Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-09-03

pIcSd udy uVb Bouofhiy W ulSpOseu W eN'N
cate The claims Of tho Old Soldiers Of 1872 oI
their country, for pension, as a substantial nc
acknowledgement Of the countrys gratitude, fo
their services, sufterings, hardshps, dangers onC
privatious, in the defence Of It's frontiers, sea
board and military stations, In that war Still
il can scarcely be doubted. that there Is not one
among them all, that would throw out a com
munication, containing correct information OF
that subject. l. therefore, send you these brie
notes" not doubling, that you will print them,
of events distinctly remember, and in which
acted part, aud for the truth of which l holC
myself strictly responsible.
In August, 1914, there was a general alarm
in the northern part of the State Of New York
Of an unexpected attack upon the post o.
of Sacketts Harbor not owing to any threaten
ing movement of the enemy, so much as to the
fact that there was only handful Of regular
troops there for its defence and to the other
fact, that there was very great amount OF Ma
val and Military stores there, to tempt the Gu
tpidity, or the love of Obstruction Of the enemy,
or both.
On the 18th Of the same mouth, | started for
Sacketts Harbor with 100 men from the 18th
Brigade and arrived there in little more than
two days, 40 miles) and encamped in tents on
the battle ground Of the previous year, near
Horse Island. Many of US had left young
wives and children, with reasonable expectation
of more, others left aged fathers and mothers,
leaning on them as on "A staff and many of them,
as was clearly anticipated, never to return
The parting scene may be more easily conceived
than expressed it did not require much less
selfconquest than that of the spartan mother,
when she handed her son a shield, and said,
Return with it, or upon it,"
Many Of US, to be sure, had been Injured to
hsrdships, in the conquest Of a new country
from nature, with its aboriginal tenants One of
my dear old friends there in Holland Patent,
killed 40 bears, wolves and panthers, when he
was old, and they were scarce, f. CoATs, that
was his name, said he longed to kill one more.
Col. MITCHELL posted us at the point above
mentioned with orders that if the enemy should
attempt landing there, as he had done before,
to FIRE upon him. and then retreat to the near.
est port, in good order, not forgetting to fight
meanwhile must say, felt little amused
with that kind of conflict the retreating part
to be sure, would meet the views ofraw Militia,
who loved their wives and friends (next to their
country, but how was this to be done without
turning our backs to the enemy, and to be shot
there, would be tremendous calamity, a sad
misfortune. had read of brave warriors, who
fell 10 battle, but all their wounds were in front
The Militia in the vicinity, who had constructed
an important part of the strength of the Post,
had either run away or been honorably discharg-
ed. Our company, with few regulars, was for
some time its only defence. Only one man out
of this company ran away. lie took leave, as
the muster roll showed, in the night while on the
march.
Not long after this, several regiments arrived
from Oneida Manson, Herkimer and Mont
gomery Counties and our company was
mingled in the crowd. About this time, an
amusing incident occurred which may be
worthy of note. About midnight, 1 was a.
reused by the discharge of the Sentinel's gun.
directly in front of my tent, and not half
stones throw from the edge of the water. As
came into the open air, heard in strong
gruff voice. BOAT coming ashore" and at once
comprehended the meaning of the thing. The
Lady OF the Lake fast sailing little craft,
was coming in from the feet. Our Sentinel had
hailed her, and she as in duty bound, had sent
her boat ashore to give the countersign, but
our men seemed to be determined to give them
a hot reception. He had fired shots, or rath-
er IL already, for each discharge sent ball and
3 buck shot, and as they neared the shore the
chance for hitting was greatly improved. Just
as l had quelled the warlike passion of our
hero, the boat struck the shore, stout man,
full of wrath, as we'll he might be, stood before
me with heart full :" of controversy and Ian
guage to correspond. The brief explanation |
gave, did not abate bis fury. He then left, saying
could find him at such a place. knew then that
he was coward, for he regarded me as the az.
gressor, and held me responsible-more truth
than poetry in his 30 doing-but l took no
pains to find the man, whose face l had not
seen, except in the dark. Not having any par.
ticular desire at that time to be shot by cow
ard; he was equally discreet for never saw or
heard of him after.
Now, Mr.. Editor, close this number, intend.
ing, God willing, to resume the narrative. Here
let me say that, from lsl2to this day, have
never employed my tongues or pen on this sub.
ject, except perhaps passing allusion to it,
and that / never would but from sense Of
duty. Aud further, call upon the Soldiers Of
1872, throughout the whole country to send to
the press the facts which they do knoro, the
scenes in which they hdue acted, then we shall
have nothing further to do. Then we shall OBJ.
tain substantial token of the countrys graft
tude doubly dear, for the manner in ,otich il /.
obtained. WM. HUBBARD.
TO BE CONTINUED
Ayers Medieine.-During our visit 10 Lowell We
we're shown through the Labatoy Of celebrated county
man. DR J. C. ATER Scarcely could believe what is seon
there without proof beyond disputng.
They consume barrel Of solid Plls about 10000 dese
and barrels Of Cherry Peeo 10000 doses per diem To
az H. IL.