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We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ ****************************************************************** July 18, 1866 DELAWARE COUNTY AMERICAN THE 97TH REGIMENT P.V. participated in [the] following engagements: Fernandina, Fla., JohnIsland, S.C., James' Island, Secessionville, in 1862; at Morris Island, during the siege of Forts Wagner and Gregg from July 17th to Oct. 6th, 1863; at Camp Cooper, and Albertis'Mills, in Florida, early in 1864; at Green Plains, Va., where, in the memorable charge made by the Regiment, led by Major << Pennypacker>> , on the 20th of May, 1864, so many brave men fell killed and wounded with their brave leader on the field of carnage; at Swift Creek, DerneyBluff and Chester Station, in May, 1864; at Cold Harbor, Petersburg Heights and Cemetery Hill, Va., where, on the 30th of June, 1864, out of one hundred men that went into action, thirty fell, killed or wounded, in less than one hour; at the Mine Explosion, July 30th, 1864; at Deep Bottom, Weir Bottom Church, where on August 25th, 1864, the brave and lamented Adjutant. Capt. Carruthers, fell mortally wounded, and was borne off the field by his comrades, and died soon after; at Fort Gillmore and Charles City Road; at Darbytown Road, Oct. 27th, where Capt. Hawkins, (Co. I,) was killed; at Fort Fisher, N.C., where the gallant Col. << Pennypacker>> reached the crowning honors of a brave Soldiername, and more than earned the cluster of stars - Brigadier and Major General, that jewel the unfading laurels of Victory, when planting one of these Flags upon the walls of Fort Fisher amid the storm of rebel hail that swept many a brave one down, and he among them, terribly wounded at the post of the flag staff that remained standing in triumph with the old flag waving over a captured fort, a fleeing foe and the many brave fallen wounded and dead; and last at Wilmington, N.C., where the last Rebel fort was closed, cutting off the source of supplies to a fast waning Rebeldom. October 12, 1864 DELAWARE COUNTY AMERICAN THE 97TH REGIMENT. - A recent letter from the 97th P.V., stated that the regiment participated in the advance toward Richmond, made by the 10th and 18th Corps on the north side of James river, Sept. 39th and 30th. This division (the 2d of the 10th corps) made a terrific charge on one of the main lines of the enemy around the city, but the obstructions were so great as to prevent an entrance into the main works. The loss was quite heavy. - Lieuts. Crosgriff, Co. F, Duffee, Co. I, were wounded, and several men killed and missing. Col. << Pennypacker>> , while deploying his brigade preparatory to The charge, had his horse struck in the side with a canister shot which carried away his spur; but he was not hurt. The 97th fought bravely as usual! - RECORD. [CW] November 2, 1864 DELAWARE COUNTY AMERICAN OUR GALLANT SOLDIERS. - Major General Butler has issued an order complimenting the officers and men of his army for their gallantry in the recent engagements north of James River. The following officers and men in the 97th Regiment P.V. (Col. << Pennypacker>> ) are specially mentioned for distinguished gallantry and recommended for promotion: First Lieutenant J. Wainwright, commanding 97th Pennsylvania, has honorable mention for the gallant manner in which he conducted the regiment during the engagement. Second Lieutenant William H. Eves, Co. G, 97th Pennsylvania, behaved with especial gallantry in both assaults, and is recommended for promotion in his regiment to his excellency the Governor of Pennsylvania. Sergeant William H. Martin, Co. A, 97th Pennsylvania, commanded his company in both assaults, and led his men with bravery and admirable order on the assault, September 29th, for which he has most honorable mention, and is recommended to his Excellency the Governor of Pennsylvania for promotion to First Lieutenant. Corporal David E. Harry, Co. B, 97th Pennsylvania is mentioned for special gallantry in both assaults on the 29th of September. He is appointed Second Lieutenant United States colored troops. Private William McCarthy, Co. D, 97th Pennsylvania, is honorably mentioned for special gallantry bearing his colors in advance of his regiment in the absence of the Color Sergeant; he is commended to the Secretary of War for a medal. [CW] July 20, 1864 DELAWARE COUNTY AMERICAN APPOINTED. - Lieut. Colonel Galusha << Pennypacker>> has been appointed by Gov. Curtin to the Colonelcy of his Regiment - the 97th Pennsylvania to rank from June 23d, 1864. This appointment is to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Colonel Guss. [CW] July 1, 1863 DELAWARE COUNTY AMERICAN MUSTER ROLL of Company - 28th Regiment P.V.M. Captain, J.M. BROOMALL, 1st Lieut. Wm. Ormsby, 2d Lieut. Thos. Beatty. 1st Sergeant, H.P. Griffith, 2d Sergeant, O.F. BULLARD, 3d Sergeant, David N. Hannum, 4th Sergeant, Alfred Weir, 5th Sergeant, A.T. Walker. 1st Corp. John M. Hall, 2d Corp. Geo. Esrey, 3d Corp. John Cobourn, 4th Corp. W.P. Brooke, 5th Corp. B. Crowther, 6th Corp. Samuel Ottey, 7th Corp. D. Ellingworth, 8th Corp. W.W. Warner. Drummer, D. McAvoy, Fifer, Wm. Taylor. PRIVATES. Philip Afflick, James Albany, Ed. Ashworth, Wm. Black, Michael Brady, Ezra Bailey, John Cathcart, Elwood Cornog, Reuben Crowther, Wm. Durell, John Doyle, Albert Dunn, Albert Dreves, Michael Ferris, Wm. P. Frazer, Wm. R. France, Wm. O. Fryer, John W. Fryer, E.H. Gilbert, Israel Hatzell, Norris Hall, D. Hurtenstein, Jas. Hill, R.M. Henderson, J.L. Heacock, Jas. Howard, Samuel Ingham, Isaac Johnson, Jas. Jacobs, Joseph Jones, S.P. James, Israel Jones, jr., James E. Leys, H. Lowe, John Lowe, A. McPhate, Patrick McGuigan, Jas. McPhate, H.P. Mason, J.B. Massey, Wm. McCartney, Daniel McAvoy, W. Markley, Wm. Oaks, Jas. Patton, Pierson Pike, Henry << Pennypacker>> , Mark Parker, Joseph Parkin, I.S. Parsons, D. Rively, Geo. Riggs, S.D. Strickler, James Stewart, Joseph Shipley, John Standring, James Taylor, Joseph Townsend, Wm. Waterson, Wm. H. Walter, Thos. Williams, Clayton Worrall. September 17, 1862 DELAWARE COUNTY AMERICAN MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC SAFETY. - A meeting of the committee of public safety was held at the Court House, in Media, on Thursday last. Mr. Serrill, being the Chairman, and Wm. Ward and Samuel Dutton, Secretaries. Reports from the different portions of the county were heard. It adjourned with the understanding that the Captains of the different military organizations report at the Court House on Monday. At the meeting on Monday only fourteen of the townships were represented. Marple reported 45 men. Officers, J. Hunter Moore, Captain; Charles Hall, First Lieutenant; James Leys, Second Lieutenant. Haverford reported 33 men. Officers; Capt. J.M. Dubbs; First Lieutenant Samuel Carter; Second Lieutenant, Wm. Jones. Concord and Aston, reported 160 men. Media, a full company. Capt. Wilcox reported for Thornbury and Edgmont, seventy men, left yesterday morning for Harrisburg. Capt. Kirkman, Chester township, reported 60 men. Birmingham reported 40 men. Newtown, 55 men. Officers; Charters Redmond, Captain; C.H. Caley, First Lieutenant; R.H. Thomas, Second Lieutenant. Middletown reported 50 men. Officers; Charles R. Yarnall, Captain; John Lodge, First Lieutenant; H. << Pennypacker>> , Second Lieutenant. In addition to the townships represented, we learn that Capt. Brooke, has already started for Harrisburg with a company, Morris Lewis, First Lieutenant. Also that Upper Darby has 75 men enrolled ready to start, under Capt. A. Bonsall, and First Lieutenant A. Shillingford. A company of sixty men has been raised at Rockdale and vicinity. Officers; Capt. H.P. Griffith; First Lieutenant, Benj. Crowther; Second Lieutenant, J.T. Hoskins. Some of the smallest of the above companies will probably consolidate and leave for Harrisburg in a day or two. Two full companies left Chester on Monday morning, and another is forming in that Borough. The town council appropriated fifteen hundred dollars to equip them. We will give the rolls of those who shall go into service for the State defence, as soon as practicable, to which end the officers of the different organizations are respectfully invited to aid us. [CW] April 6, 1867 VILLAGE RECORD History GEN. << PENNYPACKER>> .- We are glad to learn that Gen. GALUSHA << PENNYPACKER>> , of this Borough, having been confirmed by the Senate, has just received from the Secretary of War his commission as Colonel of the 34th (Regular) Infantry. General << Pennypacker>> passed a most successful examination before the Examining Board at New York, of which Gen. Augur is chief, and will leave to join his regiment some time during the month of May. This honor has been most worthily bestowed for the General has won a most brilliant reputation as a fighting man, and has now, at 24, the distinction of being the youngest Colonel in the army. July 10, 1866 VILLAGE RECORD Military THE 97TH REGIMENT, P.V., participated in the Parade and reception of the State Flags in Philadelphia on July 4th. About 50 of the original officers and men of the Regiment turned out to escort the tattered Battle Flags, which they had followed faithfully through the campaigns of the War, now returned to the State that sent them forth with these banners, on which are now inscribed memorable record of service at Fernandina, Fla., Johns Island, S.C., James Island, Secessionville, in 1862; at Morris Island, during the siege of Forts Wagner and Gregg from July 17th to Oct 6th, 1863; at Camp Cooper and Albertis Mills, in Florida, early in 1864; at Swift Creek, Derneys Bluff and Crester Station, in May 1864; at Green Plains, Va., where in the memorable charge made by the regiment led by Major << Pennypacker>> , on the 20th of May, 1864, so many brave men fell killed and wounded with their brave leader on that field of carnage; at Cold Harbor, Petersburg Heights and Cemetery Hill, Va., where on the 30th of June, 1864 out of 100 men that went in action, 30 fell killed or wounded in less than one hour; at the Mine Explosion, July 20, 1866; at Deep Bottom, Weir Bottom Church, where on August 25th, 1864, the brave and lamented Adjutant Capt. Curruthers fell mortally wounded and was borne off the field by his comrades and died soon after; at Fort Gilmore and Charles City Road; at Darbytown Road, Oct. 27, where Capt. Hawkins (Co. I) was killed; at Fort Fisher, N.C., where the gallant Col. << Pennypacker>> reached the crowning Honors of a brave Soldiers name, and more than earned the cluster of stars - Brig. and Maj. Gen, that jewel the unfading laurels of Victory, when leading the Brigade through the jaws of death, planting one of these Flags upon the walls of Fort Fisher amid the storm of Rebel ball that swept many a brave one down and he among them terribly wounded at the post of the flag staff that remained standing in triumph with the old flag waving over a captured Fort, a fleeing foe and the many brave fallen wounded and dead; and last at Wilmington, N.C., where the last Rebel fort was closed, cutting off the source of supplies to a fast winning Rebeldom. The regiment formed at the depot, 31st and Market street, at 9 A.M., Major Isaiah Price commanding, forming battalions of two companies under command of Capt. W.S. Mendenhall and Capt. D.W.C. Lewis, most of the companies of the regiment being represented by one or more of the original members present....[CW] March 3, 1866 VILLAGE RECORD News COMPLIMENTARY TO MAJOR GENERAL << PENNYPACKER>> .- This officer, not desiring to remain in the army, tendered his resignation some days since, but the War Department did not accept it, the Secretary desiring to retain the General for a time yet in the service. His leave of absence has been further extended sixty days from the 1st of March, on Surgeon Certificate - given in consequence of Disability arising from his severe wounds. The numerous friends of General << Pennypacker>> will feel a just pride in hearing of this action of the War Department, showing as it does, an appreciation of his eminent services. The Generalhealth is improving slowly. [CW] December 19, 1865 VILLAGE RECORD Accident MORGAN J. THOMAS - We announced in our last paper, the death of Morgan J. Thomas, at his residence in Philadelphia, in the 67th year of his age. His remains were interred at the Brandywine Manor Church burial ground in Chester county. The deceased formerly resided in this county, and was a useful and highly respected citizen. In 1838 he was one of the members of the convention which reformed the Constitution of Pennsylvania. His colleagues in that body from this county, were Wm. Darlington, John Chandler, Matthias << Pennypacker>> and Thomas S. Bell. The Convention sat several months; the most eminent citizens of the state were members; John Sergeant, Judge Hopkinson, Thomas P. Cope, Wm. M. Meredith - the honor was considered a high one in those days, and in giving their services to the state many of them made great personal sacrifices. November 14, 1865 VILLAGE RECORD History ARRIVAL OF GENERAL << PENNYPACKER>> IN WEST CHESTER - General Galusha << Pennypacker>> arrived in West Chester on Saturday last. The young chieftain had a most hearty and honorable reception. He was met by Col. HENRY R. GUSS, at Wilmington, and driven from there to West Chester. A committee of some twenty or thirty gentlemen had been appointed to receive him after his arrival. The General left Fortress Monroe on Friday evening, and arrived at Wilmington on Saturday, at 1 o. As soon as he approached the Borough, the Court House bell rang out in merry peals, and gave the news to the citizens, who met in large numbers in front of the Court House. The Cadets of our Military Schools honored the occasion with their presence, and with the Committee and a large number of citizens, with a Band of Music, marched down High street, to escort the General into the Borough. He was accompanied by Capt. FRANK BARNUM, of Philadelphia. The Captain was an Aid to the General in the service, and was with him from the time of his being wounded up to about two months ago, when he left the service. An open carriage was on the ground, in which the General took his seat, and passed hearty cheers of welcome were given him. After passing around several squares, the General was received in the Court House by a crowd of ladies and gentlemen, and welcomed in an eloquent speech by our townsman, Dr. WILMER WORTHINGTON... August 1, 1865 VILLAGE RECORD History GEN. << PENNYPACKER>> - The following memorandum is from a relative of Gen. P.: We are enabled to state for the information of friends of this officer, that he remains in the hospital at Fortress Monroe, efficiently treated by its Executive medical Officer, D.R. Brower of Montgomery county, and that he is gradually recovering the use of his wounded hip and limb. The General is now able to walk a short distance on crutches. The surgeon thinks that eventually, he will be able to walk scarcely a perceptible .'He has comfortable quarters and is faithfully attended by Corporal E.A. Hunder, a soldier of the 97th Regt. He thinks he will be able to travel home to West Chester in September. June 17, 1865 VILLAGE RECORD History GENERAL << PENNYPACKER>> - We understand that this gallant son of Pennsylvania still remains at the Officers'Hospital at Fortress Monroe, slowly recovering from the serious wound he received at the storming of Fort Fisher. It will, perhaps, be remembered that three brigades were selected for that dangerous duty. General Curtis, of New York, commanded the first, Colonel << Pennypacker>> , of Pennsylvania, the second, and Colonel Bell, of New Hampshire, the third. Colonel Bell was killed; Colonel << Pennypacker>> severely, and General Curtis slightly wounded. The President immediately made Col. << Pennypacker>> a brigadier general for his gallant conduct. The General was in a printing office when the war broke out, and has reached his honorable grade by sheer merit, having fought his way up to it from the ranks. On the occasion when he fell he carried the colors of the 97th Pennsylvania Volunteers - his old regiment. General Ames speaks of his fall as a serious loss to the fight, and General Terryreport gives him the highest praise. He was shot just as he was reaching out to place the national colors on the parapet of the fortress.'This is another of those many honorable records that should and will be saved, for the reputation of the State as well as deserved honor of those whose conduct has been so noble in the day of trial. We are happy to learn that General << Pennypacker>> is expected to return before long. (NORTH AMERICAN) [CW] May 16, 1865 VILLAGE RECORD History GENERAL << PENNYPACKER>> - Col. H.R. Guss returned to West Chester on Monday last, from a visit to General << Pennypacker>> , at Fortress Monroe. He left the General very feeble, but yet improving slowly. He has gained some little in flesh, but is suffering much - and requires the attention of three nurses. He has not been off his bed since first taking it - but he is so far improved as to bear being propped up with pillows. One of his legs he is unable to use at all. It will be some time before he can be removed to his home - not wishing to change surgeons, he will not come until he can entirely dispense with medical attendance. The General had just received his commission as Brigadier General. We hope he will soon be able to visit his friends in Chester county. March 11, 1865 VILLAGE RECORD Biography BRIG. GEN. G. << PENNYPACKER>> - Our townsman, Colonel G. << Pennypacker>> , of the 97th Reg., Pa. Vols., has lately been nominated to the Senate, by the President, as Brigadier General, which nomination was confirmed at once. Previous to this Gen. << Pennypacker>> had been appointed Brevet Brigadier by the President, which appointment was also confirmed by the Senate for meritorious services, in leading his Brigade at Fort Fisher. It is well known to our citizens, that he is now lying quite low, but with a prospect of recovery, at Fort Monroe Hospital, suffering from a severe and dangerous wound through the right hip, (the fifth he has had to endure since last SpringCampaign opened,) received at Fort Fisher. Gen. << pennypacker>> raised a Company for the 97th Penna., when it was organized by Colonel Guss. When the regiment was ordered to the field, the former officer went out as its Major; he was subsequently its Lieut. Colonel and Colonel. As Colonel, he a long time commanded a Veteran Brigade, one of the largest and most efficient in the Corps, to which it belonged, the old 10th, afterwards the 24th. - Gen. << Pennypacker>> is probably the youngest officer of his rank in the service being but twenty three years of age. But it would seem, from the confidence placed by his superior officers, in his military judgment, and in his capability to command that what he lacks in years, he makes up in knowledge and experience. January 31, 1865 VILLAGE RECORD Casualties CHESTER COUNTY WOUNDED - Col. HENRY R. GUSS returned from Fortress Monroe, on Sunday last, where he had gone a week previous to give his assistance to Col. << PENNYPACKER>> , who was wounded in the attack on Fort Fisher. We give an account of Col. << Pennypacker>> elsewhere. In the hospital at Fortress Monroe, Col. Guss saw the following persons from Chester county, who were wounded in the daring and brave attack on that fort: Lieut. ISAAC B. TAYLOR, son of Ephraim Taylor, West Whiteland, a member of the 97th; wounded in the back. The ball struck the shoulder blade. A very painful wound, but not dangerous. Lieut. SMEDLEY, Co. H, 97th - received a gun shot wound through the arm. A flesh wound quite sore, but not dangerous. Lieut. WM. BOGGS, son of Stephen Boggs, of near Cochranville, a member of the 203d Penn Regiment. Wounded in the calf of the leg - not dangerous. [CW] October 29, 1864 VILLAGE RECORD History OUR GALLANT SOLDIERS - Major General BUTLER has issued an order complementing the officers and men of his army for their gallantry in the recent engagements north of James River. The following officers and men in the 97th Regiment P.V. (Col. << Pennypacker>> ) are specially mentioned for distinguished gallantry and recommended for promotion: First Lieutenant J. WAINRIGHT, commander 97th Pennsylvania, had honorable mention for the gallant manner in which he conducted the regiment during the engagement. Second Lieutenant WILLIAM H. EVES, Co. G, 97th Pennsylvania, behaved with especial gallantry in both assaults, and is recommended for promotion in his regiment to his excellency the Governor of Pennsylvania. Sergeant WILLIAM H. MARTIN, Co. A, 97th Pennsylvania, commanded his company in both assaults, and led his men with bravery and admirable order on the assault, September 29th, for which he has most honorable mention, and is recommended to his Excellency the Governor of Pennsylvania for promotion to First Lieutenant. Corporal DAVID E. HARRY, Co. B, 97th Pennsylvania is mentioned for special gallantry in both assaults on the 29th of September. He is appointed Second Lieutenant United States colored troops. Private WILLIAM McCARTHY, Co. D, 97th Pennsylvania, is honorably mentioned for special gallantry bearing his colors in absence of the Color Sergeant; he is commended to the Secretary of War for a medal. [CW] August 2, 1864 VILLAGE RECORD History COL. << PENNYPACKER>> - This gentleman, who was wounded in the desperate charge before Petersburg, has so far recovered, as to be able to leave for his command - the 97th. Col. P. is far from restored - his arm is still in a sling; but his mind and his heart are on the field and with his Regiment. He left West Chester for the James River on Thursday morning last; he will be welcomed most cordially by his men. He has our earnest wished for a safe and honorable career. August 9, 1864 VILLAGE RECORD History THE 97TH REGIMENT - Late Col. Guss - was in the bloody fight in front of Petersburg, on Saturday, July 30th. They were among the first to go in and the last to come out. It sustained a loss of about forty in killed, wounded and missing. The Regiment, we learn, is now near Washington - Col. << Pennypacker>> in command. At the Petersburg battle Capt. Mendenhall was wounded in the arm, but not seriously; Lieut. March, Company K, lost an arm and was wounded in the leg; Lieut. Williams, of Company E in arm; Lieut.. Cosgrove, Company F, sunstroke, slightly; Robert M. Williams, Company F, wounded seriously; Joshua Carey, Company F, killed; Corp. John Taylor, Company A, killed. These are all the names we have been able to gather. May 31, 1864 VILLAGE RECORD History We return our thanks to Lieut. SKILES, Acting Adjutant of the 97th Regiment, for a copy of the official list of casualties in that Regiment in the memorable charge on the 26th May, at Foster's Plantation, near Bermuda Landing, Virginia. All accounts concur in the gallant bearing of Major << PENNYPACKER>> , on that trying occasion, as well of Lieut. Skiles. [CW] May 24, 1864 VILLAGE RECORD Casualties received at West Chester, Pa. by Telegraph, May 21, 1864, dated Fortress Monroe, May 21. - To Henry S. Evans: - Major << Pennypacker>> , Captain Price and Captain Mendenhall, are wounded. Liuetenant Fox, killed. [CW] October 6, 1863 VILLAGE RECORD History THE 97TH - MAJOR << PENNYPACKER>> - of the 97th Pa. Volunteers, reached West Chester, on Friday last, on a short furlough, on account of indisposition. He expects to be able to return to the field in a short time. He is suffering from the influences of the climate, which, he states, has a very debilitating effect on the soldiers, while it has caused little mortality. Major P. has been absent from his home, with the 97th Regiment, for two years, and has shared in all its hardships and glories. He is identified with its history, and upon all occasions has acquitted himself so as to win the universal confidence of officers and men. [CW] August 4, 1863 VILLAGE RECORD Death Notice At Maryland Heights, of typhoid fever, on the 17th of July, MATTHIAS W. << PENNYPACKER>> , of Co. D. Capt. Webtser, 10th Regiment, Maryland Volunteers, and son of Washington << Pennypacker>> , of Harford county, Maryland, in the 23d year of his age. His remains were interred on Bolivar Heights, Virginia. June 7, 1862 VILLAGE History A YEAR IN THE SERVICE - Captain CHRISTMAN'S Company - K, 4th Regt. Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, left Lionville, Chester county, for Harrisburg, on Wednesday, the fifth of June, 1861. The company was then under command of Capt. Wm. Babe, and when sworn into the State service on the 6th of June, numbered sixty men, rank and file; by the addition of recruits it has since numbered one hundred and nine men, all told - that number has been reduced to ninety two, officers and men, who now report for duty; the balance may be accounted for as follows: - DIED, 4 - Nelson T. Himes, Wm. F. Smith, John Buckwalter and Benj. H. Roberts - all of diseases contracted in camp. DESERTED - Three - Samuel Johnson, Isaac Morrison, Wm. Wilson. DISCHARGED - Four - David Irwin for disability existing at time of enlistment; Everett Anderson, for injury to arm, received in camp; Corporal George << Pennypacker>> , protracted illness, Charles Buller, protracted illness. RESIGNED - Captain Wm. Babe. SICK - Five - Davis B. Williams is at home on sick leave; Sergeant Joseph G. Louderback is at the hospital, Philadelphia, on account of rheumatism; Wm. Henry, Thos T. Peck, and Lewis H. Vanskite, were sent a few days ago, to one of the hospitals at Washington. None of them are dangerously ill. Although this company has been in no engagement, the members have suffered all the privations incident to camp life and active duty in the field. They have done their full share of camp and picket duty since they have been in the service - and this, during the winter, was most disagreeable, exposed, without shelter, day and night, to the cold and chilling winds and drenching rains common along the hills bordering the Potomac... June 23, 1865 DELAWARE COUNTY REPUBLICAN Advertisement GRAND REUNION OF SOLDIERS. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. The Soldiers of Delaware and Chester Counties are invited to participate in a Grand Celebration of the Fourth of July, the Birth Day of American Independence, Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, AND OF THE Surrender of Vicksburg, TO BE HELD AT CHADD'S FORD, on the Brandywine Battle Ground, July 4th, 1865. THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN INVITED TO BE PRESENT: - Major General G. Meade, Major General John G. Parke, Major General Winfield S. Hancock, Major General M.C. Meigs, Brevet Major General D.M.M. Gregg, Brevet Major General Hartranft, Brigadier General George A. McCall, Brigadier General Vogdes, Brigadier General Galusha << Pennypacker>> , Colonel Wm. McCandless, Governor A.G. Curtin, Colonel R. Biddle Roberts, Colonel Samuel B. Thomas, Morton McMichael, Esq., (rep. of press.) The celebration will be conducted in old picinic style, without parade or fatiguing ceremony. Three bands of music will be in attendance. As it is proposed to have this celebration without charge the citizens of the two counties are requested to bring provisions for the soldiers. Tables will be supplied with the luxuries of the season for those who desire to purchase. Each solder is requested to wear his corps badge and a sprig of laurel on the left breast as the distinguishing insigna of the victorious American soldier. The Committee will wear sashes. Arrangements have been effected by which excursion trains can be transferred from the Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, and West Chester Roads to the Baltimore Central Railroad without change of cars. Excursion tickets can be procured at all the Railroad Stations. The ceremonies will commence at ten o, A.M., and continue until night. Every effort will be made to make the occasion one of interest to the people. Able military speakers will address the meeting. All friends of the country and its defender are invited to attend. The ladies are especially solicited to grace the occasion with their presence. Those who attend the meeting are requested to bring with them such flags as they may be able to obtain. DISTRICT COMMITEE OF ARRANGEMENTS: Colonel WM. COOPER TALLEY, Chairman, Cols H.R. Guss, George F. Smith, Pennock Huey, A.P. Duer, J.W. Hawley, Lt. Col. Benj. Brooke, Major A.N. Martin, Surgeon G.B. Hotchkin, J.K. Everhart, Capt. Joseph R.T. Coates, Mott Hooton. DELAWARE COUNTY COMMITTEE. Colonel WM. COOPER TALLEY, Chairman. Col. William C. Gray, Lt. Col. Simon Litzenburg, Major I.L. Haldeman, Major N.L. Yarnall, Major A.N. Martin, Surgeon G.R. Hotchkin, Surgeon A.W. Mathews, Surgeon I.T. Coates, Surgeon J.M. Allen, Capt. Caleb Hoopes, Capt. Edgar Miller, Capt. James Barton, Jr., Capt. Ralph Buckley, Capt. Samuel Black, Lieut. Briton J. Parke, Lieut. William H. Eves, Lieut. John M. Thompson, Lieut. Edward Larkin, Lieut. Joseph Pratt, Lieut. A.N. Morton, Lieut. Thomas J. Pierce, Lieut. Wm. H. Litzenburg, Sergt. J. How. Huddleson, Sergt. Harrison Green, Joseph Dicks, Samuel Long, S. Larkin Fairlamb, William Wood, G.W. Dougherty, George Webb, Herbert Rogers, Wm. Beeby, J. Rowland Cochran, John M. Clayton, James Lewis, Wm. Henry Taylor, Martin Mars, Bernard Hawley, Alfred Bunting, Abner Hoopes Charles A. Bowen, Matthew Bennett, Oliver Armstrong, Alexander Crozier, Wm. O. Ridgway, Frederick Davis, Benjamin Thomas. CHESTER COUNTY COMMITTEE. Colonel F.C. HOOTEN, Chairman. Col. James F. Andrews, Major William T. Fulton, Major Wm. B. Darlington, Surgeon Wm. H. Gunkle, Surgeon E.B. Heckle, Surgeon John F. Evans, Surgeon J.E. Houston, Capt. John R. Dobson, Capt. Enos L. Christman, Capt. Nathan << Pennypacker>> , Capt. William Wayne, Capt. Savage, Capt. Charles W. Thaine, Capt. Charles Roberts, Capt. Josiah Jackson, Capt. W.C. Dickey, Capt. Geo. W. Wentz, Capt. T.T. Wollens, Lieut. Emmos Griffith, Lieut. Henry Coffman, Lieut. Alfred Rupart, Lieut. John Lewis, Lieut. David Jones, Lieut. Wm. S. Abel, Lieut. H.R. Whitman, Lieut. J.C. Worth, Lieut. James Hughes, Lieut. D.B. Hinman, Sergt. Samuel W. Hawley, Philip Price, Wm. B. Hammond, George King, Joseph James, John F. Roberts, Abram Trimble, Corp. Isaac Smith, Joseph Way, John Gillespie.