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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

Lowell and Tierney were W ounded sna
several horses were killed. 9"u
After forced march OF p miles a..
tam W heatOn succ' eded in circumventisp
Columbia, when had passed into the Tug
session Oftbe United ates forces. anS Sus'
reinIBing Buffers command at Kenvont,ul
Mills. sons
Until May l the Chatham ArtilIo..
shared the fortunes of the army OF Co!
Joseph Il. Johnston upon it's retrea,
through the CarOIinas. The hour M 90
render arrived. and on its seventy.nirth
anniversary the members of this famnra
company were parnled. On the foIIo,
lngday the guns, horses and equipments
were turned over.
THE SURRENDER AT GREENSBORO
This occurred at Greensboro. n n
The battery, then surrendered, consistSS
OF four 12-pounder Napoleon guns. Two
OF them we're of Confederate manufactnre
and the other two were Federal gnns
captured at the battle OF Olustee. WbicS'
as we have intimaied, We're then place5
IN the keeping of the company bv fbs
commanding general in token of his an
prec alton OF the services and gallant con
duct of the battery during that memnra.
BILE engagement. About 100 membar.
present ior duty received their parols
The battery horses were scarcely nj for
service, having suffered severely from
forced marches and lack of forage. The
5ergeants were dismOunted, and some oi
the caissons were drawn by only Ionr
horses. The men were not paid off. lhev
received each 81 in 81 yer.
On May the members of the Chatham
Artillery, with heavy hearts, turne their
faces homeward. Hamhurg, Opposita
Augusta. Was reached on Nav IA. Tbere
the men rested during MAY 10, and on the
next day they were dIsbanded to seek
their respective abodes.
THE MARCH HOME.
During this march from Greensboro
while in other commands stray Cling and
REORGANIZATION obtained, the integrity of
the Chatham Artillery was carefully
maintained. Guard duty was regularly
performed to the last moment, and good
order was preserved. None lett tie ranks
save such as were TOO weak to endure the
when the company was final disbanded
80 men answered to their names
at rOll-call. Thus, to the lat
est moment of its service in
the Confederate army, did this company
exhibit that obedience to and love Of or.
der, that esprit de c0rpS, and that regard
for discipline which had always cnarac.
teriZed it.
Although the history of this battery is
less cody; although in the record of its
services may be enumerated 4 wer scenes
OF carnage and danger than were expert.
enced by many other organizations in the
service of the Confederacy, of the mem.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03
duty at Fort Pulaski and went into camp
on the Isle of Hope.

duty at Fort Pulaski and went into camp
on the Isle of Hope.
AT ISLE OF HOPE.
With September % commences its his
tory as Confederate Light Battery. The
morning report, on December 81. following
showed al aggregate present and absent
OF l2l.
1t was ask gun battery, having two
sections of 6.pOunder bronze field
pieces, and one section of - FOUNDER
bronze howitzers. To these were added
a steel rifle B,akely gun throwing conf
cal projectlle Weighing about twelve
pounds.
Frequent drills, exact discipline, and
careful instruction quickly rem iered the
members cOnversant with pointing and
ranging, with the manual Of The piece,
with the mechanical mauPuyres, and
with the schools of the soldier, the driver,
the piece, and the battery. While in the
service OF the State, and for some time
after muster into TIE service OF Inc Con-
federacy, the uniform worn consisted OF
the undress or fati ne uniform speci-
fed in section 8 of rule for the govern
ment of the Chatham Artillery, adopted
az meeting OF the corps held at ArmOry
hall on Feb. 10, 1860. Before the eXpira-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03
THE BATTLE OF OCEAN POND.

The company went into action with an
aggregate OF Ill present for duty, and the
constant and well-directed fire of the Ma
pOleOns contributed largely to the con-
summation OF the signal Victory. AS a
mark OF the commanding Generals aD-
probation of he gallant and efficient SER
vices rendered by the Chatham Artillery,
Capt. Wheaton was allowed to exchange
two of his Napoleons OF Confederate man.
ufacture for a section of Napoleon guns
captured on the field from Langdon's Bat
terry, First United states Artillery. These
pieces, with their hattle-scarred carriages,
the company retained, with special pride,
until they were surrendered at Green's
borO, n. G.
Until April 10, 1864, the Chatham Ar
tillery renamed on duty in Florida. On
that day, the Fed rails having thorou shly
abandoned their expedition for the subju-
cation OF the Land of Flowers, the battery
set out on its return to James island,
where it partici pated freely in the tenure
of the advanced lines, and on more than
one occasion assisted in repulsing the
attacks of the enemy.
ON THE CoMBAHEE RIVER.
Relieved from duty on James island on
Dec. 3, it was ordered to occupy the field
works on the COmbabee river GOVERN Z
the Approach TO Green Pond station on
the Charleston and Savannah railroad.
After considerable service at this point,
at Cd PocOtaigo, and at Chisbolmvile,
the company was returned to James
island on Jan. 3, 1865. In anticipa-
tion of the evacuation OF Charleston
and to strengthen his infantry force, Gen,
Hardee, early in January, promulgated
an order directing that all the men In ex-
cess of an effective total of sixty, attach
ed to the fOur-gun light batteries in the
department, should he armed and drilled
as infantry. The order further provided
that these details should be placed in
special charge of officers selected from
the batteries, and that they should march
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

Artillery. the Republican Blues, and the
Savannah Volunteer Guards. Capt.
Gallie subsequently entered the service
Of the C0nfederacy, was promoted 10 a
majority. and lost his lie while calamity
defending Fort MoAllister against a
naval attack by Federal ironclads and
gunbnats,
The thirteenth commander was the Hon.
John Il. Ward, who, as a lawyer, an adj
vOcate, a member of the General Assem-
bly, OF this STATE, and as "A Minister Ple1i-
poteniiary, reflected credit up N the land
which gave him birth Tie Is here to-day,
as the chosen ~ atnr Of his old company.
10 proclaim the memories OF the past CEN
tury, and 20 fellcitate tue battery pom a
reputation nobly won and honestly main
tained.
TuE coMFANY's FOURTEENTH COM
WANDER.
On July 90, 1875, Joseph $. Claghorn
was elected Captain Of the battery. For
some time the armament. In addition TO
the section OF Washington guns, had con.
sisted 0i four bronze 6-pOuuders ana two
l2-pOunder bronze howitzers, wei mount
ed, and With requisite lim6ers and GALS
sons. Profuse IN hospitality, numbering
10 Us ranks menOf position, Of popularity,
and Of innuense, enjoying a reputation
most envable ana exemptions OF no little
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03
TIE WASHINGTON GUNS.

Cannon Around Which Cluster
Memories OF KevolutiOnary Days
The Washington guns, so called from
their having been presented TO the OnalT
am Artillery by General WashingtoD
shortly after his visit to Savannah ID
1891, are relics around Wnlcl
cluster the memories Of many historic
events. They were rendered historic w
having been used against the Continen'A
army during the Revolution. Tney WeIs
surrendered by Lord CORVALLIS az Wy
capitulatiun OF Yorktown, October ~, lieh
Their possession by the Chatham Arili'el!
has at all times been guarded with Jear
Gus devotion. When the Confetti rh,s
army evacuated Savannah TO avoid tneI
falling into the hands Of the enemy, the,
we're buried deep under the basement "
the armory. Many efforts were made "
Union soldiers 10 discover their Wueir
abouts. The yard and beneatn the ba
ment was probed with iron rods, bur y
vain. So securely were they deposles
that the company, on ms reOrganizaii"i
alter the war had great difficulty IN nay
ing them. Finally, after digging WIZ
Continued on Eleuenfh Pagc.l
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

the junior second lieutenantcy. These
officers retained their respective posiGton
in the battery until the close OF the war
Lieut.. Whitehead beng most of the time
on detached duty as Adjutant to Lieut..
Col. Charles q. Jones, Jr., Chief of Ar
tillery.
DRILLED FOR DEADLY WORK.
Until ordered 70 James island, the Chat
ham Artillery, in association with the
otner light batteries in toe military dis
trict Of Georgia, was regularly drilled by
the Lieutenant Colonel commanding, in
the school of the battalion. These drills
we're conducted with great spirit. a
generous rivalry was engendered among
the batteries concentrated tor the defense
of savannah and the coast, and the light
artillery companies of the military dis
trict OF Georgia were noted for their pro.
fciency, soldlerly discipline, and general
excellence. 1t is pc haus not invIdious
to add that among them all pre-
cedence was, by common consent
accorded to the Chatham Artillery.
During the naval assault upon Fort Nc
Allister, launched by he Federals in Jan
uary and February, 1868, two sections OF
the baItery--One under the command of
Lieut.. Askew, and the other under the
command of Lieut. Whitehead-were sta
toned within supporting distance of that
work.
ORGANIZED INTO BATTALION.
On Nav 8 following. the Chal ham Ar
Lilery and the Terrell Artillery were
formed into a battalion under the COM
mand of Maj K. 6. Dawson. This organ
lZaliOn was perpetuated only until June
16, when, Mai. Dawson having rendered
BIS es'gnatiOn on account of I'll health,
the companies resumed their former status
as independent batter es.
Early in 1868 Que section of 6-pOunder
guns was EXCHANGED for a section of
12-pOunder howlizers; and, on June
Is the other section OF 6-pounder guns
was turned in, and in lieu thereof COM
plele section of II FOUNDER guns OF the
Napoleon pattern was substituted.
The movements Ofthe Federals plainly
indicating the inauguration of new and
serious effort to possess themselves OF the
Outposts OF the CITY OF Charleston, Gen.
Beauregard, in July, 1868, ordered con-
cent ration If troops for the protection Of
the approaches to that city and the fuller
occupation of its harbOr detenses.
AT JAMES ISLAND.
Responding to orders received on
July 8, the Chatham Artillery pro-
ceeded from Came Ashby. at White Buff
to James island. and there reported to
Col. Simonton, commanding the advanced
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

full detachments. and under the command
OF Lieut.. Askew, was detailed for service
on James island, ). g. With the Con-
tederate movements eliminating in the
repulse OF the Federais in their assault
upon Battery Lamar and their enforced
Abandonment of an advance upon Charles
ton this section was identified.
When, after the battle Of Seven Pines,
Brig. Gen. A. II. Lawton was ordered
with the Thirteenth, Twenty-sixth, Thir-
ty-tirs Thirty-eighth, Sixtieth and Sixty
first Georgia regiments TO join the Army
of Virginia, the Chatham Artillery re-
quested permission to accompany this
splendid brigade.
PROTECTING ITS HOME.
The application. however, was denied,
and the battery was continued upon duty
on the Georgia coast.
On Oct. IA, 1862 First Lieut.. Charles c.
Jones, Jr., was commissioned as Lieuten-
ant Colonel OF Artillery, and assigned TO
the command OF the light batteries IN the
military district of Georgia. On Dec. II
following, Capt. Claghorn resigned the
command of the Chatham Artillery, and
accepted the position Of ordnance officer
upon the staff OF Maj. Gen. Gustavus w
Smith, then commanding the Georgia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

CAPT. JOHN F. WHEATON, PRESENT COM.
MANDER.
Federal service, and to lead the State OF
Florida back TO her former allegiance TO
the United States.
IN FLORIDA IN 1864.
To oppose this contemplated inroad
there was, at tie time, within the limits
OF Florida a bare handful OF Confederate
troops. Rapid concentration was neces.
sary. Brig Gen. Colquitt, with his
brigade, the Chatham Artillery from
James island, and such forces as could be
spared from the military district OF GeOr-
gia, were rapidly embodied at Lake CITY,
and we're thence thrown forward to tue
field works which Brig. Gen. Joseph Fine
gan had constructed aud was then hold.
Ing at and near Olustee station. By Feb.
Is some 1900 COnfederates of all arms
had here assembled. Gen. Seymour wac
advancing from Jacksonville along the
line OF the railway leading from that town
70 Tallahassee. He was moving ia three
columns. aggrcPating not less than $500
men. The position selected by the Con-
federatps for interrupting the Federal
march was the most advantageous afforded
for miles along the route chosen by Gen.
Seymour tor the invasion ~ Florida, On
the left was Ocean Pond, Offering pro.
lection which could be turned only by a
detOur Of not less tnan eight miles. On
the right lay a swamp which, IL mt inn
practicable, presented serious difficulties
TO its facile passage.
AT oLUsTEE STATION.
The only direct approach was by means
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

we may not, in this hurried sketch, enter
into details. On July 81, 1861, the COM
pany was regularly mustered into the SER
vice OF the Confederate states. Pre-
viously 10 constituted part OF
the States forces. Horses hav-
ing been iniermediately obtained Tor
the iull equipment OF the company as
a light battery. iate in september, 1861.
the Chatham Artillery was relieved from
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03
THE WASHINGTON GUNS

UY " u " IsOufI
State forces. The vacancies thus caused
were tlled by the promotion Of Junior
FIRST Lieut.. John Y. Wheaton to the cap
taincy. Of Senior Second Lieut.. Thomas
A. Askew % the senior first lieutenantcy.
OF Junior Second Lieut.. samuel b. Palmer
10 the junior first lieutenBntcy, and by
the cleo ION o. Sergt. Maj, George A.
W htenead 10 the senior second lieuten-
antcy, aud Of sergt. George n. Bendry
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03
wAsHINGToN's HEADQUARTERS IN 1871.
From Photograph by W. Il. wlson.l

patriotic hope and fired with high re-
solves, crossed the drawbridge at Fort
Pulaski to that sad day which witnessed,
in the surrender of the Confederate forces
under Gen. Joseph Il. Johnston, the
virtual abandonment OF the protracted,
costly, and gigantic effort for separate
national existence, this battery was con-
tinuously in tie field, by its intelligence,
alacrlty, and efficiency attracting the no.
tice and eliciting the commentator Of
all.
AT FORT PULASKI.
At the time Of It's occupation under the
orders Of Gov. Brown the armament Of Fort
Pulaski consisted OF twenty 32-pounder
guns. Most Of their carriages were I'M
serviceable. In the magazines
were found only a few hundred pounds
Of powder. The cartridge bags were
mOth.eaten and vaiueless OF solid
shot there was hut limited sup
ply, and not single shell was ready for
action. Implements were scarce. No
guns were noun ed en- barbette. 10 was
the special duty OF the members
OF the Chatham Artillery, the only artil-
lerists present, 20 place the armament Of
the fort in the best possible attitude aud
at the earliest practicable moment. But
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

Var - JODhA u % OhAOhORNs
sisted of two 4-pOunder bronze field
pieces and the Washington 6 pound
ers. Stated parades occurred on Jan. 8.
Feb. %, May l and on July 4. Feb. % in
each year was devoted to target practice.
A detachment of the company was al
ways on alarm duty. The alarm post
was liked at the Laboratory, and three
guns, discharged in quick succession,
constituted the signal tor the immediate
assembling of the coips Oh an emergency.
VOLUNTEERED FOR THE MEXICAN WAR.
The eleventh captain was Charles Ste
phens, who had been an officer in the
UnHel States army. He brought to the
discharge of mis- duties a. commander OF
the company social qualities OF the most
pleasing character. aud military capacity
of "a high order. In 1885, when serious dis
agreements occurred between the whites
and the Indians in FlOrlda-two years
at erwards when d fficulties of a grave
character were apprehended with the
Cherokee Indians-and again upOn the
declaration of war with Mexico, the
Chatham Artillery volunteered for active
service, but was not called into the field.
For a period Of II years did Captain
Stephens retain the command of the
corps, and it was during his term of office
10 wit: on Sept. 7, 1SH-that the
corner one Of the present ArmOry hall
was laid with appropriate ceremonies.
On Feb. 10, 1910, Lieut.. John
y. CALI was promoted to tine
captaincy of the battery. Accepting the
invitation of the W ashingtnn Artillery,
the company. on Feb. %, 1850. repaired to
Charleston, S. c., and received at the
hands Of the military organizations of
tina city lavish hospitalities and cOurte-
sizes most marked.
AT MIDWAY CHURCH.
Two years afterwards detachment OF
the corps marched 10 Midway Church, in
Liberty county, and fired 100 guns in
commemOration OF the Centennial ami
versary OF the settlement Of the cOlOnists
from Dorchester. On Feb. %, 1853. the
Washington Legion was formed by the
voluntary asanciatiOn OF the .Chalham
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

The only direct approach was BY means
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-12

Chicago Journal.

chicago journal.
"The dedication of the Armour Mission last
Sunday" observed friend, reminds me of a
story about Phil Armour. You know his brother
left $4,000 to found the mission, and Phil adj
ded $3.50 900 to the fund, making in all quarter
of million to establish an institution that will
do power of good when Phil Armour has joined
his brother in the better world, where there are
no strikes and where no fend can try to poison
him. Now Phil Armour has heart as big as
his body, and though it is not generally known
he gives more for charity than any man in Chi
cago all the time obeying the scriptural injunc-
ton, not to let his left hand know what his right
hand does in the way of relieving distress and
sending cheer and comfort to take the place of
gloom and misery. To get back to the mission,
though: A few weeks ago Mr.. Armour was
waited about its dedication and was asked
when he would like to have the ceremony come
off, After listening to the talk about the dedi-
cation, he smiled and said Now, l tell you
gentlemen, when build packing-house and
everything is ready, l blow the whistle and let
er go. Let 'er go, gentlemen, letter COP They
knew what he meant, but when he had gone
East and could not be present to blow the
whistle, the others let 'er co."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-12
Profits of Willow Culture.

Lyons IN. Y.) Republican, Nov. Is.
There are about fifteen farmers and others in
Wayne county now engaged in raising willow
shoots for market The willows are used in the
manufacture of baskets and chairs, and consld-
ering the small expense of planting and cult
waiting this peculiar crop it is one of the most
profitable in all this region. This season it
promises to prove far more profitable than
pepperment OIL Low, nlarshy land is
preferable for raising willows, but is not
necessary. The cost of panting-small
shoots or twies being used-is about SIS an acre,
and there Is but one planting necessary for
years and years. The only other expenses are
for trimming and gathering. The former opera
ton costs So an acre and the latter about $l8.
After the willows are gathered they are bound
in bundles and shipped as soon az possible. They
are sold by weight. the average price being SIG
per ton. Two years ago $40 ton was paid.
Six tons to tina is the average yield, so that
an acre of young willow is usually worth SOC
each year. There Is always good demand for
the crop in New York and Philadelphia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-12

wars man. Mr. Temple plays q ghost Miss
Bond is gypsy-girl who has gone mad for the
love OF wicked baronet, Miss Braham viii
lage girl. and Miss Brandram an elderly sorrow
stricken dame. 1t is expected that the dresses,
which are scrupulously exact reproductions Of
the dresses of 1910. viii prove to be a remark
able feature in the piece. The costumes Of the
the chorus will be worth seeing. and they cost
over IL. 300. These dresses have been in prep
aration for some months, and are now approach
ing completion. / have seen it stated that the
scene of the piece is laid in Egypt. and that its
object is to satirize British administration in
that country. / have even read in a well known
journal what processes to be an abstract of the
plot, based upon this assumption. Hating as l
do, giving incorrect news. l asked Mr.. Gilbert
himself. He says 81 have not taken the trouble
to contradict these statements partly because
the matter is of no general interest, but chiefly
because am always pleased to mislead Ameri-
can pirates, who are invariably on the lookout
for an opportunity of forestslling us in the
United States. l am assured that an opera on
the subject of British administration in Egypt
is already in preparation in New York. l have
nothing to add, except that l am very glad to
hear 1t, and hope tits true"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-12
Beyond the Haze.

A WINTER RAMBLE REVERE.
The road was straight, the afternoon was gray,
The frost hung listening in the silent aiS
On either hand the rimy fields were bare;
Beneath my feet unrolled the long, white way,
From the wide winter sun, whose disk reclined
In distant copper sullenness behind
The broken network of the western hedge
A crimson blot upon the fading day.
Three travellers went before me-one alone
Then two together, who their fingers nursed
Deep in their pockets, and l watched the first
Lapse in the curtain the slow haze had thrown
Across the vista which had been my own.
Next vanished the chill comrades, blotted out
Like him they followed, but did not doubt
That there beyond the haze the travellers
Walked in the fashion that my sight had known.
Only beyond the haze' oh, sweet belief
That this is also death; that those we've kissed
Between sobs just beyond the mist;
An easy thought to juggle with to grief!
The gulf seems measureless and Death thief.
Can who so high and are so low,
So clothed in love, who now In tatters go,
Echo serenely, Just beyond the haze,
And of sudden find trite relief
-Oornhill Magazine