The National tribune., 1890-04-03
BITS OF ARMY GOSSIP.
Interesting "reminiscences Of an Ohio
Captain.


course. While returning southwark in 1864,
after partially recovering from wounds, passed
by the smoldering ruins of a hlockhOusc at
Tiltou Station, Ga, which was burned by the
Confederate Gen. Hoods command. Near there
/ met some members OF that daring garrison,
who held paroles given by the enemy in honor
OF their brave defense. When THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE surrcnders ono iota in its defense of
the Union soldiers we expect IL viii be, like the
brave garrison at Tilton Station, only granted
with the full honors Of war. / am led 10 think
that many Of our comrades do not appreciate
your gallant fight against the Union-soldier-
hating press, not seeing how bitter they arc
against us. No paper thus named would print
COmrade Russells unanswcrabie article en-
titled Just Oae Shot" Comrades pronounce
that worth the price of the paper alone. What
q Congressman Comrade Russell would make, If
he talks ms well as he writes.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is full Of good
things. Between Two Fires" by an old Yir-
ginian, reminds almost every member of the
Army OF the Potomac of facts and places Of in
terest. The Cannoncer's story is remarkably
good and 10 many of us the articles on the
Campaign OF the Shenandoah Valley well worth
preserving; but some parts of the latter, l re-
greet 70 see degenerate into bitter personalities.
In 1862 the writer was detached as Assistant
Postmaster of Shieldss Division. As near rs
remember this brave division was composed of
the following regiments Of infantry: 9TH. 18th.
and l4th Ind; 4th, 9Th. 9Th, Sth 29th and Goth
Ohio; S4th and ll0th Pa; 39th H.; 9TH w.
Va; Clark's Regular battery, Capt. Daums
battery. w. Va, Art: HuntingtOn's Ohio bat
terry, l.. A; LIST Va Cav, and squadron OF
Ohio Cav. think all these commands also be-
longcd to Gen. Frederick W. Landers Division
on the Upper Potomac, aud many OF these regi-
ments served afterward in Gen. John w.
Geary's command until the close of the war.
! remember while at Winchester, when occupy
ing the Office of the ViTgltidH newspaper for
the purpose OF doing some printing for nse
Of the postoffice, Of reading a notice advcriis-
ing for some fugitive slaves posted by James
nj. Mason. in. ] think few slaves were returned
by Gen. Banks's army in the Shenandoah
Valley.
At the cemetery at Winchester, where were
buried the Union dead who fell at Kernstown,
March %. 1862, ] copied the following from a
relie-chippcd marble slab:
MAJ.-GEN. DANIEL MORGAN
Patriotism and vaor the chief attributes OF
his character, aud his distinguished services dur
ing The Revolutionary war crowned his name with
glory.
While Landers Division was encamped at
Paw Paw the writer and Lieut.. Giles Z. Leon
ard were passing bya battery Of light artillery,
commanded by German Captain, wit
messed one OF the most cruel scenes Of the war.
One Of the drivers failed 10 handle his horses
30 please the Captain. when the latter drew his
over the head, aud then ordered Sergeant 70
remove him under arrest.
In four years OF war never but once saw an
officer strike subordinate, and certainly such
crime would be unsafe among American vol
uEtecrs. If this cruelty wronged soldier wishes
evidence in pension claim il viii be cheer
fully given.
Among the brilliant array of men Of this
command. well remember such daShing Col
oncls as William 4. Creighton. Alvin &. Koris
jeremiah s Sullivan. Nathan Kimball i. T.
Tyler, 8 = Carroll, John H. Patrick aud VIM
o. Murray. Almost every man Of Shiclds's Di-
vision viii remember Col. Lewis T. Buckley
BE was then 60 years q age, had fought at the
battles OF Rich Mountain and Winchester Gro
be led his regiment at Port Republic, where
be rode into action with bis face SO siernly to-
ward the foe. While waiting in line OF battle
on that evcnffnl 9th 81 June I5G2. my Captain
Edward Hayes, whispered 20 me his opinion
that We would get awiuily whipped. He had
been in consultatio with Col Buckley
tie night before. when the latter had
expressed himself in favor Of a retreat
knowing that Jackson's whole army would
b. down upon us early thenCzt morning. Col.
Buckley rode his horse into that open battle
field. 0ut was soon dIsmountcd. ! heard a shot
strike Lie horses knce with dull sickeuiBg
thud, aud, with Capt. Hayes, stepped to Col.
BucEleys assistance. when he dismounted
About that lime Tayl0rs Louisianians charged
upon The batteries at the coal pit. The cannon
were turned against the mountain-sde aud
doubt If more rapid artillery firing was done
during the war When the final order came
% retreat, Col. Buckley placed himself in front
Of the reTunauto his regiment. saving: Don't
hurry, men; ] am an old nan; ! can't run
snd ] won't Fnn." How the old mans face
lighted up as be said IT, can only be apprc-
ciated ly those who knew him. Railroad trains
pass over the now peaceful battlefield, proha-
bly, one 81 the most important OF the Republic:
because had Si9newali Jackson been cut OF At
this point, be would not have appeared a little
later IN tho Summer on the right flank OF Gen
hcClellaB's army. During the battle the black
smoke from the much-dizputed bridge rose
high toward the skies. telling us that Jack
sons army was al across the river and In our
front
Alter the disaster at Charlottesville. while
VIC were on the retreat u our old camps, that
model soldier and gentleman, Gen. Henry w.
S0cUm, addressing Col Charles Candy's Bri.
pacc, said. i cur stead. ines saved the army
IL ls 10 DC hoped that Gen. Slocum az come ~
tuIe day viii give the readers Of TIE Ma
gIOEAL IEIEUSE clear statement concerning
their services. Too well ] remember my com
maud filing into the deserted earth works Nav
=, l5J5. a. the right Of the turnpike cast Of the
Chance. lOIsgilie House after Jaclsson's r0ut Of
the Eleventh Corps. May 3 1863 while lying
- line d battle while The enemy were Smelling
rs terribly, one Of the finest soldiers in tie
Union army, Allen Mason. said 10 me that he
felt IS though be would get BIT thar day: but
he passed safely through that battle only 10
1a.l MORALLY wounded IN GeaTy 5 assault at Dug
Gap. Ca May Z. 1864 The writer had fought
10 siX haEd-lOught battles, but some four DAYS
previous 20 the battle OF Pine Hin, Ga. had
felt as though serious work was coming, aud
gave the next Sergeant. Giles X. Leonard q
copy Of his company rolls, telling him how
% account for tho men. The next battle told
the story or severe wounds
On the first day Of the battle Of Gettysburg
q fine young soldier Of the ID Ind. Cav. fell
in with my command Ia rear Of Cemetery
Hall, teuderly leading bis wounded horse, and
TegrettiDg his inability 10 take part In the
battle. should be glad 70 hear from this SOL
der and hope that this may bring cut some
anecdotes from the troopers concerning their
attachments 10 their horses-tho heroes who
are not gazetted."
should also be pleased 10 hear good words
from Nessrs. HOBght0D and Holmes, ID Mass.
POstmasterE Of Gen. n. T. Bauks's Division ia
the shenandoah Valley, and Of John c. Shaw,
Of my old company.
On The march 20 Gettysburg saw soldiers
marching opposite their commands on the side
OF the road, carrying their shoes In their hands.
% as 70 be able 10 take part In the battle while
had we been marching in old worn ont Viz.
GINA many Of them would have felt moro ike
falling 10 the rear; aud In striking contrast