Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-24

withdrawal viii be deeply regretted BY q
who know him.
The Colonel lofl his regiment at Franklin
PendlstOn county, Va, where were stations
also che SD, SSH, 7Sd, 18th and SD regi
ments, o. ", with several Pennsylvani
and Virginia regiments. When he Left, an
for several days previous, the troops wor
on short ratiOns, in consequence Of an insult
6oienoy Of means of transporta' ion by whicl
to convey supplies. There is an abundance
Of horses and mules, but want Of wagons
The health Of the troops is generally very
good, and that of the 25th remarkably so
Lieut.. Colonel VIM. P. Richardson, of Mon
roe county, will succeed TO the COlOnelcy'
The resignation Of Col. Jones was a cause
Of much regret to his command, and the fol.
lowing testimonial Of respect will show in
what esteem he was held:
HAP QUARTIRs 25IH RHsIHRNF o. V.
Camp near Franklin, Va, May II.
At meeting Of the commissioned officers
Of the 25th Regiment Ohio Volunteers, call
cd for the purpose Of expressing their regret
ct the resignation Of Col. ]. A. Jones, Leiut.
Col. Vim. P. Richardson Was duly appointed
Chairman, and Adjutant William L. Hoyt
Secretary. On motion, Msjor George Web
ster, Capt. JeTe Williams, and Capt. jas. F.
OhhrlesWorth, were appointed a committee
to draft preamble and resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAsS Our much esteemed com mand-
or, James A. Jones, has, in consequences of
long continued i'll health, resigned his com
mission IS Colonel Of this regiments there
fore be Il
ResOlUed, That We hereby express our pro-
found sorrow for the cause which separates
him from Us, and especially at this time,
when mis- skill and Talor would SO material
" contribute 10 our further success.
ReSolUed, That whatever fame this ReRi-
ment may have acquired in the several bat
tle-feids Of Western Virginia, a very lsrge
snare Of tits due to the mild, but firm dis
cipline enforced BY Col. Jones, and to his
noble example in times Of peril.
ResolUed, That in addition TO the loss Of his
counsel and Instructions in our duties as SOL
diers, We deeply feel that We lose the society
OF gentleman and friend, who has uniferm-
ly treated rs with kindness and regard.
RESOLVED, That we most ardently hope that
he may soon be restored TO good health, and
that the very best Eishes Of each one of US
shall accompany him in all his future life.
ResOlUea, That copy Of the proceedings
OF this meeting, signed by the officers of the
regiment be presented to Col. Jones.
After the adoption Of .he foregoing pre-
amble and resolutions, the meeting ad-
journed.
Lieut.. Col. VIM. P. RIoHARD7oN,
Chairman.
Adjt. VIZ. L. HoTT, sec'y.
And all the Company officers Of the regiment.
Upon hearing OF his resignation, Brigadier
General Milroy, in whose brigade the 25gh
is, addressed Col. Jones letter, in which he
expresses for himself and staff much regret,
at the same time mplimenting him upon
his labor, zeal and activity, and speskiAg
in the highest terms of the gallantry, obe-
disnce and good behavior of the 25th regi-
ment.
Col. Jones is en- old soldier, having served
through the Mexican war with great credit
AS disciplinarian he has few equals, and
he has always endesred himself to the men
under his command BY his care for their in
terests, and his kindness and impartiality.
THE SToRN OF WEDEEsDLY.--The storm of
Wednesday last, which was marked for con-
piderable violence here, ragged with great
fury and accomplished considerable destrue-
tion as il sped eastward. From Mr.. Wright,
Postmaster at Kingsville, Ashtabula county,
we learn that a number of buildings were
demolished in the town of Monroe, same
county, resulting in the death Of one person.
We clip the following from the AshLabula
Telegraph:
The hail storm which was slightly felt in
our village on Wednesday afternoon, proved
more or less destructive along q strip of the
county embracing portions Of Austinburg,
Plymouth, COnneaut, Sheffield and Monroe,
the hail doing the principal damage in the
first named townships, and the wind in the
others, in the latter, even to the destruction
Of life, it is reported. The size of the hail
stones that fell in Austinburg were fearfully
large, and window glass suffered extensive
ly. A tree was struck near the house Of G.
g. Calkins, in Plymouth, and the family
very much stunned by the conclusion.
Its severity was also experienced in Buff
falO. The Express of yesterday says;
We learn that the storm of Wednesday
caused considerable damage in the Thir-
teenth Ward. Barns belonging to Mrs.
Aaron Martin, Geo. ]. Harris and William
HeWson were unrOofed. Also the Glue Fac
tory belonging to Horace Williams. The
stesple Of the Methodist Church, near Whit
more's tavern, was blown down, and the
church edifce removed about two feet from
its foundation. Numerous chimneys were
blown down, and serious damage inflicted
upon the fruit trees in that vicinity.
REOUPERATED.-We have received copy