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NASHVILLE, August 1917.
SIRs In reply to yours of July , that was first
leuencnt in Captain Cheatham's company, and
the battle of Cerro Gordo, the 18th April last
that saw Colonel Haskell that occasion and the time
saw him, he running through the bushes in the
OF Campbells regiment, short distance from me, haloo
ing for his men to where he and form he
by himself then thought and still believe His conduct
on that day was the subject of remark afterwards by both
officers and privates and from his appearance being bare
headed, with both his hands his hair, and running
through the chappare, fully impressed with the be-
iet that lie confused and discoucerted.
w. b. BRADFUTE, LIST Lieut..
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WAsHrNcroN, August %, ls47.

To the Editor Of the Unioa:
SIR; AS an Indanian in behalf of the late regiment OF
volunteers and the State well to correct the history
of most important event, deeply affecting sovereign
State we have most respectfully to request the pubca-
ton of the enclosed communication. In writing 1t, we
have been careful TO state facts in their ORDER 10 the let
ter they transpred avoiding any and every expression
that can give offence to any other regiment corps prl
waite or officer. in that bloody conflict.
Very respectfully, your friend and obedien servant
AMOS LANE.
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MARSHALL COUNTY, July 26, 1877.
GENTLEMEN; In answer 10 your note of the I'D instant
hereby certify that LIST sergeant OF company Is, OF
the I,t regiment of Tennessee volunteers; and Cero
Gordo the 18th of April last, said egment filed dag
onaly and rapidly the rayine that separated the
Bluff battery from the assaulted by the I'd regiment OF
Tennesseean passed within fifteen twenty feet OF the
place where Gen. Pillow and Col Haskell were standing
the latter OF whom apparently greatly agmted he was
gesc Mating vehementy, and occasionally running
his hand through his hair. Al that time there was most
crashng fire OF grape and canister poured down the
vine the other ohcer or priVue Oh
his regiment when saw him (iaske) us above described
heard Gen Pillow distinctly regiment, as we
pa ssed him. " Go ahead brave boys, anu give them
bayonents." ~ roonrp
Yours, respectfully, f. Ia COOl'Eh.
To Messrs ]. b. and c.. A. PILLOW.
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James ID. CampbeH's reply.

IILkMAN %, July, ISH
Sins IN reply to yours Of July - that / was in
the battle of Cerro Gordo, and Col Haskell coming
down the avine, bare headed, point occupied by
General Pillow did not any other person with him
as he came down the ravne but the firing after
ceased above, and then his men coming down the
hill when he where wcre he asked who
would volunteer to so up and bring down the wounded.
JAS. D. CAMPBELL.
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Socrates Martins reply.

CENrRkvILLE, july IS47.
GENTLEMEN: In reply TO yours of July I'D l answer
that was in the battle of Cero Gordo and Colonel
Haskell ON that occasion Whether he cap hat
| unable say. He sometimes hat, and some
times a cap. When | saw him, lie precipitately
treating, bare-headed He in advance OF his reg-
ment, as | then thought and now believe. l several
coming down the way afterwards; and my
opinion then, and still is, thai he very much
fused his appearance the subject of laughter and
mirth in the regiment for weeks afterwards.
person, thirty forty yards behind Haskell running and
exclaning, Eve all ruined )" and, from his gestures
thought he wounded about the head or shoulders
SOCRATES MARTIN.
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NUMMEH HOAHDING.-The subscriber can accommo
~ date Limited number of boarders for the summer,
and on reasonable terms, at the Union Hotel, Fairfax
Courthouse The house is very pleasant and comfort
able one, with large airy rooms; location being only
fifteen miles IRON the District OF Columbia daily line OF
stages runs between the points, stops this house
The poyerbia health Of the village and ghlorhood rem
ders very desirable place for persons living the Dis
July l7-slu LEWIS s PRi'rCtIARTT'
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Mrs. ELIZABETH BIGGS died about September 1874
lNI leaving by her will, legacy the children OF her
decea ed brother jeremiah Allen and the daughters
her deceased sister Sally Harris understand that Mrs
Harris married named Harris of Charlotte county
Virginia, probably Richmond Harrs) and afterwards
moved to kentucky Tennessee have heard that Jcre-
miah Allen removed from Brunswick county Tennessee
desire pay the legacics and would be thankful any
person, who knows the parties, Tor any information which
they give either the heirs me, that may
know where they now reside.
VIM, w. TALLY,
Executor of Elizabeth Biggs, deceased.
Sturuenville. Brunswick county Va--Aug. I6-Imsw
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j. y. Robertson's replg.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Augus ISI7.
SIRs In answer to your questions have sta that
was non-commissioned officer in Captain Cbeahem's
company the battle of Ceuo Gordo; and n our regiment
filed rather dagonny the ravine, of the
eries heard several exclaim There's Haskell
" There's HASKELL did look in that direction
as was engaged in bringing into line but one
Of tho declared that believed that Haskell had never
been in the fight but ! ascertaned this to be untrue
shortly after these ordinations, first n few after
wards large number, OF HaskelPs and in
confusion, coming down from the field OF battle.
Respectfully yours, &c,
j. b. ROBERTSON
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I ANDoN FEMALE SEMINARY.-Thc winter seq
IL sion of this institution will open Wednesday, Sep
cmber 8. The Rector with pleasure that he
has associated with him. teacher the Rev. Joshua Peter
kin, who will preside OF the classes of the senior
department Professor Engebrecht will have charge of the
classes in music and botany In the other departments the
Rector will be aided by three female teachers of experience
and skill in their profession. The location aud organza
ton of This institution commend it the favorable notice
of parents in search OF home school for their daughters
Terms For board and English branches, per ailn,n,
$3.50,
Music, languages, and other ornamental branches extra
For circular, with full information, address
Rev. r. Ii. PHILLIPS Rector,
Aug. 2t-eo3w Urbana, Frederick Co.. Md
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Joshua Jones's reply.

DICKSON COUNTY, July 1917.
SRs; Ia reply to your nteuogatories state, that
IN the battle OF Cerro Gordo and saw COL Haskell he
treated from the battlefield of Cerro (ordo
regiments TO the place occupied by Col Campbels esi
nent; he was baeheaded and shortly after he down.
the firing ceased above the hill. | then saw a good
many of his men coming down in the direction and
from his Appearances was then, and still am, Of the inn
preston he was confused badly.
JOSHUA ZONES.
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IYNey's repkY.

m CENTREvILIE, July, 1877
GEvrLEsrN In reply yours OF July I'D answer that
was in the battle of Cerro Gordo, and Col. Haskell
on that occasion; whether he hat cap am
able 10 say but he did approach Colonel Campbes reg
lnent, without cap or hat When saw him, he was pre-
cipately retreatlng in advance OF his regiment
shortly afterwards several following him. From his
appearance was strongly impressed with the opinion that
disconnected and confused; his appearance and
presence subject of jest and remark afterwards
among the regiment My attention called TO the fact
of Haskens by person saying, Look look
Haskell is coming"
Respectfully yours,
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John Sande,'s's repiy.
"VTH ASUHUtTS . TFVUs
NASHVILLE, August, 1917.

SIRs: In answer to your questions, sate thai at
the battle of Cerro Gordo, the 18th OF Apn private
Captain Cheaham's company Ust Tennessee regment)
crossed the ravine, Col. Haske-he was NOV
ing fast he well could through the chappaal; when
saw him, there some few men following after him;
thought he badly scared and trying take
himself On the day of the battle he charged with
running by field officer of our regiment, and, also
board the Henry Pratt, when coming New
Orleans JOHN SANDERS.
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NDU - III 90, W." nm ." ~ nv '1 "esro man Tom, wiz
left INV plantation In Russell countv Aabana Jme,
1916 He is about % or "a years OF age, weighs aDo
OF $50 pounds, and IS about feet high-bright nun
bow-egged dark red hair eyes inclined TO be blue H.
very wide space between OF his upper front tee G
may be stolen and claimed by white man II so, %
give fifty dollars for the thief and negro, with
sufficient to convict him. CYRUS COZ
July 20-l9tcp
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ton of the battery from which they had been repulsed
We heard General Pillow Distinctly say, go ahead, my
brave boys, and give them your bayonets.'
Respectfully yours, - - ~
]. b. COOK.
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n. l.. b. Gray's statement.

n. l.. b. Grdy's statement.
Mr.. GRAY-Sir We desire to know of You, act of
justice General Pillow, what you know in regard to the
retreat of Col. Haskell j. B. ~ e. III. p.
DAvrDsoN Co., August 1917.
GENTLEMEN; In answer to your question, have to state
that being private in Captain Mauldins company. the
battle of Cerro Goro, saw COL Haskell regiment
advancin coming hastily down the ravine, in front
of the battery, with his hands his hair, and without hat
or cap When him, he approaching the spot
cuped by General Pillow. was fully impressed with
the belief that he had left his regiment on the field and
On the day alter the battle gallant officer in Colonel
HaskelFs regiment came to and said he accused
ordering the absence of Col Haskell He
asked if had heard the charge against him. stated
that had He then stated that he had exclaimed, come
boys, they (meaning the Mexcans) retreating;
and that his words misunderstood and he said he
never ordered a retreat f. l.. b. GRAY.
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COLUMBIA, August II, 1917.


TO the Editor Of the Union:
SIR: Enclosed you will find card and correspondence
which you will please do the favor publish Nearly
all the accompanying statements procured prior TO
the late election and their publication has been degnedy
delayed until after the of that election has
passed away. JEROME b. PILLOW,
re GRANVILLE A. PILLOW
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Statement of ". d. Farfon and others.
q. L. Il.

We, the undersigned, list Tenn volunteers company A)
hereby testify that Cerro Gorco, the 18th OF April
last Col. Haskell, in advance of his regiment,
it repused, making, apparently for the point occn
pied by Gen. Pillow and his staff and ateoards saw him
ende avorng to reform his regiment
the the LIST Tennessee filed dagonaly and rapid
y the ravine (Which separates the Bluff battery from
the assaulted by the second Tenncssee) there was
crashing and deadly fire OF grape and canister poured
down the said ravne from the enemy, cutting down
eight OF our regiment, and several OF Col WynkooPs
This the time and place saw Col Haskell. We
other officer private with him OF his regiment
Various remarks made that afternoon and in camps
at night and for weeks afterwards regard the Colo
ne presence and appearance the at the time above
mentioned
VIM. A. Farow, +. A. Foulkes,
VIM. Easley, j. T. Fields
Thos E. Darnsbee, Joshua Bunham,
John l. Temple, A. Weatherby,
3D. X. Holt, Josiah Jones,
James M. Davidson, Ransom Dun,
"A. G. Darnsbee, VIM. Watts
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The general, whose heads this article has been
80 much revled and aduced by the opposition press,
that il is act of common justice 10 lay the following
certificates before the public. They collected by
his brothers, Tennessee, who wings in their prin
cples-UNIoS
From the Nashville Union
We cannot permit the communication of Messrs Pill
low in days paper, 60 out, without remarkng that
no one can regret the unhappy controversy which has
arisen between the friends of Gen Pillow and Col. Has
ke more sincerely than do We would have sup
pressed all the articles that have been written both
sides. could have done il, because such disputes can
be satisfactorily settled in the newspapers, and they
always, to extent compromise the character OF the
troops whose conduct in dispute The Messrs Pillow
are however gentlemen of the highest character and
responsibility They belong TO the party OF our political
opponents, and have power TO control their course
Should Col Haskell make reply, we shall publish IT.
And with such reply hope TO be able TO take leave OF
the subject.
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SIR, You that Col. Haskell through the
papers, made attack the conduct OF Gen. Pillow at
the battle of Ceno Gorco, and that Gen Pillow made de-
fence of himself, to which Col Haskell replied.
Gen Pillow in his defence, sta ted that Col Haskell pre-
cipately retreated in advance of his regiment You will
please whether you Col Haskell about the time
shortly after lie left his regiment the battle of Cerro
Gordo whether he did cap into the action, and
did approach the position then occupied by Col Camp
bells reg without his cap whether he
ming when you him in advance OF his and whet
his looks ptation, and appearance, did impress
with the opinion that he disconnected and
fused and whether his conduct and appearance there
not the subject of remark and Jest afterwards We,
brothers OF Gen. Pillow think have right demand
an answer to these inerogaories Col Haskell has vol
unteered to throw censue upon Gen. Pillow that
SION
We respectfully ask of you statement in reply the
above heterogeneous.
Very respectfully,
JEROME b. PILLOW
GRANVILLE A PILLOW,
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To Messrs. ]. b. and G. A. PILLow.
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Cooper, VAams, and Enlmeson's consolidated reply.
70 Inl

GENTLEMEN; In compliance with the request contained
III your note OF the I'D inst, hereby certify tla
were members OF company Is, OF the LIST regiment OF Ten
nesaee vouneers and Cerro Godo the 18th of April
last as said regiment filed diagonay and rapidly across
saued by the second regiment of Tcnnessoeans
Colonel Haskell, through open space in the chappar
coming rapidly, and bare-hcaded, the direction of the
point occupied by Gen. Pillow and his staff, and in adj
OF his regiment; and that time other
officer private OF his regiment There CALLING
nre OF grape and canister poured down the said ravne
from the enemy at the time Colonel Haskell coming,
as above described. Very respectfully,
A. G.. COOPER,
X. c. WILLIAMS,
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TRANSPORTATION OFFICE b. and o. r. r.. Co.,
Washington, August n, 1917.
NOTICE is hereby given that ON and after Wcdnes-
~ day. the pruximo, ticket issued at this office will
be received by the conductors in the cars upon any other
than the day of Of which travellers will please
take notice.
Bv order. T. H. PARSONS,
Aug. 2-eodlS Agent
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To THE PUBLIC.
COLUMBIA, August II, 1917.

COLUMBIA, august IL, lSH
II ia known that ON the 29th OF May, 1917, card
published in the New Orleans Pcnyune, signed by Col
Haskell and Others in which the conduct OF Gen Pillow al
of censure and condemnation Alter charging nm
with various bancrs in the management OF The bfSaue,
Col Haskell that Gen. Pillow neither led nor follow
ed the assault the Mexican battery leaving others 10 IN
fer that he ought to have led or followed the assault saa
OF experimenting the operations OF he whoe nsmue a
also leaving it to be inferred that Gen fow was no, ~
author of the card appeared before the public voun-
tary witness against Gen Pillow, without any previous
we can see but with injure and disgrace him by
attribuing to him the epnse OF the I'd Tennessee Ieg
meni. Gen Pillow replied to this attack lie stated the
orders which had been given to him and those which he
had given. Gen Pillow had the right in defence, to show
to what Col. Haskell blame in the manage
of his regiment and where Col Haskell was and
wi ne ABOUT ON as has CHARGES and ae
charges and We do not intend TO reply to this
deem it necessary but simply to show that partic
ular, Cen Pillow was impressed e The truth Of naf ne
Colonel Haskell states in his last publication, 81
notice the reckless and ridiculous OF all the
contained in the reply of General Pillow 1t
the charge that precipitaey reeaed from the field OF
without my cap and in advance OF every officer and
known fact that when the recoed from the breast
work. threw myself before them and with the most sehe
halt and tun They did not obey me and am glad OF it.
was one of the last to leave the
field. But General pillow states that
back without my cap dismiss this small matter ,s
enemy my hat was carried away by shot from the enc
my's gum
The undersigned are brothers of General Pillow and in
his absence, have thought duty him aud truth
demand statements from persons present. and present
them the public, enable others form their opinions
Colonel Haskels right 10 censure General Pillows
conduct that OCCASION Colonel Haskell being volun-
tary accuser of General Pillow has right com plain
that it should be made known how he acted that
sion We therefore present the following statements OF IN
divuas all of whom have Reluctantly given them, upon
urgent request They are from gentlemen of various
companies Of both political parties, and believe
every of them, entitled full credit The public
iail that multitude of persons impressed
with the opinion of Colonel askels conduct that
General Pillow j. b. PILLOW,
!. u L a
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WASHINGTON, Aug 10, 1871.
r HOPE Mr. William S Allison, and all others for whom
j am liable, will come forward and pay their just liza
bitiss me, aud thereby any further position
advertisement of my properly for their debts.
Aug. 1875 OWEN CONNOLLY.
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n gazette for .9uthOrs, Readers, and Publishers.

Executor OF EIlzaDeth Bggs, deCeased
Sturgenville, Brunswick county Va.-Aug. I6--Imsw
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Y ours, respectfully, J. w. WHITFIELD.
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PROSPECTUS
OF the Ohio Statesman.

TT AGAIN enter upon the responsible and impor-
tant trust of editor and proprietor Of the Ohio
Statesman In thus again launching into the sea
Of politics, can offer no pledge but devotion to
the great end and aim of old and long tried demo.
cratic principles and the party. as founded by the
immortal jefferson. To rally the sound heads and
honest hearts to one great standard OF republican
truths, win be the object and ardor Of my SOUL
We are defeated at various points, only from want
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not be convinced Of this. There is nothing, them,
TO discourage democrats, but thousand arguments
10 strengthen them to renewed life and energy
Have the pledge of the veteran democrats-the
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will lenda helping hand to achieve result that
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the!democracy of the State, so long as shall have
an eye single to the great principles Of pure repub
lcanism and the certain triumphs Of the democrat
&c party. Without any further apology, then,
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and stole the hog, and he had nothing
to pay them with. "Then," says the
Squire, "the people you borrowed meat
from will pity you and let you of, but
mind Jeff, you must stick TO what you
say" 81 will, SQUIRE said jeff. jeff
killed the hog, scalded and hung it up
under the peach tree. The Squire
had been watching his movements,
and was determined not to be loser BY
Jeff; so, as soon as all was quiet, the
Squire got into the yard and carried oil
the hog. The next morning JEFF called
on the Squire IN great haste and said.
"Squire,you know yesterday afternoon
killed my hog, and, after scalding him
hung him up under the peach tree, and
don't you think, some body come and
sto,e him sure enough" "That's right"
said the Squire, "you are doing very
well. Mind, Jeff, and stick to it,"
"Yes," said jeff, "but, Squire, there
amt no Joke about it--l wish may
be ID if they amt gone and stole the
hog" "Excellent," said the Squire,
"stick to it, jeff, and they will believe
you, stick 10 it, jeff"