The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1864-07-06
The Caaiz Sentinel.
LOCAL NEWS.

We copy the following items of local
news from last week Cadiz Republican,
B1% SAMUEL GORDON, of Co. G; l26th
Ohio, who was wounded on the 9Th Of May,
in the battle Of the Wilderness, was in town
on last Saturday morning, on his way home.
Mr.. Gordon was wounded in the left arm -
no bones broken We believe. Though look
ing badly ut present, the probabilities are
that he will recover, and regain the use Of
his arm, which is now very sore Mr. g.
resides near Cassville, this county, and vol
unteered with Capt Lyons.
"5saWE were pleased to meet, few days
ago, ". II. Host of Com. |, 18th Ohio,
who has servek out the time three yearst
for which he enlisted, and returned home -
Mr. Host wOs among the first to volunteer
in detense of the country; and he has made
faithful and brave soldier. In after-liie,
he will, no doubt, recur with pleasure to the
many hardships and trials through which
he has passed to help save the country.
sB-DR McCRACKEN. We recently fo-
ticcd the promotion of our esteemed young
friend, Dr. McCracken. A few months ago
he was appointed Assist Surgeon to the
9Sth Regiment, having recently been pro-
NOTED. 4 member of the regiment writing
us says: The doctor McCrackenl is ono
Of the most popular Surgeons in the army
he is beloved by every man in the regiment;
every officer in the regiment favored his
promotion, &c.
a3a AT HOME. Oscar d. Upton, son Of
John Upton, Esq, of this vicinity, who
has been confined in different hospitals for
several months past, was bought home by
his father from New Albany, Ind, few
| days ago, in very feeble state of health
Oscar was a member Of Go. G, 9Sth Ohio,
and was recruited by Col. Pearce last Fall
After remaining at Camp Tod few weeks,
he proceeded to Chattanooga, Tenn, where
he joined his regiment. Soon after his ar.
rival there he was taken down with Measles,
from the effects of which he partially recov-
ed. This was followed by Diarrhaa, which
has clung so him ever since. Having been
sick so long, he is Of course greatly reduced
in flesh and very weak; but as he is now at
home where he will receive proper treat
ment, it is hoped that he will speedily re-
cover.
agsaCApT McCREADY- DY--Somc two weeks,
ago we were told that Capt McCrcady's
arm had been amputed, and so reported
through our paper This was an error. His
| arm has not been amputated. When last
heard from he was supposed to be in a crit
ical condition. 1t is to be hoped, however
that we may yet recover.
bsaFeiiCGH OGLEvEE son of VIM Ogle-
wee, and a member of Capt Mc(iready's
company, returned home on last Tuesday.
Mr. OglGvce was wounded on the 9TH of
May, in the battle of the Wilderness. H0
was shot in the thigh, and the ball has not
yet been extracted. He reports that he re-
ceived excellent treatment in the Philadel-
phia Hospital.
%GssThe following letter addressed to a
sister of D. ". Welch, who fell in the battle
Of the Wilderness, on the 9th of May has
been handed us for publication:
LYNcHBURG, NIGINIA, |
May 10th, 1864. !
= y | have sad news to send you
eoncering Webster. He was shot through the
breast while carrying the colors in charge,
made on Friday moring, the 9th of May
We We're repulsed, and could not get his
body. lie spoke to me, in the morning,
that he never expected to get through that
days work, but said he would carry the col
ors wherever he was told, as he did not fear
to die. May God comfort both you and
your father is my prayer. / was captured
the same evening about sundown, with sew
eral boys from our county,. Bricker y.
Carl and others. We are not allowed to
write much. Please show this to faith cr.-
Give my compliments to all.
Ever yours,
G. &. EAGLEsoN.