The National tribune., 1891-08-13

Fighting Family.
s. s. Warner, ThOrp Wis, is one Of FIVE
brothers who took part in the fg'A for the
Union. samuel w. served in the 10Th Wis;
Jonathan y. in the 10th y. Y. III. A.; William
s. in the 18th Wis; James A. in the 15t ". Y.
J.. A., and the writer in the 10Th n. Y. Cav
Re also had three brothers-in-law in the Union
army, and now has a son in the Order Of Sons
Of Veterans.
Hannah A. Gray, Crystal Falls, Mich, has
seen claims for family patriotism. She had but
four brothers. In 1861 Charles ". Fribley en-
listed az the first call; was made Sergeant Of
Go. +, -ith Pa; was promoted several times,
and fell Feb. 20 1864 at Oulustee, Fla, being
Colonel Of the 9Th U. 5. G. t. John Il. served
during the war in the 1st Colo. Hiram G.. was
member Of Co. f, S4th Pa; served - months
and was discharged on account Of disability.
William II. enlisted at the age Of Is years and
served his term in the nine months service.
When the last boy was gone the writer's father,
old Mr.. Fribley, offered his services at the age
Of So years, but was rejected on account Of dis
ability from rheumatism. Her mOther-in-law,
Hannah g. Phillips had seven sons. Five of
them served during the war. Samuel w.
Phillips, Co. u, 11th Pa, Abram G. and Edwin
G., both Of Peunsylrania regiments and William
b. and Walter c., Of an Iowa regiment. If this
should come under the notice Of either OF the
two latter, or any one Of either family, she
would DO glad to know Of their whereabouts.
Scattering.
W. A. Cleveland, Box 10, gainesville, o.,
favors the reunion of the blue and gray at the
coming Worlds Fair. lie thinks the Govern
meut might furnish transportation, and per-
hap5 rations and tents, for five or 10 days. He
would like to hear from any one of the blue or
gray on the subject.
j. Robinson, 18th Pa. Cav, Box 126, Yates
Center, Kan says that COmrade Briscoe Good
heart writes very readily and entertainiugly.
He asks if he could not tell Of the capture Of
Johnson's and McC1usands troops, after the
burning Of ChambcTsburg at NOOrleld.
j. z. Ewing, Walnut Bottom, Pa, says in
your issue Of June p see o shot from III.
G. Walker, Stanton, y. d., in regard to a book
written by DR.. Moore, entitled Fitzpatrick
and His Cavalry was there. was acquainted
with the parties, have the book and know the
statement made to be true. L would be very
much pleased 20 know something Of Surg
Walker as I believe / have heard nothing of
him since the war. have been considerably
amused at the efforts made by some Of the vets
% prove that they and their commands were
in the army and that they were present at some
Of the battles fought. Why DO they not let the
records tell the story, like some other regiments
DO, notably the 9th Pa Cav?
Wants Them Written Up.
DR.. Howard Cook, Continental Building,
Omaha, Neb. wants some Of our readers to give
an account of tho capture Of Black River bridge
by the 81 u. s. @. q. The bridge was north
east Of Yazoo City, Miss He also would like
to see an account of the capture of an engine
on the railroad between COrinth and Purdy, by
two Of the youngest soldiers Of Co. III, 4th Ill.
Cav. lie wants 70 know who set fire to Sena-
tobia. Comrade Cook belonged to both Of the
regiments named.
At Gettysburg.
III. VI. Jones. 18th Mass, Scott City, Iowa,
regarding Picket Shot in the issue of July
2, from ID. III. Chase. Captain, 18th o.. S., as to
the time the Fifth Corps arrived on the battle
field at Gettysburg, says that he too has
noticed the same error by other writers. The
First Division led the Fifth Corps, and was put
into battle in front Of the DEVILS Den az Q
o'clock July ?; the advance OF the Sixth Corps
arrived at p. n. and took position to the left
Of the Fifth.
Homes for Settlers.
Hiram Anton, Shelbiua, Mo-, says to the
home seekers that one can get land cheaper in
his section than in the Eastern States. This
land viii produce rs much and the markets are
as good. All kinds Of fruits can be raised, and
northwest Missouri is the finest grass country
in the world. Shelbina is pretty little town
of 1000 people, with two grist mills two wagon
factories and many places of business, but they
need canning factory and big creamery.
Asks Him TO Write again.
d. Montague, 9th H. and 1st 1fo. s. NJ, ITO
San Pedro street, Los Angeles, Cal, requests
the COmrade or friend who wrote 10 him from
Marchfeld, Mo-, some two months ago, to write
again, as the letter failed to reach its destina-
ton. He would be pleased 70 hear from com
rales, and thinks it would be a good idea for
survivors Of the lst No. S. NJ. to hold a Reunion
at st. Louis during the coming Autumn.
Suggestion.
George c. Marvin SD Pa, Erie, Pa, pro-
poses that in recognition of the claims of the
surviving soldiers OF the war, and in view of
the inconvenience and frequent impOssibility
under growing inhrmties of their making
settlement on the land in person. as now re-
quired, that the sons Of veterans, having made
the proper proofs be permitted in behalf OF
their fathers TO make the settlement and inn
proyemont upon the land now required from
the soldiers, and in the end receive the patent
as their father is now authorized to do.
Saved the Army.
p q. Gardner, 18th Ohio, La Grange, I'll,
says that in our issue of July so he noticed that
Geo. z. DoltOn, Of st. Louis, tells who saved
the Army Of the Cumberland at Chickamauga. /
am glad TO learn at this late date that two small
brigades on Snodgras5 Hill did it. that they
alone did not run. Why he should have
waited all these years TO tell US / cannot COM
prehend. There aIs Ina2J old participants On