The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-23
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McLKAs.-At New York City. Feb. Is. Of pneu-
moBia. MAJ. George w. McLssn. aged n For
many yesrs Maj Mclean Receiver OF Taxes
of New York City, and Com nder Of the
Old Guard. He had been in good health until Feb.
3, when he caught = cold which resulted In
his death He had figured in military social circles
good deal In the Winter and his last public ap-
pcaraDce was at the head OF his com any al the
recent Old Guard Reception at Madison square
Garden. Maj Mclean was born Staten Island,
bu, moved with his parents TO New York City ss
early age. His father, james Mclean was a
well known sash and blind maker. Mai. Mclean
received his education in New York aud began
business n stock broker. His military career
began in 1884, when he became a Lieutenant In tho
Light Guard a crack city company commanded
by Capt. Vincent In 1887 the company
merged into The lis. regiment, which went 70 tho
war in command of Col. vosburg. The position Of
u was called was offered to Lieut. Mclean in 1861
He declined the honor account of i'll health. He
was stationed at Washington during most Of the
war. In 1868 the famous Old Guard was or snIxsd,
and he made Colonel, q position which he has
held ever since when the city passed under tho
control of the Tweed ring. Mai McLsHn. tho had
been serving rs Street Inspector, was removed by
order OF William VI. Tweed. He President OF
the New York Stock Exchange for two years He
had been Receiver of Taxes for number Of years.
Maj. Mclean WAS at one time q member OF = num-
Der of organizations including the st. Nicholas
Club. Holland Lodge. r. and A. NJ. and the Man
haitian Club. He was married early in life, aud
leaves widow and three children.
MARKoE.-At Philadelphia, Pa, recently, Of
pneumonia Gen. John Markoe- On the day the
news that Fort Sumter had been fred upon was
received in this city. Mr.. Markoe was attending
drill of the Washington Grays. of which he wssA
member. At the termination OF the drill the news
together with President LincOln's call for voInn-
teers, was read by the commanding officer. The
last word of the call had scarcely been pro-
nounced," said Col. Bidde, who served with him,
when MarkOe stepped forward and signed his
name a volunteer. He was the first man ia
Philadelphia to enlist" few days later. On April
Is. 1861, hs was mustered into the service q
private In the 18th Pa He was promoted to q
Second Lieutenaney in the fist Pa. May q. 1861.
and became First Lieutenant on June % 1861. On
July 10 he was promoted to q Capiaincy resisning
10 accept a staff appointment July 4, 1852. Hs
served in this capacity until Sept s. 1882 when he
was promoted to the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of ths
list Pa. He resigned. and was honorably dis
charged on account Of disability Feb a. 1853 He
was breveiied Colonel for gallant and meritorious
service at the battle Of Fair Oaks" and on March
ID, 1865, breveited Brigadisr- General for
gallant and meritorious service at the battle Of
Fredericksburg" At the close of the war he en-
gagged in banking, retiring from business about six
years ago. He was twice married. and leaves ons
CoaISas.-At Worcester Mass, Feb s. Harrison
III. ComiDgs, aged s.. On the day following tina
attack the 9th Mass. in Baltimore pril 19 1851
Col Ellsworth. who had travelled about the coun-
try giving entertainments consisting of lightning
Zouave drills, asked for volunteers of fremen to
form n regiment of Zouayes. Dir. Comin9s Was
one OF the hrs to respond to the cali. and April
q. with 100 others. was mustered into service This
regiment WAS the bah N. Y, but generally
known as Esworth's Fire Zousves and WAS three
months in the service. hlr. Comings WAS Sergeans
of the famous Co. Z, and April % orders were re-
ceived to prepare to leave for Washington. The
company was quartered for several days in tho
Hall OF Representatives, and on May was trans
ferred to the Senate Chamber. The first duty the
Zouaves were called to do was to respond to FIRE
in Washington at Willsrd's Hotel. For their work
they were complimented by Gen. Mansfield, Of
West Point, in n speech delivered from the balcony
of the hotel, and from that day the Fire Zouayes
were famous. The regiment was ordered 10 move.
and while steaming down The Potomac a Secession
flag was seen floating from the Marshall House ia
Alexandria. The troops were landed, and Col.
Ellsworth ordered Co. TO the Orange & Alexan-
dris Railroad Station TO intercept any train that
might DO going out. Mr. Comings went into
ssye-pen in Aiexandria, where he found negro
chained TO ring In the floor, and assisted in
leasing him. Col Ellsworth went to the Marshall
House and took down the rebel flag. and a man
named Jackson In the hotel shot and killed him.
guard from each company of the ZDuaves was
appointed to attend Ell5wortt's funeral, of which
Mr. COmings was one, and the services were held
nj the White House. After the three-months serv-
ice the company wSs mustered out, and Of a COM
pany of 103 there were but 80 left. The regiment
was sent back 20 New York and dsbanded- Mr.
Comings went to Sonthbridge after the regiment
disbanded and clerked in q hotel. Aug. I'll, 1864
he went to Stamford. Conn, where he enlisted fog
three years in the 18th Conn. Aug y he went 10 the
front with his regiment Corporal of Co. I. Jan.
Is, 1853, he was discharged from field service
account of disability. He q member Of Geo.
II. Ward Post. TO- Besides widow ne leaves one
brother and two sisters He will be greatly missed
by his comrades.
LKsME-At TaIapoosa. Ga, Feb. 6, of Brizht's
disease or uremic poisoning. John b. Leslie, First
Sergeant, Co. G. SD ILL.,, aged so. He enlisted In
1852 and was discharged in 1855. Immediately
upon oomp eiin2 his education his young and par
triotjc heart became fired for love of country and
Gag, when he enlisted in the above regiment aud
remained with the same to the end After being
mustered out he went West, to the State OF Iowa.
aud his abilities soon becoming discovered he was
elected County Clerk, in which capacity he served
for two terms Losing his health, he moved to
Florida, but did not seem TO improve. He came 70
this place about three years ago, starting
rant, which he ran aGceptably to his death. Com.
rads Leslie was an honored member OF James q.
IA cav yri(l and faTfp
small children.
TERRY.-At Baker City, Ore. Jan. 9, of Bright's
thy member of Joe Hooker Post 20. Comrade
Terry served two enlistmens in Co. A, 9Th Iowa,
and was discharged as First Sergeant of his COM
pany, and received from Gov Stone q commission
$ Second Lieutenant (com plimentsry). Comrads
Terry was a worthy member Of our Posi-aways
interested in the success of the Order and ready
nj all times to lend a helping hand He leavesa
widow, and son and daughter.
GRIMEsoN.-At West Chester, Pa, Feb. IL Of
blood poisoning, Col. Thomas G.. Crimson. He
native of Pennsylvania, and early in life
learned the trade of blacksmith accumulating
sufiieent money 10 go to Dickinson College, where
he was studying when the war broke out. He u
listed in q cavalry regiment and served to the
close of the war u gallant soldier In 1868 Presi-
dent Grant appointed him to a position i'm the In
terna Revenue Service. where he served until
Cleveland took Office, when he the first to re-
sign. President Harrison reapponted him to the
Revenue Service, which position he held to his
death. The deceased was popular man, and his
friends were numbered all over the country.
CEWE-GER.-ht Albany, Ill, Jan. 70, OF cancer
of the stomach, Daniel Ncswenger. aged So He
WAS In Capt j. q. Paine's detachment Of the Sig
nal Corps. q. g. Army. He Chaplain of Capt.
A. +. knight Post 400 The Post and visgs
mourn the loss of n personal friend to whom they
wers devotedy attached; he has answered to the
last roll CALL lie is with the many comrades where
he glittering bayOnets not seen and tine sound
of drum and fife no; heard. Deceased WAS
mber of the Presbyterian Church, and leaves o
widow and two children. The Post passed resolu-
TONS
REDDBN.-At Weston, Iowa, Jan "a, Isaac Red
den, Co. Il, 18th Iowa, aged A. He was horn in
Indiana, and was member of Abe Lincoln Post,
%. Council Bluff. He leaves a widow and seven
children. He enlisted In the 18th Iowa in 1s62 and
was mustered out in 1865. He Was a true soldier a
true eomrade and q kind father. He was loved
buried with all the honors of the Order He was
drawing pension of sl2 month
DU BoIs.-At Gray, N. Y, Jan. Q, of disease con-
tracted while IN the service, James V. Du Bots,
aged So. He enlisted in Co. b, I52d n. Y, Sept, 5,
1852 and was honorsbly discharged for disability
March 2, 1868. He has been Il great sufferer for
many years. Five years ago his health gave Gus
entirely and since that time he has been under ths
Doctors He endured his sufferings like
good soldier, until he mustered out TO join the
great army above. good neighbour. q kind hug
band, loving father. His remains laid to
rest by his commissioning. He leaves q widow
one and one daughter.
ANDERsOS.-At Baltimore, Nd, Feb g. suddenly,
Of Brights disease. Thomas J. Anderson. Ship
mate Anderson served Fireman during the
entire rebellion on board the u. = s. Pinola. His
funeral was attended by the Naval Veteran Associ-
alton of Maryland, Commodore Cyrus Sears cons
nanding. The deceased leaves - widow and one
daughter. and universally loved and respected
by all.