Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-19

At the first call to arms he was appointed
colonel Of the second Kentucky. He recruited
the thirteenth Kentucky infantry, which he
afterward commanded, and also assisted in the
organization Of the twenty-frst and twenty
seventh regiments. At the commencement of
bostilities his regiment was one Of the first to
move and he was prominent figure in all the
campaigns through Kentucky and in all of
them he rendered valuable service. He COM
manded brigade at Perryville and WAS at the
siege of Corinth. He participated in the great
battle OF Shiloh and was promoted to
brigadier general for gallantry on that hoty
contested field.
He was then assigned to the command Of
southern central Kentucky, with headquarters
at Mumfordsville. 1t was at this time that Nor
gan made his first raid into the state and at
tempted to burn the bridge at Mumfordsvle,
but Gen. Hobson repealed him. While in COM
mand OF this department he had several en-
counters with Morgan and repulsed him at
Marrow Bone. From this place he entered
upon one Of the quickest and most arduous
campaigns Of the whole war. Morgan had sew
| eral days start, but Hobson went in hot pur-
suit, chasing him 900 miles. He was in the sad
die twenty-one days and nights, with not over
forty hours rest. He overlook Morgan and
| again defeated him at Burlington Island Ohio,
destroying his command and thus ending the
raid OF the great confederate chieftain. He
| also conducted a successful campaign against
Gen. Adam johnson. conn letely annihilating
lOiCts Ou tue CumDerlanQ r1Ver ana Dreak-
ing the rebel sway in southwestern Kentucky.
Gen. Hobson also participated in the expedi.
| ton to Salt Works. in Virginia. Gen. Burbridge
was in charge, but turned the command over to
Hobson while in front Of the enemy. Gen.
HObson found himself short Of ammunition
and opposed by a large force under the COM
mand of Breckenridge, Williams and Early. The
movements that mark this expedition form one
OF the most skillfully handled campaigns Of the
war. Short Of ammunition and men, he was
lily prepared to cope with the well-eQuipped
enemy in front Of him. but he contested the
ground for $50 miles. During this time the
men lived on pawpaws and Gen. Hobson shared
all their privations, a fact that makes him be-
loved by all soldiers. He was elected depart
ment commander in April, 1892.
THE DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE.
Commander Whitaker and the Organization
Over Which He Presides.
H. Clay Whitaker. commander Of the Do
partment Of Tennessee, was born in Trenton,
Nj, November 6, 1886, and he is therefore
hfty-six years old. During his younger days he
attended the public schools and the Penning-
ton, N. j., Seminary and afterward learned the
printing business in Philadelphia.
Then seventeen years old, he became resi-
dent OF New Orleans ana was at work at his
| case when the war broke out
April rs, 1861, he entered the military branch
OF the United States secret service and served
therein until May 8, 1862. In August OF that
year he enlisted in company NJ. sec ond New
York Harris lighD cavalry, and served contin-
9ously In the field until the last gun was fred.
He was in the grand review here In May, 1865,
and was mustered out Of service at Alexandria
l . month later.
He became q charter member Of Post As, De-
| partment OF Tennessee, in 1885; served as ad-
jutant four years. as commander in 1880 A.
department inspector in 1899: was elected de-
| partment junior vice commander in 1880; served
one term ~ assistant inspector general; was
| twice an aid-de-camp on the national sta6, and
Was elected commander Of the Department. Of
Tennessee In March, 1854 He has attended
every national encampment held during the
| past eight years, and vas . repressntativv In
NE tweuty-6rst, held in st. Louis he was
slsoted IN 1880 By u republicans 70 ~ "a