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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
BENTONVILLE.
The Story Told by the 4. A. G. of the Second Dr.
vision. Fourteenth Corps.


To THE EDITOR: / see some controversy
in regard to the history of the battle OF
Bentonviie, n. C.. AS | was Assistant Ad-
jutant- General, Second Division, Fourteenth
Corps,-the division that undoubtedly played
the most conspicuous part in that battle,
(the last battle fought by Sherman and
his veterans.) l am in a position to know
all the facts connected with this battle that
came near crushing the left wing of Sherman
army. Gen. Carlin l know well, and the Gen
erai knows me, and have great respect for so
meritorious soldier as Gen. Carlin. read his
account of the battle of Bentonville In IHE
NATIONAL tribune, and attribute some OF the
mistakes therein contained to two things: one,
it is 20 years ago, and the other. that when SOL
der gets the worst of it in fight he tries to
smooth things over as well as circumstances
will permit; but facts are facts, and they are,
as rule, cold comfort for the one that gets
worsted. There is one thing / don't exactly
understand: how it is that Gen. Carlln so dis
tinctly remembers what occurred on that
memorable 18th of March, 1865, 20 years after
wards, when the very next morning after the
battle, he. sitting under tree beside the road.
his Orderly holding his horse, and the General
looking sad at the mishap of his gallant divis-
ion the day previous, called to me while
passing by and said: "Wiseman, do you
know how it happened the rebels came into
my lines? And do you know, never suspected
any large force of the enemy in my vicinity.
We were eating dinner, when all of sudden
they the enemy appeared on my left flank,
and they broke my line all up. How was it
that Morgan's Division stayed in there p
(Meaning Gen. Morgan sSecond Division, Four
teenth Corps, Immediately on Gen. Carlin's
right fank.)
l explained fully to the General how
it was that Gen. Morgans Division stayed
ain there" and never lost their original
position; and they staid there by fighting
the rebels off in the usual way; not that
they were better fighting material than Gen.
Carin commanded. but because by the time the
rebels cleaned out Carlin's Division, by striking
them "eend ways" while eating their dinners,
the Second Division, under command of Gen.
James ID. Morgan, had some opportunity left
them to prepare for the coming conflict, OF
which the division, under the command OF
their officers one and all awaited themselves.
There was not 4 division of veteran troops in
Sbermans army but would have given way
same as Carlins men did under the same
circumstances, for they were veterans who had
shown true soldierly qualities on many hard
fought battlefield, and they simply gave way,
as rapidly as it was possible, in the d.
rection of the Second Division to their right,
because circumstances over which they had no
control compelled them to do So and which was
the only thing left for them to do under such
circumstances; that is all there is in it.-THEo.
WIsEMAN, Lawrence, Kan.
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The Old Second C0rns.

To THE EDITOR: | have often wondered
whether the boys of the old Second Corps were
all dead, or whether they are ashamed of their
record or have fallen into condition of indif-
ference. 1t may be that the comrades of that
corps are waiting, as / perhaps, have been, for
someone TO call them out.
The letter from Comrade Failing in recnt issue
of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE has prompted me
to contribute my mite. ! well remember the
white glove" and paper collar" brigade
that we met at Centrevile and the little en-
counter between the new brigade and the tried
but weary, worn and hungry old command, in
which a suffers supplies were the object of COLI
tention. OF course we did not then know nor
dream that these boys would so soon leave their
comfortable camp and join US, and that their
history and ours would, for a time at least, be
SO nearly identical. And the march towards
Gettysburg, when the new brigade preceded us,
one very hot June day, and the boys from New
York (my own native State) put themselves
in light marching order, strewing the line of
march with blankets and clothing, and many
other articles which had conduced to their
comfort while in camp, but which could not be
borne on q weary march, and the superfuous
paper collars and whit e gloves, which were soon
appropriated and displayed in the column.
Have the comrades forgotten that trying march?
And later, when, on the I'd of July, the gallant
Gen. Hays rallied portion of his command and
captured the sharpshOoters from behind the
barn and house and fred the buildings and
thus relieved US of one very serious annoyance
Of our position on the ridge at left OF Cemetery
Then all doubts as to the fighting qualities Of
the new regiments We're removed and conf
dence was established, and a few hours later
1.-THE brigade did prove itself worthy Of place
in the old Second Corps" and often after that
did it demonstrate its claim to an honorable
mention i'll the records of that war worn COM
mand. There was no occasion for taunts when
we came to know each other, and all feelings
were buried in oblivion Gen. Hays was killed
in one of the early battles Of the Wilderness
campaign; think May s. 1864. Let US hear
from more comrades of the old Second Corps
S. II. ALDRICH, Battery A, LIST L. i. S. A., Hia-
watha, Kan.
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1t will pay music lovers to read the small ad-
yertisement Music in this issue.
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CONSUMPTION.

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case which is daily winding its fatal coils
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Mars and Venus.

To THE EDITOR: The following, copied from
an old scrap-bOok containing war reminiscent
ces, will prove interesting:
While the troops were in front of Port Royal
women were, by order of the Secretary of War
forbidden 10 be there except as teachers in coored
schools. young lady with pretty face beamng
with bewitching smiles, came as aforesaid, and ere
ated considerable stir among the staff officers of the
commanding General. Plots were made to catch
and en,rap her. The Adjutant- General of the De.
partment conceived the happy idea of comforting
on her staff appointment, with what views you
will perceive if you read the following Special
Order, couched IN proper military phrase:
HEADQRs DEPT OF THE SOUTH,
HILTON HEAD, s. c.. March Is, 1863
Special Order, A No /.
with her charming looks,
And all her graceS,
Miss Mary Brooks
Whose lovely face is
The sweetest thing we have seen down here
On these desOlate islands for more than a year
Is hereby appointed an extra Aid
On the staff of the General commanding
With a Captain of cavary's straps and grade
And with this most definite understanding:
H.-That Captain Mary,
Gay and airy,
At nine each day until further orders
To Colonel Halpin shall report;
And Captain Mary
BLESS the fairy
Shall hold herself on all occasions
Prepared to ride
At the Adjutant's side,
And give him OF flirting his regular rations,
And she sha MT vamoose
With the younglings loose
OF tie junior staff such as Hay and Skinner
But gaoping onward she shall sing
Like an everlasting lark the wing;
And she sha' mt keep the Adjutant late for dinner
II.-The Chief Quartermaster of Department
Will give Captain Mary a riding garment
A long, rich skirt of IL comedy hue,
Shot silk, with just suspicion of blue,
A gypsy hat, with an ostrich feather
A vail to protect her against the weather
And delicate gauntets of pale buff leather;
Her saddle with silver shall all be studded
And her pony, sorrel, shall be blooded
Its shoes shall be silver, its brides all ringing
With bells that shall harmonic well with her sing.
ing.
And this Captain Mary,
Gay, festive and airy
Each morning shall ride
At the Adjutants side,
And hold herself ready Oh all lit occasions
To give him of flirting his full army rutious
By command of etc.
The scrap book adds: 81 am sorry to state
that Captain Mary proved insubordinatc, and
retired from the service after some days be-
cause she did not at once receive the promotion
which she felt herself to Deserve YEw-
ELL, JR., Co. Ii, 18th Ind, and Co. NJ, I'd n. Y.
Cav.
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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05

The most charming popular song is Sweet
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Brainard's Sons, publishers. Chicago, Ill.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02
SALE OF lBONDS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the city of
~ Springfield, Ohio, will offer Tor sale 70 the
highest and best bidder at the council cham
ber in said city, on Tuesday, the 10Th day OF
October. A. d. 1873, at 1880 o'clock y. m, the
bonds OF said city to the amount OF thirty
thousand (SD,OO0) dOlIaTs, of the denOmin lion
OF one thousand 81 900 Dollars, each To be ir
per cent. per annum interest, pay able semi
annually, al the Office OF the city treasurer In
this city, or the Importers and Traders Ma
tional Bank In New York city, at the option OF
the holder thereof, on tine first days Of March
ana september IN each year until the payment
OF the principal thereof. Said bonds To be
coupon bonds, said bond, TO be issued for the
purpose OF obtaining means for the payment
of The cost OF the main sewer on Center street.
IN Center street sewer dstrlC., or sewer district
No. 4, Said bonds To be due and payable as
follows; FIVE thousand 5000 dollars sep
tember LIST, 1890, and Ave thousf nd (sj : 'OD OIL
thereafter until the whole amount Il paid
aud when sold are To he taken aud paid for by
the purchaser thereof, AT the office Of the city
treasurer In this city within fifteen O6) days
from the day of Sale.
Bids tor the purchase OF said bonds may be
nied In writing with the city clerk at any
time prior to the time above named for the
sale OF said bonds, and bids, either verbal or
In writing, will be received by said council on
said nth day Of October At 1880 O'Clock D. m,
when all bids will he considered by the city
council and said bonds will De sold at not less
than par value and accrued interest, subject to
the conditions here before set forth, tO ths
hi shest and best bidder.
by order Of council
~ bs s. sHEWALTER. CITY u rk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02
Retailers vs.. Wholesalers.

The retail coal dealers of Columbus, Spring
field, Cleveland, Richmond, Ind, and other
places, have taken steps to protect themselves
from the encroachments OF the operators in
the practice OF selling coal direct to large
consumers. The retail dealers claim that
producers and shippers OF coal have been SELL
ing to hotels, public institutions and others
In car lots; that this reduces the retailer to a
mere public conveniencs--the accom- m odation
Of pc, IONS not able to purchase q car load, or
those Who for some other reason, only wish
to buy in small quantities. A circular letter
has been issued by several coal men setting
forth the above and calling on the retail deal
ers of Ohio aud indiana TO meet in Day ton,
o., Thursday, Oct. 8, 1885, to form an organ
izstion for mutal protection against the
wholesale operators.
The above was taken from one of the state
papers, and may prove Of interest to local
coal dealers. Representatives from among
the city dealers will be present at the above
meeting.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02
NEW CARLISLE.

NEW CARLISLE, Oct. 2.--The political par
ties are JUST now making desperate struggle
in this precinct. By an unknown person a
number OF extra copies of the Cincinnati
Enquirer have been thrown into the yards o.
republicans, and through the postofiice the
Springfield Transcript finds its way to the
homes OF many republicans and the prohibi-
tionists are making a hand to hand fight,
hsiling every person they think is on the
fence. The republicans are resting easy,
thinking they have a walkover.--
Rev. Mr.. Beatty, of Sedalis, Mo-, is here visit
ing friends. He was formerly pastor of the
Presbyterian church. He had a call from
Dayton. o, and has accepted it. He will
therefore move there and make 1t his future
home Harry Coomts, young man Iiv-
ing several miles west, is lying at the point Of
death, of typhoid fever. He attended Wit.
tenberg college last year, and had in.
tended to be there this year. -
TIE Bethel township High school will
open next Monday. This we think is with
out qualification the best institution OF this
particular kind in the state. A chronological
examination OF the Bethel township school
board and its allies together with the former
teachers in the High school will uuearth the
cause.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02
Plug Hat Brigade.

The Plug Hat Brigade bas added another
grand historic triumph to its fame. 1t has
honored the Champion City. 1t has sent
thrill Of enthusiasm through the somewhat
sluggish veins of politics in the great state OF
ONO. 1t has gladdened republican hearts
and dashed an ice gorge directly upon the
some 1at heated and infamed hopes OF the
democrats. II has shown to the republicans
of Ohio that the very altar of the third
party craze is hemusd in, covered
over and otherwise obscured by live and
lively republicans. But the work is not yet
fully done. There is one more grand meet of
the entire brigade Saturday night, and every
member is officially ordered to report for
duty. The brigade will meet at the wigwam
and march to the depot to escort Gen. Beaver
and Hon. Allan Miller, who are to address
the meeting at the wigwsm. 1t is desired
that every man should turn out on this occs
sion. r. F. HAYWARD, Pres't.
JAMES K. HALE, Secy.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02

SFALED proposals will be received AZ the Of
y flee Of the City Clerk of the city of Spring.
field, Ohio for furnishing materials and con
structing the main sewer OF much OF the
Greenmount sewer district or sewer district No.
2, as lies on snd is for Foster street between
Main street and the intercepting sewer, south
OF and nearly parallel with the general course
OF Back creek, according TO the plans, proiles
and specifications therefor on file in the Office
OF the Civil Engineer OF said city.
All bids must be for furnishing all the ma
terisls and completing the work according TO
said plans, prote' and specifications, must
state price for labor and material separately
must tkigned by the full name of al persons =
interested in said bid and shall also be signed
by some responsible dislnterested person ss a
guarantee that contract win be entered into
and the work performed, provided said bid is
accepted, and must be on file with the City
CLERK on or before twelve O'Clock, noon OF Tues.
day the 18th day of October, 1885, to be Opene
and pbblicly read Immediately after u o o'clock,
noon, OF said day, In the presence of the City
Clerk, Mayor, City Engineer and Assistant city
Engineer, or any two Of them, and reported to
Council by the city Clerk at the first regular
meeting OF Council thereafter. The Council re-
serves the right TO reject any or all proposals so
received for any reason they may deem sufi-
eient.
Nv order Of Council
2s2 be J. s. sHEvALTkR, City Clerk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02
A Wrong statement Corrected.

The article which appeared in the GLosK-
REPUBLIC Of this mornings issue, over the
signature Of the local sgent of the Bee Line,
is incorrect in every particular. And in
order that the statement may not misesd or
deceive the people, we will state most en-
phsticslIy that the Leonard guards will not
20 via the Bee Line, but voted unanimously
to 20 on special train, via the old reliable
Pan Handle R'y. to Cincinnati on Monday,
Oct 9TH, in body $50 strong. The rate has
been placed at one dollar tor everybody, and
all are welcome. Tickets are good on all
regular traias, both going and returning. and
no objections as to limited or regular trains.
3l0aa JsO. N. HINES.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02
THE G0TERNMKNT HUILDING.
A Little Talk wita Architect f-the-Treas.
ury Spier.

A Little Talk WITH Architect- Treas
ury Spier.
Mr.. W. Z. SDer, architect OF the treasury,
is in the city, and is stopping at the Arcade
hotel. Mr.. Spier's special mission is to decide
upon a site for the new government building.
A reporter Of the GLOBE REPUBLIC called on
Mr.. Spier at his room this afternoon to make
inquiry OF him As to what action would
probably be taken with reference to selecting
,he site. "Mr. SPier," ead the reporter,
have you decided upon site for the new
government building YETI
"No, sill" said Mr.. Sper, al just arrived in
the city Friday night, and have done nothing
| as yet except to make the acquaintance Of a
| few gentlemen.
"How long do you expect to be in the city,
Mr.. Spier?'
40, about two or three days long enou Oh
to make a selection
"Will the decision OF the question rest en-
trely with you?'
mo, sir simply make the recommends
tion 10 the secretary OF the treasury, and he
selects the sight"
"Your recommendation will probably be
followed, sowever%
"Yes, slr.
Then you have reached no conclusion as
yeti"
"No, sir"
Good day, Mr., Spier."
Good day, sir"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02

G. f. Shpley, of Chicago, is at the Arcade.
NJ. Sherman, of Albany, n. T., is at the
Lagonda.
Chas. F. Myers, of Cincinnati, is registered
at the Lsgonds.
Dr. and Mrs. L. NJ. Potter returned home
from New York City Thursday.
Miss Grace Gibson has returned home after
a pleasant visit to relatives in Cincinnati
Mrs. Susan Stoner and children have re-
turned from an extended visit to her relations
in Palmyra, Pa.
DR.. j. W. Morrison aud wife returned home
Detroit Wednesday evening. Mrs. Cawley,
mother OF Mrs Morrison, returned with them
Il. l.. Rockfeld and family leave this even
ing for Denver Col, where Mr.. Rockfeld will
attend the National Conductors convention
J. H. Washburn, the advance agent OF "A
ParIor Match, is in the city making arrange
ments to present his show at Blacks, Satur-
urday evening, Oct 10.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02

There has been no rumpus in the St, Paul
IN. E.) choir. Mr.. Darlington and daughter
MRS. Busbong) have lett the choir and gone
TO the Christian choir tor reasons satisfactory,
IL is presumed, to themselves aud the church
II is understood that there 10 the utmost de-
gree OF good feeling among the parties and
that the people Of 81. Paul have full conf
dence in Ar. Darlington and his daughter.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02
lSee Line Notice.

The c. c. G. h !. R'y Co. will sell special
excursion tickets to Cincinnati and return on
Monday at the low rate OF 81 on account
prohibition mass meeting. Tickets will be
good going on trains leaving Springf Id at
5: 10 a. IN, 8: 3 a. m, IL: % p. m, aud on
special excursion train leaving AT ! p. IN.
Tickets good going on any OF the above
trains Oct 9Th, and good returning oct. 5'h
and 9th. Also on special train leaving Gin
cinnst at II p. IN. Oct. 9th. Every body is
invited to invited TO avail themselves OF this
low rate. Ladies who wish to avoid the
crowd can go on the regular trains. A choice
OF 6 trains returning. Make no mistake, but
take the Bee Line.
3lOm' &. II. KNIGHT, agent.
A most beautiful card Tree at Miller's tea
store, "a Arcade, tomorrow all day, entitled
Baby Freddie. 3lla
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02
Local RRECTTIFh,

Master Marco b Morrow of this city, gave
one OF his select reading entertainments at
Pitchin last night.
Miss Dunlap's drawing and painting class
will reopen tomorrow morning, at her studio
in the Mitchell block.
Sarah Lewis and James Powers were ar
rested on warrants this morning. Officer
Wilson and Marshal Hughes made both ar
rests
The derrick for the boring of the gas well,
on Buck creek, has been put up, and the
contractor says work will begin in about
four or five days.
The cause of Fire Chief Stephen Geusling
er's suicide, on Wednesday, by shooting bim-
self through the temple with a revolver, is
said to have been his losses in business.
The mayors court disposed Of the follow
ing cases today, Frank Book, disorderly, 81
aud costs James Powers, disorderly, 81 aud
costs; Smith Dudley, disorderly, s. and costs
Thomas Gwynn, drunk and disorderly, s.
and costs.
Rev. Henry Tuckley, of ST. Paul church
| called on the GLosE-R -REPuBLlc today and SAT
that the statement in last nights paper in re
| gard to the church choir was incorrect. n
says that ther. has been no change so tar i
the choir and that everything is satsfactor!
The Salvation Army will open up at Cyt
tai Hall, North Market street the new ba
racks, tonight at : o'clock. Capt. Rainy al
others will speak, and silver collection vi
be taken at the door. Meetings will be he
tomorrow night and throughout the di
Sunday.
Dispositions of John II. Thomas and othe
are being taken to-day, in White & Griflit
office, in the case of Davis against Ex-Go
Finney, of Emporia, Kan. Davis claims th
Finney wrote letters to different parties co
cerning his Davis business, thereby caus
an assignment to be made.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02
Pond social Last Evening.

A "pound social" WAS given last evening at
street. Every person who was present
brought pound OF something, and laid it on
a large table in the front room from which il
was sold. The social was given in order to
raise money tor pspering the lecture room
Of the First Presbyterian church.
About two hundred people were present.
Fifty dollars was raised, above all expenses
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-02

w. s. Cushmau will make cabinet photo
graphs from this date until two weeks, for
$3.50 per dozen. You now have an oppor-
tunity to get work from an artists studio.
Don't fail to partake of this rare chance to
get an artists production. Bring your chill
dren in the forenoon when it is not SO
crowded. 293tt