.4.' 0^ o-.^V /^ k^^- 'ci- - ^-^oV^"^ i^^^'^- ^^ o> .0 ^_, -""^v a ^^/ \ ' J*^-^-^ -^^ '.»w*' .^^ ,0 .^^ .^ Thomas J. Anderson, Elected by the Ohio I,egislature, three terms of seven years each, Associate Judge. LIFE AND LETTERS of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Including a Few Letters from Children and Others; mostly Written During the Civil War; A History. Carefully Edited and Copiously Annotated by JAMES H. ANDERSON, LL. B., Life Member and Trustee of tfic Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society; President of the Old Northwest Genealogical Society; and an active or corresponding member of several other societies. ILLUSTRATED Those wfio do not treasure up the memory of their ancestors, do not de- serve to be remembered by posterity. — edmund burke. Children's Children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. — pro. 17-6. PRESS OF F. J. HEER Nineteen Hundred and Four UBRaKY ai CONfiRESS Two C«pies Received MAR 10 1904 1^ Copyright £ntry CLASS A. XXc. No T 8- 8 t. ; ' COI»Y S Copyright, 1904 By James House Anderson. PREFACE I HAVE long thought that a memoir of my father, Judge- Thomas Jefferson Anderson, would interest his old friends. and neighbors, and their descendants. I do not claim that he was a man of distinction in our country, nor even in our state, nor that he possessed any exceptional ability. He was a plain unpretending citizen of considerable consequence only, in the town and county in which he long resided. But he was a most useful man, and his example thoroughly beneficial and whole- some in the formative period of the Commonwealth, and during the Civil War. Lord Brougham, in writing of Charles Carroll says : "We do a thing of very pernicious tendency if we confine the records of history to the most eminent personages who bear a part in the events which it commemorates. There are often others whose sac- rifices are nuich greater, whose perils are more extreme, and whose services are nearly as valuable as those of the more prom- inent actors, and yet who have from chance, or by the modesty of a retiring and unpretending nature, never stood forward to fill the foremost places, or occupy the larger spaces in the eye of the world. To forget such men is as inexpedient for the public service as it is unjust towards the individuals. But the error is far greater of those who in recording the annals of revolu- tions, confine their ideas of public merit to the feats of leaders against established tyranny, or the triumphs of orators in behalf of freedom. Many a man in the ranks has done more by his zeal and his self-devotion than any chief, to break the chains of a nation." To this sentiment I subscribe, and hence have no apologies to offer for the publication of either the memoir, or the letters — the historic letters which follow. The life of a sincere and zealous though humble patriot in a great crisis of his country's history, is of far more importance to mankind than the theatrical career of a self-seeking, vain-glorious, aspiring leader, who rides rough-shod over others, bending them to his will, that he may reach the pinnacle of his own ambition. The letters of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, in this volume, writ- ten to children across the sea during the Great Civil War. will be (iii) Preface In my efforts to procure a copy of the Sweetser Impeach- :ment Memorial, found in the sketch of the Hfe of Judge Ander- son, I made hundreds of inquiries, and wrote a great many let- ters, but failed to secure one till September, 1902, when through the kind assistance of Mr. C. B. Galbreath, Ohio State Librarian, and Mr. R. G. Thvvaites, Superintendent of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, I received a copy from the Library of that Society, at Madison, Wis. It was the only place where a copy •could be found I believe. Much other valuable data in this ■volume I only obtained after prolonged efforts. James H. Anderson. Cohunbus, Ohio, 1^04. ill was dragged and kicked from the court room into the entry, down stairs, into the vestibule and courtyard, and into the street. McClanahan had in the meantime risen from the brick floor, his garments discolored and torn, broken away from the deputv sheriff, and rejoined his seven lawless companions, wdio were now on Main street in flagrant possession of Black Bill. Here the people rained stones upon the rioters — Main street had just been macadamized and covered with broken lime stone — till they feared they might injure their helpless captive, while pursuing his captors to their place of destination, a small one- storv frame bm'lding. just across the alley and north of the 56 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile Stokes tavern, known as the office of John Bartrani, jnstice of the peace. Here the slave-hunters with Black Bill, who by previous connivance^ were soon joined b}^ the justice, halted, and took possession of the office. It was soon surrounded by nearly all the people of Marion, and by many from the country, who, baffled and justly indignant, demanded admittance and the release of the colored man. But, liold and defiant, these men from Kanawha, with cocked pistols, bowie-knives and daggers, kept the people at ba\- till a cry f(ir the public arms was heard. The arsenal was soon forced, the arms seized, and the enraged multitude appeared before the office of the justice, muskets in hand, with fixed Itavoncts, and again demanded in stentorian tones, admis- sion and the surrender of the -colored man. The sherifif,- ordered by the court to arrest the rioters, now appeared on the scene, requested to l)e heard, and begged the crowd to disperse. No attention was paid to him, nor were any arrests made. A friend of Justice P)artram says, that he (the justice) came out of his office and tried to calm the surging multitude by an assurance that IHack Bill should he given all his legal rights, and if a free man should not be again enslaved. Was ever a more disgraceful, not to say infamous scene en- acted in Ohio ? The violent seizure in the very presence of the court, by unauthorized strangers, of a prisoner who had just lieen acquitted and discharged ! Though a daring, high-handed out- rage upon justice and judicial authority, still as will lie seen, it found plentv of defenders. ddiis open defiance of the decision and subsequent orders of the court made my father's blood boil. But there were officers to execute the orders of the court, and his place was on the bench : otherwise, like an avenging Nemesis, these bold, lawless adventurers, whose deadly weapons were thus publicly displayed, would have felt his presence and strong arm right in their midst. And wdien a recess, at the suggestion of Hon. Gustavus Swan,^ 1 See letters of Bat'tram's two friend.?. William Walker, of Upper San- dusky, and Robert W. McClanahan, of Kanawha. - Joseph Durfee. ^Gustavus Swan, lioi'n in New Hampsliire. .July l.'i. 17S7. came to Columbus before the war of ISli;, and became promini'iit as a lawyer and financier. In IS'Jti. he was a]ipointed Common Pleas Jndg'e. and soon there- after Supreme Judge. He died February 7. ISGO, leaying- a large estate to his two daughters. Mrs, Whiting of New York, and Mrs. Geo. M. Parsons of Columbus. 57 Life and Letters of Columbus, was taken a little later, after the rioters had suc- cessfully withstood the officers of the court, and carried oft" the negro to John IJartram's office, Judge Thomas J. Anderson made up his mind that the action of the court in discharging the negro from custody, was not a meaningless, idle ceremony, but a solemn fact that should be respected. And leaving the bench, he went at once to the office of the justice of the peace, and regardless of the pistols pointed at him, and the bowie-knives brandished about, and the vollies of oaths that smote his ear, he cried in a firm voice, "Stand aside men," and moving neither to the right nor to the left he pressed his way in, (others following in his wake), ordered the men guarding Black Bill to let him go. burst the back door of the office open, and the negro darted out. It was not judicial authority or prestige that enabled him to do this, but his high character, and reputation for integrity and courage. Those who met him at the door knew he intended to go in, and they instinctively gave way. His soul was above- fear and they read it in his face. rM Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife CHAPTER XII NOW that the negro was again free, and making a bee-line- for Canada, the rage and desperation of his late cus- todians knew no bounds ; but not having time to wreak vengeance they all started in pursuit. The first to leave the office at this crisis was McClanahan, who seeing his quarn- in the dis- tance, and being athletic and fleet of foot, gave chase, and fast gained upon the poor frightened wretch. X^ow and then the colored man would look l)ack, and McClanahan seeing this and knowing his timidity, would shout to the fugitive when near enough to be heard, "Stop, Bill, or I'll shoot you." The Quakers ui the race, and there were several, would then halloo loudly to the fleeing negro, ''Run, Mitchell,^ McClanahan's after you !" A tall, slim, muscular young Quaker, who was much inter- ested during the trial, but whose name I have forgotten, was in the race, and kept alongside one of the foremost Virginians. Once when the latter was getting too close to the negro, the Quaker said in a ])layful way. "Let us wrestle," and putting his foot be- fore him, down he came on his face. This so enraged the Vir- ginian, that he drew or attempted to draw his pistol. The Quaker was not put out by this, for quick as a flash, he clinched and tussled with his foe till he laid him on his back, where he was soon arrested bv a deputy sherifif for contempt of court. Meantime the race was kept up by others, and when ]\IcClana- han came up to Mitchell, and was in the act of laying violent hands on him, he was quietly knocked down by a peace and order- loving Quaker, and a friend of McClanahan who sprang to his relief shared the same fate. Now the sherifif's posse hove in sight, and stood for this group ; the rioters were put under ar- rest for contempt, taken before the court which was then in ses- sion, and required to enter into recognizances for their appear- ance from day to day. Only one I believe was sent to jail, Mr. Adnah Van Bibber, the claimant, where he was detained only a few hours. 1 After this escapade, as a little boy I often heard this cry. while- playing and running races near "the old Brick School House." 59 Life and Letters By these ineidents, Alitehell, who was not courageous, was greatly favored, and made steady gains, (traveHng a northeast- erly course. ) and was soon far in advance, and free from ob- servation in a friendly field of corn, which grew thick and high on land of John Dumble, adjoining his brick-yard. Nor did Mitchell let the grass grow under his feet till he had crossed the border ; whence he notified his Quaker friends, that he was safe from pursuit in the northern asylum of the southern slave.^ Let an eye-witness now speak of the action of the court, and the riotous tumult that ensued. The following editorial is taken from the Marion \'isitor, a newspaper published in Marion in '^'^3i[)- 1\v (jcorge and Alexander Sjjrung. It portrays with crude 1)ut truthful hand the thrilling scene. "A RIOT. Tuesday evening last (August '27th), presented a scene of confusion and excitement never before witnessed in our peaceful village. It ap- pears as our readers will discover below that a negro well known to our citizens by the name of Bill, was some time since taken up as a runaway slave from Virginia, and lodged in the jail of this county for trial. On Monday, the day set for his trial, vvc discovered an un- usual number of persons assembled to hear the result. The house was crowded to overflowing. The witnesses were examined whose 1 After Black Bill ^ got away, and while making his final race for free- dom, certain Quakers of the county and other sympathizers kept near him, thwarting' his pursuers and aiding his escape. Among these were, Eben Daniel, Griffith Levering, and Cyrus. William. Martin. Reuben and Aaron L. Benedict. Black Bill spent the first night in a swamp near Marion, whence he made his way to the house of Reuben Benedict, a Quaker, (who resided on a farm in the eastern part of Marion, now Morrow county,) where he was secreted in Reuben's garret. His next stopping place was a Quaker settlement two miles north of Fredericktown: his next another Quaker settlement at Greenwich, Huron county; his next, the town of Oberlin, from which place he was escorted to Canada. One of the earnest, active, enterprising abolitionists in Marion county in 1839 — Allan McNeal of Tully township — (whose very capable son and grandsons are now, 100:'>, practicing law in Marion), warmly espoused the cause of Black Bill, was present during his trial, and no doubt aided in his escape. Allan McNeal, a strong, reliable man, and a man of convic- tions, was my father's friend, upon whom he often said he could always depend. He was born in Washington county, Pa., June IT, 1809, of good Scotch-Ii-ish stock, came with his parents to Tully township, Marion county, in 1827, and settled on a farm which he owned at the time of his death, July 1, ISS:?. His son John F. McNeal. was born April 2S, 1840. The two sons of John F., namely, Hon. Louis B. and Alfred F. are law partners of their father, and have families of their own. 60 Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife testimony will be found below, and counsel heard. The judge how- ever reserved his decision [written opinion] till the following morning. A great mass of people was assembled. At ten o'clock A. M., the court was called, (the house was literally crowded), to hear the decision of the judge which occupied at least forty minutes in delivering, during which the greatest order prevailed, but as soon as the Hon. O. Bowen, had finished, by declaring the prisoner free, all was confusion, riot and dis- order. As soon as the decision was ended the pretended owners seized ,the prisoner, the bystanders resisted, and endeavored to rescue him declaring him to be free, and desiring them to let him run at large. But the Virginians still maintained their possession by force, and presented pistols, bowie-knives, dirks, etc., threatening the lives of all those who would lay hands on them, or the negro, — and all this in open court. Our citizens, and friends from the country, stood out in defence of their trampled and insulted laws, which were thus set at defiance. In this scene of confusion, the negro was taken down stairs, and dragged by his captors through the streets. Those who forced him onward, were armed with pistols, bowie-knives and daggers. At this unusual and horrible sight, the populace became enraged, and attacked them with stones, and whatever missiles they could get hold of. They [the Virginians], at length succeeded in getting him into one of our justice's offices, [the office of John Bartram, J. P.], and there guarded him as is stated, for a new trial. Before the door of the office, the excited multitude assembled, demanding justice and the negro, but all of no avail. The entrance was guarded with pistols and bowie-knives. At this time the sheriff arrived and begged to be heard, and requested the mob to disperse, but this also was of no effect. At length a cry for the public arms was heard, the arsenal was broken open, and the arms obtained, which presented a horrible spectacle. The excited populace under arms still demanded entrance, which was refused. All the orders of the sheriff' and the court to restore order seemed to be of no effect. Pistols and bowie-knives were all the law. At length one of the associate judges — Judge Anderson — left the bench, and in defiance of cocked pistols, and flashing steel, forced his way into the office, after which others followed, and burst open the back door, by which means the negro made his escape. He had run but a short distance when he was overtaken by one of his pursuers, who presented a pistol and threatened to shoot him if he did not stop. At this time a number of the enraged multitude fell upon the pursuer and knocked him down; another who came to his assistance shared the same fate. This confusion continued till orders were given to arrest the rioters. During the arrest of the rioters the negro made his escape and has not since been lieard of. In order to give our readers an idea of the spirit that prevailed we quote one of the threats thrown out by one of the rioters : 'By the living God in heaven, I'll shoot that fellow.' We would further remark that the rioters (we believe eight in number), were the same day ar- 61 Life and Letters -rested and recognized to appear from day to day under bonds of $600 • each. Were we to go into detail of all the particulars at this time it would occupy at least two or three columns of this week's paper. We have therefore concluded to await the further result of the court, and present the whole in its proper light. In conclusion we are happy to state that no lives were lost though several persons were wounded. We hope the gentlemen from the South, will return to their native State, fully satisfied that we have a court of justice in the town of Marion, Ohio, and a people who are able and willing to sustain it! ! ^ and that a band of armed assailants are not able to trample upon our laws with impunity. We cannot pass over without reminding our readers, and the public, lliat the above transaction was not an abolition, or anti-abolition fracas. A large portion of our citizens who were engaged in it, are not only not abolitionists, Imt strongly opposed to abolition principles. It was not the freedom of the negro that was contended for; it was the law of our country, that we saw resisted, and defiance bid to with deadly weapons, and an apparent reckless diregard of human life. May those -guilty of the outrage receive simimary pimishment ; we think the lesson would be salutary." The Alarioii \^isitor's article fails to disclose the grotiiids on which the colored prisoner was discharged from custody ; but I have already stated that his discharge was based on the ground that the claimant, Adnah Van Bibber, failed to prove ownership. The testimony according to the opinion of the court now be- fore me, established the fact that the accused was the property ■ of one John Lewis, of Kanawha cottnty, Va., and not of his cousin, the claimant. McClanahan, Kline, Van Bibber, Goshorn, Bowers, Lawrence, Smith, and Anderson of Kanawha, were arrested for contempt, and Van Bibber, as before stated, was taken to jail. They were afterwards held to appear from day to day in the sum of $600 each, and were detained seven days. John Bartram, the justice of the peace, and Rowe and Charles Sweetser, the attorneys, were also arrested. The grand jury being in session, bills of indict- luent were found against the Virginians: McClanahan, Van Bib- ber, Kline, .Smith, and Goshorn, and against Charles Sweetser. They were indicted for assault and battery, and for resisting the (•officers of the court. 62 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Black Bill never came back to Marion/ but his heroic friends heard from him in Canada, (as already stated), whither his hur- ried footsteps had quickly taken him via "the Underground Route." 1 "Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1892. L. F. UalcMcy. Eaq Dear Sir: — You will recall conversations I have had with you about the celebrated case in Marion in August, 1839, against Black Bill, an alleged runaway slave. Will you kindly inform me whether Black Bill, alias Mit- chell, ever came back to Marion. I think he never came back. Yours truly, J. H. Anderson." "Marion, O., Oct. 1, 1892. Dear Sir: — I have a very distinct recollection of that great event, of which I may quote from ancient history, magna pars fui. No. William never came Ijack to Marion, at least not in the flesh. « * sr. jjg would at any and all times have been liable to arrest as a fugitive, and Ms big scare at the time would have kept more courageous persons away. * * * I have copies of each of the 'handbills' issued by the respective parties then -dividing the community, headed 'Anti-Abolition Meeting.' and 'Freedom of Speech.' dated early in 1S40, which I prize highly. Respectfiillx'. L. F. Raichlet." (G3 Life and Letters CHAPTER XIII THE slave case was not simply the talk of the town, but of the whole country. The Ohio Statesman, and the Ohio State Bulletin, of Columbus, published many columns on the subject, and the press generally, North and South took it up. The Ohio State Journal, a Whig paper, was too much afraid of being- called an abolition sheet, to mention it editorially. Robert W. McClanahan, one of the Virginians who came to Marion for the negro, wrote an elaborate defense of his conduct for the Rich- mond Whig. In this letter, written at Kanawha, October 26, 1839, he criticises the decision of the court, intimates that Judge Bowen was weak as well as corrupt, reflects on the course of Judge Anderson, and strives to make it appear that he was al- ways in the right and as brave as a lion. The following ajipeared in the Ohio Statesman, Tuesday, Xovemb^r 12, 1839. Sam. Medary, then the editor, was no. doubt, the author: "THE ABOLITION RIOT AT MARION. We invite tlie attention of the reader to an article in our paper from the Riclnnond (Virginia) Whig-, on the subject of the late riot at Maiion in this state, which has been the subject of much conversation and still greater misrepresentation. Such scenes are very disgraceful to our state, and since abolitionism has become merely political, and used to subserve the views of office seekers who find whiggery unaided, too weak to bear thcni above public feeling, it is time that the stigma of such riots should attach where it belongs. From what we were told by a gentleman of the first respectability, soon after the article in the Marion Visitor appeared, we were satisfied that the article was a false representation of facts, put out for political effect, on the eve of our elections, by the Whig abolition judges, and their friends. The Richmond Whig should have informed its readers that the principal rioters were of its own party. We give Mr. Clanahan's statement, believing him entitled to a hearing after what has been pub- lished already on the svibject. Fanaticism is bad enough in church, but when in state, it is the speedy forerunner of 'fire and faggot,' injustice, anarchy, and the downfall of all governments based on reason and writ- ten laws." 64 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife FROM THE RICHMOND WHIG. "Tlie statement of Mr. McClanahan, touching the Abolition Riot in Marion, Ohio, of which so many false rumors have been circulated through the press, may be relied on as strictly correct. He is a gentle- man of respectability and truth, and was an eye witness and participant of the whole affair." "the AnOLITION RIOT AT MARION. Audi alteram partem. Messrs. Editors : — A libellous and abusive paragraph copied from the Marion, (Ohio) Visitor, has been taking the rounds of the news- papers of the United States, which imperatively demands from me some notice. Had the article referred to appeared only in the Marion Visitor, it would not have been deemed worthy of attention, but the circulation which its calumnious statements have received in so many quarters where the real facts of the case are imknown, accompanied too, in many instances with very objectionable remarks by the editors republishing the original article, renders it necessary that the whole affair should be exposed, and the public, whose indignation has been so loudly challenged, placed in possession of the facts upon which to found its opinion. The editor of the National Gazette goes so far as to call for the names of the Virginians engaged in what he is pleased to call the 'mob' at Marion, in order that the general indignation which he invokes may be properly placed and directed. One object of this communication is to furnish the editor and the readers of that pitper with the names of the persons thus injuriously aspersed, as well as with the whole extent of their offending. Some time during the summer of this year, Mr. John Lewis of this, county, understood that a negro man who had eloped from him in 1837 was living in Zanesville, Ohio. Mr. William F. Goshorn had seen and recognized the negro, and as the engagements of Mr. Lewis would not permit him to go himself to Ohio for the purpose of reclaiming him, he executed a bill of sale to Adnah Van Bibber, for the negro, in order that he might go and claim the negro as his own property. This bill of sale, though of course void and of no effect as to the creditors of Mr. Lewis, if he had any, was yet a good and unimpeachable instrument to pass the property as between Lewis and Van Bibber. Mr. Van Bibber found the negro at Marion, Ohio, and arrested him. He denied Mr, Van Bibber's ownership, and was committed for further trial. As the friend and agent of Mr. Lewis, I accompanied Mr. Van Bibber to Marion to attend this trial, and we took with us as witnesses to identify the property, etc., Messrs Robert Anderson, an aged and highly respect- able citizen of this county, formerly of Cumberland, Virginia, and W. F. Goshorn, making four^ in all. 1 The name.«! of the other four who made up the kidnapping party namely: Smith, Bowers. Kline and Lawrence, Mr. McClanahan fails to mention. 5 65 Life and Letters During the progress of the trial of tlie cause before Judge Bowen, the partial and improper course pursued throughout by the judge, con- vinced me that he intended to li])eratc the slave upon some pretext or other, and I accordingly advised with one of the principal lawyers of the place to ascertain what course it would be best to pursue. By him I was advised that in case the decision was as we confidently expected it to be, to claim the negro as the property of John Lewis, and to proceed against him under a law of the United States. In relation to the opinion suljsequently delivered b}' the judge, and which was published at length in the Marion Visitor, I have only to re- m.'irlc that it exhibits just sufficient intelligence to prove that he erred, nut through mere ignorance, but wilfully and * * * .V short extract from the judge's published opinion will show the ground upon which he was pleased to discharge the negro. "All the proof which \'an Bibber has given of any right to the defendant's services, is this naked bill of sale. He has not shown that he ever exercised any act of ownership o\er defendant. No witness has spoken anything about any purchase ever having been made by him. On the contrary it has been jjroved that Lewis was the owner of defendant, and had l)een in possession of him up to the time of his escape in 1837, claiming him in his own right, and no one setting up a counterclaim, and that he has never jiarted with him. Can any rational mind hesitate in the opinion that Lewis is still the owner of Mitchell? I think the claimant has shown it most clearly." So for the opinion : and because this claimant only exhibited a bill of sale from this 'proved owner' of the slave to himself, the judgment of the court was that the defendant be dis- charged from custody. .\s tlie law of Ohio permitted no apjieal from this decision, I had determined to follow the advice of my counsel, and as the agent of Mr. Lewis claim the slave before a justice of the peace, under the law of Congress passed February li'th, 1793, (see note), as the property of John. Lewis. I had directed my counsel to inform the court of this determination immediately after the judgment should be announced Note. Extract from the law of Congress, passed February 12th, 1793. "That when any person held to labor in any of the United States, or jiny of the territories, etc. — under the laws thereof, shall escape into any other of the said states or territories, the person to whom such labor or service may be due, his agent or attorney, is hereby empowered to seize or arrest such fugitive from labor, and to take him or her before any .iudge of the circuit or district courts of the United States, residing or being within the state, or before any magistrate of a county, city, or town corporate, wherein such seizure or arrest shall be made, and upon jivoof to the satisfaction of such judge or magistrate, or either, etc., that the person so seized or arrested, doth under the laws of the state, etc., from which he or she fled, owe service or labor to the person claiming him or her, it shall be the duty of such .iudge or magistrate, to give a ceitificate thereof, to such claimant, his agent or attorney, which shall be sufficient warrant for removing the said fugitive from labor to the state or territory from which he fled." 66 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife I had also before the meeting of the Court by my attorney, Gen. Rowe, informed Judge Anderson, one of the Associate Judges, of my intention, and he promised to exert himself to prevent any disturbance or inter- position from the crowd. In pursuance of this arrangement, as soon as the decision of the Court was pronounced, my attorney rose and stated to the Court that I was now about to proceed against the negro as the property of John Lewis, and that for that purpose, I intended to take him to the office of a justice of the peace for trial. After the attorney had made this state- ment, I caught hold of the negro without noise or disturbance. Im- mediately there was a rush from every part of the court house, which was crowded, to the negro. Several persons unknown to me seized the negro, and told him to leap over the liack of the box and make his escape. At the same instant I was seized liy two persons, who have since said that they were officers of the Court, and ordered by the Court to arrest me for a contempt. In spite of their etTorts I retained my hold of the negro until I received two severe blows from a third person, the last of which brought me to the floor. When I arose I found that the negro had left the court house. I released myself from the persons who had hold ■of me, and who had torn luy clothes very much, forced my way through the crowd into the street, and saw the negro in the custody of my friends, .'^ome fifty or sixty yards distant in the direction of Mr. Bar- tram's office, the justice of the peace before whom we intended to take him: the crowd, about 150 to 200 persons, all the while hurling at them stones, sticks, etc. I soon got hold of the negro, and with the assistance of my friends (seven in number), succeeded in getting him into the justice's office. It was not imtil we were in the street and surrounded by an infuriated mob that any of our party drew their weapons, and only four of us were armed in any maimer. Let me pause and inquire who thus far were the rioler,^, who com- posed the mob, who were endeavoring to obstruct and defeat the course of justice, and who 'trampled upon and insulted' and 'set at defiance" the laws of the land? Clearly not the agents of John Lewis, who were proceeding by due course of law and in a quiet and orderly manner to vindicate his property in the negro. The slave had been discharged from custody by the Court of Common Pleas of Marion County. So far as regarded the officers of that Court, and the proceedings under which he had been confined, the negro was at liberty. The correctness of the decision and the power of the court to discharge him, were neither de- nied or impugned. But the negro l)eing then discharged and at liberty, the agent of Lewis carrying out the views of the Court as just de- livered preferred a new claim against the negro, and proceeded to enforce it by taking him before a justice of the peace to whom it belongs to investigate the subject. And to prevent misunderstanding or difficulty, this agent had been careful to inform the Court and bystanders beforehand of his peaceable 67 Life and Letters and legal intention. Notwithstanding all this, the agent of Lewis, in the very act of appealing to the laws of the land is set upon, together with his few but gallant companions by a vile mob, headed and encouraged in tlieir violent and unlawful purpose by the presiding judge of the court. But the four Virginians and their four friends were enabled for some time successfully to vindicate the majesty of the law so grossly violated in their persons, against the infuriated multiude who trampled upon and insulted them. And it was not until artifice was resorted to- that these violators of the law were enabled to effect their designs. After we succeeded as before stated in lodging the negro within the office of the justice of the peace, the mob demanded admittance which we of course refused, and prevented them from entering by threatening to punish those who should attempt to force an entrance. The justice of the peace who was in the office appeared at the door, and used every means of persuasion to restore quiet and order, pledging his word and honor that the negro should not be carried off except by due course of law; but all without effect. While this was going on at the office, a Mr. Spelman, a student of law, and leader of the abolitionists, forced the door of the arsenal and seized upon the public arms. About twenty persons presented themselves before the door of the office with fixed bayonets and demanded entrance. But this bustling argument was as unsuccessful as the volleys of missiles with which we had been assailed. A])out this time. Judge Anderson, heretofore mentioned, made his appearance and demanded admission ; but received from Mr. Kline the same answer which he had given to all previous applications, viz ; that "he would shoot any person who should attempt to enter the door.' I, supposing that Judge Anderson had come in pusuance of his promise to General Rowe that morning, for the purpose of maintaining the law and restoring quiet, and believing that his presence in the office would tend to compose and satisfy the mob, requested Mr. Kline to admit him. But on account of the noise that gentleman did not hear mc. I then caught hold of Kline, and pulled him from the door, while Mr. Robert Anderson of this county, taking hold of Judge Anderson's hand drew him in. The crowd attempted to follow, which drew^ the attention of Mr. Kline and myself from Judge Anderson and the negro; and while we were engaged in beating the mob back. Judge Anderson, as I have since been informed, directed the man in charge of the negro to let him go; then assisted in opening the back door, and turned the negro into the street. Wlien I found the negro was gone I no longer resisted the entrance of the mob, but immediately started in pursuit, and had come so near to the negro as to raise my hand to take hold of him, when I received a blow on the temple from a brickbat which brought me to the ground. When I arose, the foremost of the mob had reached me. Him I seized and knocked down with my pistol, but in falling he pulled me after him. A second one then jumped on me, when my good friend Mr. Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Kline came to my rescue, leveled one of them, and was in turn knocked •down himself. We were both raised from the ground by the sherifif who marched us to the court house. Mr. Van Bibber and Mr. Goshorn had been arrested previously, and Mr. V. was taken to jail. A short time afterwards the sherifif arrested Mr. Anderson of Kanawha, Mr. Bartram the justice, and Mr. Sweetzer my attorney. We were then bound in recognizances of $600 each, to appear from day to day, and detained seven days. The grand jury, then in session, found bills of indictment against Messrs Kline, Van Bibber, Goshorn, Sweetser and myself, which are still pending. The negro of course has not since been heard of by his owner or any of us. The National Gazette very truly remarks 'that such outrages as that above described, by which the statutes concerning persons claimed as fugitives from labor are set at naught and despised by northern mobs, disgrace the whole nation, and cannot find honest defenders in any part of it.' And as the same paper also very properly remarks, 'it would be well to have these laws repealed at once, and thus save trouble and breaches of the peace, if they must continue to be administered as they have of late been by elective seven year judges assisted by abolition mobs. Under such an administration they are a mockery and an insult to the whole southern people.' All those papers, particularly the National Gazette, the Evening Star, (Maj. Noah's), and Atkinson's Evening Post, which have published the calumnious article of the Marion Visitor, will see the justice and propriety of publishing this reply. Robert W. McClanahan." Kanawha, October 26, 1839." Mr. McClaiiahaii's letter lacks several elements of truth. Be- sides it seems to have l)een written mainly to show his daring and mighty deeds in time of danger. It is true that Mr. Kline, and other occupants of Bartram's ot^ce, threatened to shoot Judge Anderson, if he dared to enter, but he went straight ahead turn- ing neither to the right or left. None of these men offered him a helping hand, nor spoke a word of welcome. Nor did he ex- pect such a reception. He went there for a purpose and he ful- filled it. Nor did he parley wath the lawless men who by high- handed means had sought to thwart and nullify the judgment of the court, but at once "discharged the defendant from cus- tody" in a way they could understand. Judge Ozias Bowen's written opinion, now before me. was pitblished in full in the Ohio Statesman, also a lengthy letter by the judge, in answer to McClanahan's. and much other matter re- lating to the riot at Marion appeared in that paper. 69 Life and Letters The editor of the Ohio Statesman, at the time of which I write, ( 1839-40, ) was called hy the editors of ( )hio Whig- papers, "Lvino- Sam. Aledarv," hut with all his faults he was a man of tact and good connnon sense, who stood by his convictions, and loyally by his friends. He was not afraid to publish any article of any kind or any letter written by a Whig, but in doing so his caustic criticisms were often as annoying to the W'hig writer and his friends, as they were pleasing to the Democratic readers of the paper. As a partisan journalist, Medary's life was a war- fare, and he was probal)ly not very scrupulous in his dealings with political adversaries, for he looked upon them all as enemies, to be downed by fair means or foul. But he ^ was not a coward, — far from it. ^ Samuel Medary, born in Pa.. Feb. 25, 1801. a printer by trade, was a Democrat politician, and many years editor of the Ohio Statesman, and later of the Cri.sis. He declined the appointment of Minister to Chili in 1855. He was Governor of Minnesota Territory in 1S57-S. and of Kansas in 1859-60. He died at his home in Columbus, O., Nov. 7, 1864. His daughter Flora, who marrieu Col. Richard Nevins. and .joined the Catholic Church, was by many considered the most beautiful and fascinating woman in the Stat^ Her daug'hter Mary Nevins, who was divorced from James G. Blaine. Jr., son of the great statesman, afterwards married a prominent physician, of New York City, whose practice was very lucrative. 70 Of Judge 1 homas J. Anderson and Wile CHAPTER XIV ACURRESi'OXDENT of the Ohio State I'.nlletin, (a Co- lumbus daily paper,) over the Jioni dc plume, "( )qua- noxa," wrote several lengthy letters touching the slave case, more or less abusive of Bovven, Anderson, Watson, Spelman, Fisher, Powell, and others, for the course they pursued before, during-, or after the trial. His first letter on the "Marion Riot," ]niblished ()ctol)er if), i83(), he begins bv saving: "I have seen two versions of the late riot which occurred in ''' °'' Marion, during the late session of the Court of Common Pleas, ''' * one in the Marion A'isiter, and the other in the Pucvrus Demo- crat. Those * ''' one-sided statements having" been copied l)y other papers are so well calculated to create a false im])ression al)road that I am induced to furnish vou with a statement of facts as thev occurred. * * P)efore 1 commence my narrative I will here state that I disclaim being an eye-witness to the disgraceful transaction, as T was not there at the time, nor am I a resident of the * * count V. lUit what T state is susceptible of the clearest proof." The corresjxjndent then says that on July 17, 1830, one Adnah \'an r>il;)ber made an affidavit before John Bartram, J. P., that his runawav 'slave P)lack \\\\\, whom he was seeking to recover, was then secreted in Marion, in Mr. L. Baker's tavern; that th.e friends of \'an r>il)ber. who had accompanied him to Marion. kei)t a watch on the tavern while the magistrate was i)rei)aring a warrant for the slave's arrest, that during this watch they were "blackg'uarded in the coarsest and most j^rovoking manner." that Mr. E. G. Sp^elman, and \\'illiam Fisher, boarders at the tavern, "em|)loved their foul and lei)roiis tongues in heaping upon these men the most op])robrious and i)rovokin,g epithets," that after the slave's arrest he was taken before Judge Bowen who C(intinued the case, and sent the negro to jail for safe keei)ing', and that "the next morning" another torrent of abtise was showered * ''' on the Virginians b\- this same clan of courteous gentlenien." He sa\'s further that on the dav set for the hearing, ( icneral Rowe. and later Charles Sv.eetser. appeared for the claimant, and ( iod- 71 Life and Letters man and Watson for the defendant, that during the trial there were "multitudes of people among whom were Quakers and loose negroes having no manner of business at court," "whose evident intention was to rescue the slave." He describes the conduct of the spectators in the court house after Bill's discharge, the removal of the negro by the claimant's party, the infuriated mob of 200 or more that followed, hurling stones and other missiles at the Southerners and their friends, till they arrived at the office of the justice, where he says they were met at the door by Mr. Bartram. the justice, who had been notified beforehand of their intention to try the negro again be- fore him under a law of the United States. "The crowd * * completely filled and blocked up the alley between Mr. Stokes' hotel and Mr. Bartram's office." "Many citizens," he avers, "from whom better things were expected than to be open participants in the doings of a lawless and crazy mob, began to cry out most vociferously for the surrender of the slave." "At this critical juncture E. ti. Spelman, Everett Messenger, Alexander Sprung and dthers, appeared, armed to the teeth with the public arms, muskets with bayonets. * * Mr. Bartram then called on Mr. N. M. Leatherberry,i to aid him in keeping the mob out of the office, and in keeping the peace", * * "and called on every man to assist in keeping the peace". * * "Here the scene beggars all description. The savage and fiendish looks, and I will add conduct of the abolitionists and their adherents, showed at once what the horrible consequences to our common country would be should abolitionism, that hydra-headed mon- ster, once gain the ascendency (which may heaven in its in- finite mercy forbid!) in our hitherto happy country. I am more than ever convinced that abolitionism is not actuated by any exuberance of human kindness, or commisseration for the slaves in the slaveholding states." Here he describes Mr. Spelman pre- senting a "musket with bayonet fixed, at the breasts of Bartram and Leatherberry, swearing violence if they did not give up the negro." > It is amusing even after tlie lapse of 64 years, to read that a respect- able man like Bartram, would call on Noah M. Leatherberry to aid him in keeping the peace. 72' Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile "One of the associate judges," he goes on, "emulous of im- mortal fame and renown, the laurels to be gained in this glorious contest, left the bench and presented himself under the specious pretence of l)eing a conservator of the public peace, was ad- mitted into the office, and I am credibly informed that as soon as he gained admittance he ordered peremptorily the men who had charge of the slave to let him loose, which was done. xA.bout the same time Mr. Spelman entered, and he was heard to order his clan to come in at the back door, to prevent which the door was locked." * * * "A Mr. Nathan Peters was also admitted into the office, who afterwards proved to be one of the rioters, and but little (loul)t remains that either he or Judge Anderson, un- locked the back door, and admitted a sufficient numlier of the mobocrats to rescue the negro, and to take him out of the back door. After which he was ordered to run. Suffice it to say, the slave made his escape." In his second letter, also lengthy, about the Marion Riot, published in the ( ). S. Bulletin, October 30, 1839, the corre- spondent, (()quanoxa). says, "that John l^artram the justice of the peace, was arrested and taken before the court, that the arrest was made hv three of the abolition rioters : E. G. Spel- man, Nathan Peters, and Everett JMessenger, a short time after the slave had eifected his escape," and that "the persons most guilty of overt, infractions of the laws * * are now clothed with the power and authority of lictors to the court". * * "S])ecifications were tiled against most of the persons arrested, and intlictments were also found against A"an Bibber, McClana- han, Goshorn. Kline, Rowe, and Sweetser. The two latter gen- tlemen being the plaintiiT's counsel, although guilty of no acts violatory of the laws of the land, yet were held in durance vile and ])unishe(r". "But now mark ye, 'tell it not in Gath,' but as a faithful narrator 1 am bound to let it be published in the streets of Askelon, not one of the rioters were punished, although it was proven that Mr. Richardson threw stones with great violence at those having charge of the slave, * * It was also proven that Mr. Spelman j^resented a musket with l)ayonet fixed, to the -breasts of Messrs. Bartrani and Leatherberry, accompanied with 73 Life and Letters a threat of runiiim;' tlicm throug'h, which in all ])rol)al)ilitv, such was tht savai^e and tiendish disposition manifested on that dc- casion. would have been done had not Mr. Rodney Spaulding. ' interfered b}- dnshin;^' the inusket to one side. * * * "\o\\ why should these men (from Kanawha), he stigma- tized with the name of 'kidnappers, 'thieves,' etc. ? * '■' They are men of good standing at home and esteemed l)y all who know tlitm. The sheriff of Marion county made inquiry, and learned that the standing at home of the Vii"ginians was good. '■' '■' * I must be permitted to express my honest convictions that the court used the Virginians, their attorneys, and friends, oppres- sively and harshly, yea tmfairly, though in charity I hope unin- tentionally so". '■' * * "I regard the act of rescuing the slave from the Virginians * * * as not one whit better than rob- bery, or land piracy. * * I will here state, and the Virginians if now present would say the same, that many of the citizens of Marion treated them with all the friendship, courtesy, and hospi- tality, so common in well regulated and virtuous comnuuiities".- Here is a short letter from Judge Thomas J. Anderscm. that was published in the Ohio State Bulletin, Nov. 20, i83(). in which he properly characterizes the anonymous writer "Ociuanoxa," and says he ought to know his real name : "Marion, Nove-mbLT !>!. ]t<:V.l Dear .Sir: — Tn a lale number of your pai)er f o1)sltvc thai my name is brouglu before tlie public by a writer who signs liimseTf (^qua- noxa. As the writer is confessedly ignorant of the facts he nmlertakes to relate, no act or assertion of his own could assign to liim any otlier position than tliat of a miseralde slave led by an unseen dastard'> liand. Tliis is! the natural ])osition of that writer, and had your editorial remarks not given him charactei', it would not liave l)een necessary for nie to have taken a passing notice of liim or his j^recious communication. \'ou say that r)(|uanoxa is a gentleman of talent and standing in conununity. If such be the fact, and I do not iiresume to doubt your word. lie can liave n(j objection to letting his name accompany statements wliicii he represents as 'susceptible of the clearest proof.' If any gentleman will' ' Rodney Spaulding: was a merchant and a brother of Lyman S. A sister married Mr. E. O. Spelman. who moved to Kenton. C, and became a iirominent lawyer. Anotlier sister married Gen. James S. Uoliinson of Kenton, who l)^M;inii' prominent in the civil war, and later in public affairs. - Tlie correspondent Ociuanoxa, writes as if the "rioters" were the respect- able people of Marion who saved Black Bill from being kidnapped and car- ried away. 74 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife hazard tlie assertion of Oquanoxa I would be pleased to know him. Let the legal import of Oquanoxa's statements be what it may. they are evidently calculated and designed to charge against myself dishonorable conduct as a man and a,s an officer: and in making them he assumes the functions of a witness, and I ought to know the name of the person I am to hold responsible as my accuser. I am, respect f idly. T. J. Anoekson, John A. Bryan, Esq., Ilditoy O. S. Bnllctin." After Thomas J. Anderson. W'ilhain Fisher, and Cooper K. Watson, had requested the true name of the writer of tlie Oqua- noxa letters, the somewhat notorious Wyandot Indian, Wilham Walker ^ of Upper Sandusky, eame out and avowed himself the atithor. Few l^elieved this, for they considered Sweetser, whose malionant disposition was well known, the real author, and Walker his catspaw. They were hoon companions, and the lat- ter's education fitted him for the task of puttinj;" the former's inventions into fairly ^ood English. William Walker's father, William Walker, Sr..- was a white man who was taken cai)tive hv Delaware Indians when ten or eleven. years old, and later adopted hv the Wyandots, to whom he had been sold. He was a person- of influence in the tribe, spoke the English and Wvandijt languages with equal facility, and ^N2iS a friend of the missionaries and of the Methodist mission. His children became Methodists, but William con- tracted dissipated habits, pro])a])ly after the death of his father, and fell from grace. William Walker, Sr., dying January 22, 1824, his son William •'' took his place as the head of the family, and an influential factor in the trilie. But in mental e(iuii)oise and lA life of V^^illiam Walker, (with two portraits), was published at Lincoln. Neb., in 1890. in a work of 42.S pages, entitled "The Provisional Government of Nebraska Territory, and the Journals of William Walker, Piovisional Governor of Nebraska Territory." P.y William K. Connelley. an able writer of Topeka, Kansas. - For an account of William Walker's father, see History of American Missions: Worcester. 1840: and Finley's History of the Wyandot Mission. 3 Gov. William Walker, son of William and Catherine Rankin Walker, was born in what is now Wayne County. Michigan. March .5. 1800. He came to Upper Sandusky, with his parents in 1813. (See Walker's letter, in Crawford's Campaign, p. 1.54). He was educated under the direction of Bishop Chase, at Worthington. Ohio, and understood French, (his moth- er's tongue), and Latin, and Greek, and spoke five Indian languages. He was married in Upper Sandusky, April 8, 1824, to Miss Harmah Barrett, a student at the Mission School. Five children were born, two sons and' 75 Life and Letters common sense, he was inferior to his father, while he had far more vanity and less self-control. And before the year 1840 his head was turned by the flattery of Indian agents, and other design- ing- white men, who were making use of him to induce the tribe to sell out and go west. My father advised the Christian Indians not to cede the Wyandot Reservation to the Government. William, or Bill as he was commonly called, didn't relish this advice, nor the advice quietly given him personally tc^ drink less; and wdien he was told that his course was bringing reproach on the church he got angr\-. This well-meant admonition so offended the haughty In- dian that ever after he stood aloof and their friendship was broken. He was puffed up with the idea that he was an educated gentleman ; and was always boasting of his "native American and bounding Irish blood." In the bar-room where he sought the company of convivial people who humored his foibles, he "treated" w ith a lavish hand. At last liquor mastered him. He was never, I think, what is known as a sot, but for many years he was a very hard drinker. His drink was always whisky or l)randy, and whenever I saw him he was fuddled. I saw him in Marion, prior to the exodus of the Wyandots in 1843, in Kansas in 1857, i" 1858- ^"<-^ iii 1866, and later in Ohio. The last time T saw this once bright Indian was in Upper Sandusky, in the summer of 1873, thirtv years after the removal of his trilx'. He was then in a jolly crowd and very mellow. Hon. John Berry, M. C, Hon. Curtis Berry, Jr., Hon. Robert McKeily, Hon. S. M. Worth, Judge C. R. Mott, and other old- time friends were present. Walker was probably under the in- tl;ree daug-hters. His wife died Decemlier 7. 18li.''>. April 6, 1805, he married Mrs. Evelina J. Barrett, of Hardin County, Ohio, widow of a brother of his first wife. She died August 28, 1868. William Walker died February l.S, 1874. "He was an ardent Democrat, and a slave holder. He hated abolitionism, and contended for * * * slavery." "He was never a seces- sionist, but loyal to hi.s country." He was a member of the Lecompton Con- stitutional Convention, in Kansas, and was probably the most prominent, learned, and capable Indian that ever lived in the country. His father, bcrn in Greenbrier, Va.. in 1770, and captured by the Indians in 1781, was married in 1788, and died at Upper Sandusky, July 22, 1824. His wife Catherine Rankin, born June 4, 1771. died at Upper Sandusky, in December 1844. She was descended from a French .g-entleman named Montour, who settled in Canada in 1667. Her mother, Mary Montour, born it is said in 1756. married James Rankin, born in county Tyrone, Ireland, and for many years a high offirial in America of the Hudson Bay Company. 76 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife fluence of spirits when, advised and directed by the wily Sweet- ser, he wrote the anonymous and other vulgar letters about "The Marion Riot," — a subject on which he had no personal knowl- edge whatever. Although Cooper K. Watson, in his answer (in the Bulletin) to the letters of Oquanoxa, otherwise Walker, twitted him on his habits, and advised "depletion and the steam bath," I do not think the marks of dissipation (even in old age) were ever very plain on the countenance of that slim, black-haired, dark-com- plexioned, wiry Indian. His face scarcely betrayed Iiis ungovern- al)le appetite and ruling passion, I infer that ~he was fond of composition, or wanted to see his name in ])rint, for he wrote a good deal for the papers. His communications were generally lengthy and often bitter. Quotations from Shakespeare, in which he was rarely accurate, figured in nearly all. He used many quotation marks, capital letters, dashes and italics, and rarely used a short word if he could find a long uncommon one that expressed his meaning. His writings were readable : 1 hardly know why, for he was far from a literar}- architect in the construction of a sentence or in the treatment of any subject. His sentences were often involved, too lengthy, pompous, and ungrammatical. As a writer he was caustic, but in society disposed to be amiable rather than quarrel- some. In (Jhio. William Walker was a pro-slavery Whig, l)ut in Kansas he became a pro-slavery Democrat. Before the cession of the Reservation he was the postmaster at Upper Sandusky for a])Out twenty years. In the Ohio Sfafcsinaii of February 28, 1840, Sam. Medary, the editor, gave him this notice: "We hint to Mr. Walker, the Whig postmaster at Upper Sandusky, that we cannot hereafter print his ribaldry in our paper. We have done it heretofore because he was a Whig Indian, but as the Whigs have taken all the negroes into their ranks also, we shall hereafter make no distinction on account of color in the aboli- tion federal Whig party. Since the 22nd of the month ^ we have held and shall hold the opposition of every grade and color to their professions." This no doubt touched the pride and greatly 1 The date of the great Whig State Convention in Columbus. 77 Life and Letters offended William, for he was a proslavery man mainly because he wanted the people to understand the distinction, the immense difference, between the Indian and the negro, or man of color. -Medary ^ was cunning enough to know the effect that such an as- sociation and equalization of the two races would have on the mind of the haughty Wyandot, and it doubtless afforded him considerable amusement. In William Walker's letter, published in the Bulletin on the 27th of November, 1839, he says: "As to Judge Anderson's letter J am at a loss to understand it. Such another piece of bombast I have not lately met with. He says in one place 'as the writer is confessedly ignorant of the facts related, etc' Not so fast my good sir. 1 have never confessed I was ignorant of the facts related. I only disclaimed being an eye-witness to the dis- graceful transactions, and to being a citizen of Marion." Here \\'alker quotes from McCIanahan's letter in the Ricliiiioiid IVhig, to show that his own version of the affair was the correct one, and continues: "He (Judge Anderson) says something about the 'legal inqiort of my statements." I fear, greatly fear, that this has a squinting towards sending one of the 'lictors' of the court to arrest me for a contempt." ' When Medary was appointed governor of Kansas Territory (November 19. 18.58), he and Walker again became friendly. Their political views were then the same. Over their toddy they told storie.s, and talked of old times in Ohio, and l)ecame quite chummy. Walker named his favorite fighting cock "Samuel Medai-y." See his diary in Provisional Government of Neb. Ter.. p. 157. 78 Ol Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife CHAPTER XV COOPER K. WATSON^ in a very lengthy letter dated No- vember 12, 1839, published in the Ohio State Bitllctiii, November 27th, says : "A writer who calls himself '( )(juanoxa" has given the pul)lic through your paper two articles which he is i)leased to head witli the imposing caption of 'The Marion Riot.' This writer has in the latter article brought my name before the [public and loaded it down with a mass of the foulest slander. '■' '■' " He has not the evidence ol a single sense for any occurrence which he relates. * * * This moral assassin who is confessedly without any knowledge of what he ]Hiblishes * * * 'is induced to give a statement of facts, etc' Whv it is that a ])erson who saw nothing of the difficult\- which he pretends to relate should attempt to contradict public journals, and correct public opinion ■■' ■''' * is enough to excite the 'special wonder" of the reader. * * * This 'faithful narra- tor' '■' * '■- states that I was * * '•' guilt\- of '•' '■' * maladministration of the duties of my office on that occasion. "The first fact stated in connection with any duty of mine is that 'John IVartram, Esq., through his counsel asked to be dis- charged as he was not in the court house when the riot com- menced, ctmsequently could not l)e guilty of contempt of court. The pfosecuting attorney thereupon stated that he did not know why he had been arrested.' I presume Oquanoxa can see noth- ing like maladministration of office in that. I presiune Mr. Bar- tram would not so construe that reply. "The next ])art of the 'Narrative' is aimed at me. * * * 'There were strange ])roceedings in and about the court, mostlv concealed from the public eye. and I can only arrive at the ' .Judge Cooper K. Watson, was ))orn in Jefferson County, Ky., on tlie ISth of June 1810. He died in Sandusky. Ohio, wliile Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Thursday, May 20, 1880. His wife, Mrs. Caroline Durkee Watson, an aunt of Mrs. James H. Anderson of Columbus, Ohio, was born at Marietta, Ohio, April 9, 1810. She died at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. Eleanor Lovelace Watson Loomis, in Tiffin, Ohio, August ."!, 1884. The judge was a very aljle man. and his wife a very attractive woman. Two accomplished grandchildren, John C. Loomis. and his sister Mary resemble both in many respects. 79 Life and Letters foul play and gross oppression on that occasion by the results. Specifications were filed against most of the persons arrested, and indictments were also found against \'an Bibber, McClana- han, Goshorn, Kline, Rowe, and Sweetser. * * * Mr. Rich- ardson threw stones with great violence against those having charge of the slave, but no indictment was found. * * * Mr. Spelman presented a musket with bayonet fixed to the breast of Messrs. Bartram and Leatherberry, accompanied with the threat of running them through. Yet * * * the grand jury could see nothing in all this that merited punishment, although they had the benefit of the sage advice of the prosecuting attorney.' "Now if these charges mean anything they mean that the fifteen grand jurors * * * have wantonly violated their duties, and indicted men guilty of no ofl^ence, and refused to indict others who were guilty of high crimes, * -^ * and that their proceedings have been sanctioned by myself. * * * It may be well to ask, is Oquanoxa the vile sewer through which an overcharged receptacle of filth and falsehood is discharging itself? ''•' * * Yes, the grand jurors were faithfully investi- gating the conduct of all parties in that unfortunate affair, while Oquanoxa was far from the scene ; and where for aught we know he may have been — not 'mewling and puking in the nurse's arms' — liut doing the latter in a fence corner. * ''•' * The grand iur\ on that occasion examined more witnesses than ever before. Among those witnesses were many of our first men, men before whose displeasure Oquanoxa would crouch with the humilitv of a slave. With such witnesses before fifteen sworn jurors I cannot believe any right was in jeopardy. * * * " 'Gross oppression' is charged, but we are not informed in what it consisted. * * * It is not in the specifications for contempt : it is not in the indictments. Is it because the grand jury did not indict Mr. Spelman, or Mr. Richardson? * * * There was no 'oppression.' * * * The charge .of 'oppression' is the offspring of a * * * disordered imagination. * * * The prosecuting attorney is an ofiicer of the court, subject if he acts improperly to be displaced on the application of any person. For the information of the aggrieved in this case I refer them to the third section of the act of the Ohio legislature in relation to prosecuting attorneys, passed February 26,. 183.9. * * * It 80 Of Judi^e Thomas J. Anderson and Wife may be that I have now sufficiently answered Oquanoxa's false- hoods. * * * When these charges were first set afloat * * * I called upon William \an I'.uskirk, foreman of the grand jury, advised with him * * * and the other jurors, and received from them the statements given below : "Whereas I understand that reports have been put in circulation concerning the official conduct of C. K. Watson, as prosecuting attorney of Marion County, Ohio, during the August term A. D. 1839. of the Court of Common Pleas, and whereas these reports have represented Mr. Watson as interfering with the deliberations of the grand-jurors, refus- ing to furnisli indictments, suppressing testimony, and declining to con- duct prosecutions: now I take this method of stating that so far as my knowledge of Mr. Watson's course extends he is free from any such imputations. The grand-jury had a laborious session, and I thought that Mr. Watson conducted the business of his office with tlie most perfect fairness. As foreman of the grand- jury, I frecjuently called on Mr. Watson, for instructions, for papers, and for testimony to aid in our deliberations, and I never found him backward about inquiring into any matter which tlie jurors wished to investigate. That Mr. Watson ever refused to conduct any prosecution for us is utterly false. As grand-jurors we made sucli investigations as we chose, and drew such conclusions as to us appeared rational and proper, without check, liindrance. or interference from Mr. Watson. Wm. Van Ruskikk, Foreman grand-jury, Marion Co., O., Aug. term, 1839. Marion, October 11, 1839.' I acted as a member of the same grand-jury with Esquire Van Buskirk, as above set forth, and sij far as I am acc|uainted with Mr. Watson's course as prosecutor, concur in the aljove statements. Mr. Watson acted with the utmost propriety. I have no doubt he was governed by correct motives. He did not on any occasion interfere improperly with our deliberations. He was always willing to serve us, and from the commencement to the close of a laborious and tedious session of the grand-jury, he did not once refuse to bring before us witnesses on any subject. He did not interfere with our arrangements in investigating or deciding questions. Nor did he in any way embarrass free and full inquiry. Marion, Nov. 4, 1839. S.\muel Bowdish. We acted as members of the grand- jury as above set forth, and concur fully in the above statements. Benjamin McNeal, John R. Snider, Isaac Rice, Amos A. Boynton, William Irwin, John Bobb, Isaac DeWitt, Geo. W. Purvis, E. Underwood, Joseph Boyd, Sen., Joseph Court, George King, Elislia Parker." 6 81 Life and Letters I addressed to Mr. Powell,^ of Delaware, a letter of which the following is a copy : "'Marion, Ohio, Nov. 4, 1839. Dear Sir: — I have l)cen subjected to every species of slander for my course as prosecuting attorne)' during our last term of court. 1 am accused of refusing lo conduct prosecutions, of preventing witnesses from going before the grand jury, and of oppressing and treating unfairly the claimants of Black Bill. I am also accused of closing 'the -avenues to justice' against all who were friendly to the claimants. Now' as to my feelings and motives cm that occasion, you are perhaps a better judge than any other man living, as I conferred more with you about the business of the prosecution during that term than with any other person. I felt that the place of prosecutor involved heavy responsibility, and consequently advised with you in almost every step in the performance of my duties. You went before the grand-jury and otherwise assisted me in the business of my oihce. There was much business thrown upon the grand-jury, and several persons seemed determined to assume the functions of prosecuting attor- ney. They accordingly sent specifications to the jurors, brought their witnesses to the clerk's stand, and had some of them sworn and sent to the grand-jury without saying aught to me. This I then thought and now think was wrong, l^uit that I ever refused to allow any wit- nesses to go before the grand-jury is utterly -false. I only claimed the right of having the business transacted through myself. As counsel for the State t maintained that right, and would do so again. If a ])rosecutor must abandon the grand-jury to the control of others, he must do so to a mob if they connnand him, and thus that strong arm of justice would be paralyzed. Am I correct? 1 wish you to speak to me freely in this matter. For if in searching myself I tind that aught has been done in an improper spirit in the premises, I wish to look it fairly in the face and meet the responsibility in the right way. If you saw aught that indicated an improper motive, if you saw any bad feeling, I wish to know it. I am, dear sir, most respectfully, Cooper K. Watson. To r. W. Poii'cll Esq. Dclincarc Ohio.' To this letter. Mr. Powell responded in the following full and explicit terms : 1 Judge Thomas W. Powell, a prominent lawyer and citizen as well as an author, was born September 7, 1797. in Glamorganshire, Wales, came to the United States with his father in 1800: and died at his beautiful home in Delaware, Ohio, December 2.3, 1883. During his active career he held many important positions. 82 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife 'Delaware, Nov. 9, 1839. Dear Sir : • — Your letter of the 4th instant was received the tore- part of this week, and I very much regret that unavoidable business has prevented me from answering it until now. It grieves me very much to know that the affair of Black Bill at your last court has been so unjustly used as a means to persecute you. But you must not grieve that such is your misfortune, but console your- self in the reflection that unjust persecution has been the lot of the best of men, and that honest discharge of duty, and conscientious rectitude of conduct, have been frequently misrepresented and made the founda- tion i>f the basest slander. In relation to that affair I believe that I am intimate with every circunistance that transpired, ami I believe that I can safely say that during the whole of the transaction from the first morning of the Court •of Common Pleas, to the last of it, you consulted me, first as a friend, and afterwards as an assistant counsel; and I believe that there was an entire concurrence of opinions l)elween us except as to one slight difference as to the mode of procedure, and in that you afterwards con- curred, and that concurrence resulted in favor of the Virginians. I can have ample testimcjny that during all this transaction you manifested the strongest disposition to discharge your duty diligently and honestly. You did perfectly right to give direction to the clerk not to swear any one to go before the grand-jury witliout first consulting you. You as prosecuting attorney were responsible for the correct and proper prosecution of the cases before the grand-jury. The law makes you the organ by whom and through whom the business of the grand- jury is conducted. Should there be an improper prosecution of a frivolous case, you would l)e in a great measure responsible f(U" the resvdt, because you are the legal adviser of the grand-jury on ])ehalf of the state, and the organ by and through whom the business of the state is conducted. Should a prosecuting attorney improperly exercise his official powers, the cotu't woidd correct it upon application. Should a grand-juror request the prosecuting attorney to send a particular witness before them, it would be unquestionably his duty to have such a witness sworn and sent before them. But it would be wrong for the clerk to swear any one to go before the grand-jury with- out the direction of the prosecuting attorney. And the prosecuting attorney ought not to send such witness without examining the case, and knowing it to be a proper case for such procedure. I ani therefore happy of the opportunity of saying that I saw no improper conduct, nor suspected any on your part in the discharge of your official duties as prosecuting attorney at the last term of the Court of Common Pleas at Marion, nor aught but a faithful and honest discharge of your duty. If I can be of any further service in doing you justice I shall at any 83 Life and Letters lime be happy of tlie opportunity. But at present you must excuse the haste of this. Your friend, etc., To C. K. Jl'atsoii, Esq. T. W. Powell.' I have now given the facts in reference to my own course as I understood them. My own views of my course, my rights and my duties, arc fully sustained by every member of the grand-jury, and the able and experienced counsel who was associated with me. Have I not shown enough to satisfy the candid reader that 'Oquanoxa' is not trying to give 'facts as they occurred' ? I have shown that Oquanoxa's wholesale allegations are not sustained by facts, that his specific charges are miserable shuffling devices, pre- pared to mislead and not correct public opinion. In short I have shown that he has not made a material statement in reference to myself that has truth to sustain it. Had I not extended my article far beyond the limits of my original intention, I should now try to defend the members of the court against the low insinuations, and foul aspersions that Oqua- noxa^ has published concerning them. It is my duty to do so. It is the duty of every well-wisher of society to defend our courts of justice when they are assailed by the weapons of falsehood. Another occasion however may present an opportunity tn perform that duty. I therefore forego further remark. Most respectfully, Marion. Noi'. 12, 1839. C. K. Watson." Watson's letter, like most of the letters written for the press sixty or seventy years ago, was very lengthy, and in selecting a sentence here and there for publication, I have no doubt lessened its force and effect by impairing its continuity and possibly to some extent its vitality. 1 Note. In "The Provisional Government of Nebraska Territory," th& author, in spealcing- of Hon. William Walker, (page 18), says: "He who first bore the title of governor of that territory embraced within the present bounds of Kansas and Nebraska, sleeps upon the banks of the Missouri River, at the mouth of the Kansas. To the shame of both states, be it said, no monument of any kind marks his last resting place." Gov. Walker's favorite poem. "Oft in the stilly night," which he loved to repeat, and which he copied in his journal, was also a favorite of" many of the Wyandots. 84 Of Judge Thomas |. Anderson and Wife CHAPTER XVI IN the Ohio State Bulletin of January 31, 1840, William Walker again appears, and again pays his respects to Cooper K. Watson, whose letter of November 12, 1839, he undertakes to reply to, while renewing charges of "gross oppression" in of- fice. "The gentleman * * * says I know nothing about the facts I relate. * * * Will nothing short of occular demon- stration satisfy this profound logician, this modern Cicero?" Hear Mr. Walker on the subject of oppression. "Has not Mr. Charles Sweetser, one of the counsel for the Virginians, been most outrageously oppressed and abused by this coca-demon, this cadaverous prosecuting attorney, backed and hissed on by two judges, [Bowen and Anderson], whose supple tool he is? Has Mr. S. realized any of the tender mercies of the court? Has anything indicating a disposition in the gentleman himself to avoid 'vexatious arrests' manifested itself? What ha? Mr. Sweet- ser received at his hands? Nothing but gross personal abuse, nothing but the effusions of the coarsest vulgarity that his addled brain, and morbid imagination could conjure up, or personal enmity could invent ; this too in open court while conducting the prosecution. Has not Mr. S. been put to expense and loss of time? Has not his 'arrest' been a most 'vexatious' one to him? A trial was had at the December term (1839) of the Com- mon Pleas, for Marion county, in this case, on which occasion this redoubtable prosecutor distinguished himself by works of official supererogation, determined to immolate his victim upon the altar of personal malevolence, and notwithstanding all his log-rolling, Ijrowbeating, and lecturing of the jury empaneled to try the cause, they refused to bring in a verdict of guilty, (not being able to agree upon one ) , and were discharged. "The cause is still pending, and the party oppressed has been compelled to appeal to the Legislature, by preferring articles of impeachment against the two judges, (Bowen and Anderson), and to trust that \-ven-luindcd justice' will be meted out to these two high functionaries. What was Mr. Sweetser's offense? It was refusing to be dragged off to the filthy jail by the sheriff 85 Life and Letters (luring- a recess of the court. * * * But I forbear following up the gentleman's arguincntnui ad captaiiduui z'lilgiis any fur- ther. I had not intended answering it in cxtciiso. * * * The prolix communication carries its own antidote ; like the counte- nance of the author, it carries with it an ample passport to the pillory." What Walker says about "the countenance of the author" is amusing, for Watson was a very handsome man of striking appearance. Walker further says that Hon. Thomas W. Powell, of Delaware, (author of the foregoing letter), "is ol)noxious to the charge of being an open participant in the riot, and is in feeling and prejudice with the gentleman he so pathetically condoles and defends. * * * He, Cooper Katy- did Watson, (I like to write the whole name), appears not to understand how * * * a man writing anonymously is not necessarily * * * mean, low and cowardly. * * * Hear the vile epithets bestowed on me for writing over the sig- nature of 'Oquanoxa', (a revered name, the name of a dis- tinguished Ottawa chief, a warrior, an orator, who if he did but shake his tomahawk over the head of the gentleman, you, Mr. Editor, would hear such screams if present, as to induce you to believe the last kaell of time had sounded) : 'petty anonymous scribbler,' 'moral assassin,' 'concealed slanderer,' etc. * * * "Notwithstanding his labored attempt to convince the public of his * * * innocence of the charge preferred against him, he cannot avoid * * * indulging in gross personalities. Let me repeat at least one chaste morcean' from the pen of this American Addison : 'for aught we know he may have been — not mewling and puking in his nurse's lap, but doing the latter in a fence corner.' Now I appeal to any * '•' * well-bred person to sav whether * * * this is not enough to satisfy any one of the character of the writer. * * * Hq (Watson) knows little of me if he supposes I am capable of being made to 'crouch' before any mortal. It does not belong to me or to any of my race either on my paternal or maternal side to 'crouch* to any man or set of men. I hurl back with indignation and contempt the imputation." The feeling in Marion became intense ; relations, political, social and religious, were strained : men long friends hardly spoke to each other, and this estrangement continued for years. 86 Of Judge Thoinas J. x-^nderson and Wife There were abolitionists in Marion count}' in iS,V,, and the trial and escape of I'lack liill had not probably greatly lessened their number; hut the name ai'.oi ijionist, far from Ijeing pleasuig to the ear had l)ecome so unpo])ular that only a few independent, courageous persons openly avowed abolition principles. The weak and timid joined the other side, or said nothing, "laid low and kept dark." The offices of the county changed hands; from a Whig county, Marion gradually became Democratic. A few prominent proslavery men like Major George H. Busby left the Whig and joined the Democrat party. The change however, in the county's political complexion was caused mainly by (I) the influx (^f foreigners, Irish and (lermans, and (2) by the erection of the new counties of Wyandot and Morrow, which took from Marion several strong Whig townships, including the Quaker element. With the exception of two colonies, the people of Marion County ])ri()r to 1839 were nearly all native Ameri- cans, who catue from \'irginia, 13elaware, Kentucky, and other southern states, and froiu IVnuisylvania, New York and New Jersey. There were only a few from New England. The Eng- lish who settled Claridon township. 1819-23, were Whigs, and generally Methodists ; the Pennsylvania-Dutch who settled Rich- land township, 1820-30, and the (Jermans, 1830-40, were mostly Democrats and Lutherans. There were few if any Catholics in that countv in which the\- are now so numerous. The following is an extract from a letter written by James Boyle, dated l^ecemlier 9, 1839, and published in Cincinnati, in "The Philanthropist," l^iesday, December 24, 1839; ■•THE CELEBRATED SLAVE CASE IN MARION. OHIO. "Saturday we rode intn Marion, and soon found several warm friends to tlie cause of anti-slavery, among whom I lake pleasure in mentioning the old school Presbyterian, and Universalist ministers. But all were united in judging it unsafe and unwise to lecture in Marion' at the present time. The excitement respecting the rescue of the alleged fugitive slave. Black I'ill. was as great if not greater than it had been at any time since the transaction occurred (.\ugust I'Ttli). The Vir- ginians^ had just left the town, having been here about ten or twelve 1 TlTey had returned to Marion to attend the Decemher ti^rm of the Court of Common Pleas, (commencing December -, is:{!)). at which term Charles Sweelser was tried. 87 Life and Letters (lays, endeavoring to comi)el the rescuers of poor Bill, by threatening them with prosecution in the United States District Court, to pay them the price of their human gain — in which and other maneuvers they were assisted by certain mercenary and bitter anti-abolitionists, residents in town. As I have said, the Virginians had just left town, saying that their intention was to proceed to Columbus, and procure a U. S. warrant for the sheriff, and one of the associate judges, (Thos. J. Anderson,) and all who acted under them. It was asserted by all that if a lecture was attempted, and a riot should ensue, most undoubtedly blood would be shed, and probably life taken. Considering all the circumstances, and the unanimous advice of friends, I thought it best not to insist upon lecturing." The following" printed "handbill," dated January 27th, 1840, was posted in everv ptihlic place in the county: "ANTI-ABOLITION MEETING. To the People -of Marion County ; Friends and Fellozc Citizens: — We the undersigned inhabitants of the town of Marion, in said County, believing that Union constitutes the chief bond of the strength of this Republic, that while we remain 'United' as a people, we will stand, and if 'divided' we must fall, and belie\ing further that sovereign and inde- pendent States connected for national purposes like the United States, have no right to interfere with the ir.ternal relations of each other, and that every interference by the inhabitants of one state with the persons or property of individuals belonging to another is a violation of good faith and public justice, and that every attempt made by the citizens of one state to decoy away or secrete property belonging to persons of another state is a breach of common honesty: and whereas certain persons calling themselves ABOLITIONISTS, holding and pro- mulgating revolutionary doctrines and tenets, contrary to the welfare of our government, and the good order and happiness of our citizens, have during the past season l)y their combinations and arrangements pro- duced great disorder, riot, and confusion, in our formerly peaceful com- numity, and whereas those persons ha\'e of late held meetings, and delivered Abolition Lectures in this place, and are still continuing to do so. with the avowed intention of stirring up excitements, and propagat- ing their almlition principles : \Vc therefore ask all of you who feel an interest in the welfare of oin- commcn country, the safety of our sacred institutions, and the pro- Icctir'u of our fellow citizens in their persons and property, to assemble at the court-house, in Marion, at 1 o'clock P. M. on Saturday, the 8th of Eebniary next, to devise ways and means to arrest the progress of the growing evils of Abolitionism. Henry Peters,' John Bartram, Ed- 1 Of the above anti-abolition subscribers: Henry Peters, Ebenezer Peters. Rodney Spnuldint;. Jrtme.s S. Reed. Tliomas Searcli, Jr., W. C. Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile ward Smith, Elliot C. Davidson, Rodney Spaulding, Peter Beerbower, W. F. Painter, G. H. P>nsby, A. F. Davidson, James S. Reed, Thomas Search, Jr.. William C. Johnson, ILbcnezer Peters, George Rowe, Cyrus B. Mann, Richard Wilson, W. M. Hardy, John G. Clark. Edward Y. (name torn). Marion. C)., January I'T, 1840."' "FREEDOM OF SPEECH. The following printed "handbill," dated January 30, 1840, signed by many of Marion's best citizens, like the other, was widely circulated, and posted in stores, shops, offices, and other places more or less public. I have both of the original "hand- bills" before me. They are about 20 inches square, and well printed on heavy paper. "Freedom of Speech. " 'Congress shall make no law aliridging tlie freedom of speech or of the press.' Amendment 1st of the U. S. Constitution. 'Every citizen has an undisputalile right to speak, write, or print, upon any subject as he thinks proper, being lialde for tUe abuse of that lil)erty." Consti- tution of Ohio, Art. 8th, Sec. (itii. 'The peofile have a right to assemble together in a peaceable manner to consult for their common good.' Constitution of Ohio, Art. 3, Sec. 19. The undersigned citizens of Marion, Ohio, ask their fellow citizens of Marion County, to assemble with them at the Com-t llimse, in Marion, at 1 o'clock P. M. on Saturday, the 8th day of February next. When thus calling upon our fellow citizens, we feel it our duty to explain the reasons of such call; they are these: nuicli commotion has within the last six months been produced in our conmiunity by the events connected with the trial of a black man who was claimed as a fugitive slave, and m;iny imjust and ill-advised imputations have been made against many of our fellow citizens, and against the character of our community. The undersigned were pleased to think that the hard feelings and prejudices aroused by these circumstances were passing away, and that neighbors were beginning to meet aufl greet each other with the cordi- ality of former times, but recent events liave most unhappily prostrated those welcome anticipations. At a meeting of the Marion Lyceum, on the 14th of January 1840, the following question was regularly and with- out opposition chosen for debate: 'Ought slavery to be inunediately abolished in the United States'? At the appointed time for the debate, Johnson, anil W. M. Hardy, were Whigs, and later Republicans, and anti- slavery men. Nathan J'eters. brother of Henry and Rbenezer. aided in the rescue of Black Bill, and signed the "handbid" headed "Freedom of Speech." 89 Life and Letters tlie nicml)ers of the Lyceum assemliled, and were surprised to find some of the persons wIto had aided and co-operated in bringing forward the (|uestion using their wdiole energies to bury the same, and tliereby deny tlu' right to di-cuss it. Such were the events of the evening that the Lyceum was forced to appoint another time to discuss the (luestion, and to adjourn. At the meeting thus appointed, the Lyceum asseml)led, but the mem- bers were hissed and hooted at, and had their meeting so riotously inter- rupted as to be compelled to call in the conservators of the peace to restore order, and enable them to proceed with the discussion. Order was however at length restored, and the question was discussed, for the purpose of \indicating and establishing the sacred constitutional right of free discussion, and with no intention of forming comliinations of any kind, or of interfering with the rights of any one. \Ve claim the right to freely speak, write, or print our sentiments on all subjects, l^eing responsible to the law, for the abuse of that right. Entertaining these \-iews, the imdersigned have beheld with regret a han(l1>ill bearing many respectable names, that covertly reasserts the former mijust imputations made against our citi;^ens. and at the same time by its doctrines and assumptions repudiates and denies the inestimalile and truly American I'ight of free discussion. We therefore, with all possible deference to the persons issuing the handbill above mentioned, call upon all the friends of free discussion, to come out at the appointed time, and join with us as citi/^ens of the LInited States, under our constitutional right, to mingle in the meeting pro- posed in tlieir handbill, there to assert this right, and to consult for our common gO(xl. We deei)ly regret the necessity that calls upon us at this time to make this appeal to our fellow citizens, and in doing so we make no imputations against the motives of the individuals who have signed the other handbill. January 30th, 1840. h'ber Haker, Thomas J. Anderson, S. S. Bennett, Joseph Durfee, Richard Patten, Thos. M. Sloan, Wash. W. Conklin, Benjamin Williams, William Bain, Nathan Peters, C. K. Watson, Z. T. Fisher, Lincoln Baker, J. J. Williams,^' William Fisher, A. W. Cutter, John Wildbahn, S. C. Starr, Samuel Til- lotson, Levi H. Randall, B. H. Williams, F. Ashbaugh, William Hutchi- son, .'\, Ashbaugh, G. Durfee. H. W. Baker, J. C. Godman, Charles Smith, John T. Sloan, Walter Williams, T. B. Fisher, Joseph Bond, John C. Norton, O. R. Stone, William H. Cone, W. L. Kendrick. R. King, Orren Patten, E. Kimball, Benjamin Sagger, John Elder, J. Clark, J. Beckman, T. Officer, Ansel Taylor, John Anderson.'' ^ I cannot say whether this J. J. Williams, was Col. John J. or Judge Joseph J. Williams. Both were Whigs, and no doubt favored "freedom of speech." 90 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife CHAPTER XVII IN the shadow of the great doric pillars of the protico of the old court house, the "Anti-Aholition Meeting, was held Feh- ruary 8, 1840. The following allusion to the meeting is from the Ohio Stafcsinaii of February 17, 1840, and was no doubt writ- ten by the editor, Samuel Medary. "Marion A nti- Abolition ]\Ieeting. We refer the reader to the proceedings in this issue of a meeting on the subject of Abolition, held in Marion. The meet- ing was very large and conducted in the proper spirit. If these [abolition] fanatics continue disturlnng the peace of society, it may be well to get up such meetings all over the state. It is time the country had come to a distinct miderstanding as to the lengths these men intend to go in placing the black man on an equal footing with the white. Will not the Whigs at their State Convention this week define their position?" It appears from "the proceedings" referred to. that the "Anti- Abolition Meeting" was held in front of the court-house in Alar- ion, February 8, 1840,^ that about 500 citizens assembled, that Henry Peters was chosen president, and George Gray '^ and Samuel Irey, vice presidents, and George Beckley and Peter Beerbower secretaries. Ten resolutions prepared by the follow- ing committee, George H. Busby, George Rowe, Enos Irey,'' Richard Wilson and E. C. Davidson, were imanimously adopted. The ninth resolution was, "Resolved, That the sheriff of this 1 A cold time certainly the Sth of February, to hold an out of door meeting, but Joseph Durfee the sheriff, refused to allow the '•Anti-Aboli- tion Meeting" to be held in the court-room. -' Judge Geo. Gray, was a son of Frazer Gray, of the state of Delaware, soldier of the Revolution, who died in October 1844, aged 89 years; buried in Union Church yard, near Scotttown, in Marion county. 2 Enos Irey and Judge Samuel Irey were sons of John Irey. a soldier of the Revolution, who, under Lafayette, was at the surrender of Corn- wallis at Yorktown. John was born in Virginia in 17.57, and died on his farm in Marion county. Ohio, in 1837, and was buried in the Caledonia cemetery. John Irey's grandson. Judge William Z. Da\-is, is now on the Supreme Bench of Ohio. 91 Life and Letters County be requested to allow no abolition lectures to be delivered in the court house." Those who stood for "freedom of speech," "free discussion," etc., who were probably anti-slavery men at heart, met in the court hotise after the Anti-Abolition meeting was over, listened to stirrino' speeches, and adopted resolutions they would not care to disown to-day. The following sarcastic article from the Ohio Statesman of March 2, 1840, refers to the delegates from Marion County, to one of the greatest conventions ever held in Qhio, the great Whig State Convention of February 22, 1840, that was held in Columbus, to nominate a state ticket, to ratify the nomina- tions (made at Harrisburg, Pa.), of Harrison and Tyler, and to plan the uni(|ue and wonderful presidential caiupaign that ensued. "NOT THROUGH YET. Returns from the different counties of the names of the delegates ap- pointed to the late Federal Blow Out, continue to pour in upon us. The delegation from Marion county seems to be composed exchisively of Abo- litionists. Read and hand to your neighbor. Marion county office holders: O. Bowen, president judge, charged with aiding and countenancing an Ab- olition riot; T. J. Anderson, associate judge, charged with like conduct and more; C. K. Watson, prosecuting attorney, appointed by the above named judges contrary to the will of the people — an abolition lecturer, etc.; W. W. Concklin, county auditor, abolitionist, and office hunter ; Joseph Durfee, sheriff, who refused to open the court house to a large anti-aboli- tion meeting, but furnished it soon after to an abolition lecturer; George D. Cross, J P., an abolitionist; James Briggs, J. P.. an abolitionist; Peter Doty, J. P., an abolitionist ; John Shrenk, J. P., an abolitionist. PROFESSIONAL MEN AND QUACKS. E. G. Spelman, lawyer and abolitionist, who carried a musket and bayonet to rescue a negro from his master; John C. Norton, doctor and abolitionist; Doctor T. B. Fisher, root doctor, and abolitionist; William Fisher, who digs and pounds roots for his brother, T. B. Fisher, and studies law at intervals — abolition lecturer, etc. Merchants, clerks, etc., all abolitionists: Thomas M. Sloan, E. Kimball, William Bain, Benj. H. Williams, William L. Kendrick, John C. Godman, James Williams, Rich- ard Patten, Benj. Williams, Sen., S. S. Bennett, Eber Baker, A. W. Cut- ter, Orren Patten. ABOLITIONISTS. Lincoln Baker, would lie tavern keeper if any person would stop with him. Gartlner Durfee, Samuel Tillotson, A. Ashbaugh, loafer; F. Ash- 92 Ot Judge Thomas J. y\ndei'son and Wile baugh, A. McNeal, N. Story, L. H. Randall, John Ballentinc, C. Starr, loafer; S. Bowdish, C. Smith, newsmonger: T. Henderson. E. Thomp- son, H. Gorton, T. Beach, cut stick and left his surety, D. Fienbaugh, T. Officer, J. Page, James Brownlee, James McKinstrey, M. McKinstrey, J. Brownlee, W. Bradon, Morris Dudley, Isaac Sailor, Samuel Sailor. R. Bunker, O. Sherman, W. Williams, E. Bunker, W. G. Ballentine, A. W. Tallmadgc, J. B. Shaw."^ Tlie following- is from a letter four columns in length, i)ul)- lished in the Philanthropist, of Cincinnati, on Tuesday, March lo, 1840. It was written by the Rev. Asher Austin Davis, some- time before the date of publication. TRIUMPH OF TRUTH IN MARION. "In the month of August last, several Virginians set up a spurious claim before the Court of Common Pleas for this county, for an alleged fugitive slave named Bill. For want of evidence lo sustain the claim, the court after a patient hearing and calm investigation of the subject, discharged Bill. But the Virginians seized him in open court, dragged him t'l a liduse called a justice's oftice. and attempted there to defend their human property with dirks and pistols. But they were overpowered, and tile black man made his escape. He may now thank his God and bless his legs that he is a free man in tlie dominions of Victoria. Since the trial of Bill the cnnrt has b-cen vinlently assailed, and a memorial has been sent to the legislature praying for an impeachment of the president, (Ozias Bowen), and one of the associate judges, (Thomas J. Anderson) ; but the prayer of the petition has not been answered. The prosecuting attorney. Cooper K. Watson, in consequence of the part he took in the trial of Bill, and the circumstances that grew out of it, has been most grossly and wickedly abused, and even had his private character attacked in the newspapers. But he yet stands above all his enemies." The trial of Black Bill, the alleged fugutive slave, was fruit- ful of many newspaper articles and other publications, and I regret that I cannot embody more of them in this sketch. But it is already too lengthy — that part relating to this exciting episode — and I must now begin to curtail it. I regret that I have not found s])ace for the able opinion of the Court, nor for the whole of Hon. Cooper K. Watson's letter published in the Ohio State Bulletin, November 12, 1839, nor for the letter of Hon. ^NoTE. This very personal article, evidently intended by the writer to be highly sarcastic and to hit the leading Whigs of Marion County hard, now after the lapse of more than 63 years, reads rather like a piece of humor, or raillery, than a bitter political roast. 93 Lite and Letters •Ozias Bowen, published in the Oliio Stafcsiiiaii, November 20, 1839, both of which were lengthy and able. William Fisher of Marion, whose character had been aspersed by Oquanoxa (Wil- liam Walker), wrote a short letter on the subject which ap- peared in the O. S. Bulletin, November 2, 1839, but it must also be left out. I have thought it proper to reproduce a letter written by Hon. Thomas W. Powell, of Delaware, Ohio, in vin- dication of the course pursued by Cooper K. Watson, as prose- ctiting- attorney. While almost every newspaper had something to say, and some of them a great deal about the slave case, the great Presi- dential campaign of 1840, opening soon after, tended to keep partisan editors and politicians, North and South, within discreet bounds. But this exciting slave case, in the quiet inland town of Marion, was the entering wedge which, less than a quarter of a century later, nearly rent the Union in twain, set four mil- lions of slaves free, and culminated in the most formidable and gigantic Rebellion that ever shook a Continent. The actors in this famous case are now all dead, but several of them are not -forgotten. 94 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile CHAPTER XVHI AMONG the lawyers who came to Marion to try cases in 1839, and for some time before that year and after, was the notorious Charles Sweetser, of Delaware, already mentioned so often in this sketch as one of the attorneys of Adnah Van Ribber, the claimant of Black Bill. His arrival at Mann's tavern invarial)l\- caused somethin!:;- of a sensation, for his dappled, cream-colored horses were spirited and showy, his harness richly mounted, and the vehicle in which he sat in state, outshone the conveyances of even the Columbus lawyers, and left them all in the shade. Moreover, his style of dress was loud and flashy, and wearing heav\' gold eyeglasses and watch chains and an immense diamond shirt-stud, he strutted about like "a Kentucky Colonel," as gay as a peacock. AMiile Sweetser was lirazen, ])i)mpous, pretentious, vain and egotistical, be was shallow and really illiterate, but lieing slick, windy and energetic, he secured for a good many years a fair share of legal business of a certain sort in his own county, and ])rohablv in others. He was a money-maker, but his reputation was never very good either as a lawyer or as a citizen. Lawyers and others accused him of unprofessional conduct and dis- honesty, ^ but he was cunning enough to avoid disbarment, and to stave oft' prosecutions that threatened his liberty. The result of the trial and the escape of the negro made Charles Sweetser (|uite furious, nor did his own arrest and the action of the grand jury tend to allay his fury. The Southerners were surelv in no verv pleasant frame of mind, but Sweetser fairlv raved. His tunndtuous passion knew no bounds. He threatened to do several terrible things, but finally after much windv talk, having spent his strength, he returned to Dela- ware to nurse his wrath and seek revenge. His friend William 1 Sweetser -was in the habit of doing what no lawyer in the state of any standing- would ever think of doing. He often brought suits for small amounts, before weak justices of the peace on Sunday, against prominent non-residents, on trumped up accounts. As the defendants could not afford to remain away from home to fight the fraudulent claims, they were gen- erally settled on the best terms that could be obtained. 95 Life and Letters Walker, was induced to write the letters already noticed, color- ing and distorting- the facts in the case and the proceedings of the court, ])nt Sweetser himself for a time was silent. Save and except these coarse and defamatory letters which he no doubt inspired, little was heard of Sweetser in connec- tion with the affair until December 21, 1839, when Mr. xA.ndrew H. Patterson, member of the House of Representatives from Delaware county, presented to the House, a "Memorial," ad- dressed "To the Honorable the House of Representatives of the State of Ohio," signed by Charles Sw'eetser, preferring charges against Ozias Bowen, president judge of the second judicial cir- cuit of Ohio, and Thomas J. Anderson, associate judge of Marion county, and containing a prayer "that the conduct and proceed- ings of said judges in this behalf may be inquired into by this honorable body, and such decision made in the premises as your wisdom and justice may deem proper." The memorial ^ is far from an elegant, well-expressed paper. It is neither lawyer-like nor statesman-like. This singular doc- ument, though very lengthy, is given complete as follows: "MEMORIAL Of Charles Sweetser, preferring charges against Ozias Bowen and Thomas J. Anderson. To the Hmiorablc the Iloitsc of Rcl^rcscntatii'cs of the State of Ohio: The petition of Charles Sweetser, a citizen of the County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, respectfully showeth : That on the 2Gth day of August, A. D. 1839, your petitioner visited the County of Marion, in said State, for the purpose of attending the regular term of the Court of Com- mon Pleas, which commenced in said county on the 27th day of August, 1839; that on his arrival in Marion, he saw evidences of much excitement prevailing upon the suhject of a trial that had that day been had before Ozias Bowen, the president judge of the second judicial circuit, upon the claim of Adnah Van Biblier, (a citizen of Kanawha county, Virginia), to a negro named Bill Anderson, under the law of Ohio of 1839, called "the Fugitive Bill;" that after the case had been fully submitted by the coun- sel respectively, the said judge reserved his decision in the premises until the next morning at 8 o'clock A. M. Your petitioner arrived in Marion after the trial of said cause, and stopped at the tavern where the Virginia 1 During the past 15 years I have spent much time and more or less money trying to get a copy of the Sweetser Memorial, which I finally found in September 1902, in Madison, Wisconsin, in the Library of the Historical Society of that state. It is probably the only copy in existence. m Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile party had taken lodgings, and soon after his arrival, R. W. McClannahan, the agent of the claimants, called upon your petitioner and requested an interview, for the purpose of availing themselves of his professional ser- vices, at which time and place all the facts in regard to the claim which had been urged before said judge, together with their fears in regard to the ultimate decision of said judge, were fully made known; and although your petitioner was an entire stranger to the Virginians, he was employed to aid them professionally in the recovery of their aforesaid slave, in the event of their inability to obtain a fair and impartial decision at the hands of said judge. Your petitioner made an examination of the laws of Ohio, as well as the laws of Congress, upon the subject of the right of owners of slaves to claim their property when found in the free States of this Union, and call upon the authorities of the States to aid them in carrying their property, when so found, to their homes. Your petitioner, upon inves- tigation and reflection, had no hesitation in coming to the conclusion, that the law of Ohio under which said claim had been sulimitted to said judge, conferred upon the owners of slaves the right to litigate their claims before said judge, and in case said judge should decide the case against the claimant, still a dc novo proceeding could be had under the law of the United States, which was not abrogated or superseded by the law of the State, but was paramount, and that the law of Ohio of 1839, did not nor could not trench upon or interfere with the remedies given by the laws of the United States ; that said law of Ohio conferred upon claimants and owners of slaves an additional or cumulative remedy, and in purusance to said conclusions, advised the Virginians to remain firm to their rights, and in case said judge should decide against them (as public rumor indicated), to lake possession of their negro, as they had an undoubted right to do, and prosecute their claim under the law of the United States before another and different tribunal. And although said judge had witnessed the commotion and excite- ment on the investigation, coming from birds of ill omen, collected from the adjoining counties, acting in concert with those that had sprung up spontaneously in his own precincts, and well knowing that the alarm and watchword had spread far and near, did not decide said cause on the day on which it was submitted, but gave notice that he would give his deci- sion on the next morning at 8 o'clock A M., in the meantime mingling with the crowd and suffering himself to be importuned in regard to the decision that he should give in the premises. And your petitioner was much surprised to find that said judge waited until the convening of the court on the 27th, and after the opening of the court, and after the lobbies, galleries, porticos, halls, stairs and court. room of said court house were filled to overflowing by an excited mass of people, and about 11 o'clock A. M.. of said day delivered an elaborate opinion, cited authorities, etc., and came to the conclusion that the negro was undoubtedly the slave and property of John Lewis, of Kanawha county, Virginia, (from whom :said Van Bibber had, duly proven, and exhibited evidence, a written bill 7 97 Life and Letters of sale, in due form of law, absolute upon its face, importing a full and fair consideration), yet the claim of said Van Bibber, could not be sus- tained, (for what reason !!) and discharged the negro. Your petitioner instantly gave notice to the court and all concerned, that the claimants would proceed to enforce their claim to said negro under the laws of the United States, and called on the counsel of the negro to make his de- fence. The Virginians took possession of the said negro and were about to proceed to the office of John Bartram, Esq., to assert their claim, when, they were set upon by a mob composed of the aforesaid individuals in the court room; they, however, succeeded in carrying the negro to said Bar- tram's office, which was located some two hundred yards from the court house, midst a shower of stones and brickbats. The judge aforesaid immediately ordered the sheriff to arrest the Virginians and bring them before the court, and (inasmuch as the entry of the order was not made upon the jottrnals of the court until a long^ time after the riot was ended), I can only infer what the order of said judge was from the mode and manner of its execution, and the feelings of said judge in his subsequent action in the premises. Your petitioner succeeded in reaching Justice Bartram's office, after the negro had been lodged there, and when the office was assaulted by the mob, attempted to address the people at the door of said office, when the sheriff of said county made his appearance, and demanded the persons of said Virgin- tons; your petitioner inquired for the authority of said sheriff to make the proposed arrests, and received for an answer that the president judge had ordered him to arrest the Virginians; Jiere his papers were demanded. He admitted that he had no written authority, and when he was told tliat he had no authority to make the proposed arrests, he was about return- ing to the court house, when he met Thomas J, Anderson, one of the associate jud.ges of said court, who assumed, (as subsequent events fully manifested, to be the organ of said president judge, and a fruitful source of power), and with said Anderson, backed by a host who came into possession of the puljlic arms, assaulted said Bartram's office, and suc- ceeded in breaking open the door, and assisted said negro to malce his final escape. The cry was, "Arrest the Virginians! Run. Bill, run!!"' Your petitioner is forced to the conclusion, in view of all the then surrotmding circumstances, that said president judge and Thomas J. Anderson, associate judge, (there being but two associate judges upon the bench at the time), did confederate together with the negroes and abolitionists, to procure the release of said negro, in manner aforesaid, which was accomplished under the judicial authority, and tmder the color of legal proceedings. The inquiry irresistibly forces itself here — if the object of the court had been to ptmish those gtiilty of a contempt, why was it that the sheriff and Anderson, officers of said court, construed the order of said judge, (which was subsequently drawn up and entered upon the journals by a distinguished lawyer then in attendance), to arrest all persons guilty of a contempt of said court, into the authority to arrest the Virginians, their 98 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife counsel and friends, release the negro, and entirely overlook the indi- viduals composing the moh, who had, in the presence of the court, in vio- lation of law, and withor.l regard to the lives and rights of their fellow- citizens of a sister state, perpetrated acts that ought to have called down u])(.n their heads the animadversion of the laws? But such are the facts — that the Virginians, to-wit : Adnah Van Bibber, R. W. McClannahan, Anderson, Ciosborn. Cline. Lawrence, Bowers, John Bartram, Esq., Gen. Rowe, wdio was the counsel ihat prosecuted the case before said judge and the colleague of your petitioner, together with your petitioner, were the only persons that were arrested under said order of said court. It is equally strange that as soon as .said negro was rescued that the leaders and active members of said mob (by some process unknown to the peti- tioner) became transformed into officers of said court, and made them- selves conspicuous in making the aforesaid arrests, and were actively en- gaged as prosecutors afterwards. It may all exist consistently with the purity of said judges, and the due administration of the laws, but is it probable? The aforesaid order seemed also to authorize said sheriff, after the aforesaid arrests, and after the prisoners were taken to the court room, from which the judges afore- said had for some cause absented themselves, to imprison the aforesaid individuals: and an order was given to take all to the jail, while your petitioner was demanding the cause of the arrests, and offering to give the sheriff any surety he wished for the appearance of those under arrest, all of which reasonable demands and requests were winked at ; and when the aforesaid order for the imprisonment was repeated, your pelitioner resisted the attempted oppression, and succeeded in keeping the Virgin- ians (with the exception of Mr. Van Bibl)er, wlio had been lln-usl iiUo prison at an early stage of the proceedings) out of jail. On the coming in of the court, in the afternoon, your petitioner inquired of the court for a copy of the order or authority under whicli the arrests aforesaid had been made, as well as the cause of com])laint which authorized said order and arrests, and received for answer, that no order had l:)een made in writing or any entry upon the journals of said court. The defendants were ordered to enter into separate recognizances in llu' sum of $(i()l) each, for their personal appearance, from day to day, wdiich was accordingly done; all of which acts and doings were dictated by said president judge, judge Anderson co-operating, there being but three judges u])on the bench, the action of said Bowen and Anderson was uncontrolled and unlimited. The prosecuting attorney' was directed to file specifications again.st the respondents, wdiich was neglected for two days, (and it is proper here to remark, that the prosecutor received his office at the hands of said court, and was the counsel for said negro on his trial before s;iid judge) at wdiich time a i);ii)er was filed in the shape of a cniinnau la7C informa- tion, "wdiich charged resi^ondents with all manner of crimes and misde- meanors; wdiich paper was demurred to Ijy your petitioner, ;ind the de- ' Cooper IC Watson. L.orC. 99 Life and Letters ninrrcr overruled by the court, therebj' assuming to have and take com- mon hiw jurisdiction of contempts and crimes generally; and although the respondents, by your petitioner, respectfully moved the court every day to take up and dispose of the several cases of the Virginians and their friends, the court refused to treat the counsel of the respondents or their rights with the least consideration, but permitted their tool the prosecutor, to insult the counsel in the presence of the court, and thus the rights of individuals, the majesty of the laws, and the administration of justice was openly profaned under fhe sanction of said judges, in the very temple of justice. On Monday succeeding, being the 7th day after the aforesaid arrests, and after said judges with those whose interests and feelings were iden- tified with them, had had an opportunity to canvass the public mind in regard to the matter, they called up the cases, and patiently heard the authorities and arguments of your petitioner, in exculpation of the re- spondents, as well as a volunteer speech from a lawyer whose name I forbear to mention, who urged, however, that the respondents had been guilty of a contempt by refusing to abide the decision of the judge, and in attempting to institute a dc iioz'o proceeding under the laws of the United States; and the question was directly made to the court, in justi- fication of the respondents, that they had a right to recapture said negro, and reassert their claim under the laws of the United States, and that the law oi Ohio conferred an additional or cumulative remedy, but did not supersede the laws of the United States. The converse of that proposi- tion was argued and the court requested to decide the case upon that ground — the court yielded to the suggestion — and in deciding upon the cases of the respondents, did assume and decide that the law of Ohio of 1839, called the "Fugitive Rill," superseded and abrogated the laws of the United States, and fined the respondents $15 each, and without any motion being made by respondents, remitted the same upon payment of costs. For 7i'Jwf reason f the indignant countenances of an honest peo- ple, who were present, admonished the court that their assumed authority had gone far enough. At the same term of said court, and prior to the disposition of said causes for contempt, said prosecutor in conjunction with an avowed abol- itionist,^ (who was either a student or a hanger-on about the public of- fices), procured witnesses to go before the grand jury, then in session, and indictments were found against all the Virginians and their counsel, (Gen. Rowe and petitioner), for an assault .and battery, and resisting the sheriff, in not going to jail when he gave the order. But the public mind had been awakened, and the said judges, prosecutor, and all their adherents, became convinced that they had better take the back track; and accordingly it was proposed from authority, that if the Virginians and their counsel would consent to a continuance of the indictments, that their individual recognizances would be taken, and at the next term. E. G. Spelman. 100 Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife a nolle /^rosctiiti sliould be entered upon all the indictments, which propo- sition was acceded to, and recognizances entered into accordingly, and the Virginians with tiieir counsel conciliated in every form by the participants in the aforesaid drama. Your petitioner entertained the resaonable hope, tliat subsequent events would have so explained the conduct of the aforesaid judges, as to induce him to throw the mantle of charity over their aforesaid illegal and arbi- trary acts, but in this he has been disappointed. During the vacation between the August term aforesaid, and the De- cember term of said court, which commenced on the 2d December instant, said R. W. McClanahan, as the agent of the owners of the negro afore- said, visited Marion for the purpose of ascertaining all the facts pre- paratory to the commencement of suits in the Circuit Court of the United States against those individuals who had, as aforesaid, trespassed upon their rights, and it was publicly known that your petitioner was employed as their counsel ; and although your petitioner had no confidence in the aforesaid pledges, yet he relied on the popular voice of said Marion county, which had stamped the aforesaid prosecutor with their disapprobation of his course, and elected an individual that was unknown to the profession as prosecutor over him by a decided majority, he did hope that the afore- said judges would have directed a nolle prosequi to be entered, and in open court read the letter of said McClanahan, setting forth the under- standing and agreement aforesaid. The said president judge intimated that they would interfere with such arrangements, and in the calling of the docket the cases of the Virginians were first called, and the aforesaid expunged prosecutor, still the official organ of the court, gave notice that the cases of the Virginians would be passed, and when the case against your petitioner was called, it was set down for trial. Your [letitioner gave notice of his willingness to proceed with the trial — the court refused to take up the case then. In the afternoon of the same day, at the regular calling of the docket, when your petitioner had a right to demand a trial, he did so: and again the objection was interposed that the regular jury were out in another case. He proposed to waive his right to the regular jury, and submit to be tried by a talis jury, (which would be selected from the bystanders by the sheriff, who was the prosecuting witness), but was told by the court that the State insisted upon the regidar jury — however, the regu- lar jury continuing out, on the subsequent morning a talis jury were empanelled without any challenges, and the cause proceeded. Your petitioner relying upon the legal positions, supported by a host of author- ities : 1st. That the orders and doings of our courts of record can only be 'evidenced by their records, and that the order of a single judge to make arrests, even for contempts, could not be executed by the ministerial officer of the court without the precincts of the court, and that the order under which the arrests were pretended to have been made, was a nullity. inasmuch as it existed, if at all, in parol. "Jd. That a general order or war- rant to arrest all persons, and specifying none, is void, and consequently 101 Life and Letters the acuon r>f the court and its officers under the aforesaid order was card III nun jndicc. Th.e said judges aforesaid occupied the novel position of sitting as judges in their own case, backed by all the officers of the court, against an atturney who was charged with advising his clients that the aforesaid order of the court was not obligatory upon them, that they were not bound to oliey it, and an attorney who had the audacity to ques- tion lire infalliliilily of a judge under the circumstances' aforesaid. Your petitioner, witii his counsel, appealed directly to the jury as judges of the law and the facts: and in conclusion of the trial, again the novel proceeding was iK'itncsscd, of a judge arguing his own cause to the jury, and citing autlmrilies to support his positions, (it may be super- rttiDUs to add that all the authorities and arguments of the defendant were i vcrrnlcd ) . The jury retired about 7 o'clock P, M., and remained in their room uiuil the next day about 3 o'clock P. M., when the court sent a peremptory order for them to come into court, and on their ap- pearing in court tliey were discharged, without any motion from tliem- selves or from any person known to petitioner. It was, however, rumored that the jury were equally divided, and your petitioner is authorized to charge that an understrapper of the court attempted to argue the case to the jury after their retirement, and was .silenced by a member of the iury, and that said president judge was duly advised of the precise situation of the jury. And after the jury were discharged, the court ordered your petitioner to enter into a recognizance for his appearance at the next term, which was accordingly done: and after the jury were discharged, a pariiccps criininis in said drama, significantly remarked that the regular jury would liave UKule a different dispositifin of said case: and your peti- tioner feels authorized to conclude that the regular jury had been packed for the occasion, with the knowdedge of said judges, and hence their un- willingness to ha\e the case tried liy a talis jm"y. In conclusion, yoiu' petitioner feels aiUhorized to charge, that said Ozias Bowen, President Judge of the second judicial circuit of Ohio, and 'J'homas J. Anderson, one of the associate judges of said Marion comity, did corruptly confederate with others, to release said negro Hill from his lawfu.l owners ; that they prostituted their offices, usurped authority, :uid trampled upon the rights of their fellow-citizens, in the accomplishment of their oliject. Your petitioner is v)repared to prove, 1)y the records and ]iai)ers filed in Marion court, and ])y parol testimony, the substance of all the charges herein made, and bt'gs leave to refer to the orders of said court, ihe printed opinion of said judge in the case of Adnah Van Bil)bcr z's. T'ill Anderson.' the informations filed, with .the answers of the respondents thereto, together with all the indictments, and entries made in the several cases arising out of said Marion riot, etc. ' The title of the ease wa.s "Adnah Van Bil)ber. a.gain.st Mitchell, a colored man." 102 Oi Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Wherefore, and inasmuch as the said 0/.ias Bowen and Thomas J. Anderson have prostituted their offices, oppressed and imprisoned your petitioner and his aforesaid clients, and in their persons have violated the most sacred and nndouhted rights of the inhabitants of these United States, your petitioner prays that the conduct and proceedings of said judges in this behalf, may be inquired into by this honorable body, and such decision made in the premises as your wisdom and justice may deem proper. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, etc. Charles Sweetser. Delaware, (O.) December 16, A. D. 1839." 103 Life and Letters CHAPTER XIX THE high-handed conduct of Sweetser, after Black Bill's dis- charge, was so indefensible that he should have been dis- barred and committed to jail. The court was far too len- ient. He was one of the rioters himself, and egged on the Virgin- ians in their efforts to thwart the judgment of the court, and kid- nap the negro. But he was very angry at being arrested, indicted and prosecuted, or pretended to be, and a few days after his trial ^ prepared the aforesaid memorial, which was referred to the Judiciary Committee of the House. The two judges, Bowen and Anderson, were Whigs; Sweet- ser was a Democrat ; Patterson, who presented the memorial, was a Democrat ; four of the five members of the Judiciary Com- mittee were Democrats ; a majority of the members of the leg- islature were Democrats ; the governor was a Democrat ; and the President of the L^nited States, from whom Mr. George H. Flood, one of the members of the Judiciary Committee was expecting a diplomatic appointment, was a Democrat. But after holding the memorial till the 4th day of February, 1840,- with- out any investigation whatever, Mr. Rufus P. Spalding, the act- ing chairman of the standing committee on the judiciary, made the following report, which was laid on the table : "The standing committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the memorial of Charles Sweetser, preferring certain charges against Ozias Bowen, President Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit of Ohio, and Thomas J. Anderson, one of the Associate Judges of the county of Marion, have had the same under consideration and now report : That if any portion of the allegations made by the memorialist against the persons implicated be well founded, (and there appears no reason to doubt their truth), the said judges have acted indiscreetly in the discharge of their official duties. But inasmuch as the alleged misconduct grew out of a controversy^ which always produces excitement in the mind of man, and was perhaps rather owing to a want of prudence at the time than to malice, or a premeditated 1 Sweetser was tried early in Dec. 1839. The term began Dec. 2, 1839. " See Journal of the House of Representatives, 1839-40. * The reader will observe that nothing is said in the report about the cause of the "controversy," — the trial of an alleg-ed fugitive slave. Such cowardice is inconceivable. 104 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife disposition to do wrong, your committee, in the hope that the conduct complained of will not be repeated, recommend the adoption of the fol- lowing resolution : "Rcsolz'cd. That the committee on thejudiciary be discharged from the ftu'ther consideration of said memorial." Judge Anderson, not being satisfied with the report of the Judiciary Committee (though not adopted, hut laid on the table), wrote a long caustic letter to General James Allen, the editor of the Ohio State Journal, dated March 5, 1840, in which he denounced Sweetser as a dangerous and corrupt man, without any real standing in his own county, and the statements in the memorial as false and malicious, and moreover cttrried down the Judiciary Committee for its duplicity, and unfairness in re- fitsing to hear evidence, and for not dismissing the subject at once as imworthy of any consideration. Here follows the letter : "For the Ohio State Journal. General Allen : Dear Sir: — I was implicated as your readers will recollect by memo- rial to the present Legislature, at an early day of its session, in charges of misconduct in my office as one of the Associate Judges of Marion county. The document in question prayed an impeachment^ of myself, and the President Judge of this Circuit, and was signed 'Charles Sweet- ser.' It was introduced into the House, by the member from Delaware, Mr. Patterson, and referred to the Judiciary Committee. The memorialist secured for it a printing at the expense of the State, and a grattiitoits (?) insertion in the columns of the Statesman. These objects having been gained, I presumed the subject would receive no further notice. There were such indications of malice, and apparent violations of truth, such a mass of unmeaning and vulgar matter thrown together in such illiterate and uncouth sentences that I thought no sensible person could for a moment give the author any credit, but that all such would treat the whole jargon as the effusion of an uncultivated, disordered and dis- honest mind, and as an insult to the body before which he offered it. Such, I am sure, were the impressions of nearly all who knew anything about the man, and the affair of which he had written. Such I under- stood were the opinions of most of the members of the legislature. Whereupon I rested patiently under the libels thus circulated respecting me, believing that the propagator of them would receive from all sources the contempt which his impudence and infamy merited. 1 Though the word "impeachment" is not found in the memorial, the memorialist no doubt souglit the impeachment of the two .iudges. or wanted the people to believe he did. 105 Life and Letters Tlie Judiciary Committee of the House is composed of Geo. H. Flood, Rufus P. Spalding, Thomas W. Bartley, Thomas B. Henderson and Moses B. Corvvin. The four first arc Van Burcn men. and the latter a Whig. The President Judge of this circuit, and myself are Whigs. Sweetser, I regret to own, was also a Whig until ahout a year ago when he emhraced Van Burenism. The memorial rested in the hands of the committee until the 4th of Fehruary, when Mr. Spalding reported thereon : 'That if any portion of the allegations made by the memorialist against the persons implicated be true, (and there appears no reason to doubt their truth), the said judges have acted indiscreetly in the discharge of their official duties.' The committee however concur in thinking that the indiscretion was not owing to malice, or a premeditated disposition to do wrong, and therefore ask to be discharged from the further con- sideration of the memorial. I impute no base design to the committee in the peculiar phraseology they have adopted in their report. They acted officially in discharging their duties, and perhaps aimed at impartiality. I am reluctant to charge tribunals appointed to investigate subjects under oath, with par- tiality or depravity. It is far better to believe in all such cases that the most enlightened views, and purest motives alone influenced their decision. I must be allowed in this instance however, unpleasant as it is. to recur to the facts, and invite for them an impartial examination to show whether the reprimand I have received was required at the hands of the Committee. '■' * * The Committee take the memorial as true, because the contrary does not appear. Did they know its author? Did they inquire of any one who knew his character as to the weight that should be given his state- ments? Were they told how often he had been indicted by grand juries of Delaware county, for forgery, and other crimes ? Were they told that the members of the legal profession, who practice in the county where he resides, had contemplated for some time moving the proper tribunal to have him suspended from practice in consequence of his repeated and miblushing acts of roguery in his professional intercourse with them and his clients? Were they informed that his reputation for truth and veracity had fallen so low in the neighborhood where he lives, and is known, that he is not believed even under oath in many state- ments which Itc makes? If they had known his true standing, they would have paused ere they assumed as true, anything he might say, write or swear to. If they had ])een still inclined lo allow something for his veracity, shattered as it is and lung has been by the lowest falsehoods, and petty knavery, would it not liave been liberal in the committee before reproving my official conduct, before fixing on me a stain of dishonor, to have heard my explanation, to have listened to the testimony of witnesses, the proof of unimpeachable men as to the allegations made against me? I inc|uired of the Committee through a friend,^ several weeks before ' Hon. Jame.s H. Godmaii. then a resident of Marion, and a member of tlie legislature. IQQ Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile the report was made, wliether they would hear any witnesses on the subject, and learned from them that it was unnecessary to take any trouble alxiut it. The CcMumittee did not wish to call any witnesses. It deserved as they expressed it, little or no attention. I pronounce every charge impugning myself, or the court, contained in the aforesaid memorial, an unqualified falsehood, and if I had been allowed by the Committee to introdtice proof. I would have so convinced them. I would have shown in the clearest light, that the troubles ex- perienced here at the last August term of our Court, resulted from the ofiicious interference, the professional ignorance, and the reckdess and most unwarrantal)le coin^sc pursued by said Charles Sweetser. I would ha\'e satisfied any mind th;it the doings of the Court were upright in all respects, unless characterized by too nuich liberality and kindness to- wards Sweetser, and those he had involved in difficulties. I complain therefore :U lieing upl)raided by the Committee e\'en with 'indiscretion.' without a hearing. 1 deny now, as I ever have, even the slighest 'indiscretion,' or 'imi)rudence.' relative to the affair of the :27th of August. The coimnittee. it is true, dispose of the subject by the use of mild language. Still I am condemned unheard, undefended! I had no ol.jjection that the su])ject should be dismissed generally, that the memorial, and its author, should Ijoth be kicked under the tal)le where the committee have seen proper to place them, without any e.x]iense, or trouble of investigation, which I knew would ]jlace me, in my connection with the affair, above the suspicion of blame; but I do protest against an i'.r parte legislative reprimand, made in the hope of correcting my future morals! ! I caimot enter my protest on the journal which contains the report, but ask its publication in yciur paper. The memorial and report go forth in the shape of jnililic documents. They are calculated to make an undue impression against me. If the former dei)ended alone upon its frail and rotten-hearted signer for credit. I would suffer it to pass bv like the silly revilings of his well-chosen, well-matchetl associate and champion, the accomplished and valiant knight of the fence corner, yclept 'Oquanoxa.' I much regret the necessity of making this communication; I would .gladly a\'oid troubling your or any other paper with matters of this ■descrii)tion, but my sense oi duty forbids my silence. The mildest cen- sure from a legislative committee, founded on the accusations of a confirmed scoundrel, is more than I can tamely liear, I am disappointed, and sincerely lament that the committee deemed it proper to upbraid my course as 'indiscreet,' upon the foid and slanderous charges of Sweetser, "unsupijorted as they were liy any proof, and without affording me an 'Opportunity of exposing their falsehood, antl of un\eiling by testimony ■.the moral deformity of their author. ThOM.AS J. AX'DERSON. JMarioji, Ohio, March 5, 184U." 107 Life and Letters Judge Anderson, who was not in the liabit of either speal<- ing" or writing in this strain, was no doubt greatly surprised and angered on reading the report (though shelved — laid. on the table )', and at once decided to unmask the memorialist, and expose the duplicity of his political friends on the com- mittee. In this mood, and temper of mind, he used language the severity of which now seems quite extraordinary. But at that day, in this State, a spade was called a spade, and char- acters like Sweetser were handled without g^loves. Still even tlien, proprietors of partisan newspapers observed some of the canons of caution, if we are to judge from the answer of the publisher of the Journal, hereto subjoined : "Columbus, Ohio March 23, 1840. Hon. T. J. Anderson. Dear Sir : — Your communication was not rec'd. until Saturday,^ toO' late for that day's paper. The Legislature were to adjourn on Monday mornuig, and as I presume your object was mainly to get it before the members, you will see that it could not be done. For this reason, and for the additional one that it contains matter extremely libelous, reciting facts about which I can know nothing, I feel unwilling to incur the penalty which I am sure such a man as you describe Sweetser. would inflict. 1 am always ready and anxious to give to our friends the benefit of my colunms. for attack or defence. But in this case, considering the character of the Legislature, and the interest against you, would the- game be worth the candle? Would not the publication of your com- munication do more hurt than good even to yourself? Very respectfully yours, etc., C. Scott, Pub. O. S. J." ^ It must be borne in mind that messages traveled slowly in ante-rail- way, ante-telegraph days, and that stage-coaches carried the mails over mud -roads that were usually almost impassable early in March. 108 Ot Judge Thomas j. Anderson and Wiie CHAPTER XX UNQUESTIONABLY the communication, however true, was "hbelous," but that was not the only or principal reason it was returned to the writer. Above all things, the Whig- party, as a party, no less than the Democrat, wanted to discountenance aboliti(.nism, a sentiment that seemed to be gain- ing ground, and to steer clear of every incident or issue related to, or affected by it, and thus avoid the dangerous irritations, likely to spring from an intemperate discussion of any phase of domestic slavery, already an ominous, overshadowing cloud ! It was well known at Columbus, that the attempt to enslave the alleged fugitive at Marion, had created intense feeling, and more excitement in Marion county than any previous event ; and the shrewd i)oliticians at the capitol, including the publisher of the Journal, had no desire to see it spread over the wdiole state. Hence Mr. Charles Scott, of the Journal, decided not to publish Judge Anderson's letter; and the Judiciary Committee^ having the Sweetser memorial in hand, or the Clerk of the House, probably decided to suppress it, or it was suppressed by common consent, for there is no conclusive proof that it was ever published l)y authority. - Its proper place is in the appendix to the journal of the House for the years 1839-40, but it is not there, nor have I been able to find it in the archives of the State House, or else- where. It was no doul)t published at the request of its author in the JJ\\^lcly Ohio Sfatcsniaii, about the time it was laid be- fore the House of Representatives, but as the files of the Weekly Statesman of that period are missing, I cannot reproduce it.^ The members of the Legislature, Whig and Democrat, were probably equally anxious to suppress it, to drop the subject, and to forget it entirely. Neither the Journal nor the States- 1 Their report, it should be remembered, is silent as to the cause of the trouble in Marion. = Judge Thos. J. Anderson says: "The memorialist secured for it a printing at the expense of the State." He assumed this I infer, because it was customary, but I find no evidence of it. 3 The foregoing was written before I secured a copy of the memorial, which was not till Sept. 1902. 109 Life and Letters man had much to say about slavery. Both, presumablv, were pro-slavery papers at that time, but fearful of injuring the prospects of their respective candidates, carefully refrained, as. a rule, the Joiinuil especially, from any allusion to the subject. It was at all times and under all circumstances a delicate and difficult question. Northern politicians treated it gingerlv. Hence m Ohio, (at that day and before), stump speakers either let it severely alone or approached it with awe, from a Southern stand- ]')oint, as one of the holy sacraments of the Constitution. Aly opinion therefore is, (recurring- to my father's commun- ication) that (leneral Allen, the editor, and Charles Scott, the publisher of the Journal, were not so much afraid of a prose- cution for libel, as they were of the story of the"runaway nig- ger." This in all likelihood they feared might again come to the front, reappear in all its entirety, its enormity, not onlv in Marion county, but in every other county in the State, and in the nation, and possibly evoke such an outburst in the North, and such a frenzy in the South, as to imperil the chances of Harrison and Tyler. They no doul)t shrank from the conse- ((uerfccs of a recital of all the facts and circumstances attend- ing the arrest, the imprisonment, the trial, the illegal seizure in court after the acquittal, and the final escape of the Virginia negro, and then and there, as prudent ]iartisan journalists, de- cided that it should not be said that injudicious or indiscreet publications in their ])aper,i j^^^^j precipitated a further dis- cussion of the riotous proceedings in Marion, wherel)y the suc- cess of the Whig party at the October and November elections, might be endangered.- A majority of the members of the leg- islature, as already stated, were Democrats, the governor of the State, Wilson Shannon, and the President of the United States, Martin \^an liuren, were Democrats, and the Whigs wanted to "turn the rascals out." 1 Party organs in Columbus were more intere.sted in party success in the State, sixty year.s ago than now, for they fought to secure the public printing, wliich they considered a legitimate subsidy, and part of the spoils of war. - A few may think that I give undue prominence to the slave case in Marion, but some of tlie bloodiest wars mentioned in history, have resulted from acts less calculated to arouse and inflame the public mind. Besides as a great historic event it will continue to grow in importance. 110 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife The letter of my father was not offered to any other pub- lisher, ncMie of the ])er]3lexing- Southern questions arose that later disturl)e(l the peace of the country, the most enthusiastic, huli- crous and o-rotesque political Ccim])aig-n that was ever waged ensued, and, as everyljody knows, "Tom Corwin the wagoner- boy," on the crest of the wave rode triumphantly into the guber- natorial chair, and Harrison and Tyler at the helm, on the same wdielming- tidal-wave, swept the C(nmtry, and liecame President and \'ice President by majorities that astonished their supporters. Harrison's ancestral history, and ]5ioneer life, his career as a soldier under Wayne against the Indians of the Northwest Territorv, his great prominence in our last war with Great Brit- ain, together with picturesque campaign songs, and rallying cries that appealed to the people, and "the log cabin and hard cider" processions, were the basis of the boundless, irresistible enthu- siasm A\-hich captivated the country. In this unique campaign, the Whigs were also successful in carrying the legislature by a handsome majority, and as soon as mv father's term of ofhce had expired, which was early in the session (1841), he was again elected for* a term of seven years, showing that his action, official and otherwise, in the slave case, had not impaired his standing in his party. And when he had sat upon the liench fourteen years he was, as heretofore stated, re-elected by the legislature for a third term. A brief sketch of the ])ersonages mentioned in these pages, connected in (Mie fonu or another with the aforesaid judicial or legislative ])r()ceedings, may interest the reader. Judge Powen. at the expiration of his judicial term, was re- elected by the legislature in February, 1845, for another term of seven vears. At the end of his second term he resumed the practice of his profession, secured a lucrative clientage, also engaged in banking, and became wealthy and prominent. Pi Jime. 1856, he \\'as nominated by the Republican party and elected supreme judge of the State,^ and his course in the celebrated 1 After Bowen's nomination for Supreme Judge, he was appointed lay Gov. S. P. Chase to fill a vacancy on tlie Supreme Bench occasioned by tlie resignation of Jua^e C C. Converse of Zanesville. Bowen In the fall of ISfiO was made a Presidential elector, and cast his vote for Abraham Lincoln. This able lawyer and Incorruptible judg-e, was born at Augusta, N. Y.. July 21. 1805, and died at his home in Marion. Sept. 2G. 1S71. Ill Life and Letters slave case was probably what secured his nomination, it havin,8f been referred to in eloquent language by Mr. L. J. Critchfield, of Delaware, (later of Columbus), who presented Bowen's name to the State Convention. The attorneys, Watson and Godman, rose high in their pro- fession. Watson was sent to Congress, was elected judge of the Court of Common Pleas several times, and was on the bench when he died. He was a great lawyer. General Godman was a member of lioth branches of the State legislature, distinguished himself in the Civil War, came within a few votes in 1862 of an election to Congress, and was Auditor State (of Ohio) for eight }ears. He held other high positions, was many years a prominent memljcr of tlie Ohio bar, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He died October 4th, 1891, in the city of Columbus, and was buried in Marion, (leneral George Rowe became a major-general of the Ohio militia, emigrated to Cali- fornia during the gold excitement of 1848, and acquired riches, and more or less distinction in his profession. Hon. Everett Messenger, E. G. Spelman, Nathan Peters, and Ale:^ander Sprung" were successful in their several vocations, and lived to be quite old — honored and respected by their neighbors. Messenger, who resided in Big Island township, was was a member of the Ohio legislature, 1864-5, was the owner of a large stock-farm, and probably bought and sold more cattle than any Ohio man of his day. Joseph Durfee — an honest, capable man — died soon after retiring from the office of sherifif. Charles Sweetser secured a fair practice, amassed wealth, sat in Congress one or two terms, Init never succeeded in con- vincing the profession that he was either an able lawyer or an upright man. John Bartram ^ — the Marion justice of the 1 Judge John Bartram was born near Redding or Reading, Conn., June 12. 1S04, and died in Marion, Nov. 17, 1879. He commenced practicing law in 1S47. His wife. Jane Hopkins, a refined lady, was born on the Pickaway Plains, "5 miles below Circleville," O., Aug. 8, 1808. She be- longed to a branch of the family of Stephen Hopkins, "the signer;" but her parents emigrated from Sussex Co., Delaware, to Ohio. She died in Marion, Sept. 19, 1888. Their only child, Samuel H, Bartram, was born in Marion, Dec. 22, 1828. He graduated from the Law Department of Cin- cinnati College, in 1850, and was admitted to practice the same year. He was elected prosecuting attorney of Marion Co.. in 1852, and once held the office a short time by appointment. He made his mark, and as a member of the legal firm of J. & S. H. Bartram. has taken part in the trial of many 112 Of Jud^e Thomas J. Anderson and Wile ])facc' before whom Black Liill was dragged by the X'irginia slave- liunters, their hiwyers and friends, after he was set at liberty by the L'onrt of C^^mnion Pleas — was elected the following winter { 1840) for one term of seven years, associate judge of Marion county. The legislature was Democratic, and John Rartram was then a pro-slavery Democrat. After retiring from the bench — where he sat with ability and dignity — Judge. Bertram opened a law office, got a fair share of business, and was known as a safe counselor and good lawyer. During the Civil War he w'as a Union man. and finally joined the Republican party, and was sent to the Legislature — first to the House, and then to the Senate. He lived to be an old man, and left a handsome property and a good name. The members of the Judiciary Committee of the House, in the winter of 1839-40, rose to eminence. Spalding, famous as an advocate, was elevated to the Supreme Bench, was a mem- ber of Congress, and late in life joined the Republican party. Thomas W. Bartley was acting governor of the state (in 1844), for a few months, and later was many years one of the judges of the Ohio Supreme Court. His father, Mordecai Bartley, elected as a Whig, succeeded him (in 1845) as governor of Ohio. Moses B. Corwin was sent to Congress. George H. Flood^ was ap- pointed by President v"an Buren, U. S. Charge d' Afifaires to the Republic of Texas. Thomas B. Henderson, the fifth mem- ber, was long a politician of some note and influence. Gustavus Swan, of Columbus, an occasional practitioner at the Marion bar, who was present when the negro was discharged, v/as very indignant at the outrageous conduct of the rioters, and important cases. A few years ago he was prominent as a stump speaker, and as a lecturer. He is a man of means, lives in fine style, and all the members of his interesting family are highly esteemed. Mr. Bartram is still — 1903 — a man of noble appearance, and fully expects to live to be a centenarian. He inherits both Roundhead and Cavalier blood. 1 "Department of State. Washington, Aug. 28, 1902. Hon. James H. Anilrrsoit. Sir — In response to your letter of the 25th instant, I have the honor to inform you that George H. Flood, of Ohio, was appointed Chargg d'Affaires of the United States to Texas, March 16. 1840; was recalled April 10. 1841. and left Texas July 21, 1841. I have the honor to be. Your obedient servant, Alvey a. Adee, Acting Secretary." 8 113 Life and Letters in order to bring tlicni lo justice aided Watson to prepare the necessary motions for contempt, "the specifications," and the indictments. Long- before Swan's death he stood high as a lawyer, judge, and financier, and left a large estate to his two daugliters, Mrs. George M. Parsons, of Columbus, and Mrs. Whiting of New York. Judge Thomas W. Powell, after a long life of distinguished usefulness, died at his home in Delaware, in his eighty-seventh year. He was tlie father of Hon. T. E. Powell, the eminent lawyer of Columbus, ( )hii!. William Walker, with the rest of the Wyandot Indians, left Upper Sandusky, Ohio, July 12, 1843, ^o^ the new Wyandot Reservation beyond the Missouri, and settled near the mouth of the Kansas river. About 1852 or 1853, before the estab- lishment of a territorial government, he was for a short time provisional governor of Nebraska Territory, (which embraced the present boundaries of Kansas and Nebraska,) and after that he was called governor.^ He died at Kansas City, in February, 1874, being then seventy-four years old. He was bright, intelli- gent, sarcastic, dissipated : as a writer, caustic, witty, reckless, and often unreliable. 1 "State of Kansas, Governor's Office, TOPEKA, May 4, 1889. J. H. Andcraon, Esq.. Voluiiihiis. Ohio. My Dear Sir: On receipt of yours of the 29th ultimo, I requested Hon. P\ G. Adams, Secretary of our State Historical Society, to investigate and reply. The result of his inquiries is embodied in a brief letter of which the following is a copy: 'Kansas Historical Society. Topbka, Kans., May 2, 1889. Hon. Ij. V. Humphrey, Governor of Kunsus. Dear Sir: In reply to the inquiry made by J. H. Anderson, of Colum- bus, Ohio, respecting William Walker of Wyandotte, and the claim that he was at one time governor of Kansas, ii appears that Mr. Walker was given tlie title growing out of the holding of a convention at Wyandotte, about the year 1852 or 1853, for the object of forming a provisional government as a step towards the establishment of a territorial government, in the Indian Territory, by Congress. The convention was participated in by some people from Fort Leavenworth, officers and others, and by some members of the Wyandot trioe who were in favor of becoming citizens of the proposed new territory. William Walker, then a chief of the Wyandot tribe, was chosen provisional governor, as a result of this movement, and George I.- Clark, secretary. I know no other reason why the title of governor attached to Mr. Walker. Very respectfully, F. G. Adams, Secretary.' Yours very truly, Lyman U. Humphrey, J]^4 Governor of Kansas." Lieutenant James Thomas Anderson, U. S. Army. Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Andrew tl. I'atterson lost his property by fire, thenceforth •drank liard, and died in poverty and distress. He was a kind- hearted sociable man, or herculean physical strength. His last days were spent in Marion, where he became a warm friend of Judge Anderson, whose generous assistance he often received. As no trace was kept, I am unable to say what became of the men from the South. They were not engaged surely in a very laudable undertaking when they came to Marion to take and carry away by fair means or foul, honest Black Bill. But the stand])uint from which they viewed such conduct was different from ours, and they may have had a good reputation at home. Robert W. McClanahan is said to have been a lawyer of some standing, and the ultra-prd-slavery party in Marion liked them all. The hero of the aiifair, to whom Black Bill really owed his freedom, was Judge Thomas J. Anderson. While he was a Whig, and acted with the Whig party, he was at heart an aboli- tionist, and the negro from the time of his arrest had his sympathy. The decision by which he was discharged from cus- tody was in part due to Judge Anderson, and his escape from the office of the justice of the peace, while in the hands of his merciless enemies, was wholly due to the judge's prompt, coura- geous action. After this famous episode of old slavery days, the judge "continued in pul)Iic life many years. Before the expiration of his third judicial term, our present State constitution had been adopted, which changed our judiciary system. He was then well advanced in years, but was not allowed to enjoy "the post of honor," — "private station." When the old venerated Whig party was dissolved in 1854-5 he gave the new, vigorous Re- publican party, his cordial, enthusiastic support and influence. It was after leaving the bench that he held — as already stated — the office of district assessor ^ (to appraise the property 1 Auditor's Office. Marion Co., O., April 12, 1853. TJon. T. J. Anderson, Sir: You are hereby appointed District Assessor, in the Second Dis- trict, composed of Marion, Big- Island, and Grand Prairie townships. Marion •county, in the place of C. A. Darlington, resigned. You are requested to give bond, and enter upon the duties of said office within ten days. Henry Hain, Auditor. Marion Co. A. Sharp, Trcafitrcr, Marion Co. J. H. Barker, Recorder, Marion Co. 115 Life and Letters in Marion, llig Island, and Grand Prairie townsbips) , the office of justice of the peace, of master commissioner, of commissioner of insolvent debtors, of United States Deputy Collector of In- ternal Reve-:u(' for Marion coimt\-, and other offices. He was a clear-headed, plain-spoken man, whose simple words and short sentences were easily understood. He was direct and positive, knew no roundabout ways, was unfamiliar with circumlocution, but was ever ready to learn and to alter his views if found wrong. He did all in his power to uphold the general government during the late Rebellion ; no man in our country was more active and efficient according to his strength and means. He encotu-aged enlistments, sought to provide for the soldiers' widows and orphans, and for the sick and wounded. His country's cause and the stirring events of the war thoroughly aroused him, ab- sorljing his thoughts and his time, as all well knew who were near him, or .who read his earnest letters written during that intensely exciting period. He was the father of eight children r AsphcHa Henrietta, l)orn December 14, 1826; Virgil Dunlevy, born April 11, 1829; Orrel Eliza, born December 26, 1830; James House, born March 16, 1833 ; John Summerfield, born February 20, 1835; Clay Webster, born August 24, 1837; Annie Elizabeth, born March 4, 1840; and Mary Hannah, born De- cember 7, 1 84 1. All except James House, now of Columbus, Ohio — a sketch of whose life may be found in a number of historical works — died many years ago. Nor has he any grand- children living (1903), except the two sons and daughter of James H.^ Toward the close of Thomas J. Anderson's life he sufifered more than ever. His old wounds, his eyes, and finally his stomach were sources of trouble and pain. He continued to 1 James H. Anderson was married to Miss Princess A. Miller, Novem- ber 27, 1856. She was born August 4, 1837. They have three children liv- ing: Mary Princess, who was married October 30, 1888, to Prof. Edward Orton, Jr., of the Ohio State University: Lieut. James Thomas Anderson, U. S. A., born March 26, 1832, in Hamburg, Germany, where his father was U. S. Consul; married May 26, 1898, Miss Helen Bagley, daughter of Gov. John J. Bagley, of Mich. Their only child, Helen, was born June 6, 1899. Charles Finley Anderson, born March 2.3, 1864, in Hamburg, Germany, was married to Miss Minerva A. Flowers, of Paducah, Ky., June 20, 1893. They have two children: Mary Princess, born July 3, 1899, and Dorothy Burton, born June 8, 1902. 116 Marv Princess Anderson. (Mrs. PMward Orton, Jr. J Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile reside at the old homestead in Alarion for four or five niont'ns after his wife's death, whieh oecurred on the 17th day of May. 1870, when he aeconipanied his danohter Annie and grand- daughter Cora Spaukhng, to the west. The death of his wife, whom he loved with a perfect love, nearly broke his heart, and it was thought that the western journey might cause him to forget to some extent his sorrows, and possibly give him l)ack his health. He paid visits to relatives' in Indiana, Illinois, Mis- souri and Kansas, transacted business of more or less importance in the city of Paola. Kansas, and then retraced his steps till he came to I'leasant Hill, Mo., where he sojourned for two or three months. At this place his afflictions and sorrows culminated in a fatal disaster. He had decided to return to Marion, and had notified his son of his intention, when he received a paralytic stroke of great severity. This visitation was on the morning of the •24th of January, 1871, at about 8 o'clock. He was then sitting bv the tire and quite alone, but was very soon attended bv relatives and friends. When first seen he could talk, and was able to describe the attack, and tell how he felt, but in a little while he could scarcely articulate, and finally became nearly speechless and seemed to suffer intensely. Whether it was physical suffering, or anguish of the heart because of his in- ability to communicate with his beloved daughter and grand- daughter who wept at his bedside, no one could say. There they remained, these poor children, watching and waiting, try- ing to decipher his anxious looks and broken syllables, bowed down by sorrow and grief, in torturing suspense, anticipating all his wants, till the hour of dissolution came. Death came to his relief on the following day, January 25, 1871, at 11 o'clock p. M., thirty nine hours or more after he was stricken. Thus died a good and in some respects a great man, for he was always and everywhere courageotis in the right, fearless in the path of duty, only fearing the displeasure of God. He was a public- spirited citizen, a brave patriot, a generous husband, a loving father, and an upright man. The body of the deceased was brought to Marion, where after solemn Masonic and religious obsequies, it was deposited in the Marion cemeterv. The eloquent funeral sermon in the M. E. 117 Life and Letters church was by the able pastor, the Rev. L. A. Belt, an old friend of the family. The Masonic and religious rites and services, witnessed by a great multitude, were very impressive. In the beautiful Marion cemetery, on a site selected by him- self, beside his wife and seven children, lies all that is mortal of this true-hearted man, this representative American citizen, who was never ashamed of his country or his creed, and wha never sailed under false colors. The considerate kindness and unwearied attention shown my father in his last sickness, by his church and Masonic brethren, and their neighljors, can never be forgotten by me. A stranger in a strange land, yet no well-known citizen of Missouri, of the highest character and standing, could have received better or more respectful treatment. Such disinterestedness and gener- osity in this country, can probably only be found in the South, where hospitality in its broadest sense has ever been cultivated and observed as a virtue, and one of the crowning humanities and ornaments of civilization. 118 Nancy Dunlevy Anderson. (Mrs. Thomas J. Anderson.; Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife CHAPTER XXI HAVING finished the memoirs of Judge Thomas J. Ander- son, the reader wiU now probably be interested in the brief sketch of his wife, Mrs. Nancy Dunlevy Anderson, which follows ; Her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Barton Dunlevy. a widow, came to America from Tyrone county, Ireland, about 1771, and settled with ber cbildrcn near Brownsville, Fayette county. Pa. She was tbe widow of Andrew Dunlevy, son of James, son of John, son of Francis, son of Anthony, who was living, and quite old, in Sligo, Ireland, in 1652. She was the mother of nine children — eight sons and one daughter — seven of whom accompanied her to this country, namely: John, Anthony, An- drew, Morris, Daniel, James and Nancy. Mrs. Mary Barton Dunlevy was born in 1730. was a memlier of tbe Protestant Episcopal Church, and died August 18, 1827, at tbe home of lier son Daniel, in St. James parish. Cross Creek township, Jefifer- son county, Ohio. Andrew, her husband, died in county Tyrone, sometime before she left Ireland. James Dunlevy, tbe father of Nancy Dunlevy Anderson, was born in county Tyrone, Ireland, in 1770, came to America with bis widowed mother as before stated, lived for years in Fayette county. Pa., was educated at Dr. John McMillan's Classical School, and its successor, Canonsburg Academy, (which after- wards became the famous Washington and Jefferson College,) and was united in marriage in 1796 to Miss Hannab Rabb, born July t, 1780, a daughter of Captain Andrew Rabb, of Fayette county, Pa., a man of wealth and influence, and a Rev- olutionary soldier who recruited a company of mounted Rangers at his own expense, which rendered gallant service during several years of tbe War for Independence. David McKinley, grcat-grandfatber of tbe late President of the United States, William McKinley, in bis application for a pension says, that a part of his Revolutionarv service was in Captain .Andrew Rabb's company. Captain Ral)b, wbose will disposing of bis great estate is of record in Fayette couutv. Pa., 119 Life and Letters was married to his first wife, Mary Scott, mother of Hannah Rabb Dunlevy, September i, 1768, to his second wife, Cath- arine Pentecost, February 27, 1800, and died September 5, 1804, at Hot Springs, Bath county, Va., where he was undergoing treatment for poison administered by a slave. James and Hannah Rabb Dunlevy (the parents of Nancy Dunlevy Anderson), removed from Fayette county. Pa., in 1797, to Jefferson county, Ohio. Here James Dunlevy bought a farm about three miles from Steubenville, soon became prosperous and quite prominent, was elected sheriff of the county for two years from October 9, 1804, and after more than two years service retired from office in December, 1806, and died (it is believed) on the (lay preceding "Cold Friday," that is on February 5. 1807, leaving a handsome property to his four infant children. He was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church. His will, and the wills of his brothers Daniel and Morris, and of his father-in-law Captain Rabb, will be found in "The History ot the Dunlevy Family," by Miss G. D. Kelley, of Columbus, Ohio. James Dunlevy had fair hair and complexion, was tall and strafght, dignified, and fine looking. His only son John died very young, soon after his father's death. His daughter Mary, married Edwin S. Tarr, a lawyer, who first settled in Galves- ton, Texas, and later in Clay county. 111. Here, on her farm, on the Ingraham Prairie, Mary Dunlevy Tarr — a bright, cul- tured woman — died childless, August 29, 1858. Her amiable, intelligent sister Julia Dunlevy. ])orn December 25, 1800, mar- ried John Plotner, a native of \"irginia, an upright man of ability aiul indnstn-, and late in life (in Octol:;er, 1851), left Ohio, and removed to the Ingraham Prairie, near tlie home of her sister Mary and passed awav April 28, 1863, leaving several chil- dren. Her husband died Sept 15, 1855. (See History of the Dunlevy Family for the Plotner Famil}\) Tlie third daughter and youngest child of James and Hannah Rubli Dunlevy, was Nancy Dunlevy, l:)orn on her father's farm near Steubenville, January 12, 1805. Her mother, and the exec- utors named in her father's will : Daniel Dunlevy, Thomas Elliot, and Jiihn Milligan ]:)rovi(le(l her with an education in the schools of Steubenville, that was lietter than the average young lady then obtained. Her mother (Hannah Rabb Dunlevy), the latter 120 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile part of the year 1808 l)ecanie the wife of Thomas Johnson, of Jefferson county, Ohio, liy whom she had five chiUh^en. (See Dtinlevy Family History.) Hannah Rabb (Dunlevy) Johnson (bed in 1817, when her daughter Nancy Dunlevy was only twelve years old. Thence- forth the three Dunlevy girls resided on their father's farm (which was their farm), till Julia was married. A part of their time was spent on the large 640 acre farm of their uncle Daniel Dunlevy, one of the executors of their father's estate. About 1824 Nancy Dunlevy, then nineteen years old, was invited to visit Mrs. Judge Sherman, mother of Hon. John Sherman, at Lancaster. Ohio, near wliich place, namely, on the Pickawa\- Plains, she owned a large tract of rich lanrl, inherited from her father. While in this locality, Nancy Dunlevy be- came acquainted with Thomas Jeft'erson Anderson, whose, father owned a farm near l)y. They were soon much interested in each other, and were finally joined in wedlock August 7, 1825, l)y the Rev. James Gilruth. They settled in Marion, Ohio. the same year. Mrs. Nancv Dimlevy Anderson, one of the most gifted and highly respected women that ever lived in Marion county, died (as before stated) May 17, 1870. She ever re- mained a close intimate friend of Mrs. Sherman, and they visited ■one another in Mansfield and Marion. The onlv living child of Judge Thomas Jefferson and Nancy Dunlevy Anderson, is James House Anderson, attorney at law of Columlnis. Ohio. He was united in marriage to Miss Prin- cess .A. Miller, November 2", 1856. Their children now (1903) living are Airs. Mary I^rincess Orton, wife of Professor Edward Orton, Jr., of the Ohio State University; Lieut. James Thomas Anderson, LL S. A.; and Charles Finley Anderson. For a more complete account of the Dunlevys in ancient and modern times, as kings and princes of Ldster (Ulidia), and as -citizens of the Ignited States, the reader is referred to Miss Kelley's History of the Dunlevy Family. DL'NLEVY COAT-OF-ARMS. Dunlevv or Donlcvy : A. D. 1600. Ar. three cinquefoils j^-ueules, within a double tressure, tiory-countcr-fiory vert. 121 Life and Letters Two of my mother's uncles, sons of Captain Andrew Rabb, went south after the death of their father, which occurred (as l)efore stated) September 5, 1804. Her uncle, John Rabb, bought a cotton plantation near Natchez, and another fifty miles above Natchez, on lake St. Joseph, in Louisiana. He was one of the earliest planters in that part of Louisiana. He was also inter- ested in New Orleans, and resided in that city a part of the time. His brothers-in-law, Joseph and Lewis Newman, owned cotton plantations in the neighborhood of his estates in Mis- sissippi and Louisiana. My mother's uncle, William Rabb, set- tled on a large plantation (of his own) on the Red river in Texas, and was massacred by the Comanche Lidians. All his familv v>ere put to death at the same time. Although James' Dunlevy, my mother's father, died at an early age (thirty-six), he was quite successful in amassing prop- erty. My mother's inheritance as heretofore stated was probably $2,000 in money, and in addition, landed property in Jefferson and Pike counties, and on the Pickaway Plains. Her step- father, Thomas Johnson, by injudicious investments had lost her mother's large inheritance. So when my parents settled in Mar- ion (in 1825) they were in good circumstances for that primi- tive time. My mother had the education that a farmer's daughter could get, and which the schools of Steubenville at that early day in its history afforded, which was nothing to boast of. But she was a lover of books, and read with enthusiastic eagerness. She took journals and magazines, and was ever a buyer of books — a discriminating book buver I may say. The best articles in the magazines, and the books that pleased her most she read an'i re- read. She likev/ise loved to write (not for the press however), and her gifted female correspondents and later her children kept her in practice. She was a woman of taste, a lover of music, and a passionate lover of flowers. Our house on Center street, which is still standing, when built (in 1844) was thought large and quite im- posing. The first story is stone and the walls very thick ; the second story brick. My mother planned the lower story, for she wanted a secure place for the delicate plants and shrubs with whicli the winter months always found it well filled. 122 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife 1 can see her still, hovering over the pots and tnl)s con- taining "the ]:)huUs'" as they \\'ere caUed, watering and othei- wise looking to their healthfnl growth. It was a pastime, a recreation, a lahor of love. In spring and snnimer, from time to time she snpplied the premises — an acre and an eighth — with other flowering plants and shrubs, and also trees — fruit and ornamental. Here, in the early morning and in the cool of the evening she delighted to wander, inhaling the fragrance and watching the tm folding and development of her lovely ideals. Her love of music was strikingly shown while her grand- daughter, Cora Spaulding (a child of musical talent), was pur- stiing her studies. She became al)sorbed in the science and in the art. The harmonies of sound suggested sentiments and ideals that awakened rare emotions, lender the glow of divine music, fancy free she sat in rapture. As the reader 'knows, my father was ever hospitable. His guests embraced all classes of respectable people. Hence bright, accomplished persons, young and old, of the countv and of ad- joining counties, whose conversation my mother enjoyed, were often at his house. Her society was sought, for she was known (as lias already been intimated) as an agreeable, well-informed person, whose conversation was always entertaining. Like the children of the pioneers generally, her early opportunities, as the reader is aware, were limited : she was therefore essentially a self-made woman. Her skill in w'hatever direction was mainly due to her natitral abilities, and to her own persistent efiforts. Besides reading, and writing, and entertaining guests, and discharging social and religious duties and o1)ligations, she did a great deal of practical household work, for she loved her home and was a genuine housekeeper. Taking an active interest in society, she was fond of giving and attending parties. She took an interest in all public questions that excited and divided the people, and her views reflected her intelligence and good sense. And before age and infirmities made it irksome, traveling gave her real pleasure, and she recurred to her only journey to the Falls of Niagara by railroad and steamboat, with never ceasing delight. A storm on the lake, generallv a terrify- ing spectacle, inspired rapt contemplation, and visions almost sublime. With her, a love of the sublime in nature or art 123 Life and Letters was ever present. She admired the grandeur of the great cata- ract, and whatever was lofty in sentiment or style m literature. She was, however, over and above all, a true wife, mother and Christian. While she was no doubt excitable, she was too discreet or too proud, to show ill-temper. She always treated my father with kindness, deference and respect, and was the gentle, confiding friend and companion of her children. She tried by words and example to instill into their youthful minds true ideas of industry, veracity and honor. And as I have stated in the sketch of my father, there were no liickerings or jarring words in our family. No single hasty or unkind word that I can recall ever passed between my parents. My mother vv^as a woman of many sorrows. She lost her parents in childhood, and her children all preceded her to the tomli except two. Her grief at the loss of her loved ones was ])itial)le, and affecting to behold. Her last hours w'ere neither painless nor her suiTering extreme. She lingered more than a month, comforted and sustained by the kind willing hands, soft gentle voices, and tender, loving words of my father, sister and niece, and others near and dear. And when the shadows of death began to darken that home, silent and in tears these sornnving ones hovered about the beloved sufferer. In her dying moments they stood at her side. It was a touching death- l)ed scene. She told them not to weep, that she was prepared, and only a little in advance of them on the journey, that she would soon see Orrel, and Clay, and her other loved ones, and receive a jf)yful welcome in the Heavenly home, where she said, "I will await your coming." Then she took each by the hand, when suddenly her eyes l^ecame brighter than ever before, ex- pressing a world of tenderness and love, while her countenance beamed with a marvelous radiance, strangely affecting all present. Following this sui)reme moment came a deathly pallor, when her ■eyes lost their unwonted expression and her soul was released. Having finished the memoirs, the letters follow: 124 Of Judge Thomas |. Anderson and Wife MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, February 28, 1861. Dear Son : — Well, how are yon and what are yonr prospects,, and how are yon enjoying yonrself at the seat of government of the great American nation ? Yesterday Princie told me that she thought from the tone of your letters yon were passing the time pleasantly, but she feared you were not free from danger. While I fear that yon or your father may not come home alive, and though intensely excited, I do not intimate my fears to any one. Be prudent. Don't expose yonrself to danger except in defense of the conntr3^ In the effort you are making, which is certainly laudable, I hope you may succeed, but if not, submit with grace and forti- tude, and consider that it is probably for your good, perchance to save you from a watery grave ; not that it is so important where we lay our bodies down if we have secured an interest in Christ. "What shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" All the wealtb of the Indies, nor all the gold of Ophir can redeem a soul. I am not so ill as when yon went away, but not yet quite well, though gaining strength. Have taken short walks for three successive days and feel benefited. Princie ^ will not visit her relatives in Clark and Cham- paign counties, for she thinks the weather too cold and the roads too muddy to travel by private conveyance. She wants to visit her brother, and I advised her to do so, as the short trip on the railroad would be pleasant. Since yon left, Princie has had a gloomy time in that big house, almost alone night and day. Give yonr father my love. Yonr affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MR. AND MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, April 22d, 1861. Dear Children : — I feel sad, O very sad this morning. You are gone, and we know not what awaits you. I trust in 1 Mrs. James H. Anderson. 125 Life and 'Letters 'God for your protection. May }'0u also trust Him, casting your whole care upon Him, for He careth for you. Fear God, keep his commandments, and everything shall work together for your good. Be very kind to each other, forhearing in all things. No other course can insure happiness. Remember you are alone in the world, no other in touch caring whether you are happy or miserable. This should bind you the closer together. You will find in your care for each other's happiness you increase your own. * * * Dear little M , how I wish I could see her. Here lies her doll — little "Judy." Tell her grandma will take care of it. They are still ])eating up for troops. Mr. James H. God- man's company is not yet full. O I wish you had been here at church yesterday. Such an hour I never passed. William D. God- man i)reached, touching on our troul)les, then held "general class." We felt that we were hearing some speak for the last time. Just think, sixteen of the young men of our church among the vol- unteers ! I wish }ou could have heard them — such high-souled, patriotic, ennobling sentiments : sentiments I never heard ut- tered. There w-as not, I think, a dry eye in the house. All seemed to feel it to be a religious duty to defend our country. Amlirose Mouser, son of Isaac Mouser, a very intelligent young man who has been at the University three years and expected to remain two more, rose and said it had been his greatest ambi- tion to get an education, but that he could and would give up his college course to serve his country. William D. now arose, and said he honored the student that quit his studies to serve his country, and that he would not have lost that "hour in class for a fortune in gold." But I have no language to give you any idea of the meeting. Annie ^ was working on the flags all day Saturday and is ■still at work. The young ladies make and present them to the companies. I will write every day whilst you are in New York. Get all the information while in New York from Bromberg - that you can, but be sure to be careful of him. After your arrival in Germany, Josephine ^ expects a letter from Princie. Your afifectionate mother. 1 Annie E. Anderson. = Once U. S. "Vice Consul at Hamburg. ^ Mrs. Josephine Tj. Tirrill, nee Tillotson. 126 Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile TllOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Wednesday, April 24, 1861. Dear James: — We are all well. Yesterday was one of the greatest days ever seen in Marion. Most patriotic; not a jar nor party feeling seen or experienced. Every man. woman, and child is for the Constitution and the Union. James H. Godman and Albert H. Brown each got up a volunteer company of 100 men, and were chosen as captains of their respective companies. Our ladies made two beautiful hags bearing 34 stars, and at i o'clock the two companies appeared in front of the M. E. Church, and in the presence of thousands of patriotic citizens the flags were i)resented to the two captains. Patriotic speeches were made by several well-known citizens, and Messrs. Godman and Brown responded for and on behalf of their companies. An excellent supper — the best probably the town has ever seen — was furnished the volunteers at the City Hall and all enjoyed the occasion. The boys were to leave at 3 p. m. today for Columbus, but a sbort time before that hour Godman and Brown received a dispatch to remain here and await orders. You can imagine wbat a damper it cast, as all were excited and anxious to march in defense of our blood-bought country. This morning all is quiet. Our citizens have subscribed $10,000 for the sup- port of the families of the volunteers. We have not yet heard from you. Let us know^ when you embark and on what steamer. All send love. Your father. T. J. Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, May 25, 1861. Dear Son : — We received your letters from Liverpool, and were very glad to hear from you and of your safe arrival. * * * Here we have no partisan politics, as nearly all are for the Union, though there are a few who are not strictly lo\al. Our government is becoming very strong, and the seces- sion movement must soon fall. 127 Life and Letters Yeslerda}' our army took possession of Arlington Heights, and Alexandria, \'a. After the secessionists had generally fled from Alexandria, a miserable rebel who lay concealed, shot Col. Ellsworth dead. The wretch who did the deed was a tavern; keeper in Alexandria named Jackson, who was himself instantly killed oy one of Ellsworth's mcn.^ Ellsworth, yon know, was the colonel of the noted New York regiment of Fire Zouaves, and was a good and brave officer whose death is much la- mented. Jackson killed Ellsworth for taking down a Secession flag from the roof of his hotel — the Marshall House. There has been some fighting in St. Louis, in which our troops were victorious. General Harney has command there. Erank P. Blair,- who is a perfect lion, has command of a regi- ment in Missouri. The vote on Secession took place in Virginia on the 23d, Western Virginia is all right by a large majority. We have not yet heard from the rest of the State, but it will be all wrong east of Elarper's Eerry. Jefi^. Davis has estalilished his seat of government at Rich- mond, which gives great dissatisfaction to the party favoring; Montgomery. We now have complete possession of Maryland, and our troops pass through Baltimore at pleasure. There are, however, a great many sly Rebels in Baltimore. Our army is invading Virginia at different points, from Eairfax Court House to Norfolk, etc. President Lincoln and cabinet, and General Win- field wScott are very firm. You know that Congress meets on the 4th of July. It will be a short session but a very determined one. I gave Mr. 'I1iom?s W. Prosser your message. He said he would write yon soon. This he told nie yesterday. Peyton Hord says he is going to write you. Our cashier, Mr. J. J. Hane, was married after you left home to a Miss Montgomery of Mt. Gilead; and Mr. Adam Ault, to Elizabeth, the oldest daughter of Charles Miinzenberg. And was terribly horse-whipped by a fellow named , which some think '^ "Jackson had no sooner carried out his threat, when he fell to the ground pierced through a vital part with a ball from the musket of Sergeant J. E. Brownell of Col. Ellsworth's command." ~ Blair belonged to a very prominent femily, and was many years a distinguished member of Congress. 128 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wite did him good; hut it is hard to tell, he is so * * * But as the V s may r ,. it is hoped that * * * may yet change his cour^^e. Last Sunday George Barnett, a brother of Jack, died of dclirmm tremens. Mrs. Eliza Dicker- son just handed me a line to Princess which is herewith enclosed. Mr. Charles B. Smith, "Iron Charlie," has not yet been appointed postmaster, and we cannot understand it. The Presi- dent is now making but few appointments, except where he finds disunionists in office. Several removals in consequence of dis- loyalty have lately been made from the Navy, Treasury and War Departments. There are still suspicious persons in the service, and plenty of them in and about Washington. Let the Hamburg authorities know distinctly that we have a government that will be sustained, and that it will be respected too, at home and abroad. I know that you will stand by our govern- ment firmly and immovably. The services of 25,000 soldiers are now tendered the gov- ernment, and if needed one million volunteers can be obtained with ease. The government has no scarcity of money for war purposes. The soldiers in the field are in good spirits, and seem to be anxious to get into a fight just to show the Rebels that northern men are not cowards in any worthy cause. May the Lord bless von all. Your father. T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, May 25, 1861. My DEAR Son : — How glad I was to hear of your safe ar- rival beyond the big water, but was very sorry that you suffered so from seasickness. I hope the rest of your journey [from TJvcrrool to Haiilnirg] was more pleasant. We received your letters of the 9th ard nth inst., both in the same mail. They were thirteen days in reaching us. We Iwve no news except war news. Your father is now^ pt ihe office \\riting, and I presume will tell you all that we Inow. Cur government is now keeping all its plans secret until cxcruted, lest the enemy pr-^fit by the knowledge. Mr. J. H. \->9 Liie and Letters Godman has been promoted, and Mr. Edwin B. Olmstead elected captain in his stead. The companies from here were first ordered to Camp Jackson in Cohimbus, then to Camp Dennison, near Cincinnati, where, armed and equipped, they are now drilling, ready at any moment to be called into active service. Eugene and Charley Tillotson have both volunteered. i The govern- jiient has now called for troops for three and five years, and will accept none for less. Mr. Godman and Mr. Olmstead have both been sworn in for five years. I sometimes think you have made a fortunate escape from the excitement and turmoil incident to our civil war ; still I am reminded that your post is one of great responsibility, requiring diligence and constant vigilance in the performance of your duties. You no doubt informed the Department of State of your departure from the country, but I saw no notice of it although I did of several others. I feel sure that you will neglect none of your official duties. You are now at the right age to improve, and I think you will do so. Study the language and laws of the country to which you are accredited, as well as International law, and every other subject that may tend to inform your mind and qualify you for the efficient discharge of your duties. I want to see you reach up and write your name high, and yet higher on the scroll of fame. You can if you will. You have the power. Your country has called you to an important charge. If faithful she will call you again and again, higher and higher.^ Pursue whatever may tend to your advancement in literature, jurisprudence, diplomacy, etc. Dear Princess : I have not seen any of the folks about town since getting your letter ; otherwise they would have sent a load of kind or complimentary messages. I want you to write often. Kiss little Mary for me. Tell her grandma wants to see her so bad. Cora wants to see her too : I never knew a child to feel worse than Cora when you all went away. Her grief was quite pitiful. 1 Nephews of Mrs. Thomas J. Anderson. - Thi.s praise and encouragement is perhaps excusable in a mother. 130 James H. Anderson. Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile Trusting that the Ahnighty will care for you while abroad and grant you a safe return, I remain, Your affectionate mother. (From the Marion Republican of May 31, 18G1.) JAMES n. ANDERSON TO THOMAS J. ANDERSON. Steamship Glasgow, May 9. 1861. Dear Father : — We sailed out of New York harbor on the 27th ult. at 12 o'clock M. The sea was calm. By night we were for the most part in that happy state known as seasick- ness. I vomited profusely. Retired at 10 o'clock, and rose in the morning still seasick, though the exhilarating occupation of puking was not indulged in. However, up to this hour since my embarkation, I have been squeamish. Princess has also been seasick the principal part of the time. I have not eaten as much since my sojourn on shipboard as in two meals on land, but will regain my appetite I suppose soon after landing. My situation I assure you is not very delectable nor to be envied. "Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious sum- mer." To-day a glorious sun smiles upon us and land is in view. Our hopes beat high and every soul is jubilant. At the first sight, every one shouted "land !" Columbus on his first voyage could scarcely have been more rejoiced at the sight of land. The Irish coast is in view. At 9 o'clock this morning we had our first glimpse of it. At 5 o'clock this evening we will be at Oueenstown, near Cork. On the sod made sacred by the labors and sacrifices of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, I will pluck you a shamrock, so dear to every true Irish heart, and enclose it. We have now been out at sea twelve days, and will not reach Liverpool till tomorrow evening at 5 o'clock. Our voy- age has been tedious, though not attended with any great dangers. With the exception of two days the voyage has been what sea- men call pleasant, though our progress has been slow, having to 131 Life and Letters rely solely on steam as headwinds have prevailed almost con- stantly, rendering sails useless. Two days we encountered what I considered extremely rough weather. The billows rolled "mountain high." One of great weight and power swept over the deck, completely soaking every one exposed to its fury. With little Mary in my arms, I got thoroughly saturated with salt water. She cried at first because the drenching waves that beat upon us seemed to prolong their stay for a period of time quite un- reasonable. Then when the shock was over, and the people who had been knocked down had recovered, she laughed heartily. It has rained more than half the time since we came on board. The track of the sea which we have followed, measures from New York to Liverpool 3,100 miles, and has been this voyage very monotonous. We saw one school of whales. The first officer said he had never seen so many together at one time. He estimated the number at fifty. The pictures you see of them are quite correct. They spout water fifty feet high. We saw them off the banks of Newfoundland, and although it was a chilly, disagreeable day, all the passengers crowded the deck to see them. No sharks or seahogs have been seen, though seagulls and Mother Carey's Chickens are everywhere seen. Every day but yesterday, sails have been frequently seen. • To- day we have seen a dozen or more. Whenever a ship is in sight the cry is on every lip, "Ho ! a sail !" There are several dis- tinguished men aboard * * * and several prominent mer- chants of the Atlantic cities with their families. Liverpool, England. May 11, 1861. Dear Father : — We safely arrived at this place last night at 10 o'clock. It is now after 10 o'clock a. m., and we start for London in about an hour. So you see I have but little time in which to write. This will go out to you by the Persia. I am somewhat recovered from the effects of my sea voyage. I ate the best breakfast this morning that I have for many a dav. I took mutton chops, having heard much of the superiority of English mutton, and I assure you it cannot be spoken of too highly. Say this to my friend Prosser for me. We had charming sailing from Oueenstown, Ireland, to this citv, for St. George's Channel, and the Irish sea, were perfectly 132 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife smooth, and we had a fine view of the Irish and Welsh coasts. The latter is very rngged and appears barren. I am sorry that my great hurry compels me to leave so soon, as I wished to visit the world-renowned docks of Liverpool. There are not a great many attractions here, although it is a city of 600,000 inhabitants. I have not time to say more. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, June 22, 1861. Dear Son : — We have received your letters from London and Hamburg, also the London and Hamburg newspapers sent us. We were much pleased to learn from Princess that you were so pleasantly and comfortably situated. Since the blockade of the Southern ports we have done but little fighting. Our Marion troops that went for three months, have mostly enlisted for three years or during the war. God- man, Durfee, Olmstead and Brown, officers of the 4th Ohio, and John Beatty, lieutenant colonel of the 3d Ohio, have gone for the entire period. Lorin Andrews, formerly president of Kenyon College, is colonel of the 4th Ohio.^ Dumble wants you to write him a good letter for publica- tion in his paper. The is as near a secession sheet as it can well be without coming right out, flat-footed, in favor of disunion. The editor of such a paper should not live in a free and enlightened country. All he cares for is to keep up the party of wliich his paper is the organ. Tennessee has declared for secession, but United States Sena- tor Andrew Johnson is down on it in strong language. On his way to Washington he stopped at Cincinnati, and yesterday made a powerful Lhiion speech in that city. Congress meets on the 4th of July. 1 Col. Andrews was born in Ashland county, O., April 1, 1819. Died in Gambler, O.. September 18, 1861, from exposure incident to camp life while on duty in West Virginia. A great career was cut short in the death of this patriot and scholar. 133 Life and Letters Bob Schenck' has been made a brigadier geneial. He had an engagement a few days ago with the Rebels at a place called Vienna, in Virginia, 15 miles from Washington, was surprised, and 8 men were killed, and 7 or 8 wounded of the ist Ohio reg- iment. The papers say and the people think that Schenck did not show any military skill. Yet he was in the midst of it him- self. It is feared that there is too much favoritism shown in the appomtment of men to high positions in the army, of incom- petent men through whose ignorance the lives of our soldiers are sacrificed. I am sorry to say that Gov. William Dennison is now a very unpopular man. He is accused of appointing incompe- tent men who are his particular friends to offices in the army, and it is the general belief that he and his friends are making a great deal of money out of the State in all the army con- tracts. How true these charges are is hard to say, but they are sufficient to render the governor very unpopular. If you take the Cincinnati Commercial you can read a good deal on the subject. I have always respected the governor, and should be slow to believe any statement affecting his integrity. Mr. Atwood, the New York banker, who entertained you and your family so handsomely, has again failed. All drafts drawn on his bank are protested for non-payment, but fortunately the Marion banks had very little money in his hands. The of- ficers of our banks say -that each bank had only about $100 in Atwood's New York bank." ^ Many failures are now taking place in our large eastern cities, but our Ohio banks are pretty sound, and the standing of western merchants is fairly good. John E. Kraner, Dr. E. F. Gross, W. P. Duml)le and Charles Miinzenberg, were much pleased with the papers you sent them from London, and Hamlmrg, and send their best respects. It is now hard to make collections. Farmers are looking to their wool to raise money, but there appears to be little demand for 1 Robert C. Schenck, born in Warren county, O., October 4, 1809, a very able lawyer, eloquent speaker, and brave soldier, was many years in public life. — in the legislature, in Congress, and in Brazil, and Great Britain as U. S. Minister. He died in 1890. He was a Major General of Volun- teers and "a soldier of great zeal and gallantry." - This was a white lie or prevarication. Bankers never wish to in- jure their credit. 134 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife it. Wool is now selling- at from i8 to 25 cents per pound, corn is worth 2S cents per Ijushel, wheat 90 cents to $1.00. potatoes 15 to 20 cents, hams 7^ cents per pound, eggs 5 cents per dozen, butter and beef 6 cents per jMJund, dressed hogs $3.00 to $3.50 pe,- cwt. . Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, June 22, 1861. Dear James: — T^anguage fails to describe my satisfaction on reading of vour safe arrival and pleasant situation. Your let- ter is very good but after all I wished you had said more. Thus we become exacting as our privileges are increased. This is a propertv of the human mind. Here we have, as you are aware, exciting times, hourly ex- pecting to hear of bloodshed. Skirmishes and slight conflicts have already taken place. Billy Gurley has enlisted and his mother feels badly. We no longer have a Southern market for our surplus pro- duce, and as a consequence everything is very low. T received a letter from Mrs. R. N. Taylor last week. She says all are well, aiul invites me to visit her, which I should be happy to do. The frost destroyed the most of our fruit, l)Ut we have a few cherries, and they are now ripe. How do you like the fruit and vegetables of Germany? Is fruit abundant? What are vour weekly expenses at your summer home, includ- ing board, lodging, washing, etc., for yourself, Princie, Mary and governess? Cora 1 sends a kiss to Mary, and says, "tell her that Judy- is now in the country visiting at Cousin Frank's, and that her papa must buy her another Judy." Love to Princie ^ and Mary.- Your affectionate mother. 1 Cora Spaulding-, a little grand-daughter of the writer. ^A doll. 3 Princes.-^!, the wife, and Mary, the daughter of James H. Anderson. 1.35 Life and Letters MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, July 4th, 1861. My DEAR Son : — Although this is our great National Holi- day I see no flaming announcements of its celehration. It is thought better to spend all we have to spare in the suppression of the Rebellion. The Home Guards are marching around town to the music of drum and fife, and a few of our town and coun- try people have gone down to the Fair Grounds to have what they are pleased to style "a celebration." David S. Miller was here day before yesterday. He came to transact a little business with your father and Mr. David Pettit for Mr. R. N. Taylor. I never knew the country healthier. Fortunate for our troops ; and the weather is so cool and favorable withal. We have had no warm weather yet, that is no very warm weather. In the house we need a fire, Ijut outside it is pleasant. T am now some- what chilled, here in mv sitting room. T am ])lease(l with yom- letters, and especially with your de- scri])tion of your pleasant situation — your suburban home. Annie read Princie's last letter to several of our most cultured lady friends, every one of whom complimented it highly. We don't read your letters to any one as you do not wish it. I wish you to write a letter that you are willing to have pub- lished. The people are anxious to hear from you. Mrs. Judge Bennett and Mrs. Dr. Fisher were present when Princie's let- ter was read. They wanted to know why we didn't have your letters published. Mr. Frank Reed, they said, thinks you a fine letter writer, and was much pleased with letters written to him at St. Augustine, Fla. July 5th. As cool this morning as early May. We have a splendid comet appearing now in our heavens. It made its first appearance the first inst., in northwest, and had not been an- nounced by any astronomer. The superstitious here say it pre- sages war and other dread calamities. Old John Kraner says "it is a sign of war." Pity it didn't appear sooner. The sign is behind the times. 136 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile Dr. and ATrs. True, and Miss Nonie Reed, start on an ex- tensive tour next week. They contemplate visiting Montreal, and Quebec, and our eastern cities.^ My Son : I wish to say something on the theme most im- portant to you and me. I want you to give your heart to God. Would you so spend your earthly life of toil and trouble as to throw away an eternity of happiness? "I counsel thee," says Christ, "to buy of me, gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich." The price of this gold, this incalculable and imperish- able wealth is the heart, the whole heart. Christ asks no more, and will accept no less. The world and Christ demand the same price — the heart. The one for decaying and transitory pos- sessions, every one of which must pass from your grasp in the moment of death ; the other for the true riches which at death vou will go to enjoy in everlasting habitations. Possibly this is not a pleasant subject, but I cannot refrain, no not if you should promise to acquit me at the bar of God. Princie have faith in God. Let not your faith fail you. You may be compelled to endure many sore trials while in waiting for the ■summons. You may be called away before the loved ones of your own household, but you will not lie forsaken. Stay your soul on the covenants of God. "He will not forsake thee * * * nor forget the covenant of thy fathers." And now, 1 Dr. Henry A. True, A. M., M. D., born in Maine, August 10, 1812, sraduated from Bowdoin College in 18''2, came to Marlon in June 1839, practiced medicine for years, and later became a banker. He was a zealous member cf the Presbyterian Church, and a man of culture and liigh character. He died in Marion December 12, 1878, leaving a handsome ■fortune. His -wife. Elizabeth P. Reed, a lady of rare beauty and refine- ment, -was born in Deerfield. Mass., January 7. 1821. and died -while visit- ing at Tier native place September 26, 1881. Henry True, the only child 'Of Dr. Henry A. and Klizabeth True, was born January 26, 1848. in Marion, ■on the lot (No. 20), on which he now resides. He is an educated business man and banker, has been very successful, and as a progressive citizen takes a high. rank. He was united in marriage September 13. 1876. to Miss Flora P. Bowen, born October 19, 18.51, the charming and accomplished •daughter of the late Judge Ozias Bowen. They are both earnest Presby- terians. Their premising son and only child Henry Ayer True, born July '26. 1879, graduated from Princeton Un-versity in June 1902, receiving the degree of A. B. The sur\-iving members of the class of 1832 of Bowdoin College., (of which Dr. Henry A. True was one), held a pleasant reunion in 1876. at Philadelphia, during fhe Centennial Exposition, and exchanged messa.ges T\'hich are .sti.ll preserved. 137 Life and Letters my dear children, I bid you adieu. May the God of all grace be with you. Your affectionate mother. THOM.VS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion^ Ohio, July 6, 1861. Dear Son : — Our Marion soldiers are now in Virginia, south of Grafton, and are all or nearly all in the 4th Ohio. John Beatty is lieutenant colonel of the 3d. You will now know where to find your Marion friends, and whether they took part in the engagements that are looked for, and which will of course be duly described in the papers. You will please let me know what American papers you take, that I may know the sources of your information. Congress sat yesterday, and organized by electing Mr. Grow ^ of Pennsylvania, Speaker, and Mr. Etheridge - of Tennessee, Clerk. The President's message appeared in this morning's papers. Init I have not yet read it. You will find it in the New York Tribune. I will mail this letter at noon today, but it will not probably leave New York till the 13th, the day a Ham- burg steamer sets out for your port. I do not want to send my letters by way of the Department of State to have them franked. I prefer to pay the postage. If you enjoyed the franking privilege it would be different, and I should like it, but you do not, and we must put up with it. I called on Mr. Christ. P)rady for the amount of your ac- count for professional services, and he said he would pay it when you came home ! Money matters are very tight. I never heard more complaints on that score. Everything the farmer has to sell brings a low price, that is low to what be has been used to I shall have to get rails made on vour Marseilles timber land, as they cannot be got short of that, to renew the fences ^ Hon. Galusha A. Grow, many years a distinguished member of Con- gress, and a member now — 1902. - Emerson Etlieridge. ex-member of Congress and true Union man. 138 [Letter of Hon F. W .Seward, Assistant Secretary of State, that came with the following portraits of the President, Abraham Lincoln, and the Secretary of State, William H. Seward] / ■^ G^^-'^^tk-^^.K^ /): //^/ ^(^ ^^3-t_'^^'e— -<:_ .-.t^Z-.-tU^..-^ „^,.^^><^L. ,,-^^-<^--^ <2^^^ <^^L^ <^^^--<- ^>^--Z' 9^H/, it-^x '^' (^l^t^t-.^c^ eyy ^.^^■^'^^^ ^ ^ V^c:^,-.,...,..,^ >^ Oi Judg-e Thomas J. Anderson and Witt^ on the Deal L^arni. * * * If you should write a letter now and then for inildiealion \-our friends would like it. Postage from here via Haml)urg str. lo cents. The postage we paid on letters you sent from England was 24 cents. Your Father. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, July 22, 1861. Dear Princte: — Your very kind letter of the 28th ult. was- duly received. I was very glad to hear from you. * * * I had high hopes that the voyage and change of climate would improve if not entirely restore your health. But alas for human expectations ! Liable at any time to disappoint us. But I shall still hope even against hope that you will finally be benefited by the change. I hope M keeps well. Tell her that "Judy" went to the country visiting, and I don't know whether properly dressed or not. Cora wants M to gather her some flower seeds, and send to her in a letter. She wants seeds of small, pretty German flowers. You say the climate of Hamburg is much cooler than this in summer. The latitude is much higher ; but it has been very cool here all summer. I wish I could spend the season with you at your pleasant summer hotel. From your description it nmst be delightful. Princie, don't study too hard. You have ample time to mas- ter the German. I wish you lo take lessons in painting, for T think you would excel in that art. But I need not tell you wdiat to do, for }ou will do more than you ought I fear. Mr. R. N. Taylor was here last Thursday. He and Mrs. Taylor will pass through here in a few days on their way to Colum- bus to visit his father, Mr. David Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Anderson lost their little child a few davs ago under painful circumstances, it having been- drowned in a tub in which there was only three inches of water. Sarah ^ thought it had not been out of the house five minutes 1 Mrs. Sarah Geiger Anderson. The name of the child was Martha; it was born November 13. 1859, and was drowned July 11, 1861. 139 Life and Letters when she called to it, but as it neither came nor answered she went out and found the poor little thing lying on its face and knees in the tub. She lifted it up, and then almost beside her- self, screamed till the whole neighborhood was aroused. Frank's father ^ who happened to be close by, rushed in, and finding the child still quite warm, did all he could to resuscitate it, but the vital spark had fled. Dear James : — We have exciting times in America, and the excitement nearly makes me sick. I am sometimes almost glad that you are not here to be excited and worried night and day by war news. We have just received a telegram which states that we have had three thousand killed in a battle at Manassas Junc- tion, in Virginia. The Rebels had some strong batteries which our troops took by storm, but how dreadful the loss. Our armies have hitherto been victorious in every battle, and this is the first time we have sustained a loss of more than twenty killed and forty wounded. We have not sent you the , for the reason that its editor is disloyal, and its editorials treasonable. As it is meanly -engaged in aiding and abetting the rebellion, we thought you would feel like trampling the perfidious thing under your feet. '-'" * =*' It is said we have a cabal in our midst called The Knights of the Golden Circle, whose midnight meetings are for disloyal purposes. It is further said that they denounce Judge Bartram, John Hood, and others who are true to the gov- ernment. It is thought that there will be a split in the party before long. is still flying about town looking more like a beer barrel than anything else, expecting by saloon influence to go to the legislature. July 23d — Tuesday. Do not get homesick for you have made a happy exit out of the excitement, turmoil, and heart- aches of America. The news last night from our army was very depressing, and it is useless to detail it.- You will get it all, ' John Anderson. - The V>attle of Bull Run. The Union army lost 460 killed, 1,124 wounded, and 1,312 captured or missing: total 2,896. The enemy's losses were: :'B~ killed. 1,582 wounded, and 13 captured or missing: total 1,982. It was fought July 21, 1861, and about 30,000 soldiers were engaged on each side. 140 Abraham Lincui.n. July, 1861. Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife and all too soon, and more than you will care to read. Hark! I hear the train, it is coming just now, and I tremble all over lest it herald more bad news. Your father and Virgil have now arrived from the depot with the news from the seat of war, which is not (juite so bad as we feared. None of our men from this place are among the killed unless it be Will. Williams,^ a son of B. H. Williams, who was in the fight. You can imagine the terrible suspense of his parents. You probably wonder why T don't give you the town news. We have none. Everybody is absorbed in the war. It is the last thing at night, and the first in the morning. Men of course attend to their ordinary avocations, but their thoughts are of their country. I am much interested in your letters and those of P. and thank you for them. Princie's descriptive powers are excellent. May God bless and protect you. Your affectionate mother. THOMAS J. .\NDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Jtily 23, 1901. My dear Son : — Yours of the 2yth ult. came duly to hand by way of the Department of State. * * * You must not pay too much attention to the criticisms in the New York Tribune, and in the Cincinnati Commercial, of our army officers, and others in high position. We are pretty well satisfied that in their fault finding, they are actuated by personal feeling and prejudice. You would be astonished to see the stand taken by many of our Ohio people, from whom we should expect better things, in favor of the Rebels in the south. Our soldiers who are in western Virginia fought a hard battle 2 some ten days since, but the 3d and 4th regiments, O. V. I., were not in it. We are all in gloom over our defeat 1 Will. Williams escaped death. After the war he rose to some promi- nence as a business man in Chicago. 2 Battle of Carrick's Ford, fought July 13. 1861. The Rebels were defeated at Rich Mountain, Laurell Hill, and Carrick's Ford, in July 1861. 141 Life and Letters at Ikill Run, in Virginia- — -about twenty miles from Washing- ton. We had, it is reported, 40,000 troops in battle, and the Rebels 40,000 or more. Some of our regiments were badly cut to pieces and forced to retreat. We have not yet had time to receive the particulars. • It is said that w'e lost nearly three thousand in the late battle, and the enemy about the same. A great portion of our heavy cannon fell into the hands of the enemy. Beauregard, Jeff Davis, Joseph E. Johnston, and other able Rebel generals were in the battle. Your uncle, Hiram An- derson,^ has two sons in the army. One was in the last mentioned battle," and the other in the battles" in western Virginia. One or both may have been killed. We shall not learn for some time the names of the slain. Your father, T. J. Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 6, 1861. My DEAR Son : — We have a lot of Rebel sympathizers throughout the North, and a good many Rebels also. The Re- publicans, like true patriots, now go in for Union men for of- fice whatever may have l)een their political predilections in the past. We think it is time to lay aside party and party feeling, and stand by those alone who aid and sustain the government. A thousand Indiana soldiers passed through here Friday last on their way east, and the same number will go through to- day. Our 4th Ohio Regiment is now in Hampshire County, Virginia. We expect a great liattle near Washington before long, where more lives will be lost than at the battle of Bull Run. We shall finally subdue the Rebels, but it will cost lives and money to do it. These sacrifices we are prepared to make for the sake of the Union and a good government. Notwithstanding there are a great many first rate Union men in the Slave States, there will never again be a good social 1 Rev. Hiram H. Anderson. ^ The battle of Bull Run. 3 The battle of Rich Mountain, July 11, 1861, and Carrick's Ford, July 13, 1861. 142 William H. Seward. July, 1861. Eight years Secretary of State of the United States. Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile feeling l;et\veen the people of tlic two sections. JJolh the rebels and the demagogues are all wrong. * * * I hope yott and Princess enjoyed yottr visit to Berlin. How did Mary like it? Can she talk any German yet? Virgil' wrote you to-day. Several of our neighbors will send you let- ters today. I just returned from the depot, where I saw Col. Meredith's Indiana regiment of i.ooo men. We gave them a luncheon. They go direct to Washington. The Union men here expect to bring out Judge John Bar- tram, (heretofore as you know a locofoco), for the legislature. The opposition is divided between Dr. John M. Christian,"" Peyton Hotd, H. T. Van Fleet, and others. It is said that the disloyal elements in this and other States have organized a powerful secret society called the Knights of the Golden Circle, and that all the low trash in the country belong to it. Knights indeed ! I must close. Your Father. VFRGIL D. .-\NDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 6, 1861. Dear Brother : — On the 5th inst. I received yours of the 20th ult., and some Hamburg newspapers. We think it strange that you receive so few letters, when we have written regularly every two weeks. Father sent a letter which should have left here in the same mail that contained Mr. J. S. Reed's.^ Why it did not reach you puzzles us. Your letters are regularly ^ Dr. Virgil Dunlevy Anderson, son of Judge Thomas J. Anderson. - Dr. Christian, a descendant of ancient, distinguished. Virginia an- cestry, was a classical scholar, and for years the principal of the Marion Academy. Peyton Hord was born in Virginia, inherited good jjatriotic blood, and in the Ohio Legislature in 1867 voted for Allen G. Thurman, for U. S. Senator. Van Fleet was a sober, industrious, eloquent, success- ful lawyer, of good New York, Knickerbocker, Revolutionary stock. His grandfather, Joshua Van Fleet, for three years a brave soldier of the Revolution, from the state of New York, died June 8, 1848, at the age of 84, and was buried in the little graveyard just north of Big Island, in Marion county, Ohio. 3 James S. Reed, was born in Massachusetts April 13, 1818, came to Marion In June 18.39, and in December 1841, married Miss Nancy A. Holmes. He was a merchant, insurance adjuster, and later a banker, and amassed 143 Life and Letters received and answered. It is very dull here. Everything offered, for sale is low, that is, prices are way down, and the farmers complain bitterly. It has been dry for two months, but now we are getting some fine showers. YoLi are probably not aware that Bert Cooper,' a member of the 4th Ohio reg., and the leader of the band, and who was sent by his general some six miles distant to see another member of the band, was killed. Just before arriving at his destination he was shot dead by concealed Rebels, one shot taking effect in his face, and another in his heart, which of course killed him in- stantly. He was buried where he was stationed in western Virginia. The regiment is now near Cumberland, Md. Day before yesterday, Emery's wife entered his mill, was caught in the machinery, and instantly killed. The back part of her head was crushed, and nearly every bone in her body broken. Judge Ozias Bowen" has been talking of writing to you, but I think he has not done so yet. You have already been in- a fortune. He was a refined man of ability, and a good writer. He died' in Marion January 28, 189G, leaving three children: Sophronia, ("Nony,") who married John Williams of Chicago. James H.. and Sarah E., who married James Delano, of New Bedford, Mass. James H. was twice married. By his first wife he had one son, James P. Reed. Nancy A. Holmes, who became the wife of James S. Reed, was born in 1.S19. and died in Marion August 5. 1S95. Her father Samuel Holmes, a pioneer surveyor, came to Marion County in 1821, and bought the S. V- S. E. 'a of Sec. 21, his home for- many years, now entirely occupied by the western part of Marion. J.Tmos Reed, father of James S. Reed. Elizabeth True, and Sara Johnson, was born at Middleboro, Mass., February 2(5, 1783, and died in Marion, January 19, 1881. He was a son of Benj. Reed, a Revolutionary soldier, and a grandson of Sara Warren, a descendant of Richard Warren, of Plymouth, one of the signers of the compact in the Mayflower. 1 Note. Sturgiss Herbert Cooper, commonly called Bert, (mentioned in- V. D. Anderson's letter.) was named for his uncle the good George Sturgiss, for 8 years rector of r t. Paul's Episcopal Church, Marion, O. Bert was a prominent musician in the 4th reg. O. V. I., with the rank of corporal, and was the first Marion soldier killed. His brother Edward was killed after his term of service had expired, just before Lee's surrender. Charles Cooper lost an arm in the service, and Albert his health, dying soon after reaching home. Cooper Post, G. A. R., organized in Marion August 12, 1881, was named for these patriotic and gallant, but ill-fated soldiers. Few young men stood higher in Marion than the Cooper boys. - Hon. Ozias Bowen. born July 23, 1805, in Oneida county, N. Y., was a gentleman of the old school, of commanding appearance, and an able, suc- cessful lawyer. He came to Marion in 1828, and prospered. He was Com- mon Pleas Judge 14 years, and afterwards Supreme Judge of Ohio by appointment and by election. He always lived in style and bore himself IJke a prince. He died September 26, 1871, leaving, a fortune for litigation, to dissipate. 144 Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife formed of the sad death hy drowning-, of cousin Frank Ander- son's Httle child. ■ In about one month Marion will be "lit up" with gas — 15 lamp posts to start with. P , who bought poultry last win- ter, has Hed far away — to parts unknown. C. Carroll Goodman's rheumatism secured him a discharge from the army, and his brother Marshall enlisted in his place. Congress has passed an act taxing salaries in excess of $800.00 five per cent, per annum. When you write again give us information, and say more about little matters. For example, tell us about * * * How do the common people appear? Are they bold and impudent like many foreigners in this country, or polite and well behaved ? We are pretty well considering the weather, for the mercury is now standing at 96 in the shade. Write often and at greater length. Your afifectionate brother. V. D. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. AXDl-'.RSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1861. Mv DEAR Son: — Yours of the 21st ult. came duly to hand "^ -■'• "'= 1 am concerned al)Out Princie's health. Can nothing- be done? Germany is renowned for the skill of her physicians. Princie should not become homesick, nor worried by anxieties of any kind, for I am convinced that either homesickness, or extreme anxiety, would be nearly as injurious to a person con- stituted as she is, as yellow fever or cholera. To her I recom- mend calmness and contentmei-it. Mrs. B. R. Durfee ^ is now in camp with her husband in Va. In a letter to Mrs. Dunlap, she says, that hundreds of the soldiers are on the sick list. A large four story brick building has been converted into a hospital, and it is packed from base- ment to attic. Many of our troops are now entrenched in the 1 Col. Bradford R. Durfee's wife's maiden name was Pauline M. Peters, the intelligent daugliter of Nathan Peters, an old, much respected citizen of Marion, and a man of means. Their .son is now one of the al)le. reliable lawyers of Marion, and belongs to the popular firm of Scofield, Durfee, and Scofield. 10 145 Lite and Letters inonntains near Oakland, Md. The summer residence of Jeff. Davis, writes Harry Boyd, is here, and is not much of a structure. James H. Godman is at home on a furlough. Will remahi ten days. He looks brown and better than you ever saw him. Those in delicate health appear to be benefited by camp life. It IS the robust that suft'er, which I cannot account for, unless they are careless of their health. Col. Depuy,! who married Amanda Beatty- and who is now in command of a regiment in \'a., was recently thrown from his horse and hurt. His wife is going on to take charge of him, and says she will remain near him during the war. Heaven only knows how long the war will last. We have constant rumors that b^.igland and France contem- plate the recognition of the Southern Confederac\-, but I can't believe it. Time only will develoj) its truth or falsitv. Dear Princess : Mrs. Wildl^ahn, ]\Irs. Dunlap, Mrs. True, and her sister, and our neighbor Mrs. Jane S. W^illiams send their kind regards. Fifty others would do so if they knew I was writing. Hattie Fribley has talked a great deal about writ- ing, but does not appear to have energy enough to do so. ^Irs. Princess Copeland, has another daughter. Mrs. John W. I'ain. Mrs. Ollie M. Phillips. Mrs. .Amos Kling, and Mrs. George Smith, arc not i^^oiug out.. Did you get the papers that Cora sent to you ? May the ( iod of all grace be over and about you all. Your affectionate mother. THOMAS J. .\NDERSON TO JAME.S H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ottio. August 20, 1861. Mv DEAR Son : — Yours of the 27th ult. came duly to hand. * *' * Our soldiers in the field are generally healthy. Maj. J. H. Godman has returned home from western Va., on a fur- lough of 10 or 12 days. Gen. Lyon,-"^ one of our best officers 1 Hermin G. Depuy. Colonel of the Sth reg. O. V. I. 2 Sister of Gen. John Beatty. 3 Gen. Nathaniel Lyon, killed in battle at Wilson's Creek, Aug. 10, 1861. 146 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife was killctl in l)attle in Mo. * * * This war must l)e prosecuted till the Rebels are subdued. We have had many traitorous ministers and consuls abroad, misrepresenting' this government, luit the hope now is that they are mostly removed and good faithful men in their places. I know you Vi'ill at all times firml}- support your government. We have had too many milk-and-water men abroad, men that had not sufficient patriotism to stand up for our rights against traitors, and influential for- eigners who dislike us. Charles James Faulkner of Va.. for instance, our late minister to France, who is now in custody for his treasonable conduct while abroad. '■' * * I hope Mary will not forget her grandfather. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — 1 have spoken to Ben. Olney and ^Ir. Davis on the subject of timber for rails for vour Marion countv Deal Farm. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDl^RSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. ]\L\RioN, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1861. My DEAR Son : — Yours of the i()th ult. came to hand. * * '" I expected to hear that Princess was completely prostrated ; I thank God she is no worse. Annie is away from home on a visit, and will not therefore write at this time. We thought Princie's letters to Annie ^ and Lizzie - so excellent, and so full of interesting matter that we concluded to hand them to the editor to be published. W'e trust she will not be dis- satisfied with the liberty Ave have taken. When she sees them in print she need not blush for they are highly creditable to her. Indeed I am proud of them ; I wish all my children could write as well. If it be true that the subject and the occasion make the man, why not the woman? I expect to visit Wyandot county on Friday next, and will hand Mrs. Taylor ^ a paper containing the letters. 1 Annie E. Anderson. - E;iizabeth V. Tlllotson. ^ Mrs. R. N. Taylor, a si.ster of Mrs. James H. Anderson. 147 Life and Letters You have not said a word about the defeat of our army at Manassas.^ You no doubt get the papers and are posted. Virgit just came in and says Gen. Butler has taken Fort Hatteras,^ 700 prisoners, and arms and other munitions of war. This is, good news. Tlic traitors will soon find that they have enough to do at home without invading the loyal states. Maj. James H. Godman, who was at home on furlough, has returned to his regiment. He was on duty near Avhere the battle of Rich Mountain was fought, and represents the scene as hor- rible. Col. John Beatty,^ who is now at home on business for his regiment, says he saw trenches full of dead bodies at Rich Mountain. He showed us a cartridge taken from one of the enemy. May the God of all grace be round about you. Your affectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, O., Sept. 3, 1861. Dear Son : — I will now give you an account of what T liave collected. ''' * ''•' Salaries have not been reduced, but ' Battle of Bull Run. fought July 21, 1861. Union army under Mc- Dowell, 30,000 strong, defeated by about 30,000 Confederates under Johnston- and Beauregard. - Gen. Butler and Commodore Stringham. with 10 vessels, carrying loS guns, and 900 men, reduced Fort Clark, August 27th, and Fort Hattei'as (Hatteras Inlet, N. C.,) Aug. 28th, ISfil, capturing the commandant of the forts, and 700 prisoners. ^ John Beatty was born on a farm near Sandusky, Ohio. Dec. 16, 1828. In 1855 he became interested in the banking business, and from that time he followed it (except the years spent in the army and in Congress), with intelligent persistence and gratifying results. In the fall of 1860 he was elected Presidential Elector by the people of the 13th District of Ohio, and cast his electoral vote for Abraham Lincoln for President. In April, 1861, he enlisted as a private soldier, was chosen Captain of his Company, and a few days later was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel of the IhirtI Ohio Volunteer Infantry. In the Spring of 1862, while on duty in Kentucky, he was promoted to the Colonelcy of his regiment, and early in 1863 he was commissioned Brigadier-General of Volunteers for gallant conduct at" the battles of Perryville and Stone River. He was elected to the 40th, 41st and 42d Congresses; was Republican Presidential Elector at large in .1884; and later a member of the Ohio Board of State Charities; and President of the Ohio Commission of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. In 1854 he was imited in marriage to Miss Lucy M. Tupper, a hand- some talented young lady of many pleasing accomplishments. They have five children now living (1903), one son and four daughters. 148 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Congress has passed an act taxing the salaries of government ofificcrs in excess of $800, five per cent. To this extent only will salaries be reduced. You are aware that many officers, civil and military, vmder the last administration proved disloyal. ' Our government is removing all officers at home and abroad, in the least suspected of disloyalty. There are in our midst many men who by their course are giving aid and comfort to the enemy, and who it is believed would see our government broken to pieces rather than give up their party, and party traditions, and associations. But there are honorable exceptions, namely : the Bartrams, John Hood. John Blardy, W. H. Searls, Philip Doml^augh. Albert H. Brown, William E. Scofield,i Guthrey, Christ, Stuff, and Fred Martin, and many others, — all good Union men. They are denounced for leaving their party simply because they are deter- mined to support the government in putting down the Rebellion. Your father, T. T- Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Sept. 17. 1861. Dear Son : — I just returned from where I saw Mr. who informed me that he would neither sign nor return the article you sent him. He says it is not drawn in pursuance •of the agreement, that he was to have interest at the rate of ten per cent, on all moneys advanced by him to make fences and pay taxes, from the time the money is advanced till the rent becomes due. He says he is to have the place one year, with the privilege of three, but is not to expend any of the rent money in improvements after the first year, and that he has sublet it to Madison Welsh, on the same terms. He says if he should decide to hold the place longer than a year, he will sign the 1 Captain Scofield was a good soldier, a good lawyer, an effective advo- cate, and a scholarly gentleman. His accomplished wife, a daughter of Judge Wm. G. Norris of Delaware county, was reared at her father's beau- tiful country-seat, four miles north of the city of Delaware. 149 Life and Letters article next spring. He says he will i)ay the rent that he con- siders he owes for this year when it is due. He was very much out of humor on account of a jocose letter you wTote him about sleeping on and dreaming about the con- tract. Indeed he was very mad, so mad that he hardlv treated me with ordinary respect. He thinks or pretends to think your letter intentionally offensive. It is unsafe to joke with a stingy grasping cross-grained man of wealth, in poor health, who owes you money. He thinks you feel above him, or some such non- sense. He is not a bad man ; far from it ; he is a member of the church. But he is naturally irritable, and in a state of chronic excitement from natural or artificial ^ causes. I wouldn't have any disagreement with him for the year's rent, and I know you wouldn't. Whatever he sees fit to give me I shall accept. Another time a contract shall be signed before possession is given. I ordered 2000 rails made, at $14.00 per thousand, for the Deal Farm. Will get more when I can as the place is in need of more. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, September 28, 1861. My dear Son : — We received a package of letters from Ham- burg about ten da}s ago which we read with pleasure. Princie's good letter from Pyrmont was a great treat. I trust the trip snd sojourn at the "steel springs" will benefit her. . * * * 29th. To-day I attended church and heard Mr. Newton." He has been returned by the Conference as our pastor for an- other year. He does very well but was not my choice. We will ]M-ay for him however, and sustain him, and I hope all will be ^ The person referred to was an opium eater, or "morphine fiend," but a business man of prominence. He died long since after years of suffering. 2 Rev. Isaac Newton, native of England, graduate of O. W. University, sincere man. and faithful preacher. 150 C)t Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile well. Air. IJurkholcler ' was sent to Upper Sandusky. The Conferenee gave J. Marshall Godman - an appointment. Col. Depuy, the husliand of Amanda IJeatty, is stop]Mni;- at Mrs. Jane S. Williams' for a few days. He was thrown fron^i his horse in Va.. about six weeks ago, and very mueh hurt, l)ut he is recovering and expects to be able to rejoin his regiment shortly. You have probably heard that our own troops on the I2th, 13th and r4th inst. while skirmishing on Cheat Mountain, in Randolph Co., \'a., killed C'ol. John A. Washington and 100 other Rebels. () the horrors of war! You hear much of it, but cannot feel and realize it as we do. You say you have not heard of any of our men being in an engagement. They were not in the battle of Rich Mountain, being' kept on guard dut}', but they helped to bur\- the dead, and afterwards joined in the pursuit of the enemy. Thev have partici]^ated in two skirmishes since, one of which at Petersliurg', \'a., was under the command of Maj. J. W. (lodman. Thev were successful in both, and in the latter, some prisoners and teams and a large quantit\- of j)rovisi()ns were' captured, (ien. Robert .S. (jarnet of \'a., was killed by our men at Carrick's Ford. Last Thursda\- was oiu" great national fast-dav. Service was held in the Episcopal church early in the morning, in the Pres- byterian at II o'clock, and in the Methodist in the evening. 30th. Mrs. Jane S. Williams ^ gave a nice diimer party to- day in honor of Col. [)e|my. He is a pleasant gentlemanly man, and a good officer. ( )ur County h^air will be held next week, but will not be as good as usual for the people are too much absorbed in ])olitics and war. Airs. John (iurley, at her sub- urban home, entertained handsomeh- last Frida\-. It was fpiite ^ A jolly good natured preacher, of small caliber, and limited attain- ment.s. -John Marsliall Godman. son of Cen. James H. Godman. and brother of Henry C. Godman the wealthy shoe manufacturer of Columbus. C. gradu- ated from the O. W. University, and entered the ministry of the M. E. Church. He was an Ohio soldier, and a captain in the civil war. He was engaged later in editorial work for a while, and then became a merchant. He comes from good Virginia I^evolutionary stock, his ,gv. .sri-andfather. William Godman, of Berkeley county. Va., leaving been a caiitiin in the Revolution, and afterwards a pensioner'. ^ Mrs. Jane S. Williams was the widow of Judge Joseph J, Williams, who was elected by the I^egislature Jan'y. U. 1847, associate judge of Marion county, for seven years from Feb. 2S. 1S47. This able, conscientious judge, died soon after liis election, at his hojno in Marion, Novembei' It!. 1S47. 151 Life and Letters a large company. The grounds were filled with autumnal flow- ers and looked lovely. The day was so cold that I did not go into Mr. G's vineyard, which I wished to do, but some luscious grapes were on the table freshly plucked. I should esteem it a ])rivilege to have access to the fruits of Germany. Oct. 1st. A beautiful day after unpleasant weather. I have just heard that old Mrs. Elder ^ is not expected to live. Well when she leaves, another soul will have escaped to the mansions of rest. () that I could more fully appreciate the necessity of holy living. You and your family are in my thoughts almost continually. The inquiry arises, how are they enjoying themselves in that far oiT land ? No doubt your eyes and thoughts are oft turned westward, for early home associations powerfully influence the mind and heart. 'Mid pleasures and palaces though wc may roam. Be it ever so humble there's no place like home." But with brave hearts, and an humble reliance on God, you may both be happy wherever duty calls you. The train has just arrived that brings the morning news. What a sensation it creates. All minds are agitated. Men are gathered at the depot eager for the papers. Do they convey good or batl news? While I am writing I am in anxious sus- pense. Has any great disaster befallen us? Has Fremont met the enemy? Has he been victoriotis or sutTered defeat? I shall hear in a few minutes. Such is otir daily experience. I wish very much to see you all and ho])e \xq shall be spared to meet ; but if not in this life, may we be ])ermitted to strike glad hands on the banks of eternal deliverance. Your afl^ectionate mother. P. S. — Mr. John Hood is the Union candidate for State Sen- ator. I suppose you will think timl)er scarce. Well, it was 1 Mrs. Jeanette Bain Elder, wife of John Klder, and sister of William Bain the dry-goods merchant, was born in Dundee, Scotland, and came to Mai-ion after her marriage, about 1835. She was a true woman, and an earnest Presbyterian. The Eldens like the Bains, were correct people, having- Scotch ideas of industry and integrity. Their daughter Margaret Klder married John Moore who was many years a J. P. He died in 1901 at the age of 82. Ann D. Elder married Col. A. H. Brown. 152 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife ■entirelv unsout^lit. Jlc was a true Union man whom the Demo- crats roundly abused, and these facts may have influenced the delegates. He has probably voted the Democrat ticket for the last time. At Mrs. Gurley's party, John Bain laughingly told him that he did not shake hands enough. TIIOAFAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Oct. i, 1861. Dear Son : — The Irving Bank, New York, has collected the three drafts you drew on the Departments at Washington, and placed the ])roceeds ($467.37) to my credit less cost of collecting ■($2.67). I'Lxchange on New York is worth that, so there will be no loss. I was at Mitcheirs and White's two weeks ago; I got no monev. Thev both need more sheep, and as sheep are low they wish to put their money in that kind of stock. Their places should be well stocked. . They are honest men, and I agreed to give them more time. White wishes to plow up the old meadow l)v the house as it does not produce well. He says it has been a meadow long enough. He wants to make a corn field of it next spring, and if permitted to do so, will make as much meadow elsewhere on the place. I think I would notify him to break it. and sow timothy in another field. You will recollect that Alitchell has the Rolling Plain Farm — 640 acres — and White the 320 acre River ]'"arm. Money here generally is very easy. There are people you know who are always hard run, and would be if money were as plentv as chips. 1 have not bought any notes for I have had no monev to spare till cpiite recently. I loaned $2000 a few days ago. for sixty days, to a man wdio is prompt and honorable. I shall not use any of your money myself unless I can use it to \our advantage for I have all the money of my own that I need. Clark, on the Deal Farm, has a good crop of corn. We had a slight frost on the 3nth ult.. sufficient to nip the blades of corn. To-dav is like Indian Summer. The town is healthy, the county is healthv. the State is healthy, the country is healthy, and as we 153 Life and Letters liave had good crops this season, if \vc coidd onl_\- snlxhu' tlie Rebels we would l)e all right. And this we will most assuredlv do, despite the fact that it is a very formidable rebellion. The Germans are among our best soldiers, and thev are gen- erally good LInion men. And the Irish are pretty good Union men. Our boys in the army in western Virginia are doing well. The}' have been in two skirmishes already without the loss of a man, but caused some slaughter among the Rebels. Major (iod- mau was in one, and Capt. Brown in one, and both were firm and brave. Capt. P>rown came home last night on a short fur- lough. Love to Princess and Mary. Your father. T. T. Anderson. MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO JAMES IT. ANDERSON. ^LvRioN, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1861. My DEAR Brothkr: — Tis Sabbath afternoon and a beautiful autumnal day. Nature wears a- somber suit. You should see our maples: they are gorgeous in appearance. Their falling leaves have many hues. The prospect is almost grand, though pathetic and melancholy. If I possessed more idealitv and finer descriptive powers, 1 then might hope to give you a just im|)res- sion of our Indian Summer as it now appears. I believe it is a season peculiar to America. But I shall not attempt it for I should fail. I wish you were here. How many things I could tell you that I cannot write. We have been having high times ferreting out the Knights of the (lolden Circle, though none of our folks have had anything to do with it. The "loyal Democrats" have had all the ferreting to do. The Republicans stood off and looked on. You will see by the papers what has been done, but the end is not yet, nor do we know what a dav mav bring forth. You will lie sur])rised to hear that both Maggie and Rebecca Cummin are married. Mr. John E. Leonard was married to Maggie, and Mr. Robert Beattie to Rebecca, on Thursday morn- mg last at 2 o'clock, and they started to Cincinnati on the 4 o'clock morning train. Mr. lU-attie came here last July from Phila- 154 Of Judge Thomas |. Anderson and Wile delpliia, and since tliat lime has liccn employed in the store of Johnson & Co. l\el)ecca told nie that they had been en.i^jaged for three years. Well, these ^■oun^• ladies have enil)arked on a sea of tmcertainty. Mr. Dnrfee,^ and Mr. Dickerson,- are now at home on fur- lough. Mr. Brown •'' was at home, but has returned. Mrs. God- man, and her son Williatu, have gone to visit Mr. Godman.^ A new company is forming here. Recruiting olificers are here al- most daily. A great many cannon on gun carriages passed through here to-day for Gen. Anderson.'' It is often a task for me to write, l)ut not when writing to you. I experience a pleasure in corresponding with a brother in a far distant land, a stranger among strangers. Though you may enjoy all the comforts, yea luxuries of life, and mingle in polite society, having kind friends antc. Able writer and upright man. He was postmaster at Marion from 1S-1!» to 1S53. He was the first child born in Colurnbus after it became tlie i-apital of tiie State. 158 Oi judge Ihomas J. Anderson and Wite country at this time than ever hcforc. iov there is so much (hs- triist. So much villainy has hcen practiced, that the President and Cabinet d(jn"t know whom to trust. Thinj^s have come to an awful i)ass. and a crisis is at hand. It seems that the government even suspects Fremont of cor- ruption. If such men can't sustain themselves, what is to be- come of smaller ones? I believe however that the great charge against Fremont ^ is incompetency. There is but one rule to go b\-. the rule of right, which T know will govern your actions in the future as in the past. I am sorrv vou have so much work to do, Init it no dou1)t ])r()tects you from homesickness and probably enables you to pass the time more pleasantly than if you were altogether idle. I know what it is to be overworked and it is not a pleasant thing. Annie is anxiouslv looking for her liox. We can't conjecture what detains it. Your affectionate mother. AIR.S. THOMAS J. .\NDERSON TO MliS. JAMES II. ANDEI-tSON. Mario r>J. Ohio, Nov. 12, 1861. Dear I'rincie: — I received your kind letter of the 30th ult. You cannot imagine how much pleasure I derive from the perusal of your letters. You sav vou were pained at the idea of having your letters pul)lished. 1 am now glad it was not done, though I was provoked at Dumble's stupidity at the time, and took the letters away. Annie, Lizzie and A^irgil received letters vesterda\' from Ham- burg. I thought I discovered a vein of melancholv in your let- ter to Annie. Xow dearest, dt^n't allow yourself to l)e low spir- ited. The deadliest poison mav be more swift, but not more certain in its effect on yc^ur constitution. T am well aware that while living in a foreign country, far removed from kindred and ^ Gen. John Charles Fremont, topog-raphical engineer, son-in-law of U. S. Senator Bentori, heroic "Patlifinder," Republican candidate for the Presidency in 1856, was commissioned a major general in the regular army in July ISfil. and was relieved of his command in Missouri. October 24. ]S61, lay orrli-i' of President Lincoln. 159 Life and Letters friends save those of your own household, such feehngs will sometimes unconsciously steal upon you, but do not yield to gloomy musings and forebodings. Flee to God : He is a very help in the day of trouble. Your spirits are naturally buoyant, hence the greater injury sustained from depression. Your graphic description of your calling expedition was amus- mg and instructive. Y'our account of the return calls and card language interested me. You refer to your greenness. I dare say few Americans would betray less. We are having beautiful weather. The chrysanthemums are out in all their glory, but the frost has subdued nearly every- thing else. News Column. We have had most encouraging news from our fleet. Port Royal bombarded, two forts taken ; troops landed in South Caro- lina, and marching on Charleston. We await further news with, breathless anxiety. Our arms are also successful in Mo. Dr. Carpenter was here on Friday, on his wav to Pittsburg,, to take depositions. I believe I informed James long ago, that Dr. C. had had a leg broken in a railroad collision. He uses two crutches. His limb was badly set ; it was a compound fracture- and hard to reduce. The broken leg is very crooked and three inches shorter than the other. He feels dreadfully about it. Before the accident, he raised a company, but on the advice of friends, turned it over to another officer. He afterwards decided to recruit another company, went to Indianapolis, where he was authorized by governor Morton to do so, got a commission, and while returning home the disaster happened.^ Mr. J. S. Robinson of Kenton was in town last week and took tea with us. He holds a captain's commission in the Fourth ^ Dr. James H. Carpenter, M. D.. married Minerva, daughter of John Anderson, practiced medicine in Indiana about 10 years, was then admitted to the bar, moved to Warsaw, Ind., secured a good legal practice, entered the service as a captain a year after breaking his leg, became a major, and after the war was elected Circuit Court Judge. After he retired from the bench he resumed the practice of law, and became general attorney for the B. & O. R. R. Co., between Pennsylvania and Chicago. He was born in Virginia in 1822, and died at Garrett, Ind., May 1.3, 1882. His widow died August 1, 1901, at the same place, leaving eight well-educated interest- ing children, namely: Ella A.. Mary, Alice, James Franklin, Thomas Ander— son, Howard, Herbert, and Walter. 160 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife regiment (our regiment. ) was sent home on business, and has since received a major's commission in a new regiment that B. R. Durfee and others are raising.^ The cHsloyal partisans in this part of the State have cooled down wonderfully since their defeat at the polls, and the exposure of the Knights of the Gol- den Circle. Even Mr. is assisting to raise a company, — expect- ing to liecome a quarter-master. Truth Stranger Tpian Fiction ! Would you believe it ? Mrs. Linn - has obtained a divorce ! And Sallie Pancoast and little Luther Denison were married a few days ago ! ! Adieu Princie. Your affectionate mother. P. S. — I received the beautiful engraving of Pyrmont — noted for its "steel springs" — and intend having it framed. VIRGIL D. xVNDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. ALxRioN, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1861. Dear Brother : — Yours of the 19th ult. received vesterday, and was much pleased to hear from you. When I reflect that my only brother is so far away, and that the ocean separates us, a cloud of loneliness oppresses me. I think of you daily and 1 James S. Robinson of Kenton, Ohio, was born on a farm near Mans- field, Ohio, October 14, 1827, and enlisted as a private in the 4th O. V. I., in April 18G1. On April 10th he was advanced to a captaincy. On December 31st he was appointed major of the 82d reg. O. V. I., and on April 9, 1862, he was appointed lieutenant colonel. On the 29th of August, 1862, he was pro- moted to colonel of the S2d, and on the 12th of January, 1865, he was made a Brigadier-General. His rank as Brevet-Major General, dates from March 13, 1S65. He was a brave, handsome officer, about si>; feet tall, genial and generous, but without military education or genius. After the war he was a member of Congress, Secretary of State of Ohio, and held other offices, state and federal. He died in Kenton. Ohio, January 14, 1892. - A strong-minded, old-time, abolitionist, and champion of Woman's Rights, called by the nickname of "Major Linn." Her honest, industrious husband, Daniel Linn, who owned the large and valuable farm on which the family resided about four miles east of Marion, was noted for his meekness. "Major" Linn's maiden name was Mary Ann Geiger. Many jokes were cracked and funny stories rehearsed at the "major's" expense, in the aiite-beUiim days. - 11 161 Life and Letters pray for your safe return. I shall now give you some local news, although I fear others have trenched on this field. You have probably been informed that at the late election we carried the county, giving the State and county Union ticket 137 majority. Christ. Martin labored faithfully for its success. He worked hard, night and day, and by much exposure brought on a fever from which after nine days sickness he died. We all deplore his loss for he fought our Southern sympathizers with- out gloves, and did the Union cause great service. Christ, was buried by the Masons, and an extraordinary concourse of citizens attended his funeral. His place of business, which is large and convenient, had just been finished, and will now prove a great loss to his family. * * * Tristam sold out a short time ago, and is now foreman for Searls, in the boot and shoe business. Samuel A. Griswold has left the bank and removed to Lancaster, Ohio, where he takes charge of an establishment for the manufacture of daguerreo- type plates, an invention of his In-other Victor. In giving the local news, I jump from one item to another, and jot them down as they occur to me without reference to consecutive order. Our vote this fall was as heavy as last, although some three hundred volunteers had left the county. Now our absent volun- teers number six hundred. Cantwell,^ the lieutenant colonel of the 4th, (the Ohio regiment to which our Marion boys belong, now lying at Romney, Va.,) has resigned. Cantwell, B. R. Dur- fee, and Jim. Roliinson (of Kenton), have been authorized to raise a new regiment to be called the 82d, of which Cantwell is to be colonel, Durfee lieutenant colonel, and Robinson, major. * * * • On Friday last the 8th inst., in the evening about half past seven, east of town a few miles, on the pike, just north of Slick's tavern, a most shocking murder was committed. Mrs. Ulsh, the wife of Levi Ulsh, was at home, quietly seated in her sitting room knitting, when some one fired at her through a Avindow, inflicting a mortal wound, from the effects of which she died in about an hour. The ball that killed her passed through her 1 Col. James Cantwell of Kenton, Ohio, was killed August 29, 1862, at the battle of Manassas. He was the colonel of the 82d Ohio; had heen lieut. col. of the 4th Ohio. A brave competent officer, whose death was much lamented. 162 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife lungs, and came out at her shoulder blade. The gun was loaded with several shot, and three slugs, only one of which took effect. A boy seventeen years old and a little girl, were the only persons in the room with Mrs. Ulsh when she was assassinated. Neigh- bors came in before she died, to whom she talked, but she could give no clew whatever as to who committed the deed. Mr. and Mrs. Ulsh were married last May, and he is the man who had a difficulty with the girl. The latter it is said was grossly wronged. A very few suspect of the ■crime. But , who , is strongly suspected by many. His conduct respecting the murdered woman, is said to have been somewhat strange. Mr. Ulsh.^ who a few days before the mur- der had started to New York, with live stock, for the N. Y. market, was notified by telegraph of the murder, and immedi- ately returned home. An investigation will take place, which we trust and believe will discover the murderer; for imtrdcr zi'ill out. You wish to know who have gone to the wars. Well, M. G.. and his brother C. C. G., volunteered for three months, and when the time was up, the latter reenlisted for three years. But he soon complained of rheumatism, and became so lame as to be unable to do duty at all. He was finally released and is now at home. Some of the boys say "it was all make-believe," — and they get off their jokes about "rheumatism," l)ut in my opinion C was actually afflicted to some extent. Will. Davis, and many others returned home when their three months were out, but have again volunteered. Old Bill Hutchison, David O. Cone, Jack Barnett, and other stars have volunteered, and are now at the front. Hiram Meiley of Albert Brown's company, (4th reg. O. V. I), was slightly wounded in both knees at the battle of Romney. Your friend Byron Wilson,- of the Navy, is in the neigh- borhood of Cairo, in command of a gunboat. T. Corwin 1 Levi Ulsh was born February 3, 1827, and died September 23, 3^897. The so-called sleuths have had 42 years to find his wife's murderer, but have made no discoveries. Vv'ho committed the crime yet remains a mystery. Will it never be known? 2 A graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, a brave, capable officer, an elegant gentleman, and an honest man. Was a captain in the U. S. Navy. Would soon have been a Commodore. He was born in Marion, De- cember 17, 1837 and died at Philadelphia, September 6, 1893. 163 Life and Letters Bowen/ of the Navy, is either on the Potomac, or with our tleet now reported to he bombarding Charleston. Uncle John Anderson's son, Thomas J. Anderson, Jr., while visiting his brother-in-law. Dr. James H. Carpenter, at Warsaw, Ind., en- tered the service as a volunteer. The regiment to which he be- longs passed through here a few days since en route to Wash- ington. At your recjuest I send you a , but I hope you will not show it to any one, for as a newspaper it is a disgrace. Old John Kroft of Gallon, says you promised him a letter. It would do him good to get one. Cora says that Annie gets all the presents. She thinks that uncle James might send her something. I wouldn't throw a good present away myself. Mother's health is about as it was w'hen you were here. Love to all. Your affectionate brother, V. D. Anderson. mrs. thomas j. anderson to james ii. anderson. Marion, Ohio, Nov. i86i. Dear James: — You speak of having a scheme on foot to take the wind out of the sails of some American traitors. I know that you are actuated by patriotic motives, and that your object is the good of the country ; but be careful not to transcend your authority. A slight error in a government agent may be con- strued into a very grave oft'ense. At every step you take, be sure you are borne out and sustained by the Law of Nations. These are very critical times. Our nation cannot afford to get into a quarrel with any other just now. Some think that England will flare up at the forcible removal from The Trent — one of her vessels — of Mason and Slidell," 1 Thomas Corwin Bowen, son of Hon. O. Bowen, a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, an officer of courage, capacity, and striking appear- ance. He was born in Marion, October 14, 1840, and since the Civil War has been a successful civil engineer. - In 1861 the Confederate Government sent John Slidell and J. M. Mason, as Commissioners to France and Great Britain, respectively. They ran the blockade to Havana, and embarked thence in the British mer- chant ship "The Trent." On November 8th "The Trent" was stopped by Capt. Wilkes, of the U. S. ship "San Jacinto," Mason and Slidell were seized, and taken to Boston, but were afterwards surrendered to Great Britain to avoid war. 164 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife but I think not. England as a government I beUeve is friendly. She has bad citizens or subjects who are engaged in fitting out privateers, but she Can't help that. I ask Cora what I shall say for her. She says : "Tell uncle James that I think one of the things in that box might have been for me." Your mother. JAMES H. ANDERSON, U. S. CONSUL, TO THE SECRETARY OE STATE. Consulate of the United States, Hamburg, October 27, 1861. Sir: — I have ah-eady sent you a dispatch of this date (No. 35), on the subject of the shipment from this port of a large quantity of arms and other equipments for an army. * * * Captain Eastman of Maine arrived at this port a short time ago from the Indies. He determined to sell his ship, leave for home, and endeavor to get the command of a gunboat. He soon effected a sale. He appeared to me like a man of dauntless courage, ambition, sagacity, and unyielding patriotism, and I employed him to keep a watch out for contraband goods. On Saturday evening he discovered the 'Eugenia' loading with arms, blankets, linen, etc., for Hartlepool, or Grimsby. He then informed me that he had a brave set of men, and that he and his men would undertake to capture the ship that leaves England with the contraband articles, if he could obtain my permission. His plan was (after adopting some of my suggestions), to ship aboard the vessel as common sailors armed to the teeth, and at a suitable time, after the design of running the blockade had been declared by the officers in charge and attempted, to seize the ship's officers and crew, put them in irons, take command of the ship, and take her into New York. The scheme although desperate met my approval. I unfolded it to Mr. Sanford, the U. S. Minister at Brussels, and it met his. * * * And the captain is still firm in his determination to attempt to carry it out. He will immediately depart for England, and on ascertaining the whereabouts of the vessel into Avhich these goods will be transferred for the South, he and his men will endeavor to ship as sailors, and will- ing privatccrsiiicn if necessary. If they cannot get such berths they will try to secrete themselves in the ship * * * j have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, J. H. Anderson, TT \\r TT C U. S. ConSUl. Hon. Vv . H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington. 165 Life and Letters THE U. S. MINISTER AT BRUSSELS^ TO THE U. S. CONSUL AT' HAMBURG. U. S. Legation, Brussels, October 27, 18(31. Cuniidcntial. Dear Sir : • — I have yours of yesterday, and have telegraphed in reply : "I authorize him to act; write fully." Capt. Eastman will have no time to lose. I have had already considerable experience with those fellows. They have already a large stock of goods ready for shipment, and will probably do as they did with the last vessel, the "Fingal" steamer: rush the goods aboard by double sets of hands working night and day, and be off as quickly as possible. If Capt. Eastman succeeds, it is a fortune as a prize, besides the distinction he will acquire by it. He has sharp clever men to deal with. I wrote to Mr. Morse, [the U. S. Consul at London] by this mail and to the agent who has charge of these matters (ships), in England. We have t>robably lost a day by telegraphing through London instead of here ; but the Eugenia can hardly have arrived to-day. I send you my check on Paris for • francs for any expenses you may be put to. If you find it necessary to keep a man constantly occupied with this business solely, employ him, and I will foot the bill. In haste. Yours, etc., H. S. Sanford. THE U. S. MINISTER AT BRUSSELS^ TO THE U. S. CONSUL AT HAMBURG. U. S. Legation, Brussels, November 1, 1861. Private. My Dear Sir: — Yours rec'd, just as I am starting for London. We are now having large shipments for the Government through Hamburg and Bremen. I have written to one of the government contractors, Boker, to write to you, and give you amount of his shipments, and con- signee, to save you trouble. He has 200 tons by every steamer. There is a lot of 70,000 coming from Germany within the next 60 days. The first contingent 12,000 goes via Havre. The only arms I have any aprpehension about are those shipped to England, or shipped to W. India ports. I have already written to Capt. Eastman. He will find me in Lon- don, Sunday and Monday, and perhaps longer. It will be useless for him to come over save to carry out his original plan, which is feasible. In haste, truly yours, H. S. Sanford. 166 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife THE U. S. MINISTER AT BRUSSELS, TO THE U. S. CONSUL AT HAMBURG. United States Legation. Brussels, November 15, LSGl. Dear Sir : — I saw Capt. Eastman' in London, and was much pleased witli him, and cut out work for him to do immediately. Un- fortunately he arrived too late to take the part he proposed. The crew of the steamer was completed the day of his arrival, and she sailed with a very valuable cargo. I hope for better luck later * * * If you have occasion to employ any man [to watch shipments], it had better be some one who knows all about shipping and the seas. Truly yours, H. S. Sanford. J. H. Anderson, Esq., U. S. Consul, Hamburg. DISPATCH FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE. Department of State, Washington, December 10, 18G1. To J. H. Anderson, Esq., Consul of the United States at Hamburg. Sir: — Your dispatch of October 27th. has just now been received. Your vigilance in regard to the movements of the insurgents for pur- chasing and shipping arms and other equipments at Hamburg is highly appreciated. I transmit to-day a copy of your communication to the Secretary of War, with an inquiry whether his department has any such agents in Hamburg as has been I think falsely pretended to you. Your account of the disposition, zeal and resolution of Captain East- man, is exceedingly interesting and honorable to him. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, William H. Seward. 1 In 1861 Capt. Eastman was a fine looking', energetic man about 28 years old. His beautiful, intelligent young wife, Mrs. Jennie Harwood Eastman, accompanied him in all his voyages round the world. I am informed by Mrs. Emelie Wells, of Hollowell. Me., wife of Capt. C. H. Wells, whom I knew in Hamburg, that Capt. E. G. Eastman was born in Hollowell, in 1833, was U. S. Consul at Cork, and later at Glasgow, that he was a fine man, that about 187i» he settled in Chicago as a banker, that he died in Chicago December 22, 1872, that his family then returned to Hollowell, where his lovely widow, Mrs. Jennie Harwood Eastman, married a wealthy resident of Montreal, named Richardson, that some years later Mr. Richardson died, and Mrs. Richardson then accompanied her married daughter to Winnipeg, where she now resides. 167 Life and Letters CAPT. EDWIN G. EASTMAN TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. QuEENSTOWN, CoRK, January 19, 1863. James H. Anderson, Esq., U. S. Consul, Hamburg. Dear Sir: — I have just received your letter of October 15th with a copy of Mr. Seward's enclosed. It went to Bath, Me., and was ad- vertised in the papers, and then forwarded here. My postoffice address was Hallowell, Me. I thank you for the interest you have taken in my welfare. Through your introduction of me to Mr. Sanford, I got this place, for which I shall always be grateful to you.^ After leaving Hamburg, I took a steamer home, as I presume you are aware. Then I built a fine large ship, and named her the Jennie Eastman, and was about ready to sail, when I was informed of my appointment as U. S. Consul at Cork. I put another man in the ship, and here I am, waiting for my exequatur, which I hope to receive in a few days. Write and tell me how you are getting along in Hamburg, and if there are any "Secesh" there now. When on your way home be sure to call at Queens- town, as we should be most happy to see you and your wife over here. The prospect at home looks better now than for some time. I am respectfully, Your obedient servant, Edwin G. Eastman. virgil d. anderson to james ti. anderson. Marion, Ohio, Nov. i86i. Dear Brother : — I have but a word to say in mother's letter. We eleetcd Wm. F. Harvey, sheriff, and for the last fotir or five weeks he has been very sick with typhoid fever. Part of the time has not been expected to live, btit now seems to be getting l)etter and the doctors have more hopes of him. It would be hard on us to lose him as the locofocos have the coroner, in con- sequence of our having two candidates. Our candidate for cor- oner declined running, but not in time, some of the tickets hav- ing already been sent out. So some voted for him, and some for another in his place on our ticket. We have no news, local or otherwise at present. Judge Bowen expects an answer to his letter. Mother has been quite sick, but is better now. She wrote part of her letter in bed. but ^ It was my lettei-.s to the Secretary of State that secured him the place I think. 1G8 Oi Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife is sitting- up now. I suppose by this time you are having very cold weather. Yours affectionately, V. D. Anderson. P. S. — Will the seizure of the Confederate Commissioners, Mason and Slidell, aboard the "Trent," by Capt. Wilkes of the U. S. Navy, on the 8th of this month, lead to war with England? V. D. A. Department of State, Washington, Novcmljor 23, 18G1. James H. Anderson, Esq., United States Consul, Hamburg. Sir : — It has been stated that during the Crimean War an EngHsh steam cutter was constantly stationed before the port of Hamburg, and that no neutral European vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without being first examined for contraband goods. I will thank you to ascertain whether there is any foundation for this statement cither to a full extent or in a limited form. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, F. W. Sew.vri), Assistant Secretarx. United States Consulate, Hamburg, Decemlier 14, 18G1. Sir : — Your note of the 23d ult. has been received. You say, 'It has been stated that during the Crimean War an English steam cutter was constantly stationed before the port of Hamburg, and that no neu- tral European vessel was permitted to enter or leave the port without being first examined for contraband goods.' I have made diligent in- quiry of such persons as would likely possess information on this subject, and the statement has not been corroborated in a single instance. The Hamburg merchants were in the habit of furnishing saltpeter to Russia during the war, and England threatened only to do what your informant says was done. The concurrent testimony of those to whom I have spoken in regard to this matter is to the effect that the information im- parted to you is incorrect. A very able lawyer of this city, of the liberal scliool, has furnished me llie pamplilet her<:with enclosed, which lie thinks contains mucli Inter- national Law that may be useful at the present time. It is an account of a demand on Hamburg by England, during the last century, for the surrender of four Irisii rebels, and of their delivery up, and contains 1G9 Life and Letters the French view of the question, and a letter from Napoleon Bonaparte, etc. A proper translation would no doubt be serviceable to you, and would be forwarded were the necessity for the same immediately, less urgent. I expect to have within a week some valuable information^ touching the high-handed practices of England in carrying out her favor- ite doctrine of "the right of search and seizure." I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, James H. Anderson, U. S. Constil. Hon. F. W. Sczvard, Assistant Secretary of State, Washington. mrs. thomas j. anderson to mr. and mrs. james ei. anderson. Marion^ Ohio, Nov. 24, 1861. My dear Son and Daughter : — I am indebted to you both for very interesting letters which we receive regularly. You cannot conceive how gratifying they are. * * * I see you are enjoying the gay season. Levees, receptions, dinner parties, and soirees, are no doubt pleasant and in a certain sense profit- able, but I don't like the prominence given wine, although I know it is common on such occasions in all European countries. Its effects cannot be otherwise than detrimental, especially to persons of highly nervous temperaments. * * * Our own observation and the testimony of others should guide us in this matter. This is a dreary Sabbath. Our first snow fell last night, and this morning it is about two inches deep. The health of the place is not so good as it has been. Typhoid fever is prevailing to some extent. We fear it will become epidemic. Mrs. Heff- ner, the gun-smith's wife, and Mr. Sutton, C. B. Mann's son- m-law, both died of it. Mr. Mitchell, and the two Mr. Harveys are lying dangerously ill. Monday. Yoti must excuse this writing. I have not been well since Saturday, when I had a chill, which was succeeded by fever and a sore throat. I am writing lying down. Mrs. Ollie 1 This information and mucli other was duly forwarded to the Sec- retary of State during the Mason-Slidell imbroglio; all of which is now on file in the Department of State. 170 Of Judge Thomas J. Andersoti and Wife Phillips has a son. She was seized with a chill, and is now- very sick. Little Low. Hood met with a serious accident. He went intO' the stable and the horse kicked him, broke his collar-bone, cracked his skull, and strange to say he walked to the house alone. The doctor removed a piece of the skull as large as half of the palm of your hand, and then put the scalp over the spot again. It occurred on Saturday, and to-day he seems to be doing well. It is passing strange that you do not get the papers. We mail them every week. We have been sending of late through the U. S. Dispatch Agency. Are they properly addressed? Tuesday. I am somewhat better this morning and able to sit up. I was at Mrs. Wildbahn's on Friday last, saw Mrs. S. M. Worth of Wyandot county, and spent an agreeable evening. Mrs. Worth often sees Mrs. Taylor,^ and Mrs. Fowler,^ and says they are quite well. The Third Ohio, now in \'irginia, has been ordered to Ken- tucky. This is John Beatty's regiment. The Fourth, "ours", is expecting orders to march on Winchester, and then we may expect bloody work. James Harper, the civil engineer, who^ married Libbie Durfee,- had his hand shot off at the battle of Belmont,^ Mo. Last night I had a dream. I dreamt that you had all re- turned, that Cora came to my bedside with little Alary who was chattering as usual, but who looked very pale. I was very glad lO see you all, but felt a sort of secret indefinable mortification that James had not remained at his post, as nothing meritorious or praiseworthy is now ascribed to any man who does not mani- fest a willingness to serve his country. But this is only stuff and nonsense such as dreams are made of. Mrs. Worth, Mrs. Wildbahn, Mrs. Hood, Mrs. Jane S. Wilhams, Mrs. Dunlap, Mrs. Henry C. Godman, Mrs. Princie Copeland, and others, send" much love. Kiss little Mary for me. Your affectionate mother. V Sister.s of Mr.';. James H. Anderson. - Daughter of ex-sheriff Jo. Durfee, late of Marion. " Belmont, the Confederate camp, with all its supplies, ammunition, and baggag-e, was fired and destroyed l)y Union troops under Gen. Grant, November 7, 18i!l. 171 Life and Letters thomas j. anderson to james ii. anderson. Marion, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1861. My dear Son : — * * * There is a great deal of sickness — typhoid fever — in our town and county. Our sheriff elect, Wm. F. Harvey, has been sick with it since shortly after the election. He is now very low. We should be sorrv to lose him for he is a good loyal man. Thomas Harvey our county Com- missioner, brother of William, is also very low with the same fever. J. M. Mitchell, of E. Center street, who used to clerk for Tom. Search, (and who lives in the double house just across the street, opposite our residence, which is also occupied by S. A. Griswold,) is very low with the same fever. As yet there have not been many deaths. Mr. John Hood's second son, Walter L. Hood, a mere child, had his skull fractured last Saturday by a kick from a horse. A piece of the skull bone about the size of a silver dollar was re- moved, exposing the brain, but the membrane remains unbroken. He- retains his senses perfectly, and there is hope of his recovery. I went to see him this morning.^ Some time ago I wrote you in regard to the two notes you received of Sanford Wilson, as collateral, and which you supposed were in judgment on the docket of Col. W. T. Wilson, J. P., of Upper Sandusky, O. I informed you that they were not in judgment as I had examined the docket myself, and Col. Wil- son wjio is now in the army, denies having received them. San- ford Wilson says that after you arc paid, that he will be entitled to about one half of the proceeds of the notes. So you will ]ilease send me the original notes if in your possession, or in default thereof, duly certified copies of the same, on which I can bring suit. The makers of the notes are . Clark wants to do some ditching on the Deal Farm, luit I will not give my consent unless it lie vour wish. I did consent lo let hini put a new roof on the house as it leaked. Are you 1 "Little Low. Hood," son of Senator Hood, appeared to recover from tins frightful accident, but finally became insane and died in the madhouse — the Columbus Hospital for the Insane, March 22, 1901. He was the last 'Of the family; his name was Walter Lowrie Hood. 172 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife all learning" to talk C German? You say Mary speaks it very well. Then you should ])oth learn to do the same. The affairs of our country are briohtening. We expect our naval and land forces to take the whole of the southern sea coast. The taking of Mason and Slidell was a stroke not much relished by the Rebels. We have plenty of money without going abroad for it. Our bonds sell well at home. John Ault is the agent in Marion, for the sale of U. S. bonds bearing 7 -^\ per cent, interest. Do you want some of them? Let me know. Your father, T. J. A. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1861. My dear Son : — Thos. Harvey, one of our county commis- sioners, died last Saturday, of typhoid fever, and Wm. F. Har- vey, our sheriff elect, is very low with the same, and has been since the 15th of October. What turn it will take is hard to tell, but we hope for the better. The doctor thinks his symptoms are more favorable. Old Mr. John B. Salmon ^ died on Saturday last of a stroke of paralysis. Mitchell is still low with typhoid fever. Amer- ican aft'airs are brightening, and the rebellion, in the opinion of many, must soon begin "to grow small by degrees and beauti- fully less." My nephew F. M. Anderson, leaves here tomorrow to live in Warsaw, Ind. He has taken this step at the request of Dr. J. H. Carpenter. His brother Thos. J. Anderson, Jr., has gone to the war. He is in the 12th Ind. reg. now on the Potomac, in Md. Your father, T. J. Anderson. ^Mr. Salmon, a leading chair and cabinet maker, was born in Easton, Pa.. May 18, 1788, and moved to Marion with his family in 1825. His daughter Mrs. Camelia Robbing, now (1903) living- in Marion, who had some literary pretensions in the forties, and early fifties, was born in Franklinton, (now Columbus,) C, Aug. 2, 1823, and married William Robbins, a lawyer, who was once elected prosecuting attorney of Marion county. 173 Life and Letters MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Dec. 8th, 1861. Dear Son : — 'Tis the day of rest, fit time to commune with •those we love ; 'tis beautiful, lovely weather, soft and balmy as May. Is it a freak of fancy or are we indeed separated so widely? From this query spring "thoughts tender and tinged with sadness, but not with gloom." "And side by side with these lie truths that foreshadow an eternity of light and love." Pain- fully pleasing memories "pass in review before me, and thought follows thought, and emotion, emotion, in swift succession." I travel backward a few years, and through the mind's eye view the weird, desolate past. "I gaze on one around whose brow," nine years ago last November, "orange blossoms were entwined, but who in a few short months meekly folded her hands, and closed her eyes, and slept in Jesus." This fair vision, with whom the daintiest sunbeams played, "left as a heritage, a fragrant and hallowed memory. And now I think and I thank God for the thought, that the grave cannot forever hide" so much grace and loveliness, "for at the touch of the great Life Giver the seal shall be removed," and the eternal spring-tide "shall set in." Orrel shall live forever. And dear Clay. "How glorious the sunset that crowns such a life. How beautiful the ivy that clings around time so well spent. A pleasing and glorious thought that this corruption shall put on incorruption, this mortal, immortality." I would not call him back. I would not call them back. No, no ! "Over the river they beckon me, Loved ones who've crossed to the other side; The gleam of their snowy robes I see, But their voices are lost in the dashing tide." Dec. loth. Two companies of soldiers left here this morn- ing, one of which was German. They will remain in Camp Simon Kenton, at Kenton, until further orders. Charley Tillot- son left here this morning for Mansfield, where he will join Sherman's Brigade,^ which leaves tomorrow for Kentucky. I 1 I'liis brigade, raised in the fall of 1861 by Hon. John Sherman, went through the whole war. 174 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile hope we shall have a pleasant winter pn account of our poor soldiers. John D. Brown ^ is here spending a few days with his wife, who is too delicate to stand the winds of Chicago. Your affectionate mother. TITOATAS J. ANDKRSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Dec. lo, 1861. My dear Son : — We had two companies of soldiers leave here this morning for Camp Simon Kenton. They are of the 826. reg. O. Y. I., of which James Cantwell is colonel, B. R. Durfee, lieutenant colonel, and J. S. Rohinson, major. AVe have furnished a great many soldiers, probably 800. John J. Wil- liams is major of the 64th regiment, (now in camp at Alans- tield. ) of Sherman's Brigade ; it was raised by Senator John Sherman. James Harper, late civil engineer on the B. & I. R. R., and son-in-law of Mrs. Jo. Durfee, is a captain in one of the Iowa regiments that suft'ered so severely in the recent battle of Belmont, Mo. Every captain in the regiment was killed ex- cept Harper, whose left hand was shot oft'. And he is going in again as soon as he gets well. Little Jo. Durfee, his wife's brother, was a soldier in his company, but came out of the fight without being hurt. Our 4th C)hio, is still at Romney, Ya., where we have about 4500 troops. We daily expect a hard fight between these, and the Rebel force at Winchester. 40 miles distant. Romney, you are aware is the county seat of Hampshire county, (where I was born), and is 20 miles from Cumberland, Md. The old National Road ran through Cumlierland, which was somewhat famous when that was the great thoroughfare of the country. Our old home, the Anderson Bottom, on the Potomac, or the North Branch of the Potomac, is just 5 miles from Cumberland, on the Va., side of the river, and there I was born, and my father, 1 Brown, though eccentric, was a man of ability and great energy. His two sisters were poets, and his father "William Brown — an able mathe- matician — was chief civil engineer of the M. R. & L. E. Railroad Company, many years. 175 Life and Letters and grandfather ; and my great-grandfather, Wilham Ander- son, was its first settler. * * * Never yield an inch to a Rebel or Secessionist, nor fail to watch them on the other side of the water, for they are trying to poison the minds of the peo- ple of Germany. has moved to , near his farm. His departure is no loss to this place. Settled witli C. Brady, and took his note. With all his wealth he is always poor. It is now 3 p. m. Henderson Har- vey just came to town for something for his brother William. He says his brother is delerious all the time, and has very little strength left. This is the 45th day of his sickness. He will not probably survive till tomorrow. Then that Corbin,. of Waldo, whom the elected, will be our sheriit till next fall. Give my love to Princess, and tell little Mary that grand- father would like to see her. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — Our farmers cannot get over $2 to $2.25 live weight for fat hogs, and good beef sells per quarter at $2 to $3 per cwt. Patten & W'allace are supposed to be doing a good and safe banking business. I will see W. R. Gooding, and H. Thomas, and Robert Dunt, as you suggest. T. J. A. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1861. Dear Son : — * * * John Patten ^ requested me to say to you that he would not be able to pay much over half of his note when due, and wishes indulgence on the balance. I told him vou would not distress him. I paid John Hickman for making 3000 rails for the Deal Farm $42.00, and the tenant hauls and puts them in fence. It was the best I could do. W. Hedges tells me that he pays $3.50 per hundred for the rails he puts on your 400 acre farm. John Hood is our State senator elect, and John Bartram our representative, both Union men, nominated and elected by Re- 1 John Patten, a bi'other of Richard and Orren was an upright, indus- trious, economical farmer, whose debt was contracted in buying the home farm, near Prospect. 176 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife publicans and Union Democrats. There are only a few of the latter. R G has ([uit keeping tavern, and is now run- ning a saloon. It is a hard hole. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — 1 loaned I'eyton Hord $1400.00; my own money, not vours. Wm. l'\ Harvev, our sheriff elect, is dead. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1861. Dear Son: — Yours of the i6th ult. was duly received. I am greatly indebted to you for your very kind and satisfactory letters. News we have, very sad news. Ambrose Mouser, the spirited, gifted, educated young man, of whose patriotic and thrillingly eloquent speech on the steps of the church the day before he left for the theater of war I have already written you, is no more. Tlie sentiments he uttered on that occasion are still fresh in the minds (if all who heard him. Patriotic and self- sacrificing, he willingly left the classic halls of the ITiiversity, although a few short months would have brought him the cov- eted honors conferred on graduation. Well, to the point. ( )n Monday of last week a telegram from the hospital chaplain in Cuml)erland, announced that Ambrose was dangerously sick. Mis father Mr. Isaac Mouser. immedi- ately started, and arrived about twelve hours before he died. Freely ofTering up his young life for his countrv. he died in the triumphs of faith. 1 )isease, typhoid fever. He was brought home in a wooden coffin, lined with tin, the l)est that could be procured in that enlightened ( ? ) country. There is a great amount of sickness in our army. There are now nearlv five hundred sick soldiers in the hospital at Cumberland ; it is kept quiet however. It is kept out of print lest the Rebels should find it out. We only learned it through Mr. Mouser, and a minister here who accompanied him. We fear many more of our braves will share the fate of poor Ambrose Mouser. I presume you are impatient at the delay of our army to move on the Rebels. Some feel so here. The more knowing ones do 12 177 Life and Letters not. l*^or my part I feel that every hour of delay weakens the enemy, and stren^i^thens us. We are drilhng our men and manu- facturing arms, whilst the Rebels have every man in the field, and all their arms, stolen or otherwise. Confederate scrip is almost worthless ; and the Union sentiment that the Rebels have to contend with is stronger than the disunion sentiment at the north. Indeed I think that traitorousness in the loyal states is nearly played out. It seems to l)e here. Our armies are quite successful of late ; ap]K'ar to sweep everything before them. We have taken manv hundred prisoners in Mo., and immense (piantities of army stores. In southern Ky., and western Va., and in a skirmish on the Potomac we have been successful. Our licet has also done well. lUit we are look- ing for an awful battle on the Mississippi shortly. You can't conceive of the war pre])arations at St. Louis, Cairo, and at other places. Through this place alone, a great many cannon and oilmr munitions of war have passed. ''' * * Hon. John J. Williams ^ is an officer in the army. There is now but little business here for lawyers. Judge Bowen, S. H. Bartram, H. T. Van Fleet, and A. Osborn have a clear coast. "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1861. Dear Princie: — * * * I am just informed that Rev. H. B. Fry - has been appointed chaplain of the Eighty Second. ^ John J. Williams a graduate of Franklin (O,) college, came to Marion as principal of the Marion Academy in 1839, afterwards practiced law for many yoar.s. and was a member of the State Senate one term. On Dec. 18, 1861, he was commissioned major of the 64th O. "V. I., was promoted to lieutenant -colonel, and resigned Aug. 10, 1862. He did not take kindly to teaching, nor to tVie law. nor was he a shining success as an army officer, but his dignity rarely forsook him. His first wife, Miss Minerva Davis, a sister of Mrs. James H. Godman, was in 1840, considered the handsomest girl in Marion. His other wives were, 2d Amanda Wilson, 3d Helen R. Jones. He was born near Stcubcnville. O., Aug. 23, 1818, and died in Marion, May 18, 1893. -Henry 13. Fry. D. D. (an intimate friend of mine), preached several years in Marion. 1S;)8-GS. and after the war in ITi)per Sandusky. He was a 178 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife This is the regiment that Cantvvell, Durfec, and Robinson, arq recruiting. Capt. Nicholas Jerolaman resigned liis position in Va., came home, recruited another company, (mostly in Union •county,) was elected captain, and joined the 82d. You kindly offer your blankets to our poor suft'ering soldiers. I shall assuredly avail myself of the privilege of contributing them when another call is made. I gave what I could spare be- fore, and almost every other person did the same. Mr. Ander- son's office was used as a depository, from which several large boxes of blankets, etc., were sent to our troops. All that were donated were not called for, but no doubt will be before spring. Princie, I know you love your country, but you would love it more than ever if you were here to see the patriotic devotion of the people, and the generous outpouring of material aid to uphold the government. The ladies of Marion have a Soldiers' Aid Society, which has made and forwarded to the soldiers, flannel shirts, drawers, socks, mittens, and many other necessary articles. To liquidate the debt incurred for materials purchased, the young ladies prepared a supper for the public, and it was liberally patronized, considering the number of our citizens away from home. They made just enough, and were very glad of it. The funeral sermon over the remains of poor Ambrose Mquser was preached last sabbath. The audience was the largest ever seen in our church. He died on Thursday, the body reached here on Saturday, and was buried on Sunday. The text of the sermon: 'Ts it well with thee?" * * * Herein find a bird song for Mary. She must learn it so that she can repeat it to the little children. Cora wants to know what Santa Claus brought Mary. As this is the night for hanging up stockings, Cora is quite on tiptoe. * * * I pray God to have you in His holy keeping. Your affectionate mother. Presbyterian minister of ability and scholarship, and a gentleman by nature. He died at Ft. Wayne, Ind., June 16, 1902. His wife died at Joplin, Mo.; Frank, his only ?on, died at Salem, O., and Mrs. Effie Fry Hopkins, his only •daughter, at St. Louis. 179 Life and Letters MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Jan'y 5th, 1862. Dear Son : — I have written you before of our pleasant winter. I think this will be recorded as the mildest winter so far, since the landing" of the Pilgrims. The new year was ushered in on a beautiful day. How easily we trace the hand of God in all this. Our poor soldiers have suffered much less in consequence of the mild weather. God protect them, and defend the right, is my prayer. Your uncle John ^ just called. He sends his respects. Yes- terday he received a letter from his son Thomas, who is in Sharps- burg, Md., fifty miles below Cumberland. He says the health of our troops on the Potomac is very good. His captain and six others went across the river on a scouting expedition, were taken prisoners, and sent to Richmond. A short letter had been received from the captain who appeared to be low spirited, but it contained few particulars. Almost every one is getting impatient at the delay in the movement of the Army. Some conjecture one reason for it and some another. Some think it is because Gen. McClellan is sick — he is better now — some think it is to make more extensive preparations, and some to freeze out the Rebels. Yesterday Cora received a package through the post office enclosing Mrs. J- H. Anderson's card, and the sweetest little doll baby any of us ever saw. Cora wants me to thank aunt Princess, which I now do, and says her aunt is the best woman in the world except her grandma. She has named it and appro- priated a box for its exclusive use. It is the "cutest" thing with its hat on I ever saw. Your father is now in Columbus, from wdiich place he will probably write you. If you will look in upon me this Sabbath afternoon about the time you frequently called, you will find me sitting by the window, near the lounge, and all alone. Annie, Mary Williams, and Cora are at rehearsal, in preparation for the Sabbath school anniversary which occurs to-night. ^John Ander-son, father of Capt. Thomas J. Anderson, Jr. 180 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife was expected to die last week of d — t — but is better Tiow. LUit he can't stand another attack. Poor feHow ! grog bas ahnost done its work on liim. I tbink- too bis finances are in a very poor condition. To-day Mr. Fry preaches bis last sermon in bis cburcb in Marion. He goes into tbe service as chaplain of tbc 82d regi- ment. Yesterday John Kitelinger of the 4tb Obio was brought bome a corpse. He died of a camp fever in Romney. Va. Dis- ease is more destructive to our soldiers tban tbe sword. Did I tell you tbat bas a major's commission in tbe reg;i- ment? He will make a dasbing- major! Don't you tbink so? Gov. Dennison makes too many just sucb appointments. Tbe regiment was in camp at , about two weeks, when it was ordered to , al)out 50 miles below , where it expects active service. You say you received the letter we sent you stating that "a paragraph from the Cincinnati Commercial," would be enclosed announcing tbe acceptance by tbe governor, of an army officer "recommended by Consul Anderson;" but tbat tbe "paragraph" was missing. Your fatber says he certainly enclosed it, but diinks tbat in opening tbe letter it fell out unol)served. Tbis officer bad been recommended to you by bigb government offi- cials, and I believe had been decorated by Victoria for services in tbe Crimean war. I bave forgotten tbe regiment to wbicb be was assigned. Tbe legislature convenes to-day. Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOM.XS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES IT. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Jan'y 19, 1862. Dear Princie: — We were very glad to receive yours of tbe I4tb and 15th of December, and to learn tbat vou were in better health. You say tbat James is kept more tban busy, and refer to bis zeal for our government, etc. In bis letters to me be has spoken of his complicated and laborious duties. I sympathize witb bim and would gladly relieve him of a part of tbe burden if I bad tbe power to do so; Ijut after all I believe it will be 181 Life and Letters better for his health and spirits to have a great press of business on his hands. Such is his constitutional make ; inactivity doesn't suit him. If he can only stand his extra labors, the feeling that he is serving his country in this her day of trial, will be compen- sation sufificient. We all begin to feel that we have to bear a part in this struggle. The tariff has already advanced the price of articles of com-^ mon consumption. Tea and sugar are much higher than they were. Calico and all cotton goods are fifty per cent, higher. The latter part of summer before the rise, I took the precaution to buy all the sheeting, etc., that we will need for a year or two. Mr. Henry Johnson ^ has been very sick of typhoid fever, but now it is thought that he mends slowly. Wm. Kinnear still lies very low. There was a call upon us from our pulpit to-day, and mem- bers of the other congregations were also notified to meet at the City Hall, to sew for and otherwise assist our sick soldiers now in hospital at Cumberland. We will send the soldiers whatever they may stand in need of that will contribute to their comfort. Jan'y 20th. I am very dull and weary having been busy all day, and fear I shall not be able to write anything that will in- terest you. You say you are so interested in my poor letters, that you read and reread them. This begets a strong desire in me to write something of real interest. But I see how it is ; it is perfectly natural ; we take the deepest interest in whatever is written by those we love. In proof of this I can add my own testimony. When a package of letters arrives from Washington we know at once where it is from, and all are breathless until every word has been read ; and when we find you are all safe, and no accident of any kind has befallen you, then we breathe easier, and reread each letter with the greatest pleasure. 1 R. H. Johnson, born June IS, IS] 9, came to Marion in 1842. married Miss Sarah H. Reed, (born Oct. 11, 1824, daughter of James, and sister of James S. Reed), engaged in merchandizing, and afterwards in banking, and has been successful. He is an able, influential man, of high character, but quite modest, almost shy in his demeanor. He is now (1903), president of the Marion County Bank, of which his nephew, Harry True, is vice president and general manager. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have one child, Katherine B., born April 14, 1849, the wife of Mr. William B. Fisher, son of the eminent physician, the late Dr. T. B. Fisher, M. D., and grandson of the late Judge S. S. Bennett of Marion. Mrs. Sarah H. Johnson, a lady of many rare virtues, died August 9, 1903 — after this footnote was written. 182 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife We have just received two j^ood letters from James, one to me, and one to his father, l)oth of the 28th uU., together with copies of diplomatic dispatches, interesting because they give us something of an insight into the duties of his position. Jan'y 21st. I have not seen the morning paper, but Mrs. Jane S. Williams just ran in to tell me that a battle had been fought in southern Kentucky, in which the Rel)els were defeated, and Gen. ZoUicofifer slain.i He was a prominent man, and in command of the Rebel army. We are hourly expecting thrill- ing news from the expedition under Gen. Burnside, and from other detachments of the army. Our Mississippi river fleet is ready to attack the enemy, and awaits orders. How I should like to see you all ! Be of good heart ; every day shortens the time. How swiftly it flies. May we so im- prove it that at the end we shall have a seat at the right hand of God. Kiss little M. for me. Adieu, dear Princie. P. S. — Dear Son : — Since the receipt of yours, I have not found time to answer it. . In it you expressed a wish to be in America. Selfishly speaking I wish you were here, but my dear, if you can serve your bleeding country better where you are than at home, I know you are willing to make the sacrifice. Our government is sorely tried. Investigating Committees detect frauds in almost every contract. Contractors almost to a man seem to defraud the government. This calls for -most stringent measures. There is a bill now before Congress to punish with death all frauds on the government. It is the only measure that will keep the nation from bankruptcy. My next letter will be *o y°"- Your afifectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSOX TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Jan'y 20, 1862. My dear Son: — Your letter of the ist inst. came duly to hand, together with copies of official dispatches that I read with 1 Gen. Felix K. Zollicoffer of Tenn., was defeated and slain by Union troops under Gen. Thomas at the battle of Mill Springs, Ky.. January 19, 1S62. Gen. G. B. Crittpnurchases in \'ienna, and sent them by special train through Berlin to Hamburg, thence shipping them to New York in a chartered vessel which was not permitted to stop at Southamp- ton, using great caution and secrecy. 1 ho]ie they have not fallen into the clutches of the pirate Sumter. The correspondent who seemed friendly, said it was kept a secret until the steamer was ploughing her wav across the deep. But T thought its pulilica- tion might endanger the next shipment. Sailing under the Ham- burg flag however ought to bring them safelv over. Tell Princie 1 confiscated her blankets for the use of the hos- pital at Cumberland, Md. Cantwell, Durfee, Robinson, and Fry, with their regiment have been ordered to the seat of war. We live in expectation of hearing startling news. But I sec that this war is having a hardening effect on us. Our feelings have been wrought upon so often that we do not experience that dreadful distress on hearing of the death of our brave men we did at first. Why when I first heard of Gen. Lyon's death, I dropped down as if I had been sliot. Now death does not shock me so. But without regard to this, the bloodiest work is yet Ijefore us in ni}- judgment. Dear Son: — Afay the days passed in a foreign land in your •country's service, be fraught with much that is [pleasant despite the labors and trials attendant on such a post. Mav (lod give you mental and ])h\sical strength to perform vour whole duty, for we know without great labor no great good wa.? ever at- tained. * * * Be of good cheer. True vou are among '^tran- ;gers but they often prove the? best of friends. Your afl^ectionate mother. 185 Life and Letters THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1862. Dear Son : — '■' * * Money, that is currency, appears to be plenty, but gold and silver are not, as the banks have sus- pended specie payment. We can only get enough silver coin for change. Our legislature has passed an act to legalize the suspension of specie payment till the eastern banks resume. But our bank notes are good, and now answer all purposes in busi- ness transactions. The Bank of Marion, and the other banks are doing a good and I think a safe business. As our sheriff elect, W. F. Harvey is dead, Corbin the cor- oner, will act as sheriff until another election. He is a Waldo iocofoco. Ex-sheriff David Epler has returned to his large farm, which I as Master Commissioner, now have an order from Court to sell. It will be appraised this week, and advertised next. I am sorry for David. • W. P. Dumble, editor of the Marion County Republican, re- quests me to say that he wishes you to favor him with a good letter for publication. If you can do so without violating any rule of the Department of State, you may as well accommodate liim, Init not otherwise. A man holding a diplomatic and con- sular position cannot be too discreet. To-day I mail you a Marion Republican, containing local news : and a description of the real property of Tom. S -—^ which I am offering for sale as Master Commissioner. ^ I am sorry for Tom. Thos. J. Anderson, Jr., now in the army, is in Md., and well. Eugene and Charles Tillotson are in Ky., near Bowling Green. Keep track of the 64th Ohio, and you will know where to find the Tillotson boys. Your father, T. J. Anderson. 1 Judge Thomas J. Anderson was master commissioner of the Court of Common Pleas for Marion Co., O., for several terms of three years each. A master commissioner is an officer of tlie court to wliom cases, in cliancery are referred to ascertain tlie facts and report tlie same to tlie court together with finding's under tlie law. Many intricate questions come before masters, who take testimony, hear arguments, and apply the law. A master may administer oaths, sell property by order of court, and perform otlier functions. 186 or Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Feb'y 15, 1862. Dear Princte : — Annie and I received your kind letters of the nth uU. We also received a very good letter from James, together with documents, and copies of dispatches greatly to his credit. He must not think that what I have written touching his vigilance, or his endeavors to cripple the enterprises of Amer- ican traitors in Europe, in any sense a condemnation of his course. I knew his intentions were creditable, and patriotic, and I only meant to hint at caution, lest some word or deed of his might be construed by over-sensitive foreign governments into an offense. A mother's solicitude must be my apology. I think it very kind in him, and liberal on the part of the Hamburg American Steamship Co., that Hon. Carl Schurz ^ 1 1 wrote Mr. Godeffroy, the president of the Hamburg-American Steam Ship Company a letter, asking him to give Mr. Schurz and family a free passage from Hamburg to New York, and received the following note in answer to my application: "August Bolten, Schiffsmakhr. James H. Aiidcrsoii. Esq., Hamburg, 10th Jan'y 1862. United States Consul, Hamburg. Dear Sir: — The object of the present is to inform you that I am in- structed by Mr. Godeffroy to communicate to you that the Hamburg- Ameri- can Company will have much pleasure in offering a free pas.sage not only to Mr. Schurz, but also to his family and servants. I am. Dear Sir, Your very obedient servant, August Bolten, Agent." It may be proper to add by way of explanation, that in the month of March 1861, Mr. Schurz was appointed by President Lincoln, envoy extra- ordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Spain. While he was in Madrid his charming wife, who belonged to a wealthy family, remained in Hamburg where she was born. Mr. Schurz finding a residence in Madrid monotonous, if not positively unpleasant, finally decided in the latter part of the year 1861 to return to the United States and enter the military service. He natur- ally desired to first visit the Fatherland, and his family at Hamburg. How to do this was the question, as he had been involved in the rising in '4S-'49, was known as "a forty-eighter," was branded as a traitor, as "the man who released Kinkel," and a price was on his head. Finally through the inter- vention of the Prussian minister at Madrid, he was given by the Iron Chan- cellor Bismarck, tacit permission to pass through Prussia to Hamburg, and to embark thence to the United States. Mr. Schurz remained about two months in Hamburg, where I often saw him. During his stay in that city, to the surprise of the public, he was invited to visit Bismarck at Berlin. 187 Lite and Letters and famil}- were supplied with a free passage to New Yori-c. I noticed their arrival. I forget whether I told you in my last about ( iertrude Turney Messenger's death. Well, she and her husband were on their way home from Africa, and their vessel encountered a dreadful storm at sea, which lasted several days, increasing in violence all the time. When within a day and a half of New York, the fury of the gale was such that the officers and crew gave up all hope. The captain came into the cabin and told the passengers he expected the ship to go down, and they all went to shaking hands and bidding each other farewell. And poor Gertrude ^ took a spasm and died. She had been very sick, and besides was in a delicate condition. The storm soon abated, and the vessel arrived safely in port. Her husband who was exceedingly sick, told his friends to bury Gertrude in New York, after notifying her Marion relatives, but the latter requested the remains sent here, where they arrived yesterday, and will lie buried to-day. Annie is now at Mr. Weaver A. Turney's, her brother's residence. 'Tis 2 o'clock Sabbath afternoon. The funeral procession accom- panying Gertrude's remains just entered the Episcopal church. Although it is just across the way, I cannot go out, for Cora is very ill and has been for three days. She is threatened with lung fever. She wants me to tell Mary that she received through the postoffice yesterday two valentines ; one from Iowa, and the other from Indiana, and one paper called The Little Pilgrim, edited by Grace Greenwood. We are in receipt of much glorious news from our army. To-day we are very anxious to hear from Fort Donelson,- on His photographs, pictures of "the man who released Kinker' were now everywhere publicly displayed. Of the splendid career of Mr. Schui'z after his return to the United States, and of his lofty attitude on poiiucal and economic questions, it is unnecessary here to speak. 1 Gertrude, a beautiful woman and a lovely character, died at sea near New York. Jan'y 29, 1862, when 28 yeai's, 10 months, and 13 days old. Her husband Rev. H. H. Messenger, was three years a missionary on the West Coast of Africa, and his wife was the first white woman to visit Liberia. After her death he became rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Marion, 1863-6, and later was called to Texas. 2 An important Confederate fort on the Cumbei'land. After the capture of Fort Henry, on the Tennessee, Feb. 6, 1862, Gen. Grant moved his forces and attacked Fort Donelson. Feb. 16. 1862 Gen. Buckner surrendered to Gen. Grant tlic fcirt, 1.5.000 pi-isoners of war. etc.. etc. 188 Ol Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife the Cumlxniand river, where a fight is going on, l)ut we can get no dispatches. Fell'}- 17th. We liave reports up to Saturday noon, (iun- hoats, and troojjs. still l)esieging the fort, and have ca]:)tured the main redciuhl, which commands the inner fortification, and hoisted the stars and stripes, l)ut a great battle must yet be fought before we get complete possession. You can"t conceive of the intensity of our feelings when we know that a battle is in progress. This one has been raging since Thursday, and for aught we know is still going on. Lizzie Tillotson is down with typhoid fever ; has been sick about ten days. There are few new cases in town. It is arrested I think, but not subdued. Mrs. John W. Rain is still quite sick of erysipelas. You would scarcely know her, she is so swollen and disfigured. Her eyes have been closed ; she can open them now, but is a horrid siglit. Her physicians have l)ecn applying copperas water to her face. Have you ever seen a homely fat Wyandot? She looks more like one than anything else. Poor girl ! I am sorrv for her. She appears more patient under afflic- tion than anv one 1 ever saw. I called to see her yesterday. She 1 wished to be kindl\- remembered to vou. Hattie Friblev - ' Her maiden name wa.s Mary Monnett. She was Ijorn in Crawford Co. in 1835. She was an only child, very wealthy, and generous, and a member of the noted Crawford county family of that name. She was reared on her father's large stock farm near Bucyrus. She endowed Mon- nett Hall, of the O. W. F. College at Delaware, O. She graduated from the aforesaid Female College in 1859, M. L. A. She died at Ossawatomie, Kan., July 31. 1885. in a Hospital for Insane Patients. A college classmate of Mary Monnett. in the "Ohio Wesleyan Transcript," says: "An Ohio girl of twenty, with beautiful soul, attractive person and devoted piety; * * * of medium height; hair, dark waving and abundant; voice, low and soft; face, fair, lighted by large wonderful blue eyes; * * * without self- consciousness, and possessed in a rare degree of modesty. * * * g]^g was so well poised that not a trace of vanity was ever discernible. * * * Her aim was to assist to an education girls of limited resources. « * * Mary Monnett graduated in '51). Alas! that fate should have been unkind to the sweetest gentlest of women. She died in 1885 in a distant western State of a broken heart." - Mrs. Harriet Concklin Fribley, a lady of culture and refinement was born in Marion county, on her father's large stock farm March 26. 1835. Her father, Col. Washington W. Concklin, born Dec. 14, 1799, died in Marion, June 18, 1886. He was reared and educated in New York City, but came to Marion county in 1820, and bought "the Concklin Stock Farm" of 2500 acres, at the land office in Delaware, C. the same year. His wife, Sophia Sweetsir, born near Albany. N. Y., died in Marion, Jan'y 29, 1883, at the age of 71. Mrs. Harriet Concklin Fribley died July 4, 1903 — since the above was written. 189 Lile and Letters sends love. The rest join me in love to you all. Dear Princie, excuse this disconnected and somewhat hasty scribble. Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Feb'y 17, 1862. Dear Son : — I often feel great concern and anxiety on your .account knowing something of your duties, and the great amount of labor^ you have to perform. * * * Your opportunities for improvement, particularly in the modern languages are now great, and if you avail yourself of them, you will on your return to America be much better prepared from a higher standpoint to •enjoy life. * * * Marion, as you have been informed, is "lit with gas." There are seventeen lights in the upper room of our church, besides a l^rge chandelier in the vestibule. The basement is also lighted. The court house, churches, business houses, and streets are all lighted. Center street has gas its whole length. There is a lamp post at each prominent corner. We do not grope our way as formerly. I hope that you and Princie are enjoying life. Health per- mitting, you should get a great deal of enjoyment out of life. It is very dull here for persons who enjoy gayety. There has not been a party in town this winter. All the gatherings are in the daytime, and for the purpose of sewing for the soldiers. The mite societies still meet. I h'ave never known so little visit- 1 Note. My oppressive labors are often referred to in these letters. As I was the sole American representative in Hamburg — then an independent state, and the great commercial city of Germany — I had a great deal of work to do, more than I ever did before or since in the same length of time. I was in fact both the diplomatic and commercial representative, and my labors were greatly augmented by the rebellion, or Civil War. Besides dis- charging all the consular business, I issued and visaed passports, carried on the diplomatic correspondence, and performed every other duty required of ministers in other countries. U. S. Consuls of equal rank in Italy, Spain, Russia, and some other countries where ministers reside, had little to do, and spent their time traveling, and in other ways. It was no uncommon thing to have two or three hundred callers in a day at the Consulate. Every other country except the United States was represented by a minister and a consul. 190 Of Judge Thomas J. x'\nderson and Wife ing clone. Business however is more aetive than you would sup- pose under the cireumstances. The colonel of our Third regi- ment Iiaving resigned on account of poor health, Lieut. Col. John Beatty was appointed to the vacancy, on the petition of the sol- diers of the regiment. This is getting up. Good-hy. Your affectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio Feh. i8, 1862. My dear Son : The war news which I shall give, vnu have probably already received. We gained a great victory at Roanoke Island, ^ took nearly 3,000 prisoners, and many guns and small arms. O. Jennings Wise, son of Henry A. Wise, late governor of Virginia, was killed. We also gained a great victory on the Tennessee, in taking Fort Henry, with all its munitions of war. And now a great Ijattle is waging at Fort Donelson, on the Cumberland river. C)ur forces have already surrounded the fort, taken a part of it, and will soon take the whole, if indeed they have not already done so. It is a very strong place. There are 18,000 Rebel troops in it. and our force under Grant num- bers more than 30,000. The loss on both sides has been pretty heavy. Neither of the Tillotson boys, nor Col. John Beatty is in this battle, but they are not far oft'. We have driven nearly all of the Rebel troops out of Mis- souri. Gen. Price, late governor of Missouri, will not stand to fight, l)ut runs away. Your uncle. Rev. Hiram H. Anderson was here last week. His two sons are in the army. David who is in Tennessee, is I suppose at the siege of Fort Donelson, for he was in that region at last accounts. James is still in Ohio, at Camp Dennison. ^ Burnside and Gold.sborough with 31 gunboats, 14 transports, and 11,500 troops, effected a landing- February 7, 1862, dispersed and destroyed the Confederate fleet, demolished the earth works, and took 2,500 prisoners. Roanoke Island, N. C, an important rebel stronghold, was the key to the rebel defenses south of Norfolk. 191 Lile and Letters Later — Fort Donelson is ours, after severe fighting, with 13,000 prisoners, inchiding three generals, and many heavy guns and field pieces, many thousands of small arms, several thousand horses, etc. It was a famous victory. ^ Here it is a time of great rejoicing among true loyal men. Hurrah for the United States Government ! No more on this suljject. Major liardy has started a store in Capt. Hardy's "old cor- ner," hut does not do much business. I Ijelieve I told you that N. M. Leatherberry had traded his farm two miles north of town, at the forks of the road, for the Freese House — Cy. Mann's old stand. We have had but little sleighing this winter. It now begins to look like good sugar-making-weather. Do you permit the tenant on the River Farm to tap the sugar-maple trees? '•■ * * Mr. S. H. Bartram is now in my office, and sends his respects to you and your family. To-day I send you our newspapers. Love to Princess and Mary. Your father, T. I. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMICS 11. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March 3, 1862. Dear Son : — Yours and Princic's of the 25th of January came in the usual time. I am sorry she is so ill. She probably remains in the house too much. A daily walk in the park would be beneficial, or a sail on the lake — the Alster. If you are too busy, Mary and the governess might accompany her. I wish she were here. If it were not for the sea-voyage, and the great distance, and expense, I should feel like advising her to return, and stay here, and in Wyandot county till better, or for a few months. She would hardly remain away from you very long. ' On February 16. 1862, Gen. Grant tele^aphed to Gen. Halleck: "We luive taken Fort Donelson, and from 12,000 to 15,000 prisoners, including Generals Buckner and Bushrod R. Johnson; also about 20,000 stands of arms, 48 pieces of artillery. 17 heavy Runs, from, 2,000 to 4,000 horses, and large quantities of commis.sary stores." Scribner's History of the United States says: Grant's force numbered Su.OOO men, and the garrison of the fort 20,000. 192 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife (Jur sick people are mostly recovering. A young son of Mr. J. O. B. Renick, of Columbus — the last of seven children — now at Mr. Bryant's ^ farm west of town, is said to be dying. His physician is Dr. T. B. Fisher. We now have loud calls for donations of hospital stores. I will send forward a few bottles of my fine old currant wine. It may comfort a few weak famishing soldiers. Lieutenant , who has been here nearly all win- ter, claims that he is at home on furlough. It is quite strange as officers are now in great demand. It is hinted that he was court-martialed some months since for dissipation, and dismissed the service. If true it would not surprise the friends of the family, for it is reported that he visits drinking places nightly, gets into altercations and rows, flourishes his revolver, etc., and no longer seeks the society of people of his class, and station in life. Your friend Byron Wilson of the U. S. Navy, now in com- mand of a gunboat on the Mississippi, is reputed to be a very competent and reliable officer. He recently embraced religion, and joined the Presbyterian church. D. S. Miller is now buy- ing cattle on his own account in Wyandot county. While I wish the boy success, I think his time far better spent at school. But this is only my judgment; he has friends quite competent to advise him. I am glad Mary is learning to read German, for she will probably never lose the accent and pronunciation. Your afl:'ectionate mother. MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March 3, 1862. My dear Princess: — This is a disagreeable morning, but can we expect anything better of March ? To-morrow is my birth- day, and if you were at home I should probably receive a present. Mother wrote you that Lizzie ^ was quite sick, but she is now 1 J. W. C. Bryant, owner of a large stock farm near Marion, graduate of Bethany College, Virginia, and a nephew of the great Alexander Camp- bell, founder of the Campbellite Church, — a sect called Disciples of Christ. - Elizabeth V. Tillotson. 13 193 Life and Letters slowly improving. Several of our sick folks have entirely re- covered. Only one died, Black Simon's ^ wife, who was buried last week. She poor thing, found rest at last. It is now feared that the balance of the family will go to destruction. Our church debt is paid at last ; and the church is lighted with gas, upstairs and down. Several needed improvements have also been made. * * * I was very glad to hear from Miss Annie Turrill,- of London. Yesterday I answered her letter. Her correspondence will no doul:)t be highly interesting, and of ' "Black Simon" refers to Simon Pierce, a negro tjarber, who came to Marion in the early thirties, and some time after opened a barber shop. He was far from faultless, but made himself useful, almost indispensable in the new county seat. No better natured negro ever lived there, and he vas handy, and more or less necessary at parties, dances, festivals, camp- meetings, and other functions, and about the holidays when fat swine were killed, cured and made into sausage. He claimed to have a patent on "Old Virginy tenderloin .sausage," seasoned with salt, pepper, sage, etc. He was a broad-shouldered man of great muscular strength, and in his prime was called a No. 1 barber. He and his family we're members of the M. E. Church, and with the other colored people (of whom there were ■only a few), sat in the extreme rear seats near the entrance. His wife who had been "converted." was considered a good pious woman, but Simen's piety, — well, the least said about it the better. A unique advertisement of Simon appeared In the V^'"estern Galaxy, pub- lished in Marion by Wm. Milliken, a brother-in-law of Daniel S. Drake. William Milliken, now (1!)02), nearly 100 years old, still lives and publishes a paper In Washington C. H. Simon's ad. here follows, and was kindly furnished me by Mr. Harry True, Vice President of the Marion County Bank. "Honesty carries a smooth chin. Shaving and Hair Cutting. Simon Pierce, Fashionable Hair Cutter and Shaver, having established himself in the town of Marion, on Main. St., four doors north of Kennedy and Patten's Hotel, will be grateful for a share of patronage. In trimming hair it needeth taste. To suit the person and the face, And scraping chins that tender part, To do with case requireth art. With scissors sharp and razors keen, 'Tis I can scrape your faces clean. And best of all to serve you well, I'll from your clothes the dust expel. Marion, Ohio, January 18th, 1834. N. B. Razors will be honed in the best possible manner, and on short notice." 2 Miss Annie Turrill was a handsome English lady about 18 years old, w'ealthy, refined, and cultured, who was sojourning in Hamburg with her widowed mother and sister. From Hamburg they went to Brussels, where they remained several months before returning to London. They were in- timate friends of my family. 104 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife value to me. Will you kindly send me her photograph ? She has seen mine, and therefore knows something of my appear- ance. In one of your letters you said she looked like me, and James in one of his said she was heautiful. Putting that and this together flatters me. Only young married people were invited to the party recently given hy Mrs. Hattie Bartram. She regretted that I was not of that class. Mrs. Maggie Pollock of Bellefontaine informs me that she like her husljand has been sick all Winter. Her married life has not been pleasant in my opinion, on account of her hiisband's protracted illness. Your affectionate sister, Annie. THO^^IAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March 3d. 1862. My DEAR Son : — Eugene Tillotson has been promoted from ■orderly sergeant to second lieutenant. Pie is in Capt. Jim. Brown' company you know, and they are in Kentucky, where we have had most brilliant victories. We are surrounding the rebels pretty effectually ; and as we are now wdiipping them badly in every quarter, I think the rebellion must soon cease. The rebels are said to be much disheartened, and if so, they must soon yield. * * * B. II. Williams is about to remove to Muncie, Ind. H. Thomas will return to Mt. Gilead to live. I must quit writing, to expose at public sale as Master Com- missioner, ten lots in Marion, the property of Richard Wilson.'^ He has only a lialf hour in which to raise the money, for I must offer them at 10 o'clock a. m. I pity Dick. Thomas Walker, and James Walker, sons of Jesse Walker, and George Riley, son of John J. Riley, farmers, are dead of typhoid fever. I informed you that Leatherberry had traded for the hotel so long kept by Cy. Mann. It will now be kept by a Mr. Davis, ^ Hon. Richard Wilson, born in Pennsylvania, November 14, 1804, was cne of the most popular men that ever lived in Marion and one of the inost liberal. For SO or 40 years he held important offices. He was the father of Captain Byron "Wilson of the U. S. Navy, and the father-in-law of Lieut. Frank R. Salter, of Marion. This big-hearted, honest man, died in Marion, February 11, 1SS2. 195 Life and Letters and probably Smith Pierson, the fat man of the U. S. Hotel at Gallon. The old Henry Peters-Bush stone business house, on Main street has changed hands ; W. H. Searls and August Kraner bought it. It is being enlarged. T. J. Magruder bought the old George Geiger ^ brick block. Merrill and Turney have bought the Beckman brick block, next to- Jamison's furniture store. Johnson and Uhler, have erected a fine building, wliere the old. "checkered store" of J. S. Reed & Co. stood. I fear I shall have trouble with . He is a captious fellow, and declares he will leave the place unless the rent is re- duced. I told him to expect no reduction in these times, when everything the farmer has to sell commands a good price. You wish to know when I was reappointed Master Com- missioner. It was in May last, during the May term of the Court of Common Pleas. My term^would have expired in June last. You know the appointment is for three years. Love to all. Your father, T. J. Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March 14, 1862. Dear Son : — Yours of the 22d ult. duly received. I was yesterday informed by Tom. Dye, that Hedges would not re- rent the 404 acre Prairie Farm. * * * You wish my opinion of the value of U. S. Treasury notes. We know they are now current and good, and believe they will continue to be the best currency in the country. They are a legal tender for all purposes except payment oi duties on foreign imports. All bank bills or notes must come to their par standard, or go out of circulation. U. S. paper money must be good, when it is made by law a legal tender. 1 George Geiger, a prominent business man of Marion, was born in. Maryland, in 1812, married Margaret Beerbower, and died in Marion, March 17, 1844. Their children were Sarah E., Mary A., Charlotte, Robert W., and John W. The standing of the members of this family has always been high: and Mr. Robert W. Geiger has held prominent railroad positions since he left Marion in 1860. He is now General Southern Agent of all the lines of the Pennsylvania Railway Company, and resides at Atlanta, Ga. 196 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife The Rebels must give up before long, for they are being cornered, and whipped, and stripped of their strongholds. They have evacuated Columbus, Ky., Manassas Junction, Va., Win- chester,! Va., Nashville, Tenn., Pensacola, Fla., and the navy yard ^ nearby. We will have a heavy war tax to pay here- after and for some years to come, but we must bear it like men, tliat we may put down the rebellion. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — Wool is advancing in price. Corn is still selling at 25, wheat at 80, rye 35, lard 6 cents per lb, cheese 8, flour $5 per bbl., corn meal 50 cents per bushel. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March 17, 1862. Dear Princie : — -Yours of the 23d ult. was duly received. You think your last letter was uninteresting. No, no, my dear; every word was intensely interesting' to me. I think your let- ters excellent. But I know of course that one in your delicate health can't always write with the same ease and zest. A good tonic ^ taken during April and May might invigorate you. James said in his last that the Americans in Hamburg would celebrate Washington's birthday. It was celebrated with great enthusiasm in all the loyal states. James does not expect our army to advance until summer. Summer indeed ! Our noble armies wherever stationed, haz'c advanced, except the Army of the Potomac, and been victorious too, and that army might have done the same in my humble judgment but for some un- accountable stupidity. 1 stonewall Jackson evacuated Winchester, March 11, 1862. = This yard was surrendered to the Confederates January 12, 1861. It was evacuated May 10, 1862, the Confederates having first fired and •destroyed everything of value. Our army occupied the forts and hoisted the Union flags the same day. 3 The tonic used over there was generally good Rhenish wine or French ■claret or both. 197 Life and Letters I do not want you to feel like not reading our American newspapers because there is much in tliem that is untrue, un- reliable. There is much more of truth than untruth in them. The reliable far outweighs the unreliable. They are the best newspapers in the world, that is the respectable portion of them. To be sure they make very bold charges against men in high places. Well, be it so. If they are not guilty let them clear themselves as Fremont has done, though the papers really stood' by him all the time. His enemies, not the papers, pressed the charges, ^^ou will see in a late number of the N. Y. Tribune some severe strictures on Gen. McClellan. Well if he deserves it. let him bear it. If he is all right he can afford to bear it. You will also see by the papers that the Rebels have been driven from Missouri, from Kentucky, and from portions of Tennessee, and from many other points ; all of which is true. You know I presume that Columbus, Ohio, has the honor of having a great many Rebel prisoners of war cjuartered near the city,^ among whom are eight hundred officers. Mrs. Sen- ator Hood, who wsus in Columbus and saw the 800 march through town to Camp Chase, says they were a motley set, dressed in garments of every conceivable style, material and color: yellow, red, blue, gray, butternut, etc. Around some, dirty old bed quilts were thrown, pieces of carpeting, ragged blankets, etc. Alongside marched a woman, an officer's wife, who said she would go wherever he went. When the prisoners reached Camp Chase, she was refused admittance, and taken back to town, where boarding was secured for her; (better than the Rebels would treat our people). She was poorly clad, wore an old alpaca dress, and an old silk mantilla, in the dead of win- ter, and the family where she boards says that these comprise her wardrolie. Of course the ladies of C/^lumbus will contribute to her necessities. I know you are tired of this. * * * Mrs. John Bartram - who met me on the street a few days ago sends nmch love. Mr. Tillotson's family send love. My lAt Camp Chase four miles west of the city. "On March 1, (1862), 720 arrived, increasing- the number in Camp Chase to 1,200. These too, were in large part officers and all from Ft. Donelson. Their uniforms were of all styles and colors." From A. B. Lee's History of Columbus, VoL 2, p. 116. - A sister of the late Mr. H. T. Van Fleet. 198 Princess Amanda (Miller) Anderson. (Mrs. James H. Anderson.) Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile kindest regards to Airs. Turrill and family. We look anxiously for tlie all)uni. Adieu my dear I'rincie. Yours aft'ectionatelv. P. S. —Gen. McClellan seems to he aroused at last. I'erhaps criticism did him good. To his soldiers, who greet him warmly, he has just delivered a tine address. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES li. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March 29, 1862. Dear Princie: — Yesterday Mr. Anderson and I spent sev- eral very pleasant hours at the pleasant home of Judge and Mrs. Ozias Bowen. It was a dinner party, and at 5 o'clock ten liesides the host and hostess were seated at the tahle, which was lovely and sumptuous. The dinner was rare and more than ordinarily ceremonious, and I wish you had been present. The ladies kindly inquired about you and sent their love. If it be true that the civilization of a country is shown by the character of its dinners, then taking this one as a specimen, ours is fairly creditable. We have had only a few pleasant days this month. It is gloomy today, and has been so dark part of the time we could neither sew nor read. In the shops the gas is lit. Well I shall have to stop writing as four young ladies are here talking to Annie, and making a complete babel. March 30th. I was at church to-day and heard the Rev. Isaac Newton ^ preach one of his best sermons. * * * I wish he were a little differently constituted. Sickness has nearly subsided, but Mr. R. H. Johnson is still confined to his house. Tomorrow I shall write to your sister Maria ; trust she is now well. Our friend Mrs. Pauline Peters Durfee, in the absence of her Imsband, Col. Bradford R. Dur- fee though with his consent, is about to remove to wSpringfield, ' He wa.s born in Sheffield, England, in 1S2:i. and graduated from the O. W'. University in 1S56. He received froni tlie O. W. U. the degree of^ A. B. in 18.5(;, the degree of A. M. in 1.S50. and in 1S62. S. T. D. He died in Toledo. Ohio, Septemljer ].">, lOtii). 199 Life and Letters Ohio. It is regarded as an eccentric move. Pauline and Mary Williams send much love. March 31. We have just received yours of the loth inst. The one to Annie will not be answered this mail, as she is at- tending a meeting- of the Aid Society. A movement is on foot to get up an entertainment — music, tableaux, etc. • — to raise money for the families in our midst of soldiers, — poor families of course, none other. You say you wept when you read that we missed you. Then Princie you might weep all the time, as we miss you all the time, and , and sweet little Mary too. But you must not weep unless for joy, nor be low-spirited. Your spirits have so much to do with your health. Tell James to take you out driving oftener. Mrs. James H. Godman has been confined to her room nearly all Winter. She is recovering however, and is now able to drive out. I think it was owing to depression of spirits. Henry C. Godman has bought the T. P. Wallace residence on West Center street. Mrs. Dr. Gailey has sold her residence to ex-Sheriff W. B. Lewis. Messrs. Tillotson and Lewis are now in Washington delivering army horses purchased for the Government. My sister, Mrs. Tillotson, was here a short time ago, and sends her best love to all. To-day we received a Lon- don newspaper, in which I find an account of the celebration in Hamburg of Washington's birthday — the speeches made by the U. S. Consul, and others, etc. Cora has not received the tarlatan. Very affectionately. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March 30, 1862. Dear Son : — This is a warm, beautiful spring day. The tops of our maples are full of bees sipping the bursting buds. The grass on our grounds is already quite green. John D. Pjrown's wife died here a week ago last Tuesday. He remain.ed in town for a week, dined with us on Sunday, spent the afternoon, talked over old times, and spoke of the pleasant hours he had spent with you. He did not seem much 200 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife depresseel, but he is so constituted, — has so much hope. I think he will never feel a calamity as some would. He has two chil- dren who are now at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sellers. From here he went to Columbus, to get the job of indexing the county records, the legislature having just passed an act authorizing it. If unsuccessful he will return to Brooklyn, N. Y., where he is working on a contract for the in- dexing, etc., of the city and county mortgage records. He re- ceives $19,000 and thinks it is worth to him $10,000, but I am afraid it will fall far short of that mark. He has a year in which to complete his Brooklyn contract. He says he employs from 5 to 7 men, and is hard run for money, but does not wish to dispose of any of his real estate as it is now low. He says he owns 4,000 acres of choice land, clear of all encumbrances, besides city lots, and that the taxes oppress him. If this state- ment is true, John D. is fairly well off — on the road to wealth. Lute Smith, brother of George Smith, buried in Delaware a few days ago, was killed In- the Inu'Sting of a cannon. You doubtless hear of the success of our arms in nearly every engagement. The latest was achieved at Winchester, Va., and was complete. The Fou.rth Ohio, under Gen. Shields, was detailed for other service, and was not in this engagement, but the Fifth and Eighth, shared in the suffering and the glory.^ Fifteen days ago Col. John Beatty's regiment was four miles south of Nashville. The two Tillotson boys, Maj. John J. Wil- liams, and others from this place, were also there, it is said. As soon as our troops take Island No. 10 (in the Mississippi), they expect to march on Memphis. The Island is well fortified, and the Rebels are making a formidable resistance, but our gun boats are l)attering away at them and I think they will soon yield. A balloon reconnoissance yesterday, resulted in the dis- coverv that our guns and mortars had been using too much powder, throwing shot and shell beyond the enemy, doing little execution. In future this will l)e avoided. Our boats keep out of reach of the guns of the enemy. 1 Gen. Shields commanding 7,000 Union troops, met 10,000 Confederates under Stonewall Jackson, just outside of "Winchester, March 2?,, ISGJ. and Jackson's troops were defeated. It was one of the severe battles of the war. Shields was wounded. 201 Life and Letters The president yesterday sent to the Senate, the name of Hon. Carl Schitrz.i for brigadier-general. It will doubtless be con- firmed. We have not received the papers you expected Mr. Schurz to forward. You probably forgot to give him the proper address. March 31. In the morning paper I notice that the presi- dent has sent into the Senate, the name of Bayard Taylor, the author and traveler, as Secretary of the U. S. Legation at St. Petersburg.- Today we have further particulars of the battle of Winchester. The battlefield, to which Hon. Wilham H. Sew- ard made a visit, was a sight to be seen. The ground was strewn with dead and wounded Rebels, and Union soldiers. Our loss was heavy. Rebel loss estimated at nearly i.ooo killed and wounded. Braver men than the Federals never fought. Your afifectionate mother. HON. CARL SCHURZ TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. * Washington, March 1, 1802. J. H. Anderson, Esq., ( '. .S". Consul, Hamburg. My dear Sir: — As soon as I received the copies of your two dis- patches dated January 18th, I went to Mr. Seward, and had a talk with him aljout it. He informed me that the arrangement you propose, i. e.. the consolidation of the two consulates of Hamburg and Altona, would re- quire an act of Congress, and that Congress, far from being disposed to increase salaries directly or indirectly, was rather disposed to cut them down. This opinion agreed but too well with my own experience. I had several conversations with members of Congress about your case, but the uniform reply was that almost all consuls made the same com- plaint, and that this was not a time for raising salaries. My dear sir, we have to suffer with the rest of them, and we may congratulate our- selves if our salaries are not cut down ten per cent of which there is great danger. Seward himself coinplains that Congress has no apprecia- tion of these things. However I shall see the members of Congress who 1 Hon. Carl Schurz wa.s U. S. Minister at Madrid in 1861. His wife, a native of Hamburg-, remained there with relatives till her hvisband relin- quished his post. On his way to the United States he stopped at Hamburg several week.s. and I often saw him. - It was told as a joke in Germany in 1862, that the great Baron von Humboldt had said that Bayard Taylor had traveled farther and seen less than any man of his time. After Mr. Taylor reached St. Peteisburg, he wrote me a number of letters which I still have. 202 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile have this matter in charge, once more, and try to giv^c them a clear and' reasonable view of the case. As to onr mihtary affairs you know enough ah-eady. Bull Run is wiped out, and our western armies are in pursuit of the enemy. The army of the Potomac, will I hope move in a few days. Whether the war will soon be at an end is still doubtful to me. If the rebels judici- ously and energetically avail themselves of their resources and means of defense, they may prolong the war in the interior of their country for a long time. At all events the ultimate result is foreshadowed by what we have already seen. I must not forget to mention that Seward spoke very highly of you and your services. My family are all well. Mrs. S. was a little indis- posed a few days ago, but is now in good health again. The children are in the best spirits. Our very best regards to yourself and Mrs. Anderson. Yours very truly C. SCHUKZ. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March 31, 1862. Dear Son : — Yours of the 7th inst. i-eccived. The 'Tondon- American" also came to hand. Ottr troops now are occttpying the house and farm of James M. Mason^ of Winchester, Va., as a hospital and parade-ground. We are now whipping the Rehcls in nearly every instance. They have lost confidence, it is said, in their leaders. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — J. S. Reed, Esq., got your letter, which told him of the shotgun you hought and sent him. T do not send you the • , because its editor is thought disloyal, and its editorials unfriendly to our government if not treasonable. Our old friend John Gruber who lived two miles east of town, died some days ago, also old Mr. Shirtliff. ' Mason and Slidell, sent as Confedei-ate commissioners to Elngland and France respectively, taken from the British steamer "Trent," by Capt. Wilkes of the U. S. ship "San Jacinto," November 8, 1801, and confnied in Ft. Warren. Released on demand of the British Government January 2, 1862. J. M. Mason, one of the most distinguished men in Virginia, died April 28, 1871. He belonged to an ancient, historic, English, and Virginia' family. 203 Life and Letters MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, April 13th, 1862. Dear Son : — Admonished that the time is approaching- for mailing- letters, I avail myself of the present moment to write you. Having over--worked myself yesterday I am not very well, and shall not attend church to-day. Nothing serious however: 1 shall be myself again in a few days. There is a great dearth of news here at present, except war. That is encouraging. Vic- tory still perches on our standards. The battle of Pittsl)urg Landing,^ was the most dreadful of the war, though we finally put the enemy to flight. Nor ex- pecting an attack at the time, we had the misfortune at the com- mencement of the engagement to lose Gen. Prentiss, and two thousand men. The Rebels came upon him carrying the stars and stripes, and as he was in the advance, was surrounded and taken. But the second day, while the enemy was retreating, Prentiss got away with a part of his command. I am sorry they got any of our men, but we have at least 20,000 of theirs, taken at dififerent times. We took 6000 prisoners at Island No. 10, — an island in the Mississippi. The four o'clock train brought home three dead soldiers from the Lexington hospital, who took sick on their way down. One lived in this place, Marion Corn, whom you probably knew ; one lived in Caledonia, and the other in Prospect township. Eugene and Charley Tillotson were in Tenn., during the battle of Pitts- burg Landing. Eugene has not yet been heard from ; Charley lay sick in hospital. Major John J. Williams has written home that the division to which his regiment belongs was not engaged. Prof. Philip Phillips- has gone to Nashville for Harvey Clark's son Chis brother-in-law.) We heard that Maj. James H. God- man was kicked by a horse and badly injured. ^The battle of Shiloh, or Pittsburg- Landing, was fought April 6-7, 1862. The flr.st day the Reljels were victorious, but the second day they were beaten and routed. Grant, Prentiss, McClernand, and Sherman com- manded the Union army, which lost 1.5.000 men. Albert Sidney Johnston, Beauregard, Bragg, and Hardee commanded the confederates, who lost 11,000. The first day Grant had 33,000 men; the second day Buell joined :him with 7,000 more. The enemy was 40,000 strong. 2 Phillips, "the Singing Pilgrim." who made the tour of the world "singing for Jesus." 204 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife You will see by the newspapers that Mr. Carl Schurz is now a brigadier-general in our army, and hence will not return to- Madrid as U. S. Minister. The papers with which you entrusted him in Hamburg, have not yet reached us. Not one of our ac- quaintances, so far as we have heard, has l)een killed in battle ; but it is said of two Lima companies, that only ih escaped death or wounds in the recent bloody battle. Our ladies are very busy preparing hospital stores for the sick and wounded. The last box we sent contained some pillow cases and bandages that I made myself at home. We send an- other this week. I never attend the Soldiers' Aid Society, but do what I can at home. Annie however attends its meetings. The governor of the State has made another urgent call on all Ohio ladies, but particularly on Columbus ladies, for hospital comforts. The ladies of Columbus, I must say, have acted nobly. The first ladies of that city, those who scarcely think of doing their own sewing, have worked all winter for the soldiers. To raise money for the relief of the suffering, they open bazaars, and resort to every other honest method or project. If this dreadful wicked war has a tendency to demoralize and harden, it too has a tendency to bring out and develop all the better and finer qualities of our nature. A year ago I could not have believed the people generally so benevolent. The times make men and no doubt women too. I am much afraid we are going to have smallpox here. A Waldo man, in cam}) at Louisville, Ky., contracted the dread disease, then came home, and now it is spreading around that part of the county. April 15th. I just received a beautiful photograph album from Princie, containing sweet little , looking "true to life." I am much pleased with it. But with every pleasure comes some pain or disappointment. I was sorry the photo- graphs of yourself and Princie did not accompany it. If you will have them taken and sent, they will soon find a place in the album. We are all much pleased with Mrs. Turrill's picture. Pray return my warmest thanks. * * * Urge Princie to go out in the open, as much as possible. Con- finement is crushing to a woman of her temperament. She needs sympathy, kind friends, and much out-door exercise. If not able 205 Life and Letters to walk or ride she should drive. ■''- ''= * You have the satis- faction of knowing you do your duty, and that the Government appreciates you. * * * We have a prospect of an abundant peach crop. The buds are swelling and will bloom two weeks hence. Violets and other early flowering plants are blooming. * * * Your afl:ectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, April 15, 1862. My dear Son: — A week ago Sunday and Monday, April 6th and 7th, there was one of the hardest fought battles at Pitts- burg Landmg,! on the Tennessee river, that has taken place since the rebellion broke out. I believe none of our Marion county troops were in this great battle. We came out victorious, but with a very heavy loss of life. The rebel loss it is reported was still heavier. Charles Tillotson, who is still with the army in Tennessee, is now very sick. Last night his father, and Newton Messenger, ^ started together for Tennessee to see their sick sons. Last week two of our Marion county soldiers, Corn, and Boxwell, were brought home dead. Colonels Cantwell and Durfee, with their regiment, the 82d O., are at Moorefield, Va. They are under Gen. Fremont. The Tillotson boys are in Capt. James Brown's Co., 64th reg. O. V. I., now in Tennessee. Hon. O. Bowen will Imild this season a large fine brick dwell- ing house on Berry's hill, near Gol. Gorton's farm. Charley Smith-^ will of course be his architect and master-builder. Court is now in session, and Judge Lawrence on the bench. Lyman Spaulding was in Columbus a week or two ago, and went thence to Zanesville to see Peleg Bunker. Judge Bartram who saw him, said he looked well. Air. O. J. Johnson is quite sick of typhoid fever. ^ Albert Sidney Johnston, the able Rebel commander was slain. - Thirty years a justice of the peace in Big Island township, and a Tieavy land owner. 8 There were so many named Charles Smith in Marion, that he was known as "Wooden Charley." He was a good, intelligent citizen. 206 Ol Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife I think Trincess ought to travel more, and breathe plenty of fresh pure air. Let her travel for her health ; it will do her good. If your official income be not sufficient, you have plenty here. It is just as well to take some pleasure as you pass through life, and not spend all the time housed up unless it be absolutely necessary in order to live. J. C. Johnston the attorney, (son-in-law of Rev. George Baker,) who moved to Bellefontaine last summer, has returned. Since the war began there has been very little litigation here, and lawyers have not prospered. * * '•' Diebolt has bought the John Gurley corner.^ Simon DeWolfe- has possession of the Steam Flouring Mill, and is now "an honest miller." John E. Krancr has bought a part of the "Old Stone Block," on Main street, erected by Henry Peters away back in the twenties or early thirties. I have already told you that I was reappointed Master Com- missioner last May, during the May term of the Com. Pleas, for three years. My present term will expire two years from June next. Cora talks a great deal about Mary, and was glad to see her photograi)h in the album sent us. It is quite lifelike, holding her little doll in her arms. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, April i6, 1862. Dear Daughter : — A letter from James dated the 26th ult., the day your son"' was born, was received yesterday. Fine 1 The lot on the N. E. Coi-. of Main and South, now Church street, once called "the ketch-all." 2 Simon E. DeWolfe wa.s born in Oneida Co., N .Y., December 16, 1852. Came to Marion Aug'ust 21, 1858, with corps of engineers as rodman to locate the Franklin and Warren R. R. Was 1st lieut. of Co. B. l.'iOth reg. O. N. G., from May 2, 1864 to August 31, isfi4. Served near Washington D. C. His first wife was Miss Susan Busby, born in Marion. July 27, 1S33, and died August 31, 1877. His second wife was Miss S. D. W^ebster. born August 12, 1857. There were two children by the first marriage and six by the second. In peace and war DeWolfe made an enviable record. He was also fortunate in marrying fine, attractive young women who belonged to good families. 3 The child born March 26, 1S62 — James Thomas Anderson — gradu- ated in June 1884, at tbe Ohio State University, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts. 207 Life and Letters business this, keeping things a secret from us all. Well, I am glad you did so, for it saved me some solicitude. I am glad that }OU and the babe were doing well. I shall now anxiously look for letters from Hamburg. If the next letter I receive is satis- factory, I shall breathe easier, feeling that you are getting along fairly well. I thought at first that I would suggest a name, but 1 won't. Parents know better the name to give, at least the name they prefer. I told Mrs. Hood, as soon as I got the letter, and the news spread. Mrs. Gailey, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Fribley and others congratulate me on having a grandson.^ Mrs. Gailey thinks she has a good joke on Mrs. Eliza Dickerson who was crying the other day on hearing that you were very sick. I told Mrs. G. that you were really in poor health. Generally speaking the world looks on such suffering with too much indifference. Per- sons thus afflicted have my extremest sympathy. I wrote so much yesterday that you will be tired reading. x'VU our friends send best wishes. Your affectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, April i6, 1862. My Dear Son : — Yesterday I received yours of March 26th informing us of the addition to your family of a son. It gives 1 Note. A record of the birth of James Thomas Anderson will be found in the "Record of Births and Deaths," in the U. S. Consulate, at Hamburg. He married Miss Helen Bagley, daughter of the late Governor Bagley of Mich., May 26, lcS98. Their only child Helen, was born June 6, 1899. He became a member of the Phi Gamma Delta College Fraternity, May 1, 1880. The diploma conferring on him the degree of A. B., is dated June 18, 1884. His commission as Second Lieutenant in the 16th reg. U. S. A., is dated Oct. 30, 1884, and is signed by the President and Secretary of War. His certificate of membership in tlie Military Service Institution of the United States, is dated Sept. 12. 1891. He is a member of the American Associa- tion for the Advancement of Science. He is a member of the Society of Colonial Wars. He is a member of the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. His commission as First Lieutenant of U. S. Infantry to rank as such from Nov. 1. 1891, is dated Jan'y 7, 1892, and is signed by th"e President and Secretary of War. His diploma from the U. S. Infantry and Cavalry School, declaring him proficient in Military Art, Infantry, Cavalry, Engineer- ing, etc., is dated Ft. Leavenworth, June 15, 1893. He was elected Deputy Governor of the Society of Colonial Wars, Jan'y 18, 1902, at Denver, Colorado, — succeeding Hon. E. O. Wolcott, late U. S. Senator. 208 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife us great satisfaction to know that you have a son born in good heakh. We trust both mother and son are still doing well Do not give your son any long homely foreign name, but a good, plain family name. If he live, he will be a good loyal Union man, and stand for his country against all internal and external enemies, at home or abroad, or he would be the only one of the family that ever proved recreant to his country. I send to-day a copy of your letter about your son to Mrs. R. N. Taylor, of Wyandot county. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S.— Mary must kiss little brother for grandfather, and teach him to talk German, (Deutsch ), and ask for Speck und Eier und Sauerkraut, and take good care of him, and bring him home to grandfather and grandmother. From grandfather to Mary. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Oiiio^ April 27, 1862. Dear Princte :— Yesterday we received a letter tellino- us all about the baby. In the next we hope to learn the youn-^entle- nian's name, the color of his hair, and eyes, and whether he looks like Mary. James thinks the nurse a tvrant in not per- mittmg you to sit up for nine davs. In that I think she was quite right, but not in excluding all company for six weeks. In this she IS simple to say the least. * * * You have heard ere this about our dreadful battle in Tenn the battle of Pittsburg Landing. Charley Tillotson is lying very low of typhoid fever, 40 miles below Nashville. His father is now at his side, and writes that he will probablv be able to start home with him in ten days. But I fear Charley will never see his home again. Mr. Tillotson says that from one to three die daily in the hospital. "We have taken New Orleans," is the telegram to-day but we await its confirmation which will take two or three days.i 1 Admiral Parragut with his Gulf SquadronTADriraTTsfi^^T^r^^Ti: ZlT^^'^'Tr'- '^'•°^^^"^' ^^^^-^^^^ ^-* the ctSeite o'rts IJSTe fall of New Orleans, and its occupancy by Gen. Butler's army. "^^ 209 Life and Letters Gen. McClellan is l^attering away at Yorktown, and our folks seem to have no doubt of his success. Our arms are everywhere victorious, but usually with the loss of much precious blood. O cruel, savage war! It makes my blood run cold to read the daily bulletins. My heart sickens and turns away ! The stories of the battlefield, of the dead and wounded, of the positions in which they are found! One with his testament lying on his breast, another with it on his face, show in whom men put their trust m the parting hour. Josephine TirrilP is now here ; came home on her brother Charley's account. She sends her love to you and wishes you to write to her. Dear Princie : — I know you will think this a very uninterest- mg scrawl, but I am interrupted every minute. Mechanics are making repairs and improvements. I have to talk to the painter, to the glazier, and others, and write at the same time. So I will quit for I don't really know what I am saying myself. * * * Kiss Mary for me about twenty times, and that little brother of hers about ten. Your aiTectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, April 28, 1862. My Dear Son :— We received yours of the 5th informing us that Princess was getting along tolerably well, and that the boy and Mary were in good health. Now as to your son's name: as he is the only grandson T have, and possibly the only one I may ever have bearing the name of Anderson, how would you like to call him Thomas jVIiller? He would then have my name, and his grandfather Miller's. Thomas is a family name among the Andersons. It was my grandfather's name, and Thomas M. would not sound badly. However, consult your own tastes, as 1 Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tillotson, niece of Mrs. Thomas J. Anderson, and wife of Mr. W. L. Tirrill. A cultivated and beautiful young- lady. She was educated at the Steubenville Female Seminary, which her mother attended many years before. 210 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife I do not wish to dictate. Your son, if he is a "Dutchman," is none the worse. I only hope he may grow up and make a good man, which I shall never live to see. I am now attending to my orchard and garden, pruning my trees, preparing my strawberry beds, etc., and find it pleasant employment. The frosts have done us no injury, and if fruit be not damaged by late frosts, we will have an abundance. We hear this morning again that our fleet has taken New Orleans. Let me know what progress you are making in the German language. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — Rev. J. M. Heller, who was elected justice of the peace on the plea of poverty, has in company with another, opened a large grocery and provision store in the room I occupied when you left. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, ^lay ii, 1862. Dear James : — Your father, who received a letter from you yesterday, has been quite unwell for several days. Two weeks ago he went to Upper Sandusky and rented the farms. I speak of this because he is sick, and may not be able to write. He was taken quite ill while away, (at Mr. Taylor's,) and was very much fatigued when he got home. He grew worse, and five days ago I sent for Dr. Fisher who has attended him faithfully. It was billions fever, partaking somewhat of the typhoid type. He still looks badly, but is better now, and I think he will be up and around in a few days. Mr. Tillotson got back from Tenn., on Friday morning with his son Charley, who looks like a skeleton. Charley was brought all the way on a litter, taken from an ambulance. It is as long as a bedstead, about as wide as the lounge in the sitting room, is well cushioned, covered with oil cloth, and is a comfortable con- trivance for a wounded or sick soldier. I believe I informed you that Harvey Clark's youngest son was brought home a corpse. 211 Life and Letters Mr. J. S. Reed told your father he had heard from his gun.^ Benjamin H. Williams has moved to Muncie, Ind., where he is- setting up a boot and shoe store. Francis M. Anderson- has received the appointment of postal agent, on the P. Ft. W. and C. R. R., and has removed to Crestline. You will see by the papers where Gen. O. M. Mitchell's division of the army is operating. Col. John Beatty's regiment was assigned to this division, and I am afraid the "Secesh" will surround them. Our arms are still victorious. May God have you in His holy keeping, may His mercies overshadow you and yours. Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, May ii, 1862. Dear Princie : — How much I am gratified to know that you are doing better. I hope your health will continue to improve. Do you nurse the babe? Eliza D. brought Sam's baby here the other day for me to see. It is rather pretty, and very fat and healthy looking, and they call it Emily.^ Dr. Sweney* has gone to Tenn., to work in the hospitals. Dr. W. W. Bridge^ went also. Roland Holmes' only child died this (Tuesday) morning. 13th. We have the finest fruit prospect we have had for years. Every flowering thing is in bloom. Not only fruit but ornamental trees seem one mass of flowers. The lilac, and early 1 Elarly in 1862 I bought for James S. Reed, an intelligent sportsman, a fine double-barreled shot-gun'. I had it made in Germany according to Reed's written instructions. 2 Mr. Francis M. Anderson, formerly mayor of Crestline, Ohio, and many years a member of the board of education, was born Feb. 12, 1830, was married to Miss Sarah E. Geiger, who was born July 24, 1834, and who died Nov. 24, 1899. Their only child Harry W. Anderson, born May 31, 1863, was married Dec. 22, 1886. His children are: Bertha L. and Frank M. 3 Daughter of Samuel H. Bartram, Attorney of Marion. * Dr. Robert L. Sweney, was surgeon of the 43d Reg. O. V. I. in 1862. 6 Dr. Bridge, surgeon of the 46th Reg. O. "V. I., in 1862, and died In the service. 212 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife 'flowering- shrubs arc now in their glory. I never saw plants, shrubs and trees so loaded down; such a profusion and wealth of flowers. Virgil is about as when you left I think, though he complains very much. I am as well as usual, but the germs of mortality are sown thick in my mortal body. I feel that I am tending to the tomb. Carroll Godman is to be married tomorrow to a Miss Gray/ of Findlay, O., a Methodist preacher's daughter. Possibly you knew her at Delaware where she attended school. She is said to be very pretty and his senior by a few years. On Friday evening his mother will give a large party in honor of the event. Mrs. John W. Bain is still dreadfully afflicted with erysipelas. She is now at a Water Cure where she expects to remain the greater part of the summer. She certainly has her share and a very large share, of physical suffering. If not cured, life will be a burden. Judge Bowen is about to build a fine residence on the hill, beyond Rev. I. N. Shepherd's. I am glad of it. I would like to see some of the money he made here, spent to improve the place. But he would scarcely do it if there was a demand for money at a large percentage. Indeed Mrs. Bowen told me that there was no demand at all ; and I suppose it is true, at figures he would think paying rates. Old Mr. Dumble^ died last week. The old are passing away. May the God of all grace comfort you, and remain with you to the end. Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, May 25, 1862. Dear Son : — To-day there was no service at our church, nor was there any at the Presbyterian. I attended the Episcopal, 1 Sister of Mr. D. S. Gray, a railroad official of wealth and promi- nence living in Columbus, Ohio. -John Durable, born in England, Nov. 30, 1790: died in Marion, May 9, 1862. Was the father of John B. Durable, W. P. Durable, Jo. W. Durable, and Samuel R. Durable, all printers, editors, and raen of more than ordinary ability and enterprise. Samuel R. was born July 23, 1837, and died at Marion, March 6, 1895. 213 Life and Letters and heard an excellent sermon. Text : "Be ye steadfast, im- movable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." The regu- lar pastor occupied the pulpit, and the language of his discourse . which abounded in moving appeals to the unconverted, was very beautiful. Our pastor Mr. Newton, has for some time had poor healthy so he took a trip about two weeks ago to Tenn. There he went inside the army lines, after which Gen. Halleck denied ingress as well as egress to all, compelling him to remain till after the battle of Corinth, which is daily expected. The battle will have taken place long ere this reaches you, unless the Rebels leave the place and retreat, which they have been doing of late. The 82d regiment O. V. I., had quite a severe fight lately near Monterey. 1 You perhaps don't know where Monterey is. Well. I can't say that I do myself, but it is a city of small mag- nitude. Our friend Rev. H. B. Fry, who is chaplain of this regiment, was in the engagement near Monterey, was hit by a ball, knocked down, and rendered insensible ; and after he had been picked up, carried off the field, and revived, it was discovered that the ball had not penetrated the skin. Documents in his breast pocket probably saved his life ; but the concussion was so great that it deprived him of consciousness for a short time. Mrs. Fry received a long letter from him about the battle, but no mention was made of his own narrow escape. A young man named Diebolt was wounded. Sam. Berry, south of town, was wounded severely in the head. Mrs. Jane S. Williams entertained yesterday afternoon. About fifteen, mostly neighbors were present. It was a pleas- ant little party. They all made kind inquiries about you. I would not write L anything respecting your official business that should be known only to yourself and Mr. Seward, for he is very careless, and your letters might fall into the hands of the enemies of the government. I think our President and Cabinet are acting admirably, and that their course wall finally extort the admiration of the world. President Lincoln has shown himself a deep, strong, sagacious man, — a man for the times and the place. 1 The fight took place May 8th, 1S62, near McDowell, on Bull-Pasture Mountain. 214 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Col. I). R. Durfee of the 8jtl has resigned liis commission. Maj. J. S. Rohinson of Kenton has been promoted to fiU the vacancy. 1 jnst received your letter of the 6th inst. We are sorry yoti are so excited about our war trouliles. Take things calmly. You are onl}- one man, and can only till one place. Government should require no more of you. You are anxious to serve the country well, which is right ; but don't allow those things over which you have no control to disturb and trouble you. Your description of your trip to Brussels, and of your visit to the famous field of Waterloo pleased me. Such letters are always highly interesting. May 26th. We are all excitement this morning. A dispatch was received from Gov. Tod last night, in which he asks Marion for one hundred troops at once, and says that the capitol of the country is in imminent danger. A messenger just called and requested us to aid in furnishing breakfast for two Indiana regi- ments that were only discharged last week.^ They received a telegram from Mr. Stanton, the Secretary of War, asking them to come on to Washington with all convenient dispatch. We expect them at 11 o'clock: 'tis now after 10. So I must go to work. May God protect and bless you. Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Jtine 9, 1862. My dear Son : — I was very happy to read your letter in- forming me of * * *. I am pleased that you are keeping a journal, and expect to be much interested in its perusal. * '■ * The idea of your not being as capable of writing as formerlv. is all in your imagination. You are much more capable, and this very fact enables you to see deficiencies that vou could not otherwise. * * * 1 In many way.s the loyal generous-hearted people stood by the govern- ment, and lielped the soldiers. 215 Life and Letters I hope the worst of our troubles are over. You will see by the papers that our armies are generally victorious. Memphis, almost the last Rebel stronghold on the Mississippi has fallen, and a great battle has been fought near Richmond. We have not yet taken the city but expect to soon. You have heard how Gen. Butler is straightening out the Rebels in New Orleans. His orders to the police on the subject of cleaning up the streets, etc., are very laughable, and he enforces them too. The 4th Ohio is under Gen. Banks ; Col. John Beatty's regi- ment is in Gen. O. M. Mitchel's division ; Eugene Tillotson, Dr. White, Dave Scott, and others from here are under Gen. Halleck, at Corinth ; Robinson, Ramsey. Scofield, and others, are under Fremont ; Will. Williams is Secretary of Gen. McDowell. I mention these facts, so that when you read of the movements and operations of our armies, you may be able to locate those with whom you are acquainted. Tom Hodder,! and Sam Bartram,- have been having a high time. Hodder is so venomous that it is hard for Sam. to put up with him, still it is better than to lay himself liable. Hod- der has been publishing libelous stuff about Judge Bartram ;^ and some time before, he had been publishing all manner of stuff about Sam.: — all because they had joined the LTnion party. So Sam. got excited, and went up into Hodder's printing ofifice, and pitched several cases of type out of the window. Hodder had him arrested and bound over to Court. Judge Bartram had Hod- der arrested for libel and bound over to Court. Sam. set up in his defence that the Mirror w^as a public nuisance, and as a good citizen it was his duty to. abate it. Sam. threatened Hodder's life if he again said anything disparaging of him or his father. Hod- der had him again arrested and bound over to keep the peace. They afterwards met near the foot of the stairway leading to Judge Bowen's ofifice, commenced throwing stones at each other, then drew their revolvers, when Major Busby^ stood between 1 Hodder was the editor of the Marion Mirror. ' Samuel H. Bartram. a prominent attorney. 3 Judg-e Jolm Bartram, the father of Sam. * Major George H. Busby, ex-member of Congress, and a leading pioneer, was a soldier in the war of '12, came to Marion county in 1823 before its organization, and held many offices of trust and profit from 1823, till 1869. when he died. He was a trusty, competent official, and a good citizen. He was a member of the 32d Congress, 1851-52, and the only citizen 216 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife tliem and put a stop to it. How it will end is hard to tell. I should not be surprised any moment to hear that Sam. had shot Hodder. * * * Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, June 9, 1862. • Dear Princie: — Yours of the 21st ult. received. I was very glad to hear from you. I had been unusually solicitous about you for two or three weeks. I thought of you last at night and first in the morning. * * * June loth. I am glad the babe is so good. It will relieve you of much worry. * * * Last night we had a frost, though not so severe a one as three years ago. The wheat is now in bloom, and some fear it is injured. * * * I expect soon to have the pleasure of visiting your sister Mrs. Fowler.^ Mr. Campbell,- the Presbyterian clergyman who has been filling Mr. Fry's pulpit since he entered the army, and quite a talented young man, died on Sabbath morning of typhoid fever. FI(; will be buried in Pittsburg, the birthplace of his wife, who yesterday accomp.anied the remains to that city. Mr. Campbell made many friends here, who mourn his untimely death. He was born in India, where his parents and family reside. His father was then and still is a missionary. Tell little Mary that neither she nor little brother can fall off of the portico when they return, as it is being supplied with a nice railing, and otherwise improved. of Marion county ever elected to Congress. His beautiful daughter Pauline E., in the early part of the year 1846, married Dr. John M. Christian, a clas- sical scholar, and principal of the Marion Academy. The doctor was born in 1821 in New Kent county, Va., on the old home plantation known as Roxbury, was descended from an old cavalier family that settled in Va., early in the 17th century, and was related to many of the F. F. V.'s. He died in Marion in 1882. His son George B., born Dec. 27, 1846, is one of the successful business men of Marion, and the father of three promising children. 1 Mrs. Mary Ellen Parker Fowler, half sister of Mrs. James H. Anderson. Her home was on her husband's, F. F. Fowler's 1200 acre farm, 5 miles north of Upper Sandusky, O. - Rev. Thomas C. Campbell. 217 Life and Letters I wish you to notice your handsomest flowers from bulbous roots that are not seen here, and try to secure some of the bulbs (if vou can do so at a trifling cost) and send them over before cold weather. Send onlv one of a kind, and indicate that the package contains roots, so that the duty and expressage will be light. Mrs. Weaver A. Turney and Mrs. Judge Merrill have each a rare lily sent by Gertrude^ from Africa. She sent each a bulb. The tlovvers are beautiful. Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, June 15, 1862. Dear James: — Our European mail duly arrived containing a letter dated the 25th and another the 27th ult., also two letters for Annie, one from Princie, the other from Miss Annie Turrill of London. You express a wish that we shall preserve the Ger- man newspaper that contains the announcement of the birth of your son. I am not quite certain that I can find it, but on re- ceiving the pa]^er I cut the announcement out, together with a jjaragraph in German immediately below it, and pasted the same in the Family Record, in the Family Bible, in the list of birtlis, where it will be safe. I am much pleased with the mementoes from the Field of Waterloo, which you kindly sent me. It was very considerate of you. The leaves you plucked have a peculiar shape ; I have never seen any just like them. I attach great value to them, because gathered by you on a spot so famous as "the bloody tield of Waterloo." I am glad you rise early, and take exercise, for T know it will benefit you. Adieu for the present. Your affectionate mother. P. S. — Dear Princie: — Take all the exercise in the open air }Our strength will admit of. Don't confine yourself to sewing, nor to anything else except the improvement of the mind, nor to that to your injury. Mrs. F. just came in and wishes me to ^ Mrs. Gertrude Turney Messenger. 218 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife say that she will write when she gets leisure. I told her I thought vou had long sinee ceased to look for a letter. I C is paying strict attention to Miss L H , to the great annoyance of his family. His father I understand ])rom- ises to disinherit him if he marries her, hut it is generahy be- heved that the marriage will take place. His sister H. feels humiliated and indignant, though I- assures her he will never marry the young woman. Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion. Ohio, June 22d, 1862. Dear Son : — Letters due from you have not yet arrived : we anxiously await them. The first week after getting your letters time thes swiftly, but it drags the second, and I impatiently count the slowdy passing hours till the message of love is placed in my hand. Strawberries are very abundant. We had a strawberry short- cake for dinner, and it was delicious. You will say that this is descending. * * * Well, just take a peep into my sitting room, and you will find me by the window nearest the front door, now writing, now looking out at a large rose bush heavily laden with beautiful white roses ; and if you care to look into my mind you will find me busily searching for something that when clothed in language will interest you. And shall I search in vain? My letters are all so uninteresting, you will surely get out of patience. We are now having a dearth of local as well as of war news. * '^ * Cora just now ran up to me saying, "Do tell uncle fames, and aunt Princess and ^Mary, how much I want to see them, and tell them to come home and bring the baby, and give them my love." Monday 23d. Mr. Tillotsoni i^^s word from Tenn., that Eugene is very sick. Fevers are thinning our ranks faster than 1 Samuel Tillot.son of Marion, as a hu.sband and father was tender and loving, and thought a great deal of his family. Was proud of his promising son Capt. T. Eugene Tillotson the brave soldier. ■219 Life and Letters bullets. Eliza Dickerson is informed that her husband is sick in Virginia. Mrs. Girard Reynolds, and Mrs. Noah Runyan start for Ft. Monroe this week to spend the summer. This -morning's papers contain nothing startling, though enough to have startled us one year ago. To startle us now, dreadful carnage is required. This is one of the horrid effects of war. Col. Charles Ellet, inventor of the steam-ram, died at Cairo, Ills., on Saturday last of wounds received on the 6th inst. in taking Memphis. He was the only one disal)led on the Union side : his loss will be greatly felt.^ I hope you are all quite well. My love to all. As God is the true source of all our blessings, temporal and spiritual, I pray He may have you in his holy keeping. Your affectionate mother. MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, June 23. 1862. • My dear Brother : — Yours of the 5th was duly received. It was very welcome, and I shall do my best to profit by your suggestions. The young folks of the church gave a strawberry festival on Friday night. Admission was 10 cents each, and •everything furnished was paid for. There were three ice cream tables, three strawberry, two lemonade, and one table supplied with candy, etc. Each was handsomely trimmed with evergreens. But the flower-stand over which Mary Williams and I pre- sided was the crowning attraction. It was a large round table, •on which stood an open frame work, conical in shape, about five feet in height. In the center of this, resting on the table was a .shaft that nearly reached the ceiling of the Hall. On the shaft, above the frame work, were four crosspieces, from the points of which depended shining glass baskets. The whole was fes- ' On June 6. 1862, a, short eng^agement on the Mississippi tool<: place near Memphis, in -^vhich the Confederate fleet of eight vessels, gunboats and rams, under Com. Montgomery, was defeated by the Union fleet of thirteen vessels, gunboats and rams, under Com. Davis and Col. Charles Ellet, and Memphis •was occupied by Union troops. Six of tne Confederate vessels -were demol- ished — the boilers -were shot through and the crews scalded to death — one •was captured, and one escaped. 220 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile tooned with evci"g;reens and flowers. Above all was a large- beautiful boquet of pink and white peonies. Around the frame were shelves, on which were vases filled with boquets, differing in style and value, which sold readily. Near the center of the cone, and suspended from its arches was a lamp, and four other flashing lights at its base. Above the lamp was a large mag- nificent bocjuet, almost two feet in height, which the purchaser presented to me. I do not think I can give you any clear idea or correct view of this flower-stand and its unique appointments. I am now reading some of your books. I have just finished, Europe, its Scenes and Society, by Daniel C. Eddy, and Wash- ington Irving's Bracebridge Hall. I like Irving's writings very much, and when I have read all his works ■ — ■ you have them all I believe — I will let you know how I like them, each and all. Our portico is nearly finished. It will be a great improvement. * * * Tell Princess I was very glad to get her letter, and cordially thank her for the presents. Her dresses are very pretty, and from the description, her bonnet must be. "'' * "^^ Tell Princess to say to Miss Annie Turrill that I will answer her letter by the next mail, and should be happy to correspond with her while she is in London. Love to all. Your affectionate sister, Annie. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, June 24, 1862. My dear Son : — I received a very good letter from Princess- dated the 25th ult, and will answer it soon. * * * I would not think of resigning your office at this time. You will derive great advantage from your official residence abroad. You will acquire one or more foreign languages, learn the mode of doing business in Europe, become acquainted with foreigners of prom- inence, and in other ways be benefited. My little grandson will learn to talk German, and this in after life will be worth to him in this countrv, say $5000. So be content. Contentment is the secret of human happiness. Your father, T. J. xAnderson.. 221 Life and Letters P. S. — The letter to the Rebel War Department, at Richmond, -of the Rebel, Caleb Huse, captain of artillery, C. S. A., captured by our blockading- squadron along with other rebel correspond- ence, and published in the papers, is much talked about. You are certainly entitled to great credit. T. J. A. THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO J. H. ANDERSON. Department of State, Washington, June 11, 1862. James H. Anderson, Esq., U. S. Consul. Hamburg. Sir : — I have transmitted to you under another envelope, The Na- tional Intelligencer of this date, in which is printed a letter of Mr. Huse, one of the rebel agents in Europe, in which he confesses that his plans have been thwarted by the activity of yourself and the Min- ister of the United States in London. The Department takes pleasure in acknowledging the service thus rendered to your country. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, F. W. Seward, Acting Secretary. Printed in The National Intelligencer, Washington, June 11. 1862, by •order of the State Department. PROCUREMENT OF ARMS IN EUROPE BY A REBEL AGENT. Liverpool, April 1, 1862. To Major I. Gorgus, C. S. Artillery. JVar Departuicnt. Sir : — I have had great difficulties to contend with in shipping the field artillery, which, as I have previously informed you, I should soon send •from Hamburg. Messrs Eraser, Trenholm & Co., of this city, placed at my disposal a fine ship, the Bahama, which I supposed would take all the batteries. It is found, however, that the cargo is so difficult to stow that but six or seven liatteries can be taken on board the B. I went to IIaml)urg to superintend in person the shipment, but find- ing soon after my arrival that every step I took was watched by spies sent from London by the United States Minister, as well as by the United States Consul in Hamburg,^ and learning that this Consul had declared publicly that the ship being known to have Confederate govern- ment property on board would be captured, after taking legal advice, and ' James H. Anflerson. 9-2-2 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile carefully considering ihe matter, I determined to leave liamhnra; and endeavor to dispose of the batteries to some purchasers of such merch- andise in England. I accordingly came to this country and sold the whole ten batteries to Capt. Blakely, late of the royal artillery, who is now engaged in the manufacture of artillery. He is now in Hamburg attending to the shipping of the batteries. Just after my arrival in England, I received a telegram from Ham- burg, informing me that one of the lighters from which the Bahama was receiving her cargo had been run into by a British steamer mider charge of a Hamburg pilot, and sunk with eight pieces, and carriages, etc., on board. There are reasons for thinking that the iiilot was bribed to commit the act, and, the inhabitants being unanimously opposed to the Confederacy, it is prohaljle that it will be impossible fcjr me to recover any damages. I have had the satisfaction, however, this morning, of receiving a telegram from Capt. Blakely informing me that the lighter had been raised, and the water being fresh the carriages are not materially injured. Immediately on my arrival in England I set about o])taining a ship to take the remainder of the batteries left by the Bahama, and such other articles as might be ready. I have the satisfaction of being able to inform you that I have succeeded in engaging the steamship "Melita" for this work, and that she leaves Liverpool to-day for Hamburg. From Hamburg she will proceed to London, and there take on board the fol- lowing articles : 10,000 rifles (about), 10,000 yards light blue cloth, -J.OOI) barrels of powder, 3,000 pairs shoes, 5,000 sets accoutrements, 6.000 bayonet scabbards, 5,000 knapsacks. 1,000 cavalry belts, 300 cavalry swords, 250 saddles, etc.. complete. In addition to the above I have had offered to me aliout 50,000 pairs of French shoes and 25,000 shirts, cotton. If the holder of these shoes and shirts will take my order on the Confederate Treasury, payable in the Confederacy, in payment for them, I shall purchase them. The shoes are the French army pattern, and although not by any means equal to shoes that I have purchased in England, still I have thought that they would be serviceable, and that possibly they might be much needed by the army. I have previously informed you that I have had reason to be en- tirely satisfied with the London Armstrong Company in all transactions that I have had with them. The rifles manufactured by this company are so far superior to those obtained from almost every other source, and possessing moreover the advantage of being interchangeable. I have requested the chairman to hand to me a tender for supplying 40,000 rifles from their manufactory. Inclosed I have the honor to submit a copy of their proposition. In case the Department should desire me to inake this contract, I beg to be informed at the earliest moment, as otherwise I may find it imi)ossiblc to arrange the matter. Thinking it possible 223 Life and Letters that the Department might desire a smaller bore, I made inquiries on this point, and found that they could make a smaller bore, but not with- out altering several of the machines. The exterior of the rifle would have to be left the same as at present. It is the opinion of some British oifficers that the barrel of the Enfield ritle is too light. Making the bore smaller, therefore, would rather be an improvement, in giving greater strength to the rifle. The Austrian bore is slightly smaller than the English, but almost every other European Government rifle is of a larger bore. The Austrian rifle is a very serviceable weapon, though to one accustomed to Enfield and Springfield arms they have a very rough appearance. I am in a position to purchase 20,000 to 30,000 Austrian rifles, at about forty shillings each — say about $10.00. At present I am not in a position, as regards funds, to make the purchase, inasmuch as I owe at least $400,000 more than I have the means of -paying. I have thought it necessary, in the discharge of my duty, to press the credit of the Confederacy as far as possible without endangering its good name; but I must now limit myself to the contracts already made and paj' my debts before doing anything more. As soon however, as money sufficient for the purpose is received, I shall invest it (unless I receive orders to the contrary), in four batteries of Austrian rifled, field artillery : thirty-two guns suitable for gun-cotton, as well as for powder — which guns I have already secured — and 20,000 rifles now in the Vienna Arsenal. Unless I should lie able to purchase a large number, like 10,000 to 20,000, I should not, without special orders, de- part from the Enfield bore — not that the Austrian bore is too small- — ■ but because of the great importance of uniformity of bore. It has given me great concern that I have not been able to make better arrangements for running in the several cargoes that have been forwarded. It is impossible, as I have stated in my previous letter, to- obtain vessels with capacity for cargo and coal for so long a voyage^ that have at the same time the requisite speed for attempting the block- ade. I have endeavored to purchase a very fast paddle-wheel steamer to run from Nassau to the coast. But I have no money now for any purpose. I should not hesitate to appropriate money to this object, even without orders, seeing how long the Gladiator was detained at Nassau, and considering the great importance of these goods being safely landed. The ''Economist," Lieutenant Fauntleroy, was at Bermuda on the 6th day of March, expecting to sail next morning. As we have dates from New York to the 20th of March, with no account of the Economist, I have strong hopes that she has arrived at a Confederate port. The steamer Minna sailed while I was in Hamburg. It was intended that she should take five hundred barrels of gunpowder. I found on my return to London, however, that the powder had all been shut out on account of the vessel being full. Had I been in London I should have sent powder in preference to anything else. 224 Ol Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife On board the Minna, contigned to J. Addeiiy & Co., arc the follow- ing articles for the Confederate Government ; 5,900 knapsacks and boards, etc., 1,850 sabres, 5,690 sets of accoutre- ments, 5,700 rifles, 1,840 gun slings, 300 pairs of shoes, 99-J sabre belts, 16 sets saddlery, 4,500 yards cloth, light blue. Correct invoices have been sent by the Minna to Nassua. The Melita will sail from London with a very valuable cargo in about fifteen days. I have requested Lieutenant North, 'of the Navy, to take charge of her, but have not yet received his reply. Should it be in the negative I shall endeavor to obtain an officer from the Sumter, still lying at Gibraltar. The Melita is, for a screw steamer, quite fast, and with an enterprising commander on board could, I am confident, be run in. There will be several large field howitzers so placed that, without disturbing the general cargo, they can be taken to the deck and then mounted, and with these quite good defense could be made against wooden gunboats. I have the honor to be. Your obedient servant, Caleb Huse, Captain of Artillery. THOMAS J. .\NDKR.SON TO MRS. JAMES II. .ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, June 24, 1862. My dear Daughter : — I received with much pleasure yours of the 25th uh. The letters enclosed to Annie, atid Mrs. Taylor were duly delivered. I hope you may recover your health so that you will enjoy your stay in Germanv. I was very glad when I learned of the hirtli that gave me a grandson. Do not let your pretty hoy bahy lug you too much. I once wrote to both you and James that I thought you should name your son Thoinas Miller for his grandfathers (myself and your father). They are not bad names. I learn by your letter that James rises early. This in my opinion will be to his advantage. We have a fine garden, and our cherry trees are scarcely able to bear their load. Peaches are not so plenty as we supposed they would be, but we shall have a fair crop of peaches and apples. Strawberries, and indeed all sorts of small fruits were never more abundant. In referring to the war I see you are pretty sanguine of peace. But it looks rather gloomy yet : — the great rebel army 15 225 Life and Letters at Richmond, and McClellan doing nothing. The fleets and the western armies have done about all that has been done. True, Norfolk arid Yorktown are in our possession, but the rebels aban- doned them. We are looking to Fremont to clear Virginia, for we fear McClellan^ never will. Not one thing has he done with all his big army but lay and review his troops. He ought to be removed unless he do something soon. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S.- — I hear that James has been elected a member of the American Geographical and Statistical Society. AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL AND STATISTICAL SOCIETY. New York, May 1, 1862. At a meeting of the Society, heid this evening, Joseph P. Thompson, D. D., Vice President in the Chair, on the recommendation of the Coun- cil, James H. Anderson, U. S. Consul to Hamburg, was duly constituted and declared to be an Ex-officio Member of the Society. I certify this to be a true extract from the records of the Society. Witness the seal of the Society, this first day of May, 1862. (Seal.) Wm. Coventry H. Waddell, Recording Secretary. Officers of the Society : Council • — Hiram Barney, Charles P. Daly, V. P. Ex-ofhcio, Cyrus W. Field, George Folsam. Henry Grinnell, President ex officio. S. Homans, D. Cor. Sec. ex-offlcio, Henry V. Poor, Frank Moore, Treas, cx-oMcio, Henry E. Pierrepont, Arch'd Russell, V. P., ex~ofRcio, Era's A. Stout, F. Cor. Sec. ex- ofUcio, Jos. P. Thompson. V. P. ex-officio. W. P. Trobridge, Lib. e.x-off., W. C. H. Waddell, R. Sec. ex-off. 1 Gen. George B. McClellan was by far the greatest drillmaster, and the most popular officer in the service. After his retirement from the army, I often met him in Dresden, Saxony, at his house, and elsewhere, and found him modest, candid, captivating, and scholarly. At the head of a small force he was a fine dashing officer and won victories, but a great command paralyzed him. 226 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL AND STATISTICAL SOCIETY. New York, May 28, ISirl. To James H. Anderson, Esq., Consul of the United States at Hamburg. Sir : — It is my pleasant duty respectfully to communicate to you the enclosed Resolution of the American Geographical and Statistical Society, adopted at a meeting held on the first day of May 1862, and by which you are constituted an ex-officio member. I have the honor to be, Sir, with much respect. Your obedient servant, Francis A. Stout, Foreign Corresponding Secretary, Am.. Geo. and Sta. Society MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, July 6, 1862. Dear Princie : — I intended to have written you on the Fourth, whilst our folks were away celebrating the day on Pey- ton Hord's stock farm, four miles north of town, but I was other- wise occupied. The Fourth was pleasantly spent in Hord's Grove. Peyton and his estimable family were extremely kind to all the participants. Since Peyton's sickness he has * * * and it is now believed that he will be able to weather the financial storm. I attended church this morning although it was very warm — the warmest day I think we have had — and heard Rev. Leonard B. Gurley'^ preach one of his almost inimitable sermons. Text : "A pure river of water of life, proceeding out of the throne of God." His delineations were beautiful. It was quite a relief from the monotony of Mr. Newton's sermons. Well, the Con- ference Year will have almost drawn to a close ere this reaches you : then we shall have a change. I have been reading a treatise Princie, on exercise for delicate persons. It recommends active hard exercise out where the sun shines. Exercise after sundown and before sunrise is not in- vigorating, but invalids should take it after breakfast and before ^ L. B. Gurly, D. D., was quite famous as a pulpit orator; he was also an author of some note and a poet. He was born at Norwieh. Conn.. March -4, 1804, of Irish parentage, and died at Delaware, O., March 26, 1880. 227 Life and Letters dinner, and always where the sun shines. And in warm weather the clothing- should be light. I hope you may soon regain your health. July 7th. It is still warm and I am so overcome by the heat that it appears impossible for me to write. I wonder if we had any weather so warm last summer. I have a shocking story of scandal involving the good name of prominent citizens to tell you, and I have been dreading it because it is always disagreeable to detail such infamies.^ :i: ;!= * They made the * * * a meeting place. * * * After Judge B who had gone in search of Mr. , came back, he told Mrs. , that Mr. was the most ])enitent man he ever saw, and would give worlds to blot out this transgression. But too late! too late! ! were ring- ing in his ears ; staring him in the face. * * * With much love to all, I remain, Your affectionate mother. IlIO^IAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, July 22, 1862. My DEAR Son : — Yours of the 28th ult. was duly received. I was much pleased to hear from you. Your letter contained a power of attorney to collect a deceased soldier's pay ; also your photograph likeness. You appear slim and wrinkled in the face. If living in Hamburg is undermining your health I would not stay nmch longer. This is a subject that you should seriously consider. I shall promptly attend to the collection of the deceased soldier's pay. Mr. — has returned home, and I think he feels as sneak- ing and guilty as a sheep thief, or as the saying, a sheep killing dog, for of all dirty men of whom I have any account he has proven himself the dirtiest. What a fall ! A man of his stand- ing in church and state ! ! I think you have heretofore received' 1 That no hearts may ache, I refrain from publishing this very lengthy, painfully sensational letter, written more than forty years ago about people and their doings in two or more states. 228 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife some account of his recent conduct, and that of . He especially has put the capsheaf on whatever is low and disgrace- ful. No hrothel pimp could have stooped lower. His letters are too vile. * * * Charles Tillotson is now at home and is getting well. He received his discharge from the army in consequence of severe sickness. His brother Eugene is still in the service in Ten- nessee or Alabama. He is a second lieutenant; part of the time acting captain. His captain, James Brown, resigned on account of sickness, and is at home. Capt. Albert H. Brown, of the 4th (3hio, also resigned because of the sickness of his wife. She is very low, and can live but a short time.^ Albert has already been appointed lieutenant-colonel of the 96th Ohio, now^ forming under the late call, but can't do anything during his wife's illness. I will have the fence around the Old Prairie Farm repaired as soon as I can get rails made. Rail-makers are scarce, be- sides the rails must be hauled three miles. Well fenced, the place will rent better. Judge Ozias Bowen is now putting up a large expensive brick dwelling house, (to which I think I alluded in a former letter,) on his ample grounds on Berry's Hill. It will cost not less than $20,000. His architect and builder is Charles Smith, known as Boss, or Wooden Charley. It will be well built for Smith never slights his work. Peyton Hord is busily engaged buying cattle. I drove with him yesterday to the stock farm of- Ben. Waddel,- of whom ^ Mrs. Brown was a worthy woman, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Elder, of Marion, formerly of Dundee, Scotland. Col. Brown's second wife was also a respectable worthy woman, and the owner of a small farm near Centerburg, O., but she was by no means the equal of Miss Elder in men- tality, culture, physical charms, or social prominence. " John and Margaret Giffin Waddel came from near Wheeling, W. Va., to Marion Co. in 1820, and settled on a farm of 160 acres. Here their son Benjamin was born Feb. 23, 1829. He was always industrious, frugal, and saving, and for many years he has been considered one of the richest farmers in the county. When a young man he was called "Stingy Ben," in middle life he was known as "Lucky Ben," and now, this charitable old man is hailed as "Happy Ben." Since early manhood he has been a farmer, stock grower, and money lender, and has amassed a fortune of about Three Hun- •dred Thousand Dollars. He was married to Miss Jane Osborn, a good hearted, charitable young woman, Jan'y 8, 1852. He has already given away, to his three sons and others. One Hundred Thousand Dollars. The Benjamin Wad- 229 Life and Letters he houglit 68 head of prime steers at $3 per cvvt. He now has on hand 24 car loads of fat cattle. I think Peyton is on the safe side. Though nionev is very abundant, the prospect of affairs in our country just now is rather gloomy. We must however and will subdue the rebels finally ; but whether they will ever be- come reconciled under the government of the United States, especially those in the Gulf or Cotton States is uncertain. .Slav- ery however has received such a blow that it cannot recover, and the sooner we get rid of it and colonize the negroes in a country apart from the whites, the better. Doctor Bridge^ is a surgeon in the army — southern por- tion — under Gen. Halleck. Government bonds are so high that 1 did not purchase any. Wheat, the country over is excellent, and the yield good. Grass was never better; corn is not so good. My love to Princess and the children. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Jwly 22, 1862. My dear Princess : — Yours of the 5th came duly to hand containing amongst other things two photographs of yourself. I was glad to get them. I think the pictures good, only that long pale face troubles me. Mrs. Dickerson kindly permitted me to read the letter she received from you. del's Children's Home, which he gave to the county, cost him upwards of Fifty Thousand Dollars more. He is now (1903), erecting a Home for Aged Women, which will cost more than the Children's Home, and this will be given to the Waddcl Ladies' Home Association. His gifts and benefactions, when the Ladies' Home is completed, will amount to $200,000 or more. He is one of the good citizens of his county, and state, and should be held in grateful remembrance. The talented architect, Mr. Wilbur T. Mills, of Co- lumbus. Ohio, prepared his plans, etc. ' Dr. W. W. Bridge, M. D.. of Marion, an energetic man, and good physician, died as surgeon of the 46th reg. O. V. I., at Marietta. Ga. His wife, Phoebe W. Davids, was a sister of John E. Davids, of the Marion bar. who practiced law a few years, and then with Judge J. J. Williams, opened a drygoods store in Marion in 1845 or 1846. 230 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Small fruits were never so abundant here. We have had all the cherries we could use or t;ive away for five weeks or more, and the late ones are still hanging- thick on the trees. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries and cur- rants are plentiful. The apple, peach and plum crops will not be full, owing" to an insect that took it into its malicious head to destroy them, and partly succeeded. , the arch-villain has returned to town, and certain men of his own stripe arc making quite a pet of him. He mani- fests great penitence I am informed, and bursts into tears when spoken to. His fits of weeping may be genuine ; it may be that he is penitent ; I am sure he is sorry the world knows it all ; but his heart was not moved when he was crushing his poor * * * She says he is the most wretched nran on earth, but her meaning is : Can I forgive him ? * * * I cannot write more.^ I wish you to send the babv's picture. ( iod bless you all. Adieu. Your affectionate mother. MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 3, 1862. AIy dear Sister: — I received your letter of the 17th ult. yesterday, and read it with great interest. I am glad that you are getting better. If you were at home you would no doubt be benefited; we are now having beautiful weather. I^ast night I had a dream about you, Mary and baby. You had all come home, and a'ou and Mary looked quite as when you left, and the baby resembled you and was very sweet and good. The name of Mrs. Maggie Leonard's baby, that is three weeks old, is Mary M. Mrs. Rebecca Beatty, Mrs. Leonard's sister, will remove (with her husband of course), the last of the month to Philadelphia. Nony Reed,- and Ada Prosser,- 1 I have thought it advisable to omit the most of this long absorbing letter. ■-'Miss Soplironia (Nony) Reed, married .John WiUianis. a, suceessful business man of Chicago, and Miss Ada Prosser mariied a Mr. Kelley, of Kelley's Island, a descendant of the noted Kelley after whom the Island was 231 Lile and Letters j^avo lar.^e parties last week, and as tlu-}- wore very pleasant I enjoyed them very much. l\eeniitin_q- ofiieers are now busily enj^a^ed .^eltini;- and trying' t(i i^el more volunteers, but 1 am \-ery mueb afraid they will not g'et the requisite number without draitins;-. Why don't you have baby's photosrai)h taken and sent us ? In namino- the baby let me suggest the name of ("lay, alter brother t'lay. It is a very dear name in our family. Now I shall say something alxnit my new dresses, whieh I ordered from New York. * * *As I am going to answer Miss Annie 'i'urrill's letter to-day, T must shorten this. Mother who is not well to-day, recpiests me to say that she reeeived your let- ter of Jul\- I -Mil and will answer it next mail day. * * * "S'ours atl'eetionately, Annie. iiioivtAS j. A^'l)I•:l^so^- lo jamics ii. andkkson. Marion, ()iiio, Aug. 4, iS()_'. Mn- 1)i;ak Son: — 1 received yours of the ijlh ult. and was mneh pkast'd to hear that )on, I'rincie, and the children were so well. I also received a volume of correspondence between the Di'partment of State, and l'. S. Ministers antl C'misuls, which I read with pleasure. \\ e are very busy at this time raising volunteers for the 96th Regiment, to meet in ])art the late call of the I'resident for three lunuhA-d thousand more men. Whether we shall be able to raise our (|uoia is doul)tfnl- - \ _i,() more men. Nearly all that volunteer aw I'liion men, for strait-laced Democrats^ are yet s_\in])athizing with the South. l.ieut. Col. J. 11. (Kid- man and Captain I''.. I'. ( )lnistead. with our Marion bovs in the 4th ( )liio Regiment, are said to 1k> near Richmond, \'a., where they arrived after the late terrible battles on and near the Chick- niitni'd. Ada's sister LsalnUc, married Jiulsp Caleb H. Norris. the eminent .lurist iitivv on (lie beneli of the Cireuit Court. Miss Reed, and tlie Misses Prosser, were liris'lit attraetive youns' ladies. ' .\ few montlis later, Democrat volunteers wei-e about as numerous as Kepiiljliean. 232 0( Judoc Thomas J. Aiulcrson aiul W'ilr ahoniiny — seven days coiitiiuunis hard li^liiino-.' We are daily expectiiio- to hear o\ another ^real lialtle near Riehniond. luij^ene Tillotsim, oi the ()4th, is in Alabama. lie is now a -'d lient., and one o( the best ottieers in his einnpanw * '■= * Wheat is selling;- at 80 to Sj eenls per Imshel. ilav was ne\-er more ahnndant. \\\)ol eommands from 40 to 50 eents per ])onnd. Old Bobby Kerr- sold his elip for $().ooo. 'J\ax- land money is eoniinj;- in slowly. We have several pieees the lime lor the redemption of whieh is ont. All may redeem, how- e\er. and the sooner the belter. Wnn father, W T. Am)i:rson. I\1KS. rilOlMAS J. ANDKRSON TO JAINIF.S IT. ANOF.RSON. Marion, ("^iiio, An;;-. 17, i8(Sj. Afv niv\R Son: — This is a beantifnl eool M;i\-, after some verv warm weather, and this is our Onarlerlv ALeelint:' season. 1 'rhc S('\on Days' Battles noar Richmond, alons the margins of the Chiokahominy, liclwciu the Union and C^onfodtM-ato forces, l)C!;an June 2f>, and continued (<> .lul\- 2, 1802. The army of Cen. Mc(^l(>llan nnnibei-iMl '.iii.OOO to 0,").000 men. thai of Gen. L,ce Sfi.OOO on .hinc 'Ji;. While McCMellan was finietly resting. Lee uiiiled with .Tackson to crush l'oil<>r. who was norlli of the Chickah(>min\-. Tliey defeated him at Oainrs' .^^lls. McOlellan's com- munications witli tile north lu'iui;- lliiis cm olT. In' decided to clian!;c his base to the James, which lie accomplished h,\ hard lii;htini;- every sti^p of the way. From this base he was soon foi-ced to \\ithdi-aw and bring the campaign to an end. During the seven days, the b.ittles fought were IVIeehanicsville, Gaines' Mills, Savage's St.iliou. l^'rayser's Farm. White Oak Swamp, and Malvern Hill. The entire I^nion loss in these battles is oiruially stated at 1.^.219. of whom ir)S2 were killed, 770!) wounded, ai\d C'.i.'.S missing, lu l.tn^'s report the OonfiMJerate losses amounted to ll.i;i,".. of whom 2172 wert- killt-d. 11.77-1 wounded, and :!:i:i nussing. Adding IMagruder's loss.-s. estimal.'d at l.'>00. makes the entire Oonfederate loss exceed 10.000. -Robert Kerr. ,\ tall ungainly man of Scotch-Irish descent, was born in Pennsylvania. October 27, 1S07, and settled in Marion county aI>out 1S30. As a farmer and stock-raiser he became very rich, owning thousands of acres of tine land, thousands of sheep, great herds of catlle, and' much other propei'ty. real and personal. 'l'i> iwo colleges he gave .S7i>.hi)0, He was an honest, uneducated man of .ibilily. and great industry, but was neither haudsomc> ner whoI(\s(ime in appearance In bis palin.v da>'s he was president of two or more b.inks, and relished his stirru|i-cup. but his raiment was evidently neither cut nor made in I'.iris. He withdrew from the Dis- ciples of Christ, on account of "the unchristian conduct of some of the brethren"; and died of old age. and a fracture of the hip joint, leaving a vast estate for his descendants to wrangle (i\.a-. He died ,lul,\' i:'.. ISSS, •and was buried at Kirkpatriek, in Marion County. 233 Life and Letters ihe last tor the year. I was at church to-day and heard Mr. Wilson^ preach one of his very eloquent sermons. His subject, the announcement of the advent of the Savior. ''Behold I bring vou good tidings of great joy." I wish you could have heard him ; his imagery was so sublime, his descriptions so beautiful and striking, his pathos so moving. The scene was brought right before us. It is a privilege to hear Mr. Wilson preach. J suppose you hear such sermons in Hamburg? In referring to your friend Mr. Fay,^ you say he advises the reading of the bible. I indorse all he says, and recommend it strongly. We find in the bible much to comfort, console, soothe and in- struct. I read a portion of the scriptures every day. God will not hold us guiltless if we disregard his command to search the scriptures. Our late war news, as you have no doubt observed, is not favorable ; and you have no doubt read the President's call for three hundred thousand men, and his second call for three hundred thousand more. Well our county has furnished its quota under the first call. It is said that nearly all who volun- teered were Republicans, that the Democrats hang back, and that many of them do all they can to prevent enlistments. The government is now l)ringing down its strong arm on the dis- loyal of every shade and degree, and some of "ours" are be- ginning to haul in their horns. Our best young men have left for the army. Some of their names occur to me : John B. Wil- liams, Marshall Godman, Will. Davis,^ George Durfee, Mr. Humphrey, Mr. Sefifner, Tom Zuck. Sam. Dumble, Laurin Dewey Bowen, Marion Corn, Walter James, Justin Bunker, Sam Ter- pany, Wesley Fribley and John Bartram (nephew of the judge). 1 An eloquent entertaining Methodist preacli'ei- was Rev. T. H. Wilson, and a good story-teller. - Hon. Theo. S. Fay, author and diplomatist, born in New York city February 10. 1807; a true, loyal, American citizen, and a brilliant writer. => William Z. Davis became a great lawyer, and is now Supreme Judge of Ohio. (Many of his comrades became prominent.) The first wife of Judge Davis was a daughter of Thomas Search, Jr., a Marion merchant. His second wife was Miss Jessie Myer, of Columbus, to whom he was married September !), 1!)0:{. As stenographer and typewriter in the office of Hon. E. O. Randall, the Supreme Court reporter. Miss Myer first became known to the Judge. The Court's ohitcr dictum would seem to make it a case of love at first sight. Mrs. Jessie Myer Davis is a life member of the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society. 234 Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Isaac Concklin^ wanted to go. but the colonel, (his father),, objected. ]Vlrs. \\ illianis feels dreatlfuUy l)ecanse her son John en- listed. \\'e have just received the sad news of the death of young- Walter James of this place, a son of the judge. Henry Shepherd- came all the way from Indiana, and Benny Williams^ from Missouri, to go with the Marion boys. August i8th. The 96tli (one of our regiments), is now in camp near Delaware. Your father and Annie are now paying cousin William Williams and family a visit at their lovely place- near Eden,-* and expected to visit the camp yesterday. No news- paper was issued this week as all the printer boys have gone tO' the war. Don't suffer yourself to become excited because of our re- verses. God has a great controversy with us, as well as with the South, for we have winked at the iniquity of human bon- dage too long. We must suffer reverses, but God will bring us off conquerors. Your father was in Wyandot county a few days ago, and saw Mr. R. N. Taylor,'"" who said if the governor would give him a colonel's connnission, and authorize him to recruit a black regiment, that he would go to work at once and do it. But our government has not yet authorized the enlisting of negrO' soldiers. It may come to it yet. We take negro slaves wherever we find them, and use them as work hands in and about the army. The Taylors are well. Mrs. T. is much con- cerned about Princie's health, and wished me to write asking you to come home. If it would save her life, or even insure her health, I should say come home. I should 1)e very glad to see vou, but I would not dare advise you in this hour of our country's peril to take such a step. Possibly you can be more 1 Isaac Concklin owns a great body of fine land in Missouri, where tie resides. - Son of Rev. I. N. Sheplierd. 3 Now a prominent banker, and son of Walter WMlliams formerly of Marion. * William Williams, a prominent citizen of Delaware county. C, and a ccusin of Thomas J. Anderson. 5 Son of David Taylor of Columbus, Ohio, and nephew of Gov. John- Brough. 235 Life and Letters .useful where you are than any one else. O, I should be glad to see you ! But my wishes are not to be thought of. Your affectionate mother. p, s. — Dr. Edson B. Olds, of Circleville, Ohio, a former member of Congress, was arrested a few days ago for disloyal utterances, and sent to Fort Warren. ^ Clement L. Vallandigham will probably share the same fate soon. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 20, 1862. My dear Son : — Yours of the 26th ult. came to hand. It gave us much pleasure to learn you were all so well. We are now sending off another lot of volunteers. We sent off last week 140, and are making up another company. We must and will* conquer Rebeldom, but it will take men and money to do it. We are now having some splendid victories on the Missis- sippi. Our western men are the men to fight. Be assured our Union will be preserved if Europeans only keep hands off and let us manage our own aft'airs. I returned last night from the Congressional Convention at Delaware. We yesterday nominated Col. James H. Godman, who is now in McClellan's army, for Congress. This district is composed of the counties of Delaware, Union, Marion, Mor- row and Richland. He will be elected by a handsome ma- jority.- All the talk was of the war. No "Marion Unionist" was issued, as Sam Dumble has gone to the war. Printers are scarce. Help of all kinds is so scarce tliat old men are compelled to work beyond their strength; but work nmst be done to support so large an army as we have in tlic tield. Your father, T, J. Anderson. 1 He was long imprisoned at Fort LaFayette. See Three Decades of Federal Legislation, Ijy S. S. Cox, p. 226. - Col. Godman was defeated. Was afterwards nominated and elected Auditor of State. 236 Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES U. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 31, 1862. Dear I^rincie: — Tell James I am glad he feels his coun- try's woes but not to despond. There is no cause for despon- dency. Never admit that we won't put down the rebellion, for we certainly will, let the cost be what it may. We have just received Gen. Pope's official report of yesterday's battle at Ma- nassas. The rebels lost, it is reported. 15,000 men, we 10,000 — awful slaughter. It was a complete victory for Pope, whose troops pursued the enemy. I will try to give you the result before mailing this letter. The battle was fought on the Old Bull Run battle field, l)ut the running was on the other side this time. You mav say to Europeans that there is no derangement of business at the Xorth. Our absent troops are missed by their friends, but business is carried on as formerly. W. E. Scofiekh has returned, and is getting recruits for his regiment. He and other recruiting officers are succeeding very well. The 4th of September is the time set for the draft, but there will be none here I think. 1 am sorry for it, for nearly all are Republicans- that have volunteered, leaving the * * * at home to carry the elections. But never mind: it will come around all right. * '" '" You think I blamed the most. I do not recollect how I expressed myself. In such cases we generally blame * * * the most because they :ire generally more * * * Indeed in this case he is much more to blame. There have been devolpments since it first came out that make his Ijlack- ness blacker still. He professed to sympathize with her in her unfortunate situation, and in the guise of a friend entwined him- self around her. Old enough to be her father, he should have ro^l7'"^?illianr^7^ofield was a graduate of the O. W. University, and a patriotic young lawyer of fine parts. After the ^^J^^. /°^« *« eminence in his profession. He was a follower and fr.end of Gen. Geo B McClellan. Two sons of Capt. Scofleld are prominent members of the Marion bar, namely, William E. and George B. Scofleld. = A few months later, those not Republicans entered the army m great numbers, evincing the most patriotic spirit, and sutlcred and died hke brave men on the field of battle. 237 Life and Letters ■protected liis neii;lil)or's daughter. Still all this is no excuse for her. She is now at her father's where she has been * * * He is now at home trying to look brave, but all the while shows his guilt in his face. He probably thinks he can live it down, but is mistaken. Those horrid letters of his must for- ever stamp him with infamy. * * * Monday Afternoon, Sept. i. The war news (from the seat of war), this morning. is not so good, but I have no fears of the result.^ A regiment left Camp Delaware this morning for the defense of Kentucky. A company will leave here day after to-morrow for Camp Delaware, and as soon as clothed and equipped will receive marching orders. Dr. Davis- has been examining men all the week who are subject to draft, but who allege that they are unfit for military duty. It is said to be rare fun to sit in the court-house, and hear the excuses made by cowards and traitors. A healthier looking set of men I am told, has not been seen around the court house within the recollection of the oldest inhabitant. To be sure there are honorable exceptions. Princie, I think you must have been almost out of patience with me for saying so much on the subject of exercise. It was not that I thought you lacked energy. — far from it, but I feared you would spend your time over sewing or painting when you should be in the open air. Your statement that you were able 1 The Second Bull Run, or battle of Manassas, Va., was fought August 20-30, 1S82. Gen. Pope commanding 40,000 Union troops, was defeated by X-ee and Jackson. See Dictionary of United States History. ''Pope's offlcial statement of the number he had engaged is 55,000 men. * * It is probable his force outnumbered Lee's by at least 10,000 men." See the Military liistory of Ohio. Another high authority says there were about 70,000 men under Pope, snd about 50,000 under Lee, that Pope's losses amounted to 14,500 and Lte's to 9,500, and that Pope on September 1st withdrew to the defenses about Washington, fighting the battle of Chantilly en route. Greely's Ameri- can Conflict makes the losses heavier on both sides. In Pox's Losses in the Civil War, it is stated that from August 16 to the 31st inclusive. Pope lost 1,747 killed, 8,452 wounded, and 4,263 captured and missing; total 14,462; and that Lee lost 1,481 killed, 7,627 wounded, and 89 captured and missing; total 9,107. - B. W. Davis, M. D., father of Judge William Z. Davis, came to Mar- ion county, with his parents in 1830, taught school till 1849, and then commenced practicing medicine. He opened an ofTice in Marion in 1860, and became quite prominent as a physician. He was a member of the M. E. Church, and a good citizen. He was born in Loudon "county, Va., February 6, 1813, and died in Marion April 16, 1891. He inherited good Virginia Revo- 'lutionary blood. 238 Of Judge Thomas J. i\nderson and Wife to walk four or tive miles quite aslouished nie. The slrong'est lady here wmild nut think of such a thing. Indeed L don't think such a lengthy walk good for you. It may do for Ger- man ladies, but not American. A short walk of a quarter of a mile in the morning, in adtlition to the exercise you take in the garden, and grounds of your suburban home would be quite sufficient I think. Mrs. Dr. Gailey^ will be married next Monday to "Cali- fornia Powers," and with her two children will leave imme- diately for his home on the Pacific. She appears happy, and looks as gay as a bird. Mrs. Princess Copeland- kindly inquires after you. Princie, why has your friend Airs. Isabelle W. Tur- rill^ gone to Brussels, instead of London, her old home? On vour account I wish she had remained at Hamburg. Well, how are Mary and Jamie? Cora says, "say to Madie her fox and geese are still here, reminding us of her." Your afi;ectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Sept. i, 1862. My dear Son : — Your letter of the 9th ult. came duly to hand and gave me much satisfaction. We are very busy here. The government authorities are making ready for a draft as we cannot raise sufficient soldiers by volunteering. Our county has sent forward something like 1,100 volunteers, but that is not enough. We must have resort to the draft. You zvould be 1 Mrs. Gailey. nee Susan A. Pancoast, was a verj' bright attractive woman, and related to the celebrated Dr. Pancoast of Philadelphia. Her first husband Dr. J. D. Gailey, (father of Dr. C. Pancoast Gailey, M. D., ex-mayor of Marion), was a man of great energy, and a successful physician. He was born in Pennsylvania, September 21, 1820, and died in Marion Sep- tember 9, 1856. Judge Thomas J. Anderson was the administrator of his estate. Mrs. Galley's second husband was Rdward E. Powers, who died in San Francisco. November 20. 1864. 2 Daughter of Dr. Alson Norton, M. D., and niece of the wealthy capitalist. Orange Johnson of Columbus, Ohio, and wife of Earl Percy Cope- land, a Vjank president. 3 An elegant English lady of wealth and refinement, and a warm friend of Mrs. James H. Anderson, who resided on the continent to educate her children. 239 Life and Letters astonislicd to find so many sick and infirni men. The greater portion of the volunteers are Union men, or in other words Repnbhcans. The Democrats as a rule will not volunteer. There arc honc)ral)le exceptions, hut as a body they have continued to go against the war, and fight the Administration. Before you get this you will have heard of another Bull Run, between Cien. Pope's, and Lee and Jackson's armies. It was fought on the old battle field. It has been a hard-fought battle, and it is not yet over. This is Monday, and the battle began last Friday, August 29th. On that day we drove the enemy across Bull Run.^ We have not yet received any re- liable particulars of our losses. Colonel Cantwell of the 826. Ohio was killed. He lived in Kenton, Ohio. Scofield and many other Marion boys belong to this regiment. James S. Robinson of Kenton is its major. We hear that the regiment is about annihilated. Scofield is at home promoting volunteering to fill up the 82d, so he escaped the slaughter. Lyman Spaulding has volunteered. His regiment, the 121st, leayes here for Camp Delaware to-morrow, thence it goes to Kentucky. Lyman is under Captain Wilson Martin the United Brethren preacher. William P. Reed^ of Delaware, the attor- ney, is Its colonel. Cyrus M. Seibert died last week. He has been sick since last Spring. His first attack was bleeding at the lungs. His sickness was no doubt caused by drinking, but he has not dis- sipated for over one year. He was supposed to be burnt out. Cyrus, son of John and Sarah, died August 24, 1862, aged 38 years. ^ Our 96th Regiment left Camp Delaware yesterday. In it are many Marion boys : Capt. Samuel Coulter a United Breth- 1 Early on the morning- of the 30th Gen. Pope, wrote: "We fought a terrific battle here yesterday, * * the enemy was driven from the field which I now occupy, * * the enemy is retreating to the mountains." A day later Pope di.scovered his mistake. - Reed, though successful as a lawyer was a very poor colonel. 3 Cyrus was the last child of the family. The following printed an- nouncement came to me in Germany on a small sheet of note paper with black borders: "Died. In Marion, Ohio, August 24, 1862, C. M. Seibert, son of John and Sarah Seibert, aged 38 years, 9 months, and 16 days." He was the only child of his parents, who came to Marion from Pennsylvania, early in IBTO. They were honest, well-to-do people,— Pennsylvania Dutch — whose ancestors came from Germany long before the American Revolution. 240 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife ren preacher, our neighbor John B. Wilhanis, a second hen- tenant, Wesley Fribley, Tom. Zuck, Laurin Dewey Bovvcn, and many others. Judge Bowen did not Hke to have Laurin enhst, but he would do so. George Smith bought John B. Williams' hardware store after the latter volunteered. His l)rother. Jay Williams, must now manage his mother's affairs. Little Wyandot county has sent over 1,300 soldiers to the field. She has done well. I sent your photograph to D. S. Miller, by Mr. Thomas W Reber/ the day it came to hand. Our town is very scarce of young men of worth. The trifling ones whom we could well spare will not go to war. G 's brothers-in-law, M — "s boys, W. H — 's two younger brothers, and others of that class are lounging about town. Young Mr. Uhler is now at home recruiting for the 4th Ohio Regiment. So he also missed the second hard-fought battle of Bull Run. Col. James H. Godman has not been at home for about a year. He is a brave man. My Dear Daughter Princess : — I hope }OU will regain your health so as to return home and enjoy life with your friends. Give grandfather's love to Mary, and kiss my dear little "Dutch" grandson for me. I should be glad to see him, and to hear him and Mary and their parents talk German. 1 remain alTec- tionately. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion Ohio, Sept. 16, 1862. Dear Son :— You must excuse this letter, for the time I had intended to appropriate to writing has been occupied by unex- 1 Reber settled in "Wyandot county, in 1853, buying- the rich and beauti- ful "Armstrong Bottom." He was born June 17. 1806, and died December 8, 1895, leaving an estate valued at $300,000. He lived and died in the large brick house erected in 1839 by Silas Armstrong, the good Wyandot Indian. He was honest but very frugal. He was long president of the First National Bank of Upper Sandusky. His favorite beverage was Old Tom Gin, which he usually bought by the case from Wm. Taylor of Columlnis, O. He was born on his father's large farm in Fairfield county, O., in which county he was married June 24, 18,30, to Miss Rachel Allen, daughter of Dwyer Allen, a wealthy philanthropist. They had eight children, of whom Sarah, Mary Ann, John, Lenox, Albert and Lucy, are now (1903) living. 16 241 Life and Letters pected visitors — Mr. and Mrs. William Williams of Eden. They have just gone away, and I have but a short time to write be- fore the mail closes. This is the day designated for the draft, and it has again lieen put off. It provokes me for I wanted to see some of the ''■'- * ''' drafted. There is not one * * * to five * * * in our army from Ohio, or from any other state, as I am informed and believe. So our folks will not succeed at the polls this fall; the elections will be carried by our opponents.'^ I was at Camp Delaware last week to bid L. S. good-by. He belongs to the I2ist regiment, O. V. I., which left Delaware the day we did. They received their arms and other equipments last Thursday at Columbus, and then proceeded to Cincinnati. Their destination is Kentucky I presume. Lyman Spaulding is orderly sergeant, with some prospect of promotion.- His post is in some respects the most laborious in the army, though he is exempt from guard, trench and like duties. He has to write all the time having all the accounts to keep both for and against the soldiers. He is allowed a clerk how- evef when he needs one. He had two men w^riting all of the day we were in camp, but there was a great press of business on the eve of the regiment's departure. After breaking camp he can only have one assistant, nor always even one, for the men must bear arms. The men are charged with what they get, and credited when they receive less than their daily allowance. Some of our men have money, and choose to buy their provisions rather than draw from the quarter-master. Each of such gets credit for i6 cents per day. It is the further duty of the orderly sergeant to call the roll twice a day, calling each man's name three times it there be no answer, to form the company for drill, to detail the guard, to report absentees, etc. This morning our news from the seat of war was very good.-"' At South Mountain the rebels retreated. * * * 1 The Democrats carried the State, and the Eighth Congressional Dis- trict, defeating Col. J. H. Godman for Congress. -' Spaulding was soon promoted to a captaincy. He was a graduate of the O. W. University, a lawyer, and a high-minded honorable man, but "the flowing bowl" was his undoing. He graduated August 4, 1847, in the class with Prof. R. W. McFarland, LTj. D., ex-president of Miami University. ^ Battle of South Mountain, Maryland, fought during Lee's invasion of Maryland, September 14, 1862. The main body of Lee's army, and sev- 242 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife In your position one's highest ambition should be to so serve his country as to gain an enviable, nay imperishable name. And mark my words, those who serve their country in this crisis faithfully, will be the men of the country hereafter. Those now in position, who emerge from the clouds of war which overhang the country, unspotted and free from the breath of calumny, will hear the voice of a grateful people calling them to the councils of the nation.^ Zealous patriotism, honesty of purpose, and uprightness of deportment will enable one to keep his footing, and occupy high ground at the close of the conflict. I don't remember whether T informed you that we received from the Department of State, a short time ago, a volume en- titled "Insurgent Privateers in Foreign Ports, 1862," in which a dispatch from Mr. Seward to you, and two of your dis- patches to the Secretary of State appear. I was glad to perceive that you had the approval of the government, and hope you will always sustain yourself so well. If Princie should go to the seashore she should be very care- ful for exposure is sometimes hurtful, and bathing easily over- •done. The Tillotsons who are at home, send love to all. Mrs. Powers, who has left with her family for San Fran- cisco, wishes Princie to write to her. rs " Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Sept. 29. 1862. Dear Princie: — * * * On Satiu'day last Annie re- ceived from James two pairs of beautiful sleeve-buttons that were eral divisions of Burnside's column of McClellan's army wei-e engaged. The Union loss was .312 killed, and 1,2.34 wounded. The Confederate loss is believed to have exceeded 2,(»00. "Gen. Reno, an ohV classmate of Gen. McClellan at West Point, was killed just before dusk, while making a reconnaissance." "He was a skillful soldier, a brave and honest man," said McClellan. "All firing was over by ten o'clock at night, the troops sleeping on their arms, ready to resume the battle at day-light. The Confederates however had had more than enough, and during the dark- ness they quietly folded their tents and stole away, abandoning their Mounded, and leaving large numbers of dead on the field." 1 Those who did not enter the army have stood but little chance, for ufter the war the soldiers formed powerful combinations like the Loyal Legion, and the G. A. R., thereby securing (even to this day, 1908), nearly all the desirable offices, as well as big pensions, and palatial homes. 243 Life and Letters a long time on the way. * * * Our new preacher, Rev. Thomas Parker is here, and preached his first sermon yester- day. Think he will be acceptable. His last station was Dela- ware. H 's trial in * '^' * was to have taken place last week. The case was either continued or he forfeited his bond. He will find liefore he gets through that sin is a hard road tO' travel. I think it will break him up entirely. If you have not yet decided about the baby's name, perhaps it would be well to give him a German name, if you have an acquaintance whose name you like who would consider it a com- pliment. Our grapes are now fully ripe, and I wish you were here to enjoy them, but possibly you have much better ones. I have had two bushels of peaches canned, and expect to can another. Peaches are not so plentiful as we anticipated, nor so large, we have had such a dry summer. The ground is still so dry that farmers cannot plow for wheat. The invasion of Maryland by. General Lee,^ resulted in the great battle of Antietam, in which the Union army was vic- torious, and McClellan's friends are elated. I must stop. Your affectionate mother. 1 The battle of Antietam, Md.. was commenced on the morning of Sept. 17th, 1862, by Gen. Hooker's attack on Stonewall Jackson, who though reinforced by Gen. Hood was driven back. The contest was very fierce, each side alternately gaining or losing, till the middle of the afternoon when the fighting ceased, both armies being quite worn out. No fighting on the ISth, and during the night Lee quietly retreated across the Potomac. Lee said the battle "was fought with less than 40,000 men." McClellan had 87,146. The Union loss was 2108 killed, 9549 wounded, and 753 missing. Lee's loss according to his Report was 1567 killed, and 8274 wounded. The reports of his ofhcers show at least 2000 killed, 10,000 wounded, and 5000 missing. President Lincoln said, "The battle of Antietam was fought Wednesday, and until Saturday I could not find out whether we had gained a victory or lost a battle." The battle of Antietam was claimed by both sides as a victory. "The Confederates lost 13 guns, 39 colors, and more than 15,000 stands of small arms; and upwards of 6000 prisoners were secured at the battles of South Mountain and Antietam, while not a gun or color was lost by our army." "Antietam was the bloodiest battle of the war. More men were killed on that one day than on any other one day of the war." As the Con- federates retreated leaving their dead and many of their wounded on the field, and as the Union army remained in undisturbed possession of the field, burying the dead and caring for the wounded of both armies, it must be- held that the Union army under McClellan was victorious. 244 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife VIRGIL D. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1862. Dear Brother : — I again attempt to write you but will say in tlie beginning- that I have no news of importance. Nothing has taken place in this county for some time that would excite the interest of one situated as you are. The draft commences in Ohio to-morrow. The quota of our county is 356 men. who will be drawn from the townships re- spectively. Marion township having furnished her allotment escapes the draft. We are all enjoying pretty good health. Mother's health is not very good at any time, but she is as well now as usual. L have now Ijought my clothes, and am only waiting for "the ticket." I am now ready for the long journey.^ I am very anxious to see you, and will do so before long if God preserves my life. Your letters come regularly to hand. Your affectionate brother, V. D. Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1862. My DEAR Son: — Princess. Mary, balie (James T.), and nurse, arrived safely on Friday evening. Virgil met them at the depot. They are very well considering their long journey by sea and land. P'rincess will give you particulars. This is the second Tuesday of October — election day. I went to the polls and cast my vote for the Union candidates, and came away. Have not been about the polls since. Have not nuich idea how it will go, so many Union men have entered "the army, but think Col. James H. Godman may be elected to Congress. The draft caught a few more locofocos than Union men. 1 He expected to go to Hamburg to act in the capacity of secretary but lie became too ill to leave home. His services were needed in the Consulate. 245 Life and Letters Judge O. Bowen was attacked by a bulldog iu his old orchard ou East Center street last Sunday. The dog threw him down^ broke his right arm between the wrist and elbow, and bit and tore his left. His severe wounds will disable him all Winter. He has our sympathy. Virgil is anxiously waiting for a ticket that he may start to Germany, and enter upon the duties of the position you have kindly tendered him. I suffer much this fall from the efifects of my wounds. My back is very weak and I never expect to recover the use of my left hand. I expect to buy furs this wnn- ter, but they will be scarce as so many fur-hunters have gone tO' the war. Everything is getting dear; cotton goods are very dear, and woolens are rising. Wool that brought less than a year ago 40 to 50 cents per lb. is now selling at 60 to 65. Col. John Beatty's regiment was in a hard fought desperate l)attle a few days ago, near Perryville, Ky. He came out safe, but lost a great many of his men. He is very highly praised for his bravery and good conduct in battle. Buell and Bragg "^vere in command of the respective armies. We came ofif vic- torious, but our loss in killed and wounded was heavy. I have not yet learned whether the 121st, (Lyman Spaulding's) regi- ment, and the 96th (to which John B. Williams belongs), were in this battle.^ The men in these regiments are from this and adjoining counties. It is well you are not here, for you are hardly strong enough to endure the hardships and privations of army service, and as an ambitious, patriotic man you could not 1 Gen. Don Carlos Buell, in the battle of Perryville, or Chaplain Hills, had 58,000 Union troops, of whom 22,000 were raw recruits. Less than one half of the entire force was in the action, and the Union loss was 916 killed, 2943 wounded, and 489 missing-. Polk's and Bragg's combined armies were engaged, more than 40,000 Confederate troops in all, and their loss in round numbers was about 3400. The Confederates retreated but were not pursued. Scribner's History of the U. S. in treating of the battle of Perryville. fought October 8, 1862, says: "The action was sharp and well managed on the part of Bragg, and as badly managed on Buell'-s part. Bragg reported his loss at about 2500 killed and wounded. It was 3396. The Federal loss was 4211, of whom 845 were killed, 2851 wounded, and 515 missing." Another authority says: "The fight lasted nearly all day, and was at times hand to hand. The National left being composed of raw recruits was destroyed, but the- rest of the line under Gen. P. H. Sheridan, held out bravely. * * * Buell's loss was 3700, including Gen. J. S. Jackson and Gen. W. T. TerrilL Bragg's casualties were about 3200. Bragg was compelled to retire. Buell did not follow him." 246 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife avoid going to war, ist to save }our country, and 2d to save vour credit. Young, able-l)odie schemed useless, the captain soon fell down, she had him in her toils, and triumphed over him, — • this half educated, bluestocking, puritanical, Connecticut termigant, of old degenerate vitriolic blood. She now became a terroi- lo the man, for he was neither brave nor cunning, and liated troul)le and lawsuits. Pretending to be ciicciiitc she threatened him with prosecutions, disgrace, and loss of foi'tune. Thoroughly fi'ightened, he consented to go with her to the marriage altar. The woman's threats leaked out, and the small com- munity was shocked, for the cai)tain was considered a .Joseph. He installed her in his large yellow brick house on the lot in the rear of his business corner, where for many years she terrorized him, and annoyed and terrorized the neighborhood. Standing on the sidewalk or in the middle of the street in front of the yellow brick residence, she made the very air lurid, almost daily, with frantic screams, and wild absurd speeches, and charges, in a loud thundering voice, against her amiable .spouse, who never uttered a word of protest, nor made a complaint. The wonder now is that she was so long permitted to disturb the public peace, and abuse a harmless old man. No child came to inherit her disposition, and she died in the west, in far away Washington, about 1893, old ugly and almost friendless. The captain who rarely wore a hat. coat, vest or collar, was always busy. With nothing on but a shirt — once presumably white — a pair of old trousers, and unkempt shoes and stockings, he never apologized for his appeai'ance, and his manner and greeting were always frank, cordial, and manly. His education was slight but like most New Jersey people he used good language, and his pronunciation was far better than that of the mass of the people of either New England, or the South. TvOng supposed to be rich, he left no great fortune. The captain's race and that of liis wife is jirobably extinct, or nearly so. 17 0.^7 Life and Letters F. F. Fowler, T. P. Wallace, Judge Bartram, and other men of means are using rye instead of Rio. I concluded (as you already know) to employ Judge Bowen to marshal the liens on the lands of old George Miller, to secure a part or the whole if possible, of your claims. I shall l)uy no more tax-titles. Our county officials do their business so loosely that I can only recover my money with simple interest. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1862. Dear Son : — You are on my mind almost constantly, and more since Princie came home than before because I feel that you must pass many lonely hours. Her health is already better than when she came, and I think after she makes the return journey she will be well, or at least as well as she will ever be- come. She^ is now at Mr. F. F. Fowler's, but we look for her here before the holidays. * * * I trust you will retain your health. I don't know what I should do if I knew you were sick. Lyman is still in the hospital at Perry ville, Ky. John B. Wil- liams, Marshall Godman, and William Davis are in Memphis. Col. J. H. Godman, and Lieut. J. R. Prichard. were wounded at the late battle on the Rappahannock, (Fredericksburg),- but neither mortally. May the ever living God have you in His holy keeping. Your affectionate mother. 1 She was visiting her sister, Mrs. Fowler, on the large stock farm of her husband north of Upper Sanduslvy. - The battle of Fredericksburg was fought December 13, 1862. The Union army under Gen. Burnside consisted of 127,574 officers and men of all arms. The army of Lee, SO, 000 in number, commanded by Jackson and Longstreet, was strongly intrenched on the heights behind Fredericksburg. Our loss is officially stated at 12,653 killed, wounded and missing. The Confederates, well stationed and sheltered, lost only 5377. Burnside and Franklin were relieved of their commands. Lions were led by asses into the very jaws of death. 258 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1862. My DEAR Son: — Since I made my last report I have col- lected the following sums. * * * I cannot loan money now. The Bank of Marion offers to loan me money on call at 3 per cent. Paper money is plenty, but gold and silver are not seen. They no longer circulate. For small change we use shinplasters, issued by private individuals, redeemable in bank bills when presented in sums of one dollar or more. Before you get this you will have heard of the battle of Fredericksburg. \^a., in which Col. J. H. Godman, of the 4th Ohio, was badly but not dangerously wounded in the right leg in two places, below and above the knee. He is now Iving in Wash- ington city. Lieut. J. R. Prichard of this place was wounded in the hand, also in the side by having several ribs broken. It was a great slaughter, and many were wounded. The 4th Ohio is badly crip])led, because of the number killed, wounded, missing and sick. There arc not above 50 men of this regiment left able for service. Col. Bradford R. Durfee has returned from Illinois and will probably remain here. Mrs. Hane, the wife of our cashier J. J. Hane, died last week of typhoid fever. James King J. P., of Salt Rock township, died of the same disease.^ Annie says she expects Princess here on Christmas. I have not sent you a Marion paper for two weeks for the reason there is nothing in it worth the postage. W D • has got very careless. His paper is not worth anything. It contains no local news. Princess probably gives you the home news. We have this year a very good preacher, Rev. Thomas Parker, but he is in very poor health. 1 George King, born in Sussex county, Del., May 7, 1791, came to Ohio in 1815, and to Salt Rock Tp., Marion county, C, in 1823, and settled on his own farm where he died .Jan'y 10. 1857. His son James, born March 6, 1821. In T'ickaway county, O., came with his parents to the farm in Salt Rock, in 1823. He married Jane McElvey, Oct. 19. 1844, and died on his farm in Salt Rock, Dec. 15, 1862. His widow, two children, and six grandchildren survive him. He has now (1902) four brothers and one sister living, the oldest brother being Samuel, the father of Mrs. Ettle Clixby. wife of James Clixby a stock-grower of Wyandot county, O. The standing of tlie King family for SO years, in Marion county, has been high. 259 Life and Letters Mention was made in the papers, that you sent to the Secre- tary of War several cases of arms — a present to our government by the king of Bavaria. Your father, T. J. Anderson. JAMES H. ANDERSON TO WILLIAM H. SEWARD. United States Consulate, ^Q 235 Hamburg October 15, 1862. Sir : — I have forwarded two cases of arms to the Secretary of War, through the U. S. Dispatch Agent at New York, that were presented to our Government by the King of Bavaria as specimens of Bavarian man- ufacture. I paid the freight on these cases from Munich to this city. I have the honor to be. Sir, Your obedient servant, James H. Anderson, Hon. W. H. Sev/ard, U. S. Consul. Secretary of State, IVashington. FREDERICK W. SEWARD TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Department of State, Washington, November 29, J 862. J. H. Anderson, Esq., Consul of the United States, Hamburg. Sir : — Your dispatch No. 135 having been received, and referred to the Secretary of War, that officer states in reply that "when the arms are received, this manifestation of good will by the King of Bavaria shall have prompt and fitting acknowledgment." I am, sir, Your obedient servant, F. W. Seward, Assistant Secretary. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Jan'y 7, 1863. My dear Son : — About ten days ago a copy of your dispatch to the Department of State on the subject of the Great Inter- national Agricultural Exhibition, which will be held next sum- mer in Hamburg, appeared in many papers. * * * Princess has not yet come from Wyandot county, but we are looking for 260 Of Judg-e Thomas J. Anderson and Wife her on every train as she wrote us eight days since that she would be here in about a week. Robert Ramsey redeemed his lands in Tully township, by tak- ing an assignment of oin- tax-claim. Thos. Pierson redeemed the J. R. Knapp. Jr.. tax-title to lands in Alarion township. I ac- cepted $^ . not really enough to pay us for our trouble ; and taking into account the depreciation in money, not nearly as much as we expended. Money can hardly be loaned in this market to good safe men for any interest. Wesley Fribley is dead. He died in camp at Memphis of measels. Our Ninety Sixth regiment, O. V. I., is now at or near Vicksburg, and Capt. Coulter^ is in command. John B. Wil- liams- is a first lieutenant of this regiment. It has recently been engaged in an attack on Vicksburg. The fight was in the rear of the place, and is said to have been a severe one, but we have not yet received a list of the killed and wounded. Gen. W. T. Sherman, brother of our friend Senator John Sherman, is the commanding officer, and the report is that he was successful in the fight, and that he now occupies Vicksburg. If so it gives lis the use of the Mississippi river to New Orleans. I am not handling any cattle or other live stock this winter, but I am buying furs. They are very high in consequence of the abundance or depreciation of paper money. Gold is now at a premium of 24 per cent. Treasury demand notes and silver are about equal in value, say 24 to 28 per cent, premium. Those who have anything to sell are getting rich. Our Ger- man farmers, an industrious saving class of foreigners, are be- coming quite well-to-do. Your father, T. J. Anderson. 1 Capt. Samuel Coulter, formerly a United Brethren preacher. The offl- •cial record says, "He died of wounds April 28, 1864."— A sterling patriot, and brave able officer. - A good man and good soldier, son of Judge Joseph J. and Mrs. Jane S. Williams, and cousin of Gen. John Beatty. Capt. John B. Williams mar- ried a handsome cultured Logan county heiress, and he has long been a suc- •cessful Bellefontaine Vninker. 261 Life and Letters FREDERICK W. SEWARD TO J. H. ANDERSON. Department of State, Washingtox, December 29, 1862. J. H. Anderson, Esq.^ Consul of the United States, Hamburg Sir : — Your dispatch No. 146 has been received, and by direction of the Department printed for general information in the National Intelli- gencer. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, F. W. Seward, Assistant Secretary. JAMES H. ANDERSON TO WILLIAM H. SEWARD. Published by order of the Secretary of State, in the National Intel- ligencer, Washington, December 25, 1862. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT HAMBURG. Consulate of the United States, ,, ,,„ Hamburg, November 10, 1862. No. 146. Sir: — I have the honor to inform you that I have just received the following note : ^ [translation.] "Hamburg, October, 1862. Sir : — The undersigned committee beg to inform your Honor that it intends opening in Hamburg, in the month of June, 1863, an Interna- tional Exhibition of agricultural productions, machinery, and breeding cattle of all kinds, in co-operation w^ith the German Agricultural Society. As we are desirous that the farmers and agriculturists and others in- terested in agriculture of your country participate in this enterprise, we beg to give you thus early this information, and to request you to bring the same to the knowledge of the eminent Government you represent. We shall have the honor to send you a list of the premiums which will be a awarded, and the rules for the regulation of the Exhibition, both of which will be published by the 1st of December. We beg further to say that the time limited for the receipt of appli- cations concerning the Exhibition is the first day of IMarch. Accept the assurance of our high esteem. We have the honor to be the Committee of the International Agri- cultural Exhibition at Hamburg for 1863. Ernst von Merck, J. F. W^ Reimers, Consul General of Atistria. E. Nolting, A. J. Schoen, • G. Mutzenbecher, Consul of Nassau. Claus Olde, Th. Schmidt, H. Becker, Consul General of Wurtemburg. P. A. Ross." 262 Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Inasmuch as I am requested by the distinguished gentlemen at the head of this noble enterprise to bring it to the notice of the Govern- ment. I earnestly hope that it will not be passed by as a thing of no moment, but that every possible effort will be made to have the country suitably represented. It will be one of those golden opportunities that only come with centuries to spread abroad our name. We need not fear the result of a comparison of fine blooded cattle, farming implements, and machinery, and agricultural productions with any other country. Such comparison would only redound to our praise. And then we are deeply interested in standing fair before the people of Germany, be- cause we look to this countrj' principally to furnish our annual supply of emigrants. As the press of this country has been diverting emigration to some considerable extent for the last year and a half from the United States to different portions of South America by false representations, it be- hooves us at the approaching exhibition to strain every nerve to make a display so imposing as to win back the w-andering affections of this libertj'-loving race. There is no country so deeph^ interested in being well represented at this great Fair as ours. We not only want to deepen the good impression we have already made on the German mind, but we want a chance (which we will now have) of competing with other nations in the exhibition of those things in which we excel. We ought surely to avail ourselves of an exhibition of this kind to show the world wdiat we can do, notwithstanding the mighty conflict that is Taging in the land. We have made rapid strides in agriculture and in agricultural machinery. Our thoroughbred stock probabh' equals that of any other country-. All the civilized world will doubtless be represented, and we should not be behind the foremost nation. As we are I believe able to cope with any other people in these productions, and as we are so vitally in- terested in making a decent appearance on the occasion referred to, I hope our people will act without hesitation in the matter. A majority of our people believe that we outrival all mankind in machinery, and some of our most intelligent think we are not behind other nations in fine breeding cattle and in agriculture ; then why should we stay at home or loiter on the way ? Baron Merck, the head of the enterprise, the Consul General of Aus- tria, and a leading merchant and banker in Hamburg, said to me the other day : "Your nation, before and above all others, should make a good showing, because you are not only interested in German good-will, but as this is a grazing and an agricultural country, you would certainly after- wards be called upon to furnish us farming machinery, if not im- proved breeding stock."' The great International Exhibition lately held in London, was on many accounts a place in which we could not appear to good advantage. Do not understand that I am attempting to detract from the intrinsic merits of that monument of genius and industry. I will simply say that 263 Life and Letters wc were wholly unaJjle to make any showing in many of the departments in which the States of Europe were well represented, partly because the articles there exhibited do not interest us, and partly for the reason they were the products of countries either of great age or great wealth. Works of art and anti(|uity, precious stones, rare and curious gems, valuable jewelry, "old wine in bottles," complicated and costly fabrics, and many other articles which we could not produce, and which a great and prosperous country like ours might be expected to by Europeans, heightened the interest and charm of the exhibition for many persons. This exhibition, however, will be the proper theatre for the display of dur genius, enterprise, and progressive development. Although the showing we made in London was so poor and puny in comparison to what it might have been, that I, in common with every other American who visited the exhibition, felt ashamed of it, still the Mining Journal paid us the following tribute. After remarking that we have undoubtedly surpassed all other nations in the invention of labor-saving machinery, and that therefore the United States department in the exhibition is more interesting to the general visitor than any other, the Journal says : "The utility of many of these contrivances can only be fully appreciated in a country where labor is scarce and difficult to obtain at any price ; yet the most casual observer can see that a large number of them could be most advantageously introduced into this country. It appears to matt«r little to the Americans whether a railway entrenchment or a lady's dress is to be cut, whether clothes arc to be wrung or flints pul- verized, there is sure to be found some one to manufacture a machine, and sure to be plenty to purchase it. Not content with ordinary steam engines, windmills, and waterwheels as motors, the Americans have been first to apply the hot air engine, and, so far as experience yet shows will have no reason to regret the experiment. To attempt to describe the whole of the machines worthy of attention in the United States courts would necessitate the devotion of a far larger amount of space than we have at disposal ; we must therefore, content ourselves with allusion to some of the princii^al attractions in which our readers are likely to be interested, reminding them that the location of the courts under consideration is the southeastern corner of the Ijuilding." This Journal then gives a detailed and elaborate description of the Little (iiant Stone-breaking machine, exhibited by Mr. Eli Blake; of a Wind Pmnp, invented by Messrs Wentworth and Jarvis; of an im- proved Belt Shifter, for machinery, invented by J. C. Gore; of an im- proved system of Signal Telegraphy, for marine purposes, invented by Mr. W. H. Ward ,of Auburn, New York; of a patent Paper Bag machine, exhibited by Mr. Pettel; and of an improved Lock and Washer, exhibited by Lawrence, White & Brother, of New York. LKismuch as we made so good an imjjression in England without any special effort, it seems to me that we all ought to feel encouraged to unite our endeavors to diffuse a more perfect knowledge among the people gener- ally on this continent of our attainments, and to put our shoulders to the 264 Of Judge Thomas |. i\nderson and Wife Avheel and roll into the International Exhibition at Hanil)urtj,- a great supply of such things as will be there displayed. Our farmers, agriculturists, stock growers and agricultural machine manufacturers ought to feel a direct interest and take pride in this undertaking; our owners of wild lands ought to promote it; and, in my humble opinion, our rulers ought to lend it a hearty support, not only from motives of far-seeing policy, but from lofty principles of states- manship. Ever}' arrangement is being made by the signers of the foregoing letter and others, all of wdiom are wealthy and ])ublic spirited, to have the scheme a complete success. Already the committee have received letters from nearly all i^arts of Europe, the writers signifying a strong desire to be here at the appointed time. It will surely be no failure, but will at least equal the great International Exhibition just closed in London in the articles exhibited. Hamburg being the fourth or fifth commercial city on the globe, the wealthiest of its size, and remarkably well connected with other places by rail and steamers, is a place every way suitable for the gathering together of people of all lands. Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Dresden, Munich, Frankfort-on-the-Main, Pesth, War- saw, St. Petersburg aand Moscow are only a few hours distant — from seven to fifty-four. Steamers ply regularly between Hamburg and New York, London, (and many other places in the United Kingdom), Copen- hagen, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and all the principal seaports; and the Elbe is navigaljle as far as Prague. All the agricultural societies in Germany will co-operate with the people of this city to make this movement every way Iirilliant. The agricultural societies of most of the other states of Europe will doubt- less be represented likewise. The Hamburg-American Steamship Com- pany have signified their intention to carry goods that are designed for exhibition in Hamburg at reduced rates of freight. I have the honor to be. Sir, Your obedient servant, JAME.S H. Anderson, U. S. Consul. Hon. Wm. H. Seward, Secretary of Stulc, irasliiiigton. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Jan'y 20, 1863. My Dear Son : — Princess and your father received letters from you on the 17th and we were all glad to hear froin you. The children are quite well, but their mother's cold sticks to 205 Life and Letters her. Slie does not feel able to write to-day. I have not writ- ten as often as usual lately as Princie writes you regularly. It its now lo o'clock a. m. and the first day Princie has kept her bed. l-)on't be uneasy : think she will be better soon. .\s soon as the weather is clear and pleasant, Princie will be well enough to walk out. She will then improve, though I fear her health will always be delicate. Don't be anxious about your family. All that I can do for their comfort shall be done. The health of our town is much better than when I wrote you before ;. in fact there is no serious sickness in the place. You would laugh to see James T. eating a doughnut or tug- ging away at a piece of dried beef. He has all the milk he wants, but appears to crave solids. He looks well, and grows finely. Mary, sweet little dear, wants me to send her love and many kisses to her papa, and to tell him that she can sing "Co- lumbia, the Gem of the Ocean,' and "I have a Father in the promised land." She thinks her papa would be pleased to hear her sing. If you have not yet furnished your house, I think I would not buy much if any furniture before Princie arrives. She will be more competent to select to advantage. We have just had the deepest snow for many years. It ex- tended from the lakes to Memphis. It was twenty three inches deep at Cincinnati, and its great weight crushed many roofs in that city. It is now going ofif rapidly, and will probably cause a freshet. We have seen the President's message, and the Hamburg Minister's dispatch, in relation to the Great Hamburg Fair. May God, whom you love, trust and serve, have you in His holy kccjMug. Your affectionate mother. JAMES R. M DONALD TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Hamburg, February, 2, 1863. My i)e.\r Consul Anderson : — Under the head of American news, in to-day's Nachrichten, you will find that the President has laid before Congress a dispatch of Dr. Schleiden, the Hamburg Minister at Wash- 266 Oi Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife ington. This dispatch and yours, and those of our other representatives- in the north of Europe, will no douht result in good. Hope something will come out of it all. * * * Yours very truly, James R. McDonald.' Ex. Doc. No. 31. 37th Congress, 3d session. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION IN THE CITY OF HAMBURG. MESSAGE from the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Transmitting Correspondence of the minister of the Hanseatic republics in relation- to an international agricultural exhibition in the city of Hamburg. January 15, 1863. — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs,, and ordered to be printed. To the Senate and House of Representatives: I transmit for the consideration of Congress, and with a view to the adoption of such measures in relation to the subject of it as may be deemed expedient, a copy of a note of the 8th instant, addressed to the Secretary of State, by the minister-resident of the Hanseatic republics accredited to this government, concerning an international agricultural exhibition to be held next summer in the city of Hamburg. Abraham Lincoln. ll'asliiiigtoii. January 9, 1863. THE HANSEATIC MINISTER TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE. Hanseatic Legation, Washington, D. C, January 8, 1863. Sir : _ The United States Consul at Hamburg, Mr. James H. Ander- son, has already by a dispatch dated the 10th of November last, and pub- lished in the National Intelligencer of the 25th ultimo, called your at- tention to the Great International Agricultural Exhibition which, with, the co-operation of the German Agricultural Society, is to be held next summer in Hamburg. At the application of the leading committee of the said exhd)ition, I have now been instructed by the Hamburg syndic of foreign affairs, to lay its prospectus, containing a list of the premiums whic h will be 1 Mr. McDonald, who was many years U. S. Vice Consul at Hamburg, refers in his note to President Lincoln's message in belialf of the Hamburg International Exhibition. James R. McDonald, was Un- only American: merchant of prominence in the city of Hamburg. 267 Life and Letters • awarded, and the rules for the regulation of the whole enterprise, be- for you, and to invite the United States government to lend it a powerful support, and to encourage the American farmers, inventors, and me- chanics in sending their contributions to that great fair. The triumph of the American reaper and the American mower on the occasion of the first industrial exhibition in London, in 1851, has not been forgotten in Europe; and the managers of the first international agricultural exhibition, now about to be held in Germany, are anxious to see these triumphs of the American genius renewed and increased. Great as the impression was which the American exhibitors produced last year at the world's fair in London, it was generally acknowledged that this country could scarcely be said to have been fairly represented. Congress having declined to facilitate a proper representation of the in- dustrial interests of the United States on that occasion. It is obvious that the heavy expense of freight, transportation, agencies, etc., must deter many a farmer, or inventor, anxious as he may be to compete with those of other nations, from availing himself of such an opportunity to gain fame abroad, and new markets for the most useful products, if not assisted by his own country. The governments of the most important European states have, therefore, declared their readiness to further the object by remitting the duties on articles exhibited at the Hamburg fair and reimported, and by reducing the rate of freights on such articles when transported by the railroads belonging to the several states, etc. Similar encouragement is, considering the great distance, still more needed in regard to the American exhibitors. It is true the Hamburg and New York Steamship Company have offered to carry American products, machinery, and other implements destined for the Hamburg International Agricultural meeting of 1863, at a rate of freight 25 per cent, below their usual rates for the same articles. But it is apprehended that this will not suffice; whereas it cannot be doubted that the United States would make a grand show at the exhibition, and convince the continental nations of their ability to compete with them in agricultural as well as industrial implements, if their contributions could be forwarded to Hamburg by a government vessel. In recommending the preceding remarks and suggestions to your favorable consideration, I need not dwell on the material advantages likely to accrue to the United States, and many of their citizens, from their participation in the proposed exhibition. But I venture to add that the government and the people of the United States would strengthen the existing sympathies and gain new ones, if, in the midst of a great war, they give such signal proof of their excelling in the arts and occu- l^alions of peace. I avail myself of this opportunity, sir. to offer to you renewed as- surances of my high consideration. r. schleiden. Hon. Wii.i.i.wi H. Seward, Secretary of State of the United. States, Washington, D. C. 268 or Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wiie THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, January 20, ICS63. My dear Son : — I think things look favorable for the United States. We will yet put down this Rebellion. Were it not for the assistance the Rebels receive from Europe, they would have been crushed before this. Watch them and their sympathizers closely. Think of the blood shed for our country by your an- cestors, by your grandfather James Anderson, your great grand- father Thomas Anderson, and others. The whole of the name — relatives of ours — have been true patriots from the Revolu- tion down to this time. Remember the firm stand of Major Robert Anderson at Fort Sumter. And his brother Charley^ is now in the army, and has been since he and his family were driven out of Texas by a rebel mob. Col. Jas. H. Godman has returned home from the Army of the Potomac, with severe wounds received at the battle of Fred- ericksburg, Va., but he is doing well. He was wounded in the right leg in two places. One ball passed through the thick part 1 Gov. Charles Anderson, son of Col. R. C. Anderson, of the Revolution, was born at his father's residence, called Soldiers' Retreat, near the present city of Louisville, Ky.. June 1, 1814. His father, a member of the Society of the Cincinnati, was Surveyor General of the Virginia Military District, be- tween the Scioto and the Little Miami Rivers in Ohio, and between the Cumberland and Green Rivers in Ky. Charles graduated fi-om Miami Uni- versity in 1833. He and his brother Robert Anderson. U. S. A., afterwards Gen. Robert Anderson, the hero of Fort Sumter, then bought a plantation of 1000 acres near St. Louis, called Herdsdale. This estate which Charles managed, was on a stream near the Darracks where the young army officer was stationed. Charles decided to leave Herdsdale, and he and his brother conveyed it to Frederick Dent, and later it became the property of his son- in-law Gen. U. S. Grant. Charles Anderson then studied law, married, settled in Dayton, O., and in 1S44 became a member of the Ohio Senate. His health failing, he made the tour of Lurope, and finally settled on a large estate in Texas. Here in 1860-1 his patriotic Union sentiments aroused great ani- mosity. He was ordered to leave the state in forty days, then imprisoned, losing much of his property, but finally with the aid of a Union lady and a loyal German, he escaped into Mexico. After many perils he got back to Ohio. He was appointed colonel of the 93d Reg. O. V. I. His courage, his ability, his miraculous escape from death at the battle of Stone River, and his eloquence made him Lieutenant Governor of the State, and the death of Governor Brough made him Governor of Ohio. He moved to his large "iron estate" on the Cumberland River, and died in Paducah, Ky., Sept. 2, 1S95. Thus passed a brilliant, highly cultured, erratic, companionable patriot, of high notions of honor and integrity. Gov. Anderson's able patriotic nephew. Gen. Thomas M. Anderson, U. S. A., (retired), is now commandant of the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, at Sandusky, Ohio. 269 Life and Letters >of the thigh, and another through the leg below the knee, the ball passing between the two bones, fracturing but not breaking either entirely in two. He is in fine spirits. Your cousin Eugene commanded his company in the great battle of Murfreesboro, under Gen. Rosecrans, and came out safe himself, but lost a number of his men in killed and wounded. Not one from our town was hurt, but several from our county fell in the battle, among them Judge Snyder's son George. The Marion Unionist has suspended. The editor, Bill Dumble, has given up * * *, and his Ijrother Sam. has joined the army. So you will no longer receive this paper. The * -I- * paper I will not send you. I will have nothing to do with such a rebel sheet. Give yourself no uneasiness about your matters here; I will attend to them strictly. Your dear wife Princess is with us at this time. She is not quite as well as usual, but your dear little Mary, and James T. are very well. Your son is a bright boy. i know you have a great deal to do but at your leisure read and study^the bible, wherein you will find great consolation. * * * Your father, T. J. Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Feb'y 3, 1863. My DEAR Son : — Your wife, children, and nurse, are still with us. The children are well, but Princess and the nurse are com- plaining. * * * I obtained a judgment for you against for $ . I ■sued him at the request of his sureties. He was always slow, and now he is thought to be in failing circumstances. He is a hard drinker. * * * Will. Davis of the 96th Ohio, son of Dr. Davis, has just re- turned from Vicksburg. This regiment was in the hard fought 270 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife battle of Arkansas Post.i We gained a great vietory, took the Post, and 7000 prisoners (it is said,) including Gen. Churchill. The rebel officers are all now at Camp Chase, near Columbus. John B. \\'illiams, a brave young officer, was in the hght ; and several Marion county boys are among the killed and wounded. Mr. E. Burt, a prominent farmer east of town on the pike, had three brave sons in this battle, one of whom was killed on the field. A great many of our boys at the siege of Vicksburg are sick. J. H. Bunker, Sam. Tcrpany,- and little Henry Sowers of the 96th are dead. Will. Davis, a nol)le young man and a brave sol- dier, is sick and emaciated. Bunker, who was returning with young Davis died on the Mississippi, Terpany died near Vicks- burg, and Sowers at Arkansas Post. what a host of widows and fatherless children in our midst! And there will be more before this wicked rebellion is crushed. It is awful to think that any people should bring about so much suffering in trying to break up so good a government as ours. God is also probably punishing us for our individual and na- tional sins. Our heavenly Father will sooner or later punish those who violate the divine precepts. * * * Europe is constantlv sending over articles contraband of war, and assisting the rel)els in other ways. Europe it appears to me, would delight in splitting this Union in twain. Yours truly, T. J. xAnderson. P. S. — I have read with deep interest a copy of your lengthy dispatch to the Secretary of State, dated Nov. 19, 1862, con- cerning the abduction and release of a little Dutch boy named Juda Polak. I am glad you were successful in your efforts to secure the release of the boy, and his return to New York from Hamburg. . T. J. A. 1 Arkansas Post, occupied by Gen. Churchill, and 5,000 Confederates. On the night of January 10, 1863, Sherman ordered McClernand to advance against this post with his Union column, while Admiral Porter's gunboats shelled the Confederate rifle-pits. The assault was successfully made Janu- ary 11th, the fort captured, and 5,000 prisoners taken. It was intensely cold. - Terpany was a man without guile, patriotic and gonerous. His ex- cellent wife Samanthii, wa.s a daughter of Levi H. Randsill of Marion. 271 Life and Letters THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO J. H. ANDERSON. Department of State, Washington, September 23, 1862. J. H. Anderson, Esq., U. S. Consul, Hamburg. Sir : — I transmit herev/ith a copy of the petition and its annexes^ of Joseph Polak, upon the subject of his son, a minor, [Juda Polak], ab- ducted and carried to sea from New York in a Hamburg bark. As neither the lad nor his father appears to be a citizen of the United States, the Department has no legal right to interpose, nor can it authorize any expenditures in the matter. You are requested however to use your good offices towards effecting the restoration of the boy to his home. I am. Sir, Your obedient servant, F. W. Seward, Assistant Secretary. THE DEPARTMENT OF .STATE TO J. H. ANDERSON. Dep.-vrtment of State, W.a.shington, December 29, 1862. J. H. Anderson, Esq., U. S. Consul, Hamburg. SiK : — Your dispatch No. 147, has been received. The Department is much gratified with the information which you communicate touching the release of Juda Polak. The prompt proceedings which have been undertaken in this case are worthy of high commendation, and you will not fail to make known to His Excellency Syndicus Merck, the appre- ciation in whiclT the course of the Hamburg authorities is regarded by the Government of the United States. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, F. W. Seward, Assistant Secretary. 1 Juda Polak. a boy of 13 years, was abducted and carried to sea June 21, 18G2, aboard the Hamburg bark, Esther & Sophia, M. N. Von Hachten, master. He and his father Joseph Polak resided in New York, but were subjects of the King of the Netherlands. The "annexes," which were quite lengthy, included a dispatch from Mr. R. C. Burlage, the Consul General of the Netherlands at New York, and a dispatch from Mr. R. Van Limburg. the minister of the Netherlands at Washington, a son-in-law of Gen. I^ewis Cass. Van Limburg's dispatch dated Detroit, July 12. 1862, says: "I have spoken to General Cass in relation to the matter of Joseph and Juda Polak. The general says that the receiving and abduction of the child without the permission of the father is against the American law, and is an injury for which the father, who wa.s at the time under the protection of the American laws, can demand redress from the Secretary of State." 272 Of Judge Thomas J, Anderson and Wife MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES IT. ANDERSON. Marion^ Ohio^ Feb'y 15, 1863. Mv Dear : — At my desk this pleasant Sabbath afternoon try- ing to write my dear absent son : I wish I had more cheering news to communicate. Princie is still sick with typhoid pneu- monia, but is evidently improving. She sits up now and then and is very cheerful. Her cough has somewhat subsided, but is not yet overcome. We think she is now in a fair way to get well. She will write herself if able, and give you all the par- ticulars. We have much sickness here at present. George Durfee, who arrived home three weeks ago on sick furlough, died of camp erysipelas, and was buried to-day. It did not assume the ery- sipelatous type until about ten days ago. Since then the disease has been exceedingly contagious. Nearly all the young men in town who waited on him are now prostrated by this disease. Edward Durfee, John Ault, B. R. Durfee, John Dunlap, Luther Denison, T. S. Cummin, A. H. King,^ and many others with whom you are probably not acquainted are stricken. W^e received a letter yesterday from Lyman Spaulding, who reached Nashville on the 7th inst. He says there were 60 trans- ports for troops in our Cumberland river fleet, and 10 gunboats. The fleet reached Fort Donelson early this month, just in time to save the garrison, only 600 strong, under Colonel Harding, and besieged by a rebel force under Forrest and Wheeler, 4,500 in number. When our gunboats opened fire, shelling the rebels, they fled in all directions. The fleet's appearance 1 Mr. Amos H. Kling-. became one of the first business men of Marion county, and amassed a fortune estimated by some at one million dollars. H(; is the wealthiest man in that county and far from being the stingiest. He is beginning to be spoken of as a benevolent, philanthropic citizen. He has been treasurer of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture, and held other honorable positions. The Republicans of the 13th Congressional Dis- trict nominated him for the 54th Congress, in 1894. when he might have been elected, but he declined the honor. They then nominated my old friend Stephen R. Harris, of Bucyrus, who was elected by a handsome majority, and made an excellent member. A. H. Kling was born in Pennsyl- vania, June 15, 1833, came to Marion early in the fifties, and married Miss Louisa M. Bouton, in 1859. The accomplished wife of Senator Warren G. Harding, the brilliant editor of the Marion Star, is a daughter of Mr. Kling. Senator Harding is a rising man. and after the November election, 1903, will be called Governor Harding. 18 273 Life and Letters at this juncture was a mere accident. The rebels however knew it was coming, and expected to capture the fort and turn its guns upon the fleet. They were completely foiled, and lost a large number in killed, wounded, and prisoners. Aboard of our transports were 35,000 men on their way to reinforce Gen. Rosecrans, in Tenn. He defeated the rebels at Murfreesboro,^ and we expect another great battle soon. Many of the Marion soldiers are now on the Mississippi, at the siege of Vicksburg. By reference to your map you will see just where all of our great armies are operating, and the dis- tances that separate them. Since the war began I have learned more of the mhiutia of the geography of the country than I ever knew before. Monday, i6th. Col. Bradford R. Durfee is dangerously sick; also a young man who is a clerk in the store of Johnson & Uhler. This disease is indeed alarming. Princie is much better to-day. She will write tomorrow. I can hardly write at all for Hattie Fribley is talking, and Mary is laughing, playing, and cutting about, and so is the baby. You would be surprised to see how much James T. has improved. He sits alone, and will walk I think before you see him again. He is a good child, and gives as little trouble as any one I ever knew. Mary- says I must tell you that she often goes shopping with Annie, and talks German with the German clerks, and goes to church every Sabbath too. Annie is now getting ready to go up street, and Mary is on tiptoe to go. The nurse is dressing her, and as it is a pleasant day I think it will benefit her. 1 The ffrent battle of Murfreesboro was fought December 31, 1862-Jan- uary 1, ISfi.'!. Gen. Brag-g with .38,000 Confederates, engaged Gen. Rosecrans with 43,000 Union troops. Rosecrans lost, all told 11,578. Another authority says he lost 1,53.3 killed, 7.245 wounded, and 3,000 prisoners. Official Con- federate records show Bragg's loss was 1,294 killed, 7,945 wounded, 1,027 captured or missing. His loss was probably greater. Storms prevented a general engagement on January 2, and 3, and on the 4th it was discovered that Bragg had retreated the night before. He was not pursued by Rose- crans. who had lost 28 pieces of artillery, and much of his wagon train. Great military skill was shown by both Rosecrans and Bragg in this ter- rible battle. In Pox's Losses in the American Civil War, it is stated that the Union army lost in this battle 13,249 as follows: 1,7.30 killed. 7,802 wounded, and .3,717 captured or missing. 2 The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Anderson. 274 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile Tuesday, 17th. I would make no preparations for house- keeping. Princess may not be able to take charge of a house, nor be able to return to Hamburg as soon as you expect her. She does not wish me to write anything to alarm you ; thinks there is nothing to cause alarm. I certainly hope there is not. But you know how insidious are lung affections ; to-day almost well, tomorrow quite the reverse. Mr. Tillotson,^ who has sold his family residence on East Center street to Mr. John W. Bain, intends I believe to remove to Illinois with his family in a few months. The residence will become the property of the M. E. Church, and ])e used as a parsonage. * * Your aft'ectionate mother. . MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Monday, Feb'y 16, 1863. Dear Brother: — You perhaps think by my silence that I •care nothing for you, but you are much mistaken. You have been well supplied with letters for Princess has written every mail, and mother and father quite often. * * * Our people at present, are low spirited. Until the last few weeks, we have been as it were a chosen people, for our soldiers have been wonderfully shielded from sickness and death. But we are now having our turn of misfortunes. Many deaths have occurred in the army, and there is now much sickness at home. Yesterday I attended the funerals of George Durfee, and Sam. Terpany. Both were soldiers in the 96th O. V. I. Sam died on a boat on the Mississippi river, and was buried at Vicksburg. George came home with camp fever, but got better and was able 1 Mr. Samuel Tillotson, who married Miss Anh Eliza Johnson, half sister of Mrs. Thomas J. Anderson. Mr. Tillotson was a bright intelligent active man. His children, Josephine L., Elizabeth V., Thomas Eugene, Charles I., George J., and Hannah Louise, were intelligent and amiable, and devoted to their parents and their home. I have a letter from Josephine in which she refers to her aunt as follows: "Your mofher was a great reader, and kept herself posted on all the events of the day. Her home on Center street was a favorite place for young people to congregate when Orrel was a young lady, and later -when Annie was. Your mother was of a cheerful temperament, looked on the bright side of life, and had a keen appreciation of the ludicrous. Her laugh was contagious. She enjoyed young people, made them welcome, so ■we always had a good time there." 275 Life and Letters to be about, wben he was attacked with erysipelas, and died last Friday after suffering two or three weeks. His death was a great loss to his relatives and friends, and in fact to the com- munity, for he was a very good boy; but he is not mourned as lost for he died a happy Christian. Marion Corn of the same regiment, died of lung fever, and his remains were brought home last Tuesday. Justin Bunker of the same regiment died aboard of a boat on the Mississippi, and was buried on Island No. 82. John Marshall Godman, and Walter James of that regiment, are now lying sick down south. Will. Davis of that regiment, is now at home on sick furlough, and looks wretched. This regi- ment has been very unfortunate. All of George Durfee's friends who watched over him, have been attacked with the disease of which he died. His uncle Col. B. R. Durfee^ is lying low, not expected to live. The same may be said of A. H. Kling, Ed. Durfee, Mr. Beverly W. Brown, a merchant, and others. Thomas S. Cummin, and Luther Denison have it. J. Wesley Fribley, of the 96th is dead, and Mr. Edward F. Hoffman of the I2i.st. Adam Kraner died last week of hemorrhage of the lungs, and his parents it is said, find it hard to bear their loss. still continues his downward course of drunkenness and debaucher}'. * * * We are now holding "protracted meetings," and many have been converted, among the number old Mr. Christ. Brady,- and Jay Williams. 3 Mr. Parker is now our preacher, and he is one of the best who ever occupied otn- pulpit. He is very elo- quent ; I wish you could hear him ; I know you would like him. -All send love. Your sister, Annie. ^ A prominent lawyer, banker and capitalist; a man with a great heart. - A very old man and the owner of a very large stock farm. He was called "an honest, hard working, hard drinking man." 2 Jay W. Williams: I knew him from infancy; he was a correct boy, and like his father, the late Judge Joseph J. Williams, is a high-minded' honorable man. His mother was a lady of much ability; and his sister Mary when married to Rev. John D. Stokes, was considered beautiful and charming. In 1902 I received a lengthy letter from Mrs. Stokes, in which she says: "Your sister Annie was one of my chosen friends, and Cora, the sweet motherless baby we all cherished and petted. I loved your mother dearly. Always, from early childhood, when sent to your father's house on an errand, your mother would greet me kindly and say: 'Wei! honey, what can I do for you?' or use some other endearing expression. In those days such kind words were rarely lavished on children." 276 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Feb'y 1863. Dear James : — We are all very well now only Princie, who retains a little of her cough, though she is quite well otherwise. She appears to be about as well now as when she started to Ger- many two years ago. Her life may be prolonged by spending her winters in a milder climate than ours. Lena, who is con- trary and deceitful has harassed her very much, and she has a great controversy wuth M all the while. She has not intellect enough to have the care of children, though she seems to be kind to the babe. I wish }ou were here to dine with us to-day, for we will have a good dinner and I want to see you very much. * * * J must acknowledge my energies are somewhat paralyzed. I cannot endure what I once could. Old age is coming on. and it is harder for me to exert myself. I am now sitting in the back parlor. Will you kindly look in? Princie with her work is sitting in a rocking chair, the babe is sleeping in Cora's crib, while I am writing. The room is cheerful and nice and warm. See ! the baby is awake ! Princie has taken it up, and is rock- ing it to sleep. Now follow me down stairs. Here Annie is ironing, Cora and Mary playing, and Lena (the nurse) pottering about. * * * Your second dispatch to the Secretary of State, dated Dec. 24, 1862, respecting the Great Liternational Agricultural Exhi- bition at Plamburg, has appeared recently in our papers. * * * Henry King called at the house last evening for letters and papers wdiicli he will take to Lyman. As you may feel disposed to write to him, this is his address: Lieut. L. Spaulding, 121 Reg. O. V. L, Co. B, r/a Nashville, Tcnn., on flic inarcli. It will follow him. I think that Lyman is more in his element and happier than he has been for a long time. John Chambers was brought home from camp, and died soon after. Cora just now came in, and wishes me to send her love, and to tell you that she has been going to school all winter. Mary might have gone, luit her mother was afraid she might get the whooping cough. I was told yesterday that Mr. was going to write to you. If it were not for the respectability of his relatives he 277 Life and Letters would not be noticed. He will never be anytbing but a poor drunken sot. Any man tbat will babitually drink to intoxica- tion must consent to take a very low seat in tbe community. I wisb you could just now see little James. He is sittino- on tbe carpet plaving, and will walk I tliink in a fortnight. Now I fancy I hear you saying : if you have nothing more interesting to write, better stop. Princie begins to dread the return voyage. I hope it will be a pleasant one. Lena is getting restless and wants to run about. We are fully convinced that she has no regard for truth. * * * j ^j-,-, proud to have a son in the service of his country at this critical period of her history. Your affectionate mother. THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO J. H. ANDERSON. Department of St.a.te, Washington, February 19, 1863. J. H. Anderson, Esq., Consul of file United States at Hamburg. Sir : — Your dispatch No. 161 has been received, and a copy sent tO' the office of the National Intelligencer for publication. I am. Sir, Your obedient servant, F. W. Seward, Assistant Secretary. JAMES II. ANDERSON TO WILLIAM H. SEWARD. Published by order of the Department of State in the National Intel- ligencer, of Washington, February 20, 1862. HAMBURG INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. United States Consulate, -^^ jijj Hamburg, December 24, 1862. Sir : — I have the honor to inform you that Baron von Merck called on me a few days ago as the president of the Hamburg International Exhibition, as he did on the representatives of other countries in this city, and placed in my hands a revised edition of the programme and catalogue of the Exhibition, several numbers of which I have already sent to the Department, and to the presidents of several of the State Agricultural Societies. He expressed an ardent desire that the United States should occupy an important place in the exhibition, and gave many reasons why our country should be suitably represented, most of 278 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife whicli have been enihodied in furnier dispatches and need not be re- peated here. He iiifornied me that his brother, Syndicns Mercl<, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, wonhl address a note to iJr. Schleiden, the Hansealic Minister at Washinsion. on the snl)ject of liie exhibition, to persuade our Government to encourage and sustain the enterprise, as well as to enable the minister to impart all needful information con- cerning the same. 1 am fully of the opinion, from my interview with the Baron, that our countrymen would meet with fair play and be in every respect satisfied. I will merely say in conclusion, for the en- couragement of our people at home, that I have just received from an American occupying a high position in London, a letter containing the following paragraph : "Out of the thirty one specimens of machinery exhibited by citizens of the United States at the great international exhibition just closed, twenty- eight won medals — a very nuich larger proportion than any other nation. What a pity we did not make a better showing. * * * I hope our people will be better represented at Hatnburg next year. I hope you will make a great effort to bring it about." I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, James H. Anderson, U. S. Consul. Hon. W. H. Seward, Secretary of State. Jl'asliiiigtou, D. C. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES IT. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, April 3d, 1863. My dear Son: — Yours of tlie 12th of March came to hand yesterday, the 2d day of April — my l)irthday. That day I was 62 years of age. I enjoy pretty good health, and if not crippled would make a good soldier to fight rehels. My will is good but my flesh is weak. * * * If there is any one thing that I despise more than another, it is a rebel to our glorious Union. Being a Virginian by birth, I inherited some of the spirit of the old patriots of the Old Domin- ion, but not of the present race, represented by Wise, Letcher, Mason, Floyd, Lee and others. * * * I know that you will stand by the glorious stars and stripes, and vindicate our riglits at all times. Your wife and daughter went to Delaware last week, but we look for them back tomorrow. They will return to Hamburg 279 Life and Letters about the ist of May. Your son James is quite well, and a fine little boy he is. He can almost walk. Lena the nurse is well. Your wife's brother, D. S. Miller, expects to go over with the family. Mr. Tillotson has sold out, and will start with his family in a few days to Illinois. He has bought quite a large farm near Charleston, where his son-in-law, Wm. L. Tirrill, is practic- ing law. God bless you. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, May 5, 1863. My dear Son : — I am much improved since I last attempted to write, though I have not recovered my usual strength. Princie received her tickets yesterday, and expects to leave for New York one week from to-day. She is partially relieved of her usual severe cough, but she got up this morning with a headache in- duced by coughing. She is now writing letters apprising friends of the time of her departure. Poor child, she has Ijeen exceed- ingly anxious to get the tickets that will enable her to return to you. I fear the journey will be almost too much for her. I think I understand her better now than ever before. To keep up she needs sympathy and excitement. Her servant is a trifling creature who has given her a great deal of trouble all winter. She was very saucy, and even went so far as to shake her fist over Princie when she was sick abed. This threw her into cramps, almost convulsions. In this condi- tion Annie found her. and running to me said Princie was dying. I hastened to her bedside, chafed her vigorously, poured brandy down her throat, and brought her out. I thereafter kept the woman in the kitchen until she agreed to do better. Princie wanted to turn her out of doors which she richly deserved, but 1 thought it unadvisable on account of your position, etc. May 6th. We are happy in the receipt of a letter from you, and copies of letters, and your photograph. It looks like you, but you have changed. * * * 280 Ol Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile I am low spirited this morning-; we are hearing bad news from our army at Chancellorsville/ Va. I have no heart to repeat it. Princie leaves here on Tuesday, and I expect to bid her good-by for the last time on earth. She cannot certainly last more than a year longer. Some great change must come over her if she pass through another winter. Do everything in your power to make her remaining days pleasant. I judge from the letters that you have received that your labors in behalf of the Hamburg International Exhiljition are appreciated. Your affectionate mother. DR. GERHARD HACHMANN TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. COMMITTEE OF THE HAMBURG INTERNATIONAL AGRI- CULTURAL EXHIBITION, 1863. Hamburg, March 20, 1863. Hon. James H. Anderson, L^ 5". Consul. Sir : — I have ihe honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the l"2t)i inst., together with the printed document on the same sub- ject by your government. I am instructed to say that the Committee have received these proofs of the great interest which your government takes in our undertaking with the liveliest satisfaction; and have al- ready taken steps to have it generally known among the agricultural public of Germany. Your share in the matter is also fully recognized; and it is my pleasant duty to thank you most sincerely for the able man- ner in which you have called the attention of your government and countrymen to what it is hoped will be an occasion of bringing from your country the wonderful products of your agricultural and mechanical skill.'^ 1 The famous battle of Chancellorsville was fought May 1-4, 1S63, mainly on the 2d and ;^d. The Union army consisting of IJSO.OUO troops commanded by Hooker, was defeated by the Confederate army 62,000 strong, under Lee. Hooker showed neither .skill, nor disposition to advance in this destructive battle. Gen. Carl Schurz's division fled like sheep before Stonewall Jackson's sudden and terrific attack. Late in the day. May 2d. Jackson was flred upon by mistake by his own men, and mortally wounded. The Union army in this wasteful fight lost in killed and wounded 12.107, and 5,000 captured or missing. The Confederates lost in killed and wounded 10,266. and 2,753 captured or missing. Fox, in Losses in the Civil War, says, the Union army lost 17,287 men as follows: 1,606 killed, 9,762 wounded, and 5,919 captured or missing; and the Confederate army lost 12,764 as follows: 1,665 killed, 9,081 wounded, and 2,018 captured or missing. - In recognition of his services, several similar letters were received 'by Consul Anderson from the officers of the Exhibition. 2^1 Life and Letters Tlie Committee earnestly hope that your government will be enabled to take measures to aid intending exhibitors from your country, and are happy to inform you that the principal countries and states of Northern Europe have already appointed commissioners, and granted aid towards being represented here. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant. Gerhard Hachmann, LL. D. Secretary. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, May 1863. Dear Son : — We yet own some "tax-titles," but tinder a re- cent decision of Judge William Lawrence, the delinquent land owners may redeem them of the purchaser on payment of the jjurchase money and simple interest. In the case against George Miller, in which Judge Bowen, your attorney, marshaled the liens against his real property, the c|uestion of statutory penalty was fairly presented to the court. How you will come out in the matter of "security money," that you paid for George Miller, is not yet determined. I fear that you will lose all or nearly all that you paid as his surety. Our tax-claim is a preferred lien, but we will hardly get above six per cent, interest on our investment. No penalty will be allowed. I am done buying tax-titles. I bought none last winter, for such a decision as that of Lawrence, gives land-owners the use of one's money at 6 per cent, with the privilege of repaying it just when they please. Your family leave my house Tuesday morning. May 26th at 5 o'clock, for Hamburg, by way of New York. * * * We will concjuer this rebellion and again be a united people. Slavery will be so crippled that it never can again flourish, nor ought it, for it is and has been the great curse of this nation. It must fall. (]en. Grant and Gen. Banks are using up the rebels in Louisiana and Mississippi. However well disposed I may feel I cannot show^ any favor to rebels or their northern sympathizers. It appears that the latter wt)uld sink the ( iovernment, to save the * * *, but they will sink tliemselves lower than the Tories of the Revolution. 28-2 Ol Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Your aunt, Mrs. Julia Dunlevy Flotner.i is dead. She died at her home in Ilhnois, April 28, 1863. Your father, T. y. Anderson. THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO J. H. ANDERSON. Department of State, Washington, April 21, 1863. J. H. Anderson, Esq., U. S. Consul, Hamburg. Sir : — Your dispatch No. 183 has been received. I am directed to inform you that Governor Wright, our late Minister to Prussia will probably go to Hamburg for the purpose of representing the interests of the United States, at the International Exhibition. I am. Sir, Your obedient servant, F. W. Seward, Assistant Secretary. JOHN W. CHAMBERS TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. American Institute, lames H. Anderson, Esq. New York, May 8, 18G3. Dear Sir: — I take great pleasure in informing you that at a meet- ing of the American Institute of the City of New York, held last even- ing, you were unanimously elected a Corresponding Member thereof. The American Institute was chartered in 1829, for the purpose of encour- aging and promoting Domestic Industry, in this State and the United States, in agriculture, commerce, manufactures, and the arts. Yours very respectfully, John W. Chambers, Acting Recording Secretary. 1 She was the mother of William H. Plotner, of Union county. Ohio, and the grandmother of Dr. George F. Plotner, M. D., of West Mansfield, O. She was my mother's sister, and was born December 25, 1800, in Jefferson county, Ohio. My father in a letter to me dated Marion, Oct. 11, 1851, says: "Your uncle John and aunt Julia Plotner, and all their children except William are here. They are on their way to southern Illinois, where they will settle, near the home of your aunt Mary Tarr. They will leave here on Monday next; this is Saturday." My brother Clay writing to me from Marion, October 25, 1851, says: "Uncle John Plotner, and his family, were here a week or two ago, on their way to Illinois, and stopped with us six da.vs." At that time I was away from home at school. 283 Life and Letters JOHN W. CHAMBERS TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. American Institute, New York, May 30, 1863. .James H. Anderson, Esq., U. S. Consul at Hamburg. Dear Sir : — With this I enclose a notice of your election as a Cor- responding Member of this Institute, also a copy of the charter and by-laws, and a circular issued by the Trustees in relation to the Inter- national Agricultural Exhibition at Hamburg. The American Institute has appointed you a delegate to represent the Association at the Exhibi- tion, in connection with Mr. C. W. Wennberg of this city, a member of the Institute, who will present this letter, and the credentials of your appointment. We shall be pleased to have from you a report upon the contributions and proceedings of the Exhibition, for the Institute. With -assurance of very high consideration and esteem, I remain. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, John W. Chambers, Acting Recording Secretary. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Monday, June 8, 1863. Dear Son : — How are you to-day and how will you be when this reaches you? "is the question." But I must wait long, so long for an answer, f miss Princie and the children every day very much. And I am very anxious about them as I naturally should be, knowing them to be on the boisterous deep. My anxiety was doubled on reading Eliza D's letter' written in New York, in which she says "Princie was feeling very bad, and spitting blood." How is the baby doing? What does his papa think of him ? Don't you think him greatly improved by his American tour? .And little Madie : — what is she thinking and doing? Does she ever think of grandma? Papa and mamma must kiss these babies five or six times for grandma. How did the nurse demean herself on the way? Was she given a passage in the steerage, or in the first cabin ?2 She will be apt to find out before she dies that she was well used and didn't 1 Wife of Lieut. T. IT. Dicker.son. - In the first faV)in. 284 Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife know it. Princie had agreed to take her hack, and 1 thought she ought to do so. hut her conduct was sucli that she was un- deserving of such treatment. * * * Well, dear Princie, Mr. Parker^ at three o'clock this morn- ing, exchanged worlds. He could not be convinced that he was about to die until Saturday, for he had a strange delusion that he was going to be brought down to the very gates of death, and then by supernatural power raised to preach the gospel of Jesus for many years. Put on Saturday, feeling that his end was near he gave up, and wished to be alone with his wife. On the Sabbath, the holy sacrament was administered. Just a short time before he breathed his last he said to his mother: "I am all right, I am safe, and it is almost over. I shall soon meet our friends who have gone before and tellthem the good news." Thus passed away a good man. He crossed the river of death in safety. The cold waves of Jordan had no terrors for him. When last win- ter you Princie, were low with the same disease, and Mr. Parker kindly called to see you, we didn't think that he would be sum- moned first, though I felt then that about one year more would wind up his earthly career. We are having the coldest weather ever known in June. The first day of the month was clear and cool, and it blew a hurri- cane almost all day. Such a day I never experienced. How I suffered, thinking of Princie and the little ones on the ocean ! Since then it has been so cool that we are uncomfortable without fire. The atmosphere "goes to say" we shall have a frost to- night, but we have often thought so the past week, and still God has taken care of our interests. Mrs. John Gurley who was just in, sends her love. Judge- Bartram,- who has been sick for two weeks is better now. Mr. Clark,-"^ who has also been very sick is mending. * * * I trust that Princie will continue to drink black tea as it afifects the nerves less than green. She is in very delicate health, nervous and easily worried, and I hope you will see that nothing occurs to perplex her. 1 Rev. Thomas Parker, pastor of the M. E. Church at Marion. 2 Hon. John Bartram, a prominent citizen. 3 Harvey Clarlt. leading- Methodist and farmer. His family stood high' in the community. 285. Lile and Letters The lmii(ll)Ox you sent Annie she received in good condition, -and was much pleased with the contents. ]\Iay divine love and mercy be over and about you. Your affectionate mother. MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO MR. AND MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Monday, June 8, 1863. My dear Princess: — You have not yet reached Hamburg I know, but I think you will get these lines soon after you land. I like my bonnet, gloves, fan, etc., very much. Mary^ is much pleased with her mantilla, and I think it and the other articles •quite pretty.- * * * Mother gave you the particulars of Mr. Parker's death. His family feel their loss greatly, and have our sympathy. Mr. Parker was a g'ood man and well prepared to die. He looks natural in death, and a sweet expression of contentment and peace is on his face. He will be buried tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock ; and the funeral sermon at his particular request will be preached by the Rev. L. B. Gurley. On Sunday morning at II o'clock the corpse of , who drank himself to death, was found in a stable in town. Thus two men died, and what a contrast ! One the most beautiful of all deaths, and the other the most miserable. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Phillips have just been called home on account of the sudden illness of Mr. Clark, the father of Mrs. P. Your friends make daily inquiries, and though much concerned, think you will soon arrive safely in Germany. We were all very g-lad to hear that Gov. Wright was a fellow-passenger from New York to Hamburg. Write us a good long letter and send it if convenient, with the things I have ordered, by Gov. Wright.^ Your sister, Annie. 1 Miss Mary B. 'Williams. - The articles referred to were sent by me some weeks before from Hamburg. •■'Gov. Joseph A. Wright, born in Pennsylvania, April 17, 1810; removed to Indiana when a mere youth; studied at the Indiana University; was admitted to the bar; sat in V)oth branches of the legislature; was a member 286 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife My Dear Brother: — I should Hke to see you, and wish you could return and remain long enough to make us a good visit. If I may judge by your picture, you are in better health than when you went away. * * ''' Well, what do you think of your darling son? Isn't he a noble boy? If his life be spared he will make a good man, and I hope a great man. I should like to visit you, and see your house, and how it is furnished. I should like to go to Europe, but fear that it is my fate to live and die here. * * * I now wish I bad accom- panied Princess as far as New York. * * '■' Society here is not what it was for nearly all of our best young men are in the army. Well, the sheet is full. You now owe me three letters. Your affectionate sister, Annie. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, June 23d, 1863. Dear James: — I received yours of the 23(1 ult. in due time, and we were all glad to hear from you. How did Princess and the children stand the sea-voyage? * * * The Union party held a grand State Convention, at Columbus last week, and nominated the following ticket : For governor, John Brough; for lieutenant governor, Charles Anderson, (brother of Major, now Cen. Anderson of Ft. Sumter fame) ; for supreme judge, Hocking H. Hunter; for auditor of state. Col. James H. Godman, etc. The copperheads, or rebel sympa- thizers nominated the worst ticket possible. Think of it : C. L. Vallandigham for governor. Tbey might .as well have nominated Jeff. Davis. I am glad that many of the Democrats will not sup- port him. We have not yet taken A'icksburg, but it will be done. We are now raising volunteers, trying to make up one more com- of Congress 184.3-45; governor of Indiana eight years; minister to Prussia 1857-01; U. S. Senator 1861-62: U. S. Commissioner to the Hamburg Inter- national Exhibition 1S63; and again minister to Prussia from 1865. until his death at Berlin, May 11, IsiiT. While Gov. Wright was at Hamburg and Berlin we became well aeiiuainted. I have in my possession many of his letters. 287 Life and Letters pany in this county. Lieut. W. Garrett is at the head of it. J. C. Johnston,! the attorney, has vohmteered. There will be a large quantity of tobacco and sorghum planted in the state this year. Tell the Germans this is the country for their future home, where they can be free men, and also that slavery will be about wiped out when this rebellion ceases.- Give my respects to D. S. Miller.^ Herewith find a letter from Mrs. Maggie Drake Pollock* to Princess. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, July 5, 1863. Dear Princie : — I received your letter mailed at Southamp- ton, Eng., and you may well believe we were much comforted in reading it, for we feared you would hardly stand the voyage. I am glad you had such good company, and that your servant behaved herself. We expected a letter from Hamburg yester- day, announcing your arrival, Init it failed. We shall look anx- iously for good news. I attended church to-day, and heard William D. Godman preach.^ It was one of the finest efforts. His whole soul was 1 One of Marion's leading lawyers. His accomplished wife was a daughter of Rev. George Baker, son of Hon. Eber Baker, the founder of Marion. - 1 sent circulars in German and Frencli, all over Germany and some other countries, to encourage emigration. This proceeding had the approval of Hon. W. H. Seward, Secretary of State. 3 D. S. Miller made the tour of Europe with Gov. Joseph A. Wright of Ind., and then attended the celebrated Polytechnic School at Hanover. * Mrs. Pollock, now Douglas, is a sister of Hon. Thos. E. Drake, the able Superintendent of Insurance of the District of Columbia. s Rev. William D. Godman, born in Marion in 1829; the first graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan University; an ordained minister of the M. E. Church; an industrious man of ability and learning; and son of Gen. James H. and Ann Davis Godman. He lived many years in the far South, and labored for the good of the negro. He is now in Philadelphia. He sent me the follow- ing letter to his kinsman Rev. John McClintock, D. D., LL. D., a celebrated scholar, author and orator, and pastor of the American Chapel at Paris, 1&60-4: "Rev. Dr. McClintock, Dear Brother: I take pleasure In introduc- ing to your acquaintance and kind regards, my friends the Hon. J. H. Anderson, and his lady Mrs. Anderson. I could wish for your family the pleasure of this acquaintance, and would feel myself under great obllga- 288 Oi Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile aroused. Ik-fore eoniinencing service he read from the pulpit a bulletin issued by the i 'resident to the people of tbe loval states, touching- tbe great battle now being fougbt by tbe Army of the Potomac, near Gettysburg, in Pennsylvania, tbe Rebel armv bav- ing invaded that state. It gave intelligence u\) to tbe 3d of July, which was encouraging, though our losses in othcers and men have been heavy. When commenting on tbe state of tbe country, William seemed to be inspired. His first prayer was certainly eloquent and pathetic, and gave the disloyal tbeir due portion. Some of his audience were covered with confusion, or I am mistaken. Princie, I feel as though I were all alone : 1 miss you and your dear babes so mucb. Annie has gone on her long talked of trip to P)ellefontaine. Maggie^ and Sophie- both wrote urg- ing her to visit them, and I bad to let ber go. Mr. Harvev Clark^ got a letter from bis daughter Nancy, informing him of her safe arrival at her home in California. She bad a pleas- ant journey, and likes tbe country. Your friends all inquire if we have heard from you. Mrs. Judge Bart ram came yesterdav purposely to inquire. I trust you are happily settled in \our new home, and that you have had a pleasant time at tbe ( ireat Exbi- bition. Write me a long letter. May God have you in His holv keeping. Yours affectionately. tions for the pleasant attentions you would be so happy in rendering- to my friends. Hoping this may find yourself and family in g-ood health, I remain Marion, Ohio, Yours fraternally 11 May 1863. W. D. Godman.-' 1 Marg-aret L. Drake, daughter of Daniel S. Drake and granddaughter of Judge W. S. Drake, was born Oct. 8, 1840. She first married Robert F. Pol- lock of Belief ontaine; her second husband was Robert D. Douglas, prominent in life insurance circles. They now reside in Indianapolis. - Sophie Gardner Reynolds, born Jan'y 16, 1837. daughter of Gen. T. S. Gardner of Bellefontaine, and niece of Capt. Andrew Gardner of Columbus, and Gen. Kennedy of Bellefontaine. Her husband. Mr. L. D. Reynolds is wealthy, and they live in Dayton. "Maggie and Sophie," were bright attrac- tive young ladies. 3 Harvey Clark, a prominent Marion county stock grower, and farmer, was born in Windham, Conn., June 1, 1797, and died near Marion April 6, 1874. His wife was born in Rockingham county, Va., June 27, 1804, and died in Del- aware, O., Apiil IS, 1SS8. Their daughter Olive M. was born near Marion. Aug. 22, 1839. Her husband Philip Phillips, was born in Cassadoga, N. Y., Aug. 13, 1834. and died in Delaware, O., June 24. 1S!).5. Mrs. Olive Clark Phillips, now a resident of Delaware, O., still retains her amiable and win- ning qualities. 19 289 Life and Letters MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, July 5, 1863. Dear Son : — I received yours of May 28th: was glad to get so good and kind a letter. Read the copies of enclosed dis- patches with much interest. You speak of '^froubliiig" me with "these scraps." Don't think so; everything that affects you in any way interests me. * * * j think with you that you de- serve promotion, but the end is not yet. You are perhaps paving the way to future * * * And besides Mr. Lincoln's hands are very full. 1 believe he would like to do justice to every one. True, the officers and soldiers claim the greater share of the at- tention of the government. The times require it. But then if you were here, where you could witness the bitter complainings, and heartburnings of officers when superseded, or relieved of their commands against their will, or when arrested and court-mar- tialed, sometimes witbout the semblance of cause, the result of jealousy and intrigue of other officers anxious to supplant them, you*would feel that in your position, 3^ou were at least, not sub- ject to such annoyances. ( )ur whole state is now aroused to the necessity of arming the militia to repel invasion. Yesterday officers were elected for the militia of this townshi]x They are to train and be ready to be called out at a moment's warning. (J how many of our brave men have fallen in the battle of Gettysburg. ^ Gen. John F. Reynolds was killed. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, lost a leg. Col. James S. Robinson of Kenton, was wounded, how badly I don't know. Col. W. T. Wilson of Upper Sandusky, was taken pris- oner. Will send you Tuesday's Commercial. Bv that time there will be something definite and decisive. ^ Gettysburg, the memorable battle of the Civil War, the turning point of the struggle, occurred .July 1-3, 1863. In this bloody engagement, one of the most destructive in modern annals. fJen. Meade haa 92,000 Union troops actually in battle, and Gen. T^ee had about 78,000 Confederates, a total of 170,000 men marshaled in this decisive contest. The Union army lost 3,072 killed. 14.497 wounded. 5,434 prisoners or mis.sing, a total of 23.103; the Con- federates lost 2.592 killed. 12,709 wounded, and 5,150 captured or missing: — 20,451 all told. The Comte d(^ Paris in bis history of the war says, the Union army hnd only 82,000 actually on tne field; and Fox, in his Losses in the Civil War. says, it is very doubtful if Meade had over 82,000 men on the field including the Sixth Corps, which was in reserve; and that Lee had only about 60.000 men at Gettysl)urg present in action. 290 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife We occasionally get letters from Lyman Spaulding-. He ap- pears to be in good spirits. In his division the sale of ardent spirits is prohibited by iron military rule. He gels $110 per month, but is not able to save much. He sent home l)v Capt. Eb. Peters, for Cora's likeness. Mary was out in the orchard with me one day when the cherry trees were in Ijloom, and there were three small ones full of blows. I gave one tree to Mary, one to James, and one to Cora. Cora wants me to tell Mary, that her tree and James' "are just as full of ripe cherries as they can stick." Your affectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, ()iii(), Jul)- 7, 1863. My DEAR Son : — I have plenty to write this morning if I should say anything about the war. To-day I send you a daily paper, which will give you an idea of the war in I^ennsylvania ; at Gettysburg we have had the severest fighting that has occurred since the war began, (ien. Lee's army, 80,000 strong, was met by the Union army under Gen. Meade of aliout the same or greater strength. The carnage was great, and the loss on both sides in killed, wounded, ])risoners and missing perhaps exceeded 45,000. At this writing we have no exact information. We ex- pect to destroy t)r capture the Rel)el army' before it gets back to Va. That you may have the particulars of the battle, I will send you another paper tomorrow. Many of our Marion bovs were in the great battle just fought in Penn. The names of the killed and wounded we liave not yet learned. Col. J. S. Robin- son, of the 82d'0. V. I. was wounded. His regiment lost a great many officers and men. We have not heard of the casual- ties of the 4th Ohio, to which T. H. Dickerson and other neigh- bors belong. It was a part of the 2d corps, that suffered so severely. 1 A capable general in the place of Gen. Meade, would have captured Lee's rebel army, and probably then and there ended the war. Failing- to do •so was the gigantic blunder of the war. 291 Life and Letters In Tennessee, Gen. Rosecrans keeps Gen. Bragg moving at a lively pace. Vicksburg still holds out, but our besieging troops- are doing well, and the city wall be taken soon. Capt. John !>. Williams, Capt. John Marshall Godman. and your cousin Capt. T. J. Anderson, Jr., arc all at Vicksburg. Capt. Eb. Peters, quar. mas. 121 reg. O. V. I. is now at home recruiting his health. W. P. Reed of Delaware, is colonel of this regiment. So much for army news. The weather is pleasant, but it is warm and dry. The grass crop is short. My potatoes, corn and tobacco look well. Yes- terday I mowed all the grass in my lot before stopping, so you may think I have pretty good health, and some strength yet. I do not know that I shall be able to get anything out of for what you paid for him as his surety, as he is deter- mined to claim a homestead. I will know the facts in the case better at our next special term of the Common Pleas in August. I want you to learn the German language. It will be of great advantage to you when you return. Bear this in mind. You may think it too much trouble, but no great oljject can be attained without toil of body, or mind, or both. Levi Anderson' will never recover I fear. He comes to town in the buggy occasionally, but has a bad cough. Later. It is now reported that Generals Longstreet and Hilf were not captured at Gettysbtn^g, and fears are entertained that Lee's entire army will safely recross the Potomac. The river however is so swollen that it will be difficult to ford it, and Lee's pontoon bridges are said to be destroyed. If Lee's army should escape capture, our pursuing forces will still inflict severe pun- ishment. Keep in good heart. We shall surely conquer the Rebels, but we must enlarge our army. A draft will take place soon. Every arrangement is making and almost completed for the draft. We are raising a company which is now almost full of six months volunteers. Business here is good. Persons in trade are doing well. ^ A nephew of Judge Thomas J. Anderson. 292 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Your friends A. H. Kling. J. J. Hane, and 1''. (i. Allen,^ are making monc}-. Love to Princess and the children. Your father, T. y. Anderson. MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, July 20. 1863. Mv DEAR T')R0Tiii:r : — I was glad to learn that Princess was so well when she got l)ack to Plamhurg, and that you had things so nicely arranged for her reception, and that she was so well pleased with your new residence. I trust that it will prove a home indeed, and that you will all enjoy l)etter health, and be happier than you have ever been. How I should like to look in upon you some quiet evening when least expected. How are the little darlings, M- , and J ? I have just returned from a two weeks' visit to friends in Belief ontaine. I enjoyed myself, and formed some very pleas- ant acquaintances. I saw all my old Bellefontaine friends. Maggie is the same as of yore. Her husband Mr. Pollock is extremely feeble. Will hardly see another winter. * * * 1 E. G. Allen, retired banker and capitalist, was born in Marion Nov. 10, 1834, and was married June 5. 1860 to Maryanna. one of the handsome ■daughters of Charles Baker, son of Eber the Founder. Curtis Allen, father of E. G., was born in Conn.. Feb. 23, 1796^ married Alma Ashley, March 17, 1825, came to Marion in 1832. was the second Mayor of Marion, was a J. P. 18 years, was postmaster 4 years, was it is said, one of the surveyors that laid ■out Sandusky city, was fairly well educated, and died in Marion Sept. 10, 1853. His wife died April 15, 1888. The latter, born in Vermont March 3, 1797, was a descendant of a Revolutionary soldier, who with Gen. Ethan Allen and others captured Ft. Ticonderoga, in 1775. She had eleven uncles in the Revolution, including Gen. Munson, four of whom were carried to Eng. on prison ships. She was a cousin of Gay. Ethan Allen Brown of Ohio, was related to Judge Burchard of Ohio, and to the late President Benj. Harri- son, and was a life long friend of Horace Greely. April 22. 1902, Mr. E. G. Allen wrote me: "S. H. Bartram and myself are the oldest, now livmg here, born in Marion. Walter Clark is the next oldest. Wilson Peters, Mrs. Dr. T. P.. Fisher, and Mrs. C. Robbins are older residents than we. I have two sons — the second and third — who are largely engaged in the lumber business in Miss., and Ark. My third son has five sawmills in Ark. Charles, my oldest, is president of the Paulding, O., Na- tional Bank. My youngest, now 27 years old. is general manager of the Marion Oil and Supply Co. So you see all are busy. I am very proud of them. I have stepped down and out. Am taking it easy. I hope you are doing likewise. It does me good to hear from old friends:— so few of us are left." 293 Life and" Letters Maggie is anxious to hear from Princess, and would like her picture and yours. Ellen Harper,* who is still at her father's returns home in two weeks. I attend a party there — at her father's — this evening. Ellen is going to send you some sort of a paper. I wish you were now at home. * * * A Democratic convention was held in town on Saturday, to nominate county officers. Mr. Hodder was a candidate for the legislature, hut was defeated. It greatly disappointed him, for he thought he was a popular favorite, and was confident of suc- cess. All the Democrat flags bore the names of Vallandigham and Pugh. * * * They do more harm than all of Morgan's men put together.- You will see in the papers an account of Morgan's raid in Ohio. * * * I suppose you hear from cousin Lizzie Tillotson, who is now having a gay time in the West. Why does Miss Annie Turrill neglect to answer my letter? I fear it never reached her. Mrs. Hattie Bartram is now at the home of her parents in Decatur, 111., making a visit. Your affectionate sister, Annie. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, July 22, 1863. Mv DEAR Son : — Our gallant armies are now quite success- ful. We have taken Vicksburg,^ and Port Hudson,'* on the 1 Ellen Mary Bowen, the cultured fascinating and beautiful daughter of Judge Ozias Bowen, was united in marriage to John L. Harper, a young civil engineer employed in making preliminarj' surveys for a railroad. She was born in Marion January 7, 1834, and died in Indianapolis May 15, 1865. 2 Gen. John H. Morgan, the guerrilla chieftain, with 3000 cavalrymen invaded Ind., July 9, 1863, and like freebooters came into Ohio, near Cin- cinnati, pillaging and plundering as they went. Beyond stealing bolts of calico and other useless articles, and horses, and burning barns, they accom- plished nothing and were mostly captured July 20, 1863. near Buffington' Island. Morgan and his men who then escaped, with the exception of 300 who got across the Ohio river, were captured near Wellsville, C, July 26th by Major Way of the 9th Mich. Cav., and Major Rue of the 9th Ky. Cavalry. Morgan and his officers were imprisoned in the Ohio Penitentiary; his men- elsewhere. ^ Pemberton, tVie Confederate general, after 47 days of siege surren- dered Vicksburg to Gen. U. S. Grant. July 4. 1SG3. The 21.000 officers and men of the garrison were paroled and allowed to return to their homes. ^ After the f.all of Vicksburg, Gardner the Confederate General, surren- dered Port Hudson. La., and 6000 men. to (^en. N. P. Banks. July 9. 1863. 294 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile Txlississippi ; so the river is now ojieii to Xew ( )rlcans. We have taken Chattanooi:;-a, and are ])nrsuini;- r>rai;-i;"s arni\', which is retreating- into Georgia. The great guerrilla rebel, John Morgan, with a troop of 3000 cavalry, crossed the Ohio river a few days ag-o into Indiana, and thence entered ( )hio. ()ur ( )hi() ]X'ople got after these danger- ous guerrillas, and capturetl many of them including Morgan himself. The raid made a great stir in ( )hio, hut Morgan's days of guerrilla warfare are over. It was Morgan who gave us so much troulile and did so much deviltr_\- in Kentucky. Our political opi)onents have nominated Peyton llord for representative — ^ an honest man and good citizen if he is a Demo- crat. We expect to nominate either Judge John I'artram, or Col. Everett Messenger. The colonel says he will not lie a can- didate. Col. W. T. \\ ilson^ of Cpper Sandnskv, was not killed as reported, but was taken prisoner a few days before tlie liattle of Gettysburg', and is now in Libbv prison in Iviclimond, \'a. Col. James S. Robinson of Kenton, was severelv wounded in the breast and shcjulder in this blooJv l)attle. Henry Folk, Adam Hain, and ^\. Jacoliy, of this county, each had a son killed in this battle. Dr. ( ). Ferris of Cpper Sandusky, was also taken jjrisoner. Did the box we sent you containing canned goods, etc., arrive in good condition? Your father, T. J. Anderson. 1 William T. Wilson, liorn in Huntingdon Co.. Pa., Oct. 6, 1S24, was a non-commissioned officer in the Mexican War. He came to Upper Sandusky, C. in Dec. 1854. and became the editor of the Wyandot Pioneer. In April 1S61 he enlisted for three months to fight Rebels, was elected captain of Co. C, of the 15th Ohio, and saw sei'vice in W. Va. He was appointed lieutenant- colonel of the Fifteenth. Aug. 6. 1861. and resigned Aug. 11th. 1SG2. On Sept. 2rith. 1S62. he was commissioned colonel of tlie 12:>d Oliio. About .3 or 4 miles from Winchester, Va., early on the morning nf June 15th, 1S63. Colonel ^ViIson with many others was captured by the army of Gen. T.,ee (on it.s way to the battlefield of Gettysburg), and sent to l>ibl>y Prison, where he wa.s detained suffering untold miseiies, till paroled in Marc'.i l.S(;4. He was exchanged and returned home on sick-furlough in May. His rank as Brevet Brigadier-General dates from March 13, 1SG5. With liis regiment he was mustered out June 12, 18(55. He was Comptroller of llii> 'l'i-(>-i«\!ry of Ohio from 1871 to 1877. and mo\-od to (^oluml)us when elected Id that office. He and I ar« plinost the only men now ( 1 !l():l i li\'ing wiin were delegates to the first Republicp.n State Convi-ntion. lieid in ("ilnmbus. ().. Jnl,\- i:;, 1855. 295 Life and Letters MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES II. ANDERSON. AIarion, Ohio, July 22d, 1863. Dear Princte: — Your kind letter of June 27th reached me yesterday, also a letter from James of the same date. I was as you may know very glad to hear from you both. * * ''' I presume you are*very happy in your nice new home, but you will probably enjcjy it only eighteen short months. O how rap- idly time passes, Ijut you don't perceive it as one of my age. •-!: * * You cannot guess how much interest I take in all that concerns you. Be contented and happy for we shall soon again eml)race on this side the water. I believe Annie has given you all the news except that yes- terday we received a letter from Lyman, written on ten pages of letter paper. He is now in Shelbyville, Tenn., which is a Union town, and our troops were received with demonstrations of joy. The county as well as the village, is full of LTnion i)eople, and American flags hid away since the rebellion began, were unfurled. 1 received from James and read with pleasure the eloquent patri- otic letter of Air. Alotley the great historian and di]:)lomatist. Yours ever affectionately. P. S. — Mr. Thomas H. Hodder,^ who married our former neighbor Miss flattie Salter, was not nominated for the legis- lature. 1 Mr. Hodder. the editor of the Marion Mirror, was born on the Island of Guernsey, March 31, 1834. He died in Columbus, O., July 28, 1876, He was a man of good intentions, and while living- in Columbus expressed regret at tlie course he pursued during- the civil war. He married Feb. 14, 1861, Miss Martha L. Salter, a lovely girl, horn in Marion, Feb. 20. 1843. Her father Samuel Salter, was born in Baden. Nov. 29, 181S; died in Marion July 11, 1898. A good citizen. He married Miss Lydia M. Madison, (of the great American family of that name) at Columbus. C. in May 1839. and she still (1903) enjoys good health although born Feb. 14, 1823. Frank R. Salter, their son, one of the successful business men of Marion, born Oct. 24. 1840, was married in Nov. 1865 to Miss Sarah A. Wilson, of M-arion. daughter of Hon. Richard Wilson, and sister of Capt. Byron Wilson, U. S. Navy. Capt. Byron Wilson, born in Marion Dec. 17. 1837. died in the service at Phila- delphia, Sept. 6. 1893,' and was buried in the Marion Cemetery. "At his death lie was No. 2 on the list of captains. Had he lived till 1898, would have been senior Rear Admiral of our Navy." He was a fine character, and a brave, capable officer. 296 Ol Judge 1 hoinas J. Anderson and Wife J. LOTIIROP MOTLEY TO JAMES II. AXDERSOX. LEGATION OF THE UNITED STr.TES OF AMERICA. AT Vienna. June 2Tih. 1863. James H. Anderson, Esq , [Jnifcd States Coitsttl at Hamburg. Dear Sir: — I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your kind invitation to participate in the celebration at Hamburg, of our national anniversary on the 4th of July next. I regret extremely to say however, that my Ijusiness here will not allow mc to quit my post at this time. Were it otherwise, nothing could give me more sincere pleasure than stich a meeting with so many of otu^ countrymen on this sacred day. The loyal portion of the American people — still constituting a large majority of the inhabitants of the land — have not renounced the right to commemorate the birthday of our republic. JVc at least, still recog- nize the great truths so solemnly declared nearly a century ago in the name and by the authority of "the good people" of the Colonies, .acting as they expressed it, as "one people." We still believe that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights — life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We liave not sub- stituted for our old political evangel the new moral and philosophical truth that a commonwealth, in order to indure, should be founded, not upon human freedom, but upon human slavery. The American people never so truly deserved respect as now, when they are so generously lavishing their blood and their treasure to maintain that system of national liberty and those wise political institutions which their fathers bequeathed to them, and which an insurrection to extend and perpetuate African slavery has at last endangered. History has no record of any great people whose virtue and the strength of whose institutions have not been tried, at one period or another, by the fiery test of civil war. It is the destiny of all mankind. They who emerge purer and stronger from the furnace may have confi- dence in their future. They who are destroyed by it perish, because neither they nor their polity were found worth preserving. It is difficult to imagine that a majority of the American people will ever consent to the dismemberment of that country which nature has so strikingly marked out as the residence of one nation ; to the erection of a Chinese wall of custom houses and fortresses two or three thou- sand miles in length across the broadest part of our territory: to the perpetual maintenance of vast standing armies watching each other or contending with each other on each side the line: and to the permanent establishment of a system — already partly begun — of intrigues with foreign governments, by which one portion of what was so lalely a strong and powerful conuiionwealth, shall be played off against another portion until Americans, cheated of their liberties, their riglits .and then- nationality sh.all come to forget that they had ever possessed these bless- ings. 297 Life and Letters Weak or trcasonalile longings for a prematm-c and impossil)le peace will be powerless, I lielieve. to seduce the American people, from its plain path of duty — persistence in this most righteous war of self- defense, until the slaveholders" insurrection shall be entirely sup- pressed. Despite the efforts of treason at home and an organized calumny abroad, the American Republic, one and indivisible, is destined, I feel. sure, to survive its fiery trial, and future generations will be deeply grate- ful to our brothers now in arms who are offering up their lives in its defense. It is only by holding fast to the great principle of freedom for all men, by faith in the people, and by unlimited trust in Him who holds, all the peoples of the earth in His hand, that we can look forward stead- ily beneath the war-clouds which now envelope our land towards a brighter and happier future. I beg once more to express my thanks for your invitation, my regret at not being able to accept it, and my best wishes for an agreeable and_ successful commemoration of our national holiday. Pray believe me, very truly yours, J. LoTHROP Motley. MISS ANNIE !•:. ANDKRSON TO MI^S. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Aug-. 5th, 1863. Dear Princess : — I received yottr letter, not dated, yesterday.. As there were so- many Americans present, you must have had a pleasant time during the Great International Exhihition. I made the acquaintance of Air. Nast.^ of whom you speak, in this place years ago. He was then a little hoy whose home was Cincinnati, and was visiting Hattie Beerbower, who made a party on his account. Are the handsome young ladies you mention, visiting as your guests in Hamburg? Many soldiers pass through our place daily. The town fed one regiment on Saturda\', and another on Sunday. Many ^vere sick and several died between here and Gallon. They were Alas- sachusetts soldiers, drafted men, on their way home. It seems hard that thev should die just before reaching home. ■ William P. Na.st, IT. S. Consul at Stuttgart, a briglit handsome young man, attended as a visitor the Great Exhibition at Hamburg. We became finite intimate and corresponded. His fatlier. A\'illiam Nast. D. D., a cele- brated author, si'holai-. and divine, was born at Stuttgart in 1807, and emi- grated to the I'nited States in 1S2S. 298 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile Oliver and Alattic' are visiting here now, and Mattie is as gay and sprightly as ever. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Anderson have a son. * * * Mr. and Mrs. John .\ult, hoth of whom are riow quite sick, were in Xcw York during the great riot. * * * Ellen Mary Harper, who is as ])opular as ever, is still here, hut returns home next week. You know I helieve that she lives in Indianapolis. In your next T wish you would descrihe the party (the last) you attended, and say what you and other ladies wore. * * * Your affec. sister, Annie. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES U. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Aug. 5, 1863. My dear Son : — A couple of days since, Annie received a letter from Princie which we all read with pleasure. We are very glad that she is able to entertain and go out. When she has a party she must not do too much herself. '"' * * Her disease was called here nervous lung consumption. Your hands were full during the Great International Exhibi- tion, hut that being now over, you and Princie should write us all about it. It was unfortunate that the gentleman who was presi- dent of the Exhibition died just as it was about to open, and when he was so much needed. And I regret it all the more as he was a friend of yours. - 1 p. Oliver, and Martha M. Mclntyre Sharpless. Mrs. Sharpless was a scholar, an attractive, entertaining lady, and highly esteemed by her friends. She was born July 26, 1832, in Charlton, Mass., educated at Mt. Holyoke Seminary, graduating in the class of 1854, and came to Marion to live with her sister Mrs. Judge Bowen. the 'same year. She was a great sufferer for several years, but was treated with exceptional tenderness by her kind hearted devoted husband, to whom she was married in Marion June 24, 1S57. She died childless. May 13. 1898, and was buried in the beautiful Marion Cemetery. Mrs. S. was an aunt of Mrs. Flora Bowen True, wife of Mr. Harry True, the banker and philanthropist. Mr. P. O. Sharpless, born in Catawissa, Pa.. May 16, 1834. came to Marion with his parents in the month of October 1844; and now (1903), enjoys the respect of all who admire true worth and a higli standard of citizenship. - Baron Ernst von Merck. President of the Great International Agricul- tural Exhibition. My diplomatic and consulai- correspondence was with his brother, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, whom I addressed oflicially as follows: "His Magniricence Dr. C. H. Merclc. Syndicus for l-'oreign Affairs. _ &c.. &<-.. &c." He was an l.L. D., not an M. U. 299 Life and Letters Mr. John Aull, who has the consumption, has nearly finished his earthly career, hut he will receive the final summons as the good man meets his fate. I believe that he^ is prepared to enter into the mansions prepared for those that love God. His wife is also ill, but it is probably only the result of days and nights of watchful labor, anxiety and excitement. Levi Anderson caught a cold last Spring that settled on his lungs, and lung fever followed, which rapidly drifted into con- sumption, and I think he will hardly live longer than fall. I have thought of sending you a half barrel of eggs, 2 or 3 l)arrels of choice winter apples, a firkin of lard, and a firkin of butter. In my next I will give you further particulars, and you can decide by the first of October, when you wish these articles shipped. I would not forward prior to November. If there is anything here you would like notify me, and the same shall be sent. Love to all. Your affectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. .ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 5, 1863. My dear Son : — Money is very abundant. It is almost im- possible to loan money at any rate of interest to any safe person — ■ it is so plentiful. I do not try to collect money from any man that I consider good. Do you want to sell your Deal Farm? Several men have been at me to buy it. I told them I did not know whether you would sell it or not. One man who wants it, will pay $800 or $1000 down. He- wants time on the balance at 6 per cent, interest. I do not wish to advise one way or the ether. You must exercise your own judgment. Selling for cash ' John Ault was a prominent drygoods and commission merchant for many years. He was cashier of the Bank of Marion, for years before his death. It was then the strongest bank in the place. Ault came to Marion with John Siebert in the spring of 1839; they came to Columbus one year before, from Tjebanon county, Pa. John Ault died in Marion Sept. 6, 1863. -John Siebert. born Apr. 19, 1801, in Lancaster county, died April 13, 1877, in Lebanon county. Pa., after living many years in Marion. Siebert's wife Sarah Miller, born July 13, 1802, died June 28, 1882, in Anneville. Pa. Their -only child Cyrus M., died .Avig. 24. 1862, in Marion. 300 ()1 Judge Thomas J. xAnderson and Wife is no o])jcct, for we could not loan it. You would want enough in liand to bind the Ijargain, and no more. Times will not always be as they are. We know they will not when this war ceases. But money must be plenty for some time to come in consequence of the enormous disbursements of the Government, and the number of National banks that are starting. Wm. L. Yanceyi the orator, and rebel leader is dead. John B. Floyd, another prominent rebel, is at the point of death. The rebel armies, it is said, have nearly reached the point of starvation. W'e now support many rebel families in Mississippi. Lee will not be able to get provisions for his army much longer. They are not to be had in his region, and we have him cut off from western sttpplies. As soon as Lee's army is used up, the rebels are done. W'e now control the Mississippi from its source to the (hilf, and steamboats are running regularly from Cincinnati and .St. Louis to New Orleans. \\'e have taken, as you already know, the guerrilla general, John Morgan, and his men.- We captured them in Ohio, and they are now in the Ohio penitentiary for safekeeping, that is Morgan and his leading officers, 30 in number, are at the ( ). P. it is mail time and I must stop. Your father. T. y. AXDERSOX. MRS. THOMAS J. AXDERSOX TO JAMES 11. AXDERSOX. Mariox, Ohio, Aug. i8. 1863. My dear Sox: — * * * I hope you are well, and that the Great Exhibition has been a source of pleasure, and a school of information. At your age how I should have enjoyed such n privilege, and even now I should take great interest in it. We are having I am sorry to say, quite a bitter, exciting- political contest. A very large Union mass-meeting was held at 1 Yancey, the fire-eater, was born in 1S14. and died in 1863. Floyd was born in 1S07 and died in 1863. Both were leading Southern statesmen. - The officers of Morgan's command were immured in the cells of the Ohio Penitentiary. Morgan himself and six other prisoners made their escape on the night of Nov. 27, 1863. This caused a great outcry. The warden, Nathaniel Merion of Columbus, O.. was blamed to some extent, and was soon superseded. 301 Life and Letters Upper Sandusky last week. The procession that entered town trom the Marion road was three miles long", the one from the Bowsherville road took three quarters of an hour to pass a given point, and in fact the processions on every road that enters the town were very lengthy. Word of the great attendance flew over the wires. "The Copperheads of benighted Crawford" could not stand it : so about the time the Union folks were leaving for home a pack of disloyal rowdies from that county came to make a disturbance, wearing butternut badges, hurrahing for Vallan- digham, etc. Finally failing in their etTorts, they commenced throwing stones at the Union people, hit a man and broke his jaw, and threw stones into a wagon filled with young ladies, hit- ting and killing one. She was not instantly killed, but died the next day. It was not known then that she was seriously hurt (though it created quite a commotion at the time), otherwise a bloody scene would have followed. Our marshals, armed with swords and pistols, were very soon on the spot. Tom. Pierson was one. He could not tell who had thrown the deadly missiles., "but .dared another villain to lift a stone and he would lay him low. These ruffians now cooled oil and slunk away. John B. Williams, Marshall Godman. and other officers, are now at home. Both Mrs. Godman and Mrs. Williams concluded to celebrate the event by giving parties. We are among the in- vited guests. How much John has improved. It would as- tonish you. It takes these boys to talk to our "Secesh" sym- pathizers. They let them have it right and left. They tell them to their faces they would rather shoot them than the Rebels in the south, and they quail before them too. This you can hardly credit I know. I am afraid the boys will get into a fight before thev start back, but if they should, somebody will get hurt. Since our late victories, I notice the tone of the English press is very much modified. I have just been called to assist other loyal ladies in pre- paring eatables for soldiers who are returning home. We fed five or six regiments here during the past week. They were from Port Hudson, on the way to their homes in Maine, and ?\Iassachusetts. Poor fellows ; they have had hard work to do, and look lironzed, but are intelligent, and the best behaved men m the world. We have furnished the soldiers, who seem to be 302 Qi Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile crazv for fruit, l)uslicls of a])])k's from our orchard. It rciiuirt's no small amount to feed a thousand at a time. lUit ihc i)t'o])1t are very Hljerah that is the Union peo])le. The seem lo be taking- a Httle interest of late, and hring a few baskets of food when soldiers are to lie fed. Aug. 19th. 1 am to have company for dinner: Mrs. Wil- liams and family, the (jodmans, the Bowens, and Mr. and Mrs. Fribley. It will be bird and squirrel potpie and vari(jus other tidbits. So you know just about what I am at. Interesting let- ter this, isn't it? We have plenty of ripe ajiples, more early ones than ever. 1 wish \-ou had some of them for they are delicious. Mr. Ault is still alive, but without any ho])e of ever getting well. Levi Anderson is hopelessly ill, far gone I may say with consumption, and cannot live beyond this fall. May God have you in His holy keeping. Your aiTectionate mother. MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Aug. It^ 1863. My dear Princess: — I am only going to write a little note to put in mother's letter. * * '■■' As many young offic-ers are now at home, parties and other entertainments are so common that we have some place to g-o every day or evening. Mrs. Col. Godman gave a party last Saturday, Mrs. Judge Williams yes- terday, and Mrs. Philip Phillips entertains to-day. I'arties will continue to be given for some time. "Rig Davis," as he is called, the dentist, was recently married to a very nice young lady from the east. If you have not vet sent the jewelry, I wish you would add a pin to match. I should like bracelets but 1 can wait awhile for them. You have not told me yet how your house is fur- nished. Your affectionate sister, Annie. 303 Life and Letters THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1863. My dear Son : — This is a fine pleasant morning-, Ijut here it :s too dry. I was at Upper Sandusky last week and visited Mr. R. N. Taylor's home farm called Sunnyside. Plenty of rain has fallen in the neighborhood of your farms, and Taylor's, to make corn and revive pastures. The hay crop was light. Very little was cut and cured on your farm in our county — the Deal Farm. The corn on that place will not amount to much. I attended a Union mass-meeting at Upper Sandusky. Col. Charles Anderson, our candidate for lieutenant governor, spoke. .A. brother of Gen. Robert Anderson of Fort .Sumter fame, he is a noble man, and a splendid speaker. As colonel of the 93d Ohio Infantry he was severely wounded. R. N. Taylor wants to trade his 250 acre Prairie Farm — a part of the FJavid Miller homestead — for a part of the 640 acre Rolling Plain h'arm, near Upper Sandusky. You must use _\-our best judgment. I offer no advice. He said he woLdd write you on the subject. The time is coming, v^'hen the Rolling Plain will be worth a good deal more per acre than any part of the Old Praire Farm. Taylor said he had spoken to Princess about the exchange, but she had given him no satisfaction. You never saw more political excitement than there is in (Jhio this vear. The Democrats you know nominated C. L. \'allan- digham for governor, and the Union party John Brough. Many believe that \'al. is as great a rebel as Jeff". Davis. We think we have got the rebellious portion of the south pretty well in hand. Kentucky has elected a Union governor, State legislature, and members of Congress by very large ma- jorities. The loyal people of North Carolina have called a State Convention, to secede from the Southern Confederacy, that they may once more live under the stars and stripes. Capt. T. J. Anderson, Jr., when last heard from was 16 miles from Vicksburg. Since the capitulation, he has followed the rebel Gen. J. E. Johnston, and aided in driving him from Jack- son, the capital of Mississippi. I am proud of my brave and patriotic namesake. We are looking for the surrender of 304 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Charleston and Ah)l)ilc. iMghting- is going on at Charleston F"t. Sumter will sotjp, fall. ^'our father. T. J. Anderson. TIJOMAS J. ANDI':RS0N to JAMKS II. ANDKKSON. Marion, Ohio, .Sept. jd, 1863. Dear Son: — Our friends Rev. James (lilriith and Mrs. (ul- ruth.i now quite old, of Davenport, Iowa, are at our house as our guests, probably their last visit to Marion, which we have enjoyed very much. They leave us to-day for L'i)per Sandusky, and may attend the M. E. Conference which meets at thai place on the 9th inst. Your mother thinks of visiting in C .S. during the Conference. I fear howe\er she will give it up. If the weather be fair I shall try to have her go. We had a frost on the 30th and 31st ult. that seriously in- jured the corn on all our low prairie land. ( )ur up-land corn is not worth much, in consecjuence of the drouth. We are now having some rain which will help the farmer to get his ground ready for wheat. We expect soon to take Charleston. We have destroved Ft. Sumter, so that it cannot harm our Beet. It is now a mass of ruins. We have fired some guns into the cit\-, and I expect soon to hear of its destruction unless surrendered, (ien. (jil- more is a live man, and whatever he undertakes he usualh' per- forms. He is no milk-and-water man.- (ien. Rosecrans is moving on the rebels in East Tennessee. Bragg's rebel armv is ])rettv well used up. All the hope the rebels now have is that France will intervene in their behalf; but our country was never ' The cultured daughters of James and Mary Gilruth: Naomi, Matilda. Pauline, and Christiana, married professional men who rose to prominence; and the talented sons. James H. and Tliomas W.. honored tlieir professions. " Gen. Quincy A. Gilmore. born in T-orain county. C Feb. 26. 1825, was of Scotch-Irish and German extiactioii. His gi'andfather owned 1000 acres of land near Black River, where our hero was born. He graduated at West Point in 1849. He "was cliief of eni;inc('rs in the Port Royal e.xp(Hlition in 1861, superintended the attack on Ft. I'ulaski. defeatrd the Confederates at Somerset in 1862. commanded at Ft. Sumter. Ft. Wagner, and Morris Island, and was promoted ma.ior-general for services at Cliarleston." lie made a. fine appearance, was six feet high, liad ciirlx- brown liair and beard, and a frank open fic;.', and was a higli anthn!-it\- on nritlcrs relating lo engi- neering. 20 305 Life and Letters in a better condition to sustain herself against rebels and others than at this time. * * * Your father, T. J. Anderson. REV. JAMES GILRUTH TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio,, August 31, 1863. Dear James: — After an absence of many years my wife and I find ourselves at the hospitable home of your respected father and mother. We were truly glad to find the family in good health. Our own is good with the exception of a lameness that has rendered me a cripple for the last five years. A Mr. Ralph of our vicinity — in Iowa — brought me your kind remembrance from Hamburg last year. It gave me much pleasure to hear from you, and it added nnich to that pleasure to learn your posi- tion in society, and in the public service. Now I am old, and it adds to my pleasure to entertain the hope that you are using the talents and opportunity which God has given you for the good of your country, and the glory of God. Uprightness before God, and integrity with man, are positions, than which none are sunerior. Any human exaltations without these are but fictions in life. With these there can be no degradation that possesses any lasting evil. Of the mad folly that pervades our Southern States, you are fully apprised; and you no doubt also know nf the worse than insane infatua- tion that has bewildered many in the north, to sympathize with the mad- ness of the South, and thereby minister to its aid and comfort. If however the crowned heads of Europe be not induced through wrong conception of things to interfere in our matters, I shall hope that both the rebellion and the cause that gave rise to it, will meet with the fate that reason and justice awards — a complete overthrow. We have been visiting in Ohio since the forepart of June: are on our return to Iowa. When you have leisure it would afford me much pleasure to receive a letter from you. My address is Davenport, Iowa. Dear James : Should you and I meet no more on earth, — shall we meet in the better country? God grant we may. Affectionately yours, James Gilruth. MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES 11. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1863. My DEAR Princess: — It has been some time since T wrote to vou and longer since I heard from you. * * * i often 306 Oi Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife think of our long talks during the evenings of last winter, and wish you were here. Well, as for news. A large Union meet- nig was held here yesterday, and as a matter of course we had a great deal of company. A good many came from Bellefon- tain : Maggie Pollock, and her father-in-law, and sister ; Mrs. Baldwin, and several others ; Mr. D. S. Drake and family of our county were here, and Mr. and ^Irs. William Williams of Delaware county, and others. All sat down to dinner, and father was happy. We certainly had a house full, and plenty to do. Our friends think that 20,000 were jiresent at the meeting. The ladies of the Aid Society prepared a dinner and took in ahout $500.00. To-day the militia are drilling, and they will probably take in $50.00 more. Col. Gibson^ donated $25.00; so the Society will have a good sum, and thev need it too, for everything is very dear. Prices have more than douliled. Miss Em. Mouser was recently married to an M. E. preacher — a Mr. Burner — from Maryland. Our new preacher, about whom we know very little, is a Mr. l^alcs- from the northern part of our state. Mary McFadden graduated, and is now teach- ing in the Union School. • Mary Williams is also teaching. The P.ev. H. B. Fry" who is quite an invalid, is away traveling. '■■ * * I am now thinking of a new set of furs for this Win- ter, a new cloak, bonnet, etc. I should like to have you send 1 Wm. H. Gibson was appointed Colonel of the 49th Ohio. Aug. 31, 1861. At the expiration of his term of ser^•ico Sept. 5, 1864. lie was mustered out. He was a brave, gallant officer, and held in high esteem l>y his comrades in arms. He had been Treasurer of Ohio, and was ousted from office by Gov. S. P. Chase for a defalcation of three quarters of a million. "His fault was not in taking the money, but in concealing the fact that it had been taken, before his entry into office, by his predecessor and relative, one Brcslin." As Col. Gibson was a manly man, and genei'ous to a fault, and the most enter- taining public speaker in the State, great sympathy was felt for him. Enter- ing the military service was a noble effort to wipe out his disgrace. This he succeeded in doing to a very great extent, for when he died a short time ago in Seneca county where he had lived nearly all his life, he enjoyed the love and respect of all the people. On March 13. 1865, he was made a brevet Brigadier-General. In a letter to me dated Nov. 18. 1902, Hon. W. P. Noble of Tiffin. O.. says: "Gen. William H. Gibson was born May 16, 1821, in Jefferson county, C, and died at Tiffin. Nov. 22. 1894. See Life and Speeches of General Gibson by Rev. D. D. Bigger." = Rev. L. J. Dales the M. E. Minister at Marion, 1863-64. 3 Rev. H. B. Fry. D. D., chaplain, 82d O. V. I. Resigned his commis- •sion July 18, 1862. He was born near Sandusky city. O.. Oct. 22, 1832, and died at Ft. Wayne. Ind., June 16, 1902, where he resided as a professor in Taylor University. 307 Life and Letters me a few pairs of kid gloves ; one black pair embroidered with white, and one purple, like yours that I admired. I also want a few yards of linen edging, and enough lace and insertion for a few collars like yours. The collars we make are so much handsomer than those we buy. If you think of any other ar- ticles that I would like not too expensive include them in the package. Remember the amount of your outlay that 1 may re- pay you. Please do not delay, as it will be a long time liefore I will receive them. Be sure to send me samples of your new dresses. I now close as I must go at once to the Aid Society. My best love to James who is a brother indeed. Kiss Mary and baby for me. Your affectionate sister, Annie. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES li. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1863. Dear Son : — I was very glad to receive your letters of July 25th and Aug. 8th. They came at the same time. I suppose you are very busy, but I should be glad to hear from you as often as once in two weeks. I am nmch pleased with the account that you and Princie both gave us of the Great International Exhibition. I wish I could have been there. With all my infirmities I should have enjoyed it. Now that the Exhibition is over I hope Princie will enjoy quiet for a time at least. Constant excitement is very wearing. I find it so in our distracted land. I think that Princie's dresses are very pretty. Goods are still very high here : have trebled in price. I am glad that Princie's brother is traveling with Gov. Wright. The tour will be of great advantage to the young man. I send you herewith a Gazette that shows up the party. If Gov. Wright should return to Hamburg, show it to him.' No administration on earth has shown more executive ability ^ While the writer of this letter was visiting the family of her cousin- Major Daniel Yandes, at Indianapolis, she made the acciuaintance of Hon. Joseph A. Wrig-ht, who was then (18521) governor of Indiana. 308 Ol Jiidoe 'I'homas J. Anderson and Wife than our own. To be sure the occasion has afforded the oppor- tunity. "\A'e had l)een long at peace, were unprepared for war, and were without experience. The I'resident and cal)inet have certainly shown ability, considering" the state of our aft'airs in the spring of i86i, and the results since achieved. Our army is the largest in the world, and our navy soon will be. I would not have you say anything in disparagement of Ex. Gov. Wright of Ind., for he is an old man, and has much influ- ence. But m}' friends and relatives in Indianapolis — the Yan- -deses, the Fletchers, and others — told me eleven years ago that he was a demagogue, and I do despise a demagogue, but I sup- posed that age had made him a different man.^ Mrs. is here on a visit. I don't kuow how in the world she could muster the courage to come. I should rather have gone a thousand miles in any other direction. The tried to get up quite a demonstration here last Fridav in honor of their exiled traitor chief, but I don't think it went off' to suit them. The Union ]iarty is going to have a great meeting on the 28th and I wish you could be here on that day. * :); * You say you are willing to work for fame, but do not care for monev. It seems to me that money is fully as useful, as fame is gratifving. You don't know how much I have wished to see you. * * - I believe * * *. You are young yet: per- severe : do all in vour pcnver : and trust the event to God. You, ■Princie, and the little ones are on my mind almost continually. "O thnu eternal Ruler. Who boldest in Thine arm The tempests of the ocean, Protect them from all harm. Thy presence Lord, be will: them. Wherever they may be. Thonijh far from lis who love them,_ Still let tiicm he with Thee." Your affectionate mother. 1 Gov. Josepli A. Wright of Ind.. wa.s a fluent, pleasing speaker, and generally very much in earnest. If in 1852 he was believed to be a dema- gogue, it was probably because lie was a very pious Methodist, and a vei-y intense Democrat at the same time. He was successful in holding office nearly all his life. 309 Life and Letters THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. IMarion, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1863. Mv DEAR Son : — When I last wrote I had not heard that your h'ttlc son James T. had been hurt by a fall. I am anxious to know whether he is seriously injured. I hope and pray that you- may l)e able to raise your two precious children. ( )ur Annual Conference has just closed its session at Upper Sandusky. Our new preacher is a Mr. L. J. Dales, who was sta- tioned last year at Perrysburg. He is a stranger to us all, and has not yet arrived. Rev. L. B. Gurley is our presiding elder. Andrew Sharj) was buried to-day. He died of softening of the brain, caused physicians say, by incessant smoking. We had a killing frost on the 30th and 31st ult. which destroyed much of the corn in the low lands. The Broad Gauge^ Rail Road is going on to completion. The grading is being finished, and ties are being delivered all along the track. Telegraph poles along the line are being put up also. We are having a very warm political campaign in Ohio this fall. The Democrats, so-called, are doing all in their power to elect C. L. Vallandigham governor, but we (the Union people) expect to elect John l^»rough governor. The state, and nation,, would both suiTer by the election of Vallandigham,- for LTnion people consider him an arch-rebel. The Rebels in all the states are said to be doing their best to elect him. Our armies are now successful in almost every instance. Ten- nessee is now under our control. We will soon occupy Charles- 1 It has been changed to a standard gauge, and the name, formerly the Atlantic and Great Western, is now the N. Y. P. & O. - Hon. Clement I^. Vallandigham was a passionate opponent of the war for the Union. His fiery eloquent speech at Mt. Vernon, C, caused his arrest on May 4, 1S63, by a file of soldiers, at his home in Dayton, for high treason. He was faund guilty, and sentenced to be imprisoned in a military post in Boston harbor. The President commuted this sentence to banishment within the linos of the Insurgent armies. He afterwards made his way to Canada, was nominated by the Democrats of Ohio for governor, and suffered an overwhelming defeat. He was handsome, gifted, sincer'e, an intense nature, a man of sli'ong convictions, and a magnetic orator. An honest man vviio loved his counti'v. he made the mistake of his life in opposing the prosecution of the war for the preservation of the Union. In any other country he would have suffered death. While trying a murder case, and making some tests, he was mortally wounded June 13, 1S71, by the accidental discharge of a pistol in his own hands, and died June 17th. 310 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife ton and Mobile. We have i^ossession of Morris Island, and can shell the city of Charleston, and this Gen. Gillmore on land, and Admiral Dahlgren on water, are probably now donig. The Southern Confederacy must and will fall. Drafting for the annv is now taking place in Ohio, to make good our quota of 12.500 men. It has not yet been ordered m our Congressional District. \ man must now have a good deal of money to support a familv for everything is very dear; but we trust in God for the future, and will' come out all right at last. L.we to Prmcess and the children. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, On 10, Sept. 20th, 1863. Dfvr Sox:-Yours and Princie's of the 21st and 22d ult. duly received. - ^ ^ I thank vou for your kmdness. * -* .: Your labors and responsibilities are greater than vou ought to bear, too great certainly for the reinunerat.on >^ deceive ■ but then we are all called upon to make sacrifices fo our countrv. and there is no one in whose breast a n.orc loval heart beats'than y..ur .>wn. nor one wh,. would n^ke more sacn- fices for his cuntrv. Yet at times when you feel youi every nLent occupied, and your strength taxed to its utmost and ^our health impaired. 1 dout wonder that yon teel almost hke ^''Tli give almost all the world to see you, but as I be- lieve vou can do more for your bleeding countrv m your presen p^Iiti^n than any one else, and as the time f,. ynu to i.,nan d.road is short, I would not now ask you to reaum How tune m s! Almost three years have we been en^vged m this cru. .var, and the er^^^^j^o^^et__Lyn^^ — T^.;;,Y,;7^^Win.. and THlotson were -t ^^^^r "1" ^sloS^ disastrous and bloody battle bet J^^en ^i;:;Z:^l^r^,^ battle of the Sept. 19-20. 18G3. and was tl o ght to b t ^^^^.^^_^ ^^_^^^^^ ^,^^ ^^^^ war, Gettysburg alone excepted. The -^^i ^^s ^^^^.^^^^ ,Han .0.000 ,.en. that of the ^c^^--%:" toJ^;!!"?: and tTV, - U-tured loss was Ui.lT!). of whom IfiSO we,e '^'" ";'•■'' ,„_„^^ .,,.^9 w<'re killed. .V ^l«sin^. The Confederate losses we, e l^.SOl. of or missm 311 Life and Letters in the great battle of Chickamanga, in Tennessee. Whether they are among- the slain we have not learned. I want to feel that you are contented. '^ * * You are not situ- ated as some, yea many others, with want staring them in the face, and beset by numerous other ills. You have a good wife, who stands far above mediocrity, intellectually, socially, and in every other way, and two beautiful babes, whom I am sure none sur- pass, and everything else to make you happy except the giving of your heart to God. in which alone consists true and substan- tial ha])piness. My most ardent wish is that vou and your family may be ha])py here, and have a part in Christ's redemp- tion. Yesterday was a notable day in Marion. We had a great Union meeting that surpassed everything in enthusiasm, in num- bers, in respectability, in pageantry, ever witnessed in the State. So all the speakers said, and they were Hon. John Rrough, Col. Wm. H. Gibson, Hon. Samuel Shellabarger, Hon. John A. Bingham, and a Mr. Wolfe, a Cincmnati German. The grounds occupied were "Baker's Woods" — thirty acres. I cannot give you the number present, l)ut should think twenty thousand a low estimate. The multitude passed our house, and it was a vast sea of heads and faces. The sidewalks and streets were crowded, and the people on foot, on horseback, and in wdieeled vehicles, were two hours and a half in passing'. I should like to tell }'ou of the picturesque conveyances that carried the young ladies. The different townships of the county, and of the adjoining counties sent delegations which appeared to have striven to excel each other in numbers, and showv effect. With each delegation, came long wagons, simplv two or three coupled together, supplied with seats in tiers rising one above another occupied by young ladies, the third or top seat l)eing l>road enough for two rows of young ladies sitting back to back. Each triple conveyance was surmounted l)y a canvas 13.412 were wounded, and 2003 captured or missing. In this battle, Rose- crans apparently losing his head, was badly defeated. The National His- tory of the U. S. says: "The record shows that Chickamauga was the most stubbornly contested battle of the Civil War. The percentage of losses was greater than those incurred by the British army in a hundred years, includ- ing ^''aterloo. and the Crimea." "But for the genius and valor of the Vir- gini-m who commanded tlie Federal left — Gen. Geoi'ge H. Thomas — the Union army would ha\'e )>een annihilated." 312 Of Judge Thomas J. AntU-rson and Wife •canopy high over the heads of all. and was covered — the seats and sides as well — with paper muslin of red, white and hlue, elegantly festooned with sprigs of evergreen, l-'roni eighty to a hundred young ladies sat on each wagon, arrayed in spotless white, hut wearing rich and elahorate sashes and turbans of our national colors. The effect was very fine. Think of many such wagons, not all just alike of course, and hundreds of ladies and gentlemen in uniform on horseback, and a vast moving mass of pedestrians ! I had company and could not spend much time in looking at the moving throng. Mr. and Mrs. R. X. Taylor were here, and I was glad to see them, although I had nineteen other guests who sat down to dinner. Your affectionate mother. P. S. — I think M's effort at painting quite successful. Tell her to paint grandma something. Some day she will no doubt be (piite an artist. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANIM':RS0N. Marion. Ohio. Sept. 29. 1863. My dear Son : — Yesterdav was a l)ig da\' in Marion — for the Union. There were, it is said, from twenty to thirty thou- sand persons present. The speakers were Hon. John I trough, Hon. Samuel Shellaliarger, M. C. of Springfield. O., Hon. John A. Bingham, M. C. of Cadiz. O., Wm. H. (ubson of Tiffin, O., Col. 49th Ohio, and a Mr. ^^'olfe. a Cerman s])eaker from Cin- cinnati. W'e think it was a hard day on home rebels. Before you get this, our elections in ( )hio and Pennsylvania will be over. We expect to carry this state for the Cnion. by at least 50.000. without "the soldier vote." In this we may be mistaken but think not. ( )n the Hjth. 20th and 2Tst of this mouth. ( len. i\osecrans had a hard figh.t at Chickamauga, near ("hattanooga, with (jen. Bragg. TItc rebel army it is said num])ered 80,000 men, and -cars only 55,000. The result is not satisfactory, but our soldiers ^ire now safe at Chattanooga. The losses on both sides were 313 Life and Letters \ery heavy. Our loss in killed, wounded ami missin"-, was not less than 15,000, while the rehel loss was still greater. Gen. John Beatty who fought hravely, is safe. Gen. William H. Lytle^ of Cincinnati, was killed on the 20th. Brother John's son, Levi Anderson, is still very feehle. I ])aid him a visit to-day, at his father's farm. Cousin Wm. Wil- liams, and wife, of Delaware county, who are now visiting us,, went along. To-day 1 agreed to loan Mr. C. R. Fowler- $1000 at 8 per ce-nt for one year. He will also keep the $2000 for another year, at the same rate. He bought the last summer, Mr. J. S. Rappe's 600 acre farm, at $31.00 per acre, and paid on it $10,000, by turning in his wool-clip at 90 cents per lb. 1 Gen. Lytle. born in Cincinnati, Nov. 2, 1825, was descended from a long line of distinguished soldiers. He was appointed colonel of the Tenth- Ohio Infantry, and left Camp Harrison. June 24, ISGl. for active service in West Va., wliere he .served under Gen. Rosecrans. After the battle of Perry- ville, where Col. Lytle was wounded, he was promoted, and assigned to the command of the First Brigade, Sheridan's Division, Army of the Cximberland. After being wounded in the spine in the terribly bloody battle of Chicka- maiJga, he continued to charge the enemy with desperate valor "until pierced by three bullets lie fell at tlie head of his charging column." No braver soldier ever' died in battle. I made the acquaintance of William H. Lytle in 18.53-4, when I was attending the Law Department of Cincinnati College. Although a young man, his standing at the bar was high. He was an able writer, and a poetic genius. His Antony and Cleopatra, and other poems, will long hold a prominent place in the literature of our country. He was an eloquent speaker. I heard him deliver a political speech in Marion a year or two before the war. and then accompanied him to Cincinnati. He was most companionable. "In figure Gen. Lytle was graceful and well developed. His head was^ viell-proportioned, and was covered with masses of long silken brown hair." - Mr. C. R. Fowler, one of the most prominent stock-farmers and flock- masters in Ohio, lives in an elegant brick mansion, on his large estate, about 7 miles south of Upper Sandusky. Every pai't of his 3500 acre farm is rich land. Mr. Fowler is now wealthy, and as he is well advanced in years, born- Dec. 31, 1821, his industrious, intelligent, capable son Dwight, who is also- in good circumstances, relieves him of much care and responsibility by exer- cising a general supervision over their joint estates, flocks and herds. His father Dr. Stephen Fowler, l)orn Oct. 4, 1789, practiced medicine successfully till he died, Dec. 2<5, 1847, near Little Sandusky. Doctor Fowler left a large- estate. A genealogy of the Fowler family, entitled "Descendants of Capt. William Fowler," will be found in the old Northwest Genealogical Quarterly, for October, 1902, by Daniel W. Fowler. It was furnished by C. A. Ridgway, of Columbus. O., a member of the Old Northwest Genealogical Society. In the American Heraldic Journal, a Quarterly Magazine. October 1902. will be found "A peaigree of the Fowler family of Milford, Conn., and Monroeton, Bradford Co.. Pa.." including the Fowler coat-of-arms, and crest, by the editor of tlie Journal. Mr. H. "W. Whayman, F. R. S. A. I., of Columbus. O. Since the al)ove was written Mr. C. R. Fowler died. His death took place at his residence Aug. b, 1903. 314 Oi Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile Your tenants on the River l-'arni, and on the Deal h'arm, are- behind. They are good, but comphun of faihire of croi)s the past two seasons. Your father, T. y. .Ani)i:kson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, ()., Oct. 1863. Dear Son -.—We have just heard from Lyman Spaulding and T. Eugene Tillotson. They were both in the terrible and disastrous liattle of the 19th, 20th anil 21st of September, called the battle of Chickamauga. Our men under Rosecrans, Thomas and others, fought almost the coml)ined forces of the enemy, under Bragg, Polk, and others. Thousands of our brave men fell, but Lyman and Eugene, although in the thickest of the fight, came out unharmed. In Lyman's regiment, 121 O. V. L, over 100 brave men were killed or wounded out of less than 500 Avho went into battle. The men of this regiment, with great odds against them, fought like tigers,^ and finally on the night of the 2ist withdrew within the defences of Chattanooga. where they think they are safe. Who will fall in the next battle — for in my opinion another will soon be fought near the site of this one — is the serious question no one can answer. May the God of peace, be with you. and your dear family. Your father, T. T- Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H: ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1863. My dear Son :— In haste I write to inform you that my poor son Virgil- is no- more. He died this morning at 6 o'clock, after suffering from general debilitv and heart disease for two vears. He has been gradually failing for the last year, and 1 The msTRe^ O V. I. in the battle of Chickamauga. "performed feats of bravery 'second to no other in the army, and won for itself an enduring. name." -'Dr. Virgil Dunlovy Anderson. 315 Life and Letters for four or five months has been so weak that he was scarcely able to do anything. In the meantime he has had but little pain. He never gave up till night before last when he complained more than us;ial, and at 8 o'clock his mother told him he had better go to bed, and by morning he would probably be better. He went to bed, and bolted his door as usual. Yesterday morning he didn't get up to breakfast, l)ut that was not uncommon. At noon we called him. He simply said "Yes." but didn't come down. At 4 o'clock I went to his door and knocked, wishing him to let me in. He answered saying he was too weak to get up and open the door. I insisted, and he got up and unbolted the door. I begged him to put on his clothes, and come out of his bed-room, and breathe some fresh air, and told him he would feel better. P.ut he was too weak, and laid down again for the last time. So I watched his symp- toms, and at 6 o'clock last evening called in Doctor Davis who lives just across the street. He came, and found that Mrgil was not long for this world, his system was so debilitated, and pulse so weak. He was then so tliat he could talk but little. His mother took some supper mto his room, Init he ate nothing. He drank half a cup of tea. said it was good, but could take no more. He reallv had no streiigth of body. So he lav through the night apparentlv suf- fering but little : slept all the time, only when we roused him up. He could take no medicine. The doctor gave him some stimulants such as diluted l)randy. He was cold from the start, tliat is his extremities. Nor could we converse with him, for he was unable to talk. At about six this morning, he groaned a good deal for a few minutes, the doctor came in. but all was over in five minutes after his arrival. He died an easy death without relaxing a muscle of his face. The funeral services will probal)lv take ])lace tomorrow after- noon at our house. He will be laid by the side of your brothers and sisters — five in all — where they repose, in "the Old Bury- mg dround." I have but two children left. ( )ur little Cora is with us, and the dear child takes X'irgil's death very hard. He was always kind to Cora. In fact he was naturally kind and tender-hearted. We shall miss him verv much, ^^'e will all soon be gone! May we be prepared to meet in that lietter land, 316 Ol Judge Thomas J. Anderson aiul Wiie where we shall have no more sorrow or sufferin<^. I am lr\ing to hve daily witlT reference to that great event. Virgil was always very anxions on the arrival of everv Ham- bnrg mail to hear from you. * '•' '•' He lies in the front par- lor, in the same place that your dear brt)ther Clay lay, for the last time. — ■ looking as if he were asleep. 1 send this to you by way of England, so that you will get it at least eight days sooner than yon would l)y the Hamburg steamer, as that does not leave New York till the 17th inst. () who can tell what a.. da\- may bring forth ! (_) the value of time! I have written in great haste. Excuse any imperfections, for A'irgil is continually on my mind, and T cannot say perhaps, what I ought to say. Accejit my love, your mother's and Annie's, and pray for us that God may guide and sustain us under all His dispensations. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, (Jet. 12, 1863. My DEAR Son : — With a heavy heart I attempt to write. One week ago, our family was as Princie last saw it in May. One is now missing, — never more to return to the family circle. In the cold damp ground, till the resurrection morn his body shall lie. My thoughts are such as make the tears unbidden start. Thev are of and with the one thus early called away. I bow in submission to the divine will, for God is too good to be unkind and too wise to err. That Virgil had faults we know. Who is without them? But that he had good properties none know so well as his family. He had been failing for a year. Strangers noticed it. Last winter when Princess was here she observed it, but I was in hopes he w^ould get better, and said but little on the subject. * * * The poor bov I regret to say, never enjoyed life, but T have the satisfaction of knowing that I always did everything in my power for his comfort and happiness. Now that he is gone, if I onlv had an assurance that his immortal spirit is at rest, I should l)e hai)pier far, but here T am in the dark : I am not per- 317 Life and Letters mitted to look beyond the grave. This I know, that no injustice will be done him, for he is in the hands of a merciful God. The day after the burial, I received yours of the 12th of Sep- tember. How sad the intelligence that Princie's lungs are so affected as to make it necessary for her to spend the winter in Southern Europe. As she can't be with me, I regret that she must be separated from you. I am glad she is thinking of going to the borders of Italy * * * You say she may possibly de- cide on going to the lake of Geneva. That point may be too high, and the atmosphere too rare for a person aft'ected as she is. Dear Princie : Cast your care on (iod, trust Him as your Great Physician, and you may be restored to health.^ But if God orders otherwise, and we never meet again on earth, may we meet where parting shall be no more. Dear Princie, if you have any commands for me, reduce them to writing while you are able. Write freely and fully, and say just what yc^u wish me to do in case you never return. Then seal up what you have written, and address it to me, but retain it in your possession. If I live longer than you, I shall carry out your wishes to the best of my poor ability. Write and tell me just how you are. The subject has made me sad. Mrs. Judge Bartram and Mrs. Hattie Fribley were just here, and kindly inquired about you. Dear Son: I just received a long, interesting letter from Lyman. In the battle of Chickamauga, he was in the thickest of the fight, but came out safe. His company, and his regiment :stood up like a wall of fire, against treble their number. Their praise is in every mouth. I understand that Lyman was seen during the whole battle at the head of his company, his face to the enemy. _ I presume no man of his strength makes a better soldier. He knows no fear. He writes that he is in good health and spirits. If it were not that there are so many meritorious soldiers, I should now look for Lyman's promotion. Love to all. Your affectionate mother. ' She is now — 1003 — comparatively healthy. 318 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and W'itc THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO jAMKS II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1863. My dear Son : — On the 8th T sent you a leltrr l)y vva}' of England about Virgil's death. * * * I can but ask Ood's supporting- grace in my declining days. * * '■■ I sent your lines to the editor of the New York Evening Post. 1 am attend- ing to your matters (o the best of my ability. (lOod health pre- vails in town, and the weather is very fine. We have had rain sufficient to bring forward fall pastures. Our October election went off yesterday in great cpiietness. Our township gave a Union majority of 90. The majority of our opponents in the county was only i^(\ notwitbstanding the absence of so many Repul;)licans in the field ; but now ///: y hare a z'otc, which will no doubt give us the county. Last \ear our political enemies carried the county b)- 400 majoritw We are now hearing by telegraph that John Brough, our candidate for governor, is largely ahead in the State without "the soldier vote," and that the whole Union ticket is elected. You know that this State has some eighty or ninety thousand soldiers in the army. Yallandigham is a badly used up man. Brough^ has carried the State by at least fifty thousand majority without the votes of our soldiers ; with them by 100,000. The whole of our State ticket has probably received nearly as large a vote. Pennsylvania has given Gov. Curtin a large majority. We are sorrowftd and lonely since A'irgil's death, l)ut we try to submit with Christian fortitude. God alone can give support m time of severe aflhction. Your father, T. J. /Vnderson. 1 John Brough, taorn in Marietta, C, Sept. 17, ISll. was elected gover- nor of Ohio, over Clement E. Vallandigham. by a majority of 101,099. As a public speaker he was pleasing and convincing, and spoke with the greatest apparent ease. His candor and clearness of statement impressed all who heard him. He was also a strong and forcible writer, and a man of untiring industry, and absolute integrity. But he made so many enemies during the war in trying to protect the rank and file from imposition, that the poli- ticians turned him down in two years, in favor of Gen. Jacob D. Cox, who in turn became equally unpopular. Gov. Brough died at Cleveland, Aug. 29, 1865. President Lincoln greatly admired Brough, and had decided to appoint him Secretary of War, to succeed Edwin M. Stanton, who wished to resign, and desired the governor to fill his jjlace. 319 Life and Letters THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, ( )ct. zy , 1863. Mv DEAR Son ; — -Three weeks ago tomorrow morning your dear brotlier was taken from us, as I have heretofore informed you. He is hardly ever out of my minck We all feel very ionely, for he was all the time with us. And I sometimes forget, and think he is in the house. But he has left us forever, and his immortal spirit is far away. You can hardly imagine how we feel, seeing our dear children one by one taken away, and we, in our old age, left almost alone. Were it not for your only sisteri and dear little Cora,- we should be quite alone and desolate indeed. But we must submit to the Divine will, which J am daily trying to do. I daily at the throne of grace, remem- ber you, and dear Princess, and your two dear children. That you may all be blessed of God with grace to serve Him, and with health to discharge your duties, and finally to return to }onr countr\- and friends, is the praver of Your father, T. J. Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Tuesday, Xov. 10, 1863. AIv DEAR Son :'- — T have sent you a barrel of applet which will reach you by the same steamer that carries this letter. You will find a variety. ( )ur friend Orren Patten, the banker, pre- sented you a bushel, and our old friend Joseph Morris,'^ the 1 My sister Annie died April 26, 1872. leaving me the only survivor of (>i.i;ht cliildren. - Cora Spauldins. daughter of my sister Orrel, died July 30. 1877. When Cora died 1 had neither father no;- mother, brother nor .sister, nephew or niece. I was the last of the family, except my children. 2 .loseph Morris, a Friend or Quaker, was born in New Jersey. June 23. 1804. and removed with his family to a firm in Richland township. Marion county, O., in 1837. He was an intelligent, industrious man. whose life was spent in doing good. Though far from rich, he spent time and money in deeds of charity before* and during our Civil War, and for ten years thereafter. He traveled through the South, and afterwards among our Indian tribes, dis- tributing tracts, books, food, clothing, and all the money he could obtain or spare. He wrote a book entitled, "Reminiscences of Joseph Morris, being 320 Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile Quaker, another. The rest I selected from our own orchard. There are lo or 12 different sorts and all are good. We wrapped each apple in paper, and all were in i^ood condition. We took all necessary pains in preparing them for shipment. I paid the express charges from here to New York, $4.50, and guaranteed the payment of the freight from X. ^'. to Hamhurg. .\s soon as they arrive, unpack and assort without delay. I know they will cost more than they are worth, the transportation is so ex- pensive, hut I thought it would he gratifying to get some apples from home, from our own trees which }ou helped me to plant. Your Hamhurg friends wuU now^ be able to judge of the flavor and merits of Ohio apples, the first no doubt to reach that city. The barrel — a large one — was made to order by American- dollar, (a true Union man,) and contains just 508 apples. I have advertised your farms for rent, and have already sev- eral applicants. I understand the old tenants wish to renew a brief history of tlie life and labors of charity of the author." It was published by The Friends' Publishing House, in Columbus, C. in IScSl, and in it some of his best friends are mentioned: John Beatty. David Tod. .Tames H. Godman. Jacob D. Cox, U. S. CJrant, Thomas J. Anderson, M. I. Hubbard, Levi Coffin, and others, and letters from some of Uiem appear. He was often a guest at my lather's house, and wrote me sever;!l letters while I was in Germany. Joseph Morris, the upright man and philanthropist, died in Richland township, where he had lived for morc^ tlrin shxty years. Sept. 6. 1S9S, at the home of his good and highly esteemed daughter Mrs. Rachel Nickels. Joseph Morris, the humanitarian, was an anti-slavery man, and aboli- tionist, and his dwelling house, (where I spent several days in 1S54). was a prominent station on the Underground Railroad. His unpretentious 2- story frame house, was supplied with a basement and attic, that in ante helium days furnished a secure temporary retreat for many runaway slaves on their road to Canada. The basement and attic connecting with each other, were it is said, ingeniously subdivided into small compartments, the doors and partitions so cunningly devised and fashioned that strangers failed to detect the plot and contrivances that shielded the cowering fugitives. And there were it is said, underground passages or tunnels leading from the base- ment (one) to the corncrib. and (one) to the barn, to facilitate escape. No slave hunter ever discovered a slave that had gained access to the Morris place of refuge. Verily Joseph was as wise as a serpent, and as harmless, except to slaveholders, as a dove. In "Reminiscences of Joseph Morris," p. 11, is the following: "9th mo. 21st. [1854]. Thomas J. Anderson from Marion, our county town, with his family, arrived at our house. He left his home on account of cholera being in that town. Many of their neighbors have died suddenly, after a few hours illness. Great numbers are leaving their homes. * * * and staying with their friends in the country. "9th mo. 28th. Cholera in Marion prevails to an alarming extent. When It will subside our Lord only knows. May it be our happy situation to live so near the Fountain of Life that we may with cheerfulness comply with the demand, let it come when it may." 21 321 I.ile and Letters their leases, which they may do on complying" with my terms. I must have a higher rental, and better security. Mr. W- , is far in arrear, and Mr. M , has paid nothing on his old debt. We have just gained a victory under Gen. Meade, driven the Rebels from the Rappahannock, ^ taken 1800 prisoners, and several guns and battle dags. While I think of it I would say that Miss Alice Julia Johnson was married last Thursday to an eastern gentleman named Os- born,- whose ])resent place of residence is Terre Haute. He is a musician, and dealer m pianos, organs, etc., and a friend of Mr. Philip Phillips of this place. Annie attended the wedding. As soon as married they went away on their wedding journey. I am informed by Alice's father, that her mother has been all the time mourning and crying since the marriage. Osborn is well spoken of. Annie sends herewith his likeness to Princess. Ex-Sheriff David Epler, has moved to Shelbyville, 111, where he is keeping a tavern. Here he failed, losing all his property, including his large farm on the Big Scioto, near Holderman's Mill. Timothy Fahey, the owner of the Richard Patten lot on Main St., opposite the Old Cy. Mann tavern, has erected thereon a fine three story brick business house. Tim. is prospering. Frank Campbell gave $5500 for "the Old Cap. Hardy Corner," and expects to build on it in the spring.^ Oliver Sharpless has bought of Harvey Peters his drug store and building on Main street. "Old Cap. Hardy" has bought the Durfee corner, (Dur- fee's Exchange Bank building). Hardy is "on his legs again." He is now in good shape, well off, or rich ; but still lives in his old * * * way. Dr. Carpenter and wife of Warsaw, Ind., left here yesterday. 1 Rappahannock Station and Kelly's Ford, Va. This battle took place Nov. 7, 1863, during- Meade's and Lee's operations in Northern Va. ~ Samuel Clinton Osborn, born March 31, 1835, and said to be a lineal descendant of Geoffrey Osborn, Duke of Leeds, of England. Alice J. Johnson, born in Marion. C, Nov. 5, 1844, was the daughter of Obadiah J. Johnson, and his wife Rebecca Ann Mills. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Osborn, are Clinton Mayo, born In Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 28, 1871, and Clifton Carlisle, born in Marion, U., June 28, 1876. Alice was celebrated as a vocalist of rare powers, before and after marriage, not only in Ohio, but in Mass., and other eastern states. Mr. and Mrs. O. were intelligent and very prepossessing. 3 Timothy Fahey and Francis Campbell, emigrated as young men from Ireland, settled in Marion county, were frugal and industrious, and became wealthy. 322 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile He is a captain in the 7th Ind. Cavalry- Give my love to Prin- cess and the children. Yonr father, T. J. Andkrson. P. S. — Young Mr. Culbertson of Upper Sandusky, whose father rents your house, was killed by a train of cars a few days ago. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Nov. loth, 1863. Dear Princte: — Your favor of the 2d ult. was received. * * :i^ You need the fresh air to invigorate you, hence I should not "house" myself up. And 1 beg you on no account to become discouraged. God will do all things well. Our lives are in His hands. It is natural for one circumstanced as you are to be gloomy, Ijut don't allow this feeling to predominate: the mind has so nuich to with the health. I have not seen a well moment since Virgil^ died, and am very ill to-day. Indeed I am scarcely able to sit up, yet I try to count my atTlictions as dross, as dust in the balance. If we count and test our blessings, we will find that they outnumber and outweigh our trials. When I turn my eves to my poor bleeding country, I find cause enough for thankfulness that my own individual trials are no greater, for besides perils in the field, and pestilence in camp, many of our brave defenders are now starving in loathsome rebel prisons. Charley McCabe,- after five months' imprisonment in 1 Virgil Dunlevy Anderson was a Latin and Greek scliolar. studied -medicine, practiced several years, and altliough uncommonly bright, was not very' successful. The dull routine of daily practice bored him. He was born in Marion, April 11, 1829, and died Oct. 7, 1863. 2 Bishop Charles C. McCabe, D. D., born in Athens, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1836 educated at the O. W. University; chaplain 126th Ohio; captured at Winchester Va., and sent to Libby Prison. A popular eloquent preacher, and a citizen of influence. He was a brother of the celebrated scholar. Prof. L. D. McCabe, LL. D., deceased. Charley McCabe, or "Chaplain Mac," as he was called, was idolized by his comrades in distress, at Libby Prison, where he sang "songs in the night season." and cheered many a "forlorn and war-wrecked brother" by his melodious voice and sunny disposition. He is now a leading clergyman, and bishop of the M. E. Church of the United States. 323 Life and Letters Richmond, has just got home. He was one of our chaplains,, and the Rebels took and detained him after an express agree- ment had been entered into that neither' we nor they should take chaplains, or surgeons, knowing them to be such. He says the sufferings of our soldiers in the hands of the Rebels, are almost past endurance ; and that when our men expostulate, and tell them that their men in our hands are well fed, their reply is : "Well, we haven't the food for our own men either: they are suffering too." I think if our government should put the 5000 rebel prisoners at Camp Chase on an allowance of one ration per day, and notif}' the rebel authorities at Richmond, it would have a good effect. We sent the apples several days ago. We trust they will reach you in good condition. Say to Mary and James T. that grandma put the little red ones in for them. The package sent to Mr. Gillett^ of N. Y. for me has not yet arrived. Love to all. Your affectionate mother. mr.s. thomas j. anderson to james ii. anderson. Marion, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1863. Dear Son : — Your good kind letters on the death of Virgil were received last Friday. While Annie was reading one of them, and we were all in tears, Mrs. Fribley came in, and was quite alarmed, thinking I wa*^ worse, until your father explained the cause of our emotion. Though they stirred our feelings, yet we felt how sweet was your sympathy. I can't write much in bed, and am already tired. 1 Mr. Morillo H. Gillett was born in 1S21 in the state of New York, came to Marseilles, then in Marion, now in Wyandot Co.. O., in 1S43, and died in N. Y. City, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1SS9. He began life poor, but became rich shipping fat live stock and fresh dressed meats to New York, and England, and by other successful ventures. He lived for several years in Upper Sandusky, C. where he enjoyed the respect of the people, for his word was as good as his bond. It is said that one of his sons married a daughter of a brother of the late Commodore Vanderbilt. While en route to my post of duty in Hamburg, in April 1861, Mr. Gillett, who was then domiciled in the city of New York, treated my family and me, during the- week that we spent in N. Y. with great hospitality, courtesy and kindness: I received several letters from Mr. G. during my residence abroad. 324 • Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife About nine days ago I was seized with a fever, that was pre- ceded by a chill, and became very sick. The fever however was 50on arrested or rather it lodged in my limbs and ankles, which are now so sensitive that the\- will not bear any weight what- ever, and so I must lie abed, of which I am becoming very weary. I appreciate your kind offer to send for and educate Cora, during your stay in Europe, but I cannot think of sending her away ; I cannot part with her. She is now taking music lessons, and her father appears very anxious about her education. I should like to send you his last letter from the army, but it is on 12 pages of heavy fool's cap. I can write no more. Your atifectionate mother. thomas j. anderson to james h. anderson. Marion, Ohio, Nov. 1863. AIv dear Son: — Your favor acknowledging the receipt of niv letter of the 7th ult. giving an account of Virgil's death came duly to hand. I do not know that I can give you any fuller account. * '■■ * We miss him very much. He used to be a close observer of passing events. l)Ut latterly he paid but little attention to anything of a political or public character. To friends visiting at our house, he was polite, and took pains to show them attention. Only one week before his death William Williams and wife of Delaware county, and Mr. R. N. Taylor and wife of Wyandot county, were here, and he was particularly kind and attentive to them. Your cousin Levi Anderson, is still alive, but the physicians say they can do no more for him. He cannot stand it much longer. You know he has consumption. I paid Mr. Geo. Craw- ford for the Marion Independent. Do you get it? I also or- dered Harper's Magazine sent you. Annie has not yet received the package sent her through kr. M. H. Gillctt of New York citv. You know the President has made a call for 300,000 more soldiers. Our people are trying to raise our quota without a draft, as we think it more honorable to go voluntarily than by force. So all of us have taken hold of the matter in earnest. 325 Life and Letters At a citizen's meeting- it was resolved to raise money suffi- cient to pay each volunteer $50.00 in addition to what the gov- ernment pays. So I have put down for you and in your name $ , and I am sure you will be glad of it. We have 33 sol- diers' wives and widows to provide for. They are very poor. The necessaries of life, victuals, clothing, fuel, etc., are very high. We have determined not to let the wives, widows nor children of soldiers sufifer. The citizens of this place are taking hold of the matter, and attending to their wants, and I put down for you and in your name $ for that purpose. This I know will please you. Heretofore I have paid everything of the kind out of my own money. Our little Cora is much like her mother (your sister Orrel,) and your brother Clay,^ of precious memory. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Dec. 8. 1863. My Dear: — I have not yet regained my health, though I sit up more than half the time. When able to walk about and take more exercise, I think I shall recover my strength. You refer to Annie's mourning dresses. She wore black at the funeral, but so many deaths are now occurring at home and in the army, that black apparel is not so generally worn as formerly. It is not pleasant to wear somber black for long periods, and besides it is far costlier than before the war. * * * I send you a sample of Amanda's hair. She says she wants "a pretty long, thick twist," but I hardly know how you are to send it. ^ Clay W. Anderson, born August 24, 1837, was educated in the schools of Marlon, and at the time of his death, February 28, 1857, he was teller in Durfee's Exchange Bank. He was a model young man in every respect: studious, diligent, exact, scholarly, and refined. He was held in high esteem by all his ac<|uaintances, and his near relatives thought he had no Cd.ual. 326 Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Long before this reaches you. you will have heard of Grant's victory at Chattanoooa, over I'.ragg.i Well, we lost heavily in killed, wounded and missing, but obtained advantages the value of which can hardly l)e overestimated. Lyman was there under Granger in the thick of the fight. Eugene under Wood, and Tommy Anderson under Sherman. We have not heard a word directly from any of them. * * * Tell M , grandma thinks of her every day, and wants to see her. I am very tired, and can write no more. Your affectionate mother. MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO MR. AND MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Dec. 8th. 1863. Dear Brother and Sister: — Your letters of Oct. 31st were duly received, and eagerly read. I thank you very nuich for the gloves, lace, and bracelets. They are beautiful, and suit me to a nicety. The gloves fit me perfectly. The bracelets are very handsome. I also received last week the dress, and jewelry. The gown is pretty : so dift"erent from any here. Tt just suits me. No, I do not dress in mourning. It is seldom worn now ; there are so manv deaths. But few put it '.y2." On December 7th President Lincoln asked the '"loyal people" to "assemble at their place.s of worship, and render spacial homage and gratitude to Almighty God:" and the next day he sent a message of thanks ■•nnd "profoundest gratitude" to Gen. Grant and his command. 332 Ol Judge Thomas J. Anderson and VVilct your family will "lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven," "for where your treasure is there will your heart be also." O how swee'l, and how pleasant it is, to draw our supplies from heavenly fountains! These frail bodies must soon moulder in dust, but the prospect of a blessed immortality, when these earthly tenements fail, exalts the stnil. Your father, T. J. Andp:rson. MISS ANNME E. AXDEKSON TO JAMIiS H. A NMJKRSON. Marion^ Ojiio, December 21, 1863. Wy 1)i:.\r HkothI'Ir:- -Mother says I must t^ive you the home news. Well (in the first place,) Capt. J. Marshall Godman is to be married next Thursday, the day before Christmas, to a youn<^ lady from Vermont, Miss Carrie Leonard, niece of "old father Crimes" who resides south of town. lie made her acquaintance in Autjust, when she began teaching music here; rather a short courtshi]), but that seems to l)e the fashion now. She is a sweet girl, a general favorite, highly accomplished, and such a lady! She is older than AL, but he might look farther and fare worse. ^ Mrs. Ciodman- will give a large ])arty on Christmas evening. There will be several parties during the holidays. Cousin Alice-"' and her husband are at home on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Philip I^hillijis-* are going to Cincinnati to reside. We are very sorry : 1 Mr. and Mrs. J. Marshall Godman reside in Cleveland. - The wife of Gen. James IT. Godman. ■■* Mr. and Mrs. Osborn (Samuel C. and Alice J.) ' I'hilip Phillips, married charming Olive M. Clark of Marion county. September 27, 1800. As a teacher of music, as a public singer, and as an author he was very successful. 20,000 copies of his first book, entitled Early Blossoms, were soon sold. 70,000 copies of his second book, Musical Leaves, were disposed of. His third book, the Singing Pilgrim, had an extremely large sale. His fourth book, a work of 'MV) pages, the most entertaining of all, entitled the Song Pilgrimage Around and Throughout the World, is still in demand. Mr. Phillips had a music store in Cincinnati, and one in New York. In the society of his wife he traveled the world over, and died in retirement in Delaware, O., June 24th, 1895. He enjoyed the love and respect of many people. And in all their wanderings, he and his wife fondly turned to Marion as their home. Mrs. Olive M. Phillips, writing to me July 21, 1903, says: "Mr. Phillips wrote or edited eighteen different song books, and a number of them have been translated into foreign languages; nnd many tunes of his own composition have been sung all over the world" 333 Lile and Letters they are such fine people. Mrs. Kate Godman's Httle daughter is l)ut a few days old.^ * * '■' John B. Wilhams, whose heaUh is not good, resigned his commission in the army, and will settle in Warsaw, Ind. His mother is very glad I assure you, that he quit the service. * * * Your affectionate sister, Annie. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAiNIES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Monday, December 21, 1863. Dear Jaaies : — It is a long long time since we heard from you. Your last was dated October 31st, and came in a shorter time than usual. So your letters have probably miscarried. Your father, who is not well to-day, is lying down, but now suffers less pain than a while ago, and is better. We are now having very cold weather. Saturday and Sunday were as cold days I think as any last winter. This is the day set for the opening of the Great Sanitary Fair at Cincinnati, and it will be a magnificent affair, far surpassing in real achievement anything of the kind that has ever taken place on this continent. I wish you were all here to attend it. I have a great desire to do so, but my health is hardly good enough to undergo the fatigue. Annie intended to make some fancy articles for the Fair and was anxious to do so, but I was so ill she could not find the time. A book about the Fair is to be published containing the names of all contributors, and I should consider it an honor to have my name appear in it. When the ■subject of the Fair was first mooted, I contemplated making a good many fancy articles, and forwarding them in the names of Princie and Annie. Cone-frames that would have been very •salable, Annie can make, but sickness, etc., prevented. ^ Mrs. Kate Godman, wife of Henry Clay Godman of Columbus, was so unfortunate as to lose all her children long before her own death. She had the sympathy of every one who knew her, for all loved her. It was a common remark that only a few possessed so many admirable "traits of character as this bright companionable lady. Born in Zanesville, 'Ohio, October 30, 183G. her maiden name was Katharine Leonard Copeland. She died in Columbus, Ohio, February 14, 1901, and was buried in Marion. "I was a pallbearer. 334 or Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile The raih'oads, steamhoats and cx])ress companies carry do- nations free. Visitors g'oing and coming ])ay half-fare rates. The Fair is to last two weeks, and every i)o|)ular and lawfnl scheme will he resorted to for the purpose of raising money. Those at the head of the enterprise expect it to realize a large 5:Lim, and 1 hope it may, for the sake of our i)oor sick and wounded soldiers. The public houses are making great prepa- rations to entertain the people, and promise moderate bills. The eili/en-; are also doing their ])art and jjroviding liberally. 1 wish you were here for vou would enjoy it so much. l)ut you would need a pocketful of money. S )iue business firms in Cincinnati have agreed to donate tlieir profits for two weeks, and the profits of those great houses are not small. Ollie Phillips who has just returned from Cincinnati, says the preparations for the Fair, and the decorations of the halls, etc., exceed anything she has ever seen. Your father just visited the gallery of Mr. Moore, the da- guerreian artist, and saw a likeness of Virgil. He doesn't con- sider it a good one, but others think otherwise. Moore says it was taken six or seven years ago. If it looks at all like him we will have copies made and send you one. I was much pleased with the Hamburg correspondence of the N. Y. Tribune, and thought it discovered marked ability. * * * Kiss Mary and baby for me, and tell M — that grandma wants to see her paintings, and hear her read German, and talk French. Your afi:"ectionate mother. P. S. I am pleased to learn that the Wards^ are such good friends of yours. The society of such people can hardly be otherwise than agreeable and beneficial. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1863. My dear Son : — We have been lofiking for a letter from \on tv/o or three weeks. * * * I have not had as good health ' Mr. John- Ward. C. B.. the British Consul General and Chargg d' Affaires at Hamburg, and his family. 335 Lile and Letters this fall <-• usual, hut 1 still attend to all my business as well as your own. Last winter Virgil assisted me, and did some work at ^1 e office, which I now think was more than he was really able to do, but this fall he was too feeble to be of any service. Recollect that if I live till the 2d day of April next I will be 63 years of age, which in comiection with my broken bones and crippled limbs makes me feel old and infirm. I still attend to business however about as well as other men I believe. * * * John K. Hammerle, the owner of the Marion steam-sawmill, i? about to visit his fatherland. He expects to leave New York in the Hamburg steamer that sails on the 9th of January. He will call upon you. He is a pretty clever "Dutchman," and I wish you to treat him well and kindly, and show him all the attention that a neighbor is entitled to. Lie voted for Vallandig- ham, like most of our Germans in this country, but I think they are all sorry for it now. They were beaten so badly is one reason they are sorry. Mr. Charles ^lunzenberg^ is well pleased with the letter you wrote him. Levi Anderson still lives, but is very weak. J. H. S has absconded to parts unknown. His note was paid by his sureties John McKelvy, and Joseph Lindsay, without process. Give my love to Mary and James T. Your affectionate father, T. J. Andekson. 1 Karl Miinzenberg-, generally known as Charles or Charley Mincin- berg, was born September 20, 1802, in Weimir, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Saxe- Weimar. Ke was not a learned man, but as he knew Goethe personally, he loved to speak of his simple ways and wonderful genius. He talked also of the other great poets, Schiller, Herder, and Wieland, who with Goethe had made Weimar famous. Goethe died in ISIVi, and Karl came to the United States July 2. 1834, landing in Baltimore, and going thence to Marion. Karl Munzenberg was an industrious, upright, kind- hearted man, and accumulated considerable property. Adam Ault married Karl's daughter Elizabeth, and their son Mr. Ed. AuU. an intelligent young man. was City Civil ICngineer of Marion in 1901. In tlie Spring of 18(5.5, when I was at home in Ohio on leave of absence, Mr. Miinzenberg gave me a lot of money to invest in presents in Hamburg, for relatives in Weimar, and I carried ovit his wishes to the best of my ability. Some time after coming to Marion, Karl Ijought a town lot for ,$75.00 on the north- east corner of East, now State street, and Mill street, on which lie built a shop and residence. This lot was sold to E. Hulaer in February 1901 for .$4, .500.00. Mr. Munzenberg was united in marriage in Marion to Miss Nancy Hunt. Their only surviving child — Mrs. Elizabeth Ault — an ex- cellent lady, whose husl:iand died about the first of December 1902, resides- with her family in Marion. Her father passed away respected by all who knew him Feliruary 10. 187.5. and was buried in Marion. 336 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife P. S. Pork is selling at $/ per cwt., lieef $5, butter 25 cents per lb., corn $1 per bu., eggs 20 cents per doz. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMI'LS H. ANDERSON. Marion Ohio, January 3, 1864. Dear Son : ■ — • We received yours of the 5th ult. on Christmas day, and no Christmas present could have been more acceptable ; it seemed so long since we had heard from you. It is a gratifica- tion to get such letters and to know that you take a deep interest in the ones at home — in the few that are left. You know I al- ways felt the most intense interest in your welfare. * * * I have not the health I would like, but I keep up all day and go out some. Took dinner on Christmas at the residence of our neiglibor Mrs. W. At Levi Anderson's funeral last week 1 took cold, and have not been cjuite well since. Poor Levi! After untold suffering for eight months his freed spirit took its flight. He died on Monday the 28th of Dec. of consumption. The bell is now tolling for the funeral of David Mouser's wife, who died of lung fever. A little son of Girard Reynolds died a few days ago.^ I shall not attend church to-day: it is so cold. On the 31st ult. it rained all day, and part of the night, l)ut before morning it was cold enough to freeze and greatly injure my plants. We had a letter from Lyman,- who passed safely through the battle . 1 The handsome wife of Captain Girard Reynolds, was a daughter of Alvin C. Priest, and his wife E)lizabeth Baker, daughter of Eber Baker, the founder of Marion. - Oapt. Lyman Spaulding of Marion, graduated, A. B., August 4, 1S47, at the Ohio Wesleyan University. Prof. R. W. McFarland, I.1L. D., gradu- p.ted at the same time, receiving the same degree. They were the only graduates. The year before, August 5, 1846, William D. Godman of Marion was the sole graduate, and the first to graduate at that celebrated insti- tution of learning. Prof. McFarland, a relative of the heroic pioneer Simon Kenton, was born in Champaign county, Ohio, June 10. 1825, and was con- nected with Ohio schools, academies, colleges, and universities as teacher, professor, or president, for 42 years. His scholarsliip. capacity, persever- ance, and high character have never Ijeen questioned. In our late Civil War he was the brave and relia1)le lieutenant colonel of the Stith O. V. I. •2-2 -VM Lile and Letters of Missionary Ridge, and the next day his regiment was sent to reinforce Burnside.^ They made a five days' march without tents. How do these poor fellows stand this severe weather? It is astonishing that a man of Lyman's constitution can endure so much exposure. In the battle of Missionary Ridge, Eugene- was wounded — not dangerously — on the head and face. * . * * Your affectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, January 5, 1864. Dear Son : — * * * Capt. Ebenezer Peters, came home yesterday from the army feeling very tmwell. * * * Our army has driven the Rebels out of East Tenn., and we hold Knoxville, Parson Brownlow's home. The parson-^ has resumed the publi- cation of the Knoxville Whig. The Rebels cannot stand it much longer without help from Europe, vvhich from present appear- ances they are not likely to get. This winter our army will be filled and strengthened, and in the spring we shall be able to suppress the rebellion. This is the general opinion. My love to Princess and the children. God bless you and your family. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. John K. Ilammerle, has not yetjreceived his passport. He expects to sail from New York on the 23d inst. He will visit Hamburg, and other parts of Germany. As an author, liis writings connmancl the respect of all competent critics. He was 12 years a professor at tlie Ohio State University, and during 7 years of the time I was the resident trustee: — hence I know whereof I write. 1 Gen. Burnside. was then at Knoxville. Tenn. - Capt. Thomas Eug'ene Tillotson. ^ Hon. V^''. G. Brownlow. (lSO.5-1877) : in early life a Methodist preacher; many years editor of the Knoxville Whig; earnestly opposed secession; became known as the "Fighting Parson"; was the center of the Unionist feeling in E. Tenn., and was imprisoned by the Rebels. He was governor of Tenn., ISOo-ti"), and U. S. Senator 1SG9-75. An eccentric, honest, patriotic man. of much force of character. He was neither learned nor profound, but the man foi- the time ancl the place. In many respects he resembled our own U.en.i. F. Wade, long in the V. S. Senate from Ohio. 338 Of Jud^e Thomas J. Anderson and Wife MRS. THOISIAS J. ANDI':RS0N 'JO jA.Ml'.S II. AXDICKSON. Marion, Onio, Jainiary 17, 1864. Dear Son: — How are yon and I'rincic. and those little chernbs? How pleasant if you could all step in on us this wintry Sabbath morning-. My pen is quite too feeble to portray my feelings on such a hai^py event. Well as we cannot meet, I wish you to feel that I would rejoice with you in all your joys, and sorrow with you in all your sorrows. 1 am presuming you are not exempt from the trials of life: the common lot of humanity. You will find X'irgil's likeness herewith, a very good one, — as he appeared eight or nine years ago when it was taken. Moore the i)hotographer, found it among some old i)ictures in his work- shop, or "art gallery" as he calls his little aerie. I am sensible Frary took the picture. '■' ''■' * It looks like his work. * * * I was verv sick when I ascertained that Moore had it. He re- fused to let any one take it away to show it to me. * * * So three days ago. the first time I had been out for some time, I went to Moore's "gallery" and bought the i)icture. The one sent you is a copy. 1 like it better than the photographs of to-dav : It is more lifelike. It was taken in the old ambrotype style. Yesterday Mr. John (Jurley's house was burned to the ground, and the symi)athy of the community is aroused in his "behalf. The people l)y great exertion succeeded in saving the most of his household goods. \Miat a delightful tri]) you had to Coi)enhagen ! Wish Princess could have accom])anied you, and I wish J could have been along too. W^ell v/hat about the Schleswig-Holstein war? 1 supi)ose you are all quite safe ; still I cannot help feeling some concern as Hamburg is on the very border of Holstein. I observe that several nations are arrayed against the Danes, — Austria, and the German states, including Prussia.^ and that neither England nor Russia will support Denmark. In the present crisis the death 1 It was Prussia and Austria against Denmark. It was Bismarck's p'.ot — a pai-t of his macohiavelian ))olicy — to sain more territory for Prussia, and Itetter hart)ors, particularly the line harbor of Kiel. After the war. when Austria insisted (jii a fair di\isi. Stokes received the honorary degree of Doctor . on his father's large stock farm about seven miles south of Upper Sandusky, in Pitt township, Wyandot county, Ohio. He was edu- cated in Bowsherville. in Upper Sandusky, and in Delaware. Ohio; also In the city of Hanover in Germany. Since quitting school his time has been spent as a planter on his very large plantation on the Tombigbee river in Ala., a stock-dealer in Pittsburg, as a farmer and stock-grower and stock-buyer in Wyandot county. Ohio, and as a buyer and shipper of baled straw and baled hay in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. He is a great-grandson of Col. Silas Bent of the Revolution, and of the Ohio Company, who with other Revolutionary officers settled Ohio in 1788. He is a Mason of high degree, a Shriner, and a member of the Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is a widovv'er without children; and is ."pend- ing his declining years like a philosopher, in liis own cottage, in Upper Sandusky, the ancient capital of the Wyandots. where he makes it a point to take in and enjoy all the good things of life, including some of its luxuries. In 18R3 in the company of his friend Gov. Joseph A. ^V^'right of Indiana, he made the tour of Europe, and at Venice, these two susceptible gentlemen were so affected by the lare and fascinating beauty of the Venetian ladies of high descent that they well-nigh lost their hearts. At least this is true of the governor, for he told me so on his return to Hain- burg. It will be remembered that Gov. Wright was appointed by President Lincohi to represent tlie United States in 1863 at the Great International AgricuUnral l':.\iiil)ition at Hamliurg. 346 Ot Judge Thomas |. Anderson and Wile with us. After looking- it over carcfull\ I c(inclii(k'aker,i the founder of Marion, was taken suddenly sick, and is very low. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March 15, 1864. My dear Son : — Your letter of the 20th ult. came duly to hand. You are at a loss to know why farms do not rent for more than they did v/hen you were here. That is not hard to account for. Most men that are fit to rent to, have farms of their own, and now laborers are so scarce that men fear to undertake farming on a large scale, and content themselves with small farms, the work on wdiich they do themselves. Many of our farmers are old men, the young farmers of enterprise hav- ing gone to the war. The young men at home are in business for themselves or too trifling to work. The result is farming is running behind. If the farms were all in grass, I could rent them to much better advantage. I wish the Rolling Plain was well "underbrushed." If the River Farm was well "under- l)rushed," it would rent readily for more money than can be got for it as it is. I have allowed W for work done on the house he oc- cupies. — putting in a new brick chimney, repairing the floors, 1 Hon. Eber Baker, bom April 27, 1780, in Maine, came to the site of Marion, March 4, 1821, bought land, and laid out the town April 3. 1822. He was a representative in the State legislature in 1826-27. He was a large, coarse featured, pot-bellied, amiable, honest, generous man. slow of movement and speech, and inclined to take life in an easy, rather indolent way. He was in the habit of signing bonds and notes as surety, and was generally in need of money. His first wife Lydia Baker, the mother of his children, a good, kind-hearted woman, died June 24, 1843, and Eber, the Founder, passed out October 6, 1864. His children were George W., the Baptist preacher, Charles the man of leisure, Lincoln called "Link," who hated exertion, Mehitable C, who married Dick Sargent the tailor. Elizabeth B., who married Alvin C. Priest, an unworthy customer, and Lydia, the best educated and brighest of the brood, who married Hon. Ozias Bowen, Each of the children probably inherited a very small fortune. 358 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife the porch, and the roof. 1 have also paid him for rejiairing; fences, and stiH lie has not done as much as I wanted him to do. It is hard to i^et rails made at $1.25 per hundred. \V has 1,000 new rails made, hut they are not yet in fence. L.ast week he gave me a chattel mortg'ajj^'e on 220 shee]) and other live stock to secure what he owes. 1 hied it in the office of the township clerk. Roliert Mitcheirs wife, and child, died four weeks since. Your father. T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March 29th, 1864. Dear Princie: — I have received yours of the 4th inst. I am glad the children (of whom I think a great deal), keep so well. seems to possess every quality to make her use- ful and ornamental in society ; cjuick wit, great vivacity, energy, winning ways, aptness to learn. After all the dear child will not be exempt from the crosses and trials of life. She needs in my opinion kind and gentle training. has I think a diiTerent though not inferior grade of intellect. I believe in fact he has a deeper. When here. I observed his thoughtful countenance and thought I saw great lirmness in his coiuposition, and a mine of mental wealth that training would properly develop. If I were to rear a family again. I think I should enforce obedience in softest tones and gentlest manner. Praising a child's good conduct does much more good than censuring his bad. Children like grown people are easier coaxed than driven. You are now probably saying, "Mother, you have not reared such per- fect children as to justify you in offering counsel and advice, or in laying down rules for the government of children." I am well aware of my failures and deficiencies, but exjx'rience has taught me many things. And }-ct I must insist that I have raised some of the best children in the world : Init I lake no credit to myself. They are endowed by nature with right dis- positions, and riod enabled me to rear them so as not to mar tlu^ same. 359 Life and Letters James, I was ai^reeably surprised to tincl your efforts in behalf of the U. S. Sanitary Commission so successful. But won't it make the (iermans think that we are not able to take care of our sick and wounded soldiers? I am too proud to have them think this. Still their contributions will have a good eft'ect, for they will have a tendency to cement more closely the ties of friendship between the people of the two countries. In your report to our government, you will no doubt give the Ger- mans in and about Hamburg a generous puff'. Your father just came in. and says 1 must finish this letter in a hurry. So I must stop, llatlie is here, and sends much love to all. I have more I would like to say, but it will keep. Your affectionate mother. MRS. ELIZA I'.K'PIl W. SHERWOOD TO J. II. ANDERSON. Metroi'oi.itan Fair, tor the U. S. Sanitary Commission, New York. January 4, 1804. J. H. Anderson, Esq., U. S. Consii! at Hamburg: My de.-vr Sir: — We ask you to use your influence among the patriotic Americans near you, and among those foreigners who sympathize witli our cause, to send us contributions for the Metropolitan Fair which is to take place on the '28th of March. The enclosed circulars are com- prehensive statements of our plan of the Fair, and we hope that those who, like yourself, are away from the sight of sick and suffering soldiers, who have 'm\\ tlie rumors of war to pain them and not its horrible reality, will feel all the ties of home and country strong upon them, and exert themselves to send aid and comfort to those at home who are bearing the heat and burden of the day. Respectfully yours, Elizabeth W. Sherwood, Secretary of the Metropolitan Fair. OFFICERS OF Tlll<: I'. S. S.^NITARV COMMISSION TO JAMES IT. ANDERSON. U. S. S.'\.nitary Commission, New York, January 28, 1864. Dear Sir : — It is considered very important that in each European city there should be a central point where all contributions for the Met- ropolitan Fair, especially works of art, can be received and packed as 360 Oi Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife ■safely as possible and forwarded to New York by sleanicr witbout delay. The expenses of packing and forwarding will be paid by ibe Jvxecutive Board of tbe Fair/ and it is reqnested that all unnecessary expense be avoided. Von are earnestly requested as our Consul tn take charge of thjs labor for us. It will be a great service rendered to tbe Sanitary Commission, whose labor of love we know our countrymen, everywiiere, fully ajipre- ciate. Mrs. H.xmilton Fish, Mus. J. Sturges, I'rcs. Metropolitan Fair. Chairman .Irt Com. Henry W. Bei.low.s, I'rcs. J.VMES R. M DONALD TO J.\M1<:S II. .\XI)I:k.S( )X. New York, February 8, 1864. Dear Sir.' — This will be handed to you by my friend. Col. Julian Allen of this city, who j)ur|)oscs visiting your city on a business that he will explain to you more fully. In recommending him to yoiu" kind attention, I may add that Col. Allen," though still in the service of our government will present himself to you as a pri\-ate citizen. His object in visiting Germany is one that has tlie hearty suppnrt of several in- fluential and patriotic gxnUlemen of this country, and all that you can do for him towards forwarding his business will be duly ac\'nf)wledged on this side. Very truly yours, IaMES R. Mt DoN.M.l).''' COL. jULi.\N .\lli<:n to j.\mi:s ii. .\:\I)i:rsox. My dear Con.sul: — As a citizen of the U. S. I take i)leasure in offering you my assistance in aid of the Metropolitan Fair, to take place in New York, the 28th, inst. You will also please receive as my humble donation at this time to the Fair, thirty six metallic photographic views. Some of the citizens of Hamburg whom I have seen to-day, made in- ' Thoug-h hundreds of packages were sent to the Metropolitan Fair, from the Hamburg Consulate, the Executive Board was not called on to pay one cent for packing, that I ever heard of. - Though Col. Allen's mission was secret, his oliject was to transport young men from Germany, and Poland, to New "S'ork. and Boston, after ■securing their agreement to enter our military ser\i'o. He was very suc- cessful. These forei.gners generally entered the service as the sul)stitutes of drafted men. and the priee received including bounties was enormous. Many of these ai'e now receiving pensions, and pose as tlie Nation's pa- triotic defenders. ■' McDonald's home was Hamburg, wliere he was for years IT. S. Vice Consul. 361 Life and Letters quiries of me (liaving heard that I was the Secretary of tlie meeting lield }-csterday at the Merchants' Exchange), concerning the Fair, and promised to send articles for the Fair to your care/ Respectfully and truly yoiu-s, Hanihurg, March 5, 1804 Jitlian Allen. THE DKI'ARTMENT OF STATE TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Department of State, Washington, April 7, 18G4. J. H. Anderson, Esq.^ U. S. Consul at Hamburg, Sir.' Your dispatches from No. 244 to No. -270. both inclusive, have been received. The proceedings of the benevolent friends in Hamburg of the soldiers of the United States, in contributing generously for the relief of the sick and wounded in the hospitals, through the medium of the Managers of the Metropolitan Fair, in New York, have been read with much interest. I am, sir, your obedient servant. F. W. Seward, Assistant Secretary. THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO J.\MES H. ANDERSON. Department of State, Washington, April 22, 1864. James H. Anderson, Esq., U. S. Consul, Hamburg. Sir: — Your dispatch No. 273, reporting the cnntiiiued success of your labors in behalf of the Metropolitan Fair, has been received. The De- partment is pleased to observe the heartiness with which you have en- gaged in the service of this charitable enterprise, and gratified to learn with what promptness and liberality your appeals have been responded to by the men and women of Hamburg. I am, sir, your obedient servant, F. W. Seward. Assistant Secretary. MRS. ELTZAliETJl \V. SHERWOOD TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Metropolitan Fair, for the U. S. Sanitary Commission, No. 2 Great Jones Street. New York, April 27, 18G4. Dear Sir: — The ladies of the Metropolitan Fair Association desire me to say that they feel very much indebted to you for the great interest ^ Many such letters and contributions, some far more valuable, were received at the U. S. Con.sulate at Hamburg, 362 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife j'ou have taken in that enterprise. Your consignments have all arrived,, and have sold advanlagcously. At present the press of husiness is so great, and the confusion resulting from such an immense undertaking so- great that I cannot ascertain precisely how much your consignments, brought. You will he glad to hear that wc have made a million of dollars. I enclose our Treasurer's receipt for the moneys sent by you. It was so long a statement that the ordinary blank could not be used. Please thank all those who have helped us, in our name, and in that of the relieved soldiers. The Art Committee will in time apprise you of the result of the picture sales. I think all those with conditions attached will be returned, as we have taken nothing with conditions. I shall have great pleasure in sending you a bound copy of our little newspaper. The immense pressure on its columns prevented all your contributions being advertised, but we are none the less grateful. Please consider the newspaper a gift from the ladies of our committee. And assuring you of our gratitude to you. and all in Hamburg who. ■ have helped our good cause, believe me, with much respect. Yours truly, Elizabeth \V. Sherwooi). ' Secretary Metropolitan Pair} James H. Andei-:sox. Esq., U. S. Consul, Hamburg, etc. etc. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion. Ohio, April ii. i8(')4- Dear Princie : — I am so anxiou.s aliout yoti. I think of you almost all the time. I trust your accouchement has already taken place, and that you are now feelino- hetter. We received a letter from James of the 19th ult., together witlT a copy of his letter to Mrs. E. W. Sherwood, Sec'y of the Metropolitan Fair in New York, and various other matters and things, all of which are very interestino-. Indeed I think he has done very well. I should never have had the courage to ask for one cent. I should have looked for this answer: Vonr rich, proud, and powerful nation, can take care of its own sick and ivonndcd. And so it can. and do it better than any other nation II devoted much time and labor to this great Fair, and to the Fairs, held in Philadelphia, St. Louis, etc. The letters and papers ,n my t'Os- session relating to them would make a small volume. 3G3 Life and Letters ever did. liiit after all these donations from foreigners in foreign countries, especially from the Germans, will have a good effect, and tend to strengthen and cement those bonds of friendship which we are all anxious to foster and maintain. If it were not for the war on their own hands, many of the Germans w^ould no doubt feel it a privilege to give, as thousands of their own countrymen will be the recipients of such bounties. Indeed foreigners share more largely in the distribution of the Sanitary Stores than native Americans, for obvious reasons. The native citizen usually has friends and rel- atives who supply his wants. Indeed the demands on the ex- press companies, especially after a battle, so far exceed the ca- pacity of the railroads of the country that stores contributed for the comfort of our soldiers are often a long time in reaching them. At one time we sent Lyman twenty pounds of butter, and it laid here several days before it was put aboard the train. Our Sanitary Fairs are undoubtedly very good things: and they show the world what we are able and willing to do. I have ..not been informed of the receipts of the Brooklyn Fair ; but the Cincinnati footed up $222,000, the Cleveland $110,000, and at smaller Fairs, Chicago, Indianapolis, and others, the ag- gregate was a large sum. And these contributions are all made without any one seeming to feel the burden. Fuough of this. Susie De Wolfe^ called here this afternoon, and kindly in- quired about your health. Mr. Anderson, who was at Mr. R. N. Taylor's a few days ago found his family well. His wife had driven that day ten miles over muddy roads to employ a girl for housework. Well Princie. Mr. and Mrs. (Mary) M , of U. S, have parted at last. Long ago I thought it might occur. There is something terrible in such a proceeding. A c|uarrel, an im- happy life, and a parting, tell it all. Well I believe he was a bad man. His debauchery I am informed jjrecipitated the final separation. Mr. F. V. Fowler I understand is going to Upper San- dusky to live, and will occupy your mother's house. It may 1 MiR. Su.'ian Bu.sby De Wolfe, the lovely daughter of Major Geo. H. Busby, ;in(l wife of Simon E. De Wolfe, was born In Marion, July 27, :1833, and died Aug. 31. 1877. 364 or Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife be better for his wife's health ; she wiU liave less care and less to do. The house will l)e in careful bauds.' We do not hear of any new cases of varioloid. Its ap|)ear- auce here was in a mild form. Love to Mary and little James. I pray God to encircle you and yours in the arms of his love and niercv. Affectionately yours, N. a; TnoMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMl^S H. ANDERSON. Marion, Onio. April 12, 1864. jMy dear Son : — The River I-'arm is not yet rented, nor is the little place at the mouth of the Little Sandusky. The other places are rented for one year only, except the Deal Farm, which I rented for three years to Josiah Hedges. r)oli. Mitchell had agreed to take the 640-acre place (the Rolling Plain) for three years; but his wife and two children dying, he decided to quit housekeeping, and at his urgent request, I wrote the lease for one instead of three years. This place will always rent well. and I think at the end of the year — April ist — we will be able to rent it for a better price. I wish it was "underbrushed" and all in pasture. David Harpster- has spoken to me about 1 This fatal move was the beginning of Mr. F. F. Fowler's downfall. When he moved to town, there were probably two or three richer men in Wyandot county, not more. In thi-ee years he was substantially bank- rupt. He was enticed into enterprises that soon wrought his financial ruin. His large farms, flocks and herds, bank-stock, and other property were soon swept away. Then the family went South and settled on the low lands of Arkansas county, Ark., where all soon died of malarial poison but one sickly daughter Bessie, and Mr. Fowler himself, who returned to Ohio to die. Mr. Fowler's daughter Bessie A., born January 7, 1860, mar- ried Thomas H. Hutchinson of Arkansas, a successful planter. He died August 6. 1892, leaving Bessie and two bright, fine looking children, Mabel C. and Howard F. Hutchinson, who now reside near their plantation in Stuttgart. Arkansas. F. F. Fowler was born January 8. 1818. and died June 7, 1897, on the magnificent estate of his brother C R Fowler, in Wyandot county, Ohio. Mabel C. is not only handsome but highly cul- tured, having received three University degrees. She was born Sept. 13. 1880;' her brother March 1, 1887; and their father March 31. 1843. The pedigree of the Fowler Family will be found in the October No. 1902, of The Old Northwest Genealogical Quarterly; and the Fowler pedigree and coat-of-arms, in the October No. 1902, of The American Heraldic Journal. Both magazines are published in Columbus, Ohio. 2 David Harpster died October 29, 1898, leaving a fortune of nearly a million. He was a citizen of great influence in Ohio. He was at one 365 Life and Letters rcntiii<4' the ])astui'c's on the River Farm. I i)refer however to rent the whole ])lace to one man, but will do the best I can with it. I was much pleased with yours of the 19th ult., and with the enclosures therein, copies of despatches, printed matter, &c. Hie letters are well and ably written. The German papers, and the account of your doings in behalf of the Sanitary Fairs, and the London paper describing the "Great Calamity," have all been received They greatly interested me. ( Hn- friends in the army including Louis F. Raichley are all well, and doing well. Lou. has accepted a position in the Quarter Master's Department at Knoxville, Tenn., under our friend Col. Joseph ¥. Boyd,^ at a salary of $2,500 \)cv annum. time Presidential Elector, and was sever'al years president of the Ohio Wool Gr-owors' Association. He left two daushtors, Sarah A. and Iva. Sarali tlie eldest, is the wife of Col. Cyrus Sear.s of Harpster, O., a man of character and varied attainments He was a gallant soldier during the Civil War, and was awarded by the government a Medal of Honor for (extraordinary courage at the battle of luka. David Harpster's second daughter Iva, married William Bones, a wholesale merchant-prince of N. Y. City. They have large possessions in Wyandot county. O., but now reside in Wat*ertown, N Y. She was a bright, cultured, attractive girl, and is to- day one of the splendid women of the country. It is a common remark that she has inherited her father's great ability. From an artist's stand- poiiil slic was never strictly beautiful, but so cliarming that many con- sidered hc^r th(e loveliest of women. In hi'f own language lier fatlier "was hoin near Milford, I'a., on the 28th of December. 1816. He accompanied his iiaients to Wayne county, O., when a small child. I think Maj. Anthony Bowsher brought him to nowsherville, Wyandot county, C. a year or two later. He died Oct. 29, 1898. My sister, Mrs. Sarah A Sears, was born Au.gust 3, 1841. I was Introduced into this lovely world Oct. 9th. 1846. I thank you for thinking of my father. The nice things you say of him touch my heart. My father's early life as you can guess, was neither an easy nor an idle one. Ho really deserved more during his life than fell to liim." David Harpster died on his large estate, in Wyandot county, Oliio. in an elegant villa, near the town of Harpster, of which he was the founder. ' Note. John and Mary F'ulton Boyd emigrated from Castle Rock, Don- 'donderry county, Ireland, in 1772, and settled in Westmoreland county. Pa. 'I'hey were Scotch-Irish, and had three sons who were Presbyterian preacliers. Their youngest son, Joseph, 1792-1847, settled on a farm in Pleasant town- ship, Marion county, Ohio, in 1817, several years before the organization -of either the township or county. He was a farmer, a school teacher, a .lustice of the peace, and an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Joseph Pulton Boyd, the youngest son of Joseph, was born on his father's farm in Pleasant township, attended the country school, and Uleyate's school in Marion, and later the Marion Academy, when Prof. Sheppa^-d, and after- w'ards Dr. J. M. Christian were at the head of it. He went to school one .year in CMncinnati. and then entered the service of J. S. Reed & Co., 366 Of Ju:'.. niir his fiiend Oen. James H. Godman, Pres. of the B. and I. li. Iv. Ol). Mo was afterwards appointed CJeneial Freiglit and 'ricket Agent of this road — office at linlianapolis. in ISSit lie was given the same position (in tlic L. <*i N. K. U. office at Louisville. In 1861 he entered the mililar.v service witli the rank of captain, and served on Ilic staff of Oen. A. M. McC'ook, from October, 1861, to October. ISd:',. meanlinic bi'itig IM'omoled to li(>ulenant colonel. He was in llie battles of Shiloh. I'err.v- ville, Stone Kiver, and Chickamanga. In a letter to nic ditcd .May 17. 1902, Gen. J. F. Boyd sa.vs: "'Louis F. Ilaicliley was with inc in INCl-'i. in the Atlanta campaign, aiid in North Carolina, as ehlcf clcik .ind cashier. He -was one of the nnost skillful and exact accountants I cvit nut. lie had char.ge as cashier of the disbursement of al)out two millions of dol- lars, and in th(> final settleinenL of m.v accounts which wiM-e l;irgcly in his hands, and for the correctness of which he was rcsiionsible, 1 cani(> out with a difference of only $1.38. "1 had some novel experiences during the war. Fell into the hands of Wheeler's Cavalry soon after the battle of Chickamauga, liax-eled two ■weeks with them while they were on a raid in the r(>ar of the Federal lines as their only prisoner, and was then sent to T>ibby Prison, from which I was fortmiate enough to make my escape in February, 18fi4. and returned to duty." In March, 1SC4, lioyd was assigned to duty as Chief Quarti'i-master 2;!d Army Corps, and later as Chief Quartermaster of the Department and Army of the ( >ln'o, commanded by Gen. J. M. Schofield. He was transferred with the Army uf the Ohio to North Carolina in February, 1865, appointed Chief Quartermaster of the Department of North Cai-olina, and promoted to Colonel and Brevet-Brigadier Gener;d, He resigned his commission in March, 1866. and r(>turned to the service of the L. & N. U, R. He was superintendent of the M, & O. railroad from 1867 to 1871. and of the St. D. & S. E. Railroad in 1872. • His present position as Superintendent of the Cumberland Valley Railroad, he has held since 1873, He was a man of great courage, and one of the most useful officers in the service during the Civil War. As a railroad official, and as a citizen, few men in our liroad land stand higher than Gen. J. F. Boyd. He is a credit to the township and the county, and the State in which he first saw the light. He resides with his family in (^hamberburg. Pa. 367 Life and Letters MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, April 25, 1864. My dear Brother: — We received the Hamburg news- paper, containing the announcement of the birth, on the 23d. lilt, of your second son.^ Though the paper was a month old, we were happy to get it. We trust that mother and child are doing well, and anxiously await letters. I must tell you of the dreadful accident that happened to one of our old and much respected citizens, Mr. Isaac Mouser, who lived east of town a mile or so. A week ago yesterday he was walking on the railroad track, and was run over by a train of cars, and instantly killed. His sudden and horrible death was a great shock not only to his family but to us all. The loss to the community is great, and to his family irreparable. This is not the only shocking accident that I shall mention. Old jMr. Graham, father of the Rev. John Graham, the pastor of the M. E. Church here during 1852-3 was thrown from a train of cars near town a few days since and killed. A Ger- man, living not far away, bought a horse of father a few days, ago, and while taking him home was kicked and killed. He had onlv got as far as Main street, when the horse kicked his. head so as to kill him. These appalling accidents occurred with- in a week. Truly "Life is but a strife, 'Tis a bubble, 'tis a dream." The Independent Com]xanies in Ohio are all called out by the- Governor for one hundred days, for the defence of the State. Our town will be nearly depopulated. A sanguinary battle has been fought on Red river, in which several Marion county men \\ere severely wounded, Ijut accord- ing to the latest news none were killed. The excitement grow- ing out of the war, now^ runs very high, and will probably in- crease rather than diminish as the season advances. You never speak of the German war — the war waged bv Prussia and Austria against little Denmark, on account of ' Charles Finley Anderson, born March 23.. tS64. in the United States- Consulate at Hamburg. 368 Oi Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile Schleswig-Holsteiii, and all we know ahoul it is what wc ylean from the newspapers. Maximilian' and Mexico a])i)ear to l)e the prinei])al topics of conversation in l)oth London and Paris. Napoleon's scheme is hy no means popnlar here — far from it — l)nt we are now 1 Maximilian, Aichduk(> of Austria, an enlightened, progressive prince, became emperor of Mexico in 1864, and supported by French bayonets en- tered the capital, June 26, 1864. Ho was able to maintain his position only by the aid of French troops, which at the solicitation of the United States were withdrawn February 5. 1S(!8. from the I'ity of Mexico, and by March 1, 1868, Maximilian was left with only a few thousand native troops, and a small Austrian contingent. On May 15, 1S68, aided by the treachery of Gen. Lopez, the emperor and 8,000 men were captured by the Juarist forces at Queretaro. Maximilian, Miramon, and Mejia were tried by a pretended court martial, convicted, and on June 19th condemned to be shot. Despite the protests of our government, and many European gov- ernments, this .sentence was carried out, Miramon and Mejia being stripped and shot in the back. Nearly all the leading Mexican generals who had taken arms under the Empire, were barbarously executed by the victorious, half-savage, cruel Mexicans, under Juarez the Indian leader. Tliese bloody and shocking tragedies excited the indignation of many who had sympa- thized with the Republicans of Mexico; and the wrath of most of the gov- ernments of Europe was so great that diplomatic relations with the so- called Mexican Republic were broken off. Note. Prince Felix Salm-Salm, who commanded a Union regiment in our Civil War, and finally became a brigadier-general, married the youthful and charming Miss Agnes Le Clercq of New York, went to Mexico at the close of the war. and became aide dc caini). and chief of the household of the Emperor, with whom he was captured at Queretaro. The princess Salm- Salm. prominent in Maximilian's court, acquired great celebrity by her heroic efforts to save the life of the^ Emperor, and the prince her husband. Some time after the prince left Mexico, he entered the Prussian service, was in the Franco-German war, and was killed at the battle of Gravelotte, Aug. 18, 1870. The Princess was then not far awa.v, for she was nearly always by his side in Mexico, and in the Franco-German campaign. "During the American war," says the princess in her very entertaining volume. "I was almost always with my husband; I followed him also to Mexico, and was not only a mere spectator in the great and sad tragedy enacted there. During the last French war I was witii the [German] arm.v from the commencement to the end." In April and May IHOO, 1 was present as a delegate, and as Vica President General of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, at the National Congress of the Society, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in the city of New York. Here I met the princess, and was after- wards introduced to her by that brilliant lady, and fluent public speaker, Mrs. Donald McLean, regent of the New York City Chapter of the D. A. R. It was at a magnificent reception given by the-D. A. R. at Sherry's, where the princess was assisting Mrs. McT^ean, and other Daughters in receiving. During the ten days I was in the city, we often met at re- ceptions, and at the Waldoi'f- Astoria, and Ijecame very good friends. She gave me a clear account of the betrayal, captui-c. ti-ial. and execu- tion of the unfortunate Emperor, and of lier extraoi-dinary efforts to se- cure his pardon or his escape. She told me how she secured her hus- band's release. It was certainly a thrilling episode in a woman's life. See 24 369 Life and Letters engaged in putting down the rebellion, which occupies our time and attention to the. exclusion of every other project. I have written more than I intended. Love to all. May our Father in heaven bless you, and keep you as his own, is the prayer of Your sister, Annie. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, /\pril 26, 1864. Dear Son : — I was very glad to receive a letter from you, and a Hamburg (German) newspaper, announcing the birth of a son on the 23d ult. Accept my heartfelt congratulations. I am very happy to have another grandson. Notify me as soon as you have given the boy a name. The letter written by you to a copy of which you enclose, was read by me with some astonishment. He does not know what belongs to a gentleman, or he would not try to beg a passage. He is able to pay his way ; and to be treated in a kind and friendly way was all that he (a stranger) should have expected of you. * * * her volume of absorbing interest, issued in 1S75, entitled "Ten Years of My Life." She made me a present of her portrait — a fine large photograph — on the back of which she wrote: 'Presented to my friend Hon. James H. Anderson, of Columbus, Ohio, with the fond hope that we may meet again. Agnes Salm-Salm. Waldorf-Astoria, New York City, May 2, 1900." She gave me her card on which she wrote: "Princess Agnes Salm-Salm, 2 Karlstrasse, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany." Since Prince Salm-Salm's death the princess has resided in Germany, a part of the time in Baden, receiving generous annuities from Prussia, from the House of Salm-Salm, and from the Emperor of Austria. She cordially invited me to visit her at her German villa, which I should be glad to do, for I found her refined, cultured, brilliant, and very entertaining. She is a linguist, — besides English speaking German, and several other languages with great ease and accuracy. The Princess, an intimate friend of the famous author Count Leo Tolstoi, is noted for her philanthrophy. There is just a trace of shyness in her manner, but she talks entertainingly of her varied experiences on battlefields. She was decorated by the Czarina of Russia with the Order of the Holy Cross. See -also: "My diary in Mexico in 1867, including the last days of the Emperor Maximilian; with leaves from the diary of the Princess Salm- Salm, etc., by Felix Salm-Salm, general, first aide-de-camp of the house- hold of his late majesty the emperor of Mexico. In two volumes. London, 1868." 370 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife I find it hard to rent grain farms. 1 wish yours were all in pasture. Hands are too scarce to get to work on grain farms or elsewhere. I do not know how farms are to be cultivated this season, labor is so scarce and high. Money is plenty and cheap, but everything else is scarce and dear. Prices in our market: Hour $7.50 per bbl., potatoes $1.25 per bu., butter 27 cents per lb., eggs 18 cents per doz., corn 90 cents per bu., hams 18 cents per lb., pork 12 to 15 cents per lb., fresh beef 15 cents per lb. (per quarter), sugar 17 to 25 cents per lb., coffee 45 to 50 cents per lb., tea $1.75 to $2.50 per lb., corn meal $1.25 per bu., clover seed $8.00 per bu., timothy $4.00, hay $20.00 per ton, labor $2.00 per day, $25.00 to $30.00 per month. Clothing is very high. My love to Princess and the children. Your father, T. T- Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio. April 26, 1864. Dear Son : — Our army on Red river, under Gen. Banks, "has met with a serious reverse. Capt Coulter of this place had a leg shot off, and is a prisoner of war. Marshall Godman was in the fight, but escaped I believe. One of the young Laphams was wounded. Our information is meager.^ 1 The 96th Ohio Infantry took part in the ill-advised and unfortunate Red River expedition under Gen. Banks, and encountered great hardships and perils. It marched from Berwick to Alexandria, La., and engaged in the battle of Sabine Cross Roads, La., on the 8th of April, 1864, with a loss of 6 killed, including Col. J. W. Vance, 24 wounded, and 26 taken prisoners. Here Capt. Samuel Coulter, a brave man and valuable officer was wounded and taken prisoner. He died of his wounds April 28th in a Rebel hospital. After the battle of Sabine Cross Roads, in which Banks was defeated, he fell back to Pleasant Hill. La., with his army, now reduced to about 8,000 men. Gen. Kirby Smith, with nearly 20,000 Con- federates followed in hot pursuit. Here on the morning of the 9th there was some sharp skirmishing, and about 5 o'clock p. m. a fierce battle was fought. Our troops, greatly out-numbered, and in a woeful condition, never- theless fought valiantly. Kirby Smith was finally obliged to leave the field, baving lost several guns he had captured the day before. Banks marched •on to Grand Ecore, and was soon relieved of his command. The Union loss at the battles of Sabine Cross Roads, and Pleasant Hill, •was 3517, as follows: 258 killed, 1,487 wounded, and 1,772 captured or missing. 371 Life and Letters Our Home (iuards or Independent \'olunteei" Companies, have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to leave at an hour's notice for the defence of the State, and for garrison duty at the forts, and camps, to guard prisoners, so that the regular soldiery can all go to the front at once. There is a disposition about town to murmur and wince, and no wonder. It is no small thing for merchants and others to close their j)laces of business for three months. It will take three out of Johnson's store, four out at Lucas', etc., etc. But then I think so many will answer to the call, that some will be sent back. Lyman has been promoted. He is now a captain. There is honor in this. He has risen step by step for meritorious con- duct. In the beginning all were raw, and it was an easy thing to rise, but now it is finite difterent. Your mother. MRS. THOMAS T. .\XDERSON TO MRS. TAMES H. ANDERSON. ^Iarion, Ohio. April 26. 1864. Di:.\R Princie : — A short note from James, and a Ham- burg daily newspaper, notified us of your confinement on the 2^(\ nit., and we hope soon to get letters containing the partic- ulars. I trust you are doing well : I am so anxious abotit you. * * * J hope you will rally when warmer weather sets in. * * * I believe I have not told you of the death of Air. Peleg Bunker, formerly of this place. He died on the 3d inst. His deeply afflicted family, who are now here at Air. Jo. Lehman's, are left without means. Airs. L^llman comforted herself with the belief that her father on his return from the gold diggings at Pike's Peak, would take care of the Bunker family ; but alas. a few days ago she got a letter announcing his death, and the probable insolvency of his estate. So now they are doubly af- flicted. I have drank so deeply of the cup of affliction myself, that I think I am well prepared to feel for others woes. Air. Bunker^ was baptized and joined the church a short time be- 1 Peleg- Bunker, as a very young man, was sheriff of Delaware county. During that time he studied law, and commenced the practice in Marion- 372 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and W'ite fore his death, and I trust triumphantly entered the "holy city," that hath "no need of the sun, neither of the moon,'" where "there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crving." Mav we all be prepared for the great change there is no escaping. Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion. Ohio. May 9. 1864. Dear Son: — Three days ago I received yours of the 19th ult. I was giad to learn that Princie was in better health, and able to drive out. * * * You say you welcome the days that shorten your stay in Europe, but not more I am sure than I. Still after all I am glad you went. Your residence abroad has no doubt been of real advantage to you. And besides had you remained at home you would have obeyed your country's call. and instead of the civil, have entered the military service. Xot of a robust constitution, you could hardly have withstood the hardships, exposures and j^erils. incident to army life in time of war. and would probably long ere this have gone the way so many other poor soldiers have traveled — a loss to vour family irreparable, an additional wound to my bleeding heart. You are probably aware that the general government has called on Ohio for thirty thousand of her Home Guards. \Miether they will be taken out of the State we are not advised, but it is thought that they will be assigned to garrison duty within the State. Surely thirty thousand men are not needed to guard the military prisons in Ohio! In my opinion the government will retain, as manv here in the State as may be needed for garrison about the year 1S50. His first wife was Miss Hills, an elegant lady, sister of Chauncy A. Hills of Delaware, and an Episcopalian. His second wife was a Miss Amberg. a Jewess, a sister of Mrs. Jo. Ullman of Marion, both of whom professed conversion to Methodism. Mrs. Bunker was rather bright, and had a pretty Jewish face. Bunker himself, belonged to a good country family. After practicing his profession in Marion successfully for about ten years, he removed to Zanesville. Ohio, where he became promi- nent as a lawyer. He was an eloquent speaker, and a good trial lawyer, but a poor financier. He was a refined, upright man. and absolutely tem- perate. Indeed it has been said that his rigid habits diminished his joys and shortened liis days. 373 Life and Letters difty, and order the rest to report for duty at other points. The trained, drilled soldiers, are all needed at the front. A com- pany of Marion Home Guards expect marching orders to-day. You understand that these Home Guards are citizens, who vol- unteered after the Morgan raid for home defense. The call fell like an avalanche on the Guards ; and many think it will ruin their regular business. Many finding it impossible to leave their places of business, have procured substitutes, but the following among others, will leave with the company : Ira Uhler,^ H. G. Beemer, Christ F. Seffner, David J. Humphrey, Simon De Wolfe,- David Carter, Jay W. Williams, J. C. Johnston, Jacob R. Harshberger, John Hood, John J. Dunlap and John D. Stokes.-^ Dunlap and Stokes must quit college to go. Jacob Fribley and J. J. Hane, have hired substitutes. There are about 83 in the company. It fell 1 Ira Uhler of Marion, born Feb. 15, 1835, became a prominent mer- chant, and May 11, 1864, enlisted in Co. B, 136th Reg. O. N. G., and as first sergeant served on garrison duty at Alexandria, Va., till his discharge in September. 2 Simon E. De Wolfe, born in Bridgewater, N. Y., Dec. 16, 1832, came to Marion as a civil engineer, as heretofore stated, Aug. 21, 1853, and has re- sided there ever since. Like John Sherman he started out as a rodman. He was with the corps of engineers in the service of the Franklin and Warren R. R. Co., later called the Atlantic and Great Western. After the completion of the survey of the railroad, he embarked in the grain business, and as a business man and citizen his standing has always been high. By two mar- riages he had eight children, six of whom are now living. 3 Rev. John D. Stokes, and all the others mentioned as members of the Home Guards, belonged to Co. B, 136th Reg. O. N. G., and were all representative men of high standing. Some fell on the field of honor, some have since died, and some still live. Hon. J. J. Hane a banker, died March 23, 1898, worth $300,000. Rev. John D. Stokes is a Presbyterian clergy- man on Long Island. Jacob Fribley, a successful dealer in tinware, stoves, etc., was born June 14, 1828. Died in Marion wlien more than 70 years old. Jay W. Williams, a sterling business man and excellent citizen now resides in Rensselaer, Ind. He was born in Marion, Ohio, April 14, 1845, was married near Rensselaer June 29, 1871, and has been success- ful in business. He has one child, Majry Jane, born March 1, 1873, who married Charles H. Porter, March 3, 1897. Jay W. Williams was in the service during the Civil War from May 2, 1864, to August 31, 1864. He was a bank cashier at Rensselaer for years, but is now a merchant. His father. Judge Joseph J. Williams, was born in Ross county, Ohio. May 29, 1814; died in Marion, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1847. His mother Jane S. Beatty, born in New London, April 3. 1815, died in Marion, Ohio, June 24. 1883. Both were people of ability, intelligence and high character. On Wednes- day, Jan. 6, 1847, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Ohio, in joint session, duly elected Joseph J. Williams associate Judge of Marion county, Ohio, for the term of seven years, from Feb. 28, 1847. He owed his election to the efforts of his friend Judge Thomas J. An- derson, who spent several days in Columbus to bring it about. Williams 374 Ot Jiidge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile hard on the agricuhurahst, and indeed we have none to spare. If an order of the kind could only be framed broad enough to include all the dnuiken town loafers it would be a good thing for them, and all others. Now I would give a good deal to see go, for he is a nuisance to his friends and others. Annie and I went to the graveyard a few days since to plant some flowers on poor Vir- girl's grave, and on our return, on the east side of the machine shop, we saw fall down. lie arose however, and walked on toward the depot. At that point his poor overtook him, and was no doubt trying to coax him to go home, when we passed without seeming to notice them. I thought : what a living curse ! We received a letter from Capt. Lyman S])auld- ing the other day. The troops including his regiment had just received orders to move.^ On or near the Rapidan, Gen Grant^ is now fighting the enemy, and Gen. Butler is doing the same between Petersburg had never taken much part in politics, and his acquaintance with the member.s of the legislature was quite limited. But he was an honorable man of good presence, and sound judgment, and his death after holding his commission less tlian nine months, was a severe affliction to his friends, and a distinct loss to tlic beneli on vvhioli lie sat with dignity and im- r)artiality. 1 On May 7, 1864, Gen. Thomas, acting on Sherman's orders, moved in force against Tunnel Hill. Ca., dri^•ing off the enemy under Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. " The Wilderness, Va., a 1)loody and irregular flght between the Army of the Potomac, US, 000 strong, under CIrant, and the Army of Northern Virginia, numbering 61,000 Confederates under Lee. It occurred May 5, 6, and 7, 18G4, and was not decisive. Both sides lost heavily. After the battle of tlie ^Vilderness, Grant wished to cut off ijce's communications with Richmond, and moved toward Spottsylvania Coui't House. Lee hur- ried in the same direction, and managed to arrive first. May Sth, 1864, was the commencement of an indecisive but hard-fought and bloody en- gagement, — the battle of Spottsylvania. May Sth Sheridan's cavalry corps engaged J. E. B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry, defeating them, and kill- ing their leader. The Union line at Spottsylvania Court House, was formed witli Hancock holding the right, Warren and Sedwick the centre, and Burn- side the left. On the 9th and 10th assaults were made by Hancock and Upton, but the Confederates remained firm. On the 12th a desperate charge by Hancock captured a coveted Confederate salient, and 4000 men under Edward Johnston. This captured point, the Confederates charged again and again, and there was frightful slaughter on both sides. "From this death angle the Confederates retired at night." At the battle of the Wilderness the T^nion army lost 17,666, as fol- lows: 2246 killed, 12,037 wounded and 3383 captured or missing. .Xt the battle of Spottsylvania, the Union army lost 18,309 as follows: 2725 killed, 13,416 wounded, and 2258 captured or missing. The Confederates remained in undisturbed possession of both battlefields, the Union army leaving its unburied dead, and many of its wounded in their hands. 375 Life and Letters and Richmond. The news of Grant's and Butler's operations are favorable, but there is nothing definite from Sherman. U how sad. how very sad it makes me feel to know that we have so many sufifering" and dying- on the field of battle to-day. It seems to me, with all my infirmities, that 1 should go to their relief, to minister to their comfort. ^'ou have certainly done a good work in securing contri- butions for our Sanitary Fairs ; but if I were in your place, I should not solicit donations from any Intt American citizens. The people and government of the United States are amply able to provide for our sick and wounded soldiers. With hospital and other stores, they have been and will be abundantly sup- plied. It is proper enough to be sure, for European artists wdio wish to become known in America, that they may find a mar- ket here for their wares, to loan or donate them to our Sani- tary h^airs. Their acts of generosity may prove profital)le in- vestments, for we have in this countrv many men and women too wdio are not only capable of appreciating works of art of grcai merit, but are al)le and willing to buy. But I should not I think solicit even such favors from foreign artists. We have had a backward spring. ( )n the 2(1 inst. the snow fell nearly all day. It melted as it came, otherwise the sncnvfall must have meastu'ed a foot in depth. At night only 2 or 3 inches lay on the ground ; but warm weather ensued, and since vegetation has fairly leaped forth. Love to all. Kiss the sweet cherubs for me. Yotu" aftectionate mother. THOMAS J. AN'DRKSOX TO JAMKS H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, May 10, 1864. My dear Son: — We are glad to hear that I'rincie is get- ting along so well, and that her daily drives benefit her. She ought to follow it up — drive out often. * * We have had a call for more tr()0])s. (_)ur Home Guards are needed by the government to guard our fortifications, and our ])orders, while the veterans go to the front. The army 376 Ol judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile of the Potomac is now engaged in a terrible light with the Rebel army under Lee. Cien Grant is pushing Lee hard, and the slaughter on both sides is fearful.' In Gen. Grant, Lee has found his match. Gen. Sherman- with a very large army is now fighting Gen. Joseph P^. Johnston in Tennessee, and it is re- ported that he is driving the Rebels before him. The loyal ])eoi)le of the United States are now in high spirits, while the Rebels are cast down. There are men in our midst who feel gloomv wdienever we oljtain a victorx- ; InU the V. S. Government for all that will be sustained. Air. Lincoln is sure to be renominated for President in June next, and .--ure to be re-elected. So when you return home you will find him still President. In this District we exjiect to nominate Geil. John 15eatty for Congress, and if nominated he will be elected. He is vour friend and mine. 1 nmst close. ALiy God bless you. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — I am greatl}- interested in what xou write about your efforts to protect the rights of two American citizens, Lindner and Stern, and secure the return of their fire-arms. T. J. A. FREDERICK W. SEWARD TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Department of St.\te, /. H. Anderson. Esq. W.ashington. Marcli '_>4. 1S(U. Consul of the United States. Hamhuro. Sir: — Vour dispatch No. 265, lias lieen received, and your dili- gence is commended in preparing the laliorious and hicid exposition of the reclamation of Messrs. Lindner and Stern again>t llie (iovernment of ■ Denmark. 1 Tliis refers to the battles of the Wilderness and of Spottsylvania Court House. 2 This refers to the beginning of Gen. W. T. Sherman's celebrated campaign through Georgia. The first important battle was fought M;iy 14, and 15, 1S64. at Resaca, Ga. Sherman had 100.000 troops; Johnston, the Confederate, about 55,000. McPherson gained an important position. Hooker made a brilliant charge, and Jolinston seeing his communications sei-iously threatened, retreated on the night of the 15th. Sherman i>ursued him as ■expeditiously as possible. 377 Lite and Letters As requested, Mr. Wood, our minister at Copenhagen, has received the instructions which the President has thought proper to issue on the subject. I am. Sir, Your obedient servant, F. W. Seward, .i ssista n t Sec rcta ry. MTSS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO MR. AND MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, May 23, 1864. Dear Brother and Sister : — Mother has hniited me to half a sheet only, so I can't say much, nor indeed is there much to say. Hattic^ is writing, and will no doubt give you all the news. The weather is beautiful, real May weather, and the trees and the shrubs, and the plants lure me from the house. This springtime is indeed lovely, all nature is so full of life. If little M were here now, she could gather more dandelions than she could carry. What name are you going to give the baby? A pretty Ger- man one I hope. * * * James, your trip must have been very interesting. How pleasant and gratifying to see so much of the world. To have been with you would have delighted me. Your advantages are great, and I know you will improve them to the best of your ability. But two remain, you and L How glad I shall be to welcome you to your native land — your own beloved America. You will see great changes. When you come home I hope you will coine to stay. None of us want you to go away again, for you are necessary to our happiness. There is a party this evening at Mr. Robert King's to which I am invited. Parties are rare now a-days, for the people do not feel like giving them. The times are too serious. Will. Gurley- is dead. He belonged to the 4th Ohio, and' was wounded in Grant's great battle in Virginia, the battle 1 Mrs. Harriet Concklin Fribley. ^W^illiam Monnett Gurley, was a son of John Gurley, and a nephew of Rev. L. B. Gurley, D. D., the celebrated divine. His mother was a Monnett. He was an educated young gentleman of high character, and a descendant of two of the oldest and most respectable families in Ohio. He was wounded May 6th and died at Spottsylvania Court House, Va., May 11th. 1S64. The best blood of the country was in tlie ranks. He 378 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile of the Wilderness. He was a s^ood Christian soldier, and his last words were: "I should die liai)|)y if T could see my mother once more, and knew that the Cnion army would trium])h." Your ati'ectionate sister, AXNTK. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion. Ohio, May 23, 1864. My dear Son: — Your kind letter of the 30th nil. was duly received. * * * The Conference of the M. E. Church meets here in Septemher, and how 1 dread it ! T don't feel able to entertain and wait on o^e'sts as I ditl some years ago. 1 think that we shall fmd it difficult to entertain the Conference, as several of our best and most hosi)itahle members have left the place. * * * I believe I have not told you that John W. I'.ain' has gone to Kansas, and talks of making it his future home. He is now in Leavenworth, and has ])urchased a large i)roperty. You prob- ably know that he has sold a large amount of his wife's prop- erty. I think that John has almost too much money to know just what to do. * * * was born in Marion. Sept. 29. 1840. and enlisted May 24, 1861. m Co. H. 4th reg O V. I. His captain was E. B. Olmstead; his colonel, Lorin An- drews His fatlier John Gurloy. was born at Zanesville, Ohio, Dec. 19. 1813 and died at Marion, Aug. 8. 1892. His mother Hannah Monnett, was born in Pickaway county. Ohio. Dec. 13, 1817, and died in Marion April 15, 1880. Mr. L. B. Gurley Jr., now (1903) a prominent citizen of Marion, is a brother of the deceased soldier. 1 John W. Bain, a merchant of Marion, born May 21. 1828, was a son Of William Bain, a native of Dundee, ScoUand, also a '":"'-^^';^\"^;„*";^^^;." Columbus and later in Marion. William came to Marion about 182G. where he died Oct. 23, 1856. John was a fine appearing, pleasant gentleman, and a very zealous Methodist, while his father, whose face was frightfully disfigured, was an Old School Presbyterian. John's A'-^^ ^'^^ /^^ .f Miss Julia Hall, of Indianapolis. His second wife was Miss Mary Monnet . of Crawford county. Ohio, by whom he had two children, now (190o In- ing: Abraham M.. and Minnie R. Bain. John W. died in Brooklyn N. Y SeDt 17 1880. and his wife. Mary Monnett. died in Kansas. July SI. 1885. John's only sister Charlotte, wife of John E. Davids^ ''%],''IT Z Columbus. July 19, 1826. and died in Marion. June 20 1899. Si- «^ the children of Mr. and Mrs. Davids are living, one of whom, Mrs George "1 . Em,;;on-an accomplished lady - kindly furnished mo valuable data re- lating to the Bain and Davids families. 379 Lite and Letters I don't believe that Uncle Abe has a more faithful ser- vant in Europe, and I think you have done yourself great credit as a diplomat. I"\'\v men could have succeeded so well. You nuist have brought weighty arguments to bear on the govern- ment of Denmark, for it seems to me if I had been the Min- ister of Foreign Affairs, or executive head of that kingdom, I would not have conceded what you finally obtained. 1 am glad of course that you were so successful, for it must raise you in the estimation of both this government and that. I think it is very high distinction to have one's diplomacy commended by learned statesmen. ^ Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, June 7, 1864. Dear Son: — Yours of the 12th ult. was read with plea- sure. I trust your proposed trip will benefit Princie. I am glad you met Mr. Hammerle, but sorry you saw so little of him. He could have given you much local news, and would have an- swered any question cheerfully. You will no doubt have his eternal gratitude for the valuable service you rendered him. I suppose we may look for the arrival of Mr. H — ■ — by the next Hamburg steamer. 1 Messrs. Lindner and Stern. U. S. citizens, dealers in firearms, had stored in Altona, adjoining- Hamburg, in Nov. 1S63, twenty-two liimdred valuable carbines. As Altona is in Holstein, then a part of the kingdom of Den- mark, these arms were seized by the Danes on the 23d of Nov. as con- traband of war, and taken to the island of Alsen. This act gave rise to a long diplomatic controversy, and much other correspondence. Our min- ister at Copenhagen, Hon. Biiidford R. Wood, not being very well, was away from his post much of the time, and 1 was called upon by the owners of the carbines, who resided temporarily in Hamburg, as their of- ficial representative, to present their case to the Secretary of State at Wa.shington, to our Minister at Copenhagen, and to the Minister of War at Copenhagen. Meanwhile the war for the possession of Schleswig-Holstein, was being waged by Austria and Prussia, (whose armies occupied Holstein Dec. 24. 1863), against Denmark, .ind it was very difficult to obtain any satisfactory settlement. Tlie Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs finally offei'ed to return the arms paying the fi'eight. and to ship them to any poi't that T.I. & S. might designate. This proposition was declined. After further correspondence, and several personal interviews, the arms were returned, and $3000 in cash ,as damages. Before this concession was made, I visited Copenhagen where I spent five days. The carbines were valued at . $.50,000. 380 Ot Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife W'c i^dt a letter from L. a few days since. Jle liad par- ticipated in a series of recent l)attles in Georgia, under Sher- man.^ riiey had heen driving the eneni\' nearly every day, but at the tune he wrote there was a lull. He said they expected a battle in the morning, and onr ret/.s- fought 1 see by the papers. Two or three da\s ])efore he wrote, he met his brother-in-law, Colonel J. S. l\ol)inson, and Major David Thompson, (both of Kenton), of the Sjd ( )hio. It w-as while a battle was being fought, but their immediate lines uere not then engaged, and the\- had ten or fifteen minutes to talk. Col. R. was in a low state of health, and suffering so luuch at the time that he would have gone to the rear but for the battle then on. 1 see by the Cincinnati Commercial that Robinson is among the wounded. I'oor fel- low. He will hardly recover. We lost heavily in the last battle, and my anxiety is great to know whether any of our friends fell. Your father having business in \Vyanliquity is insanity. And I have just heard as a kind of secret that Mr. Addison Osborn, late prosecuting attorney of the county 1 Gen. John Beatty was the man the people wanted at that time. He was fresh from fields of blood, where he had shown uncommon courage, and great military talent for one not trained to the profession of arms. In his district no one's military record eclipsed his; hence his name was in every mouth. But he had not been an offlce-seelser. and was not familiar with the game of politics, especially as practiced in "packing" delegate conventions. So he was defeated by James R. Hubhc^ll. of Delaware, an expert wire-puller, but a weak man. Beatty was afterwards elected three times to represent the same district in Congress. 391 Lite and Letters is also insane. You know him. He lives near Mr. Peter Beer- bower. How unfortunate. Did I ever tell you that John Ault, merchant and banker, always considered so prudent and safe, died insolvent? He was the trusted agent of the government for the sale of U. S. bonds. July 17. A very warm day. but I have been to church and heard the Rev. L. J. Dales, who is on this station, preach. Not remarkable for talent, but a good man. We shall have a change this fall. Idie M. E. Conference meets here in September, but I shall not entertain as many ministers as 1 did when it met here last. July 18. Our overdue Hamburg mail has not arrived. I can't account for it unless the mail-bag was on the Washing- ton train that the Rcljels raided and rc^bbed. In two instances they liave rol)bed mail trains to W. The al)sence of your family nuist make vou feel verv lonely. How long will they remain away? I wish I'rincie would write to me from the s])rings. I should like to know the condition of her health, and how she is enjoying her stay at Rehburg, the summer resort. What is the babe's name ?^ Does it look like either of the other children? We haven't heard anything from L since the 28th of June. He was then in Ken- tucky. Cora is perfectly wrapped up in him. He writes her such kind letters, encourages her in her studies, and says she is all the world to him. I live in anticipation of a happy re- union on your return to this country. May God in His good- ness grant that the few of us who are left may be spared to meet again. Adieu. Your afifectionate mother. THOM.\S J. ANOERSOX TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion. Ohio, July 19, 1864. My dear Son : — Your tenant Josiah Hedges will do well on the Deal I'arm. He is a worker and an honest man. I have ' Charles Finley Anderson. 392 Ol Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife not been to the other farms very lately, Init think the tenants are taking proper care of them. Since the service of a writ of injunction on , he has paid over to the clerk of Wy- andot county $iK)o. So Mr. H. H. lloldridge, who bought his wool informed me. Marion county suffered a loss in killed and wounded of a number of brave soldiers in storming the Rebel works on Kene- saw Mountain, on the 27th of June. Scaling the heights of Kenesaw, was a frightfully perilous undertaking in which many were killed. Sam. Mounts, and Robert lloyd's sons, who be- longed to Capt. Lyman Spaulding's company in the 121 (). \^ I. were killed. A list of the casualties will be found in the Ohio State Journal of this date.^ Capt. T. Eugene I'illotson is well, and under Sherman is fighting almost every day. John Ault's ijropertv, dwelling house, warehouse, etc., will be sold to pay his debts. Heman Scott bought his store and storehouse, that is, his stock of goods and business house. Do you wish to Iniy the Ault homestead? We received your letter informing us that you would start to the springs at Rehburg on the 15th of June. The President has made a call for 500,000 more troo])S. Yotu- father, T. }. Anderson. MISS .\NNIE E. ANDERSON TO MRS. J.XMES II. .\NDERSON. A/[.\RioN, Ohio. July i<). 1864. De.ar Princess: — The mail matter that we have been ex- pecting from Hamburg via Washington, has not yet arrived. We are very much afraid it has fallen into the hands of the Rebels, as thev made another raid into Maryland last week, and cap- tured two trains on their way to Washington. I presume vou arc enjoying yourself at the springs;- I liope so and that you will come away nuich imi)roved. 1 On June 26, 1864, the 121st regiment was at the foot of Kenesaw Mountain, which Gen. Durhin Ward named "the Valley of Hell." On the 27th at 10. A. M. this regiment formed part of the charging column upon Kenesaw Mountain, losing in that disastrous assault 164 officers and men. killed and wounded. 2 Rehburg. 393 Lite and Letters The Aid Society here has been giving "xA-n Old Folks' Con- cert," for the purpose of raising means to purchase materials of comfort and necessity for the soldiers. It was quite an affair. The toilets and apparel of all were in ye olden style. Some of the dresses and garments worn were fifty, seventy-five and one hundred years old. Mrs. Lucas wore the wedding-dress, and carried the fan of old Mrs. Dr. Norton, ^ and her appearance was quite laughable. She looked very funny. Mrs Fry- rep- resented Good Queen Bess ; Amanda Wildbahn, the empress Josephine, and looked beautiful. The gentlemen — hair pow- dered — wore short breeches, knee bands and buckles, long stock- ings, (silk, of course?) rufiled shirts and low shoes, the buckles of which were silver (?). The appearance of Dr. True, and another gentleman, who were dressed alike, was amusing. They were very old men, whose hair or wigs, and long cues, and whiskers, were white ; they wore large spectacles, and were so feeble with age that they trembled and tottered at every step. And Dr. True-^ gave out or read aloud, just as in days of yore, the lines of the ancient hymns, or melodies, which all sang. The hair of the ladies was dressed, and their bonnets, and head- gear fashioned, after a style that long since passed away. It was an entertainment you would have enjoyed, and I wish you could have been there. * * * Your time to return is near at hand. How glad we are. I want to see you each and all, so much. You seem to have been away twenty years. You can scarcely imagine how much mother wants to see her absent ones. Sometimes, when she is quietly seated, thinking about you all, she says she cannot wait, that she must see you. But the time will soon roll round. * * * Tell M— — , to write to C . With much love. Your sister, Annie. 1 She was a sister of Orange Johnson, of Columbus, the father of Mrs. F. C. Sessions. Mrs. Norton's husband. Dr. Alson Norton, M. D., came from Connecticut, in 1820. and settled in Radnor, Delaware county, but soon removed to Big Island, in Marion county, where he acquired an ex- tensive practice. He died in 1848. His cultured daughter Princess, married Mr. E. Percy Copeland of Marion, who became a National Bank President. = Wife of Rev. H. B. Fry. 3 Dr. H. A. True, A. M., M. D., very prominent in the Presbyterian church, a practicing physician, a merchant, a banker, a man of humor as well OS learning, and a good all-round citizen. Dr. True and James S. Reed came to Marion in June, 1839; and on November 2, 1841. in the city of New York, the doctor was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth P. Reed. • 394 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wite MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. AN1)I:KS0N. Marion, Ohio, August 2, 1864. Dear James: — Yours of the 9th uh. was duly received. I am sorry to learn that I'rincie is no better. We always feel like following the advice of our physician. I would give it a trial, but I have little confidence in it. A cool bracing atmosphere in summer, and a warmer climate in winter will do for her all that can be done I think. The less medicine the better in my opinion. Dr. T. B. Fisher's remedy, which Princie no doubt remembers, might be tried. For her affection, climate is the essential thing: medicine of little value. You allude to the rainy weather you have in Ham- burg.i We have had but three rainy days since tbe middle of May. We thought at times there would be an entire failure of crops, but they have come out astonishingly. Now we need rain badly ; the corn to ear requires it ; and so in answer to thousands of prayers, we are having a bountiful rain today. F A . took dinner witli us on Tuesday. She was returning home from the lunatic asylum at Columbus, where she had placed her daughter H . Poor thing! She feels badly of course, and has my sympathy. I believe you have heard that John Ault's estate is insol- vent. Col. Gorton his father-in-law, trusted him to keep the books, etc., and he did the business so loosely that the colonel is broken up too. How very true, we never know what a mer- chant is worth until he is dead. Col. John W. Shaw,- Mrs. John Gurley's brother-in-law, was killed at the battle of Winchester, a few days ago — July 24th. The hundred days' men are expected home in a few days ; but some think the government cannot spare them, and that they will have to continue longer in the service. We had a 1 The precipitation at Hamburg owing- to the proximity of the North Sea and the Baltic, is great, and nearly equals that of Ireland. 2 His last words were, "Welcome, welcome death!" He was lieutenant colonel of the 34th O. V. Inf.; a cool, determined. Christian soldier. He- was struck in the abdomen by a musket ball, borne from the held by a few faithful men, placed in an ambulance, and carried 11 miles to Bunker Hill, Berkeley county, "W. Va., where he died. 395 Lile and Letters great demonstration here on the 28th of July, on the occasion of the reception of the Fourth Ohio. O James, liow 1 welcome the days that shorten the time for your return, though I know they also shorten the time alloted to me. But I don't ask to live always, only so long as I can be useful to others. 1 feel that Cora especially needs me. If we should be permitted to meet again • — all of us — it will be a very happy meeting. Our family is now so small, there are so few of us to care for one another, that we should care more than ever for each other. You wish Mary could write as well as Cora. No danger: Mary will progress fast enough. She is three and a half years Cora's junior. I do not think Cora could write a letter that long ago. Cora has made rapid advancement in music. She can now take up a piece of music, and if not too complicated, learn it herself without the aid of a teacher, and Princie knows it is quite an attainment for one of her years who has only had seventy lessons in music. Well I have filled my sheet full of nothing. May God preserve you many years. Your affectionate mother. P. S. — Well Princie, about the baby's name. I like Carl ; it can't be nicknamed. Carl Fowler would be very pretty I think. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 3d. 1864. My dear Son: — Yours of the 21st ult. received. * * * C. R. Fowler came here the 20th ult. and paid me $253.45, the interest on his note to that date. Scott Fowler gave his note for $3,000 with C. R. as surety. Their notes bear 8 per cent, per annum, the interest payable semi-annually. I never dealt with more honorable men. C. R. Fowler sold his wool clip of 11,000 lbs. this summer at $1.00 per lb. Scott F. also sold his clip at the same price. Sheep owners are coining money. 396 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Dr. Johnson^ is dead. He died last Sunday a week, of dropsy brought on l)y irregular hours and exposure in the practice of his profession. Till the very last he thought he v.'ould get well. J visited him several times before he died, and told him that he could not recover, but he alwavs insisted that he would get well. Your mother called at his residence Saturday evening, and he told her that he would get well. He died the next morning at 5 o'clock. Our people are now trying to raise recruits for the army so as to avoid the draft. Last winter the legislature passed an act authorizing townships to levy a tax to pa\- $100 "home bounty," to each recruit, and all the townships in the state will do it to prevent a draft. So our taxes will be very high. In this township they will amount to a large sum. In Pitt town- ship, Wyandot county, your taxes are heavy. And incomes now pay a tax of 5 per cent where they exceed $600. ► We have had hard fighting before Petersburg, Va., and very great slaughter, but as yet very little gained. True, Grant under- mined one fort and blew it up, but our army could not take the place. We may do it yet, Init it will be with great loss of life. \'ou will see by the papers that Gen. Sherman is doing well in Georgia. My love to Princess and the children. Your father, T. y. Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. .WDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 15, 1864. Dear Son : — Your letter of the 29th ult. enclosing one to D. S. Miller (which I sent him) came duly to hand. * * * Men who do not want to go to war are compelled to ])ay big 1 Dr. W. C. Johnson, a kind-hearted, honest man, born January 21, 1S08, in Harrison county. Oliio, came to Marion in 1834. formed a partnership with Dr. J. Tjiving-ston, an uncle of Gen. Henry C. Taylor, of Columbus, Ohio, and secured an extensive practice. Before coming to Marion, the doctor was a student at Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia. He- was an able practitioner. He died July 24, 18G4. Dr. Johnson was a kinsman of the family of the historian, Hon. William H. Hunter, the able editor of the Chillicothe News-Advertiser. The Johnsons were related to- the Houses of Mt. Gilead, and to other prominent Ohio families. 397 Life and Letters Tound prices for substitutes. Only such as are exempt from the draft can be employed as substitutes. They are aliens, negroes and men above 45 years of age. I see by the papers that Bos- ton is getting ship loads of Germans who will serve as sub- stitutes for three years. They are well paid by the men for' whom they serve, receive $100 government bounty, arid get $16.00 per month, and their food and clothing from the government. If the war lasts much longer, all the men in the country from 18 to 45 will be called out. Then the old men, women and children must do the farming antl other work. I now be- lieve the Rebels will fight as long as they have the means to :raise armies or guerrilla bands. This their leaders have deter- mined on. Everything here is very, very high now.^ Butter 30 to 35 cents. What will it be in Winter? Hay $20, wheat $1.80, corn $1.10, oats 75 cents, potatoes $2.00, hams 25 cents, cheese 20 to 25 cents, ordinary white muslin 75 cents, woolen goods very -high. Laborers get $3.00 per day. A man to live must do a good business. Farming and wool-growing are the best occupations mow. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, xA.ugust 19, 1864. Dear Ja]mes- — I suppose that Princie has returned from l^ehburg,- as you informed me in yours of the 23d ult. that you were going to fetch her back. I hope her sojourn at Rehburg has greatly benefited her. If not, I can only say I am sorry, and point her to the source of all good for comfort and conso- lation. I trust she will cultivate patience and calmness. This frame of mind will do much for a person of her temperament. ^ In the large cities prices were of course much higher for farm products. - A celebrated resort in the kingdom of Hanover for invalids. Here is the noted Molken Kur, where the patier^ts drink and sometimes bathe ■'in goat's whey. 398 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wite Gentle excitement in pleasant company, amid attractive or charm- ing scenes may henefit her. * * * Three days ago Dr. Bridge^ was brought here from Georgia a corpse. It is very sad to reflect that so many true patriots are falling, but we never for a moment lose faith in the govern- ment. We will certainly succeed, though through much trib- ulation.' We must do our part, in the atonement for national sins, for God knows we have helped to roll the car of slavery over three millions of human beings. And why shouldn't we atone for such inhumanity, though it require the best blood of the nation ? 1 hit the tlevastated Southern homes more strik- ingly illustrate the atonement \vhich the people now in arms against the government are involuntarily making for their dis- loyalty, and long continued enslavement of the blacks. - Annie just received a letter from Eugene, in which he enclosed two photographs, one of which he requested her to forward to vou. Eugene would like to become your secretary if you need one. He never thinks I suppose that you are tired of foreign life, and are likely to resign. A letter to Eugene will reach him addressed as follows : Capt. T. Eugene Tillot- son, Co. B, 64th reg. O. V. I., 3d Brig., 2d Div., 4th A. C. z'ia Chattanooga, Tcnn., on the march. I wish you would write him immediately. This is Lyman's address : Capt. L. Spauld- ing, Co. II. I2ist reg. O. V. I., z'ia Chattanooga, Tenn., on the march, now near Atlanta, Ga. I have forgotten his division and cor])s. but the address is sufficient. I will send you the address of Capt. Thomas J. Anderson jr in my next. Mrs. Maggie Pollock whose health is very poor, has so often invited Annie, that she concluded to make her a visit. She is now at her home in Logan county, where she will remain a few days. Say to Princie that Eunice Convert^ is in very poor health. We are now having warm weather — the warmest in 28 years. May God protect you all. Your affectionate mother. 1 Dr. W. W. Bridge, M. D., a surgeon in the army. 2 Daughter of Col. W. W. Conclvlln, and by many considered the hand- somest young married lady in the r-ounty. Rosidi d after marriage in Chicago and Colorado. 399 Life and Letters MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 25, 1864. Dear J'rincess: — This makes the seventh letter written by me today and yesterday. As you are aware I returned some time since from Bellefontaine, where I spent two weeks, nearly all the time at Mrs. Maggie Pollock's. Your cousin ^Irs. Waters^ now lives there, and she invited me to spend an afternoon at her home. I had a pleasant time. She is a sweet woman. Her husband you know is a Methodist preacher, and Bellefontaine is his station. At Mrs. Waters' I met your cousin Miss Re- becca Miller- of near Springfield, who was returning home from a visit to your sister, Mrs. R. N. Taylor of Wyandot county. I found Miss Rebecca very intelligent and agreeable. As it rained very hard, I staid all night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Waters,, and hence became very well acquainted. She pressed me to visit her again upon your return, in company with you. Maggie's relatives, the Pollocks, are extremely nice people. They had a great deal to say about you, and want us both to visit them when you return.-" Your sister Maria, and Miss Jennie Hedges (who is now visiting her), will probal)lv visit us soon. We should be pleased to see them. Love to all. Your atTectionate sister, Annie. P. S. — I just got a letter from cousin Capt. T. Eugene Tillotson, V. S. A., which mother has told you of. I also got a letter from his sister, cousin Lizzie. She is very happy and thinks her husband has no equal. 1 Mrs. Elizabeth Waters, wee Banes, daughter of Gen. Horatio and Mrs. Mary Miller Banes, grand-daughter of Rev. Robert Miller, son of David, son of Robert, is the wife of Rev. Wesley Water."?, A. M., D. D. Mr. and Mrs. Waters have one lovely daughter. - "Miss Rebecca" is now (1903) Mrs. Joseph F. Humphrey, and as one of "the 400" resides in splendor in Colorado Springs. Her husbanu, an educated gentleman, is very prominent and wealthy. An only child. Robert Guy Humphrey, was married January 15, 1902, to the charming Miss Clare Florence Williams of Denver. 3 Mr. John Pollock, the father-in-law of Mrs. Maggie Pollock, was a prominent lawyer in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and a particular friend of Judge Thomas J. Anderson. After the Civil War he practiced: law a few years in Winchester. Va. 400 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile MRS. THOMAS j. AN DICKSON TO j A M KS n. A X DICKSON. Makion, Ohio, August 29, 1864. Mv Deak Son: — Yours of the 6th inst. was duly received. Am glad i'rincie has returned feeling better. Hope the treatment has been really beneficial. The favoraljle war news this morning you \vill have read before this reaches yoti. Eugene, who is now a staff officer, made another narrow escape lately. The horse under him was killed, and the skirts of his coat were torn away by a shell. Only the day before he had paid $170 for the horse. A couple of days since I received from Charleston, J 11., a letter from my sister, Mrs. Ann E. Tillotson. She is well pleased with her new son-in-law, Lizzie's husband.^ I am sorry to say that Lyman has resigned his captain's commission. He had done well, and received many encomiums for his soldierly qualities, but when he became sick enough to go to the hospital with the enemy in sight, he thought it time to resign. 1 think he must regret it now. He might have got a sick-leave until he recovered. Some (if the captains have been at home for months, drawing their pay all the while. He started home, but had to stop a few days at Chattanooga to rest, then came on to Nashville, where he again rested. By this time he had so far recovered as to think he could go to work under cover, and got empolyment in the (piartermaster's department. He is getting $75 per month, and board, and may do pretty well. I don't like the idea of his losing an office he had so fairly earned. If he should desire it, he can probably get a commission in one of the new regiments to be recruited ; but I don't suppose he could now stand campaigning, as that means exposure of every kind. 1 Mr. J. M. Hogue, a native of Ohio. His wife Elizabeth V. Tillotson, was born in Marion, Ohio, Oct. 5, 1838. Her father Samuel Tillotson was born in Chenango, N. Y., Sept. 28, 1811, and died in Charleston. 111.. May 17, 1884. His wife Ann E. Johnson, was born near Steubenville, Ohio, April 23, 1813, and died in Emporia, Kansas, April 16. 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Tillot- son who spent many years in Marion, Ohio, were attached to each other by ties of love, and always lived in peace and harmony. He was an in- dustrious man of much business capacity, and his many imdortakings turned out well and to his advantage. His wife was devoted to her family, and though her tastes were domestic, she had a fund of intelligence, and was a superior woman in many respects. 26 401 Life and Letters Tf Princie were to visit one of our stores now, the price of goods would probably alarm her. Common calico sells for 55c per yard, wool delaines $1.00, common muslin 75 cents, merinos $2 to $4, commonest delaine 60 cents, kid gloves, not good, $3.00. Your affectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 29, 1864. My dear Son : — Yours of the 6th inst. came duly to hand on the 26th, enclosing a letter for Mrs. W. Hedges, which I forwarded. * * * Col. James H. Godman has received your check to pay for the Ohio State Journal one year, including pos- tage. I have rented the River Farm for three years, to Hiram Stalter and Henry Mourer. They are called good farmers and appear like honest men.^ I am glad to hear you say you want to return to your own, your native land. When we are all at home, there are but few of us, and your mother and I are getting old and feeble, and cannot remain with you long ; so we ought to spend the few days we may be spared, near together. I think from present appearances we shall crush out this wicked rebellion ere long, notwithstanding there are bitter enemies of the Union cause in our own State, and elsewhere in the north. There are secret, oath-bound combinations, opposing the Union cause, some of which have been detected, exposed, and broken up. Arms and ammunition were found in their pos- session. Not alone southern Rebels and their northern sympa- thizers are at work to break up this Republic, but the aristocracy of Europe seem to have combined against us. But by the divine blessing we shall prove a match for them all, and come out triumphant, with our free institutions unimpaired. We expect a dreadful struggle this fall for the Presidency. The Great Proslavery Democratic National Convention is in ses- sion in Chicago at this time. ^ stalter and Mourer gave very poor satisfaction, Mourer especially. 40-2 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wiie Tuesday morning, Aug. 30th. We have not heard from the Convention, but the behef is that General McClehani wih be the Presidential nominee, and that a peace platform will be adopted. Vallandigham and his stripe of Copperheads, would prefer a man as a candidate who is opposed to the war in tota. Pe3'ton Hord- is one of the delegates to the Convention from this district. Recruiting is now going on here pretty fast. Harry Boyd, and William Garrett, who have already served tlie full term of three years in the 4th regiment, O. V. I., are now busily engaged enlisting men, and will succeed in raising a company in this vicinity. You need not fear that our government money will continue to depreciate. On the contrary we believe that as soon as the war is over, it will appreciate and finally become as good as gold. Some of it you know bears interest, and it is all a legal tender. Our people have full confidence in our government, arid con- sequently in greenbacks, (as the government issues are called), for the whole resources of the nation are pledged for their re- demption. God bless you all, and enable you to return in safety to your friends and country. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — I do not know what has been done with the Upper Sandusky premises lately occupied l:)y Sylvester Watson,^ nor what David Harpster has done with the corner lot in same place, latelv occupied as a place of business bv Sam. I'cckman. T. J. A. 1 Gen. Geoi-ge B. McClellan was the most popular soldier ever at the head of the U. S. Armies, that is the troops had a greater affection for him. 2 Hon. Peyton Hord, born in Rockingham county, Va., December 2, 1816, came to Marion county in 1826 with his parents, and as soon as old enough engaged in farming, and in dealing in live stock, especially cattle, on a large scale. He was a member of the State legislature (1868-9), president of the Marion County Agricultural Society, and held other promi- nent positions. He was related to the distinguished Peyton family of Va., and was a gentleman of the old school. He died Sept. 23, 1875. 3 Sylvester Watson, born Feb. 26, 1819, in Verona, N. Y., and who died Oct. IG, 1886. was a successful business man, and president of the First National Bank of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. His popular widow, Carolyn Kel- logg, and beautiful daughter Grace, (who married Mr. Warmcastle of Pitts- burg), are still in good health, (1903), and able to enjoy life. His prom- ising son Karl N., before fully reaching man's estate, died of consump- tion. His son Pliny, a very capable man of stei-ling worth, after amassing 403 Life and Letters MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, (3hio, Monday, September 12. 1864. Dear Princie: — I received on Saturday thrDugh the ex- press office a small box containing a beautiful breast pin, some fine kid gloves, a shell pin, some hair work for Mrs. Taylor, and some hair balls for Mrs. Fribley. Please accept many thanks. You have laid me under great obligations. The breastpin suits me to nicety. The workmanship is exquisite; 'tis rich, 'tis rare. But after all 1 must confess it derives its chief value from the civer — being a present from you, and containing the hair uniquely disposed, of loved ones far away. The nicely wrought bouquet in the center is beyond anything conceivable in the line of hair work. Libbie Sweney^ almost went into "conniptions" over it. She thought it displayed so much art. I shall rarely v/ear it, onlv to parties I presume, and they are few and far between. The gloves I value : x\nnie is well pleased with hers. I will forward Mrs. Taylor's work the first opportunity. Mrs. Fribley is well pleased vvith the hair Ijalls. 1 must close. I am very tired now having been house clean- ing all day preparatory to entertaining members of the Confer- ence.- I concluded to have it done now, if it is a little early. I shall be very busy all this week. Conference sets next, when there will be little rest. Ever affectionately. a fortune as a wholesale grocer at Toledo, Ohio, died comparatively young, leaving a widow — Clara Sears Watson — and several children, who moved to Pasadena, Cal. Mrs. Clara Sears Watson is the only child of Hon. John D. Sears, born Feb. 2, 1821, a man of wealth and superior attainments, and the best lawyer that ever practiced at the Upper Sandusky bar. He is still (1903) one of the best lawyers in Ohio. 1 Miss Elizabeth C. Conoklin, eldest daughter of Col. W. W. Concklin, became the wife of Dr. Robert L. Sweney, M. D., Sept. 2, 1852. Mrs. Sweney died Dec. 26, 1901, and Dr. Sweney January 12, 1902. Mrs. S. had been well educated, and when married was accounted one of the beau- ties of Marion. 2 This refers to the Annual Meeting of the Central Ohio Conference of tue Methodist Episcopal Church. 404 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, September 26, 1(864. Mv Dear Son : — Yours of September ^d is before me. I was very glad to get it, and to learn tbat yoii were all in Ijetter health. I have much to say and so little power to say it. Had I the pen of a Shakespeare, or the pencil of a Hogarth then I might hope to convey my thoughts and impressions, to depict scenes now vividly before me, but alas, I have neither, so i)repare tc read a poor weak little letter. The session of the Central (Jhio Conference closed this morning, and tlie last of our company left this afternoon. We have had a laborious week : Annie and I have had so much work to do ourselves, and I feel this afternoon that I ought to be in bed. This letter however I must try to finish in time to catch the Hamburg mail-steamer. Princie knows something about what it is to entertain a company of strangers six or seven days straight ahead, although she has never had such a trial. After all the Conference has been no doubt a great benefit to this community. The preachers were the guests during their stay of the best families in the place. Fry, Bowen, Wallace, Patten. Davids, the Smiths, the Reeds, the Johnsons, Scott, Fisher, T'ennett, Hardy, and many others who were not memliers. entertained, and were pleased with their guests. \Ve had a Union mass-meeting in town during Conference at which the Governor was present as a speaker. There was no session of the Conference the afternoon he spoke that all might hear him. He made a fine speech and gave the their portion. After the governor^ had spoken, the crowd called loudly for Wilson, a brother of Rev. Harvey Wilson and a preacher too, who at once ascended the stand and talked about ten minutes, administering to the * * * the most withering, scathing words of rebuke and denunciation I ever heard fall from the li])s of man. Then there were calls for Reid. P.ut few knew the stranger. A dignified, intellectual, scholarly looking gentleman stood upon the platform. All eyes were upon him. Whispered inquiries went through the throng: "Who is he?" "Who is he?" He then spoke for his country ten or fifteen 1 Gov. John Brough. 405 Life and Letters minutes in the strongest though most refinel language, and in) favor of the administration. You wiU yourself want to know who he is. He came from New York City, and is now the editor of the Western Christian Advocate. ' He^ preached once during the Conference, and it was one of the finest efforts I ever listened to. I must now commence to talk to Princie. On Saturday, in addition to our regular guests, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Gillett,^ Bishop Ames,^- and Rev. Dr. Harris^ took dinner with us. The same day Mr. Wesley Hedges took supper with us. Mrs. Gillett called here this morning, and I gave her the hair-work for Mrs. Taylor. I understand that Mrs. T. is in delicate health. I, have been expecting to pay her a visit this fall. Frincie you perhaps recollect that your friend and teacher at Delaware, Miss Rockwell, married again in India. Well the gentleman she married, the Rev. James M. Thoburn, is here now. I heard him lecture once and preach once during con- ference, and I expect to hear him lecture again tonight. He is a man of fine talents, and a very fluent, interesting speaker. His subject last evening was the resurrection of the body, and O, how beautifully he dwelt upon it. His portrayal was indeed sublime. He spoke of burying his wife away up on one of the slopes of the Himalaya mountains, and of planting a rose tree at her feet. I wish you could have heard him speak of your departed friend in connection with the Resurrection. I never so realized that I should meet my children in the body, in health and beauty, when "t]]is mortal shall have put on immortality," and "death is swallowed up in victory," as I did at that hour. 1 Rev. John M. Reid, D. D., born in N. Y. City, in 1820, graduated from the Univer.sity of New York in 1839; admitted to New Yorlc Conference in 1844, and preached in Connecticut, Long Island, and New Yorlv City; 18.58 to 1864 President of Genesee College, N. Y.; 1864-1868 Editor Western Christian Advocate; 1868-1872 editor Northwestern Christian Advocate; 1872-1888 Corresponding Secretary of the Missionary Society; 1888 until his death in 1896. Honorary Secretary of the Missionary Society. - These friends, formerly of Ohio, livisd in New York City. » Rev. Edward R. Ames, D. D., LL,. D., Bishop of the M. E. Church, a very eloquent preacher, was born in Ohio, May 20, 1806, and died in April 1879. * Rev. William L. Harris, D. D., LL. D. Bishop of the M. E. Church, was a professor at the O. W. University for eight years. He was born Nov. 4. 1817. near Mansfield, Ohio, and died Sept. 2, 1887, in New York City. 406 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife As I was going to write you, I thought you would like to learn soniethmg more from Mr. Thoburn about his deceased wife, so I called at the residence of Mr. Dales^ where he is staying to see him, Ijut he was not in, having been invited to Mr. and Mrs. James S. Reed's to dinner.- During the Conference we have had the most tremendous congregations. The pressure has l)een so great it would have been very unpleasant had the weather not been cool. 27th. Last evening 1 heard Mr. Thoburn on the manners and customs or India, was afterwards introduced, enjoyed a short talk, and spoke to hiui of your friendship for his deceased wife (Miss Rockwell). He said he had often heard her speak of her friend Miss Princess Miller, who attended school at Delaware, and wished me to say to you that his wife died a triumphant death. She left a son four weeks old who will be two years old next month. He brought his son home from India, and he is now at the home of his deceased wife's father near Chicago. He will return to India in January. I think him remarkably adapted to missionary work. May God have you in His holy keeping. Your affectionate mother. P. S. — The babe of Mr. and ]\Irs. J. Fribley died on the 1 2th inst. The poor little thing was always a sufferer. The Conference has given us a new minister. Professor George Mather, who has been the guest during the Conference of Rev. H. B. Fry. 1 Rev. I.. J. Dales tlie pastor of the M. E. Church at Marion. 2 Rev. James M. Thoburn was born in Ohio, March 7, 1836, graduated from Alleghany College in 1857. and was appointed a missionary to India In 1859. In 1864 he was at home on furlough, and attended the Conference at Marion. He is an eloquent speaker, and in India preaches in English and in the Hindoostanee language. He is enthusiastic in his work and very successful. At the General Conference of the M. E. Church in 1888, he was elected a Missionary Bishop. He is the author of several very readable books that relate to his missionary experience. Miss S. M. Rockwell, for- merly a teacher in the Ohio Wesleyan Female College at Delaware, and a most charming young lady, went to India as a missionary, and there be- came the wife of Mr. Thoburn. But death soon terminated her happiness, for she died in November, 1862. 401 Lile and Letters THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, September 2"], 1864. My Dear Son: — * * * Mr. Lincoln will be re-elected President ; of tins \vc now feel certain ; McClellan stock is low. Tlie draft has just taken place in our county. Marion and several other townships having made up their quotas escaped ; but Pleasant, Ijig- Island, and Green Camp, "caught it heavy." We have the finest weather you ever saw, and the best fall pasture. The corn crop is good. We have had no frost to injure anything. W. Hedges^ and D. Harpster- both want to rent "The Rolling Plain." (jold is coming down and I think that greenbacks will soon be as good as gold, especially those that bear interest. Govern- ment stocks go up as gold comes down. Our old friend George W. Beery''* of Upper Sandusky, 1 A prominent stock grower. * The wealthiest farmer, and most prominent wool-grower and flock- master in Ohio. " Hon. George W. Beery, of Virginia descent, was born near Bremen, Fairfield county, Ohio. July 1. 1822, and died at Upper Sandusky. June 16, 1S85. He was a prominent lawyer, and became president of the "Wyandot County Bank, (of which he was the founder), the predecessor of the Com- mercial National Bank of Upper Sandusky. His wife. Ann Joy McDonald, a noble, generous lady, was born at Circleville, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1822, and died at Upper Sandusky, May 10, 1892. Their only son George W. Beery, Jr., (an investment banker), was born at Upper Sandusky, July 31, 185C. Of all the Beerys in the country — and there are hundreds — George is be- lieved to be the most experienced traveler, the most brilliant conversation- alist, and the most popular with "fair women and brave men." His inti- mate friend was the late President McKinley. to whom he bore (it is said) a striking resemblance. When Major McKinley was governor of Ohio, he gave Mr. Beery the following splendid letter of recommendation, which will remain an heirloom in the Beery family for a thousand years or thereabout, for none of the race ever Vjefore or since received such a ti'ibute from so high a source. "Executive Department, "Columbus, Ohio, February 7th, 1895. "V'o IF/iooi // !/4. 1 received the follow- ing note from Hon. J. S. Haldeman. U. S. Minister-Resident to Sweden and Xorwa^-. who was then at a hotel in Hamburg, with his wife and children : JACOB S. HALDEMAX TO JAMES H. AXDERSOX. "My De.\r Consul: — I wish to see you immediately - -rant matters personal to myself. Your friend. H.^LLiEilAX." I caiied on Col. Haldeman at once, and the following dispatch to the Secretary" of State will explain his unpleasant situation : JAMES H. AXDERSOX TO V. ILLIAM H. SEWARD. United States Coxsui_a.te, Xo. 32-5. Hambusg, October 7, 1864. Sis: — I have t! .o inform you that Mr. J. S. Haldeman, Minister-Resident of the United States at Stockholm, having been re- called by the President, and having obtained his passports from the ilin- ister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, was on his way back to our coun- tr\'. when on the 4th inst.. he was sued, and arrested in this place by order of the Court of Commerce, as the indorser of a bill of exchange, drawn in Stockholm, and protested for non-acceptance — (before due>. }klr. H. ha\-ing tried inefteciually to get released, sent me a pressing note to visit him. which I did. On the evening of the same day I called — as it was too late to see the S>-ndicus for Foreign Affairs — on the head of the Police Depanmeni. Senator Petersen, spoke of the arrest of Minister Haldeman. presented the facts in the case, read to - Capt. Thomas J. Anderson. Jr.. was at the home of his brother-in- law. Major J. H. Carpenter, afterwards one of the judges of the Circuit Court of Indiana. 419 Life and Letters him from Wheaton on International Law, and requested the discharge of the retiring diplomat. He could not dismiss the proceeding he said^ but would call off the officers guarding the prisoner if I would give my word that Mr. H. would not leave the city before 4 o'clock P. M. of the 5th inst. Mr. H. agreed that I might so pledge my word, and it having been done he was after that at large. The Senator immediately wrote to the president of the Court of Commerce on the subject, and thereupon on the 5th inst., about 'J o'clock p. m., Mr. H. was allowed to proceed on his journey, the action against him having been dismissed on the ground that Mr. Haldeman having been a Minister-Resident of the United States, was entitled by the law of nations to return to his own country in security and peace. Mr. H. in entering his name on the hotel register here, did not state his profession. This the senator claimed made it at least doubtful whether Mr. H. had the right to avail himself of the privileges of his publici character. He should have announced his coming, and his presence, and not doing so perhaps lost him his diplomatic advantages. I remarked that if such a doctrine ever prevailed, it was long since exploded, that the coming of an ordinary diplomat was not now as in the olden time announced by couriers and heralded in a loud and showy manner, that on the contrary he now traveled in a quiet unostentatious way, and that the right of unobstructed transit through a state, especially in time of peace, was always implied if not denied. "And," I continued, "to make known at hotels one's high station was not now very common, as it always caused heavy additions to hotel bills." This view of the case the senator seemed to assent to. I believe Mr. H. was treated pretty well while in the custody of the bailiff. Before leaving the city Mr. Haldeman requested me to protest in his name against his arrest and detention. Accordingly I sent the en- closed note and protest to the Syndicus for Foreign Affairs. I requested Senator Petersen to give me a copy of the proceedings in the case, and the enclosure in German is the transcript sent me. I called on the senator twice, and it gives rne great pleasure to say that on both occasions I was treated, as I have uniformly been by that officer since my residence here, in the most frank, cordial and gentlemanly way, con- vincing me, by his words and his deeds, that the object nearest his heart is to do right, and to prevent any encroachment on the rights of the people of other states. Mr. Haldeman bore himself with great dignity all the while, not- withstanding his situation was very trying, as his family were with him, and it had become noised abroad that he was in 'durance vile.' * * * Begging you to instruct me what course to pursue in future in this case, I have the honor to remain, Your obedient servant, Hon. William H. Seward, J. H. Anderson, Secretary of State, Washington. U. S. Consul. 420 Oi Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife COL. J. S. IIALDEMAN TO J. H. ANDKRSOX. Before Col. Haldeman's departure from Hamburg: (on Oct 5, 1864), he sent me the following note and 'Notice' : "Dear Anderson : I enclose a Notice for the authorities of Ham- burg. I authorize yon to copy, amend, alter, at your discretion. In haste, your friend, J. S. Halde.man." COL. J. S. HALDEMAN TO THE GOVERNMENT OF HAMBURG. NOTICE.' I have been arrested, detained, and imprisoned by the authorities of Hamburg, in violation of all international law. My personal security, guaranteed by civil law, has been violated by the Free City of Hamburg, a city that exists as an independent power by a strict observance of all law, for which she receives the respect of nations. For this personal indignity, and insult to the entire American nation, I hold the city of Hamburg responsible, and will through the government at Washington demand damages. I was Minister-Resident of the United States at the •court of Stockholm, was recalled by the President of the United States, was traveling in my diplomatic character, and when arrested produced my passport, and claimed my privileges; all was of no avail. Yours with respect, J. S. Haldeman, Minister of the U. S. A., en route for America. Hamburg, October 5, 1864. JAMES H. ANDERSON TO COL. JACOl! S. HALDEMAN. U. S. Consulate, Hamburg, October 6, 1864. My Dear Mr. Haldeman : — Herewith please find a copy of the pro- test I have sent to the Syndicus for Foreign Affairs, together with a •copy of a letter which accompanied the same. As your "Notice" was written in great haste, I availed myself of your request to "alter and amend it at my discretion." I hope it will suit you. I endeavored to place your case fairly and squarely on record, and at the .same time use temperate language. Thel'e were a few facts I needed, which you could have supplied, namely: the date of your recall, the date of your passport from the Swedish government, the length of time you were in custody, etc., but these will all come out when the case is finally heard. 1 This is a copy of the "notice" left with me by Col. Haldeman, but before sending it to the Hamburg Mini.ster of Foreign Affairs T modified it in many respects. I have no copy of the one I sent, but it was polite and respectful in tone, language, and .style. 421 Life and Letters And now allow me to say that I never saw a man whose deportment nndcr snch trying circumstances so elicited my admiration. That you may never again lie so placed is my sincere wish notwithstanding your happy faculty of making a virtue of necessity. I suppose you are now enjoying yoiu'self on " — the wide and winding Rhine, Whose breast of waters broadly swells Between the banks which bear the vine." still as you will soon be in Paris, I shall send this letter to that city without delay. Remember me kindly to your wife and daughters. Hop- ing to hear from you often, that you will have a pleasant voyage to God's own country, and that we may some day meet again, I remain, Yours very truly, James H. Anderson, His Excellency, J. S. Haldeman, U. S. .MinishT-Rcsidcnt to Stockhobii. When I called on Col. Haldeman on the 4th of October 18G4, I found his handsome high-bred wife in a state of great excitement. She pranced the parlor floor of the large Hotel de I'Europe, like a beautiful leopatdess, her magnificent eyes fairly glittering with suppressed rage. "To think," she cried, "that the wife and children of Colonel Halde- man, the American eml)assador to Sweden and Norway, should suffer this humiliation !" I tried to calm the lady by saying that they would all probably be at liberty to proceed on their way the next day, that any one was liable to be sued, etc. "And for such a sum," she said, "for the pittance of five thousand dollars," and with flashing eyes she snapped her fingers contemptuously. I had heard that her father was one of the rich men of Pennsylvania, l)ut of her husband's financial standing I knew nothing. He told me he would pay the bill of exchange after reaching home if he was found to be liable. His brother. Hon. Richard J. Haldeman, M. C. was a son-in-law of the great millionaire statesman, Gen. Simon Cameron, U. S. Senator, ex- Secretary of War, ex-Minister to Russia, etc. The following note from Dr. C. H. Merck, Syndicus for Foreign Affairs, is an answer to one from James H. Anderson, U. S. Consul, on the subject of Minister Haldeman's notice and protest. DR. C. II. MKKCK TO JAMES li. ANDERSON. ^nbem ber UntergeicEinete (Sl:)ntiicu§ ftdf) bec^^rt, (Sr. iQcd^lno^I- geboren, bem Sonful ber SSeretnigten ©taaten tion S^orb ^mertfa, §errn James H. Audenson ben (Smpfang ber t3eet)rten 3^Dte bom 6. Dftober 1864, begleitet bon einem ^^rotefte be§ gemefenen §errn SJJinifter-Dfiefibenten am 5li3niglicf) (Sd)lt)ebi[(f)en §Dfe, ^errn Halde- 422 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife man, an^etgtn, [ief)t er [id) beauftragt [d]cn jeljt tarauf ,^u erflciren, ha'^ ber ©enat bie 23ered)tigung 311 bem ^^rotefte in fciner JOeife anju* eriennen Lierinag, Da ba» ()ie|iL3e .^pan.elegc'iid}!, aU es an] einen t)on iperrn Haldemanals ^Ih-inatiuann ge^eidjnetcn unb yjcangels ^^i^'hing proteftierten 5i}>d)[el ben ^.Jtrreft gegen if)n erfannt (latte, bie (5igen[d)aft beSfelben ali biplDniati[d)en 5i]ertreter ber 5i.kreinigten Gtnaten gar nid)t fennen fonnte, inbem .S>rrHaldeinan[id) lueber burd] feinen ''^afi, nod) [onft n^ie ben §ainbnrgild]en 58e()i3rben gegeniiber in [einer ami:: lidien Qualitdt angemelbet t^atte. SSdre eg [elbft uni5lDeifeI(}a[t ba^ ein btp(omatt[d)er 5Certreter in einem britten Staate, bei tueld^em er nid)t accrebitirt i[t, (i^yterritorialitiit 3U genief^cn I)at, [o i]aik ieDenfaflg eine fold)e '•^(nmelbung erfolgen miiffen. ^af? ini Uebrigen bie TOafe- regein gegen iperrn Haldeman.fobalb er [einen %\a\] Dorgejeigt !)atte, au[ge(]D6en [inb, D()ne bie minbe[teng 3lr)ei[en)a[te 9kd)t'j[rage 3U eri3rs tern, braudit ber Unter3eid)nete l^ln. ,^Dd)n3D{)tgefcDren nicf)t be[Dnber§ I;ert)Dr3u()eben, ba eg (5ui. §cd)n:D{)Igeboren bereiig anbenueitig befannt genjorben i[t. 2)er Untergeidinete benutjt mit S^ergniigen bie[e ;i^eranla[[nng jnr erneuerten S3er[id]erung [einer tonfcmmcnen §Dd)ad)tung. C. H. Mkkck. ©r. §Dci^lr)D()IgebDren, .§errn James H. Anderson, (5Dn[u( ber $8ereinigten Gtaaten bon 5^orb ^}(nierifa, Hamburg, ben 12. Qftober 1864. THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO J. II. A Nni'.K.S( )N'. Department of State, Washington, November 4, 1864. /. H. Anderson, Esq.. [J. S. Consnl. Jianibnrg, Sn< : — Your dispatch No. 325 concerning the arrest of the late U. S. Minister to Sweden,' has been received. Voin" proceedings are ap- proved. The subject will have consideration. Your Nos. ',V27 and 328 have also been received, and read with satisfaction. 1 am. Sir, yoiu" obedient servant, W. Hunter, Acting Secretary. 1 Other dispatches were received by me from tlic I)(parlm«nt of State on the subject of Mr. Haldeman's arrest, but owins lo our Civil War. and to Mr. Seward's satisfaction with the note dated October 12, 1864, of Syndicus Mercli. nothing further was done to my Itnowledge. — nothing certainly in Ifamburg-. 423 Life and Letters MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO MR. AND MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Tuesday, November 8, 1864. Dear Brother and Sister : — This is election day, and this will decide who is to be our next President. The stores are all closed, and all business suspended but voting, — the most im- portant of all. Of home gossip there is very little. The latest I believe is the marriage of Hon. John J. Williams, to a Miss Jones, a milliner here, who came from the east. They were married last Thursday, in the Episcopal Church, by Bishop Bedell.^ They went away on the first train, to Cincinnati I hear, and came back yesterday, when they were given a huge "belling," to cele- brate the event I suppose. The charivari occurred last night. Last Friday evening we gave a surprise party to our min- ister — Prof. Mather — and it proved a grand success. Until he came home about half past seven, he knew nothing of it, when he found his house full of company. Below, in the basement dining room, a large table was spread, and almost everything good to eat supplied. You are perhaps aware that he is an un- married man. We all spent the evening pleasantly until about 1 1 o'clock when we came away, leaving him a few trifling presents, principally wearing apparel. We like him as a preacher and believe he will build up our congregation. - Cousin Alice and her husband-' are here at the house of her parents. Last Saturday evening, the anniversary of her wedding, she gave quite a party. She wishes you to send her your photo- graphs, and those of your children. Every one likes the pictures of your children. They are very good, so natural. Cousin Lizzie is now in her own home ; is fixed very well I fancy from her letters. She gave me her purchases, the prices, etc. Indeed it costs quite a little fortune to go to housekeeping 1 Gregory T. Bedell, r>. D., born at Hudson, N. Y., August 27, 1817, bishop of the diocese of Ohio, and the author of many works, more or less able, that relate to religion, and the Protestant Episcopal Church: 2 Rev. George Mather was born in England, graduated at the O. W. University in 1858, was four years professor of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, at the Female College at Delaware, and has held other promi- nent positions in connection with the M. E. Church. 3 S. C. Osborn and Alice Johnson, his wife. 424 Of Judge 1 homas J. Anderson and Wiie now, even in u plain comfortable way, to say nothing of a fine luxurious outfit. I believe she has married very well ; the family at least are well satisfied. Mr. \V. L. Tirrill,^ who was here a few weeks ago, spoke in the highest terms of Mr. Hogue. her husband. He is jtist Lizzie's age — 26. Your affectionate sister, Annie. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Tuesday Noveml)er 8, 1864. My dear Son: — Yours of the 15th ult. was received. You ask if I have received from Washington a late Annual Report of the Secretary of State, on the Commercial Relations of the United States with Foreign Nations, including Consular reports. I have not, nor any other Report from that city. ( )ur National Bank declared a dividend on the 31st ult., the first in eight months. The liank officials expect hereafter to declare a dividend semi-annually. Your dividend will be placed to your credit. 'I'his is Presidential election day, and I have just voted for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. It is a rainy morning, but we hope to poll our whole vote. In this part of the State the Germans and Irish, almost to a man, vote the — ticket, thinking they are voting in the cause of democracy as of old, whereas they are voting precisely as the Rebels want them to. You will learn by telegTaph the result of the election long be- fore I could send it to you. The Rebels, North and South, will practice all the frauds of which they are capable, still 1 fear no danger, and believe the Union cause will triumph. 1 mailed you yesterday a letter fi'om Europe by our friend Bishop lulward Thomson ; and an able speech by my old friend the 1 Ion. Thomas Ewing of Lancaster, Ohio, on "The State of the Country," de- livered at Circleville a few days ago. 1 William L. Tirrill was born in Stewartstown, N. H.. in June 1824. and ■died in Omaha. Neb., May 15, 1869. A good scholar, good speaker, good •lawyer, and an influential citizen. He was the principal of the Marion Academy for several ycare before he came to the bar. 425 Lite and Letters As to the United States bonds, I have no donbt you might have made some money, Init yon must remember that you would have been compehed to pay for them in gold finally, possibly after leaving your official position ; and the bonds in the end may not be paid in gold. Our currency is at such a discount that it could hardly be desirable to buy gold with it to pay for bonds, however low the latter may fall in price. It might do and pay you well to buy bonds at the low figure at which they are now c[uoted in vour market, if you could borrow the money to do it, and had a reasonable assurance that the war was so near its close that these bonds would soon begin to rise, and that they would finally be paid in gold. * * * Benj. ( )lney sold his- land north of your Deal Farm, to Tom Dye for $20.00 per acre. In doing so I think he missed it. * * * May God bless you all with good health, and enable you to return in safety to your friends and country. This is my daily prayer. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marfon; Ohio, November 20. 1864. My Dear Brother: — I have just received a letter from in answer to the one I wrote him when I sent him a copy of last letter. Among other things he says : 'T thank you for the copy of letter which I read with equal pride and satisfaction. has what all men have who are worthy of the name, ambition — the disease of noble minds. He has beaten me in the battle of life, but I have re- commenced the fight, and trust that Fortuna, fickle goddess, will yet smile graciously upon me. I can not but feel a pride in the elevated and honorable sphere m which he is moving — hon- orable alike to liimself and his family — and without honor, or fortune, what are we? really nothing." James I wish you would write , a good long en- couraging letter. We are probably his onlv correspondents, and you know he gets low spirited so easily ; and perhaps it would do him good to know that you sometimes think of him. He 426 Of Judge Ihonias ]. Anderson and Wile is now doing very well. * * * I wish you were here next Thursday — Thanksgiving Day — to (hue with us. Mow happ) it would make us all! I trust the gcxxi Lord will souii pernnt us to meet together again. Your affectionate sister, Annie. P. S. — I am glad that you have found in Mr. William Ward,i the son of the Lhdtish diplomatic rc])resentativc. a con- genial associate, and that he is an intelligent high-minded man, and that his ])arents are such agreeable peo])le. THOMAS J. ANDI-'.RSON TO JAMES II. AXDI'.RSON. Marion, Ohio, Noveniber 22, 1864. My de.vr Sox: — Yours of the 2(1 inst. received. We were glad to hear from \()U. '■' '■' '•'■ T have houglit no tax-titles recently, nor do 1 intend to \)\\\ am- more. R W has not redeemed his lots, nor 15 K . We hold bv ' Sir William Ward, born June 2, 1S41. oreated a linight in 1900, has been Briti.sh consul general at Hamburg since 1897. He is tlie youngest son of the late John Ward, C. B., long the British minister-resident at Hamburg. Sir William was educated in Germany, and England; was his father's private secretary 1860-1866; was vice consul at Memel, Prussia, 1866-70, where he married Miss Jennie Maria, daughter of the late Elenry Fowler; was consul at Bremen, Germany, 1871-80; at Portland, Me., 1881-83; at Bordeaux. Fi-ance, 188:5-96; and is still consid geiioi-al at Hamburg. His standing in his own country, and in the consular service has long been high. I made liis acquaintance in the cit.v of Hamburg in 1861, and from that time until I left Hamburg in 1866, we were intimate friends. He was a man in t-veiy sense of the word, a manly man, lionorable and true. Of all my European acciuaintances, \\'illiam Ward was the one held by mo in the highest esteem. He is a linguist who speaks and writes several languages with ease and accuracy; and there is nnt pri)l).iV)l,\- in the service of any country a consular officer who is better informed as to tin; requirements and practical duties of the consular service, or wliose official reports have a wider circulation. His brother. Adolphus ^^'. Ward, T.iU. D.. T„L. D., Mas- ter of Peterhouse, Coll. Cambridge since IflOO, was born in Hamstead, December 2, 18:!7; educated at Peterhouse Cambridge; fellow of Peter- house, 1861. Wnen I knew him he was rather tall, of imposing presence, and altogether companionable. He is the author of several standard works. Another brother, John Ward, whoso ac(|uaintance I made in Hamburg, held a high .iudicial position in the East India civil service, ana came all the way from Calcutta to this country, to marry the benutiful dauglit(>r of the Baron von Gerolt, long the Prussian minister at W;\shington, and dean of the diplomatic corps. 427 Life and Letters a tax-title the lot that old William Brown, civil engineer, used to own and occupy. I would surrender our tax-titles to owners in fee on repayment to us of purchase money and simple interest. Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Johnson were elected by the greatest •vote any President and Vice President ever received. Lincoln has 213 electoral votes; McClellan 21, namely: Kentucky 11, New Jersey 7, Delaware 3. We elected three-fourths of the members of Congress. In Ohio we elected 17, opposition 2; whereas in the present Congress we only have five members from Ohio. The LTnion is safe ; our bonds are going up, and gold is coming down. Greenbacks will be as good as gold finally. You will not probably be at the next inauguration of Presi- dent Lincoln, but you would like to witness it I know.^ Love to Princess and the children. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — Marion market prices: Fresh pork $16.00 per cwt., butter 40 cents per lb., eggs 25 cents per doz., flour $10.50 per bljl., wood $6.00 per cord, corn meal $1.25 per bush., corn 75 cents per bushel, hay $15 to $20 per ton. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JA^'ES H. ANDERSON. Marion, November 22, 1864. My Dear Princie : — I am glad you feel better. I have high hopes of seeing you return in the spring improved in health. How heartily we will welcome you all home. People say to me, "Now that Mr. Lincoln is re-elected won't James continue in office?" I answer, "He will certainly return in the spring, though I know he could hold the position. If he should conclude to remain in our foreign service he will want a change, although he is well pleased with the people and the ]:)lace." I know that James possesses a laudable ambition, still T think he would like to be at home. * * * II was in Washing-ton and saw President Lincoln take the oath of office, and deliver his inaugural address, both on March 4, 1861, and on March 4, 1865. I also attended the Inaugural Ball on the 4th of March, 1865. 428 Ot Judge rhonias J. Anderson and Wife While I think of it I will say that the steward of the church asked Mr. A. whether yon were willing- to ])a\- qnarterage, as your name is on the class-hook. He told the steward that he would pay your quarterage if you instructed him to do so, and asked me to write you on the subject. As the steward is mak- ing up the class quota, you can say in your next whether you wish to pay, and if so how much. The church expenses this year will be something over $- . If I were you I would not give very much as you are not here, and abroad you are- subject to church and many other expenses. 1 am glad you still find the people of Hamburg, especially those with whom you associate, so agreeable ; and that James continues to appreciate and admire his English friends Mr. and Mrs. Ward,^ and others. Tell Mary, and little James, we have plenty of apples in the cellar from our own orchard, and wish they were here to help eat them. May God have you in His holy keeping. Your afifectionate . mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, December 5, 1864. My Dear Son : — We received letters from yourself and' Princess of the 29th of October. Our mails are not transmitted with the regularity they once were. ^ ^john Ward. C. B., diplomatist, was born Augu-st 28, 1805, at East Co-wes, Isle of Wight, where his father John Ward, was Collector of Cus- toms. ' His mother was a sister of Thomas Arnold of Rugby. Mr. Ward was inspector of prisons in 1S37. and private secretary of the Earl of Durham in 1838. He published many able articles in the Edinburgh Re- view, and in British and foreign reviews. He was sent to Berlin in 1844 as British Commissioner, to effect a settlement of the Portendic claims on France. In 1845 he was appointed British consul general at Leipsic, and in 1850 he was instructed to act as secretary of the British legation at Dresden. In 1860, after receiving the order of C. B., he was appointed British consul general and charg§ d'affaires to Hamburg, and other Hanseatic cities. In 1865 he and Lord Napier negotiated a commercial- treaty with the Zollverein, and in 1866 he was raised to the rank of minister- resident. In 1870 he was placed on the retired list, and spent his re- maining years at Dover, where he died September 1, 1890. his excellent and gifted wife, Caroline Bullock, surviving him. See "Reminiscences of a Diplomatist, being recollections of Germany founded on diaries kept during the years 1840-70, by John Ward, C. B., 1872." From 1861 to 1866 I met Mr. and Mrs. Ward quite often, and always cherished a feeling of regard for both, and for all the members of this superior family. 429 Life and Letters Well James if you did not send up one long, loud cheer when you heard the result of the election, it was because you had no one to rejoice with you. To have been within hearing of our braves in the field when they got the news would have done your soul good. Cheer followed cheer along the lines for miles and miles, and the echoing hills returned the triumphant shout. It was cheering enough to our troops, but ominous of stern war to the Rebs. We are having more fighting in Tennessee. As Sherman passed southward, Hood came northward, and the l)attle of Franklin,^ eighteen miles below Nashville was fought. Our army defeated Hood, and took over one thousand prisoners. You will wonder why Thomas suflrered Hood to come so near Nash- ville. It was a necessity. Sherman had taken away so large an army as to leave Thomas much reduced. So he sent north for reinforcements, and fell slowly back to receive them. The Rebels thought he was retreating and were in great glee, but he knew what he was about. Our army was probably reinforced, l)ut whether reinforced or not, it made a stand, and was Aictor- ious. After which our forces fell back to within three miles of Nashville, so as to i)rotect our vast stores at that point. An- other collision is expected. All the employes of the quarter- master's department at Nashville, together with all other reliable persons have been ordered to mount and guard the trenches. So 1 The battle of Franklin was fought November 30, 1864. Gen. Hood, commanding 40,000 Confederates, assaulted the TTnlon army of 17,000 men. consisting of the 4th army corps imder Gen, Stanley, and the 23rd army corps under Gen, Schofleld, Four different assaults were made by the Con- federates, the battle lasting till a late hour, but each time they were repulsed with great loss. At midnight, Schofleld, who was in command, withdrew his troops and trains to Nashville, meeting little opposition. Rebel loss nearly 6,000 in killed, wounded, and prisoners; l^nion loss 189 killed. 1,033 wounded, 1,104 missing. The battle of Franklin, (Thomas was not present), fought about 18 miles south of Nashville, can scarcely be called a Confederate victory. Gen. Thomas, in recommending the promotion of Gen. Stanley (an Ohio soldier,) says: "His gallantry [at the battle of Franklin,] was so marked as to merit the admiration of all who saw him. It was here that his personal bravery was more decidedly brought out perhaps, than on any other field;" and the "defeat" "of the enemy" was "due more to his heroism and gallantry than to that of any other officer on the field," The great battle of Nashville, fought soon after, De- cemlicr 15th. 16th, 1864, Thomas, "the Rock of Chickamauga" in com- mand of the Union troops, extinguished Gen, Hood's army, and the hopes of the (Confederate Government in the west. It was probably the most im- portant Federal victory of the war. The Union army lost 3,057, as follows: 387 killed, 2558 wounded, and 112 missing. Rebel loss not reported, 430 Oi Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile I presume Lyman is now thus employed. He has alwavs heen willing- "to pitch in." Persons not deemed reliahle have been ordered "to leave the city and go north." So we see it is no light thing to be living in the neighborhood of war. This is the substance of Saturday's installment of war news. I am sorry Princie, that your sister Mrs. R. X. Tavlor. thinks of going- to Arkansas for her health, for a journey of the kind is perilous at this time as guerrillas attack the boats so often. If she should get through she might be benetited : but she is very nervous, and the shocks from frights and terrors by the way would likely make her weaker still. Her disease is nervous altogether, not pulmonary, and anything very frightful might prove fatal. Mr. R. X. Taylor has a brother^ on one of the gov- ernment plantations, as you already know, who is a cotton planter. is 1 think mistaken in his opinion of Rev. George ]\Iather. He is a very earnest preacher. 1 sometimes think, how- ever that some of his expressions in the pul])it are almost too strong, especially when speaking about Copperheads. He pounces down on them with the most withering denunciations. I don't care how severe he is in talking to or about them, but I think that a more refined manner in the ptilpit, and langtiage less coarse would be more appropriate and etTective. Being an Englishman, he uses great plainness, sometimes amounting to harshness of speech. He preaches good sermons, however, and his talents are considerablv above mediocrity. Local news — there is none. ]\Iy love to Princie, Mary, JauK's and Charles. That God may have you in His holy keep- ing, and enfold vou in His arms of love and mercy, is the praver Your affectionate mother. ' Captain Edward L. Taylor, the cotton planter, born in Franklin county, Ohio. March 20. 1839. was a gallant soldier in the Civil War. .At the battle of Richmond. Ky.. August 30. 1862. where he fought with great heroism, he was wounded and made a prisoner. After his release he continued in our service till July 5. 1863. when he resigned his commission. He is a bon- vivant, a good story-teller, a good writer, an eloquent speaker, and the lather of three talented sons and one accomplished daughter. He is a law- partner in Columbus. Ohio, of his distinguished brother. Gen. Henry C. Tavloi-. • 431 Life and Letters MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, December 6, 1864. Dear Brother : — I received your letter of the 14th uit. tell- ing me of the watch^ you kindly sent me. For so handsome and valuable a present, how can I express my thanks ! I appreciate the gift I "assure you. I shall keep it all my life, with some other things you have given me. 1 shall write at once to Mrs. Col. J. H. Godman, now in Columbus, to send me the watch by express as soon as she receives it. I am impatient to see it. * * * Write me again soon. Your sister, Annie. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Tuesday, December 6, 1864. •Dear Son : — How much longer do you v/ant the Marion Independent sent to you ? I told Mr: George Crawford, the edi- tor, I would let him know when to stop sending it. I suppose about the first of March, as after that )Ou would not receiv-^ it ; or will yovu" return be on a leave of absence ? I believe I could attend to your business another term provided you de- cide to remain in some foreign relation. If you can content yourself abroad for another term, you should be promoted to a higher and more lucrative position. You will come home at all events. I am very anxious to see you and your family : so are we all. * * * Act according to your better judgment, re- lying on God to direct you. There is very little here now for a lawyer to do. Our young lawyers are doing comparatively nothing, except Henry C. God- ^ In the fall of 1864, a Mr. Emory, foTmerly proprietor of the American House, Columbus, Ohio, came to Hamburg to negotiate the sale of steam fire engines. He had one with him, a hand.some specimen, and to show its capacity gave a public exhibition. The people stood afar off fearing it might burst. He had given eiiihibitions in Egypt, in Prance, and was en route to Russia. I sent to Ohio by Mr. Emory the watch, and various other presents and requested him to hand them to Mrs. Godman — a particular friend of our family — whose husband Gen. Godman, was then Auditor of State. 432 Ol Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile man, who succeeded to liis father"s i)r;uiico. jdlni j. WilHams, IT. T. Van Fleet, A. Osborn, S. 11. Barlranu and J. C. Johnston are doino- very little. 1 am holding- the Rollino- Plain ((qo acre) farm at $ per year, and expect to gel it. It needs nndcrhrnshing badly. It underbrushed 1 could get a nuich higher rental. 1 expect to rent the Prairie Farm (404 acres) iov $ per annum. I. J. Anderson, of Carey, ( )hio, had it last year. David 1 larpster wants to rent the Rolling Plain, lint 1 fear he will not give me my price in its present condition. He needs it, not having- pas- ture enough on his own farm for his large Hock of sheep and other stock. Last year he rented the Bryant farm of 480 acres that lies between the Rolling- Plain and your River Farm. '•' * * Give me the date of the birth of your son Charles Finley Anderson, that 1 may enter it in my bilile — the day, month, and year. My love to all. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOM.VS J- ANDERSON TO MRS. J.\MES H. .\NDERS0N. Marion, Ohio, Monday, December 19, 1864. Dear Princie : — The health of the place has been very good for months, but tlie fall was certainly the most unpleasant that I can call to mind. We did not have one clear day in Novem- ber, nor has it been comfortable to sit without fire since the 2 1 St of September. I believe I told you that Percy Copeland' and family had moved to Bellefontaine. Last week Alice his eldest daughter, took the scarlet fever and died in three days. She was buried here, but fearing the contagion the coffin was not opened. A blight seems to have fallen upon that house. Alice, who was in her seventeenth year, experienced religion just tliree weeks before her death. In this there was consolation untold, for it destroved the whole sting of death. But O what selfish beings 1 E. Percy Copeland, some years later moved to Rochester, Ind., and became president of the First National Bank. 28 433 Life and Letters we are ! When we know that our friends and loved ones have made a happy exit, we are still unwilling to give them up. Mrs. James H. Godnian, whose health is not good, is ex- pected here from Columbus to spend the holidays ; also her son William,^ and his wife who is a sister of the wife of Prof. P. S. Donelson, D. D., of Delaware. She was a widow with one child when cHscovered by William. Mrs. Fry2 gave a party, called a church reunion, last week. Wc were all invited, but the sleety pavements afforded me a sufficient excuse for not attending. It was no doubt a pleasant party, but I have no taste now for large receptions of any sort. Princie I hope you will write to Mrs. Fry. Tuesday. I hope the weather will soon be more pleasant, for I am so sad when it is gloomy. It seems impossible to throw it off, though I try to be cheerful. But why detail this stuff to you? You can't understand it. In the springtime of life we are full of hope, feel that we are equal to the great task before us, but not so in life's decline. I am weak physically and mentally: as a consequence my spirits and energies fail me. Hence I am given to despondency at times, though my natural disposition is buoyant and hopeful. I earnestly pray that you may not be a sufferer this winter. My love to James and the children. May God have you in His holy keeping. Your affectionate mother. P. S. — We just received a letter from Lyman. He had been ordered to the field to assist in driving Hood away from Nashville.^ 1 Rev. V^illiam D. Godman, A. M., D. D., graduated from the O. W. University, August 5, 1846, and since then has been a faithful soldier of the cross and gospel herald. 2 Wife of Rev. H. B. Frv. 3 The battle of Nashville was fought on the 15th and IGth of De- cember. 1864, and during these two days of furious fighting. Gen. Thomas with 56,000 Union troops, nearly annihilated the Confederate army, 40,000 strong, under Gen. Hood. The Confederates abandoned their artillery, and fled southward in wild disorder and utter rout. The Union army cap- tured 4,46^ prisoners, including 287 general and field officers, 53 guns, and many thousands of small arms. The Confederates were so frightened and demoralized that their retreat did not cease till they were in Tupelo. Miss., where the remnants of the army melted away, and Hood at hia own re- quest, was relieved of command. It was a famous victory. 434 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Monday, Januar}- i6, 1865. My dear Son : — Your letters due on Saturday last have not yet been received; hope they will arrive before I mail this. This will be a poorer letter than usual. You will say I don't ■see why ! Indeed to tell the truth I am so excited thinking of your home-coming, and how happy it will make us all, that I am almost beside myself and unfit to write, or do anything else. You will soon be able to say when you will set sail for Amer- ica. If you should decide to remain in Europe another term of four years, you must get a leave of absence that will enable you to make us a good long visit. A faithful officer who has never left his post is entitled to such a leave. Nearly all our Ministers and Consuls in Europe have been at home once or twice since you went away. The i)apers announce arrivals and departures. I notice that young !\lr. Xast,^ our Consul at Stuttgart, is now at home. Although it is Monday, the house is full of callers, mak- ing it difficult to write. I was quite sick vSaturday night and Sunday, and friends are calling to learn how I am. They find me alniL^st well, only a little weak. When I last wrote you I could scarcely hold my pen. I had fallen on the ice a few days previous, and fractured a rib from which I suffered very much for about three weeks. It has now almost ceased to pain me, and I ap]:)rehend no further trouble. To-night an "Old Folks' Concert" will be given in town, the proceeds of which will go to the Aid Society. I hope there will be a large turnout. We are having very pleasant winter weather. The sleighing is good. It is not very cold, nor have we had anv intense weather. T have not heard from Mrs. R. N. Tavlor since she went south. The body of Capt. Thomas J- Anderson, Jr..- was brought to our house the Wednesday after I last Avrote vou, and from 1 William F. Nast, of Cincinnati, son of Rev. William Nast. D. D., of the M. K. Chtirch. 2 Captain Thomas .1. Anderson, Jr., son of John, and a nephew of Judge Thomas J. Anderson, was born on his father's farm less than two miles east of Marion, September 20, 1835, and died on the same place January 2, 1865. He was captain of Co. E, 12th Reg. Ind. Vol. Inf., and served for 435 Lite and Letters thence escorted to the cemetery by the soldiers in town, of whom, there were a great many, and buried with martial honors. The soldiers were all in uniform, and the procession was Cjuite im- posing'. The scene and service were solemn and impressive. Three volleys of musketry were fired over the grave, and this seemed dreadful, but such is now the custom. "Tommy" was a great sulferer, but died in prospect of eternal life. He seemed to be well aware for some time that he must die, and said, almost with his dying breath, that he had given his life for his country, but expected to live eternally in heaven. His father felt the stroke acutely. Have your children, who are delicately constituted, take good care of themselves, for they can't stand much exposure. May the arms of the Almighty encircle you. Your affectionate mother. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. IMarion, Ohio. January 17, 1865. My DEAR Son : — Since I last w-rote I have made the fol- lowing collections. * * * William Miller, David Miller's first cousin, came here today from his farm in Wyandot county to see me on business. He said sleighing was never better. There has not been much war news since Gen. Sherman took Savannah,^ and Gen. Thomas whipped Hood at Nashville. The Union men of Tennessee, lately held a convention at Nash- ville, to reorganize the state and bring her back into the Union, over three years in the war, and till his health gave way. He was one- of the 110 men selected by Gen. Sherman to enter and do special duty in Mississippi. He was a brave soldier, and on all occasions truthful and up- right. He was faithful among the faithless. As a boy and as a man he was true and reliable; hence he enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who knew him. Sorrow and tears marked his untimely fate. 1 The siege of Savannah. The city was occupied after ten days' siege and fighting, December 10 to 21, 1864, by Sherman, as the finale of his won- derful march to the sea. He had 60,000 troops. Hardee held Savannah with 15,000 Confederates, and on the night of the 20th evacuated the city by means of a pontoon bridge. Sherman found 250 heavy guns, and 31,000' bales of cotton, when he entered Savannah. The news of Sherman's ex- ploits, were received by the people of the loyal states with unbounded delight; and he leaped into fame, and became the idol and hero of the- hour. 436 Ol Judoe Thomas J. Anderson and Wife and they nominated a good man for governor, namely, Parson Brownlow. The Rebels are falling-oul among themselves, and the Southern masses are sick of the Confederacy, and want to come back into the Union. The signs of the times favor our arms, and the Union cause. I want you to let us know when you will leave llamburg for home, and on what steamer. After your arrival here, if you should not want to return, it will be time enough to resign. A longer residence at Hamburg, would enable you to give your children a good education, particularly in music, and the modern languages. Tell ]\Iary and James T. not to forget grandfather. I pray to God daily for you all, and that your lives may be spared to return to }our coimtry and friends. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — ^Market prices: Flour $ii.oo per Ijbl., corn 85 cents per bushel, pork $14 per cwt., beef 10 cents per lb. by the •quarter, butter 40 cents per lb., eggs 30 cents per dozen, hay $20 per ton, wood $8 per cord. CORA SPAULDING TO MARY P. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio. January 17, 1865. My dear Cousin Mary: — I wish that you and your papa, and all your family were here. I know your papa would take us a sleighing. I have not yet had one sleigh-ride this winter. I went to a concert last night ; it was very good : I wish you had been there. The concert people came from Mt. Gilead. Mary I had a nice little black kitten, and it died about a week ago, and we all felt very sorry for it was so playful. T am going to school now ; I was at school this morning, dive my love to your j)apa and mamma, and kiss little James and Charlie for me. ^'()ur cousin, Cora Spaitlding. 437 Life and Letters MI^.S. TJIOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAM1-:S II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Monday, January 30, 1865. My dear Son: — It is a long- time since we lieard from. >ou. 1 suppose you have already seeured a leave of absence, and know just when you will embark for home. We do not want any of our letters to arrive at Hamburg after you leave. Your last was of the loth ult. so you may imagine how anxious we arc. What wouldn't I give to see you all to-night or even to know that you are well. I have put the shade on the lamp and will now try to finish this letter. We have had company all day. Maggie I'ollock is now here, and will stay a day or two. I am now of the opinion that her lungs are not affected. She is nervous and her throat gives her some concern, but she may live many years. Mrs. Matthews, wife of Rev. A. D. Matthews,^ died last Friday, leaving five small children. How sad. To- day many people turned out to cho]) and haul wood for the famil- ies of our soldiers, b^or more than three weeks we have had the best kind of sleighing:- — very cold a ])art of the time. Our next door neighbor Mrs. Jane S. Williams just came in, and invited us to join a sleighing party to the Boynton place on the pike. You will l)e surprised to hear that T accepted. I have only been out of town twice since l^rincie was here in iSO^. Tomorrow afternoon we start to Mr. Boynton's stock farm. He lives two miles north of Slick's Inn, on the turn- pike — -seven miles from town. Von will wonder why we are going there. Well Mrs. Sally Randall.- who you know was 1 Rev. A. D. Matthews, born in Marion county. April 4. 1S2-4, was mar- ried April 27, 1847, to Miss Jane E. Roberts, (born in October, 1824. in Stark county, Ohio), who died in Marion, January 28, 1865. Mr. Mattliews was educated in the Marion Academy and in the O. W. University, was a teacher, preacher, politician, and merchant, many years, was treasurer of Marion county four terms and has been a local preacher in the M. E. church for a long period, and traveled the Norton-LaRue Circuit, as an "itinerant" for a few years. He has .ioined more people in marriage than any man of his time. He is not a genius, but a man of good sense, pleasant popular manners, a good story teller, cracks a clean cut joke, and is respected by saint and sinner. -"Miss Sarah Williams married I^evi H. Randall in 1820. He -was a good citizen. Her second husband, Mr. Amos Boynton. a farmer in Clar- idon township, Marion county, stood high in the community. (The Wil- liams family — mo.st respectable people — came to Marion in 1825.) A 438 Ot Judge 'Ihomas J. Aiulerson aiul Wile very poor, and had a hard liiiR' \n snppcirl her l'aniil\-, was lately married to Mr. lloyntnii, a tiiK" man, in t^ood circnmstanccs. She had ([uifc a trial in her mind al)i)nl ^ctlin^- married ai;ain, hnt I thoug-ht it the hest thm^- slu' c(»uld do. .\nd we are now in- vited to visit l\lr. ;md Mrs. I'.oynton al their pleasant and at- traetive eonntry home on the pike. Mrs. Williams says we will enjoy it, of wdiicli I have no donht. We had a telegram from Lonisville the other dav from Lyman. He was on his way to join Sherman. Fie is in the Commissary Department in the 23(1 army eor])s. T must close this scrawl ; there is so much noise. Annie, Maggie, and Mary Williams are all talking as fast as they can ahont crocheting, and other trifles, so 1 cannot think of anything to say. Tell Mary, James, and Carl, that grandma wants to see them "so bad." She can hardly wait till they come liome. Adien, mv dear children. God bless you. Your affectionate mother. THE DEPARTMENT Ol' .SI. MIC TO J.\.\n".S il. A\r)F.RSOX. 1 )l'.l'AkrMKNT OF Stati-:. No. 170. Wash iN'CTON. Jaii"y iV, IHti."). /. //. Anderson, Esq., U. S. Consul, Ilanil'itriji. .Sir: — I liavc to aclcess Anderson. Ol Juclg-e Thomas J. Anderson and Wife THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES 11. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, February 28, 1865. AIy dear Daughter : — I was truly glad to hear of the safe arrival of James at New York on the 19th inst. He notified me as soon as he left tlie Saxonia, and said that he would go to Washington before coming home. He said he would write me again from'New York, but I have received no other letter. May hear from him this afternoon. He writes to you I suppose regularly. 1 was much disappointed when I learned that none of the family came over with him, for I wanted and now want to see you and the children. I love the dear little souls. is a very sweet child ; and dear little • . I can see him now in the likeness before me which you sent us. He and , and the doll, in one picture. He is leaning on his little hand, looking natural and well. As for little Charles F., though I never saw him, I imagine that he is much like the other dear little ones. You and the dear little children may be happy, though alone and far from home, — the boisterous ocean rolling between you and your coinitry, — if vou continue cheerful, and put your trust in our great and good r>enefactor. Your relatives are all well except your nephew little Frank. ( )f his ailments ycu have no doubt been advised. ( )ur army and navv are now doing wonders in putting down the wicked rebellion in our countrv. We now have possession of all the seaports except Mol:)ile, and that will soon be ours. Om- troops occupy the great Babylon, Charleston, and Fort Sum- ter, and the other forts, and the American flag waves in triumph over them all. To-day's paper intimates that the Rebels are about to evacuate Richmond and Petersburg and that Lee himself has gone away and left Johnston in command, the belief being that he has gone to check Sherman. If not checked soon, Sher- man will disperse all the rebel forces, for he seems to be going wherever and doing whatever he pleases. Ihit (ien. Grant is watching Lee closely. Look out for stirring times earl\ this spring. The United States will come out all right. Do not doubt it. But for the help given the Rebels abroad, thev would have gone under long ago. 441 Life and Letters Now dear Princess, do not fail to write every two weeks, as the steamers have resumed their regular trips. I do not expect James till after the fourth of March, as that will be a high-day in Washington. All join me in love to you and the dear children. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON.. Marion, Oitio, February 28, 1865. Dear Frincte : — Yours of the 23d and 28th ult. were duly received, and I was very glad to get them. As we expected you and the children to accompany James home, we were disap- pointed. He wrote that you had decided not to come on account of the illness of the children. Mr. Anderson and Annie deeply regret it, but I bear it more philosophically, believing the hand of God was in it. In this way I overcome many of my trials and disappointments. Trials, for which we are in no way respon- sible, are intended 1 believe for our temporal or spiritual good. When the children are out of danger, and I hope they soon will be, you will have that disease to dread no more, which is the silver lining to the cloud that now lowers upon your house. Indeed all clouds have silver linings which our obscured vision sometimes fails to discern. I presume you were duly apprised of the day that James ar- rived in New York, on the Saxonia. We v/ent to the dc[>ot every day after the steamship's arrival on the 19th inst. till Friday, when we got a letter stating that he was very weak from pro- tracted seasickness, would rest a day or two, and then leave for ^^'ashington. We hope he will hurry home. I expect him soon, for I know he will come just as soon as he can. Now Princie, don't allow yourself to become low spirited, for it may do you much harm. T received a letter from Mrs. R. N. Taylor a few days ago. You know perhaps that she is at the Water Cure for the benefit of little Frank's health. The physician at the Cure • — no doubt a humbug — says they must remain a year. He has a rich patient, and expects a big ])ile for his services : and monev is nothing- 442 Ol Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife if he could effect a cure, but iu my opinion neither he nor any other doctor can save the child.^ Princie, in case you decide to remain in Europe four years longer, you will come home in the summer, will you not? It is very healthy here, no sickness scarcely. Mr. Christ. Brady is sick, but it is old age ; he is eighty-four. If there is anything in America that you would like to have me send you by James, let me know. Adieu. Your affectionate mother. - THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio. Tuesday, Alarch 28, 1865. Dear Daughter : — As it is my time to write to you — a thing I do not neglect — and as you are now alone with the dear children, you will be anxious to hear from home. James arrived here on the 15th inst., and staid till yesterday, when he started to Upper Sandusky. I think he will return here this week. He is very well. We are now having very fine weather, and the young blue grass is springing up, the flowering buds are fast putting forth, and the birds of early spring are all over our grounds. I have not yet made any garden, but ought to have done so. Will in a few days begin work on the garden. As the rebellion is fast winding to a close — for our armies are very successful — we shall soon resume our steady-going, straight-forward habits. Gold is fast coming down, as we ex- press it. American stocks are good property, and will soon be as good as gold. In short, Ave have no better security for money now than U. S. bonds. Confederate stocks will be worth nothing. In fact, they never have had any intrinsic value, although Euro- peans have bought them, and I do not pity them. James brought me a very nice heavy cloth over-coat, and a fine black broad-cloth dress suit, with which T am well pleased. 1 The child only lived a few months after this date. "All the other letters written by my mother during 1S65-66, and nearly all written by my father except business letters, have been lost or destroyed. 443 Life and Letters Princess, I should very much hke to see you, Mary, and James T. I can see tlie sweet children by looking at the pictures you sent us. I know is a good little girl, and is one of the best and most sensible little boys I ever knew. Little Charley I never' saw, but kiss him for me, and tell him grandfather loves him and wants to see him very much. I would not hurry "s education too much ; as her mind is very active, her health might be injured. Let the children play a great deal in the open air. Be careful not to strain the minds of children by crowding their studies. I will admit that it is a very nice point to determine just how to train and educate children ; but one thing I think essential in parents, to be very kind yet firm. Never exact more of a child than it can per- form, and perform understandingly. These priceless jewels need the right kind of polishing to steadily improve and to fit them for future usefulness. Your relatives are all well except little P'rank, v/ho I fear never will be. Accept our love. Look to God for help and wisdom to guide and sustain you in your lonely hours. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — It is reported that your brother, D. S. M., was re- cently married^ to a daughter of my kinsman. Judge Benjamin F. Aletcalf, of Lima. She is a fine lad v. The judge is dead. JAMES H. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Thursday, April 13, 1865. My dear Wife : — Tomorrow is the day set apart by the Governor of this state to celebrate the fall of Richmond, and the 1 They were not married. Miss Metcalf was married several months after tliis letter was written, to Gen. A. V. Rice, son of a wealthy- banker and land-owner of Ottawa, Ohio. Gen. Rice was born in Ohio No- vember IS. 1835; in the Civil War he became a brevet -brigadier general; and in 1874 was elected and two years later re-elected a democratic mem- ber of Congress. He is now comparatively penniless; and as a "Gold Democrat," or Republican, is holding a clerkship in one of the Depart- ments of the Government at Washington. His salary and pension enable him to live in fairly good style. Mrs. Rice when young was vivacious and attractive, and like her gifted father, Judge Metcalf, very bright. She has always been popular, and of great use to her husband in his public ■career. 444 Of Judge 1 homas J. Anderson and Wile capture of the xVrmy of Northern Virginia, and I suppose I will be called on for a speech. I shall of course respond, but my remarks will be very brief. The country is in a high state of joyous excitement. The fall of Charleston and Petersburg and Richmond, and other strategic points, and the surrender of Gen. Lee and his army, followed each other in such rapid succes- sion that the people here have all been kept busy for several days "jollifying." The rebellion is generally believed to be sub- stantially over, — ended. I hope this will prove true, for the country is weary of the war. I made one grand mistake in Haml)urg in not purchasing, as I intended to do, many more U. S. 5-20 six per cent, gold bearing bonds, ^ for since I left Hamburg, the price of these bonds has greatly advanced. I returned from Upper Sandusky a week ago last Tuesday. The same evening T attended a party at Mr. Smith's, and have been invited to Judge Bowen's, Judge Bartram's, Dr. Fisher's, Robert King's, Mr. Fribley's, Mr. P. O. Sharpless's, and others. I have been shown many attentions. I received a letter today from Mr. F. F. Fowler. His wife and children are well. I shall start to Hamburg from New York on the 2gth inst., in the "Germania." Father is poorly and will hardly survive another four years. Kiss Mary and the boys for me. Afifectionately yours. Tames H. Anderson. JAMES H. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Sunday, April 16. 1865. My dear Wife : — We are all bowed down with the most crushing load of sorrow and anguish. Our great and good Presi- dent has been assassinated — assassinated by an actor, (said to be an English actor), named John Wilkes Booth. It occurred night before last (Friday) at Ford's theater in Washington. I 1 1 bought some of these bonds at Hambui'g at one-third of their face value: payment for same made of course in gold. 445 Life and Letters have sent you a Cincinnati paper which contains all the known particulars of this hideous crime, and shall from this on send you regularly every paper containing anything new on the sub- ject. All day yesterday our church bells solemnly tolled, and lit- tle groups of sorrowing mourners stood around, — some silent, others talking of the horrible tragedy; many in tears. The same night at about the same hour, our noble Secretary of State, the Honorable William H. Seward, was murderously assaulted in his sick chamber with a dirk or poniard. He still lives. Knowing full well that Mr. Seward was confined to his bed, and helpless, from injuries received by being thrown from his carriage a few days before, yet the cowardly assassin plunged his dagger into the feeble invalid's face and neck five times. Thank God, he was not entirely successful ; but we fear that Mr. Seward, who was fearfully cut and slashed, will not recover. The same monster who attempted the life of the Secretary of State, also broke the skull and nearly killed the First As- .sistant Secretary of State, Mr. Frederick W. Seward, and severely wounjded Major Seward of the army, probably another son of the great Secretary. The assassin, at this writing, is unknown. Some think it possible that the same villain did it all, that is, Booth the actor. The Vice President, Andrew Johnson of Tennessee, is now our President, and I beheve him to be- a brave and true man. A strong guard of soldiers is constantly around him. The rebels will find in Mr. Johnson, another sort of a man than Mr. Lincoln. We all look on our late President as the best man this con- tinent has produced since the days of Washington. What a loss is ours ! Mr. Lincoln, so gentle, so good, so moderate, so calm, so discreet, so wise, is indeed no more, and our people mourn his loss and tragic death with wild and passionate grief. I shall say no more now on this painful subject, as the news- papers will give you a fuller account of these awful, shocking, demoniac crimes that cry aloud to heaven for vengeance. I expect to leave here for Washington, next Tuesday or Wed- nesdav, and expect to sail out of New York liarbor for Ham- burg on the 2()th inst. * * * All join me in much love to ■you all. Your affectionate husband. 446 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile james h. anderson to mrs. james ii. anderson. Department of State, Washington, D. C, April 27, 1865. My dear Wife : — I find it impossible for me to leave this city before two weeks from Saturday, the 29th inst., as I cannot etfect all my ends before, and possibly not that soon. I liad an interview last evening with our patriotic President, Andrew Johnson. The Hon. Thomas Corwin, and Col. T. P. Shaifner, as friends of mine, accompanied me to the White House. The President was very kind and cordial, and gave me some gratifying assurances. I may accomplish something after the funeral obsequies of our late lamented President. Until it is all over, and his remains sacredly entombed at his old home in Springfield, Illinois, nothing of importance and no appointments will be considered. Then the President will fill vacancies, etc. There is great excitement in Washington just now. Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln, has been taken, but unfor- tunately not alive. Booth's pursuers found him yesterday in a barn in Virginia, and refusing to surrender, he was shot by Bos- ton Corbett of the cavalry. All regret that he was not taken alive, tried, and executed. Nearly all of his accomplices have been captured. Hiey will undoubtedly swing. John H. Surratt is yet at large, but his mother is in custody.^ 1 The assassins. Powell a/if/.s- Payne, Herold. Atzerodt, and Mrs. Sur- ratt having- been found guilty, were hanged July T, 1S65. O'Laughlin. Arnold, and Dr. Mudd received a sentence of life imprisonment. Spang^ler, a scene-shifter in Ford's theater, was sent to prison for six years. John H. Surratt, after long wandering in foreign lands, (a part of the time a member of the Pope's Life Guards in Rome.) was captured in Egypt, brought back to this country, and tried for his life. There was a disagree- ment of the jury, and as the case was never tried again, the man escaped the punishment -the people believed he richly deserved, "While attending a party at the residence of Mr, Stanton, the Secre- tary of War, he told me if I would like to visit the Washington Peni- tentiary where the assassins were on trial, to call at the War Depart- ment and get a card of admission, Witli a friend I called the next day. The card now in my possession reads: "Military Commission, "Washington, May 21, 1865, "Admit: James H, Anderson and H. B. Haswell. "D. Hunter, "President of the Commission." Mr, Stanton wrote on the card the date, and our names, and said he would be happy to see me at any time during my stay in the city. Al- 447 Lite and Letters The condition of JVlrs. Lincoln is quite serious. The tragic death of the President nearly killed the poor woman. Hon. William H. Seward and Hon. Frederick W. Seward, his son, are doing well. The Secretary of State drove out yesterday. The government has spared neither men nor money in heroic efforts to capture the assassins. The credit is largely due to Mr. Stanton, the Secretary of War. * * * Before returning to Germany I must inspect the fortifi- cations around Washington, and visit Richmond. How little I have seen since my return to the U. S. In Ohio I was every day at work ; and in this "city of magnificent distances" I have not seen everything. On Tuesday, the 25th inst., at 6 p. m. I dined at the Prus- sion Legation, by invitation of Baron von Gerolt, the Prussian minister, and dean of the corps diplomatique. I found the Baron a very pleasant old gentleman. He is the father-in-law, you will remember, of young Mr. John Ward (son of the British minister at Hamburg), who is in the judiciary department of the British civil, service in India, or Hindoostan. Mr. Hunter, the Acting Secretary of State, and other prominent people, sat at the table. The evening of the same day, about 10 o'clock, I attended a party at the house of Mr. Bradley, an eminent lawyer of Washington. Both entertainments were unexceptionable, and quite like many I have enjoyed at Hamburg. * * * I am anxious to see you and the children. Give them my love, and believe me. Yours affectionatelv. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Wednesday June 2S, 1865. Dear Son : — I this day received yours of the 12th inst. You say I have not answered your letter asking my opinion as to the advisability of exchanging your Consular position for that of though he was considered by some people rough and brutal. I was never treated with more true politeness. He and his father, Dr. Stanton, were friends of my mother's family, the Dunlevys, of Jef¥erson county, Ohio. I only remained in the large room where the assassins were being tried a short time. Several of them I thought had hard cruel faces. There I met my old acquaintance, Hon. John A. Bingham, who as judge-advocate., was conducting the prosecution for the Government.. 44S Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Fifth Auditor of the Treasury of the U. S. Your mother and I answered that fuHy, and sent the letter to you, care St. Nicholas Hotel, N. Y., as you recjuested. As you did not get the letter I this day wrote to the hotel proprietor to return it to me. Your mother nor myself are in favor of the change. We do not th:nk it would he to your advantage or that of your family. 1. Washington is not considered healthy. 2. Y^ou would not he as independent. 3. Your labors would be more arduous. 4. The salary would not support you in the style you main- tain in Hamburg. 5. The honor of the position is much less. Now if Washington is not so healthy, and }-ou would be less independent, if your labors would be greater, and your in- come less, and if the honors attaching to the office are less, why make the proposed change or exchange ? The climate of Ham- burg seems to agree with you, the position is an honorable one, and the compensation better than the other. Fifth Auditor is not much of an office. It will just suit a penniless person whose business or profession will not support hiiu, and who cares noth- ing for a post of honor. Now as to your money matters : * * -■• I expect to be able to place to your credit at the Irving National Bank of New Y^ork $ , and if I sell your liank stock, the proceeds of that in addition. I have seen no one who wants to buy it except Robert Kerr.^ I think I can sell to him. * * * Gold ranges at 40 to 42 per cent, premium. The country is healthy, and things are gradually settling down as before the war. The states lately in rebellion are becoming very loyal, and a great manv northern people are seeking homes and investments in the south, partic- ularly in Tennessee and Alabama. We have fine growing weather, and hay wheat and corn have seldom looked better. Write often. God bless you all. Your father, T. J. Anderson. 1 A wealthy land owner, cattle raiser, and flock master; also a larg-e stockholder in the First National Bank of Marion, and in other banks. 29 449 Life and Letters THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, July 3, 1865. My dear Son : — Your lines from New York and Ham- burg came duly to hand. I thank God that . (through cloud and fog) you arrived safely in Hamburg. You want me to sell your bank stock, and deposit the proceeds and all other moneys at the Irving National Bank, N. Y. Your notes all bear 8 per cent., and are well secured. The following notes * * * y^[\\ be paid as soon as the makers sell their wool. Wool at this time is only worth 50 to 53 cents in this market. We think it may sell higher. 1 \vish you would let me know what agreement you made with David Harpster, what you agreed to allow him for clear- ing that three-cornered piece of land on the Radnor road, and for other improvements on the Rolling Plain, (which he has leased), so that I can settle with him October ist, when the first rent becomes due. I discover from the state of feeling in our country that Maxi- milian will have to leave Mexico. Our people are now deter- mined to live up to the jMonroe Doctrine. They will not allow any European power to aid in the establishment of a monarchy on this continent. As slavery is dead — and it is a great consolation — now is a good time for Germans to come to the United States. Every- thing is plenty, provisions of all kinds, and wages high. Labor- ers are getting for common labor $1.75 to $2.00 per day. There never was a better time for farmers and mechanics. Our Germans are nearly all getting rich, that is, all that work, and they mostly work. Peace now reigns throughout the United States. Our soldiers are fast being discharged and are return- ing to their homes. Tom Dye has made an assignment to Judge Ozias Bowen. It is supposed that he is entirely broken up. Your father, T. J. Anderson. F. S. — I hope Princess and the children are well. How I should like to see them all again over here. We received a lock of Charley's chestnut hair. He nmst be a fine boy. Tell James 450 Of Judge Thomas j. Anderson and Wife I want to see him very much. I beHeve he is a very good boy. Tell Alary I know she will study her books and improve in music. Tell her Cora attends school regularly, and is getting to be a good player on the piano. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H, ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 2, 1865. Dear Son : — We were pleased to learn through your letter to Annie that your trip to Paris was. so pleasant, and that Prin- 'Cess thoroughly enjoyed it. ■■'• '■■■ '■' Our Marion soldiers, ex- cept those of the 64th regiment, have nearly all got back home, that is all of the poor fellows that are left. Capt. T. Eugene Tillotson is still in the army, and is now supposed to be on the Rio Grande, in Texas. He was at home on a short furlough just before his regiment (the 64th) was ordered from New Orleans to Texas. All the members of his father's familv are well. It is now believed here that Maximilian will have to leave- Mexico. Our people are determined that the Monroe Doctrine shall be enforced, that European nations shall not interfere with the ]x;)litical affairs of our American continent, nor be permitted to substitute their system of government for ours. Gen. Cox^ has been nominated, and is now the Union can- didate for governor of this state. The Democrats have not yet made their nominations for state offices. Gold is still about 40 per cent, premium. Vegetables are very abundant here and the grape crop was never better, though apples and peaches are scarce, owing to a late frost. John Gurley raised 200 bushels of black- berries, which he has been selling at 15 cents per quart. Wool is selling at from 63 to 70 cents per lb. Some flock-masters are 1 Gen. J. D. Cox, born at Montreal. October 27, 1828. became a ma.ior- general in 1862, served under Sherman in Georgia in 1864, and in Decem- ber, ]S()4, commanded a division at the battle of Nashville. He was elected governor of Ohio in 186.5. was appointed Secretary of the Interior in 1869, and was elected a member of the 4.5th Congress. He is the author of a valuable work in two volumes entitled. Military Reminiscences of the Civil War. He died at Magnolia, Mass., August 4. 1900, just before liis work was published. 451 Life and Letters holding for 75. Pasture is so plenty this season that there is not. half enough stock to eat it. God bless you all. Your father, T. J. Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 11, 1865. My DEAR Son : — Yours of the 20th ult. came duly to hand. You wish to know if Chaffee has signed lease and notes thereto. He has : all right. Tom Dye has "gone up." He will not pay in full nor any- thing like it, nor is it much wonder. He is a wild, reckless oper- ator, and speculator. No other failures in these parts, nor rumors of any. There is no good reason for any one failing here now for everything one has for sale sells readily at a big price. Your U. S. 7-30 bonds are $500 each, except one of $100. As fast as your notes are paid I will invest the money in U. S. 7-30 bonds. Money is in great demand, and brings 10 per cent. Judge Bowen says he gets 12, but I never let him know what I am doing. F. F. Fowler 'offered Bowen 10 per cent, per annum for $25,000 for two years. Bowen declined the offer, unless Fowler would consent to take $10,000 of it in U. S. 10-40 bonds at par. That Fowler refused to do. These bonds bear 5 per cent only. Fowler is going to leave his large stock farm, move to Upper Sandusky, and start a factory for the manufacture of agricul- tural implements. A had enterprise at this time I fear, as labor and materials are very high.^ Bowen fears it also. Scott Fow- ler, his brother, is going to Tennessee. He will there embark in speculation. In leaving his farm he is also making a mistake T fear. He will fall into the hands of sharpers, and not being a sharper himself, nor much of a scholar, they will fleece him. It is now warmer than it has been this season. Yesterday and the day before the thermometer stood at 98, and it is very 1 When F. F. Fowler left his large stock farm he was a rich man. He went to manufacturing some of his own inventions on which he had secured patents, and soon failed. His wife was my wife's half sister. 452 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife altimore and Ohio Rail- road, on the Maryland side, is in sight of the house. On the place is a fine large brick dwelling house, erected by Mr. Sey- mour. The cultivated lands are all river bottom, but the farm extends up into what is called Knobley Mountain. That part is kept for timber, but is very good for sheep. I do not recollect the number of acres. Better land is not to be found than the i "West Virginia ceased to be a part of the Old Dominion on tlie 20tli day of June. 1863, tlie day she was admitted into tlie Union as an inde- pendent state. During- the Revolution, the West Virginia of today was one vast battlefield, crimsoned almost daily and enriched by the blood of her gallant sons. Every mountain peak and lonely glen is historic, recalling the heroism of her sons and daughters, and blood-curdling tales of cruelty and suffeiing at the hands of Indian savages who came from beyond the beautiful Ohio river, swooping down upon the poor defenceless settlers. Almost every old family in the state, including my own, lost near and dear relatives by the incursions of these red-handed savages, — the blood- thirsty emissaries of the British post at Detroit. No people in our country, not excepting Kentucky, or Western Pennsylvania, felt the horrors of the Revolution like those living in the counties now embraced in this state." Froni the Annual Report of (my cousin) Miss Valley Virginia Henshaw, State Regent of West Virginia, read before the 11th Continental Congress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, that convened in Washington City, February 17, 1902. Published in the American Monthly Magazine, April, 1902. 454 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife river bottom. 1 wish some of our family owned it. I know T should be glad to own it. When I was upon the jilace four years ago last spring, I was told that it could not be bought for less than $150.00 per acre, l)ut my informant only supposed so. There is no way to get to or from the farm with a carriage or wagon except by cross- ing the river, which is easy enough to do when the water is not high. Knobley Mountain, at the south of the place, can be crossed in a carriage or wagon after a road a mile in length, up its side, has been made, which was in contemplation four years ago. The expense of the road would fall mainly on the owner of the Anderson Bottom. This is the near way, riding or driving to Roniney the county seat, which is situate on the South Ih-anch of the Potomac, 15 or 18 miles distant. If you should travel on the Baltimore and Oliio railroad upon your return, go and see the old ])lace, and let Mr. Seymour know who you are. Your ancestors ov/ned it till February 26, 1806, when my father and grandfather sold it to Col. Daniel Collins,^ who I think sold it to ^Ir. Seymour. I believe I gave vou in my last the denominations, numbers and dates of vour bonds. The first interest will fall due the 15th of January next. You know each $1000 bond draws $73.00 per annum. I wish you had your Deal Farm in monev, to in- vest in U. S. 7-30 bonds. David Har]:)Ster. whom I saw last v/eek, 1 In Deed Book No. 13, page 226 of the Records of Hampshire county, Virginia, (now W. Va.), I And that on April 16, 1803, my great-grandfather Thomas Anderson, of Hampshire county. Va., conveyed to his son James Anderson, in consideration of $1.00, quite a large tract off the upper part of the land on which he lived known as "the Anderson Bottom." In Deed Book No. 14. of said Hampshire county records, page 459, 1 find that said Thomas Anderson, of said county, on tlie 26th day of Febru- ary, 1806, conveyed to Daniel Collins, all the land granted to William Anderson, his father, by Thomas, Lord Fairfax, July 12, 1762, and by the said William, transferred to said Thomas, by deed of gift. May 18th, 1791, except the tract of land named above, which had been conveyed by Thomas to liis son James. I find further in said Deed Book No. 13, page 170, that Thomas An- derson, on November 19, 1802, conveyed to Martin Shafer 206 acres, on the waters of Gibbons' and Crooked run, branches of Little North River, and Little Capecapehon, and ad.ioining- lands of Alex, (^liisholm. and John Haggerty, and that said land is part of a tract granted to William Ander- son, by the proprietor of the Northern Neck of Virginia, Lord Fairfax, by deed of July 7, 1777, and by William Anderson and his wife Margaret, conveyed to said Thomas Anderson, July 22, 1797, I am indebted to Robert White. Esq., the very capable and obliging attorney, in Romney. West Va.. for much valuable data relating to some of my paternal ancestors. Life and Letters says there has not been a tree cut on the RoUing Plain ,(640- acre farm), since you were here. Your father, T. J. Anderson. TPIOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, November 4, 1865. Dear Son : — I loaned S. M. F. $ , taking his note therefor payable in two years, and I took four coupon notes for the interest. I think it is always best to have the interest paid as fast as it becomes due, for then no advantage is likely to be taken in case of the death of the maker. I think it better to loan than to invest in government bonds. This year the taxes are very high. The several townships promised extra bounties, over and above the government boun- ties, to encourage volunteering and to avoid a draft ; and then the* Ohio Legislature passed an act to have all extra bounties assessed on the taxpayers and placed on the duplicate, and col- lected as other taxes. This year, I l)elieve, pays up all soldier bounties, so that the taxes hereafter will not be so high. The levy in Pitt township this year to pay soldier bounties amounted to $3,600. [ have not vet paid all your Wyandot coun.ty taxes, but I have paid on the River Farm. You know that nearly all your Wyandot lands are in Pitt township. True, there are 240 acres in Marseilles township, on whicli I must pay on or before the 20th of December. Tn Marion corporation we pay at the rate of $2.25 on each $100. Do you want me to sell your ^Marion county farm, the Deal farm? I think it ought to bring $35.00 per acre. If you wish to sell it and leave it to mv judgment, notify me. I think it is worth $35.00, the way other lands are selling. As to the old Anderson Bottom plantation in Virginia, T will try to give you further particulars hereafter : and also in regard to oiu- Virginia ancestors, (uve my love to Princess anrl the children. Your father, T. J. Anderson. 456 Of Jiitlye Thomas J. x'\nderson and Wife P. S. — The recent «;reat hre has caused nearly aU our citi- zens to insure their l)uil(Hngs. The local agents of the eastern •companies in which they insure are James S. Reed, and John E. Davids. Those who suffered by the fire were pretty well in- sured except Captain E. Hardy, who did not carry a dollar of insurance. A. H. Kling was paid $7,500, John Leonard $2,000, Johnson, Uhler & Co., were fully paid, also Lucas & Seffner, Judge Bartram, and Tim. Fahey. h^rank Campbell and A. H. Kling are now erecting' fine brick business blocks. All the others are going- to put u]) .solid l)rick buildings. No wooden buildings will be allowed. I have just insured my dwelling house on East Center street for $3,500. T. J. A. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, December 6. 1865. ]\Iv dear Son: — Your letters of the nth and 20th ult. came duly to hand, the former while I was on a visit to Lan- caster, Ohio, to see my uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Allen House. I found them quite feeble, l)Ut uncle v/as much stronger than I expected to see him. T have just jiaid your taxes in this and Wyandot county. The\- were enormously high, but hereafter there will l)e no taxes collected to pay "soldier bounties." Xow as to the Anderson Bottom in A'irginia. When at Lancaster, I saw a man who lives near the place, and knows it well. He savs it contains about 700 acres, and that it could not be bought of its jirescnt owner, Renick Seymour, for less than $100,000, if at all. So the thing is up with us. He further in- formed me that Mr. Seymour sympathized with the South, dur- ing the war. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — Rev. S. D. Bates, the Free-Will Baptist preacher, Avished me to write you on the subject of a subscription to aid in the erection of their new church on East Center street. 457 Life and Letters THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES 11. ANi:)ERSON. Marion, Ohio, December 25, 1865. Mv Son: — Your long letters of the 27th and 30th of No- vember received. The correspondent of the London Times is not reliable. He magnifies every thing in favor of Virginia. The writer in the Times is a rebel fop, or a land agent for some of the broken down rebels ; it is easy to be seen from his style of writing. I speak from my own personal knowledge, for I have been over a good part of the Valley of the Shenandoah. It is a good section of the country, but nothing like what the writer wishes to hold out to the people of England. He wishes to draw monied men over here to induce them to speculate. Farms in the Valley never sold before the war at from $300 to $400 per acre. Small tracts of from 2 to 6 acres, near Martinsburg .or Winchester, may have sold that high for gardens or as build- ing sites, but no farms. I will write to Mr. Pollock, formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio, but now a practicing lawyer in \\Tnchester. Va., on the subject. I wrote you a letter a few v/eeks ago respecting the An- derson Bottom, and the price it is held at. It is owned you know by Renick Seymour'^ who also owns a large body of moun- tain land adjoining it. I am told that Seymour if willing to sell vv'ould not take less than $100,000 for the place. This in- cludes his mountain and bottom land. I would not give half that sum if I were worth half a million ; for nothing but the name and the fact that it was so long owned by my ancestors, would now induce me, after living here so long, to live there. Knobley Mountain on one side, and the Potomac on the other, 1 I am much indebted to Mr. C. H. Caudy, a son-in-law of Mr. Renick Seymour, and a scholarly gentleman, for much information which I value- highly, respecting tne old place known as The Anderson Bottom, the old Anderson dwelling house, the old Anderson burying ground, and concern- ing relatives in the neighborhood of the Anderson Bottom, particularly those- related to my grandmother Priscilla House. The old Anderson dwelling house was taken down by Mr. Caudy. and' Mr. Seymour, a few years ago, and the heavy piece.s of timber used in its construction were found to be sound and strong. Only wrought iron nails- were used, one of which — a very large one — Mr. Caudy kindly sent me- as a souvenir of the old structure. He also sent me a lively sketch or drawing of the unique old homestead, representing the entire landscape,, mountain, valley, and river — a scene of beauty, if not sublimity. 458 Of Judge Thomas J, Anderson and Wife cut one off from free or good access to the farm. You need not fear that the farm will be sold so long as Seymour holds it at that price. A part of the mountain l)elonged to our Anderson Bottom farm. Now 1 have so little faith that we could 1)uv the place that J do not feel like going down, but after you get this letter, if you are still of the opinion you were. I will go and see it and do my best. * *. * Our neighbor, Capt. John B. Williams,^ was married this week to a Miss Rebecca Rutan, of Bellefontaine. His mother gave a large party night before last to celebrate the event, which we all attended. Your father, T. J. Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES U. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, Decemlier 2y, 1865. Dear Son : — Enclosed is a deed which you and your wife- will please sign and acknowledge before a proper officer, and return to me. You can write the acknowledgement. The lot therein described was sold by Mr. David Harpster, — the owner of an undivided one half of the same — and he and wife, R. N. Tavlor and wife, and D. S. Miller, have already executed a con- veyance. The lot is on the southwest corner of Johnston street and Sandusky avenue. Upper Sandusky, ( )hio. I sent you a letter the 25th on the subject of our old home place in Hampshire county, Virginia. Your father, T. J. Anderson. 1 Captain William.s was an industrious young man. rather modest, but successful in business, and a No. 1 soldier. His wife was good looking, well educated, piously inclined, and an interesting heiress-apparent. 459 Life and Letters THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, January 13, i! My Son : — Robert Mitchell has not jDaid his two notes amounting to $2,273. When I receive the same I will loan it to Mr. F. F. Fowler, who is now living in Upper Sandusky, in the residence owned by the heirs of Mrs. Sarah Miller. Its last occupant was Mr. S. Watson, the cashier of the First Nat. Bank. While at Mr. Fowler's a few days since, I saw Mr. D. S. Miller, who had lately returned from his Alabama plantation. He will start back to Alabama to-day. On the Tombigbee river he owns a cotton plantation of 5,000 acres or more, and I was surprised to hear that he employs thereon 300 negroes, who were slaves of the late planter until the collapse of the Confederate government. Miller is a bold speculator or plunger for a youth. I hope his operations may prove profitable, for he has a fortune at stake. While here he borrowed of Judge Bowen $9,000, for the use of which he no doubt pays well, as the judge refused to loan F. F. Fowler $25,000 at 10 per cent. But you have some knowledge of the judge's rates, and of his way of loaning money. He says he only wants "living rates." I have leased the Rolling Plain from the first of April next to James H. Lindsey, Wesley McClain and William Miller, all good men. Wm. Miller is well-off, and a cousin, as vou are probably aware, of the late David Miller. You will hear with deep regret of the death of our friend Gov. Thomas Corwin, of Lebanon, Ohio. He received a para- lytic stroke in Washington City on the 15th ult., and died on the i8th, without regaining consciousness. He was the greatest orator in America since Henry Clay, and his death was a distinct shock to the state and the country. How the old Whigs loved to hear his clarion voice ! Since resigning the Mexican Mission he has not been in public life. Your father, T. J. Anderson. 4 GO Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife JUDGE CHARLES T. SHERMAN^ TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Washington, D. C, December 16, 18G5. My dear Sir: — -Since writing 3'ou the enclosed letter, I have to announce the same as the death of our friend. Gov. Corwin.' Last night while he was attending a party at the house of Mr. Wetmore, the Ohio State Military Agent, and while surrounded by Ohioans, telling stories to the admiring crowd, he was instantly struck down with paralysis, and is now lying insensible. He cannot possibly survive 24 hours. A bright spirit and unsurpassed genius is thus passing away. Your truly, C. T. Sherman. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO J.^MES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, January 23d, 1866. Dear Son : — Herewith find an abstract of your assets in my hands, consisting of notes, U. S. bonds. National Bank stock, and money. * * * Mr. L.onis F. Raichley has just got back from North Caro- hna, but I have had no chance to settle with him. He did not do as well as he expected to, but says he thinks you will be en- tirely satisfied. Do not fail to send me Mr. Raichley's receipt, or note, if you want me to settle with him, and collect the amount due vou. He will settle just as he agreed for Louis is entirely 1 1 knew the late Judge Charles T. Sherman, brother of Senator Slier- man, many years. We became intimate friends, and wrote many letters to each other. I have a number of his letters now. several quite lengthy. He was a director of the Union Pacific Railroad Co. ; was U. S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, and held other positions. He was born in Norwalk, Conn., February 3, ISll, and died in Cleveland. January 1, 1S79. I always found him a true friend, and an upright man. One of his beautiful daughters married U. S. Senator, J. Donald Cameron of Pa.; another married Gen. Nelson A. Miles, who became commander- in-chief of the U. S. Army. 2 Gov. Thomas Corwin of Ohio, whose splendid career need not be re- counted here, was born in Bourbon county, Ky., July 29, 1794. As a child four years old he came to Warren county, Ohio, with his parents, where he grew to manhood. I made his acquaintance in 1850, and became his devoted friend and follower. Ever since I have considered him the most entertaining public man, the most eloquent orator, and the rarest genius that ever lived in this state. I received a letter from Gov. Corwin. in Germany, only a short time before his death, which took place December 18, 1865. 461 Liie and Letters honest. I never received a line from Louis, nor heard a word on the subject till he came home. Now just tell me what you want me to do, and what to do with the money should Mr. R. pay it over. Since commencing this letter I have seen Raichley. He will pay me the money $ , which you let him have, and $ , your share of the profits. He^ expected to do better, but could not because the President opened the southern ports to trade, giving every trader an equal chance. Mr. R. will write you a letter of explanation. Your father, T. T- Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion. Ohio, February 5, 1866. My dear Son: — Your letter of January 6th came duly to hand. You do not understand Mr. . He cannot be in- fluenced. He will only do what he sees fit to do of his own ac- cord. He sets himself against those who trv to influence him, or induce him to do what does not please him. The last time 1 saw him was in December, and at his request. I shall visit him between this and March ist if able. My back is so weak that it is more or less painful to get about. 1 Note — Louis P. Raichley (son of G. Fredericli Raichley, born in Wur- temburg, June 5, 1791), was born in Rushville, Fairfield county, Ohio, October 16. 1826, was educated at the Marion Academy, at the Ohio University and at Washington and Jefferson College, Pa., from which he received Sep- tember 25, 1845, the degree of A. B. He was admitted to the bar at Marion, April 7. 1853. In October 1858 he was elected Auditor of Marion county, defeating Hon. Geo. H. Busby. He was the finest scholar that ever lived in Marion; as a mathematician he had no equal, nor as a Greek scholar. He was very eccentric, but a true friend, lionest and honorable every day in the year. In' mattei's of religion he was probably an agnostic. He held in high estimation the writings of Thomas Paine. He considered Aaron Burr an able, patriotic American citizen, and better than any of his traducers. Robespierre, "the monster of the French Revolution and Reign of Terror," with all his faults, Mr. Raichley believed had done more for human liberty, and the regeneration of France, than any man that ever lived, and wlien Robespierre's reputation was assailed he always had some- thing to say in his defense. Louis F. Raichley died in Marion, November 21. ]Sr)6, leaving a widow, an invalid daughter, and one son, Burr Raichley. — born September 11, 1861 — a man of education, of good ability, and of real integrity. He also left his widow and children a competence. His mother who died May 15, 1860, was born in Shenandoah county, Virginia. His father died in Marion, November 11, 1862. The Raichleys came to Marion in the spring of 1835. 462 Of judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife I have settled with Air. Louis F. Kaichley, who paid me — . When we first examined the account we made it a httle more, and I wrote you to that efit'ect ; but when we tinaUv set- tled we found only the above sum due you, and I believe it is all right, for Louis^ is honest. He has all the papers and will show them to you at any time. He has started to Louisville, Ky., to assist Gen. Joseph F. Boyd, and thinks of making that city his future home. I think Louis is auditor of the Railroad of which Gen. Boyd is general superintendent. I this day loaned Mr. F. F. Fowler $2,500, with F. Wicks, his partner, and the Beery Brothers, of Upper Sandusky, as sure- ties. F. F. F. would have got Rush, his brother, on his notes, but for the affliction in his family. He cannot leave home, for his wife lies low with diphtheria, and little Princess with wh.oop- ing cough. I sent him the money. It was four degrees below zero this morning, but we are all quite comfortable, as we have plenty of dry hickory wood, and a good warm house, as you know. I am now paying $4.50 per cord for green hickory wood, four feet long, which we do not expect to use till next winter. I like to 1)uy when the roads are good. I was very glad to see Mary's German letter to Cora. Our German neighbors, Mr. Jo. L'lman, Mr. Charles Munzen- berg and Mr. Julius Strelitz, read it with delight, saying it was very good. * * * A good deal of property is now changing hands. Air. John Siebert- sold his old store house property for $5,500. old John Kraner sold his business house for $6,200, George Smith bought the old B. H. Williams store house (i6-i- feet), of L. C. Haines for $6,000, Henry Thomas sold his old frame dwelling house ad- joining the old Methodist ])arsonage on Fast street, to W. H. Monre. the artist, for $1,500, J. S. Reed sold the double frame structure built by O. R. Stone on East street for $1,800. He also sold his little frame banking house on East Center street to 1 Mr. Louis F. Raichley settled the matter involving- quite a large sum in a very satisfactory manner. He was absolutely honest, and one of the fairest men I ever had any dealings with. His intelligent son. Burr Raichley, is much like him in that respect. - John Siebert and wife, after the death of their son Cyrus, returned to Shaferstown, Pa. John died April 13, 1877, at the age of 76, and Sarah his wife, June 28. 1882, at the age of 80. 4G3 Lile and Letters Jacob Snyder for $2,100. Many other sales of Marion^ real es- tate that I do not now recall have been made and at good prices. Farms command $50 to $75 per acre ; few are selling, and l)ut few offered. Annie, with a nnmber of other yonng ladies, is now on the ice skating. It is becoming a fashionable amusement for ladies, married and single, and some are pretty good skaters. Your father, T. J. Anderson. THOMAS. J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, February 12, 1866. My Son : — Yours of the loth ult. received. You want to know how long my grandfather owned the Anderson Bottom farm. That I cannot tell. My great-grandfather was the first settler on it. That is how it came by the name, but I cannot give the exact date of settlement. If you still think of buying it, or any other real property in Virginia, I would like to ac- company vou when you go to that state to make investigations, but my opinion is you better not think too much of buying lands there, till you get better information of the state of things, and tlie extent of the rebellious feeling among leading Virginians. In the Valley of Virginia I have some distant relatives of the name of Henshaw, of good family, who I am informed are true Union people. I was once at their place. They live near Bunker Hill in Berkeley county. The ancestor of many of the Henshaws in Berkeley, Capt. William Henshaw,^ married my grandfather's sister. Many of the Henshaws have moved away. I think I could rely on them for information as to the value of lands in their county, for (if any of the old stock is in them) they are very honorable. I am well acquainted with An- derson Henshaw. I fear you will never buy our ancestral home '^ Marion has now (1903) a number of very successful manufacturing establisliments. It has a population of about 16.000, is steadily advancing, and is one of the very best live towns in the state. - Captain William Hensliaw was in the Dunmore war under Lord Dun- more and in the American revolution. He owned several valuable plan- tations in the Valley of Virginia. His home place had 600 acres; he owned anotner of 400, and another of 300 acres; and one in Kentucky of 2,000 acres. 464 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wile in Virginia. It is held for much more than you or I would give for it, and I think double what it is worth. Your uncle John Anderson^ is in very poor health. * '^ "^ Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — I have never worn the fine hlack broadcloth suit you brought me but once. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, February 26, 1866. My Son : — Yours of the 20th ult. enclosing deed for the Upper Sandusky lot, duly received. You ask if I gave David Harpster a chance to rent the Rolling Plain. I did and told him he could have it for $ per annum. Pie told me to rent it to some one else, for he would not give it. Pie is very well satisfied that I gave him a fair chance. I will try to sell your Deal Farm to George Rhodes. I told him $T,^ per acre was my price. I will try to sell your land adjoining- Little Sandusky. I sent money to Joseph J. Kelly, of Clinton, De Witt county. 111., to pay your taxes. He is a reliable man. You have no farms for rent this year. The leases run another year. I am glad that we did not buy the A'irginia plantation, for the reason that matters are very unsettled as yet in all the states that were in rebellion, as you will see by the newspapers, by the proceedings in Congress, and the late veto of the President. I do not pretend to say whether the veto is right, or wrong; but that with many other things is causing a great deal of trouble in our country, and I fear a great rupture in the Cabinet at Washington. Rebels are rejoicing and L'nion men are cast down, but we hope for the best. 1 Like most feeble people he livcl to c good old ase. He n-a.'? born March 4, 1803, and died January 3. 1888. The day before he died he was imprudent enough to drive to his farm for a load of wood, where he fell on the ice and broke his thigh bone. Otherwise he might have lived to be 104, the age of his great-grandfather, and which he assured me a short time before the accident he expected to reach. 80 4(;.5 Life and Letters You say if I want anything to let you know. An overcoat would come in good use if I should live till next winter, one large across the shoulders. I do not care for one that is very fine, liut a warm lieavy coat would suit me. My love to all. Your father, T. J. Anderson. P. s. — Mrs. Wildbahn bought a draft of J. S. Reed & Co., for four pounds, ten shillings, which I sent you on the third, together with a letter from Mrs. W. to your wife,' telling how she wanted the money spent. TIIOMA.S J. ANDERSON TO JAAIES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March 12, 1866. Mv Son : — I received yours of the 6th ult. containing en- closures, which I remailed. I learn from Joseph J. Kelly, of Clinton, 111., that Wm. H. North of that place is a reliable man, who will do as he agrees. I sent Mr. N. your letter and if he is willing to take the land on your terms the business can soon be closed. I will send your deed to Mr. Kelly just as soon as he notifies me that Nortli is ready and willing to comply. William Neil^ of Columbus, sold last week 3.000 acres of his land in Wyandot county, to David Pettit and a Mr. Chaffee (brother of the Chaffee that rented your 404-acre farm), for $40.00. per acre. You know the farm ; it lies between Little Sandusky and the town of Wyandot. "-'= * * Money is close, and easilv loaned at 10 per cent. Remember me kindly to Prin- cess and the little ones. Your father, T. J. Anderson. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON. Lancaster, Ohio, March 16, 1866. Dear Wife : — I arrived here at noon yesterday. I see by the papers that the steamer Germania arrived at New York last 1 William Neil was an able, energetic, enterprising man, and left a very large estate. He and my father were friends for 35 or 40 years. 466 Of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wife Sunday, the 13th. I trust that James and family have returned ah welL Write and let me know. I want to return home for I want to see my dear children, and all the dear little Germans. Write often. * * * Your husband, T. J. Anderson. P. S. — Uncle is not quite as well as usual, and aunt is sorely afflicted with dropsy. It is the opinion of all that she can hardly live a week. The Methodist minister at Lancaster, Mr. Phil- lips, and the presiding elder came yesterday afternoon and ad- ministered the sacrament to aunt, and it seemed to revive her for a while. They live on Wheeling street in East Lancaster. Uncle is about to convey by deed (of gift) his house and lot to Mrs. Eliza Jane Kile, late of Hampshire county, Va., and wishes me to draw the deed. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, July 3, 1866. Dear Son : — Yours of June 29th received yesterday. In answer thereto I inform you that the Henshaw family — descen- dants of Captain William Henshaw, live in a large stone house on the old Henshaw place, in the south end of Berkeley county, Va., on Mill Creek, ih miles from Bunker Hill. Capt. William Hen- shaw's wife^ was my grandfather Thomas Anderson's sister. Their children, Levi, Hiram, Stephen, and L'riah, all highly re- spectable men, were my father's cousins, but none of them are now living. Some of Levi's children, I am informed, still re- side on the old farm. I saw one of Levi Henshaw's sons, An- derson Henshaw, in 1857 in Kansas. The relationship is rather remote, but the Anderson blood is still there, and they are said to be true Union people. The Henshaw place is 10 or 15 miles south of Martinsburg, or Harper's Ferry, as you go south through the Shenandoah Valley towards Winchester. Herewith is a let- ter of introduction to John Pollock, Esq., attorney at law, of Winchester, Virginia. Yours truly, T. J. Anderson. 1 Agnes Anderson, often called Ann. and sometimes Nancy, daughter of "William Anderson of the Anderson Bottom. ^67 Life and Letters of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and Wite Collector's Office. United States Internal Revenue, Eighth District, Ohio. Marion, Ohio, December 14, 1866. James H. Anderson, Esq., Mansfield, Ohio: Sir : — I fear I shall be under the necessity of collecting some taxes by distraint. For that purpose I want you to send me one or two warrants, signed by yourself as Collector of the Dis- trict, leaving blank spaces for the names of the parties against whom the tax is assessed, for me to fill out as I may find it nec- essary. I find that Hardy, my predecessor, has turned over to me one or two such tax claims, and the time in which to collect is so nearly out that I fear I inay become personally liable. Being an entire stranger to the internal revenue law, I must not delay. I want a warrant or two at all times on hand, duly signed, so> that I can proceed when I find it necessary. * Yours truly, T. J. Anderson, Deputy Collector. 468 APPENDIX Appendix MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO THOMAS J. ANDERSON. Indianapolis, September i6th, 1853. My Dear Husband : — Alone in my room this morning, I have concluded to write you while the girls^ are engaged in household duties. The family are well. Mr. and Mrs. James- Yandes called on me last evening, and took us all to Odd Fel- lows' Hall, where we saw on exhibition a grand panorama of The Victim of Intemperance, from his first temptation to his death by suicide in prison, • — - in thirty-two scenes. I wish all the world could see it. I can't say much about this place, as the city is spread over a great territory, and you know I am not a good walker. James Yandes called this morning, to know when we would take a carriage drive over the city. It looked gloomy and we con- cluded to defer it until this afternoon. I have not yet visited the Blind Asylum, which I can see from my windows, but it apDcars to be a large fine building. Mrs. James H. Godman 1 Mrs. Anderson was visiting at the home of Major Daniel Yandes whose wife was her first cousin. "The girls" referred to were the major's daughters. Daniel Yandes was born January 28, 1793, and died June 10, 1878. He amassed a fortune. His son Simon, an able lawyer, born January 5, 1816, and still living, has accumulated a fortune of $850,000; another son, James "W., born December 19. 1817, left an estate worth more than $350,000; and a third son, George B., born June 7, 1838, is worth over $250,000. It has been and is a prosperous, benevolent, charitable family. The fortune of Simon will mainly go to churches and charities. His fatlier gave away $160,- 000, or moi'e. The wife of Daniel Yandes, the mother of his children, was Anna Wilson, born in Fayette county. Pa., July 18, 1795, daughter of James and Mary Rabb Wilson; and Mary Rabb Wilson, born July 6, 1777, was the daughter of Captain Andrew Rabb and Mary Scott, his wife, who were married September 1, 1768. Captain Andrew Rabb, of Fayette county. Pa., a Revolutionary officer, and a man of great wealtli, died September 5, 1804, at Hot Springs, Va., where he was receiving treatment for poison adminis- tered by a slave. My mother's mother, Hannah Rabb, born July 1, 17S0, was a sister of Mary Rabb. Daniel Yandes was the major of a regiment in the last war with Great Britain. After the above was written, my dearly esteemed friend and kinsman, Simon Yandes, passed from earth. He died about 5 o'clock on tlie morning of October 5, 1903, (eighty-seven yeai's and nine months old,) at the home of his brother George and his sister Elizabeth, 122 Bast Michigan street, Indianapolis. In my opinion no better man ever lived in Indiana. The near relatives who survive him are Mrs. Katherine Yandes Fletcher, and Mrs. Elizabeth Yandes Robinson, sisters; George B. Yandes, a brother; Anna Belle, Mary Y., and Josephine Robinson, nieces; Mrs. Ross Clark, and Mrs. Mary Y. Wlieeler, daughters of his brother the late James Yandes; Mack A. Carnahan, and Daniel Wheeler, nephews; besides grand-nephews; and grand-nieces. 470 Appendix of Marion is invited to dine here this afternoon. I am enjoy- ing myself as well as any one could so far away from the loved ones at home. How I long to see yon all ! I expect to arrive at Marion on Monday next, and I want you to meet me at the depot, for Mr. Daniel Yandes will he with me. He starts east at that time, and will accompany me as far as Marion, and will probably stop over a short time to pay us a visit. He is considered one of the first business men of this city. Give my love to James, Clay, ( )rrel and Annie. On her re- turn, mother will have a great many things to tell Annie. The daughters of Mr. Yandes are sorr}- Annie did not come with me. Your affectionate wife. F. S. — Dear James: — After I had my letter in the en- velope, cousin Carnahan brought me yours. I am indeed nnich obliged. I got well acquainted with Professor Wheeler^ and found him an aureeable pentleman. VIRGIL D. ANDlvKSOX TO THOMAS J. ANDIiKSON. Prairienille,- Ind., July 26, 1854. Dear Father :^ — I am in receipt of yours of the 24th in wdiich it appears that the cholera is still making havoc among yom- citizens. Are its victims confined to the intemperate, or to any j-iarticular class? There was a time when the Asiatic cholera spent its strength mainlv in the homes of the lowest class, and it was supposed to be in conse(|uence of their uncleanlincss. It prevailed among people of this class to such an extent that the people of other classes thought it would not visit them at all. But my observation is that now it attacks all alike, the rich and the T)oor, the high and the low. Tt seems to be no respecter of persons ; all classes alike fall before its victorious march, \\diether this is (\wc to carelessness 1 This Wheeler may be John Wheeler, who married Mary Ral)b Yandes. (born Feb. 27, 1S23), on September S. 1842. Their son. Charles Y. Wheeler, born in 1S43. in Greencastle, Ind., and who died at Pittsburg September 5, 1899, was the inventor and manufacturer of the Wheeler Sterling- Armor- Piercing- Projectiles, -which -were in g-reat demand during ovir war with Spain. - Dr. Virgil Dunlevy Anderson was practicing medicine in Prairieville. 471 Appendix as to cleanliness, or as to diet, or to both, I do not pretend to say. To avert "the pestilence that walketh in darkness" it is the part of prudence to observe certain precautions, namely : the rules that your physician lays down as to diet, as to cleanliness, as to the use of disinfectants, as to the necessity of avoiding becoming overheated, as to the importance of checking diarrhea when the first symptoms appear, etc. Have mother remain where she is vmtil the cholera leaves Marion. As you are all in more or less danger, I am in a state of unceasing anxiety. Louis F. Raichley in a letter to me intimates that the doc- tors convey the impression that T- R- K- had "a slight sprinkle" of snakes, instead of an attack of dysentery. "Very like," for he has been violating to a great extent for two years past; but if he has not yet seen snakes, they will swarm about him all too soon. Write me as often as you can conveniently. Yours affectionately, V. D. Anderson. VIRGIL D. ANDERSON TO THOMAS .1. ANDERSON. Prairieville, Inj)., August 2nd, 1854. Dear Father : — Yesterday I received yours of the 28th and 31st ult- and I was very glad to hear from home. Knowing that a fearful, devastating pestilence prevails there, I am con- stantly uneasy lest the mail bring the intelligence that near and dear friends have been stricken down. I am rejoiced to learn that it is gradually abating or disappearing, but it is an insidious disease, and may break out afresh in another part of the town or county. Kenton I consider a poor retreat or refuge from Asiatic cholera, for aside from the fact that it is a railroad town, it is an unhealthy hole reeking with miasma. It is aljout the last place I should have chosen as a place of residence during the prevalence of the epidemic. Lyman's relatives^ probably invited him and James^ to come to Kenton. ^ Lyman Spaulding and James H. Anderson. The "relatives" were Hon. E. G. Spelman and family, and Gen. J. S. Robinson and family. 47-2 Appendix If you can sell your herd of cattle this fall to advantage, I would do so, for they are not the kind of cattle to full-feed during the winter. It is very hard to fatten three year old steers, yet I have seen some very nice beeves of that age. Keeping four year old cattle over, and feeding them corn during the winter, is usually profitable, because if well taken care of they become fat enough for the New York market, and command the highest price. But you understand all this much better than I. I have some notion of removing from this place to Frank- fort. I think it a better field for a physician. How does it strike you? Did you get the package from judge Ozias I'ovv'en? My health is better than it was. There is very little sickness here ; hence not much for a doctor to do. Yours afl:ectionately, V. D. Anderson. CLAY VV, -ANDERSON TO WILLI.VM G. BEATTV. Marion, Ohio, October zj, 1855. Dear Billy : — "That letter," long e.x])ected. has not yet arrived, but I received a little note the other day inquiring why it had not l)een answered. I fear "that letter" was never written. What do you think ? Perhaps you are aware that the people of our glorious state held an election a short time since and proved that Columbia's true sons still claim ascendance here. The "Sagenichts" here are horror-stricken, and you may see them nightly, in mournful groups, about the Courthouse which they must soon surrender to their more worthy successors. When the result of the election became known, the denizens of Deutschland — Richland town- ship — • began at once to prepare to return to the Faterland, sup- posing that their homes would be confiscated, and their lives placed in ieo])ardy, such reports having been circulated among them bv the aforesaid "Sagenichts" previous to the election. But thev have since come to the conclusion that though the country mav be in danger, that they may still remain here in ])eace and safety. 473 Appendix W e had a grand jollification here last week over the elec- tion. Splendid bonfires were built, and a large torchlight pro- cession, bearing transparencies was formed, and marched through the principal streets to the martial strains of the Marion Sax- horn Band, whose soul-stirring music thrilled every patriotic heart. About 8 or 9 o'clock p. m. we adjourned to the Rail- road Eating house, where the participants, including your hum- ble friend, with the fair and fascinating Miss (her name doesn't matter) on his arm, sat down to an excellent supper. You should have been present for we had a glorious time, and all the young bloods were out. After supper we had some stirring speeches from Hon. John F. Hume, Brother James. ^ L. F. Raichley, Peleg Bunker, Mr. Riley and others, and some nubby toasts, which were received with shouts of laughter and applause, making the house ring with joy and gladness. I have heard nothing from beyond the Father of Waters. ■'' * * Have you 1' Business is generally prosperous here, and I am kept very busy in the bank during the da\', but after business hours I am at leisure. Don't forget to write. Let me have S(ime- thing Spicy occasionally. Truly your old friend, W. G. Beatty, Esq., Ct.av W. Anderson. Culinnbiis, Ohio. ^I was elected Mayor of Marion in April, 1S55; and prosecuting- attor- ney of Marion county in October following-. John F. Hume on the same- ticket, was elected a member of the legislature. After his term was out he moved in 1858 to St. Louis. In 1859 he married Miss Caroline Carter, an- attractive young- lady — long a resident of Marion — who was born in Penn- sylvania in 1835. Mr. Hume edited the Missouri Democrat (now the Globe- Democrat) from 1861 to 1868, during the exciting war and reconstruction periods, and became celebrated in the west as a clear and foi'cible writer. He was for several years Railroad Commissioner of Missouri by appoint- ment of the Governor. He was a power in politics, and became quite wealthy. His home is now in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., but he keeps an office in New York City. In Ohio Mr. Hume was an able successful lawyer, in St. Louis a distinguished editor, and in New York he is a financier and an author of note. Still buoyant and vigorous, he is a great walker, covering daily at least 12 miles. His devoted and beloved wife died in 1902. He has three bright children: Arthur C. 'practices law in New York City; John H.. in Chicago: and Mrs. Alfred M. Frost, "sole daughter of his house and heart." resides in Poughkeepsie. Mr. Hume was born in Delaware county,. N. Y., in 1831. He was one of my legal friends who attended my wedding. 474 Appendix CLAY W. ANDERSON TO WILLIAM O. lilCA'l'rV.' Ilurrali for l^'reinont aiul Freedom ! Durfee's Exchange Bank, South East corner of Main and Center streets. Marion, Ohio. June 24, 1856. Dear Billy: — Your favor of 17th inst. received; accept thanks for enclosures. I am giad to see the fires of patriotism burning- so brightly about Cardington, and Mt. Gilead, and that vou are bent on having a o-lorious celebration in commemoration of Independence Day. It is well to bear in mind the dark dread "time that tried men's souls," when our brave forefathers sacri- ficed themselves, their fortunes, and their all, rather than liv^ with the iron heel of despotism pressing with its blighting power upon theuL and to secure for us the dear-bought liberty which we enjoy. It l:)ecomcs us, young Americans, to watch over our republican institutions, to guard well our sacred rights, which were bequeathed to us by the brave heroes of '76. Especially in these times, when the slaveocracy of the South, and the de- m(on)ocracy of the North, seem combined to strike a death blow at our liberties, we should keep the fires of patriotism burn- ing brightlv. We are going to have a railroad picnic celebration on July 3rd. We are going to Mt. Victory, where we will meet a large partv from Bellefontaine. Over 500 young folks will prol)ably assemble in the grove, which is a fine one. and we intend to have "a glorious old time." I am one of the individuals who intends participating largel}- in the fun and frolic of the day. and I very much wish you to be with us and take part in the fes- tivities of the occasion. We will get back here in time for you to take the train and be in Gilead the same evening. 1 William Gurley Beatty, brother of Gen. John Beatty. made a good record during- the Rebellion, rising to the rank of ma.ior. Having a good heart, a generous di-sposition. and a bright, well stored mind, he was for many years a popular useful citizen of our state, and the most companionable man of my acqviaintance. He was born near Sandusky, Ohio. September 5. 1837, and died in Pueblo, Colorado, January 31, 1899. His intelligent son, William G. Beatty, Jr., was born at Cardin,gton. Ohio. July 2.^. ISXO. He is now a bank clerk in Columbus, Ohio. 475 Appendix J will try to go over to Gilead on the Fourth, to engage with you in the "jollification." Jo. Boyd, Jno. Williams, and Marshall Godman^ will perhaps also go. Marshall got home last week. He has been spending the year at school, near Chicago. He is the same "boy-man," (somewhat improved), of whom we spoke in the days of yore. Your little western bird, who once "flew to the sunny south/' has not yet appeared, and will not probably be here until fall. James Harper,- wife and family, of Ft. Madison, arrived in town last v/eek. May be they couldn't spare C. What you think? John Beatty^ was in town yesterday. He intends making a western trip. John^ made an arrangement with him for ex- change. We got $2,000 of Johnson House the other day. Give my respects to Miss Kate House.^ Our friend Miss Mollie K.^ is completely struck. It delights her to talk about your open countenance, frank manners and noble appearance. You had bet- ter come over and meet her. Try to make us a visit soon. Ever yours truly, C. W. Anderson. CLAY W'. ANDERSON TO WILLIAM G. BEATTY^. Marion, Ohio, September 18, 1856. Mr. W. G. B catty, Neiv York City: Dear Old Friend: — I write to you so soon after my last, to give you some account of the grand Republican mass-meeting held here last Saturday. It is estimated that there v/ere 20,000 to 25,000 "friends of liberty and the Union, in council." It was 1 Gen. J. F. Boyd. Capt. J. B. Williams and Capt. J. M. Godman. - During the few years that James Harper resided in Marion, he was employed as a civil engineer in making surveys for the Bellefontaine and Indiana Railroad. About that time he fell deeply in love with Miss Libbie Durfee, the youthful but fascinating daughter of ex- Sheriff Jo. Durfee. They were married and moved to Iowa. Capt. Harper was a gallant soldier during the Civil War, and lost a hand in battle in Missouri. 3 Gen. John Beatty. now of Columbus. Ohio. ■• John B. Dumble. cashier of Durfee's Elxchange Bank of Marion. 5 Miss House, a member of a prominent Mt. Gilead family, was very handsome, married well, and settled in New York City. "Miss Mollie K. was the daughter of an eminent clergyman stationed in Marion. 476 Appendix by far the largest political meeting ever held in this part of the state. It was a glorious day for onr side, Ihlly. And when al)ont 1 1 o'clock in the morning, processions measuring miles in U'ngth were coming from every direction, I like many others, being unable longer to restrain luy enthusiasm, mounted my mustang colt and rode along the lines to see the sights, and enjoy myself in a general way. lUit I might have ridden twenty miles before seeing all the people, and the beau- tiful banners, and flags, and the inscriptions thereon, to be seen. Thirty two of the young ladies of Marion, arrayed in red, white and blue, mounted on gaily caparisoned horses, representing the different states of the Union, and "bleeding Kansas," made an attractive appearance. One of these handsome ecjuestriennes, seeing me pass, de- manded my services as chevalier, and being mounted, you may well suppose I was too gallant, and 1 ma}- say too delighted, to think of refusing. I believe you are not acquainted with this charming girl, whose name is Darlington, and place of residence Newark, Ohio. She is now here visiting at the home of her uncle, Mr. Carev A. Darlington, one of our large landed pro- prietors, of \'irginia birth or descent. I believe. She is a fine girl : I will go my new hat on that. She is a darling as well as a Darlington, and I have enjoyed her ac(|uaintance very much. T will have more to say of this young lady in my next. A beautifully trimmed wagon, full of young ladies — 32 in number- — came over from Mt. Gilead. Amid this bouquet of rare buds and roses sat, radiant as a princess, \our dear friend Miss Katherine House, who told me she had not heard from you since you had become a Gothamite. (Of course, she told the truth?) What a faithless lover you must be! [ became well acquainted with several of these buds, and their society was as the balm of Gilead. * * * At length a procession of the great nniltitude of hungry and thirstv freemen was formed, and marched forthwith to the Fair Grounds, where a grand barbecue had been ])repared, of roast cattle, sheep, and swine, and man}' other good things, to eat and drink. After satisfying the inner man, we listened to eloquent speeches by Hon. Cooper K. Watson, Columbus Delano. 477 Appendix •and other eminent men. Seven were speaking on the grounds at one time at different stands. Nothing further from "the Prairie Flower." * * * I am about to take a trip to the eastern part of the state. I expect to be in Cleveland at the State Fair next week, the 23rd, 24th and 25th. Write soon. Ever yours truly, Clay W. Anderson. CLAY W. ANDERSON ^ TO MR. AND MRS. R. N. TAYLOR. Marion, Ohio, December i, 1856. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Taylor : — We hope you will not dis- appoint us, but that you and our other friends in your county, (whatever may be the condition of the weather) will attend the reception.- We think the married couple will return about Wed- nesday. All our Marion party arrived home from Upper San- dusky on Friday evening, sound and well, but uncomfortably cold. Respectfully and truly yours, Clay W. Anderson. MRS. TtlOMAS J. ANDERSON TO MRS. JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, June 14, 1858. Dear ■ Princte: — How do you do? How is little Mary Princess? How is Mrs. R. N. Taylor? When did you hear 1 Clay W. Anderson was born in Marion, Oliio, August 24. 1837, and died in the same place of typhoid fever, February 28, 1857. He was a teller in one of the Marion banks, was a young- man of good education, and possessing a noble character enjoyed the esteem of all. Many resolu- tions in his honor, and communications and obituary notices appeared in the papers after his death; and Bradford R. Durfee, the principal pro- prietor of the bank, a liberal, kind-hearted man, wished to erect an impos- ing monument at his own expense, to the memory of his young friend, for whom he always expressed the warmest affection and esteem. But my parents interposed an objection, and Col. Durfee's generous Intentions were not carried out. - This refers to the reception at the residence of Judge and Mrs. T. J. .Anderson, given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Anderson, who were married November 27, 1856, and were then on their wedding Journey. My -parents probably thought more of Clay than of any of us. Appendix from James? Lastly, when do you expect to return? I have been dining out this afternoon and just came home. Well Princie, I have a surprise for you, and you will scarcely believe what I have to tell. The long talked of wedding came off this morning, and Jake and Hattie/ the happy pair, left on the II o'clock train for Niagara Falls. They are to be absent two weeks. It is said a wedding reception is to be given them upon their return. "May be so, may be not," as the Indian said. I presume the wedding is what Hattie referred to when she said she would notify you a week beforehand. She told James the day he- started away- that she would be married on the Fourth of July. Why this secrecy, this mystery? I am sure no one is deeply concerned except the high contracting parties. They have our good wishes. Tell Mrs. Henry Peters, that Amanda and her husband are here. They have a poor afflicted little babe that requires con- stant attention. Please write me by return mail if possible. You must excuse this trifling scrawl, for my pen is poor, and I am writing by candle light, something I never do. * * * Your affectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, March i6, 1867. Dear Son : — I hope you and your family are very well this morning. * * * Do not allow yourself to lose a mo- ment's sleep on account of the loss you may think you have sustained. Do not waste your time by giving it a thought. * * * Apply yourself closely to your law books: it is the best thing you can do. Judge Bartram w^as at least seven years older than you are now before he was admitted to the bar. You are onlv a little rusty. You practiced for years successfully, and all you need now is application. Eternal vigilance is the price of wealth, and fame, as well as liberty. 1 Jacob Fribley and Miss Harriet Concklin. 2 James H. Anderson went to Kansas for a month. 479 Appendix If I were you I would let politics drop for ten years. Let all little unimportant matters that harass you drop too. Don't give your mind to trivial matters, nor lose your self possession. Few things so destroy the mind's balance. If you apply your- self closely to your profession for ten years, you will then only have reached the meridian of life, but will be able to make your- self heard and felt. It is a poor plan for young men to make politics a profession. They either lose their influence, or form injurious habits and are wrecked before life's meridian. And few men in civil life before that period, however diligent, ever achieve much real distinction. You may perhaps think this is nothing but an old woman's talk ; but let me say that I have lived a good many years in the world, and I think not alto- gether without observation. My love to Frincie, Annie, and the little ones. Believing that all things will be overruled by an all-wise God for good, I remain, Your aiTectionate mother. thomas j. anderson to james h. anderson. Collector's Office, United States Internal Revenue, Eighth District of Ohio. Marion, Ohio, March 2t^, 1867. Dear Son : — What induced you to ask me such cjuestions in regard to my exertions to secure the re-election to the U. S. Senate of John Sherman? It was out of respect for the man and his Republican principles. I spent four or five days at Co- lumbus to secure his first election, besides writing to a number of my friends in his favor. At his last election I did not go to Columbus, but did all I could for him by writing to my friends, and in other ways. Of course I bore my own expenses. I never received a cent in my life for assisting a friend to secure a position. 1 I have long known the Sherman family. I was ' It was often said that Senator John Sherman spent money freely to secure his elections to the U. S. Senate. I wrote to my father on the sub- ject, feeling sure that he was too much of a man to accept payment in any form for such friendly services as he rendered the Senator. 480 Appendix acquainted with the family at Lancaster. Ohio, long before Jolm's father became a judi;e of the Supreme Court. Vour mother was well ac(|uainted with the family in Lan- caster, and considered Mrs. Judge Sherman, (John's mother), one of our best and most talented ladies. She visited the old lady in Mansfield, and her visits were returned. Hence we al- ways had a warm and friendly feeling for all the Shermans. ^ 1 became well acquainted with Charles T. Sherman, when he was a young lawyer and atteutled our courts. 1 was then on the bench; 1 was one of the judges here many years; and be- fore you can recollect I was a good many years on the bench. Your father, T. J. Anderson. MRS. THOMAS J. ANDERSON TO .MRS. JAMES II. ANDERSON. Marion, Ohio, August 31, 1867. De.xr Princie:^T write in bed this morning: have not been well for a week ; am better now but still (juite weak. You will !;)e glad to learn that Mary Princess will l)e at home on Saturday next. Miss Mary Burns- having decided to return to Mansfield on that day. Mrs. James S. Reed with whom Miss Ihirns has been sojourning, has had rather a liard time lately, her cook having left her liecause she had so much companv. So she — Mrs. Reed — has had the cooking to do herself for quite a length of time. Miss r)iu-ns would return houie sooner, but Mrs. Reed wishes her to remain a while longer that Libbie^ her daughter, may enjo\- her societ}-. ^Ir. Reed has decided to go north this week with his wife, and make a tour of the lakes, to recruit her health and strength. Meanwhile and until thev re- 1 Charles R.. fathej' of the Senatoi-. and Judge C. T.. and Gen. "W. T. Sherman, .settled in Lancaster. O.. in ISIO, practiced law till January 11, 1823. when he became a judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio, and remained on the bench till his death. June 24. 1829. My .great-grandfather Thomas, my grandfather James, and my father Thomas J., settled on a farm in Fair- field county. Ohio, April 7, 1806. My great-grandfather died in October. 1806, but my grandfather and father, knew Judge Charles R. Sherman well before he went upon the bench. - Miss Mary Burns, daughter of Col. Barney Burns, of Manstteld. Ohio, married Dr. (jreorge Mitchell, M. D., of Mansfield. •■^ Sarah Elizabeth Reed, married James Delano of New Bedford, Mass. 31 481 Appendix turn, the rest of the family will board out, residing however and lodging at home. I am very sorry you had a fall ; hope it will not ])rove serious. I am weary and must stop. Your aifectionate mother. MRS. THOMAS j . ANDKRSON TO AriSS ANNIE E. ANDERSON. AIariox, ()iiio, September i8, 1867. Dear Annje: — 1 have just received and read your two let- ters neither of which is dated. 1 low am I to know when they were written? But after all 1 was very glad to get them. Now in reference to attending the party to be given by Mr. and Mrs. Senator Sherman : go if you have a separate in- vitation, not otherwise.^ To accompany James and Princess without an invitation, merely as their guest, might excite criti- cism. Much depends however on the custom of the place. Of course you will be careful that there shall be no ground for unkind rema.rks. If you attend, wear your new silk: it becomes you. I am glad you like Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Hedges.'- James and Trincess value their friendship, and have a high opinion of them. The heat was more oppressive yesterday and the nt he soon got so he talked with difficnlty, and now we can hardh' understand him. He is anxious 1 should write vou just how he is. He says he doesn't think he will ever re- cover, and I am very much afraid he will not. He has not been well for four or five weeks. He would like so nuich to see you, but still does not tell me to ask \ou to come. He cries whenever he s])eaks of you ; says he will never see you again. I sent for a doctor at once,- who found father bel]iless, and assisted us in putting him t(^ bed. We all think he is a very sick man, and are fearful be will nc\er get v.-ell. If vou can do so, ^•ou bad better come at once. I cannot write more now. Your sister, A X x 1 E. 1 The above I tielieve is the last letter I ever received from, my father. 489 Appendix MISS ANN11-: E. ANDERSON TO JAMES 11. ANDERSON. Pleasant Hill, Mo., January 25, 1871. Dear James — Father is much worse tliis morning. The doctor said I should tell you he had very little hopes of his get- ting well. 1 know he will not live. O, how ill and wretched he looks! He does not apparently suffer any pain, but is very drowsy — sleeps all the time. His death at any moment would not surprise me. If he should die I will notify you by telegraph at once. I do wish you were here, but if here you could do na good. He might recognize you, but I think it doubtful. When aroused, it is momentary, and he relapses into sleep. But he may recover: we cannot tell. I thought it liest to tell you all in this letter, that you may better understand any message I may send. Your sister, Annie. • miss ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Pleasant Hill, Mo., evening, January 25, 1871. Dear James: — Father is sinking: he cannot last long. I will of course forward the remains to MarioiL You will have to attend to everything. The doctor thinks T will have to send the dispatch, (referred to in my letter this morning,) to-morrow. If so, it will start before you get this letter. Your sister, Annie. MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO JAMES LI. ANDERSON. Pleasant FIill, Mo., January 27, 187 1. Dear James: — We are now all alone. * * * Mr. Fahs,. whom I have not seen for some time, will soon arrive. * * * Father's remains were forwarded l)y express to Marion, at the time and by the route mentioned in mv dispatch of yesterday to }(m. () but father suffered toward the last: his sufferings- were painful to behold. He died at 5 minutes after 1 1 o'clock. 490 Appendix Wednesday nioht, Jannary 25th, 1871. He looked quite natural' in death, when we sent him home for burial. Father wanted so much to see you. He intended retnrning- home in the spring", and anticipated great enjoyment. Poor man! How different the jonrney from the one he fondly contemplated. Rut then he is better off, happier far. Eight months and eight days after dear mother passed away, father joined her in the Land of Light. I shall not soon forget the respect and kindness shown us by the Masons of this place, nor the wa\' the\' tried to do honor to father's memory. They were more than kind. Three or four were here at the house all the time after he was stricken. Among other things they put a beautiful silver plate.. Masonic plate, on the coffin. When you open the box that encloses the coffin you will see all. Finally the Masons came as a Lodge^ to the house, and accom]5anied the funeral procession to the depot. 1 Note — On the 4th clay of February, 1S71, Live Oak Lodge No. 12S, A. F. and A. M., at Pleasant Hill, Mo., on the occasion of the death of Judge Thomas J. Anderson, as "a tribute of respect," adopted highly compli- mentary and eulogistic resolutions touching the deceased, which were ordered spread on the records of the Lodge, and published in the city papers, and copies were ordered sent to Marion Lodge No. 70, A. F. and A. M., and to the children of the deceased. Response of the Marion Lodge: "Masonic Hall, Marion, Ohio, March 31, 1871. A. M. 8tranis. Thro. Lcland, and C. L. Maijo. Committer: Gentlemen: — At a regular communication of Marion Lodge No. 70, A. F. ite to me soon. Your affectionate sister, Annie. ] Cousins of Miss Annie E. Anderson. 493 Appendix MISS ANNIE E. ANDERSON TO JAMES H. ANDERSON. Pleasant Hill, Mo., August 27th, 1871. Dear James: — Yesterday I received your two letters of the 22d and 23d inst. Was very glad to get them, and happy to learn that vou had spent such a pleasant week at Middle Bass Island. Meeting acquaintances from the Old World, must have revived pleasant recollections, and proved quite cnjoyahle. I sent your letters with one of my own to Mr. Fahs. I hope you can be here on the 6th. * * * j suppose ere this you will have received our wedding cards. Your wedding presents just came; thev are lovely; many, many thanks. Cora will start home the day after our marriage. Will stop in St. Louis a few days with Mrs. Field, and the Godmans ; will go thence to Indianapolis, where she will spend a few days with Mrs. Fletcher. 1 who has kindly invited her to do so. She will then go to Marion, and there notify you what day to send your buggy to take her to your house. I trust she will be able to make the very pleasant visit she fondly anticipates. She is very anxious to sefe you all. She will remain in Ohio four weeks, and then return, and resume her work. Her class in music is now large, and she is well paid. We have made many friends here. Cora will spend Christmas with me. Mr. Fahs wishes her to quit teaching and live with us, but she loves music, and her pupils, and will forsake neither. When will you start west, and what (lav mav I expect vou? Love to all; kiss baby- for me. Your sister, Annie. • A daughter of the late Major Daniel Yandes. of Indianapolis, and a sister of Mr. Simon Yandes. one of the prominent men of that city. - The baby was Alice Florence Anderson, daughter of James H. and Princess A. Anderson, who was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, June 4. 1871, and died of pneumonia, at 5 o'clock A. M., Thursday, January 24, 1895, at the St. Vincent Sanitarium, Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she was sojourn- ing with her mother and brother, Lieut. James T. Ander.son, U. S. A., both of whom were invalids. Though an invalid from infancy, and never strong. .Mice was a scholar, a graceful writer, a wit, and was passionately fond of sketching and paint- ing, in which she excelled. She left sketches and portraits that show great .artistic talent. 494 Kr, \ '^f- V4- Alice PXorence Anderson. BIOCxRAPHICAL SKETCH James House Anderson, son of Judge Thomas Jefferson and Nancy Dunlevy Anderson, was born in Marion, March 16, 1833. He was edu- cated in the district and select schools of the town, in tlie Marion Acad- emy, and at the Ohio Wesleyan University. He studied law under Ozias Bowen, (subsequently Supreme Judge), and Bradford R. Durfec, gradu- ated from the law department of the Cincinnati Colkee in the spring if 1854, receiving the degree of LL.B., and iiumediatciy uegan the practice of his profession in his native place. He was a delegate to the first Re- publican State Convention in Ohio, held July 13, 185-j, in Columbus. Iii April, 1855, he was elected mayor of Marion, and in the October follow- ing, prosecuting attorney of the county. In the trial of causes he was indefatigable, at times eloquent, and usually successfid. The case of most iiuportance tried by him as Prosecuting Attorney, was The State of Ohio versus Edward Robbins. The defendant was in- dicted at the November term, 1857, for murdering Nancy Holly, by ad- ministering poison, was tried, found guilty, and sentenced to be hung. The case was taken to the Supreme Court, the judgment reversed, and the cause remanded to tire Marion Common Pleas. At the second trial, Robbins was found guilty of murder in the second degree, and sent to the Ohio Penitentiary for life. It has long been known as "a leading criminal case." It takes up 66 pages of Vol. VIII, of the Ohio State Reports, wherein the indictment, signed "James H. Anderson. Prosecut- ing Attorney," is set out at length. Like many other young lawyers Mr. Anderson made stump speeches for his party during political campaigns, and occasionally accepted invitations to address lyceums and other asso- ciations. On November 21. 1856, he was united in marriage to Miss Princess A. Miller, the youngest daughter of the late David Miller, a pioneer of prominence in Marion and Wyandot Counties, whose nephew Rear Ad- miral Joseph N. Miller, U. S. N., (born in Springfield, O.), represented tire U. S. Navy, by appointment of the President at the Queen's Jubilee in London in 1897. Mrs. James H. Anderson is a granddaughter of the late Abner Bent, of Marion County, and a great-granddaughter of Colonel Silas Bent, of the Revolution, a member of the Ohio Company, who with General Rufus Putnam, and other Revolutionary officers settled Ohio in 1788. Colonel Bent was a member of the historic Masonic Lodge of the Revolution, and his monument is at Belpre, Ohio. (The Bent Coat-of- Arms is given herein). In 1859, Mr. Anderson was a candidate for the State Senate, in the district composed of Marion, Logan, Union and Hardin counties, and came within one vote of receiving the nomination. A nomination was "equivalent to an election." 495 Biographical Sl^etch In March, 18(il. he was appointed hy President Lincohi. United States Consnl at Hanihnrg. one of the most ini])ortant commercial cities- in Europe, and with his family at once emharked for the scene of his duties. Ordinarily this consulate is a busy one. but the great Civil War in America trebl'ed the responsibilities and difficultes of the position. Hamburg early became a rendezvous for privateers, and blockade-run- ners, where they received their outfit and supplies, and the necessary espionage of these vessels, their lawdess owners, and officers, demanded sleepless vigilance. That Consul Anderson performed his arduous duties most efficiently, is evidenced by the number of letters of commendation received by him from the secretary of state, and other distinguished pub- lic functionaries. Under date of December 10th, 18G1, Secretary Seward writes : "Your vigilance in regard to the movements of the insurgents for the purchasing and shipping of arms and other equipments at Ham- burg, js highly appreciated." Again under date of August 21st, 186'2, Secretary Seward writes : "The Department this morning has been in- formed by the secretary of the navy, that the steamer Columbia, concern- ing which you gave early and important information to this Department, which was promptly communicated to the Navy Department, has been captured." This elegant vessel, including her cargo of arms and other munitions, was of great value." Mr. Anderson was instrumental, it was said, in sinking a lighter, at Hamburg, that was conveying batteries, carriages, etc., etc., to the steamer in the service of the Confederate government called the Bahama, and of thwarting the Confederate agents in other respects. Thereupon Secretary Seward (18G2) wrote Mr. Anderson: "I have transmitted to you under another envelope, the National Intelligencer, in which is printed a letter from Mr. Huse, one of the rebel agents in Europe, in which he confesses that his plans have been thwarted by the activity of yourself, and the minister of the United States in London. The Depart- ment takes pleasure in acknowledging the service thus rendered to your country." (See dispatch, dated Liverpool, April 1, 18(32, of Caleb Huse, Captain of Artillery, C. S. A., to War Department, C. S. A., captured by our Navy) . Hon. Carl Schnrz, LInited States Minister at Madrid, writing to Mr. Anderson from Washington, March 1st, 18(i2, detailing an interview with the secretary of state, says: "I must not forget to mention that Seward spoke very highly of you and your services." General H. S. Sanford, United States Minister at Brussels, (who had just returned from a visit to Washington), writing from Brussels August 24th. 18(i2, says : "I was glad to learn at the Department of State, that your activity in following up rebel enter[)rises in your port was appreciated. You have probably already received a dispatch com- mendatory of your zeal, which was to have been addressed to you about the time of my departure, the end of last month. I hope you are well, and that the work of detecting' rebel enlejprises goes l)rayely on. I was, 49:6: Biographical Sketch just fourteen days in tlic United States, having been detained long-cr than I contemplated in Soutli Anieriea." In l.S(i8, the secretary nl" slate, writes: "The Department is gratified to percei\'e the evidences of your \igihmce and devoted loyahy." Consul Anderson's diplomatic duties were even more perplexing than his consular. Naturalized American citizens were often arrested in Ham- burg for non-performance of miHtary dut\' in the fatherland — usually for service alleged to be due Prussia or one of the smaller (ierman States. The persons thus apprehended invariably aiipealed to the consul for pro- tection, and he as invariably, by tact, good judgmvul. and jjcrsistence se- cured their release. In 1863, Hon. G. J. Abbot, of the State Department, writes: "Your assiduous labors in the Consulate are known and ap- preciated here." While in Hamburg, Mr. Anderson was notified by letter from the New York office, that the had been elected a member of the American Geographical and Statistical Society. Subsequently he was elected a corresponding member of the Ameri- can Institute, and received the following notification : "American Institute, New York, May S. 1SG;3. J. H. Anderson, Esq.: Dear Sir: — I take great pleasure in informing you tliat at a meeting of the American Institute of the city of New York, lield la.st evening, you were unanimously elected a corresponding member tliereof. The American Institute was chartered in 1829, for the purpose of encouraging and pro- moting domestic industry in this State, and tlie United States, in agricul- ture, commerce, manufactures, and tlie arts. Yours very respectfully. John W. Chambers, Act. Rcc. Sfc'y." On the 30th of May, 18()3, Mr. Chambers, writes: "The .American Institute has appointed you a delegate to represent the association at tlie Great International Agricultural Exhibition at Hamburg, and the cre- dentials of your appointment will be handed you by Mr. Wennberg, a member of the Institute." On the 29th of December, 1802, Mr. Secretary Seward notified Mr. Anderson that his dispatch relating to the Great Exhibition had been pu])lish.ed in the National Intelligencer, for general information. It was a carefully pre])ared paper, and was soon followed by another, which the State Department authorized tlie same journal to publish. On the '20th of March, 18(13, the Secretary of the Hamburg Interna- tional Exhibition, wrote: "It is my pleasant duty to thank you most sincerely for the able manner in which you have called the attention of your government and countrymen to what it is hoped will be an occa- sion of bringing from your country the wonderful products of your agri- cultural and mechanical skill." 'i']:-_ imn:edi".;e result of Mr. Anderson's widely published dispatches on the subject of the Great International Exhibition, at Hamburg in 18r):'>, was a message to Congress from Presi- 32 497 Biographical Sketch dent Lincoln, an appropriation by Congress, the appointment of a com- missioner by President Lincoln — Governor Joseph A. Wright, of Indiana, similar action by many of the States, as well as by many of onr agri- cultural societies, and a successful exhibition by our citizens of agricul- tural products, implements, machinery, live stock, etc. It is needless to quote at greater length from dispatches and letters in recognition and approval of Mr. Anderson's services. That his efforts to stimulate emigration, to give to the people of Europe just views of our resources, finances, etc., to secure generou.^ contributions in 18(j4 for our sick and wounded soldiers, and in I8G0 for our helpless freedmen, as well as his labors in many other important directions not heretofore referred to, were eminently successful, testi- monials from the secretary of state, and others of the highest character — women as well as men — clearly establish. Few American representatives abroad have ever served their country with more diligence or fidelity; and it is probably true that two-thirds of his time was employed in the discharge of extraordinary duties that do not occur in a period of pro- found peace. Mr. Anderson finally became weary of official life, and longing for his native land, sent in his resignation. This is the answer that came to him : "Department of State, Washington, Aug. 6, 1S66. J. H. Anderson, Esq. : t Sir: — Your communication of July 28th tendering- your resignation of your office as Consul at Hamburg and giving your views on tlie policy of the Administration, has been received. Tour resignation is accepted with regret. Thfe Department has every reason to be satisfied with your man- ner of performing the delicate and responsible duties of your Consulate. The records of the Department show you to have been a faitlrful ofTicer of the government. Tour letter has been read by the President, who expresses much satisfaction at the sound and liberal views therein. given. I am. Sir, Tour obedient Servant. William H-. Seward." Devoted as Mr. Anderson had been to President Lincoln throughout the war period, and despite his strong attachment to the Republican party, he could not conscientiously withhold his approval of the Southern Policy of President Johnson ; and in 1866 he was sent as a delegate from the Eighth Congressional District of Ohio, to the National Union Con- vention at Philadelphia. In 1866, President Johnson tendered him an appointment as Chief Justice of Montana Territory, which he declined, not wishing to leave home again, but accepted the office of Collector of Internal Revenue, of the Eighth Congressional District of Ohio. While Mr. Anderson was discharging his duties as U. S. Collector, Hon. John Sherman wrote the following letter to the President : "Senate Chamber, February ISth, 1867. Sir: — I most earnestly recommend James H. Anderson, of Ohio, late consul at Hamburg, for appointment to a mission or leading consulate. He 498 Biographical Sketch is a gentleman of high character and abilities, who as consul at Hamburg, rendered very valuable services to the country. He Is well qualified for any trust. I will not hesitate to urge his confirmation to any Executive ap- pointment within your gift. Very respectfully yours. To the President." John Sherman. Hon. W. S. Groesbeck, of Cincinnati, handed it to the President. Mr. Anderson never called on the President after this letter was written, although invited to do so. He received a lengthy and very friendly let- ter from Senator Sherman, dated New York, April (Jth, 18G7, which con- cludes as follows: "I am here arranging for my trip to Paris, and sail on the 13th. I certainly will miss nf) opportunity to do you a kindness, not only on your own account, hut on your father's, for whom I have always felt the highest regard'.' As the President, the secretary of state, and lioih of the Ohio Sena- tors, were friends of Mr. Anderson, an appointment to a high position might easily have been obtained ; but he had now resolved that he would not accept an office of any kind, and having large landed interests in Marion and Wyandot counties he soon moved to Upper Sandusky, opened a law office, engaged in banking, also in farming, and stock and wool growing on a mtich larger scale than ever before, and continued in ac- tive and profitable business till 1874 when he removed to Columbus, his present place of residence. While living in Upper Sandusky he was elected for three years a member of the Board of Education. In 1878, he was appointed by Governor Bishop, trustee of the Ohio State Univer- sity, and for seven years was chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. At his suggestion the Board conferred upon Allen G. Thurman, then president pro tciul^itrc of the United Stales Sen- ate, and upon Morrison R. Waite, Chief Justice of the United States, the lionorary degree of Doctor of Laws ; and the resolutions appropriate to th'e occasion were drafted by Mr. Anderson. These distinguished Ohioans were the first to receive the degree from this 'eminent seat of learning. The year that General Thomas Ewing was a candidate for governor of Ohio, (1879), at his earnest request, Mr. Anderson became a member of the State Exectttive Committee, and its secretary. Mr. Anderson takes a deep interest and an active part in the pro- ceedings of the patriotic and other organizations of which he is a mem- ber. At the National Congress of the Sons of the American Revolu- tion, held in May, 1899, in Detroit, he was elected Vice President Gen- 'eral of the National Society. He was a delegate from the Ohio Society to the National Congress, Sons of the American Revoltttion, at Morris- town, N. J., in May, 1898; at Detroit, in May, 1899; at New York City, in May, 1900, and at Pittsburg, in May, 1901. He has long been a life ■member of the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society ; and in May, 1899, was elected a trustee of the Society for three years, and in 1902, was re-elected for a like term. 499 Biographical Sketch Mr. Anderson has long l)een a member of the world-wide and hon- orable order of Ancient Frtc and Accepted Masons, and expects to re- main one. He has attended as a delegate many political conventions — senatorial,, judicial, congressional, state and national; also the National Wool Grow- ers' Convention at Washington ; and has for a long time attended the Annual meetings of the Ohio State Bar Association, and when able to do so, of the American Bar Association. He is a member of the Bar Association of Franklin county, Ohio ; of the Ohio State Bar Association, and of the American Bar Association. He was elected at Put-in-Bay in July, 1901, one of the Vice Presidents of the Ohio State Bar Association. He is a member of The Old North- west Genealogical Society, and was elected its president January 2, 1902 ; was an active member for years of the Historical Society of Virginia ; and received a polite invitation dated December 15, 1882, to become a member of the Victoria Institute or Philosophical Society of Great Britain. Mr. Anderson has been interested in several Ohio banking institu- tions as stockholder, director, manager, and president. On his farms and city lots, he has in the past 25 years erected many buildings — probably sixty — brick and frame. He has also cleared for cultivation large tracts of virgin forest land, and drained and reclaimed wide areas of svvamp- lancf — in all probably 1,500 acres. He has constructed miles of open ditches, and laid miles of drain tile. He has owned and cared for thousands of sheep, and many cattle, horses and hogs. His flocks and herds, and live stock generally, always included some registered thor- oughbreds. He has never taken much interest in hunting, or fishing, or "sport" of any sort. True he has owned pointers and setters, and many good horses, but bird-dogs and race-horses have not occupied his time, or his thoughts. He has traveled quite extensively in the United States, Canada and in foreign parts, particularly in Europe, where three of his children were born. His father and mother were baptized and partly reared in the Epis- copal Church — the church of his ancestors — but in the absence of that denomination where they resided, they joined the M. E. Church, in which he was broi:ght up. While many church members — laymen and ministers — are thought to be hypocrites or whited sepulchers, Mr. A. firmly believes that all churches are doing much good, in teaching de- portment, morality, and the way of life. As a true patriot he believes in a strong government of the people, by the American people, for the American people : one that will hold in check mobs, rogues, disaffected aliens, and dangerous characters like anarchists. He further believes ithat the government of our country can be as safely lodged in the hands of the descendants of the patriots and soldiers of the American Rcx'olu- tion, as in the hands of other patriotic citizens. ■500 • Biographical Sketch Since early manhood lie has been more or less engaged in public af- fairs, in the praclice of tin- law, in banking, in farming, in stock-raising, and wool-growing: but his i)rincipal enjoyment is i)robably found in reading and in literary work, lie has had many rare and notable cor- respondents ;^ has written much for the press, and more or less for maga- zines, and is the author of several unpublished volumes. He came to Columbus in the spring of 1873 ; was one of the original stockholders and directors of the Citizens' Savings Bank, founded that year : pur- chased much city real estate, and a few months later removed his family to the residence he now occupies — 788 East Broad street. The children of James H. and Princess A. Anderson, are Mary Princess : Lieut. James Thomas Anderson, U. S. A. ; Charles Finley, Merchant, Paducah, Ky. ; Amelie Ellen, deceased, and Alice Florence, deceased. Mary Princess was married to Prof. Edward Orton, Jr., of the Ohio State University, son of the distinguished scientist. Dr. Edward Orton, LL. D. ; James Thomas, was married to Miss Helen Bagley, the accom- plished daughter of the late Governor John J. Bagley, of Detroit, Mich. ; Charles Finley, was married to Miss Minerva Ann Flowers, of Paducah, Ky., a descendant of one of the oldest prominent slaveholding families in the South. Amelie Ellen, died at the home of her parents at the age ■of seven; Alice Florence, always an invalid, died January 24, 1895, at Santa Fe, N. M., of pneumonia. Lieut. James T. and Helen Bagley Anderson are blessed with one child, Helen Anderson. Charles F. and Minerva A. Anderson have two children, Mary Princess Anderson, and Dorothy Burton. Mrs. James H. Anderson's mother was Sarah Bent, daughter of Abner, son of Col. Silas Bent. In Mr. Allen H. Bent's History of the Bent Family in America, which he traces from A. D. 1510, and which came from Penton-Grafton, Eng., in 1638 to Sudbury, Mass., he gives on page "281 the Bent (of Basford House), Coat-of-Arms. as follows: azure on fesse or, between six besants three torteux. Crest — a demi-lion azure holding between his paws a bezant. Motto : nee tcmere nee timide. BIOGRAPHICAL SICETCH. Lieutenant James Thomas Anderson, U. S. A., son of James H. and Princess A. Anderson, was born March 20, 1802, in the great commer- cial city of Hamburg, Germany, where his father was residing as United States Consul. Late in the fall of that year in the company of his mother, and sister Mary, he left Hamburg for the United States, to visit relatives in Ohio. Mrs Anderson and the two children returned to Ger- many in June, 1803, — the year of the Great International Agricultural Exhibition at Hamburg. In 1865 he was attacked with membranous croup. The attending physicians gave him up to die, but by the skillful operation of a cele- 1 He has now 12 bound volumes of letters from prominent people received while he was abroad. 501 Biographical Sketch • brated hospital surgeon, (called in after all remedies had failed), his-- life was saved. It was the talk of the time, and added greatly to the surgeon's professional reputation. In 18G6 he left Hamburg with his parents — his father intending to resign his office — for the United States. y\fter spending a few weeks with his grand parents in Marion, Ohio, he went with his parents to live in Mansfield, his father having been ap- pointed by President Johnson, U. S. Collector of Internal Revenue, and' Disbursing Agent, for the Eighth Congressional District of Ohio. Here he remained two years, until his parents removed to Upper Sandusky, O. In the latter place he attended school, and spent many happy hours on the large estates hard-by, that have long been, and still remain in the possession of his family. On May 1, 1874, his parents removed to Columbus, and the Capital City became his home. Here he attended the public schools, the High School, (the dancing academy a short time), and the Ohio State Uni- versity. He graduated from the University — of which his father was one of the trustees — in June, 1884, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Few young men about to finish a collegiate course, ever received higher testimonials than the ones now in his possession, written by Dr. William H. Scott, President of the Ohio State University, Edward Orton, LL.D., ex-President of the University, George Ruhlen, First Lieut. 17th U. S. Infantry, Professor of Military Science and Tactics, at the O. S. University, Judge W. H. Taft, now Governor General of the Philippine Islands, and other eminent men competent to speak as to his merits. In July, 1884, he was designated by President Arthur for appoint- ment as a Second Lieutenant in the U. S. Army. After passing success- fully the rigid examinations at Fort Monroe, he received his commission in the month of October following. He was first stationed at Fort Concho, in Western Texas, where he remained two years. This fort was in a wild, rough, lawless section of the country, but the place had its charms, for he enjoyed his military duties, and riding over the vast mirage haunted prairies, looking at the immense stock ranges, their great flocks and herds, and he also found pleasure in pursuing the peccary and other game. He was transferred from Fort Concho to San Antonio, Texas, where he had charge of the conslruction of a target range, and later had partial charge of the celebrated Indian Chief Geronimo, and his brother, and about 500 more bad Apache Indians, whom he and another lieutenant conveyed to two old Spanish forts in Florida, namely : Fort San Marco, in St. Augustine, and Fort San Carlos del Barancas, in Pensacola. On the way to Florida, not far from New Orleans, he narrowly escaped drowning in Lake Pontchartrain. His next post after leaving Texas, was Fort Du Chesne, in a wild mountainous part of Utah, where Indians and game abounded. It was a dreary locality but he enjoyed it because the altitude and rarified air seemed to agree with him, imparting much needed health and strength. 502 I)iogTaphical Sketch Here, in this remote, tksolate. barren cmmtry. lie sncnt two c;)nipara- tively happy years, in llie performance of mihtary dnlii's. in pursuing his studies, and in liuntinsj;, cast of the post, nca.r and lieyond the Coifi- rado line, elk and other big game. His next post, the on.e then most coN-elnl in llrj :irmy, was on David's Island, in Long Islan.d Somul. Here he had every a.dvantage of good socict}-, and good healthful sport that he could wish. He spent nuich time on the water, for he and ar.oiher young officer owned a fine yacht which was a source of much enjoyment. This was his happiest experience in army life. The libraries of New York City were at his disposal, and he was ever welcome at any yacht club. After two years spent on the island, he was sent by the War De- partment to the United States Infantry and Cavalry School at Fort Leavenworth, from wdiich he graduated in two years. While in Texas, in charge of the Apache Indians, and otherwise, exposed, he caught a severe cold, which cidmin.aled in asthmatic and pulmonary afflictions. So after finishing the curriculum at Fort Leaven- worth, he was given a Iea\'e of absence on account of sickness. Since he entered the service, he had lielonged to the Kith regiment of U. S. Infantry. He was now transferred to the 25111, and as soon as his health permitted he was detailed to Fort Buford, in North Dakota, near the Canadian border. This post is situate on the Missouri river, about a mile from the mouth of the Yellowstone, and the country is a rolling prairie ;is far as the eye can reach, with a little timber along the streams, and ;i hiitte now and then to break the monotony. He siient but little time ;it this post — not more than three ov four months. Deer were plentiful but so were mosf|uitoes, a.nd the heat was ter- rible, and as he was all the time very ill. scarcely able to breathe, life became a burden, and the other officers during July feared he would die. So his brother-in-law. Prof. Edward Orton, Jr., went from Columbus, O., to F'ort Buford, and took the invalid to Colorado S])rings, where he soon got better. The War Department now granted him a furlough, or sick furlough, and continued to do so whenever he needed one, and always treated him with 'every consideration. In the year 1805, on account of protracted indisposition, he w.is relieved entirely from active duty and placed on the retired list. He is still an army officer, under pay, and may be called into the .aclive service at any time if he should be needed. He now resides at Colorado Springs, one of the few places wh.ere he can breathe freely, and enjoy some de- gree of health and comfort. He was married to Miss lielen l!agley, daughter of the late (iovernor I'agley of Michigan, a lady of much ability. May 26, 1898. Their only child, Helen, was born June (i, IS!)!). He became a member of the Phi Gamma Delta College Fraternity, May 1, 1880, while a student at the Ohio State University. 503 Biographical Sketch The diploma conferring on liim the degree of Bachelor of Arts, is dated June 18, 1884. His commission as Second Lieutenant in the 16th regiment, U. S. Army, is dated Octoher 30, 1884, and is signed by Chester A. Arthur, President, and Robert T. Lincoln, Secretary of War. He is a member of the Military Service Institution of the United States. His certificate of membership, under the seal of the Institution, at Gov'crnor's Island, New York Harbor, is dated September 12, 1891. He is a memlier of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is a member of the Societ}' of Colonial Wars. He is a member of the District of Columbia St)ciety of the Sons of the American Revolution. His commission as First Lieutenant of U. S. Infantry, to rank as such from November 1, 1891, is dated January 7, 189"2; and is signed by Benjamin Harrison, President, and S. B. Elkins, Secretary of War. His diploma from the U. S. Infantry and Cavalry School, declaring him proficient in Military Art, Infantry, Cavalry, Engineering, Law, and Military Hygiene, is dated Fort Leavenworth, June 15, 1893. He was elected Deputy Governor of the Society of Colonial Wars, January 18, 1902, at Denver, Colorado— succeeding Hon. E. O. Wolcott, late U. S. Senator. The state of his health has been the one drawback in his career, and in the service, for otherwise, with his ability, learning, ambition, and passionate love of the profession of arms he might have achieved great distinction. The sulijoined certificate and letter were received by Lieut, ."\nder- son from the celebrated historian and author. Dr. W^ H. Egle, M. D., respecting the military services during the American Revolution of Cap- tain Andrew Rabb, the great-great-grandfather of Lieut. Anderson : OFFICK OF STATE HISTORIAN. Harrisburg. Penn., September 13. 1900. To Whom it Map Concern: I hereby certify to the military services of Captain Andrew Rabb (sometimes written Robb) in the war of the Revolution as follow.s: Andrew Rabb (Robb) was a Captain of Westmoreland County Rangers on tiie Frontiers of Pennsylvania on several tours of duty in 1778. 1779, and 17S0. (For reference see Penn'a. Archives, Third Series, vol xxiii. pp. 282 and 314; also Penn'a. Archives. Second Series, vol. xiii. pp. 187 and 194, on the list of those who received Depreciation Pay for actual military services in the war of the revolution.) Certified by. WiT.T.T.vM Henry Egle. M. D.. Editor Pvint'd. An-liircs {Second and I'liird .SIcr/r.s. Harrisburg, Penn., September 13. 11)00. LUul. Jfimcf! T. A)idcr><()ii, L'. 8. A.: My Dear Sir: — Enclosed please find Certificate of the militaiy services of Capt. Andrew Rabb (or Robb) In the war of the Revolution. The refer- 504 Biographical Sketch ences with my Certificate are all you desire. The signature of the Secretary of the Commonwealth has never been required. It may interest you to know that President McKinley's ancestor. David McKinley, served two tours of duty in Capt. Rabb's company as he himself certifies in his application for a pension. Yours with respect. William H. Egle. ANDER.SON C0.\T-0F-ARMS. Anderson: Ar. a saltire engr. betw. two mullets in chief gu. and as many boars' heads erased in the flanks az. Crest— An oak tree ppr. Motto: stand sure. r)()5 INDEX Absence, leave of, 430. Abolitionism, seemed to be gaining ground, 109; The evils of, SS. Abolitionists, The, 72, 87, 92. Academies, The, 'So. Academy, U. S. Naval, 1G4. Ackley, Miss Jennie, 410. Adams, C. F. , the U. S. Minister, and Anderson, J. H., the U. S. Consul, thwart rebel agents, 222. Adams, F. G., Secretary, tells how W. Walker got the title of governor, 114. Adams, John, 4, 10. Adams John Ouincy, 10, 25. Ade'e, Alvey A., Acting Secretary of State, 1902, 113. Adelphi, where Mr. and Mrs. T. J. An- derson* were married, 3.3. Adjtitant General of Ohio, 4. Advocate, W. C. , contains '"Recollec- tions" of Mrs. Mary Gilruth, 33. Ainsworth, Gen. F. C., 6. Albun^ of photographs, 205. Allen, Charles, 293. Allen, Curtis, 293. Allen, Dwyer, 241. Allen, Col. Julian, 3G2 ; his secret mis- sion, sketch of, 361. Allen, E. (;., a life sketch, 293; 342; 367. Allen, Gen. Ethan, 293. Allen, Gen. James, editor C)nio State Journal in 1840, 105; 110. Allen, Rev. S. M., missionary, 45. Allen, Susan Lovelace, 483. Alster, The, 192. American Colonization Society, The, 50; Missions, History of, 75; Insti- tute, The, elects J. H. Anderson a member, 283; House, Columbus, O., 432. Ames, Bishop E. R., 409; sketch of, 406. Ancestors, Our Virginia, 45G. Anderson, Abner, 3, 4. Anderson, Alice F. , portrait, 494. Anderson, Amelie E. , 484; sketch of, 486. Anderson, Annie E, 29, IIG, 117, 126, 147, 154, 155, 159, 180, 188, 193, 195; Miss Annie E. , strawberry festival, 220; 221, 275, 286, 287, 293, 299, 307, 320, 322; about presents, mourning dresses, etc., 327; 328; dresses or- dered, .•;rS; 3:.';J, Zii. 492; her letter:- death of father. 490; her letter: paralysis of father, 489; 488, 4SG, 482; her presents, 432; 383; her nice- presents, 345; sketch of, 353; 493. Anderson, Asphelia Henrietta, 116. Anderson Bottom, The, 2, 3, 36; birth- place of T. J. Anderson, 175; owners of, sketch of,, 454; 455, 45G, 457, 458,. 459, 464, 465. Anderson, C. F., 116, 121, 368, 384, 392, 415, 433, 441, 450; portrait, 484. Anderson, Clay W. , 116; his letter, 283;; sketch of, 326, 478; 473,474,475,476. Anderson, Da-^nd, 16, 191. Anderson's Delight, plat of, 1. Anderson, Dorothy Burton, 116. Anderson, Elizabeth, 3, 5, 8. Anderson, Ellen, 36. Anderson, Mrs. F. M., 139. Anderson, F. M., 5, 36, 139, 173. Anderson, F. M., 36, 135; child drowned, 139; 173; sketch of, 212; Mr. and Mrs. F. M., 299; 410. Anderson, George, 3, 4. Anderson, Goshom, Kline, Lawrence,. Bowers, Virginia slave-hunters ar- rested, 99. Anderson, Ciov. Charles, a sketch of bis- life, 269; 2'^7, 3i:4. Anderson. Harry W. , his children: Bertha L. and Frank M., 212. Anderson, Helen, 116. Anderson, Hiram, 4, 16. Anderson, H. H., 8. 17. Anderson, Rev. H. H., 8, 16; a sketch- of, 16; 142, 191. Anderson, I. J., 354, 433. Anderson, James, 3, 5, G, 7; and wife, where buried, 8; 9, 10, 11. 12, 14, 17, 113, 116; son of H. H. Anderson, 191; Capt. James, 269; 4J5, 4S1. Anderson, J. H., his address on Col. Crawford, 47; 63, 113, 114, 116, 121; in Washington, in 1861, in danger, 125; letter from Liverpool, 127; his journey, 129; seasickness, 131: his safe arrival in Hamburg, pleasant sit- uation, 1.35; 136, 165, 166, 167: Eng- lish vessels before port of Hamburg, 169; 171; recommends ofificer, 181; 184; letter from, 187; 190; trip to Brussels, and field of Waterloo, keep- ing a diary,, 2.15; 218;; \J.. S.. Consul, 50G Index his activity, plans of rebel agents thwarted, 222; 226, 227; complimen- tary official letters, his part in the capture of the • steamer Columbia, 247; gave his father a cane, inscrip- tion on, cut on field of Waterloo, 248; as U. S. Consul, presented gold medal to the Chief Burgomaster at Hamburg, to be given to Captain Wiebess, of the bark Mercuric, 250; offers to send soldiers and sailors for the army and navy, 253; to the De- partment of State about emigration, 254; dispatch to Secretary of State, about present of arms by King of Bavaria, 260; his dispatch about Great International Exhibition at Hamburg published in many papers, 263; 262, 264; his dispatch to Hon. Wm. H. Seward, 265; 267; the release of Juda Polak, 272; 278, 273; receives com- plimentary letter, 281; 283; is elected a member, 283; 288, 297, 299, 306; a barrel of apples sent to him, 320; his subscription, etc., 326; his letter in New York Tribune, 32S; 329, 33!), S.Sl, 332; correspondence, 332; sketch of, 348; his contributions, 360; money for Fair, 362; 363, 369, 370, 377, 37S, 380, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 42S, 437, 439, 441; his arrival, 442, 443; a speech, 445; 447, 449, 468, 472, 474, 478, 479, 480, 482; his published let- ter, 486; his live stock, 487. Anderson, jNIrs. J. H. , attended school, 43; 79, 125, 147, 178, ISO, 19'J, 217; exercise for delicate persons, a treatise on, 227; 238, 244; children Mary and James arrived in Marion, Oct. 10, 1S62, all well, 245; 247, 249; typhoid pneumonia, 273; 281; when she will start to Hamburg, 282; 392, 407, 4S3. Anderson, James M., 1, 8; son of Rev. H. H. A., 16; 191. Anderson, Lieut. James Thomas, U. S. A., 110, 121; when born, graduated, etc., 207; sketch of his life, 208; 221, 256, 266, 270, 310, .324, .384; Mary and Charles, 444; 441, 484. Anderson, John, 4, 8, 10, 11, 13, 36; sketch of, 36; 90, 140, 158, 164, 180, 354; his age, death, etc., 465; 492. Anderson, John, son of Thomas, 3. Anderson, John M., 30. Anderson, John S., 116. Anderson, John W. , 16. Anderson Jonathan, 3, 4. Anderson, Joseph, 3, 4. Anderson, Josiah, 4. Anderson, Larz, vice president, report of, 341. Anderson, Levi, S, :«;, 292, 300, 303, 314; has consumiition, 325; 336; his • funeral, 337. Anderson, Margaret, second wii'e of William, 17. Anderson, Margaret, 3, 4, 116, 455. Anderson, Mary Princess, daughter of Charles F. A., 110; 1.35, 155, 171, 176; a bird song, 179; 138, 192, 193, 207, 209; and James T. Anderson, 247; and her brother James T. , 249; 256, 206, 270, 274; as a painter, 313; 324,. 344, 4.37, 441, 481. Anderson, Mahala, 8. Anderson, Martha, was drowned, 139. Anderson, Mary II., 110. Anderson, Margaret A., 36. Anderson Minerva J.. 36. Anderson, Minerva, 10 I. Anderson, Orrel E., 110, 174. Anderson, Priscilla House, S. .\nder?on. Rachel, 3, 4, 17. ,\ndersGn, Rebecca, 8. Anderson, Gen. Robert, of Ft. Sumter, 26:' ; 155, 287. ^Anderson, Robert, 54, 05, OS. Anderson. Col. K. C, of the Revolu- tion, a sketch of, 209. Anderson. Ruth. S. .Anderson, Sarah, 3: wife of Thomas, 17. .\nderson. Miss Sina, 4. Anderson, Susan, 36. Anderson, Thomas, 2, 3, 4, 5; death of, 8; 17, 455, 481. Anderson, Capt. Thomas, soldier of the Revolution, 269. Andersons, The, Whigs during and after the Revolution, 11; in Ohio, in 1806, 12; sketches of, 116. .Andersons, in the Civil War, 8. Anderson, Capt. T. J., Jr., :«>; 304, .342; sick, 419; sketch of, 435; his funeral, 436. Anderson. T. J., Jr., 15S, 104, 173, 180, 186, :-27, 332, 39!). .\nderson, Thomas J., .rontispicce. .\nder.son, Thomas J., 7. 12. 13, 14, 15, 10; his marriage, IS; 20, 21; his home and place ot business, 22; 23; in the cattle trade, fur trade, wool trade, etc., 24; 25; associate judge, takes oath of office, 26; resident judge, 27; 2S, 3',1 ; receives letter from -Rev. James C.ilrutli, 31; 33; a self-made man, a friend of schools, 34; his enjoyments at home and 507 Index abroad, 3G; his disposition and char- -acter, 37; a temperate man, 40; his prowess and feats of strengtii, 41; a friend of the missionaries, 45; 46; his opinion of Indian honesty, 47; 48, 49; his opposition to slavery, 50; 51, 52, 54; blood boil, 57; above fear, 58; burst open the back door, 61; 64; one of the associate judges, 66; demanded admittance, 68; they threatened to shoot him, 69; 71, 73, 74, 78, 85, 88, 90, 92, 93, 96, 98, 99; associate judge, 102; 103, 104, 105, 107, 109; re-elected judge. 111: the hero of the affair, 115; the offices he held after leaving the bench, his patri- otic labors during the Civil War, 116; while visiting in the West, stricken with paralysis, 117; was buried in Marion, Masonic and religious rites and services, 118; 119, 121; beautiful flags, patriotic speeches, 127: 129, 133, i;35, 141, 142, 147, 149, 150, 154, 158, 173, 175, 176; his office a de- pository, 179; his duties as Master Commissioner, 186; as Master Com- missioner, 195; 196; must bear heavy war tax like men, 197; 203; Pittsburg Landing, heavy loss of life, 206; but little law business, reappointed Mas- ter Commissioner, 207; 209; health of Mrs. J. H. Anderson and children, 210; 211; learns of birth of son, 225; a deceased soldiers pay, a photo- graph, 228; 230; was administrator of estate of Dr. J. D. Gailey, 239; 241, 246, 251; and others, in Wyan- dot county, 254; money plenty, no specie, use shin plasters for change, 259; 271, 279, 292; Charleston, Ft. Sumter, etc., 305; 317; his letter about children and grandchildren, 320; 321; and daughter Annie., in camp, 335; 336, 342, 374, 382, 387, 440; his nice presents, 443; receives presents, 454; 459, 468, 478, 480, 481; his last letter, 489; his death: kindness of the Masons, 491; his death, 492. -Anderson, Mrs. Thomas J., 20, 117, 119, 120, 121; her inheritance, her edu- cation, her love of music and flow- ers. 122; her love of reading, writ- ing, traveling, 123; her character, her death, 124; 125; suggests what to study, 130; 139, 145, 157, 153, 159, 161, 164, 170, 174, 177, 178, 181, 184; American traitors, their enterprises, 187; the modern languages, 190; 192; sends wine to sick soldiers, 193; celebration of Washington's birthday, advance of our armies, etc., 197; a pleasant dinner party, 199; 200; the satisfaction of knowing he has done his duty, and is appreciated, 206; 208; cruel war, 210; 211, 212, 213; our war troubles, 215; our armies victorious, Memphis has fallen. Gen. Butler in New Orleans, 216; 218; beautiful roses, strawberries abund- ant, 219; celebration of July 4th at Peyton Hord's Grove, 227; battle of Manassas, Gen. Pope's official report, 237; 251, 258; her letter, 277; 280, 291, 2H(i; will send apples, eggs, butter, lard, etc., to Lrermany, 300; 302; a dinner party, 303; 309, 317; her health, the borders of Italy, 318; 323, 324; about the Great Fair at Cincinnati, etc., 335; sends presents, 341; 34:^, 344; her presents, 346; 347, ;B52, 359, 382, 386; receives presents, 404; 405, 435, 439, 440, 4S0, 485, 487; her last sickness, 488. Anderson, Dr. Virgil D., 116, 14:^, 144, 145, 148, 159, 164, 168, 169, 213, 245; waiting for a ticket to start to Ger- many, 246; 269; death of, 315; 317, 319; sketch of, 323; 325; his like- ness, 339; 343, 411, 471, 472, 473. Anderson, William, 1, 2, 3; son of William, killed by Indians, 3; son of Thomas, 4; first settler of the An- derson Tiottoni, 17; of Scotland, his second wife, his wealth, 17; 176, 455, 467. Andrews, Lorin, president Kenyon Col- lege, 133. Antietam, The battle of. full account of, 244. Anti-slavery men, at Davenport, 32. Appraiser of property. 27. Arch-villain, The, 331. Arkansas, 431. Arkansas Post, battle of, sketch of, 271. Aristocracy, The, 402. Armstrong, George, a VV'yandot Indian, 46. Armstrong, J. M., married daughter of Rev. R. Bigelow, 46. Armstrong, Mrs. Lucy Bigelow, daugh- ter of Rev. R. Bigelow, 46. Armstrong, .Silas, a Wyandot Indian, 4f); the good Wyandot, 241. Arms, The public, assaulted Bartram's office, 98; purchased, 185; in Europe, by a rebel agent, exposed by Consul Anderson, 222. 508 Ind ex Army of the Northwest, The, 13; sutler, who lived on the Rio Grande, Texas, 23; and Navy, 178; of Lee, .'idl. Armies, the western, have done the fighting, iSG. Arsenal The, broken oiien, o" ; forced the door of, (iS. Art Committee, The, 363. Article, very sarcastic, 93. Ashbaugh, A., 90, 92. Ashbaugh, F., 90, 92. Ashbaugh, John, 20. Ass&ssin, 86. Assassins of the President on trial, 447. Assassination of Lincoln, 446. •Associate Jtidge of Marion county, 105. Associate Judges, one of, 73. Atlanta, Ga., 196. Atlantic and Great Western R. K., 310. Atonement the South is making, 399. Atwood, the New York banker, 134. Ault, Adam, 128, 336. Ault, Ed., 336. Ault, Elizabeth, 12S, .3.36. Ault, John, 173, 273, 299; biographical sketch, 300; 303, 392, 393, 395. Ayres, David, his wiH, 43. Ayres, Eliza Jane, sister of David Ay- res, married an Indian, 43. Babel, A, four young ladies are mak- ing, 199. Bagley, Miss Helen, 116, 208. Bagley, Gov. John J., 116, 208. Baker, Charles, 293, 342, 358. Baker, Eber, founder of Marion, O., IS; 90, 92, 288; biographical sketch of, 35S; 367; his death, etc., 413. Baker, Col. E. D., 157; ambushed and slain, 158. Baker, Elizabeth, 337. Baker, Rev. Geo. W., 207, 288, 35S. Baker, H. W., 90. Baker, John, 17. Baker, Lincoln, 90; tavern keeper, 92; 35S. Baker's tavern, in Marion, 71. Baker's Woods, 312. Bain, Abraham M., 379. Bain, John W., 1.53, 1.57, 275, 379, 410, 414. Bain, Mrs. John W., 146, 185, ISO; dreadfully afflicted, 213; 356. Bain, Julia Hall, 379. Bain, Mary Lane, 184. Bain, Minnie R., 379. Bain, William, 39, 90, 92, 152; born in Dundee, died in Marion, 184. ' Bain, Mrs. William, 184. I'.ain .^- W il r.anjo. Tin-, I'.ank sf.ck, liank. The Irving (if X l!;,nks, (len lianks liavc played by I'.lack Bill, 53. 449, 450. "ranklin National, 30: 'Ihe- ^•o^k, 1,53. N. P., 282, 294, .332, .371. suspended specie payment,. i!al. French, The, 2. Fribley, Carrie, 3S2. Fribley, Mrs. H. C, 146, 189, 274, 318, .?24, 352, 353; her little daughter, 355; 86Cf, 378, 404, 407. Fribley, Jacob, 374, 479. Fribley, Wesley, died in camp at ]\Iem- phis, 261; 276, 334. Frost, Mrs. A. M., 474. Frontispiece, portrait of Judge Thomas J. Anderson. Fruit destroyed by frost, 135. Fruits, never so abundant, 231. Fry, Frank, 179. Fry, Rev. H. P.., sketch of, 185; hit by a bullet, 214 ment, 307; 394. Fry, Mrs. TI. B., 179, 4,34. Fugitive at Marion, The, 109; de- 152; 198, 178: Bill, ISl, state- Ohio law of 1839, 100; slave, 87; Slave Law, The, 50. Fur trade. The, 134. The, The, Gailey Dr. C. P., 239. Gailey Dr. J. D., father o Dr. C. P. Gailey, 239. Gailey, Mrs. E r. J. D., 158, 200; sketch of. 239. Gaines Mills, The battle of, 333. Galloway, Samuel, 26. Galveston, Texas, 120. Garberson, John R. , clerk of the courts, 27 ; 493. Gardner, Capt. Andrew, 289. Gardner, Gen. I. S., 289. Garnet, Gen. Robert S., killed, 151. Garrett, George, 42. Garrett, Joel W. , an Indian, husband of Eliza Jane Ayres, 43. Garrett, Mrs. Nancy, 42. Garrett, Lieut. William, 288. Garrett, William, 403. Garrison, The British, 23. Gas, Marion lighted, 156. Gavitt, Rev. E. C. , missionary, 45. Geiger, Charlotte, 196. Geiger, George, sketch of, his brick block, 196. Geiger, John W., 196. Geiger, Mary A., 196. Geiger, Sarah E., 196, 212. Geiger, Robert W. , Gen. Southern agent Penn. Railway Co., 196. German language. The, 16; ofificer ap- pointed, recommended by Consul An- derson, 158; war. The, against Den- mark, 368. Germania, The, 466. Germans, The, 87, 154, 364, 450. Gettysburg, battle of, description of, 290; 291, 295. Gibson, Gen. W. H., sketch of, 307; 312. Gillett, Joseph, 4. Gillett, AL FL, biographical sketch, 324; .325, 406. Gillette, Miss Carrie M., 351. Gilmore, Gen. O. A., biographical sketch, 305; 311. Gilruth, Christiana, 32, .305. Gilruth, Harriet, 31. Gilrulh, Rev. James, 31, 32; sketch of, 3:i; missionary, 45; 121, 305; his let- ter to J. H. Anderson, 306. Gilruth, James H., 305. Gilruth, Mrs. Marion Ingles, of Scot- land, 33. Gilruth, Mrs. Mary, 32, 305. Gilruth, Matilda, 305. Gilruth, Naomi, 305. Gilruth, Pauline, 32, 305. Gilruth, Thomas, of Scotland, a famous hunter, 33. Gilruth, Thomas W., 32, 305. Girard, Stephen, 388. God has a controversy with us, 335. Godeffroy, Adolph, President Steamship- Company, 187. 516 Inde: Godman, C. C, 145, 213. Godman, Mrs. C. C, 344. Godman, H. C, 35, 200, 334; sketch of, 353; 432, 4S4. Godman, Mrs. H. C, 171, 344; sketch of, 356. Godman, J. C, 90, 92. Godman, Gen. .T. H., 35, 39, 55; mem- ber of the legislature, 106; 112, 126, 127; promoted, 130; 133; at home on furlough, 146; 14S, 151, 154, 155; kicked by a horse, 204; 241, 242, 245; wounded at battle of Fredericksburg, 258, 259, 269, 2S7, 321, 332; defeated for Congress, 336; 342, 344, 402, 432. Godman. Mrs. J. H., J55, 178, 200; Mrs. Col. .T. H., gave a party, 303; 333, 344. 432, 434. 470. Godman, .T. M., 35; sketch of, 151; 276; Anderson, 1. J., Jr., 292; 302, 333, 334, 476. Godman, Mrs. .T. M.. 344, 4SS, 494. Godman, Mrs. Kate L. , 15;i; sketch of, 334 ; 4>4. Godman. William, 21. Godman, Rev. W. D., 35; his sermon, 126; 155; sketch of, letter from, 28S; 289, 337, 434. Gold and silver scarce, ISfi. Gold and silver, 254. Gold. 408, 443, 449, 451. Golden Circle, The. Knights of, 140, 143, 154; exposure of, 161. Goldsmith, Oliver, 51. Good breeding, 38. Gooding, W. R., 176. Gorton. H. , 03, 206, 395. (ioshorn, William F. , slave hunter, 54; 65, OS, 73, SO. Gothamite, 477. Governor of Nebraska territory, pro- visional, 75; of Ohio, 104; The, has made another call for hospital com- forts, 205. Grand Army of the Republic, The, 243. Grand jury, The, 82, 83. Grafton, Capt. Bryant, 155, 156; sketch of, 349. Graham, Rev. John, shocking accident, 368. Grant, Gen. U. S., 25, 188, 191, 192; at Shiloh, 204; 269, 282; surrender of Vicksburg, 294; President, 321; 332. Gray, D. S., of Columbus, O., 213. Gray, Frazer, 4; a soldier of the Revo- lution, 91. Gray, George, Associate Judge, 54; 91. Grayeyes, Doctor, a Wyandot Indian, 46. Grayeyes, Rev. Squire, a Wyandot In- dian, 46. Great Britain, 164; the queen of, 340. Great Sanitary Fair, The, 334. Greece, The king of, 340. Greely, Horace, 293. Greenbacks, 403. Greenville, treaty of, 5. Greenwood, Grace, 1S8. Griswold, S. A., first child born in Co- lumbus, 15S; 162. Griswold, Victor, inventor, 102. Gross, Dr. E. F., 134. Grow, Galusha A., elected speaker, 138. Gruber, Christ., very sick, 184. Gruber, John, died, 2')3. Guerrillas, 431. Gurley. W. M.. has enlisted, 135; sketch of, 37S. Gurley, Rev. L. B., an eloquent ser- mon, sketch of his life, 227; 2S6, 310, 378. Gurley. L. B., Jr., 379. Gurley John, his vineyard, 152; 339, 395, 451. Gurley, Mrs. John, entertainment, 151; 153, 285, 341. Guthcry, John D., 149. Hachmann. Gerhard, secretary, 2S2. Haggerty, .Tohn, 455. Haldeman, Jacob, 23. Haldeman, Col. J. S., U. S. Minister at Stockholm. 418; arrested, note from, 419; 420: note from, 421; 422, 423. Haldeman. Hon. R. J., 422. Halderman's Mill, 322. Hall, Thomas, 23. Halleck, Gen., 192; the battle of Cor- inth, 214. Hamburg, 116; -American Steamship Co., 187; Consular position, 449; family at, 187; pleasant situation, 133; the fourth commercial city, 265; peo- ple, their liberality, 362; The Inter- national Agricultural Exhibition, 262, 268, 278, 281, 299, 308. Hammerle, John K., 336, 338; sketch of, 340; will visit Germany, 342; 380, o81, 384, 385. Hampshire county, \'a., 2, 7, 17, 142. Handbill, The, SS; Freedom of speech, S9. Hain, Adam, 295. Hain, Henry, 27, 115. 517 Index Hains, L. C, 27, 463. Hane, J. J., married, 123; the cashier, his wife died of typhoid fever, 259; 293, 374. Hanseatic Minister's note to Secretary of State about Great Exhibition, 268. Hard cider, The, 111. Harding, Col., commanding Ft. Donel- son, 273. Harding, Gov. Warren G. , 273. Harding, Mrs. Warren G., 273. Hardee, Gen. W. J., at Shiloh, 204; 436. Hardy, Capt. E., 192; a pioneer, bio- graphical sketch, 257; 322, 367, 457. Hardy, John, 149, 157, 468. Hardy, Maj. William M., 89, 192. Harney, Gen., at St. Louis, 128. Harper, Ellen M., 299, 389. Harper, James, hand shot off, 171; 175; sketch of, 476. Harper, John L., sketch, 294, Harper's Ferry, Va., 16. Harpster, David, biographical sketch, 365; 366, 403, 408, 410, 433, 450, 459, 465. Harris, Stephen R., 273. Harris, Bishop William L., 35; sketch of, 406. Harrison campaign songs, 11. Harrison, President Benj., 293. Harrison and Tyler, 29, 92; imperil the chances of, 110; elected in 1840, 111. Harrison, Gen. W. H., 4; at Fort Meigs, speech of, 10; 13, 25, 2'-', 30; on the road to Ft. Meigs in 1840, 41; 111. Harshbarger, Jacob K. , 374. Hart, Rev. Sam., 410. Harvey, Henderson, 176. Harvey, Thomas, 172; died of typhoid, 173. Harvey, W. F., 168; has typhoid fever, 172; 173, 176; sheriff-elect is dead, 177 ; 186. Hat factory. A, 24. Hat, John, a Wyandot Indian, 46. Havens, Mrs. Bellona, 483. Hayes, Naomi Gilruth, 32. Hayes, Sylvester R., 32. Hedges, Benson, 410. Hedges, Henry C., sketch of, 482. Hedges, Josiah, 354, 365, 392. Hedges,' Mrs. Lucretia, sketch of, 482. Hedges, S. B., sketch of, 410. Hedges, Wesley, 176, 196, 357, 406. Hedges, W. C., 354. Heffner, Mrs., the gunsmith's wife, 170. Heidelberg, 413. Heller, Rev. J. M., 157, 211. Henderson, T. , 93. Henderson, Thomas B., 106, 113. Henshaw, Agnes Anderson, 2, 467. Henshaw, Anderson, 464, 467. Henshaw, Hiram, 467. Henshaw, Levi, 467. Henshaw, Stephen, 467. Henshaw, Miss V. V., 3, 454. Henshaw, Capt. William, 2; sketch of, 464; his family, 467. Henshaw, Uriah, 467. Hickman, John, 176. Hicks, Francis A., 46. Hicks, John, Jr., 46. Hicks, John, Sr. , 46. High schools, 35. Highlands, The, 1. Hillman, Mr., 20. Hillman, Sarah, 20. Hills, Chauncey A., 373. Hinkle, Rev. Moses, missionary, 45. Hinkson, B., Secretary of State, 26. Hinsdale, Prof. B. A., 35. Historical Society of Kansas, 114; of W'isconsin, 96. History of Dunlevy Family, 121. Hoadly, CJeorge, vice president, report of, 341. Hodder, T. H., 216, 294; sketch of, 296; 348. Hoffman, E. F., 276. Hogue, J. M., 3S4, 401. Holdridge, H. H., 393. llollisters, The, of Buffalo, 24. Holmes, Alexander, with EBer Baker, laid out Marion, 18. Holmes, Nancy A., 143, 144. Holmes, Samuel, pioneer surveyor, 144. Holmes, Roland, 212. Home associations, 152. Home for Aged Women, 230. Home Guards, 136; receive orders, 372; 373. Hood, John, 140, 149, 152, 172, 17-!, 374. Hood, Gen. J. B., 430, 434. Hood, Mrs. John, 171; saw 800 rebel prisoners, 198; and others, tender congratulations, 208. Hood, Walter L., 171; skull fractured, became insane, 172. Hooper, Rev. Jacob, missionary, 45. Hopkins, Mrs. Efifie Fry, 179. Hopkins, Stephen, the signer of the Declaration of Independence, 112. Hord, Peyton, 128, 143, 177; the 4th of July in Ilord's Grove, estimable fam- 518 Index ily, good time, 227; bought 68 cattle of Ren. Waddell, 229: 295; sketch of, 403. Hospitality of pioneers, S; 13. Hot Springs, 120. House of Representatives, 9G. House, Allen, 457. House Family, The, of Mt. Gilead, 397. House, Katherine, sketch of, 476. House, John, 7. House, Priscilla, 7, 458. House, Ruth Metcalf, 7. Howard, Ed., 37. Hubbard, M. I., 321. Hubbell, James R., 391, 409. Hudson Bay Company, The, 76. Hull's surrender, sentence to death, 13. Humboldt, Baron von, joke on Bayard Taylor, 202. Hume, A. C. , 474. Hume, J. F., sketch of, 474. Hume, J. H., 474. Humphrey, Mr., 334. Humphrey, Mrs. C. F., 400. Humphrey, D. J., 374. Humphrey, Joseph F. , 400. Humphrey, Mrs. J. F. , sketch of, 400. Humphrej', Lyman U., governor of Kansas, 114. Humphrey, R. G. , 400. Hunting and fishing in Virginia, 15. Huse, Capt. Caleb, C. S. A., his cap- tured letter published, 222; the rebel agent, sells ten BaUeries to an Eng- lishman, 223; his letter to the rebel government, 224, 225. Hutchinson, Bessie A., 365. Hutchinson, H. F. , 365. Hutchinson, Mabel C, 365. Hutchinson, T. H., 365. PFutchison, William, 90; a volunteer, 163. Hunter, D., 447. Hunter, H. H., 287. Hunter, W. , acting Secretary of State, 423 ; 448. Hunter, William H., .397. Hyde, Andrew, 4. Illustrations, 1, 116, 117, 119, 131, 139, 140, 199. 441, 4J4, 492, 494. Impeachment, articles of, 8o. Inauguration of our first President, 9; of President, 428. Independence Day, 475. Indian Reservation, The Wyandot, size of, when ceded, 44; Summer, 153, 154; treaties, ceding Ohio land, 5; Territory, The, 42, 114. Indiana soldiers, 142. Indians in Marion, 44; The Christian, 76; The Delaware, treaty with, 41; 42, 44, 75; and Wyandots, talk of Crawford's death, 47; hostile, War of "12. 12; Western, 5. Indictments found against the Virgin- ians, IV2, Information in circular letter of J. H. Anderson, concerning emigration, 254. Insane hospital, at Ossawatomie, 189. Insurgent privateers in foreign ports, 243. Iowa City, 32. Irey, Enos, 91. Irey, John, 4; a Revolutionary soldier, served under Lafayette, 91. Irey, Samuel, 91. Ireys, The, sketches of, 91. Irish, The, 87, 154; rebels, surren- dered by Hamburg, 109; Coast, The, 131; and W'elsh coasts. The, 133. Irving. \\'ashington, 221. Irwin, William, 81. Island Xo. i:, and .Memphis, 211; cap- tured O.ni'O prisoners, 2 4. Jackson men. of Tenn., 30. Jsckson, who killed Col. Ellsworth. 128. Jackson. Sionewall, 197; defeated at Wincliesttr, 2iT; mortally wounded, 2<1. Jacob's Lite of Crcsap, 3; well. 41. Jacoby, M.. 295. Jacques, Henry, a Wyandot Indian. 46. Jail, The filthy, 85. James. Prince, son of James II, 1. James, Walter, 276, .■«4 ; is dead. .33.5. Jefferson, Thomas, 4, 10, 12. Jeffersonian ideas, 16. Jennie P-astman, The. 168. Jerolaman, Capt. Nicholas, 179. Jews and Infidels, 21. Johnson, Alice, Julia, sketch of, 322. Johnson, .Vndrew, his Union speech, 1H3; 425; his election, 42S; a guard of soldiers, 446; President, 447; 465. Johnson, Ann Eliza, 275. Johnson, Gen. B. R., 192. Johnson, Hannah K., 121. Johnson, Katherine E. , 1S2. Johnson, O. J., is sick, 206; 322. Johnson, Orange, father of Mrs. F. C. Sessions, 239; 394. Johnson, R. H., sketch of his life, 182; 184, 199, 257. 519 Ind ex Johnson, Sarah H., 141; iMrs., 1S2. Johnson, Thomas, 121, 122. Johnson and Uhler, 190, 274. . Johnson, William, 400. Johnson, W. C, S9. Johnson, Dr. VV. C, sketch of, Si'T. Johnston, Gen. Albert Sidney, 204; was killed at Shiloh, 206. Johnston, Genevra, 413. Johnston, J. C, 207, 2S8, 374, 433. Johnston, Gen. J. E., 142, 148, 304. Jones, Helen R., 178. Journal of the House, the appendix, 1839-40, 109; The Ohio State, G4. Journey in 1858, 36. Judges, The, 102. Judgment of the Court, The, 115. Judiciary Committee of the House, re- port of, 104; 105; did not wish to call any witnesses, 107; duplicity of the members, 108; The, 109. Jury, The, could not agree on a ver- dict, 102. Justice, John, 354. Justice of the I'eace, 27, Kanawha, Va., the home of Black Bill, 5^ 69, 74. Kansas City, 42. Kansas territory, Sam. Medary, gover- nor, 70. Keifer, J. Warren, 412. Kelley, Miss G. D. , 120. Kelly, Joseph J., 465, 466. Kendrick, W. L., 90, 92. Kenesaw Mountain, battle of, 388; 393. Kennedy, Gen. R. P., 289. Kennedy's Hotel, 194. Kenton. 472. Kerr, Robert, sketch of his Hfe, 333; 449. ' Kidnapping party. The, 65. Kilbourne, Col. James, 18. Kilhourne, Hon. James, founder of Claridon, 18. Kimball, E. , ;K), 92. King of liavaria, presents several cases of arms to our government, 260. King, Henry, 277. King, George, 81; sketch of, 259. King, James, justice of the peace, died of typhoid fever, biographical sketch, 259. King, Robert, 90, 378. King, Samuel, 259. Kingston, Ohio, Presbyterian semin- ary, ;J2. Kinkel, released by Carl Schurz, 138. Kinnear, Rev. Andrew, 20, 21. Kitelinger, John, a corpse, 181. Kline, y]v., slave hunter, 54; 68, 69, 80. Kling. A. H., sketch of, 273; 276, 293, 457. Kling^ Mrs. Amos H., 146. Knapp, John R., sketch of, 356. Knapp, J. R. , Jr., 261, 350; sketch of, 4';9. Knapp, Russell, 356. Knobley Mountain, 2, 12, 454, 455. Knoxville, battle of, an account of, Kraner, .\ugust, 196. Kraner. John, 136, 463. Kraner, John E. , 134, 207; sketch of his wife, who died of typhoid fever, 256. Kroft, John. 164. Laboring classes. The, 255. Labor-saving machinery, 264. Ladies of Marion, 205; in picturesque conveyances, 312; of Columbus, 205; of cur committee. The, a gift from, 363. Lady killed by disloyal rowdies, 302. Lancaster, r)hio, 7, 10. Land office at Delaware, O., in 1820, IS. Landon, James, 4. Lands, a buyer of wild, 24. Languages, foreign, will learn, 221. Last of the Mohicans, The, 51. Laurell Hill, The battle of, 141. Law Department of Cincinnati College, 112. Lawrence, Mr., slave hunter, 54. Lawrence, Judge W'illiam, 27, 28; sketch of, 1S4: 206, 282. Laws, passed by the legislature and congress, 51. Leatherberry, N. ?iL, 72, 73, 80, 192; traded his farm, 195. Lecompton Constilutmnal Convention, The, 76. Lee, Gen. Robert E., 291, 292, 441. Lee's surrender, 1(4; History of Co- lumbus, 1!)8. Legislature, The. act of, 35; The, 85, 104; members of, J:i9; was demo- cratic, no. Leipsic, A great fur market, 157. Leonard, John E. , 154, 457. Leonard, Mrs. Maggie, 331. Letters destroyed, 29. 520 Ind ex Levering, Griffith, GO. Lewis, John, 58, 54, 5G, C2, 65, (!G, G7; owner of slave, 97. Lewis, W. B., sherilif, 27; 200. Libby Prison, 295, 323. Liberia, first white woman to visit, ISS. Lighter with rebel cannon aboard, stink, 223. Likeness of the eliiUlren. Ml. Lima soldiers: At the battle of Shiloli, 205. Lincoln, Abraham. 19; his famous mes- sage, 21; 25, 111, 14S, 128, 159; ap- ■ pointed Carl Schurz, 187; and cabi- net — the admiration of the world, 214; his message to Congress about the Hamburg Fair, 200, 267: Presi- dent and cabinet, 309; 319; a call for more troops, 32 j; 332; Presi- dent, call for SCO, (01 more volunteers, 334; 349; re-election of, 354; 377, 389, 390, 393, 409, 425, 428; election, cheer followed cheer, 430; assassin- ated, 445; his assassin, 446, 447; his portrait, 139, 290. Lincoln. Mrs. .\braham . her condition serious, 44.8. Lindner and Stern, a sketch of their claim on Denmark. 330; 381. Lindsay, Joseph, 336. Lindsey, J. H.. 460. Linn. Daniel, 161. IJnn. Mary Ann Ceiger. known as "Major" Linn., sketch of, 161. Little Chief, a Wyandot Indian, 46. Little Sandusky, Indian treaty at, 41; 44. Little Thunder, a Wyandot Indian, 46. Liverpool, 131; The docks of, 133. Livingston. Dr. J.. 397. Lodge, Masonic, :'.6; Grand Masonic, 36. 37; Live Oak. tribute of respect, 491. Log cabin and hard cider campaign, 11. Log cabin. The, 111. Logan, Eliza, actress, 37. London, 132; and Hamburg papers, 134; American, The, 1S4; 194; The Great International Exhibition, 264; Times, The. 4.5S. Long, Trwin P., a Wyandot Indian, 46. Longstreet, Gen., and Gen. Hill, 292; 332. Loomis, Mrs. E. L. W., 79, 4S3. Loomis, John C. , 79, 4S3. Loomis, Mary, 79, 483. Love, Rev. X. 1!. C. , his portrait of Stewart, 45. Lovejoy, John E. , U. S. Consul at Callao, 250. Lovelace, Eleanor, an Indian captive, sketch of, 483. Loyal Legion, The, 243. Lucas, IT. S., 394. Lucas, Robert, 25; governor of Ohio, 20. f.ntifer, .\s proud as, 42. l,timp-on-l he-head, Jo. and Lewis, 46; educated in Marion, 47. Lutz, Elizabeth F. . 1'4. Lutz, Isaac, 14. Lutz, Jacob, 14. Lutz, John D., 14. Lutz, .Michael, 14. Lutz, Hon. Samuel, over 100 years old, 14. Lutz, ririch. 14. Lyceum. The Marion. 39, 89, 90. Lytle, Gen. \\'illiani H., biogra[)hical sketch, .314. Lyon, Gen. Nathaniel, killed, 146, 185. Madisori, James, 10. Madison, President, 13. Madisonian, The, 29. Madrid, residence in, 187. Magrnder. T. J., 196. Mails not transmitted, 429. Major, a dashing, 181. Malaria, 4, S. Malloy, James, 37. Malvern Hill. The battle of, 333. Manassas, battle of, 140, 162, 237, 238. Mann, C. I!.. SSJ, 170, 192, 195. Mann. The old Cy. Mann tavern, 322. Marion, ()., when laid out, IS; popula- tion of, in 1839, 39: in 1825, 41; The main street, 5 1; The people of, 57; The feeling in, 86; is lighted with gas. 190; a great Union meeting in, 312; its population and growth, 464; 477. 493. Afarion Academy, The, 34, 143, 366. Marion county, when organized, IS; rich and productive, 20; history of, 33; 40; the offices changed hands, 87. Marion, Gen. Francis of the Revolu- tion, 18. Marion riot. The, 39, 41, 53; The aboli- tion riot at, 64; The mob at, 65; 71, 73, 77. 79, no. Marion \'isitor. The, account of the riot, 60; 62, 64, 65, 66, 69, 71. Marion, Bank of, sound, 186. Marion Independent, 432. Marion Lodge, 28; proceedings of, 491. 521 Index Marion Unionist, The, suspended, 270. Market prices, 197; everything dear, 257; 371, 398, 402, 42S, 437. Marseilles, 44. ]\larshall House, at Alexandria, 128. Marshall, Mrs. Jane tJ., a widow, mar- ried Capt. E. Hardy, a biographical sketch, 257. Martin, Christian, 149; death of. Ma- sonic funeral, 162. Martin, Fred, 149. Martin, Stuff, 149. Martin, Capt. Wilson, 240. Martinsburg, History of, 3. Maryland plantation. 2; estates, 17. Mason, J. M., Confederate commis- sioner, 164; about Mason and Slidell as Confederate commissioners to Eng- land and France, 203. Mason and Slidell, 173. Mason-Slidell imbroglio, 170. Masonic delegates,, .Tudge liartram and Judge Anderson, .'je; Lodge in Upper Sandusky, 42. Masons, The, at Davenport, 32; The, their kindness when T. J. Anderson died, 118; of Marion, The, 492. Master Commissioner, 27; T. J. An- derson, sells property, 186. Mather, Rev. Geo., 418; sketch of, 425; 431. Matthews, Rev. A. D., sketch of, 438. Matthews, Mrs. Jane E., 438. Ma.ximilian, the emperor, put to death, 354; his death, biographical sketch, 369; 370, 450, 451. Maxse, Sir. H. B. F., sketch of, 416; 417. Mayflower, The, 144. McCabe, Bishop C. C, sketch of, 323. McCable, Prof. L. D., 35, 323. McClain, Wesley, 460. McClanahan, Robert W. , slave hunter, 54; 56, 57; "stop, Bill, or I'll shoot you," 59; 62. 64; "caught hold of the negro," 66; 08, 09, 73, 78, 80, 97; arrested, 99; 101, 115. McClellan, Gen., fails to move, ISO; strictures on, 198; a fine address, 199; at Yorktown, 210; in Dresden, 220; relieved of command, 255; 403. McClernand, Gen.-, at Shiloh, 2U4. McClintock, Rev. John, 288. McClure, Mrs. Judge, of Little Rock, 43. McConnell, Dr. James, an excellent din- ner, pleasant time, 252. McConnell, Mrs. Margaretta Nelson, wife of Dr. James McConnell, 252. McConnell, Dr. and Mrs. R. N., 252'., McCook, Gen. A. M., 367. McCutchenville, 44. McDonald, Ann J., 408. McDonald, James R., his letter, 266;. U. S. Vice Consul, President Lin- coln's message, 267; 361, 439. McDowell, Gen., 148. McDowell, on Bull Pasture Mountain,. 214. McElvey, Jane, 259. McFadden, Mary, 307. McFarland, Prof. R. VV., sketch of, 337. Mclntyre, Eliza M., 3S9. McTntire, John, proprietor of Zanes- ville, ()., 46. McKee, Miss Lutie, 47. McKee, John, 47. McKee, Mrs. Mollie Rappe, 47. McKee, Ralph, 47. McKee, R. R., banker, 47. McKelly, Hon. Robert, 76. McKelvy, John, 336. Mc Kinky, David, grandfather of Presi- dent McKinley, 119. McKinlty, William, the President, 119;; his letter, 408. McKinstrey, James, 93. McKinstrey, M., 93. McLean, Mrs. Donald, 369. McNeal, Alfred F., 60. McNeal, Allan, 93, 60. McNeal, Benjamin, 81. McNeal, Louis B., 60. McNeal, John F., 60. McNeals, The, sketch of, 60. McMillan, Dr. John, his classical school, 119. Meade, Gen. G. G., 291, 322. Mechanicsville, The battle of, 333. Medary, Samuel, 64. Medary, Gov. Samuel, sketch of, and' daughter, and granddaughter, 70; a printer, 70; 77, 78, 91. Meeting, Anti-abolition, 88; in Marion,. Feb. 8, 1840, 91. Meiley, Hiram, woutided, 163. Memorial, The, 96, 104; printed in the Ohio Statesman, 105; and its author, 107. Memorialist. The, 106, 108. Merck, Baron Ernst von, 263; 278- president International Exhibition, 299. Merck, Dr. C. H., 299; diplomatic note,. 422; 423; His Excellency Syndicus,. 272 : 279. Meredith, Col., his regiment,. 143. Index Merion, Nathaniel, warden O. P., 301. Merrill, Judge, 196. Merrill, Mrs. Judge, 218. Merriman, 'SI., of Bellefontaine, C)., 23. Messenger, Col. Everett, 72, 73, 112, 295. Messenger, ("lertrude Turney, her death at sea, funeral, etc., ISS; yS. Messenger, Rev. M. H., missionary in Africa, li^S. Messenger, Xewton, 206. Metcalf, Judge B. F., 414. Metropolitan Fair of New York City, 360; sketch of, .361. Mexico, Ohio soldiers invade, 1S46-7, 23; The war with, 50. Middle Bass Island, 494. Miles, Gen. Nelson A., 461. Milksickness, 14, 19. Mill Creek, \'a., 2. Mill Springs, battle of, 1S3; won by Ohio regiment, 1S4. Miller, David, 304, 354, 430, 4S3. Miller, D. S., 136, 193, 2S0, 2SS, .343; sketch of. .340; 444., 460. Miller, Cleorge, 250, 238, 282. Miller, Miss Princess A., 116, 121. Miller, Rev. Robert, 400. Miller, Mrs. Sarah, 460. Jliller, William, 436, 460. Milligan. John, 120. Millikcn. William, of Marion, editor, 194. Million of dollars raised, 363. Jlills, Rebecca Ann, 322. Mills. Wilbur T., the architect, 3.30. iNIilton's Paradise Lost, 51. Minneapolis, city of, 43. Minnesota territory. .Sam. Medary, gov- ernor, 70. Mission, The Methodist, at Upper San- dusky, 45; 75. Missionaries at Wyandot Mission, names of, 43. Missionary Ridge, battle of, 349. Mississippi river. The. its width, 31; battle on at the taking of Memphis, 220; river fleet, 183. Missouri river. The,. 42. Mitchell, Dr. Geo., 481; marriage of, 483. Mitchell, J. M., 172. Mitchell, Robert, 1.57, 359, 460. Mob, An infuriated, 67. Monarchic or aristocratic form of gov- ernment, the South prefer, 255. Money, ISS; very easy, 153; 173, 261; abundant, .300, 480. Monnett Hall, endowment, 189. Monnett, Mary, a great heiress, 189. Monroe Doctrine, 'fhe, 450, 451. Monroe, James, 10. Jilonterey, a severe fight, the 82d Ohio- engaged, 114. Montour, a French gentleman, 70. Montour, Mary, 76. Monument, 478. Moore, Mr., photographer, 335. Moore, John, 152, 157; Hardy, John, Johnston, J. C. , 410. Moore,' W. H., 463. Morgan, Gen. John H., a sketch of, 2!)4; 295; the guerrilla, and his men in prison, 301. Morris, Joseph, 321; a sketch of his life, 320. Morse, -Mr. F. H.. U. S. Consul at London, 166. .Morton, Gov. O. P., 100, 412. Motley, J. L., 296; f. S. Minister at Vienna, letter from, 297; 29S. Mott, Hon. C. R., 76. Mount Vernon, Washington's home, 9. Mounts, S., 31)3. Mouser, .Kmbrose, his noble, patriotic sentiments, 120; is dead, 177; fun- eral sermon, 179. Mouser, Benj. F., 352. Mouser, David, .337. Mouser, Miss Em., .307. Mouser, Isaac, 28; went to Lumber- land for his son, 177; killed, 308. Mudeater, Matthew, a Wyandot Indian, 46. Miinzenberg, Charles, 128, 134; bio- graphical sketch, 336; 463. Murder will out, 163. Murfreesboro, The battle of, 274. Napier. Lord, 429. Napoleon's scheme, 369. Nashville, battle of, 430, 434. Nast, Rev. William, 298, 435. Nast, William F., the V. S. Consul, sketch of, 298, 435. National Bank, 425. National (iazette. Tlie, 63, 68, 69. National Theatre, 37. Nationality of the peoide, prior to 1839, 87. Newspapers, The American, the best in the world, 198. Nebraska Territory, Tlie Provincial gov- ernment of, 84. Negro, The, was gone, 68; Bill, his release, 102. 123 Index joined Catholic free passage the distance, Xeil, William, 466. Neosho river, The, 44 Nevins, Mrs. Flora, Church, 70. Nevins, Miss Mary, 70. Nevins, Col. Richard, 70, New York City, 9, 36; to, ISS; to Liverpool - Vi-2. New York Evening Post, 319. New Orleans, 122; taKen, 209. Newman, Joseph, his plantation, 122 . Newman, Lewis, his plantation, 122. Newton, Rev. Isaac, 150; a sketch of, 111!); confined within the army lines, 214. Niagara Falls, 123, 479. Nicolay and Hay, 19. Xiggir, A free, 54; The runaway, 110. Xiggertown, 44. Noble, W. P., 307; biographical sketch, 453. Nolle prosequi to be entered, 103. Norris, Judge Caleb H. , 332. Norris, Judge W. G. , 140. North, Wm. H., 466. Northwest Territory, The, 5. Nortoi», Dr. Alson, of Big Island, sketch of, 394. Norton. A. P.., of Mt. Vernon, ()., Norton, John C, 90, 92. Norwalk Seminary, The, 2.39; 10. 46. Oak Hill Cemetery, 47. Ocean, The, a hurricane, 285. Odd Fellows, at Davenport, 32. Officer, Thomas, 23, 90, 93. Officers, recruiting, 332; courtmartialed, 290. •Ohio Archfeological and Historical Quarterly, 35; Society, 47. Ohio Gazetteer, IS; legislature, SO; river. The, 5. Ohio State Bulletin, 79, .«5, 93, 94. Ohio Statesman, The, 91, 92, 94, 109. Ohio Whig papers, 70. Old .\bhot Graveyard, The, 8; Domin- ion, The, 279; port or Madeira, 39; Prairie Farm, 229; Tom Gin, 241; World, The, 494. •Olds,, Dr. Edson B., 330. Olmstead, Edwin B., elected captain, 130; 133, 3.32, 379. Olney, Benj.; 147. Omaha, 493. Opinion of the court, The, 56; 62. •■Opium eater, 150. Oquanoxa, 71, 73, 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 84; (William Walker), 94; valiant knight of the fence corner, 107. Orton, Prof. Edward, Jr., 116, 121. Orton, JNlary Princess Anderson, 116; 121. Osborn, A., 27, 28, -178, 391, 433. Osborn, .Mice J., 424. Osborn, C. C, 322. Osborn, C. M., 322. Osborn, Geoffrey, Duke of Leeds, 322. Osborn, S. C, sketch of, 322. Pacific coast. The, 43. Page, J., 93. Page, Parson, 7. I'aine, Thomas, 402. Painter, W. P., 89. Pancoast, Sallie, married, 158; 161. Paper money depreciating, 251. Paralysis, 40. Paris, A trip to, 451. Park, The, 192. Parker, Elisha, 81. I'arker, Rev. Thomas, an eloquent preacher, 259; his death, 2S5; 286. Parsons, Mrs. Geo. M., of Columbus, O., 57; 114. Party lines. 9. Patten, .lolin, 170. Patten and Wallace, 176, 344. Patten, :Mrs. Orren, 344. Patten, Orren. 90, 92. 176; the banker, 320; sketch of, 342. Patten, Richard, 90, 92, 176, 322. Patten's Hotel at Marion, 194. Patterson, .Andrew H., presented me- morial, 90; 104, 105; died in pov- erty, 115. Patterson, Miss Lizzie, 4S3. Peacock, Matthew, a Wyandot Indian, 46. Peacock, Rebecca, a Wyandot Jndian, 46. Pearce, J. W. , -^a. Pennsylvania- Dutch and German, 87. Pennsylvania, Western, 6. Pcnsaeola Xavy \'ard, when evacuated, 197. Pentecost, Catharine, 120. Perry's Victory, 4: an Lake FIrie, 13. Perrysville, battle of, 14S; description of, 246; the bloody battle, 256. Peters, Mary Ellen, 416. Peters, Ebenezer, 88, 89. Peters, Capt. Ebenezer, at the battle of Perrysville, sketch of Peters, 256; 292, 338. 524 Index 93. 204, 289, 322; ., 146 2S6, 2S9; etter rom. 333; landlord, 196. marshal of the jmgs Peters, Harvey, .S22. Peters, Henry, 20, 21, 88, 89, 91, 207; found dead, fear he was murdered, 251, 252. Peters, Mrs. Henry, 479. Peters, Pauline M., 145. Peters, Nathan, 73, S9, 90, 112, 145. Peters, Wilson, 293. Petersburg, Va. , battle before, 397. Petitioner, The, 101; is prepared to prove, 102; and his clients, 10;!. Pettit, David, 136, 460. Peyton, Gen., killed, 184. Philadelphia, 9, 36. Philanthropist, The, 87, Phillips, Prof. Philip, sketch of, 333; 485. Phillips, Mrs. Olive M. gave a party, 303; 3.S5, 485. Pickaway Plains. The, 20, 121. Pierce, Simon, the Barber, his poem, sketch of, 194. Pierson, Smith, the fat Pierscn, Thomas, 201; day, 302. Pike's Peak, The, gold Pioneer picnics, 14. Picnic, A., 475. Pipetown, near a fine spring, 42. Pistols, bowie-knives and dirks, 61. Pittsburg Landing, the battle of, Union victory, 2C4 ; the dreadful battle of, 2.;9. Pixley, Milton, escaped unhurt, 48. Places where the choice spirits met, 40. Pleasant Hill, Mo., death of T. J. An- derson, 491. Pleasant Hill, La., battle of, 371. Pleasantland, seat of Rev. James Gil- ruth, 33. Plotner, Dr. Geo. F., 233. Plotner, John, of the Itigraham Prairie, 120. Plotner, Julia D., 20, 120, 283. Plotner, W. H., sketch of, 283. Polak, Juda, 271; abducted and carried to sea, historj' of, 272. Poison, given by a slave, 120. Political leaders, 9. Politics a profession, 480. Pollock, John, sketch of, 400; 458, 467. Pollock, Mrs. Maggie, 157, 195, 207, 288; her husband dead, 355; 413, 43S. Pollock, Robert F., 157, 289. Port Royal bombarded, 160. Porter, Charles H., 374. 131, 13 140,. 71; sketch of. E., 114. E., 417. E., 239. E. , late Mrs 82; 84, Gailey, Portraits, 1, 110, 117, 119, 199, 441, 484, 492, 494. Potomac River, The, 12, 36, 454. Potpie, 303.. Potts, David, 4. Powell, T. W., 80, 94, 114. Powell, Thomas Powell, Mrs. T. Powers, Edward E. Powers, Mrs. E. 243. Prairie Flower, The, 47S. Prentiss Gen., and 2,000 men captured by the rebels at Shiloh, 204. Presbyterians, The, 21. Presents, The, what Cora says, 164; made, 432; Tlie wedding, 494. President, The, 104; removing disloyal' officials, 129. President judge, of the circuit, 105. Presidential Campaign of 1840, 10; elec- tion, 1840, 29; elector, 148. President's message, 138. Presque Isle, 0. Pretender, Tlie, 1. Price, (jov., of Missouri, 191. Prichaid, Lieut. J. R., 25S; at Fredericksburg, 259. Priest, Alvin C. , 337, 358. Priest, Mrs. E. B., 358. Priest, Lydia P., 3SS. Princie, Mary, James, and Charles, Probate Judge, 27. Proctor and Tecumseh, besiege Meigs, 13. Prosecuting Attorney, The, 101. Prosser, Miss Ada, 331. Prosser, Miss Isabelle, married Hon. C. H. Norris, 332. Prosser, T. \V. , 12S, 132. Protest and notice of Col. J. S. Halde- man, 421, T'uovisional government, William Wal- ker, governor, 114. Purvis, Geo. \V., 81. Put-in-Bay, 4. Pyrmont, famous health resort, 1.50. Quaker, A peace and order loving, 59; element, The, 87; honest man, 30. Quakers, The, stood by Black Bill, 54;- and loose negroes, 72. Oueenstowa, near Cork, 131, 168. Rabb, Capt. Andrew, recruited a com- pany of mounted rangers, 119; his- will, 120; 122, 470. wounded! 431. Fort 525 Inde: ■Rabb, Miss Hannah, 119. Kabb, John, plantation of, 122. Rabb, Mary Scott, 470. Rabb, VVilham, massacred by Comanche Indians, 122. Raichley, Burr, 462, iv Preface. Raichley, G. F., 462. Raichley, L. F., his letter, 63; 367, 461; sketch of, 462; 463, 472, 474. Railroad stock. The, 344. Rainfall in Hamburg, 395. Rail, Frank, 215. Ttall, Mrs. Mabel B., 415. Ramsey, Robert, redeemed his lands, 261. Tiandall, Hon. E. O., 334. Randall, Levi H., 90, 93, 271. Randall, Levi H., Jr., 439. Randall, Mrs. Sarah, 438. Rankin, Catharine, 76. Rappahannock Station and Kelly's Ford, battle of, 322. Rappe, John S., the banker, tells of Indian honesty, 47. Rappes, The, sketch of, 47. Rappe, Mrs. Mary H., 47. Ttebel prisoners, 720 from Ft. Donelson, rebel officer's wife, 198. Rebeflion, The, slaveholders, 50; com- ing to an end, 443. Rebels and rebel sympathizers, 269; The, 230;.. stripped of their strongholds, 107. Tteber, Thomas V., of Wyandot county, sketch of, 241. T^eber, Mrs. Rachel Allen, sketch of and children, 241. Reception, The, 478. •"Recollections" of Mrs. James Gilruth, 33. Red River Expedition, The, sketch of, 371. Reed, Benj., a revolutionary soldier, 144. T?eed, Elizabeth P., 137, 394. Reed, Frank, 136. Heed, James, 144. Tieed, James H., 144, Ueed, James P., 144. Reed, J. S., 89, 143, 144; got letter tell- ing of shotgun, 203; 212; in very poor health, 256; 257, 394, 407, 457, 463, 466, 88, 491. Reed, J. S. & Co., 196. Reed, Mrs. J. S., 481. Reid, Rev. J. M., sketch of, 406. Reed, Sarah E., 144, 48JL Reed, Sarah H... 39. Reed, Sophronia, 117, 144, 331.. Reed, Col. William P., 240. Reeds, The, sketches of, 143. Reid, Whitelaw, his Ohio in the War, 341 ; iv Preface. Rehburg, a summer resort, 392; 393; sketch of, 398; 411. Renick, J. O. B., of Columbus, his sick son, 193. Reno, Gen. Jesse L. , killed at South Mountain, 243. Resaca, Ga. , battle of, 377. Resurrection, The, 406. Revolution, The American, 5; of 1840, 11; The, Tories of, 282. Revolutionary soldiers: vi'here buried, 4. Reynolds, Capt. Girard, 337; killed, sketch of, 388. Reynolds, Mrs. Girard, starts to Ft. Monroe, 220. Reynolds, L. D. , 289. Reynolds, Gen. John F., killed, 290. Reynolds, Sophie G., sketch of, 289. Rhine, Trip up the, 413. Rhodes, George, 465. Rice, Gen. A. V., sketch of, 444. Rice, Mrs. A. V., sketch of, 444. Rice, Isaac, SI. Rich Mountain, The battle of, 141, 142, 148, 151. Richardson, Mr., of Marion, SO; of Montreal, 167. Richland township, 87. Richmond, The fall of, 444. Richmond Whig, The, 64, 65, 78. Ridgway, C. A., 314. Ridgway, Joseph, 29; member of Con- gress, 30; sketch of, 30. Ridgway's foundry, 30. Riggin, Jay, 4. Riley, George, died of typhoid, 195. Riley, John J., 195. Riley, Mr., 474. Riot at Marion, 65. Rioters, The, threats of, 61. River Farm, 153. River Raisin, The, 13. Roanoke Island, a great victory, 191. Robbery, or land piracy, 74. Robbins, Camelia, 173, 293. Robbins, William, 173. Robespierre, 462. Robinson, Mrs. E. Y., 470. Robinson, Gen. J. S., of Kenton, O., 74; 160; sketch of, 161; 162, 175, 179, 185, 215, 240; wounded, 290; 291, 295, 381, 472; Ramsey and Scofield are under Fremont, 216. 526 Index Ivobitaille, Robert, a Wyandot Indian, Rock Island, 111., 32. Rockwell, Miss S. M., 406, 407. Rolling Plain, The, 153, 450. Roniney, camp of 4th Ohio, 1G2; battle of, 163; ISl, 45a. Rosecrans, den. W. S., 270; in Tenn., defeated the rebels at Murfreesboro, 274; 305, 313; sketch of, 344. Roult, Miss Martha, 36. Roundhead and Cavalier blood, 113. Rowdy element; The, 40. Rowe, (len. Geo., attorney for claimant of Black Rill, 54; .55, 62, 66, GS, 71, 80, 89, ill. 100; removed to Cali- fornia, 112. Rowe and Sweetser, 73. Rowse, A., 23. Ruggles, Hon. S. B., Commissioner to the Berlin Congress, 32S; 3:^0, 331. Runyan, Mrs. Noah, goes to Ft. Mon- roe, 220. Russia, empress of, 340. Rutan, Miss Rebecca, sketch of, 459. Rye, instead of Rio, 258. Sabine Cross Roads, the battle of, 371. Sagger, Benjamin, 90. Sailor, Isaac, 93. Sailor, Samuel, 93. Sailors from Germany for our navy, 253. St. Augustine, Fla., 136. St. Clair, Gen. Arthur, 5. St. George's Channel, 132. St. Louis, 494. St. Patrick, patron saint, 131. Salter, Frank R., 195, 296. Salter, Martha L. , 296. Salter, Samuel, 22, 296. Salmon, John B., died of paralysis, sketch of, 173. Salm-Salm, Prince, Feli.x, killed, sketch of, 369; 370. Salm-Salm, Princess Agnes, her heroic life, .369; portrait, 370. Saloon influence, 140. Saltpeter sold to Russia, 169. Sanderson, Colonel, 4. Sandusky county, 18. Sandusky Plains, The, 43, 47. Sandusky river. The, 42, 453. Sanford, Gen. H. S., U. S. Minister at Brussels, 165; approves of scheme to capture Confederate vessel, 166; was pleased with Capt. Eastman, 107; 248. Sanitary Fairs, 364, 376. Sanitary Commission, Xew York, 360; an account of, 343. Santa Claus, 179. Sargent, Mrs. M. C, 358. Sarrahas, a Wyandot Indian, 46. Savage's Station, The battle of, 333. Savannah, siege and battle, sketch, 436. Scalping diversions, 41.. Scandal, involving the good name, etc., 228. -Scenery, finest in the world, 10. Schenck, Gen. R. C, sketch of, 134, 4S7. Schleiden, Dr. R., Hamburg ^Minister at Washington, 268; 279. Schleswig-Holstein war. The, an ac- count of, 339; 344, 347, 380. •Schmidt, G, supercargo, 453. Scholarship, 34. .School House, The old brick, 59. .Schoolmaster, The, 12. Schooner, The, "W. S. Pierson," sketch, 453. Schurz, Hon. Carl, sketch of, 187; ap- pointed brigadier-general, letter from, 202; his talk with Seward, two con- sulates, act of Congress, raising sal- aries, reduction of, our military af- fairs, battle of Bull Run, the army of the Potomac, end of the war, re- sources of the rebels, the ultimate result, what Seward said of Consul Anderson, etc., 203; will not return to Madrid as minister, 205; 24S; his division, 281; 332. Scofield, Durfee and Scofield, 145. Scofield, Hon. Geo. B., 237. Schofield, Gen. J. M., 367, 430. Scofield, Mrs. Capt. W. E., 149. Scofield, Capt. W. E. , 149, 216, 240; sketch of, 337. Scofield, W. E., Jr., 237. Scott, Charles, publisher O. S. Journal, writes to Hon. T. J. Anderson, 108; 109, 110. Scott, Capt. D. A.. 155, 156. Scott, Heman, 28, 393. Scott, Mary, 120. Scott, Winfield, 2'), 128. Scribner, H., 2.3. Search, Thomas, Jr., 88, 89. Seasickness, 442. Searls. W. II.. 149; a merchant, 162; 196. Sears, Col. Cyrus, sketch of, 366. Sears, Mrs. Sarah A., .366. Sears, Tohn D. , 404. 527 Ind ex Secret Society, The Masonic, 28. Scftner, Mr., 3:^4. Seffner, C. F., 374. Seffner, Fred. P., 410. Sellers, Mr. and Mrs. of Marion, 201. Seneca Indians, The, when they re- moved, 44; Reservation, The, when ceded, 44. Sessions, Mrs. F. C, 394. Seven Days* Battle, The, near Rich- mond, between AicClcllan and Lee, 333. . Seward, Major, severely wounded, 446. Seward, F. W., If!!), 170; his compli- mentary despatch to James H. An- derson, 222; to J. H. Anderson, 278; 362, 378, 389; his skull broken, 446; 44S; his letter, portraits of the Presi- dent — Lincoln — and Secretary of State, 139. .Seward, VV. H., Secretary of State, 16.5; dispatch of, 243; 253, 288, 419, 420; murderously assaulted, 446; 44£; his portrait, 139. Sewing machine, 484. Seymour, Renick, 4.54, 4.55, 457, 458, 459. Shaffer, Martin, 17, 455. Shaffner. Col. T. P., 447. Shakespeare, 51. Shamrock, A, 131. Shannon, Wilson, governor of Ohio, 110. Sharp. Andrew, county treasurer, 27; .115; dead, 310. Sharp, Miss Jennie, 340. Sharpless homestead, 157. Sharpless, P. ()., sketch of, 209; 322, 342. Sharpless, Mrs. P. ()., sketch of, 299. .Shaw, Rev. S. P., missionary, 45. Shaw, J. B., 93. Shaw, Col. John W. , sketch of, 395. Shawhan, R. W., 334. "She stoops to conquer," 51. Shellabarger, Samuel, 312; sketch of, 412. Shcijherd, Henry, son of Rev. I. N., 355. Shepherd, Rev. I. N., moves to Munsie, 153; 213. Sheppard, Prof., 366. Sheridan, Gen., splendid victories, 414. .Sheriff's posse, The, 59. Sherman family, The, 480. Sherman, C. R. , sketch of, 481. Sherman, C. T. , 389; letter from, sketch of, 461; 481. Sherman, John, 121; raised 'l he .Sher- man brigade, 174; 175, 261, 48.1, 4S2, 4.S7. Sherman, Mrs. John, 4,S2. Sherman, .Mrs. Judge. 121, 4S1. Sh-crman, (.)., 93. .Sherman, (Sen. \V. T. , memoirs of, 10; at Shiloh, 204; 261, 332, .342, 377; his battles, 381; 397, 436, 441, 4S1. Sherwood, Elizabeth W. , to J. H. An- derson,, 360; thanks J. H. Anderson for contributions, 363; 3S9. Shields, Gen., defeated Jackson. 201. Shiloh, Perryville, Stone River, Chicka- mauga, and ^Missionary Ridge, bat- tles of, 350. Shirtliff, Old Mr., died, 203. Shrenk, John, 92. Sickles, (;en. D. E., lost a leg, 290. Sieljert, Cyrus M., sketch of, 240; .300, 4(;3. Sichert, John, sketch of, 300, 463. Simms, Rev. T., missionary, 45. Simson, Samuel, 4. Sketch, biographical, Anderson, J. H., 49.5; .XndLrscn, J. T., 5':2. Skating, 464. .Slave case in Marion, The, 110. Slave hunters. Van Bibber, Goshorn, McClanahan, Bowers, Smith, Kline, Robert Anderson, and . Lawrence, 55. .Slavery, 110; its death blow, 230. Slick's Inn, 102. Slidell, J'llm, Confederate commis- sioner, 1()4. Sloan, John T., 90. Sloan, Thomas M., 90, 92. Smallpox, in Waldo, 205. Smith, Mr., slave hunter, 54. Smith. Charles, 90, 93; architect and liuihler, 21,6; 229. Sniilli, Charles B., postmaster, 129. Smith, Edward, 89. Smith. Mrs. George, 146. Smith. George, 157, 201, 241, 46.3. Smith, Gen. Kirby, 371. Smith. Lute, killed by bursting cannon, 2:)1. Snakes, venomous, 19. Snider, John R., SJ. .Snow, the deepest for many years, 266. Snyder, George, son of killed, 270. Soldier secures a divorce, 385. Soldier vote. The, 412. .Soldiers' Aid Society, 179; entertain- ment to raise money, 200; its good work, 205. ,307. sketch of, 343. 394, 435. -528 Index Soldiers, back home, 4.")1 ; claiiii'^. will not be paid to non-resident foreign- ers, "251 : from (lermany for our army, 25.1 ; from Poland and Ger- many, 3G1 ; sick in hospital, 1S2 ; Revolutionary and other, S. Solomon, an Indian, 43. Songs of the campaign of '40, II. Sons of Temperance, at Davenport, .'!2. South, The, where hospitality is found, 118. South Mountain, The battle of, 2f2. Southern Confederacy, recognition of, 14C. Southern sympathizers, 141, 142, 102. Southerners, The, 95. Souvenir, A, 4-58. Sowers, Henry, dead, 271. Spelman, E. G., G:<, 71, 72, 74, SO, 92; abolitionist, 100; 112, 472. Spooner, G. \V. , publisher, .'^4S. Spaulding, Abel, 4. Spaulding, Cora, 117; a child of tnus- ical talent, 123; 135, 139, 105, 171; doll baby, 180; 188, 219; an education in Europe, 225; 320, 344; sketch of, 352; 381, 416, 437, 492, 494. Spaulding, Lyman, 74, 200: orderly sergeant, the duties of, 242; sick at Perry ville, 25G; 273, 277; Capt., 311; 315, 327, 3.37; Capt., 372; 393, 399, 472. Spaulding, Rodney, 74, 88, 89. Spalding, Rufus P., acting chairman, report of on memorial, 104; lOil. Spring, 443. Spoils of war. The, 110. Spottsylvania, The battle of, 375, 377. Sprung, Alexander, 72, 112. Sprung, Qeorge and Alexander, 60. Squatters in Marion county prior to 1820, 18. Stagecoaches that carried the mails, 108. Stalter, Hiram, 402. Stanley, Gen. David S., 430. Stanton, Dr., 448. Stanton Edwin M., Secretary of War, 215; 319; his heroic efforts, 448; kind and polite, 447. Starr, S. C, 90, 93. State Convention, The Whig, Feb. 22, 1840, 91. State Department, 249, 252; The, an- swers J. H. Anderson's inquiries, 253; to J. H. Anderson, about good will of king of ijavaria, 260; informs J. H. Anderson, etc., 262; to .T. H. Anderson, abduction of Juda Polak, *34 272; publishes dispatch of J. H. An- ^, o'^' ^. -P ,V •-' >p •n^ .. ,. -,0^ /^- 'k $;■, a^ •=> o V"^ '^^ Hq. .40, <^'' c- b V" ^^-■^. ■i;^ f: \iAR 8 3 N. MANCHESTER, INDIANA 46962 ,0 •/-, ^ V