The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-07-08
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WHrTSEY-EToraee A. whitney Cashier Of Ia
Treasury in w Washington, died suddenly Of apOplexy
on Saturday. Air. Whitney served during The war
in New York regiment. and subsequently
detailed for duty in the Bureau Of Coioref troops
under Col. @. W. Fosner. He was in 1867 trans
ferred TO the Treasury Departments, in che Treas
urer's Office, and has been there ever since work.
ing his way up from 81 600 cierkship. DIR. Whit
ney promoted TO the Office Of Cashier } little
over year ago. He was widely known In this
city and IN various cities where sub treasures are
located as he was frequently detailed 10 superin-
tend the counting Of Government securities where
new sab-treasurers were installed. In the Depart
ment more generally respected and
esteemed Tor ms many good qualities and bis death
was a sad blow 70 ais numerous rieutis and ae-
quaintances.
sHASKLAxD-Capt William f. shanklaud. re-
tired Captain of the merchant marine and during
the war an officer in the navy died saturday In
Philadelphia. In June, 1861 lie entered the United
States Navy Acting Master and was promoted
Lieutenant In April, 1904. He took prominent
part IN important naval engagements commanding
at various times the Winnebago. Pueblo Btnshes
and other vessels Resigning in 1857, he reen cred
the marine service. where he remained til bis
retirement IN 1871. He has since been engaged in
the marine insurance business
HALIBuRToS.-TheFe died at his home in Paw
tucket. X. L., June %, Phnesls II. Halliburton q
faithful eOmrade Of Tower Post, No. ~. lie died
Of consumption contracted in the service in Co. B,
5th Conn., He was IS years Of aye, good soldier
and a respected citizen.
NAsH.-In ElIisburg, Jefferson Co.. N. ". June
y, Levi NASH aged u. Comrsde Nash served in
the rebellion in Co III. LIST ". =. L. A., and was
worthy member Of Calvin Burch Post, No 3l5. De-
partment Of New York G. r.. and was buried by
the Order. He leaves an aged companion
HAGMAE.-At Redfeld, Oak, June l3 John y.
Hagman. aged ~. He was born in Switzerland,
and came % America az nine years ofsge He served
as private in the 18th Wis. during the war. His
sickness commenced while in the army in 1851 He
never received pension, although greatly deserv-
ing il. As leaves wife, nine sons and two daugh-
ters.
GILL.-At Greenfield. H., June H. Richard D.
Gill. He old veteran of the Mexican war,
existing in September, 1916. in Co. E. 9Th KY IN
~ ftuwt(
tai commander Comrade Gill marched to the City
Of Mexico participating in and contributing 70 tho
giOries of shat campaign. He received an honor
able discharge and mustered out az Louisville,
Ky, in July, 1917. When the civil war broke Qua
COmrade Gill enlisted IN 1852 in CO. K 9lst H..
der Capt. Newman. Col. Day commanding the regi-
menE He served three years honorably. and was
home was in Green Co, H., where in a beautiful
cemetery his comrades laid him away with military
hOnOrs. This Old veteran, who contributed 80 much
TO the honor Of his country. never received any
pension or Government aid, although he was poor,
and has left family in needy circumstances
DEwEEs.-Maj. ThOs- b. Devices 9th Z. 8 Cav,
died suddenly yesterday in Philadelphia, aged 50.
until 1861 he was private, CORPORAL, Sergeant and
Orderly Sergeant Of Co. b of the old 2d Dragons,
He was promoted Second Lieutenant Of the 9th u.
8. Cav. and reached the rank Of Major in 1881. He
taken prisoner during the war at Beverly
Ford, being disabled by saber cuts. He was con-
fined in Libby Prison - months but finally, with
party of seven comrades, made bis escape. Hav-
ing formerly constructed railroads through Virginia
he familiar with the topography of the country
and guided the fugtye5 in safety % the Union ines
Had Mai Devices lived two DAYS longer he would
have been retired after 80 years continuous scrvice