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HEN the Confederate
Army of Northern Yir-
ginia, under the COM
mand Of Gen. Lee,
crossed the Potomac IN
June, 1863, the 1st Vt.
Cav. and the Cavalry
Division of the de-
fenses of Washington,
under the command OF
Gen. Stahl, were in the
vicinity of Fairfax
Courthouse doing pick
eft and scouting duty,
and on June % we
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an old colored man, of
whom we inquired if
he could tell us where
we could find some
horses. After s o N g
hesitation, he told us
that if we would not
tell on him, he could
show us where we could
get 25 or 30 good horses.
We told him to lead
the way, and we fol-
lowed in single file on
a cow-path through a
deep and tangled for
est. The stiffness and
loneliness of the place
made our hearts thump
a little as we though {
what would we do if
the old darby was TO
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and clear the bank. /
am proud to remember
that there was no hesi-
tation. The whole bril-
gade stepped two PAGES
to the front as one man.
We then filed down to
the river, and the lead
ing companies COM
menced crossing, the
others deploying right
and left along the riv-
er's edge to cover the
attempt; and although
it was a small job, ]
confess it was a partic-
ularly hot one. Heaven
defend US from such
small jobs in future.
However, we crossed
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n the Goth Of Septem-
Der. 1864, the second
attempt was made by
Gen. Burbridge's CON-
mand To destroy the i'm
mense salt works in
Southwestern Virginia,
and also the East Ten
nessee & Virginia rail
road. The 18th Ohio
Cav. the 18th Mich.
Cav. and the 9th Z. s.
Colored Cav. composed
the Fourth Brigade,
Fifth Division, TWEEN
ty-third Corps. Col.
RatlifT, of the 18th Ohio
Cav commanded the
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r. IiCh INV AZ " al Hltli
self. Think of the
friendly, plying glance
of their mute comrade
as he passed from one
wounded sufferer TO an
other and could render
no aid; but he was true,
and resisted the blan-
dishments OF the Con-
fed who tempted him
with a morsel of food
to leave his old com :
rades. w b en- Gen
Thomas arranged for
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How They Surprised a Rebel Camp.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Will you al
low me space to tell the boys little incident
that occurred during my service in the army,
in which James Shoemaker Ia one-eyed mani,
comrade whose name / have forgotten, and
myself were the principal actors. We were out
scouting when Fitzpatrick command lay about
five miles from Aiken s. c., and came across
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Cox was taking US. We
had now been "sogers "
long enough for each
company to own one or
more dogs, and they
we're getting to be a
burden; so our =" Ma
jah !" thought it a good
time to unload the
mongrel brood. He
had a man detailed that
night to throw every
cur overheard and let
him swim for his life,
either to free Ohio or
the " Sacred Sile.v The
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A RACE FOR LIFE.
How 4 Hand.Car Outran Rebel CAVALRY.

7 was during the Sum.
ner Of 1862, when
Pope's army was fall
Ing back from Culpeper
to Manassas Junction,
that /, as Corporal,
with five soldiers and
s few boxes of ammu-
milton on q hand-car,
was left at the railroad
bridge across the Rap
pahannock River, to
wait for a regiment
that was to be there at
10 a. N. If the regi-
ment did not come up
at that time we were TO
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terry at the crest o. the ridge and were driven
from there by 8 gallant charge IN which the
18th Ohio took the lead. il was here that
squad Of men Of the 18th Ohio captured -
FOUNDER and Sergt Murray, Of Co. q, was shot
and became prisoner. Our brigade had ac-
complished its work at
A TERRIBLE SACRIFICE
and found itself within an hour OF sunset in
possession Of the high ridge commanding the
Town, but with little ammunition left. Had
the right and center Of our lines done as well
the salt works might yet have been ours. How
ever, Hanson's and Hobson's Brigades did all
that was possible Tor them 70 do. Gen. Hanson
was, rs We then supposed, mOrtally wounded
while leading his men in a charge. At this
time brigade Of 5000 veterans from the army
o. Gen. Early came pouring over the hills,
obliging HansOns men to fall back. The last
chance Of success was gone and every man in
the division knew i. Kaughan'g Cavalry Bri-
Rade had returned TO strengthen the garrison.
Early added his 5000 veterans, and the force of
Breckinridge was already more than twice our
number His men had plenty of food and
ammunition, while BurbridRe had neither.
They lay within strong Notifications bristling
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"CURLY."
E.-sery Of DOG Which Deserved Pension.

URVIYING members
of Gen. Geo. E. Crooks
" Kanawha /" wv. Va.
Division (later Gen.
John B. Turchin's),
First Brigade, Third
Division, Fourteenth
Corps, Army of the
Cumberland, will re-
me m Der "Curly."
When President Lin
aof,1 no1lo1 for the
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An Incident Of FLORENCE.

GAVE up over four
years of my young life
to the service of my
country during the late
war, and unfortunately
had to serve 13 months
Of it in those detestable
rebel prisons. While at
Florence, S. g., nine of
Us made the attempt to
escape by crawling on
our hands and knees
between the guards.
Only two ofussucceeded
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know now II IS yOursel
From the fact that
we met no opposition
here it was rightly be-
lieved we had eluded
the eye Of Gen. Breck-
inridge, who, thinking
this route Impractical
bic, had sent a brigade
Of cavalry 10 watch for
Us at Pound Gap. the
read We had taken the
june previous. We
were DOW about 30
miles from Saltville.
Pushing on rapidly.
the next nights halt
was made at the farm
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-FOUR OR FIVE SHOTS WERE FIRED

from the opposite houses, filing my left cheek
with splinters, putting hole through my over
coat and another through my canteen. Being
under strict orders not to fire or give the alarm
unless there was an advance in force by the
enemy, and finding the firing was not repeated
did not return it. but said to my companion.
who was still sitting in the same position,
That was close call, Jack" He made nc
reply, which did not notice, he being silent
fellow generally. Shortly afterwards Mai.
Macy, OF the goth, came up the street and re.
lieved us, saying that the outside pckets were
now posted and we might go down and join
our company; adding. Your comrade seems
to be asleep; arouse him !" / stepped over to
Kelly and gave him a shake, saying, Get up,
Jack; we are relieved when he fell over on
his side, dead. He had been shot through the
head when the last shots were fred at us, and
bad not even moved. His rifle was still upright
between his knees
confess was glad of the reliefand the com
fort Of a tin-cup Of coffee and fire, having
eaten nothing since G:30in the morning. We
lay in town next day, and on the 18th partici-
pated in that fatal charge on Marye's flights,
where the writer was twice wounded OuI
small regiment of 238 men and officers lost 81
| killed and wounded in the streets that night
S. LoNGFELLow, First Serg t, Co. II, goth Mass.
| National Soldiers Home, Va.
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EDERIcKs BURG,
4 Comrade Who Does Not Think the Crossing ai
that Place q Small Job.

EDITOR NATIONAL Tribune: Having read
In recent issue of your paper an article rela-
tive to the crossing at Fredericksburg Va, on
the afternoon of Dec. IL, 1862, entitled can
Explanation" and feeling that it does injustice
to gallant brigade, / ask permission to set
your correspondent right.
Having been among the first to cross in the
pontoon boats, claim to know whereof speak.
Although the comrade states that his whole
regiment (s9th n. " was never detailed to do
small jobs, am under the impression that he
must have strangely forgotten the ciTcum-
stances attending that one. The facts are as
follows: Dana's old Peninsular Brigade (the
Third, Second Division, Second Corps, consist
ing of the 10Th and Goth Mass, 18th Mich, 42d
and 59th n. Y, which latter did not muster
one full company,--in fact, the whole brigade
did not muster l 600 men and officers,-com-
manded by Col. Hail. of the 9TH, came in from
picket early that morning and stacked arms in
rear of the Lacy House, on the river bank. We
were told before breaking ranks that we had
been selected to cross and
CLEAR THE TOWN
as soon as the bridge was completed, and orders
were given US that if we were fired upon from
any house after landing to break it open and
kill the inmates.
At about a. m tremendous fire of field
artillery was opened on the town, which at that
time was shrouded IN log. Inc SHELL OF course,
pierced the houses through and through. In a
short time the air was full of burning paper,
ETC., showing that the town had been set on
fire in several places. All this. however, was
insufficient to dislodge Barksdales Mississippi
Brigade, who were secreted in the cellars and
behind fences, etc, on the opposite shore. and
who kept up deadly fire the pontoniers
and detachments of the 50th N. Y. Engineers
who were manfully trying to complete the
bridge In fact, after three or four boats were
in position, it was found impossible to proceed,
every man who went upon that duty being
killed or wounded. At about 2:30 D. m. the
brigade was ordered to fall in, and volunteers
were called for to cross in the remaining boats
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If your digestion is impaired and you feel all
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HANOVER, Pa.

How Tie Third Cavalry Division Checked the
Rebel Advance.
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brigade The other brigades were commanded
BY Gen. E. II. Hohsou and Col. Hanson.
We leff MI. Sterling on the 20Jh of Septem-
her for Prestonburg. in Eastern Kentucky,
which place we reached few days later, and left
Rcain on the 9th We passed through Piketon
the next day, and after crossing the river cur
leading battalion had a skirnish with party
Of rebel scouts, and Co. Of the 18th drove
them of.
The column pushed on to reach the river
valley before night. The eRcampment thai
night was the last enjoyable one on That expe,
diton as water and fuel was plenty, and
foraeing good. Here the pack-tTain sent for
wsrl in advance Of rs with a large store Of
corn was unloaded. The corn was transferred
to smaller sacks and mounted behind the troop
ers, each horse carrying from one to two bushels
Of corn, its only sustenance for
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been completed and troops came pouring over
1t was then dusk and the streets were fairly
lighted up by the incessant flashes of musket-
~. Just as the fire began to slacken and we
thought the trouble over, a full regiment cross
ed and came up in grand style to relieve US, a
proceeding to which we certainly did not OBJ
ject. Bat alas +! we had scarcely filed out on
the sidewalks, right aud left, giving them a
the river, when the rebels opened in front in
ed in rush Of men. Notwithstanding the
gravity of the situation, they were greeted with
roars of laughter and such remarks as Go it,
bootsW " Come back and get your gun p All
aboard for Washington !"
1t was the boys first experience, and rather
too severe. So we had to take our old position
again and finish what we bad begun, and at
1880 p In. were quietly in possession of Freder-
icksburg. We then stationed pckets, and the
brigade fell back to the river and passed the
night in the deserted houses.
1t was the writer's luck to be posted with
another of his company on the corner of the
street where we had formed square, and the
night being very cold we had broken open a
store and carried our wounded in for shelter
until they could be removed. Ny comrade
sat down, leaning against the side of the build
ing, and / stood by tree on the sidewalk go
ing into the store two or three times and feel
ing around in the dark to relieve some poor
fellow who l heard calling for water. Mean.
while some of the rebels must have returned
through the rear Of the houses opposite, and
my movements probably attracted their atten
ton, for suddenly
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FIGHTING THEM OVER
What Our Veterans Have to Say About
Their Old Campaigns.
- sALTvILLE RID.

Comraae soliday's Account Of the Inflated Expe-
dftioa.
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and cleared the bank, and then, with the 10Th
Mass. deployed on our right and the 9TH Mich.
on our left, to advance through the houses and
gardens, the Goth marched up the street Queen
Anne or Princess Charlotte, I forget which)
in column Of companies taking with us as
guide very tall old man in long cloak and
plug hat, who had warned our commanders
that the Johnnies were still holding the town
in force and that we should be whipped "out'n
our boots if we went UP thar" He went very
much against his will, poor old fellow, and
was one of the first
KILLED BY HIS FRIENDS.
As the regiment reached the intersection of
Queen Anne and Princess Charlotte streets we
were opened on front and rear, right and left,
from cellars, housetops, windows fences and
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rkRcH OF 100 NILES

We nov marched rapidly along the salt-train
road toward Virginia. Inc early Fall rains
now set In, and the horrors of this nights
march win ever be remembered by the boys.
The darkness was so impenetrable that lot even
q white horse in the nearest section could
be seen The CRY Of despair and the dull
crash many feet below would be the only signal
that a horse aud rider had fallen into the abyss
Eight or 10 men were lost in this way. Finally
the drenched column reached the rich valley Of
the Clinch River. A large farmhouse, with
barns, c0rn-cribs, etc. welcomed US back "a
civilization. The rain ceased, aud the vet
weary regiments soon had the fences blazing IN
campfres and their horses feeding on the vel
come corn. But Oh, the cider, the appleiacki
geese, pigs and chickens; bow everything
vanished from that homestead. Boys, You
4. 81 se-
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Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-27
ROUGH WEATHER.
Railroad Trains De1aYed-BOats De-
 tained-The Snow ShOveIing Brigade

Railroad Trains DeIaYed-Boats De
 tained-The Snow ShOveIing Brigade
 Winter Scenes-TO-NIght's Carnival.
 The heavy snowfall of Wednesday night delayed nearly all the railroad trains early yesterday morning. The pioneer trains through the snow were all late. The icy crust of the snow which came after the rain made passage through the snow more diff foult. The steamboats were delayed owing to the binding snow storm, but made their trips all right. The horse car horses had extra work to perform and it was hard sled ding for the delivery teams until the rosds were well broken. Business on Chapel and Church streets was very dull and the mer- chants had time to look over their books and cogitate on the probabilities of the weather and the coming years business profits. In the afternoon some of the ladies ventured out to do a little shopping or draw books at the library, but the number was small. The weather got settled before night and the sidewalks were all in good order. The snow shoveling brigade was out in large force yes terday. Crowds were out to attend Lohen- grin, while at Bunnell's there was large
 throng also There were but few at the
 toboggan slides, but throngs will doubtless
 be out at the new slide to-night.if if the weath.
 or permits, to witness the grand carnival and illumination at the aew slide between State
 and Orange street in the Gold Spring woods Last weeks weather has demonstrated thai the ice king, Jack Frost and old Boreas are still alive and kicking.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-27

A TEmPEsTUoUs RIDE.

Party of Young People From st.
 Mary's Church Have an Exciting AG<
 venture While on n Sleigh 1Glde.
 A party of sixty young sGsp1e connected with the Sunday sehhoo6 6f St. Mary's R. @ church had an exciting adventure Wednes- day night while on sleigh ride to Branford Point. The heavy snow storm overlook the party while on the road. One of the sleighs broke down, but was repaired only to again give way. The party walked half{a mile in the blinding storm and Branford Point was reached, but the young people suffered from the cold and exposure. On the return trip an accident befell another of the sleighs and there waA more exposure to the storm. One young lady tainted away before reaching home. Twenty-Five of the party returned to the city by rail. The sleigh riders got back at 8. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-27
GOOD INVESTMENT.

Six Per Cent. Railroad Bonds.
 An excellent opportunity for investors is offered in the six per cent gold bonds of the Columbus and Hooking Coal and Iron com pany These bonds pay interest semi-anau- ally. The company's statement will be found in another column and tells it's own story as to assurance of interest payments. Read the statement. These bonds can be obtained in New Haven of Messrs. Bunnel1 6 Scranton.
 Members Of the old Thirteenth 0. V.
 A bill has been introduced into Congress authorizing the Secretary of War to procure and present suitable medals to ''the sur vivors of the forlorn hope storming party at Pert Hudson on June 15, 1s63." The Thir- teenth Connecticut furnished many volun- teers for this work, the column being com- handed by Colonel (afterwards Major Gen eraD Henry w. Birge, of Norwich. It is earnestly hoped that all survivors will send urgent appeals to their congressman and CO., operate as far as possible in the effort now being made to secure the promised medals of honor.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-27

Gus Williams, whose fame as 8 dialect comedian is worldwide, will appear at the New Haven Opera House this and tomorrow evenings and tomorrow afternoon in his new play entitled "Keppler's Fortunes" He has scored a great success in the character of Albert Keppler, 8 noble and true-hearted butcher. Throughout the play his pathos and comedy are alike refreshing.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-27
FIurry of Excitement.

The National Opera Go. had slight furry of excitement yesterday. Soon after arriv- ing here the box receipts for the concert last night were attached upon claim for unpaid salary made by MT. Fessenden, the singer. It appears that he sang for the company three nights in Boston recently, upon which his claim rested. The attachment was made by Constable Jonathan Pond of this city. The matter was quickly and amicably ad- justed and the attachment withdrawn.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-27
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Of Donations To the New Haven or phan AsYlum.

phan Asylum.
 Donations to the New Haven Orphan Asylnm from Dec. 29, 1887, to January 26, 1888:
 Second Congregational church, Fair Ha- ven, $40. 60; Stephen B. Butler, $25; William R. Tyler, $25; discount in bills. William M. Russell, 30; John Bright, $438; Russell Rounds, 20c.; Bundy & Filley, amount or bill, $1.50; c. W. Whittlesey & Co.,, medi- cines for the month; Hiram lodge, No. l, l barrel biscuits, half barrel foreign nuts, 147 oranges, 1 bushel apples, large quantity of celery, grapes, bananas. raisins, one and half pails of cranberry seuoe, pickles, 12 bushels crulIers, 3 ca9ked tnfKeys, 3 cooked spareribs, stuffed roasse pork, scol- loped oysters, cooked tongue, baked pork and beans, lbs. butter, pies and cake; Mrs. 0. P. Wurts, bbl. sweet potatoes and sec. ond hand cloth; F. H. Wheeler, M: D., 5 bottles of medicine; Miss Gilbert, bag o1 grapes; Mrs. Harriet A. Scranton, scraI book; Mrs. F. T. Blake,6 pairs mittens; knit ting stockings, Mrs. Amos Thompson ane Mrs. s. J., East Haven, each 2 pairs. Visiting committee for February-MIs Edwin F. Mersick, 1,255 Chapel street; Mrs | George B. Stevens, 1,298 Chapel street. ELIZA K WINNING, Rec. Sec,