The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-08
MAI. X. c. CONNOLLY.

81 c. Connolly, OF the l4tn lliihois SofenJ'
merly one of the editors of the ISLANDER q
kaUs, has received his commission as major
the regiment Maj. Connolly left here as
Ilisutenans of Co. L, 18th Iii. Cavalry anu
:. by his bravery and true soldierly guam
~. been promoted oyer six captains VINO
nked him. We hear that he has resigned
\ ;n,ands to return to his home in this
He will be welcomed among hosts OF
lends who hold him in the highest estlma-
n. Yesterday tthe 7sh) we received, by
Lii. the following from Maj. Connelly's old
npany:
Meeting of Co. l., 18th Ill. Cavalry.
AT meeting of the officers, non-commiss-
ned officers and pFivates of Go. L., I4th
egt. Ill. Cav, held ct their camp near puc
Gski, Tenn, on the evening OF the Zh9 Vi
Aly. 1865. Lieut.. VIM. M. Moore was called
the char. and Charles Scott appointed
fscretary. e
4rgeants Grace. Strong, Hunt, and Corpo'
lis Lucas snd Taylor, were appointed 70 re-
nrt resolutions in regard to Maj. III. G. Con-
div taking his departure from US.
II Sergeant Grace, for the committee, reported
lie following resolutions, which were enthu-
Astically and unanimously adopted
IwHEREAs, Major H. C. Connolly, onr late COM
landing officer, is about to leave US, and TeJoin
ID family and friends, Therefore be it
AResoired, That each and every one OF US VIII
Ter hold in grateful remembrance his uniform
4urtesy and kindness to US all during his official
Hnnecton with us.
.sResolped, That his splendid qualities as SOL
her are no less conspicuous than those OF the
Gentleman: his dash, courage and GOODNESS, IN
He face of the enemy, we shall never forget. he
u.s. without faitering, shared with us our trials
i'd exposures on hotly contested helos; cheered
on the midnight march, or when suffering from
hnger aud fatigue, and when we have oeen SICK,
rs kindly soothed our sad hearts. He has indeed
3en our leader.
IResolpe6 That out of the many brave m en- Rock
Hand county has furnished to crush this unhol y
ibellion, none will return to It's oeautdui Ahl's
Earring brighter name,or possessing nooier cha'
Hteristics of the true patriot and soldier; or one
mo, in any higher degree, will merit the respect
the people, than Major Fl. c, Connolly.
1On motion it was directed that copy OF
1e proceedings of this meeting be furnished
Alr old and beloved commander, and thai
ley be published in the papers OF Rock
Hand county. w. Al. MOORE,
Lieut.. and President.
CHARLEs ScoTT, Sec'y.
B We also find, in the Ogle County Reporter
lie following report of the battle of Bear
sation, in which Maj. Connolly is mentioned
terms of high praise, for his skill and
Eavery in battle:
Il From the Ogle County Reporter.
ii The Battle of Bean Station.
Ill EDITOR REPORTER The following accoun
I'll the battle OF Bean Station, East Tennessee
taught Dec 14th, 1868, written by w. l.
f!nford, is taken from advance sheets of {
s3ork preparing for the press by Sanford
Fest & Featherton, exhibiting record o
Important events in the history of the l4ti
Regiment of Illinois cavalry:
"As we have already narrated, after tn,
Hege of Knoxville was raised, .Longst,eet'i
Trees were pursued BY Gen. SchackelfOrd'
s&valry up through Richland Valley, Eas
lem, as far as Bean Station. Here they
1hcamped for a few days. What infantry
lad accompanied us were either sent acros,
81 Morristan or left few miles in the rear,
Having US as an advanced post to watch the
Movements of Longstreet. who was some
There between that point and Rogersvllle
afwaiting re-entorcemeuts from Virginia. As
ks been recorded, one reconnaissance was
Jade, demonstrating that a large rebel force
Occupied a strong position in the very broken
Puntry about Mooreville. eight miles above
R. On the 18th of December our cavalry
las called out and formed line about one
lille above the station, to check an anticipa.
I'D attack of the enemy, but he did not ap-
par. Scouting parties sent out in various
rections reported quiet, aud on the 18th,
BIT anticipating sudden attack, large 2or
on of every regiment was scattered for
lies around. collecting forage. This, to-
ether with the various details for scouting
bid other duty, left our command with not
lore than half its effective force. About i
4clock P. NJ, the bugle sounded ''boots and
ddles," ''to horse" assembly" and ''for-
lard, in quick succession communicating to
lFery man as by secret telegraph. the i'm
ession of "work for u.s." We marched
pubic quick, and were speedily formed upon
! Re same ground or near 1t, occupied the day
lbfore. Col. Wolford, with che frag ments of
20 brigades which we shall term his divi-
on, formed on the right OF the road leading
fAp the valley, with his left resting near the
bad and his right extending out towards a
itnge of hills in the direction of Holston
=1yer. Our batteries, consisting of two of
Eplvin's guns and a battery of four small
fountain howitzers belonging to our regi-
lent, commanded by Lit. Fl. G. Connolly, of
Tlmpany L, and manned by detachment of
a.s gallant company. were posted. Colvin's
the rear, near Wolford's left, and the
pwitzers a few hundred yards in advance,
IA the left of the road and on an eminence.-
|Har brigade constituted the loft wing. The
18th Indiana mounted infantry, the right of
He brigade, was stationed in advance of Col
ms position, near the howitzers, having its
light resting near the road. The 9th Indiana
Hlvalry, the centre of the brigade. was about
n ual distance in advance of the
he of the 65th and on its left Our regi-
lent the left of the brigade and extreme
IF of the command, was advanced about half
1 mile beyond the main line and Colvin's pc
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