The National tribune., 1885-06-25

THE APPOINTMENT OF CAPT. MARSH.
The President astonished the politicians
and delighted the old soldiers last week by
the selection of Capt. Fred FL Marsh for the
highly important Office Of Marshal of the
Northern District of Illinois This place
was bone of fierce contention between the
two factions of the party in Chicago, each of
which was moving the earth and the waters
to secure the appointment of its man. 1t
son, the Mayor of the city, and Mike Nc
Donald, the principal gambler, had the best
w. J. McGarrigle, the deposed Chief of Po-
lice. There were in all IL candidates, all
pushed with more or less vigor. The Presi-
dent stood the clashing of the cliques with
impatience for three months, and then went
clear outside of Chicago and selected Capt.
Marsh, who was splendidly Endorsed. The
following sketch is furnished of the lucky
man:
Comrade F. II. Marsh, who has just been APP
pointed United States Marshal for the Northern
District of Illinois, with headquarters in Chicago.
is of the most Jealous and best known G A. Il.
men in Illinois, and his appointment gives greater
satisfaction to the veterans Of the State than any
one which has been made by the present Admins
tration. Capt. Marsh was no holiday soldier He was
barely Is when the began. and i'm April 1861, he
enlisted for the war" and his regiment (the 10th
HI was one of the last TO be mustered out being
kept in the service until January, 1856 whichtime
MIR. Marsh was Captain. having served four years
and nine months, and having filled every grade
from Corporal up As q soldier he had no superior.
Cheerful and accomplishing in camp or on the
march, he was cool and fearless in action and Mt
the siege Of Fort Spanish. defending Mobile he at
tracted the attention of, and commended by,
Gen. Candy. His company was one of the best
drilled in the regiment, and while strict disciple
marian. he was a favorite with his men. who knew
that while he exacted strict obedience from
them he would protect their interests In all
things. He has been twice elected to the
Legislature in District strongly Republican; /;
but his personal popularity was shown in 1852,
when he elected Sheriff of Ogie County by a
majority of about 500 over an unexceptonal candi-
date, who was the Republican nominee. while the
rest of the Republican candidates received majori-
ties averaging 500 About six months ago n pris-
oner broke from h1m ana Jufnpeu Hom u truih
going 25 miles an hour, but Capt Marsh followed
him. and while the prisoner escaped unhurt, the
Sheriff received injuries from which he still suffers.
Capt Marsh was mainly instrumental in creating
an interest in the Grand Army IN his County, and
several Posts their existence to his exertions,
and for years he has been a volunteer pension
agent for ali who applied to him, in many cases
taking charge of the correspondence and collecting
| the testimony at his own expense. He has resided
in Ogle County since 1855; is AZ years of age about
six feet in hight. and of pleasing appearance.
While Democrat in politics, he is not partisan.
who sees good outside his own party. He places
little reliance in bluser and boasts but believes in
thorough organization and close attention to de-
tails. For years he has been the mainstay of the
Democracy in his Section but nll who know him
rejoice at his deserved good fortune, and when the
news reached his home his neighbors, regardless
| of politics, illuminated their houses and rendered
him a serenade.