The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-09-06


bars. In general intelligence he is far
above the average, and professionally be is
well known among the legal fraternity for
his requirements He was a student Of
Jefferson College, and subsequently, studied
law with, and became the law partner of
Hon. Cyrus L. Pershing. This latter fact is
of itself guarantee for his intelligence
and ability.
When, in 1861 the war was brought up
on the country, he was a lieutenant OF
holiday volunteer company Mainly thro'
his efforts the organization was retained,
The company recruited to the maximum
number, and, upon the declination of other
officers, he was unanimously proclaimed
captain. With his company he faithfully
served during the three months campaign.
AT the termination of the three months
campaign, Linton, Campbell and M Der
mott at once recruited regiment, the 54,h,
and tHe officers were soon after, in August,
1861, commissioned as follows Col, Jacob
NJ. Campbell; (RepubIican candidate for
Surveyor General y Lieut. COL, Bernard
Hl DcIIuONy kOu0 VI eOiOiClo VI AuO
war with Mexico J Major, John P Linton.
Subsequently Colonel M'Dermou resigned
on account Of i'll health, which, on February
LIST, 1863, advanced Major Linton to the
position of Lieutenant Colonel.
The regiment was Immediately assigned
TO duty along the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road During the whole of the early period
of the war, when :he mouth Of tbe Shen-
andoah Valley was the scene OF constant
alarms and raids. the 54Ih Regiment was
lower tier OF Pennsylvania counties. We
have not time nor space in this article 10
follow the regiment through lis later history,
this will afford matter for subsequent arti
cles 1t is sufficient 10 say iha: after about
two years Of detached service, the re2i menl
was ordered 10 take part in the active oper.
ations up the Valley. During most Of this
later and more active period of service, Col
Campbell, (oow the Republican candidate
for Surveyor General } was absent from the
regiment, so that Col Linton had the honor
of leading the 54h in the battles OF New
market, and Piedmont. And most brave!y
and galIantIy he led his regiment on those
disastrous fields. Ia both those battles he
was severely wounded, bot although for a
time compelled 10 60 home for treatment
he scarcely remained long enough from his
post TO fully recover-so welded was he TO
his regiment, his duly and The serious work
required of him.
When the 54lh W IS subsequently ordered
10 the front, before Petersburg, Col. Linton,
we believe. still retained direct command
and again led his mec in those hard fought
engagements which proved disastrous 10
that gallant old regiment. Hereafter we
shall furnish a detailed history of this reg
iment and us comma nder in battle
Col. Linton is a candidate OF whom the
Democracy may iee proud. There is no
positively speck or flaw in his history oil
character His claims do not rest alone up
on his military services. He is Just man
AN honest an honorable and true man
He could not evade duty If he would and
he would no. i: he could. He never COM
promises with wrong, and in the same man
ner that be performs his own duty he il
exacling upon others subject 10 his control
Bu;, though firm and unyieldng where
right and honor are concerned, he is one o.
The most temperate and agreeable ol men
in all The social relations. Should he be
elected, the people can rely upon having
secured an officer who will be an ornament
and gain 10 the SlaIe-one whom neither
party nor personal nor family friendship
can swerve from duiy.-Patriot = Union.