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+The Project Gutenberg EBook of History of the Dewitt guard, company A,
+50th regiment National guard, state of New York, by Unknown
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+Title: History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York
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+Release Date: May 23, 2011 [EBook #36200]
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+*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK HISTORY OF THE DEWITT GUARD ***
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+    HISTORY
+
+    OF THE
+
+    DEWITT GUARD,
+
+    COMPANY A,
+
+    50th Regiment National Guard,
+
+    STATE OF NEW YORK.
+
+
+    PUBLISHED BY THE COMPANY.
+
+
+    ITHACA, N. Y.:
+    ANDRUS, McCHAIN & CO., STEAM PRINTERS.
+    1866.
+
+
+
+
+PREFACE.
+
+
+Our object in giving to the public a full, true, and concise history of
+Company A, 50th Regiment National Guard, State of New York, better known
+to the citizens of Ithaca as the DeWitt Guard, is to show as honorable a
+record as can be produced by any similar organization--so far as the
+membership of this Company was connected with the army and navy of the
+United States during the late rebellion. We shall show that the total
+membership of the Company from the time of its organization, in
+December, 1851, to the present time, has been two hundred and two, of
+which eighty-two served either in the army or navy during the war
+against eighty-eight who did not; twenty-nine names appear on the
+Company roll, of whom it is not known to the writer whether they were or
+were not in the army, and nine who died previous to the war. We have
+undertaken a brief personal history to each, which we believe will be
+interesting to the reader.
+
+We also wish to show that the Company has been, from the time of its
+organization to the present, a self-supporting and self-sustaining
+institution, until recently receiving nothing from the State but arms,
+and that the individual members have contributed the sum of two thousand
+seven hundred and twenty dollars and fifty-six cents, to which amount
+should be added a liberal percentage for disbursements which do not
+appear on Company records.
+
+We propose to give the name of each member of the DeWitt Guard from its
+organization, the date of his enlistment, his profession, with such
+incidents as we think will be of interest to the reader, after which we
+shall give the history of the Company collectively. There may be those
+who have belonged to the Company whose names will not appear in these
+pages. This must be attributed to the fact of their not signing the
+muster-roll of the Company, as every name there recorded is introduced
+in the following history.
+
+
+
+
+HISTORY.
+
+
+ARCH. H. MCNEIL, Merchant, enlisted November 5th, 1851. At the first
+election of company officers McNeil was chosen second Lieutenant, which
+position he honorably and creditably filled to the time of his death,
+which occurred November 28th, 1855. To Lieutenant McNeil the Company
+were much indebted. To him more than any other one man, belonged the
+credit of organizing the Company.
+
+He was loved, respected, and honored by both officers and men, and his
+death caused a breach not easily repaired. Upon receiving intelligence
+of his death, the Company were immediately called together and the
+following resolutions unanimously adopted:
+
+    _Resolved_, That in the death of Lieutenant A. H. McNeil the
+    members of this Company have not only lost a commissioned
+    officer in whom a zealous, lively and effective interest for the
+    welfare of the Company always prevailed, but an officer whose
+    military bearing commanded our respect, and a fellow soldier
+    whose conduct and kindness has merited and won our esteem. That
+    we deeply feel his loss, and mourn his untimely departure from
+    our midst,
+
+    _Resolved_, That we tender to the widow and relatives of our
+    deceased officer our sincere condolence in this their great
+    affliction.
+
+    _Resolved_, That we accompany the remains of our late officer to
+    the depot on the morrow, and that a delegation of seven men
+    accompany his remains to the city of Auburn as an escort and
+    attend his funeral.
+
+    _Resolved_, That on all parades we will wear the usual badge of
+    mourning for one year.
+
+At a special meeting held on the return from Auburn of the escort which
+accompanied the remains of Lieut. A. H. McNeil, and after hearing the
+report of the officer commanding said escort, the following preamble and
+resolutions were unanimously adopted:
+
+    WHEREAS, An escort from this Company having been delegated to
+    accompany and perform the last sad duties over the remains of
+    our esteemed friend, Lieut. A. H. McNeil, at Auburn, and while
+    there having met with reception and attention which ever
+    characterize the true and tried friend and soldier, be it
+    therefore
+
+    _Resolved_, That to General Segoin and Colonel Jenkins, and
+    their respective staffs, to the Auburn City Guard, Willard
+    Guard, and to the delegation from other Companies, we as a
+    Company return them our sincere and heartfelt thanks for the
+    manner in which they cared for them, and the kindness with which
+    they were every where greeted by them while there, and in the
+    admirable arrangements for the funeral made at such short
+    notice, and for the cheerful and handsome manner in which they
+    were carried out; gratified as we are, words can only attempt a
+    description of our feelings of the manner in which they
+    alleviated our sorrows in the burial of our dead. And although
+    the deceased had not resided among them for years, yet like us
+    they appreciated his many virtues and remembered his uniform
+    kindness to all, and when they but learned of his decease, their
+    tears mingled with ours at our irreparable loss.
+
+    _Resolved_, That in future, should it be possible for us to
+    repay them in any manner that it will be forthcoming, feeling,
+    as we do, that no sacrifice will be too great in attempting a
+    return of their kindness in the hour of our affliction, and as
+    individuals, as citizens and as soldiers, we hope that the
+    choicest of Heaven's blessings may be theirs, and that their
+    respective staffs and Companies may ever meet with prosperity.
+
+GEORGE H. COLLINS, Merchant, enlisted November 5th, 1851. Mr. Collins
+was permitted to serve but a short time as a member of the Company, as
+he was selected by the Colonel and commissioned Adjutant of the
+Regiment, which position he held for many years. Changing his residence
+to the city of New York, his connection with the 50th Regiment was
+dissolved.
+
+BEN. B. WILCOX, Hotel keeper, enlisted November 5th, 1851. Served with
+the Company but a short time; removed to Owego; was for a time
+proprietor of the Ah-Wa-Ga House, but more recently of a hotel at
+Saratoga Springs.
+
+WILLIAM M. SMITH, Brewer, enlisted November 5th, 1851. Served but a
+short time.
+
+H. F. RANDOLPH, Shoe Merchant, enlisted November 5th, 1851. Mr. Randolph
+had more than served his time, and reached the rank of Captain, in the
+old militia before joining this organization. He was an officer of no
+common attainments--prompt, active and generous. The interest he had
+always manifested, and now felt, in military matters, compelled him to
+join this new enterprise; he enlisted as a private, and is to this day
+an honorary member of the Company. He has accompanied them on many an
+excursion, and is always invested with the command of the honorary
+members. The Captain has now attained the age of sixty-three years, and
+is still as smart, hale and hearty as a lad of sixteen.
+
+J. C. MCWHORTER, Merchant, enlisted November 5th, 1851. Remained but a
+short time with the Company, but the soul-stirring strains of music, as
+rendered by him on the snare drum while he was a member, will long be
+remembered by those associated with him during his short military
+experience.
+
+FRED. S. LAMOUREUX, Musician, enlisted November 5th, 1851. Was a very
+valuable member for a very short time; for while resting from the
+fatigue of drill, Lamoureux always furnished the music for the _light
+foot_ portion of the Company.
+
+WILLIAM S. ALLEN, Carpenter, enlisted November 6th, 1851. Was a faithful
+and exemplary member for a few years, and undoubtedly his connection
+with this Company gave him the position he has honorably filled since
+his removal from us--that of policeman in New York city. He was
+consequently transferred as Sergeant from this Company to Sergeant of
+police in that city.
+
+K. MORRIS, Clothing Merchant, enlisted November 7th, 1851. Served but a
+short time.
+
+S. NEWMARK, Clothing Merchant, enlisted November 10th, 1851. Served
+faithfully for a short time and was granted an honorable discharge.
+
+J. G. CONRAD, Clerk, enlisted November 8th, 1851. Mr. Conrad faithfully
+performed the duties of a member of this Company for a short time.
+
+L. R. KING, Merchant, enlisted November 9th, 1851. At the time of the
+organization of the Company, Mr. King was elected fourth Sergeant, and
+by promotion filled each office up to first Lieutenant, and was in
+command of the Company for some time. Lieutenant King, by his kind and
+pleasing way, and the interest he ever manifested in the welfare of the
+Company, commanded the respect and admiration of every man who served
+under him. He held the commission of first Lieutenant from May 28th,
+1856, to August 25th, 1862. Upon his resignation being accepted, he was
+voted an honorary membership for life. He is one of the enterprising
+firm of Treman, King & Co., large manufacturers. We believe that Mr.
+King can look back upon the years spent in the DeWitt Guard as not
+altogether unprofitable.
+
+W. B. HATFIELD, Clerk, enlisted November 15th, 1851. Mr. Hatfield was a
+good soldier; was in the employ of L. H. Culver, Esq.; retained his
+connection with the Company and his employer until his removal to the
+West.
+
+SPENCE SPENCER, Book Merchant, enlisted November 15th, 1851. Retained
+his membership but a short time, but with the liberality which was
+always a prominent characteristic of Mr. Spencer, he donated to the
+Company a complete uniform, which is the first recorded gift made to
+the DeWitt Guard. He is still a citizen of Ithaca, and has of late
+attached no small degree of honor to his name by publishing the book
+entitled, "The Scenery of Ithaca."
+
+L. MILLSPAUGH, dealer in Harness, Trunks, &c., enlisted November 15th,
+1851. Mr. Millspaugh was an old soldier before joining this Company,
+having held the commission of Lieut. Colonel in the old militia, issued
+by Gov. Seward in 1842; but feeling a deep interest in the organization
+of a new Company, enlisted as a private. On the 29th day of January,
+1852, he was elected first Corporal, which position he held but a short
+time, as he was gradually promoted until he had filled nearly all the
+grades of non-commissioned offices. He always declined accepting a
+commission, and when it seemed to be the unanimous wish of the Company,
+his prompt reply was "No." He continued an invaluable member until long
+after he had served his time, (seven years,) when he was granted an
+honorable discharge. Our friend, by his emphatic "No," has not been as
+successful, however, in a political way, he having repeatedly been
+called to fill civil offices of honor and trust; and by his being
+re-elected to most of the offices he has held, is in itself sufficient
+to show his standing in the community in which he lives. Whether all
+this would have been so, had he never joined the DeWitt Guard, we leave
+for a discriminating public to judge.
+
+J. B. TERRY, Merchant, enlisted November 15th, 1851. Mr. Terry filled
+the office of Secretary of the Company for the first two years of its
+existence. He was a good soldier, an exemplary and respected citizen,
+and the community generally mourned his loss when he was removed by
+death.
+
+JEROME ROWE, Lawyer, enlisted November 18th, 1851. Some unhappy
+misunderstanding caused the withdrawal of Mr. Rowe from the Company
+during the early part of its history. He was untiring in his endeavors
+to establish the organization, and the same energy and devotion which he
+displayed at that time, has followed him thus far through life. He
+filled the office of Special County Judge of Tompkins County, with honor
+to himself and perfect satisfaction to the people. He entered the army
+of the United States April 1st, 1861, was commissioned Captain of
+Company A, 32d New York volunteers, same date, and served as such one
+year.
+
+HUGH MCDONALD, enlisted November 18th, 1851. Was elected Orderly
+Sergeant Dec. 31st of the same year, which position he filled as long as
+he was a resident of the village. McDonald was a soldier of much
+experience, having served in the Mexican war, where he became perfectly
+familiar with the duties pertaining to the soldier in the field. As a
+drill-master he was not excelled, and under his instruction the Company
+soon became very proficient in the manual of arms, and school of the
+soldier and Company. At the outbreak of the Rebellion he enlisted in a
+Pennsylvania Regiment, was very soon promoted to Captain, and again to
+Major. We should be glad to give a full history of his life through the
+war, but have been unable to obtain it. This much we can say, he was a
+patriotic citizen, a true soldier, and a faithful officer.
+
+N. H. CURTIS, Upholsterer, enlisted November 19th, 1851. Was long
+connected with the Company; filled the posts of Corporal and Sergeant.
+After a long residence in our village, he removed to the West, where he
+survived but a few years.
+
+DANIEL PLACE, Jeweler, enlisted November ---- 1851. Mr. Place joined the
+Company in order that the number required by law might be secured, so as
+to enable them to proceed with the election of officers. He never served
+as an active member.
+
+LUCIUS F. PEASE, Painter, enlisted November 20th, 1851. Mr. Pease well
+and faithfully performed the duties required of him as a member of the
+DeWitt Guard for the full term of his enlistment, (seven years,) and was
+granted an honorable discharge. He is still living in Ithaca, an
+industrious mechanic, and a good citizen.
+
+CHRISTOPHER WHALEY, Druggist, enlisted November 21, 1851. Was discharged
+on Surgeon's certificate soon after his enlistment.
+
+WILLIAM GLENNY, Clerk, enlisted November 21st, 1851. December 31st was
+elected fourth Corporal; March 3d, 1853, was elected Secretary, which
+office he most creditably filled, as the records of the Company show, up
+to January, 1857; was elected fourth Sergeant Jan. 14th, 1857; May 17th,
+1861, second Sergeant, which office he held at the time of his
+enlistment in the United States army.
+
+The subject of this sketch reflects great credit upon the Company to
+which he formerly belonged, and in the perilous hour honored his
+constituency, as well as himself, to a degree unparalleled in the
+history of the Rebellion. Having in his former life been a warm and
+ardent supporter of the inalienable rights of man, and an exponent of a
+free government, the first attempt by traitors to destroy its fair
+fabric, bought by the blood of our fathers, and to trample under foot
+the time-honored and beloved emblem of our free and independent
+nationality, so enraged his sense of right and justice, that he at once
+expressed his determination to fulfill his public declarations to the
+effect, that when traitors should thrust the bayonet at the nation's
+life, he would be found among those who were willing to peril their
+lives in its defence.
+
+Being met with opposition and the remonstrance of friends, that there
+were single men, and those more inured to hardship, sufficient for the
+emergency, whose duty it was to go first, his plans were for a time
+delayed, and until a second or third reverse of our arms, when he could
+no longer be restrained, went earnestly at work, and by his persistent
+efforts succeeded in raising a sufficient number of volunteers for the
+basis of a Company; which, by authority of the commandant of the Elmira
+rendezvous, in accordance with orders from the Adjutant General of the
+State, was organized at Ithaca Sept. 10th, 1861, and by him conducted to
+Elmira, where, by a unanimous vote of the Company, he was elected its
+Captain, and so commissioned by Gov. Seymour, commission bearing date
+Sept. 13th, 1861.
+
+Captain Glenny then went earnestly at work and recruited his Company to
+the minimum standard, and by vote of its members united its destinies
+with the 64th Regiment N. Y. Volunteers, commanded by Col. Thomas J.
+Parker.
+
+On the 10th of December the Regiment moved to Washington, and a month
+later crossed the Potomac and camped with the main army three miles west
+of Alexandria, and was brigaded under General O. O. Howard, who
+commanded the first Brigade, first Division, second Corps. Early in the
+spring of 1862, the Brigade moved one week in advance of the main army
+for the purpose of repairing the Orange & Alexandria Railroad. A short
+distance beyond Fairfax Station signs of the enemy were discovered, and
+for safety to the command, two Companies from the 64th, under command of
+Captain Glenny, (his own being one of the number) were sent some
+considerable distance to the front as an extreme outpost. Here the first
+blood of the opening campaign was drawn by shooting a rebel scout by one
+of Captain Glenny's men.
+
+The main army soon after advanced to the famous fields of Manassas, but
+only to find the enemy beating a hasty retreat, leaving every
+conceivable ruin in their track.
+
+At this juncture the army changed its base to the Peninsula and
+Chickahominy swamps, where, after the siege of Yorktown, and on the
+first of June, was fought the terrific battle of Fair Oaks, in which
+Captain Glenny, while leading his men in a charge, received a wound,
+which, for a time, was thought to be mortal, a minnie ball passing
+through his left shoulder.
+
+In about two months he again returned to his command, but so disabled
+that he was detached on recruiting service and stationed at Elmira;
+after which he returned to the army, and after nearly another year's
+campaign, was, in accordance with orders, again detached at Elmira on
+service connected with the draft. After being relieved from this duty,
+he rejoined his command, with which he served until the close of the
+war.
+
+Owing to circumstances beyond his control, he served near two and a half
+years as Captain without promotion, after which in rapid succession he
+received the different grades of Major, Lieut. Colonel and Colonel, but
+was unable to muster into the latter grade by reason of insufficiency of
+numbers in the Regiment. This was, however, in part recompensed for, as
+after the smoke of battle and the clash of arms had ceased, and honors
+were conferred upon "whom honor was due," Captain Glenny had two grades
+by brevet conferred upon him by the President, that of Brevet Colonel
+and Brevet Brigadier General, for gallant and meritorious
+services--honors which he modestly and unassumingly wears, but of which
+he may justly be proud.
+
+From the time of his entry into the service until the close of the war,
+near four years, (except while suffering from wounds and on detached
+service,) General Glenny fought traitors with unrelenting fidelity to
+principle and the inalienable rights of man.
+
+The number of decisive battles of which he may claim to be hero, and in
+which he had the honor to bare his breast to the bayonet and bullet, are
+twenty-two; six of them being bayonet charges and direct assaults upon
+the enemy and their fortifications. Among the principal of these battles
+may be placed Fair Oaks, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Po River,
+Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Deep Bottom, Petersburg,
+Gravelly Run, Southside Road, Farmville, Reams Station, &c. The Regiment
+fought in upwards of thirty-three. General Glenny's superior officers
+being wounded, he was invested with the command of the Regiment on the
+battle-field of Spottsylvania, which command he retained until the close
+of the war, except at different periods, by seniority of rank, he
+commanded a Brigade. At the battle of Ream's Station he took command of
+the Brigade which he retained for some considerable time, as so fierce
+had been the campaign that but one other field officer was left for duty
+in the Brigade comprising seven Regiments. Had we time and space, many
+acts of personal bravery and valorous deeds might be accredited to this
+officer during his brief career of warfare, as owing to his known
+integrity of character and ability, superior officers frequently
+selected him to fill posts of great danger.
+
+General Glenny's command has the honor of being the first infantry
+troops upon the Southside Railroad, also of making the last charge upon
+the enemy at Farmville, April 7th, 1865.
+
+Two or three circumstances of peculiar interest, showing the morals of
+this officer, may not be inappropriate, and in a degree indicate his
+decision of character and fidelity to his untarnished reputation and
+walks of private life.
+
+In the latter part of May, 1862, and just prior to the battle of Fair
+Oaks, by orders of General McClellan, the first ration of whiskey was
+issued to the troops. This being incompatible with the principles of
+General Glenny, he at once called his men in line, and stated that he
+believed the new element just introduced in the army was destructive of
+its best interests, prejudicial to its health, efficiency and
+discipline, and rather than stultify his conscience by being responsible
+for its issue, he would suffer himself to be cashiered for disobedience
+of orders. His position having been defined, the question was submitted
+to the Company, which, by a unanimous vote, rejected the whiskey. During
+the day General Howard, who by some means had become acquainted with the
+facts, at once dispatched one of his aids with a book, his compliments
+and a message, to General Glenny, to the effect that he was the only
+officer in the Brigade who had taken that position, and was gratified to
+know he had one under his command who had sufficient moral courage to
+take so exalted a stand.
+
+At Chancellorsville, where the Union army met with temporary defeat,
+this Regiment made one of the most gallant stands of any during the war.
+It held its position and repulsed five successive charges made by the
+enemy under cover of their artillery. The enemy, a few minutes later,
+succeeded in turning the right of our lines, when orders were sent to
+General Glenny to withdraw his men immediately, which he did
+successfully under a galling fire, and just as the enemy were closing in
+upon him from front and rear in the form of a pair of shears.
+
+Again at Po River, the Regiment was hastily thrown out as a skirmish
+line. Owing to emergencies the main army were obliged to change position
+so suddenly, that there was no time to withdraw or notify the skirmish
+line of their perilous position; and the only alternative was to leave
+them to their fate. It was not until some two hours later, when
+mistrusting all was not right, and finding the main army had left the
+position a few hours previously taken up, it was decided at once to make
+desperate efforts to extricate the Regiment, which was found to be
+surrounded on three sides, and the fourth fast closing in, which was
+accomplished with but slight loss. This was a prominent trait in General
+Glenny's character, to always hazard life rather than be a prisoner in
+the hands of traitors, whom he looked upon with contempt and scorn.
+
+In the last charge made by the Regiment, or any of the army, at
+Farmville, April 7th, 1865, General Glenny lost fourteen men, and one
+officer of the rank of Captain. The latter finding himself mortally
+wounded, and having been rather a reckless young man, at once became
+alarmed with reference to his future state. While lying on the field, he
+called General Glenny, (then Colonel,) took him by the hand, and as soon
+as he could gather sufficient strength to speak, says, "Colonel, can you
+pray?" When answered in the affirmative he said, "I have got to die and
+am unprepared." In compliance with his request, General Glenny knelt by
+his side in prayer; but as missiles of death were flying on every hand,
+and the enemy opening an increasing fire, which required him to watch as
+well as pray, and to attend to the living as well as the dying, he at
+once ordered the Captain carried to the rear, where he soon died,
+leaving good evidence that he had found spiritual relief.
+
+This was the closing drama of the war, as two days after General Lee
+surrendered the rebel army of Northern Virginia to General Grant. The
+Union army soon after returned to Washington and vicinity, where, by
+different commands, they were mustered out of service. The 64th
+proceeded to Elmira, where it received final pay and discharge July
+24th, 1865. Thus ended near four years of warfare with General Glenny;
+he being the only officer who went out as such who returned with the
+Regiment.
+
+The General is now engaged in the mercantile trade, and located in the
+store formerly occupied by John Kendall, Esq., and is carrying on a very
+successful and profitable trade.
+
+STEPHEN BREWER, Saddles, Harness, &c., enlisted November 21st, 1851. Mr.
+Brewer was a good soldier; his membership with the Company was soon
+dissolved by his removal to Cortland village, where, like his
+professional brother Millspaugh, he has held many offices of trust and
+honor, among which was County Judge of Cortland county.
+
+F. K. ANDRUS, Bookseller, &c., enlisted November 21st, 1851. Mr. Andrus
+has answered to his name as fourth, third, second and first Corporal,
+and fifth, fourth, third and second Sergeants. Was one of the most
+active members of the Company during the whole seven years, and over, of
+his membership. We find but very few meetings or drills of the Company
+that he is not marked present. He was a thorough soldier, never
+satisfied with half knowing how. His motto was, "Excelsior." No member
+who served while Sergeant Andrus was connected with the Company, will
+ever forget him; always good-natured and cheerful, inclined to look on
+the bright and never on the dark side of the picture; and during times
+in the history of the Company, when many were despondent, and the future
+looked any thing but encouraging, he was always with a cheerful heart
+and a ready hand, willing to contribute in whatever way was necessary to
+raise the standard of the Company; and we believe whatever he undertook
+he succeeded in accomplishing. Mr. Andrus is now one of the firm of
+Andrus, McChain & Co., probably the largest Paper Manufacturers in
+Western New York; and very many of our citizens and distinguished
+visitors from abroad, can testify to his politeness and urbanity in
+showing them through their large manufactory at Fall Creek.
+
+CHARLES CLAPP, Painter, enlisted November 21st, 1851. Mr. Clapp, at his
+own request, was granted a discharge soon after his enlistment. His
+military ardor was in no degree dampened, however, as will be seen from
+the following: He enlisted in the United States army December 30th,
+1863, in Company M, 21st New York Cavalry, in which he served eighteen
+months; was engaged in the battle of New Market, and in the reserve at
+Cedar Creek. Mr. Clapp also had two sons in the army. He was
+particularly distinguished for his Good Samaritan kindness, as many of
+his comrades can testify. Having some knowledge of medicine, he imparted
+the all-healing balm to those about him who were sick or wounded.
+
+E. C. FULLER, Painter, enlisted November 21st, 1851. He filled the
+offices of Corporal and Sergeant; was a good soldier, a faithful
+officer, and a skilled artisan.
+
+WILLIAM V. BRUYN, Lawyer, enlisted November 21st, 1851. Immediately upon
+his joining the Company he was elected first Lieutenant, which
+commission he held until his removal to Syracuse. He was a man of
+talents and fine accomplishments, which, combined with his gentlemanly
+bearing, made an officer of which the Company were at all times proud.
+He was once District Attorney of Tompkins county, and is now engaged in
+his profession in the city of Syracuse, where he meets with that success
+he so richly merits.
+
+LOREN DAY, wholesale Liquor dealer, enlisted November 21st, 1851. Mr.
+Day, we believe, never served as a member but a short time, if at all.
+His connection, however, with this or any other institution, would be an
+honor to it. He is one of the most quiet, still one of the best,
+citizens of our village. He has been very successful in business, which
+may be credited to his strict attention and uncompromising honesty.
+
+WILLIAM M. CULVER, dealer in Hats, Caps and Furs, enlisted November 22d,
+1851. Served but a short time, a worthy member, and was honorably
+discharged. He is still successfully engaged in the above business.
+
+THEODORE A. HANMER, Clerk, enlisted November 24th, 1851. Very soon after
+enlistment he removed to a Southern State, where he still resides.
+
+PHILIP J. PARTENHEIMER, Cashier Tompkins County Bank, enlisted November
+25th, 1851. We often hear it said there is no man but has his enemies;
+this may be the rule, we will produce the exception.
+
+At the first election of Company A, held in December, 1851, Mr.
+Partenheimer was unanimously elected their Captain, which commission he
+held until August 25th, 1862--over ten years. Nearly two hundred men
+served under him while Captain of this Company, by each of which he was
+not only respected and honored as their commanding officer, but as a
+citizen and gentleman. Few officers ever had the confidence, respect and
+esteem of his command as did Captain Partenheimer. Very likely some were
+at times dissatisfied with his rulings; soon, however, his sound
+judgment was apparent, and his decisions perfectly satisfactory to all.
+When necessary he was stern, but always kind and forgiving. When he gave
+a command, his men knew it must be promptly and correctly executed. His
+generosity was only exceeded (so far as his Company was concerned) by
+his desire to have his gifts unknown to the members or others, and if it
+could be known how much he had paid for the use and improvement of his
+Company, a very considerable sum could be added to the amount of
+disbursements spoken of in the preface of this record.
+
+Captain Partenheimer's first business engagement was with S. B. Munn,
+Jr., of this village. His clerkship was of short duration, however, as
+his superior talent as an accountant was soon displayed, and he made his
+second engagement with the Tompkins County Bank as book-keeper. With
+this situation the same remarks are applicable as to the clerkship; he
+was soon promoted to the position of Teller of the same institution, and
+later to Cashier, which office he still holds. His various and rapid
+promotions in the Bank were not equal, however, to the demands made upon
+him by his fellow citizens. To show his popularity, we mention some of
+the civil offices he has filled: Town Clerk, Notary Public, Trustee of
+the village, President of same repeatedly, Chief Engineer of the Fire
+Department for many years in succession, and also served his town in
+the Board of Supervisors of Tompkins county. Each of the above mentioned
+offices he has filled with honor to himself, and for us to say with
+satisfaction to the people, would be superfluous. It is worthy of note,
+that Captain Partenheimer never was ambitious for office; that all the
+offices he has filled, both civil and military, have been thrust upon
+him; and it is proverbial in his case, that he has in the most positive
+and peremptory manner, declined many honors that the community have
+endeavored to heap upon him. He is, most emphatically, a self-made man;
+and to his own personal exertions the public are indebted for a man of
+sterling worth and vast usefulness.
+
+PHILIP STEPHENS, Butcher, enlisted November 25th, 1851. Mr. Stephens was
+one of the best soldiers of the DeWitt Guard; and not only this, but one
+of the most valuable men for the Company. He would allow nothing to
+prevent his attendance at the drills and meetings, where he always took
+an active part, as he also did in the general welfare of the Company.
+His purse was always open to contribute to any object that had in view
+the advancement of the institution. He creditably filled most of the
+non-commissioned offices; enjoyed being a soldier, and the Company
+enjoyed him as such. Mr. Stephens has been very successful in his
+business enterprises, and has built up a reputation throughout the
+State. The epicure of New York city as well as Chicago, satisfies his
+taste with luxuries provided by Stephens in the way of choice meats. Mr.
+Stephens has recently purchased one of the most beautiful building sites
+in our village, and intends soon building a handsome and capacious
+dwelling.
+
+A. PHILLIPS, Merchant Tailor, enlisted November 25th, 1851. Mr. Phillips
+remained with the Company but a short time, and upon his retiring
+therefrom, presented them with a new uniform complete. It has always
+been the pleasure of Mr. Phillips to lend his influence for the benefit
+of the Company, and has furnished in the person of his son a most worthy
+and valuable member.
+
+JOHN S. VAN LIEW, Clerk, enlisted November 29th, 1851. Removed from the
+district soon after joining the Company.
+
+A. G. THOMPSON, enlisted November 29th, 1851. With the history of Mr.
+Thompson the writer is not acquainted.
+
+JOHN RANDOLPH, Mason, enlisted December 1st, 1851. Was an excellent
+member for some years; his tall and commanding form, his precise and
+measured step and general bearing, fitted him for a first-class soldier.
+He removed to Michigan about 1858. Joining a Michigan Regiment, he
+entered the United States army in 1861; was commissioned as Captain soon
+after his enlistment, and for meritorious conduct was promoted to Major.
+He was a brave soldier and a courageous officer. He died soon after
+honorably serving the time of his enlistment, from disease contracted
+while in the service.
+
+We copy the following to show the esteem in which he was held by his
+command:
+
+    "MINER'S HILL, VA., November 18th, 1861.
+
+    We, the undersigned, members of Company D, (Barry Guard,) 4th
+    Michigan Volunteers, in testimony of our high appreciation of
+    our beloved Captain, John Randolph, for his uniform urbanity to,
+    and kind treatment of, his Company, and for his ability as an
+    officer, do hereby present him with the accompanying slight
+    memento of our highest regard.
+
+    J. N. Hall, E. S. Baldwin, G. G. Mowry, and ninety-seven other
+    members of the Company."
+
+
+    SPEECH OF MAJOR BARRY.
+
+    "Captain Randolph: I have been commissioned by the members of
+    Company D, (Barry Guard,) under your command, to present you in
+    their behalf this beautiful sword and belt, in testimony of
+    their high appreciation of your uniform urbanity to, and kind
+    treatment of, your Company, and of your ability as an officer.
+
+    While I feel honored in being the medium of communication
+    between the Company (which, among all others, possesses my
+    highest affection) and yourself, I can refer with pride to this
+    testimonial as conclusive evidence, not only of your high
+    qualities as an officer, but also the kindness of your heart.
+
+    Captain, I commit this sword to your keeping in confidence, that
+    possessing those qualities as an officer and a man, you will
+    never suffer it to be dishonored."
+
+
+    RESPONSE OF CAPTAIN RANDOLPH.
+
+    "Major Barry: No words that I may speak can express my feelings
+    on this occasion. But a few days ago I left behind me a brave
+    band of tried and true men, whose warm expressions of concern
+    for my safety and speedy return scarcely die away in the
+    distance, ere I am followed by a more substantial token of their
+    esteem for me, and kindness of heart, in the shape of this
+    beautiful sword. Coming, as it does, unexpectedly and in so
+    delicate a way, it is not a wonder that my eye should express a
+    feeling that is foreign to my heart. We are bound together in a
+    brotherhood, by ties more binding and endearing than those which
+    make up friendship in civil life. With the same old flag
+    floating over us, sharing a common and imminent danger
+    perpetually about us, with the thousand other incidental and
+    reciprocal acts of courtesy attending well ordered camp-life, it
+    would be strange if we did not become brothers in feeling, as
+    well as in action. As I felt a gladness a few days ago, when
+    departing from camp on a short furlough to visit my many friends
+    here, so now on returning I feel my heart bound at the thought
+    that I shall soon hear the cheers of comrades, and feel the warm
+    grasp of their stout hands. We have ever remembered and looked
+    upon you, Major Barry, as the father of our Company, and feel
+    proud that we bear the name of the Barry Guard. When the boom of
+    the gun of treason first rolled through the land, and the harsh
+    voice of actual war broke upon the startled ears of our peaceful
+    and happy people, your voice called us together, gave our zeal
+    direction, and cooled our excitement to concentrated action; and
+    not one of us will ever cease to regret that other duties
+    prevented your accompanying us in a cause we all know has your
+    whole heart and sympathy. This splendid gift, then, comes to me
+    with double effect. It is like the donation of brothers tendered
+    by the hand of a father, and so I receive it. And I here swear
+    never to dishonor the blade nor disgrace the donors, but
+    whenever I can strike a blow for the right, for our cause, for
+    our flag and the Union, it shall leap from the scabbard, and God
+    helping me, shall not be again sheathed while this right arm can
+    strike a blow, or victory remains uncertain."
+
+SHERMAN K. HALL, Grocer, enlisted December 2d, 1851. Remained with the
+Company but a short time.
+
+WILLIAM O. BRYAN, Shoemaker, enlisted December 2d, 1851. Removed from
+town very soon after enlistment; is now engaged in the Drug and Medicine
+trade of the West.
+
+F. A. PARTENHEIMER, proprietor of the "Continental Boot and Shoe Store."
+A strong desire to become a military gentleman led Mr. Partenheimer to
+enlist in the militia of the State, which he did January 1st, 1852, when
+he found that he possessed all the proper qualifications of a good
+soldier. Undoubtedly, however, these necessary qualifications were more
+apparent to others than himself, as he was soon elected Corporal, from
+which he was promoted to Sergeant, and most worthily did he fill his
+office, until having served his seven years he was granted an honorable
+discharge. Our sincere regrets are extended to any Company which does
+not number among its members at least one man like Sergeant
+Partenheimer. A more true and devoted soldier never existed; but upon
+him nature had bestowed a great deal more than the ordinary amount of
+original wit; and at times, when not on duty, our Sergeant would furnish
+innocent fun for a Regiment. At Camp Burnett, Sept. 1859, he was the
+life of the camp, and many of his jokes are not, to this day, forgotten.
+
+It gives us pleasure to state, that now Mr. Partenheimer is sole
+proprietor of one of our most successful and enterprising Boot and Shoe
+manufactories, and is receiving that portion of public patronage which
+he merits.
+
+CHARLES F. BLOOD, Merchant Tailor, enlisted January 1st, 1852. In
+joining this Company, Mr. Blood's first and greatest ambition was to
+become a thorough soldier, which object he successfully accomplished we
+shall proceed to show.
+
+Very soon after becoming a member of the Company, he was elected their
+standard-bearer. His strong desire to become familiar with all the
+rudiments, and to become perfect, not only in the school of the soldier,
+but also of the Company and Battalion, led him to devote but little time
+to the duties of his new office. So anxious was he to learn, that with
+the Tactics for his drill-master, and a borrowed gun for an assistant,
+he would by himself combine the theoretical with the practical. We say
+without fear of contradiction, that to-day a man more conversant with
+the theory and practice of the science of military, cannot be found.
+
+The 28th of May, 1856, he was elected and commissioned second
+Lieutenant, which office he filled until August 25th, 1862, at which
+time he was elected Captain. As a commanding officer Captain Blood could
+not be excelled. The time he had so studiously devoted in the earlier
+part of his military career to this object, he now discovered was of
+great use to him. Combine with this knowledge his splendid voice and
+fine military carriage, he was an officer of which his men were at all
+times proud.
+
+When the Company volunteered and were mustered into the United States
+service, Captain Blood accompanied them; and through his exertions they
+obtained a very desirable position in the 58th Regiment National Guard.
+It was his chief and constant aim to see that his men were at all times
+comfortable, and to see that they, as United States soldiers, had all
+they were entitled to.
+
+Very soon after joining the army, Captain Blood was detailed from his
+Company and commissioned one of the court-martial of the Department of
+New York, before which court was transacted a large amount of business.
+The compliments that were bestowed upon Captain Blood as a member of
+this court, by the Division and Post Commanders, and by other members of
+the court, must, indeed, have been very flattering to him. In his
+decisions (not one of which were ever set aside or annulled) he was
+prompt and discriminating, always tempering his judgment with that
+amount of clemency which he considered was best for the Government he
+represented, and for the unfortunate delinquents who appeared before
+him.
+
+Notwithstanding he was so much of the time separated from his command,
+still he endeavored to be in camp with them every night, and a large
+portion of the time messed with them.
+
+Captain Blood, as every person knows who is acquainted with him, was a
+strictly conscientious man, and still he always enjoyed the sports and
+harmless amusements of his men in camp, and at all proper times and
+occasions would join with them. It is needless for us to say, that each
+member of his Company became very much attached to him, not one of which
+but would have sacrificed their all for his comfort.
+
+His door was always open and he was at all times glad to see his men,
+and his tent was Company Head-Quarters _indeed_. It was the remark of
+very many officers and others who visited Elmira during encampment of
+this Company, that Captain Blood was the most accomplished officer, and
+commanded the best Company of men, that assisted in garrisoning that
+post during the war.
+
+The Captain always attended the religious services of the Regiment, and
+by this means exerted a beneficial influence over his men. His example
+was always that of an uncompromising christian, as well as a good
+soldier and true patriot.
+
+Immediately following the Elmira campaign, Captain Blood was elected and
+commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the 50th Regiment National Guard, and
+now holds that commission.
+
+In this instance we see a private of Company A, by various promotions,
+reach the rank second in command of the Regiment, and undoubtedly in a
+short time will be in full command. No officer is more worthy the honor
+than Colonel Blood.
+
+In civil life he is none the less honored, having filled public offices
+with equal success.
+
+He has been not only a good soldier, a respected Lieutenant, honored
+Captain and esteemed Colonel, but is a citizen of the highest standing
+and respected by every one.
+
+H. J. WILSON, Painter, enlisted January 1st, 1852. Mr. Wilson served his
+full time and received an honorable discharge as a soldier, but is still
+connected with the Regiment as a musician. It is the strong desire of
+every member of the Company, as well as of the Regiment, that his
+membership may be continued yet many years. Our excellent Band, without
+Wilson, would be like tinkling brass--of uncertain sound. The rich, full
+and expressive tones rendered by him on his powerful Tuba, fully prove
+him to be a musician of no ordinary talent.
+
+JACOB SAGER, Clerk, enlisted January 1st, 1852. Was Company musician,
+which position he filled until his removal from the District. He was not
+only a good musician, but a gentleman.
+
+CLARK WILSON, Machinist, enlisted January ----, 1852. Mr. Wilson was
+Company drummer for a time, but preferring a gun to a drum, took his
+place in the ranks; served some time; is now Chief Engineer on Seneca
+Lake.
+
+HORACE ROOT, Brewer, enlisted March 17th, 1852. Mr. Root was always
+promptly on hand at the drills and meetings of the Company while a
+member. The record does not show how long he was connected with the
+Company; our recollection is some three years.
+
+CALEB BABCOCK, enlisted March 17th, 1852. His membership was short; very
+soon after becoming a member he left the place. He is now an officer on
+one of the New York and Liverpool Line of Steamers.
+
+A. J. TERRY, Tobacconist, enlisted May 15th, 1852. Mr. Terry was a good
+member of the Company and a good citizen. He died a few years ago, after
+suffering the most excruciating torture of acute rheumatism.
+
+JAMES C. MCCLUNE, Lawyer, enlisted June 3d, 1852. Mr. McClune always
+evinced the greatest interest in the welfare of the Company; he was one
+of its best workers, was a first-class soldier, and was soon elected
+Corporal from which he was promoted to Sergeant, which office he held
+until November 29th, 1856, when he was removed by death. Upon receiving
+intelligence of his death a special meeting was called, when the
+following preamble and resolutions, offered by Lieut. King, were
+unanimously adopted:
+
+    "WHEREAS, The Supreme Ruler of the Universe has, in the exercise
+    of His power and wisdom, seen fit to remove from our midst our
+    esteemed friend and fellow soldier, Sergeant James C. McClune,
+    therefore be it
+
+    _Resolved_, That we receive the sad bereavement as a mandate
+    from Him who doeth all things well.
+
+    _Resolved_, That we offer our sincere and heartfelt condolence
+    to the sorrowing family of the deceased, and we assure them that
+    we will ever revere the memory of their son and brother.
+
+    RESOLVED, That as a mark of our respect for the character of our
+    deceased comrade, we will attend his funeral, and escort his
+    remains to their last resting place with military honors.
+
+    RESOLVED, That we wear the usual badge of mourning for the space
+    of six months.
+
+    RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions, signed by the
+    Chairman and Secretary, be presented to the family of the
+    deceased, and published in the village papers.
+
+    P. J. PARTENHEIMER, _Captain_.
+
+    WILLIAM GLENNY, _Sec'y_.
+
+JAMES H. GREENLY, Merchant, enlisted June 3d, 1852. Mr. Greenly was in
+every respect a most estimable man, and as a soldier he had no superior.
+Always manifested a lively interest in whatever conduced to the benefit
+of the organization. He filled all the grades of non-commissioned
+offices; was Orderly Sergeant at the time he removed from us. No member
+ever left, carrying with him more well wishes and kind regards, than
+Sergeant James H. Greenly. Success and prosperity attend him ever in all
+his undertakings.
+
+JACOB WARSHASKI, Clothing Merchant, enlisted July 1st, 1852. Was a
+faithful and worthy member for a few years. Upon changing his residence
+was granted an honorable discharge.
+
+MAJOR A. O. SHAW, Blacksmith. To name a day as the one on which the
+Major enlisted, is for us an impossibility, and we think it would be too
+much of a task for him, even, to find out the exact year, say nothing
+about the day. Suffice it to say, he has been honored with the title of
+Major from the earliest recollection of the writer. He has seen the time
+when he had command of more musicians alone than this Company at any one
+time ever numbered as members. He always enjoyed being a military man,
+and we believe there could be no greater pleasure for the Major to-day,
+than to head a column of a few hundred men and march through the streets
+of Ithaca, as he has done in years gone by. He has received three
+honorable discharges, each being granted by reason of the expiration of
+his term of service. This would give the Major twenty-one years in the
+service, and how much he overran on time on each of the discharges, we
+doubt if he knows. At all events he was a member of the DeWitt Guard
+when the writer joined, (which was in 1855,) and served until last year
+before he received his last discharge.
+
+He has always been, and is to-day, one of the most accommodating
+military men of our acquaintance. At any time the Company would like to
+have him turn out with them, he is always ready, and invariably refuses
+a single dime compensation. The Major has the respect, not only of the
+Company with which he has so long served, but of the whole community. As
+a citizen, his politeness and gentlemanly conduct attracts the attention
+of every person who meets him; and the various positions he has so long
+and creditably filled, is sufficient to show that he is properly
+appreciated by the community in which he resides.
+
+MOSES R. WRIGHT, Lawyer, enlisted July 8th, 1852. Was connected with the
+Company but a short time; was a man of fine talent, and a lawyer of
+great ability. He died in this village June 6th, 1855.
+
+L. S. BLUE, Boot and Shoe Merchant, enlisted July 8th, 1852. Mr. Blue
+served but a short time. Is now a resident of New York city.
+
+JOHN PAGE, Shoemaker, enlisted July 12th, 1852. His membership was
+short.
+
+D. M. OLTZ, Carpenter, enlisted June 23d, 1853. Was a good soldier and a
+good member of the Company; served for some time. His membership was
+dissolved by his removal to Canada.
+
+J. B. HAMMOND, Jeweler, enlisted June 23d, 1853. Served faithfully as
+Company bugler until his removal to St. Louis.
+
+MELVILLE WILKINSON, Clerk, enlisted July 4th, 1853. Was a good soldier
+while connected with the Company, and a better one after leaving it. He
+removed from the district after a membership of one or two years. Upon
+the breaking out of the war he enlisted in the 23d New York Volunteers;
+was soon commissioned Lieutenant; served his time; volunteered the
+second time, and was elected Captain in the 107th New York Volunteers.
+He was a brave and true officer; was engaged in many battles; was
+transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps; afterwards held a prominent
+position upon the staff of General Coxe, who commanded the Department of
+Ohio. At the close of the war he devoted his time to preparing himself
+for the ministry, and is now an Episcopal clergyman, located in Ohio.
+
+THOMAS J. PHILLIPS, Miller. (Date of enlistment not recorded.) Mr.
+Phillips was no ordinary soldier, as he most conclusively proved to a
+Bank President at the Seneca Falls encampment. He was always careful to
+know what his duty was, and then he was going to do it, let the
+consequences be what they might. He was always good natured, perfectly
+happy, and was poor society for those troubled with the _blues_. Never
+wanted much to do with a person who did not feel as good as himself. Was
+worth at the encampment spoken of above, more than some whole Companies.
+Had the advantages of an early education and good bringing up, used to
+living well at home, and believed in living well in camp--_and did_. No
+person, although he might be President of all the Banks in Hungary,
+could pass the line when he was the sentinel. He was athletic, not only
+in person but in mind, and too much good cannot be said of him as a
+soldier and a citizen. The Company sustained a severe loss when Mr.
+Phillips removed from among them, and became the proprietor of the Danby
+Spring Mills.
+
+WILLIAM H. BROWN, Grocer, enlisted July 28th, 1853. Mr. Brown served his
+full time and received an honorable discharge. He always felt a deep
+interest in the welfare of the Company; particularly prompt to meet all
+the demands made upon him; always gave cheerfully, and has in many
+instances paid for others who could illy afford to pay for themselves;
+was always careful to have no one know that he paid obligations other
+than his own; always present at the drills and meetings of the Company,
+and altogether Mr. Brown was one of the _solid men_ of the Company. He
+has acted as Company Sutler at a number of encampments, and in this
+capacity has given the most perfect satisfaction.
+
+LEONARD STODDARD, Carriage Maker, enlisted July 28th, 1853. His
+membership was short--removing from the district soon after joining. He
+was employed in the extensive establishment of William S. Hoyt, Esq.,
+the largest carriage manufacturer in Western New York.
+
+SAMUEL STODDARD, Wool and Leather Merchant, enlisted June 29th, 1854.
+
+In the DeWitt Guard, as well as in every other organization or
+association with which Mr. Stoddard has been connected, he was, as he
+would term his best grade of wool, super extra. He was an old militiaman
+when he joined this Company, and had improved all the advantages to be
+derived from the Old Guard, which in an eminent degree qualified him
+for a good soldier in this, then new, Company. A peculiar trait in the
+military character of Mr. Stoddard was, he invariably attended the
+drills and meetings of the Company. Consider, with this fact, the large
+business carried on by him, which one would suppose would require his
+undivided time and attention, and we find he must have sacrificed a good
+deal for the interest he felt in this Company. He would forego other
+enjoyments for the sake of attending the weekly drills in which he took
+much pleasure, believing that this exercise was of vast good to him. He
+became a very proficient soldier; never would accept office of any kind,
+though besought with tears; his highest ambition was to be a _good_ high
+private; was one of the most liberal men in the Company, always
+contributing freely, and many times more than his proportion; was always
+in favor of paying promptly any demand made upon the Company, and
+opposed to obligations or debts accumulating against them, and we find
+it recorded in two or three instances where Mr. Stoddard moved that a
+tax of two or more dollars be levied upon each member to pay up
+deficits. He served his full time and was granted an honorable
+discharge. For the high standing of the DeWitt Guard to-day, they are in
+no small degree indebted to Mr. Stoddard. He has enjoyed the confidence
+of the community sufficient to be elected several times to positions of
+trust and honor. Long live Samuel Stoddard.
+
+D. L. AVERY, Merchant, enlisted June 24th, 1854. Mr. Avery was a young
+man of fine attainments, and had every promise of a brilliant future. He
+manifested much interest in the Company, and although connected with
+them but a short time, yet sufficiently long to gain the esteem and
+respect of each member. His death occurred August 24th, 1854. That the
+loss of Mr. Avery was keenly felt by the Company, the following preamble
+and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted, will show:
+
+    WHEREAS, It has pleased Divine Providence suddenly to take away
+    from our midst by death our much esteemed friend and fellow
+    soldier D. L. Avery, thus depriving us of an active and valued
+    member, and our citizens of one whom but to know was to esteem;
+    and Whereas, The officers and soldiers of the DeWitt Guard
+    feeling and duly appreciating the loss of our universally
+    esteemed member of our corps, and being desirous of giving
+    expression to a spontaneous sentiment of regard for our departed
+    brother in arms, it is therefore unanimously
+
+    _Resolved_, That we do most sincerely mourn the loss of our
+    late comrade, so suddenly and unexpectedly called away from our
+    ranks by the stern and unrelenting King of Terrors, and that we
+    tender to the partner, brother and sisters of the deceased our
+    heartfelt sympathies in their irreparable loss.
+
+    _Resolved_, That we attend in a body to assist in the last sad
+    duties and ceremonies of the funeral of our late brother, friend
+    and fellow soldier, and that we wear the usual badge of mourning
+    on all parades for thirty days.
+
+    _Resolved_, That the proceedings be signed by our Captain, and a
+    copy thereof be furnished the relatives of the deceased, and
+    also for publication in the village papers.
+
+    P. J. PARTENHEIMER, _Capt, Com'd'g_.
+
+    WILLIAM GLENNY, _Sec'y_.
+
+M. E. ELMENDORF, Dentist, enlisted June 30th, 1854. Mr. Elmendorf was a
+first-class soldier and a tip-top fellow generally. Was particularly
+celebrated as a fine shot, taking a prize at each of the target shoots
+while a member. Was an active, energetic young man, and very readily
+became master of his profession, and is now a Dental Surgeon of
+considerable note in the city of New York.
+
+LOT S. HINDS, Currier, enlisted July 12th, 1854. Was a good, attentive
+soldier and a faithful member; served some years with the Company;
+removed from our village to Danby, where he now resides. Has a son in
+the United States army.
+
+J. S. PUTNAM, Hotel keeper, enlisted July 12th, 1854. Was a resident but
+a short time.
+
+IRA M. GARDNER, Mason, enlisted September 18th, 1855. Mr. Gardner served
+faithfully his seven years, and received an honorable discharge. He has
+always resided in Ithaca, is a good citizen, a respected man, and a
+first-class mechanic.
+
+WILLIAM H. HAMMOND, Gas Plumber, enlisted September 23d, 1855. Served
+his full time and was honorably discharged. Held the office of Company
+standard-bearer for some years. Was also armory keeper, keeping the guns
+and equipage in perfect order. We believe the State honestly indebted to
+him for services rendered, for which he ought to have his pay.
+
+WILLIAM V. BROWN, Currier, enlisted September 26th, 1855. Mr. Brown was
+celebrated for the great amount of artistic and thoroughly grand music
+as produced by himself on the bass drum. He was Company musician, and
+remained with them as long as he was a citizen of the place. He is now a
+resident of Union Springs. "_Big Bill Brown, the Drummer_" will long be
+remembered with gratitude by all those connected with the Company during
+his membership.
+
+K. S. VAN VOORHEES, Master Mechanic, enlisted July ----, 1854. Colonel
+Van Voorhees entered the militia service of the State in Feb., 1835,
+joining the first Company New York Cadets, which was attached as a flank
+Company to the 2d Regiment N. Y. S. Artillery, (doing duty as Infantry,)
+and known as the Governor's Guard. In the spring of 1839 he was promoted
+from Orderly Sergeant, and commissioned as Captain of the Company by
+Gov. W. H. Seward, he having been unanimously elected to that position
+by the members of the Company. In the spring of 1840 he was presented
+with an elegant sword bearing the following inscription:
+
+    Presented to
+
+    CAPT. K. S. VAN VOORHEES,
+
+    BY THE FIRST COMPANY NEW YORK CADETS, AS A TOKEN OF
+    ESTEEM AND RESPECT.
+
+    New York, April 16th, 1840.
+
+In the Fall of 1840 he visited Ithaca, and having concluded to make this
+place his permanent residence, he forwarded to New York his resignation
+in the Spring of 1841. After his removal to this place, he lent his
+assistance to the drilling and instruction of the Old Ithaca Guard until
+they were disbanded.
+
+Upon the most urgent solicitations of both officers and men, he
+consented to become one of the members of the DeWitt Guard. He,
+possessing probably the greatest amount of military knowledge of any
+person in the district, was secured by the Company as instructor, and
+immediately elected Orderly Sergeant. This he did simply as an
+accommodation, having gained all the military honors he cared to have
+bestowed upon him before coming to Ithaca.
+
+For us to bestow any compliments upon him in this sketch is perfectly
+uncalled for, as we produce the following record in place of further
+remarks:
+
+At the breaking out of the Rebellion he was prevented from entering the
+service of his country by a severe bodily injury which he had received a
+few months before; but in the Fall of 1862 he had so far recovered from
+his lameness, that he ventured to accept the position of Lieutenant
+Colonel of a Regiment then organizing at Binghamton, N. Y., and
+afterwards known as the 137th New York Volunteers, to which position he
+was chosen by the unanimous vote of the War Committee of the 24th
+Senatorial District.
+
+He immediately entered upon the duty, in connection with Colonel David
+Ireland, of organizing and disciplining the Regiment, and getting it
+ready for active service in the field. The want of any knowledge of
+military tactics by either officers or men, rendered the labor of
+instructing and drilling the Regiment very arduous, the most of which
+was performed by Lt. Col. Van Voorhees, Col. Ireland attending to the
+administrative affairs of the Regiment. Previous to the Regiment's
+leaving for the seat of war, Lt. Col. Van Voorhees was presented by his
+friends at Ithaca with a fine horse and set of horse equipments. The
+Regiment was mustered into the U. S. service on the 25th September, and
+left for Washington on the 27th, arriving there on the 30th, and were
+immediately forwarded to Harper's Ferry, Va., by way of Fredericksburgh,
+Md.; arriving at Harper's Ferry on the 3d October, where they remained
+until the 10th December, having in the meantime made two important
+reconnoissances under Gen. Gregg--one to Charlestown and the other to
+Winchester, Va.
+
+On the 10th December the 12th Army Corps, to which the 137th Regiment
+had been attached, left Harper's Ferry at the time of Burnside's
+unsuccessful attack on Fredericksburgh, and having marched to Dumfries,
+Va., were, in consequence of Burnside's repulse, marched back to Fairfax
+Station, where they remained until the 17th January, 1863, when they
+were again ordered forward, Burnside intending to make another attack on
+Fredericksburgh, but failed on account of the mud.
+
+The 12th Corps having reached Stafford Court House, the Brigade to which
+the 137th was attached was ordered to Aquia Creek, where they remained
+until the 26th April, when they commenced their march to
+Chancellorsville, which they reached on the 29th of April. On the 30th
+the 12th Corps was ordered forward to feel the enemy's position, and
+finding them in strong force returned to camp, where they commenced
+throwing up earthworks, the 137th using bayonets for picks and tin
+plates for shovels. In the subsequent battles the Regiment maintained
+its position in the trenches until they were entered by the enemy from
+the right, (the right flank of the army having been turned by the giving
+way of the 11th Corps,) when they were ordered to retire, which they did
+in good order. As this was the first battle in which the Regiment was
+engaged, some anxiety was felt by the officers as to the mettle of their
+men; but their conduct on this occasion was such as to give no further
+uneasiness. After the battle the Regiment returned to Aquia Creek, where
+it remained until the 13th June, when it commenced its march to
+Gettysburg, and on the 2d and 3d July was closely and hotly engaged with
+the invader.
+
+Late in the afternoon of the 2d July the whole of the 12th Corps, with
+the exception of Green's Brigade, was sent to support the left of the
+line, which was closely pressed; they had scarcely gone when Stonewall
+Jackson's old Corps, seven thousand strong, under Ewell, charged our
+right, which was defended by only Green's Brigade of New York troops
+less than two thousand strong; but so obstinate was the defence, that
+the enemy did not succeed in breaking our lines; heavy firing was kept
+up nearly all night. About four o'clock of the morning of the 3d, the
+enemy again advanced to the charge but was again repulsed, and a heavy
+and constant fire was kept up until half past ten, when the enemy
+retired. The loss of the 137th was four officers and forty-one men
+killed, and three officers and sixty-four men wounded. Lt. Col. Van
+Voorhees was slightly wounded twice during the action.
+
+After the battle and the escape of Lee's army across the Potomac, the
+army again encamped on the banks of the Rappahannock and afterwards on
+the banks of the Rappidan, when, on the 23d September, immediately after
+the battle of Chickamauga, the 11th and 12th Corps under Hooker were
+ordered to Tennessee, where they arrived in the fore part of October. In
+the latter part of that month Hooker was ordered by Grant to open
+communication between Bridgport, Ala., and Chattanooga, Tenn., by the
+way of White Side, along the line of the Memphis and Charleston
+Railroad. The army of the Cumberland being besieged in Chattanooga and
+destitute of provisions, it became necessary to secure a shorter line of
+communication, or the place would have to be abandoned with the loss of
+all the artillery and trains, as there were no animals left to draw them
+away. On the 28th of October the 11th Corps under Gen. Howard, followed
+by a part of Geary's Division of the 12th Corps, all under the command
+of Gen. Hooker, debouched into Lookout Valley, and for six miles marched
+in plain view of the rebels who occupied the summit and sides of the
+mountain, and who could almost count the men in the ranks. On encamping
+for the night, the 11th Corps was about two and a half miles in advance
+of Geary's Division, which, being observed by the enemy, they determined
+to surprise and capture Geary's Division; and accordingly two Divisions
+of Longstreet's Corps were ordered to the attack. They came in between
+the 11th Corps and Geary's Division, and while one Division took up a
+position to prevent reinforcements from being sent to Gen. Geary, the
+other advanced to the attack, which came near being a surprise, the
+attack being made about midnight. Gen. Geary had with him at the time
+but four Regiments and two sections of a battery. The 111th Pennsylvania
+succeeded in getting into line, and the 137th New York were but partly
+in line when the enemy opened fire upon them at less than fifty yards
+distance. These two Regiments bore the whole brunt of the battle, which
+lasted over two hours; the other two Regiments were placed in position
+to protect the right flank and rear, leaving the left flank exposed.
+Early in the action Gen. Green, commanding the Brigade, was wounded, and
+Col. Ireland of the 137 Regiment being senior Colonel, the command of
+the Brigade devolved upon him, leaving the command of the Regiment to
+Lt. Col. Van Voorhees. The enemy finding the left unprotected, moved a
+part of their force to the left, and came down on the left and rear of
+the 137th, but Col. Van Voorhees immediately placed his three left
+Companies perpendicular to the rear facing them to the left, and facing
+the rear rank of four other Companies to the rear, the Regiment kept up
+such a vigorous and well directed fire to the front, flank and rear, as
+finally to beat back the enemy and cause his retreat, though not till
+nearly every cartridge in the Regiment was expended.
+
+The 137th (who lost nearly one-third of their number in killed and
+wounded) was highly complimented for their coolness and courage in this
+engagement. Gen. Geary in a speech delivered to the Regiment at the time
+of its muster-out, used the following language in regard to their
+conduct on this occasion: "I have at all times and in all places given
+you the credit of saving my Division from rout or capture at Wauhatchie.
+As I passed down your rear and observed the vigorous attack that was
+made upon you, I exclaimed, 'My God, if the 137th gives way all is
+lost.' But thanks to the coolness, skill and courage of your commanding
+officer, and to your own determined will, you maintained your ground
+nobly, and the enemy was driven back to his mountain den."
+
+Gen. Howard, in a speech at Philadelphia, characterized this battle as
+"the wonderful night's revel at Wauhatchie;" and the rebel papers and
+dispatches acknowledged a serious defeat and heavy loss. Col. Van
+Voorhees was severely wounded during the action, but refused to leave
+the field to have his wound dressed until the action was over and all
+danger of its renewal had passed.
+
+Col. Van Voorhees being at home recovering from his wound, was not with
+his Regiment in their "battle above the clouds," in which it maintained
+its reputation, being the first to enter the enemy's works upon Lookout
+Mountain. Col. Van Voorhees rejoined his Regiment in January, and led it
+in all the battles of the Atlanta campaign, which commenced on the 2d
+day of May and ended by the capture of Atlanta on the 2d day of
+September, being four months of almost continuous fighting. The first
+battle was that of Mill Creek Gap, May 8th, in which Geary's Division
+drove the rebels into their works on the summit of Taylor's Ridge. The
+next was the battle of Resacca, May 15th, in which the Regiment lost
+several in wounded. The next was the battle of Dallas, or New Hope
+Church, on the 25th of May; here Hooker's Corps lost heavily. One line
+of the enemy's works was carried just at night, and they driven about a
+mile into a second line of works which was not carried owing to the
+darkness; but a position was taken and a line of works established
+within a stone's throw of the enemy's line. The Regiment remained here
+eight days under a constant fire, and without any shelter from the
+weather. On the 5th June the enemy was found to have evacuated his
+works, and it was supposed had crossed the Chattahoochie River; the men
+needing rest the enemy was not followed. The army was moved forward a
+few miles and put into camp for rest.
+
+On the 7th June, Col. Van Voorhees being officer of the day and having
+charge of the picket line, discovered the enemy's position; their line
+extending from Kenesaw Mountain to Lost Mountain, a distance of eight
+miles. He made a written report of the fact to Gen. Geary, who
+immediately sent for him and discredited the report, stating that he did
+not believe there was a rebel soldier this side of the Chattahoochie; he
+however said he would send up the report. On the 8th June Gen. Sherman
+telegraphed to the Secretary of War that "his cavalry had that day
+discovered the enemy's position, and that his right rested on Kenesaw
+Mountain and his left on Lost Mountain," thus confirming Col. Van
+Voorhees' report made the day previous.
+
+On the 15th June the Regiment was moved forward to the foot of Pine
+Knob, (which was occupied by the enemy,) where they threw up works for
+the artillery who shelled the hill, one result of which was the killing
+of Gen. Polk of the rebel army. On the same day the Division moved
+forward to the attack of Pine Knob; several lines of rifle pits were
+carried, but the main works were very formidable and were not carried. A
+line of works were built the same night within a hundred yards of the
+enemy's line, and heavy skirmishing kept up on the 16th, and on the
+morning of the 17th the enemy was found to have evacuated his works. The
+Regiment lost two killed and twenty wounded. The enemy was immediately
+pursued and found in a new position before noon of the same day. In
+advancing to support a battery the Regiment lost one man killed and one
+wounded. On the morning of the 19th the enemy was found to have again
+abandoned his works, but was found strongly entrenched two miles to the
+rear. From this time up to the 5th July, when the enemy retreated across
+the Chattahoochie, it was one continued series of battles, skirmishes,
+and changes of position.
+
+On the 22d June the 137th Regiment, in connection with the 111th
+Pennsylvania, were highly complimented by Gen. Hooker for their bravery
+in obtaining possession of a commanding position which was strongly
+defended by the enemy.
+
+No forward movement was made from the 7th to the 17th July, the army
+needing rest and clothing; but on the 17th it again moved forward and
+crossed the Chattahoochie River. On the 19th the 137th was thrown out as
+skirmishers, and came upon the enemy's skirmishers at Peach Tree Creek,
+four miles from Atlanta. The day being excessively warm, and Col. Van
+Voorhees' duties as commander of the skirmish line very arduous, he was
+prostrated by the heat and over exertion, acquiring a disability from
+which he has not yet fully recovered.
+
+Hooker's Corps crossed Peach Tree Creek on the night of the 19th; and on
+the 20th, while moving forward to take up a position, were unexpectedly
+and fiercely attacked by the enemy in a thick piece of woods. Col. Van
+Voorhees was ordered to move his Regiment by the right flank and take up
+a position on the right of another Regiment, and in doing so came almost
+directly upon the enemy's line of battle. Not knowing the position of
+the rest of the Brigade owing to the thick underbrush, and fearing that
+if he fell back the right flank of the Brigade would be exposed, he
+caused his men to maintain their position, which they did manfully for
+near half an hour, when he learnt that the rest of the Brigade had
+fallen back some fifteen minutes before, and that his Regiment was left
+alone battling with the enemy; he immediately gave orders to fall back,
+when the Regiment retreated from its dangerous position. Loss eight
+killed and nineteen wounded. Col. Van Voorhees was suffering at the time
+with a very high fever, and could with difficulty sit on his horse. Many
+officers in his condition would have got excused and went to the rear,
+but he never wanted his Regiment to go into action without him; he
+became very much attached to it and wished to share all its dangers. On
+the 22d, being unable to sit up, he was carried to the field hospital;
+the Surgeon in charge advised him to make application to be sent to the
+hospital at Chattanooga; this he refused to do, saying, that after all
+the hardships and fighting he had gone through with in the campaign, he
+did not want to be to the rear when Atlanta was taken. He was, however,
+on the 25th, against his consent, sent to the hospital at Lookout
+Mountain. He rejoined his Regiment on the 30th August in time to lead it
+into Atlanta on the 2d September.
+
+After the death of Col. Ireland, which occurred shortly after entering
+Atlanta, all the officers present with the Regiment signed a petition to
+Gov. Seymour, which was handsomely endorsed by the Brigade and Division
+Commanders, requesting that Lt. Col. Van Voorhees be commissioned as
+Colonel of the Regiment. Owing to an unjust order from the War
+Department that "all Regiments reduced below the minimum number should
+be deprived of its Colonel," he was unable to get mustered, though Gen.
+Geary made a direct and special request of the Secretary of War, which
+was endorsed by Gen. Slocum, requesting that he might be mustered into
+the grade of Colonel as a "reward for his efficiency and gallantry as an
+officer, his coolness and bravery on the battle-field, and for his
+general good conduct during the whole of his period of service," but the
+request was not granted.
+
+The 20th Corps remained in Atlanta until the 15th November, when Gen.
+Sherman commenced his celebrated "March to the Sea." His march being
+entirely unopposed, nothing worthy of note occurred until their arrival
+near Savannah, December 11th. The 137th having been sent out to feel the
+enemy's position, were deployed as skirmishers, and soon came upon the
+enemy's skirmishers who were protected by the ruins of some buildings
+and by a rice field embankment. A lively fire was kept up for some time,
+when it was deemed advisable to drive them from their position so as to
+uncover their front. Col. Van Voorhees gave the order to move forward;
+so impetuous was the charge that the enemy was quickly driven into his
+works, and could have been driven out and beyond them--as they were
+seen to leave after firing one round--but as there was no support at
+hand, Col. Van Voorhees did not deem it prudent to assail the fort,
+which was defended by several heavy guns, and accordingly recalled his
+men after several had gained the abattis of the fort, and took up a
+position behind the rice-field embankment formerly held by the rebel
+skirmishers, within two hundred yards of the rebel fort.
+
+The Regiment remained here until the 21st December, assisting in the
+construction of works which could only be done under cover of darkness;
+the rebel batteries were very active, and the men exposed to a constant
+shelling; three shells passed through the Quarters of Col. Van Voorhees
+in one forenoon, and having moved his Quarters to another building, a
+piece of a shell from a gun-boat passed through his room, taking in its
+way a table at which he had been sitting but a few minutes previous. The
+Regiment returned from working on a fort about two o'clock of the
+morning of the 21st, and shortly after signs of the enemy's evacuating
+the city were observable, when Capt. S. B. Wheelock of the 137th, with
+ten men, was sent out to reconnoitre the enemy's works. He found the
+works abandoned with the guns still standing in position. The fact was
+reported to the Brigade Commander, who immediately ordered the Brigade
+forward into the enemy's works, and from thence moved directly into the
+city, arriving there at daybreak, the 137th was the first to enter the
+city. The Regiment remained in the city doing guard duty until the 27th
+January, 1865, when it commenced its march through the Carolinas,
+arriving at Goldsboro, N. C., on the 24th March.
+
+Col. Van Voorhees having been advised by several of the army Surgeons to
+seek a change of climate for the recovery of his health, which had been
+much impaired by exposure and the malarial influence of the climate, he
+left Savannah January 1st, and was not with his Regiment in their march
+from Savannah to Goldsboro. He left home February 22d to rejoin his
+Regiment, but did not succeed in reaching it until its arrival at
+Goldsboro. On the 10th April Sherman again moved forward in the
+direction of Raleigh, N. C., which place he reached on the 13th April;
+here the army remained until the 30th April, when it commenced its march
+for Home, arriving at Alexandria, Va., on the 19th May. The Regiment
+was mustered out on the 9th June, and ordered to Elmira, N. Y., where it
+was paid off and discharged on the 18th June, 1865, having been nearly
+three years in active service.
+
+In giving the military history of Col. Van Voorhees, we have coupled
+with his also that of the Regiment, as their histories are one. The
+officers and men of his command have always spoken well of him; they had
+confidence in him as a commander, and esteemed him highly as a man. He
+also enjoyed the confidence and respect of his superior officers,
+especially of Gen. Geary, who placed the utmost confidence in his
+ability as an officer, usually appointing him officer of the day when
+more than usual watchfulness was required, saying that he "always felt
+safe when Col. Van Voorhees was in command of the picket line." This
+confidence was also shared in by the Regiment, it being generally
+selected to occupy the most exposed positions, or lead the column when
+danger was thought to be imminent.
+
+Col. Van Voorhees was several times (on account of the absence of all
+its field officers) detailed to command the 149th New York, a Syracuse
+Regiment of which Gen. Barnum, now State Prison Inspector, was Colonel.
+On one of these occasions, when about to be relieved and returned to his
+own Regiment, the following paper was put into his hands, signed by all
+the officers present with the Regiment:
+
+    149TH REG'T N. Y. VOLS.,
+    Aquia Landing, Va., June 8th, 1863.
+
+    COL. K. S. VAN VOORHEES:
+
+    We, the undersigned, officers of this command, take this
+    opportunity of expressing the feelings of each and every one of
+    us, as the time approaches which must sever the relations that
+    have existed between us and you as our commander. We desire to
+    assure you of our full appreciation of your services, always
+    characterized by kindness and forbearance, and in which the
+    qualities of the gentleman and soldier have commanded our
+    admiration. We desire to thank you for the earnestness and zeal
+    you have exhibited in your endeavors to instruct and better
+    prepare us for the duties devolving upon us, and to assure you
+    that we shall always remember the past four weeks, in which you
+    have been connected with us, with feelings of satisfaction and
+    pleasure; and taking leave of you, as we are about to do, we
+    earnestly hope that in the future _that_ success may attend you
+    which industry and fidelity always merit.
+
+At the close of the war Lt. Col. Van Voorhees was appointed Colonel by
+brevet by the President "for gallant and meritorious services in the
+late campaigns in Georgia and the Carolinas."
+
+
+(_Contributed by Capt. B. R. W._)
+
+JOSEPH ESTY, JR., Clerk, enlisted Sept. 26th, 1855, and was elected
+Secretary of the Company January 14, 1857. July 28th, 1858, he was first
+put in the line of promotion by being elected fourth Corporal, and so
+great was his popularity with the Company, and his knowledge of tactics,
+that within a trifle over four years from the time of his receiving his
+chevron as fourth Corporal, he was elected and received his commission
+as second Lieutenant, (Aug. 25th, 1862,) having filled nearly if not all
+of the intermediate positions. During the Elmira campaign he was with
+the Company, steadily refusing to accept of any better fare or
+accommodations, than the men under his charge received.
+
+While at Barracks No. 1, he invariably accompanied his men to the mess
+house, and prevented many impositions which officers in charge were in
+the habit of practicing upon soldiers who were obliged to take their
+rations in that unsavory institution. While the Company were on duty at
+the rebel prison, no officer did his duty more cheerfully and strictly.
+He was never known to plead illness to avoid his turn, and the writer of
+this sketch has, on more than one occasion, known him to take the turn
+of other officers who plead illness, when he himself was not fit for
+duty. On one occasion he attended the officer's drill of the Regiment
+when he was hardly able to leave his tent, and upon the fact being
+reported to the Colonel, he was peremptorily ordered to his Quarters, to
+gain the rest which he would not take voluntarily.
+
+No officer in the Regiment stood higher in the estimation of both
+officers and men, than did Lieut. Esty; and such was the respect of his
+own Company for him, that upon their return home and the promotion of
+Captain Blood to the position he now occupies, Lieut. Esty was (Dec.
+26th, 1864) elected Captain.
+
+His reluctance to accept the position, showed that he had no aspirations
+to rise in rank above his fellows, and it was only upon the urgent
+entreaties of the officers of the Regiment, and his intimate friends,
+that he was induced to accept the honor thus thrust upon him; and we
+venture to say, without any fear of detracting from the worthy merits of
+his predecessors, that no officer has given more time and money to
+advance the interest of the Company, than has he--a large proportion of
+the target prizes for the past two years having been procured by him.
+At the meeting for target practice August 15th, 1865, Captain Esty was
+presented by the Company with a splendid sword and belt, which cost
+about $120. The Captain was taken completely by surprise, as he had
+received no hint of the matter, and his overcharged feelings prevented
+him from making known to the Company how highly he prized the gift; but
+his pleasure at receiving was not greater than the happiness of the
+donors, in thus having an opportunity of demonstrating their feelings
+toward him.
+
+The beautiful Armory and Drill-Room now occupied by the Company, are
+mainly due to his indefatigable efforts.
+
+One prominent feature in the history of the Company, and one which we
+fear the historian may, from feelings of delicacy, omit, was the
+splendid supper given, soon after the return of the Company from Elmira,
+by Captain Esty and lady--an entertainment which was a high testimonial
+of the Captain's generosity, and the skill and hospitality of Mrs. Esty.
+The supper will long be remembered by the happy participants.
+
+Captain Esty, in civil life, is no less esteemed than as a soldier,
+having been for a number of years the confidential clerk and
+book-keeper in the extensive Leather establishment of Hon. E. S. Esty,
+an establishment which owes its success in no small degree to his
+energetic and business qualities.
+
+CHARLES HAUSNER, Carpenter, enlisted October 6th, 1855. Served his full
+time in the Company. Enlisted Sept. 10th, 1861, in the United States
+army, in which he served until the 6th day of Sept., 1862, when he was
+honorably discharged by reason of being totally unserviceable on account
+of wounds received while in the army. He participated in the battle of
+Fair Oaks, and received in that one engagement six wounds, while his
+clothes were pierced by fourteen bullets of the enemy. Probably no
+soldier ever received the same number of wounds and lived. Upon his
+return home he was elected Captain of Company E, 50th Regiment National
+Guard.
+
+A. T. JARVIS, Clerk, enlisted March 19th, 1856. Was a member but a short
+time.
+
+O. BINGHAM, Boot and Shoe Merchant, enlisted April 2d, 1856. Served his
+full time, and was honorably discharged from further service in the
+militia. Upon the breaking out of the Rebellion he enlisted in Company
+D, 137th N. Y. Volunteers. August 16th, 1862, was mustered into the
+United States service at Camp Susquehanna, Binghamton. Soon after the
+Regiment was ordered to Washington, and from thence to Harper's Ferry,
+Va., in October, 1862. The Regiment was soon attached to the 12th Army
+Corps; after a few weeks in camp were ordered to join Gen. Burnside in
+front of Fredericksburgh, Va. On account of the almost impassibility of
+the roads, the Regiment did not arrive in time to participate in the
+fight. Were here ordered into camp at Fairfax, Va., from thence to Aquia
+Landing, on the Potomac.
+
+The Regiment remained in this camp, perfecting themselves in all the
+arts of war, until Gen. Hooker had perfected the plan for the battle of
+Chancellorsville, to which place the Regiment was ordered in the latter
+part of April, 1863, under command of Gen. Slocum. In this engagement
+the 137th Regiment did some very hard fighting, and the hero of this
+sketch came near losing his life while performing acts of kindness to
+his comrades. He was returning from a spring near by with a number of
+canteens of water, when he was attacked by a number of rebels who gave
+him chase through the woods; but our soldier escaped unharmed, although
+at one time it seemed that nothing short of a miracle could save him.
+After the battle the Regiment recrossed the Rappahannock and were again
+in camp.
+
+On the 13th of June Mr. Bingham was promoted to the office of Chief
+Musician of the Regiment by Col. Ireland for meritorious conduct, and no
+member of the Regiment or Brigade was more competent to fill this
+position. This office he held until mustered out of the service.
+
+June 14th the Regiment started for Gettysburg; arrived on the 1st of
+July and immediately took position on the right of the line. In this
+battle the Regiment was engaged three days; Chief Musician Bingham had
+his cap shot off his head as he was carrying a wounded Sergeant from the
+line; he lost five men of his drum corps, three being wounded and two
+captured.
+
+In September the 11th and 12th Corps were detached from the army of the
+Potomac and ordered to Tennessee. The men were transported in cattle
+cars, and reached the city of Nashville after about ten days travel;
+from thence were moved to Wauhatchie Valley. In this valley one
+Brigade, composed of the 137th and other Regiments, in all about one
+thousand men, were attacked by the rebel General Hood with four thousand
+picked men; the enemy finally withdrew to Lookout Mountain. In this
+fight our Chief Musician had his bugle, which was hanging by his side,
+pierced with a bullet and destroyed.
+
+After several other engagements in this vicinity, the enemy were routed,
+and the men ordered to prepare for the taking of Atlanta, which city was
+captured by the Union forces Sept. 2d, 1864, Chief Musician Bingham
+marching in command of the drum corps of his Division playing the
+familiar tune Yankee Doodle, to the disgust of the inhabitants of that
+city.
+
+From this time comparative quiet reigned until November 14th, when
+commenced the great "March for the Sea Coast," which was so successfully
+accomplished, as also the march from Savannah to Richmond, from which
+point the army were moved by easy marches to Washington, at which city
+they were mustered out of the service as fast as possible. Our Chief
+Musician was mustered out near Washington June 9th, 1865, and
+immediately sent with the Regiment to Elmira, where they were paid and
+honorably discharged June 20th.
+
+He was in the service nearly three years; never lost a day's duty from
+his Regiment; he participated in every engagement of the Regiment from
+the time it entered the field, and fully proved himself to be a soldier
+of ability and courage, possessing all the qualities that are requisite
+to make a first-class American soldier.
+
+Now that he has returned to his home and friends, we all unite in
+bestowing upon him the honor he so dearly bought, and respect and
+cherish him as one of the defenders of our common country.
+
+H. W. BISHOP, Druggist, elected May 31st, 1856. Doctor Bishop was an
+excellent member; served the Company as Treasurer for two years; filled
+most of the non-commissioned offices, and was esteemed highly by all the
+members, as he was by the community at large. He was Orderly Sergeant at
+the time he left the Company and joined the United States army. Very
+soon after his enlistment in the service of his country, he was promoted
+to hospital Steward, which position he filled until removed by death.
+Many there are, besides his near relatives and the Company of which he
+was a member, who mourn the loss of Doctor Bishop.
+
+E. S. CONKLIN, enlisted June 9th, 1856. The writer is wholly
+unacquainted with the history of this member.
+
+E. B. TORREY, Banker, enlisted September 10th, 1856. No member ever
+connected himself with the DeWitt Guard who took more interest in the
+Company than did Mr. Torrey; and although his profession was such that
+it would seem impossible for him to spend any very great amount of time
+with the Company, still through the kindness and leniency of President
+J. B. Williams, and Cashier, Colonel Hardy, he almost always answered to
+his name at all the drills and parades of the Company. At the business
+meeting he was particularly useful, always lending his advice, and eager
+to do any thing that would increase the interest of the members. Always
+scrupulously prompt in meeting his obligations, and we believe during
+the several years of his membership, he never allowed his dues to run
+over one month; he filled most of the non-commissioned offices; as a
+soldier he liked every other soldier, and every other soldier liked him;
+and the only way he could ever dissolve his membership, was by the
+expiration of his term of enlistment. He most creditably served his time
+and received an honorable discharge. He retired from the Bank a short
+time since, and secured a patent for "Torrey's Patent Artesian Wells,"
+which is a most valuable invention, and is being universally used
+wherever introduced. We extend to him our hearty congratulations for the
+success he has already attained, and earnestly hope that our friend will
+realize his full anticipations in his new enterprise.
+
+M. R. BARNARD, Principal of Public School, enlisted Sept. 10th, 1856.
+Mr. Barnard served his full time and was honorably discharged from
+further service in the militia. He served the Company as Secretary for a
+year or more. He is still represented by his son, Corporal E. E.
+Barnard; is brother of John Barnard, the hero of Lookout Mountain. Has
+been for many years Principal of our Public School, having some times as
+many as eight hundred scholars. In this situation, as well as every
+other one, he gave the most perfect satisfaction, and the regrets were
+many that we heard expressed when he determined to withdraw from the
+school, and still many more when it became known that he had fully
+determined to change his residence to Louisville, Ky.
+
+Prof. Barnard is a thorough scholar, a man of great and comprehensive
+mind, fine intellect, and a man in every way qualified to hold the very
+first position in society wherever he may go. When in his new home he
+becomes as well known as he is here, we know he will be equally
+respected. Success and prosperity ever attend him.
+
+MARCUS LYON, Lawyer and District Attorney, elected January 20th, 1857.
+Mr. Lyon soon discovered that it would require more of his time than he
+could possibly devote to this purpose, and furnished a substitute in the
+person of the lamented Wager.
+
+LUTHER LOSEY, Harness-Maker, enlisted June 27th, 1857. Mr. Losey served
+his time, was a good soldier and a fine mechanic, else he could not have
+found employment so many years in the establishment of Colonel
+Millspaugh. He is now a resident of one of the Western States.
+
+HENRY S. KRUM, Shoe Merchant, enlisted May 18th, 1858. Mr. Krum served
+but a very short time as a member of this Company, but sufficiently
+long to prepare him to assume command of a Company upon his entering the
+United States service. He was in the service for some time, and upon his
+return home was elected Captain of the Caroline Company, National Guard,
+which position he still holds.
+
+JOHN C. HAZEN, Merchant, enlisted May 18th, 1858. We have very
+frequently, through this History, mentioned instances where the Company
+were indebted to individual members for some particular acts, or the
+interest they have manifested in the general good and prosperity of the
+Company. In this instance, however, we have the contrary. We believe
+Lieut. Hazen is more indebted to the DeWitt Guard, than any person now
+living, and on this point we are sure we shall satisfy the reader.
+
+July 12th, 1857, the Company visited the city of Auburn, (an account of
+which will be found in the History of the Company). While there, they
+were several times the guests of a number of distinguished citizens of
+that city. At a very elaborate and magnificent entertainment given in
+honor of the Company, by Hon. B. F. Hall, the subject of this sketch
+formed the acquaintance of the daughter of our host. Auburn's fairest
+daughters were there. The elite of the city were represented. Among them
+all, the choice of our friend was the lady just mentioned. The result of
+the acquaintance that evening formed, is generally known. Little did the
+good people of Auburn think that our excursion was to be the means of
+depriving them of one of their fairest daughters. Auburn, the loveliest
+city of the plain, the loser; but Ithaca, the Forest City, the gainer.
+All must concede that no one was more deserving, or better entitled to
+the prize, than our respected soldier. A very noticeable and singular
+incident in connection with our excursion to Auburn, we came near
+forgetting, which should be mentioned here. It is this: that at that
+time, Sergeant Hazen was Company Secretary, and the account of that
+trip, so fully and graphically given, in another part of this book, is
+taken verbatim from his minutes.
+
+As we have noticed, Mr. Hazen enlisted in May, 1858. He was permitted to
+remain but a short time in the ranks, but filled all of the
+non-commissioned offices, and was Orderly Sergeant while in the United
+States service, which is a position of much importance, and also one
+where the utmost caution must be used, or the occupant will soon find
+that his comrades are exceedingly dissatisfied with him; it being the
+duty of the Orderly to make the various details. But in this instance,
+there was never one word of complaint. The Orderly, in his pleasant
+manner, would say to the men: "Please report for duty, to-morrow
+morning," and invariably the men were there. Every member of the
+Company, not only but very many officers and men with whom we were
+associated while in Elmira, became very much attached to Sergeant Hazen;
+and all this, not without cause, for certainly he was one of the very
+best men in camp. To show that he was appreciated, very soon after the
+Company returned from Elmira, they elected him First Lieutenant, which
+commission he now holds.
+
+Lieutenant Hazen is not only a fine soldier, and a good and respected
+officer, but as a citizen and a business man, he has very few superiors.
+The firm of Stowell & Hazen is known throughout the county, and they
+enjoy the confidence of as large a class of customers, as any House in
+Western New York. They conform to a strict degree of honesty in small as
+well as large transactions, and by this means have built up a
+reputation second to none in the State.
+
+EDWARD D. NORTON, Printer, enlisted June 17, 1858. His qualifications as
+a soldier, were sufficiently good to entitle him to fill the posts of
+Corporal and Sergeant in a worthy and creditable manner. He was employed
+for many years in the _Ithaca Journal_ office, but finally removed to
+the city of Rochester, where he now resides.
+
+WILLIAM BYINGTON, Merchant, enlisted June 21st, 1858. Mr. Byington
+served his full time, and was honorably discharged. He was a good
+soldier, an equally good Corporal, and a better Sergeant. At the time
+the Company were called into the United States service, it was
+impossible for Sergeant Byington to accompany them; Lieut. Kenney, his
+partner, being an officer in the Company, it was desirable to have him,
+and of course both could not leave; but the Sergeant, at considerable
+expense, furnished a satisfactory substitute. He was never behind his
+comrades in contributing in any way that would be for the general good
+of the institution. He is one of the enterprising merchants of this
+place, and all acquainted with him can testify to his equally good
+qualifications as a citizen, that we have as a soldier.
+
+WILLIAM L. MINTURN, Mason, enlisted June 17th, 1858. Was a faithful and
+attentive soldier, served his full time and received an honorable
+discharge. There is no better man in the community than Mr. Minturn. As
+for his reputation as a Master Mechanic, we refer the reader to the many
+buildings erected under his supervision in our village.
+
+SILAS R. ZIMMER, Clerk, enlisted July, 20th, 1858. Mr. Zimmer served a
+number of years with the Company to the most perfect satisfaction of
+both officers and men. He was one of the employees of that prince of
+merchants, L. H. Culver, Esq.
+
+A. BRUM, Clothing Merchant, enlisted July 27th, 1858. Was connected with
+the Company but a short time. Removed, we believe, to the city of New
+York.
+
+PHILIP S. RYDER, Artist, enlisted July 27th, 1858. Mr. Ryder performed
+well the duties of a member of this Company so long as he remained a
+resident of the district. We believe he is now a resident of Cleveland,
+O.
+
+LEVI KENNEY, Merchant, enlisted June 24th, 1858. After serving a very
+short time as private, was elected Corporal, promoted to Sergeant, and
+finally to first Lieutenant, which commission he held until the
+expiration of his term of enlistment, when he resigned. Lieutenant
+Kenney was a stirring and an energetic officer. The command of the
+Company devolved upon him much of the time while in the United States
+army, and at one time was in command of the Regiment. The Company had
+been but a few days at Elmira, when Lieut. Kenney was selected from
+among all the officers to command a very large detachment of
+substitutes, drafted men and bounty-jumpers to the Head-Quarters of Gen.
+Grant's army. He selected his officers and Guard with care, and we think
+his report upon his return, to the Commander of the Post, was as
+satisfactory as any return ever made to him. This is the only instance
+that occurred while there, of the command being given to an officer of
+less rank than Captain. The Lieutenant was detailed from his command on
+three different occasions and commissioned one of the court-martial for
+the trial of officers only. He was elected clerk of the court, and the
+records were kept by him equally well as by one who had long been
+familiar with the duties of an office of that kind. He was one of the
+best officers in the Regiment, thoroughly familiar with his duties, and
+required of his men (as do all good officers) a prompt and willing
+obedience to all commands. He was complimented on several occasions by
+Col. Wisner, commanding the Regiment; also received honorable mention by
+Major Beal, of the veteran Reserve Corps, and by Col. Moore, commanding
+the Post.
+
+Soon after returning from Elmira his term of service expired, and he
+resigned his commission and was granted an honorable discharge. No
+officer or enlisted man ever served his term with more fidelity than did
+Lieut. Kenney, and no officer was more entitled to the respect of his
+men. He is the senior partner in the firm of Kenney, Byington & Co., the
+only exclusively Dry-Goods House in Ithaca; and their splendidly
+arranged and well filled store, together with the vast amount of
+patronage they enjoy, is sufficient proof that he is as well appreciated
+as a citizen and business man, as he was a soldier and officer.
+
+JAMES H. SMITH, Tin-Smith, enlisted September 2d, 1858. As long as Mr.
+Smith was a citizen of Ithaca he was a member in good standing in this
+Company. Our recollection is that he served about three years. He
+removed to Elmira.
+
+P. B. WAGER, Lawyer, enlisted January 5th, 1859. Remained with the
+Company until he enlisted in the service of his country. No young man
+ever started in life with a more brilliant prospect than did Mr. Wager;
+had but a short time previous to his enlistment in the United States
+army been admitted to the bar, and had commenced the practice of Law
+with very marked success. At the outbreak of the Rebellion he enlisted
+in Company I, 32d New York Volunteers, and received a Lieutenancy, which
+commission he held until the time of his death. He died in camp, and his
+remains were forwarded to his home and buried with military honors by
+this Company, assisted by the entire Fire Department of the village.
+Lieutenant Wager was a patriotic soldier and a courageous officer.
+
+D. A. MCKAY, Cigar Manufacturer, enlisted May 12th, 1859. Served as a
+member of this Company until his enlistment in the United States army.
+Was soon commissioned Lieutenant, and faithfully served until the close
+of the war. We have been unable to collect as full a history of
+Lieutenant McKay as we would have been glad to have given; but we are
+able to say, however, that his war history was an honorable one, and he
+has a lasting claim upon his fellow citizens for gallant services
+rendered his country during the hour of her peril.
+
+C. C. GREENLY, Merchant, enlisted September 27th, 1859. But a very short
+period of time elapsed between his enlistment and the time when he was
+duly confirmed fourth Corporal of Company A. Step by step he advanced
+until commissioned a Lieutenant by Gov. Fenton, which commission he now
+holds. Each office he has filled most honorably, and no member stands
+higher in the estimation of the Company to-day than Lieut. Greenly.
+While serving in the army, he performed the duties that devolved upon
+him in a manner that would have been highly creditable to an officer of
+many years experience.
+
+It was the pleasure of the writer to be associated with Lieut. Greenly
+and others who were in charge of a detail of men whose destination was
+the Head-Quarters of Gen. Grant at City Point, and too much credit
+cannot be awarded the Lieutenant for the care with which he guarded his
+men, turning over to the authorities at City Point every man of his
+command, while others would be short five or six, and sometimes many
+more; all in his charge were either drafted men, substitutes, or
+deserters. The writer most thoroughly appreciated the company of Lieut.
+Greenly in that expedition, and wishes to acknowledge many favors shown
+him.
+
+It may be supposed by many that the duties of the members of the DeWitt
+Guard at Elmira were not very arduous; but in this particular instance
+we know the contrary to be the case. Aside from the regular camp duties,
+(which a portion of the time were very severe,) the Lieutenant carried
+on an extensive correspondence, the satisfactory termination of which
+resulted in the marriage of our respected officer soon after his return
+from the field.
+
+W. F. FINCH, Merchant, enlisted May 1st, 1860. During nearly six years
+of membership, we find Mr. Finch marked absent from the drills but three
+or four times--surely a good introduction. Not only in attendance,
+however, was he regular and punctual, but in every other duty required
+of him as a member of the Company. So particular was he not to be in
+arrears on the Company's books, that we believe there was not six
+months of his membership that the Company were not indebted to him for
+dues and taxes paid in advance. He enjoyed the exercise of the drill,
+and became perfectly familiar with the tactics and evolutions; took
+great pride in being a good soldier. Against his wishes he was elected
+Corporal, and by various promotions reached the position of second
+Sergeant. A little more than a year ago we were deprived of the pleasure
+of the further direct membership of our respected Sergeant, by the
+interposition of our esteemed Colonel, H. D. Barto, who, discovering in
+him a man with the qualifications of a perfect soldier, appointed him to
+a position on his staff, which, after due consideration, he accepted.
+Still he retains his membership in the Company so far as paying his dues
+are concerned. He is a member of the firm of Morrison, Hawkins & Finch,
+the leading Dry-Goods House of the place.
+
+EDGAR M. FINCH, Book-Keeper, enlisted June 6th, 1860. Is brother of
+Sergeant W. F. Finch, and the same must be said in his case, so far as
+holding office is concerned, with one exception. He has filled every
+non-commissioned office --is now Orderly Sergeant. He served with his
+Company during their term of enlistment in the United States army. No
+better soldier can be found, not even in the regular army, than Sergeant
+Finch. The most regular attendant at the drills, meetings and parades,
+of any member ever connected with the Company. As will be noticed, he
+enlisted over six years ago, and during that time has never paid a fine.
+He is one of the most unassuming, yet one of the noblest and most
+generous young men of Ithaca.
+
+JOHN C. HEATH, Wholesale and Retail Grocer, enlisted September 4th,
+1860.
+
+We know of no one who has devoted more time, or distributed more money
+to build up, keep in existence and sustain the military organizations of
+the day, than Quartermaster Heath. Whatever he becomes interested in,
+either in a military or business way, he invariably drives to a
+successful termination. In the organization of the Regiment he took an
+active part, and we know Colonel Barto must feel under great
+indebtedness to him for rendering invaluable assistance in organizing
+and mustering in the service many of the new Companies.
+
+While connected with the Company he was one of its best members and
+warmest supporters; and although at the present time in no way directly
+connected with them as a Company, he still manifests a deep interest in
+its prosperity. His first office was fourth Corporal, from which he was
+promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant upon the non-commissioned staff of
+Col. H. A. Dowe, (since promoted to Brigadier General.) Upon the
+reorganization of the Regiment, he accepted the commission of
+Quartermaster upon the staff of Colonel Barto, which he now holds, the
+duties of which for the past year and a half have been onerous, having
+distributed to the various Companies of the Regiment all their arms,
+clothing and other equipage, besides performing other duties not
+directly in the line of his office. The officers, as well as the men of
+the 50th Regiment, owe Quartermaster Heath a debt of gratitude, which we
+are led to believe will only be cancelled by their continuing to sustain
+and keep alive the interest they have recently manifested in their
+Companies, and make the Regiment one of the best in the State.
+
+We congratulate our friend on being associated in business with James B.
+Taylor, Esq., the most celebrated of all Ithaca Grocery merchants. The
+firm of J. B. Taylor & Co. is known from New York to Chicago, and from
+Boston to New Orleans, as the most responsible and most accommodating of
+any establishment of the kind between these extreme points; also, for
+keeping the largest stock of goods, and selling them the cheapest, of
+any House outside of the great cities.
+
+With Quartermaster Heath to look after the interest of the militia, and
+Alderman Taylor that of his constituents and the general welfare of our
+village, we may consider ourselves safe beyond the possibility of a
+doubt.
+
+H. W. JACKSON, JR., Merchant, enlisted September 4th, 1860. Very soon
+after joining this Company he enlisted in the United States service,
+being one of the organizers of Company I, 32d New York Volunteers. Was
+elected first Lieutenant, which commission he held for about a year and
+a half, when his health failing he was compelled to resign. He was
+engaged in two or three battles under Gen. Franklin.
+
+C. WOODWORTH, Merchant, enlisted September 4th, 1860. Mr. Woodworth was
+most an estimable man in every respect. During the short time he was
+connected with the Company, every member became warmly and firmly
+attached to him.
+
+He removed from this place to Fon Du Lac, Wis., where he had been a
+resident but a short time when, in the all-wise Providence of God, he
+was called to that Heavenly City for which he, in a most eminent degree,
+was prepared to enter.
+
+GEORGE H. GRANT, Clerk, enlisted April 23d, 1861. Served faithfully as a
+member of this Company, also in the United States army and in the United
+States navy. Was most thoroughly appreciated by the members of this
+Company. During the Elmira campaign he was one of the great alleviators
+of that terrible disease--homesickness. Will long be remembered as one
+of the celebrated Quartette--Grant, Wilson, Betts and Johnson.
+
+E. J. FARNHAM, Clerk, enlisted April 23d, 1861. Was one of the first
+soldiers that enlisted from this place in the United States army. Served
+honorably in Company A, 32d New York Volunteers, until in consequence of
+disease contracted in the army, he was no longer qualified to serve and
+was honorably discharged. Was a good soldier, and sacrificed his health
+for the honor of his country.
+
+ADNAH NEYHART, Speculator, enlisted April 23d, 1861. By reason of his
+profession, Mr. Neyhart was much of the time separated from the Company,
+but always prompt in meeting his obligations and sustaining the Company
+in every possible way, aside from being personally present. Furnished a
+substitute who represented him in the United States army, suffered many
+reverses in business, but fortunately his last investment was a good
+one--_he struck oil_--and is now again "_sound_."
+
+We congratulate him; no one has worked harder for, or is better entitled
+to, a two hundred and fifty barrel well than Adnah.
+
+THOMAS A. BROWN, Tin-Smith, enlisted April 23d, 1861. Was an active
+member during the short time he was a resident of the village.
+
+R. W. HEGGIE, Clerk, enlisted July 3d, 1861. No young man ever joined
+this Company that evinced more interest in its success and general
+welfare, than did Mr. Heggie, and no member was more respected. He was
+in every way calculated to win the esteem and friendship of all with
+whom he became associated. He very readily became a perfect soldier.
+With a fervent love for his country, and a desire to do something for
+its defence in the hour of its peril, he enlisted, August 26th, 1863, in
+Company G, 15th New York Cavalry; was soon elected first Sergeant, and
+May 24th, 1864, was commissioned Lieutenant. Was engaged in many
+battles, in one of which he was wounded and a short time separated from
+his Company. He was a courageous officer, always ready to dash into the
+conflict. Several times he was in command of troops, conveying them from
+Boston to Charleston; was then entrusted by Government with a position
+of great responsibility and importance, but at all times was equal to
+his duties. He faithfully served until the close of the war, and was
+honorably mustered out. Is now connected with one of the largest cotton
+establishments of the South, and located at Galveston, Texas.
+
+JOHN S. GAY, Clerk, enlisted July 3d, 1861. Was a member until July 7th,
+1865; was with the Company during their term of service in the army; a
+good soldier that could be trusted, and he accompanied several
+detachments to the front. Is now engaged in business at Cairo, Ill.
+
+W. H. KELLOGG, Tobacconist, enlisted July 3d, 1861. Served as a member
+until July 7th, 1865. Volunteered in the United States army Sept. 2d,
+1864, and honorably served the full term of his enlistment.
+
+HENRY A. ST. JOHN, Merchant, enlisted July 3d, 1861. Although his name
+is recorded as enlisting July 3d, 1861, he had, however, been connected
+with the Company a long time previous to that date, but in a capacity
+that would not admit of his signing the roll and becoming a regular
+member under the statute. Displaying a taste for the science of military
+while a mere boy, he was elected by the members of this Company one of
+their markers. At the time he became a full member he was well versed in
+the school of the soldier, and familiar with the school of the Company.
+Was soon elected fourth Corporal, being the youngest member that had
+ever held office; was gradually promoted until he reached the post of
+second Sergeant, which position he now fills. Sergeant St. John
+particularly distinguished himself while at Elmira; was one of the best
+non-commissioned officers of the Regiment. Col. R. P. Wisner, commanding
+the 58th Regiment, twice appointed him to fill vacancies occasioned by
+absence of officers of his staff. Was the first Sergeant detached from
+the Regiment and placed in charge over substitutes and deserters, en
+route for City Point, arriving at his destination without the loss of a
+man. He fully understood his duty, enforcing strict discipline, and
+requiring his men to conform to all the regulations and articles of war,
+but equally careful not to exceed the bounds of his authority.
+
+He is one of the most active men of the Company; always first in any
+enterprise, the object of which is the good of the organization. He has
+contributed much toward this History by giving a detailed and very
+accurate account of the Elmira campaign, which may be found on another
+page. It is a pleasure to be associated with him as a soldier, or
+socially in the ordinary walks of life. Is a member of the firm of G. W.
+Baker & Co., the popular Dry-Goods House of the place.
+
+M. L. GRANGER, Merchant, enlisted July 3d, 1861. In time and money Mr.
+Granger has sacrificed much for the sake of being a soldier. Always
+present at parades, drills or meetings, and always prompt to meet his
+obligations. He volunteered in the United States service with the
+Company in 1864, shared the pleasures and deprivations of camp life with
+his comrades. For the fatherly care and attention shown the younger
+members, and those who needed assistance in any way, he was named and
+known in camp by the title of "Uncle Amos." He honestly served out the
+term of his enlistment and was honorably discharged. Is partner in the
+firm of J. S. Granger & Co., a very extensive Dry-Goods House, who enjoy
+the reputation of keeping the most carefully selected stock of goods of
+any establishment of the kind in Central New York.
+
+ROBERT GOODWIN, Baker, enlisted July 3d, 1861. A good soldier and an
+upright man. Was employed in the Bakery department of the extensive
+establishment of John L. Whiton, Esq. Removed West about three years
+ago.
+
+JAMES STANYON, Blacksmith, enlisted July 3d, 1861. Was Company musician,
+and served as such until he volunteered in the United States service. He
+was a worthy and honorable soldier, engaged in many battles. We have
+been unable to obtain his war history for publication.
+
+HENRY W. COLLINS, Clerk, enlisted July 3d, 1861. Like Sergeant St. John,
+Mr. Collins was one of the Company markers long before he became a
+regular member. Was a soldier of merit, and liked by all the members.
+Served the Company as Secretary; his skillful penmanship, as shown upon
+the records, would be of itself a sufficient recommendation; but "_none
+need apply_," as he is now first book-keeper in the New York office of
+Adams' Express Company. His absence is temporary, however, as he still
+considers Ithaca his residence, and is still a member of this Company.
+
+JOHN C. GAUNTLETT, Druggist, enlisted September 4th, 1861. Mr. Gauntlett
+has always been as popular as a soldier, as he is a citizen and
+associate. He is of the class that we would always like to retain as
+members; but to meet the demands of superior officers, we are obliged to
+relinquish our claim upon them. Starting from the ranks, Sergeant
+Gauntlett had reached the post of fourth Sergeant, when Colonel Barto
+selected him as Regimental Standard-bearer, which office he now holds.
+Not feeling disposed to leave his old friends, however, he retains his
+membership and position in the Company, and still acts with them, except
+on Regimental parade. He volunteered with the Company in the United
+States service, and well and faithfully served out the term of his
+enlistment.
+
+He is engaged in the Drug and Medicine business, and it is a matter of
+pride to him, and a source of gratification to his numerous friends,
+that he stands at the head of that branch of trade in Tompkins county.
+
+IRVING W. NORTON, Cigar-Maker, enlisted September 4th, 1861. Was a good
+soldier while connected with the Company. Volunteered in the United
+States service, and received a bayonet wound near his right eye. By this
+he was prevented from being with his Company for a short time, when he
+again resumed his duties and served the full term of his enlistment. Mr.
+Norton, and the night he was wounded, will long be remembered by the
+DeWitt Guard.
+
+JOHN L. MANDEVILLE, Civil Engineer and Surveyor, enlisted October 2d,
+1861. A prompt and systematic soldier, and a most excellent member of
+the Company. Although a resident of the town of Caroline, is as
+frequently at the drills as many who live in town. Has always taken a
+great interest in the Company, accompanied them to Elmira, and
+volunteered in the United States service. Was permitted to serve but a
+short time with the Company, however, as he was detailed chief Clerk at
+Colonel Moore's Head-Quarters; he was, nevertheless, always ready for
+any kind of duty, when not engaged in his office. While acting as
+sentinel (relieving one of the guard for a play spell) one night, he
+alone arrested two desperate characters, who were stealing from the camp
+of the 58th Regiment, for which he received a unanimous vote of thanks.
+He served the full term of his enlistment, and was honorably discharged,
+since which time, until recently, he has been engaged in civil
+engineering in and around Washington and Baltimore. He has now returned,
+and can be addressed at Mott's Corners, Tompkins county, N. Y.
+
+E. K. JOHNSON, Clerk, enlisted March 10th, 1862. Mr. Johnson, better
+known as "Kirk," was honored with a non-commissioned office. Served with
+the Company as Secretary, and from his records we make extracts
+elsewhere. Was a capital soldier, a perfect gentleman, and a first rate
+fellow generally. Volunteered and served in the United States service
+with the DeWitt Guard at Elmira. No more daring soldier ever stood up
+before a live Johnny, than he; was detailed as police--the celebrated
+quartette, Johnson, Betts, Grant and Wilson--and we can assure the
+reader that every thing within their reach was perfectly safe.
+Consistent with their obligations as police officers, they watched the
+various hen-roosts, and other places likely to be disturbed by unruly
+soldiers; and not more than fifteen or sixteen times did they find in
+the cook stove oven of Company A, turkeys, chickens, ducks, and other
+domestic fowls. At the close of his term of service in the army, he made
+an engagement with a large establishment at the West, where he has since
+resided. He has warm and _peculiar_ attachments to the place of his
+birth, and we earnestly hope it may yet be his permanent residence.
+
+A. H. PLATTS, Grocer, enlisted March 7th, 1862. Retained his membership
+but a very short time.
+
+W. H. HOSFORD, Mechanic, enlisted August 6th, 1862. Served honorably in
+the United States army. We should have been glad to have published his
+war history, but have been unable to procure it.
+
+JAMES H. BISHOP, Carpenter, enlisted August 6th, 1862. August 16th,
+1862, Mr. Bishop volunteered in the United States army for three years,
+unless sooner discharged. Soon after enlisting, he joined Captain John
+H. Terry's Company, which was connected with the 137th Regiment,
+commanded by Col. David Ireland, and subsequently by Col. K. S. Van
+Voorhees. Before leaving Binghamton was elected Corporal. The first camp
+duty performed by Corporal Bishop, was picket duty on Bolivar Heights;
+the weather becoming severely cold, and he being placed upon the
+"lookout," which was the highest point on the Heights, he suffered more
+from cold and exposure than he did during all the time he was in the
+service. This post he occupied one week; soon after this the camp was
+removed to Fairfax Station. April 27th was ordered to pack and be ready
+to move. The baggage of each soldier consisted of his clothes, tent,
+blankets, eight day's rations, and one hundred and sixty rounds of
+cartridges, with gun and accoutrements. Corporal Bishop was engaged in
+each day's battle at Chancellorsville, which were the 1st, 2d and 3d
+days of May. Was next engaged at the battle of Gettysburg, where he was
+constantly fighting for three days. After the return of the Regiment to
+Virginia, Corporal Bishop was detailed for special duty, and sent to
+Elmira on recruiting service, at which place he remained until April,
+1864, when he again joined his regiment at Stevenson, Ala. Was engaged
+in the skirmishes around Resacca, and finally in the battle at that
+place, which was from the 12th to the 15th of May. Participated in the
+sharp fight at Dallas Woods, also at Pine Knob and the severe battle of
+Peach Tree Creek. After these and many other battles of less account,
+the Regiment marched into the city of Atlanta at midnight, the band
+playing "The Campbells are Coming." Thus ended a campaign of four
+months.
+
+Again taking up a line of march toward Milledgeville, the only
+obstructions they met were the railroads, which were speedily rendered
+useless by taking up the track, heating the rails in a fire made of the
+ties, and then twisting them around the nearest tree or stump. Being
+obliged to depend upon the country through which they passed for
+subsistence, foraging parties were each day sent out, and supplies of
+sweet potatoes, pork and poultry would be brought in by them, upon which
+they lived like nabobs. After marching many days and much skirmishing,
+they finally entered the city of Savannah about sunrise on the morning
+of the 22d day of December. From this time up to the time of the
+muster-out of the Regiment, Corporal Bishop was every day ready for
+duty, losing no time by sickness or otherwise. Was finally mustered out
+with his Regiment and honorably discharged. All honor to Corporal James
+H. Bishop of the 137th Regiment New York Volunteers.
+
+He is now settled down again in his old home, receiving the
+congratulations of his friends, and prepared at all times to assist them
+"to a new house," or accommodate them in any way in the line of his
+profession.
+
+A. L. BISHOP, Carpenter, enlisted August 6th, 1862. Soon after joining
+the DeWitt Guard, Mr. Bishop volunteered in the United States service,
+into which he was mustered Aug. 16th, 1862, in Captain J. H. Terry's
+Company, 137th New York Volunteers. Before leaving Binghamton, the first
+place of rendezvous of the Regiment, Mr. Bishop was elected and
+appointed first Duty Sergeant of the Regiment. He left Binghamton with
+his Regiment for the seat of war Sept. 27th, 1862. The first camp of any
+account was at Pleasant Valley, where our Sergeant experienced rather
+hard fare--being obliged to eat rations which would, by very fastidious
+persons, have been considered rather unpalatable--but of course
+soldiers must get used to most every thing, and so our friend made the
+best of his "hard tack" and _fresh meat_. On the 10th day of December he
+was elected and appointed Orderly Sergeant, filling the vacancy
+occasioned by the death of Orderly Sergeant M. L. Beers. Arrived at
+Aquia Jan. 27th, 1863. The duty here was very severe, consisting of camp
+guard, picket guard, ordinance guard, railroad guard and fatigue duty.
+Remained in camp at this point until the last of April, when orders were
+received to be ready to march at a moment's warning, which orders were
+carried into execution April 27th, when the Rappahannock was crossed at
+Kelly's Ford, moving in the direction of Chancellorsville, where the
+Company were engaged the 1st, 2d and 3d days of May, on each of which
+Sergeant Bishop took an active part.
+
+On the 8th day of June he was commissioned and mustered as second
+Lieutenant of Company D, vice Lieutenant Whitmore resigned. Was engaged
+the 2d and 3d days of July in the battle of Gettysburg. Was in command
+of troops that guarded the wagon trains from Nashville, Tenn., to
+Bridgeport, Ala. Also marched and guarded a wagon train to Chattanooga;
+arriving as far as Wauhatchie halted for the night, comfortably rolling
+themselves in their blankets preparatory to a good night's rest. About
+eleven o'clock firing was heard upon the picket line, when they were
+ordered out and soon in line, which had hardly been done before they
+received a sharp volley of musketry from the rebels. The fight lasted
+until three o'clock of the next morning. The killed, wounded and missing
+of the 137th Regiment in this engagement was ninety men. Lieut. Bishop
+also participated in the famous fight at Lookout Mountain, and that of
+Ringold, Ga.
+
+May 2d, 1864, he commenced the great Georgia campaign with Gen. Sherman;
+was engaged in the battle of Resacca from the 12th to the 15th of May,
+and on the 25th in the battle of Dallas Wood; the next engagement was at
+Pine Knob on the 15th of June; had continued skirmishing until the 20th
+of July, when occurred the battle of Peach Tree Creek, Ga., after which
+they rested until the 23d, when they moved in front of Atlanta; marched
+into the city Sept. 2d at twelve o'clock, after a campaign of over four
+months.
+
+October 24th Lieut. Bishop was commissioned and mustered first
+Lieutenant of Company D, vice Lieut. C. C. Kellogg resigned. October
+25th he was sent out with a foraging party; were out four days and
+returned with five hundred wagon loads of forage. November 1st started
+for home on a twenty days leave of absence, and eight of the days were
+occupied in getting there; upon his return he found the Regiment at
+Savannah. January 27th he was ordered to the hospital, being wholly
+unfit for duty; was detained there twenty days: was again with the
+Regiment at Raleigh, N. C., where orders were received to be ready
+forthwith to march for Richmond, the Confederacy having succumbed to the
+government of the United States. Passed through Richmond the 11th of
+May, crossed the Rappahannock at U. S. ford the 15th, and arrived at
+Alexandria on the 19th. May 23d he received an order stating that he was
+honorably discharged from further service by reason of physical
+disability; arrived at his home in Ithaca June 20th, 1865.
+
+No more worthy soldier or respected officer ever enlisted or commanded a
+Company, than Lieut. A. L. Bishop; and a more honorable record than his
+cannot be produced--always ready to do his whole duty to his comrades
+and his country.
+
+J. H. TERRY, Lawyer, enlisted August 4th, 1862. Had belonged to the
+Company but a short time when he enlisted in the United States service,
+and was elected Captain of a Company organized in this village. We have
+been unable to obtain his war history. He is now engaged in his
+profession at the West.
+
+B. R. WILLIAMS, Junior Editor of the Ithaca Citizen and Democrat,
+enlisted September 3d, 1862. Captain Williams, while connected with the
+Company, was one of its most useful members, and it gives us pleasure to
+be afforded this opportunity to acknowledge our obligations, and also to
+accord to him the honor which is his due.
+
+He was permitted to remain as a private in the Company but a very short
+time before he was elected Corporal, and by promotion reached the
+position of Sergeant, in which capacity he enlisted in the United States
+service with this Company in September, 1864; there, after a short time,
+the Company were deprived of his services by reason of his accepting a
+position upon the staff of Col. R. P. Wisner, which, however, did not
+separate him from his former associates. Captain Williams, by his many
+acts of personal kindness toward the members of the DeWitt Guard while
+in the service, and particularly toward the officers, in rendering them
+the most invaluable assistance in arranging and closing up their
+account, was entitled to and received their most hearty thanks. He
+rendered very many acts of kindness officially which were in no way
+connected with the duties of his office, but it seemed to be a pleasure
+for him to do any thing for the officers and men of his former Company.
+He was constantly on terms of the most perfect friendship with the
+officers and men of the Regiment, and was a particular favorite with
+all.
+
+While a member of the Company he filled the office of Secretary, and we
+are permitted to copy extracts from his minutes which we do on another
+page. Very soon after returning from Elmira, he was commissioned Captain
+of Engineers in the 50th Regiment, National Guard. Notwithstanding his
+promotion, he still insists upon retaining his membership in the DeWitt
+Guard, against which not one objection is known to exist; it is the
+strong desire of every member of the Company that he may continue such,
+as long as they are in any way connected with said institution.
+
+M. L. THOMPSON, Speculator, enlisted September 8th, 1862. Removed from
+the District soon after enlisting; sought his fortune in the oil wells
+of Pennsylvania, which adventures, we are pleased to state, have been
+successful.
+
+GEORGE E. HALSEY, Druggist, enlisted September 23d, 1862. Served with
+the Company until he represented himself in the United States army by
+substitution, when he withdrew from this Company. Is proprietor of the
+celebrated Fountain Drug Store of this village.
+
+VERNON J. TERRY, Tobacconist, enlisted September 23d, 1862. Mr. Terry is
+the third member of the same family who have served as members of this
+Company. On account of business it was impossible for him to personally
+accompany his comrades during their service in the United States
+army,--but generously furnished a substitute at an expense to him of
+over one hundred dollars. He is one of the large tobacco and cigar
+manufactures of this village, and his brand upon the weed is a sure
+indication of prime stock.
+
+ALFRED BROOKS, Hat, Cap and Fur Merchant, enlisted October 1st, 1862.
+Is now fourth Sergeant of the Company; is a favorite, not only of the
+Company, but of the community at large; was a good soldier, is a good
+Sergeant, and will make a good Captain or Colonel. Stood face to face
+with the Rebels at Elmira, and never evinced the slightest degree of
+cowardice.
+
+He is the junior partner of the firm of F. Brooks & Son, so favorably
+known throughout the county. The most fastidious cannot fail in being
+exactly suited with a selection from their extensive assortment of hats,
+caps or furs.
+
+P. L. ROOT, Painter, enlisted May 12th, 1863. Served but a very short
+time.
+
+ERASTUS M. CRONK, Traveling Agent, enlisted May 19th, 1863. Mr. Cronk's
+profession is such that necessarily he is absent from many of the drills
+and meetings of the Company, but he is always willing to pay for all
+such absences.
+
+He procured a substitute that represented him in the United States army,
+with a desire to do all that he can for the good of the organization,
+and a perfect willingness to stand by all rules and regulations of the
+Company. He is a good member, although only occasionally meeting with
+them.
+
+E. T. GARDNER, Mason, enlisted May 19th, 1863. At the time the Company
+volunteered in the service of the general government, Mr. Gardner _did
+not_ go, being under eighteen years of age at the time he enlisted, and
+not legally a soldier. Hence his name was stricken from the Roll.
+
+E. M. GREENLY, Professor in Ithaca Academy, enlisted May 20th, 1863.
+Very much of the time since his enlistment he has been traveling in
+foreign countries. Since his final return he has not renewed his
+membership.
+
+WILLIAM H. HERN, Clerk, enlisted May 21st, 1863. Mr. Hern was a
+first-class soldier, and a young man of high standing and great
+respectability in society. He removed from this village to the city of
+Syracuse; is engaged in candy manufacturing. Has also a large bakery
+which is in operation day and night, and is doing a very profitable
+business.
+
+THOMAS HERN, Confectioner, enlisted May 21st, 1863. Served with the
+Company in the United States army, and was a true and faithful soldier;
+was respected by both officers and men.
+
+ALBERT PRAME, Shoemaker, enlisted May 21st, 1863. Is now Corporal,
+which position he gained by being one of the most regular members at
+meetings and drills, and one the best drilled soldiers of the Company.
+Corporal Prame is one of the most unassuming and quiet members, but one
+of the best men that ever kept step with the beat of the drum. He proved
+himself one of the "excelsior" during the term of enlistment in the
+United States service. Was one of the guard over a large detachment of
+troops sent to the front, and we speak understandingly when we say he
+was the best soldier that possibly could have been selected for that
+purpose. No bribe, however large, was sufficient to induce him to depart
+from his duty in the slightest degree. He well and truly performed all
+the duties required of a soldier, and was honorably discharged with the
+Company on expiration of his term of enlistment at Elmira.
+
+CHARLES R. RANDOLPH, Book-Binder, enlisted May 21st, 1863. Is brother of
+the late Major John Randolph. Served with the Company until transferred
+to the 50th Regimental Band, by order of Colonel Henry D. Barto. Mr.
+Randolph furnished a substitute to represent him in the army of the
+United States, after paying three hundred dollars, being one of the
+original drafted men.
+
+Mr. Randolph is Foreman in the Bindery department of the establishment
+of Andrus, McChain & Company. Has not only the confidence and respect of
+his employers, but of the community at large.
+
+E. E. WARFIELD, Harness-Maker, enlisted May 21st, 1863. A good soldier,
+an honest, upright man, and a superior mechanic. Was with the Company at
+Elmira, and honorably served the full term of his enlistment.
+
+CHARLES RICE, Rail Road Man, enlisted May 21st, 1863. But never served.
+
+WILLIAM S. CRITTENDEN, Clerk, enlisted May 21st, 1863. Mr. Crittenden is
+a good member, and is faithfully serving the term of his enlistment. Was
+with the Company in the United States service, and performed all the
+duties required of him. Is a book-keeper and accountant; and has been
+selected as the most competent person to take the militia enrollment of
+this district.
+
+URI CLARK, Jeweler, enlisted May 26th, 1863. Sergeant Clark is as good a
+soldier as he is a perfect engraver, and as good an officer as he is
+skillful and perfect in the various arts of which he is master. With no
+show of arrogance on account of his attainments, he fulfills his duties
+as a member of the DeWitt Guard as cheerfully and as consistent as he
+does any and all the duties of a good citizen, and an upright member of
+society. He was honored by the members of the Company by being elected
+in the first place to the vacancy occasioned by the promotion of the
+fourth Corporal; he bore his honor meekly, and by gradual promotion has
+reached the rank of third Sergeant.
+
+Sacrificed his business for the sake of doing his duty as a soldier, and
+volunteered with the Company in the service of the United States in
+September, 1864, and most honorably did he serve the full term of his
+enlistment.
+
+E. C. MARSH, Merchant, enlisted June 3d, 1863. Served honorably as
+Lieutenant in the United States army. We have been unable to procure his
+war history for publication.
+
+W. H. HOYT, Tobacconist, enlisted June 3d, 1863. Furnished a good and
+acceptable substitute to represent him in the army, for which he paid
+one hundred dollars. Is engaged largely in the manufacture of cigars.
+All who appreciate a good cigar, and who indulge in this luxury, should
+try the brand manufactured by our friend Hoyt.
+
+L. P. KENNEDY, Merchant, enlisted June 9th 1863. We envy no man his task
+were he compelled to find, in this lower sphere, a more consistent,
+upright and generous man, or a more devoted, faithful and exemplary
+soldier, than Corporal L. P. Kennedy; always at the drills, invariably
+present at all parades, and never absent at the meetings of the Company.
+He was represented in the United States army by a good and faithful
+substitute.
+
+He is engaged in a general dry-good and fancy trade, and is receiving a
+liberal share of the public patronage.
+
+E. M. LATTA, Turner, enlisted September 2d, 1863. Corporal Latta is one
+of the members that the Company, and all who feel an interest in its
+welfare, are greatly indebted to. One of the most punctual and regular
+attendants at all the meetings, drills and parades; so much so, that it
+is the remark of those present, when the Corporal is absent, that
+something serious is the matter. A finer soldier never shouldered a gun,
+a perfect gentleman, a splendid mechanic, and a citizen respected by
+all who know him. One of the best shots in the Company, invariably
+taking a prize at the target shoots. He volunteered and was mustered in
+the United States service with the Company in 1864. No more faithful or
+better soldier ever swore in the service, always ready to do any thing
+he was called upon, and many times did double duty to relieve others
+whom he thought not as well able to perform the labor as himself. The
+attachments formed by members of the Company while at Elmira, will long
+be remembered, and the name of Corporal Latta will stand high upon the
+list of those who rendered many kindnesses, and was always so willing to
+do any thing for his comrades that would tend in any way to meliorate
+their condition. He was detailed several times and sent with detachments
+of troops to the front, and in all his trips never lost a man. Served
+the full term of his enlistment and was honorably discharged.
+
+JOHN SHAW, Student, (date of enlistment not recorded). A very active
+member; joined the Company when a mere boy and filled the position of
+marker. As soon as he was of suitable age and size, he shouldered his
+gun and became a regular member; he served well and faithfully until he
+left his home to attend college.
+
+We believe it is his intention to devote himself to the ministry.
+
+M. G. PHILLIPS, Blacksmith, enlisted September 2d, 1863. Mr. Phillips
+was an honored and respected member, a good soldier, and a conscientious
+man. He died December 26th, 1864.
+
+FRED. GREENLY, Student, enlisted September 2d, 1863. A young man of fine
+attainments, and a splendid soldier. He served with the Company as long
+as he was a resident of the place.
+
+Is now a Professor in the Military Academy at Eaglewood, New Jersey.
+Received his first military education in this Company, and was under the
+instruction of Colonel K. S. Van Voorhees.
+
+WILLIAM K. STANSBURY, Book-Keeper, enlisted September 2d, 1863. Served
+as marker in the Company until September, 1864, when he resigned.
+
+FRANK PERRY, Confectioner, enlisted September 3d, 1863. Was a good
+member, and served faithfully until he removed from the district. Is now
+a resident of the city of Syracuse.
+
+C. R. BALDWIN, Furniture Dealer, enlisted October 8th, 1863. Furnished a
+substitute who represented him with the Company in the United States
+service, for which he paid one hundred dollars. Is engaged in the most
+extensive Furniture trade of any establishment in the county.
+
+JAMES PATTERSON, Cigar-Maker, enlisted October 8th, 1863. Served with
+the Company until he volunteered in the United States army. He was a
+good soldier, and received a number of promotions in the army. Was
+engaged in many battles, an account of which we are unable to give.
+
+EUGENE E. BARNARD, Clerk, enlisted October 8th, 1863. Son of Professor
+M. R. Barnard, and nephew of John Barnard, the hero of Lookout Mountain.
+By reason of his superior qualifications as a soldier, was honored by
+being elected Corporal, which office he now holds, and fulfills the
+duties required of him as such with perfect satisfaction. He volunteered
+with the Company in the U. S. service, and served his full time with
+honor. Was most a capital fellow in camp; always performed his duty
+well, and was honorably discharged with the Company on the expiration
+of their term of service. The Company can ill afford to lose Corporal
+Barnard.
+
+JOHN C. CLEVELAND, Furniture Dealer, enlisted October 8th, 1863. Served
+but a short time.
+
+LINUS S. MACKEY, Painter, enlisted March 5th, 1864. Mr. Mackey was a
+good soldier, as may be inferred from the fact of his promotion from the
+ranks of this Company to Sergeant of the Engineer Corps of the 50th
+Regiment.
+
+He enlisted in the United States army August 6th, 1862, at Ithaca, and
+attached himself to Company D, 143d, New York Volunteers; was soon
+promoted to Sergeant. He served in the army until September 16th, 1863,
+at which time he was honorably discharged, by reason of disability from
+disease of the lungs contracted while in the army.
+
+M. M. BROWN, Physician and Surgeon, enlisted March 7th, 1864. Doctor
+Brown joined this Company out of pure patriotic and christian motives,
+supposing that the government would accept the services of the Company
+when offered, which offer was twice tendered the government during the
+short time he was connected with the Company. Believing that they were
+not to be called upon to defend the honor and integrity of the country,
+the Doctor furnished an acceptable substitute, and was, by reason of his
+profession, relieved from further membership. The Doctor is engaged in a
+very successful practice in our village and is one of the Coroners of
+the county.
+
+STEPHEN F. LEWIS, Artist, enlisted June 7th, 1864. Mr. Lewis is most an
+acceptable member. Is temporarily absent in the city of New York
+perfecting himself in his favorite art. He served with the Company
+through the Elmira campaign, and was a true soldier.
+
+We hope our comrade will soon be again with us.
+
+THEODORE DESCHNER, Gun-Smith, enlisted June 22d, 1864. Mr. Deschner was
+originally from Danzig, Prussia Proper; was engaged five years in the
+Prussian service; was promoted from the ranks to a non-commissioned line
+office, and again to Captain, and served as such from 1848 to 1850. He
+received a severe wound while bravely charging with his men in a sharply
+contested fight in the Province of Posen in 1849. From the effects of
+this wound Mr. Deschner has never recovered, and will, in all
+probability, be a sufferer during life. In 1850 he was engaged against
+the Austrians. In 1854 he was again called into the service of his
+country, but suffering so acutely from his wound he resigned his office
+and came to this country and located in the city of Rochester, where he
+resided seven years; here he organized a Rifle Company. Finally upon the
+urgent solicitation of a number of citizens of this place, he removed
+here in 1861, and has been engaged in the manufactory of Guns and
+Pistols. He has the reputation of doing the finest work of any mechanic
+engaged in his branch of trade in the State; constantly receiving orders
+from the Eastern States, and his Western customers have not forgotten
+him. Has constantly on hand an extensive assortment of Guns, Pistols and
+Fishing Tackle.
+
+Very soon after joining the DeWitt Guard, he was chosen Company Standard
+Bearer; later was appointed by Colonel Barto Regimental Gunner. Has been
+for the last three years Company Armorer, and all who have visited the
+Armory, and at all examined the guns and accoutrements, can testify to
+his qualifications for this office. He is probably one of the best, if
+not the best, marksmen in Tompkins County, always taking a prize at the
+target shoots of the Company.
+
+Mr. Deschner is a very worthy, upright and honest citizen, and is well
+entitled to all the honors that have been bestowed upon him.
+
+WALTER C. STEEL, Student, enlisted June 22d, 1864. Mr. Steel is a young
+man that commands the respect and esteem of all his acquaintances. He
+enlisted in this Company as musician, but he is at all times ready to
+perform any duty in a military way that he may be called upon to do. He
+is not only an expert with the drum, but few can excel him in the
+tactics, is perfectly familiar not only with all the calls with the
+drum, but can go through the drill equally well. He volunteered in the
+United States service with the Company, and well did he serve out the
+whole of his time; of all the musicians at Elmira none could compete
+with Mr. Steel. He is a young man of much promise, and the whole Company
+wish him great success in whatever profession he may adopt.
+
+GEORGE R. WILLIAMS, Vice-President Merchants' & Farmers' National Bank,
+of Ithaca, enlisted July 13th, 1864. For a perfect sample of an honest,
+upright, conscientious, as well as active, energetic and successful
+young man, we produce Mr. Williams. Notwithstanding his official duties,
+he endeavors to be present at the drills and meetings, and is an
+invaluable member. He volunteered in the service of the General
+Government with the Company in 1864. They were soon deprived of his
+services, by reason of his being detailed as chief Clerk at
+Head-Quarters. He however remained with them in camp, frequently
+volunteering to appear with them on dress-parade and during inspections.
+No man stood higher, or commanded more respect in Elmira, than Mr.
+Williams.
+
+H. E. SMITH, Clerk, enlisted August 29th, 1864. Discharged July 7th,
+1865; served with the Company at Elmira.
+
+T. H. GRIFFITH, Miller, enlisted September 1st, 1864. A particular
+favorite with all the members at Elmira. Was Company cook, and no man
+could make army rations taste better than our friend Griffith. He served
+as a member until some time after the Company returned from Elmira,
+when, on account of his residence being in another district, he was
+honorably discharged.
+
+H. L. MILLER, Farmer, enlisted September 1st, 1864. Harley was well
+liked by all the men at Elmira--and withal he was a first rate soldier.
+Although a resident of another district, is still connected with the
+Company.
+
+J. W. BROWN, Clerk, enlisted September 1st, 1864. Brother of M. M.
+Brown, M. D., whose substitute he was. Served faithfully with the
+Company through the Elmira campaign; was a good soldier, and a young man
+of much promise.
+
+CHARLES R. SHERWOOD, Clerk, enlisted September ----, 1864. Charley was a
+good young man, and was just as good a soldier. Served the full term of
+his enlistment with the Company at Elmira. Upon his return, removed to
+the city of Buffalo.
+
+MARTIN BESIMER, Student, enlisted December 26th, 1864. A good soldier
+and a very fine young man. Served with the Company until very recently,
+when he removed from the district.
+
+AARON OSBORN, Clerk, enlisted February 27th, 1865. Mr. Osborn is one of
+the very best members at the present day; always present and always
+prompt to meet his dues and other obligations, and as a soldier is
+excelled by very few; as a citizen he is respected by all. He is
+connected with the large Boot and Shoe manufactory of C. Christiance &
+Son, of this village.
+
+W. V. WOOD, Farmer, enlisted February 27th, 1865. Discharged June, 1866.
+
+W. H. HALL, Clerk, enlisted February 27th, 1865. Volunteered from the
+Company in the United States Navy.
+
+CHARLES A. PHILLIPS, Clothing Merchant, enlisted February 10th, 1865.
+Mr. Phillips is one of the most active members; is its present
+Secretary; every body likes Charley. Is one of the firm of A. Phillips &
+Sons, extensive Clothing manufactures. The large and increasing business
+of their House is their best recommendation.
+
+D. N. JOHNSON, Book-Keeper, enlisted February 27th, 1865. Son of Captain
+Johnson and brother of E. K., whose history has already been noticed.
+One of the most respected and esteemed young men of the village. A good
+soldier and a good member of the Company. Is confidential clerk and
+book-keeper with Messrs. Seymour & Johnson, merchants and general
+dealers.
+
+C. L. TABER, Clerk, enlisted April 5th, 1865. Charley is a first rate
+boy; just as good a soldier, and equally as good a member of the
+Company.
+
+WILLIAM HATCH, Steam-Boat Steward, enlisted February 10th, 1865. Any
+person who has traveled the waters of Cayuga Lake, and not heard of
+Billy Hatch, and not regaled themselves with the luxuries provided by
+him, is probably the very one who would deny the existence of any such
+sheet of water, or would astonish us no more were they to deny their own
+existence. To confine ourselves to Mr. Hatch's qualifications as a
+soldier, however, would be more proper in this connection; but where a
+man is as good in one position as in another, we are frequently apt to
+digress from our subject.
+
+The time he is obliged to be away from the drills and meetings, he makes
+up by doing for the Company very much in other directions. One of the
+most prompt, as well as one of the most generous members, has frequently
+paid fines and dues or other obligations of other members, who he
+thought could not afford to pay for themselves. Although at many of our
+drills we miss Mr. Hatch, still he is a member we should be as unwilling
+to have leave us, as would Captain Wilcox, Captain Goodrich or the
+traveling community at large, to have him resign his position on the
+Kate Morgan.
+
+M. J. BARKER, Express Clerk, enlisted May 4th, 1865. A very stirring and
+energetic young man, and a soldier of ability. Is properly appreciated
+by the Company he represents.
+
+CHARLES F. CLARK, Clerk, enlisted May 4th, 1865. Is a young man of
+promise, a good soldier and first class salesman. Is employed in the
+large dry-goods house of J. S. Granger & Company.
+
+GEORGE POLLAY, Carpenter, enlisted February 1st, 1865. Served with the
+Company through the term of their enlistment in the United States army.
+Was there a good soldier; was discharged from the general service with
+the Company, and discharged from the Company soon after.
+
+FRANK LUCAS, enlisted February 1st, 1865. A short time thereafter was
+discharged. Has served in the United States army.
+
+GEORGE M. KING, Student, enlisted May 31st, 1865. A perfect gentleman,
+and as good a member as ever enrolled himself with the DeWitt Guard. He
+joined with a full determination to become as good a soldier as there
+was in the Company. He has applied himself most thoroughly, and we leave
+for those who see the Company on parade to judge how near he has
+reached the goal of a soldier's ambition. Is a very fine shot, and has
+taken prizes at the various target practices.
+
+WARREN H. LEWIS, enlisted June 7th, 1865. Soon after left to seek his
+fortune in the oil regions of Pennsylvania.
+
+CHARLES W. CONOVER, Farmer, enlisted June 7th, 1865. Although Mr.
+Conover has belonged to the Company but little over a year, still by
+strict attention, and a determination to learn, he has become a soldier
+of merit. No member is more regular, or manifests a livelier interest in
+the Company than he. A stranger to many of the members when he enlisted,
+but soon he gained their well wishes, and to-day no one stands higher in
+the estimation of the Company than Mr. Conover.
+
+FRANK BAKER, Farmer, enlisted June 7th, 1865. All that was said in
+relation to the last named soldier, is perfectly in place in this
+instance. Mr. Baker is a very attentive and active member; very few
+drills or meetings that he is not present, although he has further to
+come than any other person connected with the Company. Such members as
+these will in due time receive the promotion they have earned and are
+entitled to.
+
+THEODORE J. SMITH, Cigar-Maker, enlisted June 17th, 1865. Mr. Smith is a
+good soldier, having served a long time in the United States service, a
+history of which we have been unable to obtain.
+
+S. W. PURDY, Barber, enlisted June 20th, 1865. Was a much better barber
+than soldier; and although a sufficiently good marksman to take the
+first prize, still not generous enough to pay his Company obligations
+before leaving the place.
+
+GEORGE L. CLAPP, enlisted June 20th, 1865. A fine young man and a good
+soldier, served his country during the late war. An account of his war
+history we have been unable to obtain.
+
+FITCH R. CURRAN, Book-Keeper, enlisted June 20th, 1865. After a very
+short membership, our friend discovered that he had not yet reached the
+age of eighteen. Taking advantage of his age he withdrew.
+
+JOHN F. YOUNG, Jeweler, enlisted June 20th, 1865. Mr. Young is a
+gentleman of much promise and an excellent soldier. Is one of the most
+active members of the Company. Is employed in the large establishment
+of Burritt, Brooks & Co., the oldest House of the kind in Western New
+York.
+
+CHARLES E. FISK, Book-Binder, enlisted June 28th, 1865. Is one of the
+most respectable members at the present time, and is in all respects a
+fine young man. Is an employee in the establishment of Andrus, McChain &
+Co.
+
+FRANK B. WYCKOFF, Clerk, enlisted September 6th, 1865. Mr. Wyckoff has
+been, and we hope will continue to remain, a good member of this
+Company, notwithstanding a little informality in his muster. Is employed
+in the Dry-Goods House of Morrison, Hawkins & Co.
+
+M. B. APGAR, Turner, enlisted September 6th, 1865. Mr. Apgar was a fine
+soldier, and it was one of the misfortunes that the Company are
+constantly liable to, that he retired therefrom by reason of changing
+his residence to the city of New York. He was a United States soldier
+and was connected with Company G, 15th New York Cavalry. Was engaged in
+all the battles that the Regiment participated in. Enlisted at Ithaca,
+July 30th, 1863, and was mustered in at Syracuse, August 26th. He alone
+captured a number of prisoners at the charge on Martinsburg, August
+21st, for which he was promoted to Corporal, and November 9th was again
+promoted to Sergeant. Was taken prisoner December 21st, 1864, but was
+soon exchanged. Received the farewell address of General Custer, May
+23d, 1865, and was mustered out soon after. We are sure Sergeant Apgar
+was engaged in over fourteen battles. He is remembered as one of the
+defenders of the country.
+
+NORMAN JOHNSON, Jr., Carpenter, enlisted September 6th, 1865. Mr.
+Johnson served in the United States army, but we have been unable to
+procure his history for publication.
+
+JOHN S. HULBERT, Painter, enlisted August 24th, 1865. Mr. Hulbert
+withdrew from the Company and was discharged soon after his enlistment.
+
+He enlisted in Company D, 137th Regiment New York Volunteers, August
+16th, 1862, and was with the Regiment until the capture of Atlanta, at
+which time he was detailed as wagon guard at Head-Quarters. Was mustered
+out of the service June 9th, 1865. Was engaged in the following battles:
+Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wauhatchie Valley, Lookout Mountain,
+Missionary Ridge, Ringold, Resacca, Dallas Woods, Pine Knob, Kenesaw
+Mountain, South Mountain, Peach Tree Creek and Atlanta. Another of the
+brave soldiers who served our Union in the recent civil war.
+
+S. L. BAKER, Tin-Smith, enlisted September 6th, 1865. Mr. Baker is
+respected by all the members of the Company; is always punctual at the
+parades, drills and meetings, and is an industrious and worthy young
+man. Is employed in the extensive works of Messrs. Treman, King & Co.
+Took the first prize at the July target shoot.
+
+HARLAN HILL, Rail Road Agent, enlisted September 8th, 1865. Mr. Hill is
+the gentlemanly Ticket Agent at the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Rail
+Road Depot in this village, a position which he fills with ability.
+Although not long connected with the Company, still he has well
+perfected himself in the tactics, and is a prompt and active member.
+
+R. W. DODD, Cigar-Maker, enlisted October 4th, 1865. Mr. Dodd was one of
+the first soldiers that enlisted from this village. Joining Company A,
+(Captain Jerome Rowe) 32d New York Volunteers. He well and faithfully
+served the full term of his enrollment, and again re-enlisted. We
+regret being unable to give a full history of Mr. Dodd's military life.
+
+THEODORE QUICK, Cigar-Maker, enlisted October 12th, 1865. Mr. Quick has
+succeeded in perfecting himself as a soldier to a degree that but few
+attain. Few men can excell him in the tactics. Is an invaluable member
+of the Company. He enlisted in the United States army August 11th, 1862,
+in Company I, 109th Regiment, and served with the Company and Regiment
+until they were mustered out. Was engaged in the battles of the
+Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Petersburg, Welden Railroad and a number of
+lesser engagements.
+
+On account of illness contracted in the army, was three months in the
+hospital.
+
+W. S. MANDEVILLE, Clerk, enlisted October 12th, 1865. Considering the
+time he has served Mr. Mandeville is one of the best soldiers we know
+of, prompt, energetic and capable, we think, of commanding a Company or
+a Regiment. Immediately upon joining the Company, he manifested an
+interest, and with a determination to learn he attended every drill, and
+aside from this would by himself study the tactics, until he became
+perfectly posted in the science of military. He is a young man of much
+promise, and is the exemplification of a perfect gentleman. Is employed
+in the large Drug Store of Messrs. Schuyler & Curtis, and enjoys the
+confidence and respect, not only of his employers, but of the whole
+circle of his acquaintances, and the very many patrons of the House with
+which he is engaged.
+
+J. J. MITCHELL, Merchant, enlisted October 12th, 1865. Mr. Mitchell
+beareth the same similarity to the last named member, that one pea
+beareth to another. As long as he was a resident of the village he was
+invariably present at the parades, drills and meetings of the Company.
+He is now a citizen of Lansing, but retains his membership in this
+Company, and meets with them on all parades. He is engaged in the
+Dry-Goods trade at Ludlowville, and is probably doing the greatest
+amount of business of any house of the kind--outside of the village of
+Ithaca--in Tompkins County.
+
+CLARK FRALICK, enlisted October 5th, 1865. He enlisted July 20th, 1862,
+in the United States army, in which he served three years in Company D,
+143d New York Volunteers; was engaged in six battles; was not sick a day
+while in the service, nor ever lost an hour from his Regiment.
+
+E. M. THOMPSON, enlisted October 10th, 1865. Mr. Thompson removed from
+the place soon after his enlistment.
+
+W. H. BROWER, enlisted October 31st, 1865. Signed the Roll, but never
+appeared at a meeting or drill.
+
+E. G. FOSTER, Boat-Builder, enlisted November 6th, 1865. Soon removed to
+Minnesota.
+
+LUKE BERGIN, Tailor, enlisted November 10th, 1865. Manifests but a
+slight degree of interest in the Company.
+
+ARCHE DRESSER, Harness-Maker, enlisted November 10th, 1865. Soon removed
+from the district. Was a soldier, and a good one, in the United States
+army.
+
+B. ALMY, JR., Teacher, enlisted January 17th, 1866. Mr. Almy joined upon
+transfer from the Enfield Company, of which he was Orderly Sergeant. Is
+a teacher of ability; his present engagement is with the Public School
+in this village.
+
+JOHN E. CLAPP, Clerk, enlisted March 15th, 1866. Is one of the most
+attentive members at the present time.
+
+H. G. STODDARD, Clerk, enlisted March 29th, 1866. Mr. Stoddard, as will
+be observed, has very recently joined, but promises to become one of the
+best members of the Company.
+
+J. H. WILLETTS, Student, enlisted May 7th, 1866. Mr. Willetts joined the
+Company almost a perfect stranger to all the members, but by his
+gentlemanly deportment and perfect willingness to learn, has gained the
+respect of both officers and men.
+
+M. MCCALLESTER, Farmer, enlisted May 7th, 1866. His residence is so far
+from the village that he is only occasionally present at the drills and
+meetings, but from the eagerness he displayed to learn when he first
+became a member, we are led to believe he will make a good soldier.
+
+C. N. TABER, enlisted May 31st, 1866. Mr. Taber promises to become a
+soldier of extraordinary merit.
+
+LEWIS S. NEIL, Painter, enlisted May 31st, 1866. Although next to the
+last soldier enlisted in the DeWitt Guard, we are led to believe will
+soon become next to the best in his knowledge of military; and perhaps
+in this instance as in others, the last shall be first.
+
+JOHN BARNARD, "The Hero of Lookout Mountain," seized with a patriotic
+ardour to serve his country in its trying period for National
+existence, on the 20th day of August, 1862, he volunteered and joined
+Capt. J. H. Terry's Company, then being formed in this village. Was duly
+examined and mustered into the United States service at Binghamton, N.
+Y., on the 25th of September, 1862. Was unanimously elected 8th Corporal
+of Company D. He left Binghamton with the Regiment for the seat of war,
+September 27th.
+
+He accompanied General Geary on a reconnoissance to Manchester, which
+occupied five days. December 10th ordered to reinforce General Burnside
+at Fredericksburg. This was the first time our hero came within hearing
+of the enemy's guns, but his courage was equal to any emergency, and
+never, through the whole course of his military life, did he turn his
+back to the enemy, but always stood up and boldly battled for the right.
+Sunday, December 28th, had the first skirmish. On the 18th of January,
+1863, was detailed by Colonel Ireland as one of the color guard of the
+Regiment. On the 27th day of April, was ordered on a march, and with
+eight days' rations and ninety rounds of ammunition, started for the
+Chancellorsville battle ground, where he arrived and participated in
+the battles of May 1st, 2d and 3d. July 2d and 3d were engaged with the
+enemy upon the bloody fields of Gettysburg. September 24th, was ordered
+to reinforce General Rosecrans at Chattanooga, Tennessee. October 29th,
+participated in the midnight battle of Wauhatchie. In this engagement
+one out of every three of the whole number were either killed or
+wounded. Color-bearer Baker was seriously wounded, and the colors of the
+Regiment fell into the hands of our gallant Barnard, he having escaped
+unharmed, although his overcoat, which was strapped upon his back, was
+shot through by one of the enemy's bullets. After this engagement he was
+detailed as color-bearer of the Regiment, vice Baker wounded.
+
+On the 24th of November was ordered to march flying light, with only one
+day's rations; participated in the famous "Battle above the Clouds;"
+climbing over rocks and fallen trees, our bold and daring Sergeant
+succeeded in planting the colors of his Regiment on the rebel works,
+amid a terrific fire from the enemy. Sergeant Brink, with the State
+colors, was shot down upon his right, and Corporal Foot, of the color
+guard, upon his left. For this brave and heroic deed, Sergeant Barnard
+received the thanks of Colonel Ireland, as well as of all the general
+officers. November 25th, was engaged in the battle of Missionary Ridge,
+and November 27th in the battle of Ringold, Georgia. January 4th, 1864,
+was ordered to Stevenson, Alabama. While here Sergeant Barnard was
+detailed by the Commandant of the Post and appointed Post-Master, a very
+responsible position, having the entire charge of the mail for over five
+thousand troops. This office he held until Sherman's campaign against
+Atlanta commenced, and in May he again resumed his office in the
+Regiment. Was engaged in the action at Resacca, May 15th, battle of New
+Hope Church, May 25th, battle of Pine Hill, June 15th, and continued
+skirmishing until June 21st, when he participated in the battle of
+Kolb's Farm. June 24th battle of Kenesaw Mountain; still continued
+skirmishing with the enemy, and drove them across the Chattahoochie
+River. July 20th was in the battle of Peach Tree Creek; also in the
+siege of Atlanta, and was among the first troops that entered the city,
+September 2d.
+
+November 15th he started on the Georgia campaign, and participated in
+the siege of Savannah from December 11th until December 21st, when
+together with the color-bearer of the 102d New York, he hoisted the old
+flag upon the City Hall in Savannah. January 27th, 1865, started on the
+Carolina campaign. Was engaged in the skirmishes at Edisto River,
+Lexington Court House, S. C, and Averysboro, N. C. Arrived at Goldsboro,
+N. C, April 1st, 1865. Was present at the capture of Raleigh on the 14th
+of April.
+
+On the 30th of April, the war having virtually closed by the surrender
+of Generals Lee and Johnson, Sergeant Barnard, with his Regiment,
+started homeward, arriving in Alexandria, Virginia, May 19th. Took part
+in the Grand Review at Washington, May 24th, and on June 9th was
+mustered out of the United States service.
+
+Sergeant Barnard was engaged in fourteen battles, besides numerous
+skirmishes, which, in times previous to the late war, would have been
+considered battles of much account.
+
+Suffering all the dangers, exposures and deprivations of the Georgia and
+Carolina campaigns, our Sergeant was never a day from his Regiment,
+unless detailed for special duty. He made every mile of the whole march
+on foot, carrying a burden that every American soldier knows is enough
+to break down the constitution of almost any ordinary man.
+
+No soldier ever enlisted in the service of his country, who is deserving
+of more honor than Sergeant John Barnard.
+
+Remember, you that staid at home and experienced none of the trials and
+deprivations of war, those who sacrificed their health, their lives and
+their all for you, as well as every other citizen of this great
+Republic.
+
+
+
+
+HISTORY OF THE COMPANY.
+
+
+The DeWitt Guard was organized in 1851, and the first regular meeting
+was held December 31st. At this meeting a series of By-Laws were
+adopted, very many of which are in operation at the present time,
+although there is not at the present time a single person connected with
+the organization who at that time was a member.
+
+J. B. Terry was elected the first Secretary, and George H. Collins
+Treasurer, with Stephen Brewer and Loren Day as Directors.
+
+At that time the law permitted the Companies to have a certain number of
+supernumeraries, and at the second regular meeting, F. Reed Dana, W. G.
+Maurice, Isaac Tichenor, Julius M. Adsley, Dana Fox, E. M. Marshall,
+John Rumsey, George McChain and S. B. Covert, were duly elected
+supernumeraries. The first out of doors drill took place in the Park,
+June 23d, and lasted two hours. The 4th day of July was duly observed
+by the Company: a parade, at which the Company did their first street
+firing, and a dinner at Colonel Seymour's Ithaca Hotel, constituted the
+festivities of the day. At the regular meeting, September 2d, 1852, a
+note was given to Colonel Millspaugh for fifty dollars, this being the
+amount he advanced to pay the Armorer's bill. On Thursday morning,
+September 23d, the drum beat at five o'clock, which warned the citizens
+of the near approach of the departure of Captain Partenheimer's Company,
+not for the seat of war, but for their first encampment at Goodwin's
+Falls. At 9 o'clock the life-like engine "Lackawanna," with a modesty
+becoming the Company to whom she belonged, introduced the Company to his
+honor "William E. Dodge," who safely landed his "precious load of
+freight" soon after at Goodwin's Landing. After a march of about three
+miles, to the music of Canham's Brass Band, the camp-ground was reached;
+tents were soon pitched, colors were hoisted, and at one P. M. were
+ready for our first rations; at two P. M. of the same day the Company
+paraded for the first time upon a camp-ground. The Company remained in
+camp one week.
+
+Thursday November 25th, 1852, by proclamation of the Governor, was
+observed as a day of Thanksgiving. This being the day designated by the
+fair ones of our village for the presentation of the Banner to our
+Company, Captain Partenheimer's orders were responded to by a prompt and
+full corps. Upon being drawn up in line in front of the Clinton House,
+Hon. S. B. Cushing, on behalf of the Ladies, in a few appropriate
+remarks, presented the Banner. Our worthy Lieutenant Bruyn, on behalf of
+the Captain and his Company, returned his most sincere and heartfelt
+thanks, with a few remarks highly complimentary to him from whose hand
+he received the Banner, and to those Ladies instrumental in making the
+donation. Alter a parade through the principal streets, and giving each
+Public House a round of blank cartridges, with that good feeling ever
+manifested by the Company, they were dismissed by our commanding
+officer. March 3d William Glenny was elected Secretary in place of J. B.
+Terry, resigned.
+
+July 4th, 1853, was duly celebrated by the Company by an encampment
+through the day in the Park. August 9th the Company were inspected by
+Brigadier General Segoine, of Auburn. September 8th, 1853, the second
+encampment of the Company took place at Goodwin's Falls; were here again
+reviewed by General Segoine and Colonel D. E. Avery. On Sunday the
+Company in a body attended church at Trumansburg. Washington's
+birth-day, February 22d, 1854, was observed by the Company; a national
+salute was fired by Sergeant McDonald, loading and firing five times a
+minute. June 27th the committee of arrangements for the celebration of
+the coming Fourth of July, offered the Company thirty dollars if they
+would participate in the celebration, which was promptly refused, and
+the Company voted unanimously to join in the celebration without money
+and without price. Accordingly the Fourth day of July, 1854, was duly
+celebrated in the true spirit of '76. The first target shoot of the
+Company was held July 11th, 1854, and resulted in Sergeant McDonald
+taking the first prize, L. Millspaugh the second and S. Stoddard the
+third. Saturday August 26th, 1854, the Company appeared in full uniform
+at 51/2 o'clock, A. M., to escort the remains of their late comrade, D.
+Lewis Avery, to their last resting place. His remains were taken to
+Aurora for interment.
+
+Monday August 28th, the Company started for Camp Seneca, at Seneca
+Falls, where a week was spent by them very profitably. The second target
+practice was September 22d, 1854, and Sergeant L. R. King, E. C. Fuller,
+M. E. Elmendorf, Lot S. Hinds and Sergeant McDonald, were declared the
+best shots, and received the prizes accordingly. January 8th, 1855, was
+duly observed by the Company; in the evening had supper at the Clinton
+House. September 6th the Company unanimously voted to furnish uniforms
+free of expense to all new members who would join. September 14th, 1855,
+K. S. Van Voorhees was elected first Sergeant, L. R. King, second
+Sergeant, F. K. Andrus, third Sergeant, and James McClune, fourth
+Sergeant. September 19th, third target shoot, the lucky ones not
+recorded. October 31st, 1855, the Company were inspected and reviewed by
+General Segoine and staff, and Colonel D. E. Avery and staff; in the
+afternoon of the same day was another target shoot. November 29th the
+Company escorted the remains of their late Lieutenant, A. H. McNeil, to
+the Depot, being en route for the city of Auburn. The Company held their
+annual meeting and took supper at the Clinton House, January 8th, 1856.
+May 28th L. R. King was elected first Lieutenant, in place of W. V.
+Bruyn, resigned, and Charles F. Blood second Lieutenant, in place of A.
+H. McNeil, deceased.
+
+Wednesday June 11th, 1856. The Willard Guard of Auburn, accompanied by
+Scott's Cornet Band of Rochester, arrived on an excursion to Ithaca.
+When nearing the dock they were saluted with twenty-one guns from the
+DeWitt Guard, and received by them accompanied by the entire Fire
+Department of the village, and were escorted through the principal
+streets to their quarters at the Clinton House. They were there welcomed
+by an appropriate speech from J. H. Selkreg, Esq. William Shapcott, of
+the Willard Guard, returning thanks on behalf of their Company to the
+soldiers, Fire Department and citizens, for the cordial manner in which
+they had been received. The Willard Guard paraded during the forenoon of
+the following day, and at five o'clock P. M. were escorted to the Park
+by the DeWitt Guard, where they were drilled in the different evolutions
+of military tactics with great credit to themselves. On Friday morning
+the DeWitt Guard again paraded and escorted their visitors to the
+Steamboat Landing. After a few speeches, a great rivalry was kept up
+between the two Companies for the last cheer, but amid the clattering of
+drums it was impossible to tell which succeeded.
+
+September 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th and 6th, the Company were encamped at Dryden;
+on Friday they were reviewed by General Segoine and staff of Auburn. The
+encampment passed off with perfect harmony, and without any thing to mar
+the good feeling which prevailed throughout. Tuesday, December 10th, the
+Company escorted the remains of their late member, Sergeant James C.
+McClune, to their last resting place. February 24th, upon invitation of
+the Pioneers of Tompkins County, the Company paraded and escorted that
+body through the principal streets of the village. September 15th target
+shoot. October 13th the Company were inspected at Goodwin's Falls by
+Adjutant George H. Collins. Upon invitation of the President of the
+Tompkins County Horticultural Society, the Company paraded and attended
+their Fair, June 3d, 1858. Upon invitation of the Tompkins Blues, the
+Company visited Trumansburg and joined in celebrating the Fourth day of
+July. A very pleasant entertainment was provided by the citizens of
+that place. July 21st the Company visited Owego, and were agreeably
+entertained by the citizens; returned the same evening.
+
+August 17th, 1858, the Company paraded in honor of the _successful
+laying_ of the Atlantic Cable. August 31st, upon invitation of the
+Ithaca Fire Department, joined with them in procession, and escorted
+Cayuga Hose Company No. 4, of Auburn, to the Clinton House.
+
+"The DeWitt Guard, accompanied by Whitlock's celebrated Cornet Band and
+several invited guests, left Ithaca at 7 o'clock A. M., July 12th, 1859,
+on an excursion to our neighboring city of Auburn, and to enjoy one of
+the _pleasantest trips ever experienced_ by any Company of soldiers. The
+Company mustered two Lieutenants, three color-bearers and twenty-five
+men. The smiles of Heaven seemed to be upon us, and every thing seemed
+given to _conduce to our happiness_. It was indeed a lovely sight as we
+floated down the beautiful Cayuga, which lay sleeping between the banks
+of those noble hills, decked in nature's verdant garb. It would have
+been a lovely scene for some artist to sketch in glowing colors; but no
+artist could touch so tenderly the points with which nature has adorned
+them.
+
+We arrived in the beautiful city at half-past twelve, amid the
+thundering voice of artillery. Were received by the three military
+Companies of the city, and were escorted by them through the principal
+streets to our Head-Quarters White's Exchange. After a capital dinner,
+we were marched to Fort Hill Cemetery to visit the grave of our lamented
+Lieutenant, A. H. McNeil; an hour was spent in that beautiful cemetery.
+In the evening we _were entertained_ at the residence of Mayor B. F.
+Hall, which entertainment passed off to the perfect _satisfaction of all
+present_. Wednesday morning were called together at ten o'clock, and
+accepted an invitation of the Military Committee to visit the Prison and
+Insane Asylum.
+
+In the afternoon the Auburn Companies, together with the DeWitt Guard,
+paraded for nearly two hours, after which each Company was practiced in
+the Battalion movements; the DeWitt Guard taking the lead. Each Company
+displayed a thorough discipline in military tactics, the movements being
+of almost mathematical precision. In the evening the Company were the
+guests of Doctor Willard, and was splendidly entertained at his
+beautiful residence on Genesee street. The Doctor is a model gentleman;
+truly did we enjoy his hospitality. From his residence we were marched
+to that of Captain Dodge of the Willard Guard, where a splendid
+reception was given in honor of the DeWitt Guard. Here we were honored
+with the society of some of Auburn's fairest daughters, their influence
+on us being such as (in the language of our worthy Chaplain, Rev. W. C.
+Steel) to make some _willing captives_. The Company returned late in the
+evening to their Head-Quarters, highly pleased with their evening's
+entertainments. Thursday morning the Company was marched to some of the
+principal residences, paying our compliments to those of whom we had
+been the honored guests the evening previous. The hour of two P. M.
+having arrived, the time for our departure, we were escorted to the
+Depot by the military Companies together with many citizens. Hon. A.
+Wells extending our thanks to the soldiers and citizens of Auburn, for
+the kindness shown us during our visit with them. Rev. Mr. Steel
+following in a few beautiful and appropriate remarks, during which tears
+were seen to fall from the eyes of some of the soldiery. We had won many
+friends; the hour of separation had arrived; nothing could be more
+expressive than the falling of a tear, the utterance of the soul, simple
+yet unexpressed; no language could be more eloquent. We entered the cars
+amid many cheers, having had proof that pleasures enjoyed excel
+pleasures anticipated.
+
+After a pleasant return trip on the lake, we were much surprised to find
+our own good citizens in large numbers, together with a Company of
+Cavalry and the entire Fire Department, at the landing ready to receive
+us, and escort us to our homes. We were received with a beautiful and
+eloquent speech by Marcus Lyon, Esq., which was responded to by our
+Chaplain, Rev. W. C. Steel. Were marched through the principal streets
+to our Armory, highly pleased with our trip. Long will this excursion be
+remembered by the DeWitt Guard; our _hearts_ having been united to the
+soldiers and _people_ of Auburn by those bonds of friendship which time
+shall never efface."
+
+    JOHN C. HAZEN, Secretary.
+
+The 50th Regiment National Guard, consisting of Company A, Captain P. J.
+Partenheimer, Company D, of Trumansburgh, Captain Belnap, and Company I,
+of Havanna, Captain Mulford, the Regiment commanded by Colonel H. A.
+Dowe, encamped at Ithaca, September 5th, 1859. On Friday were inspected
+by General Segoine, of Auburn, and Adjutant Van Voorhees, of Ithaca. The
+weather was fine during the encampment, every thing passed off pleasant
+and to the satisfaction of all concerned. Long will Camp Burnett be
+remembered by the members of the DeWitt Guard. January 4th, 1860,
+Colonel A. E. Mather was elected a member of this Company, but was never
+mustered in. June 4th, 1861, the Company paraded and escorted the Dryden
+Volunteers to the Depot.
+
+July 3d the Company was presented with a handsome stand of colors by
+Sergeant John C. Hazen. April 2d, 1861, the Company tendered their
+services to the General Government. August 6th, 1862, escorted
+volunteers to the Depot; three hearty cheers were given by the members
+of the DeWitt Guard, for those of their number who had volunteered in
+the service of their country. September 28th attended the funeral of
+Lieutenant Marsh, at McLean, who was killed in the army. October 28th,
+1862, were inspected at Trumansburg. December 3d Captain Blood
+introduced the Bayonet Drill. February 22d, 1863, was celebrated by the
+Company by a parade, and a supper in the evening at the Clinton House.
+March 19th attended the funeral of Peter J. Hausner, a soldier who died
+from disease contracted while in the army. June 17th, 1863, the Company
+the second time offered their services to the Government. June 22d the
+Company paraded in honor of the returning volunteers, and escorted them
+through the streets of our village. July 1st attended the funeral of
+Lieutenant Avery, at Farmerville, who was killed in the army. Celebrated
+the 4th day of July, 1863, by an excursion to Long Point, at which place
+the Company engaged in target practice with both muskets and artillery.
+Annual parade, inspection and review at Ithaca, October 21st, 1863. Were
+inspected by General William Glenny and Colonel H. A. Dowe, since
+promoted to Brigadier General. The Company had another target practice
+same day. Washington's Birth-day, February 22d, 1864, was celebrated by
+a parade and supper in the evening at Gregory's. April 25th, 1864, the
+Company for the third time offered their services to the General
+Government. July 4th paraded and had target practice. Aug. 28th, the Co.
+was accepted by the Gen'l Gov't for 100 days' service at Elmira.
+
+
+(_By B. R. W., Secretary._)
+
+SEPT. 2D, 1864.--The Company assembled at the Armory at 6 o'clock, A.
+M., with tears in their eyes and carpet-sacks in hand, to march for
+Elmira. Headed by their gallant Captain, they proceeded silently to the
+Depot, where the parting was truly heart-rending, and the Secretary, in
+order to hide his feelings, was forced to take refuge in a freight car,
+and solace himself with a fresh chew of _Mike Wick's best_. The voyage
+was safely performed, the only cause of complaint being the _rye_
+treatment which some of the men received at Willseyville.
+
+The grand entree at Elmira was made at about two o'clock, P. M., where
+we were received in behalf of the United States by the brilliant and
+dashing Captain Colby, of the 58th, by whom, assisted by Drum-Major
+Robinson's justly celebrated martial band, we were escorted to Barracks
+No. 1.
+
+On entering the portals of this haven of rest, our ears were saluted
+with cries of _Fresh Fish_. Our inexperienced eyes searched eagerly on
+every side for this delectable delicacy, but we failed to discover it.
+The future movements of the Company at this post are recorded by our
+worthy Sergeant, H. S.
+
+
+
+
+ELMIRA CAMPAIGN.
+
+DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE DOINGS OF COMPANY A, FIFTIETH REGIMENT N. G., S.
+N. Y., WHILE PERFORMING ONE HUNDRED DAYS' DUTY AT ELMIRA. NEW YORK.
+
+Taken from the Diary of one of its Members.
+
+
+In pursuance of Orders as follows:
+
+    GENERAL HEAD-QUARTERS STATE OF NEW YORK, }
+    ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,               }
+    Albany, Aug. 28th, 1864.                 }
+
+    SPECIAL ORDERS, No. 348.
+
+    Captain Charles F. Blood, commanding Company A, of the 50th
+    Regiment National Guard of the State of New York, will, by the
+    5th of September, proximo, proceed with his command to Elmira,
+    N. Y., and report to Major A. S. Diven, acting Assistant Provost
+    Marshal General, and Superintendent of the Volunteer Recruiting
+    Service, who will muster them into the service of the United
+    States for one hundred (100) days, and attach them to the 58th
+    Regiment National Guard, of the State of New York.
+
+    Requisition for the necessary clothing and transportation will
+    be made upon Brigadier General S. V. Talcott, Quartermaster
+    General, No. 51 Walker Street, New York city, and for arms and
+    accoutrements upon Brigadier General James A. Farrell,
+    Commissary General of Ordinance, State Arsenal, New York city.
+
+    By order of the Commander-in-Chief,
+    JOHN T. SPRAGUE,
+    Adjutant General.
+
+    HEAD-QUARTERS 50TH REGIMENT N. G., S. N. Y. }
+    Trumansburg, N. Y., Aug. 27th, 1864.        }
+
+    SPECIAL ORDERS, No. 3.
+
+    Above Special Order, No. 348, is hereby promulgated.
+
+    Captain Charles F. Blood, commanding Company "A," of this
+    Regiment, will immediately promulgate the above Orders to his
+    command.
+
+    Said Captain will immediately report to these Head-Quarters, in
+    writing, the strength of his command, and the number of men he
+    will be able to report for duty at Elmira on the 5th day of
+    September, proximo.
+
+    The Captain will see the importance of this Order, when it is
+    stated that orders must be made at once for clothing,
+    transportation, arms and accoutrements, at New York city for his
+    command.
+
+    By order of
+    COL. HENRY D. BARTO,
+    Commanding 50th Reg't N. G., S. N. Y.
+
+    Lewis Halsey, Adjutant.
+
+Company A, 50th Regiment National Guard, State of New York, started at 9
+o'clock on the morning of the second day of September, 1864, in
+obedience with the above order, with the following officers and men:
+
+    CHARLES F. BLOOD, _Captain_.
+    LEVI KENNEY, _1st Lieutenant_.
+    JOSEPH ESTY, JR., _2d Lieutenant_.
+    J. C. HAZEN, _Orderly_.
+    C. C. GREENLY, _2d Sergeant_.
+    E. M. FINCH, _3d Sergeant_.
+    H. A. ST. JOHN, _4th Sergeant_.
+    B. R. WILLIAMS, _1st Corporal_.
+    URI CLARK, _2d Corporal_.
+    J. C. GAUNTLETT, _3d Corporal_.
+    ALFRED BROOKS, _4th Corporal_.
+
+    Frank Betts,
+    E. E. Barnard,
+    J. W. Brown,
+    F. Cheesbrough,
+    Wm. Crittenden,
+    A. Dean,
+    James Faulkner,
+    John Gay,
+    M. L. Granger,
+    T. H. Griffith,
+    George H. Grant,
+    S. J. Humm,
+    T. Hern,
+    E. K. Johnson,
+    J. McKinney,
+    W. H. Kellogg,
+    S. T. Lewis,
+    E. M. Latta,
+    J. Mandeville,
+    E. C. Marsh,
+    H. L. Miller,
+    J. W. Norton,
+    C. L. O'Brien,
+    A. Prame,
+    O. S. Perry,
+    George Pollay,
+    W. C. Steele,
+    C. R. Sherwood,
+    H. E. Smith,
+    E. E. Warfield,
+    Geo. R. Williams,
+    J. V. Wilson.
+
+We reached Elmira at 2 P. M. on the same day, and were immediately
+marched to our quarters at Barracks No. 1, afterwards called the
+Substitute Camp. At 31/2 P. M. we were mustered into the United States
+service as Company L, 58th Regiment N. G., S. N. Y., Col. R. P. Wisner
+commanding, and the same evening, on the requisition of our Captain, we
+drew the following articles of clothing, arms and equipments, to each
+man:
+
+    1 Woolen Blanket,
+    1 Rubber Blanket,
+    1 Overcoat,
+    1 Blouse,
+    1 Pair Pants,
+    1 Cap,
+    2 Pair Drawers,
+    2 Pair Socks,
+    1 Pair Shirts,
+    1 Pair Shoes,
+    1 Canteen,
+    1 Spoon,
+    1 Knife and Fork,
+    1 Cup,
+    1 Plate,
+    1 Knapsack,
+    1 Haversack.
+
+The arms served us were of the Enfield pattern, known as rifled muskets,
+and were said to have been taken off of a rebel blockade-runner, which,
+together with the necessary belts, cap and cartridge boxes, made as
+complete an outfit as were given to any of the men serving in our army
+for the preservation of the Union.
+
+One can scarcely imagine the ridiculous picture our boys made as they
+tried on their new clothes, so generously given them by "Uncle Sam."
+Here in one corner you might see a six-footer striving in vain to induce
+a pair of pants, by hard pulling and stretching, to reach below his
+knees, but finding no virtue in perseverance, he seizes the coat and
+finds to his dismay the same difficulty with the sleeves that he found
+with the pants--namely, too short. As he sits studying over his
+misfortune, he is hailed by another fellow just his counterpart,
+hobbling across the floor with a pair of pants so long that they
+threaten to trip him at every step.
+
+But, O, dear! Look at that perfect picture of despair; a fellow who at
+home wears a number five boot, trying to make a pair of number ten shoes
+stay on his feet. Presently, however, a man is found whose fortune has
+dealt to him a pair of "gun-boats" a size too small, immediately, with
+true yankee spirit, a trade is made, and each is satisfied that he has
+made the best of the bargain; so by dint of exchanges, garments are
+found to fit, which at first seemed as if they had been distributed by
+common consent, the smallest men to receive those intended for the
+largest, and vice versa.
+
+But what ails that fellow over yonder? He looks as if he had lost his
+last friend, and never expected to have another. We rush up to enquire
+the cause of his discomforture, but our anxiety is turned into laughter,
+when we behold him who had been congratulating himself on making such a
+fine appearance in a suit of blue; brushing off the threads and dust,
+and picking up one thread which seemed to be very long, but only
+producing the more thread by the greater picking, our fine fellow finds
+that he has ventilated the entire side of one of his trowsers legs.
+Hark! the Orderly cries "fall in for rations;" although we may not yet
+be perfectly acquainted with all orders pertaining particularly to camp
+life, yet all seem to understand this one. With a good appetite after
+our fun, we start for the mess-house. Some hungry man behind us as we
+march along, hopes the beef steak will be tender, and the potatoes well
+done, while another hints he does not like eggs too hard boiled, and a
+third says he must have his rolls hot, and good butter to eat on them,
+or he don't care for any supper; while a fourth never eats pies, and so
+of course is anxious to find a good pudding awaiting his ravenous
+appetite. But misery me! what a smell! where does it come from? most
+certainly from the mess-house, no denying that. As we enter, every man
+immediately loses his appetite; but bound to face the music, we all sit
+down, place our cups and plates on the table, and await coming events.
+Presently there comes a man with a basket of bread, another with a pan
+of beef and a third with a pail of coffee. Waiter No. 1 very dexterously
+causes a huge chunk of bread to alight on your plate; waiter No. 2 makes
+a piece of beef perform the same evolution, and your cup is soon filled.
+Here is your meal, now make the attack. Our bread and butter man seems
+patiently waiting, although very pale, and is only aroused from his
+stupor by a neighbor asking him if he is not going to eat; he meekly
+answers, by saying he is waiting for some sugar and milk for his coffee.
+But all are soon satisfied, and we go back to our barracks, our poor
+beef-steak-and-potato companion feeling very much disappointed.
+
+Our duty at the substitute camp was to perform the guard duty necessary
+to keep the men from escaping, and also to act as guard in taking men
+from this post to the front. This camp was used as a rendezvous for
+substitutes, to equip them preparatory to sending them to the army. The
+larger proportion of the men sent to this post seemed to be composed of
+the refuse of all society, whose entire aim seemed to have been to
+enlist and desert as often as opportunity offered. They were a lawless
+set of men, and it was only by enforcing the most rigid discipline, that
+they were kept within bounds.
+
+When a squad of substitutes was to be taken to the front, one or two
+commissioned officers were usually detached, together with a compliment
+of non-commissioned officers and privates, sufficient to carefully guard
+against desertions on their way. Ordinary freight cars were used for
+transportation, into which were crowded from 35 to 40 men, allowing five
+men in each car as a guard. It was a shameful way of treating human
+beings, crowded together for two days with barely room to move in, and
+being required to assume all manner of positions at night in order to
+get a little rest. Although sufficient rations were purported to be
+issued for the journey, yet they never sufficed, and the men often
+suffered from hunger. Yet in time Baltimore was reached, where all the
+men were generally put into comfortable quarters for a day or so, and
+then placed on board transports to be taken to different points on the
+Potomac or James Rivers.
+
+These transports were often condemned, or at least unsafe vessels in the
+employ of the Government, with no conveniences for the accommodation of
+the number of men crowded on them. The writer had the misfortune to be
+on one of these miserable crafts. On the night of Friday, Sept. 9th, we
+left Baltimore with 1100 men, en route for City Point, on an old
+condemned English emigrant steamer. We were 55 hours making the trip
+(more than twice as long as we should have been), and twice the vessel
+was turned to be run ashore, as she leaked so badly, and the pumps
+giving out for a time, it was feared by her commander the water might
+put out the fires under the boilers, and at no time could the old tub be
+kept on an even keel. There were only a few casks of water, and no
+provisions of any kind on board. The rations issued to the men on
+starting were all gone long before we reached our destination, and not a
+little suffering was experienced by the poor fellows for want of
+something to eat. This is but one of many instances in which one portion
+of the men in the Government employ were made to suffer by the neglect
+and ill-treatment of another portion.
+
+But to return to our camp at Elmira. Our duties were about the same
+thing every day; doing guard duty when it came our turn for detail, with
+the diversion of an occasional squad to the front. This began to be an
+old story to us, and we had to use our best endeavors to get up some
+little excitement to break the monotony of camp routine.
+
+On the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 10th, orders were issued to our
+Regiment to move to Barracks No. 3, without delay. It was a rainy day,
+and all felt more like staying quietly in the barracks than like packing
+up and moving; yet go we must, and go we did. The last squad left at 8
+o'clock in the evening. Tents, of which each Company had twelve,
+including one officer's wall tent, were pitched for the night, and all
+made themselves as comfortable as possible. In the morning, although it
+had ceased raining, it was very wet, and the nature of the ground made
+it very uncomfortable. We arranged our camp with a little more care,
+building a stockade of boards two feet high, on which we pitched each
+tent, and also making a floor on the bottom. Later in the season we
+provided each tent with either a camp-stove or fire-place, which made
+our quarters very comfortable, even in the severest weather.
+
+We also built a cook-house capable of seating our entire Company, and
+furnished it with a good stove and such other apparatus as was necessary
+to carry on our culinary operations. We were indeed the envy of the
+entire Brigade, and it is undoubtedly true that by our own exertions we
+possessed the best _arrangement_ for promoting our own comfort of any
+Company on the ground. We were enabled by our advantages to provide all
+the variety possible with the rations served us. There was hardly a day
+but we were supplied with some delicacy by the kindness of our officers,
+that was not on the regular bill of fare. Indeed, our Table d'Hote
+gained such a notoriety, that in less than two weeks we had some of the
+staff officers as regular boarders, and our worthy Colonel considered
+it quite an honor when we gave him a standing invitation to partake of
+any meal with us when he did not see fit to go to his boarding house--an
+invitation that he often accepted and seemed quite to enjoy.
+
+Our principal duty at Barracks 3, or the rebel camp, as commonly called,
+although the correct name was Camp Chemung, was to guard the rebel
+prisoners confined at this post. Almost every day, however, men were
+detailed and sent off on extra duty. The prison was formed of a stockade
+built of boards 14 feet long, placed perpendicularly on a fence frame,
+having the posts on the outside, thereby giving a perfectly smooth
+surface on the inside, quite impossible to scale. There were two
+entrances to the enclosure, one called the Main Gate, which was placed
+on front, and was the principal means of entrance, the other was called
+the Rear Gate, and placed at the rear of the prison on the river bank.
+All around this stockade, four feet from the top, there was a platform
+and railing for the guard to walk on, with sentry boxes about 240 feet
+apart. Besides the guard "on the fence," there was a line of sentinels
+on the ground outside the stockade. During the day men armed with
+revolvers were posted at different points in the enclosure, and at night
+were formed into a patrol guard. This patrol walked around the entire
+enclosure about 15 feet from the stockade, there being an interval of
+three minutes of time between each man. The guard on the fence and those
+outside were relieved every two hours; the patrol was relieved every
+four hours. It was the duty of the guard to challenge any of the
+prisoners who were approaching the stockade, a second challenge was
+given if the first was not sufficient, and if they still persisted and
+were evidently trying to effect some means of escape, the order was to
+fire on them and give the alarm.
+
+There were about 300 men detailed for duty each day. These consisted of
+eight commissioned officers, 32 non-commissioned officers, and 260
+privates. This number was distributed to four different positions,
+allowing an equal number of officers to each, but the men were
+apportioned to each post according to the amount of duty to be done.
+
+The guard was formed and reviewed each morning at 8 o'clock, preparatory
+to going on duty; the new guard usually relieved the guard of the
+previous day at 10 o'clock, and were kept on duty 24 hours. Each squad
+was under command of two officers, and was divided into three reliefs;
+these reliefs alternated with each other in a duty of two hours, thus
+allowing each man four hours' rest out of six.
+
+The field officer of the day was accustomed to make a complete tour of
+the camp during the day, and usually visited each guard post at least
+once during the night. Whenever he was seen approaching any of the
+principal posts, the entire guard had to be turned out in order to be
+inspected and reviewed by him.
+
+During the night, from 8 o'clock in the evening until 6 in the morning,
+every half hour was called by the guard on the fence, at the same time
+giving the number of each post and the word "All's well."
+
+The prisoners were divided into companies, each company being under the
+charge of an officer detailed for that purpose. Roll was called morning
+and evening, at one of which the officer was required to be present and
+to make a daily report to the commandant of the post. Two meals per day
+were given the prisoners, one at 8 A. M. and one at 3 P. M. They were
+furnished with good, wholesome food, prepared in an immense cooking
+establishment. Each company marched to this house at the regular hours,
+and were served with their rations, going immediately back to their
+quarters to eat them.
+
+Several large and commodious hospitals were provided for the sick,
+arranged with all possible convenience, and attended by a corps of
+competent Surgeons.
+
+One might draw a grand comparison between the way in which our men were
+treated in the different prisons of the South, and the treatment of
+rebels at the hands of our Government. We who have seen the worn-out,
+hobbling rebel prisoner, go forth exchanged, after a few months'
+imprisonment, a strong and healthy man, cannot but feel the contrast
+when we see old friends, who, months ago were freed from Southern
+prisons, even now unable to stand the burden of any daily toil, and
+still wearing in their deep-lined faces the marks of past hardships. And
+when we think of those who once filled the vacant places in our homes
+and in our hearts, who might now be with us but for such hardships, we
+can reflect only with shuddering upon the treatment they have received,
+and feel grateful that we are at peace again. Verily, many a tale that
+we might tell were better left untold.
+
+On the morning of Friday, Oct. 7th, one of the guard on the outside of
+the fence discovered a hole, through which it was evident some of the
+prisoners had escaped. The alarm was given, but it was too late. On
+investigation there were found to be 16 prisoners missing. They had made
+a tunnel about four feet under ground and sixty odd feet long, large
+enough to allow a man to crawl through. The night in which they made
+their escape was very dark and stormy, and taking advantage of this,
+they completed their excavation, crawled through, and were free.
+
+This mode of escape was afterwards often tried, but the above is the
+only instance in which any reward was obtained for the great amount of
+work thus expended. A fellow put into practical operation one day a
+novel method of escaping. It was customary on the death of any of the
+rebels, to carry them to the dead-house; here the bodies were placed in
+coffins, marked, and a register kept. From the prison they were carried
+to the burial-ground, where the coffins were placed in long trenches,
+with a head-board marked to correspond with the register kept at the
+prison. One day one of the assistants at the dead-house arranged with
+one of his fellows to be placed in a coffin, and have the lid lightly
+nailed on. He was carried to the burial-ground, and unloaded with the
+other bodies. As soon as the cart drove off, our sharp fellow easily
+kicked the lid off and made good his escape.
+
+Our camp life was beginning to be very monotonous. Each day the same
+routine was observed, and we were at our wit's end to produce some sort
+of amusement. We were provided, however, with the following incident
+which served us as a fund for some days: On the night of October 15th,
+all the camps being quiet, and no sound coming through the still night
+air, save the steady tread of the guard, or the hoarse, hollow cough of
+the prisoners, at 11 o'clock we were all suddenly aroused from our
+slumbers by the report of the alarm gun, the long roll soon followed and
+instantly the officers were out ordering the men quickly into line, each
+Company was marched on the parade ground on a double quick, the line
+soon formed and every thing was in readiness awaiting orders. Presently
+an orderly came riding up assigning to our Regiment a position, then
+quickly to another camp he went, and we started at quick time for our
+position, just as we set off the battery came thundering down the road,
+the bugle sounded, men dismounted, pieces were unlimbered, quickly
+loaded, and ready for action. From the opposite direction came more
+field pieces which formed a battery just in front of our halting place,
+then by us rushed a Regiment, and to us again came the orderly, and we
+were divided, one Battalion went in one direction and the other in an
+other. Thus the different commands were manoeuvred for about an hour,
+finally a rest being allowed, the men began to enquire if we had not
+been "sold," as it was evident there was no disturbance in the prison
+camp nor any signs of an outbreak. But no one could give a solution to
+the problem, until the next morning we found it was all done by our
+Brigade Commander, to see what reliance could be placed on the men in
+case of an emergency.
+
+In pursuance of orders received a day or two previous, our Regiment,
+together with the entire Brigade, started at noon of October 19th for
+the general parade ground, to take part in a Brigade review, it was an
+informal affair and only occupied two hours, it was a sort of
+preliminary or drill to fit us for a grand review to take place some
+time in the next month.
+
+Messrs. Tolles and Burritt came over from Ithaca, reaching camp the
+morning of October 20th, to take views in and about the camps, they
+succeeded in getting a great many fine views of the different positions
+occupied by the troops.
+
+At inspection on the morning of October 23d, orders were issued to each
+Regiment, to hold themselves in readiness to fall in at a moment's
+notice. It was understood that Governor Seymour was in the city and
+would visit the different camps during the day. It being unknown at what
+time we would have to fall in, our boys went about the camp with their
+equipments on, ready to take their places in line at the first call. In
+the afternoon at 3 o'clock the roll was sounded and our Regiment was
+soon in line, presently Gov. Seymour and a few members of his staff,
+accompanied by some of the post officers, passed and were saluted by the
+Regiment; there was no pretentious show of any kind, merely a
+recognition and compliment to the Commander-in-Chief of the State
+forces.
+
+On the evening of October 24th, our boys arranged one of their
+characteristic performances--a minstrel show. We had indeed acquired a
+great reputation during our life in camp for being possessed of an
+inexhaustible store of fun, and had the material for engaging in
+anything that might offer which could be turned into a source of
+amusement.
+
+On the evening mentioned we built a staging of rather large dimensions
+of material furnished us by the Quarter-Master of the Regiment, sticking
+bayonets in the ground with a candle placed in them to serve as
+foot-lights, seats were provided for our audience, and every convenience
+added as far as possible in order to make our entertainments popular. We
+were richly rewarded on this occasion as our performances had been
+growing very much in favor, and on this night many came up from the city
+in carriages until we had an audience of which many a more worthy
+showman might have been proud.
+
+It would be impossible to enumerate all the sources of fun that were
+introduced and carried out, but it is sufficient to say that there was
+not an hour in the day but that one might enjoy a hearty laugh over the
+pranks of one or more of the boys.
+
+The 2d of November was a great day among the different Regiments
+stationed at Elmira. A grand review had been ordered to come off at
+noon, to consist of all the troops not on duty, to be reviewed by
+General Diven and staff. There were nine Regiments and two Batteries on
+the field, viz: the 12th Regulars, 1st V. R. C., the 54th, 56th, 58th,
+77th, 98th, 99th, 102d Regiments N. G., the 4th Regulars, and Rochester
+Batteries. The line was formed at noon, on the large field in the rear
+of the regular parade ground. Soon after, General Diven and staff came
+on the ground, receiving the customary salute from the Batteries. We
+were marched in review, first at common time, then at quick time. After
+going through some minor evolutions, we were dismissed, reaching our
+camps just before 6 o'clock. Everything passed off well, and the
+reviewing officers expressed themselves highly satisfied with the
+appearance of the men, and their proficiency in drill. There were about
+4,500 men of all grades, who took part in the review, and those who
+witnessed the parade considered it a fine affair, as well as being a
+creditable appearance of our State troops.
+
+It was now drawing near the time when a great many of the Regiments were
+to be mustered out of service, having served the time for which they
+enlisted.
+
+On the 3d of November the 54th Regiment was mustered out, and left for
+home. On the 5th, the 56th, 77th, and 99th Regiments were also dismissed
+from service, and each set out for their respective homes. This made our
+duties very much harder, as no troops were furnished in place of those
+leaving; consequently those who remained had to do double duty. We did
+not mind that much, however, as we knew our time would soon come for
+going home; although it would be near the middle of December before our
+100 days were completed, yet our time was out with that of the remainder
+of the Regiment, who were mustered in some 20 days before we were.
+
+The evening of November 16th was occupied by our Company in giving an
+oyster supper as a complimentary entertainment to the officers of the
+Regiment. The table was set and supper served in our cook-house. Among
+our guests we had the Colonel and staff, and nearly all the line
+officers of our Regiment, together with several members of other
+Regiments. Everything passed off finely, and both guests and hosts
+seemed to enjoy the evening's fun to the fullest extent.
+
+It was fully expected by the authorities that the Regiment would be
+relieved from duty by the 20th of November, but all hopes of reaching
+home before the first of the following month were given up, for we
+certainly could not be spared until some Regiment should come to take
+our place, as there were barely men enough to do the duty required, and
+even those were virtually over-worked. It made little difference with
+us, however, as we had some time yet to serve, but then we had expected
+to be relieved from duty the same as the rest of the command to which we
+were attached, and felt some little disappointment at the delay. All
+were anxious to be home at Thanksgiving, the 24th of November, to eat
+the time-honored roast turkey and plum pudding, but we found it was of
+no use to raise any expectations, as they were not to be realized. We
+were not forgotten, however. There arrived from home the night before
+several boxes and barrels, well filled with all the delicacies, as well
+as substantials, that are necessary to makeup a grand Thanksgiving
+dinner. These were spread and partaken of by our boy with seemingly as
+much pleasure as if we had been at home.
+
+After many disappointments and vexatious delays, orders were issued on
+the 1st of December to the effect that any Company having the proper
+papers drawn up and showing no deficiency as regarded equipments, should
+be mustered out on the 2d day of December, or as soon thereafter as all
+necessary papers were completed.
+
+You may imagine that a great amount of writing was done during that
+night, as the next morning found us ready for the mustering officer.
+Quite early in the morning we began to pack up and make preparations to
+break camp.
+
+At 10 A. M. the Captain was in possession of the Quarter-Master's and
+Ordinance officers' receipts for arms, accoutrements and camp equipage
+returned, and at 11 A. M. we were mustered out of the United States
+service, having been Uncle Sam's boys in blue just ninety-two days. We
+soon after set off for the Depot with what baggage we had, and at 7 P.
+M. reached Owego where we had to remain until morning.
+
+At about 7 o'clock we were in sight of home and soon at the Depot, here
+we were received by a large number of citizens and marched directly to
+the Armory where we were welcomed home in a short speech by _M. R.
+Barnard_, neatly responded to by _Captain Blood_, after which we
+separated to don a citizen's attire and citizen's employment.
+
+Although our three months' work, in the mere point of dollars and cents,
+was a loss to every man, yet I doubt if there is one who regrets having
+spent this much time in the government service. Each man received a
+regular discharge which in years hence he may refer to with somewhat of
+pride at the thought of having done even his mite in serving his country
+and contributed a little towards suppressing the rebellion. We were
+regularly enlisted in the United States army, and subject in every
+particular to the same treatment and usage as any of the men in the
+government employ. Our duty, it is true, was not attended with any of
+the dangers which accompanied the duties of the men in the field, yet it
+was work that had to be done, and could be as well performed by State
+troops as to take veterans from the field. Our Company as a whole were
+well treated in every instance, enjoying many advantages which the
+social position of the members secured to them, and we were allowed
+privileges which were hardly expected; in fact our standard of
+capabilities was raised so high that our men were constantly being
+detailed for some special duty, requiring men of more than ordinary
+intellect and foresight to accomplish. Soon after moving to Barracks No.
+3, two of our men were detached from the Company and placed in the
+capacity of chief Clerks at Brigade Head-Quarters, another was made
+Clerk and Assistant to the Post Inspector, each retaining his
+responsible position during our stay in camp. Another was appointed to
+the position of Ordinance Sergeant, while a fifth member held the rank
+of Sergeant Major for a number of weeks, during the absence of the
+regular occupant of that office. Any one at all acquainted with the
+duties devolving upon an occupant of either of these offices, may judge
+of the honor extended our Company, and the preference shown its
+particular members, by the appointments to such positions of
+responsibility and trust.
+
+It may be a fact worthy of mention, that there was not a duty imposed on
+our men that was not promptly fulfilled; every detail called for was
+forthcoming, and that, too, without hesitation or caviling, which was so
+common among a large number of the Companies. This is the more
+noticeable, as during the last few weeks of our stay at Elmira our boys
+were called on to do double duty. There were so many of the Regiments
+going home, and no provision made for supplying their places, yet every
+duty was cheerfully performed, although some men did 40 hours actual
+duty out of 48.
+
+Every man had a pride in keeping everything in and about our quarters
+scrupulously clean. Our cook-house, with all its cooking apparatus,
+presented the appearance of a model kitchen, and each tent was swept and
+arranged with all the care that could have been taken by a tidy
+house-wife.
+
+In appearance and proficiency of drill, as a Company, we soon attained a
+place second to none, and which we easily retained against all
+competitors.
+
+Through the exertions and faithfulness of our officers, we had the
+pleasure of receiving from Captain Carpenter, the Post Inspector, the
+compliment that we were finest in appearance, and most proficient in
+drill, of any of the Companies stationed at Camp Chemung.
+
+Our officers were ever watchful to promote the comfort and best interest
+of the men, striving in a hundred different ways to lighten the duties
+imposed on the men, providing everything in their power to relieve the
+sick, besides, at a personal expense, contributing many articles of food
+or camp furniture, so that, by their exertions, the irksomeness of our
+duties was destroyed, and every man considered it more of a pleasure
+than an obligation to obey their commands.
+
+We were sorry to part with many of our own Regiment, as well as members
+of other commands with whom we had formed an acquaintance, much to our
+profit, but our work had been done, and we were honorably discharged,
+returning home feeling that the time had been well spent, and with no
+regrets that we had been in the United States service for three months.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+December 26th a delegation of the Company attended the funeral of M. G.
+Phillips, a late member. January 5th.--Annual meeting and supper at
+Captain Esty's. Washington's Birth-day, February 22d, 1865, was duly
+honored by the Company by a parade. May 28th--Attended the funeral of
+the late Lieutenant George Fisk. June 27th--Were inspected at
+Trumansburg by Colonel H. D. Barto. July 7th--A number of members were
+expelled for violation of By-Laws. Attended the funeral of Captain
+Bartholemew, at Etna, who was killed in the United States service.
+August 3d--Attended the funeral of Major Belcher, who died from disease
+contracted while in the army of the United States. Target shoot August
+15th, 1865. The prizes were taken and awarded as follows:
+
+1st. William S. Crittenden--a splendid Revolver, presented by Captain
+Esty.
+
+2d. Walter C. Steel--a pair of rich, gold-lined Silver Goblets,
+presented by Lieutenant John C. Hazen.
+
+3d. L. S. Mackey--a beautiful Silver Castor, presented by the Sergeants
+of the Company.
+
+4th. Sergeant E. M. Finch--an English silver-steel, pearl handle Pocket
+Knife, presented by L. R. King, Esq.
+
+5th. Geo. R. Williams--bottle of French Perfumery, presented by Geo. E.
+Halsey, Esq.
+
+6th. John Young--a magnificent box of Herring, presented by J. B. Taylor
+& Co.
+
+7th. Geo. M. King--a Glass Pipe, presented by Messrs. J. B. Taylor & Co.
+
+After the prizes were awarded, Captain Esty was presented with a
+magnificent sword, belt, sword-knot and case, by Capt. B. R. Williams,
+on behalf of the members and ex-members of the Company.
+
+The Company was reviewed and inspected by Colonels H. D. Barto and K. S.
+Van Voorhees, at Trumansburg, Oct. 19th, 1865. January 23d, attended the
+funeral of Chief-Engineer Joseph Sidney, U. S. N., who died while in the
+service of his country.
+
+We now come in the history of the Company to the dedication of the new
+Armory and Drill-Room, which are located in the Cornell Library
+building, and which were dedicated by one of the finest entertainments
+ever given in Ithaca, February 10th, 1866, at which time the Company
+were assisted by Miss Louise St. John, Mrs. J. S. Granger, Miss A.
+McCormick, Mrs. Joseph Esty, Jr., and Miss Frankie Atwater; also Gen. H.
+A. Dowe, Gen. William Glenny, Col. Charles F. Blood, Col. K. S. Van
+Voorhees, Capt. B. R. Williams, Quar. Mas. J. C. Heath, Hon. B. G.
+Ferris, Hon. James B. Taylor, F. M. Finch, Esq., F. K. Andrus, Esq.,
+Charles Curtis, Esq., Edward Hall, Esq., Thomas Crane, Esq., Edward
+Moore, Esq., L. V. B. Maurice, Esq., Elijah Cornell, Esq., and Master
+Fred. Summers.
+
+The entertainment was liberally patronized by the citizens of Ithaca,
+enabling the Company to cancel a large proportion of the indebtedness
+incurred in furnishing their Armory. The expenditures of the Company in
+this direction, and expense attending their exhibition, was six hundred
+and twenty-eight dollars and fifty-four cents.
+
+The present indebtedness of the Company is less than two hundred
+dollars, which amount they hope to cancel entirely by the profits on the
+sales of this History.
+
+The furniture of the Armory will compare, we think, with any room in the
+Library. A fine photographic likeness of each of the officers of the
+Company, taken by the celebrated Artists, Messrs. Beardsley Brothers,
+occupy a prominent position. The Drill-Room is one of the finest in the
+State. For the present superior advantages enjoyed by the Company, they
+are much indebted to Hon. Ezra Cornell, whose name is connected with
+every enterprise which has in view the prosperity of our village.
+
+We have endeavored to give, as we stated at the commencement, a full,
+true and concise history of the DeWitt Guard, our task is completed; and
+in closing, we only ask that a generous public will remember the present
+and former members of this Company, who sacrificed so much for their
+country in the hour of her peril, and to bestow honor where honor is
+due.
+
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+Transcriber's Notes
+
+Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
+
+Page 15: "unparalelled" changed to "unparalleled" (to a degree
+unparalleled).
+
+Pages 19, 21: "Chancellorville" changed to "Chancellorsville".
+
+Page 19: "Coal Harbor" changed to "Cold Harbor".
+
+Page 33: "comrads" changed to "comrades" (the cheers of comrades).
+
+Page 37: "seperated" changed to "separated" (separated from his
+command).
+
+Page 38: "commisioned" changed to "commissioned" (was elected and
+commissioned).
+
+Page 40: "excrutiating" changed to "excruciating" (the most excruciating
+torture).
+
+Page 41: "comrad" changed to "comrade" (of our deceased comrade).
+
+Page 50: "base" changed to "bass" (on the bass drum).
+
+Page 50: "equippage" changed to "equipage" (equipage in perfect order).
+
+Page 53: "reconnoisances" changed to "reconnoissances" (two important
+reconnoissances).
+
+Page 105: "accroutrements" changed to "accoutrements" (with gun and
+accoutrements).
+
+Page 115: "opperation" changed to "operation" (in operation day and
+night).
+
+Page 125: "marksman" changed to "marksmen" (marksmen in Tompkins
+County).
+
+Page 137: "excell" changed to "excel" (Few men can excel him).
+
+Page 145: "brake" changed to "break" (enough to break down).
+
+Page 155: "McNiel" changed to "McNeil".
+
+Page 166: "stake" changed to "steak" (the beef steak will be tender).
+
+Page 167: "potatoe" changed to "potato" (beef-steak-and-potato).
+
+Page 180: "arraigned" changed to "arranged" (our boys arranged).
+
+Page 180: "inexhaustable" changed to "inexhaustible" (inexhaustible
+store of fun).
+
+Page 184: "ninty" changed to "ninety" (just ninety-two days).
+
+Page 186: "capabilites" changed to "capabilities" (our standard of
+capabilities).
+
+
+
+
+
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