The National tribune., 1901-07-11

And now, General, in behalf of the 6Sth
Ohio, we bid you an affectionate fare
we'll"
Logan responded in a few well-chosen
words, after which with a voice filled with
emotion he bade us good-by. We also
called upon Gen. Leggett and the blessing
and counsel he gave us l trust we have
carried through life.
We then marched through the city, and
boarded an Ohio River steamer, the st.
Charles, bound for Cincinnati, 130 miles
up the river. The next morning we
reached Cincinnati. We marched to the
Little Miami Depot, and were soon rolling
away toward Columbus.
Early in the evening our train rolled
into Columbus, where n stop was made
long enough to get supper.
On the morning of July 13 we arrived
at Cleveland, being accompanied by the
18th Ohio, from Columbus.
Upon our arrival we were waited upon
by a delegation of enthusiastic citizens
who escorted us to the City Park, where
breakfast waited US.
Soon after, we marched out to old
Camp Taylor, two miles from the city.
Here we remained until July 10.
THE RECORD OF THE 6STH OHIO.
During our service covering a period of
nearly four years we were on the soil of
every Southern State except Texas and
Florida.
While in camp at Cleveland, Ohio, at
the beginning of our service, we were pre-
sented with a beautiful flag by the citi-
zens of Henry County, Ohio. The flag
was returned to our admiring donors by
Col Welles, in behalf of the regiment,
and Is now in the possession of the family
of Joseph Stout, of Napoleon, Ohio. Mr..
Stout was one Of the principal donors,
highly-respected citizen Of Henry County,
and a stanch friend of the GSth.
Our regimental cOlOrs were turned over
TO the Adjutant- General of the State and
were deposited in the State Archives.
Upon our regimental flag by authority
from Department Headquarters were in
scribed the following names:
Fort Donelson, Pittsburg Landing,
Siege of COrinth, Iulla, Hatchie, Raymond,
Jackson, Champions Hill, Big Black,
Vicksburg and Siege Bogue Chitta, Mon
roe, Meridian, Kenesaw,. Nickajack, At
cotaligo, Salkahatchie, Orangeburg,
Cheraw, Columbia, Bentonsville, and
Raleigh.
Our last evening together at Cleveland,
Ohio, was rather less cheerful than many
others covering a period of months and
years, realizing something akin to pain,
knowing that on the following day we
must part, and perhaps forever But,
while we all rejoiced in the thought of re-
turning to the home and friends we had
left in 1S61'62 yet we knew too well that
the ties of comradeship which were forged
around our camptires could not be sund-
cred without many sigh of regret.
Upon our muster-Out of service Col.
Welles issued farewell address, as fol-
lows:
Soldiers of the 6Sth Regiment, o. v. vi
Comrades: The time for parting has at
last arrived, and we will soon part from
each other probably never to all meet
again upon this earth; but before parting
with you l who have the honor of asso-
clating with you and in part sharing your
labors, privations and hardships, and, L
trust, also your well-earned laurels, and
who for the past two years had the honor
OF commanding you; | say before bidding
you farewell, | wish to thank you one
and all, both officers and men, for the uni
form kindness which you have ever
evinced toward me. and for the prompt
ness and cheerfulness with which you
have obeycd my every order and instruc-
tions, and last but not least for the in
variable courage and gallantry which you
have ever displayed in all the terrible con-
hlcts IN which you have been engaged.
Yours is proud record; not blot or even
a suspicion rests upon your proud name.
Ever the first into battle and the last ones
out; never driven from n position which
you desired to hold, but always onward
and forward to victory.
To you, the men who have carried their
guns proudly and triumphantiy through
every Southern State but two; who have
marched so many weary miles through al
most impenetrable swamps, over almost
impassable mountains, and travelled so
many thousands OF miles on crowded
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all these without a murmur or complaint.
70 you, | say. belongs the honor and