Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22

eVefyWaere. SOap Zoc. Ointment % ana DUG. keepsakes to comrades who were to | remain behind, all wrote farewell l messages to the loved ones at home.
 It was as Rev. Dr. Dana writes in his Norwich Memorial, lone of the most heroic incidents of the war, an imperishable memorial of the self sacrifice and courage of the men, and their leader, of whom their country has every reason 10 be proud"
 By request of the remainder of the men, permission was obtained of Col onel Birge that the rest of the regi- ment should follow immediately in the rear of the stormers, as their first support, a position only less -perilous than that assigned to the stornling column itself. This virtually brought the entire regiment into the assault ing force.
 Fortunately the rebels surrendered the post before the final assault was ordered.
 Then, as a special mark of honor, the storming column was designated to enter Port Hudson to receive the surrender. This it did, the second position being given the Twenty sixth Regiment, under Lieut-Colonel Joseph Selden of Norwich, the colors and band of the Thirteenth being selected from all others to head the advancing line.
 The regiment after a return home for a veteran furlough," took part in the Shenandoah campaign and was ac- lively engaged in the battles at Win chester, Fishers Hill and Cedar Creek.
 During the battle of Winchester, September, 1864, and the actions which followed in quick succession, the Thirteenth had a leading part.
 General Birge's division was in the advance, he himself directing and joining in the charge, which resulted in the utter rout of General Early's army. Having meanwhile been pro- noted to be a brlgadier- general, dur ing this Shenandoah campaign and later Gen. Birge commanded a div ision. For his gallant service at Cedar Creek he was recommended by Gen eral Philip Sheridan for a brevet com mission of major general, which he received while in the field. winning thus the highest brevet rank. gained by any army officer from Norwich. During %he early part of 1862 the Union forces, made steady progress, So that it seemed for time as if the war was to be brought to a speedy close. All loyal hearts were encour- aged; and as it was supposed that there would be no more calls fer troops, enlisting quite generally ceased.
 The War Department had issued orders April 3rd disseminating the re- cruiting service in every state. Con seduentIy the requisition on Governor William Buckingham, in May, by the authorities at Washington for six hun ! dred men to fill up the Eighth, Tenth and Eleventh Regiments met with feeble response in Norwich and vicin- ity.
 This led to a call for another regi- ment, and company was begun in 1 this city for the Fourteenth; but en- 1istments came in slowly.
 i lt was July 1st that President Lin coIn issued his third proclamation, calling for 300 900 volunteers to serve for the three years of the war. Gov ernor Buckingham earnestly seconded this call by an appeal to the state, on | it's quota of men.
 Close your manufactories and
 workshops, turn aside from your farms and your business, leave for a while your families and your homes. 1 and meet face to face the enemies of i your HbertieSl Haste, and you will rescue many noble men now struggling 1 against superior numbers, and speedily 1 secure the blessings of peace and good | government" These were the closing words of the appeal that again helped
 arouse the war spirit of Norwich.
 The disheartenine news of MccIeII- ans campaign before Richmond caused
 new selieitude, bringing local citizens to realize the need of stronger deter
 imitation and greater sacrifcees, if
 they would do their part in putting down the still regnant rebellion.
 One of the stirring war meetings l which from time to time had been held for the purpose of helping for | ward enlistments, was called for Fri day, July 11th. Governor Buckingham presided. Old Breed hall was Loyalty decorated with flags and bunting, and
 was crowded.
 The enthusiasm and intense feeling
 of the gathering were not in vain
 Besides the most earnest protestatioht
 of leading citizens to sustain the wal
 till th1 rebellion was crushed, a mum
 Der of men came forward, and annie
 the cheers of the multitude enrolled
 thir names among the new recruiti
 now inperatiyely needed.
 The meeting voiced the spirit ant
 sentiment Of Norwich in d resolution
 as follows: Tn common with the peo
 pie in other parts of the State, VI
 agree to stand by the flag of the Uniol and to put forth all our energies fol ] the suppression of the. rebellion, be lievitg as we do, that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, ant must ebe maintained in every state 0
 the Union at all hazardsj and il : fuftherahce of these sentiments tn, | following committee is hereby ap pointed-Janes Lloyd Greene, Johl E Walt, Amos w. Prentice, William Nj. Converse, John F. Slater, Henry E Norton, John w. Stedman, Charle , Johnson, James. s. Carew, Lorenz
 Blackstone, Charles A. Converse, N. C Brakenridge, H. B. Crosby-whos
 duty it shall be to take such measure