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New York (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 127
uished from the mongrel, bare-footed crew who follow his fortunes. I had heard much of the decayed appearance of the rebel soldiers, but such a looking crowd! Ireland in her worst straits could present no parallel, and yet they glory in their shame. The force surrendered. As soon as Jackson returned from the village, our entire force was mustered on Bolivar preparatory to stacking arms and delivering over generally. They comprised the following: Twelfth N. Y. State Militia, from New-York,600 Thirty-ninth New-York,530 One Hundred and Eleventh New-York--raw troops,1,000 One Hundred and Fifteenth New-York--raw troops,1,000 One Hundred and Twenty-fifth New-York--raw troops,976 One Hundred and Twenty-sixth New-York--raw troops,1,000 Thirty-second Ohio,650 Sixtieth Ohio,800 Eighty-seventh Ohio--three months regiment,850 Ninth Vermont,806 Sixty-fifth Illinois,840 First Maryland Home Brigade,800 Third Maryland Home Brigade,500 Fifth New-York Artillery,267 Graham Batte
Solomon's Gap (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 127
, thirty-second Ohio, took command of the forces on Maryland Heights. Forces were placed at Solomon's Gap and at Sandy Hook. Those at Sandy Hook, under Col. Maulsby, retired by Col. Miles's order tdays previous to their evacuation by Col. Ford. On the eleventh of September the force at Solomon's Gap were driven in by the enemy. Col. Ford called upon Col. Miles for reinforcements. The One the enemy were nearly fifty thousand strong in Pleasant Valley, and forced their way through Solomon's Gap, and there shelled out our picket, who were thrown there by Col. Ford, of the Thirty-second he enemy had begun to make their appearance, three miles away, on the Maryland Heights, near Solomon's Gap, having ascended from the rear. During the week we had advanced to the extreme top of the me Thirty-second Ohio, appointed to guard the Heights, desired very much to make the fight at Solomon's Gap, through which they would have to enter, believing that he could hold it successfully. Bein
Monocacy River (United States) (search for this): chapter 127
iced with much pain and sorrow the many reflections and insinuations adverse to the character of Col. Dixon S. Miles, going the rounds in the papers, as well as the many ridiculous statements in regard to the surrender of Harper's Ferry, and cannot but feel it my duty to deny the charges of disloyalty, and give the public a correct statement in regard to the above-mentioned lamented affair. Our first rumors of the enemy's crossing into Maryland near Noland's Ferry, at the mouth of the Monocacy River, seventeen miles below Harper's Ferry, was received on September first, from our pickets at that point who were driven in to Point of Rocks. Reinforcements were immediately received at that point. Col. Miles sent the Eighty-seventh Ohio regiment, with two twelve-pounder howitzers. The enemy crossed in very large force, cutting the canal at Seven-Mile Level, driving back our forces to Berlin, thence to Knoxville, Weaverton, and finally to Sandy Hook. Thursday, September eleventh, th
Pleasant Valley (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 127
ceived on September first, from our pickets at that point who were driven in to Point of Rocks. Reinforcements were immediately received at that point. Col. Miles sent the Eighty-seventh Ohio regiment, with two twelve-pounder howitzers. The enemy crossed in very large force, cutting the canal at Seven-Mile Level, driving back our forces to Berlin, thence to Knoxville, Weaverton, and finally to Sandy Hook. Thursday, September eleventh, the enemy were nearly fifty thousand strong in Pleasant Valley, and forced their way through Solomon's Gap, and there shelled out our picket, who were thrown there by Col. Ford, of the Thirty-second Ohio, who commanded Maryland Heights. He then had the Thirty-second Ohio, six hundred; Rhode Island cavalry, three hundred and fifty; Maryland cavalry, two hundred; McGrath's artillery company, one hundred; battalion First Maryland infantry, three hundred; total, one thousand five hundred and fifty. Col. Ford represented if he had another regiment, he
Somerville (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 127
the twenty-ninth of March, by Major-Gen. McClellan, then General-in-Chief. On the thirtieth of April, the Secretary of War sent the following order to Col. Miles, at Harper's Ferry: You will please make daily reports of the state of your command to this Department. I have not now time to notice further the censure of the Commission; when I am at leisure, it will receive the attention which it merits. John E. Wool, Major-General United States Army. Captain Binney's letter. Somerville, mass., September 27, 1862. To the Editor of the Boston Journal: I have noticed with much pain and sorrow the many reflections and insinuations adverse to the character of Col. Dixon S. Miles, going the rounds in the papers, as well as the many ridiculous statements in regard to the surrender of Harper's Ferry, and cannot but feel it my duty to deny the charges of disloyalty, and give the public a correct statement in regard to the above-mentioned lamented affair. Our first rumors of th
Loudon, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 127
d in the graveyard, half-way up the hill, and behind the first line of intrenchments, to open on Loudon and Maryland Heights. They continued shelling them for several hours. The line of battle was fry replied with much spirit, Captains McElrath and Graham, of the Fifth artillery, silencing the Loudon batteries. Shot and shell flew in every direction, and the soldiers and citizens were compelledeveral divisions, was posted on the Maryland Heights, and Gen. Walker, with several brigades, on Loudon. Those directly in front of us were commanded by Jackson and A. P. Hill, and consisted, among os. A. P. Hill and Jackson rode into town, accompanied by their staff, and followed by a troop of Loudon soldiers, who straightway commenced looking for those d----Loudon guerrillas, referring to Capt.Loudon guerrillas, referring to Capt. Means's Union company, who were fortunately not to be found. Gen. Hill immediately took up his headquarters in the tavern-stand, next to Col. Miles's. Old Stonewall, after riding down to the river,
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 127
some days previously, to drive the enemy from Maryland. That night he established his headquarters tained none. With ten axes belonging to some Maryland troops, hiring all that could be obtained, a d orders to repel the enemy invading the State of Maryland, marched only six miles per day, on an aOur first rumors of the enemy's crossing into Maryland near Noland's Ferry, at the mouth of the Monohode Island cavalry, three hundred and fifty; Maryland cavalry, two hundred; McGrath's artillery comtime, it was known that the enemy had entered Maryland, and Colonel Miles began to strengthen his pohey opened a furious fire simultaneously from Maryland, Loudon Heights, and Sandy Hook, with howitzehalf has elapsed since the enemy crossed into Maryland, evidently with the design of capturing this New-York, Twelfth Illinois, Rhode Island and Maryland. They left at nine o'clock, crossing to MaryMaryland on the pontoon-bridge. Rebel pickets fired on them as they passed by. The artillery taken c
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 127
s shown throughout such a lack of military capacity as to disqualify him, in the estimation of the Commission, for a command in the service. The said Colonel Thomas H. Ford is, by direction of the President, dismissed from the service of the United States. 2d. The Commission having reported that the behavior of the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth New-York infantry was disgraceful, and that Major William H. Baird, for his bad conduct, ought to be dismissed, the said Major Baird, of the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth New-York volunteers, is, by direction of the President, dismissed from the service of the United States. 3d. The Commission having reported that Brig.-General Julius White, United States volunteers, acted with decided capability and courage, and merits its approbation, and having found nothing in the conduct of the subordinate officers brought before the Commission, they are released from arrest and will report for duty. 4th. The Military Commission, of which Major
Rockville, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 127
Harper's Ferry with his force from Winchester. The next day he was ordered to Martinsburgh, to take command of the forces there. On the twelfth of September he again returned to Harper's Ferry, where he remained until the surrender, without assuming the command. On the seventh of September Gen. McClellan, the most of his forces having preceded him, left Washington under orders issued some days previously, to drive the enemy from Maryland. That night he established his headquarters at Rockville, from which, on the eleventh of September, he telegraphed to Gen. Halleck to have Col. Miles ordered to join him at once. On the fifth of September Col. Thomas H. Ford, thirty-second Ohio, took command of the forces on Maryland Heights. Forces were placed at Solomon's Gap and at Sandy Hook. Those at Sandy Hook, under Col. Maulsby, retired by Col. Miles's order to the eastern slope of Maryland Heights, two or three days previous to their evacuation by Col. Ford. On the eleventh of S
Sweet Air, Baltimore County (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 127
urday till dark; from half-past 2 P. M. Sunday, the fourteenth, till dark; and at last, before daylight on Monday, September fifteenth, until the last shell and round shot was expended, at nine o'clock A. M. Col. Miles's limb was not amputated; reaction did not take place sufficient to allow of it. He lingered until half-past 4 P. M. on Tuesday. On Wednesday his body was taken to Frederick in a rough box by his staff-officers, and a metallic case procured, and therein conveyed to Sweet Air, Baltimore County, near Baltimore, Md. I hope justice will be done by the proper report at headquarters of the army. Justice demands that the public await the official report, which will be given the world in a few days. I am, sir, with great respect, Henry M. Binney, Captain and Aid-de-Camp to Colonel D. S. Miles, Commanding Division. New-York times narrative. Another serious reverse has overtaken the National arms. Harper's Ferry, the Union strong-hold on the Upper Potomac, has b
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