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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-08-09
HEBRON, LII.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:

The letter in THE TRIBUNE of July II, 1888,
concerning the affair at Yellow Bayou, repre-
sents the One Hundred and Nineteenth Illinois
infantry as belonging TO the Third division, Six
teenteenth Army Corps which is not exactly
the case. Was member of company A, One
hundred and Nineteenth Illinois infantry, and
was in the fight described. We were in the
First brigade, First division, Sixteenth Army
Corps. We crossed the mentioned stream, not
on pontoons, but by wading through. The Ninth
Indiana battery men did good work on that
day-neyer turned their backs to the enemy.
The wagon was diSmantled by she'll / recol-
lect very well the name of the WAGNER was
Jackson Vanormer, vino was member of COM
pany b. One Hundred and Nineteenth Illinois
now dead. A. COCHRAN,
MILAN, No. Co a, II9th Ill. Inf.
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The First Amputatlon Of the War.


In your Issue of July II, Comrade T. F. S., of
Churchyiile, Va, expressed a desire to hear from
some one who was present at the fight at
Phillip and witnessed the first amputaton of
the war Tor so said to be). Well, | was there
was a member OF the Sixteenth Ohio three
months mem. We crossed the river at Bel
iaire, and proceeded at once to Grafton, Va,
and, after short stay made forced march to
Phillip. We made the most of it after night.
and oh! the rain, how it did come down. 1t
was hard on men not accustomed to such ex-
posture. At daylight We We're quite near our
destination We had halted for moment to
arrange our toilet, when a shot-as We then
supposed-froIn the enemy caused some of our
limbs to become a little unsteady but a prompt
command to " Unsiing knapsaeks! Forward,
double-quick, march" soon Quoted our I'M
strung nerves and placed us in the town of
Phillip. But the rebs had slipped out, leav-
ing their breakfast for us to eat. In looking
around we found man in a hayloft, with a
wounded leg. He had been in the stable be-
low when ball from one of our guns passed
through the stable, striking his leg and he had
craWled up ladder into the hayloft, and
thlnk, II my memory serves me right, that is
where the amputation took place. He WAS Il
fne-looking young man. His name / did not
learn. lie had my sympathies, as he was the
flrst wounded man / had seen. | afterwards
became little more hardened. He appeared
to be ont of humor although we were treating
him the best We could under the circumstances
and have often thought of him and wondered
what had been bis fate. On looking around
further we beheld little band of brave women
coming down the Hill They had fled the
town for safety, and when all was cuiet wished
to return, and not having suitable emblem of
peace one of the more thoughtful disrobed and
used an undergarment for the much-desired
flag OF truce. Placing the. garment on pole
they marched into the town, fully assured that
protection would be granted Now, should
this reach the eyes of that lady, she will please
pardon mo for speaking of the matter. 1t was
quite laughable then, and might cause a smile
now w. E. NJ,
MACON, Mo. Co. A, 120th o. ". I.
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4 SIirht Cnrrnrtinn

To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
noticed in your issue of July 9Th that Isaac
Hall, Brookville, H., states that one of his
brothers, after serving three years IN the Fiji
tenth Illinois, returned home and raised a
company, of which he was elected first heuten-
ant. That is mistake. The man who raised
the company was John Emrick Hall was not
the first man elected first lieutenant Of the
company. He was elected after the man first
chosen had retired, having enlisted in another
regiment. WIN. A. LONG,
1st Serg't, 18th III. Inf
BROoKyILLF III
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stood it then and as / believe now. Comrade
Frinney will remember that General Wagner
was Immediately relieved of his command, and
General Elliot became our division commander.
Many of the bravest and best soldiers of my
company gave up their lives there. Sergeant
Irving Bailey. of company C, of our regiment,
was armed with Henry rifle, and, after get
ting inside the works, he enptied his rifle and
then killed a rebel with the butt of his gun,
though fearfully wounded himself. and he is
to-day sufferer from the effects of that battle.
JOHN L. MCGUIRE, x
Company ID, Fifty-6rst Illinois.
METkMoRA ILL.
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To the Editor NATIONAL tribune.

In The TRIBUNE of July u, t. F. s. wants
to hear from some one who knows about that
hrst amputation of the war. belonged to
company A, Ninth Indiana volunteers and
was one OF the boys who got on top of that hill
opposite to where the cannon was stationed We
hired one round at the retreating rehs. and then
went from the hill down into the little town,
stacked arms, and made our quarters in print
ing off1ce-and, oh, dear Mr. Editor, l am glad
IL was not yoursl I went TO the house where
the rebel commander had been staying, and
demanded the keys of his TRUNKS, where ex-
pected to find fine pistol, but found instead
Two military coats, q hat, fine sash, and two
PAIR OF the old army epaulettes. / then went
over to the barn and saw Johnny Reb whose
leg had just been cut off. / have a large
laurel cane. cut a few days after at Laurel H:ll,
where our company lost Corporal Bootllroyd.
the second Indiana man that was killed in the
war. G. w. BAUM,
Com. Serg't, Co. A, Cd Ind. Cav.
DELPHI, IND.
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nessee rendered in putting down the rebellion Is
not seGerastT approached 'fs ~ fI.trvev So
grant, eonapaEy u, lhiEd Tennessee infantry. Ro-
dem, Tenn.
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Treatment of Rebel Prisoners In Northern Prison

treatment Oh ReDei friS0nerS In Northern Prisons
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
In regard to the treatment Of rebel prisoners
confined in Northern prisons, l have this to
say During three months of the year 1864
my regiment-One Hundred and Forty-ffth
lliinois-guarded prisoners confined in the old
peuitentiary at Alton, III. During this time
they were in good, comfortable quarters. and
the rations issued to them were the same as we
had both in quantity and quality. They made
no complaint whatever in regard to food, cloth
ing, or shelter; but they, in common with all
mankind when confined, sighed for liberty and
were ever on the alert TO gain it.
l remember one incident, wherein fifty made
a bold and gallant dash Tor liberty. 1t was
customary upon each morning TO make detail
OF fifty prisoners 70 go under guard TO the river
TO pump water for the use of the prisoners.
The pump was set up on the river bank, and
the water was forced through pipes con-
Meeting with the prison reservoir. The
head of the column had emerged from the
gate, when it suddenly turned on the guards,
disarming them, and then, Instantly scattering,
ran III every direction. They were pursued at
once but at first refused to halt, when they
We're fired upon; nine were killed, seven
wounded, and the remainder We're captured.
excepting three, who escaped under heavy
fire. When they reached the opposite shore
they sCoiled at in derision. We gioried in their
spank, bat were sorry TO see them leave SO un-
tremendously. Each Sabbath they held regular
services in the prison, and reading matter was
furnished them in abundance.
| remember one prisoner who claimed 20 be
an ex-Methodist preacher. Having nothing to
do, he employed his time in the task of finding
how many times the word Lord" occurred In
the Methodist hymn book the number of lines
1t contained, the shortest and longest hymns.
&c. He seemed to take as much interest in
the job as if he had been delegated to re-
wise tho Bible. The last time | saw him he
said if the Yanks held him few months longer
he would complete the undertaking. What a
contrast this state of affairs was to the treat
ment our boys received. JEFF Davis must
answer for the cruelty inflicted upon our boys
f. NJ. Stanton Post, No. 20, is located at this
place, and is prospering with a membership of
fifty-six. Our Adjutant. 81 V. Hill, who was
for time guest at the Hotel de Libby, has dis
charged his duties faithfully as adiutant since
the first formation of the Post, and as slight
token of its appreciation of his services, the
Post presented him with years subseri ption
to The NATIONAL TRIBUNE, stating that it
was the most able and fearless exponent of the
soldiers rights now in existence lie accepted
il in neat and pithy speech, and We rejoice
now when we see the battle-scarred old vet
perusing its columns. his face lighting up and
beaming with deep satisfaction
JAS. n. TAYLOR
RISING CITY, NEB. Co. D. 145th Ill.
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To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
In your issue of the 26th OF July appears an
article from Mr.. Pluner, Of cambridge, O.,
VINO says he was a member of company C, Six
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE WAR.
The Leading Events Of the Var Arranged by
Weekly Anniversaries.
1861

lug. 10. Expedition to FredericktoyFn. No. bv
9th fl. inf
1921 Operations around EiriSsyille Mo. by
81 Iowa inf
Il. SkirUish 81 Brunswick No., By 5th
Mo INF u. :. r. ~
H. Affairs at Palmyra and HunneweI1,
8io.. by 10th Ia. INF
Is. Scout 90 AeeOlin!S and skirmish at
Fohies Church, Va, by Co. q, LIST n.
I cav.
IL. Skiruish at Sandy Hook, Md. by de-
t-lohneEt of 81 5fass INF
ID. S<irraish al klapsforci, 3io., by I'd no.
inf
10 Action at Charleston, Mo-, by detach-
nlent Of Z2li H. inf.
%. SkI-Inish at Fish Lake, No., by Co. @.
Isl III. cav.
20. SkirE1ish at Hawks Nest w. Va by
llth Ohio inf
20 Skirmish OF Laurel Fork Creek w
Va, by I'd ". Va. inf
70. Skirnnish near Lookout Station Mo-
by Growers battalion No. Home
Guards.
2t-22. SSirTnishes at JonesbOro' No.. by Csss
county NO. Home Guard cav
q Capture of rebel steamer W b. Terry
at Padueah, Ky.,-by U. s. gunboat
Lexington
g. Skrmfsh at Medoe, Mo-, By Co. B, Sd
Kan. inf
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1868.

Aug. Is. Action at Pasquotank, n. O., by LIST
" Y mounted rides and 11th Pa.
cav
Is Skirrnish at Pueblo, Colorado, " IL,
by three companies OF the Iss y. 81.
cav
Il Attack on Lawrence, Kan; piuuder
and massacre by 6uantreu
Il Action ut Coldwater, Miss, by Sd and
4lh Iowa and 5th III cav.
81 BOubersineut of Chattanooga. Tenn
by artillery of 8Iaj.-Gen. Rosecran's
army.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-07
Purify the Blood Now!

1t is not claimed that BROWNS
SARSAPARILLA and Dandelion.
with lodide of Potassium, will cure
every disease, but it has been proven
in thousand cases that no other rem
edy can compare with it in curing
Scrofula, Tumors, Kidney Diseases
Ulcers, rheumatism, Cancers, Dvs
pepsia, Fever Sores, Syphilitic
Diseases, Boils, Constipation, Erysip-
elias, Sick Headache, Salt Kheum.
Why is Browns Sarsaparilla best for
curing these diseases? Because it
puriIies the blood, corrects the naction
OF the Liver and Kidneys, and cures
constipation and dyspepsia by giving
tone to the stomach so that all food is
readily digested. Use only the best
medicines. DR.. Brock, Bellevue, \.
Rupert. Haley, and |. |. Lewis &
Son, ketchum, sell Browns Sarsa-
parilla.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-07

visions laid in to last until August Is
of next year, the margin Of profit could
be greatly increased. Shutting down
the mine is therefore like burylng $40
pieces.
Major Cavanah, Superintendent of
the Atlanta Hill Company, and Col
onel Petit, Superintendent of the At
lanta Company ia separate and dis
tinct institution will be in Haley
shortly On their way East.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-07
A New Conception OF "Hamlet."

When the melancholy Dane eNclaim-
ed, 81 have that within me which
passeth show he was undoubtedly
sntlerlng from severe attack of Isheu-
natism or Neuralgia. He said 81,
passeth show because it could not
be seen; but had he been aware Of
the we'll known remedy Tor these
troubles, he would have purchased Sa-
hcyllca, the greatest discovery in ma
terra medlca. dlml
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-07
Something About Coal Oil.

The Standard Oil Companv,of Cleve-
land, Ohio and New York, have APP
pointed Isador Morris g. Co., of
Haley, their sole agents for the
Wood River country. The Standard
Oil Company is the largest manufac-
turer of illuminating oils in the world,
consequently the cheapest seller. Re-
ject all statements by interested
dealers, and insist on having Pearl
Oil, always kept in stock by the COM
pany or it's agents.
In Offering to consumers our cele-
brated brand Of Pearl Oil, manufac-
tured in Cleveland, we recommend it
for the following reasons:
LIST. 1t is strictly pure and Of East
ern manufacture; packed in patent
faucet cans, and it is HIGH TEST, non
explosive and absolutely safe.
I'd. 1t is a clear, steady burner,
does not encrust the wick nor smoke
the chimney, and is free from unpleas-
ant odors while burning.
Sd. 1t is water white, and presents
a handsome appearance in addition to
it's burning qualities.
4th. Being made by the larg-
est manufacturers of illuminating
oils in the world, it is the result of IA
wide experience, and is sure to give
satisfaction.
CAUTlON.-Beware of inferior oils
put up in second hand cans Of above
brand. If pure Pearl Oil is desired,
be sure that you get the same packed
in new original cases and cans.
STANDARD Oh COMPANY.
This oil, though of fine quality, will
be sold cheaper than inferior oils.
Give it trial and you will be con.
WINGED that it is better oil than YOU ever
used.
l. MORRIS Il Co.,
Corner Of Galena and Main streets,
Il,il,, l.l,l>
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.,n nAo " e1,, not e1ceed,ns =, 49,.
aof 1s. 4, ao s;1st M 'sss
e. A.st insertion and ssses q afty c,.s
0'''0a'' 'n'eraon-psyable il sdv,ee eei' each d.
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NEW TODAY.
TRBASuRER'S NOTICE,

expense and redemption fund will be paid on pre-
sentation:
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-07
The Theater for Sal.

HALEY Theatef ID Tor sxts ..
price. cash buyer can ast : .o. Sefy reasonsh.
Apply to 'a bargain. ~"
WARD / ouANrsr,,
The Theater is for rent for b.; A. the Ihs:t.s
The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-03
Politics In Tim Sta,a-

A Baltimore Herald reporter a few days ago. in
travelling around In quest Of news, came across n
Republican politician we'll posted On political
matters. and in n pleasant little interview, in
which many things were discussed, the following
In reference to pdbc school system, the State
Normal School, &c., We reproduce:
81 honestly believe that the counties of Mary
land have worse system Of public schools than
any other State or Territory In the Union. What
you have said about them l. not only true, but
you might have added much more with equal force.
In Frederick county, one of the richest and mos,
populous In the State, the schools are sometimes
closed for six months in the year. and the pit.
tance given 10 tho teachers il not equal to the
wages Of first class farm laborer. II l. impos.
siblc 90 secure competent teachers at tho prices
paid. The Normal School. I have no doubt, IL an
admirable berth for Prof. Newell and his family,
and some fes may get fair education there. but
what good 10 u 10 the people Of the State What
is the use Of educating an Immense number Of
people as teachers when the country people don't
want them, aud the graduates themselves would
scout the salaries oheredl How many oi them are
teaching In the public schools to-day II was only
the other day heard very intelligent neighbor
say, speaking Of n teacher from this magnificent
institution: "Why. her head was hllcd with rub.
bsh that couldn't be Of any use TO the children,
and as TO leading them up 20 learn anything ~ =
teacher would be able TO do, she hadn't the first
idea Of II. There was nothing practical abou,
her She knew nothing except what she had
learned at the Normal School, aud u put TO the
test would not have been able 10 impart that 10
tho children. and yet this utterly useless institu
tion is maintained as the ornamental feature Of
the public school system at large annual expense,
which IL dlehed from the children. who are abso.
lutely In need Of elementary Instruction. II should
be sold aud the money placed 10 the credit Of the
public schools. The whole system should be re-.
modelled. Tho ejudges have enough TO do 70 they
attend properly to their business without supervis
ing and appointing school commissioner. The
trustees Of the schools should be appointed BY the
patrons They arc the people who are the most
interested, and consequently the most likely 10
select suitable trustees. Tho curriculum should
be arranged TO suit the largest number Of scholars
What the people want is elementary education for
their children. II 10 always best 20 begin nj the
foundation aud build up. No sensible man thinks
Of putting roof on his house until he gets the
walls up, aud Newell and his Normal School Is at
present regular mansard without any props
There are many other matters which need the
scaipel Of good legislation, and u the Rspub.
lcan party gives assurance OF It's determination
TO apply itself fairly TO the work, see no reason
Why u should not sweep the States, at the next
slestion."
The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-03

cS-If the machinery Of nature and art runs
on at the same destructive rate through this year
that Il has since the birth Of the new year. II will
20 far toward dcpoPula,ing the earth between this
and January l, 1884,. The little more than half a
month which has passed has been exceptionally
fruitful in ealamitous events, destructive to human
life and property to an alarming degree. Floods.
Ere, fros,s and starvation in Europe, and FIRE.
frost and epidemies on this continent. and storm
and disaster at sea, have rolled up fearful record
Of mortality: while the 'Iayers Of men have been
moro than ordinarily diligcn, In their murierOu.
vocation, aud their victims have fallen on every
hand. The "silent Reaper" has no, been idle,
bu, has summoned hence many Of the great and
honored Of earth within the present month. And
yet we await with bated breath the prediction Of
the Canadian weather prophet, Prof. Virgins.
that half the earth IL to be convusei and it, In
habi'an,s destroyed by a storm this coming
spring.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-03
New Advertisements.

rINmIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
l. seribeFs have obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Baltimore county. letters testamsntary
on the estate Of
DAVID NJ. PERINE,
late Of said county, deceased. Allpersons having
claims against the said estate arc hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof 10
the subscribers.
oR or before iLs 27fh day eC AsyH.i, 1883;
they may otherwise by Law be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate Those indebted 20 said .es-
tate are requested 10 make immediate payment.
Given under our hands this 3lst day Of Jan, ,s:i.
y. GLENN PERINE,
ANN c. PERINE,
SUSAN u. PERINE,
MARY 6. PERINE,
Feb. 3.-1i.l Executors.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-03
unole sam,a Navv

In communication published In the Array aH.i
Nary JeHraai, Commander J. u. coghlan, L. s.
n, states that the consultations Of eminent naval
and other surgeons, rsspecting his rheumatic at
tack, failed 10 afford him the slightest relief by
advice Of Dr.. Hoyle be used 81. saeobs Oil, which
wrought eomplsts and, ~ be says, wondsrfai
cure. John Carr Moody, lawyer at Vallejo, CAL,
was likewise cured of severe Joint trouble.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-03

jeS-Rsv. Osborn Ingle, rector Of All Saints
Episcopal church, Frederick, has within the past
few months been sOreIy afflicted. IN very short
space Of time he lost six lovely children and .
newly born babe, aud on Sunday morning las, his
wife, a most estimabie LADY,. died.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-03

J=S-It seems from the reports from Washing.
ton published in some Of the city papers that an
effort Is being made TO remove Col. C. / Dit,y
from the position Of Collector Of Internal Revenue
TO which he was appointed by the President and
confirmed by the Senate a few months ago. The
os,ensibie cause Is physical disability to dis
charge the duties Of the Office. but this is only
Pre,ext, for Mr.. Di,ty'. health is much better
now and his physical frame much stronger than
when the President appointed him. We have
seen him and We know this to be fact We feel
confident that ho Is fully capable Of performing
any Of the duties necessarily required by the de.
partment. His mind IL as clear and his reasoning
powers are a. eogent as they have ever been and
we think il would be reflection on the judgment
OF the President if change would be made now
when all the circumstances surrounding the ease
are more favorable to Mr. Di,ty than when he
frst received the appointment. His appoint
ment gave general satisfaction when il was made
and IL Is as acceptable now rs Il was then to all
except few disappointed maeontents who are
never at rest only when they are in Office them
selves or their henchnen are provided for. We
do not think the President will hurricdy undo
an act which has reaected so much credit upon
him when there are no tenable grounds to make
. change on the score Of physical disability; and
we hope he will make none.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-03

Go-In his address before the Young Mems
Christian Association Of Baltimore, on Tue,day
evening last, Mr.. Jno. W. Garrett sharply eriti-
eissd the policy Of the Johns Hopkins trustees
In falling 10 locate the university buildings at
Clifton, Mr.. HoPkinS splendid sountry seat, In
Baltimore county, and also for the long delay that
has been suffered 10 take place In connection with
the use and occupancy Of the Johns Hopkins Hos.
pitai
The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-03
BV y. NJ. BRIAN, Auciionecr.
pUBLIC SALE
HORSES. HOGS. WAGONS, &C, &C.

The undersigned being about 20 engage in
q other business. will sell
~ >public SALE on the premises, MIA
.LAZ1-1 miles from Baltimore. onlNNrA
the Philadelphia road. on
ThHr.day. F.braarg Sib, lSs3,
at . o'clock A. NJ,
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL PROPERTY /:
-Four Work Horses, Hogs. | ?.horsc Marke,
Wagon. l-horsc do, two. horse Farm Wagon,
Horse Cart, Carriage. Combined Mower 4 Reaper
10 good order Spring Tooth Horse Rake. Piows.
Harrows. Shovel Plows. Cultivators, Forks. Hoes
Rakes aud small farm Tools Of all kinds; Grind
stone Cutting Box, Wheat Fan. Wagon, Carriage
and Plow Harness. double aud single. Also. 10
Bbls. Corn. ten tons Hay. five tons oat Straw, &
tons Wheat straw, 90 Hot BED sash. 50 bushels
Turnips, ?.u1n heads Cabbage. ) bush. Onion Sets,
Chickens. large 10, manure. aad many other arti-
eles also part Of the Household and Kitchen fur
nituTc.
TERMS OF SALE An sums Of SO and un-
der, cash on over that amount a credit of
nine months, purchasers giving notes with ap-
proved security. bearing interest from day Of sale
MORTZ kNAUF.
JOHN EDWARDS, Clerk.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-03

es-There is no smallpox scare q, IIavrs-ds-
Grace, 80 the RsPHttfean says, although u admits
that there have been several eases In that town.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-03

DARN WANTED. 100 60 :0n Acres; y. c. or
L. ". ". Il. Il. preferred: within short distance
Of city. J. =. CLARK. Lexington 4 Calvert St..
Baltimore, Nd. tfcb.3tAug.26.