The National tribune., 1890-03-27


w. VI. Clark, Sergeant, Co: c, I'd Tenn,
Twinville "eun. says that about Aug. 6, 1861,
the material which afterward entered into the
construction of his company had been collected
aud started on its way 10 Camp Dick Rob-
insOn, Ky. The start was made in the night
aud every mile added recruits to the party
Clinch River was reached before day, where
was found another squad in charge of a pale,
delicate, dudish little fellow, who, BY consent
of ALL took command of the entire outfit.
From that time on he was their leader and was
known as First Lieut.. Dan A. Carpenter, after
ward Adjutant, aud later Major. That night
when they went into camp the writer suggest
ed calling for a ladies' bandbox to put him in,
but he very soon changed his opinion in re-
gard to the officer. The command was ordered
To take breakfast at the house of a wealthy
Unionist named Ross, who lived at the foot of
the Walden Ridge, on the main road leading
from Clinton to Cumberland Gap, and about
six miles from the former place. Just as the
squadron was about to sit down to their meal,
three rebel officers rode up to the gate, dis
mounted and came into the house, with the in-
tentiOn of breaktasting. Carpenter faced the
rebels. and exclaimed: "Look here; I'll be
blanked if yOn can eat at this table until Abe's
boys are through" and the discounted rebels
took him at his words and cleared out.
Jas. Douglas, Co. ID, Sth ILL., Cav. Fort Madi-
son, WASH has an old cattle lance found in a log
cabin during the seven days fight. and if any
of his comrades of Co. ID want the relic they
can have it by addressing him.
T.. B. Moore. 5Ith Ohio, Garden CITY, Kan,
sends US an order issued by Gen. Beauregard in
1868, congratulating the garrison of Fort Nc
Aliister on their success IN resisting attack by
our monitors, but the writer says he never heard
of his issuing a similar order when a small
squad of Shcrman's bummers went after the
same fort Dec. l3, 1864. Perhaps he was busy
elsewhere just then.
NJ. A. Iolcomb, Bowen, Mich while in favor
of building monuments TO the memories of late
Generals, does not think that money should be
appropriated for that until the living soldiers
have had their dues.
James f. Adams, Co. G, 18th Ill., Cav, 355
North Clark street. Chicago, ILL.,, says that if
any of the members of his regiment are still
alive he would like TO hear from them. He
sends his thanks to the Cannoneer for his very
accurate and most interesting story
john Somerville, Auburn, w. Va, says that a
majority of the soldiers all over the country
without regard to political utilization, are in
favor of the pension bill recommended by the
GAR. Pension Committee. When that bill
becomes . law the Government will have full
filled its promise and kept its faith with the
soldiers.
Jonathan Snelbaker, Co. G, s7th Ohio, and Cor
pOral, Co. q, 10th Ohio Cav, SwantOn, o., was
with Gen. Sherman ON his great march, and in
the saddle from Nov. Ii, 1864 TO April 3 1865. AT
one time he rode $50 miles without sleep or rest,
and was among the first in Raleigh, N. G. He
has not seen any of the old comrades OF the 10th
Ohio Cav. for 20 years, aud would like TO hear
from them.
o. q. Daniels Mt. Vernon, o., says THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE echoes his sentiments. The
old soldiers are tired OF being played as suck
ers " by the politicians.