The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-26

complied. threw their muskets into the stream
and secured the swords of the officers before they
discovered that no alone, and, then, aided by
some men of Co. A. who came TO his assistance,
secured and marched them all in, to their intense
modification" Mai. Coffey. the efficient Superin-
tendent OF the Vermont Soldiers Home NJ Ben
nington will receive many hearty congratulations
for this distinguished notice of his weii-earned
valor while soldier in the old Vermont Brigade.
Gen. John r. Ballier. Colonel of the 9sth Pa,
although a native of wurtcmburg. is hero Of two
wars, in which no fought for his adopted country.
He went to the Mexican First Lieutenant of
the Washington Light Infantry, Philadelphia
company. aud did good service. lie organized and
commanded the s3th Pa. and took part in the
fighting at Yorktown and Williamsburg and was
complimented on the latter field He commanded
his regiment in sill the battles around Richmond in
1862, Antetam and Fredericksburg. and at the bat
tie of Marye's flights, in May 1865. wounded
severely in the ankle, which kept him away from
his regiment five months. and prevented him from
taking part in the battle of Gettysburg, where his
regiment did their whole duty. He returned to
the front and engaged in the actions at Rap
pahannocIS Station. Wilderness. spottsylvania,
Cold Hnrbor. Petersburg, and Fort Stevens, ID. c.,
at the latter battle commanding brigade. He was
dangerously wounded In the thigh at Fort Stevens,
and after being taken to hospital. was visited by
President Lincoln, VIII brevetted him n Brigadier-
General. Since the war he has held several posi-
tions in Philadelphia, and he now keeps the we'll
known Balier House, at the corner of Fourth street
and Fairmont avenue, in Philadelphia where he
always extends cordial hospitality 10 his old
rades.
The Secretary of War has awarded Medal Of
Honor TO Lieut.. Augustus j. Robbins Co. b. I'd VI,
for distinguished bravery at the battle of Spott-
sylvania Va, May IL, 1864. In the report of Gen.
a.
gade. dated Aug. co. 1864. Lieut. Robbins of the I'd
VI, Is mentioned as having rendered most valua-
bic service, fearlessy exposing himself during the
battles at Spottsylyanis and was seriously wounded
in the engagement of Msy IL 1864. Lieut.. Rob
bins Is a resident of Mortified. VT, and will
ceiye the sincere congratulations Of many friends.
Thomas Cox, who served in the Navy on board
the vessels Yantic and Don. and who now lives
near Willoughby, o., met with q serious loss
April 20 last. Comrads Cox was awakened from
sleep and found his barn a blazing mass. In the
barn were seven horses and colts, Is cows -four
with calves at their sides), three and their
lambs, together with 300 bushels of wheat, six tons
of hay and much straw. ell of which was total
loss. A wagon-shed, chicken-house and large
straw stack were also consumed, the two former
with their contents. The loss Is moderately esti-
mated at So, 600. IL the work Of an incendiary.
Natural gas was used for lighting and warming the
barn. but this had not been used for several weeks
as the weather had not required It. Water
conducted to various parts of the barn by pipes
from two large tanks containing 40 barrels OF
water, which could have been readily used if the
fire had been discovered in time. With these
arrangements Comrade Cox carried only 500
the structure and $500 on hay and gran-s1, OOOin-
surance in all-in Thompson Mutual; nothing on
the stock Such is life. In one short hour the
emulation of years Of toll is swept ousof exist
ence doing one a straw's worth of good
broad-shouldered, gray-eyed, heavy-mus-
tached man, with bright smile and characteristic
department., celebrated his 25th anniversary az
guardian of the door of the Union League Club OF
Philadelphia Tuesday, May IL. His name Is
Alexander Gilchrist, but he was always known 10
the club men as "A1ec." He is ex-soldier. The
Union League Club of Philadelphia WAS organized
Dec u 1862, and moved to its present quarters
May Ii, 1865. Mr.. Giichrist was appointed door
keeper May II. 1867, and since the day of his ap
pointment he has opened the door of the club for
almost every distinguished public man at home or
abroad who has visited the city. Mr.. Gilehrist
opened the door for the Prince of Wales, Dom
Pedro, the late Emperor of Brazil the Compile de
Paris, Gen. Grant, Presidents Hayes, Garfield,
Arthur and Harrison, Secretary Blaine, Gems.
Sheridan slocuro, Hancock, and Schofeld, and a
legion of other celebrated men. During the Gen.
Foreign Ministers, Princes. Counts and titled per-
sonages. He remembers particularly what Presi-
nens Hayes said to him: "I am glad to see you;
you always remember very kindly" He also
recalls to mind with great pleasure, remark that
Gov. Curtin once made to him: I" ! am glad TO
the Union League has an old soldier at the door,"
Indianapolis people are anxious to have 1t I'M
derstOod that their objection to having Dr. John A.
Wyeth, of New York, invited TO Medical Con-
gress in the Hoosier Capital does not spring from
the fact that he was Confederate officer during
the civil war, but because he wrote and published
only year ago what they term Infamous libels !"
on the Union officers ia charge of The prisoners at
Camp Morton, he himself being among the men
confined there.
Capt Spencer, of the Steamship Conemaugh,
which has just arrived at Riga with Philadelphia
second cargo for the starving Russians, origi-
nally educated for the pulpit. He Ia very well
learned in Hebrew and Greek, and was q Colonel
on the late Emperor Maximillian's staff. He is
graduate of the United States Naval Academy.
Mr.. John Phillip Sousa, leader Of the famous
Marine Band at Washington, has received an offer
OF So 900 year and share in The profits. $4,000
year regularly, to take the leadership of mill
tary band in Chicago. As yet he has not decided
what course to pursue. He ia reluctant to give up
his position at the head Of musical organization of
National fame, whose excellence has been largely
developed by himself; yet the Windy City's bid is
tempting Mr.. Sousa now only receives the pay
of Second Lieutenant of Marines.
Admiral Ghernrdi was oniboard of an excursion
train in Georgia, last week, when collision oo-
Cured that did only little actual damage, but
caused much alarm. The Admiral was not
ported hurt.
Hazen S. Pingree, now Mayor of Detroit. was
Union soldier 80 years ago, and during one of
those historic Shenandoah Valley campaigns was
taken prisoner. He had the honor of exchanging
clothes with the raider Mosby this occasion,
upon the polite but pressing suggestion OF the
Confederate officer. Mr.. Pingree then trans
ported to Andersonyille for q five months vaca-
ton.
Gen. W. @. Veazey, Past Commander-in- Chief
of the g. A. R., Of the Interstate Comm erce Com
mission, Is mentioned for the Presidency of Dart
mouth College as successor to DR.. Bartlett.
Col r. A. Crawford. who died at Atlanta few
days ago, was buried in his Confederate uniform
q faded old suit with bullet-holes in it.
The historic old locomotive. the General"
famous as the engine stolen by the Union soldiers
at Big Shanty on the Western & Atlantic Road.
is to be part of Georgia's exhibit at the Worlds
Fair. The locomotive Is now being orerhauled
and repaired as 1t has been badly used up of re-
cent wears in its humble service as switohengine.
The chase after the Federal soldiers who ran away
,,i,t tho Geueralr their subseouent captrre and