The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-25
CoIeneT UirIe pnhIgren.

There is no longer any doubt as to the
death Of this brave young officer, At the.
early age of % years, his life has been sacri
feed in defence Of his country. He has left
behind brilliant record At the breaking
out Of the war, he held position in the navy
and at the attack on Fort Sumter, was trav-
Cling in the Southwestern States. Great in
ducements were offered him to serve the rebel
cause. Fired with Indignation he made his
way to Washington.
He was appointed aide-de-camp, with the
rank of Captain, May 20, 1862, and assigned
to duty with Gen. Fremont. He served du-
ring the Cross Keys campaign, and was sub
ssquontly assigned to Gen. Sigel when the
latter took command, remaining on the staff
of the latter until he was relieved from COM
mand. General Sigel's forces forming part
of the Army ofYirginia, under Gen: Pope
Capt Dahlgren saw much service, andalways
with credit to himself, during the celebrated
Summercampaign of 1862 In November of
that year. he was sent on an expedition to
Fredericksburg, having a small force of cav
airy under his command, which he led with
such decision and ability as to defeat body
of the enemy much larger than his own, and
to capture more prisoners than his whole
band numbered. The enemy lost considerably
also in killed and wounded, and Gen. Sige
characterized the dash as one of the most bril-
liant and daring expeditions during the war
Il gave Capt, Dahlgren an Immediate ant
enduring fame.
He was subsequently placed on the staff o
Gen. Hooker--at the time the latter tool
command of the Army of the Potomac-an'
J it was in that position, though not in dis
charging its duties merely, that he won hi
: highest renown. He sought all opportunitie
for distinction, especially dehghting in a
: independent command, with piece of wor
to do'that required cool head and imretuou
: courage. lie possessed both, and united I
: them an unusual degree of military talen
: During the desultory cavalry engagement
f which took place while Lees army was at
e yancing into Pennsylvania, Dahlgren wa
; SohStoutAJ ShipAOS ous tlNuyS III thV iiOh
t and always the same wary yet eager leade
Y After many successful actions he was sever
c ly wounded in desperate battle at Hager
L town, Nd, and lost leg by amputation.-
j. For his services the President made him Co
S onel. From his wound he had not complet,
i, ly recovered when he sought, and after muc
a urging received, permission to join Kilpa
J rick's expedition. He was assigned to
i separate command, and entrusted with til
y most dangerous work-=-a position which L
y one who knows him needs to be told he sol
d cited and accepted gith delight. His failul
r and his death are due to the treachery Of
guide whom he trusted. Led astray, and CT
9, off from the main body. he fell in a gallal
70 attempt to cut his way through the fore
il which surrounded him.
IL Col. Dahlgren possessed personal qualti
es which made him not less beloved in priya
b. than he was distinguished in military life.
US He was modest, gentle and kindly-a lar
IN manly nature and boyish sweetness of d
ar position together which challenged equal
is your love and your respect. Friends alwa
6, surrounded him. Few won 50 much fam
ne no one was so little envied.