The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-07-18

when they reached the rebel FROM nring on
both sides commenced, butour boys making no
halt dashed on, driving everything before
them, until they came in contact with what
appeared to be the rear of Hoods army. Then
sabers were used and guns dubbed, and sharp
fight ensued.
George W. Toms, Sergeant, 5th N. Y Cav,
says, referring to the article in the issue of July
a, by Comrade Porter, 18th VT, about recOnnois-
sance down the Shenandoah Valley, where the
9Th s. G. was captured, that if the cOmrade
meant that his (Porter's) division captured it
he is greatly mistaken, as the rebel regiment
was taken by the First Brigade. Second Dvis-
ion Cavalry, under command of Gen. Mcintosh,
and not only was the Chaplain captured, but
the Colonel and the other officers also. DIR. L.
p. Woods, of the 5th n. Y Cav received the
Colonel's sword and sent it home to his wife,
The writer's regiment was on picket, and, sur
rounding the Carolinians, charged and capt
ured them without losing man.
ID. j.. Thomas, Co. b, 111th Ohio, Center. Ind,
says that while there were some mistakes made
by Comrade Powell in his defense of Milroy
there were also great many truths which should
have been declared before. He has never seen
an accurate account of the battle of Winchester
or of Monocacy He thinks that Gen. J. War
rem Keller could throw some light on the bat
tie of Winchester; he was true friend of
Milroy's, and one of the few who read the pro-
ceediugs Of Miroy's court martial. The writer
not been done to such soldier as Milroy until
this late day.
Emmer Bowen, Vernondale Cal, says that
Capt Ridenour is correct as to the date of the
foriorn hope at Vicksburg. He does not see
how he (Bowen) made such mistake as the
occurrence is still fresh in his memory. He
wants the names and addresses of the Captain
and Lieutenant who commanded the little
party of $50 comrades on that memorable oc-
casiOn, as well as the names of the boys who
played with hand-grenades pitched over to
them by the rebs.
Ed. Bocourt, Co. K. 33d ILL.,, Farmer City,
ILL.,, Endorses all that COmrade Patterson, Nor
NAL, Ill, said regarding the National Encamp-
ment and the railroad rates He seconds his
proposition not to pay more than one cent per
mile each way. All that the comrades have to
do is TO let the companies understand that they
do not intend to go unless the rate is lowered,
and the roads will soon see that il is to their
advantage to do as is demanded.
Personal.
Robert Jenkins, Co. II, 9th Pa. Cav, Fair
mount, Pa, Kan enlisted when but Ii years of
age, and had the honor OF capturing. single
handed, rebel cavalryman at Cripple Greek,
Tenn. On this occasion the writer's regiment,
only 700 strong. engaged some 1,S00 of the
rebel Gen, Wheeler's cavalry and captured some
$50 prisoners and killing and wounding very
many more, besides putting the rest to rout.
j. A. Jones, North Newcastle, Me-, would like
TO correspond with the comrade who OCCASION
ally writes to The NATIONAL TRIBUNE from
Highlands, S. C., as he wishes to make some
inquiries about that place.
Madison Nolan, st. Bernice, Ind, would like
to know if the comrades of the S5th Ind.
have been isolated these long 81 years. They
did some fighting and he thinks the 10th Ind.
will remember them at Peach Tree Greek, July
CO. 1864. The S5th in this action was in the
linz Tko "a 4a1
his regiment and continued the rest of the day
in the ranks of the 10Th Ind.
James II. Bowman, Co. L, and Lieutenant
Co. ID, 47th ILL.,, Oak Lodge. Ind. Ter, says in
answer to Lieut.. J. S. Brasfeld, who thinks it
is about time some of the 47th ILL.,, Eagle Bril-
gade, should tell something about their ex-
ploits, will say that he for one did good service
around the camp-kettle when full of navy
beans; and further. that he enlisted Aug. Is,
1861, and stayed with the regiment until Feb.
s, 1866, when he was discharged at Springfield,
Ill. II any veteran of the 47th should see
this, please let himself be known, or forever
hereafter hold his peace.
Random Shots.
W. s. Pierce, Co. b, Goth Wis, Manitou, Man
itoba, says that while he is not q member of the
GAR, as he does not live near enough to any
Post to join IT, he is very much interested in the
affairs of his old comrades who are still waiting
for the TAPS" In regard TO ex-Confederates
who afterwards joined the Union army being
allowed to belong the GAR, he thinks it
would only be justice to admit them. He per-
sonally knows that a great many men deserted
| the rebel ranks at the risk of their lives to
avoid supporting an unholy cause.
j. H. Stephenson, Co. K, loOth Pa, says
that his company had membership of 1s6
| during their term of service, from August,
1861. 10 July, 1865. They had q killed or
died of wounds and SO wounded. Other CON-
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writer desires to draw comparison between
losses of infantry and artillery, and will note
one of the best batteries in the army-Ba.tery
| b, 1st Pa l.. A.-and his company. This bat
| terry had an enrolment of 3S2 men; of this
number u were killed OF died of wounds and
81 were wounded. The writer thus shows that
there is more danger in an infantry company
than in battery.
Fred Diener, Co. G. 10th Pa. Cav, Middle
bury, y. j., has never seen any mention of the
| fighting brigade commanded by Col Minty
composed of the 4th u. ;. Cav, 7th Pa. Cav.
aud 4th Mich. Cav, and wants to know if the
surviving members of the brigade think they
| have done enough 10 need no comments at this
! late day. He would like to hear from any of
| them, especially from Serg'ts Greer, Moore,
Pierce and Robinson.
l.. II. Rowe, Co. +, 18th Me-, Mandarin, Ala.
expresses the opinion that THE NATIONAL
| tribune is the only paper in the country
which avowedly and confidently pleads the
| veterans cause, and he Is bound to eeonomize
! if necessary, TO raise dollar TO keep the old
friend on his table. He hopes Congress will
pass THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE pension bill,
so that his pittance of % cents a day may be
added to TO keep soul and body together little
| longer.
| Vernon NJ. Clary Lieutenant, 9th W. Va,
| Norwalk. Iowa, says the comrades in his
neighborhood are watching for the railroads
/ to reduce the fare 10 one cent q mile to
Milwaukee. If they do this nearly every
soldier will CO. aud many take their fami-
| lies; otherwise they connOt afford it. He
would like to know if his old regiment are
ashamed of their record, as they ought to speak
out and tell something of their doings-how
they fought, hled, and died in Cheat River.
| He thinks Maj. Bennett, Lieut.. Adams and a
| host of others could write some interesting ae-
counts of what the regiment passed through.
| However If they are ashamed of the Bloody
| 9th, he would like to have them write him
| privately and he will hush.
| A. Bonner, Soldiers Home, Leavenworth,
| Kan, says that the doubling Thomases are
! carefully considering the noble sentiments re-
Gently expressed by Commissioner Tanner in
his short but splendid speech to the GAR. at
Kansas City, Mo. Those sentiments are voiced
| by nearly 800 veterans at the Soldiers Home
| Commissioner Tanners liberal policy is a we'll
established fact and the ratings which he is