CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1862 Abstracts 595 - 603 CIVIL WAR Casualties (Cont'd) 595 L Sept. 1:3/1 Lieutenant Eaton of the seventh Ohio, who was wounded at Culpepper, has returned home. He shows the effects of his wound. 596 L Sept. 2; ed: 1/1 - We understand that ex-governor Dennison, who was in this city today on his way to the Pacific railroad convention at Chicago, received a dispatch this morning from Governor Tod, calling him to Columbus by the first train and saying that our losses were very heavy in Kentucky. It is reported that 12,000 were killed and wounded, but this must be greatly exaggerated. (1) (2) 597 L Sept. 4:1/3 - The following casualty was reported today: James W. Thompson, seventh Ohio, wounded in the knee. (1) - 598 - L Sept. 9:3/1 The remains of Colonel Broadhead of Broadhead's Michigan cavalry passed through here on the way to Detroit. (1) 599 L Sept. 9:3/2 Two brothers, Isaac and Abraham Ginter of this city, have been killed in action. Both are privates. Their parents, who are in reduced circumstances, are inconsolable. Isaac was killed at Moscow, Tenn. Abraham was wounded at Cedar mountain and at the Alexandria hospital. 600 L Sept. 10:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, "Subscriber" says: "In your notice regarding the fate of Isaac and Abraham Ginters, there were errors. "Isaac was a member of the Fifty-fourth Ohio regiment, and was missing after a foraging expedition in Alabama. (3) Abraham was a member of Capt. Crane's company of the 7th Ohio, and was fatally wounded at Culpepper. "He told his mother, who attended him before his death, 'I have fought for my country, and will die for it."" (4) 601 L Sept. 11:3/1 William Oscar Wade, adopted son of the Hon. Edward Wade, was a clerk in Raymond's store before joining the Cleveland Grays. He took sick at Cumberland, Md., and died of typhoid fever on Sept. 3. (3) 602 L Sept. 12:3/2 In a letter to the editor from "Chagrin Falls," the writer says: "A special meeting of I.0.G.T. lodge passed a resolution of condolence for Norman L. Norris, corporal in Co. D, 7th Ohio, who died from wounds received at Culpepper. (6) ་་ 603 L Sept. 18:2/5 First Lieut. Henry S. Camp, 33, died in Washington on Sept. 15. The funeral will be held today at the residence of A. M. Marshall, 72 Erie St. (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1862 604 L Sept. 18:3/2 - Lieutenant Henry Roth of the 20th Ohio battery was smitten with sun stroke at camp yesterday afternoon. He was very sick last night. (1) 605 L Sept. 20; ed: 2/1 - "The intelligence of the death of General Thomas Francis Meagher will cause deep regret everywhere. He was a gallant soldier of the Union. A grateful people mourn the loss of such men." (2) 606 L Sept. 22:3/2 Colonel William Creighton of the seventh Ohio is home. His wound will soon be healed. (1) 607 - L Sept. 22:3/2 Lieutenant Harper Bill, 20, of the eighth Ohio regiment, was killed in battle on Sept. 19, in Maryland. He was a son of U. S. Marshal Bill. (2) 608 L Sept. 24:3/1 The Rev. Gaylord B. Hawkins, chaplain of the second Ohio cavalry, died while on duty with his regiment in Kansas. (1) 609 - L Sept. 24:3/1 - A report of the death of Private Holmes of Co. E, 84th regiment, has gained credence. However, he is convalescent and is expected home soon. (1) 610 - L Sept. 24:3/1 In a letter to Major General Halleck from Corinth, Sept. 22, U. S. Grant says: "In my dispatch of the 20th, our loss was over-estimated, and the rebel loss under-estimated. We found 261 of their dead on the field, while our loss in killed will be less than 100." 611 L Sept. 26; ed: 1/2 - The large number of brilliant officers killed in the battles in Maryland, among whom was our own gallant Hays, makes a tearful record. (1) The conspicuous uniforms of our officers have as much to do with our severe losses among officers as their bravery. They wear their bright sashes into battle. The Rebel officers do not, and are careful not to be good targets for sharpshooters. (7) 612 L Sept. 27:2/1 In a letter to the editor, Chairman R. W. Ratlift of the second Ohio volunteer cavalry, of which Lieut. Hosea Townsend is the acting adjutant secretary, says: In consequence of the death of Chaplain G. W. Hawkins of the second Ohio cavalry, a meeting of the regiment was called and a letter of condolence was sent to the bereaved wife. (5) 613 L Sept. 27:3/1 Private Holmes, who was left in Cumberland when the 84th quit that place, has returned home. He is doing well. (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1862 614 L Sept. 29:3/1 - The remains of Lieutenant Bill passed through this city, Sept. 27, on the way to Sandusky, the place of burial. Deputy Marshal Ives went to Sharpsburg to procure the remains. He found the body buried on the battlefield in an orchard. Lieutenant Bill was regarded by his comrades as a brave fellow. uty Marshal Ives paid a visit to the eight regiment, the regiment of Lieutenant Bill, and reports it to be in excellent condition. 615 L Sept. 30;3/1 The remains of Lieutenant Lantry arrived here yesterday morning on the Pittsburgh train. A large number of friends of the deceased were at the depot. Dep Lieutenant Lantry was among the first who volunteered in answer to the call of the President, and has been in the field during the whole war. He was a man of industry, high morality, and social virtues. He has proved his heroism upon the battle field in an unselfish and self-sacrificing manner. He was unmarried. His relatives reside here. 616 - L Sept. 30;3/2 - At a special meeting of Protection Hose Co. No. 2 at their hall last evening, called to take into consideration the death of Lieutenant Lantry, late of the eighth Ohio, who fell in the battle of Antietan, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: (3) (3) "Whereas, we, the members of Protection Hose Co. No. 2, having received the sad inteligence of the death of our worthy fellow member, John Lantry, it is but fitting we should express our heartfelt sorrow as a company at his untimely departure from our midst; therefore, "Resolved: That in the death of Lieutenant Lantry society is deprived of an estimable and worthy young man, this company of an active and useful member, and the country of a brave and fearless defender; "Resolved: That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the severely afflicted family of the deceased in this, their hour of sorrow, but bid them be of good cheer at the thought that he died gallantly fighting for justice and the right, having laid down his life for his country; "Resolved: That as a token of respect for our deceased brother, this house be draped in mourning for 30 days; "Resolved: That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Cleveland papers. Frank Megorrey, chairman; Jares Keegan, secretary. (4) 617 L Sept. 30:3/3 The remains of William Delaney, lieutenant in the eighth Ohio regiment (Hibernian Guards), who was killed at the battle near Boonsboro, arrived last evening on the cars. (1) 618 L Oct. 11:3/1 - Elbridge Meacham of Newburg was killed in the battle of Antietam. He was a member of Co. B, seventh regiment. (1) 619 L Oct. 18:2/2 The Warren CHRONICLE reports that H. Williams of Cleveland had his left arm shot off by a cannon ball in an engagement at Newtonia, Aug. 30. (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1862 Abstracts 620 - 628 CIVIL WAR Casualties (Cont'd) 620 L Oct. 21; ed: 2/2 - A circular from the secretary of war states that officers should dismount in time of action, dress like privates, and should follow the excellent example set by the enemy of no unnecessary exposure in time of battle. The above order indicates why our loss of officers has been so heavy. (4) 621 L Oct. 24:3/1 Captain Edwards, Co. A, 105th regiment, who was wounded in the head and hand at the battle of Terrysville, arrived here yesterday on his way to his home in Youngstown. 622 L Oct. 27; ed: 3/1 Orrin B. Gould of the 27th Ohio and of this city was shot through the lung in the battle of Corinth while capturing a Rebel. flag. The flag was later sent to Governor Tod. Gould was promoted to captain and deserved well this advancement. 623 L Nov. 1; ed: 2/1 It is with pain that we announce the death of Dr. Levi C. Brown, 28, post surgeon at Camp Chase, who died of typhoid fever on Oct. 30. The doctor was well known in Cleveland. "In person he was affable, generous, and upright, and no one could accuse him of a mean action." 624 L Nov. 1; ed: 4/1 The body of Lieut. John Garvey of the seventh Virginia infantry who died of a wound received in the battle of Antietam on Oct. 11, was brought here by his mother. He left here a private in the seventh Ohio. (1) (2) (8) "Good and brave boys must continue to give up their lives in order that ... traitors may be thwarted...." (6) 625 L Nov. 5; ed: 2/2 The death of General Mitchell will be looked upon as a national calamity. (2) 626 L Nov. 5:3/1 Captain Wallace J. Woodward of the 23rd Ohio regiment died in a hospital in western Virginia. The captain was a native Clevelander. (3) 627 - Nov. 10; ed: 2/3 - Never has the country been called upon to mourn the loss of a brighter, nobler, character than Gen. O. M. Mitchell, 51. Known familiarly as "Old Star," "his spirit has winged its flight up through the sublime constellations, whose mysteries he loved to penetrate." (18) 628 L Nov. 10:3/1 The body of Gen. J. B. Richardson arrived here by the Pittsburgh train on Oct. 7, and was taken to Detroit on board the MAY QUEEN. He died of wounds received at Antietam. (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1862 Abstracts 629 - 636 CIVIL WAR - Casualties (Cont'd) 629 L Nov. 18:3/1 E. Sawtell of Brooklyn, a member of the eighth Ohio who was killed at Antietam, was interred with military honors at Brooklyn Centre on Nov. 16. (1) 630 L Dec. 8:3/1 The CITY FACT, Columbus, says that Sergeant Fay, who was shot in Camp Cleveland on Dec. 4, was formerly one of the carriers of that paper. (1) 631 L Dec. 8:3/1 - We learned yesterday that Sergeant Fay was considered to be much better and there is a prospect of his recovery. (1) 632 L Dec. 10:2/3 Official statements show that there are now over 60,000 sick and wounded in our hospitals, aside from the immense number convalescent but not yet able to return to their regiments. Inquiry has been made to ascertain whether some method cannot be devised for rendering it easier to procure furloughs and discharges for the more serious cases without detriment to the service. 633 L Dec. 10:4/1 Sergeant Fay of Smithnight's battery is geetting better every day and his physicians feel confident of his final recovery. Confederate Army (2) (1) 634 L Jan. 25; ed: 2;1 - "The rebels upon the eastern shore of the Potomac ed:2;1 communicate with those upon the Virginia shore by means of kites of oiled paper or silk, and the tails of which are made of letters and papers. " 635 L Apr. 1; e: 2/1 Great men are always reputed as giving utterance to some 'last words' which are taken as indications of their character, intellectual ability, or the great subjects which fill their minds as the dread hour of death approaches. "The followers of the rebel general Ben McCullough can have his last words to treasure up in their remembrance. It is reputed that a few minutes before his worthless life oozed out through the hole made by a loyal bullet, his physician assured him he had but a brief time to live. At this Ben looked up incredulously, and saying 'Oh, hell,' turned away his head and never spoke after. Such, then, were the 'last words' of the Rebel." (3) (3) 636 L May 5; ed: 2/1 There has been no fighting at Pittsburgh Landing, but the troops are eager for another trial with the enemy as soon as the condition of the roads renders an advance practicable. It is reported that large numbers of deserters are continually deserting the Rebel army. "The news of the fall of New Orleans has disheartened them, giving a formidable enemy in the rear as well as in front." (4) |