compromising clearness and boldness of the loyalty which they taught the people. Even the conservative "Post" and "Courier," although regarded by a majority of the people as sympathizing deeply with the South, if we concede what was claimed of honesty of conviction, advocated, with their peculiar views of securing the result, the preservation of the Union at any cost. If we turn to the less frequent and larger issues, we have no exception to the rule of loyalty. "The North-American Review," "The Atlantic Monthly," and "The Boston Review," were eloquent oracles of freedom and the rights of all mankind. Throughout the State, the press fanned with the breath of an ardent love for the Republic the sacred fires of patriotism, on the home-altars of the people, with a unanimity never surpassed in the history of any other State. The theological works, the jurisprudence, and the very schoolbooks, of the Commonwealth, have that same old savor of freedom and justice which "The Mayflower" brought to these shores. CHAPTER VIII. THE HEROIC DEAD, AND NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY. Unwritten History of Mourning Homes. Col. William Brown, Assistant AdjutantGeneral of Massachusetts. - Roll of Honor. — Schwabe National Portrait Gallery. Chaplain Fuller. — Major-Gen. George C. Strong. — Brig.-Gen. George D. Wells. Brig.-Gen. T. J. C. Amory. Col. Fletcher Webster. THERE HERE are no more appropriate words with which to commence this part of our annals than those employed by the patriotic Governor to the senators of the State: There is a history in almost every home of Massachusetts, which will never be written; but the memory of kindred has it embalmed forever. The representatives of the pride and hope of uncounted households, departing, will return no more. The shaft of the archer, attracted by the shining mark, numbers them among his fallen. The flag, whose standard-bearer, shot down in battle, tossed it from his dying hand, nerved by undying patriotism, has been caught by his comrade, who, in his turn, has closed his eyes for the last time upon its starry folds as another hero-martyr clasped the splintered staff, and rescued the symbol at once of their country and of their blood-bought fame. How can words of fleeting praise gild the record of their glory! Our eyes suffused with tears, and blood retreating to the heart stirred with unwonted thrill, speak with the eloquence of Nature, uttered, but unexpressed. From the din of battle, they have passed to the peace of the grave. Farewell, warrior, citizen, patriot, lover, friend, whether in the humbler ranks, or bearing the sword of official power; whether private, captain, surgeon, or chaplain (for all these in the heady fight have passed away), — hail, and farewell! Each hero must sleep serenely on the field where he fell in a cause "sacred to liberty and the rights of mankind.” "Worn by no wasting, lingering pain, No cold gradations of decay, And freed his soul the nearest way." See Appendix for the roll of Massachusetts officers who have died in the service. COL. WILLIAM BROWN. High among the names of those who served the State well and faithfully during the progress of the war is that of Col. William Brown, First Assistant Adjutant-General of the Commonwealth. The complimentary order of Gov. Andrew, appointing him to the office, was issued Oct. 28, 1861. The General Order announcing his death, dated Feb. 18, 1863, reads as follows: Col. William Brown, First Assistant Adjutant-General of the Commonwealth, died in the city of Boston, Feb. 16, aged sixty years. The Commander-in-chief, in respect for his character as a gentleman and a citizen, and in recognition of his valuable services and untiring devotion to duty as an officer, orders that his death be officially communicated to the Massachusetts regiments and batteries in the field, and to the militia organizations now in the Commonwealth. When the Rebellion opened, he occupied an important position in the Capitol, and won his advancement by a faithful, able, and unwearied discharge of duty. His funeral, at Salem, was attended by the Odd Fellows, by his Excellency the Governor and staff, Adjutant-Gen. Schouler, Surgeon-Gen. Dale, and a congregation of friends. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Briggs, and "nothing could have been more appropriate than the tribute which was paid to the memory of the deceased." The Roll of Honor, sacred to the memory of the departed heroes from this State, bears the names of eleven general officers. To Count L. B. Schwabe, we are indebted for much biographical information of the honored dead, of which we have availed ourselves to the greatest extent our limits would permit. The count has been and is engaged in procuring personal sketches of all those who grace the walls of his gallery. These memoirs will appear in "The History of the National Gallery," the first volume of which will soon be in the hands of the publishers. We introduce the notices of the heroic dead who served in the field with the name of CHAPLAIN ARTHUR B. FULLER. His noble life has a worthy record from the pen of his brother; and we shall here present only a glance at the shining example of high aims in life, and self-forgetful patriotism in death, from the pen of an admiring friend. ARTHUR B. FULLER. GEN. STRONG. 625 Rev. Arthur B. Fuller was commissioned by Gov. Andrew as chaplain of the Sixteenth Massachusetts Regiment, Aug. 1, 1861. He resigned at once his pastorate in Watertown, Mass., and entered with zeal upon his duties, which he discharged with unwonted fidelity and ability. Hon. Timothy Fuller was Chaplain Fuller's father; and Margaret, Countess d'Ossoli, his sister, a ministering angel to Italian soldiers in 1849. Chaplain Fuller, after witnessing the encounter of "The Merrimack " and "Monitor," an excellent account of which he furnished for the press, accompanied his regiment through the disheartening Peninsular campaign. Exposure and excessive labor impaired his health. He came home in the spring of 1862; but duty soon recalled him to the field. He was finally obliged to resign, Dec. 10, 1862. The very next day occurred the battle of Fredericksburg; and the patriotic chaplain volunteered to serve on that occasion, saying, "I must do something for my country." He advanced over the pontoon-bridge beneath the fierce fire of the enemy, and fell in a short time, pierced by two rebel balls. His remains were recovered, and Massachusetts gave her son an honorable burial; the highest State officials, and prominent men of all sects and parties, joining in paying the last tribute of respect to one, who, as a pastor and as a chaplain, was worthy of his high and holy calling. BRIG.-GEN. GEORGE C. STRONG. More than a passing notice is due this brilliant young officer, who received his death-wound, leading the charge of his brigade upon Fort Wagner, near Charleston, on the 18th of July. We quote the following: George Crockett Strong, thirty years of age at the time of his death, was born in Stockbridge, Vt. Through the untiring application of his uncle, who adopted him when eight years old, and through the discrimination of Hon. George T. Davis, then representing that district in Congress, young Strong was, after the death of his father, Daniel E. Strong, appointed to West Point in 1853. Cadet Strong graduated in 1857 among the first five of his class, all of whom he excelled, however, in the military exercises of the campus. Lieut. Strong received his brevet in the ordnance department, and was, for a while, stationed at Selma, Ala. Nothing but his popularity and patriotism prevented an attack by the populace on Watervliet Arsenal, when it was ascertained that a patent machine for manufacturing bullets was made by direction of the Secretary of War, under the superintendence of Major Mordecac, who had command. After he had been in command of that post for a short time, he applied for active service, and was called to a position, as chief of ordnance, on the staff of Gen. M'Dowell; and was in the action of Bull Run, where he distinguished himself by his cool courage and daring. Lieut. Strong was attached to the staff of Gen. M'Clellan, but in September, 1861, upon the application of Gen. Butler, was made Assistant AdjutantGeneral of the Department of New England, with the rank of major, and soon after became chief of staff, and acting chief of ordnance. He labored hard in the fitting-out of the New-Orleans Expedition, and from Ship Island made a brilliant and successful attack on a rebel camp at Biloxi, Miss. In the descent upon New Orleans, he landed, May 1, 1862, with the first column in that city. His severe duties brought on a fever early in June, and he was compelled to go North. Three months later, with restored strength, he was welcomed back by his commander, and associates on the staff, and immediately sought active service. He obtained permission from Gen. Butler to make a daring raid upon Pontehala, across Lake Pontchartrain, the headquarters of Gen. Jeff. Thompson, capturing the town, and bringing among his trophies the rebel commander's spurs, bearing the inscription, "Presented by the patriots of Memphis." When Gen. Butler was relieved from the Department of the Gulf, Major Strong returned with him, and remained in New York, attached to the staff of that general. In this position the War Department kindly permitted him to continue, on account of his ill health. For his gallantry, courage, and efficiency, Major Strong was, upon the recommendation of Gen. Butler, appointed brigadier-general of volunteers, and received, two days before his death, the nomination of major-general by President Lincoln. Finding that there was no prospect that Gen. Butler would be ordered into immediate service, Gen. Strong, notwithstanding his sickness, volunteered to go with Gen. Gillmore to participate in the attack on Charleston. The country was electrified by the news of the gallantry with which he led his brigade in the landing on Morris Island, and first assault upon Fort Wagner, unsuc‐ cessful though it was. Just as the parapet was gained, a shot struck Gen. Strong in the thigh, and he fell. He was carried out of the fight by his men, and sent to hospital, whence he was conveyed to New York. The wound was more severe than his enfeebled constitution could bear; for, on his arrival there, he was attackel by lock-jaw, and died July 30, 1863. In him the country has lost one of her noblest and best soldiers.* * Since this sketch was in press, wrote one who knew him intimately, "The quali ties which were particularly noticeable were his deep religious character, and that devoted patriotism which did not count his life dear' if his country called for its sacritice. His death was full of Christian triumph. He was affectionate in all the relations of life, -a brave soldier and a true patriot. Not only may the state, but the nation, mourn the loss of a spirit so pure and noble in its aspirations." |