The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-12-28
The RELIEF CORPS.
Gleanings from National HeadQuar-
ters---Notes from the Departments
MUSTERED OUT.

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| Maj. Pauline Cushman Buried with "A Sol
| dier's Honor and Tribute of A Election from
| Lincoln Corps, of San Francisco.
| Maj. Pauline Cushman, the famous Union
| spy, died, impoverished and unrequited by the
| Government she served so long and well, at San
Francisco, Cal. Dec 2, 1S93 in her 6lst year.
She was the daughter of Spanish refugee,
and was born at New Orleans La, June 10,
1888. Her father became an Indian trader at
| Grand Rapids, Mich, where he was accom-
| panied by his family. Here Pauline grew TO
| womanhood, fearless and strong, and Injured to
| outdoor life
She had great dramatic powers. became a
variety actress. and, returning South. capti-
waited the country with her grace and beauty.
! She was Union to the core. hut was claimed by
the SecessiOnists and through her knowledge
OF them became one of the most effective spies
of the Government.
When acting in Louisville, KY, March, 1863,
she was offered bride if she would give a toast
| TO Jefferson Davis during the performance, and
upon advice with Col. Moore, Provost Marshal,
carried out the plot, resulting in useful evil
dence for the Government.
Government as detective TO discover Southern
sympathizers and spies in Louisville, and their
methods of carrying information and medical
supplies across the lines She was frequently
employed as a scout.
She secured theatrical engagement at Nash
vile and was warmly welcomed by the Seces-
sionists, and performed valuable services for the
army police in detecting thefts from Govern
ment Stores trade in contrabands and the prac-
tees of the guerrllas.
In May, 1863, she was sent beyond the lines,
in the guise of rebel sympathizer. and secured
valuable information of the strength of the
Confederate forces and Notifications the ex-
tent of supplies. and prospective movements.
She was captured, identified, taken to Bragg's
Headquarters and condemned to be hanged by
drumhead court-martial as a spy but at the
evacuation of Shelbyville was left behind,
where she was found by the Union troops, and
given the title of Major and the accouterments
of an officer
Among the important services of Pauline
Cushman was to give information to the Army
of the Cumberland concerning the roads of
Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi,
of which she had accurate knowledge, having
passed over them so often.
Her fame has been Widespread and her serv-
ices "shall be told as a memorial of her."
Though dying in obscurity and alone, it is
pleasant to know that the Grand Army and
Relief Corps united in giving her soldiers
burial. May fitting monument be reared to
her memory.
From Elizabeth Darcy Kline, Past National
President aud present National Counselor, we
have the following account of the funeral
AT REST AT LAST.
DEAR TRIBUNE: There was a touching scene
at the City Cemetery when the old soldiers of
the San Francisco Posts, gathered around the
grave of Mi. Pauline Cusbman. the Union
Spy, fired a voIley and sounded taps
In a little room at the undertaking establish
ment of Craig & Cochran. which was decorated
III tile National colors, the caskct draped with
a Lincoln Corps flag and covered with tributes
OF howers-One design, in violets, with the
word Rest the funeral was held. small
silk flag was laid across the breast of the silent
woman hero. Hundreds OF people viewed the
remains.
DIR. Il. r. Ollie, pastor of the Central Method.
ist Church, and comrade Of Lincoln Post.
delivered the funeral sermon. in which he
likeued the career Of Pauline Cushman TO that
of Joan of Arc and Mollie Pitcher She had
pIdctu Hef iie upon tie altar OF her country
and received the praise of the immortal Lin
coin.
Mrs. Abbie Ballou, an Army Nurse in the
war, read an original poem, aud select choir
sang Rock of Ages" Then the Grand Army
delegation, representatives from all The Posts
Of San Francisco, formed in open ranks four
soldiers acting as pail-bearers, while the firing
squad of Lincoln Post led the way to the
hearse.
The comrades and firing party, with re-
versed arms escorted the hearse to Golden
Gate avenue, where they again opened ranks
for the hearse and carriages to pass through.
The body Was buried in the plot in the Grand
Army Cemetery belonging to Lincoln Corps
At the grave suitable remarks were made:
the choir sang Nearer, My God, TO Thee;
the firing party fired a vOlley; a bugler from
the Presidio played TAPS" and just at sunset,
almost Oh the borders of the Pacific Ocean, the
weary body of the widely known Pauline
CushmaD, the Union spy, was laid TO rest. The
grave was covered with beautiful flowers.
She had certainly led an eyentful life, and
died in poverty, although her services were
known and acknowledged by such men as Gar
field, Lincoln and Grant Senator Stewart, of
Nevada, had recently taken great interest in
her. and hoped to receive some financial in
dorsement Of her services during the present
SESSION Of Congress Perhaps in her case, as in
many others, she may now receive, after death,
the credit due her, and if Congress can and
will appropriate sum to place a suitable stone
to mark her grave, it will be some small
atonement for long neglect.
Elizabeth Darcy Kinne