The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-09-28
ABOUT PEOPLE,

Congressman Brcsius, of Pennsylvania is q
man who has q vivid recollection of his expert
ence during the war. He came near losing bis
life in the fight with Pickett's forces at Green
Plains. He was one of the 800 men who charged
across wheatfeld third of milo in width
upon Confederate ritie-pit and of the nnmber
only 125 came out alive. The COnfederates
waited until the s,orming party was within %
yards of the pit, and then they opened q deadly
fire. Brosius who boy of 10, stopped
to pick up a wounded coprade. and as he did
so rle-bal pierced his shoulder, shattering
his shoulder blade and making him cripple
for life. He still carries memento of that day
in the shape of a pocket diary, which no wore
in his vest. There is tho mark of bullet in it
that would have gone through his heart if 1t
had not been stopped by the book.
Hon. Jefferson NJ. Levy, of Monticello Va, Is
in the city. Mr.. Levy is o candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Congress, TO fill the
vacancy to be caused by the impending resig-
nation of Col O'Ferrall. He is President of
the Virginia League of Democratic Clubs. His
strongest competitor is Basil b. Gordon, late
Chairman of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee, who, like Mr.. Levy, comes from east of
the Blue Ridge. While there are six candidates
in the field, the two mentioned are the most
prominent. Both men are wealthy and liberal,
both good political managers and both willing
to represent the district.
ing the question whether Gen. Daniel e. Sickles
is entitled to draw the pay of retired army
officer while member of the House of Repre-
sentatives the matter having been referred
by the Paymsster General for decision. The
Paymaster-Generalc calls attention to an opinion
of the Attorney General, and says that. in con-
sonance with this opinion. it is understood
that Brigadier- General Rosecrans, while re-
ceiving the salary appropriate TO his army
rank, also received for moro or less OF the
same period the salary of Register of the Treas
ury. While there is disposition 10 dis
credit Gen Sickes's certificate, or TO give him
annoyance in any way. il has been thought
advisable at this stage to submit to superior
authority the question as to his right to be
paid his army salary.
Tho introduction Of bill in the House to
pay Rear-Admiral john Russell, retired, the
highest pay of his rank, TO take effect from the
date of his retirement, calls to mind an incl
dent of the conspicuous gallantry OH the part
OF that officer. 1t was on the night of Sept. Is,
1861, that Lieut.. Russell organized force of
100 men and destroyed the rebel cruiser judah.
manned armed. equipped. and moored III the
Pensacola Yard The destroying party marched
into the yard in the face of a thousand soldiers
and several batteries. Twenty OF the party
were killed or wounded including the leader.
The latter recovered and did gallant service
throughout the war, being afterward retired as
Rear "mlral.
Congressman John Allen is looming up for
the Democratic nomination for Governor of
Mississippi. His friends are working hard
10 induce him TO announce his candidacy in
which event they will whoop it up lively for
The funny Congressman. Mr. Allen is great
campaigner, and if be enters the fight there
will be big rustling among the other can
ddates. So far as known Mr.. Allen has not
dvulged his intention.
Capt. Marion I. Anderson of the City Post
Office has received fromthe War Department
medal Of honor, awarded to him for conspicuous
gallantry at the battle Of Nashville, Tenn,
Dee. IS. 1864, in accordance with the act of
Congress approved March 3, 1863. The particu-
lar thing for which the medal was awarded
was Capt. Anderson's bravery in leading his
regiment against the rebel works. Andersons
regiment was the sixth line of battle, and
The in the five lines before him had
stopped and thrown themselves upon the
ground to escape from CALLING fire. Ander-
son. who as senior Captain was in command of
his regiment the 51st Ind, led his men for
ward over these PROSTATE lines to the rebel
trenches, where he fell. shot through the spine
with an ounce and three quarters slug.