The Portland daily press., 1864-06-29
ouer. than YOU have ever borne names on

your rolls
But while your former services have won
for you the admiration and confidence of your
commanding officers, your example and con-
duct during the present campaign forms the
brightest page OF your history.
After three years hard fighting, we'll know
ing the risks Of battle, not even the ardent
desire or the immediate prospect Of being re-
stored to your friends could damp your ardor
or enthusiasm, but like brave and patriotic
men you have fought nobly TO the end of your
term, adding with each day increased lustre
to your arms.
With this brilliant record ahd the proud
consciousness that you have stood by your
country during her darkest hour of peril, you
now return to your homes where you will re-
ceive the homage due the services you have
rendered.
Bidding each and every one OF you, Ia be-
half Of your old comrades In arms, hearty
God speed, Ihave the honor TO DO
1854 your obedient servant,
Il. UPTON, Brig. Gen. Cong.
The following synopsis Of the movements
OF the regiment Is not without interest.
The 9TH Maine were organized under Col.
Mark Fl. Dunnell Ii left Portland June 26,
1861, and arrived la Washington the 2Sth,
moved into Virginia July llth, and were
placed in the Brigade OF Gen. Howard. At
the battle OF Bull Run they bore au active
part, and lost between sixty and seventy in
killed, wounded and prisoners.
Col. Dunnell resigned during the fall, and
was succeeded by Col. N. J. Jackson, former
ly OF the LIST Maine Regiment.
In the fall and winter they were on picket
duty near Mount Vernon, and at the siege OF
Yorktown were 10 supporting distance, but
not engaged. At the battle OF West Point
May Z, 1862, they were in the advance line,
and held a heavy body OF the enemy In check,
driving them some distance. At Mechanics
vile, in the latter part Of May, they fought
the enemy in three skirmlshes, each time driv-
ing them. At the battle of Gaines Hill, June
9th, they bore prominent part, driving the
rebels before them, and gaining possession Of
the hill, which they held until relieved. In this
battle Col. Jackson was wounded and Lieut..
Col Heath killed. Capt. Edwards then took
command Of the regiment, and the next day
they had a severe engagement with the enc
my at Golding Farm. On the 30Lh June they
again encountered the enemy at Charles City
Cross Roads, maintaining their position against
fearful odds until 10 o'clock in the evening,
when they fell back towards James river. At
one time during the battle they were almost
entirely surrounded, but managed to escape
by passing through an aperture in the enemy's
lines. AT Malvern Hill they were held with
In supporting distance OF the Union army, but
were not called into the fight. At the second
battle OF Bull Run they covered the retreat,
and were the last infantry to cross Cut Run.
At the battle at Champions Pass, Sept. IA,
1862, after expanding every round Of ammu-
milton, they charged upon the enemy, and in
Ave minutes the hill was In their possession.
Major Seaman having been appointed 1t.
Colonel, took command OF the regiment Sept.
II, 1862, Col. Jackson being I'll. On that day
they participated In the battle Of Antie,am,
remaining under fire for eighteen hours, and
occupying the front for nearly thirty. In the
battle OF Fredericksburg Dec. 1ith, they &C.
cupIed an important position, 10 check any
advance the enemy might make. and to pre-
sent front to the enemy, while the right and
left wings attempted 10 turn his nanks. In
these duties they were eminently successful.
Col. Jackson having been promoted to Brig
adler General, Lieut.. Col. Scammon succeed
ed TO the command OF the regiment. This
position he resigned Jan. Z, 1868. and was
succeeded by Lieut.. Col. Clark S. Edwards.
The regiment remained in camp until April
18th, 1868, performing the duties OF camp.
picket and fatigue, when they crossed the
Rappahannock, and endeavored TO take pos
session of the railroad to Richmond. But the
enemy was too strong for them, and they were
checked tie enemy's advance for some time,
and then fell back in good order. The regi-
ment then remained In camp near White Oak
Church for about a month, and then COM
menced series OF movements which brought
them before Gettysburg on the I'd OF July
On the 4th they recaptured two guns Of the
9th Massachusetts Battery thai had been cap
turcd by the enemy on the 81. From this
time until the 10Th Of July, they were con-
stantly on the move, taking pat, in several
skirmishes.
At the battle al Rsppahannock Station,
Nov. I, 1868, they CALAMITY charged the rife
pits of the rebels and carried them amid a
storm OF bullets that was showered upon then
-Four battle flags belonging TO the enemy were
captured BY the Fifth. They pursued the re-
treating rebels until the rainy weather set In.
On the advance OF our army towards the Rap
idan, Nov. Goth. the Fifth, 10 It's capacity as
rear guard, detached by companies to haul by
hand wagons which. owing to the rough roads,
could not be hauled BY animals. Subsequent
ly the regiment Emoyed to Wellford's Ford,
where Il went into winter quarters. H'
The present year has witnessed some bril-
liant deeds OF the Fifih. They were In the LIST
Division 9th Corps. formerly wright's, now
Russers, and have participated in all the bat
ties and movements OF the army OF the Poto-
mac. They bring home with<qhem a good
name for valor, having captured some 20OO
prisoners and taken six rebel flags. Four OF
these flags they brought home with them and
they were borne In the procession.
Those OF the regiment who preferred re-
naming In the city last evening were fur
nished with quarters at the old City Hall, and
Barnum viii furnish them with breakfast
this morning at the expense OF the city.
Religious and Ecclesiastical Items.
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