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The National tribune., 1888-01-12
THE EIGHTH CORPS.
A West virginia Soldier Talks of Cedar Cree

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: | have read
with interest in your issue of Dec. 90, sketch
from Sergt George w. Toms, 9Th n. Y. Cav,
in regard to the battle of Cedar Creek. l have
also read in your valuable paper communica-
tons from many different pens in regard to
that battle, and think that Sergt Toms gives
very correct account Of the affair.
My regiment, the 18th w. Va, belonged to
the Eighth Corps. as did all of the West Vir-
ginia infantry, except the 7th and 9th, and
there may have been one other. We were at
tackled about 3 o'clock a. m, Oct IS, 1864, long
before daylight. The morning was as dark as
it could well be. There was New York regi-
ment in our front on picket. and in some way
the enemy got the countersign and relieved
all the pickets on our front. AS we were on
the extreme left, the enemy got into our camp
while we were all in our shelter-tents asleep.
When the alarm was given, and our boys began
to show fight the rebels that were inside our
Notifications shouted ont not to shoot-that
they were our own men; but there was several
volleys fred, although the only light we had
to show US they were rebels was by the fash
of our guns, which disclosed the fact that our
camp was full Of them.
They could have easily captured nearly all
of the Eighth Corps, If it had not been that
they went to pilfering our camp. We retreated
back down the valley until we formed, when
Gen. Sheridan came up, and then the Eighth
Corps, along with the Nineteenth and Sixth,
started to regain the ground we had lost in the
early morning; which we did in good style,
with the assistance of Serg't Toms's noted cav
airy.
1t seems unfair, at this late day, for one
corps TO think that their particular corps did
wonders, whilst others did nothing. l think
that if any of the other corps had been in the
Eighth Corps place the morning of Oct. 10 at Ce-
dar Greek, they would have done just as we did.
/ think the Nineteenth Corps was brave and
excellent set Of men, as well as the Sixth; but
still think that the Eighth did as good sery-
ice toward putting down the rebellion in the
Shenandoah Valley, under that gallant leader,
Gen. Crook, as any set of men that wore the
blue. It was composed of Pennsylvania, Ohio,
New York, Illinois and West Virginia troops,
aud not least of these was the noted LIST w. Va,
that figured prominently through the whole
war.
So you see that serg't Toms does not seem
to think that his command Of cavalry did all
the work at Cedar Creek, like some other COM
rades from other corps. Ny experience is, chat
while engaged in fight the Eighth Corps did
not know what the Nineteenth Corps was do
ing and the Nineteenth did not know what
the Sixth Corps was doing; for in that particu.
lar fight at Cedar Creek it seems as if each
corps had to do the very best it could. would
like to hear from Serg't Toms's pen again.
Z. RosEBERRY, Co. ], 18th w. Va, Dallas, w.
Va
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THE sATERLEE
u. s. A. GENERAL. HOSPITAL,
West Philadelphia, where DIR. DAVID
KENNEDY was one of the Sur
Reons on DUTY.

DR.. David Kennedy, for the past fifteen years an
active practitioner of Medicine and Surgery in Rom
dout, n. Y. of the resident surgeons of the
above-named Hospital during the war. No doubt
many of his former soldier patients are still living
and will be glad to recognize the name of the friend
and surgeon of those early years in the proprietor
of a medicine with which it has become associated
Dr. Kennedy performed scores of the most difficult
and dangerous operations and it's a simple fact that
not one died, but all made splendid Fecoveries.
DR.. Kennedy is frank to confess now that his won
derfh success due to the fact that he gave his
patients the medicine he now calls DR.. Kennedy's
Favorite Remedy in toe after treatment. 1t was
this that restored the Kidneys Liver and Bowels to
healthy condition, atfording tone and strength to
the whole system. and thus enabled the soldier TO
once more enjoy life and meet the loved ones at
home.
The Fayorite Remedy has worldwide reputation
for the cure of Stone in the Bladder, Liver Com
plants and rheumatism. 1t is for sale by all drug
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Kidney, Liver and blood disorders. Mention this
paper.
The National tribune., 1888-01-12


Mr. NJ. :. Hamlin, one OF the hest knewa
Insurance men IN North CarOlinz. writes
from Winston. as follows: Ever since I
was seven years Of age ] have had whAs
the doctors call hip disease. and zhieh
call white swelling. Ny hip was drawn
ont of place There was a swelling AZ ths
knee-loint, where there IL a profuso rnn-
ming, which has been there for years OF
course this has greatly depleted my sys-
TEN, together with surgical operation on
the leg bone / tried syery known blood
purifier 10 bgild up my sysieun. but mons
did rue good until ! took s S S I use is
every spring. IL always builds me up.
giving me appetite and digestion. aud ena-
bles me 70 stand the long. trying, ener-
waiting, hot summer days. To ne there 10
no such medicine for purifying the blood
end building up the wasted system a.
5 5 S. On using Il soon became strong
OF body and easy Of mind. by color
changed from u pale, worn look % .
healthy, robust complexion"
Dir G. n. Frizzel. Of Farmarsvills,
Texas, writes: About August Isl. 1855,
an eruption appeared on my arms aud
legs. which panied me much and seemed
20 affect ny physical condition generally.
On the advice Of physician At this places,
] finally commenced using Swift's Specific.
l SIN glad 70 say thar after using thTes
large bottles the sores have all healed"
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CEDAR CREEK.
A oavaIryman Claims to Have Had a Hand i

CavaIryman Claims to Have Had Hand There.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Much has
been written under the above caption by officers
and men of the Sixth, Eighth and Nineteenth
Corps, as to who did the fighting and who the
running on that memorable 10th day of Octo-
Der, 1864
Sometimes am surprised, and at other times
amused, while reading the accounts emanating
from these comrades. Ny sympathies generally
tend to the under dog in the fight" when
am able to discern which it is
We (the Cavalry Corps had been very closely
allied with the Sixth Corps during the advance
from the Rapidan to Cold Harbor, and the
friendship we thus entertained for them leads
us to stroke their backs occasionally when we
think they have the best of it.
We have even at times seriously contem-
plated making them honorary members of the
organization known to the world in those days
as Sheridan's Raiders" But now, owing per-
haps to the silence of the cavalry in this con-
troversy, comes the Vermont Brigade; led by
Comrade N. v. Davis. and attempts to capture
the fruits of a victory in which they had no
part whatever and claim it as a part of their
own heritage, captured on the field of Cedar
Creek.
In your issue of Dec. % 1887, he uses the
following language: About the corps losing
six cannon find no official report to this effect
but if we did we got them back and more with
Phil etc; and then quotes the old rumor ofthe
IL guns that were said to have been consigned
TO p. H. Sheridan, Winchester, Va; in care of
Jubal Early"
Now, Mr.. Editor, it may be that the cavalry
has forgotten who did the fighting at Cedar
Creek but we do know who got those guns, and
if the dough boys" think they can capture
them now, after % yearssof undisputed posses
sion, they will have to send something more
than Vermont Brigade after them. These II
historic guns were captured Oct. 8 at what is
called the New Market Races" whore two di-
visions of cavalry charged, and in succession
of charges drove the enemy % miles.
Early's previous losses had been so great that
Lee found it necessary to reinforce him with
cavalry and artillery and to this end sent his best
troops, and new arms fresh from the TredegaT
Iron Works at Richmond, with new cavalry
commander in the person of Gen. T. L. Rosser.
With these reinforcements Rosser hung upon
the TANKS and rear of Sheridan's army, caus-
ing him much trouble, while ne slowly re-
treated down the Valley. On the 9th of Octo-
Der the two divisions of cavalry, under Gems
Custer and Merritt, were ordered to about-face;
and the picnic that followed resulted in the
capture of these II guns 10 days previous to the
battle of Cedar Creek.
Now, comrades, 60 right on with this contro'
versy, for it is interesting to recall the Incl
dents of those days, and if you have forgotten
anything that occurred, or if you have any ap
| prehension that anything could have escaped
| your notice on that eventful day, call on some
cavalryman for the information you need; bu
| don't attempt TO lay violent hands on our tro
! phies.-ALBERT n. SWIFT, LIST N. Y. Dragons
| Brownsville, Mimi.
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with Pension Commissioner Black suggestion,
in his annual report, that the law be so amended
as to pay the pensions due to drunkards and
spendthrifts, who do not care for their families,
directly to the families or q guardian. There
is much suffering caused by these two faults in
old soldiers, which are entirely too common.
Edward Blunt. National Military Home,
Hampton, Va, says that the saying " talk is
cheap" was never so bitterly illustrated as
when one compares the highlown promises Of
the Government to the soldiers during the war
with its performance since.
John Duncan, Co. NJ 9th Kan. Cav, Leaven-
worth, Kan, says: There is a big niger in
the political woodple that they cannot get out
by reducing the surplus and it would be better
for them to be as liberal with the soldiers in
making good the money that was paid them
during the war, as they were to the holders OF
the hnndsn
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A BRAVE DEED.
A psrInr Rsseus By the Gallant Gen. Eli L.

A Daring Rescue by the Gallant Gen. Eli Long.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Please allow
me to say few words in praise of Gen. Eli
Long. i was not in his brigade or division, but
know that at Selma, Ala, he fought like a
tiger, and was severely wounded.
When We got ready 10 leave Selma we laid a
pontoon bridge across the Alabama River at
that place. The river was very high and wide,
and it was no boys play to lay that pontoon
but when such men as Wilson, Upton and Long
undertook to do anything, they got there As
soon as the bridge was ready the men were
ordered 70 lead their horses across in single
file.
Not many men got safely over when the
bridge parted near the middle, and then there
was a grand rush for the shore. In the melee
that followed one man and his horse was
dumped into the river. The horse swan to
shore all right, but the man could make no
Roadway in the cold, swift stream, and it did
seem that he must surely drown; but just at
that time skif had started across the river
with the wounded Gen. Eli Long The boat
was already loaded all it should have been for
safety, but the gallant Long saw The poor sol
der struggling in the water and sure to drown
IL not helped at once. So, regardless Of his own
safety, he ordered his men to pull with all
their might 70 the rescue Of the drowning man,
and he called out to him: Hold up, my brave
fellow; we will save you - and he did, at the
risk Of his own life and those in the boat with
him.
AS soon as the boat reached the shore in
safety, cheers went up for the brave Long from
several hundred Threats
This story is perfectly true in every partieu-
lar, and any man who witnessed the scene and
did not feel proud of such brave and noble
act was not true soldier. The war is over,
but such brave acts as these should never be
forgotten. To talk Of and TO think of them
makes US prouder of our service, and, dear COM
rades, il draws Us nearer together Soon we
viii be adrift all ofus trying TO cross that broad
river Of Death, and hope the Great Commander
will pick Us up in his boat if we cannot reach
the other side alone.-WM. F. SMITH, BugIer,
Co /, 18th Iowa Cav, Beulah. WYo. Ter.
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Write to E. A. Armstrong, Detroit Mich, for
his GAR. or S. of v. Price List. Sent free.
Special Notice.

A comrade of John Wood Post, No. Sc, of
Quincy, ILL.,, wishes the aid of all comrades in
finding his son, William G. Graham, who ran
away from his home in Quincy, ILL.,, Sept. 90,
1887.
Description: ID years old, medium size,
light hair, blueish- gray eyes, fair complexion,
rather broad forehead and full face. Has two
moles in his hair above the left ear, l think,
which show when his hair is cut short Had
on when he left home dark blue Norfolk coat,
dark knee pants and mixed straw hat. In all
probability he is passing under an assumed
manic. ANY information concerning him will
DO thankfully received Address A. r. GRA-
BAN, l79 N. 9Th street, Quincy, Ill.
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The Beauty Of Woman

is her crown Of glory. But alasl how quickly
does the nervous debility and chronic weakness
ofthe sex cause the bloom ofyouth TO pass away,
sharpen the lovely features, and emaciate tho
rounded FORM There is but one remedy which
will restore the faded roses and bring back the
grace Of youth. 1t is DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription" q sovereign remedy for the dis
eases peculiar 10 females II is one Of the great
est boons ever conferred upon tine human race,
for IL preserves that which is farest and dearest
to all mankind-the beauty and the health of
woman.
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MEXICAN PENSION BILL

Hss become law and entities certain survivors o. their
widows. TO pension Of = per month"; commencing nom
January % 1851, the date when the bill became IaW.
All parties interested should at correspond with thu
undersigned for blanks and information Unexcelled
facilities for the prosecution Of such claims. Twenty
years successful experience in prosecuting claims beors
the Executive Departments Of the Government
GEORGE e. LEMON,
6Ij 18th Street, Washington, d. C.
P o. Drawer So.
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ONE Shawl FREE THf GYeFES

The usual price Of u shawlis
from 90 to $500. During
the dull summer months there
has been manufactured for as,
at a prieemuch below the usual
cost, many thousand dozen Of
these goods. We are therefore
enabledto make the Iiberalof-
fer of One Shawl Free 20 every
lady who sends only As cents
for one years subscription to
The Home, q large, ne page
paper, full Histories, household
kitchen, laundry and fancy
work notes, an illustrated page
ofla.est fashions, poetry, fun,
wisdom, SC, &c. We DO not
sell these shawls but give ouo
free Gs above. For i've sub
scFipt!ons and $500 We VIII
send i've shawls nee Address
Pesplo's Publishing Co.,
Boston, Haas
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MAINE,

]. B. Parsons, late Sergeant, Co. A, 1st Me- ]
A., Dwight, H., desires the address of all mer
bers of that regiment living in the West,
order to complete roster Of the Western Ass
ciation of the regiment.
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NEW YORK.

OhNG
James Henderson, 159 Newark Ave, Jersey
City, n. j., wants the names and addresses of
the survivors of the Goth n Y, in order to COM
plete roster of the regiment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-20
More Concerning the New Local
AnaeSthetiC.

The public will remember that about two
weeks ago considerable was said through the
daily papers Of this city about the discovery
of this new medicine which is being used for
extracting teeth without pain, and as the pub
few dentists have the New Local AnaeSthetic,
| simply wish to state that nearly every den
fist in San Antonio has the medicine. have
had as much ex experience with this New Anaes-
thetic as any one in this city, because not only
have used 1t a great deal on my patients, but
had tooth extracted from my mouth, and
then by an accident, with sharp knife, cut
my arm badly, and taking advantage of this
opportunity, used the new discovery to allay
the pain while the wound was being sewed
up. Therefore, from my experience, L pro-
nOunce the New Local Anaesthetic better
than anything we have ever had before for
extracting teeth and minor surgery; while 1t
does not relieve pain entirely in every case,
it alleviates it wonderfully, and in the future
gas, ether and chlorOfOrm will be useo only
in difficult and protracted operations.
Every dentist and physician in the country
should know this New Local Anaesthetic, and
by calling on DIR. j. NJ. Cain, in Dullnig build
ing, corner Commerce and Alamo streets, or
by calling at my Office, 4O2 K. Houston street.
they will obtain all the information desired.
The unfortunate suffering humanity should
be relieved of pain as easily as possible.
The discoverer of this new medicine, or
formula would have been entitled to some re.
enumeration if he had acted honestly and
hOnorably in the beginning, but now he Will
fall short of his expectations. Ny motto:
"Semper bro bono publicO." Very respect
fully, FL. NJ. HUNTER, ID. ID. y.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-20

heads with shame, and 1t Is an unnatural
mother that does not love her children
better than she loves herself.
1t would not do the least bit Of harm,
In case every minister In San Antonio
were to follow the example Of the Rev.
Mr.. Dix, Of New York, and to preach
against female impurity. The divorce
suits certainly indicate want Of female
purity. The scrapes and rows between
men and the keepers OF their wives,
which have found their way into the
public press, show great moral laxity.
Female impurity is contagious, and for
that reason, should be quarantined.
There are pure women In every COM
put the object should be to In.
crease the number of them.
DOLL WARDEN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-20
THE MEN ARE NOT LEFT.

At WoIfson's by big majority, when
it comes to summer clothing. The
preparations made for this department
have been most elaborate. A complete
line of summer suits in light flannel
debeige, treoot, alpaca drap de the
mohair and pongee. An infinite variety
of striped and checked goods as we'll as
light weight flannels for office wear.
This department has been especially
stocked for the Texas and north Mexico
trade and will be found complete in all
respects; the style and finest of the goods
as we'll rs the material being specially
considered. Gentleman will consult
their own comfort and GOODNESS by ex-
aiming this stock before purchasing in
more expensive markets. WOlfson
offers bargains here not found else whare
in Texas. The same is true of his gents
furnishing goods department. To ex-
anime and compare prices, ia to satisfy
yourself that WOlfson means business.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-20
PERSONAL.

John N. Wesner, OF Ssltillo, is at the
southern.
A. K. Noble, of Victoria, is at the
Southern.
Gen. j. B. Robertson and wife, Of Co.
lad, are at the st. Leonard.
Maj. W. 8. Dugot and wife, OF Beeville,
are at the st. Leonard.
Messrs. Pat Whelan and Thos. Beynar,
of Corpus Christi, are stopping at the
Southern.
General Carnahan will not visit San
Antonio this time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-20
CITY NEWS.

Base ball yesterday-Fort Worth, l.
Dallas. 2.
Elk Lodge Knights OF Pythiss held a
meeting last night.
Fine fur, stiff felt and straw hats at
Cardwell & Co. 4-2C-3t
Largest line of neokware ever shown
in Texas. at Cardwell & Co., 233 Com
MERGE street. 4-20-3t
Fine leather valises and travelling
bags 20 per cent below prices Of other
houses at Cardwell & Co.'s. 4203t
The street commissioners men are
husily engaged in repairing and gravel
ing East Commerce street.
The "Nueces," one of the best yes :
sells on the Mallory line, leaves Calves
ton on Wednesday next for New York.
If Mr.. Witte moves his building
back to the line on Commerce street,
why cannot MIR. TwOhig do likewise?
Scratch political kicker" opposed
to reformation and you generally find a
political bum"
j. P. Kelly, roadmaster for the
Southern Pacific, was made the proud
father Of baby girl last night.
H. B. Andrews sold Frank Murray
lot 4, block 8, on Nolan street for $500
today.
Mrs. White, mother-in-law OF Frank
j. Bethel, died yesterday at his residence
and her remains will be buried today at
3p. m.
With fine rains all round, vegetation
fourishing, cattle in good condition,
and bringing fair prices, the Texan has
reason to rejoice.
The Travis Park church revivals are
still drawing large congregations, and
are said to be effective as to CONVEX
sion.
-Bertesux, erstwhile manager of the
Mascotte theatre, is nowhere to be
found in the city. although his creditors
have been anxiously looking for him.
The bonds for the new city hall have
been completed and handed to the city
the purchasers In the Lockwood Nation
al bank.
-J.J. Rodgers, q we'll known painter
OF this city, has invented a new scaffold-
ing for use OF house painters, which he
has on exhibition on North Flores street.
-Evangelistic services continue to be
hOiu III 1EhNib L dIh CuuICu uhily. many
were In attendance last night and a
widespread interest seemed to be
awakened. Services again tonight at 8
clock.
"A benefit game Of base ball 10 being
arranged for next Sunday afternoon at
the base ball park between Edinger's
picked nine and picked nine from the
soldiers.
The health officer Of this city now
issues printed mortuary reports month
ly. The report for the month Of March
shows total Of 81 deaths from various
causes. Consumption, mostly strangers,
claimed Is OF this number; railway in
iuries 2. and old age 2.
-Messrs. F. G. Hsueisen and II. W.
Bitter, left yesterday for Topo Chico,
Mexico, for their health. Mr.. Ed.
Kotula accompanied them as far as
Enoinal. Mr.. G.. Frasch Is acting as
city collector for Mr.. Haueisen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-20
The Shadow of a Great Rock

In weary land is said to be very CRATE
full, but 1t does not hold candle to the
grateful shade afforded by WOlfsOn's
parasols. Call and satisfy yourself.
You will find a whole forest OF them
ready to cast the most delightful shade
that was ever thrown over tasty bon
net. Wolfson has the Coaching and
Paragon psrssols; solid, checked and
striped; lace covered. and lace-beaded
and covered; lace polks-dot; lined and
unlined; plain silk and satin; children's
also, and all other kinds, at prices rang
ing from below zero up to $1,000. There
is nothing shady about Wolfson except
his parssOls.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-20
RANK. WEALTH AND BEAUTY.

List ye. young ladies a tale we'll unfold,
OF beauty enhancing, it ne'er has been told.
Ye ladies of fashion! take heed what we say,
For rank, wealth and beauty are there all the
day.
The Joskes are selling dress silks of all colors
To suit the young ladies as well as their
mothers.
The Joskes are selling such Null, Lawn and
Plaid,
At prices in reach of all be it said.
The JOskes are selling Eoru Robes at two
dollars
And hundreds of dozens of Buttons and
Collars.
The JOskes are selling Nuns Veilings and
Serges,
Challies, Beige Sutings and Foreign Debeiges.
Now, ladies, this evening while on your
Plaza.
Remember the JOskes near the Alamo Plaza.
If you want to buy, sell or rent .
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-20
Recorders Court,

Recorders Court.
w. F. Sharper, careless driving, dis
missed.
Jas. Draper, striking. SIS.
Geo. Tompkins, disturbing peace, S..
Richard Thomson, vulgar language,
confined.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-20
They Think 1t Is All Right.

The smelter committee were busily
engaged this morning In using their
persuasive powers upon the citizens to
support the smelter movement. Gen.
Russ and John j. Stevens report that
about two thirds of the required sum is
assured and 1t is expected that the prOpO-
elton will be successfully carried.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-20
For Sale.

Frame house of 9 rooms, on west side of San
Pedro Avenue, both hot and cold water, 2
with shade and shrubbery. Very cheap, at
S45OO. HAMBLETON, HADLEY & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-20

If you want to buy, sell or rent Q
house, call on Hambleton, HadleY & Co.