The National tribune., 1886-05-27
PERSONAL.

United States Is the 18th o. " c. which has its
headquarters at Toledo, o. This regiment was
built up into its high efficiency by an admirable corps
of officers, nearly all Of whom were veterans Of fine
records during the war, aud OF whom the head was
Col III. G.. Neubert. who had entered the 18th Ohio
as boy, and been promoted for gallantry 10 Cap
tain. After the pressure of Col Neubert's private
business compelled his resignation the work that
he had so well carried on was continued with un-
abated zeal by Col. J. d. Norton and Mai. H. @.
Bunker. The latter served nearly four years as an
enlisted in the 96th Ohio and has unusual
talents for organization discipline. Last week q
new election of field officers was held and the ap-
probation in which the service of these gentlemen
held was shown through their receiving
unanimous vote for reelection This Is il should
be- and the 10th win continue to be AN ornament to
the citizen soldiery Of the country.
Gen. George O. Rogers Chairman Of the Board
Of Pension Appeals left last Saturday to attend the
Reunion Of the 18th H., at Belvidere, H.. on the
2fth, which Is the anniversary OF the muster of
that regiment into the United States service.
Maj. J. A. Moore, Principal Of the White Hall
Orphan School. has achieved a very creditable
prominence in the investigation Of the Pennsylva-
MIA Soldiers Orphans Schools for the excellent
management Of hs school has been a most grati-
flying contrast to the shameful NAL administrations
of several Of the other institutions The press OF
compliments. AT the breaking out Of the war Maj.
Moore studying medicine in the Office Of bis
brother He at once enlisted and rose by dint of
good service to the rank Of Captain and Brevet
Major. lie took part in the battles of Antietam
Charlottesville, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain
Dug Gap. Resaca and New Hope. being so severely
wounded at the latter engagement as to be unable
to continue in the service. For awhile he was on
Maj Gen. Gearys staff. At the close of the war he
al bfaa arHr II A
from the Louisburg College.
The wedding of Gen. Anson G. McCook and Miss
Hettie MeCook win probably take place the first
week in June at the residence of Capt. John T. Nc
Cook. in New York. The bridal tour viii be to
Europe. and on their return the bride and groom
will take up their residence Ia Washington.
Comrade ~ r Gruclle formerly Of Co. T. 10th
Ill Cav, and who was taken prisoner with the Sd
battalion of that organization at Jonesville, Va,
JAN 3, 1854. is of the successful business men
Of Florida He has been for years Chief Engineer
Of the Silver Spring, Oeala & Gulf Railroad, and
neat circular from him announces that he has Just
opened q new line from ocaIa to Cotton Plant,
Marion Co., Fla. the richest and most productive
section Of the great Peninsula. Comradc Grueiie's
address Ia Ocala.
Gen. James s. Negiey, now Member Of Congress
from the 22d Pennsylvania Pittsburg) District was
| last week defeated for denomination. There was
very bitter contest, Mr.. John Dalzen being
ful over Gen. Negey. Many Of the latter's friends
| are urging him TO run an Independents candidate
/ but he has not yet determined whether he viii do
| so not.
Gen. John G. Starkweather who was famous
| during the q leader Of Wisconsin troops In
the Army Of the Potomac, Is In Washington. He Is
| in very poor health, and his friends are apprehen-
sive that he will not recover.
a.. n
| Of Alpheus r. French. The case Is one of unusual
interest. Mr.. French is now 7s years old, and Is
totally disabled for manual labor Of any kind by
reason Of age and the effects Of eight wounds re-
ceived during long and honorable service in the
/ United States army in the Black Hawk war Of
/ 1892 the Seminole war in Florida the Mexican war
| and the war Of the rebellion. Few men have
served their country so bng and faithfully as Mr.
French. and he well deserves for the few remaining
years OF his life the relief which is granted by this
/ bill
Capt A. r. Mcmillan. one Of the Deputy First
/ Auditors in the Treasury. has gone 70 Ohio to
marry Mrs. Ellen Seymour, of Geneva. There is a
romance connected with this wedding Capt. Me-
MILAN and Mrs. Seymour were children together
| in Ashtabula County, o., and IS years ago were
l plighted lovers. The war came and Capt. Nc
MILAN, then youth Of 49, went out to fight for the
Union. The letters which the lovers wrote became
further and further apart and finally ceased alto
| gether. After the war the Captain married and
receiving appointments in the Treasury came to
1 Washington TO live. Mrs. Seymour married a
banker Of Geneva In course Of time Capt. Nc
| MILAN lost his wife, and Mr. Seymour also died.
Las. Summer while on his vacation the Captain
met Mrs. Seymour. who Is a very attractive woman,
and the acquaintance renewed. The old feel
| ing returned to both hearts and they decided to
! wed. An artstin the Treasury has presented Capt.
| Mcmillan with a well-executed picture, showing
the various scenes in this romance; first as chill
dren playing together; second, as plghted lovers;
| third. with the soldiers marching to the war aud
I the maiden signaling her farewell; fourth the es-
irangement and ffth. the lovers before the altar.
The friends Of the Captain have sent full set OF
| table silver to his bride.
Capt Charles A. Bendire. after more than 80
years of cavalry service in the o. 5. army has been
retired, and Is devoting his time 70 arranging
and perfecting the National Museum collection Of
birds eggs and nesls. His collection the most
complete in the country has been presented to the
! museum. Capt. BeRdire served through the war
in the 1st U. S. Cav.
Maj. Lewis Merrill, TN Cav. having been found
ncapacitated for active duty. was placed on the re-
tired list last week He is wen remembered ia the
West for his gallant services Colonel Of AIerrills
/ Horse I'D MO. Cav.
bcH D. D. hOlNSs u D army IetiFsu VINO nStd
ii:st returned 30 his residence IN Washington has
been in Texas since September. and has spent some
of his time visiting his Son at Camp Rice. The Gen
er is considerably interested in real estate atWaco,
| Tex, the home OF Senator Coke. and has employed
Of his leisure time in laying city lots for
sale. The investment made many years ago
| when Gen. Reynolds was in command in that part
| of the country. Gen. Reynolds Colonel of the
! 10th Ind and served with distinction winning a
Major stars and commanding a division
| in the Army of the Cumberland.