New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-22
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
,rp or MAJOR HENRY WARD CAMP.

B. feL
Among the noble American young men, whose
Mood has moistened the battle-feds of freedom
,srs have left moro honorable memorial OF gal
Ant deeds and pure and beautiful character Una"
the subject of this biography. Henry ward camp
vas born in Hartford, little moro than twenty
Ava Years ago, and from earliest childhood gave
,romse of worthy and brilliant career. During his
academic course lat Yale College, where he gradu
sted in 1860. he was considered model of youthful
excellence His frank disposition, the strength ana
slearness of his mind, and the warmth and sweet
ness of his affections made him universal favor
Ne. After leaving College, he entered upon the
study of law but in the Autumn of 1861 he accepted
Q commission in the Connecticut volunteers. Ills
conduct as soldier was the crown and fulhllment
Of his early promise. He exhibited all the graces OF
manly valor, loyalty, and generous impulse. All
Who knew him in the army deemed him the bright,
sonsummate flower of heroic youth. His military
service was chiefly in North and South Carolina
In the latter State he was made prisoner OF war,
and after long and dreary captivity, he was trans
Scrred to the infamous Libby prison fro which he
vas finally liberated Oh parole. He took an active
part in the campaign against Richmond, in the Au-
tumn Of 1864 and fell in front of his regiment in
October The closing scenes Of his life are i'm
prcssively described in the following paragraphs.
Soon after noon of Thursday, Oct. II, orders were
receive for the regiment to move at once III hse'
marching order. At AZ O'Clock II left camp anu
With the remainder Of its brigade passed out through
sally pot Of the works, near the New Market fonu
T5e Whole Of the First Division, Temporarily com,
nanded BY Gen. Ames-Gen. Terry being IN command
Of the corpswas IN motion. On the broad neas VI .e
Cox Farm there was halt the three brigades resting
In successive lines Of battle. Rain commenced inilng;
The afternoon was dreaIy. Gen. Ames ana sla, a.u
the brigade commanders sat or stogo on inc OF
The plantation house Regimenal and company officers
gathered in little knots, and chatted in the dismal
storm. The men loled on the wet grass; talking ana
laughing merriy as though they had no WISH Tor
Major Camp and his friend Joined Col. Rockwell OF
Che 9Th Connecticut Volunteers and the three INDUCED
In conectures to the nature and probable results OF
the new and sulden move. Then looking about them.
lhes spoke of how many in careless ease we're I'M
likely TO the termination OF this ayance The trias
aud an xictes of the prolonged campaign were referred
70 not sadly but seriously; and cheerful words were
also uttered, and hearty mutual langh was enjoyed
An hour passed by; Then there was new starr. ns
column once in motion wound its slow way along
the hillside around 70 the cft and to the surprise OF
all back to the works again, and In through another
sooos u o their several camps ar Of truce
coming in from the enemy had suspended the moye for
the time being and night of rest To be subst uted
Cor Of fatigue and exposure The friends sat wit
ing and talking until past midnight Then for the last
time they read their evening chapter prayed together
I'D and lay down side by side, so often before.
At a. m. they were up ogain; and at the reel
nent more in motion. 10 the darkness OF The
early morning, the column passed out beyond the
works by the Cox Farm through the woods, the
fayine on t. the johnson Place. thence after brie
halt to close up the lines the Darlyown road, 10
the extensive plains between that and the Charles City
road. There was another halt to form for an attack
The morning was del ghtfu. II the opening Of a
bright October day. The air was clear and bracng.
frosted surface of the wdereach.ng grassy fields and
from the many hued forest trees beyond the skirmlsh
srs of three brigades deployed and moved in their
vayy line. extending far TO right and left up toward
The belt Of woods where the enemys mounted vedeiies
were distinctly General. staff, and regimental
,Cs, ~.Is ana s 0R %
With flashing and waving standards were coming
,Sy,s ts .sbers snI aterir@ eamncoors cat
tered along the road. aud the brilliant gudons Of the
aItieryyet far at the rsr-sgnaled the approach Of
and nspiritiDg; and one more thoroughly appreci
ated and heartily enjoyed il than young Major Camp
10 rode back and forth conveying orders and bearing
messages.
The first fire Of the skrmishers opened. The enemys
adv need line easily pressed back TO his strongly
htrenched position beyond the woods. There his
administers REINFORCED and the progress Of the
attacking party stayed. For several hours the
6gbting was brisk between the opposing sxirmsh
lines; the main force hating in line of battle in close
reserve -Four compan OF the 10th sk1rinshed under
Lieut. Lnsey the other six were in reserve in charge
Of the three field officers The forenoon dragged along
slowly. Artillery fire was sharp for time, and the
rattle Of Duskeiry ncessant. Men were killed and
wounded close hand the little group OF officers Of
the 10Th sat chatting together; aid word came fire.
Suently that another good soldier had fallen on
tbe skirfnish line. An occasional escape to
come Of the party from flying bullet or shell fragment
would cause q passing remark or, perhaps raise a
laugh None expected 10 be hit himself for lie had es-
capped so many times before Dinner was brought up
and eaten under fire. Then Camp stretched himself on
the ground and ued ~ sleep by the sound Of the
battle.
Soon after noon he was started up to lead party of
men down the road on mission from the corps com
nander. While lie was away, Col Gus received orders
70 report ut With the remainder Of bis regiment to
Col Pond commanding the First Brigade, at the ex.
IRENE right Of the division. No sooner was the new
position reached than the formation of troops
10 indicate an assault the works in front and a
chill ran over many an old soldiers frame The enemy
was known TO be strongly ntrenehed and an al yance
could be- made at this point only by dense thicket Of
oeruD-Oaks and Iaurels, aud tangled vines. through
which way could not be forced slowly and step
By step. dashne, resistless charge was impossible
and the small force ordered forward nos likely to
prove any match for the now heavily reinforced lines
Of the foe There disturbed LOOK the face of
every officer, and from many outspoken protests were
heard.
When the chaplain saw the condition Of affairs his
hope aud prayer was that his friend would not return
In share the peris OF the assault since he
white the coamn aited. Iajor Camp appeared wping
om bis face the peIspiraion caused BY his exerions
70 reoin his regiment without delay As he came mp
the chspains face fe with disappo ntment Reading
She look Camp said quickly end tendery, why, what
Il the matter, Henry has anything happenedT mo-
bat I'm sorry you've returned IN time for tho assault
'rOh! dout Gay so. my dear fellow; thank God I'm
back" "But you do 10 good, and III afraid for
you" ''Wel, you wouldn't have the regiment go in
with me behind would your No. no. In any epent 4
Uonk God Tam here" Then he moved about among his
comrades, with bright and cheerful face, like CLEAN
Of sunshine through gathering clouds. Neyera word
Of doubt disrust did he express 10 the pending
move although bis opinion was probably tle same win
the others as its inevitable Issue. Many near him
regardless Of personal danger AZ he and would
- earlessy into tho ttickest Of the fray bot few,