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rebel property, and capturing supplies of various kinds. It left Nashville December 26th, and with the brigade charged a rebel battery at Knob Gap, near Nolensville, capturing two guns. It was engaged in the battle of Stone River, December 30th to January 4th [Vol. I., p. 350], and lost heavily. It encamped at Murfreesboro till the following June, making, in the meantime, several scouts into the adjoining country. It was in the fights at Liberty Gap, June 24th, 25th and 26th, 1863, on the second day making a charge upon a hill occupied by the rebels, driving them from it, and capturing the flag of the 2d Arkansas. At the battle of Chickamauga, it fought with great gallantry, losing more than half the number of men it took upon the field. September 22d, it moved into Chattanooga, and remained there till the last of October, throwing up for tifications and doing guard duty. On the 25th it left Chattanooga for Bridgeport, Ala., and went into winter quarters. January 26, 1864, it broke camp and went to Ooltawah, Tenn. On the night of February 17th, it marched out with a detachment of the 4th Michigan Cavalry, and at daylight surprised and captured a rebel outpost at Burke's Mill, near Dalton. February 29th, it re-enlisted in the veteran service, was remustered March 16th, and started for home on the 28th, arriving at Springfield April 8th, when the men received veteran furloughs. On the 11th of May, the regiment rendezvoused at Mattoon, Illinois, and on the 14th left for Louisville and Chattanooga. On the 22d, a train containing a part of the regiment was thrown from the track, near Tullahoma, and several of the men slightly injured. On the 8th of June it joined General Sherman's army at Acworth, Georgia, and participated in the movement upon Atlanta. It was also engaged at Jonesboro and Lovejoy's Station, and on the 8th of September camped at Atlanta. On the 3d of October it broke camp and marched through Marietta, Acworth, Rome, &c., arriving at Chattanooga on the 30th. The next day it started on escort duty for Huntsville, and rejoined the corps at Pulaski, Tenn., on the 12th of November. On the 23d of November, Lieutenant-Colonel Chapman died, and Captain A. M. Pollard assumed command of the regiment. On the same day it left Pulaski, reaching Columbia on the 24th. For two days it was engaged in throwing up fortifications, the rebels skirmishing with the pickets.

At the battle of Franklin it bore a creditable part, and in the battle of Nashville took part in a charge upon the enemy, who were driven back. It next joined in the pursuit of Hood across the Tennessee river, and then marched to Huntsville, Alabama, reaching there January 5, 1865, and remaining till March 13th. Till April 22d, it was engaged in campaigning through Tennessee, when it camped at Nashville. On the 7th of June, the non-veterans of the regiment were mustered out. It broke camp on the 17th, and on the 25th arrived at New Orleans. It reached Indianola, Texas, July 15th, and was stationed in that state until its muster out at Victoria, March 20, 1866. It then proceeded to Springfield, where it was paid off and discharged.

Colonel Carlin, by bravery and ability, won the successive stages of promotion until he wore the stars of a Major-General. He was born in Greene county, Illinois, November 24, 1829, entered the Military Academy at West Point in 1846 and graduated in 1850. He served at various posts in the regular service, and participated in Harney's Indian campaigns. In 1855 he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. In 1857 he was attached to General Sumner's expedition against the Cheyennes, and participated in the engagement at Solomon's Peak on the Kansas river. He shared in the hardships of General A. S. Johnston's celebrated Utah expedition. After various severe marches he was assigned to the command of Fort Bragg, in Mendocino county on the Pacific coast. In May, 1860, he was detailed for general recruiting service, and arriving at New York in June, was assigned duty at Buffalo. He was unanimously requested by the officers to accept the position of Lieutenant-Colonel of the 74th New York. He subsequently was authorized to raise a regiment of cavalry in Western New York. These positions he declined, determined, if he entered the volunteer service, to be associated with the men and the history of his native state. Governor Kirkwood, of Iowa, tendered him a Lieutenant-Coloneley, which was declined. Governor Yates commissioned him Colonel of the 38th, and he soon distinguished himself. He commanded in several important expeditions; was commander for some time of the District of Southeast Missouri, and participated in Steele's march on Arkansas. Subsequently he served with distinction in various

departments, in victory and defeat. Brave, full of energy and dash, yet duly attempered by discipline and military knowledge, General Carlin has won his distinction. He has been a soldier, an earnest, capable soldier. From choice he has been identified with the fortunes of Illinois troops, and richly merits a portion of the glory they have won.

Of far lower rank, a few paragraphs may fitly be claimed for the Adjutant of the 38th, Arthur L. Bailhache, son of Hon. John Bailhache, and a type of thousands of the young men who rushed to arms at a personal sacrifice, yet who were branded as "mercenary recruits!"

He shared in the campaign of East Missouri, and in the battle of Fredericktown, October, 1861, though suffering from sickness. An experienced officer writes, "Lieutenant B. displayed those fine soldierly qualities, courage, quickness of perception and judgment in execution which gave pledge of future distinction."

The same friend says: "Among the many noble young men who gave their lives to their country, Lieutenant Arthur Lee Bailhache is worthy to be remembered. His father, Hon. John Bailhache, a native of the Island of Jersey, subsequently prominent as an Editor and leading politician in Ohio, and for nearly a quarter of a century a resident of Alton, Ill., a portion of the time Editor of the Telegraph, was one of the noblest and purest of men.

"Lieutenant Bailhache was born at Alton, April 12, 1839, was educated principally at Jubilee College. Anxious to enter upon the business of life, he withdrew from college in 1857, became an attache of the Journal newspaper, Springfield, where he remained until the breaking out of the war, performing valuable service during the memorable campaign of 1860.

"He entered the public service in connection with the Commissary department at Camp Yates, was transferred to Big Muddy as State Commissary Agent, thence to Cairo, aiding, with much energy and ability, in supplying our volunteers, and pushing them to the field.

"On the organization of the 38th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, under the gallant and distinguished Colonel (now Brigadier-General) W. P. Carlin, he was appointed by that officer, his

Adjutant, and commissioned by Governor Yates, with the rank of Lieutenant. The regiment went into active service in Southeast Missouri. Colonel Carlin being placed in the command of the District, the complicated and weighty duties of Acting A. A. General fell upon Lieutenant Bailhache, who, though pursued by disease, continued with faithfulness at his post. But his health gave way, and on the 9th of January, 1862, he died at Pilot Knob, Missouri. His remains were brought to Springfield, the residence of his two remaining brothers and there buried with the sad honors and loving remembrances which attend the last resting place of, alas! how many of the noblest and best of our young men who have died that their country might live. A fitting tribute to the memory of this patriotic and estimable young man, whom the cries of a bleeding country drew from the walks of peaceful life, to be refined and ennobled by duty and sacrifice, may be found in the following order, issued by his commanding officer:

"[Orders, No. 24.]

“‘HEAD-QUARTERS 38TH REGIMENT ILLINOIS Volunteers,
"PILOT KNOB, Mo., January 9, 1862.

"It has become the painful duty of the undersigned to announce to the regiment the death of Lieutenant and Adjutant Arthur L. Bailhache. To the officers and men of this regiment, any eulogium on the character of the deceased would be superfluous. As a man, he was noble, generous and true; as an officer, he was faith. ful and energetic in the performance of his duties; as a soldier he was "without fear and without reproach." If he had a fault, none could see it. His virtues were visible in every personal and official relation. Long will we mourn the loss of this young officer. His example may be followed with advantage by all young men To the relatives and friends of the deceased, let us extend our heartfelt sympathies.

'(Signed)

W. P. CARLIN, Colonel Commanding.'

FORTY-SECOND ILLINOIS INFANTRY.

The 42d regiment was organized at Chicago, and mustered into the service on the 17th of September, 1861, 1,051 strong. The following is the original roster:

Colonel, William A. Webb; Lieutenant-Colonel, David Stuart; Major, George W. Roberts; Adjutant, Edward H. Brown; Quartermaster, Edward D. Swartout;

Surgeon, Edwin Powell; 1st Assistant Surgeon, E. O. F. Roler; 2d Assistant Surgeon, Octave P. F. Ravenot; Chaplain, G. L. S. Stuff.

Co. A-Captain, Charles Northrop; 1st Lieutenant, Hamilton M. Way; 2d Lieutenant, Elijah S. Church.

Co. B-Captain, George Vardan; 1st Lieutenant, Alexander F. Stevenson; 2d Lieutenant, Julius Lettman.

Co. C-Captain, Nathan H. Walworth; 1st Lieutenant, James Leighton; 2d Lieutenant, Nicholas P. Ferguson.

Co. D-Captain, Bela P. Clark; 1st Lieutenant, Robert Ranny; 2d Lieutenant, Jared W. Richards.

Co. E-Captain, David W. Norton; 1st Lieutenant, William R. Townsend; 2d Lieutenant, Nathaniel H. DuFoe.

Co. F-Captain, Charles C. Phillips; 1st Lieutenant, William D. Williams; 2d Lieutenant, Andrew H. Granger.

Co. G-Captain, William H. Boomer; 1st Lieutenant, Joseph N. Gettman; 2d Lieutenant, John W. Scott.

Co. H-Captain, John H. Henstein; 1st Lieutenant, George D. Curtis; 2d Lieu tenant, Alexander J. H. Brewer.

Co. I—Captain, Edgar D. Swain; 1st Lieutenant, Wesley P. Andrews: 2d Lieutenant, Ogden Lovell.

Co. K-Captain, Jesse D. Butts; 1st Lieutenant, Joseph W. Foster; 2d Lieutenant, Gilbert L. Barnes.

The 42d left Chicago for St. Louis, where it arrived on the 21st of September. By order of General Fremont, it joined General Hunter at Tipton, Mo., October 18th. On the 13th of December it went into winter quarters at Smithton, Mo., and left that place February 3d, 1862, arriving at Fort Holt, Ky., February 20th. On the 4th of March it occupied Fort Holt, and on the 15th proceeded to Island No. 10, where it remained till the capture of that point. [Vide Vol. I., p. 219 et seq.] On the 17th of April it left Fort Pillow and proceeded to Hamburg, Tenn. It was engaged in the battle of Farmington on the 9th of May, and entered upon the siege of Corinth. On the 30th it led the advance in pursuit of the enemy as far as Booneville, Miss., and returned to Corinth, going into camp at Big Springs, Miss., June 14th. July 21st it broke camp and went to Courtland, Ala., where it remained till September 3d, when it left for Nashville. On the 9th, at Columbia, it met the enemy in a brisk engagement, and on the 11th arriving at Nashville. It remained at Nashville during the siege, engaging the enemy, November 5th, without loss. On the 26th of December it set out on the Murfreesboro campaign, and on the 30th skirmished with the enemy.

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