The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-18
BoBsrAr's PEA FOR PROMOTION
HIs Qualifications do not Include Much War
Service, but What ofItI


To THE EDITOR OF The SUS-Sn: VIII
you permit me the use OF your columns TO set
forth my claim for an advancement OF sixty
numbers on the active list Of the navy. for
services rendered in Mexico. during our late
unpleasantness. and since the war?
In Mexico | was present at several saughters
of buocks. was in the glorious retreat of
Alyarado. and ended the cruise in the Gulf by
being sent North to enjoy the delights OF home.
During the late war ! was or Charleston. |
came near being shot-by my own crew. | cap
tured one picket, and fired at random whenever
the occasion offered. thereby frightening the
women and children from the bench. For these
services | claim Rn advancement OF twenty
numbers, and | expect OF all patriotic Con-
eressmen Of the North. irrespective Of party.
ana particularly OF those who served under the
bloody flag, and were never under fire their
support and influence.
That have Il claim on tho Brigndiers Of the
South. ] will convince the unpreludiced public.
After the evacuation Of Charleston the South
Caroinians presented me with a bird. Matched
" Secession Hall" The rooster was assured
was the descendant of the Santa Anna breed.
His ancestor WIS presented by lhe General TO
the Hon. Waddy Thompson, United States
representative ut Mexeo. Being ordered to
Philadelphia. l carefully nursed the bird. per-
hitting him an occasional encounter with
DIX; T. Jolly rooster. who had invar iabiy crow
ed while in battle.
bank was compelled 10 proceed TO the resi-
dcnce OF the officer in charge. There | met
niy who stood six feet SIX Inches with her
hces of. She WAS iondlng a Shanghai. The
Official programme over. the lady began 10
prnS" the prowess Of her iavorte
'rhis is n loyal cock. " she said: =" he can pol
ish on any ot the feathered kind. though he
amt a gnliic."
| knew she was a paturalist and connois-
south Csra T ' G tho ''F F"P Bracd and and
MADAM would permit it, II fetch him along,
on" She replied ,smilinely, bring him
out. Shanghai will polish your Confederate in
less time than il lakes Ia say H."
The coNswain brought the bird on shore.
dropped nm in 'front.' OF the Shanghai, and ut II
The aud ence was composed OF army officers
from the fort naval officers from the vessel.
ana the Interested parties.
Al first the heavy shanghai had II all his own
why; he flung the Santa Anna clear on lii on
him heavily. Tapped him down but. after half
nm hour. the Chinese was nearly Jagged out,
while the SANTA Anna. though dropping. stood
game. BON birds rested the Shanghai painted (;
the south Carolinhn recovered breath, Tapped
his wings, and went for the loyal bird. Tho
Chinese did his best but 1t was no 20. As his
head drooprd. the tall lady sighed. seized her
You should Ge ashamed Of Yourself sir, to
bring mat dlsloynl secession cock here 10 whlp
loyal hlrd-a Federal bird sir. You Just xii! :"
saw tho army rcreating in double quick;
did so 100, leaving the coNswain 10 tnk0 up the
ds'oyal bird aud 10 follow in my wake
For this service. L. g.. Tor gaining the last vic
tory Tor the Coniederntes claim their intlu-
enre, and beg To be advanced forty additional
numbers. making sixty IN ALL
Put 1t down 10 dashlng bravery, extraordinary
hero SIN, No one can deny II; the witnesses
nave kicked tho bucket and lost their memory.
am not going TO be the last aspirant for hon
9rs. nm strongly in favor ~ rotation of rank
l 20 IN Tor the lenp-'rog system, Ia cant. Cor
cordh OF mo PnaOre.' The republic is
grateful. Jack should rise TO the Admiralty.
and vice versa
The Admiral should be lowered to Jack. The
same system should apply to Pay, Medical, and
Engineer Corps To give the clerks. apothecaries.
AMI ycomeu chance To rise.
My claim Is u Just one. | only aspire to rise
qnd put the other chaps where they should be-
below your suppliant.
DO, Mr. Editor. HdvOcate tho leap-frog "
system oil promOtion, and oblge
Yours. Bon STAY.
r. SAL hands ara about to apply to be ad-
yanc"d. II tho Delaying pin OF the navy puts
in his bid in time. he may 20 beyond the Ad-
miralty and fall back TO be n Jack TAR.