The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-08-17

Three years ago, when tho Eleventh Obi,
Volunteer Infantry left Columbus, Ohio
for the field Of war, young lady presented
to Company A of the regiment a beautiful
brighteyed spaniel. The dog was young
and became the pet of the company. The
men guarded it at first as much for the
bright eyes Of the fair lady as for the docil
ity and sagacity of the animal. The span.
iel was named Curly, and it early formed
a warm attachment for the company, and
shared in all its triumphs and dangers
The regiment was first thrown in Virginia
and in all the bloody scenes pf the Eastern
tanpaign-the sanguinary battles fought
by cClellan Curly followed his company,
and, amid smoke, flame, fire, and carnage,
exhibited coolness and biavery marked d
and astonishing.
1t nlattered not where the company
charged, it was followed by the faithful dog.
At two different times, Curly was severely
wounded on the battle fields of Virginia
The members of the company kindly dress.
| ed the bleeding wounds and nursed their
pet until he was again able for the march.
The old Eleventh, with Gen. Hooker's
corps, was transferred to the army Of the
Southwest. At the battle Of Chickamauga
the faithful dog was again wounded, and
separated from the regiment. The men
thought he had been killed, and gave up
all hopes of ever seeing him again. About
three weeks after the fight, the regiment
was surprised to see the wounded dog come
limping into camp. As soon as he found
his old company, Curly exhibited the wild.
est joy. ... ,.,. ...
He was reduced almost to skeleton, and
appeared to be suffering deeply. Yet,
when fondled by the men, he barked and
wagged his tail with unmistakable delight.
Skillful nursing and kind attention had a
powerful influence on the dog, and he rap
idly recruited in strength and grew much
better. At the storming of Lookout Noun.
tain the Eleventh Ohio aided in the gallant
| charge, and bravey forced the storm Of
leaden hail. Again Curly was unfortun-
ate he was seriously wounded in the right
shoulder by mimic ball, from the effects
of which he is now suffering. When the
Eleventh passed through Nashville, some
weeks ago, en- route for home, to be mus
tered cut Of the service, the faithful animal,
in the hustle of the moment, was separated
from the men and left behind.
On arriving at Louisville the regiment
offered large reward to anybody who
would recover and restore to them their
idol--the noble, faithful Curly. The re.
ward prompted parties to make diligent
search, and yesterday the dog was received
from Nashville, at the Office of Captain
Dunn, to be forwarded to Columbus, Ohio.
He is still suffering from his last wound,
yet wears cheerful look. Around his
neck is clasped steel collar, placed there
three years ago, with the following inscrip
ton: II am Company AS dog-whose dog
are yous llth Ohio Volunteer Infantry,
U. S. A
We understand that this noble hero OF
the canine species will be forwarded to the
Governor Of Ohio to-day, who intends to
make him an honorary member Of the cap
ital. He returns from the battle field
'war-worn veteran" marked with honora-
ble wounds, ard with history of which
the proudest might well be proud.-Louis'
ellie Journal.