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The National tribune., 1892-03-24
Meadow Bridge, Chfckahominy River
Va, MAY IL. 1864.

Report of Brig. Gen. G. A. Custer, Com
handing First Brigade, First Division, Cav
airy Corps, Vol. SO part p. s19:
After the enemy had been driven across
the upper Chickahominy, this command re-
manned upon the battle ground yellow
TAVERN until after midnight, when it moved
in rear of the other portion of the command,
toward Meadow Bridge, by way of the Brook
pike. On arriving near the bridge. this
brigade was ordered by the major-gencral
manding the corps to take the advance
and open the way across the Chickahominy at
this point. The enemy, after destroying the
bridge. had taken very strong position upon
the opposite side from which they commanded
the bridge and its approaches, by artillery,
infantry and dismounted cavalry. The Fifth
Michigan, under Colonel Aiger, was dis
mounted and crossed the river on the rail-
road bridge a short distance below The
Sixth Michigan. under Major Kidd, also
crossed the same bridge, dismounted. These
two regiments advanced far enough to pro-
tect the pioneers while building the bridge.
This being done. the Seventh Michigan, two
regiments from Colonel Devins brigade and
two regiments from General Merritt's bri-
gade, crossed the bridge to the support of the
Fifth and Sixth. The enemy had improved
the natural strength of their position by
heavy brcastworks. After hard contest,
from which suffered severely, the enemy
were driven from his position, leaving his
dead and wounded In our hands"
The National tribune., 1892-03-24
Sept. I3-I7, 1868. Advance of Union
Forces the Rapidan.

Report of Brig. Gen. j. Fitzpatrick, Com
manding Third Division, Cavalry Corps Vol
90, part 1, p. no.
ION the 18th f14th:] inst, by skillful at
tack, the enemy succeeded in gaining a cross
ing at Robertsons Ford, with force of in
fantry, which Colonel Davies at once drove
back, reoccupying the ford. An hour later
tAe enemy attacked the Sixth Michigan Regt-
ment at Somervfllc Ford, but was repnlsed
by Colonel Alger of the Fifth Michigan Regi-
mcnt"
Report of Col. Edward b. Sawyer First
Vermont Cavalry commanding Second Brig
ade, Third Division, Cavalry Corps, Vol. 90
part pp 1877, 1913:
'rOn the morning of the 18th they crossed
the Rappahannock and marched in the d.
rection of CDlpepper Court House, the Fifth
Michigan Cavalry, commanded by Colonel
Alger. having the advance"
'After passing Brandy Station, the Fifth
Michigan Cavalry were ordered to dismount
and deploy az skirmishers. They advanced
through the woods and through the town
capturing one prisoner"
.s0n the 14th the Fifth Michigan
was support for dismounted skirmishers.
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in himself simultaneously both regiments
moved forward to the attack. 1t required
but glance at the countenances of the men
to enable me to read the settled determine
ton with which they undertook the task be-
fore them. The enemy. without waiting to
receive the onset, broke in disorder and fed.
After a series of brilliant charges, during
which the enemy suffered heavily, We sue
ceeded in reaching the river, which we
crossed in good order !"
"The First Brigade took the advance at
this points auckland Mills Oct. 19l. l was
preparing to follow when information
reached me that the enemy were advancing
on my left from the direction of
Greenwich. 1 had scarcely time { to
place my command in position to re
sist an attack from that direction before the
enemy's skirmishers appeared. Pennington's
battery opened upon them while the Sixth
Michigan Cavalry, under Major Kidd was
thrown forward and depioyed as skirmish-
ers. One gun of Pennington's bat
terry, supported by the First Vermont
Cavalry, was placed on my extreme
left The First Michigan Cavalry, under
Major Brewer, acted as reserve and as
support for the remaining five guns Of the
battery, The Fifth Michigan Cavalry, under
Colonel A1ger, and the Seventh Michigan
Cavalry, under Colonel Mann, were engaged
in the woods on my right. At first was uu-
der the impression that the skirmishers of
the enemy were composed of dismounted
cavalry, but later developments convinced
me that it was very superior force of in
fantry that now confronted me. After COM
pleting his dispositions for an attack the
enemy advanced upon me.
desperate effort was made to capture my
battery. Pennington continued to fire until
the enemy were within 20 yards of his guns.
He was then compelled to timber up and re-
tire to the north bank of Broad Run The
other portions of the command followed"
Demonstration the Eapidan, Opera
tfeus Feb. q. 1864.
Report of Brig. Gen. ]. Fitzpatrick, Com
manding Third Division, Cavalry Corps, VOL
33 p Ill:
IA considerable force under Colonel Alger
drove small body of rebel cavalry on the
The National tribune., 1892-03-24
Yellow Tavern, Va, May IL, 1864.

Report of Brig. Gen. G. A. Custer, COM
handing First Brigade, First Division, Cav
airy Corps vol SO, part /, p. 817:
1.-The edge of the woods nearest to my front
was held by the enemy's dismounted men,
who poured heavy fire into my lines until
the Fifth and Sixth Michigan were ordered
to dismount and drive the enemy from his
position, which they did in the most gallant
manner, led by Colonel Alger of the Fifth
and Major Kidd OF the Sixth. Upon reach
ing the woods directed Colonel Alger to es-
tablish the Fifth and Sixth upon a line near
the skirts of the woods and hold his position
until further orders. From personal eX
animation of the ground discovered that
successful charge might be made upon the
battery of the First Michigan Cavalry in
column of squadrons under cover of the
woods At the same time / directed Colonel
Alger and Major Kidd to move the Fifth aad
Sixth Michigan Cavalry forward and occupy
the attention of the enemy the left.
The assistance OF the Fifth and
Sixth Michigan Cavalry, by engaging the at
tention of the enemy in front, was also most
important"
The National tribune., 1892-03-24
The Bristoe. Va. Campaign, Oct. De
I&G2


Report of Brig. Gen. George A. Custer U. S.
Army. commanding Second Brigade, Third
Division, Cavalry Corps, vol. %, part !, PIP
3S9391:
"Atl D. N. Toct 10l, 1869. received orders
from the general commanding the division to
report with my command al James City The
head Of my column arrived in the vicinity of
that point at 3 p m. The enemy had already
obtained possession of the town and had
brought several guns TO bear upon the posi-
ton / was ordered TO take. Battery n,
Second u. s. Artillery. under command of
Lieutenant Pennington was soon unlimbered
and succeeded In Smelling the enemy out of
the woods on the right of the town. At the
same time Colonel Alger, of the Fifth Michi-
gan Cavalry. who held the extreme left of
my line, moved forward with one battalion of
his regiment under the gallant Major Clark
and charged the enemys battery. The
charge, although daring in the extreme,
failed for want Of sufficient support. 1t was
successful so far, however as to compel the
enemy 10 shift the position of his battery TO
more retired point
my advance had reached the vicinity of
Brandy Station IOCt. IL when a courier has
tened back with the information that bri
gade of the enemy's cavalry was in a position
directly in my front, thus cutting Us off COM
pletely from the river. . The perils
of my situation can be estimated. I.
The ma Tor general commanding the cavalry
corps al this moment rode to the advance.
To him proposed with my command to cut
through the force Ia my front and thus open
way Tor the entire command to the river.
My proposition was approved, and received
orders 70 take my available force and push
forward. Leaving the Sixth and Seventh
Michigan Cavalry TO hold the force in rear in
check, formed the Fifth Michigan Cavalry
on my right in column of battalions: on my
q cd Ifvct I,-.-
in column of squadrons. After
ordering them TO draw their sabers.
informed them that We were surrounded,
and all we had TO do was to open way with
our sabers. They showed their determine
ton and purpose by giving three hearty
cheers AT this moment the band struck up
the inspiring air of Yankee Doodle, which
excited the enthusiasm of the entire com
mand to the highest pitch. and made each
individual member feel as If he Was host
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Denomination on the Teapidan, Opera
tieus Feb, q. 1864.

Report of Brig. Gen. ]. fitzpatrick, Com
handing Third Division, Cavalry Corps, Vol.
33 p Ill:
IA considerable force under Colonel Ager
drove a small body of rebel cavalry on the
ridge road to Robertson's Tavern, and thence
across to the plank road"
The National tribune., 1892-03-24
Funkstown-Boonsb July s. 1853

Report of Brig.-Gen. A Custer, Com
manding Second Brigade Third Division, Cav
airy Corps. Vol 81. part !, p. 500:
Colonel Alger was wounded here
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be promoted to the rank of brigadier-gen-

eral United States volunteers.
This recommendation is based upon the
valuable service of this officer in the field; he
has been in the service since the commence
ment of the war: during this period he has
served with distinction in every grade, from
that of captain up to colonel he has dis
tinguished himself on almost every occasion
in which our cavalry has been engaged; his
pallantry at Gettysburg rendered him
conspicnous. also at Boonsboro, where he re-
reived a severe wound while leading his regt-
ment in q charge upon the enemy. In the
engagements of more recent date Colonel
Alger has borne an important part; in the
battle of yellow Tavern, which resulted in
the death of the rebel General Stuart and the
capture of two pieces of artillery too much
praise cannot be given Colonel Alger for the
gallantry be displayed. BE is particularly
well qualified for the command of cavalry.
Therefore respectfully, but earnestly recon-
mend him for promotion.
Very respectfully, etc,
(Signed) g. A. CUSTER,
Brig-Genl Commanding LIST Brig.
Headquarters LIST Div. Cavalry Corps. l
June 2Sth. 1864
l cordially approve of this recommends
ton as / know him to be a gallant and de-
serving officer (Signed}
A. I. A. ToRBERT,
Brig. -Genl. Vols Comdg Div.
The National tribune., 1892-03-24


.
Sec. Of War: Please see Col. Alger, who.
has come up on our invitation IN regard
Ito the proclama ton.
A. LINCOLN
{. Febr. 10, 1864.
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General r. A. Alger.
Detroit, Mich.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08

One Days History in the Life OF the
Average American Infant.
Hnrnart., y,,,y,,, Da...,ta

ohe nays history i'll the Life OF the
Average American Infant.
liarpers Young People.
Walked UP as usual at 8 o'clock in the
morning, and cried until everybody elsu
IN the house was awakened. Then |
went to sleep again.
Was aroused once more at G o'clock
by q lily dancing on my face. ! tried to
hit him, and only succeeded in slapping
myself so hard that had TO scream.
screamed until everybody decided to
dress, and when they were ready for
breakfast, half an hour before breakfast
was ready for them, fell asleep.
My breakfast was served at 8 o'clock.
J. don't think the cook can be much
good, for ! never had anything but milk
Tor breakfast, dinner, Or any other meal
since can remember. After breakfast
saw my big brother playing with IL
iumping-jack. AS wanted it myself, |
cried until nurse made brother give it
up. Then brother began to cry, and
because ! was sorry for him | cried too.
Had lunch at 10 O'Clock tsame as
breakfast.) Went out riding afterwards
IN my carriage, and cried all the way
nome because nurse wouldn't let me
have nice big black doggie to carry.
lie was q lovely doggie, and when
screamed he barked, so | screamed real
hard lots of times. 1t was great fun.
Got SO tired screaming that went to
sleep. At 12 o'clock walked and had
dinner (same AS breakfast and lunch.)
Mamma played on the piano and sang
to me. Nhcn l tried to sing she laughed,
and as | don't like to be laughed at, |
cried. Nurse said | was cry-Daby,
ana cried all the time at everything, but
don't agree with her. ! never cry now
at meal-times, because | tried it once
and found | couldn't eat and cry at the
same time, so gave it up. | have all
night to cry in ii want TO, and | can't
eat then.
Had lots of fun. Pulled nurses hair,
then pulled mammals hair. 1t wasn't so
much fun when tried to pull brothers
hair for lie slapped my hands. didn't
like that, SO | cried. Then brother
laughed, and | cried harder, and then
brother was sent away. cried harder
than ever at this, for | wanted to play
with brother.
Had supper at three o'clock (salnc as
breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Got mad
and dropped the bottle, and cried be-
cause ! couldn't have any more supper
as the bottle was broken. | have dis
covered that bottles break. Hooray /!
Tried to tel! nurse about my discovery,
and nurse said, "Poor little sing" |
WASH a Sing" I'm not 'ittle, :" because
there's no such word, and ! will never
be poor SO cried.
From four until five | made new
record. generally cried at half past
four every day, but to-day | didn't. |
was asleep.
At half past five ! had the last meal of
the day, a new bottle having been pro
cured. l don't know the name of this
meal, but it dosen't make any difference,
for IL was the same as breakfast, lunch,
dinner, and supper. / went to bed at
q o'clock.
AT o'clock I walked up, and hearing
company down stairs cried for some
company myself. Mamma CAME up to
me. Went to sleep.
Didn't wake up any more that night
afterl went to sleep the last time until
the next morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08
AS a last Resort.

Chicago Tribune.
rs this Nine. Pompom?" breath
lessly inquired q man who had climbed
several flights of stairs and been ad-
mitted to a darkcned parlor.
1T is" replied the stately parsonage
whom he had addressed.
The famous clairvoyant and fortune
teller2"
"rhe same"
"Do you read the mind ?"
with perfect ease"
Can you toretcll the future?"
"Ihc future holds no mysteries that l
cannot unrayeln
"Can you unfold the past?"
"The record Of all things past is to me
as an open book"
"rhen,' said the caller, feverishly,
taking from his packet 4 handful of sill
yer, II wish you would tell me what it
is that my wife wanted me TO bring
home without fail this evening, and
name your price. Money is no object i"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08


A thoroughly good school lesson is d
work of art. 10 witness one such affords
as much genuine pleasure as a perform
ance by a genius upon a musical instru-
ment In conducting recitation the
German school master in my opinion
stands pre-eminent. But even tile best
of school masters seldom gives a lesson
which is in every way satisfactory 10
himself, | have attended many lessons
in Germany--and particularly in Jena,
one of the worlds centres of padaror-
ical thought which were thoroughly
planned, beautiful, interesting, but
which were in spite Of all considered
failures because they were weak in one
or more of the aforementioned ele-
ments. This is instruction converted
into fine art. When our teachers com.
bine the beautiful spirit of the Indian
apolis teacher with the technique of the
German school master, America will
have the best schools in the world
70 exchange our spirit forthe Germans
technique would, think, be taking a
backward step. We must not be con
tent until we have both.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08

where the towns and hamlets, massed
among myrtle, creepcrs and sycamores,
look back upon upland and down upon
sea. Then, rounded hills atlame with
gorse, fold on fold of green and puce,
melting into dreamful heights among
the tender clouds. Changcless, this is
the ever-changing picture as you APP
proach it while your heart-voicc if not
your tongue, can only articulato
"Mystic, radiant, redolent Isle of Mani
EDGAR L. WAKEMAS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08
Tennyson's Popularity in England.

-@N''N' @NNhN - thcNiO" VI AtGNIbWbs
There are, however, one or two points
upon which it may be possible to say
something that has not been already
said. The first of these is that Tcnny.
son was not, and to this hour is not, a
poet OF the English common people. lie
may be u popular poet in America. He
Is not popular poet in Great Britain.
Popular, that is, in the sense of being
read and loved by the common people.
And this, in great measure, for a very
simple cause: for the nation, as John
Bright APPLY said, lives i'll a cottage, and
Tennyson is too dear for the cOttager.
A German journalist, commenting on
the death Of the Laureate, ventured the
somewhat cynical remark that lie was
the first poet who had genius for
finance. Fennyson as a tinancier is
q somewhat homogeneous conception,
but what the German meant was that
Tennyson was almost the only bard who
found gold mine in Parnassus. 1t is
much to be regretted that when Tenny-
son condescended to become peer he
did not gild his coronet by ordering the
publication Of shilling edition Of his
poems. No such edition has yet been
issued.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08
Knew Ho Hadn't Common Sense.

Young man, l have cousid
cred your proposition for the hand of
my daughter, and have concluded 10
reject your suit. / cannot consent to
give my only child to a man who hasn't
common sense.
Popper-4ou astonish mel What
reasons have | ever given you to Justify
your assuming that haven't common
sense?
Pater-l'he best in the world; you
proposed to my daughter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08
MANX ISLAND And IT'S FOLK
A Sturdy Little Bit of Sea
Grit Land.
ITS BOLD AND HARDY PEOPLE
Who Enjoy the Benefits of
Self-Government.

"Ellan Vannin Veg yean," the Gem of
the Irish sea--An Ancient Land Where
Liberty has Never Lost Its Sway--
Patriarchal Laws aud olden Cere-
moniuIs--A Thousand Years of Home
Rule,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08
Rather Walk Than Talk.
Puck,

7 F'-hs
Clerk-You can cali him up on that
telephone, if you wish 10 talk to him.
Stranger-lIow far is ii from here?
Clerk-Ab1ut ten miles.
Stranger-WclI, I'd rather walk.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08
The Son Of = Millionaire.

Lie. ------
Belief don't hnow what you see in
Mr., Colin Wood to marry him for. He
hasn't u gleam of sense
Maud-No, but his atherkeeps coal
ward
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08

She-"You forget yourself, sir"
Hc-"llow could think of myself in
your presence I"-Nem YORK. HcraH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-08
Good Reason for Parting.

She (firmly)--We must part forever.
He lin alarm) Why?
She-l have discovered that love
you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-17
Welded IN oLlVe-BRANCH CHURCH
Mr. Carter Cowles United 10 Miss Linda
Ware-Brilllant Reception.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dspatch.l
ToANo, Va, September 15.-Last night a
most brilliant marriage took place ut Ohye-
Branch church. which was tastetully deco
rated for the occasion, the contracting
parties being Mr.. Carter Cowles and Miss
Linda Ware and the officiating clergyman
being Rev. +. A. Cole, of Richmond. Mas
ters Spencer Henley and Ned Cowles We're
ushers. and Misses Lena Ware and Mary
Warren were the flower girls. The grooms-
men and bridesmaids came in In the fol-
lowing order ID. Il. COwles and Miss Laura
Hammond, cream crepon; G. A.. Branch
and Miss Sue McClernan. China silk; {. G..
Branch and Miss Jennie Morecock, SILK
null +. ID. Henley and Miss Mlttie COwIes,
cream crepon; II. Williams and Miss +. NJ.
Cowles. cream albatro5s; Z. II. Cowles and
Miss n. J.. Henley, India silk; Il. Y. DAVIS
and Miss Letltia Spencer, cream cashmere;
c. Turner and Miss b. NJ. COwles, cream
Henrietta Il. L. COwles aud Miss Maggie
Gatewood, cream cashmere; NJ. y. Warren
and Miss Lefty Warburton. cream alba
tross; q. +. Jones and Miss Ruby Tyree,
crepon, lace trimmings; X. r. Taylor and
Miss Lou Tyree, cream Henrietta, lace
trimmings. They were followed by the
bride on the arm of her brother, w. W.
Ware, and the groom on the arm OF n.
l.. Henley. The bride was dressed in
cream faille silk with real lace, Ornamented
with diamonds.
A brilliant reception was given by the
brides mother, which was followed at
night with one by the groom's mother
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-17

posed largely Of ex.Confederate soldiers,
reathrms the principles enumerated IN tho
national Democratic platform OF this year
and heartily endorse every word and syl-
liable thereof and repudiate the utteranoes
Of tho Durham Globe, an independent news
paper. edited by person heretofore Re-
publican from the Northwest, regarding
pensions, inconsistent with the national
Democratic platform.
THANKS.
Resolved That we thank Generals Ste
venson and Ewing fer their addresses in
enunciation Of the time-honored priDci-
pies of the Democratic party. We thank
President Carr and other officers of the
association for their effective services IN
promoting It's success. We express our
appreciation Of the able presentation of
the issues of the campaign by the state
press, and it's fearless advocacy OF Demo-
cratic principles.
At o'clock the convention adjourned,
having chosen n general committee OF four
from each district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-17
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A TLANTIC COAST LlS..

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-17
Parker Leav.. the Third Party.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
WINDSOR, N. C., September 15.-William
Parker, the Third-party nominee for sur
veyor. comes out in card declining the
nomination and says that he will support
the entire Democratic ticket.
Mr. w. L.. Priest and family. who have
been visiting 10 Hartford, returned home
last night.
Mrs Harriet WIxon. of Edenton, is visit
ing Mr.. II. c. Fagers family.
Mrs. ID. G. Winston and daughters,
Duncan c. and Susan c.. have returned
from NaO's Head
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-17
coBB'S-lSLAND HOTEL LEASED.
Taken for Five Years at ~, 700 Per An-
num-Mr Majors Fatal Accident.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
COINS ISLAND, Va. September H. Tho
hotel property on this island was leased to
the highest bidder yesterday at Eastville,
and was bid of to L. Lucius Cobb, j.
Thomas Spady, and John Is. Williams for
five years at 81, 700 per year.
Mr.. Downing Major while out shooting
meadow hens with Mr. Widgeon Haly near
this place yesterday met with serious
and fatal accident. HIS gun was accl-
dentally discharged with tho muzzle near
his head. The charge struck him just
above the right eye and crashed through
his skull. Later reports say that he has
since died from the wound. Mr. Major
was about 25 years old. and was very pros
porous and well thought Of by oil who
knew him. He lived IN Cape Charles City
and was considered one of its best citizens.
He leaves widow aud two children and
was member OF the Royal Arcanum.