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MILITARY MATTERS
Brooklyn Eagle
Brooklyn Standard
Brooklyn Argus
1849
February
14 February 1849
MILITARY FUNERAL - Mr. John H. BROWN, of this city, who died suddenly on
Saturday last, was borne to Greenwood yesterday afternoon, with military
honors. The procession, which was large, was formed by the Union Blues,
the order of United Americans, and others, accompanied by a band of music.
1861
November
20 November 1861
Presentation Of A Sword
The members of Co.E, 14th Regiment, at a meeting held on the camp ground at
Upton's Hill, November 14th, presented a magnificent sword, and fine silk
sash,with a golden belt, to the commanding officer of the company, Lieutenant
George S. ELCOCK, as a testimonial of their esteem.
1863
January
15 January 1863
-SPECIAL NOTICES-14TH REGIMENT N.Y.S.M.-NOTICE
The recruiting rendezvous of this Regiment is closed from this date.
All absentees from this Regiment will report to the ARMORY by SATURDAY, the
17th inst. Transportation will be furnished to the Regiment. Any letters
that friends of the members may wish to send will be delivered if left at the
Armory before 10 o'clock on Saturday. ROBERT B.JORDAN. Capt. C
4th Regiment, N.Y.S.M.
1 September 1863
Tuesday NOTICE
14th Regiment NYSM- The ex members and discharged
also those on furlough of this regiment are requested
to meet at the City Armory this evening at 8 o'clock to make
arrangements to attend the funeral of Sargeant N.E. CARLETON, Co.E
Wedding
MYERS-MITCHEL
in Brooklyn Tues Sept 1st by the Rev Mr. Abbot,
Evert MYERS of the 14th Regiment N.Y.S.M. to Louisa S.-MITCHEL
daughter of the late George Mitchell. No Cards.
(Myers was a member of Co.C)
2 September 1863
Wednesday-CARLTON at Gettysburg, July 28 from wounds
received at the Battle of Gettysburg Sergt. N.E. CARLTON, Co.E
14th NYSM, aged 23 years 8 mos 7 days. The relatives and friends
of the family, also the members and ex-members of the Regiment
are invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Thursday) Sept. 3rd
at 2 PM from Hanson Place M.E. Church
17 September 1863
JORDAN-In this city, a 1 1/2 o'clock this morning, of consumption, Frederick,
son of James and Mary Ann JORDAN, aged 31 years.
JORDAN- Frederick, a member of Co.F., Fourteenth Regiment,N.Y.S.M.,
died this morning at his residence No. 484 Atlantic st. Mr. Jordan entered
the ranks ofthe 'Fouteenth' at a time when it's members had been greatly
depleted by succession of battles and skirmishes following the repulse of the
Army of the Potomac under Pope a year ago. In August a force of recruits were
sent to the regiment and among them was the deceased. The campaign in
Maryland ensued and at the battles of South Mountain Antietsm, and Crampton's
Gap the Fouteenth added to the lustre of it's all ready established fame. It
was during this severe campaign, that Mr. Jordan, with others of like
unhardened constitutions
having a just changed the comforts of home for privations of the life of a
soldier in the field, contracted consumption, which after a year of gradual
but certain progress, has numbered him with the fallen heros of the
Fourteenth Brooklyn Regiment.
The deceased is a brother to Lieut.-Col. JORDAN of this regiment, who has been
connected with it since it entered the service in May, 1861.
His age was thirty-one. The time of the funeral will be published tomorrow.
25 September 1863
New York City News- General SICKLES on Broadway.
The usual routine of busy life on Broadway was to-day momentarily
changed by an interesting incident which occurred near Fulton street
this afternoon. A carriage drew up at MILHANS’ apothecary establishment,
and an officer with double-starred shoulder-straps, supported by crutches,
alighted and entered the store. Several citizens slackened their pace,
and inquired of each other who the officer was. Like magic his name
was circulated among the bystanders, and very soon a hundred persons
had stopped to get a glimpse at the hero. Ere long the atter [sic.]
reappeared, and it was with difficulty that he reached his carriage
owing to the crowd, which no sooner caught a glimpse of him than a
united cheer 'which he acknowledged with a smile' arose above the
din of the busy thoroughfare, and did not cease until he was
far out of sight.
New York- SEERENADE TO ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.
As a proper accompaniment to the reception of Admiral Farragut
yesterday afternoon, a serenade was given him in the evening at
the Astor House. The band of the receiving ship North Carolina
furnished the principal music, but the Glee Club of the North
Carolina assisted in the demonstration. A numerous assemblage
participated by their presence in the ovation, which began at
9 ½ o’clock and concluded at 11. It is understood that a material
recognition of the distinguished services of Admiral Farragut, in the
form of a testimonial, is in preparation.
28 September 1863
Monday Evening -
STEARS--In Brooklyn, on Sunday, September 27, Emma
J. Stears wife of Wm. L.B. Stears, aged 31 years, 4 mos and 13 days.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral on Monday afternoon 2 pm from
St..John's Church corner Johnson and Washington Sts, Brooklyn.
6 October 1863
SIGISON - At Gettysburg, Pa., on Thursday, July 21, 1863, of wounds received
in battle July 2, John SIGISON, of Co. E, 40th Regt. N.Y.S.V., aged 30
years, son of Eliza and the late Thos. Sigison. His remains were interred in Greenwood.
9 December 1863
DEATHS IN THE 173rd REGIMENT.
Brooklyn Union-Wednesday
The following is a list of the deaths in the 173rd Regiment N.Y.S.V.
(Fourth Metropolitan) since October 16. The list is furnished by
Adjt. Wm. H. FOLK, of the 173rd:
Michael MCKENNA, died Oct. 19, at New Orleans.
Henry LOTT, Company D, November 1, at Annapolis, Md. This man was taken
prisoner on the march from Port Hudson to Baton Rouge Aug. 23.
Michael KESSLER, Company C, October 25, New Orleans.
John LEIBERLICH, Company G, November 1, New Orleans.
James CRONAN, Company H, November 3, New Orleans.
Caspar SHINBINE, Company K, October 27, New Orleans.
HOFFMAN. - In this city, on Tuesday December 8, John HOFFMAN, Sergeant,
One Hundred and Thirty-second Regiment, N.Y.S. Volunteers.
McDONOUGH. - Killed at the battle of Locust GrOve, Capt. Henry J. MCDONOUGH,
Company D, Seventy-second Regiment, Excelsior Brigade,
N.Y.S. Volunteers, aged 31 years.
1865
April
14 April 1865
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Exemptions from the Draft - Third District
Held--
JM Black,
J McCormick,
A Brand,
C Griswold,
J Williams,
Wm Hooper,
E Judey,
HC Packard.
Furnished Substitutes--
C A Miller,
B T Brower,
J Carson,
W Price,
W Hunt,
E Gamble,
T Campbell,
J Petty,
C Garnar,
J Vreeland ,
J Mann
Disability--
C. McLaughlin,
W Wilson,
A S Whitlock,
E B Calhoun,
Thos Townsend
Personal Service--
Jno Deunison,
Geo Calhoun
Aliens--
Benj Thomas,
B C Klaus,
C L Barton,
S Oliver,
Jno Noland,
G Dessren,
Robert Payne,
J Malloy
Under Age--
J McMurray
Over Age--
Chas Brower,
Morris Wolf,
Wm Vaidemann,
Jno Sealy
Second District
Physical Disability--
A Walters,
R Saltonstall
Furnished Substitues--
J Fry,
W Deihl
1870
DECEMBER
8 December 1870
MILITARY MATTERS
Colonel AUSTEN has issued the following order:
Headquarters Forty-seventh Regt.
Brooklyn Greys,N.G.S.N.Y.
Brooklyn, E.D., DEC. 1
General Orders, No. 8.
1 This Regiment will assemble at the Armory for drill and instruction
as follows:
In Fatigue Uniform on Wednesday, Dec.21,1870 at 7 1/4, P.M.
In Dress Uniform on Wednesday, Dec. 28,1870 at 7 1/4, P.M.
Roll call of companies at 7 1/4, P.M.
2 The Field and Staff will report to the Commandant and the Noncommsioned
Staff,and the Drum Corps will report to thre Adjutant at the same time and
place. The Band will report to the Adjutaant on the 28th.inst.at 7 1/2 P.M.
3 Members unable to procure their Dress Uniforms through lack of time, or
other causes, will report on the 28th.inst., in Fatigue Uniform (White Gloves)
4 The Drill of the 28th.inst.is intended to show the increase or decrease in
each Company since last Regimental Inspection,and the necessity of new members
equipping themselves at an early date is urged.
5 The following Drills are hereby countermanded: Right Wing,Monday, Dec.12,
Left
Wing, Thursday,Dec.15.
6 The following changes are hereby announced
Resignations
Capt. Wm, D.CORNELL, E Company
Lieut.A.T. CORNWELL, F Company
Lieut.D.P. WATKINS, I Company
Quater-Master-Sgt. Wm.T. GILES
Elections
Second Lieut.
David BROWER to be First Lieut. E.Co. vice Bonney resigned.
Sergeant J.D. BROWNELL to be second Lieut. E.Co. vice Brower promoted.
First Lieut. Willard T. ALLEN to be Captain A. Co. vice BLOOM resigned.
Second Lieut. Wm. C. WETHERBEE to be First Lieut. A.CO. vice ALLEN promoted.
Sergeant John C. ROGERS to be Second Lieut. A.Co. vice WETHERBEE promoted.
Sergeant C.M. SIMONSON to be Second Lieut. B.Co. vice VOLCK resigned.
Edwin L. BONNY to be Captain E Co. vice CORNELL resigned.
R. Loyd ROBERTS to be First Liuet.I Co. vice Watkins resigned.
Appointment.
Sergeant Thomas I BUD.I Co., to be Quarter-Master-Sergeant vice GILES resigned
Expulsion
Henry SHAW, E, Company
By order of COL.David E AUSTEN
Guy F GOSMAN,-Adjutant
1871
January
14 January 1871
THE WAR VETERANS
The War Veterans' Association of the Fourteenth Regiment of Brooklyn met
last evening at the Brooklyn Armory. The annual election of officers
took place, with the following result: President, General E. B. FOWLER;
First Vice President, General James JOURDAN; Second Vice President,
Captain George E. ELCOCK; Third Vice President, Isaac SNYDER; Recording
Secretary, Henry BROWN, Jr.; Corresponding Secretary, John JENKINS;
Financial Secretary, Thomas DAVY; Treasurer, Captain A.G. A. HARNICKLE.
A council of administration of ten members was elected, and all reports
of officers received. There was a good attendance, and everything
passed off with enthusiasm. Many pleasant little speeches were made and
a resolution offered by Captain HARNICKLE, on the question of land
grants to soldiers by Congress in which was embodied a scheme for
Congress. It was referred to the council of administration, with power.
1876
July
22 July 1876
FUNERAL OF A COMRADE
The funeral serviced over the remains of Henry SOBLKE, a member of
Captain ALSGOOD's Company, Fifteenth Battalion, were held yesterday
afternoon, at the German Lutheran Zion Church, on Henry street. The
company met at its armory, and with the regimental band and drub corps,
marched to the late residence of deceased, where they received the body
with funeral honors. With arms reversed and the band playing the Dead
March, they preceded the body to the church, where the Rev. F.W.T.
STEUNLE(?) delivered an oration in German. The late comrades of
deceased passed around the coffin and then accompanied the remains to
Greenwood. Captain Peter ALSGOOD, Lieut. KUGELER, Lieut. BEHUKON and
Major REPPENHAGEN attended.
AUGUST
1 August 1876
MILITARY MATTERS.
Captain T. Jeff. STEVENS, Company C, Twenty-third Regiment, has resigned, his
term of service having expired.
Major Henry ARTHUR, Second Division Staff, has met with a severe affliction
in the death of his mother.
Henry HESSE, Jr., Second Lieutenant, Company B, of the Twenty-eighth, has
been appointed Assistant Surgeon.
At the request of Colonel ROEHR, Thirty-second Regiment, Assistant Surgeon
Adolph ORTH is ordered before the State Examining Board.
A court-martial in the Forty-seventh Regiment, with Major George C. BRADLEY
as President, will convene this evening.
Capt. George GIEHL and Capt. Wm. HEERDT are going to show what they can do as
pedestrians, by walking from the Eastern District to Philadelphia.
The drum corps of the Thirty-second Regiment will have a picnic on Sunday,
August 20, at Capt. John KREUSCHER's, Atlantic Park, Rockaway Beach. The
Committee of Arrangements consists of Drum Major MEHLING, Fife Major Simon
NAGER, and Messrs. SCHADT, METZGER, and J. KREUSCHER, Jr.
John STERLING, a member of the Veteran Association of Company A, Twenty-third
Regiment, died suddenly on Sunday last at his late residence, 235 Wyckoff
street, in this city, aged thirty-two years. The funeral will take place on
Wednesday, at 3 P.M., and will be attended by members of Company A. Deceased
was a member of the late Star Bate Ball Club.
1 September 1876
MILITARY MATTERS
Lieut.-Col. W.R. BUNKER Assistant Adjutant-General Eleventh Brigade,
is seriously ill with typhoid fever.
Lieut.-Col. Samuel RICHARDS, Assistant Adjutant-General Fifth Brigade,
was not able to attend at Headquarters last evening through indisposition.
26 September 1876
The following changes are announced in the Twenty-eighth Regiment:
Henry HESSE, Jr., to be Captain and Assistant Surgeon;
First Lieutenant Adolpt WILSON, G Company, honorably discharged for
expiration of term of service;
First Lieutenant Frederick (F or E)IESLER, C Company,
commission vacated for deficiency in tactical knowledge.
The companies of the Thirty-second will hereafter take position in line as follows:
G, D, F, C, E, H, A, AND B. The following changes in this command are announced:
Promoted - Captain Louis BOSSERT, Major, vice PETTY, transferred;
Corporal Diedrich CORDES, Second Lieutenant, vice WAHL, discharged
Corporal Gustav GILLET, Sergeant Company G, vice KRAMER, discharged;
Private Ernst WUNDER, Corporal Company G, vice SCHLATTER, reduced to ranks.
Discharged honorably for expiration of term of enlistment -
Private Michael BUCHMANN, Company C;
Private Wm. RAUTH, Company D.
Reduced to the ranks on recommendation of his company commandant -
Peter PLUTZ, Company E. Expelled by vote of their company (B) -
Privates Frank SCHNEIDER and Jacob AUER.
Private Nelson H. SQUIRES, Company B, Forty-seventh Regiment, has been expelled.
The resignation of Captain Christopher LUTZ and Second Lieutenant Henry MULLOR,
Thirty-second Regiment, have been received at the Eleventh Brigade Headquarters.
Non-commissioned officers have been elected in the Separate Company,
Second Division, as follows:
Sergeants -
Michael O'MARA,
Walter ONSLOWE,
W.H. FITZPATRICK,
Henry JARVIS,
John DELAHUNTY,
John HOGAN.
At a regular meeting of B Company, Thirteenth Regiment,
Wm. A. BROWN was unanimously elected First Sergeant of the company.
Privates John R. GRANT and Royal C. PEABODY were elected to fill
vacancies in the Court Martial Committee.
Major Alexander CAMERON, Judge-Advocate Eleventh Brigade,
is to be married on Thursday next
Captain Wm. W. ROSSITER, Aid-de-camp Eleventh Brigade ,
is going to Europe for two or three months.
October
11 October 1876
REGIMENT NEWS
The following changes are hereby announced for the information of this
command, viz:
RESIGNED
1st Lieut. Phillip H. LENHARDT, "K" Co. Resignation accepted August 4, 1870.
PROMOTED
2d Lieut Smith H. WING, of "G" Co., to be Captain of "C" Co., vice PPOWELL, resigned.
Franklin COLT, to be 2d Lieut. of "I" Co., vice DARBY, resigned.
HONORABLY DISCHARGED
William A. KEEGAN and Richard N. BELL, "I" Co., and Frank D. TAYLOR, "G" Co.
EXPELLED
John COGSWELL, "A" Co.;
John H. NELSON, "A" Co.;
Henry RADFORD, "B" Co.;
John KANE, of "E" Co.
Luke FLOOD, of "E" Co.
William HEMINGTON, of "E" Co., for gross neglect of duty, and
non-payment of dues and fines.
The above expulsions are hereby approved.
DESERTED
Edward SMITH and James WIGGINS, "K" Co.
DIED
Cornelius S. MOUNT, "F" Co., May 19, 1870
By order of Col. Fred A. MASON,
Samual RICHARDS,
1st Lieut. and Adjt.
12 October 1876
GUTHRIE -At Houston, Texas, on the 9th inst. JOHN GUTHRIE, of no.
16 Carlton Ave. Brooklyn. The deceased was a member of the
Sixty-second Regiment, NY Volunteers, (Anderson's Zouaves) during the last war.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
1877
July
2 July 1877
Fred A. OSSER (?) of the Twenty-eighth Regiment lost his passage to Germany
on Saturday by attempting to take his uniform with him. He was arrested by
the Marshal of the regiment and gave up the uniform.
James O’DONNELL, of 9 Agate street was sent to the Penitentiary for six
months by Justice GUCK for stealing his brother’s watch.
Frank SEBACH was held for the Grand Jury this morning by Justice GUCK for
indecently insulting his sinter-in-law.
24 July 1877
THIRD DESPATCH CORNING -- 12:40 P.M.
The first detachment of the Twenty-third Regiment under Colonel WARD
has just arrived from Hornellsville in answer to a call from this place.
The crowd is scattering, evidently fearing a collision with troops.
The boys of the regiment are in good spirits and are remarkably cool.
They mean business, and they may be relied on to do their duty. Q.
SECOND DIVISION THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF ORDERS IT UNDER ARMS.
Assembling of the Regiments Last Night at the Armories -- Quick Response to
Orders -- The Thirty-second Regiment Occupy the Clermont Avenue Armory --
Departure of the Second Detachment of the Twenty-third.
In pursuance with orders issued by Major Alfred C. BARNES, and
published in this paper yesterday, over 100 of the members of the
Twenty-third Regiment who were out of town on Sunday and failed to receive a
notification of the orders to march that evening, assembled at the Clermont
avenue armory yesterday afternoon. Major BARNES was at the armory the
greater part of yesterday telegraphing and sending out for absent men. This
duty was made more pressing in consequence of a despatch received by him from
Colonel WARD as follows:
SUSQUEHANNA, Pa., July 23.
To Major A. C. BARNES:
Every man and officer will accompany you at the earliest possible moment
to Hornellsville, as the order is from the Governor. No excuse can be
entertained. Distribute ammunition before leaving the armory. Telegraph Erie
Railway Office, Duane street, how many mem you will have to transport. You
must leave Jersey City by 7 P.M., latest. Spare neither expense nor labor in
hunting up every man. On the cars have perfect discipline and order en
route. Be prepared for every and any emergency at all times. Telegraph me
at Hornellsville your total strength. Have Union Ferry Company to transport
you to Pavonia Ferry, Jersey City. Colonel Rodney C. WARD.
Soon after five o'clock P.M. the DRUMS BEAT THE ASSEMBLY
and the men formed in line along the south side of the armory facing the
company rooms. They were formed in two companies of twenty four files front.
Captain Charles E. TRUSLOW, of Company B, being in command of the right
company, and Captain A. H. WILLIAMS, of Company G, the left company. There
were also First Lieutenant George L. VOLCK, of Company B; Lieutenant Charles
E. BRIDGE, Commissary of Subsistence; Sergeant-Major Frank A. CHURCH and
Ordnance Sergeant Charles E. BRYANT. It was learned during the day that
Hospital Steward Horace TRAVER was down with scarlet fever and consequently
could not report for duty. Assistant Surgeon Edwin A. LEWIS was at Lake
Mohunk but forwarded a message that he would leave at once, and go right on
to Hornellsville. The sergeants who went on last evening were: Sergeant R.
W. GUNZENHAUSER of Company G, and Sergeant E. C. HAWLEY of Company B, and
there were three drummers and one fifer, making altogether, with Major BARNES
and two men detailed to take charge of the baggage wagon, 111. These, added
to the 352 that went away on Sunday evening, make a total of 463 of all ranks
gone forward.
The receipt of the following message from General WOODWARD announcing
the ARRIVAL OF THE REGIMENT AT HORNELLSVILLE was hailed with satisfaction
by the officers and men who were just about to commence the same journey:
HORNELLSVILLE, Monday -- 3:15 P.M.
The Twenty-third has reached here. No touble of any account at present. J. B. WOODWARD
Before the men left the Armory last evening there was an examination
of arms and each man was served with twenty rounds of ball cartridge.
There were not many persons inside the armory, in fact a guard was
placed at the gate to keep out all except such as might have relatives in the
regiment and wanted to say goodbye to them. Ex-Lieut.-Col. FARNHAM and a
few officers belonging to other regiments in the city, however, were present.
At 5:25 the two companies left the armory with Major BARNES in
command, and took the same route to Wall Street Ferry as the regiment did on
Sunday night. There was very little enthusiasm, except here and there where
ladies appeared at windows and waved their handkerchiefs or brought out
flags. In Schermerhorn and Montague streets, there were several admiring
groups, and one white-haired old gentleman, evidently the father of one of
the members, came out and shook hands with his "boy," saying:
"GIVE A GOOD REPORT OF YOURSELF."
A squad of police from the First Precinct under Sergeant EASON,
escorted the troops to Wall Street Ferry, where the Union Ferry Company's
boat, the Monticello, was in readiness to convey the men to Pavonia Ferry,
Jersey City.
Just before the boat entered the slip Major BARNES called the men
together and addressed them briefly, saying: "We have a long journey before
us and probably some work at the end of it. I want you to reserve
yourselves; rest while you can; we must have no noise, no singing, but all
quiet and orderly. Remember that the eye of the country is upon us in this
emergency; our regiment is now parading from the Atlantic to the Pacific --
in the newspapers. All our movements and actions are closely watched. If we
do well and conduct ourselves as soldiers should the press WILL NOT BE SLOW
to give us credit; if we fail to show ourselves soldiers they will be the
first to make it known. Let us so conduct ourselves that when we shall
return the people of our own city and those of the country at large shall say
of us: Well done, thou good and faithful servants. We shall now march off
this boat without beat of drum, and take our seats in the cars without noise
or confusion."
Col. Robert WOODWARD, brother of the General, met Major BARNES at the
ferry and went on with the detachment.
At the Erie dock not half a dozen people were assembled, and the march
to the cars, made quickly and without music, attracted very little, if any,
attention. They went off on regular train No. 3 of the Erie road, at 7:30 o'clock.
The Commander-in-Chief's Orders.
It became known in the city last evening that Governor ROBINSON,
Commander in Chief of the National Guard of New York State, had determined to
get all the troops under arms, and with this in view, had sent a message to
Adjutant General TOWNSEND, as follows:
I am on my way to Albany. You will direct the major-general of each
division in the State to hold his command in readiness for service at a
moment's notice subject to my orders. L. ROBINSON, Governor.
Before General DAKIN ws notified of this order by the Governor, he
(DAKIN) had issued an order to the Second Division ON HIS OWN RESPONSIBILITY,
for the purpose of protecting the armories and being ready for any emergency
as follows:
HEADQUARTERS, 2D DIVISION, N.G.S.N.Y.,
BROOKLYN, July 23, 1877.
General Order No. 4:
I. The organizations composing this Division, with the exception of
the Fourteeenth Regiment, Separate Troop Cavalry, Eleventh Brigade; Separate
Company Infantry, Second Division, will assemble forthwith at their
respective headquarters, armed, uniformed and equipped for active service.
The Thirty-second Regiment will proceed to the armory of the
Twenty-third Regiment, and will protect the building and property therein
until properly relieved.
The Fourteenth Regiment, Colonel James McLEER commanding, will be held in
reserve for any emergency.
II. Brigadier-General James JOURDAN, commanding Fifth Brigade, and
Brigadier-General Ira L. BEEBE commanding Eleventh Brigade, are charged with
the duty of seeing that this order is promptly complied with.
III. The organizations not excepted will remain on duty until relieved by
orders from these headquarters.
IV. Separate Troop Cavalry, Fifth Brigade, will assemble, dismounted, armed
with carbines.
Thomas S. DAKIN, Major-General
Shortly after the above was written, at about 8 P.M. the General
received the following despatch:
Albany, N.Y. July 23.
To Major-General Thos. S. Dakin, Commanding Second Division, 49 Court Street,
Brooklyn:
The Commander-in-Chief directs that you have your entire command ready
for service and hold them subject to his orders.
Franklin TOWNSEND, Adjutant-General.
The above
NECESSITATED A CHANGE
in Gen. DAKIN's original order, and a fresh one was issued as under:
HEADQUARTERS, SECOND DIVISION, N.G.S.N.Y.
BROOKLYN, July 23.
General Order No. 5:
In compliance with telegraphic instructions from the Commander-in-Chief,
general order No. 4 from these headquarters is hereby amended so as to
require the assembling of all the organizations of this division at their
respective armories. The Fourteenth Regiment will assemble at the armory of
the Thirteenth Regiment.
By order of : Major-General Thos. S. DAKIN.
Brigadier General James JOURDAN, commanding the Fifth Brigade, and
Brigadier-General Ira L. BEEBE, commanding the Eleventh Brigade, at once
issued orders in accordance with General Order No. 5.
The full strength of the Second Division in October last at the annual
inspection was 3,413, but there were only 2,486 at inspection, and the
probability is the Division will not turn out many more than that number to-day.
THE FIGURES AT INSPECTION
were:
Major General commanding staff ...13
Battery B, Second Division, mounted ... 72
Total ... 85
FIFTH BRIGADE
Brigadier General James JOURNDAN commanding and staff ... 9
Thirteenth Regiment Infantry ... 312
Fourteenth ... 308
Twenty-eighth ... 341
Fifteenth Battalion Infantry...188
Separate Troop Cavalry ... 80
Total ... 1,238
ELEVENTH BRIGADE
Brigadier General Ira L. BEEBE commanding and staff ... 5
Twenty-third Regiment Infantry ... 473
Thirty-second ... 297
Forty-seventh ... 307
Gatling Battery, mounted ... 83
Separate Troop Cavalry ... 46
Total ... 1,163
Aggregate ... 2,486
The men are all armed with breech-loaders, and the cavalry have rifled carbines.
Assembling the Regiments
At all the armories the excitement was intense. At the Thirteenth Regiment
Armory, on Flatbush avenue, a large crowd assembled. No disturbance of any
kind occurred. By ten o'clock about 200 members of the Thirteenth had
reported, and others were coming in every minute. Lieut.-Colonel H. H.
BEADLE, commanding, said he quite expected to have 300 men there by twelve
P.M. Three thousand rounds of ammunition were received during the evening.
The gallant Fourteenth, under the command of its one-armed veteran,
Col. James McLEER, assisted by his one-armed Lieutenant-Colonel, showed up in
goodly numbers.
The Fifteenth Battalion, Lieutenant-Colonel John B. MEYENBORG
commanding, Gatling Battery, and Captain SANDHUSEN's Separate Troop (Ringold
Horse Guard) assembled according to instructions.
In the Eastern District.
Last evening the greatest excitement was caused when the news was
known that the three Eastern District regiments had been ordered out, but
although there was considerable feeling expressed for the strikers, there was
no violence talked of or offered by the large crowds gathered at popular
points in the streets.
The Forty-seventh Regiment, within two hours after receiving its
orders to assemble, had present at its Armory the larger portion of the
command, the following officers being present:
Field -- Colonel David E. AUSTEN, Lieutenant Colonel William H. BROWNELL and
Major Geo. C. BRADLEY.
Staff -- Adjutant Silas B. TREAT, Surgeon Bradbury B. RICHARDSON, Assistant
Surgeon George W. RICHARDSON, Chaplain Newland MAYNARD, Quartermaster
Harrison B. MOORE and Commissary William H. WATERMAN.
I.R.P. -- Alvah G. BROWN.
Company A -- Captain Welland T. ALLEN and First Lieutenant Arthur GUTHREE.
Company B -- Captain Alfred A. DOUGHTY, First Lieutenant Henry J. RICHARDSON,
and Second Lieutenant Frank L. WENFEL.
Company C -- Captain George H. STREAT, First Lieutenant George A. PHELAN, and
Second Lieutenant George L. DAVENPORT.
Company D -- Captain George CONOVER, First Lieutenant Charles O. OLCOTT, and
Second Lieutenant Howard A. SKERRY.
Company E -- Captain John C.E. HENRICHS.
Company F -- Captain Truman V. FULLET, First Lieutenant Richard P. MORLE,
Second Lieutenant R. George WILLIAM.
Company G -- First Lieutenant Wm. R. PETTEGREW, Second Lieutenant Samuel E.
CONDON.
Company I -- Second Lieutenant Wm. H. GODFREY.
Company K -- Captain Edward L. GAYLOR, First Lieutenant Frank HARRISON,
Second Lieutenant Edwin R. TRUSSELL.
In front of the Forty seventh Regiment Armory, corner of Fourth and
North First streets, the crowd offered no violence, but frequently jeered at
the officers and men as they passed in and out. Police Captain WOGLOM and
his men were ready for any emergency, but were not called upon. A double
guard of sentries with fixed bayonets was placed at the armory door, and no
one was allowed to pass in but those known to the officer on duty.
The Twenty eighth Regiment assembled in good form by 11 o'clock last
night and occupied the armory corner of Bushwick avenue and Stagg street
until morning, the following officers and two-thirds of the command answering
roll call before midnight:
Colonel F. W. OBENTER (or OBENIER), Lieutenant Colonel George GIEHL,
Major Peter(?) REFIZNER, Adjutant Adolph SCHMIDT, Quartermaster G.G. SICKLES,
Commissary Franz K?CK, Surgeon Eugene GROUX, Assistant Surgeon Henry HESSE,
I.R.P. Captain ? OSTERMAN.
Company A -- First Lieutenant Chrles DRESS
Company B -- Captain George FREESE, First Lieutenant George ZITTEL.
Company D -- Captain Louis DOHLING, First Lieutenant Charles TREVOORT.
Company E -- Captain Chas. HARTMANN, First Lieutenant George BEYER, Second
Lieutenant George BAUMGARTNER.
Company G -- Captain J.D. MARTENS, First Lieutenant Oscar SCHWETZEL.
Company H -- Captain Wm. HEERDT, First Lieutenant Wm. STACKMAN, Second
Lieutenant Wm. GEITHINGER.
Co. I -- First Lieutenat Adolph ??TTING.
The anxiety of the German-American residents of the Sixteenth Ward
centered on the Thirty-second Regiment, which was ordered to go to the Armory
of the Twenty third. It was feared that on their march there, the command
might be attacked, but an unruly demonstration occurred when the regiment, in
two detachments, a short distance apart, passed over the line of Flushing
avenue, where it was expected trouble would occur, if anywhere. Just before
eleven o'clock, the Adjutant's roster showed the following officers present
for duty:
Thirty-second Regiment -- Col., John RU?ER; Lieut.-Col., Louis BOSSERT;
Major, Louis FINELMEYER; Adjutant, F.J. KARCHER; Quartermaster, Henry NAHE,
Jr.; Commissary, John NEGE; Surgeon, Adolph ORTH; Assistant Surgeon , --
HEIDRICH; I.R.P. Charles VORGANG.
Company A -- Captain, E.M. WUNDER; Second Lieut., Charles STACKEBROTH, Jr.
Company B -- Captain, John KISSEL; First Lieut. Herman HOLZAPFEL; Second
Lieut., Jacob SIEBERT.
Company C -- Captain, Louis GOLDMAN; Second Leiutenant, H. DOERINGER.
Company D -- Captain, H. SCHMITT; First Lieutenant, Chas. DIEDRICH.
Company E -- Captain, Peter SCHLITZ; First Lieutenant, Jacob BASSERT.
Company F -- Captain, Charles WAAGE; First Lieutenant S.R. BLUMCKE; Second
Lieutenant, T.W. PAOISETTE.
Company G -- Captain, Chris. LUTZ; First Lieutenant, John BETHENIZER.
Company H -- Captain,John DILLMEIER; First Lieutenant, Valentine EBEL.
Company I -- Captain, Henry SCHUCKHARDT; First Lieutenant, William KROTZ;
Second Lieutenant, Chas. JUNGHAHN.
The crowd in front of the armory jointly occupied by the Twenty-eighth
and Thirty-second Regiments, corner of Stagg street and Bushwick avenue, was
noisy, but nothing but pleasant repartee was indulged in by the wits of the
crowd at the expense of the soldiery. In fact, when the Thirty-second
Regiment marched through "Dutchtown," as it is termed, it was occasionally
cheered in a feeble manner.
At midnight a new exceitment was caused by the return of Major John
TIMINES from headquarters and the assembling of the men of Battery B and the
Separate Troop of Cavalry commanded by Captain Peter BERTSCH.
The men of these commands came in slowly, and it was morning before a
majority of these commands were present for duty.
(Note: The numbers listed in the inspection figures were clear enough to
read but the numbers for the Eleventh Brigade do not add up to the total
listed in the article.)
October
5 October 1877
By the death of Sergeant J.F. HEEGE, of Company I, Thirteenth Regiment, the
command has lost one of its most energetic and capable members.
1878
January
2 January 1878
Captain Samuel CONDON, of the Forty seventh Regiment, some time since
brought suit agains Private BACKENHOFER/BACKENBOFER, of Company G. to
recover a gold medal, a marksman's badge. The particulars of the case have
been already published. Yesterday Justice ELLIOTT dismissed the case as
BACKENHOFER/BACKENBOFER surrended the medal to Captain CONDON.
29 January 1878
Eastern District
PESENTATION OF MARKSMEN'S BADGES TO CAVALRYMEN
Company G. Jefferson Horse Guards, Captain Peter BERTSCH, had a fine
reception and ball at Turn Hall last evening, the following having chard of
the details:
Lieutenant J. BENTSEN
Sergeant J. SEIBERT
Private M. DEMUTH
During the evening an exhibition drill, with sabre exercise, was creditably
performed by the company, and General BEEBE, who was present with his taff,
presented marksmen's badges to the following:
Private Herman OHIROGGE
Lieutenant Anton BELDEN
Lieutenant Joseph BEMSCH
Lieutenant Henry RUTHMAN
Captain Peter BERTSCH
Private Fred HAUK
Private Peter KALB
Private Chas.FLAKENMEYER
Private Christian GUNKEL
Corporal Peter N. LANGE
Private Max DEMUTH
Private Geo. VANDERLINN
February
2 February 1878
During the war of the Revolution, 278,021 men served in the Continental
armies. Of these 57,623 received pensions, the sum paid to them amounting
in the aggregate to $46,082,175.97. There were 165 Revolutionary pensioners
on the rolls of the Pension Office at the close of the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1850; 102 of these died during the two following years. The last
survivor pensioned under the general laws died in 1869, but there were two
others pensioned under special acts of Congress who survived until 1869.
March
1 March 1878
Captain Charles WAGE,and Lieuttenaunt S.R.BLUEMOKE,of company F, Thirty-second Regiment,
have been presented with swords and belts by the company.
The members of Company E, John B.WOODWOOD Guard, Foureen Regiment,and their
friends spent a few hours very pleasantly,Wednesday evening,at Stella Hall,
Bedford avenue, the occasion being a reunion. Dancing occupied most of the evening.
Capt.E.H.MITCHELL was present and led off the march.
The floor was managed by Corporal H.STEWART,
assisted by Private James RYAN,
M.J.DOWD and W.J.KLYNE,
and the commitee of arrangements were Lieutenant P.J.BANNIGAN,
Chairman Sergeant G.GILLMAN,
Sergeant John STEWART,
Privates J.M.BOVES,
M.McNAMEE,O.BLACKEDGE
T.WIGLEY,Jr.
11 March 1878
Funeral of a Veteran of 1812
A little band of Veteran"s of the War of 1812, assembled at the residence
of their late comrade,Thomas J.DARLING, No 216 Park avenue, yesterday
morning, to attend his funeral.Mr.DARLING was born in New York in 1801
and was the youngest member of the Veteran Corps, of which Gen.Henry RAYMOMD
is the commander. He enlisted as a drummer boy when he was ten years old,
and at the battle of Lake Champplain, he served in Captain WOODS company
under Gen.COOMBS. He leaves a widow- his second wife-and six children.
He was the father of seventeen children by the two marriages.
The services were conducted by Rev.Mr.SMITH,of Plymouth Bethel.There were
no pall-bearers.The hyms "Rock of Ages" was sung by the conregation, and
afer the thirty-nine Psalm had been read the remains were taken to
Cypress Hill Cemtery for interment.
16 March 1878
James D.PHILLIPS, aged 72; funeral to-day corner Lewis ave and Halsey street.
Charles K.STEPHEN, aged 64; funeral to-day 132 Adeiphi street
Willie L.BRAMAN, aged 8; funeral tomorrow 25 Hewes street.
Margaret O'KEEFE,aged 45; funeral tomorrow 160 Sands street.
NEIDHARDT- On Thursday afternoon March 14,at half past 2o'clock, our
beloved son and brother,John G NEIDHARDT, aged twenty seven.
Relatives and friends and members of company K, Twenty-third Regiment,
N. G. S. N. Y. are invited to attened the funeral from the
German Lutheran(ZION) Church, next Sunday at 2pm.
Co.K,Twenty-third Regt. N.G.S.N.Y.
Brooklyn, March 15,1878
Company orders No.1
It becomes the painful duty of the Commandant to announce the death of
Private John G.Neidhardt. members of this company will attened the
funeral services a the German Lutheran Chirch, Sunday afernoon,the 17h inst.at 2pm.
By order of Captain Willis.L.OGDEN H.A.V. SCHOU, 1st sergt.
April
1 April 1878
Captain John Pedroncelli, of Company C.,Thirteenth Regiment, has resigned.
Captain J. Fred Ackerman, I. R. P., of the Thirteenth, is slowly recovering
from a severe attack of typhoid fever.
Captain-elect Frank Harrison and Lieutenant-elect George B. Davis, Company E,
of the Thirteenth, have been ordered before the Fifth Brigade Board for
examination to-morrow evening.
The funeral of James T. Lawrence, late a member of Company G, Twenty-third
Regiment, will take place at 2 P.M. tomorrow, from 304 Union Street. Members
of the company have been invited to attend.
24 April 1878
VIVACIOUS VETERANS
THOSE OF THE TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL REUNION
A Feast of Reason and a Flow of Soul-The Toasts and Who Responded to
Them-Some Interesting Reminiscences-The Thrilling Story of the Battle of
Painted Post.
The members of the Veteran Association, Twenty third Regiment, to the number
of about one hundred and fifty, had their eighth annual reunion and dinner
last evenung at the Pierrepont House, Montague street.
There were present:
Charles H. STODDARD, president;
E.B. WOOD, Secretary;
Francis W. STONE,
Treasurer; George C. ADAMS,
Joseph J. AALHOIM,
Charles W. AMES,
Thomas BRAY,
George H.R. BENNET,
Joseph BREWSTER,
Amasa B. BRITTON,
William B. BOORUM,
Frederick A. BLOSSOM,
Josiah B. BLOSSOM,
William BROOKFIELD,
Willie L BROWNELL,
John M. BURT,
John C. BUDD,
William R. BUNKER,
Henry R. BUTLER,
Charles E. BRIDGE,
Charles W. BARNES,
Charles L. BURCHARD,
Charles H. BALDWIN,
Alfred C. BARNES,
Isaac B. CARY, Jr.,
William CHARTERS,
Charles H. COTTON,
J.R. COWING,
J. H. COWPERTHWAIT,
Lucies CONTERNE,
Arthur H. DART,
E.F. DAVENPORT,
Charles L. DWENGER,
E. Nicoles ERICKSON,
Charles F. FERNALD,
Charles L. FINCKE,
John E. FOSTER,
Hamilton FULTON,
Darius FERRY,
Edwin P. GOODWIN,
Charles M. GAZE,
George O. GREGORY,
Sidney M. GLADWIN,
Howard M. GROSS,
Wm. GLOVER,
John HAGAR,
Crowell HADDEN,
Alonzo B. HASEY,
Wm. F. HAIGH,
Edward C. HAWLEY,
Charles W. HOUSE,
Edward HASLEHURST,
Charles B. HEWITT,
John T. HENDRICKSON,
George P. JACOBS,
Isaac B. JACOBS,
George S. JEWEL,
Conway M. JENKINS,
James H, KIRBY,
John LAPSLEY,
Fred M. LAURENCE,
Stephen LEE,
Charles W. LOW,
Nathan LANE,
Fred H. LANE,
Henry H. LELAND,
Wm. I. MARTIN,
George L. MCDONALD,
Rowland S. MALLORY,
Henry S. MANNING,
Wm. H. MARSTON,
George MCMILLAN,
Arthur J. METZ,
William M. MOORE,
Henry P. MORGAN,
Henry S. MORRELL,
E. L. MOLINEAUX,
John J. NORRIS,
Augustus NORTON,
Harkort NAPIER,
George P. NICHOLS,
Mortimer C. OGDEN,
Robert C. OGDEN,
Willis L. OGDEN,
Edward PARKER,
Gustav A. PREUSS,
John N. PARTRIDGE,
Martin PABST,
Robert R. PERKINS,
George H. PETTIT,
Samuel F. PHELPS, Jr.,
Albert T. PLUMMER,
Charles T. RICHARDSON,
John C. ROBERTS,
Fred A. RAND,
Wm. A. REID,
R. T. SHANNON, Jr.,
Charles L. SILVER,
Wm. N. STEBBIAS.
George A. SEWARD,
Ezra R. SAMMIS,
Clement SHARPE,
William T. SHARPE,
James H. STEARNS,
T. Jeff STEVENS,
William E. STEVENS,
Edwin S. SWEET,
Edmund A. VAUGHN,
Andrew VAN TUYL,
George L. VOICK,
T. Leeds WATERS,
Albert WILKINSON,
F. E. WESTLAKE,
John M. WHITTY,
W. S. WEEKS,
Rodney C. WARD,
Wyllys H. WARNER,
William M. WEEKS,
George P. WILLITS,
Alfred M. WILDER, Jr.,
Harris K. SMITH,
William C. SMITH,
Joseph G. STORY,
H. A. V. SCHON,
Isaac D. SPROULL,
X. STOUTENBOROUGH,
Nathaniel O. SUVDAM,
Arthur H. TUPPER,
Najah TAYLOR,
Charles E. TRUSLOW,
Thomas WILDES, Jr.,
Joseph D. WILLIAMS,
Richard F. WHIPPLE,
Sylvester A. WOODROW
Robert A. YELLOWLEE.
Honorary members-
Rev. Dr. DURYEA,
Harold L. CRANE
Edgar W. CROWELL.
Most of the above served from seven to ten years, and some fifteen years.
They marched in twos down to the dining room. As they entered the band played
"The Twenty Third Regiment Veteran Association March" composed by Conterne.
THE HORNELLSVILLE CAMPAIGN:
Brief, Bloodless and Beefless, yes powerful in preserving peace.
To this the band played "When Johnnie Comes Marching Home Again."
Three cheers and a tiger were given for Col. WARD and the Twenty-third Regiment.
May
1 May 1878
DIES A VICTIM OF AXE WOUND FROM BROTHER
Mrs. BURGER Succumbs in Flushing Hospital - Veteran Killed Self
Mrs. Lucille BURGER, 45, died in Flushing Hospital last night from axe
wounds and razor cuts received during a struggle with her brother, John
GOOCH, a World War veteran, in the cellar of her home at 45-48 Browvale
Drive, Little Neck, last Saturday night.
GOOCH took his life by cutting his throat with a razor after the attack
upon his sister.
GOOCH had been out of employment for several weeks and was living at the
home of his sister and her husband. They quarreled frequently and last
Saturday night, while Mrs. BURGER's husband was upstairs in the bathroom she
went to the cellar to get a jar of preserves and her brother followed her,
continuing a quarrel which had started some time before.
Mrs. BURGER later told police that her brother attacked and cut her on
the throat with a razor and when she picked up an axe to protect herself he
disarmed her and struck her with the axe.
Then he cut his own throat. Mrs. BURGER's moans of agony brought her
husband to the cellar, where he found his wife, semi-conscious, lying beside
the body of her brother.
13 May 1878
GENERAL DAKIN-HIS SUDDEN DEMISE FROM HEART DISEASE.
From Plymouth Church to a Death Bed What He Said to a Friend About the
Chaplain BEECHER's Sermon From the Plough to the Command of a Division of
the National Guard Arrangements for the Funeral.
Major-General Thomas Spencer DAKIN, commandant of the Second Division, died
at his residence, 376 Pearl Street, at 5:45 o'clock this morning, of
paralysis of the heart. Last evening he attended Plymouth Church with the
Thirteenth Regiment, of which he was an early member, and listened to
Chaplain BEECHER's discourse to the command. For some time past the General
had not felt entirely well; in fact, he had not been in perfect health
since an attack of gastric fever about three years ago, when it was
expected he would die. About a month ago he went to Saratoga for a short
time, thinking that he would be benefited by the change. Yesterday he was
poorly all day, and in marching down to church with the regiment he
complained to Col. Wm. H. THOMPSON, of his staff, who was by his side, that
he "had a headache, the first in his life, and that his eyes seemed dim,"
and it was observed by Captain A. T. DODGE, who sat the next pew behind him
that he was restless during the service. He sat in the front pew, directly
opposite Chaplain BEECHER, with Colonel THOMPSON, Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel
RICHARDS, and Major William M. IVINS. Leaving the church he walked home,
and Colonel THOMPSON bade him good night at the door. In speaking of the
sermon the General said he wouldn't have missed it for anything.
About midnight he awoke with a tightness of the chest and choking
sensation, and Mrs. DAKIN sent for Dr. F. M. SWAIM, who is surgeon on the
Second Division staff. The doctor quickly arrived and after prescribing
remained with him until about five o'clock. At that hour the General felt
easier and Dr. SWAIM left with the promise that he would return in an hour.
"Don't be longer," said the General. Before the doctor returned the General
breathed his last. He went off without any apparent pain, merely taking one
or two short gasps. Mrs. THOMPSON, a cousin of the Generals' from Orange
County, and Mrs. DAKIN were at the bedside when he died. Col. THOMPSON was
telegraphed for and reached the house soon afterward.
Deceased was born in Orange County, in this state in 1831, but his youth
was passed in Ulster County, to which locality his father removed with his
family when deceased was two years old. Up to his seventeenth year he
worked on the farm, when he left home and came to New York. He found
employment in a commission house as office boy, was soon after promoted to
clerk, and after a service covering a considerable period of years
succeeded to a partnership in the business. In 1868 he formed the firm of
Thomas S. Dakin & Co., importers and commission merchants, which continued
in existence until the fall of 1861, when it dissolved, and General DAKIN
became interested in the oil business. In 1870 he retired from active
business life. The military career of General DAKIN covers the years from
1859 up to the present, during which interval he rose by successive
promotion from the ranks to the position of Major General commanding the
Second Division. He received the distinction of being elevated to the
Captaincy of H Company in the Thirteenth Regiment from the ranks;
subsequently he served two years on the staff of General CROOKE, and then
at the unanimous request of his company resumed command of that
organization, by consent, but without severing his connection with the
Brigade Staff. He served with his company in the several campaigns in the
early days of the war, at Suffolk, Va. and elsewhere. In 1866 he was
elected Major of the Thirteenth; a year later he was promoted
Lieutenant-Colonel, and two years more saw him in command of the regiment
as Colonel. This was in June, 1869. In the fall of that year he was chosen
Brigadier General, and held command of the Fifth Brigade up to February,
1875, when he was appointed Major General by Gov. TILDEN.
As an expert with the rifle, at long range, General DAKIN's reputation is
worldwide. Dollymount and Creedmoor answer to his prowess. To his coolness
and organizing faculty the Americans were indebted for the first signal
victory won at Creedmoor, when, at urgent solicitation, as Captain of the
reserves, he wrested victory from the Canadians with a team which had hap
but a single afternoon's practice on the day before the match. This season
he had only been to Creedmoor once, when he made poor practice.
In his younger days he was a capital cricketer and baseball player, and in
this connection it may be stated that he was among the first to propose
rules to make baseball a national game.
In the fall of 1876 he ran for Congress in the Third District, but was defeated.
May
27 May 1878
Death of Captain Edward A. Parkinson.
Capt. Edward A. PARKINSON, father of Capt. E. C. PARKINSON, of this city,
died yesterday morning at Balston Spa, this State, where he had resided for
many years before and since he left Brooklyn. The deceased was born in
Ireland about the year 1818.
When the Rebellion broke out in 1861 he went out for the Union with three
sons, and after serving as First Lieutenant in the One Hundred and
Fifty-third New York Regiment, came home as Captain. In 1872 he came to
Brooklyn to live, occupying a position in the New York Custom House. While
here he was a class leader and Sunday-school teacher in the Hanson Place M.
E. Church.
1879
February
8 February 1879
LONG ISLAND
ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS DEATH. - The corpse of a man was found lying near the
Central Railroad track, at Island Trees, near Hicksville at 5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The body was that of a man about 28 years of age, 5
feet inches high, with light hair and imperial, and sandy completion, A
pistol lay on the ground by the man's leg. There was blood on the face and
a wound in the mouth through which the bullet had passed and lodged in the
brain. An examination of the clothing by the Coroner revealed a number of
cards bearing the name of Ernest RIENSCH. In the coat pocket was found a
certificate showing that the deceased was an active member of this 9th
Regiment, 2d Battery, Schleswig Leil Artillery, of the German Army.
June
3 June 1879
The Twenty-third's Rebellious Drummers to be Tried.
A court martial for the trial of the rebellious drummers of the Twenty-third
Regiment will be held at the Armory on Thursday evening, 19th instant.
Lieut.-Colonel George C. BRADLEY, of the Forty-seventh Regiment, is detailed
as the court. The following will be tried:
George D. DAYTON,
D. JOHNSTON,
Charles VAN ROUK,
John RAYNOR,
Frank WILSON,
Geo. DILLON, Jr.,
Wm. E. JOHNSTON,
Wm. E. DEAN,
Jas. F. McNULTY,
Thos. ALLEN and Albert BENNETT.
The charges are: "Refusing to obey the orders of their superior officer," and
"Insubordinate Conduct." The following will be called as witnesses:
Lieut.-Col. John N. PARTRIDGE,
Sergeant W.B. DESPARD, non-com. staff:
Sergeant E. LYNES, non-com. staff;
Private Carl A. MEINCKE, Company A, and Adjutant J.B. FROTHINGHAM.
Miscellaneous Items.
First Lieutenant Henry J. RICHARDSON, Forty-seventh Regiment, has resigned.
Captain Louis C. H. GOLDMANN, of Company C, Thirty-second Regiment, has
received leave of absence for ninety days.
Discharges have been received from Albany for Assistant Surgeon Edward
FRIDENBERG and Second Lieutenant Henry DARINGER, Thirty-second Regiment.
9 June 1879
Mr. Austin O. PLUNKETT, of the Brooklyn Bureau of the Herald, late of the One
Hundred and Seventieth New York Volunteers, has been brevetted captain for
gallant and meritorious services in the late war. PLUNKETT went to the war
as a mere lad from the Herald office, and during the Rebellion was in
twenty-three battles.
Company G, "Swedish Guard," Fourteenth Regiment, commanded by Captain H.
BOIVIE, had their annual picnic on Saturday afternoon and evening at
Manhattan Park, Sixtieth Street and Third Avenue. The guests numbered from
800 to 1,000. Among those present were Lieut. Col. Charles SHURIG, Adjutant
CLOBRIDGE and Captain Alexander HUNTER. The time was pleasantly spent in
singing and dancing. Glees were sung by the Swiss Glee Club, and selections
were played by Fisher's orchestra. Lieut. WENDELL, of the company, was in
charge of the arrangements.
The Fourteenth Regiment Veterans dined, winded and made speeches at Vineyard
Hall last week. Col. E.D. FOWLER presided.
Private F. H. HOLTON, of Company G, Twenty-third Regiment, won two prizes at
Brinton Range, Elizabeth, NJ on Saturday.
SOLDIER BOYS.
Closing Parade of the Twenty-third's Cadet Corps.
The Twenty-third Regiment Corps of Cadets had their closing parade on
Saturday evening. The lads left the regimental armory about six o'clock and
went along Lafayette Avenue, Schermerhorn and Clinton Streets to Joralemon,
where a marching salute was given Colonel WARD. Assembled on the stoop of
the Colonel's residence were Captain Willis L. OGDEN, Captain A.H. WILLIAMS,
and several ladies. The sidewalks in Joralemon Street were crowded with
interested spectators, and the houses were gay with flags. In fact the lads
received quiet an ovation all along the line of march from the armory.
Passing out of Joralemon Street the corps turned into Henry and then marched
along Montague Street and Myrtle Avenue to Fort Greene, where a drill and
dress parade took place. The corps were in four companies of sixteen flies
each. Company A was in command of First Lieutenant F. H. HOWLAND, of Company
A of the regiment, with Corporal SMITH, also of A of the regiment, as acting
First Sergeant; Company B was commanded by First Lieutenant Wm. M. MOORE, of
Company K, with Sergeant W.S. BANTA of Company C as acting First Sergeant;
Company C was in command of First Lieutenant W. J. COWING of Company G, with
Corporal C.L. MIDDLETON as acting First Sergeant, and Company D was commanded
by First Lieutenant George H. PETTIT, of Company F, with Private CANDEE, also
of Company F, as acting First Sergeant. The colors were carried by Private
BENNETT, of Company G. Besides the cadet drummers, there were twenty pieces
of the regimental band, under the leadership of Mr. WERNIG. The band wore
their neat fatigue uniform. Lieutenant-Colonel John N. PARTRIDGE, who was
mounted on a very handsome horse, commanded, and Second Lieutenant E. W.
BURD, of Company G, acted as Adjutant. A great crowd awaited the arrival of
the cadets at the plaza. Major John Y. CULVER, Superintendent of Parks,
caused a portion of the plateau to be roped off, and also placed several of
the Park police around to keep the spectators outside the ropes. The slopes
were alive with people and bright with flags. Looking over the plaza towards
the Tomb of the Martyrs, a picture worthy of an artist's brush was presented.
Among the movements executed by the corps were advancing in line of battle,
changing front on the first company, and on right into line single rank. The
way the lads acquitted themselves in these somewhat difficult movements is
deserving of great praise. After dress parade the corps marched to the
armory where the ladies in the galleries gave them a warm reception.
The presentation of marksman's badges by Major A. C. BARNES was next in order,
and the following winners of the trophy were called to the front:
L.H. PEST,
J.P. TERRY,
Corp. W.W. CAMPBELL,
C.S. WILLIAMS,
D.E. MORAN,
Corp. F.D. KALLEY,
Corp. W.A. CARLI,
C.A. REEVE,
M.E. JUDD,
C.H. MESSINGER,
Corp. W.H. FROTHINGHAM,
Corp. R.B. MITCHELL,
F.M. BROWN,
F.DEVIGUE,
F. DANFORTH,
Corp. C.S. WHITING,
F.R. BASS,
F.D. WILLSON,
H.C. THORNE,
Corporal E.T. STOHLMAN,
Corporal W.F. DUDLEY,
G.S. MITCHELL,
W. SCOTT,
E. READ,
W.S. WOODROW,
W.A. LOCKE,
W.J. BACKHOUSE,
F. B. STEWART,
J.A. LAMPHEAR,
J.B. CHITTENDEN,
J.W. MACKAY,
Corporal W.E. O. BEEBE,
G.S. BROPBY,
J.N.R. BRYANT,
V.A. ROBERTSON,
H.E. BADGER,
L.E. MOLINEUX,
H.L. HALL,
A.K. WATT,
W.R. GRIFFITH,
A.J. COOK,
Corporal C. F. HALSTEAD,
C.P. GULICK,
Corporal F.C. DENNINGTON,
L. EMERY,
R. HODGSON,
N.S. DIKE,
G. LITTLE
Corporal C.W. FERNALD.
In addition to the marksman badge,
Private PEET received a field glass for the best score at 150 yards,
Corporal KALLEY a gold medal, for the best score in Company B,
the latter presented by the officers of Company B.
The marksman badge is a facsimile of last year's, with the exception that the
present one is gilt instead of bronze, and has "PARTRIDGE" on the reverse in
place of "BARNES." The corps was then disbanded.
Subsequently, in Company F's room, J.P. TERRY was presented with a medal,
offered by Private R.E. PERKINS, of Company F, to the cadet making the
highest aggregate at Creedmoor. Lieutenant MOORE, who was Acting Captain of
Company B, through the season, was also presented with a pair of regulation
epaulettes by the cadets of his company.
When this was all through a meeting of the cadets was held in the squad drill
room for the purpose of forming a new company in the regiment to take one of
the vacant letters.
There were present :
Adjutant-General John B. WOODWARD,
Col. WARD,
Lieut. Col. PARTRIDGE,
Major BARNES,
General MOLINEUX,
Chaplain LEONARD,
Captain Joseph G. STORY,
Adjutant J.B. FROTHINGHAM and other officers.
Col. PARTRIDGE stated in detail what was necessary to form a
company, the cost of dress uniform, dues, etc. Gen. MOLINEUX, Col. WARD and
two or three other gentlemen, whose sons were in the cadet corps, said that
they were so impressed with the necessity of a strong National Guard that
their sons had full permission to enter the regiment. General WOODWARD
stated that it would be his pleasant duty when the new company was mustered
in, to furnish it with fatigue outfit, overcoat, and equipments complete.
Col. WARD said if the company was formed at once it would go to Newport with
the regiment next month. Major BARNES and Chaplain LEONARD made admirable
addresses, and the latter promised a dozen or fifteen young men of good
social standing from his parish for the new company. Col. PARTRIDGE
announced that handsome lockers would be put into the company room without
expense to the company, and that $500 in money would be given them to
purchase desks, etc. Fifteen or twenty names were then taken down, and
another meeting for enrollment will be held at the armory this evening at
eight o'clock to which parents and guardians are invited. Tomorrow evening
the cadets are to hold a mass meeting on their own account, when the scheme
will receive a further impetus. The cadets will, in all probability elect
First Lieut. W.J. COWING, of Company G of the regiment, as their captain.
19 July 1879
Contest for the Browe Medal-Soldiers' Funerals-Miscellaneous Items
The medal that was presented by Captain BROWE, I. R. P. Fourteenth
Regiment, to Company A for competition at Creedmoor has been finally won by
Private James MOORE. The scores at 200 and 500 yards, 7 shots at each
distance, at the recent competition, were as follows:
Private James MOORE, 25, 26; total, 51.
Corporal JOhn HENWOOD, 22,28; total, 50.
Private Daniel J. O'KEEFE, 22, 17; total 39.
Sergeant Louis SMITH, 23, 12, total, 35.
Lieutenant J. K. BARLOW, 21, 12; total, 33.
MOORE was the winner in two previous contests. He will present the
medal for further competition.
Company A will hold a competitive drill for selection of
non-commissioned officers on July 31.
The marksmen of the Fourteenth who have been selected to shoot for places
on the regimental team will be at Creedmoor again on Tuesday next.
The funeral of Lieutenant Addison D. MARTIN, a Fourteenth Regiment war
veteran, whose death was announced in this paper on Thursday, took place
yesterday at Greenwood, the remains being deposited near the Fireman's
plot. About forty members from the different companies and a number of war
veterans in citizens' dress attended the funeral. Captain Ramon CARDONA
was in command of the escort.
Dr. James L. FARLEY is at Philadelphia arranging details for the
Fourteenth's trip to that city in October. A tremendous ovation is
awaiting the gallant old regiment according to all accounts.
Private James J. KEYES, an active member of Company C of the Fourteenth,
was buried yesterday at Flatbush. The company attended in citizen's dress.
Miscellaneous Items
The Thirty-second Veteran Association, DAniel KREUDER, president will have
a picnic at Myrtle Avenue Park to-morrow. The regimental band will carry
out the musical portion of the programme.
Company K, of the Thirteenth, will have an excursion to Occidental Grove on
Monday. The barges and steamer will leave Jewell's Dock at 9 A. M.
Charles GRAHAM, who made the drawings of the Twenty-third at Newport for
Harper's Weekly, is a member of Company G of the regiment. He is a regular
artist on Harper's and it was he who made drawings of the celebrated Yellow
Stone Expedition for that paper.
There has always been more or less controversy as to which was the last
battle of the war. In the war record of General Christensen published in
this paper, yesterday, it was stated that he was present at the last
engagement of the war, namely, the storming of Spanish Fort. A
correspondent sends the following which is incorporated in an article by
Colonel William W. BLISS, published in the Soldier's Friends of September 4, 1869:
"1865, May 18. Engagement near Boca Chica, Texas, between four hundred
Union troops under colonel BARRETT, and five hundred Confederate cavalry
under General SLAUGHTER. This was the last engagement of the war. Union
loss seventy men."
In this last engagement Major James Henry STOREY, who is now inspector
Fifth Brigade, was present.
23 July 1879
The Trial of Captain Peter BERTACH at Military Headquarters-Miscellaneous Items
After several postponements on account of the absence of Judge Advocate
John H. BERGON the trial of Captain Peter BERTACH, of Separate Troop G,
Eleventh Brigade, was commenced last evening at Military Headquarters. It
is charged against the captain that he disobeyed the orders of General
JOURDAN in not taking his command to Prospect Park Parade Ground on May 23
to be inspected and mustered by the Assistant Inspector-General. The
original orders issued by General JOURDAN, who was at that time Acting
Commandant of the Second Division, directed that the two troops of cavalry,
of which Captain BERTACH'S was one, should assemble at some spot selected
by the captains of the two troops, on the date above mentioned. Captain
BERTACH and Captain MOHRMAN selected Fort Greene plaza as being convenient
to both commands, an they issued orders accordingly. In the mean time the
Inspector objected to the plaza on the very reasonable grounds that being
asphalted it was slippery and dangerous for horses to move on. General
JOURDAN then directed both troops to parade at Prospect Park. This was on
May 21, two days before the inspection was to take place. On the morning
of May 23 (the day of inspection) Captain BERTACH had arranged to take his
command out to Ridgewood Park for a rehearsal of a "Military Equestrian
Entertainment," which they were to give there for the following month, and
after the rehearsal Captain BERTACH, with his troop, went to Fort Greene
for inspection. The inspecting officer was not there, of course, and the
troop was not inspected. Captain MOHRMAN'S troop went to the Parade Ground
and was regularly inspected. Captain BERTACH claims that he was not ordered
in regular form to parade at Prospect Park, as the letter he received was
only a"a polite invitation" to go there.
The officers who were detailed for the court, and appeared at headquarters
last evening, were: Lieut-Colonel Louis BOSSERT, Thirty-second Regiment;
Major T. V. TUTTLE, Forty-second Regiment; Capt. Charles H. JOY, Company F,
Twenty-third Regiment, and Judge-Advocate John H. BERGEN. All were sworn
in, and Lieut-Colonel BOSSERT, being the senior officer, was president of
the court. Colonel Wm. H. KING, formerly of the Second Brigade staff, was
counsel for Captain BERTACH, and Sergeant-Major S. K. GLOVER, Forty-seventh
Regiment, acted as marshal. Captain BERTACH was present in citizen's dress.
The Judge Advocate read the orders from the Commander-in-Chief, ordering
the court.
At this point Colonel KING raised an objection. He said that at the time
the charges were preferred three was no such person as Brigadier-General
James JOURDAN, Fifth Brigade, commanding the Second Division.
This objection somewhat staggered the court.
Colonel KING contended that General JOURDAN having been appointed a Police
Commissioner of this city and consented to act as such, he had thereby
vacated the office of Brigadier-General, and that he had no authority to
prefer any charges or issue any orders in a military sense any more than
any one else. He was, in fact, no more in command or any company of
military organization than he (Colonel KING) was.
The Judge-Advocate remarked that this was not the time to raise the
objection: the charges had not yet been read, and it was not before the
court that General JOURDAN issued the orders.
Col. KING requested that the point raised by him be referred to the
Commander-in-Chief for his opinion.
The Judge-Advocate said the charges had been put before the
Commander-in-Chief and that his Excellency ordered the court. If that
court delayed the trial by the proposed reference, the Commander-in-Chief
could court-martial all the members of the court, and in his (the
Judge-Advocate's) opinion, he would be justified in so doing.
The room was cleared of all persons except the members of the court, and
after a few minutes consultation, the court announced that it had decided
not to entertain the points raised by Colonel KING.
Colonel KING requested the court to note his objection.
As the Judge-Advocate was not in possession of the original charges, the
court adjourned till next Tuesday evening.
The charges are three in number, viz.: Charge 1-Disobedience of orders.
Charge 2-Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. Charge 3-Conduct
prejudicial to good order and military discipline.
Miscellaneous Items.
Major JOhn Y. CULVER, Engineer, Fifth Brigade, is summering at Mount Kisco,
Westchester County.
The Sixth and Seventh Divisions are to be inspected and mustered by Col.
Philip H.BRIGGS, Assistant Inspector-General, during the month of
September; the Eighth Division during the early part of October.
Brig.-General E. L. MOLINEAUX has tendered the use of the Eleventh Brigade
tent at Creedmoor to the officers of the U. S. Army teams who are entered
for the International Military Match in September next.
(Transcriber's note: BERTACH could be BERTSCH. Copy dark and hard to read.)
16 July 1879
Death of a Mexican War Veteran and Old Printer
Alexander BRADY, an old resident of the Eastern District, died on Saturday
night last. The deceased was born in New York City in November, 1794, and
moved to the Eastern District thirty-three years ago. Mr. BRADY was a
participant in the Mexican war of 1812, serving under Colonel, now General,
Abraham DOLLY. By trade he was a compositor, and for twenty-six years was
foreman of the composing room of the New York Evening Post. He was the
oldest member of the Typographical Society of New York, having been
connected with that organization for more than fifty years. He was for
thirty-three years a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, South Fifth and
Fourth streets. Mr. BRADY'S remarkable activity up to the time of his last
sickness was the subject of much comment, as was the unimpaired condition
of his faculties, one of the most noticeable of which was the fact that,
though in his eighty-fifth year, he was not obliged to resort to the use of
glasses while reading. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday next
at 2 P.M. at the residence of Mrs. Martha SWAIN, daughter of deceased, No.
33 Stuyvesant avenue, Rev. S. M. HASKINS, of St. Mark's Church, will officiate.
1882
January
9 January 1882
The Thirty-second Regiment Benevolent Association has
elected Major Fred J.KARCHER, President; Captain Louis
C. H. GOLDMANN, Vice President; Charles PARGER,
Recording Secretary; Adolph H.GETTING, Financial Secretary
and John FRANK, Treasurer.
First Lieutenant William GOEDEL, Thirty-second Regiment,
has received his commission.
Company A have elected civil officers for 1882 as follows
Joseph W. WHITE, President;
Joseph B. DAVIS, Vice President;
Robert W. BOISE, Secretary;
Walter F. BARNES, Treasurer.
Court Martial,
Captain John M. RANKIN,
Joseph B. DAVIS,
B.F.BRENNEN, H. M.
HENTON
E. M. AMBLER.
Executive Committee,
Ernest C. WILLS,
H.ROCKEFELLAR,
A.M.B. GULILAN,
BD HEISER,
E. A. W. WILLIAMS.
Recruiting Committee,
Martin FICK,
Charles W. GREEN
John LORTON.
Finance Committee,
Joseph W. WHITE,
James McCORMICK,
Oscar KENT
At the annual meeting of the Drum-Corps, Forty-seventh Regiment,
held at the armory on Saturday evening, the following were chosen
officers for 1882.
President-First sergeant, DJ BRINSLEY;
Secretary, Private L.HAMBURGER;
Treasurer, Private W. CHAPMAN.
Finance Committee-
Sergeant, W.TITUS,
Private J.WRIGHT
Private W.KEELER.
Room Committee-
Sergeant F.HOBLEY,
Private J.DENYSE
Private W.CORNELL.
Investigating Committee-
Sergeant D.J.BRINSEY,
Private J.BRUEN,
Private G.KENNEDY.
Company G, Forty-seventh Regiment, have perfected all the arrangements
for their reception at the armory next Thursday evening, and it promises to
be a very recherche affair.
Battery B, New York, was mustered out of the service on Saturday evening
by Colonel REDENBOUGH, Assistant Inspector-General. It was the next
oldest in the state, having been founded in 1840. It took part in the Astor
place riot and served thirty days in the field in 1863.
18 January 1882
Death of a Veteran
Moses LOUNSBURY, who served in C. Company, Sixth, NY Heavy
artillery during the war died yesterday forenoon at his residence 180
North Fifth Street. He will be buried with Military honors by Mansfield
Post, No. 35, G. A. R., from the Fourth Street M. P. Church tomorrow afternoon.
18 January 1882
Greenpoint-
Sergeant William H. DEAN
Corporal Charles SULLIVAN
Corporal Alfred C. HARRISON, of Company I, Forty-seventh Regiment,
passed a very creditable and successful examination before the
Examining Board last evening.
23 January 1882
Obituary-- General Silas CASEY
General Silas CASEY, whose death had been expected for several days,
died yesterday at his residence, 155 South Oxford Street. He was born in
East Greenwich, R. I. in July 1807 and was consequently in his seventy-fifth year.
He entered West Point in 1822, and after graduating began his active military
career. He served in several Indian campaigns and also in the Mexican war.
While at Fort Towson, Arkansas, he was engaged against the Osage and
Pawnee Indians, and on one occasion had a sharp, decisive action with the
Pawnees, surprising their camp while they were dancing around the scalps of
the soldiers they had killed. This was in 1826. In March 1847, he was ordered
to Mexico. He served under Generals RILEY, TWIGGS and SCOTT. For
gallant conduct in the battles of Contreras and Cherubueco he was brevetted
Major. For his heroic conduct in storming Chapultepec he received the brevet
rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In 1861 he was appointed Brigadier General of
Volunteers. He organized and drilled in brigades 150,000 men. he was assigned
March 20.1862 to the command of a division of the army of the Potomac under
Gen. McCLELLAN. On May 31 his division had a fearful encounter with the
enemy near Richmond. This was known as the Battle of Fair Oaks. He was then
promoted to Brevet Brigadier General in the regular Army. In recognition of his
service and merits, at the close of the civil war he was put upon the retired list.
He leaves three sons, one a Colonel in the Engineers, another a Lieutenant in
the Twenty-second Infantry, and a third a Commander in the United States Navy.
Two daughters also survive him. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon
from the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church.
25 January 1882
FUNERAL OF GENERAL CASEY:
The funeral of the late Major General Silas CASEY took place
yesterday afternoon, the service being at Rev. Dr. CUYLER'S
church. The officiating ministers were Dr. CUYLER and Rev. George
F. PENTECOST. On the casket was placed a crown and other floral
devices. The body was dressed in the full uniform of a Major General.
The church was filled with the relatives and friends of the deceased,
a delegation of the military order of the Loyal Legion, wearing their
society insignia and the army officers were present in uniform: Gens.
WHIPPER and McKEEVER, Col. CURRY, Capts. WEIR and BREWERTON, Lieutenant COFFIN,
of the Fifth Artillery stationed at Fort Hamilton, and Major
GARDNER stationed at Governor's Island. The pall bearers were members
of the Sessions of the church: Messrs. W. W. WICKES, Gurdon BURCHARD,
C. J. TURNER, Charles PIERSON, Gilbert WHITE, Ira A. THURBER, H.B.
GRIFFING, H.C. BROWN,D.W. FISH, Dr. V. MORSE, E.C. PATTERSON, and John
N. BEACH who served at the request of the deceased. In his eulogy of
life and character of the deceased as a soldier, citizen and Christian,
Dr. CUYLER characterized him as the Henry HAVELOCK of the American army,
and compared him with Valiant, one of the deceased's favorite characters
in Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." The body was conveyed to Wickford, R.I.
February
21 February 1882
Two gun sections, ten men in each, of Gatling Battery, assembled last
night under the command of Lieutenant H. S. RASQUIN, at the armory on
Henry street, and were drilled in action front, rear, right, left and
fire to the rear. At the close of the drill the members and their guests,
to the number of about one hundred, engaged in a very enjoyable dance.
Captain Charles MILLER, Jr., of the Seventeenth Separate Company, of Flushing,
has been granted thirty days' leave of absence. First Lieutenant John GARLICK,
Company H, Thirteenth, has also received thirty days' leave.
A number of the veterans of Company F, Forty-Seventh Regiment, consisting of
Colonel T.V. TUTTLE,
G. WINKLER,
R.A. GREEN,
E.G. PROBST,
T. GODFREY,
T.E. MIX,
Wm. M. BUTLER,
H.P. MILLER,
J.F. COSGROVE,
Captain Ralph KENYON, and John J. GILLIES,
met last night at the armory and formed a veteran's association.
Captain KENYON was chosen President,
Mr. GREEN Secretary,
Mr. GILLIES Treasurer. Another meeting will be held on March 6.
March
16 March 1882
Col. Rodney C. WARD's commission was received at Division
Headquarters on Saturday evening, but has since been
returned to Albany in response to a despatch from Adjutant-
General. It bore the date of the original commission, namely,
June 25, 1868.
The Thirteenth Regiment Veteran Association has decided to
give a reception at the armory on April 19. The committee are
Colonel H.H.BEADLE, B.S.OAKES and H.V. RODDY.
Capt. David S. BABCOCK, Jr., Senior Aide-de-Camp, Fourth
Brigade, has been promoted Commissary of Subsistance,
and First Lieut. Clifford L. MIDDLETON, Junior Aide,
has been promoted Senior Aide.
Colonel T.V. TUTTLE, Forty-Seventh Regiment, has issued an
order for a regimental drill on 24th. instant. and also for a review
by General BROWNELL and presentation of marksmen's badges
on 29th. instant, and not on the 27th. as previously announced.
17 March 1882
Company C, Twenty-third, have elected S. T. WHITE, President, and
Corporal Lewis J. ELLIOTT, Recording Secretary of the civil organization,
in place of Captain J.H. CONNELL and Corporal J. S. SWEET.
The sixth competition for the Palma-badge by members of Company
A, Twenty-third, was won by Corporal Paul H. WORTH on a score of
23 out of 25. The next competition will be on the 24th. instant, and the
We Will badge will be shot for by the Company Rifle Club that same
evening.Joseph D. PURSS, an esteemed member of Company A, died
a few days ago. A large number of members attended the funeral,
which was non-military.
Company E, Twenty-third Captain Arthur GUTHRIE, will have their third
jubilee this season, next Tuesday evening after the drill. At the last
shooting by Company E Rifle Club the first and third class medals
were finally won by Sargeant J. De Witt CLARK and Corporal J.S
ROBERTS, respectively. Private Irving SMITH, won the second class
medal, which will be shot for again on April 6.
Captain George L. DAVENPORT, First Lieutenant George A. PHELAN
and Second Lieutenant John A. SWETT, Forty-seventh Regiment,
have received their commissions.
Ex-Corporal Thos. S. GENDAR, Company B, Thirteenth Regiment,
leaves in a few weeks for Denver, Col., to accept a position with
a large iron and steel company.
The proceedings and findings of the February Court-martial ( Major
W.H.H.TYSON ) Thirteenth Regiment are approved. The company
fines amount to $348 and the regimental to $473.50. Appeals may
be made to Colonel AUSTEN on or before the 30th. inst., on Friday
evenings, at the Armory.
20 March 1882
The Forty-seventh Regiment, excepting band and drum corps,
is ordered by Colonel T.V. TUTTLE to assemble in fatigue
uniform on March 24, for drill and instruction. Assembly at
8 P.M. Drum Sergeant Daniel BRINSLEY will detail two
drummers. The regiment will also assemble in fatigue uniform,
white cross belts, on March 29, for review by Brig. General
Wm. H. BROWNELL. Assembly at 8 P.M. On this occasion
Marksmen's Badges will be presented by Major FARR, Brigade
I.R.P., and the Veteran Diamond Badge, the Dakin Badge, and
the Strong Medal will also be presented to the respective winners.
First Lieutenant Thomas L. BLACKWELL has resigned.
Alexander S. GOMBERS has been appointed commissary sergeant
R.G. GUIDE, John B. CHRISTOFFEL, ordnance sergeant L.G. Guide,
Charles W. BROOKE, right general guide, and Private Charles B.
VAN DEWATER, left general guide. Eleven members of the various
companies have received discharges, all except one having served their term.
Quartermaster J. Fred ACKERMAN, Thirteenth Regiment, is expected
home from Europe in about two weeks. Captain H. E. KANE, of Company
H, has resigned. The dress reception of the Veteran Association will be on
April 20 and not the 19th. The vets will hold another meeting on the 27th.
inst. to further the arrangements.
Colonel Rodney C. WARD will not make any changes in the presonnel of
the Twenty-third Regiment staff. At the fifth competition of the Rifle
Association of Company C, the medal was won by Captain J. Harvey
CONNELL on a score of 22 out of 25.
Major J. M. VARIAN Jr., Chief Clerk of the Ordnance Department, has
been appointed Assistant Commissary-General and Chief of Ordnance,
vice CRENEY, deceased.
Great preparations are being made for the Thirty-second Regiment non-
coms reception on 27th. instant. There will be an exhibition drill under
the command of Lieut. Col. E. M. WUNDER; also guard mount by details
from various companies, directed by Adjutant BROGGELWIRTH. An
ornamental clock is now being shot for by teams from the companies.
The clock is presented by Armorer LANGSDORF. The following changes
have taken place:
Commissioned-Joseph M. SCHERER, second lieutenantCompany G
Resigned-Surgeon Herman HARDRICH.
The following non-commissioned officers have received their warrants:
Sargeant John MAY, Corporals John STARK and Theodore THIELE,
Company C; Sargeant August R. PASCO, Corporal George W. LAYTON.
Company F; Corporal E. BARB, Company K; Sergeants Louis HAAS and
John EISENBECK, Company L.
23 March 1882
Death of a War Veteran
Mr. Robert MACDONALD, a well known and esteemed member of Rankin
Post G.A.R., in which he was officer of the day, died at No. 557 Union
Street, yesterday. He was a veteran of the late war, having served as a
corporal in Company E, 139th. N.Y. Volunteers, at Williamsburgh, Cold
Harbor, Wilderness, Petersburg, Swift Creek, Drury's Bluff, Chickahominy
Swamp, Charles City, Fair Oaks, Richmond and surrender of LEE.
He was wounded in one of the battles, and the bullet was extracted from
his foot only a few years ago. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon.
24 March 1882
The Twenty-third Regiment will assemble at the armory in dress uniform on
Saturday, April 1, at 8 P.M., for review by Major-General James JOURDAN.
Drum Major W.W. BEAVAN will detail four drummers for this occasion.
Admission will be by ticket. Members of the regiment will be furnished with
passes from regimental headquarters. The following non-com officers having
passed satisfactory examination, warrants have been issued to them:
John S. SHEPARD, sergeant, Company D;
John R. GIBB, corporal, Company F;
Henry C. HARDY, Jr., corporal, Company A;
Firtz BROSE, corporal, Company D;
Private Alfred L. VAN INGEN, Company A, has been expelled by a vote of his
company for continued neglect of duty.
Company F, Captain George H. PETTIT, will assemble at the armory on
Tuesday evening, March 28, at eight o'clock, in fatigue uniform, with
haversacks, canteens and overcoats rolled on knapsacks, for inspection.
As this will be the closing drill of the season the Captain expects every
member to be present.
Fred WEISBROD Jr., John PHALS, Eugene AICHER and William GEIDEL,
officers elect, Thirty-second Regiment, failed to satisfy the Brigade
Examining Board and were declared unqualified.
27 March 1882
When Major-General John B. WOODWARD was relieved from the command
of the Second Division, several years ago, an association was formed by the
retiring staff officers, to be known as the General John B. WOODWARD
Staff Association, and it was conpacted that annually thereafter its members
would meet together and join in a dinner in commemoration of the happy
hours they had enjoyed in former fellowship. This, it was agreed, should
be done so long as any of the association were alive, until the " last man "
was reached. Death has romoved one or two of the members.At the time of
the formation of the association the members were: Assistant Adjutant-
Generals, Henry HEATH and Ira L. BEENE; Inspector, George W. WINGATE;
Ordnance Officer , Chas. P. GULICK; Chief of Artillery, W.H.H.BEEBE;
Judge Advocate, Henry J. CULLEN Jr.; Surgeon, J.H. HOMISTON;
Engineer, Henery E. CRANFORD; Quartermatster, J.E. FAY; Commissary,
Robert B. WOODWARD; Aides de-Camp, Henry T. CHAPMAN, Isaac
F. BISSELL, J. Milner DECKER and E. HOGINS. Several of these have
held high offices in the National Guard sonce General WOODWARD
left the Division. On Saturday evening the annual reunion took place
at the residence of General WOODWARD, 259 Henry street. There were
no formal speeches, but everybody drank everybody's health in in informal way.
Lieutenant Eugene J. SNOW, Company A, Thirteenth Regiment has
reported for duty, having recovered from a recent attack of diptheria.
The commissin of Colonel R.C. WARD, of the Twenty-third Regiment,
has been received from Albany, and it dates from June 25, 1868, which
makes the gallant colonel all O.K.
29 March 1882
Assistant Surgeon John F. VALENTINE, Thirty-Second Regiment, has
been promoted Surgeon, and August HARDRICH appointed Assistant Surgeon.
Commissions have been received for
Captain Walter THORN, Fourteenth Regiment,
First Lieutenant Wm. O. CORY, Aide-de-Camp,
Third Brigade. Lieutenant CORY is at the present time First Lieutenant,
Fifteenth Infantry, U.S.A., on leave of absence for six months.
He has been fifteen years in the army, nearly all the time in Mexico.
He joined as a private and worked up through the different grades. General
CHRISTENSEN speaks of him " as an ardent soldier and a fine gentleman.
Colonel Rodney C. WARD has issued an order assuming command of the
Twenty-third, and reappointing the whole of Colonel PATRIDGE's staff, as
follows:
Eugene W. BURD, Adjutant;
William W. ROSSITER, Quartermaster;
George W. STREET, Commissary;
Edwin A. LEWIS, Surgeon;
Edward S.BUNKER, Assistant Surgeon;
Charles H. HALL, Chaplain;
Walter N. WALKER, Inspector Rifle Practice.
Business will be transacted at regimental headquarters
on Monday evenings as usual.
May
2 May 1882
AN ELECTION ORDERED FOR CAPTAIN OF THE 3RD. BATTERY.
Second Lieutenant WM. H. EDDY, of Comapny G. 47th. Regiment, has been
promoted First Lieutenant and passed the 4th Brigade Examining Board.
Fred KUHN, Second Lieutenant-elect, Company K, 32nd. Regiment, failed
to pass the Examining Board. There is talk of the 32nd. going into camp at
Creedmoor on its own account this summer.
18 May 1882
TWO DESERTERS ARRESTED
Lewis GRANT and William BARTLETT were last night bt Sergeant
CARROUGHER and Officer MAILEY, for having deserted from the U.S. steamer Shenandoah.
31 May 1882
VETERANS OF 1812 BANQUETED
A numbrer of the veterans of 1812, who were the guests of Mansfield Post at
the parade yesterday, were last night banqueted by the Ecklord Club of the
Eastern District. they were:
General Abram DAILY,
Henry MORRIS,
Samuel RYCKMAN,
Thomas BLOOMER,
Charles COOMBS,
Harris MESSON,
Thomas BLANCH,
William J. SURRE,
George CREGIER,
Robert W. RYCKMAN,
Edward N. DURYEA,
Gardiner ZILLIBRIDGE, and
Adjutant J. GOULD WARNER, the adopted son of the veterans.
General DALLY,
Commander Martin SHORT, of Mansfield Post, and
Counselor H.B. DAVIS spoke, and
Mr. Samuel RYCKMAN sang several patriotic songs.
June
9 June 1882
The Twenty-third’s New Helmet
Gen. BARNES Gives Another Champion Marksman’s Badge.
Captain Charles E. WATERS of Company K, Twenty-third, has offered a gold
regimental badge with '23' inlaid with diamonds to that member of his command who
recruits the largest number of men by January 1 next. Five men have been recruited
into the company since the order was issued for the regiment to go into State camp.
First Lieutenant William O. CORY, who was temporarily appointed aide-de-camp on
General CHRISTENSEN’s staff, has resigned. Lieutenant CORY belongs to the Fifteenth
Infantry, USA and was on leave of absence for six months when he went on the Third
Brigade staff.
It being the desire of Brigadier-General W.H. BROWNELL that the Fourth Brigade be
represented in the international military match to be contested at Creedmoor in
September, a cash prize of $50 or a trophy of that value at the option of the winner
is offered by Brigade Headquarters to that officer or soldier of the Brigade who
makes the highest official aggregate score.
General A. C. BARNES, State Inspector of Rifle Practice, has offered a new
champion marksman’s badge for competition by members of the National Guard at
Creedmoor.
Company B, Thirteenth Regiment have elected Sergeant Charles H. HIGGINS, First
Sergeant; Corporals John A. CIARRY, William C. MARSHALL and George W. CUMMINGS,
Sergeants: A. D. BEAD, W. T. HUDSON and R. J. SIANDORFF, Corporals.
Captain Alexander HUNTER, Company K, Fourteenth Regiment, will shortly resign.
Company E, Captain Joseph R. K. BARLOW, had 100 per cent present at inspection and
muster on Wednesday. They have forty-one on the roll and all of them were on hand.
Two or three years ago this was the weakest company in the regiment, but through the
energy of Captain BARLOW and the earnestness and esprit de corps of members it has
taken a foremost position in the command. Its record of Wednesday is one all may feel
proud of.
16 June 1882
A regimental court-martial will convene at the Thirteenth Regiment Armory
this evening. Capt. Edward FACKER of Company E is detailed for the court.
Company l, Forty-seventh Regiment, will shortly have a picnic at Ruland’s
Rockaway Beach. The resignation of Capt. George W. SCHAEFER, of this company,
tendered several weeks ago, has not yet been received at Brigade Headquarters.
Company D, Fourteenth Regiment, Captain A. D. LIMBERGER, last evening
organized an athletic club with Private W.S. NICHOLSON as President and
Corporal James HOPKINS as Director. The apparatus will be arranged at once and
all the members are to wear suitable dress. An election will be held in this
company next Monday evening for First Lieutenant. A veteran of the war (not of
the fourteenth) Mr. Owen LEWIS, will probably be elected. Sergeants Arthur H.
COLLINS and Wm. J. LARGE of D, have received discharges, their term of service
having expired. This company has given up its proposed trip to Baltimore.
28 June 1882
Funeral of Ex-Lieutenant William L. FRANZ, of the Thirteenth Regiment
Ex-Lieutenant William L. FRANZ of Company C. Thirteenth Regiment, who died
on Friday last at his residence in Maywood, N. J. was buried Monday from the
residence of his brother-in-law Mr. John T. KINNEY, 418 Third street near
Sixth avenue. Deceased had been suffering from lung disease about three years.
He was an active member of the Thirteenth, thirteen years having enlisted in
Company C in 1868. Was promoted sergeant and first sergeant in 1873; second
lieutenant in 1879 and first lieutenant in 1880 and received his discharge in
1881. Was informally tendered the captaincy of his company, but declined in
consequence of failing health. He was one of the originators of the very
successful military bouffes and in the first and second acted as the Colonel.
In civil life as well as in military, he was a general favorite. In 1879 he
was appointed by the Board of Aldermen as Committee Clerk and in 1880 Mayor
HOWELL appointed him City Librarian. About a year ago he removed from this
city to New Jersey hoping that the change might improve his health, but he
gradually sank. He was in his thirtieth year and unmarried, and would no doubt
have made a bright mark had his health remained good. Company C paraded in
full strength at the funeral in citizens’ dress, fatigue cap and white gloves.
The pall bearers were ex-Captain John PEDROCELLI, Company C; Captain E. M.
SMITH, Company B; ex-Sergeant George FOLLENUS, Company C; ex-Sergeant Peter A.
MILLER, Company C; Thos. DUMBLETON and Chas. A. ERNST, veterans of Company C.
Several beautiful floral devices were placed upon the coffin. Besides Company
C there were many members of the regiment present. The interment was at
Greenwood Cemetery.
29 June 1882
A National Guardsman
The Story of a Member of the Thirteenth Regiment who was Expelled, as told by Himself.
To the Editor of the Union-Argus:
Will the UNION-ARGUS do me the justice of publishing my answer to the
special order issued by Col. AUSTEN, of the Thirteenth Regiment, approving my
expulsion from Company G.
Prior to Decoration Day, 1881, while at the armory, I volunteered to do
guard duty on Decoration Day and was at the armory at 5 A. M. of that day
without having had any breakfast and being immediately ordered on guard and
kept there until a few minutes before the regiment left the armory I had to go
on parade without having had anything to eat. The public will remember the
excessive heat of that day, the number of men who were overcome by the heat
and the fact of our discontinuing the march by order of the surgeons and
against the command of Gen. JOURDAN. When we returned to the armory, I was in
a fearful condition having remained in the ranks through a foolish feeling of
pride much longer than was judicious, and being immediately ordered to resume
guard duty I reported my condition and total inability, asking the leniency of
a few moments’ rest. Recognizing the fact however that all the men were
suffering more or less, I offered in about three minutes to resume guard,
which was entirely unnecessary if I could be assigned a quiet place, when I
was ordered by Capt. WATSON to 'fall in.' Supposing I was going to the surgeon
I obeyed, but was taken to the storeroom of the armory. Stepping inside the
door, I immediately wheeled about and indignantly protested against what I
then saw was about to be an outrageous abuse of authority. 'Captain, I protest
against this. I have had nothing to eat today, am now suffering from a sick
headache and an empty stomach; this is an outrage' 'which met with no other
answer that to throw me back out of the way of the door, closing and locking
the same with the remark: 'I would get all the protest I wanted.' That was
about 1 P.M. and I remained locked in the room until about six'a storeroom for
all the rubbish of the armory, paints, old drums, ropes, iron, dirty blankets,
nails, etc., being about 12 by 16, with the thermometer among the nineties.
Not wishing the consequent notoriety, I refrained from seeking satisfaction in
a civil suit for damages, and determined upon preferring charges against
Captain WATSON, but became satisfied that the same would be 'whitewashed.' I
told Captain WATSON that he must publicly exonerate me or else I would seek
justice elsewhere and since that have had to fight against the whole influence
of both regiment and company, which I am sorry to say has been guided more
from selfish motives than from a sense of honesty. The first step at
intimidation was to summon me before the company; that failed. I was then sent
before Major W. H. H. TYSON, as President of a court-martial, where after
stating that I did not recognize the jurisdiction of the Court, I made a
statement simply as man to man and not as judge to accused. The Court,
refusing to recognize my exception, find me $5 and I then realized what I have
since been most dearly taught, that it is useless for a private to seek his
rights from one officer when they are in conflict with the interests of
another. From that finding I appealed to Col. AUSTEN, who without inquiring
into any of the facts or even looking at the grounds of my appeal answered:
'Go get the approval of Captain WATSON.' I told him that Captain WATSON was
the complainant and he replied that he would see WATSON, and he subsequently
dismissed my appeal. I then removed the matter to the Supreme Court and we are
now awaiting a decision there.
Last December while awaiting the General Term, our Second Lieutenant asked
me what I intended to do about that disobedience of orders. I replied that I
intended to be guided greatly by the decision of the Supreme Court. He said
that he was speaking for the company and inferred that they desired an
apology, which I refused, the whole matter then awaiting adjudication by the
Supreme Court. At the next company meeting I was recommended for expulsion on
the charge of disobedience of orders and non-payment of dues, and there stated
that I had no excuse for being in arrears and offered to settle the same
within any period the company might fix, and that the same was wholly due to
my carelessness and neglect, knowing that I would have to pay the same before
getting my discharge, and regarding it as an obligation to be met at any time
during my term. But as to the alleged disobedience of orders I could say
nothing; that if it was a question of apology or expulsion, I was sorry but
must be expelled. After my expulsion, being particularly pressed with
business, I made an offer to Colonel KING, counsel for the regiment, that
AUSTEN reinstate me, give me a transfer into some other organization, or
quietly drop me; and now have in my possession an answer in which AUSTEN
agrees to reinstate me if 'I will agree to return and serve the rest of my
term and apologize to Captain WATSON, ' which I refused, as a consequence of
which I have received the consideration of a special order. John J. LEARY
July
8 July 1882
Death of a Veteran
Mr. William Louis DILLONO, well known in Masonic and Grand Army circles
in this city, died yesterday afternoon at his residence in Fanwood, New
Jersey, where he had lately removed in an endeavor to recover his health.
Deceased was 39 years of age, and one of the youngest veterans of the First
Long Island Regiment, the survivors of which, together with Post RANKIN, No.
10, and Commonwealth Lodge will join in his obsequies on Monday. He leaves
a widow and two children.
15 July 1882
The following promotions are announced in Thirty-second Regiment orders:
Eugene AICHER, Co. D., to be Sergeant Standard Bearer;
Leit. General Guide Otto LAUGSDORF to be Right General Guide;
Private John B. BIENK, Co., C, to be Sergeant and Left General Guide;
August MAYER to be Sergeant Co. C;
Hermann LASS to be Corporal Co. C;
Charles SUESS to be Corporal Co, I.
August
10 August 1882
SKELETONS UNEARTHED.
Three Found by Laborers in Pierrepont Street-Supposed to be Those of
Soldiers Killed During the Revolutionary War.
Some laborers, who were engaged in digging an excavation at No. 106
Pierrepont street, opposite Monroe place, this morning, unearthed three
skeletons, nearly complete. They were all on grown persons and
consisted of three skulls, nearly entire, arm and leg bones. The bones
were placed in a box and taken to Health Commissioner RAYMOND's office.
The latter inquired into the matter and ascertained these facts: In 1780
there stood at a point north of Love lane, south of Pierrepont street,
east of Monroe place and west of Henry street a fort, which was well
known in Revolutionary times, but for which no name could be found in
STYLES' History of Brooklyn of POPPLETON's survey made in 1816 at the
request on Hezekial PIERREPONT, from which sources Dr. RAYMOND obtained
his information. The fort was 450 feet square and Love lane ran
directly through the centre of it. It was frequently spoken of by old
residents, who told of seeing large numbers of British soldiers there.
The skeletons are supposed to be those of soldiers who were killed
during the Revolution and were buried in the fort. Coroner KELLER will
not hold an inquest on the skeletons.
October
2 October 1882
AT REST-A Veteran of the War and Journalist Buried.
Mr. ROBERT FERGUS, well known in newspaper circles in Brooklyn, was
buried on Sunday in Jersey City. The deceased served in the Union Army
during the war and many of his old comrades met to do honor to his memory.
Rankin Post No.10, of this city, the Veteran Union and the Colored Guards of
New Jersey and other military organizations were represented at the
obsequies.
Services were held before the interment at which the Rev.Mr. TAYLOR paid
a kindly tribute to the dead.
Mr. JAMES MCDERMOTT spoke as an old newspaper associate of Mr.FERGUS.
Healluded feelingly to the fact that in his journalistic career Mr. FERGUS
had never made an enemy and was acknowledged in all circles to thoroughly
competent in his profession. The reamins were interred at the Pallisades
Cemetery and volley was fired over the grave by the old comrades of the
deceased. Among those present were
Colonel WILLIAM BOOTH,
Captain MCCARTHY,
ED.PERRY,
Dr. LITTLE,
Captain WALKER,
Geo. PHELPHS,
Henry MCDERMONT,
Richard E. JOHNSON and many prominent members of the Grand Army of the Republic.
6 October 1882
Alfred J. FLETCHER of Company A, died very suddenly on Monday last and was
buried yesterday at Evergreens Cemetery. The funeral was attended by Captain
William J. COLLINS and members of the company in citizen's dress. He had
been in the company about three years and was a good soldier and agreeable companion.
Captain James L. DEATSON, of Company O, announces the death of ex-Captain
John Pedroncelli in orders, and directs the company to assemble at the armory
Sunday next at 12:30 p.m.
November
23 November 1882
Burial of a Veteran
John L. STEPHENSON, aged 57, veteran of the late war, was buried in Calvary
Cemetery from his house; No. 140 Skillman street, E. D., by Dakin Post G. A.
R. yesterday afternoon. Forty-five comrades were in line. Acting Commander
HOLLAND, in the absence of the Post Commander, performed the Grand Army
service and a salute was fired.
25 November 1882
Death of a Thirteenth Regiment Veteran
John M. CHRISFIELD, a veteran of the Thirteenth Regiment, formerly of
Company C, died on Thursday last of consumption at his residence, 52 South
Portland avenue, in the 45th year of his age. Colonel Fred BALDWIN has issued
an order announcing his death and requesting the members of the Veteran
Association to assemble at the armory tomorrow at 1 P. M. in citizens’ dress,
white gloves, crape on badge, to attend the funeral which will take place from
the house. Deceased was a uniformed member of the association and took an
active interest in its affairs. He was a genial companion and much esteemed by
his comrades.
December
2 December 1882
DEATH OF A WAR VETERAN
Comrade R. R. HANCOCK, of Rankin Post No. 10, who died on Thanksgiving
Day morning, at the Garfield Home for Consumptives this city, will be buried
to-morrow at 1:30 P.M., from the Hanson Place M.E. Church. The comrades
of the post will assemble in uniform, at the Long Island Depot, at 1 P.M.,
with drum and fife corps under Drum Major Henry EASON, to attend the ceremonies.
The body will be taken to Cypress Hill Cemetery. Comrade HANCOCK was an
inmate of the Soldiers' Home, at Bath, absent on leave, but being too weak
to return, was admitted to the Garfield Home through the efforts of Mrs. A. W.
TENNEY. The post at a late meeting passed a vote of thanks to Mrs. TENNEY
for her efforts in behalf of Comrade HANCOCK, and the Adjutant was directed
to transmit, the same to her and to the public press at Brooklyn.
5 December 1882
The Military and the Penal Code - Civil Officers Elected.
Company F. Captain George H. PETTIT, Twenty-third Regiment, elected
the following civil officers at the annual meeting of the company last evening:
President R. T. HOLLY;
Vice-President, R. W. ROBINSON;
Recording Secretary, Frank A. WEEKS;
Financial Secretary, Corporal A. L. SCANTLEBURY;
Treasurer, Corporal B. P. FOWLER.
Finance Committee -
Sergeant Oliver B. ALLEN and Corporal J. R. GIBB
Court-Martial -
George L. FOX,
Sergeant John R. JARVIS,
Privates George ITHELL, A. W. SCHENCK and E. F. HOGG.
First Sergeant Frank A. GREEN of Company K Thirteenth Regiment, has
bee presented with a veteran's pin by Captain George B. SQUIRES.
14 December 1882
Privates Horace M. KING, Frank SCHENCK, Edward MARTIN and C. B. ALLEN,
Seventeenth Separate Company of Flushing, have received their discharges,
the term of enlistment having expired. Private Michael WHELAN, same
command, has been dropped from the roll.
1885
APRIL
4 April 1885
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
ANOTHER VETERAN GONE
Peter FINN, a war veteran of the Fourteenth Regiment, died yesterday.
His remains will be buried from his late residence, corner of Pacific
and Nevins street, to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The War Veteran
Association of the Fourteenth Regiment, will assemble at their
headquarters in the City Hall, with red caps and white gloves at 1 o'
clock. Post Rankin No. 10, G. A. R., of which he was a member, is also
ordered to parade.
6 April 1885
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
TERRY - On Sunday, April 5, 1885, David D. TERRY, in the 44th year of
his age. Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 27 Third
place, on Wednesday at 5 P. M. Interment at convenience of the family.
Members of the John A. Dix Post, No. 135, G. A. R., of the Prince of
Orange Lodge, F. and A. M., of New York; of Senate Council, No. 73,
Order of United Friends, of the late One Hundred and Seventy-sixth
Regiment, NY. Y. Vols, are invited to attend.
10 April 1885
AFTER THE PARADE-THE SOLDIER WHO LEFT HIS RIFLE IN CHARGE OF HIS 'UNCLE'
When the Thirty second Regiment, N. G. S. N. Y. turned out last October
in the grand military parade in honor of Grover CLEVELAND, Richard
HANNAH, a tall, slum, fiery haired ex-member, took his place once more
as a volunteer in the ranks of his old regiment, having been provided
with uniform and rifle for the occasion by the regimental armorer, Otto
LANSDORF. After the parade, however, Hannah, it appears, failed to
return the rifle, which is valued at $20. The discovery of the weapon
in a New York pawn shop recently having been reported at the
headquarters of the regiment, on Stagg street, a warrant was obtained
from Justice NAEHER charging Hannah with converting to his own use the
property of the State of New York. The warrant was placed in the hands
of Officer Henry MILLER, of Justice Naeher's court, who, on learning the
Hannah was residing at 227 East One Hundred and Third street, New York,
proceeded thither, only, however, to find that he was absent on
business. Miller on further search found and arrested him carting
kindling wood in One Hundred and Sixth street, near First avenue. The
prisoner was taken over to the Eastern District, and locked up in the
Sixth Precinct Station House till this morning, when, on being produced
before Justice Naeher, he acknowledged the truth of the charge against
him, but pleased that forces of circumstances - the necessity of
providing for his wife and children - had compelled him to hypothecate
the State's rifle with his avuncular relation for fifty cents. The
sternness of the judicial countenance seemed for a moment to give way,
but did not. The justice gave Hannah till tomorrow to prepare for
examination., Lansdorf, it is said, is willing to withdraw the complaint.
16 April 1885
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
AN OLD SOLDIER'S DESTITUTION
Sergeant EASON, of the Second Precinct, received an anonymous
communication from a person residing in the lower part of the First Ward this
morning calling his attention to the fact that an estimable citizen, named
Charles B. UNDERHILL, was dying from starving at his residence, No. 63
Middagh Street. The sergeant sent Officer CAMPBELL to investigate the case.
The unfortunate patient was found in a miserably furnished room at the
address indicated. His features were pinched with pain and he administered
to his own wants from a tomato can of dirty water at his head. His wife was
in the front room, a handsomely furnished apartment, where she received the
officer with much grace. She had no time and professed on inclination to
attend to her husbands wants. The house in which they live is owned by Mrs.
UNDERHILL's mother. UNDERHILL was a lame soldier and received a bad wound in
the last year of the conflict that effectively disabled him from further
service. He procured some light employment in New York and was universally
regarded as an excellent citizen and a good husband. He was stricken with
disease a few months since and his old wound trouble came back to him with
redoubled force.
Sergeant EASON notified the Charities Commissioners and Clerk SHORT
detached William MURRAY to investigate the case. Mr. MURRAY's survey of the
situation developed nothing new. UNDERILL was removed tot he County Hospital
at 9 o'clock this morning.
May
6 May 1885
A Well Known Veterans Funeral.
The funeral of L.E. McLAUGHLIN, of Devin Post, took place Monday from his
late residence, 660 Atlantic Avenue. It was largely attended by veterans of
the late war. The Fourteenth Regiment, of which eh deceased was a member,
turned out.
Military Reception.
Annual Ball of the Brooklyn Old Guard.
The Brooklyn Old Guard, composed of honorably discharged National Guardsmen,
held a reception last night in Heiser's Assembly Rooms, 136 Broadway. The
attendance was large, and a most enjoyable evening was passed. Dancing to
the music of Schneider's orchestra was kept up until an early hour this
morning.
The arrangements were in charge of the following committees:
Floor -
Sergeant Edward J. TREMBLY,
Sergeant George W. SMITH,
Sergeant F.S. VERITZAN,
Corporal H.R. BUCKINGHAM,
Corporal Garrett C. SLINGLAND,
Corporal A.S. GOMBERE,
Corporal D. R. WHITEHEAD,
Corporal James HENNIGAN,
George C. SENIOR,
B.D. HEISER,
L.M. MILLER,
E.W. GOMBERS, Jr.,
R. B. BAYLEY,
Henry KUNCHEL.
Reception:
Captain George CONOVER,
Second Lieutenant John F. SMITH,
Corporal George J. LABANCKA,
Corporal William C. DUNN,
Corporal Joseph M. WALLWORK,
George W. TONKINS,
Peter RELYEA,
William A. MECEDA,
H.N. OSBORN,
George B. ELMORE,
J. Warren TWAY,
George W. GOODRICH,
Robert M. HOPPS,
William F. TOAWSEND,
James H. RENSHAW.
Executive -
First Lieutenant John A. WALSH,
First Sergeant John H. BELL,
Sergeant James F. KELLY, Q.M.
Sergeant W.W. WILLIAMS,
Musician Merritt B. BRADT.
1887
JULY
28 July 1887
DEATH of COURT OFFICER COLLIGAN
George COLLIGAN, one of the oldest and best known officers in the
Supreme Court, was seized with cramps and drowned while bathing at
the foot of Washington St. late yeaterday afternoon.
He was 56 years old, an old fireman and belonged to "Constitution No.7"
engine, with Judge WALSH and W.A. and Robert FUREY. He was Constable
of the Second Ward for twenty-one years and went to the war with
the Second Fire Zouaves.
1889
September
5 September 1889
STRANGE STORY
In the Midst of Life Preparing for Death.
How a War Veteran of the Fourteenth Regiment Was Measured for a Coffin,
Selected It. Also, His Burial Place, and Died a Few Days Later.
James B. TOMSEY, a veteran of the Fourteenth Regiment, who died on Saturday
last at his late residence, 576 Gates avenue, aged about 44 years and 6
months, was a cheerful, thoughtful man, and friends and former comrades in
arms were present at his funeral, which took place on Monday, the Interment
being made at Cypress Hills.
Mr. TOMSEY had been twice married and was a widower with five children. He
was from 1878 to 1886 an employee of the Brooklyn Post Office, a portion of
the time connected with Brevoort Station. He was latterly a bank clerk.
While he was not a sick man in the common use of the words, his physician,
who attended him only during the last six days of his life, certified that
he died of Bright's disease and enlargement of the heart. It is now known
that a few days before he was taken seriously ill he visited Undertaker A.
LEWIS at 464 DeKalb avenue, and somewhat astonished that gentleman by
expressing a wish to be measured for a burial casket.
Mr. LEWIS noticed nothing unusual in his manner, no despondency nor lack of
cheerfulness. Mr. TOMSEY said that "The dead can take care of themselves,
but the living must be provided for." Mr. TOMSEY was not only measured, but
selected a rosewood casket, made satisfactory arrangements for paying for
it when wanted, and left the place. He went thence directly to Cypress Hills
Cemetery and pointed out the spot where he desired to be buried, between
the graves of his two wives in his family plot. He then returned home and
read to his housekeeper his will in which he had made such provisions as he
could for his children. All this occurred, as already stated, before he was
taken ill, and it would appear that he must have had some strange
premonition that his days were drawing rapidly to a close.
20 September 1889
Changes In Company E, Thirteenth Regiment
The following members have been expelled from Company E. Thirteenth Regiment,
by a unanimous vote of the company for failure to pay dues and neglect of duty:
George C. BALLARD
William H. AGUELL
Justin L. MCDENNOTT
William BOCKLEY
John ROACH
Henry M. LAMPUS
Charles R. MATTHEWS
William B. BIRD
Capt. William KERBY has appointed Corporal William E. COZZENS, Quartermaster
Sargeant and Privates G. DEWIT DOWLING, Frederick R. POST, and William
WALTON, Jr, Corporals. Company drills will be resumed in this company on
Friday evening this week.
1898
July
13 July 1898
Flushing's Contingent.
Recruits From the Seventeen Separate Company Off for the War.
The Flushing Journal of Tuesday evening printed the following:
The boys of the Seventeenth are off. They left the Main street depot at
8:15 this morning for Manhattan, thirty five men all told, under the command
of Captain KLEIN and Lieutenants McCOY and DOOLEY.
The list of accepted volunteers is as follows:
KLIEN, John F., Captain, Floral Park. [KLEIN above, KLIEN here]
McCOY, R.C., Lieutenant, 311 Lincoln street, Flushing.
DOOLEY, Thomas J., Lieutenant, 70 State street, Flushing.
SEXTON, G.T.G., Lieutenant.
FLATTISH Corporal, Manhattan.
Privates.
NEIDHART, Oscar, Corona.
TOOKER, A.J., Corona.
DONALDSON, W.I., Jamaica.
BROMBACHER, A., Manhattan.
JOHNSTONE, S.M., Woodside.
KENNEDY, Daniel F., 138 New Locust street, Flushing.
SAPP, J.L., Jamaica.
DEMAREST, W.A., Newtown.
LAWRENCELLE, A., Newtown.
JOHNSTONE, George W., Bayside.
REMER, Arthur, Flushing.
McMAHON, Edward, Newtown.
DOSCHER, Albert, Whitestone.
DOOLEY, Charles, 127 Forest Avenue, Flushing.
RYAN, J.J., Newtown.
TODD, Thomas H., Jr., Boerum avenue, Murray Hill.
CHAPMAN, J.W., Lincoln street, Flushing.
REYNOLDS, J.F., Corona.
McCABE, J.S., 217 Cypress avenue, Flushing.
DOWNEY, George T., Newtown.
DeBEUCKLEARE, W., Woodside.
RICHARDS, C.A., 121 Barclay street, Flushing.
MARTIN, Henry, Newtown.
HAYDEN, Robert, Jr., New York.
WEISS, Henry, College Point.
VOLLMER, Christian, Winfield.
CLAVIN, F., Long Island City.
BLIGH, F., Long Island City.
SEARLES, J.V., Jamaica.
MADDEN, Walter, Long Island City.
The rejected volunteers are
BROWN, R.H., Corporal
GILLFILLAN, John M., Corporal
NIMMO, W.H.D., Quartermaster
HARGROVE, Thomas, Private
THOMPSON, A.M., Private
One of the men who was most anxious to enlist was Surgeon COOMBS but he had
no opportunity.
Arriving at the Twelfth Regiment the recruits were examined by Major BOOTH
of the Two Hundred and Third Regiment. Nine were rejected. Lieutenant
McCOY and Privates CHAPMAN and MADDEN were not taken on account of defective
eyesight. Private VOLLMER was not tall enough. Lieutenant McCOY says the
men are rejected for trivial causes.
The accepted men were given a furlough until 2 o'clock Wednesday, when they
are to report to the Twenty-second Regiment Armory. From there they will
probably go to Camp Black.
15 July 1898
A Dead Veteran.
John CHRASTIL, a veteran of the late war, sixty-five, years of age, died at
his residence, 76 Academy street, on July 12th. He was formerly a member of
E.A. Kimball Post No. 100 New York city, but lately he had not belonged to
any post. His last wishes were to be buried with the honors of a soldier.
He leaves a widow and three grown up daughters. Commander Clark E. SMITH of
Post 283 being notified by the family of his last wishes, at once proceeded
to gather the comrades together from Ringold and Sheridan posts.
With the help of Comrades MILLS and CONKLIN enough members were secured to
carry out their comrade's wishes. The casket was draped with the colors
under which he fought, by Mrs. Leonora CONKLIN, a member of Corps No. 62 of
this city. The funeral occurred at the deceased's home on Thursday
afternoon. The services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. GLENK pastor of the
German Methodist Church on Academy. The post services were held at the
house. The remains were taken to the Fresh Pond Crematory where the body
was cremated according to directions. The members of the Women's Relief
Corps were also present.
29 July 1898
CLICK HERE: (For a picture Of Mr Fish)
Funeral of Hamilton Fish Jr. of the Rough Riders
The New York Times: July 29,1898 12:1-2
HAMILTON FISH'S FUNERAL
BURIED WITH MILITARY HONORS AFTER IMPRESSIVE SERVICES AT ST. MARK'S CHURCH
With the military honors appropriate to his rank, Sergt. Hamilton,
FISH, Jr., of Troop L of the Rough Riders, who was one of the first American
soldiers to fall in the advance against Santiago, was buried in the Fish
family plot at Garrison's-on-the-Hudson yesterday afternoon. Funeral
services were held at St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church, in this city,
just before noon. These services, although of a simple character, were made
impressive by the participation of many of the dead soldier's military and
college friends and by the uncommon demonstration of public interest which
the services evoked.
A crowd of several hundreds of people assembled in the vicinity of the
quaint little church in St. Mark's Place, near Second Avenue, early in the
forenoon, although the time set for the services to begin was 11:30
o'clock. This crowd swelled rapidly, and when the uniformed members of
Squadron A who had been detailed to act as escort and pall bearers reached
the church they found an eager but orderly multitude sufficiently large to
fill the church ten times over. A strong detail of policemen, under
Inspector CROSS and Capt. DELANEY, established a cordon aroundthe church,
thereby preventing any obstruction of the approaches.
Owing to the limited capacity of the building, it was necessary to
restrain the general public until after the funeral party and invited guests
were seated. Only a few hundred other persons were admitted, and the
remaining thousands contented themselves withpeering through the iron fence
of the venerable churchyard, or watching from across the street the platoon
of Squadron A men who, with the exception of the pall bearers, remained
outside the church throughout the services.
A delegation of nearly seventy-five members of the Delta Psi, the
college fraternity to which Hamilton FISH belonged, marched into the church
about 11:15 o'clock and took seats reserved for them on the right of the
main aisle. The front pews on the left of the main aisle were reserved for
members of the family, and pews in the centre of the church were assigned to
the wounded members of the Rough Ridersand the Seventy-first Regiment, New
York Volunteers.
There were about a dozen of these wounded boys in blue in attendance,
including Sergt. Joseph KLINE of Troop L, Rough Riders, who was shot in the
knee, Edward CULVER of the same troop, who was shot through the body, and
Corp. G.H. SEAVER of the same troop, who was shot through the right leg.
The latter proudly remarked that he hadcharge of the ration squad to which
Hamilton Fish belonged.Other Rough Riders present were Basil RICKETTS of
Troop K, who limped into church with a wounded hip, and Mason MITCHELL, also
of Troop K. There were also the following wounded members of the gallant
Seventy-first: George FEATHERSTONE of Company F, Fred C. KUEHNLE of Company
D, Richard A. BEAVAN of Company C, and E. J. ALBERSOF Company E. Nearly all
of these soldiers were in a disabled condition, and they received much
sympathetic attention from the feminine portion of the crowd in the streets.
When the members of the family reached the church it was11:30 o'clock, and
the sweet-toned organ was softly murmuring 'Asa's Death,' by Grieg. The
coffin containing the bodyof the dead soldier had been placed in the
vestibule of the church on Thursday evening. A large American flag
completely covered it. As the mourners entered the vestibule the eight
members of Squadron A, detailed as pallbearers, raised the casket to their
shoulders and passed into the church. Three clergymen were at the portal to
escort the funeral party to the chancel. Thesewere the Rev. Walter E.
BENTLEY, curate of St. Mark's; the Rev. William Montague GEER, vicar of St.
Paul's; and the Rev. William H. VIBERT, vicar of Trinity Chapel. The names
of the bearers were
Private William ADAMS,
Private Arthur CORLIES,
Private Stacy RICHMOND,
Private Philip J. STILLMAN,
Private O. Z. WHITEHEAD,
Private W. Albert PEASE, Jr.,
Private Joseph CARSON,
Private Alexander L. WARD.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas FISH, the parents of Sergt. FISH, followed the
casket, and with them were ex-Speaker Hamilton FISH with Mrs. Lloyd BRYCE
[,] Gen. Lloyd BRICE with Mrs. Hamilton FISH, the Misses BRYCE, ex-Mayor
Edward COOPER, and other close friends of the family.
Organist Edward MULLIGAN played the funeral march from 'Siegfried' as
the procession moved up the aisle. Other music during the service was the
funeral march from Beethoven's 'Eroica' symphony,'Lamentation,' by
[Guilmant?], and the communion by Batiste. The vocal parts were sung by the
choir,comprising Mrs. CORNELL, soprano; Miss Clara A. JEWEL, alto; A.
WARNER, tenor;and John C. DEMPSEY, basso.
While the choir sang 'Rock of Ages' the members of the Delta Psi
performed their peculiar ceremony of laying evergreen upon the coffin of
their dead comrade. A fraternity procession was formed up the main aisle
and down one of the side aisles, and as each man passed the flag-covered
casket he dropped a spring of evergreen upon it, the whole forming a thin
layer the entire length of the lid.
The Floral Tributes
There was a profuse and beautiful display of floral tributes in the
chancel. Completely covering the pulpit were five wreaths ‹ one large one
of pond lilies, another of lilies of the valley and purple im[m?] ortelles,
and two of white and pink roses. Along the top of the pulpit was a border
of pink roses. On the font was a rich wreath of white roses with myrtle,
tied with red, white, and blue ribbons, and at the base of the font were
clusters of white roses. The lectern was adorned with three wreaths of
roses and autumn leaves, and along the chancel rail were several handsome
wreaths and clusters of white, red, and pink roses. Directly in the centre
was one large wreath of white lilies. Near by was a wreath of white roses,
tied with white ribbons, on which small American flags were imprinted. The
names of the donors of these numerous mementos were made known only to
members of the family. The flowers were distributed among the hospitals in
this vicinity. The duties of usher were performed by the following personal
friends and former school associates of Hamilton FISH, Jr.--
Dr. D. W.WYNKOOP,
Hamilton Fish BENJAMIN,
Julian BENJAMIN,
Leon M. LAWSON,
H. Evelyn PIERREPONT,
C. R. SWORDS,
R. M. MILES,
Arthur O CHOATE,
Alfred COOLEY,
L. C. NESBIT,
Richmond TALBOT,
R. L. MORRIS,
Beverly ROBINSON,
J. H. PRENTICE,
W. S. GURNEE,third, and William ROGERS.
Among the occupants in the pews in the
body of the church were
Bishop and Mrs. Henry C. POTTER,
Schuyler HAMILTON,
Gen. Wager SWAYNE,
Thomas C. PLATT,
E. N. TAILER,
Perry TIFFANY,
George L.RIVES and wife,
John C. COWDIN,
William HARRIMAN,
E. H. HARRIMAN, Jr.,
John J. McCOOK,
Cyrus Field JUDSON,
the Rev. Granville G. MERRILL, rector of St.Mary's Church, at Tuxedo;
Rhinelander STEWART,
Daniel WORDEN,
Police Magistrate CORNELL,
Major John J. McCLINTOCK,
Mr. and Mrs. Van Horn STUYVESANT,
Fulton CUTTING,
Mr. and Mrs.William R. STEWART,
Mrs. Robert BACON, and James Brown POTTER.
There were several soldiers present other than the wounded heroes
from the Cuban battlefields. All soldiers were
promptly admitted to the church and furnished with seats.
After the services in the church the body was borne out to the hearse
by the military pall bearers, the escort platoon from Squadron A standing in
the street meanwhile at present arms. The escort consisted of fourteen
privates, in command of Sergt. JONES. This is the regulation detail for the
funeral of a Sergeant of the cavalry such as Hamilton FISH, Jr., was. The
members of the escort platoon besides Sergt. JONES were
Lamont DOMINICK,
E.Victor LOEW, Jr.,
Walter A. PEASE,
E. A. BRINCKEROFF, Jr.,
Edward OLMSTEAD,
J. H. BROOKFIELD, and
Privates HOPKINS,
THAIN,
WATSON,
SMITH,
KEMEYS,
CARY,
FOX, and BATES.
Escorted by this military detail on foot, the hearse and
mourners' carriages proceeded through Tenth Street to Fifth Avenue, thence
to Forty-third Street, and through that street to the Grand Central
Station. Two special cars had been placed at the disposal of Mr. Nicholas
FISH, and these took the body and the funeral party to Garrisons, leaving
Grand Central Station at 2:0[6?] P.M.
The Ceremony At the Grave
The internment was in the FISH family plot, in which several
generations of the Fish family are buried. The brief religious ceremony at
the grave was conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. Thompson,rector of St Philips
Church of Garrisons. After he had pronounced the benediction [, ?] the
military escort fired the regulation salute of three volleys over the grave
[, ?] Trumpeter BATES sounded 'taps', the signal for 'lights out,' and the
funeral of Sergt. Hamilton FISH, Jr., was over.
6 August 1898
A Veteran's Return.
Reported Missing and Also Reported Stricken with Yellow Fever.
George A. ROWLANDSON, a nephew of the Rev. E.H. ROLANDSON, has returned from
the seat of war, having arrived on the United States transport Concho on
Sunday last from Santiago. Mr. ROWLANDSON is a member of Company H,
Seventy-first Regiment, New York Volunteers, and took part in the famous
charge of San Juan Hill on July 1st and 2d. From the time of the battle
until the 20th of July the young man was reported as being among the
missing, and when he was heard from it was said he was stricken with yellow
fever. His safe return has caused rejoicing among his numerous friends and
those of his uncle. The veteran is the last male descendant of a family
whose history dates back to King Phillip's war.
11 August 1898
A Soldier Drowned.
A member of the Twenty-Second Regiment was drowned Wednesday evening between
Fort Schulyer and Whitestone. About twenty-five passengers, several of whom
were members of the Twenty-Second Regiment, started to cross the Sound in
the launch Twilight, owned and sailed by George FLAGG. Frederick KEELER, a
member of Company F, fell into the water from the top of the cabin and was drowned.
21 August 1898
Daily Star-Greenpoint--Desertion.
Trouble is Reported Among Soldiers at Camp Black.
Over One Hundred and Fifty Privates Skipped the Place on Sunday to go
Visiting.
There is trouble at Camp Black on account of the way in which soldiers
skipped away on Sunday to go and see friends. Many privates of the
Seventy-First Regiment are now under arrest and of the 163 men who deserted
camp yesterday only twenty three appeared at roll call. They were put in
the guard house which is in a big tent.
Thirty of the deserters came from New York to Hempstead on Sunday night and
were met by the provost guard. The men ran by the guard and then went to
Jamaica.
Major Henry DeWitt HAMILTON has been relieved as Provost Marshal and from
the command of the Seventy-First detachment.
Major Frank WOOK, of the Two Hundred and Second Regiment has been detailed
to fill both vacancies. He began his work at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon by
placing a guard of sixty men around the camp of the Seventy-first
detachment, and then disarmed the Seventy-First