The National tribune., 1889-06-27

the most popular MIstresses the White House ever
had, and her many friends throughout the country
will be greatly panied to hear of this afiiction.
Col. r. Parker, of Casteton, Vt, wrote letter to
the Gar In October. 1888. congratulating him and
his family on escape from death In a serious acci-
dent to the train which they were travelling.
Last week the Colonel received letter from the
Russian Minister in Washington, saying that he
was instructed by his Imperial Majesty to ao<nowl-
edge the receipt of the letter and thank him for
the kind expressions il contained.
Maj. r. H. Hendershott, the famous Drummer
Boy Of the Rappahann ock, Is en- route to juneau,
Fort Wrangle, and SitlSa. Alaska.
Gen. Simon Cameron, Secretary of War under
President Lincoln, stricken with paralysis of
the right side on Thursday last at his home in
Donegal Springs, Pa and his condition Is very
critical, owing to his advanced age.
Gen. John O. Frem ont, the great Pathfinder, and
the first Republican candidate for President Of the
United States, Is now Is years old, but he gets
around in remarkably active manner and looks
good for 10 or 10 years yet. The General has
clipped his long. white whiskers and hair. which
he has worn for the last 10 years, and this con-
tributes much to lessen the appearance of age.
Capt. @. s. Black, of the u s. Army, had a curl
Gus experince at Queenstown when he landed from
the Germanic this week. The customs officers
found his sword among his luggage and wanted
to confscate 1t. Capt Black was indignant. He
said that he was an Army officer and wanted to
carry his sword with him on his tour through Eng
land, ireland and France He felt that he had a
right TO carry 1t wherever he went. The customs
officers were obdurate, and informed him that no
one was allowed to carry sword in a proclaimed
district. Capt Black went to see Resident Magis-
trate about il, and also Mr.. Piatt, the American
Consul there. However it was no use. He dis
covered that he could not carry his sword without
license, and being q stranger he was unable TO
obtain one so his sword remains at Queenstown
until he Is homeward bound, when it will be re-
turned to him.
Col. Emmons Clark the distinguished COM
mander Of the 7th n. Y. N. g.. closed 25 years Of
service rs Colonel-the longest Of any on record
June 20 by resignation. He enlisted in the regi-
ment In january, 1857; was made First Sergeant
In 1858, Second Lieutenant in 1852 First Lieutenant
In 1850, aud the same year was promoted to be
Captain Of the Second Company, succeeding Alex
nnder Shnler. who became Major On June 81,
1864, he was elected Colonel vice Marshall Lefers
The following is a list of officers Of the Regular
Army now under orders to visit inspect instruct
and report upon militia camps: Mai. Charles b.
Throckmorton, I'd Art at Concord N H.; Col r
l. Dodge, ilth Inf, at Wilmington, ". c.; Mai
Jacob b. Rawles, 4th Art, at simon's Island. Ga;
ldeut-Col. Richard Todor, 5lh Art, near Peek
skill, N. l.; Capt. John @. Leefe, I9th Inf, near
Mobile, Ala; Maj. s. b. NJ. Young Sd Cav, Gal
weston, Tex; Capt. Gaines Lawson, 18th Inf, near
Springfield. ILL.,; Capt. Charles BentzoIn, 18th Inf
Lake City. Mimi; Lieut. r. r. Evans, l2th Inf, at
Fort Henry. Miss; Capt. Joseph Hale, Wisconsin.
and Col. E. f. Townsend 18th Inf, at Watertown.
OAK The encampment OF the militia troops at
Battle Creek, Mich, will be inspected by Col
Black, of the 23d Inf, whose regiment participates
In the manuvers
den. Neal Dow has daughter residing at Nashua,
N. H., who is a confirmed invalid, not having been
able TO move from her chair for years In this
time she has mastered the French, German Span
ish, Russian and Greek languages, aud is well
Versed in other departments of learning.
Last week Rear Admiral Almy's daughter An
ME was married in Epiphany Church, Washington,
to Second Lieut.. John T. Haines, of Co. NJ, 5th o.
5. Cav, who graduated from the Military Academy
in 1882.
Ma. Gen. John @. Parke, Colonel of Engineers.
and formerly commander of the Ninth Corps, has
made application to be retired July l. under the
40ycars-in-service law. The General aud his
friends were badly disappointed in his not being
promoted by President Cleveland to the Office OF
Chief OF Engineers, with the rank of Brigadier-
General. upon the retirement Of Gen Duane from
that position. Dir. Cleveland chose Col. Casey for
promotion on the ground Of seniority, though this
only amounted to five days difference in their
receiving their commissions as Colonies Of En-
gineers. On the other hand, Gen. Parke had served
three years longer, having graduated In 1876 while
Col. Casey graduated in 1873. and Gen. Parke had
brilliant record ia tho war, having been bri-
gAde, division and corps commander and tenn
porary commander Of the Army OF the Potomac
receiving four brevets for distinguished services at
Fort Macon. jackson, Knoxville, and Fort Stead
man, while Col. Casey had taken q quite incou-
spicuous part in the war. Gen Parke would not
be retired for until Sept D. 1891 but he chooses
go out now. aud his retirement viii make vacant
one Colonclcy in the Engineers which will promote
Lieut.-Coi. David @. Houston, who has held that
rank since iss2. 10 Colonel, Mai VIM. H. H. Beny-
anrd to Lieutenant Colonel. Capt Ernest b. Ruff
nor to Major, and Lieut.. Theodore A. Bingham to
Captain. His retirement will also make vacant
the important positian of superintendent Of the
Military Academy and Commandant Of Cadets, for
which there will probably be considerable rivalry
among the niger officers of the Army.