CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1862 Abstracts 698 708 CIVIL WAR - Desertions (Cont'd) William 698 L Aug. 20:3/2 - The following deserters have been arrested: Zouvers, private in Co. E, 41st Ohio, arrested in Ottawa county; Michiel Ward, private, 15th regulars, arrested at Sandusky; Joseph Ernstberger, private, Co. H, 29th Ohio, arrested at Clinton, Summit county; Henry Ewell, private, Co. G, 29th Ohio, arrested at Brimfield, Portage county; and Ely Bandebush, private, Co. H, 29th Ohio, arrested in Cleveland. (2) 699 L Aug. 21:3/1 A deserter, John B. Nowling, A deserter, John B. Nowling, a private in Co. G, 29th Ohio, was arrested yesterday by Officer Burlison. He gave the severity of his captain as the reason. Nowling was nicknamed "Beauregard" in his company. 700 - L Aug. 25:3/1 A deserter named Emanuel Hoffman of the 67th Ohio was arrested yesterday. (2) The following "skedaddlers" were arrested and imprisoned at Camp Cleveland: John Welford, George Cook, a Mr. Cunningham, and Darius Manchester. 701 L Aug 25:3/3 - A liberal reward is offered for the arrest of 11 soldiers absent without leave from Captain Tibbit's company, the 103rd. Included in the 11 are Conrad Weilminster, James K. Brown, P. McFarland, and C. Kramer. 702 L Aug. 28:3/1 Two deserters, John Hasson of Co. K, first Ohio cavalry, and Horace Robison of Co. K, second Ohio cavalry, were arrested yesterday by Deputy Marshal Burlison. (1) (2) Robison is charged with stealing a horse at the time he deserted. (1) A man named James Shean feigned sickness and escaped from the hospital at Camp Cleveland. (1) 704 - L Sept. 4:3/1 Men who attempted to desert yesterday from the 103rd Ohio at the depot were nabbed before the train left. (1) 705 L Sept. 5:3/1 - Asa Moore, a deserter from the 29th Ohio, was arrested. (1) 706 L Sept. 9:3/2 - Three "skedaddlers" from Illinois were released from Camp Cleveland, each giving $1,000 bond. They were John Brennan, Patrick Rourke, and John Giulin. (1) 707 L Sept. 10:3/1 - William F. Meyers of Sandusky arrived here yesterday, having in charge two deserters, arrested at the above place by Deputy Marshal Worthington. Their names are William Bingel and William Gulliver. They are locked up. (1) 708 L Sept. 12:3/1 - - Deputy Marshal McKenzie brought James Thomas Burnett, a deserter from the 29th Ohio, to Cleveland yesterday. Burnett was in jail at Jefferson for horse stealing and was given the alternative CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1862 Abstracts 709 - 714 CIVIL WAR - Desertions (Cont'd) of enlisting or being tried for the offense. He chose the former, receiv ed his bounty and deserted on the first opportunity. (1) 907 L Sept. 13:3/1 - The 29th Ohio regiment under Colonel Buckley has been peculiarly unfortunate in losing men by desertion. Eleven men have been arrested by U. S. Marshal Bill and deputies for deserting from that regiment. (1) 710 L Sept. 23:3/1 Nathan Whitney, a deserter from the 107th regiment, was arrested yesterday and sent to Camp Cleveland. (1) the west side. The usual federal reward is offered for information leading to their arrest. 711 L Sept. 24:3/4 Edward A. and Norman D. Ferguson of Co. B, 103rd Ohio regiment, deserted from Camp Mitchell, Ky. Their parents reside on (2) 712 L Sept. 29:3/1 Lieutenant Stratton of the 124th regiment, O.V.I., left Cleveland Sept. 26, a five p. m., caught a deserter in Pennsylvania, and had him in Camp Cleveland at ten o'clock the following morning. 713 L Oct. 22:3/1 Captain Wilson of Camp Cleveland is going to Kelley's island to day to arrest some deserters from his company, who are reported to be there. 714 L Dec. 29; ed: 3/1 - Charles Lamar, a German, came to the Johnson st. station house on Dec. 27 to obtain lodging. He says he was impressed into the Rebel army in Missouri at the beginning of the war. He knows nothing of the two companions who escaped from the army at Kentucky with him. He knows nothing of the condition of his family. He is sick in mind and body. He will probably be taken to the infirmary. "Lamar is a living testimony to the desposition and brutality of the rebels." (1) (1) (5) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGST JAN. 1 TO DEC 31, 1862 Abstracts 715 - 723 CIVIL WAR (Cont'd) Enlistments & Conscriptions 716 L Jan. 4; adv: 2/5 - Recruits are wanted for the 52d Regiment now in Camp Dennison. The camp is provided with everything a soldier wants for his comfort. The pay and rations are to commence at the time of enlistment. The pav is from $13 to $21 a month. Lieut. C. W. Reeves, Fowler, Ohio. 717 L Jan. 4; adv:2/5 One hundred men are wanted to fill the 54th Ohio Zouave regiment. All recruits will be entitled to $100 bounty. The pay is from $13 to $22 a month. Capt. H. Richardson, 170 Superior st., over Forest City Bank. 718 L Jan. 11; adv: 2/4 - Lieutenant C. Floyd wants 20 men to fill up Col. Barnett's regiment. He can be found at the American House for a few days. Pay, board, clothing, etc., commence from time of enlistment. 719 L Jan. 11:3/2 Fifty of the Continental Zouaves, recruited in Cleveland by Captain Richardson for the 54th regiment, and whose fancy uniforms and three cornered hat with red tassel have attracted so much attention on our streets, left last evening for Camp Dennison. 720 L Jan. 13; adv: 2/4 - In for the fight. 52d Regiment, Gunner's Guard O. V. U. S. A. Col. C. H. Sargent Recruits wanted! Pay and Rations to commence at time of enlistment. Each man is entitled to one hundred dollars bounty. Pay is from $13 to $21 per month. 721 L Jan. 15:23/2 - The city council last night adopted a resolution giving Captain Richardson of the Continental Zouanes a vote of thanks for having secured the enlistment, in his regiment, of three well-known troublemakers. (2) (2) (1) (1) (3) men will be accepted to fill up the first regiment light Artillery, O.V. Recruiting office, 210 (3) 723 L Jan. 16; adv: 2/7 - Lieutenant T. C. Floyd wants 20 men to fill up Col. Barnett's Regiment. He can be found at the American House for a few days. Pay, board, clothing commence from time of enlistment. (2) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1862 Abstracts 724 - 731 Concluded CIVIL WAR Enlistments & Conscriptions (Cont'd) 724 L Jan. 17:2/1 Who is eligible for the draft and who is exempt from it? "Let no one deceive himself with the idea that drafted soldiers will serve only three months, for after the militia are drafted, Congress can very easily hold them to serve during the war." (5) 725 L Jan. 28: 3/2 Colonel McGroarty of the 50th Ohio regiment, addressed a vast audience at the Melodeon last evening. His object was to procure recruits for his regiment, the headquarters of which is Camp Beckett, Hamilton, Butler county. The regiment now numbers 750 men. 726 L Feb. 6:3/3 Lieutenant Floyd is still recruiting men for the first reg.. 0. A., Colonel Barnett, at 137 Weddell block, Superior st. We are not informed how many chances are yet open to join this regiment, which is the pride of all Ohioans, but we suspect they are few and the young men who would distinguish himself in the work of his country's salvation had better not procrastinate. 6th Regiment of U. S. Cavalry!! The term of enrollment has been reduced from 5 to 3 years. (5) (8) Food, quar (4) ters, horses and accouterments will be furnished free. Apply at 136 Superior st. James Brisbin, capt. A few more good men will be acepted to fill up the 1st Regiment Light Artillery. Recruiting office, 137 Superior street. 52d Regiment Now at Camp Dennison Lieut. C. W. Reeves 52d Reg. O. V. U. S. A. Recruiting Offices 731 L Apr. 7; ed: 2/1 - No more recruits are wanted. There is something startling in the simple announcement that no more recruits are wanted for the grand army of the Union. (3) (5) (2) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1862 Abstracts 732 - 737 CIVIL WAR - Enlistments & Conscriptions (Cont'd) "The fact is that the army is full; that six hundred thousand men and more are in arms for the support of the government; that the patriotism and self denial of our people has volunteered the whole of this enormous. force, is enough to startle one who less than one year ago, heard the echoes of the guns that thundered against and from Sumter's walls." 732 L May 27; ed: 2/2 - Simultaneously with the news of the defeat and retreat of General Banks comes the call from the governor of Ohio for more men to defend the national capital. (4) "It needs no urgent appeal to the young men of our state, to induce them to enlist for the defense of their country. The patriotism that sent half a million of men - every man of them a volunteer into the field, will spur to equal sacrifices, as many more of our brave youth as the occasion may demand.' (6) 733 L May 27:3/1,2 No day since the President issued his first order, calling for 75,000 men for the defense of the national capital, has been marked by such excitement and enthusiasm among all classes in this city as yesterday. Coming, as the call for 500 men from this city did, while all were elated and indulging in the greatest confidence and satisfaction, it was received by many with incredulity. The stirring appeals of the military committee, followed by the patriotic proclamation of the governor, soon, however, dispelled doubts, and quickly the work to be done was engaged in by all. Lieutenant Frazee of the Grays was early at the task of summoning his old companions in arms about him, each of whom in turn went vigorously to work to secure others. (24) 734 L May 28:3/1 The excitement yesterday was very much reduced from the day previous, but the vigor in the work of enlistment was in no wise abated. Scores of the better class of the young men of the city left valuable positions and enrolled their names for three months. At the armory last evening the rolls exhibited over 200 names. (11) 735 L May 29: 3/1 The Hibernian Guards are rapidly filling up. names or more were added to the roll yesterday. Thirty (3) 736 L May 29: 3/1 Lieutenant George A. Masury has opened an office at 112 Bank st. for the enlistment of men i the 52d reg., 0. V., for three years service. 737 L May 30; ed: 2/1 The call of the governor of Massachusetts for troops was made May 25. Immediately companies commenced coming in and reporting on the Boston Common. "Such is the spirit which prevades the glorious old Bay State, despite the sneers which pro-slaveryites love to fling at her." (3) (4) |