The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-07
THIRTY-sIX YEARS AGO NOW.

Just thirty-six years ago yesterday Presi-
dent Lincoln issued a call for zoe, COO volun-
teers. the third since the first gun was fired
on Fort Sumter making in all 100000 men
called for ON the second and third calls. The
base of operations Of both armies was in Viz
ginia, and one Of the bloodiest and most dis
astrous battles for both sides was fought be-
fore Richmond late in July 1862 In the
second year Of the conflict the armies Of the
North and South carried on a compa On
which was equally disastrous for both causes.
although the North steadily gained ground.
put lest thousands Of her troops both from
FAMINE, peStilence and battle. Vicksburg was
surrounded and eventually taken, a disas-
trous blow for the then tottering Confederacy.
Inc South fought on the more, and later
victories caused somewhat of a sensation in
england, and at one time an effort was made
10 nave parliament recognize the Confeder-
acy, OUT IL CID not meet with general favor
on the floor Of the house of commons. News
OF the battle Of Richmond was long in reach
Ing Gne North. The siege lasted four DAYS
and l25,0c0 troops were engaged in the bat
Tie, and at least $4,000 were killed, and Ct wa.
safi at the time that 10000 were Northern
troops. McClelland meantime reinforced 4hs
army of the Potomac, and just In time. and
the war continued with unabating fury for
two years more.
The second call for 100000 trops neceysitats1
seventh regiment in Minnesota. Ten vounp
men were Immediately appointed by Gov.
oioiey as heutenants to act as recruiting Of
fcers until the proper instruc: ions should h.
received from Washington. The text of the
presidents call gave it that unless enough
could be secured drafting would be resorte5
TO- ana all necessary papers would be s,nt
each state Just as soon as possible The
Following counties furnished companies for
the seventh Minnesota: Dakota Goodhue
ramsey, Upper Mississippi, Rice Carver, Fill
more, Blue Earth and Valley of st. Croix.
AS soon as the emergency call for 200 0Oo
addltlonal troops was received half a dozen
business firms and individuals offered bonn
Ties lot the first ten men to enlist The civ
oHered bounty Of $40 for every man who
ehilstea' and the United Stats gave ST to
every man who enlisted under the last c,II
The city Of st. Paul gave S. Der month to
the families of all going to the war and
the United States paid one months raw in
advance, and in some cases a SIS bcuntv IVA,
PAD when discharge was given
war meetings were held all over the state
the country was fairly agiow with patriot,sn,
ana by autumn there was hardly an abIa
oooled man who had not gone to the war
nose VINO could not go, including the women
anu cniioren were none the less enthusiastic.
aid did great deal to alleviate the suffer,
ing of those wounded in battle. Every 1rot
was eagerly watched for, and little eroups of
excited women and children anxiousIv waited
for news frozk loved ones
ihe c-tizens OF Dakota county held a mass
inee'ihs at hastings few days after the call
JlSort h1l
assist In filling the quota from that county
Gov. Slbley gave 800 and many others made
equally liberal donations. The board of conn
W commissioners voted a war bond issue Of
So'VVo TO assist in paying bounties. Dakota
was not the only county which authorized a
ooHo issue for this purpose, but many others
were compelled to resort to this end. Aug
Is was the date set by the president when the
quotas should be full. When the time ex-
PRED the Seventh Minne:o.a regiment
marched LOCO strong through the streets of
st. Paul
Under the draft none were permitted to |
leave the state, or country, ard excluding a |
few cowardly fellows. who were pulled out
OF coal bins and garre;s, the Federal officers |
experienced no difficulty in enforcing the
draft.
The day following the presidents call !
meeting of the young men of st. Paul was
held in the town hall, and they decided to
organize an independent company, but If un-
able to secure a full company before the 18th
they agreed to join the Seventh regiment, in
a company where they were best needed.
The meeting passed patriotic resolutions,
fred with the impetuosity of youth. The
drafting the resolutions was made
up as follows: G. j. Stees, F. W. Norwood.
e. X D. Randall, julius Wenz F. II hudson
NJ. Keenan, E. H. Norwood, W. H. Burch, |
D. H. McCloud. H. D. Tenny, N. H. Wilmot,
G. S. Haselt.ne.