The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-02

Aee0tpeQ, InaI out OF the many brave men
Rock Island county has furnished to crush this
unholy rebellion, will return to its beautiful
limits bearing brighter name, or possessing no.
bier characteristics of the true patriot and sol
dier or one who, in any higher degree, will merit
the respect of the people, than Major Il. c. Com
nelly. M M E85
$ On motion it was directed that copy Of
the proceedings of this meeting be furnished
our old and beloved cemmander,an that they
be published in the papers of Rock Island
county.
WN. NJ. MooHE,
~ Lieutenant and President.
F, CHARLES ScoTT, Sec'y.
We also add to this account the following
extract from a letter written to Gov. Oglesby
bv Mai. (now Col.l Davidson:
In recommending Capt. Connolly for this
position (major) it affords me much pleasure
to bear witness to the gallant and successful
manner in which he has conducted himself
as soldier whenever and wherever he has
been called upon to face the enemy. His
bearing on the Morgan raid to the day he
(Morgan) was captured his skill through
the entire campaign in east Tennessee under
Gen. Burnside, and particularly ON the l4th
day of December, 1868, at the battle of Bean
Station, fighting Longstreet's corps, in which
he handled battery with the coolest daring
and most splendid success his energy on
the North Carolina expedition in the month
of February, 1864, commanded by myself :;
| his bravery and dash during the recent cam
paign in Tennessee under Gen. Thomas, and
particularly on the night Of the 23d of Nov
| ember, 1864, being surrounded by Gen. For.
rest, after other officers failed in charging the
| enemy's lines, he placed himself at the head
of the column, rallied the men and charged
out without the loss of man; and also on
the 18th of December lat Nashville) wher
he rallied his regiment after being broker
under fearful cannonade from the enemy's
batteries-in short his whole career as a sol
der proves him to be worthy of prompt pro-
| motion.
/ have the honor to be, very respectfully
| Your obedient servant,
F. A. DAVIDSON,
Maj. CONG Reg't.
Gov. R. J. Oglesby, Springfield, Ill.
We also add an extract from letter from
Gen. Horace Capron, Major Connelly's frs
colonel, which letter was written after Gen
Caprons return from the war. His old com
mander says:
"lf any men deserve the grate
fnl consideration of the government 1t Il
| those who. in its darkest hours, possessin!
every NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., education AM
habits-to fit them for any position, waving
all considerations but that of true patriotism
boldly stepped into the ranks and tough
their way up through the different grades t
positions of honor and distinction, by shee
merit.
"This being particularly your case l car
not see why you should require any furthe
endorsement, and I only tender this as a.
act of simple justice due from your forme
commanding officer, who had every opportu
nifty for observing your conduct as a soldie
and gentleman through many rough can
paigns and many hard-fought battle.
Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant.
HORACE CAPRoY,
Late Colonel l4th Reg. Ill. Cav, and Breve
Brig. Gen.
To Major H. c. Connolly, Rock Island, Ill
nois,
Considering that the ferry monopolists hav
no soldiers on their ticket, we will not ca
!: | for the soldier record of their candida ties,