ONE FLAG, ONE LAND, ONE HEART, ONE HAND, ONE NATION, EVERMORE!

YOI HARTEORD, OONI^., SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1870. NO. 49.

batteries. The men stripped oft' their He f'liled to report at the expiiation of while wearily pacing his lonely post on Ijouvs at iomc. coats and knapsacks, and charged up a his leave, and was pronounced a deserter. the banks of the Rapidan, or watching hill and across towards the woods, where Officers wfire sent to arrest him, but he the stealthy foe in the wild morass of the "ALWAYS EEJOICING." they were literally mown down with could not be found. His father hearing Distnai Swamp, fervently prayed that the grape, cannister, and musketry. It was day would yet come when he could turn My life ilows on in endless song, of it, and knowing where he was, went to Above Earth's lamentation! here that Meagher's horse was killed un- his son and asked him if he was a deser- the military information he was acquiring I catch the sweet, though lar off hymn der him by a cannon ball, tiqd Meagher ter. to some account in striking a blow for That hails a new creation ; Through all the tuninlfc and the strife jumping up exclaimed, "Boys, look at "Do you think I am going down South dear old Ireland, no matter where, so as I hear tliat music ringing ; that flag ! Remember Fontenoy !" to fight for niggers ?'' was the son's reply that blow was aimed at England, Yes; It iinds an echo in my sonl— "Aye, but you took the bounty, and cruel, tyrannical England who not con- How can I keep from singing 1 But courage and valor were of no avail, for already a panic had seized the you tooi\ an oath to serve your country, tent with oppi;essing and pei'secuting us What though my joys and comforts die ? and if yon don't go I'll go in your place," fit home, now in an indirect and cowardly The Lord my Savior liveth. army, and on the right and on the left What though t he darkness gather round, it was all confusion. ' Instead of an said the father. manner sought the destruction of the na- Songs in the night he giveth ; orderly retreat it was an utter rout. And the next day an old mnn might tion that furnished us means of escape No storm can shako my inmost calm have been seen roaming through the camp and an asylum from their own unjust and While to that Refuge clinging— Colonel Sherman,(now General Sherman) Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth in whose brigade the GOih were, ordered of the dorcoran Legion, making inquiries tyrannical rule. How can I keep I'rom singing % the regiment to fall back, which it did of the several officers if Ihey had the name From Newport News we went to I litt my eyes; the cloud grows thin; fighiing in good order, to its former of Alexander Gray on their rolls. Upon Suffolk, Va., where we did considerable I see the blue above it; position. And as the brave mariner in meeting one who answered in the affirma- fort building, picketing and fighting And day by day this pathway smooths tive he said: "Cm Aleck's father, and I'm through the Dismal Swamp. Since first I learned to love it ; the midst of the tempest, when all hearts The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, fail, seizes the helm and tries to save the come to go in his place." When the offi- Here we were for six months without A fountain eveV springing ; ship, so Corcoran, scorning to retreat, cer proposed to get the old man a bounty receiving any pay. Uncle Sam's port- Ail things are mine since 1 am His— of bis own, he emphatically answered, monie being empty. I shall never for- How can I keep from singing 1 boldly placed hi mselt at the head of his b.md, and there, fighting like a hero, "No! all I want is for you to change the, get, while one day doi ig picket duty on trying to stem the torrent of disaster— name and age on your rolls;" and honest the b mks ot the Dismal Swamp Canal THE COECOBAN^ IRTSH LEGIOK not fleeing with the crowd, but in the John Gray donned the uniform of the reading in the New York Herald a speech A paper read by Capfc. P. OTarroJl belore Katbaiiiel position assigned him by his superior 69th, and marched forth at the age of of Mr. Pendleton's in Congress. There Lyoii Post No."2, Bepartinent of Connecticut officer, at his post of honor and of duty, forty-five to do battle for the land of his was an extra appropriation of twenty COMRADES of the Grand Artny :—I am ! he was t;ikcu prisoner. A Southern adoption. A braver man never went into million dollars called for by the Secre- called upon this evening to present you officer said that amidst the few which action, nor was more faithful sentinel tary ofthe Treasniy, in order to pay off with a sh »rt sketch relative to the history held their ground, Corcoran's regiment ever placed on guard. He was in every the troops in the field. Mr. Pendleton of my regiment, the 69th New York, Cor- stood like a rock in the whirlpool rushing engagement up to the battle of Coal Har- opposed it and concluded one of his most coran's Irish Legion. The 69th was an j. The Irish fought like heroCvS, bor, where he was severely wounded. He vigorous speeches by saying that he organization in g^ood military standing 1 ^^ retired. The recovered in hospital, and is row living thanked God that he never did and never mustering over 1,800 men at the com- 69th lost in this fight upwards of 150 in New Ycrk, in the enjoyment ot a pen- would vote a»vay one dollar to pay North- mencement of the war; and when the men, killed and wounded, including >;ome sion granted by a grateful government. ern hirelings for the purpose of oppress- first gun was fired on Fort Sumter, they of its bravest officers. The gallant Major After the legion was raised, which con- ing his Southern brothers. I thought at did not hesitate long about the proper Haggerty was among the first to fall, sisted of the 69ih, lo5th, l64th and 170th the lime, that every soldier should make course to pur.sue. Glancing at the iis- shot through the heart. Capt. J. P. New York reglaients, they embarked on a note of that speech, and charge it to'tho pect of the coming struggle, they could Mclvor, who was then under arrest for transports for the South. During the account of those who were prolonging the see a reflex of the history of their own some breach of military discipline, and voyage our brigade surgeon, John Dwyor, war by encouraging our enemies an'd try- unfortunate country, and looking back consequently could not wear his sword, composed and sung the following vigor- ing to dishearten our brave men in the through the distant pages of that history, seized a shillaluh and went into the fight ous verses, which were received with en- field. they remembered that it was disunion at the head of his company. He was thusiasm :— On the 29th of Jan , '63, General Roger which first occasioned the downfall of taken prisoner with (llorcoran. HUllKAH FOR THE 69TI1, MY BOYS. A Pryor came down to a place called Ireland. They saw in 1861 a similar Deserted House, nine miles from Suffolk, danger threatening the life of this great After the battle of Bull Run the 69th Jir :—27ie Young May Moon. Hurrah for the ()9th, my boys, just to see what kind of fellows those Republic, the o .ly nation on earth where returned to New York, the time for which they volunteei ed having expired previ- The brave old (i9th, my boys ! mud-sill Irishmen were. He evidently the oppressed refugees of Europe could Once more we all meet hadn't a very exalted idea of their fighting find an asylum- Tiiey saw the enemies I ous to that unfortunate engagement, and Our friends here to greet, And present them our campaign laurels, boys. qualities, for about this time Jeft' Davis of liberty and Union, in this country, although chagrined by defeat and the loss of their colonel, they were not dis- reviewed the troops and works at Vicks- sending their emissaries across the ocean, We've i)roved our Celtic blood, my boys, bnrg, when ho expressed the opinion that crawling on their knees to Queen Vic- couraged; for they immediately reorgan- We've I'ought by iield and flood, my boys ! ized and tendered their services to the Let no one then dare those splendid fortifications, the key to toria and Louis Napoleon, begging for To say that we fear ; Missisippi, by nature almost impregna- assistance to enable them to destroy this Government, which were accepted for 'Tis not in our language at all, my boys. nine months. iJuring the second term ble, and rendered doubly so by being de- government, and trail that glorious em- Hurrah for the flag of Green, my boys. fended by the chivalry ofthe South,coiild blem of liberty, the Stwrs and Stripes, in of their enlistment they were quartered The richest that ever was seen, my boys ! on Arlington IJeights, near Washington, Long, long may it wave never be taken by Northern armies, which the dust. The Union to save, were partly composed ol the scum hunted •where the> erected one ofthe strongest Entwined with the Stars and Stripes, my boj's. The membe s of the 69th did not wait forts which guarded the National Capitol from the bogs and bens of Ireland. (I long to discuss the political issues which during the war. And here I am proud And when we've done with the South, my made a note of that speech.) boys, gave the South a flimsy excuse for rebel- to say they were the first Well, we went out to meet Gen. Pryor, fion, but s..unding the'war note of-Union, fo say tney were tne nrst to do public With our regiment gallant and stout, my boys, and we had a square field fight, with no RighRiLrhtt or Wron-,''tendereiwiiQ, d their services Connecticut s gallant We'll be otf to the East sons, and now our own revered patron breast-works to encounter. We gave • to the Government, upon which occasion To give England a taste by calling this great fortification "Fort Of flyliting on our hook, n)y boys. him such a thrashing that I presume he the fnllowirig order was promulgated :— Lyon." remembers it yet; in fact, Corcoran so Colonel Corcoran will embark liia regiment to- For now that we've handled the gun, my boys, completely out-generaled and used him morrow on hoard the Jauios Adger, at Pier No. 4, Shortly after their return home the We'll make the Johnny liulls run, my boys! North lUver, not to exceed one tiiousand moa all second time, their gallant colonel, Michael Then over the sea up in the fight, that the (Confederate Gov- To sot Ireland free. ernment thought they would no longer toW- Corcoran, was releas^ed afier suffering We'll do it by hook or by crook, my boys. CiiAiti.BS W. SANFOKD, entrust him with a command and dismiss- M>ijor General. imprisonment for over twelve months, For our general bravo let us shout my boys, ed him from the service. Our regiment New York, April 22nd, 1861. dining which time the rebels threatened And now that we have him, about, my boys, On the next Qay the regiment took its to hang him in retaliation for some p-iva- To take the conunand. lost 24 killed and woundod, and the oth- teers tljen under arrest, by our authori- We're ail here on hand, er regiment sutfered proportionately. The departure, marching down Broadway, To conquer or die for country, boys. bearing on its banners this inscription : ties. It wa'< then the gallant Corcoran following order was issued by Major Gen- showed himself a hero and a patriot, by And here on this jovial night, my boys, eral Peck on the occasion: "No Nurth, no South, no East, no VVe.«t, Well drink to tliat isle so bright, my boys. but the whole Union." Arriving at An-1 writing to his Government saying "that Where the shamrock so green Head Q'r's'., Sullblk, Va., Feb. 5th '63. napolis in time to save the rail-road and if it was best for the cause that the pri- Forever is seen , The commanding General desires to the communications between Washington yateerc^men should be hung, to exeaute The emblem of Irishmen true, my boyh. thank Brigadier General Corcoran and and Baltimore, which they protected for the.n, and he would cheerfully surrender Then here's to our flag of joy, my boys, ^ the troops under his command for their a short time, they wore ordered to Arling- his life if the Southerners choso to take Thai green flag of Fontenoy, my boys ! good conduct and gallant bearing in the Long, long nuiy it wave. engagement of Jan. 30th, 1863, at the ton Heights, where they erected Fort it." After his release he received a The Union to save. Corcoran, over which the first war ilag brigadier-general's commission, with rank Entwined with tlie star.s and stripes, my boys. l)e.serted House, whitsh resulted in driv- was hoisted by the North. They remain- dating back to the battle of Bull Run, and Arriving at Newport News, Va., we ing the enemy across the Black V ater. ed here until the following July, when in the midst of the splendid ovations th«^n went into camp of instruction where we Most ofthe regiments were under fire the whole army was moved toward Ma- tendered him, he never lost sight of his received our arms and were mustered for the first time, and turijishei those so nassas plains, upon which was fought the tln'y to his country. He immediately into ttie U. S. service Nov. 17th, 1862. unfortunate as not to h ive a part in the disastrous battle of Bull Run. I cominoDced to raise the Corcoran Irish We were armed with the ICnfield rifle expedition,examplesof patriotism worthy It would be out of place in a papor of Legion, which task was completed in six captured on a blockade runner. The of emulation. this hind to attempt to relate many of the weeks at (Jamp Scott, Staten Island, men, could they have had choice in the By command of Major General Peck, incidents connected with that unfortu- Here let me relate an instance of honesty matter, would have preferred Uncle Sam's Benjamin B. Foster, nate battle, but it was here the 69th and patriotism which occun-ed while we shooting irons, having an antipathy to any Major and A. A. General. achieved its first distinction, and earned recruiting. A young New Yorker, nam- thing English, although we sometimes During the following April, Gea'l. its first I 'Urels. Aoout three o'clock on ea Alexmder Gray, enlisted and got his used to chuckle and laugh at the idea of Longstreet with 30,000 laid siege to that memorable day, the regiment re- bounty of $50., which was the sum then Johnny Bull unconsciously furnishing Suifolk. There was not much hard fight- ceivecl orders to charge a position of the paid by thtf state. In the course of a few the Corcoran Legion, his bitterest ene- ing, for Longstreet finding the place s o enemy which was held in the woods, and days he got a furlough to go and see his mies, with some of his most effective well defended, did not venture an assaul^ where they had concealed their masked parents previous to leaving fur the field. weapons; and many a brave Irishmuu but retired behind the Blackwater after throe weeks investment. ID the limits breastworks of the enemy. Wo were the city which had not a .coinmissary Comrade Colonel Theodore W. Bean of rt paper of this rlescrijjtioii, I find ii very fortunate in this assault, not losing store opened, distributing rations free delivered, on May 16, before General impractioible to dwell on the many bat- a mm; while those who came behind us gratis to the c'tizers, even to the fami- Zook Post, No. 11, Norristown, Pa., a lec- tles and Skirmishes which wo .vere en- lost heavily. In fact, the few rounds that lies of those who were then serving against ture entitled "My First Ride with Sheri- gaged ill, but must be content with glmc- the enemy did have time to fire, went ov- us. We saw President Lincoln here, and dan," which is very highly praised by the ing over the ground and occasionally er our heads hitting those in the rear. the 69th were formed to receive him at Norristown Independent. speak of the more important incidents. It was a proud morning for us when we the depot. We gave him and Senator Guillermo is wandering up and down Ff >m Hnifolk we were ordered to planted the green Hag, entwined with the Sumner tihree of our hearty cheers and a the earth, a:,d sends us an \iccount of his Gcttys Station, from thence to Washing- Mars and Stripes, on the strong hold of tiger. On the 5th we started for the trip to New York, and his experiences in ion and on to t.entrcville, where we once tho enemy. After the capture of the main front where we rejoined our command at the great metropolis. We regret that more ol)tained a view of Manassas Plains works we were deployed as skirmishi-rs Burke-^ville Junction, on the Diinville his letter is crowded out this week, but and the scenes of our former engagement and pushed forward af.er the ret' cating and Lynchburg R. R. After remaining it will "keep." Meantime "his sole is at Bull Run. llere the four regiments foe. In the evening we reached S.ither- here a few weeks we were headed north marching on." of the Legion were extondcd along the land's Station on the railroad, 13 miles once more. We had a glorious^ trium- Comrades Beers, Assistant Inspector Orange and Alexandria railroad guarding south, of Petersburg Here we were pha.it entry into Richmond, and another Gen'l, and Dailey, S. V. C. of Po.t 3, vis- the commnnicatioi'S between Washington halted for refreslirnents, but alas, we were into Fredericksbu-g. ited Post 18, of Danbury last week. Of and the Army at the front, with our doomed to disappointment; tho commis- After arriving in front of Washington course they met with a cordial reception. headquarters at F drfa^ 0. 11 , where we sary refusing to issue us rations, remark- we went into camp on Munson's El ill to Whether they left town "in. a wheel-bar- los6 our beloved (Jommander, (5eueral ing that the 69th, drew three days ra- prepare for the grand review in Washing- row" (stolen at that) as Julius asserts all Oorcora i. Au'l here let me tell how that tions the night previous; but these were ton, which took phice on the 23rd, of do who ever get out of the place, we do unfortiinate event occurred. General behind where we left them in tho morn May 1865. The grand old army vvas not learn at the present writing. Mcagiic'- was on a visit to the Legion at ing, most of us thinking that we would now consolidated into one corps zVnd Fairfax C. II., about three miles from the iiever have occasion to use them. Gen here let me remark that the Corcoran Post 6, of iMiddletown, with the patri- B. II. station, and twenty miles from A c'lvor, our brigade commander, repor- Irish Legi'm had the honor to be the last otic citizens of that city, have a new and Washint^ton After the visit, while ted the circumstance to the Corps com- organiz ition which was allowed to retain noble work on hand—that of erecting a • /-I 1 mander, who compli nented us by issuing ammunition in the old army, and was soldiers' monument, as suggested by Mr. Meaghe/ was returning, Oorcoran and an order, stating that on account of our solely i-elied on for the preservation ol Pike in his address on memorial day. It staff rode dcjvvn to the station vvith him. gall intry in the morning we could go back order during the muster out of the retnain- is proposed to erect it on the summit of There lieing no freight car attached to for our lations and report iu Petersburg ing portion ot the troops. Indian Hill, a beautiful and cotnmanding the train, Meagher's horse had to l)0 led lor a train guard, which would enable us During the month of July we were fur- position in the suburbs of the city, and back to the cuurt-house, and while Cor- to overtake the main army. Back we nished transportation to New York, in the center of the fine cemetery which coran and party were ab(jut returning, marched, arriving at our old quarters where we were received Dy the Mayor and bears tliat name. It is hoped that at some one remarked that the (-ieiieral's next morning, but the guard which we several of the militia regiments of the least $5000 will be raised, and subscrip- hoise had lost a s loe, and it was suggested left over our stores was gone. Fearing city. They gave us a fine reception, and tions are already being solicited. that he dismount from his own horse that they might be gobbled up by some of we hadjust reason to question the old and ride Meagher'.s, lest he might injure Merriam Post No. 8, of Meriden, will the straggling enemy, they had dug a adage which says "Republics are ungrate- his own as the weather being frosty the hold a strawberry festival on the I6th, large pit, lining it With shelter-tents and ful," indeed we could see no signs of in- ground was very hard at the time. The 16th and 17th of this month. They an- oil-blankets and h^id buried edibles giMtitude here. Our regiment at the party were riding at what might be call- ticipate a fine success. Rev. J.J. VYoolley, clothing &c, covering it over with i brush; muster did not number more than 120 ed a smart militiry canter. Near Far- chaplain of the Post, preached an elo- but we soon set to work, digging for men, and of these, ihere were not more fax C. U. there was a rut or small ditch quent and interesting memorial sermon in something better than gold. Having than six who were not wounded. We across thw road, which owmg to the the Center Congregational, on Sunday af- completed the work of exhumation we were paid off at Hart's Island, New York frosty we ither was p irtly dried up. Cor- noon, from the text: "1 hy dead men made a hearty breakfast, and started for Harbor, in the latter part of July 1865, corau'sown horse was in the habit of shall live, together with my dead body Petersburg. As we marched along the tlie men once more returning to the springing ea.-iily over :he rut. Forget- shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that inside of 'the eneniy's works, wo had a peaceful pursuit of civil life, there to med- ting Ue was on a strange animal he came dwell in the dust : for thy dew is as the complete view of their tortitications. In itate on the eventful history of the past dashing along in his usual style; but in- dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out some places the dead remained unburied four years. Proud in the consciousness stead of that easy arid elastic bound vvith the dead.' and the scenes of carnage were truly ap- of having participated in the glorious which his own horse overcame this obsta- palling At Fort Mahone, one of the war which regenerated this great and Post 8 will unite with the soldiers of cle, Meagher's shied to one side, jumping strongest of the rebel positions, there mighty Republic and placed it on a firm- Wallingford to-day, (Saturday) in decor- clean from under him, he falling flat on was dre.idful slaughter on both sides. er basis than it ever was before, and also ating the graves of their comrades. hishback, breaking his heart, tie was Here Gen. A. P. Hill was killed. In a that they now could proudly point to the Our Post correspondence has become perfectly sober at the time, as indeed he bomb proof inside of this fort, where the Stars and Stripes and exclaim with truth a very acceptable leature of the RECORD. alw.iys was, for Corcoran was scarcely rebel wounded were carried for safety, "Flag of the free." Yes, and satisfied It noG only answers the end we had in known lo drink. He died Dec. 22nd, you could see cartridge boxes, belts, mus- that they assisted in giving tho death-blow view—that of making each soldiei-corre- 1863. Had he fallen on the battle-field, kets, &c., buried in human blood. Some to the pernicious doctrine of caste, and spondent personally interested in our pa- wo w.ould not have so much reason to of our brave heroes were literally im- that in future, when the American maiden per, and to promote the early recognition mourn his loss, in him tho country lost paled on the checaax de J'rise and abatis in joins our gallant conu-udes on Saint of the fact that it is a paper which advo- a faithful servant and an honest patriot. front of the enemy's works. Flora's day in order to bedeck the graves cates the interests, and expresses the sen- As a soldier and tacticiMU he had few of our departed heroes; the remains of timents of every soldier, high or low,— equals in the volunteer service. He was We marched into Petersburg with the thos<' whose descent can be traced from but it has shown more fully than could succeeded by Brigadier General Rob't. remains of our o.ice splendid drum corps the Nile, the Rhine, or the Shannon, will otherwise have been done, the workings 0' Tyler of Hartford, Conn., who used to playing ' Patrick's Day." We halted be equally reim-mbered, honored, and of the Order everywhere. We want com- say he was sent to command us on ac- and stacked arms in one of the principal revered. But above all, doubly proud rades everywhere, in every Department count of his having an 0' to his name. streets and while resting on the side-walk that they maintained the reputation of the and Post, to volunteer their services as And now comes the Spri..g of 1864, a middle-aged woman stepped up to one gallant sons of Erin, and by their deeds our "special correspondents" and furnish and with it the glorious Grant Campaign. of our ofHc'irs and speaking with a strong of heroism on the battle field had carved all items of general and local interest, as 1 am sorry time and space prevent me Irish accent she addressed him thus: a niche in the American temple of fame, well as discuss the various topics intro- from recurring to some of those great ''What regiment is this?' whereby would be handed down to pos- duced by others. Throughout New Eng- battles in which we had the honor of par- "It is the69th, ma'am," answered Capt. terity an account of their faithful and land especially, the paper should have ticipating (luring that great fight it-out- Bell. patriotic devotion to their country in her such a helper in every Post, and thus be on-this-line Campaign, But 1 consider it "Is it the Corcoran 69th?" ''Yes hour of need made a medium-of the Order which shall glory enough to say that we we.e b iga- ma'am." be welcomed by every comrade. We have ded in Hancock's 2nd Corps, and with "1 thought so by the green flag," she Here is a dispatch said to have been seen many admirable projects introduced thatglorious marching and fighting C'orps, exclaimed, "and thanks be to God that I sent from President Lincoln to General by lovers of the Order can led to a suc- were in every b.ittle down to the fall of live to see you here, not as prisoners, as Hooker: '-Iftlie head of Lee's army is cessful issue through discussion in these Petersburg. At the battle of Spottsyl- I saw your Colonel 4 years ago, but as at Martinsburg and tlio tail ofit on tho columns. If every one who reads the vania our Clolonel, Matthew Murpliy, was free men and conquering heroes as you plank road between Fredericksburg and above request will interest himself in the severely wounded in a charge when the deserve to be, for you have the right on Chancellorsville, the iinim d must be pret work, we may have >1 weekly Grand Ar- 2nd. Corps were credited vvith making your side; and many a day we've longed ty slim somewhere. Couldn't you break my visitor which will be a 'powerfid in- u ten strike. He sonu recovered and as- to see the old fiag and the old times back him ?—A. Lincoln." strument of good. Comrades, will you sumed command of his regiment and oc again. And now there is a barrel of ap- labor with us ? casionally of the Legion, He received ple-jack within there that C'»st mo twelve GRAND ARMY OF THli) RliJPlJBLlC. his deatli wound tho 5th of February, dollars last Saturday and its at your ser- |Commamlov.s of Posts ov tlioir luljiitiuitH uve I'einieatuil MASSACHUSETTS.—Post 45, of Glouces- i860, at tiie battle of Hatchers Run, No. vice." to tbrwiii'd I'opovls oi" cliaiigns occurring therein, und tomriiilus !j;onuriiny arc; invited to coninniiiicuto nil niiit ten, have introduced the (Jlara Barton 2, givi.ig up his life for his c >untry at the After doing justice to the apple-jack lors of interest to tho order. I degree. early age of 24. He was an accomplish- wo encamped for the night. The writer Post liJ, of Norvvalk, exists no longer— ed and bravo oflicer. of this happening t'l be officer of the tho result of a general lack of interest on Post 41, of Westfield, with tiho citizens of that place, observed Decoration Day In the final assault on Petersburg, April Quard, was met by Capt, Haggarty, our the part of soldiers. in a very complete and successful manner, 2nd, 1865, the 69th had the honor ot" commandunt who ordered a guard to go The llov. Phoebe A. llanaford, of New under tho direction of their popidar and forming the storming column of a t'orlorn down town and hunt up rerry Rooney and Haven, preached a very impressive mem- efficient commander, E. B. Sniith. A fine hope, for tho 2nd Div., 2nd Corps. On one or two others, who weie off looking orial discourse in the Universalist church oration was delivered by the Rev. H. the morning of that memoralde day, a for a drop of the creature. Meeting Dr. on Sunday evening. Hopkins. The graves at West Parish stalf ofiicer came up and told Capt. Rob't W. T. Nealis our surgeon, I proposed to The officers and soldiers stationed at were also decorated. Haggart, who then had command of the him to come and play Provost Marshal and I would bring my guard along. He Fort Gardiner, C. T., have petitioned the roginient, that tho eOih, was to go aheail; Decoration Day was appropriately hon- agreed, and in this Way we visited a Commander-iu-Chief for a post to be or- the men to divest themselves of all extra ored by Post 44, aided by other ex-sold- groat many of the principal places in the ganized at that place. encuinbranco; coats, kiiipsacks, haver- iers and a large couconrso of citizens. A- city, always inquiring i' Terry Rooney sacks, blankets, Seez- I al agreement the inannfaetories and places of lins- vailed at both places and all seemed to bo impress- valuable information can be obtained from indi- er,' 'Tine Blue' aiut tne rest of the family, agree I iness were closed during the ceremonies and the eil with the soleni ity of the occasion. But one vidual inembers of your association, and .you are to make room for "one more' in the lanuiy ciicle I citizens came out "en masso" to honor (he memo- uniileasant oeeurrence marred the return home. theiefore res|)ectf'ully requested to take such And as an iiulueeiueiit to make things pleasant ; ry of the brave si)irils who left their midst in the Comrade Saniuel Barrett of Post Reno No 4, re- steps to assist this ofliee iu the undertaking as at the start, i will say tliat 1 Uon't intend imit iny I hour of peril to be ollered up on the altar of our ceived a severe cut from a knife in the liaiuls of j you may lieeni advisable. guns sliail ue oi very Heavy calibre or very regu- common country. At one o'clock the line was some unknown person suitposed to be aii ex- .\11 the olUcers of the Army serving in the (Juar- lar 111. tlie iliscnaigo of my squibs, but ratuer taice ^ formed in the following order: Kiiight's Cornet "Gray back," of whom sevei'al Avero hanging Band, of Seymour, Russell Rilles, Capt. R. Nara- terinaster's Department have been iiistrncted to it easy, ami "loait auU lire at will' wueuevor 1 see around. receive such information iiud forward it to this a chance to 'bia/iU away.' more, Kellogg Post No. 21!, under coniinand of S. Yours in F, C. & L. V. C. Wm. D. (iilbert. King lliiani Lodge, No. 12, ofliee for conipilation. Tne llr.st thing tnat attracts my attention when TRUE BLUE. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 1 open my RKCOKU for a quiet hour of aii evening, F. and A. Masons, On.satonic Lodge, 1. O. O. F. The Kniglils of Pythias, Rising Sun Lodge id' J\l. C. MEIOS, • is correspomleuee Iroui comrades, and tlirouyu Good Samaritans, Citizens on foot and in carria- Quartermaster Gom*ral, Brevet Maj -Geii. H. S. A. this meiiuim 1 Have learned more about the work- ges. The procession under Child' iSlaisliall Cro- LETTER FROM OLAUA RAHTON. In compliance with the foregoing request of the ings of our beloveil oriler than from any other Quartermaster General, and in aid of the publi- nert, (P. C. 2i),) and assistant marshall O. F. La- WHAT SHE THINKS OF THE NEW G. A. 11. source, anU am glad to leel that we are progress- throp, J.V. C. then moved to the public square cation of this oflicial record of the lust ivsting ing smooilily lu this JJepartnieiit, altiiougn the and formed a hollow square, after which an ele- DEGREE.—THE GLORIOUS OLD ARMIES places of our late comrades in arms, it is hereby pace is not so riipul as it iias bueii witli otuer or- gant silk national color, bearing he badge of the OF THE UNION. directed that each post of the G. A. R., upon re- ganizations i migiit mention,—not so much of the ceipt of this oriler, appoint a committee whose order aud the name and number, was presented SWITZERLAND, May 17th, 1870. steauygo-up-like-a-rocKei-auil-aown-like-stic, onwai.l movement tliat is ksur kinde to, placbut ea | the Post by a committee of ladies through duty it shall be to prepare a record of the graves To the EuiTORof the SOI.IMKRS' RECORD. of all Union soldiers and sailors who served dur- us ujjoii a lirm lonmlaiioii, and acconiplish theob wliose efforts the same had been "obtained. The 1) Alt SIR :—Some nunibers of the REOKKD ing the late war, and whoso remains have been jeets lor wiiieii tne G. A. K. was oiyaiiized. l^et presentation speech was made by Ma>or Beards- have been following me over Hie cimtinent of interred in civil cemeteries in the vicinity of the any one wlio uoiiuls'tins, look at the newspapers ley in a very able manner ami was fittingly re- Euroiie, until at length tlioy liiid me luu'e. I re- location of the several posts. issued lUui.ig ilie week now closing, and see now plied to by Lt. Col. 'rorrance, (P. P. C.) in behalf inrii you many thanks for your kindreiiumibraiice This record should give the name of the ceme- in every cit^, town or village man tne country, of the recipients. This ceremony being emled of me, at this long and (iniet distance, and 1 need tery, where located, the county and State, the where a Post exists. Memorial Day has been OIJ- the march was resumed and the' two (Jatholic not assure you tliat no pnlilicatioii could be so name of the soldier or sailor in full, date id' liis served. W iia" nas maile that day so sacred and cemeteries visited, whior e the comrades detailed welcome to me, as that which tells me of the do- enlistment, the company and reffimeut or ship iu hallowed i Wno makes and carries out the ar- decorated the graves of the fallen. Returning the ings, the welfare, and the pro{»iess of the soldiers' which he served, date of death if killed in battle, rangements lor lis proper observance'( Wno puts Protestant cemetery w is visited, when the pro- of my country, for whom my respect, interest the name of the battle or engagement, or if death it into tlie hearts ol tne people to come forward cession fornieil around the grave where rest the aud gratiuide have, from the earliest days, known occurrou in hospital, tho name of hospital ; also so nobly with tUeir contnbuiions of llowers aud remains of Col. Chas. Russell of the gallant old no change but to deepen aud brighten. t Couiiuued ou Gth iiage. bears her name, it expresses in an el- acquisition of the island because on ac- was borne in t)je cjnterofthe column, ®l|c ^oliicrs' llerovl) oquent manner the noble senliments for count of its vast resources it will sustain ^ach division of the procession was pre- ten millions of people, while the present AND wlricli she sacrificed, and will vividly ceded by a mounted squadron of ihe or- recall to many a Boy in Blue the faithful population is only one hundred and twen- ganization. GKANX) AKMY GAZETTE. earnestness and loving zenl which char- ty thousand; its geographical position The entrance to Rural Cemetery was acterized her wonderful services during command the entrance to the Carib- decorated with flowers, and the stai-s and W. r. WALKER, Editor and Publisher, the rebellion. bean sea, and the commerce of the Isth stripes were arched across the way. The mus, and because its annexation will build Office, No. 2 State Street. ot appropriated for soldiers was decora- THE editor oi the Norwich Bulletin up an immense coasting trade, and greatl'/ ted with a mound of flowers, and the Hartford, Conn., June 11, 1870, in The issue of Monday, May 30th, re- stimulate domestic maimfactures. He has motto, "The final camping ground of marked as follows concerning the deco- infoi (nation that a European power stands our noble comrades." After the pro- ready to olTer $2,000,000 for the bay of ration of soldiers' graves:—"The cere- cession halted in the cemetery. Chaplain Subscriptions to tho SOLDIBRS' RKCORD,$2.00 per Sarnana alone. He pictures some of the nnnuii:., piiyahle in advance, not including jjostage, mony of the day is not only an expression Quint read a list of names of veterans results of its possession by tho United whicli is twenty ccnts per annum, uiid payable at the whose graves were to be decorated, also of honor and of affection for them (the States, in the following glowing and office where the paper is delivered. Papers in Hart- one lady, Mrs Eliza G. Wood, who died ford county are free from postage except on tliose de- dead braves, whose memory is kept fra- truthful terms : —"The acquisition of St. livered by carrier, when tiie rej^ular postage is cliar^icd. grant by the symbolism of Horal decora- Domingo is an alherence to the Monroe at her post as a niu-se in an army hns- The foliowinir are our club rates; four copies, $7.00 ; tion"), but it is a sacred pledge from all jital. Prayer was offered by the Rev. ten copies, SlTj,00; twenty copies $30.00. Tlie get- docrine. It is a measure ofnational pro- ter up of a club of twenty will be entitled to one copy who particip ite that they too hold their tection ; it is asserting our just claim to Mr. Paine, and the floral committee pro- free. Specimen copy mailed free. Money should bn country to be worthy of the costliest gift a controlling influence over the great ceeded to the performance of its sacred sent to us by Money Order when possible. All com- in their power to oiler." Doesn't this duties, the New Bedford band performing munications, business or otherwise, siiould be address- commercial traffic soon to flow from East ed to the Publisher, P. 0. Box, 364 Hartford, Conn. sound a trifle like buncombe in view of to West by way of the Isthmus of Darien; appropriate selections of music The attention of all our readers is called to the list the fact that the Bulletin only recently it is to build up our merchant marine; it is After decorating the graves in Oak of periodicals on another page, wliich we have prepared refused even to receive communications to be furnish new markets for the products Grove cemetery the procession proceed- for the accommodation of our subscribers who may wish any of them. We have made special arrange from soldiers in the city, which in fair- of our farms, shops and manufactories ; ed to the common where a salute of 21 ments w'ith the publisi'ors to send them with THE ness they could not refuse to publish ? it is to make slavery insupportable in guns was tired, and the military drawn llncoRD at the very low rates offered. Persons who But perhaps the Bulletin man didn't-'pjir- Cuba and Porto Rico at once, and ultima- up in line. Thousands of people were are forming clnbs for our paper will find it greatly for their interest to exhibit this list often. Any otlier ticipate"—only indulged inline writing tely so iu Brazil; it is to settle the unhap- gathered here to listen to the exercises. periodical published in the country will be added if a little to gratify those who did. py «;ondition of Cuba and end an exter- Prayer was off(-red by Rev. S. A Winsor, desired. minating conflict ; it is to provide honest after which the Hon. George Marston Send remittances for subscriptions by Money THE CELEBUATION at Woodstock on the means of paying our honest debts with- delivered a very able and eloquent ad- Order, or by dratt on New York or Boston. If out overtaxing the people; it is to furnish these are not conveniently accessible, send the Fourth of July bids .%ir to be a magnifi- dress, which was received as a fitting money in a Registered Letter. There is no danger cent success. It is now certain that the our citizens with the necessaries of every tribute to the memory of the honored dead. of loss by mail if properly registered. The reg- President and Mrs Grant will be present, day life at cheaper rates than ever be- The procession was then formed again, istration fee has been reduced to fifteen cents. and gallant Phil. Sheridan also if possible. fore, and it is, in fine, a rapid stride to- >nd marched past the Soldiers' Monu- For ninety-five new subscribers we will present to wards that greatness which the iiitelli- the getter up of the club, a handsome uew Cabinet The Presidential party propose to leave ment on the Common, which liad been Organ, in ornamented black-walnut case, with Melo- on Friday evening, July 1st, for New gence, industry and enterprise of the citi- lavishly strewn with flowers, anii thence dia, Forte, Vox Humana Tremolo stops, and knee York, and on Saturday proceed to Hart- zens of the United States entitle this coun- through Purchase, Union, 'j'hird and swell. try to assume among nations." To any person sending us one hundred and twenty- ford, and remain over Sund;iy as guests of School streets, to Ihe Ferry wharf, when five new subscribers, we will present one of Mason & Uov. Jewell. On Monday they will leave it embarked at 2 o'clock for Fairhaven to Hamlin's New Cabinet Organs, tho very best organs by early train for Woodstock, there to MEMORIAL DAY. visit Riverside Cemetery. manufactured. Any person of ordinary ability can attend the celebration. At its close they "A debt that we can ne'er repay,. The artillery fired 20 guns as the pro- earn one of these organs in one wieek. To them is justly due For one hundred and thirty-five new subscribers we will gf> to Norwich as jruests of Senator And to the nation's latest day, cession left the Common, and 20 on will send a beautiful Library Organ, in richly carved Buckingham, who will give a reception in Our children's children still shall say ; Merrill's Wharf as the ferryboat left for black walnut case, containing two hook closets for honor of the President. Thence they They died for nie and yon. fairhaven. music; having Melodia,Forte, Vox Humana, Coupler Fonr hundred thousand of the brave, and Sub-bass stops, valued at $200. will pi'oceed to the Pequot House, New Made this our ransomed soil, their grave ! The day was generally observed, busi- London,and thence direct to Washington For me, and you ; ness being suspended in many places, and !E*ublislaer's Special DNTotices.—A Blue Cross At Woodstock Ex-Lieut. Gov., Stewart L Good friends, for nio and you. before this paragraph indicates tliat tlio subscription has the city properly decorated with flags and expired. Wu shall bo very happy to have it renewed. Woodford, of New York, will deliver an patriotic emblemns. The gi'aves at Fair- A RED CROSS before this paragraph denoti'S that the AT NEW LONDON. subscriber is iu arrears for HUbscriptioii. This is unpleas oration,and Benjamin F. Butler and Hen- haven were decorated with appropriate ant for the subscriber fliid a serious bindrauce to us. Wo ry Ward Beecher have accepted invita- The comrades of Strickland Postl^o. ceremonies. can give you a much better paper when every deliiiquent 21, G. A. R., commander Wm. H. Tubbs, subscriber has paid us the amount duo. Will you not for tions to speak on the occasion. Senator ward tho amount duo at once 'I . i Buckingham will preside. assembled at the Court House at 1 P. M., Send. VIS the names of such of your friends, far on Monday, May 30, for the due observ- AT WORCESTER, MASS. ,nd near, as you tliink will or ought to take the llKOOKi), ^ud wo will iuail them specimen numbers. ance of the day. About 2 o'clock the The citizens of ^Vorcester, who are' THE LAST issue of Every Saturday con- line formed, eiiroute for the various bur- .A-dditions to Clubs are always iu order, whether thoroughly in sympathy with the Grand ilk ones, lives, tens, or any other nuinber. A host of people tains another of Mr. Nast's cartoons, ial places, iu the following order, pro- are dropping other papers abou these days, and our agent Array in all its movements, united mo.st Iriouds slioiild improve every occasiou to secure such as re which we cannot commend as heartily as ceded by martial music : Members of cruits for tho RKCOUD. another we alluded to in a recent number. the Post with bouquets, numbering a- enthusiastically with them in the observ- How to help tlx« JEtecovd.—There are numor- OMS ways in whicli its friends can aid in circulating our pa- The subject is Decoration Day, and repre- bout fifty or sixty ; disabled soldiers in ance of Decoration Day, which so forci- iler. First, show the paper, or talk to your friends about bly and beautifully recognizes the devo- it, or both. Get up a club, or aid some friend to do so, or sents a female kneeling between the carriages; Decorated Car with flowers, induce your P. M. to act as agent. graves of a Union and (;oufederate sol- bouquets and wreaths ; Clergy in car- tion of that noble band of martyrs who Ill fornrxinec Clixbs the paper may bo addressed to gave their lives in defence of their coun- any otlice or otHcos in the United States, singly or oiher- dier, and strewing each with the fairest riages, and also a long line of private vrlrto. The time for completing a club is not limited, but flowers of spring. In the back ground carriages. Their first halt was at the try. The exercises were under tlie di- frequent reports are desired. The money must always ac- company the names, which shoul i be very plainly written, representatives of the "U. S. A." and ''C. Second Burial Ground, for the purpose rection of Geo. H. Ward Encampment, giving post-olUce, county, state; also amount enclosed, the uuml)er of now subscribers, and renewals. S. A." clasp hands in the token of for- of the decorating the grave of Orlando No. 10, and were admirably arranged and Ei^Comrade Theo. ]V1. "Wate, Ass't Qiiar- giveness and foigetfulness. Now we be- Middleton, the only soldier buried in carried out. teriuaster General of the Department of California, IJox lieve that forgiveness h proper and right, this ground. Thence the procession pro- 1I4G, San Francisco, is the agent of tho UECOUD on the The comrades assembled at Waldo Paoittc coast, and Is authorized to receive subscriptions and that they who wore tho Blue can in ceeded to the Third Burial Ground, Hall at eight o'clock. A. M., wearing the iind transact other business for us. almost every case banish every feeling of where remarks were made by the liev. We have enclosed in several recent issues suiiscript.ion Post uniform, dark blue caps, white Ijclts, bills to all who are in arrears on our list. Some of these are animosity against those who wore the Jos. Hurlbut, and the hymn of America and white gloves. The line was formed of long standing—nuiny have been dug us ever since tho was sung, and the various graves were first issue of tho paper. Others are of more recent date and Gray. There are exceptions, perhaps, a- in two divisions under command of Com- smaller amount, but all aro legitimately duo and shoiilil be strewn with fiow^rs. Leaving this mong those who lingered for weary months mander A. C. Soley and Senior Vice Com- paid. Wo cannot conduct the paper without tho prompt ground they marched to the Catholic paymoutof all subscriptions, nor can wo permit the lar^fo and years in l(»athsorae prison pens, and mander James E. .Dennis. An abundant aniouut due to rom.tiu uucol ected. We earnestly request Cemetery, wliere an address was deliv- (ivery person who.se attention is called to t his par.igraph endured all tho terrible tortures which supply of rare and elegant flowers had to discover at once the aiuount duo us on his suliscriiition, men who upheld the barbarism of slavery ered by the Rev. Mr. O'Connor, of the and forward it AT ONCE. If you are interested in the wel- been contributed, and each comrade was could inflict. We can honor the bravery Catholic church of this city. A hymn fare of the KEOOUD, reader, and desire its continuunee and supplied with a beautiful boquet. The prosperity as you should di-slro the success of tho ONLY of men who fought with such terrible was then sung, and the ceremony of i-Ai-Eit which iA devoted to y(Uir iatorests, which was estab- first battalion, under Major Soley, headed liHhud and is maintained to advocate them at all times, wo earnestness for a hopeless cause, under decorating was proceeded with, and from are eontideut you will not refuHe to send us at once the by the Worcester Brass Band', marched very small amtiunt you owe. the influence of a strange delusion. We thence to the Cidar Grove Cemetery can symyathize with those whose hearts where the larger portion of our soldier!^ to the Rural Cemetery to decorate the were buried, forming around tho grave of graves. On arrival the battalion was FOURTKKN and a hsilf millions is the were sorely wounded by the loss of their nearest and dearest—wb'o miss the famil- Lieut. Jos. Strickland, in whose honor massed in close column, and after a dirge magnitude of the last monthly slice which the PoiSt was named. The services here by the band, prayer was offered by the an efficient and economical administra iar laces of their beloved ones from the home circle. But we can never consent consisted of an address by Com. Wm. IT Rev. Mr. Pentacost. Then while tho tion has cut olf from the National debt Tiibbs, remarks from the Rciv. Mr. Mc band played "Old Hundred" the com- Is any body roa^^onably dissatisfied with to bestow equal honor and praise upon the unholy cause for which they fought, Ci'cady, of tho Jiletbodist Episcopal church rades decorated the graves previously such muna";ement as this ? aa do they who would simultaneously dec. of tliis city, singing and decorating, con marked. The column then reformed, eluding with prayer and benediction by and after a patriotic song by the Post TiiEaimual meeting of the Connecticut orate the Union and Confederate graves. It was a great principle for which our Mr. Mc(Jready. .After ihis they renewed glee club, returned to headquarters to be Soldiers' Orphans' Home, was held at the their march for town, stopping at the First gallant boys fought and fell, and on our dismissed. The gate of tho ceineterv New Haven Hotel, June 1. The superin Burial Ground, where tho remains of (lecoration day we honor not alone their and many of the graves and monuments, Francis B. Winthrop are interred being tendont reported fifty-one children at the glorious deeds in arms, but the inspira- wore profusely decorated with flowers. home iu Mansfield. Thw treasurer's re- the only grave to decorate in this ground tion and devotion to honor, right, and The second battalion under Capt. Den- port sliowed a balance of nearly three and thence to their ball and dismisset duty which nerved the arms and tired the nis, headed by the National (.'ornet Band, thousand dollars in ihe treasurv. about 5:30 P. M. hearts of our patriot army. Wesacriticed proceeded to Hope Cemetery to decorate too much of blood ancl treasure that the 65 soldiers' graves there. The en- The bill granting pensions to the vet- treason might be made odious, to share AT NEW BEDFORD, MASS. erans of 1812 will add , we are told, ful- trance was spanned by a beautiful arch the tribute of respect and love which we Decoration Day was celebrated wit composed of evergreen and flowers, sur- ly 20,(it)() names to the pension roll, and bestow on our own fallen heroes, witli the usual cerenidnies by William Logan cost the Governient annually nearly mounted by an eagle bearing in his beak those who fell in their lnsen.sate attitude Hodman Post 1, Grand Army. The pro streamers of crape. After a dirge by the $2,000,01)0. These facts should not serve, against Union, Liberty and Law. however, to defeat the bill as the House ce.ssn.m included the meml)ers of the Post band tho Rev. H. R. Pervear offered pray Uommittet^ seems to fear they may, when numbering 75, City Guards, Schoulei or, and tho graves were strewn with it comes before the Senate. In a matter GKNKRAL GRANT, in his confidential Guards, Light Artillery. Catholic Tem flowers. AtSt.John's cemetery, whither of this kind justice, not economy, is the message to the senate, nriintains his earn- perance Society, Lodge'No. 7, American tho battalion next proceeded, a fine arch lirst virtue to be displayed. est ground in favor of the San Domingo Protestant Association, cirriages cont iin decorated with American flags and fes- treaty. He has favored it from the out- ing speakei.'S and invited guests, city ancl toons of tri-colors, had been erected. On CLARA BARTON furnishes us with a set believing tiiat its ratification wouUl U. S. officials, town officers of Fai; haven the outside was the motto,' We cherish mos...W..Vt spirittMl and characteristic lettei jjprovi u e uoif ggreai uaiti v.il^V'li^ue tIUo thiinias uuuuti^country,. Hijvej and officers of the revenue cutter school their memory," and on the inside was which will be found on another page pn,poses to limit our obligations to $1, ship. Three bands were employed inscribed," Requiescat in Pace." The While it has reference more especially 1500,000, and to provide for the proper furnish music. The Po.st appeared in tlje services here consisted of music by the to the degree of tho Gran J Army which'application of this sum. Ho urges the old blue uniform and a beautiful silk flag band, singing of "Soldier's Memorial" by St. John's choir, decoration of the successful, except the weather, which was Ho hastened, who should ne'er return to claim Where these our dead do live again and keep their rainy. The graves of .soldiers were also lier as his bride : blest abodes, fifty-six graves of dead heroes, a-id sing- And smiling Hebe serves for them tho banquet of ing of a mass by the choir. The battal- decorated, as was the case in Pawtucket Or she, the mother of his babes, and partner of his the gods. life— and among other Posts of the Grand Ar- BUIDGEPOIIT, MAY 30tii, 1870. ion then returned to the city for dismissal Whoso boon it was to boar for him tho sacred I'here was a large display of flags and my. name of wife; Who sadly—oh, how patiently ! the we iry months emblems, evergreens and flowers on the Dispatches from all prominent points APPEAL FOR A FURLOUGH—WITH beguiled. AN APPENDAGE. streets and in places of business, the peo- in the middle and western states an- And wears to-day the widow's weeds, and clasps ple seeming to vie with each other in nounce the observance of Decoration Day the orphan child. Appended to an application for a fur- paying tributes of respect and aifection in a more complete and general manner Have these no part in all the scene which grec s longh, forwarded to General Joe. John- the honored dead. than ever before. In New York a long the vision hero ; ston's head-quarters, was a letter, of In the afternoon business was generally Shall we not hush while they bedew these gar- procession formed on Union Square at 9 lands with a tear 1 which the following is a copy. The ap- suspended, all the stores were closed, and a. m., and marched down Broadway to Have they no dear-bought right, those sweet ob- plication for absence was made for the thdMsands of people lined the streets to Brooklyn ferry, where an oration was de- servances to keep. purpose of getting leave to go to Georgia, O'er which, if there be tears in heaven, the pious witness the march of the procession. At livered by General James B. McKean. angels weep 1 to carry out a matrimoi.iai engagement, two o'clock the comrades formed in two Minute gu)is wore fired from Governor's and was approved by the Gonfederate divisions as before, and in column by Alas! dear friends, sad thoughts must come this Island battery from 11 to 1 o'clock. The hour to each and all ; general for fifteen days. The writer's companies marched throngli the principal exercises concluded in the evening by an Somehow on every heart and home, the shadows authography is retained: streets and to the City Hall. Here Major oration in the Academy of Music, by the seem to fall; MY MOST BSTEBMBD FRIEND : I AM Blake, the officers of the city government, Rev. Dr. Joseph P. Thompson. Each breast some missing idol shrines, we would nowise disown, awair that you will be surprised that and other invited guests were received, Nor with iconoclastic hand dissever from its father and mother have consented for throne. and the procession passed down Main MEMORIAL DAY. myself and you to get married, which Street to Mechanics Hall in the following BY S. B. SUMNER. And yet somewhat of pride I ween, awakes in ev- affords me great pleasure ; for I don't feel order: ery heart. as though 1 could ever give my consent And now, my comrades, faithful still, again we Which feels that in this mighty grief it justly Detachment of Police, Capt. H. H. Comings. welcome here claims a part ; to marry any other gentleman, for yoa Worcester Brass Band, T, C. Ricliartlson, leader. The saddest and the gladdest day of all the roll- Some Spartan spirit yet inspires ; some patriotic National Cornet Band, A. W. Ingrahani, Iwadef. know yourself that I always esteemed you ing year ; glow. Commiander A. C. Soley, Adj't H. C. Jameson. higher than any one else And come once more to decorate with SAveet me- Still w.'irms the stricken breast, and bids it brave- First Company, P. F. Murry. morial flowers, ly bear the blow. Mr. , bear in mind—you know Second Company, J. Stewart Brown. The early graves, the honored graves, that haply you once said that you never could live Third Company, T. J. Hastings. had been ours In years to come, as older grown, the orphan boy Fonrtli Company, J. B Willard. shall read, and see me in the arms of Another man. Fifth Company, George E. Barton. The grasses thicken o'er those graves ; more How in some grand, terrific hour, was wrought thickly intertwined, Know is the lime to prove it. You will Sixth Company, George H. Conklin. some matchless deed; Seventh (Col'd) Company, J. A. Titus. The roots have grown above each form the sacred haf to come home immediately. I am sod to bind; 0 what a Hush of filial pride his radiant brow The Orator of the Day, Gen. A.B. Underwood, the .shall wear, shure that the commanding officer will City Government, and Invited Giiesti. And so our common love hath grown a thing more hardly riven, If he can say to all the world, "my father perish- not object to your having a furlovv to Eighth Company, M. S. McConvillc. ed there." Ninth Company, Charles H. Peck. And sturdier faith points upward to the heroes' come home on su6h important business as Tenth Company, C, H. Cleaveland. rest in Heaven. And you, my comrades, tell me now, howe'er your that. Ma and pa has given their consent, Eleventh Company, John H. Handy. On every hand thronghout the land, with meas- lines be cast. thinking that you would hardly get a Twelth Company, J. H. Prouty. As life is .short, and you survey the record of your ured tread and slow, •furlow, and then they could say it was Thirteenth Company, Wm. G. Haskins. seem to see our serried bands in sad procession past; At Mechanics Hall Gen. A. B. Under- gO' Say, is it not tho darling thought in grateful mem- not their fault; but I want you to take And yet, not sad; they do but go to bid the roses ory's store. them on a surprise. I know if you love wood of Newton, delivered an address bloom, In that our country's trying hour, the faithful part you bore! me as you say you do, you will not fail to in which he paid an eloquent and fitting And plant the flag for which he died above the come. Give my kindest regards to Gen- tribute to the memory of fallen comrades, soldier's tomb. 'Tis seven brief years, almost this hour, with some at^d dwelt at length upon the glorious of you I stood. eral Johnston, and tell him to be a friend But grander army, statelier pomp, and spectacle Before Port Hudson, midst a sea of carnage and to matrimony this time for my sake. part which Worcester had taken in the more rare, of blood: With sweeter strains tha,n here awake the circu Nothing more until I hear from you; struggle. He recounted many of the A chief rode down the shattered lines and kindled mambient air— every brow an be asshured that I shall await your gallant deeds of Massachusetts soldiers Procession of tiie memories—the muse would lead With these proud words: "Press on,, my boys ; at Baltimore,Balls Bluff, Fair Oaks, South this hour, arrival with the greatest anxiety. you're making history now !" Mountain, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, But words are base interpreters, and song hath Yours as over, Ton Ami, lost its power. Thank God! that history hath been made, and H.M. W." Vicksburg, in the Shenandoish, Fisher's brighter yet shall shine, Hill, Wilderness, Pete: sburg, and indeed And yet as one some tiny seed on eager soil might As consummating ages roll, on blazoned page and throw, throughout the entire conflict. He pait' line ; It will be remembered that an attempt Whence some rare plant should quick upspring And mark in all the storied past, a most illustri- was made by the rebels during tho last a glowing tribute to ihe worth and patri- and into beauty grow ; ous day. E'en so perchance some words of mine almost at Whose crescent influence shall be felt when we ye;ir of the war, to capture General Jos- otism of the two hundred and two heroe random strown, who names are on the roll of honor from have passed away. eph J. Bartlett. and eKchange him for the In every soul may help beget a poem of its own rebel General Fitz Hugh Lee, then a pris- Worcester alone. And now, dear friends, I know what fond emo We say this is "Memorial Day;" 'twere but a lost tions in each breast, oner of war. The party sent out to cap- The address was closed amid great day then, At such a season still remain voiceless and unex- ture Gen. B-irtlett were successfnl in get- Did we discern or heed no more than greets the applause. The music consisted first of pressed. ting through the Federal lines and making an organ voluntary by Mr. Hill, organist outward ken ; Each heart in all this gathered throng goes some- The sc.ene may gratify the sense; grand may the where out alone. a raid upon the General's tent, but lucki- of Plymouth Church. A select choir pageant be, And seeks, beside some single grave, a treasure of ly he was not in it, and thereby escaped consisting of Messrs. J. E. Benchly nnd But oh,'tis neither all nor what wo long to feel its own. and see! capture. He was near enough, however, A. E. Cutting, Miss Mary Stone and Mrs And here and there some noble deed, some few re to discharge the contents of his revolver Our unobtrusive place in life we each resign to- Hastings, then sang a piece arranged by member well, among the would-be kidnappers, vvho Mr. Stearns, entitled "Lord God Al ibi.y. Whost; glory passed unheralded, and history shall The while our thoughts take rapid wing, and not tell ; were forced to retire in great haste, but mighty," Mr. Henry Rice presiding-at beckon us away ; Which, done by some pet general, had handed succeeded in carrying off the General's the piano. Swift vehicles of memory are translating us afir, down his name. As once again wo share the pomp and circiim- To wondering posterities; so dear, so cheap is battle flag. Prayer was offered by Rev. E. H. Hal stauce of war. fame! Sheriff Brown in his recent trip to Vir- of the First Unitiu-ian Church, followed Once more we wear the blue, and wield the mus- I mind mo of a noble boy, whose mother's sad ginia, met a man near Stafford Court by Collins' ode "How Sleep the Brave,' ket or the blade ; consent House, who was engaged in that raid, by the choir. Once more at morn, the mounting guard—at eve Enrolled him Avith the heroes of a gallant regi- fie inquired after General Bartlett's The exej'cises closed with singing, by the dress parade; ment ; Once more the drill, the camp routine, inspection Dark day for her, bright day to him, Avhen that health, sent his compliments, and said if the choir, of the "Star Spangled Banner, and review, career began, the General wanted his flag he could have the audience joining in the chorus. Once more at break and close of day, reveille and Sixteen years old, but every inch a soldier and a it. The man's name is J. W. Lucas, and tattoo. man ! the flag is in the custody of a man named And yet once more we hail the call to gallant feats M ASS A CH u SETTS.—T he obse rvan ce There came the battle summons as in hospital he Stringham. Lucas also told Oolonel Decoration Day m Boston and vicinity of arms, lay. And gather the experience of battle's fierce Brown that "Gen. Bartlett fought like a was exceedingly imposing and interesting Where yet the fever threatened to consume his life alarms, away ; devil, and made it red-hot for him and his And watch the war cloud's awful frown, and iicar The various Posts were out with full The army moved; the tidings reached the sick party." ranks, laden with floral tributes to the the shrieking shell. boy's ears anon ;— And view once more the blood stained fields, Straightway he rose ; the dangerous Avaj', alono, brave dead. The weather was fine. where cherished comrades fell. he followed on ! THE Dea Moines (Iowa) Register has At Lowell extensive preparations wev Once more, sad little funerals are seen to wend the following: "The eastern papers de- There came a call for volunteers, Avith musket successfully carri«^d out. Monument their way, and fascine. scribe a singular relic of tho war which Square, where Ladd and Whitney, who As one by one our martyr boys embrace their To first assault the rebel works, and fill the ditch kindred clay ; some reconstructed Johnny Reb exibits were killed at Baltimpre, lie buried, was between ; at Richmond. It is two muskei balls Once more by niglit the bivouac beneath the star- Whose courage in that solemn hour should stand beautifully decorated. Husiness was ry dome, the dreadful test! welded together into two flat disks, in- generally suspended, and the Grand Ar The silent prayer, the brief repose, the Avistful The roll was (inickly filled with names, that boy's separably united by meeting in full flight dreams of home. iny was out in large numbers. among the rest! over a battle-field. The press of the O tell me, in an hour like this, in what o'erwhclm- In Springfield, Mass., the day was iiig tiood, Next morn, awaiting hasty rites of sepulture, Avas East claim that for this oddity there is no laid more generally observed than ever be- Do they not all return—those scenes of toil and duplicate. But there is a greater curi- fire and blood ! A row of heroe.s—stark, cold forms—beneath the osity in Iowa. Mr. W. J. Seals, of Mon- fore. The procession, which was very O as we enter memory's liine, and tread its echo- forest shade; long and imposing, included the miltary, ing lloors. Each rigid face looked heavenward Avith fixed roe, has shown us two minie balls which and stony stare, the Knights Templar, the firemen, and What pictures line its walls; what spectres haunt were picked up on the field after tho sec- its corridors ! And—saddest sight of all tome—tho noble boy 2,500 school children. The orntion was lay there i ond conflict at Bull Run. The balls met delivered by Rev. Richard G. Green. This day is theirs, and no less ours, who from at right angles, and the point of one was the hither slioro, Tho blanket in his knapsack found, his Avinding buried half-way in the body of the other. RHODE ISLAND.—In Providence Memo- Of that dark Stygian stream, behold their spirits sheet was made, wafted o'er ; And, all nncolliaed, in the trench his mangled The ball that wo,s struck is bent, and the rial Day was observed by a considerable The dead are with us ; we do not feel their pres- corse was laid ; striking bullet is flattened, but the plug suspension of business, the closing of ence as a spell. With reverent liamis the clods above his lifeless end is plainly marked." The memories we invoke are theirs, but yours form were i)reH.sed, schools, banks and public offices, half- And so, his Avork well done, the youthful Avarrior masting of flags and tolling of bells, while and mine as well. Avas at rest! A little girl of 8 or 10 summers, being a long procession of the Grand Army, Nor theirs nor ours alone who did the brunt of bat- Above his dust the stranger treads to-day, and asked what dust was, replied that "It was headed by Gen. Burnside, proceeded to tle bear, For in the rites we celebrate, yet other hearts heedeth not; mud, with the juice squeezed out." the several cemeteries tj strew the graves must share ; I know in ail that lonely waste 1 could not find with flowers. Ah ! not alono by those in martial panoply ar- the spot; Truth whispered, is more effective than rayed, , Yet, unforgetful of the life that boy his country The soldiers' monument in Woonsocket Upon our country's altar were the sacrifices laid. gave, nonsense thundered. 1 tell you, hero and now I place a wreath upon was dedicated on Monday by a military The sire who with his blessing bade his boy that his grave ! Matters of moment ought to be descri- and civic procession and other exercises last "good bye ;" bed in a minute maniKjr. The mother who yearned after him, as ho wont So, each and all, brin<» flowers, bring flowers, in Harris's Hi'll. The oration was de- forth to die ; whoso perfumes sliall arise, General Court—waiting on three or livered bv General Thayer, United States The maid, who gave the honeyed kiss, as bravely From graves of heroes near and far, to scent the four girls at one time. Senator from Nebra.ska. Everything was from her side, very skies, {rivo t,lui ciiuao of diiatli fconi wonnds or disease GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. Kellogg Post No. 20, Derby—F, Cronert commander, following directions had better bn observed in using Sher- meets 2d and 4th Tuesday evenings idan's (Cavalry Condition Powders. Give a horso a tablo colliracted in hho service. spoonful every nig-ht for a week ; the same every other McGregor Post No. 27, Daniclsonville—Wm E Hyde night for 4 or 6 nights; tho same for a milch cow, and twico When two or more posts are located in tbe ROSTER OF OFFICERS. commander, meets every Thursday evening. same city or town, Joint committees should he ap- aa mudh for an ox. Tho addition ofa little fine salt wiU Jolin A. Lognn. ^.ommaiulor-in Cliiof, Wnpliington. Dutton Post No. 28. South Coventrj'—G. II Corey com- be an advantage. pointed iind this work divided between the])08ts. Lucius Fairc.liild, Senior Vice Coinmaii(ler-iii-Cllief, mander, meets Ist and 3rd Saturday evenings. Many posts of our organization have procured Madison, W scoii.'ln. Russell Post No. 29, Ansonia—11. 14. Batchelor com- We have heard recently of one or two cases of spinal a record ofall who entered the service from the Louis Wagner, Junior Vice Comninnder-in-Cliief, Tliil- diseasecured by Johnson's Anodvne Liniment; one case mander, meets 2d and '(th Thursday evenings. of a man forty-five years old, Avho had not done a day's surgeon. aeno..L.Boston, Mass Terry Post No 30. Willimautic—C. Babcock commander, work for four years. The back should first be washed, then should liave such a record on lile in tlieirarcliives. George W. Collier, Chai)lain-in-Uliiet', li'reinont, Ohio meets every Tuesday evening. rubbed with a coarse towel. Apply the Liniment cold, and It is a fitting tribute to our departed comrades, William T. Collins, Adjutant, O.Mioral, Washington. Post No 31, Glastenbury.—Chas. H. Talcott rub in well with the hand. F. Starring, Inspector General, '' commander, meets every evening. and it is believed tills work will receive the aid Messrs GJ-eo. Howell JSc Co., 40 Park E. F. M. Faehtz, AVnshburnc Post No. 32. East ncrHu--Shermnn Paddock of every member of our association. K. S. Brown, As.siatant Inspectors General. Row, Hudson & IMenet, New York; TT. C. Ev- In order tliat those head(iuarl,ers may be ena- commander, meets Ist and 3rd Monday evening-s. ans, 106 Washington St., Horace Docld; 121 AVasIi W. F Morse, ington St., and s. M.. iPettenaiH CJo., New bled to seancl8 B. Piatt, Weymouth; William W. F. Walker, Esq., II. L; 'J.J. Stohlbrand, Columbia, S. C.; VV. T. Clark. Spaulding, Charlestown. EDITOR of the SOLDIERS' RIOCORD, in g lining positions of prominence ;' and Galveston, Texus; Geo. J. Stannard, St Albans, Vt.; P. A. UEGISTEll OF I'OSTS. D ivis. Kichmoud, Va.; George B Goodwin, Milwaukee. even distances those of more mature age Wisconsin Phil. H Sheridan Post 34, Salem, C. H. Chase, com- DEAH SIR AND COMKADE :—Having watched for in pursuit of re.sponsibility and distinct mander. nearly two years the successful growth of the KEC- Theodore AVinthrop Post 35, Chelsea, Chas. A. Ourrier, ORD, and its able advocacy of the true principles tion. Theworis^'he is too young," are DEPARTMENT OF MAINE. commander. Charles P. Mattocks, Grand Ooniniaiidor, Portland. E. M.. Stanton Post 36, Amherst, James A. Baker, com- of the Grand Army of the liepublic, as well as the usually accompanied with a wise shake of Charles W. Tilden, Senior Vice Coiiimander, Castine. mander. efficient mn.nner with which it has ever advocated die the head and an exp'-ession of countenance Georg A. Parker, Junior Vice Coniiii.inder, Lewiston. F. A. Stearns Post 37, Spencer, Edward Townsend, com- interests of soldiers generally, I take great pleasure Henry C. Hou.ston, Assistant Adjutant Uen'I, Portland. mander. in commending THE Sox.DiiiRs' HECWUD to all com- that fore tells disaster and humiliation to John Yoaton. Jr , Aot'g Ass't Q. M. General, Portland. Dexter Post 38, Brookfield, Artemus D. Ward, com- Samuel Morrison, Aledicsil Director, Bangor. mander. rades, as the most successful i)aper now puhhslied in the rash youth who ventures to aspire to Rev. N. W. Taylor Root, Ohaplain, Portland. Needham Post 39, Lawrence, E. A. Fiske, commander. the interest of the Grand Army of the liepublic. Oouncil of Administration—M.. F. Wentworth, Kittery; Lincoln Post 40, North Weymouth, Francis A. Bickuell, WM. T. COLLINS, Adjutant General. honors and glory before his Uead is sprink- George Prince, Bath; I. S. Faunce, Lewiston; Ifi- Ji. commander. Small, Bangor; A. C. Hibbard, Bucksport. Camp Lyon Po&t 41, AVestlield, Edwin B. Smith, com- led with grey, or the fires of youth are mander. quenched or left smouldering by the B. F. Butler Post 42, Lowell, Charles H. Kimball, com- NEW ADFEIITISEMENTS. DEPARTMEN.T OF RHODE ISLAND. _ mander. weight of passing years. "Too young!" Charles R. Brayton, GraniijAomtnander, Providence. John A. Rawlins Po.st 43, Marlboro, James S. Stone, Leland D. Jeiick.s, Senior ~ce Coni'der, Wooiisocket. commander. Alexander the Great, had conquered half Chas P. Williams, Junior Vice Couiiiiander, Pheiiix. John Sedgwick Post 44, Northampton, Joseph B. Par- the known world before he arrived ^^it the J. L. Sheriuiin, Assistant Adjutant Gen'l, Providence. sons, commander. WE WILL PAY AGENTS Henry Allen, Assis iint Q. M. General, Providence. Col. Allen Post 45, Gloucester, Benjamin F. Cook, com- A salary ot per week or allow a large commission to age of 25. ''Too young!" Byron's cele- Henry R. Barker, Inspector General, Provieeiico. mander. sell our now Inventions. Address, Howard W. King, M. i). .Medical Director, Providence. Uichard Borden P.ost 46, Fall River, E. T. MarvoU, com- J. W. FRINK & Co., Marshall, Mich brated answer to the Ciitics was written Rev. S. W. Field, Chaplain General, Provideuce. mander. at the age of 23. "Too young!" Kilpat- Oouncil of Adjninistration.—E. O. Poinroy, Providence; Major Howe Post 47, Haverhill, Luther Day, command- R. F. Nichola, Proviileuce; E. G. Cundall, Ashaw.ay; I. er. rick was a Maj. Gen'l at 26,' a d Cusler a H. Parkis. Platerville; James Aborn. Providence. Geo. S. Boutwell Post 48, Groton Junction, G. C. Brock, A REMARKABLE Little Delegates to National Enca7?ipment.—iidwin. Metcalf, A- commander. Fire-Arm-a Bieech-Loading Pocket RiHe—shooting with Brig. Gen'l at 23. "Too young," Abra- 0. Eddy, Providence, A. \V. Bartlett Post 49, jSTewburyport, Joseph L. John- great accuracy and power Irom 30 to lOO yards or more. ham Lincoln represented his district in son, commander. Can be loaded and fireil five times a minute, can be carri- J. B. PluinniDr Post 50, Barre, Sidney Sibly, commander. ed in,a side pocket while at work in tho fields, ready to ihe legislature w hen but 24 years of age, DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK. Post 51, North Brookiiold, Henry S. Johnson, command- bring down game at short notice Escoedingly convenient Edward B Lansing, Grand Commander, Brooklyn. er. in new couiitrie.s us a defonsivo weapon, or for picking off and John B. Gough had laid the founda- John. C. Robinson, cjenior Vice Commander, Binghamp- H. B. Randall Post 52, North Eaaton, John A. Lynch, game, ami useful generally upon the farm where wild ani- tion of his vvondf-ous reputation before toil. conunander. mals, large or small, are common. A beautitul littlo piece John A. Reynolds, Junior Vice (!ommander, Rochester. Charle.s H. Stevens Post 53, Leominster, Frank W. Pol- for amusement in target practice. For circulars, &c. send the bloom of youth had faded from his James L. Farley, Ass't Adjutant General, Bi ooklyn. ley, commander. to George F. Hopper, A.ss't Q. M. General, Now York. John B. Gough Post 54, Berlin, Edward Hartsliorn, com- M. W. DOWD, Bristol, Conn. countenance ! <0ut upon you,' drivellers, James Jourdan, Inspector General, Bi'ooklyn. mander. Henry E. Tremalne, Judge Advocate Gen'l, New York. Malcolm Aminidown Pose 55, Southbridge, Win. A. H. Q HUGENDUBEL & E. LESOHKE, who would have the best years of man's John Howe, M. D., Medic,d Director, New York, Grant, commander. Ch.irli's Bock Post 56, Cambridge, J. Warren Cotton, life spent in ignoble idleness and who Oouncil of Administration.— John P. Short, firooklyn ; MANUFACTURERS OF Georgo D, Weeks, Brooklyn; Alonzo Alden, Troy; John commander. wonld have no young blood oa the forum W. MarshaU, New York; A. H. MuUigan. New York. P. Stearns Davis Post 57, East Cambridge, Heniy B. TIN, COPPER, and SHEET IHON WAHEJ Leightoii, commander. or in the council. Let the mind, not the Reynolds Post 58, AVeymouth, Nelson Hubert, com- DEALERS IN age, be the measure of the man Let DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA. mander. A. R. Calhoun, Grand Commander, Philadelphia. Po.st 5!), Sterling, James A. Pratt, commander. Stoves, Kaiiges, Furnaces, &c. honesty, competency, and ability,be the Georgo S.' Wood. S. V. Commander Buchanan. Josse L. Reno, Post CO, Whitiiisvillo. A. A. AVhite, com- C. Albright, J. V. (Commander, Mauch Ghunk. mander. No. 28 Temple Street, only rule by which to judge the qualifica- R, B. Be.ith.AsMistant Adjutant General. Pottsville, Nathaniel Lyon Post 61, AVebster, Amos D. Shumway, MAMTi'OlW, COj!{N. W. J. Smith, Assistant Q. M. Gen'l, Philadelphia. conimandur tions of men, and let age sink into obliv- Levi Huiier, In.spector General, Pottsville. Chiii le.s W^ard Post 62, Newton Centre, Charles P. Clark, Planl.shed ware of all kinds made to order. Every kind ion when placed as a criterion by which D. S. Porter, Judge Advocate, Indiana. conunander, of Job work ilone in the best manner. ml42w J. W. DeVV^itt, Medical Director, Philadelphia. Gt n'l Sedgwick Post 63, jSTatick, Charles E. Gerrold, to judge men mentally or morally. J. J. Marks, Chaplain General, Brookville. commandei Oouncil of Administration.—V\\vi\-\v:fi S. Greene, Philadel- PAIN KILLEB. YOUTH. hia;Thoa. A. Nichols, St Clair; Lane S. Hart, Harris- urg; C. K. Campbell, Pittston; Frank Reeder, Easton. E SEDaWJCK POST ]Sro- 1, NORWICH. irOK, -XHIUXY YIS^KS Captain George Warren, Jr., comman- DEPARTMENT OF CONNECTICUT. rarlovfiiu Mivhards' Jiidldiny, Main Street. Has that well-known, standard and popular remedy, tho der Lyon Guards, Co. F, Third regiment, Williuin H Mallory, Grand Conunander, Bridge- PAIN KILLER, manufactuied by Pei ry Davis &" Son, Moots OE tlie 1st. and 3d. Friday Evenings of each moutli. Providence, K 1., been before tlie'piiblic," and during that C. K G., Avas presented on tiie 23d lust., port. time has become known in all parts of the world, and been B. P. Learned, Comiuiinder; H. M. Durfey, sen. v. c.; with a swortl, sash and belt, costing John E Ward, Senior Vice Grand Commander, used by puople of all nations. AV. A. Tliompson, .lull. v. c. j Geo. Kampf, Adjutant; S. It reiuaius to-day that same good and efllcient i-eniedy. $L50, by members of his companj-. Norwich. T. C. Merwiii, quartermaster; Chas. M. Carleion, surgeon; Its wonderlul power in relieving the most severe pains'is John 0 Broatcli, Junior Vice Grand Commander, G o. W. Hiinlington, ciiai)riiiii; W. F. Smith, serg'tmiij; iinequ.dud, and it has eained its world-wide popularity by Middletown. Geo. McClure, Q. ii. B.; L. A. Manning, o. D.; G. S. Town, its intrinsic uu rit. No cuiativo agent has h.id so wide, ollicer of the guaru. WORTH REMEMBERING. Henry E Taintor, Assistant Adjutant General, spread s.Je or given such universal saiisfactioii, and it pro; bably has a wider and better riputation than any other Hartford. All men who enlisted between July 12, 1861, proprietary medicine of the present day. It is a sullicient Charles E Fowler, Assistant Inspector General, NATHANIEL LYON POST NO. 2 evidence of its merits as a stanilaid medicine, to know and June 25, 1B63, wore entitled to ®100 if tliey New Haven. HAETEOKD. that its sale is con8tantl.y on tlie increase. No curative a- servetl two years. gent has h.id such a wide spread sale or given such uni- L A Dic.kinson, Assistant Quartermaster General, versal .-iau.sl'action. Itis a purely vegetable compound, All men who enlisted in old ori^anizations from Hartford Parlors at Taloott & Post's Upper Hall, October 24, 18ti3, to April 1, 18U4, $300. and jierfectly safe even in unSKilllul hands. It is sold ev- Natlnvn Mayer, A.ssistant Surgeon General, Mart'd. Merts l.st tt" 3il friiiui/ evi;nin(/n in eucU Alonth. erywhere. Always keejj a supply in your,family. All men who enlisted in new organizations H C Trumbull, Assistant Chap General Hartford. H. R. Morley, P. C., H. S. Brown, S. V. C., from December 24, 1863, to April 1, 1864, $300. C T Collins, Judge Advocate. Jas.P.Trumbuil, J. V. v\, B. E. Gartield Adjutant. E. E HAVE ARRANGED TO CLUB THE All men who enlisted from April I, 1864 to Ju- Council of Administration—E L Goodwin, New Brit- C Clark, Q. M. Henry P Mearns, Surj4eoii, Wm. RECORD WITH DEMOREST'S MONTH- ly 17, 1804, arc entitled to $100. LWY MAGAZINE for only $4.U0. Demorest's Mon- ain ; iVl A Butricks, New Haven; E T Packer, South Ciiandler, Cliaplaiu, Geo K. Bodge, S^'t Maj., Etliel- Tho above bounty is paid in full to any soldier thly is now acknowledged the model Parlor JMagazino of Coventry; S A Granger, Winsted; Wm E Hyde, hertErcnch, QiMS., W. 11. Thomas, Ollicer Day. this country, its fashions, higli-toiied literary articles, as discharged for wounds received in the line of du- Danielsonvillo. Ollicer Guard, A. .J. Cotney. well as iinmnruiis departments of Utility in the household, ty, and to no other soldier excejjt those who ser- ULSOISTKU OR POSTS. ri'iider it the most acceptable as well as'the most artisticai- ved two years—or to expiration of term—Nor who ly beautiful Magazine now published; toeaeli subscriber were discharged on account of Government no Sed'jwick POST NO. I, Nonwioii—B. P. Learned, com ELIAS UOWE Jr. POST NO. 3. is also sent a large and iiiagnilieent Steid Engraving, ;28 by mander, meets every Friday evening. longer re(iuiring their services. BiUDGEPOET. ;i5 inches, entitled "Tlie Picnic on tho Fourth of July, val NATHANIKI. J.,YON POST, No. 2. HAiiTPonu—H. R. Mor- uc-dat'StU All veterans wiio enlisted as veterans prior to ley, commander, meets every Friday evening. I'arlors in Sturdevaait Building, Main Street. April I, 1864, were entitled to $400. The engraving is all done in lino and stipple, from tho o EUAS llowK, Ju., PoBT No. 3, Bliiuoisi'oiiT—Geo. A. Ue(/iUar Juiicuitipmvu ovcru 'Vmii'isdai/ Jivenint/, riginal i),tiuting by l.ily M. Spencer, and besides iflie copy All moil who enlisted after July 18th, 1864, for Staples, commander, meets every Thur.stlay evening. right, i!i)st oxer sevi^ii thousand dollars, and is ueknowleil- Geoi-fie A Staples, P C ; William Daly, SVC; one year, aud who served full term, were entitled to Post No. 4. Manchester—John Dutton com- ged by artists to be the most perfect and iieautiful large en •fiod. mander, meets Ist and 3d Monday evenings in eacli month R. S. Beers, J V C; J. T. Piatt, Adjutant; Ercd. graving ever i.ssiu d in this country. Surely iilJ. will not All men who enlisted after July 18th, 1864, for Burpee Post No. 5, itockville—G. N. Brigham comman- N Cox, (.2 iM ; Wm B Nichols, Suryeon; Gcurfro A procure another that cumbines so iiuich intere.st and beau- ty. Febr)52 two years, and who served full term, were entitled der, meets 2d .Friday evening in each month. Parkiugtoii, Chaplaui; Wm Fentiimore, Sergeant .\la- to $200. Gibbons PostNo. 6, Middletown-John C. Broatch, com- jor; Norval Green, Q. M. Sery't, All men who enlisted after July 18th, 1864, for mander, meets every evening. JEXUAL PHYSIIOLOCY. three years, aud who served full teriuj were oiuitlcd Harris Post, No. 7, Mystic Bridge—W. W. Pucker, com- S mander, nil ets 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings of each ADMIRAL POOTE POST No. 17, NEW to !|i3()0. month. HAVEN. This work contains the latest and nio.st inqiortant Dis- All men who enlisted for two year.'? hetwcen May 3 coveries in the Anatom.y and Ph.yslology of the Sttxes; E.\.- Merriam Post No. 8, Merideii-J. J, Woolley command- I'urlor.i at tyiilttlemy'.s Jltill, C/iaitcl Street. plains ihe oi igiii of llii'iiian Life; how and when ^leiis- and July 22, 1861 are entitled to $100 if honorably er, meets every JLonday evening. triiation, liiipi'ogn itloii and oiicopllou ocoar ; giving tlio discliarged for any ciiuse. Post No. 9, AVaterbury, no meetings. Meats lat. 2d. 4th and 5th Wednesday eveuings in every laws l)y whleh the numiler and sex (d'otl'sioing are control- led, and vahuible infurmatiiui in regard to the begetting Enlitled to Land Wuirantu Post No. 10.Sprague—M. B. Chesney command- month. Sociable 3d Weduosday. Clara Bartou Degree No. All who served in any of tlie wars from 1790 to 1, meets 4th Widuosday iu each month. anil niaring of healthy children. It is high toned and • r, meets every evening. .should be re,id by every family. With eighty lino engrav Marcli 3, 1 855, ono niinuto in buttle, or 14 days in Stanley Pont No. 11, New Britain—E. L. Goodwin com- M. A. 15uttricks, e. c. J O'ornolius if. Porter, 8. v. o.; A. ings Agents -wanted. Send (jtanii) for eireular. I'lice, bv camp or else«"hore, are entitled to a 160 acre land inandci', meets Ist aud;id Tuesday evenings in each month. A. Smith, J V. 0 ; (jharles A Batrick, Ad,i't; Cliarlfs J. mail §1. Po.stNo. 12, Norwalk-'AVm. A. Kellogg com- Jiueklii'o, (.). M. i David T. Jolin.sou, Cliaplaiii; 0. A. I'litik, Wood As 1-Iolbrook, 1.') Laight St. N. Y. warrant where the soldier is dead the widow, witou Surgfou; f'^rank Powers, Sg't Ma.j.j VVilliam Jlorris, Q, there IK no widow those who were minor children mander. meets Ist Wediiesday evening in eacii month. M. Sergeant. (under 21) March 3, 18,55, are entitled providing the Manross Post No. 13, Bristol—A. D. Thompson, coin- niander, meets Ist Tuesday evening in each mouth. TiaiE soldier did not receive it. STEDMAN POST No. 22, HAliTEOHD There is no lav/ giving bounty land to soldier? ot •Post No. 14, New ftUlford—Gad N. Smith com- mander, meets every Wednesday evening, the late war, but (^ougross will pass a Uw for dieir Parlors at Stedman Hall Oor. Main and Pratt. Singer Sewing Machine. benelit. •PostNo. I.'i, Collinsville—Chas. Babcock com- Meets !id. f eueh mouth died since discharge. c.omniander, meets 2nd aud 4th Wednesday evenings o^ Eedr'k Cronert, i» o; Win 1) Gillx^rt, s V o; 0 F Machines for Sale, to Rent and Repaired at Soldiers' indows. (>ach month. Liirhrop, j v c; Oscar Cornish, Adjt ; Au-itin P No. 5, ALLYN HOUSE BLOCK, Stedinaii PostNo 29. Hartford—L. A. Dickinson, com- Kirkham, Q M; AW Philijis, Sur;'Sci)tt Baker, There are inuuy who have been drawing pension mander, meets '.ind aud 4tli Tuesday evening iu eaeh month. who do not know that the children uuder 16 years of C/huo. Chas W Gesner. Sg't Maj ; Geo Miliar, Q M Marttord. Post No. (Jreenwich-Win. IL Kichardson, age are entitled to pension on the re marriage of tho commander, meets every evening. Sgt, Samuel Moore, 0 D ; Edward Clark, O G. widow. All such siiould aecuro the pension due tho Post Mather, No 95, Chester— Walter S. Clark com- litlio ones. mander, meets Ist aud 3d Thursday evenings. Horse Men and others who pretend to know, aay tiiat tho hg THE S0L1>1EKS' KEOOIiU.

'NEW ADYERTISEMEi^^TS. DRUaS & MEDIOmES. PEEIODIOALS. BUSINESS PvEOOED.

AT PUTNAM'S MAGAZINE, 1870. ^LBEllT SKINNER, PUBLISHED BY THE "ORIGINAL" LYON'S NEW MERCHANT TAILOR. Jig H, Sec Sea. Putnam Magazine Company. Rooms, No. 357 Main St., up stairs. Two Indies (how fair!) once met on the walk, Drug, Chemical, and Family Med- Among'the Shareholders are Mr. \VM. CULLKN BRYANT And stood I'or a moment to chnt j and several practical business men. Formerly of 20th C. V. They both spoke at once, now can this bo beat? Each the other understood for a' that! icine Store, The contributors include the ablest and most popular It would puzzle a conjuror to make out their talk, writers in every section. We Intend that thie Jlagazine HENRY E. TAINTOR, Tho' 'twas pleasant their smiles did betray ; IN shall be ^ And nodded approvingly at this and at that, VVhatever the other did say. DANIELSONVILLE, CONN., " VVide-awiiko, Pure, Practical, Enterluining," Attorney and Counsellor at Law And such as an intelligent fimily " cannot afford to do Many passed them and bowed; and hats were oft raised. without." No. S3S .mUn Street, In respect to beauty so rare; Can be found an extensive stock of ev- But the twain merely glanced or returned a slight bow, erything in the line of [CP"Solid information on all matters connected with the (Koom 17, Hill's Block.) "tiartfbrd, Ct . Of what else did those two creatures care, World's progress in Literature, Science, Ait, Domestic But the topic on which they so eagerly spoke. Economy, the Art of Living, the comforts of Travelling, And agreed very well. I declare! Drugs, Medicines, Social Science, national Interests, and Iiidividval Rights, Till one had to pause, I believe to take breath, will be specuilly cultivated and developed, together with L. A. DICKINSON, Patent Medicines', Stories and Ligliter Literature for the family. Or—gaze at the other one's hair! CITY AGENT Fancy and Toilet Articles, "At the head of the Alagaziucs of to-day."—Norwalk Ga- Now I am not of the eaves-dropping kind, zette. But when one so loudly does talk; Sponges, Brushes, ••I're-cmineni among the monthlies."—Buffalo Com. Ad- I cannot liolp hearing, (not list'ning you mind,) vertiser. Aetna Eire Insurance Oo. Tlie fair ones WHO stood on the walk. Havana & domestic cigars, "The admirable plan of this publication takes in all top- Office 236 Main Street, Hartford, Conn. Tes, one ol'them paused, (I am not certain why,) ics of modern tliought and study, while everv subject is. And tho other, liglit onwaid kept she; Tobacco, eJapan Varnishes, invariably treated with ability"—Albany Evening Journal Tims: "Come to my home, we'll finish our chat, IrlKINJLlY S. And drink a iiue hot cup of White Lead, Putty, "GOOD BOOKS FOR ALL." 81 Main Street, Hartford, Conn Linseed Oil, Kerosene, TEA Turpentine, Potash, Glue, &c. "Books which are Books." Ladies anil Seulleiiieii's Ice Creaui Saloon Oh, magical word! and woman's best friend! ANU At least, as far as I know; ^^ Goods are sold Imoer than hy any oth~ Here is a list of such Works as siiould be found in ZDiasriisra- jaooiw^. But see, they've arrived at the house I related every Library—within tho reacii of every reader- Above, the last verse will show. er house in JEastern Gonneoticut. works to entertain, instruct and improve tho mind. Now .since Ibegun't I'll follow tliem in, jau8701y And observe the enjoyment at hand; Copies will be sent by return post, on receipt of price. J, D. BURNHAM & CO. So after more talk and rattling of cups. And saucers, and silver spoons, and New PhysH)gnom.y ; or Signs of Character, Manufacturers and Jobbers In Heating the water 'till steam rises high, as manifested through Temperament and lixternal Forms And drowns other sounds witr its din ; Geo, W. Williams & Co., and especially in tlie "Human Fuce Divine." Willi more The table is 'proached, the bev. is poured out, than one thousand lUmtraiions. By S. K. Wells. Trice in Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars, "Take you milk, with sugar thrown in?" one fyiuo volume, 'JCSpp. handsomely bound, $5. ' S04 state Street, iVos. 77 and 79 Asylum Street, Man in Genesis and in Geology ; or, Now see dainty fingers, what beauties they are! HARTFORD, CONN. Uplifting the bright silver spoons. the Biblical Account of Man's Creation, tested by Scien- How they sip, and they smack their four pretty lips. tilic Theories of his origin and antiquity. By Joseph P. Thompson, D. D., L. L-1), One vol. 12mo. $1. J. D. Burnham. E. D. Willliams. And roll up their lour eyes* like moons. A. A. Burnham. <1. H. Burnham The invited one asks, with eagerness too. As she sipped tliurich bev'rage once more: WedlocU ; or, the Riglu Relations of tho Sexes, "My dear Mrs. C will you tell me one thing. Potash, Rosin, disclosing tho Laws of Conjugal selection, and showing Where bought you this tea, at what who may and who may not Miirry. For both sexes, By S, White Lead, Putty, 11. Wlels, $1.50, Win. C. Steele & Co., Linseed Oil, Window Glass. lloiv tO'Vead Character. A new Illustrated Dealers in Paints and Colors, Kerosene Oil. Handbook of Phrenology and Physiognomy, for Students and Exaniinei-s, witli a Chart I'or recording- the siiies of tho Gri*ocei-ies JProvisions, Now in dressing and sich, we very well kn w, D fferent Organa of the Brain, in the Delineation of Cliar- Witli each the other will vie; acter, with upwards of 170 Engravings. JVluslin $l.a5. "Wood, Willow and Stone Ware, " But when it approaches the gi'cat question, Tea! No. 711 Main Street, liacli the other is anxious should buy Williams Flavoriiig^ Extracts, Education ; Its eleinentaey Principles founded AU he.v Tea at the place that in Hartford's the best, on the Nature of Man, by .1. CR. SI'UBZUEIM, M. D. With Hartford, Oonn. (For calls of this kind are returned; LEMOJT, VANILLA, ETC., an Appendix, containing tlie Temperaments, and a Brief This last line refers to the ladies above;) Analysis of the Faculties. Illustrated, $1,50. Why! We've drank all the j.ea in the urn. These Extracts are made from best selected fruits, and Familff Physician. A Ready Prescriber and So with a SAveet look, full of confidence too. every bottle guaranteed strictly pure. Hygienic Adviser. With Kefereiice to tho Naturr, canses, GEMMILL, CLARKE <& 00. Our hostess replied to her guest— prevention and Treatment of Diseases, accidents and casu "At the bran new Tea Store 270 Main Street, alties of every kind, with a, Glossary and copious lui.cx. Merchant Tailors, Where of tilings they keep the vei-y best. By Joel Shew, M. D. Muslin, They've recently moved from the old place, you know. And Dealers in Just opposite the State House, above; Williams Liquid Bluing. Food mid JDitt. With observations on the Di- Ciothmg-, Cloths, Caissimcrei^, But the building's now falling 'neath crowbar and pick, etical licgimen, suited for disordered States of the Digestive To make way for a new one my love " This Article has hem in market 25 years, and given Organs, and an account of theDictariesiOf sonio of the Vestings, Gents' Furiiisljing Goods, &c., . universal satisfaction. Principal Metropolitan and other establishments for Pau- "Tis falling, I said, 'twill soon be no more, pers, Lunatic-s, I.-riininuls, Children, the .sick etc. By don- John Gemmill, No. 29 Asylum St., fiut mark you the dift'erence here— athaii Pureira, M, D., F. K. S. and L. S. Edited by Charles The bii^ineas of liiA is not falling—oh, no! A. Lee, M. D. $1.75. tF!BSim. Hartford, Conn. But thethey will—never fear!" Hotels and Families supplied ^Yith Ex- John Gemmill. hito of tho IGth Conn. Vols., of the firm or ,'Yes, 1 know the place well, quickly answeied dame B—, bg Gemmill, larke & o. 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