New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-15
THE TnIBUNE's HONORABLE MEN.
TION.

TIE TRIBUNE win put on record the names u those
true Americans who gent in the business Of put
ting down the atrocious Rebellion agains, good Gov
ernment and who claim the honoB Of their loyal coun
ymen by deeds Of enthusiastic yaor No roll " honor
can be quite complete for hundreds Of humble heroes
who render timely and efficient service, must escape
even the notice of their comrades in the confusion Of
active service.
Anderson, Major Robert-Tbe defender OF Fort Sum-
ter, which received the first shot of Rebellion
on the 18th Of April, 1861. lie salu,ed the Stars
and Stripes before he left the battered works,
and marched forth with his lit 10 band Of weaTed
To the old u usic of " Yankee Doodle"
sLrnAER, Major Adam 1.-THE incoruptibe bravery
OF Skinner and his little company secured TO tho
Government the Possession Of Fort Pickens,
which, in spite Of bragg and blus,er, is still
cure AID impregnable. With 81 men be fortified
his position at Barrancas at the int disclosure Of
rebel intentions, until orders were received from
Gen. Scott, when lie threw this little force into
Pickens and in spite Of the treaehery of his sa-
perior officer placed il, with incredible labors in
tenable position. All sorts Of hardships wero
cheerfully undergone. Each day the fort was
threatened with attack, but Slemmer refused all
concessions with tho rebes, and held his post
until the reinforcement when he withdrew with
his force, almost exhausted by ftigue. lie was
rsised from Lieutenant to q Major.
HART, Peter.-While the bombardment Of Sumter was
at lie hight Peter Hart climbed the nAe staff and
replaced the Star-SI angled Banner which had
been shot down by The Rebels. He had been a
kew.York policeman, and Major Anderson was
IN old fn,ud, for he served under him in Mexico.
JosEs, Lieuter snt.-On he light OF the 18th of April
the ArseEal at Harpers Ferry menEced by
over 200 Rebels. Jones's garrison Of 50 men
were directed TO fire and blow up the buildings,
and, accomplishing this, the Lieutenant faced
tho mob aud forced an escape, wadiDg streams
and swanps with The loss Of only -four men.
BUTLER Major-G encral 3. F.-By the decision and
prompines Of this distinguished civilian, the city
Of Baltimore wssswed into subnissi TO the an-
thority VI Washington. His proclamation ~ the
citizens, announcing military occupation, was
Issued on the 18th of May. There has been no
open disturbance since. The executive ability
OF this officer has aimee been shown 10 tho com
uand Of Fortress Monroe.
HARyKy, Brig -Genertl, u. S.Wben q legal demand
was msde upon Harvey to give up a prison n
taken in the first conflict between loyalty and
treason, in the troublesome State of Missouri. he
refused to give him uP until he had received in
struc'iors from Washington and declared his
determination to obey the higher hw Of his
DrxxicS, Coi. IA band of secesoniss, on the 18th
of May, demanded posses ion Of the approach to
Fortress Monroe with the evident purpose of
eventually securing that very important post.
Col. Dimnick replied by giving the Rebels ton
mir utes Ia which to leave him In exclusive oc-
cnpation. lie waited, watch In hand, and when
time was called not one Of them to be seen.
VosBUReB, Col A. S.-The death Of this young aud
gallant officer ut Washington, on the 2Dth Of
May, was heavy affection. His energy raised
the list Regiment of N. Y. q. NJ, from feeble
meas and insliciency TO q high military stst,is;
he was taken away before no could realize the
fruits Of his loyal exsrions. lie died al the aye
of38.
ELLswoRrH, Col. Elmer Elm the first vigorous
movement of NE Government into Secession
territory, tho occupation Of Alexandria, the
9th Of May, Ellsworth led tho way with his
regiment Of Zouaves. In conducting The opera
ton he showed tho skill CT praeticed leader.
bravely, II net most wisely, penetrating the
town In person, with handful Of followers, his
eye burned at sight Of a rebel flag. lie was shot
dead aitnr tearing 1t from It's staff On tho Mar
shall House. nation Of loyalists mourned
bin,, and new vows against treason were taken
ct HE grave. Already 10 had done eminent SER
vioo to his country, Inspiring especially ali y0Eng
with patriotic arGor.
BRowsELL, Second Lieut.. Francis E.-Brownell
| promptly shot dead the assassin of his Colonel
Ellsworth. He was private; his promotion
wa Only an echo Of tho popular appreciation of
his gallantry.
TonpKIss, Lieut. Charles H.--Ths brilliant charge of
this young West>Poin through Fxirfax Court
House on the morning oil the Let of June, In the
fses Of tremendous odds, gave the rebels new