of the martyred President, and to adopt resolutions of sorrow and hope. A large portrait of the dead was hung before the audience and draped with national colors, wreaths of evergreen and choice flowers, and the black crape of death. Rev. William Turner was chosen Chairman, and John H. Louden, Secretary. Dr. E. H. Sabin, Gov. P. C. Dunning, Rev. T. M. Hopkins, William F. Browning, Esq., and Rev. S. T. Gillett. were appointed to prepare suitable resolutions. While this was being done, Dr. Nutt, President of the State University, delivered a brief address of great pathos. There was scarcely a dry eye when he finished speaking. The following resolutions were presented and unanimously adopted :

Wuerras, Abraham Lincoln, our President, has been assaseinated - an event extraordivary in a civilized age and nation and wholly at variance with the spirit and genius of a free government, therefore

Resolved, That we meet to-day not as partisans but as an afflicted and grief-stricken people to express our sympathies, sentiments and sorrows.

Resolved, While this event we regard as a great national calamity and affliction and as suddenly changing the hands that have been guiding the ship of State and tronsferring to other minds cares and responsibilities of great magnitude, and which we deemed our President amply competent to discharge, we must not forget that there isa "Divinity that shapes our ends," a Providence, a God that reigns.

Resolved, That in the strongest terms we can use we condemn this atrocious act of rebellion against justice, humanity and God, and regard it as prompted by- the same wicked spirit in which the rebellion originated, the conquering of which has cost the best life-blood of the nation.

Resolved, That we recommend to the proper authorities to bring to strict and prompt punishment the perpetrators of this crime and all who are connected with it.

Resolved, That we will faithfully observe such a day as may be designated by the public authorities for the funeral obsequies of ou- deceased Chief Magistrate by closing business and resorting to our accustomed places of worship.

Resolved, That we express our heartfelt sympathy with the afflicted widow and orphan children of our deceased President, and with our revered Secretary of State and his two sons who have been attacked by a murderous assassin, praying most fervently that the family of Mr. Lincoln may have consolation in this dark hour of their deep affliction, and that the wounded Secretary may yet be preserved to render our afflicted country his invaluable services for years to come.

Resolved, That we tender our hearty support to Andrew Johnson, as President of the United States, and will withhold from him nothing that is necessary to bring to a speedy termination the direful rebellion which has for so many years been raging in our land.

Eulogies of the dead were delivered by Gov. Dunning, Maj. Mulky and Samuel H. Buskirk, and the meeting sadly adjourned. On Wednesday following, in accordance with the recommendation of the Governor, all business was suspended, buildings were draped in mourning, bells were tolled, and services were held in all the churches. In the afternoon, all the citizens, including the Masons and Odd Fellows in full regalia, held a union memorial meeting in the college chapel. '" We have never seen a day set apart for such a purpose as this so duly observed by our citizens," said the Republican.