The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-26
PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
Gen. Francis A. Walker. of Boston. has been
elected corresponding member of the section of
political economy of the French Academy of Moral
and Political Science.
Senator Calvin s. Briee distributed 100 tons of coal
and 100 barrels of -four among the poor of Lima,
o. That's the kind of Senatorial courtesy we like
to hear of.
The Chicago Eews Record remarks that Gen.
Butler is now for the first time with the majority.
This is not strictly accurate, the Massachusetts
Republicans know.
Col. j. V. Cockrell. Congressman-elect from the
Jumbo" District OF Texas. was wounded nearly
30 years ago in a fight between Federals and Con-
federates in southwest Missouri. One day last
week he called n Surgeon and complained of a
rising" in his back. The Surgeon made an In
cision with his lancet and big mimic ball slipped
out.
The United States Naval Engineers living In and
near Philadelph following the example of their
professional brethren in Boston and New York,
met for banquet one day last week. and had Chief
Engineer George w. Melville, of Washington, for
their guest.
Regarding Harriet Bsecher Stowe, of Hartford
Conn, author of Uncle Toms Cabin" who has
reached the age of 81 years. and whose mind con-
tinues to fail slowly 1t is said that she Is frequent
visitor at the homes OF her sisters. Mrs. Jonathan
Hooker and Mrs. Charles Dudley Warner. Her
friends engage her In light conversation, and
entertain her with singing, of which latter she Is
very fond. Mrs. Hooker generally sings the older
songs, familiar to Mrs. Stowe in her early days,
and preferably old and familiar hymns These she
seems to enjoy more than anything else.
The Naval Cadets at Annapolis. Md, recently.
under command OF Lieut. J. NJ. Bower, put out
fire in house near the Naval Academy. Moul-
ton K. Johnson. of Ohio, mounted ladder which
was supported by other cadets. between darting
flames, taking hose line with him, which at the
same time WAS drenching him with water of
almost Arctic GOODNESS. and reaching the msnsard
roof. kicked In a window. ieaped into the burning
building, and began playing upon the fire, and
maintained his ground until the flames were ex-
tinguished.
Many comrades are not aware that the late
Hannibal Hamn, who elected Vice-Presi-
dent on the ticket with Lincoln, was a member OF
tho GAR; but he was. Once while Dir. Hamlin
was Viee-President of the United States a was
sent to him from Carmel. and he came to the yards
for her personally and led her 10 his home through
the streets of Bangor. An amusing incident was
his experience some place in Italy when he was
Minister to Spain. On arriving at the hotel the
landlord very obsequiously conducted Mr.. Hamlin
whole suite on the lower floor, and ushered Mr..
Hsmlin into one set of rooms, saying: Here are
monsieur's rooms" and then took Mrs. Hamlin
into the other rooms, with the statement: Here
madam's rooms" upon which Mr.. Hamlin
took him aside with this remark: "These all
very well, but haven't you got comfortable room
upstairs somewhere which would be less expen-
sive and which we can both occupy" gentle
man we'll known who has been in the wholesale
York and established somewhere in that State
refinery distillery. and after awhile Special
Agents of the Internal Revenue Service made up
a case against him for, alleged, evasion of taxes
of which he claimed he was innocent. They finally
entered suit against him in the name OF the Gov
ernment and it was continued along for some time
In the hopes of settlement. Finally the gentleman
got Mr.. Hamlin interested. and he took it up with
the authorities at Washington, and eventually
settlement was reached satisfactory to both parties
This gentleman happened to be visiting friend in
Bangor soon after and called upon Mr.. Hamiin one
evening" and on leaving laid check for 5000 on
the table. The next day, however. Mr.. Hamlin
met the gentleman on the street, and returned the
check to him, with the remark Here. am
such fellow. but If you have any nice cigars In
your store you may send me box"
David III. Smith, of Elliottsburg. Pa says that
Annie Marie an old war horse died at the age of
SO years. and buried, during the month of
November, 1892, near Logsville, Pa. She was a
faithful animal. having been captured on raid
made by the 9th Pa. Cav. In Tennessee becoming
the property of Maj George A. Shuman, and was
afterward ridden i'm all the raids made by the 9th
through the South until the surrender of Johnston,
abe being present on that eventful day. Since the
war Annie Marie has been a conspicuous figure at
the Reunions of the Perry County lPa.) veterans.
A dispatch last week from Milton, Pa, says that
a batch of manuscript belonging to the late Gen.
J. irwin Gregg, for many years a citizen of Lewis
burg Pa, has just been found II includes copy of
the report Of Gen. Gregg TO Gen. Mcclellan when
the latter commanded the Army of the Potomac
Gen. Gregg, who at the time was a Colonel COM
manding regiment, was detailed as commander
of McClellan's outpost. and whils occupying that
position he discovered that Gen. Johnston. of the
Southern army, was moving on McClellan's flank,
He reported the movement to Mcclellan at once,
but the Union commander could not be convinced
of the accuracy of Gregg's report. and therefore
did not take the precauiion that he should have
taken Three days after Gregg submitted his
port Mcclellan found out that his subordinate off,
Ger was correct. Johnston suddenly attacked the
Union forces on their flank and Mcclellan was
forced to retreat. Then the fighting on the PENN
sula ensued the Southerners following our army
to the james River where the hard-fought battle
of Malvern Hill followed. Mcclellan was relieved,
and Pope who was placed in command. met john
ston at Bull Run and was fearfully routed. Ills
that had Gen. Mcclellan taken the adj
vice of Gregg when the latter first reported John
ston's contemplated move on the flank OF the
Union forces, Richmond could have been taken
and the backbone of the rebellion broken.
The bronze statue of Gen. George B. Mcclellan,
which has been ordered by the Mcclellan Me-
mortal Association of Philadelphia, Is nearing
completion. It will be erected on the Public
Building Plaza Sept. IL, the 3lst anniversary OF
The battle of Antietam.
Gen. P. NJ. B. Young. ex- Consul General to ST.
Petersburg and ex-Member Of Congress. Is about
% visit Albany, Ga, to organize a Confederate
Veteran Camp in Dougherty County. Gen. Young
has been engaged in the work OF organizing Vet
bran Camps for some time. and Ia very enthusiastic
over IL.
The great hero of the Mexican war, Gen. Taylor.
Was not much for dress and show. and, In fact was
athsr given to extreme carelessness ~ to personal
appearance, especially in camp. When encamped |
rear Corpus Christi. before the army invaded |