Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-06-24
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From the Chicago Tribune
Two years ago, the 18th Wisconsin Vol
unieers, II. Z. Paine, MARCHED through
Chicago, en- route to Virginia, ssluted by
the cheers of thousands CT our ciJiZens.-
Among the officers of this splendid regi-
ment was Sidney a. Bean, a handsome
but slender young man, scarcely twenty
eight years of age, whom the Governor
OF Wisconsin, approaching bic rare intel
ectuai gifts, coupled with noble courage.
patriotism and moral worth, had appoint
ed Lieut.. Colonel of the 4th. The tele-
graph informs Us that at Port Hudson,
Louisiana, he gave his life for the country
and principles he had loved so well, and
left TO his friends and his State an endu
ring monument Of fidelity and vaior-an
example which, thank God, has many
equals IN this stormy period, but can have no
superior In any age, or CLINE, or country
Though le could not live to see the desire
of bis soul-a Union crowne aud glorined
with Freedom from the Lakes 10 the
Gulf, from the rising OF the sun snd 10 the
going down thereof-he could have no
pAEST ES no OClkSI CIV iNcIICc thHb
was one of the characteristic spirits thst
claim the recognition OF the brave and
true OF all the world.
Col. Bean was scholar before he be-
came d soldier. at Waukesba Wis, the
place of his residence, he he'd been for
some years Professor OF Mathematics in
an institution OF learning. At the Uni
versity OF Michigan, from which he grad
4 l. 1
ted tor him an exalted position III this de-
partment OF science In languages and
literature, philosophy, law, ethics, and
the natural sciences, few persons OF his
years were ever more thoroughly versed !;
and, possessed of competence, his pros
poets IL life seemed to be peculiarly for
t1nate. The outbreak OF the rebellion
found him surrounded by every circum
stance which could tempt him to shun the
battle field, yet he was among the first to
peril q delicate constitution and the bright
hopes of an admiring circle OF friends IN
his country's cause. He marched from
home with his regiment with the full con
viction that he should not return TO 1t
alive, vet content that il should be so. He
proceeded to Baltimore, where his regi~
ment was ordered to take part in Gen
Accomac. His testimony of adherence OF
this wretched demonstration (which turns
out 10 have been planned entirely by Gen.
DIX, and exec Ited according to the plan, J
ID recorded II the report OF the Commit
tee on the Conduct OF the War He was
glad TO be ordered TO Join Gen. Buffers
expedition TO Ship Island, where lie ar
rived in time 20 enter New Orleans on the
of haE
placed the stars and stripes over the re
belliOus city.
Ia the fierce engagement of Baton Rouge
he commanded the 4th Wisconsin Col
Paine having been placed under arrest for
some otfense against the pro-slavery IN
stincts of Gen. Williams. Upon the pro.
motion of Col. Paine as Brigadier General,
Lieut.. Col. Bean became Colonel OF the
regiment, and rs such led his men, in a
storm OF grape and musketry, through a
dense abatis up TO rebel breastwork al
Port Hudson, and drove away the enemy's
gunners. On the following day, In another
desperate assault, he fell. His last words.
written TO his friends at home on the morn
ing which was TO be his last, were il
praise OF the intrepidity of his soldiers ::
My, admiration for my men is beyond
bounds
The love and admiration OF his men,
and OF all who enjoyed his friendship.
equally knew 10 bounds. These are cost
y sacrifices which America Is making to
attain peace and purity. But those who,
ike Col. Bean, believe that God will be
answerab!e for the result of every effort
put forth in humanity's battle, will
not think that they are put forth in vain.
This young man drew his sword distinctly
to give freedom TO the erelaved, thar
thereby his country might rise TO her true
glory. Thro' clouds and disappointment
he fought with unwavering faith that The
end would yet be gained. When 1t Is
gained, who shall say that his precious
blood has been spilled in vain 1t Is
hard TO turn from the grave OF one so no.
BILE and SO loved. Ii closing this brief
tribute to the worth OF a true hero, and
commencing bis spirit tervently to the
Judge OF the quick and the dead, the
words of the worlds great poet seem
most appropriate 20 the solemn duty:
Good night, sweet prince,
And flights OF angels sing thee to thy rest