[1] The intermediate regiments were raised in Boston, Philadelphia,
and in Ohio.
[2] Sam was a member of the 7th regiment, and in battle was
distinguished for his bravery. He was killed Oct. 27, 1864, in the
battle near "Kill House," Va.
[3] A much larger number of slaves had been received at the barracks,
but the great majority, being non-combatants, had been transferred to
other points.
_THE OLD TUNE._
With sad face turned aside, lest sudden comers see her weep,
She sits, her fingers softly trying, on the ivory keys,
To find a half-forgotten way--that memories
May soothe her yearning spirit into dreamful sleep.
And now the old tune rises,--trembles,--slowly stealing round
That empty room, where often in the other years
It sang its love and tenderness, and gathered tears
To eyes that weep no more,--ah, sweetest, hallowed sound!