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Wisconsin (Wisconsin, United States) (search for this): article 1
,654 cavalry, 20,380 artillery, and 8,325 riflemen. Of the States furnishing the largest number of troops, Pennsylvania stands first, having furnish 107 regiments of troops; New York, 100; Ohio, 81; Illinois, 80. New Mexico and Nevada have furnished the smallest in number, each of them sending only 1,000 men. Little Rhode Island has sent forth the greatest number in proportion to her size, for she has furnished four batteries of artillery and three regiments of infantry, making 5,898 men. Wisconsin, Michigan, Rhode Island, and Ohio have furnished the best equipped regiments. Minnesota and Vermont have sent the most hardy and robust men, the first Minnesota regiment being the most splendid body of physical soldiers in the whole volunteer service. This immense force of volunteers consists of 880 engineers, 59 regiments of cavalry, 6 regiments and 10 batteries of artillery, and 558 regiments of infantry. A recent addition to this force consists of one regiment of lancers of 1,200 men
West Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
orces. The majority of this large force is well drilled, well armed, and equipped, and ready for service, many of the regiments being officered by graduates of West Point, and officers of the regular army, who hold a regular commission as well as one in the volunteers. Uniforms and equipments of the army. The uniforms anost effective weapon. Many of the western regiments have been recently armed with the Enfield rifle. Discipline of the army. The military education of West Point officers has been a source of great benefit to the volunteer as well as the regular service.--The severe discipline and study which is undergone at West Point bWest Point by the young cadet, fits him, if he graduates, to hold not only an honorable position in the army proper, but in any position to which he may be called as a civilian. Having, of course, undergone a rigid discipline, he is ready, when he joins his company, to enforce the same discipline upon others under him; and the stringent rule
O. Jennings Wise (search for this): article 1
Capt. O. J. Wise. The painful suspense of our community for some days as to the fate of this gallant young officer, was yesterday terminated by the sad intelligence of his death. The worthy leader of that band of heroes and of martyrs, the "Richmond Blues," has perished from the wounds he received while bravely defending his country, and all that is mortal of a valiant and immortal soldier will soon be consigned to its native dust. We have never met with a more chivalric and noble gentleman, and he was as modest and unassuming as he was fearless in spirit and brilliant in intellect. As editor of the Richmond Enquirer, he conducted that ancient and able journal with a vigor and dignity worthy its palmiest days. He made it at once a powerful and courteous vindicator of its political principles. and increased its time-honored reputation and influence. He was a gentleman of varied accomplishments, a fine scholar, an elegant linguist, and a chaste and pungent writer. In all man
George W. Munford (search for this): article 1
onsisting of Messrs. L. W. Glazebrook, Chas W. Purcell, John F. Regnault, Thos. U. Dudley, and J. H. Crenshaw, raised for the purpose of receiving contributions for the relief of such Blues as are now prisoners of war. On motion of Colonel George W. Munford, it was resolved unanimously that the meeting repair in masse to the depot of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad company, to act as a guard of honor to the body of the lamented deceased in its transit from thence to the Capitol. It w meeting would attend Captain Wise's funeral in a body. Captain William L. Maule and Lieutenant J. A. Scott were appointed a committee to make suitable arrangements for Captain Wise's funeral, on the part of the Masonic fraternity. Colonel Munford offered a preamble and series of resolutions in reference to the death of Captain Wise, which will appear hereafter. Note--The body of Capt. Wise duly arrived at the time indicated in the above notice. The remains of Captain Coles, of
Charles Dimmock (search for this): article 1
. Scott were appointed a committee to make suitable arrangements for Captain Wise's funeral, on the part of the Masonic fraternity. Colonel Munford offered a preamble and series of resolutions in reference to the death of Captain Wise, which will appear hereafter. Note--The body of Capt. Wise duly arrived at the time indicated in the above notice. The remains of Captain Coles, of the Albemarle infantry, Killed in the same action, arrived at the same time. The hearses containing the bodies were placed side by side and. preceded by the Public Guard, Colonel Dimmock, and followed by the honorary and contributing members of the Blues and friends of the company, and a squad of cavalry belonging to the Wise Legion, the procession-moved slowly to the sound of pl intive music to the State House. Captain Wise's funeral will take place to-morrow (sunday) morning at 11 o'clock. The remains of Capt. Coles will no doubt be taken to Charlottesville, via Central railroad, this morning.
O. J. Wise (search for this): article 1
me place and hour on Monday evening. Notice being given that the body of Capt. Wise would arrive at the Petersburg Depot by the night train, a resolution was ado Capitol. It was also resolved that the members of the meeting would attend Captain Wise's funeral in a body. Captain William L. Maule and Lieutenant J. A. Scott were appointed a committee to make suitable arrangements for Captain Wise's funeral, on the part of the Masonic fraternity. Colonel Munford offered a preamble and series of resolutions in reference to the death of Captain Wise, which will appear hereafter. Note--The body of Capt. Wise duly arrived at the time indicatedCapt. Wise duly arrived at the time indicated in the above notice. The remains of Captain Coles, of the Albemarle infantry, Killed in the same action, arrived at the same time. The hearses containing the bodie procession-moved slowly to the sound of pl intive music to the State House. Captain Wise's funeral will take place to-morrow (sunday) morning at 11 o'clock. The rema
Thomas U. Dudley (search for this): article 1
being given that the body of Capt. Wise would arrive at the Petersburg Depot by the night train, a resolution was adopted that all of the ex-commanders of the Blues be requested to attend and act as pall bearers. Honorary members John F. Regnault, Larkin W. Glazebrook, and Richard D. Sanxay, were appointed to act with the captains as pall bearers. Col. Thos. B. Bigger was appointed chairman of a committee, consisting of Messrs. L. W. Glazebrook, Chas W. Purcell, John F. Regnault, Thos. U. Dudley, and J. H. Crenshaw, raised for the purpose of receiving contributions for the relief of such Blues as are now prisoners of war. On motion of Colonel George W. Munford, it was resolved unanimously that the meeting repair in masse to the depot of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad company, to act as a guard of honor to the body of the lamented deceased in its transit from thence to the Capitol. It was also resolved that the members of the meeting would attend Captain Wise's funer
Robert Coles (search for this): article 1
Colonel Munford offered a preamble and series of resolutions in reference to the death of Captain Wise, which will appear hereafter. Note--The body of Capt. Wise duly arrived at the time indicated in the above notice. The remains of Captain Coles, of the Albemarle infantry, Killed in the same action, arrived at the same time. The hearses containing the bodies were placed side by side and. preceded by the Public Guard, Colonel Dimmock, and followed by the honorary and contributing memodies were placed side by side and. preceded by the Public Guard, Colonel Dimmock, and followed by the honorary and contributing members of the Blues and friends of the company, and a squad of cavalry belonging to the Wise Legion, the procession-moved slowly to the sound of pl intive music to the State House. Captain Wise's funeral will take place to-morrow (sunday) morning at 11 o'clock. The remains of Capt. Coles will no doubt be taken to Charlottesville, via Central railroad, this morning.
J. A. Scott (search for this): article 1
eiving contributions for the relief of such Blues as are now prisoners of war. On motion of Colonel George W. Munford, it was resolved unanimously that the meeting repair in masse to the depot of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad company, to act as a guard of honor to the body of the lamented deceased in its transit from thence to the Capitol. It was also resolved that the members of the meeting would attend Captain Wise's funeral in a body. Captain William L. Maule and Lieutenant J. A. Scott were appointed a committee to make suitable arrangements for Captain Wise's funeral, on the part of the Masonic fraternity. Colonel Munford offered a preamble and series of resolutions in reference to the death of Captain Wise, which will appear hereafter. Note--The body of Capt. Wise duly arrived at the time indicated in the above notice. The remains of Captain Coles, of the Albemarle infantry, Killed in the same action, arrived at the same time. The hearses containing t
J. H. Crenshaw (search for this): article 1
e body of Capt. Wise would arrive at the Petersburg Depot by the night train, a resolution was adopted that all of the ex-commanders of the Blues be requested to attend and act as pall bearers. Honorary members John F. Regnault, Larkin W. Glazebrook, and Richard D. Sanxay, were appointed to act with the captains as pall bearers. Col. Thos. B. Bigger was appointed chairman of a committee, consisting of Messrs. L. W. Glazebrook, Chas W. Purcell, John F. Regnault, Thos. U. Dudley, and J. H. Crenshaw, raised for the purpose of receiving contributions for the relief of such Blues as are now prisoners of war. On motion of Colonel George W. Munford, it was resolved unanimously that the meeting repair in masse to the depot of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad company, to act as a guard of honor to the body of the lamented deceased in its transit from thence to the Capitol. It was also resolved that the members of the meeting would attend Captain Wise's funeral in a body. Ca
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