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to break his lines, or draw out

skirmishers, to break his lines, or draw out
his reserves.
And when later the Spencer carbines
were issued, it became the despair of the
enemy, seeking commanding positions, every
fourth man gallOping to cover with led
horses, while the dismounted opened an en-
filading fire with repeating rifles, turning
the enemy's position, and when he should
charge, falling back TO his horse and disap-
pearlng as quickly as he came; and, so, for
ever alert, threatening his fauks, diverting
his batteries, and making victory possible.
It was not such ponderous force as the
British dragons, or such a mad body as
the Uhlans," but it captured more prison
ers, more guns, more battle-fiags than any
other cavalry of the world. Sometimes it
rode as grandly as at Waterloo. as terribly
as at Balaklava, and yet it was neither led
nor driven. II was not catapult, and 1t did
treason why" 1t was as independent as
the Bedouina, and yet it was obedent. This
came largely from the character of the men.
The cavalry was recruited from the colleges
and the academies, and the sons of the
Weather classes. Individually they were
superior TO any body of men who ever went
forth to battle.
Once Custer, Eesenting the transfer of an
officer, Numbered:
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A History of the Cavalry.

The NATIONAL TRIBUNE has opened q
drawer for the use of veterans desiring to con-
tribute interesting and important articles of
various lengths toward History of the Cav
airy of the Army of the Potomac. a movement
for the accomplishment of which was set on
foot at the Goth National Encam pment in
Washington. Some of these will be published
in these columns; all will be used if possible
in the makeup and publication of the History
in contemplation. Comrades of the cavalry
who think they can add real history to the
forthcoming work that is to set before the
world in proper light the deeds of the men
on horseback " of the ARMY of the Potomac
are requested to send to us their contributions.
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improved firearms were supposed to guard
against its onslaughts and surprises
At the close of the Revolution the mounted
forces of the army were all disbanded.
Shortly after, four companies were enlisted
to fight the Indians; but in March, 1882, the
last of these were mustered out. A few
mounted troops were raised in 1903 and
others in 1872, but these were disbanded
when the emergency passed.
In 1856 the nucleus Of the present organ
ization was founded by the enlistment of
the 1st Dragons; the I'd Dragons were
enlisted in 1888. In 1855 two more Tegi-
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The BUGLE CALI.

ments were raised, and all were put upon
frontier service; but on the 23d day of May,
1861, when Gen. Scott sent his army into
Virginia, to what then was expected 10 be
decisive battle, there were only three com
panies Of horse, under Mai. Stoneman, with
the invading army.
(GeD. Scott, then commanding the Army,
ever held ihat the war would be decided by
the weight of the Artillery
When young men volunteered for cavalry
service, when men Of fortune began to mount
and equip companies and squadrons, it was
deemed an unfortunate diversion of the
fighting force. When regiments reported
for muster they were not generally sent into
training camps or organized into brigades
but detained as Orleflies, Headquarters
guards, train escorts, or detailed on licket
lines.
One commander Of the army was reported
10 have said: " what IS the cavalry good for :?
Everything but fighting" And another to
have asked: Vino ever saw dead cavalry
man2"
Out Of this very displacement. perhaps.
the force, when it was finally massed and
hurled in fierce charges, OF deployed, dis
mounted, with It's repeating rifles. gained
the distinctive character of a great army,
where every soldier depended not upon
orders, but upon his saber and his horse"
Taught sell-reiiance en- the picket-line, the
troops flew 10 their place as skirmishers !;
taught evolution in the presence of the
enemy, they learned a practice that, while
1t may have lacked precision of movement,
did not fail them On rough ground or in
emergencies; given the repeating rife, a
weapon never before us.d, they yracticed
and gave the world a new tactics, and ol;en
deluded the enemy 20 his defeat by bring
ing its d!smcunted rhemcn suddenly upon
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The goth Ohio.

This regiment was organized at Column
bus, o., from Aug. 10 to Sept q, 1861, to
serve three years, and the veterans and re-
cruits retained in the service until July Is,
1865, when mustered out Col. Charles
Whittlesey resigned April 10, 1862; Col.
Manning F. Force, his successor, was pro-
NOTED to Brigadier-Gene Sept. 3, 1863,
leaving Lieut.-Col. Harrison Wilson in COM
mand. 1t was in Logan's Division, of the
Seventeenth Corps, and sustained total loss
of 800 men. Two officers and 81 men were
killed in action or died of wounds, and the
remainder died of disease, by accident, in
prison, etc. At Raymond, Miss, the regi-
ment lost 10 men in killed and SO in wound
ed total of SO men. During the assault
on Kenesaw Mountain, while in Leggett's
Division, of the same corps, 20 men were
killed, 81 wounded, and two missing, or 70
in all and at Atlanta 80 men were killed
or died of wounds, 70 wounded, aud Al miss
ing; a total of 154 in that one battle.
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turned with small loss; but The General who
would sacrifice one life recklessy might sac
rifice all Another General, whose Adiutant
had made a mistake and ordered the led
horses of an expedition back, leaving the
men TO be captured, was subjected TO such
indiguity that the command was trans
ferred.
There were advantages; some of the most
successful movements were without COM
mand. Once brigade sat waiting orders
another in full view was being driven back !;
suddenly platoon, then a company, the
regiment, the brigade few to the fray, and,
without orders or officers, rode in one Of the
most successful counter-charges of the war.
It is told OF Sheridan that German officer, in
one Of the French fields, seeing a disorderly
retreat, asked him, " Did not your horse ever
stampede?" and he slowly answered: Yes /;
several times-tOwards the enemy"
Another peculiarly of our cavalry was
the youth of the officers. Commanders of
companies and regiments were often under
% years of age. Fitzpatrick was only 25
years of age when he won his star; Custer
only %; FarnswOrth only % when he fell !;
and thus body of proud and patriotic men,
well armed, well mounted, well differed,
went forth to prove to the Nation and the
world that the days of cavalry were not
over.
At the beginning the rebel cavalry was
much superior to ours. 1t came from people
who lived in the saddle; it was splendidly
differed; it brought excellent riders and
well-trained horses, and until Brandy Sta
ton its ranks stood unchallenged.
1t was inferior, however, TO the Union
cavalry in the individual prowess of the
men in the ranks. 1t was unable, after
severe campaigns, TO secure remounts and in
the last year it suffered greatly from lack of
forage, SO that it came about that most of
the engagements of the Union horse were
with the Confederate infantry.
The system of army correspondence
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PeFRona1.

II this should meet the notice of John F.
Robertson, of Montgomery Orange Co., N. Y,
who enlisted In the seth regiment, under Col
G. III. Van Wyck, and served through the late
war, will he kindly communicate with his
brother? Or if there be anyone who can give
any information in regard to the above-named
person, whether living or dead. they will confer
a great favor by notifying the writer at once
GRANT T. ROBERTSON, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
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FIGHTING THEM OVER.
What0ur Veterans Have to Say About
Their Old Campaigns

IThe Editor greatly desires brief communications
for publication in the Fighting Them Over and
Picket Shot columns. Contributors are requested
TO write frequently. legby, 10 the point on one
side of the paper, with each subject on separate
sheet, following the form Of the printed article
below and signing name, company, regiment ana
address AT the end. If articles are OF Importance
copies should be kept, in case of accidental loss.
Matter for these columns should be OF general
Interest to all old soldiers aud historically accu
rate as possible. The briefer a communication the
sooner space can be found for Il.
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Town and Country.
Inter Ocean.l

Little Beth had gone into the country, and.
as was quite natural. had taken her city notions
with her.
Yon must keep an awful lot of policemen
out here. grandpa" she said, ON the FIRST day
after her arrival.
Why so, Beth?" said her grandfather.
oh, there's such lot of grass to keep off
ofu
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commission"
There were, of course disadvantages in
this independent force; the men studied
their officers aud discussed them freely. 1t
was absolutely neCt sSnTy TO gain mems cOn-
fdence; this was generally done, but more
than one Colonel WAS compelled to resign
because Of distrust Of his men, and one COM
mander of a division, who had gained their
confidence in the highest degree, because he
angrily ordered a squadron to charge, lust
TO show the militia how TO fisht," was COM
PEELED TO ask for another command. The
charge was made; twice the sabers cut
through double ranks of infantry and re-
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The esd Ill.
This regiment was organized at

This regiment was organized at Jones'
boro, Ill.,, April 10, 1862, to serve three
years, and the veterans and recruits retained
in service, consolidated into n battalion of
seven companies, and mustered out July Is,
1865. Col. Francis Moro resigned Sept 90,
1862, and his successor, Col. Joseph B.
McCown, was mustered out of the service
April 9, 1865, and thereafter Lieut.-Col.
James Isaminger was in command. 1t was
in j. E. Smiths Division, of the Fifteenth
Corps, and lost in all 144 men. OF this
number five men were killed in action or
died of wounds, and four officers and 135
men died of disease, by accident, in prison,
etc
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his flank OF rear with the appearance Of
infantry columns.
To our own infantry its rapid develop
ment was surprise and often an offense.
If 1t had formerly been held that cavalry
required plains and open country 10 become
effective, it now came to ride over rough
country, through forests, to ford rivers, aud
sometimes to swim them, to move stealthily,
often at night, TO charge as platoon, squad
ron, company, even rs foragers; to spike the
~nemgs guns. TO surprise his pickets or
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PICKET a SHOTS
From Alert Comrades all Along the
Line.
ZollicoTer's Death.

G. RES. Neeleyville,
Mo, in regard to FOL
licofler's death at Mill
Springs, KY, Sept. 10,
1862, says that after
the firing he saw a
man bearing the Gen
erafs boots away. He
went to where the
body lay in or close
to the road. He saw
that there were two
bullet-holes in it. One
ball had entered with
in two inches of the
nipple of tn g lie TT
breast. This wound
seemed to have been
nv q minie-halI The
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LIST Va. Independent Loyal Company.

This company was organized at CObbs
Island, Va, June 80, 1864, 10 serve three
years, but was mustered ont of service Dec.
/. 1865, in accordance with orders from the
War Department. Fred Martin was its
Captain, and on April 9, 1865, he was
brevetted Major Oliver G.. Thomas was
First Lieutenant, and the Second Lieutenant,
James f. Throckmorton, is recorded as hav-
ing deserted May "a, 1865. We cannot give
a list of the battles of the company hor the
losses, as we do not have the necessary data.
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THEIR RECORDS.
Brief Sketches Of the Services of
Various Regiments.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has IN hand several
hundred requests for regimental histories. All such
requests will be acceded to in due time. although
those now received cannot he published for at
least six months, owing to- lack of space. Numerous
sketches have already been published and OF these
none can be found room for a second time.
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The 32d Ind.

The regiment was organized at Indian
apolis, Ind, Aug. "a, 1861, to serve three
years. On the expiration of its term of
service the veterans and recruits were con-
solidated into battalion of three COM
panies. An additional company was organ
lied in the State-at-large from September to
November, 1864 to serve one year, and the
organization retained in service until Dec. a,
1865, when it was mustered out, in accord
aDce with orders from The War Department
1t was known as the 1st German regiment
Col. August Which was promoted to Briga-
dier-General July II, 1862. Col. Henry Won
Trebra died of disease at Arcola, Ill, Aug 6,
1863, and when mustered out the regiment
was in command of Lieut.-COl. Hans Blume.
During its service the regiment lost III men
in killed or died of wounds, or 1873 per cent.
of the total enrolment of 1,283 men, placing
it among Col. FOx's 800 fighting regimen s.
The whole number of killed and wounded
was 6l2, and 81 men died of disease and
other causes, of which IL men died in rebel
prisons. 1t was in the battles of ROwlett's
Station, Shiloh, siege of Corinth, Dog Walk,
Stone River, Liberty Gap, Salt River, Chicka-
manga. Mission Ridge, Resaca, Pickett's
Mills, Kenesaw Mountain, and Atlanta. 1t
was also present at Rocky Face Ridge, Cass-
vile, Dallas Peach Tree Creek, Paid Springs,
and Lovejoy Station. After the fall of At
lanta the four companies composed of vet
Grams and recruits were gaTrisoned at Chat
tano0ga.
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A Company by FOurs.

P. P. Demorest, Sergeant, Co. X, list N. Y,
says that in his company there were four
pairs of brothers-Detros, Durlings. Fergu-
sons, McLaughlins. There were also four
one-eyed ,men-Hunter, Ralyea, Smith, and
Viele; four men killed - Brett, Boyle,
Storey, and Pulver; of four more one died
of smallpox-Carroll, one was drowned
Bird, one went crazy-McMillin, one acct
dentally shot himself-Flaherty, and four
were taken prisoners-Torny, Allen, Niles
and DetrO.
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The utmost care is used In preparing Hoods
saTsaparilla 1t is pure, honest, and reliable.
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The 30th Ill.

The regiment was organized at Cairo and
Springfield, ILL.,, from Aug 20 to Dec %.
1861, to serve three years. On the expira-
ton of its term of service the original MEM
bers Except veterans) were mustered out,
and the organization, composed of veterans
and recruits, retained in the service until
July II, 1865, when the muster-out took
place. Col. Philip B. Fouke resigned April
%, 1862, and Col Elias S. Dennis was pro-
NOTED to rigadier-General Nov. 90 1862,
leaving Col. Warren Shedd, who received the
brevet of igadier-General, March 13, 1865,
in command. 1t was in Dennis's Brigade, of
Logan's Division, of the Seventeenth Corps.
The total enrolment was $3.50, of which 125
men were killed in battle or died of wounds,
giving it place among Col Fox's 300 fight
ing regiments. The total number of killed
and wounded was 461, and 800 officers and
men died of disease and other causes, of
which % men died in rebel prisons. 1t par
ticipated in the battles of Belmont, Fort
Donelson, Britton's Lane, Jackson Tenn.
and Miss }, Champions Hill, Vicksburg Big
Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Ezra
Chapel, and Sherman's March; it was also
present at the siege of Corinth, Raymond,
BOgachitta Creek, Meridian March, siege of
Savannah, POcotaligo Columbia, and Ben
tonville.
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The 48th n. Y.

This regiment was organized in New York
City and Brooklyn, Sept. 10, to serve three
years, and the veterans and recruits retained
in the service until Sept. 1, 1865, when mus
tered out, in accordance with orders from
the War Department. Col. James Fl. Perry
died of disease at Fort Pulaski June IL,
1862 COL VIM. B. Barton was mustered
out Dec 3, 1854, and he was succeeded by
Col. VIM. 3. Coan. 1t was in Barton's Bril-
gade Turner'S Division, of the Tenth Corps,
and had a total enrolment of 2, 173 men. 1t
lost 236 men in killed, or 1913 per cent. of
the whole number of enlistments, placing it
among Col. Fox's 800 fighting regiments.
The wounded men numbered 623, and 1873
men died of disease and other causes, of
which A men died in rebel prisons. The regi-
ment which was known as the Continental
Guard, was raised by Col. Perry, who was a
Methodist clergyman. 1t was in the battles
of Bluffton, Morris Island, Fort Wagner,
Sanderson, Olustee, Chester Nights Drewry's
Bluff, Bermuda Hundred, Cold Harbor, Pc
tersburg (mine and trenches), Deep Bottom,
Strawberry Plains, Hatcher's Run, Fort
Fisher, and Wilmington. 1t was also present
at Fort Pulaski, Tybee Island, Skull Creek,
Coosahatchie River, ProctOr's Creek, Chafin's
Farm, Darby town Road, Fair Oaks, and Fort
Anderson.
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writer tore off piece of the undershirt from
so near the hole that there was blood on it.
The other wound, made by bullet, was In
the lower part of the body, and was evidently
made by pistol-ball. The writer stood
over the body of Zollicoffer and saw all TINS,
so knows what he is talking about.
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ARMS AND LEGS

DEAR SIR -After having worn one Of your artificial
legs with rubber foot for fifteen years no hest
tation in saying that it IS the best leg IN use have
FIVE differ
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John W. Burton, Chester, Tex, wishes to
correspond with some comrade who is ac-
auainted with the country along the Poto-,
mac River between Alexandria and Mt.
Vernon. He wishes to buy small tract of
land with commanding view, for Summer
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Information Asked and Give

William Thompson, Ridge road, N. y,
would like information regarding his father,
William Wilbor Thompson. The elder
Thompson left home three years ago. He
is about 81 years of age, weighs 125 pounds,
dark hair and eyes. He drew pension of
So per month through agency at Lockport,
N. Y, up to the time of his disappearance.
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BROTHERS in Companies.

M. w. Nelson, Color-Sergeant, 40th Iowa
thinks his company (C) leads in having
more brothers in it than any other company
had. There were two Duggers, Stennetts
Roberts, Heralds, Boyds, McMahons, May
berrys, Murrays, Browns, Matters, White
heads Kisers, Stanleys, Barnes, feathers
Paers, Wymores, three McMains, and three
Lockards; total of 40 in a company of So
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-09-09
CAMP FIRES LIeHTEp.

The Grand Army Enoampment at In
dianapolls Attracts Great Crowd-Ad-
dresses by Gen. Harrison and Comman-
der Wcisscrt.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept, 5.-The vet
erans of the union armies have been
pouring into Indianapolis for the past
twenty-four hours with scarcely a
break in the procession. 1t is estimated
that $4,000 uniformed men of the
Grand Army of the Republic are
in camp. Probably twice as
many persons who are not mem
bers of the organization have ar
rived There is no diminution in the
crowds that are pouring through the
gates of the union station. 1t looks
like there might be 100000 or 100000
strangers in town to witness the great
parade. Four-ffths of the posts that
poured out of the union station We're
from Indiana or the close lying coun-
ties of Illinois, Ohio and Michigan.
The contest for commander in chief
has been the absorbing theme about
headquarters. 1t looks as if John Il.
Adams, of Massachusetts,, known as
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-09-09

"Hutfy Jack" Adams, would be
commander. He has the united
support of the east and several states
in the west have promised to support
him. S. II. Hurst, of Ohio, still feels
confident. Charles p. Lincoln, of Mich
igan, who was deputy commissioner of
pensions under Harrison, has a consid-
erable following. There was some sur
prise when E. Burd Grubb, of New Jer-
sey, announced that he was candidate
for commander.
1t has been practically decided in adj
vance of the session of the encampment
that the next gathering will be held at
Pittsburgh. Members of the associa-
ton We're delighted when delegation
of Pittsburgers arrived and announced
that the city had pledged $780,
| 600 for the entertainment of the vet
Grams next year. 1t was the first bid
| that had been made and was eagerly
accepted. The Kansas delegation has
announced that it will vote to take the
encampment east again for the reason
| that the railroads of the west have not
shown a disposition to treat the old
soldiers right.
The naval veterans held their bust
ness meeting Monday, and to-day will
act as an escort for the G.. A. R. in the
grand parade. Admiral b. S. Osborn
was reelected commander of the asso'
citation, Byrnes Sears, of Baltimore
was elected commodore, and Capt. R.
n. Hopkins, of Chicago, captain. The
association voted to go to Pittsburgh
next year.
The encampment was formally vel
coined to indianapolis Monday night
by meeting in Tomlinson's hall. The
principal address of welcome was de
ivered by ex-President Harrison. Th'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-09-09
HEALTH's RuDDY GLOW.

1t IIlumines the Features of Mr.. Cleve-
land-The President Returns to Wash
ington and His Labors Thoroughly
Rested by His Trip.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2. - President
Cleveland, accompanied by Mrs. Cleve-
land, their daughter Ruth, nurse and
maid, arrived i'll Washington at 4:10 u.
M. from Buzzard's Bay, Mass, over the
Pennsylvania road in special car
attached to the train which left
New York at o'clock Thursday
night. The party remained on
the train until o'clock, when they
We're met by Private Secretary Thur.
ber with carriages and driven to the
white house in drenching rain.
Mr. Thurber was afterwards asked
as to the, general health of the
party, and he replied that every
body was feeling first-rate and
the sojourn at Gray Gables had
been beneficial to all. Mr.. Cleveland
in pa articular was in excellent spirits;
his eye was bright and complexion
clear, and he looked vigorous and
strong.
Directly after breakfast at the white
house the president entered his Office
and began his routine work, From
$3.50 until 11:SO o'clock he and Pri-
vate Secretary Thurber disposed
of very large amount of ac-
cumulated public business At
1880 the cabinet meeting began
and lasted until o'clock. All the
cabinet officers were present ex-
cept Secretary Smith. The silver
question was discussed with refer
ence to the chances for repeal
by the senate and the presi-
dent expressed himself as satisfied
that his recommendations would be
carried out. Another most important
question considered was the condition
of the treasury, but no definite plan of
relief was discussed with any view to
| immediate action.