The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1863-01-23
Tribute bf RESPECT to The Memory Of william
D. Caflih. M. D.. Surgeon Of the 57th reg
iment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry,


iment, Ohio Volunteer Infsntry,
Pursuant to call, the commissioned Of
hcefs Of the 57th regiment, o. v. l.. met il
the ladies cabin OF the steamer Omshs, JUS
previous to the disembsrks alton Of the troop,
on the Yazoo river, seven miles North o,
Vicksburg, Mississippi, on the 26th.dsy oi
December, 1862.
The meeting was called 10 order Ivy ap-
pointing Col. William Mungen chairman,
aud Cspt. John B. May Secretary.
Col. Mungen being called upon to state
the object OF the meeting said:
Fellow officers Of the 57th regiment, in
stating the object OF this meeting, it be.
comes my most painful duty TO snnou nee
the death, at two O. clock this morning, of
Major William d. Csrlin, NJ. D., the Sur.
geon Of our regiment. This is a painful, a
terrible blow to the regiment, for we will
never see his equal again. all things con.
sidered. II has cast a deep gloom over it,.
Major Carlin joined the 57th regi ment
from deep sense Of patriotism and hu-
manity. Leaving an interesting family, and
all the lu1uries Of home OF affluence, he
came to us at dark hour in the history of
The regiment-at time when sickness,
wounds and sorrow were bowinR down the
bravest hearts, when we needed help--when
the groans Of thr wounded and dying on
the bloody battlefield ofShiloh, were heard,
as Vt were. in our far distant Northern
homes-when forty three out of four hun
dred and fifty four men belonging to the
regiment, and engaged in that battle, were
either dead or mortally wounded; and one
hundred and thirty.four more or less seri.
ously injured. He brought with him the
highest qualifications as q physician and
surgeon--the experiences gathered in active
service.as Assistant Surgeon of the 18th
United States regulars at the battles of Cha
puitepec, Churubusco, the city OF Mexico
and all the hard fought battles on Scott s
route from the castle OF San Juan de Ulloa
to the proud halls Of the Mon,ezumas. He
brought with him qualities of the head and
heart which endeared him to the regiment,
and TO all who knew him.
The gloom which this day overspreads
the regiment. betokens the respect paid TO
the memory ofMaior Csrlin. The low tone
OF voice in which the officers and men
speak shows their deep sorrow at his de.
cease. Those joyous shouts and huzzos of
the soldiers which we are accustomed daily
TO hear nre not heard to day; a respectfa
silence is observed by all.
We have assembled, os brother officers, to
pay tribute Of love and respect to his mem
ory; and however idle and feeble words are
10 convey our feelings on this sad occaslon,
know, that in all sincerity, we mean what
we say. We cannot wrap his loved form in
the chaste and elegant ccffin; no magnifi.
cent hearse.with its sable plumes carries h i'm
TO his last resting place in Maple Grove
Cemetery, followed by a splendid cortege
OF carriages; but the rough box made BY his
comrades (the best we can ao) enfolds him,
the tears Of men who quail not at the sharp
crack ef the rife. or the heavy boomi ng of
artillery. bedew his rude coffin, and the sin.
cere and heartfelt sorrow OF his compan
ions in arms ale his requiem.
know that il is the desire, and shall be
the endeavor Of all Of us 10 send his remains
to those he loved 30 well in his far of home,
where it may rest with his kindred.
In his death the regiment has lost a friend
and beneiac,or--the medical profession one
OF It's brightest ornaments-the army an in
valuable officer and auxiliary-the country
one OF its purest patriots--the wife of his
bosom most devoted husband--his family
kird and afectionate father--society n
highly respected and useful member--and
for myself, allow me TO say. have lost a
valued and much loved friend friend of my
} >outh--friend Of my manhood-friend OF my
ripper years.
oh, that il had been orde,ed otherwise !!
and that he might have lived-lived for his
for his family--lived for his
for himself. But such men
rarely escapes for great number of years,
the shafts of the insatiate archer. Death
loves n shining mark.
l can truly say of DR.. Carlin, that
"None knew but to love him;
None named him but to praise"
This is especially true. when applied to the
army. His memory will be cherished BY
his numerous friends, while life and memo.
~ last; but by none more than by his com
rades Of the 9th regiment.
Peaceful be thy sumbefs,
Friend Of my early years"
After the Colonel sa. down, on motion
Lieut.. Col. A. v. Rice, Captains Faulhaber
and Wilson, Lieutensnts Roo. and Banks
were appointed q committee on resolutions.
to report the sense Of this meeting on the
death Of Dr. CaTin.
Alter few minutes absence, the commit.
lee, through lis chairman, Lieut.. Col. Rice.
made the following report:
Resolved, That we adopt the language of
Ooi. Mungen, in stating The object OF the
meeting, as expressive OF our sentiments.
Resolved, That We tender 10 the widow
anu family OF our deceased comrade Maior
William ID. Carlin, Surgeon of The SIN
regiment, U. " L., our sincere aud heart
leu condoience aud sympathy; hoping that
IN their sad Bereavement they will hnd con
ISOLATION from Him, who has promised 10 be
iaihef to the iatheIless ana husband to
the widow.
Resolved, That 1t is with unleign d sor.
row That we mourn the untImely deeease OF