The National tribune., 1902-01-02
A WARTIME EVENT.
Reception of the 18th Wis, at Madison, Wis,
Upon Their Veteran -Furleugh in March,
1864.
Qrom a Contemporary Newspaper)

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As we announced in our last. the I7tl
Wis. veterans. numbering 81 officers and
Ill enlisted men, arrived in the city early
yesterday morning, and for the want OF
sufficient accommodation at Camp Randall
six companies were quartered at Fair
child'S Hall, and four at the camp. Dur
ing yesterday the good behavior of the
noble veterans Of this gallant regiment
was the subject of general and fiatterins
comment. No rio:"us and unmanIy action,
on the part Of the men shaded the fail
fame of the regiment. and the conduct OF
the officers, in putting out pickets and
guards and taking every precaution to in
sure this result shows them fit to command
and worthy their positions.
| 1t win be remembered that when this
regiment left. two years ago, there was a
| difficulty about the pay of the men, and
| they did not march Ia the front as good
humoredly as, under other circumstances,
they would have done; but all feeling Of
discomfort vanished when the gallant boys
formed in line ut the siege of Corinth. At
that siege. at the succeeding battle, at
Tallahatchie, Champions Hill, Nicksburg
and Fort BcaWc@ard La, they nobly sus-
tanned themselves as men and soldiers and
made 4 fame which, first recognized in the
army with which they served, has echoed
throughout the State that knew them as
the Irish Brigade and was proud to own
them as such.
Shortly after the capture of VickSburg,
they were mounted, and for two months
secured the country, capturing 80 prison
ers ana only losing in the dangerous sery-
ice one man killed and five wounded. Their
reliability as steady soldiers was recog-
ni2cd by Gen. IFaleck, who selected them
to perform guard duty in protecting valu-
able property at CoriHth.
In addition to these well-eancd claims
to distinction, they have the proud one of
being the largest veteran regiment so far
returned to Wisconsin. The Chicago pa
pers are filled with accounts Of dcmonstra-
tions made in their honor while passing
through that city. ana the numerous so
ciCticS composed Of men of kindred birth
and associations that escorted them proved
that the career of the 18th Wis. is regard
ed with pride by thousands of grateful
conntrymen. In two years of such event
full and active service, constantly confront
ing or driving the enemy. some have died
like soldiers, and the rest return imbued
with their brave memories.
The following is the roster Of the 18th
Wis:
Colonel. A. G. NIalIoy; Lieut. Col,
Thomas McMahom: Major, Donald ID.
Scott; Adjutant, John Crane; Quartcrmas-
ter, Charles T.. Furlong; Surgeon, II. Nc
KEENAN,; First Assistant Surgeon, G. d.
Davis.
Co. A-Capt. p. II. McCauley; First
Lieut., +. McGrath; Second Lieut., John
De La Hunt.
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Lieut., Martin Schultz; Second Lieut.,
John McKenna.
Co. Capt, Samuel Rea; First Lieut.,
Martin Curran; Second Lieut., Simon
O'Kanc.
Co D-Capt. John c. Mass; First
Lieut., John Little.
Co. E-Capt, James McDer1nott Roe;
First Lieut., Peter Feagan; Second Lieut.,
Joseph Wigmorc.
Co. F.-Capt. p. Gerraughty; First
Lieut., Allen McDonaId; Second Lieut.,
Thomas McKeniry.
Co. G-Capt., VIM. Beaupre; First
Lieut., Moses l.. Rosscau.
Co; H-Capt, S. II. Apkcr; First Lieut.,
ID. T.. Palmer
-, Co. I|CoRt., 0. o.:Anstip; First Lieut.,
Thomas Reilly.
Co. K.-Capt., RolIin II. Cooke; First
Lieut., John Nichols.
THE RECEPTION.
Between 10 and II O'Clock this morn
ing the 18th Regiment marched up town,
saluted on their march by II guns from
Captain Mcfarland and the ringing of the
city bells. The strong and hearty appear
ancc Of the men was tiattcringly remarked
upon and the sight OF the battlc-scarTcd
flags borne in their midst excited stirring
emotions. As they marched along, headed
by their officers, groups Of new recruits
and soldiers on the walks chccred them.
On arriving at the City Hall a dclach-
mcnt Of soldiers from Camp Randall, com
manded by Serg't Baur, were drawn up
TO receive them. and saluted as the rcgi-
Incnt marched into the hall. where they
were thrown into Il square, with their flags,
the green one in the center. The hall and
gallery were filled with the veterans and
spectators. Gov. Lewis, Gen. EairchiId,
Mayor Leitch, Alderman Teirney, John y /
Byrnc, Rev. Father O'Connor, John Rcy-
noids, and others occupied the platform.
Gov. Lewis addressed the veterans in ap-
propriate remarks, concluding with read
ing the resolutions of thanks 10 the Wis
"onsin veterans, adopted by the Le@isla-
turc. At the call of Colonel Malloy, the
men gave battlefield cheer for the Gov
crnor that stirred every heart. Prof VIM |
Burke, of the Golden Tyre, was then intro
duccd, who. accompanied by Messrs. Hy-
lans and Buckley, sang the following !
which he had composed and arranged Tor
the occasion:
SONG OF WELCOME,
You're welcome, brave men, to your homes |
in the West:
You're welcome, true sons Of the Isle we
love best.
With ccad militia faltha, and hearts full T!
Of pride,
We greet your return to your "ain fire
After two years campaigning you come 10
us now,
With the laurcls Of victory cncircling your |
brow,
All covered with glory by deeds of renown. |
The brave Seventeenth comes TO honor our
town.
Chorus:
Then fill up your glasses, boys, drink and |
drink deep
TO the heroes who live and the heroes who
sleep;
Let us drink to the Union, and shout, boys, !
''IIurTahr'
For Il Plurbus Unum and Erin 60 Bragh!
All honor to you, who have fought the
good fight;
All honor to you, who have struck for the
right;
And honor, thrice honor, TO those who