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present stand (Mission Ridge, six to eight miles
from Chattanooga). In the three days' fight the
enemy was driven across Pea Vine creek and the
W1 est Chickamauga, about eleven miles, to his
f\ present position.
The Whig, editorially speaking of affairs about
^ Chattanooga, is quite desponding.
^ Tiie Rebel Rams Detailed by the English
^7 Government.?The London Pott says some doubt
has been cast upon the statement which we made
*5^ a few days ago with reference to the steam rams
r- in course of construction at Mr. laird's yards.
We can only repeat our certainty of its accuracy.
The government has given notice to the builder
that the ships will not be allowed to leave the Mersey
; and if it is found that their construction is
contrary to the terms of the Foreign enlistment
Act, they will be seized as violating its provisions.
The London Shipping Gazette still thinks that if
the steam rams at Liverpool are detained, it can
only be by a stretch of authority for which, of
course, the advisers of the crown would be held
responsible.
The London Herald, of the 12th inst., in a leader,
says: Wo have good reason to believe that the
'-/M-o-iimnnt Vi;w eommitted itself to an overt act in
the affairs of the steam rams built at Birkenhead.
We are informed that Earl Russell on Wednesday
dispatched by written missive a positive order to
Messrs Laird to prevent these vessels leaving their
yard without an ample explanation of their destination
and a suitable reference to the owner or
owners for whom they are constructed.
The London Post. Sept. 11, says: The Foreign
Enlistment act makes it a misdemeanor to equip,
or fit out, or arm a vessel of-war in an English port,
with an intent that it may be used against a government
with which the queen is at peace, and it authorizes
the seizure of any ship so fitted out in contravention
of the statute. But the intention mus
ba proved, and the government cannot, as has been
prepo.terouslj suggested, call on Mr. Laird to say
what is going to be done with the vessels he is
building. There must be proof of the intention of
the shipbuilder, and we presume the government
have been furnished with evidence which, in the
opinion of their law officers, justified interference
with the ships. Whether that evidence will bear
cross-examination is quite another thing; and, for
our own part, we are free to admit thgt the Foreign
Enlistment act, so far as it prohibits building ships
of war, is almost inoperative; but that it was the
duty of the government, with any evidence before
them justifying the proceeding, to take the steps
they have taken with regard to vessels the building
of which appears to have been conducted with
much unnecessaly mystery, is, we think, beyond
dispute, and it is not, as far as we are aware, disputed
except in a party sense and with a factious
object in vienf.
Arrival of the Cosmopolitan.?Tho steamer
Cosmopolitan arrived here on the 28th ult., from
Morris Island, bringing quite a number of sick and
wounded soldiers. We are indebted to rurser
Fell wick for the following list of names:
1st Lieut. E. A. "Woods, Co. H, 55th Mass. Vols.,
typhoid fever.
" 1st Lieut. P. Connors, Co. 1,169th N. Y. Vols.,
chronic diarrhoea.
G. Hartfelter, Co D, 104th Pa. Vols., amputation
of right foot.
Stephen H. Day, Co. D, 9th Maine Vols., shell
wound right thigh.
George W. Richardson, Co. I, 9th Maine Vols,
shell wound left leg.
E. Duestfol, Co. H, 52d Pa. Vols., fever.
C. McGregor, musician,52d Pa. Vols., diarrhoea.
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XV . \Y . J0DCS, t'O- Or, I in J*. xi., lumur ngut icg. |
. M. Deersbaul, Co. G, 100th N. Y. diarrhoea.
L. Ceill, Co. E, 7th N. H., diarrhoea.
G. C. (ieary, Co. D, 104th Pa., diarrhoea.
J. S. Butterfost, Corp. 8oth Pa., do
F. A. Beerbrower, Co- K. 97th Pa., do
A. Buttler, Co. B, 3d N. Y. Art. do
*}. Sampson, Co. U, 100th N. Y. do
E. F. Hall, Co. B, 3d N. H. do
Moses Sargent, Co. E, 3d 2sT. H., fever.
J. JR. Triflitt, Co. H, 9th Maine, do
H. S. McYickor, Co. F, 62d Ohio, diarrhoea.
-H. Drew. Co. G, 21th Mass. do
l'af. Ohearn, Co. 1,24th Mass. do
Thomas Newcomb, Co. F, 24th Mass. do
A. J. Daniels. Co. D, 24th Mass. do
S. Reid, Co. E, 7th N. H., q do
II. Spaddingei Co. A. IU4tn ra. lever.
L. W. Ruth, Co. A, 24th Mass., do
W. Banks, Co. A, 2d U. S. (col'd.) heart disease.
II. S. Batchelder, Co. I, 7tn N". H. do do
J. Borchess, Volunteer Engineers, fever.
B. Saunders, Co. G, 2d S. C., do.
D. R. Adams, Co. G, 7th Conn., do
.J. G. Abbott, Co. A, 4th N. H., do
A. G. Mallory, Co. C, 7th Conn., do
JG. R. Adaips, Co. G, 7th Conn. do
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F. White, Co. C, 7th Conn. do
C. Williams, Co. D, 67th Ohio, do
C. Olmstead, Co. C, 24th Mass. ao
C. H. Smith, Co. C, 4th N. H.,. do
J. Wright, Co. F, 62d Ohio, do
G. Edwards, Co. G, 7th Conn. do
II. Ohlson, Co. B, Vol. Eng., sore foot
W. Watts, Co. A, Vol. Eng., fracture right leg.
John Shields, Co. F, 1st U. S. Arty, blind.
G. Baker, Co. B, 3d N. T. Art., lung disease.
P. Brennan, Co. I, 7th Conn., wound left side.
B. S. Hurford, Co. E, 62d Ohio, kidney com.
, J. Gray Co G, 85th Pa, palpitation of heart.
E Whetmore, Co C, 7th Conn, diarrhoea.
S Leepe , Co. H, 62d Ohio, do
H E Buston, Co E, 4th N H, do
W S Guptill, Co H, 9th Maine, do
G Jefferson, Co D, 3d Khode Island, do
L Commerliss, Co C, 24th Mass. do
G Kneeshaw, Co B, 3d New York, do
D Mulligan, Co. E, Vol Eng., do
S B Warren, Co B. 7th N H., do
-S C Wirsing, Co H, 85th Pa., do
G Druckner, Co I, lOuth NY., do
W G McLane, Co C. 92|h Pa. do
J McGan, Co. F, 7th 2^1., do
W Worrell, Co B, Vol Eng., do
W Braoy, Co H, Vol Eng, do
Walter Stone, Co D, 3d llhode Island, do
G 11 Willy, Co-A, 4th N H., do
J II Pugh, Co G, 97th Pa. do
P St Peters, Co K, 67th Ohio, chron. diarrhoea.
It Weaver, Co G, 97th Pa., do do
J K Hill, Co G, 47th N Y., do do
S. Mourning, Co K, 47th N Y., do do
C H Horton, Co II, 7th Conn., do do
' J Everhart, Co. H, 97th Pa., do do
Jt DalliSjto i-?, ynn ra., uo uo
II Feterson, Co F, 47th N Y.. do do
Joel Van Mieter, Co C, 97th Pa., do
S Valentine, Co I, 7th Conn., do do
A Butler, Co B, 3d N Y Art., do do
F Basetti, Co A, 1st U S A., diarrhoea.
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Headquarters 39th 111. Vols., (
Morris Island, IS. C., Sept. 2oth, 1863. j"
Special Order No. 03.
With profound sorrow the Lieut.-Col. Commanding
announces to the regiment the decease of
Capt. Joseph Woodruff ot Co. K, 39th 111. Kegt.
who died in regimental hospital, Morris Island, S.
C., Sept. 23d, 1863, a few hours after he received
a fatal wound from the enemy's gun.
Captain Woodruff was among the ?any brave
men, who after the first repulse of our inexperienced
army at Bull Run, rushed forth with martial
spirit to support the flag of our troubled country,
and vindicate the majesty of her laws, by rebels
ignored. Leaving a lucrative business, a large
circle of firm friends and a young and confiding
family, he collected around his country's standard !
a company of patriots, and led them from his na- j
tive village, Marsailes, Lasvelle county, III., to j
camp Martin, in Chicago, where Jie linked hisdes- ;
tinies with the 39th I1L Regt. The long and j
winding war-path over which he has gallantly led I
his company, the severe hardships and stern pri-j
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vations lie Das patienuv enuureu, uuu iuc uuauai
ed bravery and deep seated patriotism he has ever
tinced, form a part of our regimental history, and
nee need not here be enumerated,
lie altered upon the operations before Charles- j
ton with qui<d, yet commendable enthusiasm, and
from the day ni^ regiment broke ground for the '
first fort on Folly Island, to the evening the missile ]
of death met him .in Fort Gregg, he exhibited a j
determination okpurpose, remarked by many and ;
surpassednaie.
The raking <>ificer in the line, he was frequently
called to command the regiment, and his official
ability was such, that his fellow officers looked anxiously
forward to the time when promotion should
be granted him as a meritorious reward, but in
this, they are only too sadly disappointed. On
the evening of the 23d inst., just as he was transmitting
his instructions to the Officer who relieved
him of his command in Fort Gregg, a shell from
Fort Moultrie burst among his men, killing several
and so wounding him in the side, that he soon
J!-J TT~ ?? "...niniio tn fVi?? loot and flrvnarpntli*
UIUU. lie was luusviviua w ?.v -rr j
resigned to his sad fate.
As an officer Capt. Woodruff had an enriablc j
reputation; ever ready for duty, he was never
known to murmur, or question the propriety of an |
order however laborious or dangerous tho duty it
demanded. Socially, he was a man admired by
all who knew him, and in his friendship he was
honest and sincere. He has fallen in the mid-day
cf his manhood, and in tnc very iort irom wmcn was
tired tho first rebel gun at Fort Sumter, the I
vibrations of which so thrilled with energy the
great northern heart. He has fallen, but he fell in
the defence of a principle deeply enshrined in
every loyal breast, and for the unity and perpetuity
of a country that shall gladly honor her gallant
dead.
Let the virtues of the deceased be emulated by
his bereaved comrades who survive him, and by
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whom his memory will doubtless be perpetuated
with a pleasing sadness. As a token of respect to
the fallen brave, it is hereby ordered that the usual
badge of mourning be worn by the officers of this
regiment for a period of thirty days.
By order ofO. L. Mann,
Lt.-Col. Commanding Regt.
Srxos S. Bruker, Lieut. & A. Adjt.
At a meeting of the officers of the 39th 111. Regt.,
Rmt 94 th. 1KK3. railed for the uuroose of ex Dress
ing the deep regret felt in the loss of a brother officer
and friend, the following resolutions were approved
and adopted:
Whereas, On the night of September 23d, 1863,
Capt. Joseph Woodruff, of Co. K, 39th 111. Vols.,
while on duty as officer in command at Fort Gregg,
and when about to be relieved from said duty, was
wounded by a shell from Fort Moultrie which carried
away a large portion of his right side, causing
his death in less than two hours after the receipt of
the injury, therefore
Resolved, That while we recognize the hand of
God in all things, we can but mourn the loss of our
brother officer, and one of our country's noble
defenders; and, while we so deeply regret the violent
death that snatches fiom us, one, whose
every act endeared him to all whose loyalty, patriotism
and bravery proclaimed him a true man and
soldier, we cannot but feel that our loss is his gain,
and that he has left a world of suffering and gone
to join that band of noble patriots, that have fallen
before him in their country's defence.
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathies
to the family and friends in this their sad bereavement
of a kind husband, father, and generous companion,
and trust that he fell while at his post and
in tne aiscnarge 01 nis amy, anu uiai m uying, ae
evinced, while sensible, that spirit of resignation
which bespeaks the faith of a christian
DEATHS.
Elias Kuhn, private, Co. K. NYV Oct 1st of
anasarca.
Abram Deroy, civilian, late of Co. K 56th N Y
V Sept 30, of cl*onic diarrhea.
Roswell Kenerson, civilian, late of Co I, 7th N
H V Sept 27th, chronic diarrhea.
# Martin Thornton, private Co H, 3d R I A, Sept
26, remittent fever.
Erastus Knox, civilian, late of Co I, 7th N H V
Sept 24, of chronic diarrhea.
John Pendergast, civilian, from Q M D, Sept.
26, chronic diarrhea. /
Jeremiah Blaisdell, private Co A 8th Me, Oct. 2,
typhoid fever.
Chas Brown, private Co E, 4th N n, Sept. 25,
dysentery.
David Gordon, C, 4th N H, Sept. 26, dysentery.
Oliver Crosby, private, E, 24th Mass, chronic
diarihca.
CH Stockbridge, private, 7th N H, Sept 25,
chronic diarrhea.
John Price, private, E, 7th N H, Sept 23, chronic
diarrhea.
Adam I'airshaw, private, B, 2d S C, Sept. 2o,
dropsy. #
A Phipps, private, K, 97th Penn, Sept. 2-3,
chronic diarrhea.
TT S Johnson, private, I, 4th X II, Sept. 27,
dysentery.
II Lockwood, private, I, 10th Conn; Sept 27,
chronic diarrhea.
H Mack, private, II, 2d S C, Sept. 27, chronic
diarrhea.
John W Slue, private, D, 7th X II, Sept. 2C,
chronic diarrhea.
S Clark, sergt. A, N Y Y Eng. Sept. 23d, gun
shot wounds.
J Robinson, private, Iv, 3d X II Vol. Sept. 23d,
gun shot wounds.
Stephen Freel, private, A, G2d Ohio, Sept. 23d,
typhoid fever.
Isaac Finton, private, I, 24th Mass, Sept. 23d,
chronic diarrhea.
Paige R Smith, private, D, 7th X II, Sept. 22d,
dvsenterv.
April Lewis, private, B, 2d S C Vols, Sept 22d,
congestive fever.
Sergt Henry Steward, E, 54th Mass, Sept. 28th,
chronic diarrhea.
Thomas Quigley, private, B, 3d N Y A, Sept.
29th, chronic dysentery.
Oval Chopped, private, E, 97th Pcnn, Sept. 29,
chronic dysentery.
Thos Page, private, A, 100th NY, Sept. 29th,
diarrhea.
Jacob Hoffman, private, B, X Y Y Eng, Sept.
29th, wounds.
li Courtney, private, C, 54th Mass. Sept 29th,
dysentery.
R Christ, private, B, 109th Ohio, Sept. 18th,
apoplexy.
TV S DeLong, private, B, 142d N Y, Sept 14th,
chronic disease of heart.
G TV Dwinnell, B, 40th Mass, Sept 14th, chronic
diarrhoea.
A Branot. A, 144th N Y. Sept 16th, dysentery.
TVm NetT, I), 144th N Y. Sept ICth, measles.
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