In civil life he is none the less honored, having filled public offices with equal success.
He has been not only a good soldier, a respected Lieutenant, honored Captain and esteemed Colonel, but is a citizen of the highest standing and respected by every one.
H. J. Wilson, Painter, enlisted January 1st, 1852. Mr. Wilson served his full time and received an honorable discharge as a soldier, but is still connected with the Regiment as a musician. It is the strong desire of every member of the Company, as well as of the Regiment, that his membership may be continued yet many years. Our excellent Band, without Wilson, would be like tinkling brass—of uncertain sound. The rich, full and expressive tones rendered by him on his powerful Tuba, fully prove him to be a musician of no ordinary talent.
Jacob Sager, Clerk, enlisted January 1st, 1852. Was Company musician, which position he filled until his removal from the District. He was not only a good musician, but a gentleman.
Clark Wilson, Machinist, enlisted January ——, 1852. Mr. Wilson was Company drummer for a time, but preferring a gun to a drum, took his place in the ranks; served some time; is now Chief Engineer on Seneca Lake.
Horace Root, Brewer, enlisted March 17th, 1852. Mr. Root was always promptly on hand at the drills and meetings of the Company while a member. The record does not show how long he was connected with the Company; our recollection is some three years.
Caleb Babcock, enlisted March 17th, 1852. His membership was short; very soon after becoming a member he left the place. He is now an officer on one of the New York and Liverpool Line of Steamers.
A. J. Terry, Tobacconist, enlisted May 15th, 1852. Mr. Terry was a good member of the Company and a good citizen. He died a few years ago, after suffering the most excruciating torture of acute rheumatism.
James C. McClune, Lawyer, enlisted June 3d, 1852. Mr. McClune always evinced the greatest interest in the welfare of the Company; he was one of its best workers, was a first-class soldier, and was soon elected Corporal from which he was promoted to Sergeant, which office he held until November 29th, 1856, when he was removed by death. Upon receiving intelligence of his death a special meeting was called, when the following preamble and resolutions, offered by Lieut. King, were unanimously adopted:
"Whereas, The Supreme Ruler of the Universe has, in the exercise of His power and wisdom, seen fit to remove from our midst our esteemed friend and fellow soldier, Sergeant James C. McClune, therefore be it
Resolved, That we receive the sad bereavement as a mandate from Him who doeth all things well.
Resolved, That we offer our sincere and heartfelt condolence to the sorrowing family of the deceased, and we assure them that we will ever revere the memory of their son and brother.
Resolved, That as a mark of our respect for the character of our deceased comrade, we will attend his funeral, and escort his remains to their last resting place with military honors.
Resolved, That we wear the usual badge of mourning for the space of six months.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, signed by the Chairman and Secretary, be presented to the family of the deceased, and published in the village papers.
P. J. Partenheimer, Captain.
William Glenny, Sec'y.