Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-17
WAR MATTERS.
r1nsr MISSOURI CAVALRY.

WAR MATTERS.
FIRST MISSOURI CAVALRY.
Major J. ], Joslyn, of the First Missouri
Cavalry, a resident of this city, left yester-
lay afternoon for his regiment. The Major
Is gentleman of much ability, and we
heartily wish him success.
RIFLE IMPROVEMENT.
Mr.. F. H. Knoblaugh has made on i'm
in a rife, which, he feels as
sured, is superior to any invention of that
nature ever placed before the public. The
bullet used is five to the pound. The gun
will carry, with accuracy, from a half to
three. quarters of miles and, at distance
of eight hundred yards, with more accuracy
than the Mimic rife at three hundred. The
gun will be tried to- morrow afternoon, on
the common near Swift's rolling mill, on the
Newport side of the Licking River. All mill
tsry men are invited to be present.
PERSONAL.
Lieutenant j. L. Flenner, of the First In.
fantry u. S. A, arrived here on Sunday
last from Washington City. Lieu
tenant T. was with the Rover Guards, of our
city, in their three months campaign in
Eastern Virginia.
GEoTFRoY GUARDS.
A squad of men for this company left yes
terday afternoon for st. Louis. They are
under the command Of Captain Frost We
want to see this filled and running over, as
it is named after mine host of the Gibson
House, man who "knows how to keep
hotel" and who will ever be remembered
with gratitude by the soldiers who have
CHANGED to get within his reach.
SHIPMENT OF TROOPS.
About fifty men were sent to st. Louis
yesterday afternoon, for Colonels Wright
Morton and Murrell.
FREMoNT's INFANTRY BODY. GUARD.
Lieutenant Swasey, with detachment of
one hundred and fifty recruits for the above
this afternoon for st. Louis The men are
from different parts of the State, and are a
valuable acquisition.
Captain Wiltsee, of the Mcclellan Rifles,
returned from St. Louis Saturday last, and
this afternoon sends a squad of ferty men to
be attached to his company in the above
regiment.
THE TURNER REGIMENT.
A squad of our German citizens left las
evening for St. Louis, to attach themselves tC
the Turner Regiment now organizing in thai
city. They are strong and athletic men
being well-deVeloped in gymnastic exercise
The regiment, when complete, will be one o.
the finest in the service, and will be furnished
with superior arms.
HIGHLAND GUARDS.
This company, Captain Bertram, is almost
filled. They, however, will take few more
recruits if application is made Immediately
at 1877 Vine-street, above Fifth. The COM
pany is attached to Colonel Pistt's Second
Regiment of Zouaves, and is one of the best
M Ha
Dennson, where recruits are sent as soon as
enlisted.
ARRIVAL OF COLONEL LYTLE.
The steamer SilVeT Ware from Western
Virginia, arrived at the wharf last evening
having on board Colonel LytIe, Captain
Stephen McGroarty, Lieutenant Tanning and
color Sergeant O'Conner of the Tenth
Regiment; Colonel Mason, of the Thirteenth
and the body of Colonel Lowe, of the
Twelfth Regiment; Lieutenant G. Wood and
ten men of Colonel Tylers Seventh Regi
ment, came down as an escort. Colone
loves body was forwarded to his family a
Xenia. Colonel Mason, of the Thirteenth
was wounded in the hand. He is on his way
to Circleville. The wounded are in fail
way to recover, Captain McGroarty'
wounds being the most severe.
COLONEL FoRD's REGIMENT.
The regiment lately quartered at Cam
| Dennison, under command of Colonel T. II
| Ford list of whose officers we gave few
| days since, left Camp Dennison Sunday las
| for Western Virginia. This regiment nun
bered one thousand and ten men, all we
drilled and capable Of enduring the viciss
tudes of service in the field.
Their destination is supposed to be ClarkE
burg, Virginia.
| MILITARY ARRIVALS.
| Broadpay HotsJ-Captain @. N. Gouldine
Western Virginia. Lieutenant Theodor
Weesemap, do; Major H. @. Rodgers, Cam
Gurley; Lieutenant R. Z. Rogers, do; CAY
tain John S. George, Ironton; Captain
Captain Will O. Benton, do.
Gibson Hoase.-Lieutenant F. B. Helwil
Thirty fourth o. V. NJ; Captain 7. R, SIN
ley, do; Major g. N. Lawson, st. Louis
Lieutenant Colonel Gavin, Seventh Reg
ment; Lieutenant G. NJ. Hoglan, Camp Del
nisop; Lieutenant Colonel A. NJ. Blackma
Forty ninth o. V. NJ. Captain Langworth
do; Captain j. R. Bartlett, do; Captain
S. Porter, do; Captain A. Keller, do; Cal
tain 0. B. Hays, do; Captain VIM. Marti
do; Lieutenant J. F. Gallaher, Second Res
iment o. V. NJ.
FOR ST. LOUIS.
Captain Constable leaves this evening
St. Louis on Government business.
SEVENTH INDIANA REGIMENT.
This Regiment, under Colonel Dumol
passed through our city Sunday last, en- rol
TO Western Virginia.
John F. Cheek, late General Freight Age
of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railrot
, occupies the position of Major. Mr.. Q. is
gentleman well-known here and we are 81
| Nol n1 hoo
The following is the list of officers:
Colonel-Eb. Dumont.
Company A-Captain John Ferry.
Company B-Captain VIM. Banta.
Company C-Captain Sol. Waterman,
Company D-Captain Merritt Welsh.
Company E-Captain - Grover.
Company F-Captain Samuel Lambertsc
Company G-Captain Shaw.
Company H-Captain Sam, Banta.
Company I-CaptaI1 Scott Miller.
Company K-CaptaiD Jesse Armstro
Lieutenant. .Colonel-JaMes Calvin.
, Major-John T. Cheek.
Adjutsnt-Blair.
!. GAULEY BRIDGE.
DR.. Reese leaves to-day for Gauley.
will take letters for volunteers in t
= quarter. All left at the Times Office, or
Y the drug store on the corner of Fifth 9
3 Park, previous to twelve o'clock tod
j, will be taken by him. He will not tt
v bundles or packages.
g FIFTH OHIO REGIMENT.
y Captain Whitson, Quartermaster of
= Fifth Ohio Regiment, arrived here on Sat
e day evening last. His visit is on busin
u connected with the Regiment.
, A zoUAVE IN RICHMOND.
J, By the Richmond Examiner of the
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