The National tribune., 1889-01-31
PERSONAL.

Gen. William M. Stone, Ex-Governor of iowa
was in the city last week, being the messenger
from that State with the vote Of the Electoral Col
lege. Gen. Stone raised company for the Sd Iowa
but was shortly promoted to the Majority Of that
gallant regiment. In October 1862. he was ap-
pointed Colonel of the 2zd Iowa, and fought with
that regiment through the campaign v hieh result
ed In the capture Of Vicksburg, Miss. His regi-
ment was the only one which effected Judgment
on the enemys works in the terrible assault made
upon that stronghold May - 1853; for which Col.
Stone was brevetted Brigadier-GeneraL Gen.
stone resigned his position ia the army Aug. I8.
1853, to accept the nomination Of the Republicans
Of Iowa for Governor. He was elected by an over
whelnng majority, served his term and was con-
sdeTed one Of the best Governors Iowa ever had
lie has been prominent in Iowa politics ever since
and is considered one Of the best lawyers ia that
hourishing State.
Gen. James O'Beirne. Of New York, who is one
OF the most prominent politicians of that great city
visited Washington last week. Gen. O,Beirne en-
tered the service Captain in she S7th y Y early
in 1851 and did gallant work in the defense of
Washington, for which he was brought here and
made Assistant PrOyost-Marshal General. Many
OF the readers Of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE viii re-
member Of being brought before the General some
OF whom We're sent 10 their regiments while others
were seat to Forrest Hall. which Is now in West
Washington, but at that time was known as George
town, and was a military prison. Gen. o. Beirne
has been prominent in the politics Of New York
city for years; has oecn Democratic candidate for
representative from hs Congressional District but
has failed Of election twice. lie now thinks that
the next man who comes from his Congressional
District viii be Old soldier. regardless Of his
politics. for this sentiment is growing he says, in
all parts Of the country. Gen. O'Beirue would
make his mark should he be elected to Congress.
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EaH-eIect from the Eighth Michigan District, We
omitted TO state that CoiBrade Bliss was a member
OF Gov. s. a. sars staff with the rank OF Colo
mel, and that lie served term in the Michigan
Legislature as Senator, having been elected a. a
Republican in q Democratic District by an over
wEe.niiug majority. BE is no novice IN the matter
OF legislation and the veterans may rest assured
that III him they viii always have staBch friend
who viii never be found Iaggsrd when their in
teresls arc 81 stake.
Tire fne sword presented by Ohio citizens 10 Gen.
I. Z. Sherwood Chen Lieutenant-C Colonel command
ing the IIIih Ohol for gaiIsntry at the battle Of
Franklin. was stolen from his Toledo residence on
the evening OF jan 10. A tramp, who was given
something to eat in the kitchen picked Up the
sword which the girl had there to clean buttoned
1t under his coat and went of with It. On the sill
yer seabbard is the presentation inscription fol-
lowed by list Of the battles in which the lI1th
Ohio engaged. reward Is offered for its recovery
At ting ANNUAL meeting of the Board of Directors
of Toledo (Ol Soldiers Memorial Association the
following officers unanimously reelected
President Col l. F. Lytte; First Y.-P., Mrs. Kate
3. Sherwood; Second V.-P., Gen. c. l. Young;
Treas Capt. W. L. Walker; Sec, Maj. W. W. Al
corn A fine oil portrait of Hon John r. Osborn
first President painted by Whitloek. unvaiIed.
The work Of securing books and relies viii go
on; contributions solicited.
J. H. Culver Of Milford, Neb-, IS a oandidats FOR
Department Commander Of Nebraska. He was
first-class soldier, is a splendid working member
Of the Grand Army, and WOald make active
and successful Commander.
The Posts in Westchesier County, Y. n, have
united to present the name Of Comrade Jas. H.
Jenkins Commander Of Fs.TusvyoTth Post No. 49,
for Commander of the Department of New York.
Westminster County has never had q Department.
Commander or a candidate Tor the position.