The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-07-28

shortly after the war. and afterwards did the same
thing through England Is delivering lectures on
patriotic topics. including The School and the
Flag and the Columbian Exposition" in the West
eFn States The Sergeant writes as from Saybrook.
Ill, under date Of July 10, and sends a program.
in which he tenders his kindest regards and best
wishes for the prosperity of THE NATfoSAL TRIs-
USE and the happiness and prosperity of all eou-
nected with it and all lis loyal readers.
"In Col. Alexander McClure's Lincoln and Men
Of War Times see" said aged Charlie, wis.er Of
Germantown. to a reporter Of the Philadelphia
Record, that the Colonel gives Andrew Curtin a
great deal of credit for LincoIn's nomination AZ
Chicago IN 60. sat in chair beside Col Mcclure
In that Convention, and think Curtin and all
others were totally overshadowed by Horace Gree
ley. Greeley bore Seward little grudgs He said
ne had made Seward Governor, and he thought
him ungrateful. On Stewards refusal to act az he
wished. Greeley declared: My time will come at
last When the Convention time arrived we all
saw what seemed to be a band OF soldiers march
ing up the street. Whas was IL but old Horace
UTeeiey in his famous plug hat and white coat
stalking along after brass band at the head Of the
New York delegation. They were the pick and
hover OF the State, too. They were given a rous-
ing reception In the Convention hall Greeley had
correspondent with the ablest Republicans through
out the Union, and for two years had been PLAN
was fought and Lincoln nominated. Greeley came
downstairs from his room in the hotel with his car
petoag in his hand. AS ne babe good-by his words
were: My mission is accomplished"
Among Gen. Gobin's visitors at Pittsburz last
week was Lieut.. John G. Fremont of she cruiser
Philadelphia Lieut. Fremont is son of the famous
" Pathfinder of the Rockies" and has been in the
Naval service for many yesrz. He was member
OF the Commission appointed to revise the military
tactics governing the National Guard Of PsnnsyI-
vania and he visited the camp at Homestead to
observe the practical operation of its work
monument is to be erected at Paducah. KY,
to Elmer Edwards, the young militiaman who was
killed on the first night OF the race trouble Ia that
city. The name of the unfortunate youth ia Curl
ously suggestive OF that of Elmer Ellsworth. one
OF the earliest martyrs of the rebellion Col Els
worth. 1t will be remembered was shot down at
Alexandria, Va. by hotel-keeper named Jack
son, when he hauled down the rebel flag that was
floating from the mast top OF the hotel and sub
stituted the Stars and Stripes
Commodore Perry at least his monument
has warm place in the hearts of Cleveland Tor
people, and they greatly dissatisfied with the
decision Of the State courts allowing a COM
mission appointed by Gov. Foraker to erect a SOL
diers and sailors monument on the site of the
memorial to the hero of Putin Bay. Rumor has
days. and violent resistance may be offered by the
excited citizens to nothing of the police force
OF Cleveland. There is talk of carrying the case
up to the United States Supreme Court.
U. 8. Minister to England Robert Lincoln has re-
tanned but few of the innumerable relies and
souvenirs he once possessed of his illustrious
father. He himself has but little reverence FOR
relics and nearly everything of the kind he had
has been begged away from him.
Mr.. Elisha B. Seaman. of West Liberty, o., Is the
proud possessor of Medal of Honor" received
recently from the Secretary of War, and inscribed
as follows: The Congress to Elisha B. Seaman,
Co. A, Goth o. " T.. for distinguished conduct as
the battle Of Charlottesville, Va, May 2 1852
During this battle the Union soldiers fred on q
lot Of rebels near where the Goth stationed,
and wounded several of them. The officers thought
they might gain some information from the wound
ed Johnnies, and called for volunteers to go ous
and bring one of the men in. Mr.. Seaman was the
first man to volunteer, and Thomas Thompson,
John Il. Runyon w. w. Cranston, Madison Bryan
and Henry Heller went with him, and they brought
a man in from whom the officers gained some
valuable information concerning the eneuy's plan
of attack, etc. 1t a daring act. as the rebs
were shooting at them, and they were more liable
to be killed than not. II for This of bravery
that this medal was awarded. OF these six brave
men. all now living except Mr.. Runyon. Mr..
Heller lives at Urbana. and Mr.. Thompson at Me-
chaniesburg; and recently Dir. Seaman went down
and had pleasant visit with them. They talked
over old war times. fought the battles over again.
and drank from the same canteen.