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The National tribune., 1894-01-25
WEIGH CRITICIZED.
Monticello Man CorrobOrates Some O
Simmons's Statements.


EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: To correct
C0mrade Will L. WEIGH in some mistakes,
hope you will insert the following.
| take great interest in reading the col
umns of Fighting Them Over" and of en-
am greatly surprised as to how men can
quote from history and war records and
make so many blunders / hold the opinion
that no one should write an article for critl-
cism alone, rs Will l.. Welch has, who, as it
seems, was not participant in the naval
engagements, for the statements as 10 which
he. brings Comrade Simmons TO account.
1t appears to me if Will L. WEIGH was
never at sea before, he is adriit in his writ
ing when he quotes from the war records
that only 300 rebels landed at Chicamicomic0
VIII he please state what regiment and COM
mander. / have information from one of the
Sd Ca, Col. Wright commanding, that his
regiment landed at Chicamicomico, Oct. 3
and a, 1000 strong 1t matters not where
they came from, they were there, sure, for
/ saw them; and as for the Monticello she'll
ing or not Smelling, comrade, where did you
get your news? Why, the beach was lined
with rebels, =" IN plain view TO all Oh board"
marching toward Hatteras, and within about
one-half mile of Hatteras lighthouse, when
we intercepted them wi h our shells, and
kept up the firing for one hour. until no
rebels could be seen on the beach. If the
war records do not record the Monticello
Smelling The rebels at Chicamicomco, how
on earth did Commander ID. l.. Braine mot
Baine) account to the Navy Department
for his waste of shell and powder, hich
Obliged US to proceed to Charleston that
night after new supply from the vessels
stationed there?
In conclusion, hope Will L. WEIGH will
not say claim every Thing for the navy, for
know better than to claim any more than
the above, for fear of the Monticello being
ruled out Of the navy entirely and lose my
record of -years-and-Six-months' service
along with her, and not he able 10 sign my
name, as now-CHARLEs WINTERS, u. S. s.
Monticello, White Lake, N. Y.
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FROM A JOHNNY,
Enjoys the Soldiers Friend, and Wants to
Hear from More Cavalry ORGANIZATIONS.

Enjoys the Soldiers Friend, and Wants to
Hear from Mere Cavalry Organizations.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Although
] am an ex-Contederate soldier, | am a con-
slant reader, and get much amusement with
some other Old Confeds here, at some of the
extraordinary charges aud cnuntercharges
the boys in blue made during the war; and
from all the dead and wounded they left in
front of their regiments, man wonders
how so many of us poor devils got out
lam particularly Interested i'll Gen. Minty's
charges W III his famous Saber Brigade. We're
Minty and his brigade the only cavalry in
the Uniied States army? We know about
Gen. Miniy's charges, and now would like
10 read something about Gen. Clusters Bril-
gade OF cavalry, or OF Gen Buford's, Gen.
P,easontOn's. Gen. Averili's, Phil. Sheridan's
and some other commands.
If anOh war ever comes in our day,
and Uncle Sam needs any soldiers, we have
two or three hundred thousand old Confeds
Gen. Minty did not kill, aud we are ready
10 follow the old flag. So save the SAber
Brigade. We will have them to cover our
TANKS, and we will all march to the tune of
"The Girl Didn't Leave Behind Me-"
l have in NV possession pistol belong
ing 10 Lieut.. George 0. Hagar, 5th N. Y.
Zouaves, which | shall be glad to return
II. REED, Pelham's Battalion Horse Artil-
lery and Stuarts Cavalry Corps, now Ser
geant of Pc ice. Nashville. Tenn.
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IN PEN BERTON.
The Trick That Was Worked on Prisoners
When Moving to- Belle Isle.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: My Picket
Shot of Dec. z, relating to Pemberton Prison
and Belle Isle, has brought such return
volley of questions that am compelled to
seek the aid of your columns for brief
reply.
j was member of the 9Th Pa. Reserves
(Reynodss Brigade). Our squad OF prison.
ers assembled at the hospital near Charles
City Crossroads on the morning Of July /,
1862
We marched to the bridge crossing at
White Oak Swamp, and there awaited the
passage of Jackson's Corps. After exchange
ing the compliments of the season with this
long line Of dust-begrimed Johnnies, we
proceeded TO Richmond. The roads leading
from the city were filled with vehicles carry
ing curious aud jubiant citizens 10 the bat
tlefelds, and the conversation between these
people and our line of weary, dusty Yam
KEGS was very spirited, and frequently
called for the intervention OF our guards
TO preserve the peace.
Arriving in Richmond, we were compelled
to wait in the street in front of the Penn
berton tobacco factory until the building
could be fitted for our reception. This time
was spent in animated discourse with a
crowd OF citizens who were certain that
Lincolns Government was bustedn
In the prison we removed the fastenings
from the tobacco presses, divided the pro-
ceeds, and took general "chaw." A trap
door leading 10 the cellar was lifted one
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night to permit scout of the premises, with
| the result that a quantity of black-straP
| molasses was discovered and impartially
divided. Pending the arrangement of toile:
conveniences, we were passed across the street
to Castle Thunder as necessity suggested,
arranging the waiting candidates in line near
the door to pass at stated intervals. This
plan would have been satisfactory as o tenn
porary expedient, had it not been for the fact
that the "black-strap" moved the previous
question with more candidates than the
Tylers eould provide for.
Of course graybacks abounded, and their
determination became a daily duty. A
picture of those rows of men seated on the
floor, with their backs to the walls, and
shirts on their laps, would not fill the soul of
the ordinary pilgrim with poetry, but it
would sharpen the memory and stir the
blood Of many of the old boys who were
there.
The cooking for Pemberton was performed
in Libby. The details of men from each
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He Specifies.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In your
issue of Dee. % Gen. Minty refers to my
article Of Dec. Z, and denying having done
injustice H. The Second Brigade, asks me to
specify in what respect lie did SO. To the
best of my recollection he gave Widers
Brigade all The credit of defeating Wheeler at
Pennington, by mentioning il and no other
Union force. The Second Brigade shared
equally with Wilder's the glory of soundly
thrashing Wheeler.
The General may remember that referred
to an article of Lieut.. Hamilton's, I'd KY
Cav, in which he complained of lack of
recognition of his regiments services in
Gen. Minty's account of the Wheeler raid.
lie spoke for his regiment, for the Second
Brigade, making his implied charge OF in
justice on Gen. Minty's part explicit. Gen.
Minty's article has been destroyed or mis-
laid SO have written from memory, but
am quite sure that have not been mistaken
as to my recollection of the purport of Gen.
Minty's reference to the engagement at
Farmington.-C. G. PosT, Co. l, Attn Ohio
Cav Spencerylie @.
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FOUND OUT.
Volunteers Who Sought tp Know IL Sumter
was Evacuated.

Volunteers Who Sought tp Know IL Sumter
was Evacuated.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: On Nov. /,
1868 Gen. @. A. Gilmore, commanding forces
on Morris Island, S. G., called for volunteers
to go 10 Fort Sumter to see if it was evacu-
ated, az the land batteries of Gregg and
Wagner and the old lrOnsdes had been bonn
harding it for about 10 days.
Three men belonging To the 9th Ohio Il
have forgotten their names) and Jas. Porter,
OF Co. Fl. Both H., and myself volunteered
to 20. We started Nov. l, just as it was
getting dark, and pulled out INFO the harbor,
but rebel pickrt-boat from Charleston got
between us aud the tort, so we had to go
back
We started the next night a little before
dark and pulled for Fort Sumter, landed,
and were about halfway up the side OF the
fort, it being battered down so that we could
walk from the waters edge to the top, when
the rebs yelled:
Boat ahoyi"
We made for our boat and all succeeded
in getting in, but we were so badly "raltled
that we could not get stroke until they gave
US volley. Then we got our stroke, and
got out of there. Porter and myself were
the only ones hit. II any of the boys are
alive and see this ] would be pleased to
hear from them.-DANIEL ASHTON, Co. A,
39th ILL., NIckelson Kan.
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AT CEDAR CREEK.
The Little Game That Went On Under
Cover of the Rebel Charge.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: II is 9
matter OF history, and among old soldiers 8
well-known fact, that the army consisting Of
the SIEtth- Eigh:r2nth: and Ninth Corps and
our cavalry was badly disorg"nized by the
surprise OF Early on Oct. 10, 1854.
The surprise was of the genuine kind, but
it was returned with interest before the sun
went down.
1t was very foggy morning. We had
started our fires for cooking our breakfast
in Battery NJ, 9Th U. S. Art. The left Sec
ton, to which l belonged, was nearest the
pike, and right behind us was the Captains
tent.
The day previous, or on the 18th, my
brother, one of the TWO buglars 1.-THE other
was Rely, now living in Pennsy lvania), had,
as punishment for an overdose of brandy
peaches, been engaged in digging retreat
The National tribune., 1894-01-25
The Old Songs.

Charles Curtiss, Co. !, seth n. Y, East
Haven, Conn.,, wants some one 10 send him
by mail the song beginning, My true love
is a soldier"
L. I. Doan, DeGraf, o., wants some one
70 send him by mail the poem entitled,
The Women Who Went to the Field"
The National tribune., 1894-01-25
California excursions.

The we'll known Phillips Excursion Company
have arranged 10 run weekly excursions 10 all
principal California and other Pacific Coast cities
fran all points ON the Baltimore d. OHIO T. II.
The parties will leave the East Wednesday
OF each week commencing January i7lh. aud pas
sengers will be booked through TO destination.
There are no Pacifc Coast tours offering good
accommodations nj less expense. For full infnrma-
ton address A. Phillips Co.. No. Ill s. 9th Street.
Phadelphia, call nearest ticket agent,
b. a. o. IL. IL. Co.
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After TupelO.

L. Fister, Imperial, Neb., says that Com
rade Miles is "otf" on the time of the attack
on Old Town Creek after the Tupe0 fight.
His recollection is that the attack was made
about noon, and remembers the occasion as
one of the hottest Of his army experience.
We of Mowers Division made late march
to catch up with A. J.'s men, who had pre-
ceded uso
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A Correction.

]. W. Cotes, Co. L. 18th Iowa. Talcott, s..
D., writes: Lest some comrade should
think | was claiming too much in The Iowa
Brigade Mt Shiloh, let me make one cOrrec-
ton. By peculiarly of my penmanship,
where ] wrote we it loo ked so nearly like
100 that you took it to be that number.
We cant the Iowa Brigade, five regi-
ments of p 'rhaps 400 men each. In all about
1000 menu -
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FIGHTING THEM OVER
What0Ur Veterans Have 10 Say About
Their Old Campaigns

fTbe Editor greatly desires communications
for publication in the Fighting Them Over and
Picket Shot columns. Contributors are requested
Ia write frequently. legiby, to the point, on one
sheet following the form Of Tie printed article
below aud signing name, company, regiment, and
address at the end. II articles are OF Importance
Copies should be kept, in case of accidental loss
Matter for these columns should he OF general
interest TO all old soldiers and historically uccu-
rate as possible.
The National tribune., 1894-01-25

Ifany young, old, or middle-aged man suffer-
ing from nervous debility, weakn ness will in
close stamp to me will send him the prescrp-
ton of genuine certain cure free of cost.
No humbug. No deception. Address T. Z.
Barnes, News Dealer, Marshall, Mich.
The National tribune., 1894-01-25
A Yankee Trick.

WILDER ]. Wilson, Co. c, 109th n. T., Kali
kaska, Mich, writes: 81 wo der if any oil
my regiment remember what happened at
North Auna River about May %, 1854? II
so, should like to have some one OF them give
the account of the capture of the prisoners
in the afternoon, after laying in the pits dug
with tin plates, cups, and bayonets, from
break of day until after the capture of the
prisoners, for the reason that we could not,
or dare not, try to get out.
But after we caught big Serg't Jos OF
the rebels" says Comrade Wilson, we conld
get up in plain sight, with Jos and six OF
their best picked men, in hearing of the
Johnnies, who cussed and swore that this
was - Yankee trick, TO kill beef to
entice them to wade the river and then capt
ure the best men in their regiment" etc.
Homes for Settlers.
Richard Horribly, Rome, Mich, wants to
correspond with comrades as to good loca-
tions in Kansas for settling.
w. c. Brown, Lady Lake, Fla, Co. B,
10th Me-, says, there is place near where
he lives wherea veteran having pension of,
say, Sl6 month can make for himself a
snug home on the shores of the Lake. Mild
winters, cool Summers, productions OF all
sorts of fruit and vegetables, two churches,
and free school, are some of the attrac-
tiOns
j. B. Potter, Olivet, Ark, says that at his
place there are Government lands to home
stead and decided land to purchase, at all
prices, in the healthy hills of northwest
Arkansas. Any and ali letters promptly and
truthfully answered Ey nine-year resident,
stamp or NO stamp, if from an old comrade-
Ionpest First EnIistpapt
Burton w. Trout, Co. d, 106th Pa, Win
field, Kan, enlisted Aug 26, 1861, until
June %, 1864. when he was captured in
front of Petersburg; then went South and
boarded with the c. S. until March 1, 1865.
when came to the Union lines at North
East, on Cape Fear River, above Whining
ton, N. c., at which place 1 took steamer for
Annapolis, Nd, and was discharged April
l, 1860, thus serving three years, seven
mouths, and five days. Who served longer
ON first enlistment?
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w ANTED-By George E Lemon, Washington,
w ID. C.-Ihe address of John Ashby, late private,
Co E. % n Ill, who formerly received mail st M
National Military Home, Wisconsin 646-3t :
The National tribune., 1894-01-25

William A. Spangler, Co. B, list Wis. Cav,
Woodstock, Iowa, writes: SIN the issue of
Dec. Z Corpl Stuart in commenting on an
article written by Gen. Minty about the 4lh
Mich. Cav, alludes to the trOuncing squad
of US boys gave them at the time we capt
ured jeff Davis. And it was the truth,
every word OF it, and more than that. After
they found that they were whipped they said
they did not know whom they were fighting
when Davis had already told them that they
were fighting their own men, as he had no
soldiers along with him."
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-06-07
ANTIOCH.

Miss Ellie Sewel], Of Atlanta,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. T. Sawell OF this place.
Master Britain Edwards and his
little sister, Kate, are visiting the
family OF Mr.. P. p. Manning.
Miss Jennie Sewell, who has been
attending the school at Cedartown,
is spending vacation at home.
Saturday before the third Sunday
has been appointed as a day for pub
lie work on the Antioch grave yard.
Let everybody interested come early
and bring tools to put in a days
work.
After Sunday School on the third
Sunday there will he temperance
exercise at the church. Col. r. N.
Holland will lecture on temperance.
VOX.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-06-07
MarShal's Sales for July.

Will be sold before the court house door
in the city of Marietta, Cobb county, Ca,
during the legal hours of sale, the follow
ing property to-wit: One house and lot
in the city Of Marietta, Ga, bounded as
follows; On the north by Lemon street.
on the east by F. NJ Gordons property,
on the south by G. N. Mell's property and
on the west by j. W. Henderson's props
erty, being ga of an acre, more or less.
Levied on as the property of the defend,
ant, Ned Gresham. to satisfy a city tax
fl ia for the year 1898. Notice given to
the defendant
Also at the same time and Place, one
house and lot in the city of Marietta, Ca,
and on Wright street, containing one acre
more or less, bounded as follows: On
north by Reynolds estate, on west by
Wright street. on south by Margaret Bat
ties property and on east by Fred Kiser' s
property. Levied ON as the property OF
the defendant deceased, Elsa Frazier, to
satisfy city tax Il ia for the year 1888
Notice given to Howard Frazier in possess
sion.
Also at same time and place, one vacant
lot in the city of Marietta, Ga., No. 33snd
block c. Of Marietta's Addition, fronting
on Pomeroy Avenue so f., and running
back an even depth 1876 #. Levied on as
the property of the defendant, ]. G Calden,
to satisfy city tax fl ia for the year 1898.
Notice given to the defendant.
R. W. MOON, City Marshal.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-06-07
NICKAJACK.
JElMAR.

This is a most phenomenal year.
The seasons are so cut of joint that
the locusts will in the future be ex-
terminated, as few or none have
oeen heard in this locality since the
ate cold spell, snd up to that time
they had deposited no eggs for the
crop of 1907. The extinction of
such ancient and prolific family of
chicadee, marks an era in insect life.
and proves the l94 squelcher.
The dry weather is holding all
vegetable growth in allowance.
Wheat is being cut. The stand is
generally thin, the heads short and
the grain we'll filed. Oats very
poor. Cotton smaller than ever
before at this season, and corn po>
'atoes and gardens lapguishing for
rain, which may come ere this gets
IN press.
Mrs. E. C. Smith, of-Americas, is
visiting at Mr.. II. c. Ruf7s.
Concord Factory has recourse to
an engine when the waters runs low,
thereby making full time.
Rev. Mr.. Edmundson filled his
regular appointment at the Metho-
dist Church Sunday afternoon.
Rev. W. W. West will preach at
the Methodist Church at 3 o'clock
2. m, End Sunday in July, and the
Rev. L. L. Durham will preach at
the Baptist (Concord) Church on
the 3rd Sunday on this month.
Let everybody turn out on Satur.
day and vote for the man he wants
for the next Governor. KoN.
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Gbr Marietta yonrnal.
COUNTY NEWS.
UPSHAW.

The P. P. P. Society last Saturday ewes
ming, very interesting programme was
rendered The Society will elect new
officers at the next regular meeting. Every
BODY invited to attend.
The union singing at County Line was
well represented by this community last
Sunday,
Mr.. a. P. Griggs and wife, OF Pauldng
county, visited his father family last week.
Mr.. j W. Rollins, of Roswell visited
relatives and friends in this community
Saturday and Sunday.
Quite number of the young people OF
this community are attending commence
ment at Douglasyille College.
Mrs. A. A. Griggs has been quite sick,
bat is better at this writing.
Mr.. W. A. Petty and family visited Mr..
Roberson's family a. Waterman last Sum
Jay. RUBY
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-06-07
ACWORTH.

Crops are looking considerably
better than they were week ago.
Mr.. J. P. Sain is visiting relatives
at Winchester and Petersburg,
Tenn.
Several of our young people at
tended the union singing at County
Line last Sunday.
DR.. J. H. Stroud and family OF
Chattanooga, Tenn are visiting rel
atives near here.
Mrs. Jennie Pledger and children,
of Swapping Shoals, ale visiting the
family Of Pen Mitchell.
Miss Clara Miller, of Doraville,
Ga, is visiting friends in Acworth.
We regret to learn of the illness
of Mrs. Mollie Maglll. We hope
she will soon be restored to health
MIR. W. P. Mcdowell, our clever
hotel proprietor, attended a Prohi-
bition meeting at GAINESVILLE last
week. He reports large delega-
ton and good meeting.
Mrs. Rernard Awtrey, of the Capt.
tai Female College, of Atlanta, and
her mother, Mrs. King, visited rela-
tives in Acworth this week.
The protracted services at the
Presbyterian church closed last
Sunday. There were eight addi>
tons to that church. The sermons
by Rev. E. D. McDougal, of Car
tersville, were very interesting and
gave evidence that he is an excellent
preacher
Rev. H, F. McLane, the evange-
list Of the Christian Church, is here
conducting revival. We hope
much good will be done. This is
the fourth week of the revival-two
weeks at the NJ. f. Church one
week at the Presbyterian church,
and it is thought that Rev. McLane
will conduct the services until the
last Of next week. Much good has
already been done.
Mr.. q. ?. Northcutt and Miss
Leila Sawyer were quietly united in
marriage at the home Of the brides
father at Cedartown last Sunday
evening at seven o'clock, Rev. Q. P.
Cooper officiating. Mr.. Northcutt
is the son of our worthy and esteem
ed citizen, A. NJ. Northcutt, and
Miss Sawyer is one of the most high
ly accomplished young ladies of
Cedartown. The bride and groom
arrived here Monday afternoon at
FIVE o'clock and repaired to the home
of Mr.. J. N. Johnson, where a few
friends and relatives were gathered
to receive them. We wish for the
couple a long life OF prosperity and
happiness. Al.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-06-07
SMYRNA.

This is week OF delightful pleas
ure to US. The closing exercises of
Smyrna High School are being held
at the academy. The exercises are
considered one OF the best ever rem
dered in our town.
Miss Ossie Malcome, one of Mon
roe's lovliest young ladies, is visit
ing the Misses Fleming.
Miss Ruff, Of Nickajack, and Miss
Birdsong, of Troup county, visited
friends here last week.
Mrs. P. Baswell, who has been
quite i'll, is improving.
Miss Margory Hill has closed her
schvol for the summer.
The infant child of MIR. and Mrs.
W. Ball was buried here Sunday
morning. Who?
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-06-07
SANDY PLAINS.

Mrs. Wbeland, OF Marietta, is
visiting Mrs. Nj. A. Morris.
Mr.. W. L. Kelly OF Marietta,
visited Miss Lena Chandler last
Sunday.
Mrs. Bussey and Miss Elliot, of
Pike county, Ca, are visiting Mr..
John Chandler this week.
The singing at Mr.. John Chan>
dler's was largely attended Sunday
night.
Mr.. T. G. Johnson, of Roswell,
visited Mrs. Grower Saturday and
Sunday.
The children's meeting at Holly
Springs was largely attended and
quite success.
The Sunday School at this place
will have celebration on the 4th
of July. Every body invited.
Mr.. Walter Maddox and Mr.. Son
Murdoch are the champion cooks of
the community. The girls say they
ale the sort of boys they need.
From present outlook there will
be sevesal weddings this fall.
Guess who the young man was
that walked FIVE miles to go with
his sweetheart to picnic and got
left?
rhe annual singing at this place
will come off on the first Sunday in
July. Every body invited and bring
their books. Ladies especially in
vited.
Mr.. }. w. Brown and family visit
ed Mrs. Hurston on Willec last
Sunday.
Miss Emma White is some better.
We can't say who the three par.
ties will charge the bad crops to,
but We can say who the merchants
will charge the guano to.
Some of the farmers say if they
can get ten cents for their cotton,
they don't care who is governor.
Mrs. w. H. Richardson is called
to the bed side of her sick mother,
Mrs. Steele, down at William Muir
docks
Cutting wheat is the order of the
day. Wheat is better than was ex-
pecred.
The Sunday School at this place
has 80 names on its roll.
PLow Boy.