Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-11-28

Our lady readers should heed this sugges-
ton.
The s5rH Conn., Saturday morning, the
time appointed for the departure Of the gal
liant S5th regiment, was time long to be
remembered by the citizens of Muscatine
county. The day was all that could have
been desired. Not cloud was visible in the
clear ETHEREAL blue. The sun shone out beau
tiful and warm, and all nature looked gay.
At an early hour in the morning crowds Of
people came focking to the city, and by 9
o'clock there was an uncommonly large num-
Der of strange faces on our streets. In fact,
we DO not remember the time when there was
ever larger assemblage Of people within these
limits than upon this occasion. About half
past 8 o'clock, the regiment came marching
up Front street in fine order and good spirits,
hating on the levee, where they were formed
into sections, to await the arrival Of the train
which was to convey them from our midst
Guards were stationed around to prevent the
men from struggling from the ranks, and
every available foot Of ground on the levee
and Front street for couple Of squares was
Immediately taken possession Of by the i'm
mense multitude Of persons who were assem-
sembled to bid the boys goodbye. The win
dows and porches Of the surrounding build
ings, and even the roofs, had also their share
of occupants.
Whilst the regiment was on the levee, the
friends of the soldiers, anxious for last fare
well, crowded in amongst them, and each one,
eagerly seeking out the friend most near and
dear, gave him kind, and for some no doubt,
last farewell. Men who had not, perhaps,
shed tear for years, were entirely unnerved,
and wept like children. The ladies strove
hard to wear pleasant smile, but it was use.
less - the tear would start unbidden to the
eye. Something more enlivening was, how
ever, added to the scene, and the dropping
spirits of those present revived under the
cheering strains of the Regimental and Hut
tig's Brass bands, which discoarsed some
lively and soul-stirring airs.
About 9 o'clock, the cars moved up, and
the embarkation of the regiment commenced.
The soldiers were marched up by companies
and put on board each company occupying
nearly two cars. This proceeding consumed
considerable time, as it was almost impossible
to get through the crowd. As fast as the
cars were filled the windows were beseiged by
the numerous friends Of the occupants, all anx-
ious to have one last lingering look and fare
well shake of the hand.
The embarkation occupied about an hour
and half. After all were safely ensconced
on board the train, Major O'Connor was called
for, and appeared on top Of one Of the freight
cars, where he addressed the people in stir
ring and patriotic little speech, returning the
thanks of the regiment to the noble-hearted
citizens of Muscatine, for the many kind favors
received at their hands; but more especially
to the ladies Of Muscatine, than whom nobler
Or more patriotic women could not be found
in the land; prophecying that ere another
twelve-months should roll around the 35th, or
those CT them who were left, would return to
their homes, bearing their banner, the en-
blem of q free and united country, with them.
He was frequently interrupted by applause.
At the close of the Majors remarks, Colonel
Kincaid, of the 37th, called for three cheers
for the gallant 35th, which were given with a
will.
At half-past 10 o'clock, everything being in
readiness, the long train, consisting of
eighteen passenger and five freight cars,
drawn by two powerful engines, moved off
amid cheers and waving of handkerchief and
hats, and music of the bands, bearing with it
the precious load, and the good wishes and
prayers Of thousands.
The entire regiment, however, was not
taken, as part Of the guard, seventeen in num-
Der, who had been stationed on the levee,
were, in the excitement and hurry incident to
the occasion, overlooked and left at their sta
tons. One of them, who did not relish the
thought of being left behind, ran and caught
the train, but narrowly escaped being run
over. He was thrown down, fortunately
not across the track, but -regained his feet
in time to get on board. The rest Of them,
in answer to telegraphic dispatch, were told
that by taking the regular afternoon train
they could overtake the regiment at Daven-
port, and accordingly SO departed. -
There were forty. seven left ut the hospital,
in charge Of First Assistant Surgeon Cobb,
who were too unweIl to be moved. ~
The destination of the regiment is Cairo,
but We suppose it will be sent from there 10
Helena, Ark. ....., 5gi..i ~. 3
To the credit Of al We can say that in al
that dense assemblage Of citizens and soldiers
we did not see one drunken man. All
seemed to know that the occasion was not
one in which to indulge in Bacchanalian |
mirth. ~-sr,~-. W, 1900
The regiment is gone, land with it Mus
catine has sent forth her noblest and bravestI
sons. In its ranks may be found young men
who would adorn any station in ife,-young
men who were reared in luxury and ease, but
who have given up al the comforts of life to
which they have been accustomed. from
sense Of duty TO their country; and they
viii win distinction and honor on the field Of
bath. lfuScetins county expects deeds Of
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