Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-07-12


TIE SKELETON RICHEST, OF TIE slim
BRIeKDE.-This Regiment, of which we made
short notice few days since, is now nearly
organised. There being no wind last night,
meeting was held for the election Of officers,
Whieb resulted as follows; Colonel, Walter
Barker; Lieut.. Col, Geo. Sanford Major
the contest was between Mr.. W. h. Hillisrd
and OurseIf, but Mr.. h. measured the one
hundredth part of an inch more round the
waist than we did, and We we're obliged
(mueb egainst our wish,) to accept the posi-
tion. The Chaplaincy was then offered to
Mr.. Hilliard, and We are happy to state he
has accepted the Ofaee.
Quartermaster-This position will be given
to Geo. W. snediker, if he can " briug him
self down % to the required weight within =
week.
Surgeon-Hi Mcleod.
Assistant Surgeon-William Ranney.
Adjutant-James Lewis (Of strongsviIle2 p
Wagon Master-Gil Coleman.
Sutler-William Be Dell.
Hospital steward-Bub. Leander.
High Private, (the only one in the Regi-
ment)-Henry A. Smith.
Mr.. Richard Hilliard has been detailed to
select camping grounds.
The companies Of this regiment have adopt
ed the following names: Co. A, TOOthpick
Rangers; Co. B, Cleveland Tall Boys; Co.
c, CuyabOga Skeletons; Co. D, Buckeye
straws; Co. E, Hoehandle Rifles; Co. F,
Feathsr-veight Guards Co. G, Ohio Clothes
lines; Co. h, Western Reserve Jackknivcs
Co. I, Tall, Slim and slenders; Co. K, Bony-
part Cadets. This last name is not in honor
of the late n. BOnaparte, or the present En-
PerOr.
The advantages to be gained by an organ
ization Of this kind are obvious. The regi-
ment will be an economical one, as there will
be little or no '5aist about it.
Upon the first calm, mild day, the regiment
will 60 into camp, as it is not safe for then
to march during gale Of wind. Yesterday
afternoon little breeze from the lake nearly
deprived the regiment Of its Colonel ant
Lieut. Colonel. Had it not been for tho as
sistanee Of several friends who hurried t
their relief, the corps would have lost tbes'
two hne ofieers.
Every member Of this regiment by standing
erect can use his ribs for a washbOard. Thi
win be a great advantage over those poo
fellows who are SO unfortunate as to be cor
pulent.
We think the selection Of officers goo,
one, especially the Colonel, Lieut.. ColOne
and Chaplain. The combined height of tb
officers is nearly one thousand feet. As an,
one can readily perceive, none of the corp
can receive flesh wound, and consequent
they viii not be troubled with any i'll tha
flesh is heir to" 1t was even said that
Surgeon would not be necessary, but as it wa
desirable to have a complete organization
the Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon Wer
elected without the slightest regard to quail
fcstiOn.
Like ali others, this will be the eracl
regiment" Of the army, and its name wi
soon be known throughout the length, if nc
the breadth Of the land. "Now is the tim
to enlist under competent and reliable off
Gers, and since the heavy loss sustained b
our right wing before Richmond, Our army
aLflrs bird that hath but one
Perfect VINO 70 soar upon
Therefore, it is hoped no one who Is ehgi
bic win hesitate to join this "f0rmidabl
eofps. Application can be made to any
the oaesrs, who can be found most anyWhsE
during business hours.