The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-06-20
Nrw ApPnINTEEs.

The President has made the following ap-
pointments during the week: Archie Z. Bax-
ter to be United States Marshal for the North
ern District of New York. He is well-known
lawyer Of Elmira. He entered the army at
the outbreak of the war at the age of IL, and
served throughout the war, notwithstanding a
severe wound received at Resaca, Ga. He has
served as Clerk Of Chemung County, and III
1882 was nominated for Congress on the Re-
publican ticket but failed of election. He
took an active part in the last campaign, and
made quite a reputation as a stump speaker.
Edgar II. Shook, of Detroit, Mich, to be Su-
perintendent of Supplies for the Postofice
Department.
John Feland, TO be Collector of Revenue,
Second District Of Kentucky. He was Union
soldier during the war; and has since engaged
in the practice of law. He has held several
State offices.
John J. Landram, to be Collector of Internal
Revenue, Sixth District of Kentucky. He is a
native of the State, and served with credit in
the Mexican war and was Union soldier In the
civil war. He is lawyer, and has been twice
candidate for Congress on the Republican
ticket from that district.
G. P. Bray, to be Collector of Customs for the
Districts of Salem and Beverly, Mass. He is a
one-legged soldier, and was removed from a
subordinate position in the Custom-house by
the Collector, who is now removed to make a
place for him.
Earl N. Rogers, to be Collector of internal
Revenue, Second District of Wisconsin. He
was a brave soldier of the late war, and was
appointed Adiutant General of the State by
Gov. Rusk, which position he filed with entire
satisfaction.
Robert Smalls, to be Collector of Customs for
the District of Beaufort, S. G. Gen. Sma.is is a
colored man, and he captured the rebel steamer
Planter" and run her out of the harbor OF
Charleston. He served as a pilot on the
monitor Keokuk in the famous attack on
Charleston, April Z, 1853, and was still a Pilot
in the Navy when, on the lst of December,
1863, he guided the steamer he had captured up
the Sound with supplies for the Federal troops
then on Morris Island, under Gen. @. A. Gill
more. While passing Secessionviile, on James
Island, terrific fire was opened on the steamer
and its Captain deserted her. Mr.. Smalls took
charge of the vessel and brought her safely to
the Federal troops, for which act Of bravery he
was given a commission as Captain. He served
as a Member of Congress several terms.
Donald Mclean, to be General Appraiser OF
Merchandise. port of New York.
Mark D. Flower to be Supervising Inspector
of Steam Vessels at st. Paul, Mimi. He is q
veteran of the war, and is an old steamboat
Captain.
VETERANS IN THE CITY.
Jesse L. TalmOn, 9Th Ind. Cav, Lafayette
Tenn. Comrade Talmon was loyal citizen oil
Middle Tennessee, who made his way to the
Union lines with great difficulty and danger
and enlisted in the 9Th Ind. Cav. He was
badly wounded in the foot, and the wound
still runs, so that he is obliged to walk or
crutehes. He lives on his farm, abont six miles
from Lafayette.
Comrade W. L. Smell, Co. D, 9th VT, Chicago
III. Comrade Smell lost his arm in the Wilder
ness. He is now a successful lawyer, and ha:
his Office at 1I2 Clark street. He came tx
Washington to attend the National Convention
Of the Patriotic Sons of America, with which
be is prominently identified.
Capt. S. Brennan and Comrade w. 81. FL
Gof. Sd Mich, Cadillac Mich. These comrade!
had been to Gettysburg to attend the unvail
ing of the Michigan monuments.
George w. Owen, 4th Mich. Comrade Owen
served from first to last in the 4th Mich, ant
took part IN every engagement in which thai
gallant regiment participated. He is now ed
itor and proprietor of the ShialDasSee american
fiourishing paper of 0wosso.
Junior Vice COMMANDMENTS Chief Joseph
Hadden. ComTade MADDEN represented the
National officers of the GAR at the unvail
ing of the Michigan monuments at Gettysburg
and after discharging that duty came TO Wash
ingt0n TO attend to some business for comrades
No officer of the Order has been more jealous
and energetic than he since his induction into
Office. lie has travelled hundreds of miles, at
tended Campfres, Reunions, and Encamp
ments all over the eastern part Of the country
and spared neither time nor expense to b.
present wherever he thought he could advances
the cause. His work has been intelligent and
effective. His bluff, hearty, sailor manner anC
strong common sense have pleased the com
rades everywhere, and his tactful management
has strengthened the bonds of fraternity in tbs
Order