The New York herald., 1863-11-07
GENERAL PALMER.

pointed commander Of the Fourteenth army corps, 10 o
Kentucky having been born In Scott county on
I6t Of September 1917. He s therefore just over
forty years Of His father L. D. Palmer, who was
anti slavery democrat, cmigrated from Virginia into
Kentucky during 1793 part IN the 1872 and
Miss Ann Tut in 1873 the subject Of sketch
being ono OF the fruits Of tha, union Young Palmer
spent his earlier years this then wild region, working
on the farm the and attending the common
school Of the settlement during the winter. He subse
quebty improv cd his education by self.tufOD, &c.
yoUTEcoorEs rEuDLER stBooL TEACHER AND LAWYER.
During tho year 1891 the family moved Madison
county, Inos and busted themselves farm During
the spring Of 1884 tho present commanding oncer Of tho
Fourteenth army oOrps with his brother, entered Alton
college, ard 1885 the former graduated, without
peng his sudes being without the necessary funds
that purpose lie next went 10 work With cooper and
afterwards became eueaged in the peddling business
IN 1888 he became, teacher, connected with
district school near CaDt'n, Fulton county Illinois,
and the summer Of that year became acquapt.
cd with tie late Senator Douglas, for whom no
voted during the early part Of that statesmans
His connection with Douglas somewhat stimulated his
energies, aud ho began TO study with vigor
and during the year 1889 lie entered oce Of John l..
Groathouse noted Illinois lawyer for the purpose OF
studying law. When he began thus TO study he had bat
ittc money and slight wardrobe to reach Mr..
I.
Louis 70 Carinvle en- foot. huing recember 1885, he
passed his examination, obtained license TO practise
attorney and counsellor law, Mr. Douglas the
serator, being Of his examiners, and in fact
writing out his license himself He then returned Car
iuyie, but !oy some time unsuccessful his prac.
ice He, however, renamed IN tho Place, and subse
ttenlly s1Geeeded. s4,r *..-.-''
roInciAr-rRohATE irsTcE- COUNTY !upcr AND SENATOR.
Rc took great oierest IN the Van BuIen Presidential
campaign, and supported that candidate 10 ls40 lie
theD after tho election, devoted himseH entirely 10 his
procession aud was married in December 1912 Durng
1S43 he elected Probate Justice continued the
practice OF his profession. In ls47 he left the bench
and elected the Illinois Slate Constitutional Con-
vcnton During the year be resumed his place as
Probate Justice and in 1919 County Judge
which Office bo filled un,l 1851, when he was elected
State Senator obtaining reelection 1855. whc In
tho State Senate he, IN 1884, opposed the Nebraska b
and subsequently, supported the free school system
Homestead bill and other important measures
PRESIDENTIAL nItros-pnpATE TO THE rAAcI ooSvxN
During the year 1856 he chosen member and Pre-.
sdcn, Of the fret Illinois Republican State Convention
and also delegate 10 the National Republican Con.
venton 10 which be advocated the Of Judge
Mclean 10 the Presidency. Fremont, however beng
chosen he exerted himself strongly secure his election
During 1857 and 1858 he engaged politics.
10 1859 nominated or Congress- but did the
election. During 1850 he chosen Of the repub
Presidential electors for Illinois, and vote for
Mr. Lincoln. He Of the delegates the next year
the Peace Congress Washington and advocated tho
calling OF a national convention for the settlement
OF the difficulties arising out OF the secession Of
the Southern States from the Union. All peaceful
measures failing, he took ~ The sword support The
Union and the integrity Of the government.
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On the 18th OF May 1851 the subject ~ sketch
Colonel Of the Fourteenth regiment OF hi
Volunteers, which regiment engaged p the dc.
fence Q. the railroads n the northern part the State OF
Missouri unti August 10, 1851 when arrived at 81,
Louis Two days after il ordered 10 Rola where /.
arrived the 18th Early September Gereral Hunter
assumed command o. The iorces Roa and Gnder that
leader Colonel Palmers regiment marched via jefferson
City to the sou,hwestern part of the state Of Missouri
On Oct her 23 lsoi Colonel Palmer was assigned by
General Hunter 10 the command OF brigade which bTi.
gade after the General Fremont from and Inc
Appointment OF General Haeck TO- the chief command Of
The department, formed part II General Pope command
In Central Missouri In recembor Iso he took part 10
tie exre,iton TO Mhordd, where the rebels were go
ruccessfuhJ e bagsed; Md Gu the aOlh Of that
month Colonei Palmer received his commiss on
Of brieadier general of volunteers lie was next
placed 10 command Of the T1st at ottervAlc and
during the following February Joired General pope's
forces engaged in Southeastern Missouri lie
participated y The crera,iors for the reduction and cap
tnre Of New Madrid and Island No TO- To detail the
whole operations Of General Palners forces during Ls
ss@g:s9 Es-s ISs' R!' .g1,' .e'i soq2 = he
conspicuous rafi IN The whole affair mud was re-
warded by witnessing the Gla sncccss o. the movement
smeE coRisrn-srxrns nSSIss1 n1llpoAp--s,su.
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General Palmer next served under General popc as
part Of the right wing Of General Haleexs army during
the siege OF Corinth and reid command of the First
brigade Of the First division Of the Army Of the Miss
sppi He participated in the engagement al Pennington
during the early part of May 1902 and was engaged IN
several Reconnaissance He also CON snded during an
engagement, OF several hours with greatly superior
numerical force, near Seven Nile creek, and by his
tk, brought his brigade safely out of the clutches of
three rebel divisions that had been sent 10 capture IT,
After the evacuation OF Corlnth the brigade vas
engaged IN the protection Of the railway lines
Tuscumba 70 Decatur, and, under The leadership Of
General Palmer, took possession of Athens on Sep.
tember 9, 1862 He next led forced march 70
Nashville, and arrived at that city with bis
mAnd on the 18th, Afier having passed through .
serie. q dansers He assisted with General Nsglsy In
the defence d that city during the siege by the rebel
forces under wheeler, Morgan OTHERS until relieved
by the arrival Of General Rosecrans Army Of the Ohio In
December, lse2.
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Durius the battles q stone rver near Murfrresboro
december 81 1867, to January g. lses General Palmer
commanded the Fourth division Of General Cfittsndens
corps and took very esne and cor spcuous part
during the whole affair On the 3ls of December he held
the advance for several houre amid srea, danger after
the rnt of the had falen1ack and during the 70
naming days OF the struggle bore part with great
bravery and determination. For his CALAMITY aud dis
played skili he was promoted 70 MAJOR general Of
volunteers, with commiso dating 'rou November 20,
1sc2 His nomination confirmed by the Un,ted States
Senate during March, 1893. General Ioeocrans spose
highly Of linn n his report Of that bate and earnestly
recommended him ;or The above promotion az reward
for bn condcot on that occasion.
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General Palmer performed bis part during the opera.
tons 10 Middle Tennessee which movements resulted In
the evacuation q shoiOyyc and Tuaboma and also Ia
tho scu,heastern Tennessee movements which gave to
Rcsccrhns the FOIL possession O. Chattanooga early In SEP
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