The National tribune., 1890-04-10

Art. he served in Florida against the Seminole
Indians, whose descendants still inhabit the Ever
gades of that State. This was a good while ago,
but Gen. Van Ylet holds his own for his laugh In
as hearty his eye as bright and his step as buoyant
as most mems at 40 years Of age The General ia =
very popular man in Washington.
Gen. Henry O. Dwight was nominated last week
for Mayor of Hartford, Conn. Gen. Dwight was
gallant soldier Of the 9th Mass, and is one OK
Hartford's prominent business men. The chances
are largely in favor Of his election.
Commander Bowman IT. MeCalIa, o. 3. Navy
who has been before a Court Of Inquiry at the
Brooklyn Navy-yard recently for fnhuraan treat
ment of his crew, is said by Boston newspaper -
have married as beautiful Boston belle as ever
touched a dainty foot TO the Beacon street side
walk"
When Gen. Daniel f. sicE<les went to take posses
sion Of the Office of Sheriff Of New York City and
County, to which he was recently appointed ha
was Kept waiting for one Of the gentlemen who
had promised to go upon his bond. The gentle
man was some minutes late, and Gen. Sickles bs-
came impatient. At this iuncturs Gen. Danfal
Butterfeld entered the Sherif's office 10 pav hls
respects and congratulate the new Sheriff and On
learning the cause of delay, Immediately became
responsible for the proper conduct Of the Office By
Gen. Sickies in the sum Of $4,000 with the re-
mark: Dan, consider il an honor to become one
/
this character the feeling Of comradeship comes to
the front, and makes the Grand Army what is
claims to be, that is, an organization for the pro-
motion Of Fraternity. Charity and Loyalty
r. II. Harvey, who was recently appointed PEN
sion Agent Of the State Of Michigan by the Presi-
dent is One-legged soldier who served as private
IN Michigan regiment He is a minister OF the
Gospel, and was backed in his canvass by a large
following Of Grand Army people, az well as By
both Senators from the Wolverine State II Is pre-
dieted that he viii make an excellent officer.
| Gen. Alfred H. Terry, U. 3. Army retired,
now lives very quietly in his beautiful home on
Hihhouse avenue, New Haven, Conn. His health
| Is very poor and he seldom leaves his house He
is only So years Old but for some time he has not
been very strong In his younger days be was
/ Town Clerk Of New Haven, and many Of thas
oity's records bear his signature.
/ Col Winfield Scott Fletcher. the recently an
| pointed Assistant Adjutant-G General, GAR. De-
/ paFtment Of New Mexico enlisted April IS 1861
and his company subsequently, became Co. G., FL
/ VT Col. Fletcher was wounded in the hand AZ tbs
first battle of Bull Run, and in the leg at Savage
| Station daring the seven days fight in front
Of Richmond, for which he discharged from
4 the service. Col. Fletcher never attained higher
rank in the service than Corporal his title com
ing from the Grand Army. lie has filed tbs
position Of Assistant Adjuant General twice before
\ and that of Assistant InspeetOr-General. Col
\ Fletcher went to New Mexico az United States
Timber Agent in ls79 and after three years service
/ resigned He has been very prominent ia Grand
/ Army circles since he has lived in New Mexico,
aud his appointment gives great satisfaction.
Capt Frederick 9Iaiher, 7th " Y A, superfn-
/ tendent Of the New York Fishery Commission AZ
/ Cold Spring. y Y recently heard. through TaE
! NATIONAL TRIBUNE, that a sword he wore when
captured June To- 1904 would be returned to him or
his heirs They could be found. Capt Brewster Co.
/ A, lO,h Ala, who had captured Capt. 3Iather and
/ who had taken his sword from him. died few
years age. His representatives published the fact
that the relic would be returned upon application.
Capt. Mather lost no time in making application
and short time ago the old sword. belt and sCab
bard were returned 20 Capt Mather, who prizes
them very highly. The scIbbard has an inden-
| tatiOu where ball struck it during the battle