penetrated the nation with the deepest sorrow, and, at the same time, it has laid a new obligation on our settlement with treason.

Upon the writer of this article, perhaps, the tidings of his loss fell with a more startling effect than upon any person else. It was our good fortune to know Colonel Baker well, and we had the honor to entertain him as our guest at dinner, on an afternoon in the month of August last. On that occasion, when we expressed (in view of the recent disaster at Manassas) a natural concern as to the deportment of his troops, he said: "Wilkes, I have some peculiar notions as to the part I am to play in this extraordinary war; and I want you to bear in mind that what I now say to you is not the result of any idle fancy, or vague impression. It is doubtful if I shall ever again take my scat in the Senate!" To the look of surprise which I turned upon him at this expression, he replied, "I am certain I shall not live through this war, and if my troops should show any want of resolution, I shall fall in the first battle. I cannot afford, after my career in Mexico, and as a senator of the United States, to turn my face from the enemy!" There was no gloom or depression in his manner, but it was characterized by a temperate earnestness which made a deep impression on my mind.

Lo! before October has shed its leaves, his sword lies upon his pulseless breast, and his toga has become the cerements of the grave.

"Good friend! brave heart! gallant leader! true hero! hail and farewell!"

NEW YORK, October, 24, 1861.

G. W.

BRIG.-GEN. HENRY BOHLEN, PENN. VOL.

KILLED AT FREEMAN'S FORD, AUG. 22, 1862.

GENERAL HENRY BOHLEN, the subject of this notice, was the youngest son of the late Bohl Bohlen, an eminent merchant of Philadelphia, and founder of the commercial house of B. & J. Bohlen, for more than half a century a very successful firm in the Holland and East India trade.

He was born in the city of Bremen on the 22d October, 1810. His parents at that time were travelling in Europe for pleasure. His father being a naturalized, domiciled citizen of Philadelphia, placed him on the same equality as to birth as if born on our own soil.

His early age was mostly spent in acquiring that taste and knowl edge of military matters which he displayed so much during the whole of his after-life; and from the age of twenty-one years up to the ter mination of his mortal career, we find him, as opportunities occurred, engaged in martial strife.

In 1830 he returned to Europe, for the double purpose of travel and finishing his education; but the Belgian difficulties breaking out, he was brought, through the kindness of some friends, to the favorable notice of the illustrious Marquis de Lafayette, and through his influ

ence obtained position as aid-de-camp on the staff of General Gerard, and took part in the memorable siege of Antwerp. For his able services in this campaign he received honorable mention.

In the year 1832 he returned to Philadelphia, and married the eldest daughter of the late J. J. Borie, a prominent merchant of that city, and in the same year established himself in business in the French and West India trades. On the death of his uncle, John Bohlen, in March, 1851 (his father died in 1836), he succeeded the old house of B. & J. Bohlen, and at the time of his death was the senior of the well-known house of Henry Bohlen & Co., general importers.

On the breaking out of the Mexican war, his heroic spirit burned to be once more amid the clash of arms: he kept it in check for a time, but finally yielded, and on the 31st of October, 1846, he left the quiet pursuits of mercantile life, to follow again the fortunes of war. General Worth, his cherished friend and companion, offered him a position on his staff, which he accepted (reserving for himself the right to defray his own expenses); and as volunteer aid to that lamented chief, he participated in all the battles up to the triumphal entry of the American army, under Major-general Scott, into the ancient capital of the Montezumas.

On the declaration of peace, he returned to his home, to follow again the peaceful pursuits of business.

In 1851, the delicate health of a favorite son caused him to embark again for Europe, with all his family, trusting that the more genial climate of the interior of France would restore his boy to health; which was only partially successful, and determined him, for a few years at least, to make the continent his place of residence.

General Bohlen never forgot his country, and was ever proud to

be called an American. On the breaking out of the Crimean war, he entered the service on the staff of a French general officer, and partook in many of the severe conflicts of that well-remembered campaign, during the siege, up to the storming and final surrender of Sebastopol.

On the bursting forth of the American rebellion, he had for some time resided in Holland, at a small chateau near the Hague, surrounded by a fond and devoted wife, affectionate children, and many friends, encircled by all that could make life agreeable and attractive. When the news reached Europe of the firing on and surrender of Fort Sumter, the insult to the old flag caused him to bid adieu, as it proved, for the last time, to his family, to return to the country so dear to him, and draw his sword in defence of the government.

Embarking at Havre on the steamship Fulton, he came with all haste, and reached Philadelphia in June, 1861, and immediately applied for a position on the staffs of General McClellan and General McCall; but finding no vacancies, he solicited of the War department permission to recruit a regiment, which was at once granted. Immediately he set about organizing a German regiment, and succeeded admirably, leading to the field, as colonel, the Seventy-fifth, as fine a regiment, rank and file, as had been recruited in Pennsylvania.

He left Philadelphia with his regiment, 800 strong, on the night of the 27th September, 1861, for Washington, two companies yet remaining to be filled, which after a couple of months were completed, and joined him while yet in camp at Hunter's Chapel. All the expenses of this regiment, such as bounties, recruiting expenses, and all incidentals, were personally borne by himself, the officers not being allowed to contribute.

In November following he was advanced to the position of colonel

commanding, Third brigade, German division. His brigade was noted for its discipline, celerity in the evolutions of the line, and proficiency in the manual of arms.

In March, 1862, when Banks, whose army had been greatly reduced, was compelled to retreat before Jackson, Bohlen's brigade had the advance of the division in that terrible march from Warrenton up the valley to Winchester. For days the soldiers were almost without food, badly clothed, barefoot and without tents, bivouacking in fields covered with water, suffering as perhaps no other army has ever done, except the rear of the grand army of Napoleon in its disastrous retreat from Russia.

In April, President Lincoln appointed him brigadier-general of Volunteers, and sent his name to the Senate, which body unanimously confirmed him shortly after.

In the battle of Cross Keys, fought by General Fremont in May, 1862, he acted with distinguished bravery, and contributed much to our success; for this, as also for the skill which he displayed in manoeuvring his men, he received several complimentary notices from the leading journals of the country.

When the government united the armies of Banks, Fremont, and McDowell under General Pope, General Bohlen still retained his command, ready, like a true soldier, to do his duty on all occasions. General Pope was defending the long weak line of the Rappahannock, which the enemy threatened to cross, and at last made a strong effort at Rappahannock Station. General Sigel marched rapidly to the vicinity of White Sulphur Springs, on the 21st of August, and threw out pickets, which were attacked in the night by the Rebels. In the morning it was evident that a large force had crossed. A sharp