THE NINTH'S MONUMENT.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MEMORIAL IN BAY VIEW PARK, NEW HAVEN — PREPARATIONS FOR DEDICATING THE SAME — THE EXERCISES ON THE OCCASION. — FIELD DAY OF THE AMERICAN-IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY — LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

MONUMENT
TO THE
NINTH REGIMENT, C. V.

BAY VIEW PARK, NEW HAVEN.


Dedicatory Exercises,
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1903.

A MONUMENT to the Ninth regiment stands in Bay View Park, New Haven. It was unveiled and dedicated on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1903. The exercises were of a most impressive nature. The structure is a noble memorial, and is located on the site of the first encampment of the regiment,—the rendezvous of the Ninth before the latter's departure for the front. The monument is over eighteen feet in height and is constructed of granite quarried at Barre, Vt.

On the faces are bronze tablets bearing the names of the officers and men of the command who lost their lives in the service. The figure of a soldier surmounts the pedestal, the whole effect being eminently appropriate. On the base of the monument are displayed the names of leading engagements in which the command took part. Four Dahlgren brass guns, fastened to bed plates, surround the memorial, and were donated by the United States "government. The builder of this imposing monument was J. R. Maxwell of New Haven. The entire cost was in the neighborhood of $4-5,000 of which amount $1,000 was given by the State of Connecticut, the rest being realized by popular subscription.

The monument was erected under the auspices of the Veteran Association of the Ninth, the committee having dutrge of the work being-:

Col. John G. Healy, New Haven, President. Col. Richard Fitz Gibbon, Bridgeport, Chairman. Corp. Michael P. Coen, Naugatuck, Secretary-Treasurer. Capt. Lawrence O'Brien, New Haven. Lieut. William Gleeson, New Haven. Prin. Mus. John E. Healy, New Haven.

The committee performed its work in the most thorough manner. It was splendidly assisted by the other surviving veterans of the Ninth and by an appreciative public. The committee decided to have the dedicatory exercises take place Aug. 5, 1903, the anniversary of the battle of Baton Rouge, in which the Ninth participated.

The dedicatory programme, as arranged, provided for a great military and civic parade in which some 6,000 or 8,000 men were to take part, and other appropriate features. The following civilian, or citizens, committee of New Haven gentlemen, was appointed to assist in carrying out the programme:

Hon. James P. Pigott, Chairman.
Thomas M. Cahill, M.D., Vice-Chairman.
Hon. James P. Bree, Secretary.
James F. Brennan, Treasurer.
James E. McGann.
M. F. Sullivan.
James J. Lawton.
Edward Dillon.
John E. McPartland.
Thomas I. Kinney.
Francis W. Foley.
David E. FitzGerald.
John J. Hogan.
Bernard E. Lynch.
Matthew W. Leahy.

There was also an aldermanic committee appointed, consisting of Messrs. Thomas C. Bracken, Phelps Mont-

-gomery, Charles C. Spryer, James R. Maxwell and James E. Wheeler. The G. A. R. committee consisted of Willis B. Isbell, Daniel B. Horton and Philip Ryan.

Major John Q. Tilson, of New Haven, was appointed chief marshal of the procession, the selection being a most excellent one.

The New Haven Register, in its issue of Sunday, July 19, 1903, stated that: "The monument is now in place, draped in canvas, and will remain hidden from the public eye until it is unveiled the day set for the dedication, Wednesday, August 5. It stands 18 feet, eight inches high. The base is eight feet square, 18 inches high, upon which rests another smaller base upon which are cut on the four sides the words, New Orleans, Cedar Creek, Fisher's Hill and Baton Rouge, in each of which places the regiment distinguished itself during the war of the Rebellion. Then there is a third, still smaller base. Then on the die is cut the coat-of-arms of the State of Connecticut and surmounting the monument is a life-size figure of a soldier resting upon his gun. The entire work is well executed and is highly creditable to the contractor, who is a rising young local business man.

"The preparations for the exercises and ceremonies planned in connection with the dedication are now nearing completion, but the program in all its details is not yet ready and will not be for several days. Several important features, however, have been decided upon. After the unveiling of the monument it will be formally turned over to the city of New Haven by some one not yet designated, in a short formal speech. Mayor Studley, on behalf of the city, will accept the trust. The opening dedicatory prayer will be said by the Rev. J. J. Gleeson, the successor of the late Father Florence de Bruycker in Willimantic, and whose two brothers, Lieut. William Gleeson of this city, and another served with the Ninth through the war.

"The orator, as has been already stated, will be the Rev. William J. Slocum, pastor of the Immaculate Conception church of Waterbury. The Rev. Watson L. Phillips, pastor of the Church of the Redeemer, of this city, will deliver the closing prayer. While in this city Father Slocum will be the guest of the Rev. P. M. Kennedy. * * * "

"Major John Q. Tilson, who is to be the grand marshal of the day, has not yet appointed his aides, but will do so in a few days. Former Governor Morgan G. Bulkeley, commander of the Grand Army of Connecticut, will command the veterans in the parade and has postponed his trip to California to attend the national encampment of the G. A. R. at San Francisco from August 3, when it was planned to start, until August 8, so as to attend the dedication of the monument to the Ninth. The speaking at the dedication will be confined to the formal transfer and acceptance of the monument and the oration of Father Slocum. So many distinguished men will be present, among them United States Senator Piatt, Governor Chamberlain and staff, ex-Governor Bulkeley, Congressmen Sperry, Lilley and others, that it would be impossible to hear addresses from all of them.

"A few days ago Colonel Healy ordered of J. B. Cunningham a silk American flag for use of the headquarters staff on the occasion of the parade. It was delivered yesterday, and when the price was asked, Mr. Cunningham generously said he wished to donate it as a gift. It is a rich, heavy, beautiful flag and a fine work of art. The gift is much appreciated by the Monument Association. Professor Benjamin Jepson yesterday sent a letter to Colonel Healy requesting the publication of the fact that a rehearsal by the 600 schoolboys who will sing at the dedication, will be held in the new High School auditorium on Monday, August 2, at 9 o'clock a. m. After the rehearsal the silk flags presented by Colonel Cheney for the occasion will be distributed among the boys. The

contribution during the week of $500 to the monument fund assures the success of the committee in the collection of sufficient funds, but a considerable sum is still needed."

Wishing to give additional eclat to the occasion, the American-Irish Historical Society decided to have its annual field day in New Haven on the date mentioned. The following notice was sent to each member of the Society:

AMERICAN-IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

Founded, 1897.
First President-General, Rear Admiral R. W. Meade, U. S. N.

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL FIELD DAY.

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER :

The annual Field Day of our Society will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 1903, in New Haven, Conn.

Headquarters will be established at the Tontine Hotel, which faces the Yale University campus and the city green. A reception committee of New Haven members of the Society will be in attendance during the day and evening. The city is well supplied with hotels, and mem¬bers of our organization who do not engage rooms at the Tontine can be accommodated at the Oneco and other excellent places.

The occasion will be one of great interest and enjoy¬ment. On the same day and in the same city a battle monument overlooking Long Island sound, will be un¬veiled and dedicated by the Ninth Veteran Association, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. The Field Day of the Historical Society will form a very important part of the exercises attending the dedication of this monument.

The Ninth Connecticut was an Irish regiment, organ¬ized in 1861, and served for three years. It comprised ten companies, was commanded by Col. Thomas W. Cahill, and was attached to the Nineteenth Army Corps. At the expiration of its period of service the re-enlisted veterans of the regiment were organized into the Ninth battalion, C. V., and were commanded by Lieut. Col. John G. Healy, being mustered out in August, 1865.

The number of enlistments into the Ninth, from first to last, was 1,606 officers and men. The command participated with Farragut and Butler in the capture of New Orleans, was at the battle of Baton Rouge, served under Sheridan in the Shenandoah valley, was present at the battles of Winchester and Fisher's Hill, and in other engagements.

The American-Irish Historical Society, wishing to honor the survivors of this gallant regiment, has decided to hold the annual field day of the organization at the time and place above mentioned. The Regimental Association has very kindly assigned us a prominent position in the dedicatory programme and has appointed a reception committee to act in conjunction with a similar committee from our Society.

The New Haven committee of our organization consists of Col. John G. Healy, Hon. James P. Bree, state auditor of Connecticut; Hon. C. T. Driscoll, Dr. Stephen J. Maher, Frank W. Foley, James A. Fogarty, Capt. Lawrence O'Brien, John P. Farrell, and several other prominent gentlemen. It is believed that the exercises of the day will attract from 25.000 to 50,000 visitors to New Haven. The Secretary of the Navy may assign a battleship to take part in the monument programme. The exercises will include a civic, military, and naval parade, with the sailors and marines from the battleship among those in line. There will be singing by 600 children of the New Haven schools, public and private, and many other features of interest.

Among the military organizations in line will be the Second Company, Governor's Foot Guard; the Second Regiment, C. N. G.; the Hibernian Rifle Regiment, and other organizations. One division will include the Grand Army posts of Connecticut and another the Connecticut Knights of Columbus. The Governor of Connecticut has accepted an invitation to be present, accom-

panied by his staff, and among the other guests will be the president of Yale University, U. S. senators and congressmen, state officials, representatives of the Catholic and Protestant clergy, and other people of note.

In the evening, our Society and its guests will dine at the Tontine. There will be a reception beginning at 6:30 p. m. and lasting until 8 p. m., when dinner will be served.

Tickets for the dinner will be three dollars each, and are now ready for delivery.

Members of the Society are at liberty to bring personal guests. The number is not limited.

Kindly inform the secretary, upon receipt of this, whether you intend to participate with us in the forth¬ coming exercises. We hope to have the pleasure of your attendance.
Fraternally,
WILLIAM MCADOO,
President-General.
THOMAS HAMILTON MURRAY,
Secretary-General.
(Humarock Beach, Sea View,* Mass.)
June 10, 1903.

Among the special invitations sent out by the Society was one to the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, president of the United States. The following was his reply:

FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. OYSTER BAY, N. Y., June 29, 1903.

My Dear Mr. Murray: I wish I could be present with you on the occasion of the annual field day of the American-Irish Historical Society.

From early colonial days the Irish have been one of the great factors in our growth as a nation. Naturally, I take a particular interest in what they have contributed to our National history, inasmuch as I am myself of part

*Secretary Murray's Summer residence.

MR. THOMAS HAMILTON MURRAY,
Secretary-General,
American-Irish Historical Society,
Humarock Beach, Sea View, Mass.

The following replies were also received:

FROM THE BARON SPECK VON STERNBURG, GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES.
TERRACE HALL,
THE WEIRS, N. H.,
June 28, 1903.

THOMAS HAMILTON MURRAY,
Secretary- General,
SEA VIEW, MASS.

DEAR SIR : Your letter of June 26, in which you in¬form me that the American-Irish Historical Society will hold its annual field day in New Haven on Aug. 5, has just reached me.

Please express to the Society my hearty thanks for the courtesy shown to me by inviting me to be their guest on that occasion.

To my sincere regret, I shall not be able to accept the kind invitation as I am leaving on a tour to the west on Aug. 1.

It would have given me special pleasure to be with you, as the Veteran Association of the famous Ninth is to par¬ticipate in the exercises. * * *

Thanking you for your expressions of good friendship,
I am Yours Sincerely,
STERNBURG.

FROM M. JUSSERAND, FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES.
AMBASSADE DE FRANCE, A WASHINGTON,
June 28, 1903.

DEAR SIR:

I am deeply touched at the very kind and flattering letter you wrote to me on behalf of the American-Irish Society, and I beg you to convey to the members of the same my best thanks for their invitation and for the feel¬ings towards my country and myself they were so good as to express.

I am sorry to find that I must add to my thanks the expression of my regret for being unable, on account of other obligations, to be present at the celebration you are preparing for the 5th of August.
I remain Very Sincerely Yours,
JUSSERAND.

To MR. THOMAS HAMILTON MURRAY, HUMAROCK BEACH, SEA VIEW, MASS.

following order is self-explanatory:

HEADQUARTERS SECOND COMPANY GOVERNOR'S FOOT GUARD.
NEW HAVEN, CONN., July 27, 1903.

General Orders, No. 6.

I. Pursuant to a vote of this Company, you are here¬ by ordered to report at your Armory on Wednesday Morning, August 5th next, at Eight o'clock sharp, in full dress uniform (scarlet coat, white waistcoat and trousers, bearskin hat and black velvet leggins, with white gloves), for the purpose of escort duty to our Captain General, Abiram Chamberlain, Governor of the State of Connecti¬ cut, and to take part in the dedication ceremonies of the Ninth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers.

II. Staff, Non-Commissioned Staff and Band will report at the same hour and place.

III. After the ceremonies the Company will return to the Armory and take cars for Savin Rock, where dinner will be served at "Hills' Homestead."

IV. The Governor and his Staff, Major Bill of the First Company, G. F. G., Line and Staff, and invited guests will accompany us.

V. Transportation to and from Savin Rock will be arranged by the Q. M. Department.
By order of ALBERT M. JOHNSON,
Major Commanding.
Official:
RUSSELL THOMPSON,
Adjutant.

Chief Marshal Tilson issued the following orders for the great parade: Genera] Orders, No. 1.

I. On the occasion of the dedication of the Ninth Regiment, C. V. Monument on the 5th of August, 1903,

the Headquarters of the Chief Marshal will be on Elm Street, corner of Temple Street, from 9.30 o'clock until the parade moves.

II. Those not otherwise assigned will report to the Chief Marshal at 9.30 o'clock at the above place on that date.

III. All Aides to the Chief Marshal will report mounted. The uniform will be black or dark coats, grey or white gloves, and soft felt or campaign hats. Batons will be furnished by the Committee on the day of parade.
By Order of
JOHN Q. TILSON,

Official: Chief Marshal.
AMOS F. BARNES,
Chief of Staff.

General Orders, No. 2.

I. The parade on the occasion of the dedication of the Ninth regiment, C. V., monument will be divided into four divisions as follows:

First division, Col. Theodore H. Sucher, marshal; Sec¬ond regiment infantry, C. N. G.; Second battalion, Fourth regiment infantry, C. N. G.; First Separate com¬pany infantry, C. N. G.; Machine gun battery, C. N. G.; Battery A, C. N. G.; First and Third divisions, Naval militia, C. N. G.; Second Company Governor's Foot guard; Gov. Abiram Chamberlain and staff.

Second division, Col. T. J. Murphy, marshal; Ancient Order of Hibernians; Sons of Veterans.

Third division, Commander Morgan G. Bulkeley, marshal; Grand Army of the Republic; Sons and Grand¬sons of the Ninth regiment, C. V.; Ninth veterans, C. V.

Fourth division, Bernard E. Lynch, marshal, and aides; Catholic Temperance Institute of America; T. A. and B. societies; detached civic organizations.

Fifth division, Col. T. F. Callahan, marshal; Knights of Columbus.

II. The first division will form in column of platoons on Temple street, south of Elm street, with right resting on Temple street, with the exception of the Second Com¬ pany Governor's Foot Guard, which will form on Elm street, east of Temple street, the right resting on Tem¬ ple street.

III. The second division will form on Temple street, north of Elm street, with right resting on Elm street.

IV. The third division will form on the green, east of Temple street, next to the fence on Elm street, with right resting on Temple street, with the exception of the Sons and Grandsons of the Ninth regiment, C. V., Ninth regi¬ment, C. V., and general committee, who will form on walk from Elm and Temple streets to liberty pole.

V. The fourth division will form on College street, north of Elm street, with right resting on Elm street. The fifth division will form on Elm street, west of Col¬ lege street, with right resting on College street.

VI. Organization commanders will report to the marshal of their division as soon as they reach their places in line.

VII. Division marshals will report to the chief mar¬ shal as soon as the organizations in their division have reported.

VIII. Organizations are to be in their places in line not later than 10.30 o'clock, and the parade will move promptly at 10.45. The line of march will be through the following streets: Elm to College, College to Chapel, Chapel to Church, passing in review in front of the city hall, Church to Whitney avenue, Whitney avenue to Trumbull, Trumbull to Orange, Orange to Chapel, Chapel to Church, Church to Congress avenue, Congress avenue to Howard avenue, Howard avenue to Bay View park.

IX. Retired and active officers of the United States army and navy and the Connecticut National guard, act¬ing as aides to the chief marshal, are authorized to wear the uniform of the rank on which they were retired.
By order of
JOHN Q. TILSON,
Chief Marshal.

Official:
AMOS F. BARNES,
Chief of Staff.

General orders, No. 3.

I. The line of march on the occasion of the dedication of the monument to the Ninth regiment, C. V., as pub¬ lished in general orders No. 2, is hereby changed as fol¬ lows: Elm to College, College to Chapel, Chapel to Church, Church to Grove, Grove to Orange, Orange to Chapel, Chapel to Church, Church to Congress avenue, to Howard avenue, to Bay View park.

II. Organization commanders are requested to be in their places in line at 10.30 o'clock sharp, as the parade will start promptly at 10.45 o'clock.
By order of
JOHN Q. TILSON,
Chief Marshal.

Official:
AMOS F. BARNES,
Chief of Staff.

The make-up of the procession in detail, as finally de¬cided upon, was as follows:

Mounted police. Platoon of police. Chief Marshal, Maj. John Q. Tilson. Chief of staff, First Lieut. Amos F. Barnes. Aides—James A. Howarth, New Haven; N. W. Ken¬dall, New Haven; Fred B. Fallon, Bridgeport; Gen.

Henry S. Peck, New Haven; Maj. D. A. Blakeslee, New Haven; Col. Lucien F. Burpee, Waterbury; N. Burton Rogers, Danbury; Gen. E. E. Bradley, New Haven; Joseph E. Ahern, New Haven; Patrick L. Harkins, New Haven; Edward Finlan, Bridgeport; Dr. M. D. Slattery, New Haven; Joseph H. Scharff, New York; Major Ira E. Hicks, New Britain; Samuel B. Home, Winsted; Albert E. Lavery, Bridgeport; David S. Walton, Jr., New Haven; A. Avery Bevin, East Hampton; M. J. Byrne, Waterbury; M. F. McCabe, Naugatuck; Major Henry S. Dorsey, New London; E. J. Duggan, New Haven; Seymour C. Loomis, New Haven; Thomas F. Foran, New London; Gen. Phelps Montgomery, New Haven; Capt. C. R. Bannon, Waterbury; Col. T. B. War¬ren, Bridgeport; Capt. James N. Coe, Noroton Heights; Capt. Alfred B. Beers, Bridgeport; James R. Maxwell, New Haven; Lieut. H. S. Hamilton, New Haven; Gen. A. H. Embler, New Haven; Col. Edward Schultz, Hart¬ford ; James M. Lawton, New Haven; Capt. W. H. Sears, New Haven; Denis Murphy, New Haven; T. J. Leddy, New Haven; Col. I. M. Ullman, New Haven; Capt. L. Ludington, New Haven; John J. Corr, Bridgeport; Edw. C. Mooney, New Haven; William F. Stahl, New Haven; Dr. William F. Allen, New Haven; L. F. Nealon, North Bridgeport; J. N. Williams, New Haven.

FIRST DIVISION.

Company B, New Haven —
Capt. Frank Pauley; First Lieut. J. Salerno; Second Lieut. W. Hedrich. Company F, New Haven—Capt. Edward O. Gruener; First Lieut. Leroy Clark; Second Lieut. E. L. Fox.

Company D, New Haven —
Capt. Ernest L. Isbell; First Lieut. Aaron A. Ailing; Second Lieut. Henry A. Beebe.

Company E, New Haven —
Capt. George E. Hall; First Lieut. Edgar Thomas; Second Lieut. John L. Graver.

Second battalion, Fourth regiment infantry, C. N. G.
Major James J. Hurley. First Lieut. R. N. Burroughs, adjutant.

Company K,
Capt. Stephen P. Cronan; First Lieut. Louis J. Harrmann; Second Lieut. Thomas J. Rooney.

Company E,
Capt. John A. Leonard; First Lieut. James H. Havens; Second Lieut. Arthur Chambers.

Company B,
Capt. James J. Halligan; First Lieut. John McBride; Second Lieut. Charles G. Burkhardt.

Company I, Winsted —
Capt. George M. Crossman; First Lieut. Joseph L. Carroll; Second Lieut. Fred W. Schultz.

First Separate company, infantry, C. N. G.

Captain, John W. Ross, Jr.
First Lieut. William L. Jones. Second Lieut. Perry Banta.

Battery A (light), C. N. G. Captain commanding, William J. O'Brien.

First platoon, First Lieut. William H. Hotchkiss; Second Lieut. Frank M. White.

Second platoon, First Lieut. John F. Kinney; Second Lieut. George C. Walsh.

Second section, Machine Gun battery. First Lieut. Robert G. Morley, commanding.

Naval militia.

Commander F. L. Averill and staff.

First division,
Lieut. Charles A. Ingersoll, New Haven; Lieut. (J. G.) John K. Murphy, New Haven; Ensign, Clifford M. Peck, Milford; Ensign, Ambrose B. Jewett, New Haven.

Third division, Bridgeport —
Lieut. Frederic A. Bartlett, Bridgeport; Lieut. (J. G.), William Edwards Waller, Plattsville; Ensign, William P. Downs, Bridgeport.

Second Company Governor's Foot Guard.
Major Albert M. Johnson, commanding.
His Excellency, Gov. Abiram Chamberlain and staff, in carriages.

SECOND DIVISION.

Company B, Hartford —
Capt. Henry J. Mclnnis; First Lieut. John M. Sever; Second Lieut. John P. Flanagan.

Company F, Bridgeport—Capt. James Carter; First Lieut. Thomas Brady; Second Lieut. Thomas F. Cotter.

Company A, Naugatuck—Capt. J. D. Shea; First Lieut. Patrick Murtagh; Second Lieut. M. J. Ryan.

Sons of Veterans.

Charles L. Upham Camp, No. 7, Meriden—Joseph DeCantillou, captain. Franklin Bartlett Camp, No. II, Bridgeport—Capt. G. E. Hall.

THIRD DIVISION.

Sons and Grandsons of the Ninth regiment, C. V.

Ninth regiment veterans, C. V.

General committee.

FOURTH DIVISION.

Catholic Temperance Institute of America, T. A. & B. societies.

Detached civic organizations.

FIFTH DIVISION.

The programme arranged for the exercises at the monument was as follows:
"Hail Columbia" — Boys of the public schools, with 20 boys from St. Francis' asylum, under the direction of Prof. B. Jepson, supervisor of music in New Haven schools.
Remarks — By Col. John G. Healy, president Ninth Connecticut Veteran Association.
Prayer — Rev. James J. Gleeson of Willimantic.
Unveiling of Monument — Miss Kathleen O'Keefe and Master Thomas Marshal Cahill Egan. (The former is a daughter of Lieut. William O'Keefe of the Ninth; and the latter, a grandson of Col. Cahill).
Song — "Red, White and Blue."
Oration — Rev. William J. Slocum of Waterbury, chaplain Ninth Regiment Veteran Association.
Surrender of monument to city — Col. Richard Fitz Gibbon, chairman monument committee.
Acceptance — Hon. John P. Studley, Mayor of New Haven.
Transfer to park commissioners.
Song — "Union Dixie."
Remarks —Department Commander Morgan G. Bulkeley, G. A. R.
Prayer — Rev. Watson L. Phillips, chaplain Second Company Governor's Foot Guard.
"Star Spangled Banner" — The New American band.

The New Haven Register in its issue of Aug. 1, noted that "On Wednesday of next week New Haven will be given over to the Ninth regiment, Connecticut Volun¬teers. A monument will be unveiled in its honor, the city will be filled with veterans and active militiamen, and the state will be represented by Governor Chamberlain and his military staff. It will be a great occasion. Upon an occasion of this significance it is the duty of New Haven

to put on its best attire and throw into the observance of the day its best and most enthusiastic spirit. The regi¬ment, whose services are to be memorialized and made as immortal as granite can make them, has a fine place in the affection and gratitude of the nation. * * *

"New Haven, on Wednesday, should recall the services of this regiment and honor it by the display everywhere of the flag it did so much to uphold. * * *

"We have no doubt the management of the celebration has made the necessary arrangements to have the streets emptied of surface cars and other vehicles during the parade. If not, the mayor should be appealed to to issue the necessary proclamation. Even at the complete dis¬turbance of the time table, the gallant soldiers of the ex-Ninth, and their military guests, should be given the ex¬clusive right of way through the streets they march. Let all conceivable honor be done the Ninth."

The next day, Aug. 2, the Register stated that "Every¬thing is in readiness for one of the greatest military re¬unions ever held in New Haven, the celebration of the Ninth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, which will oc¬cur Wednesday. Already red, white and blue colors are being thrown out, and by Tuesday evening, if citizens respond as liberally as they are expected to, the whole line of march will be resplendent with United States flags. Briefly, the exercises will include a monster parade in the morning, with unveiling exercises at the Bay View park."

On Aug. 3, the Register said: "Bay View park to-day assumed the appearance of a camp ground. Big tents where the veterans are to be cared for after the parade, were pitched and carpenters are at work erecting grand stands near the monument for those who will take part in the exercises, on Wednesday next, at the unveiling of the Ninth regiment, C. V., monument.

"This morning Colonel John G. Healy received word from Capt. J. D. Shea of Naugatuck, stating that the

Hibernian rifles of that town would take part in the parade. This will make three uniformed companies of the A. O. H. that will be here. Col. T. J. Murphy of the A. O. H. will be in the parade at the head of the A. O. H. organizations and will have as aides, Capt. E. J. Joy, Lieut. J. H. Rooney and Lieut. William H. Dwyer.

"The following order has been issued by Post Commander James Forbes:

HEADQUARTERS KELLOGG POST, NO. 26, G. A. R. of DERBY.

All the comrades of Kellogg post are earnestly re¬quested to attend the dedication of the monument of the Ninth Connecticut volunteers on the old camp ground, New Haven, Wednesday, August 5. The comrades will report at the Berkshire depot, Derby, at 8.30 a. m., Wednesday, August 5.

All those that have uniforms will come in full uniform, cane and white gloves. Railroad fares have been fixed at a fare and one-half for round trip. The department commander wishes all the comrades to be there.
(Signed) JAMES FORBES,
Post Commander.

"Edward Croft, commander of the Connecticut divi¬sion, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A., has issued the following order regarding the attendance of members of the com¬mand at the dedication of the Ninth Regiment monument at New Haven, Wednesday:

SPECIAL ORDER, NO. 3, 1903. WATERBURY, July 29, 1903.

I. All camps and members who are to take part in the parade and dedication of the monument of the Ninth regiment, C. V., will report in New Haven, August 5th, at 9.30 a. m., Room 15, Insurance building, to Adjutant F. H. McGar, who will assign them their proper places in the parade.

II. All members who can possibly attend are urged to do so.

III. Staff officers will report in full uniform, side arms and white gloves.

"Captain C. W. Roberts, commanding Stedman Camp, No. 6, S. of V., has issued orders directing all members of his camp who intend to go to New Haven to report to him at once.

"The Irish flag is conspicuous in the decorations about town. Something unique in decorations is arranged by Maj. George E. Albee at his residence on Howard Ave¬nue. As part of the decorations at his house he has an Irish pike, a weapon used in the Irish insurrection in 1798. Major Albee is preparing a decoration which he says will be 'dear to the hearts of all members of the Ninth, C. V.'"

The Waterbury, Ct., American, of Aug. 4, had the fol¬lowing: "New Haven will witness one of the greatest days in its history to-morrow when the ceremony of un¬veiling the monument in honor of the Ninth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, will take place. Military and other organizations from all over the State will be present. "Company G, Second Regiment, C. N. G, of this city will run an excursion to that city to-morrow. The train will leave the Naugatuck Division station at 8.30 o'clock in the morning and will leave New Haven to-morrow night at 9.10 o'clock. A large number of Waterbury people will accompany the company on the trip.

"In addition to the above company, about 200 mem¬bers of the Knights of Columbus will attend from this city, and in New Haven they will join a number of other Knights from other places through the State. Members of the Sons of Veterans of this city, as well as members of the organization from other places in the State, will also be in attendance. The American Band will head Company G.

"Among those from this city who will attend are the Rev. William J. Slocum, who will be the orator of the day; Maj. Charles R. Bannon, captain of police; Col. John B. Doherty, and Attorney M. J. Bryne. The last three named will be aides on the staff of Grand Marshal Tilson.

"Flags and bunting are being hung for decorative pur¬pose with a liberal hand in New Haven to-day, to give a holiday aspect to the city's principal streets in anticipa¬tion of the parade and monument exercises of the old Ninth.

"Plans have been fully matured for the two chief fea¬tures—the parade and the unveiling and dedication of the granite memorial at Bay View park—and with good weather the day promises to be a notable one. Not a lit¬tle interest is taken in the several reunions of the sur¬vivors of the famous Civil War regiment and all day veterans came to the city to renew acquaintances.

"The hotels are filling up and many citizens are enter¬taining visitors. At the Tontine, members of the Ameri¬can-Irish Historical Society are gathering and they, too, will attend the monument exercises. * * *

The following is from the New Haven Register, of Aug. 4: "The coverings of canvas upon the figure of the soldier 'at rest' upon the monument of the Ninth regiment, C. V., in Bay View park, was removed this afternoon and the monument was draped instead with the American colors. These will remain until the strings are pulled to-morrow and the monument formally unveiled. Col. John G. Healy, chairman of the monument com¬mittee, said to-day that all arrangements had been com¬pleted for the dedication to-morrow. It will be a great day for New Haven and as many of the manufacturing concerns are to close it will almost be a general holiday in the city.

"Police Captains Tripp and O'Keefe [and Supt. James Wrinn] were at Bay View park this morning, completing

the arrangements for the policing of the territory and roping off the park for the organizations that will par¬ticipate. The hospital tents and the big spread of canvas in which the veterans are to be given luncheon after the parade are up. Members of the Ninth regiment are be¬ginning to arrive in town. Many of them called at the headquarters at the Hotel Oneco this afternoon. In the parade to-morrow the survivors of the Ninth regiment will carry an Irish flag belonging to Company C, Second regiment, which has been loaned to the veterans by the company.

"This morning Prof. Benjamin Jepson had the school children's chorus * * * in the stand at Bay View park for an open air rehearsal. The Ninth regiment monu¬ment committee met in city hall last evening. There was a large attendance and all the sub-committees reported that everything had been done to make the affair a suc¬cess. It was voted that refreshments be provided for the old G. A. R. veterans who should arrive on early trains from out of town. The line of march has been somewhat changed, two blocks being left out, so as to make a shorter march."

The Waterbury, Ct, Democrat, in its issue of Aug. 4, under the head of "Naugatuck," calls attention to the fact that: "To-morrow the Ninth C. V. regiment monu¬ment will be dedicated in New Haven. It will be a big day in New Haven, people coming from all over the state to the Elm City to witness the ceremonies. A large quota will go from this borough. The special has been secured to take the local people to New Haven. It will leave the local depot at about 8.30 a. m. and returning leave New Haven at 9 p. m. The fare for the round trip is 75 cents, the tickets being good on any train returning. Tickets are now on sale at the passenger station or can be pro¬cured from members of the committees from the three local societies which are to take part in the parade. The Y. M. C. I., the Knights of Columbus and the Hibernian

Rifles of this town are to take part in the exercises. The Y. M. C. I. have had a large banner of royal purple with gold trimmings, 30x50 inches, made, and they have hired the Naugatuck drum corps to furnish music for them. The banner, which is a handsome one, was made by Miss May Dooling, the well known local dressmaker. The Hibernian Rifles will be accompanied by the St. Francis' T. A. B. drum corps. Persons desiring tickets for the special train should procure them before Wednesday morning if possible so as to avoid the rush at the depot."

The New Haven Palladium, Aug. 5, observes: "This is the day on which we pay tribute to the memory of those members of the gallant Ninth regiment, Connecti¬cut Volunteers, who gave their lives and health, or at least tendered them to the cause of their country in sus¬taining the integrity of the Union in the perilous times from i86r to 1864, inclusive. Not only do we commem¬orate the death of the soldiers who have gone before, but we offer our praise and gratitude to the surviving mem¬bers of the 'Irish regiment' who are still with us to receive the plaudits of the younger generation and of their contemporaries, who can perhaps more fully appre¬ciate the value of the efforts which were put forth, and with a successful issue, when the Union was badly in need of men, than can those of us who have only history and the reminiscences of our fathers to keep us informed of the conditions which existed forty-two years ago.

"The record of the Ninth is a good one and every sur¬viving member may well feel proud that he was enrolled in this, one of the first volunteer regiments to offer its services to the government. * * *

New Haven does well to honor the living and the dead of the Ninth and we trust that every owner of the national colors will see that they are flung to the breeze to-day. That much active participation each possessor of an American flag can take in the celebration of the day."

The morning of Aug. 5, the day set for the celebration,

dawned cloudy and wet. It had rained heavily during the night and the downpour still continued.

At breakfast time the heavy rain showed no signs of abating and expressions of regret were everywhere heard. The elaborate decorations on Howard avenue, Church street, and in other parts of the city drooped in the storm and lost much of their gayety. Rivulets ran along the streets and pools of water formed here and there, making conditions as bad underfoot as they were overhead. Umbrellas were in demand.

A high wind also prevailed and the great elms on the city green tossed their branches, at the same time send¬ing down showers upon the passers-by. The open elec¬tric cars with their half drawn curtains presented a dreary spectacle. The seats were wet and most of the passen¬gers rode in a standing position. The weather forecast was frequently consulted, and the hope expressed that the climatic conditions would clear before 10 a. m.

But the rain still came down. As the morning ad¬vanced, telephone messages came from different parts of the State inquiring if the parade would take place. In the meantime, the committee having charge of the exer¬cises was in session to decide on a course of action. After the matter had been thoroughly discussed, the storm still continuing, it was decided not to have the street parade. It was also determined to have the principal exercises in the Second Regiment armory on Meadow street, a detail in the meantime being sent to Bay View park to unveil the monument.

Speaking of these events, the New Haven Evening Leader of Aug. 5, said: "On account of the inclement weather to-day the program was somewhat changed. Early this morning the committee hoped that the weather would be sufficiently clear to enable them to at least have a short street parade of the local militia as well as the numerous out of town societies which arrived in this city early this morning.

"At ten o'clock there was no prospect of the weather clearing and the weather man holding out no hope for sunshine the rest of the day, the order of the day's exer¬cises was completely changed about. It was decided to give up the idea of a formal street procession and the members of the Ninth regiment went to Music hall, on Court street, establishing headquarters at that place.

"Early this morning the Second Company Governor's Foot Guard, marched to the depot to act as escort to the Governor and his staff. He arrived about 9.30 and was taken immediately to the Hotel Tontine. The Governor was taken to the reception room at the hotel and held a short reception to the members of the Ninth and the civilians present.

"Several organizations having arrived from out of town at this point they were instructed to make the armory their headquarters, as the exercises were to be held there.

"The problem to be solved by the committee and which was done in a very pleasing manner to the veterans of the Ninth, was the decision of the committee to transport the veterans to Bay View Park and have them unveil the monument. Miss Kathleen O'Keefe, daughter of Captain of Police O'Keefe, a former member of the Ninth reg't, and Thomas Marshall Cahill Egan, a grandson of Colonel Thomas W. Cahill, were taken in a hack to the park to perform the act of unveiling the monument.

"When the members of the Ninth reached the park, there was a crowd of fully 700 people assembled to wit¬ness the ceremony. Several detachments of the Sons of Veterans were at the park and acted as a guard during the ceremonies. It was pouring rain at this time.

"Colonel John G. Healy made a few brief remarks at the monument and then the two young people were lifted so that they could pull the rope that would let down the American flag which had been spread over the monu¬ment. As if difficulties were still to be in the way of a successful carrying out of the committee's program, the

rope refused to let down the flag. Then Master Egan climbed to the top of the monument, and amid the cheers of the crowd, lowered the flag, revealing the monument. Three cheers were given at the grounds by the crowd present.

"The feature of having the veterans ride to the park and unveil the monument despite all the obstacles was one of the pleasing things of the day. It was with de¬light that the veterans went out to the grounds and they were much pleased that they could participate in the un¬veiling, despite the rain. * * * About 10.30 o'clock, after it was announced that the parade was declared off, the reviewing stand erected in front of city hall was taken down and carted to a place in the rear of the build¬ing. It was tastefully decorated with the national colors all ready for the city's officials who were to review the parade."

The exercises at the armory were of a most interesting nature. A platform had been erected in the center of the great drill hall for the speakers and specially invited guests. At the corners of the platform was posted a guard of honor, consisting of members of the Governor's Foot Guard in full uniform. On the platform was seated the committee of arrangements, Governor Chamberlain and his staff, the Rev. William J. Slocum, orator of the day; the Rev. James J. Gleeson, of Willimantic, and a number of other prominent people.

Around the platform was assembled a great and en¬thusiastic multitude of both sexes. In one of the galleries were stationed several hundred boys of the public schools, to whom was assigned the rendering of the great choruses. At intervals, the bands in the armory rendered patriotic selections.

The New Haven Palladium in its account of the exer¬cises states that: "As soon as the committee which un¬veiled the monument returned from the park, the pro¬gram of exercises was opened. The west gallery of the

hall was filled with the boys of the public * * * * schools, who furnished the vocal music, and it was one of the chief features of the affair. The chorus was directed from the speaker's platform by Professor Benjamin Jepson, and the voices were accompanied by the band. The boys were in perfect harmony and entered into the spirit of the occasion in a manner which resulted in the commendation of all present.

"At the conclusion of the singing of 'Hail Columbia' by the chorus, Col. John G. Healy, president of the Ninth Regiment Veteran association, made a short address of welcome.

Prayer was offered by the Rev. James J. Gleeson. Miss O'Keefe and Master Egan, who had participated in the unveiling of the monument, were then presented and were greeted with applause.

Governor Chamberlain was next introduced. He made a spirited address and reviewed some of the achieve¬ments of the Ninth on the field of battle and spoke strongly of their love of country, and of the many great sacrifices they had made for the preservation of the Union. He paid a glowing tribute to Colonel Cahill and Colonel Healy and to those members of the Ninth who died in the service of their country. Speaking of the monument, the Governor said it would do much good to the generations to come as an example of patriotism of a band of men who endured great hardships in defence of the nation.

The Governor at the conclusion of his address called for three cheers for the Ninth and for Colonel Healy. They were given with a will.

The Rev. William J. Slocum, of Waterbury, orator of the day, was next introduced. He was cordially greeted and delivered an eloquent address. He called attention to the time 42 years ago when the members of regiments were assembled on the green, that it was then as it is to-day, that Prof. Benjamin Jepson led the patriotic sing-

ing. This remark brought forth a round of applause for the veteran teacher of music in the public schools, Pro¬fessor Jepson. Three cheers were given at the solicita¬tion of Father Slocum, for the Professor.

Speaking of his position as chaplain of the Veteran Association of the Ninth, Father Slocum stated that he was not in the Ninth during the war. He was then but a boy. He desired to pay tribute, however, to the real chaplains, the Rev. Daniel Mullen and Rev. Leo (Rizzo) De Saracena, both of whom are now dead.

Father Slocum reviewed the history of the Ninth, its organization and the career, during that period, of Con¬necticut's governor, William A. Buckingham. He stated that Connecticut had not honored this famous governor sufficiently until a monument had been erected to his memory. This remark brought forth cheers. The Ninth, Father Slocum said, was made up of men who came to this country with the idea of seeking a home and to enjoy the liberty that was denied them in their native land. They debated the question of the North and South as others debated it and when the time came to decide be¬tween loyalty and treason, they chose the side of loyalty and no braver fighters ever went to the front than those of the gallant Ninth.

Following Father Slocum's oration, Col. Richard Fitz Gibbon presented the monument to the city of New Haven and to Mayor Studley as the city's chief executive. Mayor Studley in his reply of acceptance said: "In behalf of the city of New Haven it is my privilege to accept this memorial. I thank you and your committee and all others who have assisted in making the gift pos¬sible.

"New Haven is not without historic places. The west¬ern part of the city was the scene of an invasion by British troops during the war of the Revolution. On West Rock is Judges' Cave; across the bay lie the two old forts, Wooster and Hale. And on the waters of New

Haven harbor once rode a hostile fleet, the thunder of whose guns reverberated, shaking the ground where we are now assembled.

"The establishment of this memorial marks another place never to be forgotten. It seems fitting, therefore, that the memorial should be erected upon this park, which is a portion of the old camp ground where the Ninth regiment assembled in 1861, when President Lin¬coln issued the call for 300,000 volunteers. It was hert that the men who formed the regiment assembled. Here they perfected their company and regimental organiza¬tion.

"Here they were drilled and began to know the hard¬ships of a soldier's life. Here they became messmates and shared the same rations, and here they gathered about the campfires and sang. On November 4, 1861, the regiment bade farewell to those near and dear to them, and in the cases of many of them it was to be the last farewell. They formed their lines for the last time on these grounds, passed out the old gate and marched down the street and took the cars on their way to the war.

"The Ninth regiment was composed chiefly of men of Irish descent. That race is famed the world over for its love of liberty, its hatred of oppression, and for its gen¬erous sacrifice of property and life to get freedom. The Ninth made a gallant record throughout the war, its of¬ficers and men serving with bravery and heroism.

"The city of New Haven has a special interest in the Ninth regiment, for many of its officers and men were residents here. Colonel Cahill, the first commandant of the regiment, was long one of our prominent citizens, and Lieut. Col. Healy, who brought back the battalion from the war, is known to all of us. Among the survivors of the Ninth are some of our best citizens of to-day.

"Mr. President of the Park Commission: Having accepted this memorial on behalf of the city, it now becomes

my duty to place it in your care. I charge you to guard and preserve it well."

Gen. Phelps Montgomery gracefully accepted the mon¬ument for the park commission. The closing prayer was then offered by the Rev. Watson L. Phillips, and the exercises were concluded.

Later, lunch was served the veterans in Music Hall, on Court street. Outside, the streets were enlivened by the marching of visiting organizations and the city resounded with the music of the bands of the latter. While special trains brought many excursionists to the city the number would have been vastly greater had better weather con¬ditions prevailed. Notwithstanding the drawbacks, how¬ever, the celebration was an unqualified success.

An editorial in the New Haven Union, Aug. 5, paid the following tribute: "The record of the Ninth regiment in the war of the rebellion was one of which every Irishman can well feel proud. It was a record of bravery that knew no limit, of determination that knew no flinching. The men left this city where the regiment was formed, with colors flying and never once in the fierce fighting that followed, in the battling for the preservation of the Union, were those colors lowered to the enemy. It was known as the Fighting Ninth, a brave, resolute, set of men, which any city might well regard with enthusiasm and admiration.

"It is fitting that New Haven should honor the gallant Ninth, * * * and their acts of heroism should never be forgotten. The monument which was unveiled this morning in honor of this plucky band of fighters, is in a way a fitting testimonial to men who faced the southern bullets, took their lives in their hands, that Uncle Sam's flag should float over a united country. On that monu¬ment is printed the two hundred and fifty odd names of those who fell in * * * the glorious cause of the Union. It is the roll of honor, the list of heroes, the brave and the true, whose lives went up on the altar of their

country that there might be an undivided land for the American people.

"Such deeds of heroism should never go unrecognized, and when the survivors of the Ninth decided to erect a monument to commemorate the deeds of valor that make glorious and noble the life of the soldier, they took a step that met with universal approval. New Haven extends a warm welcome to those who gathered here to-day to participate in the ceremonies incidental to the unveiling of the monument to the memory of the heroes of the Ninth. It was a day that will not be forgotten or quickly pass from the minds of those who directly or indirectly took part in those interesting memorial exercises."

The New Haven Register, Aug. 5, paid the following graceful editorial tribute: "To-day witnessed the cul¬mination of months of conference and agitation on the part of veterans of the gallant Ninth regiment. When it was first concluded to erect a monument in memory of their command there was an immediate response from those who are familiar and in sympathy with the efforts everywhere made to immortalize the self-sacrifices of the men who responded so enthusiastically to the President's call for troops, when secession reared its head in the country and threatened the life of the Union.

"The undertaking had its days of doubt and worry, as all such efforts have, and will have, so long as men add to the toil of bread-winning that of unselfish performance. In a way it would be unfortunate if it were otherwise, for after all has been said and done which can be said and done, there is a greater satisfaction to be taken in the culmination of work which requires the thought of many heads and the toil of many hands. This can be truly said of the monument which was unveiled to-day, and which is not the work of a single man, but of the regiment and its friends.

"We have written enough of the deeds of the Ninth regiment. What it did has passed into history with a

complete roster of its officers and men. The monument which is now among the interesting possessions of the city, and which is to endure as long as the granite of which it is made endures, begins a new chapter as it is to be written in the interest and affection of the generations which are to follow, and to view the work of the Grand Army of the Republic as we view the work of the Conti¬nental army.

"It will have no familiar faces to which to turn in order to intensify and personify its impressions. The actors in that dark tragedy will all have gone the way of mortals, and there will stand the shaft of granite to typify a phase of life in the young republic, which time has justified. By those who come after the survivors of the regiment it will be viewed as we view a historic spot which is marked with a tablet of bronze. A few will be led to look up the immediate record of the regiment, but the great majority will regard it as one of the milestones of the country, and fall to reflecting upon the significance of the events in which the Ninth was involved. In that way it will serve the only purpose such memorials ought to serve.

"But in addition to the testimony which this monument will bear to the men of future generations of the deeds performed and the sacrifices made for the Union by their predecessors, it will stand as a complete assurance of the power of this republic to assimilate those of a different race, reared under different social and political conditions. In a large way it will stand as a striking memorial of the loyalty of the Irish race to the country of their adoption, * * *

"Of especial interest will it ever be to the children of those who were among the enlisted men of the regiment. Already the young men of Irish extraction, who are in many instances the grandsons of the early immigrant, are as much the product of the country and types of its life as if they were descended from the hardy voyagers on the Mayflower. The traditions of the race from which

they sprung are as impersonal to them as the traditions of the Dutch race are impersonal to the President of the United States. They will, as they should, forever pay honor to the fatherland and observe the various days which are associated with its history and calendar, but it will be with particular satisfaction that they gaze upon the granite figure in Bay View park which represents the devotion of the Irish to this country. It will keep their Americanism strong and pure, without in the least affect¬ing, to its disadvantage, the spirit of their race.

"The more monuments there are commemorating the unselfish deeds of the citizens of this country the better it will be for the country itself. Even within the relatively short space of time which separates the civil rebellion from to-day there has been such a social and industrial revolution that we can be said to be living under entirely different conditions. If life in this republic has been made easier to live, it has not escaped being made more compli¬cated. The problems which we have to meet are just as great, and in some respects more varied, than those which shafts of this character recall.

"Brave men who loved their country more than they loved their homes left the latter to serve the former. It would be a very superficial view of existing responsibil¬ities which should to-day contend that men of equal loyalty and devotion are less needed. The demands of human nature, as expressed to-day, call for the highest employment of unselfish qualities, those of the mind as well as those of the heart. There is little prospect that we shall soon require again the services of the young and strenuous in the field of battle, but there is abundant evi¬dence that the world of commerce and of politics require the services of the young and honest.

"To our mind, in addition to the testimony which this Ninth regiment monument will bear to the courage and loyalty of that command, it will be valuable in constantly reminding the citizens of New Haven of their duty to

their own community. A monument which is content to end its usefulness with commemoration of the past pos¬sesses but little value. The monument which serves the double purpose of honoring the past and stimulating the present, by very force of its example, is in its way to be included among the educational forces of the city. That this may be the mission of the monument which has been unveiled to-day is our profound hope. In the meantime we have only congratulations for those who have brought this work to its completion."

Among the many interesting communications received by the committee of arrangements was the following:
OFFICE OF WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. 8, PATRIOTIC ORDER SONS OF AMERICA, STATE OF CONNECTICUT, NEW HAVEN, CONN., Aug. 1, 1903. Lieut.-Col. John G. Healy, President Ninth Regiment Association, and to the Veterans of the Old Ninth,

GREETING :
Your invitation of July 21st was received with pleasure and satisfaction by this Camp. In reply would state that we accept this invitation, but as many of our members are connected with various Veteran Associations, and as we have tried to arrange for a joint demonstration, and failed, we offer this as an excuse for not advising you sooner. We are with you in heart and spirit and regret that as a body we shall not be properly represented in the parade.
Yours sincerely,
[Official Seal] CHAS. E. SERVISS,
Rec. Sec'y.

The Naugatuck, Ct., News, Aug. 5, notes that: "In the midst of a drizzling rain the Hibernian Rifle Company, the St. Francis T- A. B. Drum Corps, members of Isbell Post, G. A. R., the Y. M, Catholic Institute and the

Naugatuck Drum Corps, left on a special train for New Haven this morning to take part in the ceremonies at¬tending the unveiling of the Ninth Regiment monument in New Haven to-day. The military men were in full uniform and the Y. M. C. I. wore white caps and carried canes and white umbrellas."

Among those participating in the exercises at Bay View park and, later, in the armory, where many members of the American-Irish Historical Society from Boston, Providence, New York and other cities. The headquar¬ters of the Society were at the Tontine Hotel, Church street. The Society received a hearty welcome to the city and was the recipient of many hospitalities during its stay. Among the invitations received and accepted was the following:

KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK,
NEW HAVEN, CONN., July 18, 1903.

Mr. T. H. Murray, Secretary American-Irish Historical Society,
DEAR SIR :
At a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Knights of St. Patrick of New Haven, Conn., held on July 17, 1903, it was unanimously voted that the freedom of the club house be tendered to the members of the American-Irish Historical Society and its friends on Aug. 5, 1903. The Knights will be pleased to meet the members of the Society and trust the latter will be able to accept this in¬vitation.
"Open house" all day from 7 a. m. Very truly yours,
J. F. SULLIVAN, M.D.,
Recording Secretary.

During the day and evening delegations from the Society visited the handsome club-house of the Knights and were hospitably entertained.

The Society had also received an invitation, through the Hon. Eli Whitney, from the New Haven Colony Historical Society to visit the rooms of the latter on Grove street. This invitation was likewise accepted. Benjamin R. English, representing the last named organ¬ization, called at the Tontine early in the day, Aug. 5, and arranged with Secretary Murray for the visit. In the afternoon, Edward C. Beecher of the New Haven Colony Historical Society arrived for the purpose of escorting the members of the American-Irish Historical Society to the rooms of the former organization. At 2 p. m., the line was formed and, headed by Mr. Beecher and the Hon. William McAdoo, President-General of the A. I. H. S., proceeded across the city green to the place mentioned.

Here the visitors were received by Mr. English, above mentioned, Richard F. Lyon and Ralph O. Williams. After inscribing their names in the visitors' book, the guests were escorted through the spacious building and shown the Society's collections of portraits, books and historical curiosities. An hour was thus pleasantly spent, and the visitors then took their departure highly pleased with their call.

Later in the afternoon, the Hon. C. T. Driscoll, Ex-Mayor of New Haven, escorted a delegation of the American-Irish Historical Society through the grounds and leading buildings of Yale University and entertained them at the Graduates' Club. The Society's dinner in the evening was a splendid affair. It was preceded by a reception at which were present the Hon. John D. Crimmins, of New York, with his guest, Gen. Coppinger; the Hon. Eli Whitney, of New Haven, and many other prominent people. Mr. Crimmins and Gen. Coppinger were unable to remain for the dinner, being obliged to leave town on an early train. Rev. Thomas J. Finn, of Port Chester, Ct., and Roderick J. Kennedy, of New York city, two members of the

Society, were also unable to wait for the dinner and left for home at an early hour.

The dinner began about 8 p. m. The Hon. William McAdoo, of New York, president-general of the Society, presided. Grace was said by the Rev. Christopher Hughes, D.D., of Fall River, Mass. An orchestra was in attendance and furnished music during the repast. The following was the

MENU.
Little Neck Clams.
Radishes. Olives.
Soft Shell Crabs on Toast,
Tartare Sauce.
Sweetbread Patties.
French Peas.
Tenderloin of Beef.
Saratoga Chips.
BENEDICTINE PUNCH.
Broiled Spring Chicken,
Currant Jelly.
String Beans.
Mixed Salad, French Dressing.
Neapolitan Ice Cream.
Cheese. Crackers.
Coffee.

Among those present in addition to President McAdoo and Father Hughes, were the following: Hon. Abiram Chamberlain, Governor of Connecticut. Hon. John P. Studley, Mayor of New Haven, Ct. Hon. Morgan G. Bulkeley, ex-Governor of Connecticut.
Gen. James R. O'Beirne, New York City.

Hon. Alexander Harbison, ex-Mayor of Hartford, Ct. Hon. Thomas J. Gargan, Boston, Mass. Hon. John F. Hurley, ex-Mayor of Salem, Mass. Hon. Eli Whitney, New Haven, Ct. Hon. Jeremiah O'Rourke, Newark, N. J. Hon. N. D. Sperry, M. C, New Haven, Ct. Hon. C. T. Driscoll, New Haven, Ct. Hon. William Kennedy, Naugatuck, Ct. Hon. James P. Bree, New Haven, Ct. Hon. Edward Griswold, Guilford, Ct. Hon. Thomas Z. Lee, Providence, R. I. Col. John G. Healy, New Haven, Ct. Col. Richard Fitz Gibbon, Bridgeport, Ct. Capt. Lawrence O'Brien, New Haven, Ct. Gen. Phelps Montgomery, New Haven, Ct. Major John Q. Tilson, New Haven, Ct. Thomas Hamilton Murray, Boston, Mass. John J. Cassidy, Wilmington, Del. Col. Watson J. Miller, Shelton, Ct. James Jeffrey Roche, LL.D., Editor of the Pilot, Boston, Mass. William P. Connery, Lynn, Mass. John F. McAlevy, Pawtucket, R. I. Michael P. Coen, Naugatuck, Ct. Joseph R. Hall, Naugatuck, Ct. James O'Flaherty, New York City. Stephen J. Richardson, New York City. Daniel Colwell, New Haven, Ct. John A. O'Keefe, Plainfield, N. J. Patrick Kiernan, New York City. Bernard J. Joyce, Boston, Mass. J. W. Donovan, New York City. John F. Hayes, M.D., Waterbury, Ct. John O'Flaherty, M.D., Hartford, Ct. D. F. Donoghoe, M.D., Holyoke, Mass. Thomas M. Cahill, M.D., New Haven, Ct. Stephen J. Maher, M.D., New Haven, Ct.

W. J. Sheehan, M.D., New Haven, Ct. M. C. O'Connor, M.D., New Haven, Ct. E. M. McCabe, M.D., New Haven, Ct. James Curran, New York City. T. P. Kelly, New York City. Bernard E. Lynch, New Haven, Ct. James F. Brennan, New Haven, Ct. Michael E. Hennessy, Boston, Mass. John Jerome Rooney, New York City. Col. George E. Albee, New Haven, Ct. Maurice Fitz Gibbon, New York City. James Mark Sullivan, New Haven, Ct. James E. McGann, New Haven, Ct. James Reilly, New Haven, Ct. Capt. John J. Coffey, Boston, Mass. Major Patrick Maher, New Haven, Ct. James R. Maxwell, New Haven, Ct. Edward L. Hearn, South Framingham, Mass. M. W. Leahy, New Haven, Ct. J. E. McPartland, New Haven, Ct. Wm. M. Geary, New Haven, Ct. Thomas W. Keenan, New Haven, Ct. E. J. Monohan, New Haven, Ct. Edward J. Moriarty, New Haven, Ct. Patrick J. Cronin, New Haven, Ct.

Of the foregoing, Hon. John F. Hurley, served in the Fourth Massachusetts Light Battery during the civil war. Capt. John J. Coffey served in the Twenty-eighth Mas¬sachusetts Infantry, an Irish command. Col. Richard Fitz Gibbon, Col. John G. Healy, Capt. Lawrence O'Brien, and Michael P. Coen served in the Ninth Connecticut regiment. Gen. James R. O'Beirne held every commissioned rank up to Bvt. Brig. Gen. of Volunteers. He was Provost Marshal, District of Columbia; Deputy U. S. Marshal, D. C.; Register of Wills, D. C.; Editor Sunday Gazette, Washington, D. C.;

Special Agent U. S. Indian affairs; Special Agent U. S. Treasury Dept.; Asst. U. S. Commissioner of Immigra¬tion at New York city; Commissioner of Charities, New York city; Commander U. S. Medal of Honor Legion. In business life he has been President of the Yonkers Electric Light Co.; Secretary' of the Flemington Coal and Coke Co. of West Virginia, and Treasurer of the Manhattan Distilling Co. Major Patrick Maher served, during the Civil War, as Major of the Twenty-Fourth Connecticut regiment. It will be seen, therefore, that the military element was well represented at the dinner.

After full justice had been done the choice viands com¬prised in the menu, cigars were lighted and the post pran¬dial exercises began. President McAdoo felicitously opened the speech making. He was formerly a member of Congress, and was also Assistant Secretary of the U. S. Navy. He dwelt upon the objects of the American-Irish Historical Society, and upon the part taken by men of Irish blood in building, defending and perpetuating the republic. He thanked Governor Chamberlain, Mayor Studley and the other guests for their attendance, and said that the Society was proud to honor, by its presence in New Haven, the gallant Ninth Connecticut and the surviving veterans of the latter. He next spoke of traits of character of the Irish and the reasons why the people of Ireland are termed a military race. He then introduced Governor Chamberlain.

The Governor was cordially greeted and delivered a very interesting address, in the course of which he paid a tribute to the services rendered this country by the Irish¬man.

Mayor Studley was the next speaker. He also paid an eloquent tribute to the Irish element, and dealt with the history and career of the Ninth Connecticut. Con¬tinuing, he said: "The Irishman is known as a generous man throughout the world. If he is your friend he is a generous friend, and if he is your enemy he is a generous

enemy." In closing, the mayor welcomed the society to the city, and said that the people were glad to have it meet here.

Congressman Sperry was then introduced. He said in substance: "I think it proper for every race element among us, if it thinks it is not properly recognized, to de¬mand recognition, and as I understand the purpose of this society, it is to present to the public the gallant deeds of the Irish in this country. We are indebted to the Irish people, who did so much in 1776, 1812 and 1861 to keep this country one and inseparable. This is a peculiar country made up of all nationalities, and every man has his duty to perform. The Irish race has done much to help us firmly plant the banner of liberty. It is an honor to be one of those to stand and defend his country."

Hon. Thomas J. Gargan was the next speaker. He said in substance: "The Irish are probably greater emi¬grants to this glorious country than any other race, and we have done our part in making this country's history. There was a time when Irishmen were forbidden to bear arms, yet when the call came they generously gave their lives. We are not permitted to take a part in great wars, but we honor those of our race who did. There are new days before us; shall we not act in a manly manner and defend our country's principles? We have been honor¬ing to-day the memory of those who have helped to per¬petuate the Union. We have a great battle to fight, that of living the lives of honest and straightforward citizens."

Col. John G. Healy, of the Ninth, was then introduced and made an eloquent response. He alluded to the part taken by the regiment in the war, and spoke of the mon¬ument unveiled to-day and its significance. He thanked the Historical Society for coming to New Haven to honor the day, and hoped that the organization would again visit the city at some time in the near future.

Gen. James R. O'Beirne complimented the veterans of the Ninth on their patriotism in erecting the monument

we have to-day dedicated. He then spoke of the work in which the Historical Society is engaged, and dwelt upon the importance of recording the history of the Irish in this country. "Outside of military matters," said he, "there should also be something in the shape of letters. We may appropriately, this evening, in this patriotic city and state, stand for letters as well as for arms."

Among the other speakers were Capt. Lawrence O'Brien, Ex-Governor Morgan G. Bulkeley and Hon. C. T. Driscoll. John F. Hayes, M.D., recited "Sheridan's Ride," in an excellent manner and, soon after, the exercises closed.

During the evening, the following poem was handed in for recitation, but owing to the lateness of the hour it was omitted:

HIS LAST MARCH.

W. D. Nesbit in Chicago Tribune.

[John T. Mason, seventy-four years old, a veteran of the civil war, was heard one night singing "While We Were Marching Through Georgia." Next morning he was found lifeless in his bed. A physician who was called stated that the old man must have died about the time the song- was heard by the others in the house.]

"Bring the good old bugle, boys, we'll sing another song!"
He heard the far-off chorus as his comrades marched along;
He heard the clank of sabrej and the jangling bit and spur,
The rumbling of the cannons, where his shouting mess¬mates were;
He heard the hurried hoofbeats of the horses mettlesome;
And high above he saw the flag that beckoned him: "O, come!"

He saw them swing along the road—not graybeards, slow and bent,
Ah, no! He saw the boyish ranks of his old regiment.
With rhythmic tread it held its line, with fifers piping shrill:
He saw the ragged colors, that were waving to him still;
And calling — calling — calling, came the rolling of the drum:
"Fall in! Fall in for dress parade! The ranks are waiting.
Come!"

The line wheeled when it neared him, and as in the light of noon
He saw the forms of comrades who across the South were strewn;
He saw the brave companion who had battled by his side—
The tears welled up again just as they did the day he died.
Then, "Halt!" the bugles sounded, and he heard his war¬time chief
Call in his kindest, clearest tones: "This is the last relief!"

"March on!" The flag was waving and the soldiers marched away;
And he went singing with them, far beyond the Gates of Day,
The bugles pealing gladly and the line with no more gaps—
The bugles singing sweetly in that benison of "Taps."
And fifes were mad and merry, and the drums were laughing, too.
For he marched beside the colors as he led the grand review!

The following members of the American-Irish Historical Society sent letters expressive of regret at inability to be present at the dinner:

Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Conaty, D.D., Bishop of Los Angeles, Cal.
Hon. John C. Linehan, State Insurance Commissioner of New Hampshire.

Hon. John H. H. McNamee, Mayor of Cambridge, Mass.
Cyrus Townsend Brady, LL.D., New York City.
Rev. James Coyle, Taunton, Mass.
James B. Sullivan, M.D., Providence, R. I.
Col. James Moran, Providence, R. I.
Samuel Adams, New York City.
Joseph P. Flatley, Boston, Mass.
P. F. Magrath, Binghamton, N. Y.
Hon. P. T. Barry, Chicago, 111.
Michael Gavin, Memphis, Tenn.
J. F. Hynes, Lexington, Ky.
William Giblin, New York City.
Michael J. Ward, Brookline, Mass.
Dr. George McAleer, Worcester, Mass.
Very Rev. M. C. Lenihan, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Rev. Edward J. McGolrick, New York City.
Timothy F. Luddy, Waterbury, Ct.
Patrick J. McCarthy, Providence, R. I.
Col. James Quinlan, New York City.
Prof. J. C. Monaghan, Washington, D. C.
Dr. Thomas E. Maloney, Fall River, Mass.
John F. O'Rourke, New York City.
M. Joseph Harson, Providence, R. I.
W. H. Mahony, New York City.

Col. James Moran's letter was as follows:
PROVIDENCE, R. I., July 20, 1903.
THOMAS HAMILTON MURRAY, ESQ.,
Secretary General, HUMAROCK BEACH, SEA VIEW, MASS.

DEAR SIR :
Your notice of June 10, and postal of 15th inst, calling the members' attention to the coming annual Field Day of the American-Irish Historical Society, to be held at New Haven, this year, on Aug. 5, duly received.

Owing to the uncertainty of my getting away from here, on account of business, at that particular time, I have not answered till now. Even now, much as I desire to go, I cannot say for certain whether I can get away. If it is possible for me to be present I will be on hand at the proper time; as, together with the pleasure of meeting the members of the Society, the additional pleasure of meeting two old comrades of Fenian Days, as well as army comrades—members of the Committee of Arrange¬ments and old residents of New Haven—Col. Healy and Capt. O'Brien, whom I have not seen for several years, would be afforded me.
Yours truly,
JAMES MORAN.

The following letters were also received:
FROM U. S. SENATOR PLATT, OF CONNECTICUT.
WASHINGTON, CONN., July 28, 1903.
MR. THOMAS HAMILTON MURRAY,
HUMAROCK BEACH, SEA VIEW, MASS.

MY DEAR SIR:
Returning from the Adirondacks, I find your letter, written July 19, inviting me to be the guest of the American-Irish Historical Society, at a dinner to be given on the evening of August 5, at the Tontine Hotel, New Haven. Unless other arrangements have been made for me for that evening by the Veteran Association of the Ninth Connecticut Infantry, I shall be glad to comply with your invitation.

I shall be in New Haven, August 5, on the occasion of the dedication of the Ninth regiment monument, by invi¬tation, and must of course, hold myself subject to their wishes.
Sincerely yours,
O. H. PLATT.

ANOTHER LETTER FROM U. S. SENATOR PLATT.

MY DEAR SIR:
Confirming my telegram of this date, saying that I find it will be impossible for me to attend the dinner to be given on the evening of August 5, at the Tontine Hotel, New Haven, by the American-Irish Historical Society, complimentary to the Ninth Regiment, I explain more fully by saying that I find it is imperative that I return to my home in the afternoon of that day.

With expressions of sincere regret, I am
Very truly yours,
O. H. PLATT.
WASHINGTON, CONN., August 1, 1903.

FROM THE HON. H. WALES LINES.
MERIDEN, CT., Aug. 6, 1903.
MR. M. P. COEN,
Naugatuck, Ct.

DEAR MR. COEN :
It would have been very pleasant and interesting to attend the banquet of the American-Irish Historical So¬ciety at the Tontine Hotel last evening, but after leaving you it became necessary for me to return to Meriden early in the evening and hence I was obliged to forego that pleasure.

It was most unfortunate that the storm so entirely changed your Committee's plans. Had the day been fair, the Ninth C. V., memorial celebration would have been one of the most impressive events that has occurred in this State within our recollection.

Nevertheless, it was a grand demonstration. The large attendance of Connecticut people; the presence of 27

the Ninth C. V. veterans, the splendid address of Father Slocum, and other details of the programme, were all of a character to be remembered by every man who loves his State and Country whose good fortune it was to hear or know what was said and done. I wish that the oration might be read and understood by every man in our good old State.

Appreciating fully all the courtesy and attention ex¬tended to me by yourself and other members of your Committee, with assurance of my warm personal esteem, I remain,
Sincerely yours,
H. WALES LINES.

The New Haven Register, in its issue of Aug. 6, observed: "In spite of the inclement weather the veterans of the Ninth Connecticut volunteeers and their friends— the latter comprising both this community and state— rallied in great force for the event of yesterday, so long and eagerly looked forward to. It goes without saying that it would require a greater obstacle than a chilling easterly storm to daunt the survivors of the gallant regi¬ment which, four decades ago, faced so stoutly the storms of battle incident to a bitter and protracted civil war. The powers of the air did their utmost, but found it impossible to quench the enthusiasm of participants and spectators at the exercises of yesterday.

"Of the program carried out at the Second regiment armory it may be said that it was in all its features most acceptable to the mighty audience assembled there. In the course of his address accepting the monument on be¬half of the city, Mayor Studley voiced fittingly the com¬mon sentiment of respect and admiration as regards the Ninth. Governor Chamberlain's remarks in honor of the famous regiment struck a popular chord and were received with great favor. In this impassioned address, the Rev. Father Slocum of Waterbury told some whole-

some truths and indulged in glowing but merited eulogy of the endurance and valor of the Ninth in the early 6o's.

"It was a grievous pity that, after months of painstaking preparation for this monument unveiling, Jupiter Pluvius should have risen in his might at the last moment and striven to nullify the consummation by a deluge. Everybody in New Haven — in Connecticut, too, it is safe to say, regretted that the sun could not have shone on the sacred observance of yesterday. That would have been vastly pleasanter for all concerned, but we must recall the adage concerning spilt milk and be philosophical concerning the vagaries of the weather. At least, the monument is unveiled, and long may it stand to com¬memorate the worth of those sons of Connecticut who came to the aid of the nation in its hour of need."

"Trumbull" in his article in the New York Herald, Sunday, Aug. 9, speaking of the Ninth's monument says: "It was commendable in the officers and supporters of the regiment to make the day a memorable one in the history of New Haven. While there have been opportunities by the score for the representatives of the race to impress their presence upon that city, there has never before been an opportunity to awaken the public to the fact that at the time of the nation's greatest need, when the Irish had not been received into the sentimental brotherhood of man, they were behind none in their readiness to make sacrifices for the country and in honor of their State. In reality there have been but few who have known that this regiment was a distinctively Irish regiment and of Connecticut origin.

"It sprang into existence in response to the keen appreciation of Governor Buckingham that there was in the Irish residents of the State the same love of the Union that was to be found in the other elements. Had it not been for him it is doubtful if the career would have been opened to it which to-day justifies its pride in the monu-

ment which is to stand as long as granite can endure. With this knowledge in one's possession, the significance of the eloquent tribute paid Governor Buckingham by Father Slocum, the orator of the day, becomes under¬stood. He justly called him the first citizen of his day and declared that Connecticut would fail in its duty until it had reared a public monument, in a conspicuous place, to his memory. * * *

"As I have already said, the impression which this celebration made upon the people of Connecticut would have been deeper had the day been a bright one and the elaborate programme been possible of performance. It would indeed have been significant of the Americanism of the Irish that under their direction the largest military and civic demonstration ever seen in New Haven had been concluded. As it was, the regiment was enabled to give a stirring demonstration of the loyalty which has always been theirs and which at last has come to be recognized as among the best assets of the State. The handsome monument will, of course, for all time continue to testify to the service of the Ninth regiment. * * *

"In view, moreover, of the rapid disappearance of the veterans of the war, the demand becomes urgent that the survivors of the Connecticut regiments should lead in an attempt to have them all immortalized in the towns in which they were organized. It is not a work for the State to undertake, for that means of carrying on the work, while it simplifies the undertaking, does not give the memorials the significance which comes from private subscriptions. The further we go from the scene of that great conflict, which cost so much life and destroyed so much treasure that the Union might be preserved, the heavier is the obligation to preserve its lesson for the ben¬efit of those who have a different kind of battle to fight, in order that the institutions then saved may be perpetuated."

THE SOLDIERS' MONUMENT.

BY D. B. LOCKWOOD.

How many hearts will leap with swelling pride,
How many eyes will fill with burning tears,
To see, at last, above the swelling tide,
The monument, foretold these many years;
Foretold with hope deferred, and anxious fears,
Till comrades living, feared that comrades dead
Might be forgot: and all that so endears
Their mem'ry to the land for which they bled,
Would fade away from earth with time's unceasing tread.

Proud emblem of the men who bravely fell
Who only counted dear the nation's life,
Who blanched not at the sound of shot or shell,
Rememb'ring duty, country, home and wife,
Each volunteer a hero in the strife.
Ready to fight, as only fight the brave
Or meet in midnight the assassin's knife,
In prison-pen to die, their land to save,
A land as fair as free, that owns no more a slave.

Reminder of the days of bloody strife,
Of fierce contending hosts in stern array,
Battling for dear bought liberty and life,
And all that makes us glorious to-day;
A Union! from Alaska's ice-bound shore
To Ponce de Leon's fragrant land of flowers!
Long may it stand, defying Time's decay!
Long may its soldier-sailor mantled towers
Keep watch and ward above this goodly land of ours.

Hither shall come in each succeeding year
Bringing the fairest, freshest flowers of May,
The comrades left behind; who'll drop a tear
For consecrated dust that's far away,
And keep with pride our "Decoration Day."
And when in God's good time our lives are spent,
Our children here shall come in proud array
With spring-time flowers, on filial duty bent,
To deck, with grateful hearts, the Soldiers' Monument

A hundred years of earnest labor done,
Of arts improved, of progress near and far;
In civil strife a thousand battles won;
In peace more conquests than in bloody war!
O, who shall draw the horoscope afar
Of cent'ries hence, when nations ne'er shall know
The lust of cruel strife, but when the star
Of Peace o'er all the world shall brightly glow
And man shall conquer self, his greatest earthly foe.

SOME INTERESTING NOTES.

THE first reunion of the surviving veterans of the Ninth took place at the Tontine Hotel, New Haven, Dec. 2, 1869. It was a most enjoyable event.

The great old Irish clan names were well represented in the regiment. The O's and Macs abounded, while hundreds of other historic Irish names likewise appeared.

Representatives of three generations of one family— the Careys of Hartford—enlisted in Company K. They were father, son and grandson. The latter, however, was not mustered.

It was by no means uncommon to hear conversations in the Irish language carried on by members of the regi¬ment. Many of the officers and men were proficient in the grand old tongue.

As stated elsewhere, Lieut. Col. Richard Fitz Gibbon had two brothers in the Ninth, Thomas and John. A fourth brother, Maurice, while not borne on the muster roll, was a sutler of the regiment.

In Company H were two brothers,—Oliver and Stephen Sanford. The latter died Aug. 18, 1862. Oli¬ver died June 28, 1864. Both were favorites in the com¬pany and were good soldiers and comrades.

George and James Hillyer, of Company I, were brothers. They both enlisted Aug. 15, 1861, and were mustered Oct. 1, that year. George died June 3, 1862, and James a month later. Both were deeply regretted by their comrades.

During the Rebellion a publication was issued at regu¬lar intervals called The Connecticut War Record. Copies may be consulted at the State Library, in Hartford. The publication contains a number of letters, signed "F. F.," in which the Ninth is mentioned. The initials are be¬lieved to stand for Frederick Frye, the major of the regi¬ment.

Early in 1862, Lieut. William O'Keefe, of the Ninth, who was then a sergeant, while on picket guard at Ship Island, Miss., captured a Confederate spy and was spe¬cially thanked for the exploit by Gen. Phelps. The spy pretended he could talk only Spanish, but when he found that Gen. Phelps was acquainted with that language, he abandoned all further dissembling.

The resolution for the return of the captured battle-flag of the Third Mississippi was introduced, in the Connecticut House of Representatives, by the Hon. James P. Pigott of New Haven. He was at that time a member of the House, ably supported the measure and had the satisfaction of seeing the resolution adopted. Mr. Pigott was afterwards a member of Congress from Connecticut.

During the Civil War, there was a project to organize in Connecticut, and send to the front, a second Irish regi¬ment. A rendezvous was established at Hartford and the work of enlistment was vigorously begun. Thomas McManus of Hartford, Patrick Maher of New Haven, and other military men were prominent in the movement. Several companies were started, but the project was finally relinquished.

Lieut. William Gleeson of the Ninth took a promi¬nent part, after the war, in the Fenian movement. He organized a company of 102 men for the invasion of Canada and was highly complimented for his activity.

Lieut. Gleeson has also been prominent in the Grand Army of the Republic. He was commander of Henry C. Merwin Post, of New Haven, and has held other posi¬tions of prominence in the organization.

Thomas H. Sullivan, proprietor of "The Oneco" hotel, New Haven, rendered great service in collecting funds for the Ninth's monument. He generously worked day and night in aid of the project and deserves special men¬tion for his very substantial labors in that respect. He also gladly allowed the Ninth's Veteran Association the exclusive use of Parlor A, in his hotel, as headquarters, for two months, and absolutely declined to receive any remuneration therefor.

The Croffut-Morris history makes several references to the loyalty of the Irish of Connecticut to the cause of the Union. Speaking of Lieut. Robert Dempsey of the Seventh Connecticut regiment, it says: "When Lieut. Robert Dempsey (of Winsted) fell, he said to those who would have removed him, T am going to die here. Let me die on my side'; the blood at the same time gushing from his breast. Lieut. Dempsey went out as second lieutenant on the original formation of the regiment. He was about thirty years old, an Irish Catholic, and a true soldier."

Asst. Surg. George W. Avery of the Ninth was grad¬uated from the Yale Medical school in July, 1861. He was commissioned First Assistant Surgeon of the Ninth and accompanied the regiment to Ship Island, Miss. He was at one period in charge of the hospital on the island, later going to New Orleans. On Dec. 8, 1863, he was promoted Surgeon of the First regiment, New Orleans Volunteers. He served on Gen. Canby's staff after the war, and in 1867, succeeded Gen. Harry Hayes as a high sheriff in New Orleans. He left the latter city late in 1871, and located in Hartford, Ct.

In General Orders relative to the battle of Baton Rouge, issued by Gen. Butler, subsequent to the battle, after stating that "The men of the Ninth Connecticut, who were detailed to man Nims' battery, deserve special commendation," he pays a tribute to "John Donaghue, Fourth Massachusetts battery, who brought off from the camp of the Seventh Vermont regiment their colors at the time of their retreat." Butler also calls attention to the fact that "First Sergeant John Haley, Company E, Thirtieth Massachusetts, commanded his company bravely and well in the absence of his line officers."

The following receipt from M. P. Coen, secretary and treasurer of the Ninth Regiment Veteran Association, is self-explanatory: "Received from Lieutenant Com¬mander William Braunersreuther, U. S. N., Comman¬dant, Naval Station, New London, Conn., in accordance with instructions from the Ordnance Department, dated April 29, 1903, Four (4) 12 pdr. brass howitzers on iron carriages * * * [for] the 9th Regiment, C. V., Veterans Association, for use in ornamenting the monu¬ment of that Association to be erected at Bay View Park, New Haven, Conn.; five (5) trail bars; four (4) elevating screws; four (4) locks and strings."

A special dispatch from Naugatuck, Ct., to the New Haven Union, Aug. 9, 1903, stated that "The citizens of Naugatuck contributed nearly $700 toward the Ninth C. V. regiment monument fund, and notwithstanding the fact that it was pouring rain a large delegation went to New Haven to represent Naugatuck at the dedication of the monument. This town never does anything by halves. The Y. M. C. I. boys presented quite a neat appearance with their white umbrellas and received con¬siderable applause as they marched up Meadow street from the New Haven depot. Although the umbrellas were more for display than anything else, they came in handy in the rain."

Gen. Michael Corcoran, of New York, delivered an ad¬dress in Hartford, Ct., Aug. 30, 1862. He reached that city at 1 p. m., and was greeted at the depot by a great crowd. The depot had been decorated with flags and an impromptu stage had been erected. Among those on the stage were Governor Buckingham and Col. Deming. Gen. Corcoran was introduced by the mayor, and made a patriotic speech. He thanked the assemblage for the welcome extended, and expressed regrets that his engage¬ments in New York would prevent him from addressing them that night. He promised to visit Hartford again, soon, if his military duties would allow. He was repeatedly applauded.

An order was issued by the War Department, March 27, 1865. providing "That at the hour of noon, on the 14th day of April, 1865, Brevet Major-General Anderson will raise and plant upon the ruins of Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor, the same United States flag which floated over the battlements of that Fort during the rebel assault, and which was lowered and saluted by him and the small force of his command when the works were evacuated on the 14th day of April, 1861." The cere¬monies attendant on this restoration of the flag were very impressive. By invitation of Gen. Cuvier Grover, com¬manding at Savannah, Ga., Lieut. Col. Healy and the band of the Ninth participated in the ceremonies.

Lieut. John C. Curtis, of the Ninth, received a Congress Medal of Honor for bravery at the battle of Baton Rouge. He was Sergeant Major of the regiment at the time of the battle. During the engagement, while the Ninth was in reserve, he begged Lieut. Col. Fitz Gibbon, then in command of the Ninth, for permission to go into the line of fire with the Sixth Michigan regiment. Lieut. Col. Fitz Gibbon gave his consent. Being a sergeant major, Curtis was armed with a non-commissioned officer's short sword. He put on the equipments of a member of the Ninth who was disabled, took the latter's rifle

and hastened to the Sixth Michigan which was closely engaged with the enemy. Curtis captured two Confed¬erates at the point of the bayonet and brought them into the lines of the Ninth. As he appeared, driving his two prisoners ahead of him, Lieut. Col. Fitz Gibbon ex¬claimed: "Great Scott! See what is coming!" and the whole regiment cheered. Curtis was then but seventeen years of age.

The Second Company, Governor's Foot Guard, which paraded as escort to Gov. Chamberlain, on the occasion of the dedication, Aug. 5, 1903, of the monument to the Ninth regiment, dates from 1774. It is one of the oldest military bodies in the country. Its first meeting for or¬ganization was held Dec. 28, 1774. The following is an extract from the agreement then adopted: "As we, the subscribers, are desirous to encourage the Military Art in the town of New Haven, and in order to have a well-disciplined Company in said town, have agreed with Ed¬ward Burke to teach us the military exercise, for the con¬sideration of three pounds lawful money per month, till such time as we shall think ourselves expert therein. * * * " The Company attained great proficiency and for nearly 129 years has occupied a position of prom¬inence among the select military organizations of the country. It was honorably represented in the War of the Revolution, the War of 1812, the War with Mexico, the War of the Rebellion, and the War with Spain.

The soldier's statue on the Ninth's monument in Bay View park, New Haven, was posed for by Michael P. Coen of Naugatuck, Ct., a veteran of the regiment. The New Haven Leader states that "M. P. Coen, who was secretary and treasurer of the Ninth Regiment Monu¬ment Committee, was the man unanimously chosen to pose for the sculptor who carved the figure which was placed on the monument. Mr. Coen is one of the best known members of the regiment and has always taken a deep interest in it. He has been prominent in bringing

about the plans and the idea of the celebration of the ded¬ication of the monument. It was only after earnest so¬licitation on the part of the members of the regiment that Mr. Coen consented to allow his figure to represent the ideal soldier and to be used as a model for the figure to be put on the monument. Mr. Coen resides in Nauga¬tuck, having extensive business enterprises in that place. He came down to the celebration yesterday and brought with him one of the largest delegations to reach this city, despite the rain."

Writing from New Orleans, La., April 15, 1885, to Comrade M. P. Coen of Naugatuck, Ct., Capt. William Wright says: "My wife and self visited Proctorville, (La.), last Sunday for the purpose of noting any changes that had taken place, in the last twenty years, in that never-to-be-forgotten land of swamps and alligators. Well, there are a few changes. In the first place, the quarters we occupied have been destroyed by fire, the chimneys alone standing, reminding one of the shadowy ghosts of sentinels guarding the swamps. The bayou has been changed in its course, making quite a straight canal. I still found the inevitable negro sitting on the bank of the bayou fishing for his daily meal. The old fort is still in charge of the identical alligator that with¬stood so many shots from our rifles. The host of mos¬quitoes that greeted us on our arrival seemed to remem¬ber us with great pleasure for they instantly commenced presenting their bills,—possibly with a view of making up for lost time. They seemed to think that Yankee blood was good enough yet."

Among the veterans of the Ninth who participated in the monument dedicatory exercises in New Haven, Aug. 5, 1903, was William Boyle, a resident of Fort Wads-worth, N. Y. During his visit to New Haven, to partici¬pate in the exercises, he stopped with friends residing on Kimberly avenue. Mr. Boyle previous to his enlistment

into the Ninth regiment had served in the Twenty-Eighth Connecticut, being with the latter until the expiration of his term, Aug. 28, 1863. He enlisted in the Ninth, Jan. 19, 1864, being credited to Greenwich, Ct. On Oct. 12, 1864, he was transferred to Co. D, of the Ninth Battalion, C. V., and was mustered out, Aug. 3, 1865. After the war, he enlisted in the regular army and served in the South and West. A recent sketch states that "he was commended by letter of Capt. Fields for uniform gal¬lantry and conduct in the Modoc campaign, and while on duty recovering the bodies of Lieut. Cranston and the men who fell with him on April 26, 1873. He was recommended for appointment of ordnance sergeant and other positions by the following officers under whom he had served: Major Rodgers, First artillery; Major Pratt, Artillery corps; Captain Fields, First artillery; Lieutenants Story, Greenough and Chamberlain. He served as a non-commissioned officer as follows: Cor¬poral, Ninth Connecticut Volunteers; sergeant and first sergeant, Battery A, Fourth artillery; principal musician, band, Fourth artillery; corporal, Battery H, Fourth ar¬tillery; corporal, sergeant and first sergeant, Battery L, First artillery."

Just before the present volume went to press, the fol¬lowing letter was received from Capt. O. F. Nims who commanded Nims' battery, during the war, and was with the Ninth at Baton Rouge: "42 Blossom st., Boston, Mass. Thos. Hamilton Murray, Esq., Sea View, Mass., Dear Sir: Your very kind communication has been re¬ceived by me, and I desire to thank you for the same. It is getting to be a long span, back to the days of which you speak; but I remember well the part the Ninth Connecticut took in the memorable engagement at Baton Rouge, when in the early morning, under the cover of a thick fog, the enemy stole in on us. It was while leading the charge that Gen. Williams was killed. Other gallant leaders remained, however, and the dashing Col. Cahill

assumed command of the brigade. By his daring and skilful leadership the enemy was repulsed, and the day was won. Great credit has been given to all the troops who participated that day, and particularly to the men of the Ninth Connecticut. Deploring civil strife wherever it be, if ours had to be, I am glad that I was able to take part in the great conflict for the preservation of the Union. Again thanking you for your kindly expressions of sentiment, I am, Yours sincerely, O. F. NIMS, Captain, Second Massachusetts Battery."

From the Hartford Evening Press, Aug. 27, 1862:

"THE IRISH REGIMENT — There was a large attendance at the meeting of Irish citizens, last evening [Hartford], at which Thomas McManus, Esq., presided. Patriotic speeches were made by Messrs. Thomas McManus, Carroll, Freeman, Stevenson, Edward McManus, Tiernan and others. A committee was appointed to encourage enlistments and another to invite Gen. Corcoran to address the people of Hartford." The above refers to the projected second Irish regiment. Another reference to the latter is found in the same paper, of Oct. 3, 1862, as follows: "The Irish Battalion completed its organization to-day by electing Capt. Patrick Maher of New Haven, captain of the Emmet Guard, as major. The battalion reports over 300 men, but not all in camp. The two Hartford companies consolidated, and elected Captain, George A. Denslow; First Lieutenant, Edward J. Carroll; Second Lieutenant, James L. Haynes. * * * The company from Bridgeport, and the other New Haven company, consolidated and elected Captain, Patrick Gilmore; First Lieutenant, Edward N. Goodwin; Second Lieutenant, Patrick Mooney." In the Hartford Evening Press, Oct. 4, 1862, it is stated that "Thomas McManus, late Acting Major of the Irish Battalion, has been appointed Adjutant of the Twenty-Fifth Regiment. The Irish Battalion has been consolidated with the Twenty-Fourth Regiment at Middletown."