West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-05
OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS.

over the land, there was performed one OF the
sweetest and most solemn services that it is
possible to imagine. Gen. Logan, who is com
mander-in-chief of the organization known as
the Grand Army of the Republic, issued or
ders that upon that afternoon the people
should proceed to the graves Of the gallant
defenders Of the Union, and with music and
banners, decorate them with flowers; and, so
far as we can earn, this order was universally
obeyed. The citizens of Bridgeton and also of
adjoining towns collected such flowers as the
season afforded, and proceeded to the ceme-
teries, where the noble dead were inferred,
and strewed the graves, as memento of their
profound regard for the memory Of the men
who died rather than surrender the life of the
nation. The Liberty Coruet band led the pro.
cession in our city, and poured the strains of
soft, sad music over the ceremonies, touching
all hearts with the inspiration Of grateful
sorrow.
Soon after three O'Clock in the afternoon.
the column moved from the Union League
Hall, commanded by Franklin Riley and T.
Fletcher Jacobs, to the Presbyterian cemetery,
West Bridgeton, where the following address
was delivered by Chas. s. padgett
Comrades and Fello,o Citizens
Let us draw near to these passionless mounds
with reverentia hands and swelling hearts
where sleep the brave and true, the men
whose blood was the magnificent oblation of
the Republic in her crucial tour. Let us
make these consecrated grounds a temple
where, with music and glad hearts, the incense
of peoples gratitude and remembrance shall
arise. We hope that the beautiful ceremonies
of to-day but foreshadow the state and SOL
emnities of the future observance of this sad
but glorious anniversary. Let this morning
inaugurate new May day for our land, grand
er in its traditions nobler in its teachings, and
more lasting in its impressions than the one
whose pretty floral celebration we inherit
from childhood and England. We may not
know them all, but none the less should we do
them honor in our memory and our hearts.
On Fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And dmemory guards with solemn round
The bivouac of the dead.
| If the question should arise, ssWhat mean
| ye by these things?o in reply would ask does
the father forget the son who left him in the
| full vigor of manhood, and who was brought
back to him mangled corpse, given as sac
rifce on the altar of our country? Does the
mother forget her noble boy, who gave promise
of an unusual bright and happy life, and yet
who gave them all up for his country's good?
Neither do we forget the comrades who fought
with us on the bloody fields, whose names are
inscribed on yonder flag, and it is to do them
honor that we thus engage in these forms and
ceremonies, and we hope that the memory of
those that fought with us for the dear old flag
VIII ever be fresh in our memory and yours,
and that these observances may be kept UP
from year to year, while survivor of the war
remains to honor the memory of his departed
comrades.
The graves of the soldiers named below
were strewn with flowers, and the monument
of Lieutenant Robson beautifully decorated
Appropriate remarks were made by Rev. C. R.
Gregory and Jas. J. Reeves
LIEUT.. ALEX. L. robson, Co. H. Oath N.
j. vol. was among the number reported miss
ing" after the battle of Fredericksburg, Dec
18th, 1862. The following record is made of
him in the sketch of the Oath regiment in New
Jersey and the Rebellion having the charge
of his company in the captains absence, he
brsvely led them forward never to RETURN
Though faithful and oft repeated search was
made for him, as long as such search could be
allowed, no tidings were received nor has any
positive Intelligence since been obtained con-
cerning him. The members of his company
loved him as brother, and his men were
equally dear to him. He looked faithfully
after all their wants and sympathized with them
unfailingly in all their sufferings. He was
especially endeared to his fellow officers who
esteemed him for hisintelligence and excellent
judgment and loved him for his virtues and
exemplary christian character.
THos. BARNETT. Priv, Co. f., 10th N J.
VOL, was taken sick in the early part of his
term of service, and never recovered, and died
shortly after being discharged.
HENRY BOLTON, Capt, Co. K. 34th N. J.
vol.
David Yarrick, Corp, Co. F., Sd N. ]. vol
died in the hospital at Fredericksburg.
Benz. II Bitters, priv, Co. D., 10th N. J.
vol, was taken sick in the field, and died in
hospital in Washington, June 1st 1862.
Jas. Bright, priv, Co. F., Sd N. J. VOL,
enlisted in the army and was transferred to
the navy.
The procession then proceeded to the Pearl
Street Baptist Cemetery were the graves were
strewn with flowers, and an address delivered
by Hon. John T. Nixon, which reflected credit
upon our distinguished townsman. The fol-
lowing named soldiers were buried in this
cemetery:
SMITH DALRYMpLE, Priv, Co. T., Sd N. j.
VOL, was discharged, and afterwards enlisted
in the Goth Pa, and died of disease contract
ed in the service.
Vol. Infy. Born in Bridgeton, enlisted for
fhroa dad ot
enlisted for three years, was again wounded
in the wilderness, May 9th, 1864, walked to
Fredericksburg, Va, was taken prisoner by
the citizens and sent to Richmond, and from
there to the prison at Andersonville for ten
months On his discharge he returned home,
but never fully recovered, and died from the
effects his treatment in prison
CHRISTOPHER MEAD. Corp, Co. H.. 18th N.
J. Vols, killed at Cold Harbor, Jan. Sd, 1864
BARRON DEKALB HARRIS. Corp, Co. K
10th N. J. VOL, died of disease at Relay House.
EDMUND GILMAN, Priv, Co. H., Oath N. J.
VOL. died of disease contracted in the service,
at the chain bridge.
The procession moved to the Commerce
Street Cemetery where the graves were strewn
anddecorated, and appropriate addresses de-
livered by Rev's, J. H. Apgar and H. NJ.
Stuart.
The following are the names of those buried
in the Commerce street cemetery
JOSEPH M. EIwELI, Corp, Co. f.. Oath N.
]. VOL, died of typhoid fever, at Wind Mill
Point Hospital, Jan. %, 1868
SMITH FocG, Priv, Co. F.. Sd NJ j., died in
hospital at Philadelphia, of typhoid fever.
BENTON PENToN, Priv, Co. B., II Pa, en-
listed for three years, and re-enlisted as vet
eran; served through the campaign with
Sherman, and died about three weeks after his
discharge.
RICHARD RErrIG, Priv, Co. H., "a, N. J.
vol, was wounded at Fredericksburg, and died
at hospital, in Washington.
VIM. HIDER, Priv, Co. H., 9th N. ] VOL,
died at Greensboro, of disease.
DANIEL SHARP. Co. F., 81 N. j. vol.
ROBERT GLAspY, Priv, Co. F., Sd N. vol.
served full term, and died of disease contract
ed while in service.