New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-27

three men lie was again promoted TO paying
teller and afteryard 10 the position of chief DOCK
keeper as the business grew HIS energy anu doi'-
ity attracted the attention OF General Jones '"'
Postmaster and he made superintendent Vi
the division, n place which he has held ever si"0e'
The money order conventions with foreign couh-
tries made necessary reorganization IN the eN-
change Office at New-York. He grasped the STU
alton, working night and day to make the foreign
money order business success. HIS ciear o'ai"
and ceaseless activity became known TO the be-
partment at Washington and recent Valuap' I'M
provcmcnts I'm tho international business when ne
was permitted 20 suggest to foreign Governments
and introduce hay. saved to the Government a
large amount Of money I'm material and clerk hire.
The business Of the New York office grew under ms
supervision from 100000 in 1865 TO over $ll5Vp""
in 1893 He originated Improvements In the details
Of his department and was economical! IN the use
Of material lie has been conceded at Washington
TO DO a safe and valuable money order authority.
He was always an obllsing kind-hearted man ana
the scores OF clerks who have served under MIN
have united many times In recognizing MS gem
crosby and manliness. and his peculiar tact IN gov
eminent and discipline. He was more than once
spoken Of by his numerous friends as a candidate
for the Postmasiershp
Major Plimcy Is a printer by trade. having
worked in the Offices Of the old american Eagle.
and "Catskln Examiner" At the breaking out OF
the war he enlisted in the l20th New-York Noun-
tccrs as private. and was promoted through all
the grades ~ corporal. sergeant, or1ery
sergeant. quartermastcr sergeant. second ana hrst
leutcnan, and captain. and at last wa: brevetted
as major by the President for conspicuous braVer|
and gallautry before Petersburg. one Of his com
radcs tells how Sergeant Plmley visited tho front
durina an cncaCemcn; - issue clothing 10 the
boys II became 50 no. that b" sent his wagon 10
the rear. and then returned 10 the regiment. took
10 a rite dropped by a wounded comrade. and
Tam tvl I'm %
dlaioly recommended him IA lieutenant and never
afterward lost sight Of his gallant young officer
although he VAS soon after selected as aid to
General McAllister
Il shall never forget" said another veteran
the morning ~ April .. 1855. at Watchers Run. An
onslaught had been made on IN" right OF our line
rllmlcv had been on duty most of the night
,rcvious and VI. sleeping An order came about
4 a m to McAIHs,cr to send regiment ont In his
front 70 capture the rebel pickets ana regain the
lost ground. \ volunteer aid VAS called upon 10
take command Of the left n1nk Of IN" regiment So
lcctci All the aids were tired and worn out ana
so the General insisted upon 4 volunteer. IHih!ey
awoRc rubbed his eyes. and said General VIII
20 and will take the lines if | have the proper
strport' He went. and captured the position
with IFS prisoners. Plmicy demanded IN" sword
Of the commanding Office Tn" latter broke the
weapon over his knee ani throw the pieces away
but his captor picked them up ana comiell'' inc
Confederate to hand over ms h'lt anu H'"""'i"
I'm returning to lines the shells fell thick ana
plimley was knocked down by a heavy branch
from a tree General McAll.stcr vas watching nm
through his glass and said e. his stan that Piin-
low WAS the bravcst mar lac had among them
ana a. no came back alive he would recommend
him for n brevet, which he subsequently did.
He was also mentioned in general ORDERS by
Generals Hooker Hancock, Mott ana McAllIS''f 'or
conspicuou. galantry during the campaign Of the
Army OF the Potomac.
General Robert McAlllster. commanlin; the
Third brigade, Third Division. "a Army "iiH,
said. "Uc has shown his devotion to his country
bv risking his life IN many battles; always more
anxious To gain a victory than To save hln,'I,
and would. as my personal aid. carry my orders
ant To- the letter. though he would hafr u g
through the storm OF lead and iron To accomplish
il His bravery and gallantry have won my an.
miration and esteem. lie has ability. ana Is every
WAY qualified for a higher military position. 49,
Major Plimey has been Republican since ms
first vote but he has always RETAINED from allow
/ ing his political opinions or lahprS TO interfere
u,ith his business He believes that even Il Govern.
mrnt clnploye can entertain sincere pontlcai
belief and set serve his Government faithfully,
without regard to changes OF Administration.