Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-31

cipline enforced ~ is Colonel. earned for itself
the reputation Of The best. the most orderly, and
the most reliable regiment among the many thai
were stationed az that post.
AT Bowling Green Col. Walker reioined bis
regiment. and. in shorter time than any one
supposed II could be done. reconstructed The pom
toon bridge acToss the river. and conducted the
march of the regiment TO Nashville ia a. perfect
order and with little difficulty as be conducted
il from Louisville TO Bardstown.
Our regiment is now brigaded, and our men
are m hne condition for action IN the held. As
already stated, perfect harmony exists among the
officers and among the men. with the single ex-
ccption Of the dissatisfaction which has been oc-
casioned by the appointment Of John L. Balfe to
the Lieutenant Colonelcy OF the regiment. Judg-
ing BY the past, We have no reason to suppose
that the Colonel Of the regiment may not at any
moment be placed on detached service, and We
feel 1t our duty TO say to your Excellency, in
most explicit terms. that we unwilling TO be
commanded on the march or in the field by Maj
Balfe. In addition to this fact, Col Walker, we
are informed, has rendered his resignation TO the
Commander of this Military Department. 1t he
insists upon the acceptance OF his resignation.
the undersigned will. in justice to themselves,
tender their designations also.
In conclusion, the undersigned officers of the
Irish regiment feel it our duty to say that we are
al and official conduct of our commanding officer.
He has discharged the duties of every position in
which he has been placed faithfully and efficient
ly and, We are informed, to the satisfaction of his
superiors in command. His bearing towards the
officers of the regiment has been universally
courteous, and we have never heard OF his using
harsh language towards the men under his com
mand. or of his doing anything that could he
considered oppressive. he is as humane an Off
L.
bear testimony to the fidelity he has exhibited in
protecting the health of the men and providing
for the physical comforts of the regiment. We
express il as our sincere conviction that nine
tenths of the regiment have perfect confidence
in the capacity of Col. Walker and that they
esteem him personally so highly that they would
not exchange him ii they could for any other
commander.
In view of all these facts, the undersigned do
most earnestly request that your Exceency-
actuated as we know you will be by a desire to
promote the efficiency of our corps-will annul
the commission of Lieutenant Colonel issued to
Major Balie, and cause Capt. John G. Hughes
in whose capacity we have perfect confidence To
be appointed to that Office.
We will add that it is our sincere conviction
that there are not ten men in the regiment who
desire Major Balfe to command them in any ca
pacity whatever. Respectfully submitted.
john 4. Quincy, captain Co. Is,
John Grove Captain Co. Ii.
John p. Dunn, Captain Co. ID,
John Dillon, LIST 1t. Cong Co. A,
Christopher II O'Brien. LIST 1t Cob,
M. w. Glenn, lst 1t. Co h,
A I. Farrar. lst 1t. Cong Co. Z,
Augustus G. Tapin, lst 1t. Co. ID,
John Scully lst 1t Cong Co /,
Edward O. Breene, lst 1t. Co. L,
Levi Waltz, I'd Lit Co. II,
j. M. Brasher, I'd 1t Co. Z,
VIM. Patton, 2d 1t. Co. /.
Dick Uummins, 2d 1t. Co. X,
c. g. Galezio, "a 1t Cong Co. c,
Mike Fitzpatrick. 2d 1t. Co. A.
1t. A. b. Clifford, Leader of Band
The following officers have been seen sine,
the above article was gotten up, and most cheer
fully and cordially indorse all that it contains:
VIM. Hipwell Captain Co. G.
james r. Mullikin, Captain Co. X,
Thomas Pryce, Captain Co. |.