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Return nf the Fort Wayne Rjtn.— l'liis gallant company, a portion of Col. Milroy’s “ Swamp Devils,’' the Bloody 9th Indiana, which have been such a terror to I lie Secession is ta in Western Virginia, returned home by the noon train to-day, their term of enlistment having expired ami they being honorably discharged. They were met at the depot hy the Fire Companies, in procession, accompanied b\ music, and an immense throng ot ladies and citizens, who «'ave them a hearty welcome. The arrival of-the train was announced by a salute of cannon by the ihiihoad artillery company.After receiving the congratulations of their : friends, the gallant soldiers fell into the proces- ■ sioii and inarched to the western market house,1Iwin-re a sumptuous and plenteous dinner, pre-1 pared by the ladies of the city, was provided i fur tlmm. and to which they did full mid ample i justice. Hpcechef] and addresses of welcome 1 were delivered, and every thing done to show ■■ how highly their services to the country were 1 so* irc-ci.vted by their fellow citizens. The late-1 ness of the hour prevents any more extendedtiOtiee.The men look well and hearty alter their se-j vere toils, privations, and dangers, ami rugged ' | enough to ttand another campaign. Their j bronzed complexions and soldierly bearing were the theme of general remark, and we itiiwclt doubt whether Napoleon’s Old (Juard ever had more the appearance of veterans than this gallant company presents after tln-ir brief ■ but glorious campaign. ;
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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
Sat, Aug 03, 1861
Page 2
Full Page
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