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BRAVE MEN THESE.
But Their Leaders Blundered and They
Suffered.


EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: On March
%. 1864 Gen. Frederick Steele, with an army
of 1000, left Little Rock with intention
TO cooperate with Gen. Banks on his Red
River expedition. Gen. Thayer, with an
army of 5000, was to form a junction with
Steele at Arkadelphia. Thayer left Fort
Smith on March % but, owing TO bad roads
and swollen streams from incessant rains,
was unavoidably delayed. Steele lett Arka-
delphia on April without Thayer's force;
which, however, joined him later.
On April 1 we engaged the enemy at
Antoine and SpoOnville, April 3 at Okalona,
April to at Elkins Ford of the Little Mis-
souri,, and from April 10 to Is in and around
Prairie damn. The force opposed to our
army was that under Gen. Sterling Price,
the cavalry being commanded by Marina
duke. The rebel force was defeated and
driven In these engagements.
But it appears that Steele on April 13 was
apprised of BaDlss's defeat on Red River, and
SO turned to the left and occupied Camden,
q small town on the bank of the Nashita
River. While here there were daily engage
ments between our foraging parties and The
enemy, usually resulting in loss 10 our force.
We were now a considerable distance from
cur base Of supplies, and were on very short
rations.
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be In command OF the fort by your order. and stat.
ing that he would relieve them and take care Of
the fort.
This he partially did. and this moOing he
brought off the guns which were captured by my
assault My loss is heavier than / supposed.
have been informed by the ambulance officer that
there are over 500 of my wounded in hospital.
am, very respectfully, your obedieDt servant,
DANIEL BUTTERFILD. Major-General.
Col. Dustin, of the 105th ILL.,, in his report,
page SCI, Part 2, says: "Sixty men were
detailed from the 105th to assist, for lack of
horses, in dragging the four captured guns
to Resaca." This is the only regimental
commander who mentions this detail. A
detail was made from each of the regiments
of the brigade.
Col. Case, of the Tooth H., says, on page
366: when the actual charge into and
through the fort was made, the charging
party consisted Of parts of the right COM
panies of each regiment in the brigade. The
fort being simply natural basin on the ridge,
with formidable breastworks fanking on the
right and left, and on higher ground, the
ooncentric Ere therefrom into the fort forced
the charging party to throw themselves just
outside of the guns in a position to hold
and defend them and the fort"
He says further, at the time of the charge,
"Serg't Hess. of the 129th H., was shot
down and killed in the fort at his colors.
The colors were first planted between the
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But this YVES not all. The troops were
exhausted and starved, but these brave men
went to work and put down pontoon
bridge. This done, we found we could not
cross under the enemv's fire. We had two
alternatives-to surrender, or fight an enemy
three to one. The boys did not take kindly
to the idea of being sent to one of JEFF
Davis's clearinghouse, so they went for the
Johnnies with a will and after one Of the most
stubbornly-contested conflicts of the war
routed the rebels and drove them from the
field. Then this brave army, after losing
1,155 in killed and wounded crossed the
river and destroyed the pontoon behind
them.
Their suffering was not yet ended with
no supplies and yet a long march before
them, the teams had become so weak from
starvation that the wagons were destroyed !;
only one kept for each brigade. This re-
treat began April 26, and our little army
reached Little Rock Nav 2.
The rebel loss at Jenkins's Ferry was re-
ported at 1000, but i see some histories give
the loss as LOO. This is undoubtedly in
correct, as Kirby Smith claimed that Steele
had thrown some of his dead into the river,
for his loss was 30 much heavier. i do not
believe that there was ever an army of the
same size composed of better grit and power
Of endurance than this little army, and they
deserve more credit than history accords
them. The guard with wagon-traiD at battle
of Marks's Mill numbered about 100; the
rebel force under Pagan over 5000. Then,
our l. 300 were not together, but compelled
to fight them by detail.
Boys, you need not be ashamed of your
record in this campaign. IF some high in
command did blunder, you did your duty.
j. C. GRIeGs, Co. c, nth Ohio, Beverly,
o.
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ties. The regiment is given by Col Fox 10
one of the 800 fighting regiments. 1t served
in Stones Brigade, DOubleday's Division,
First Corps The regiments first hard fight
ing was at Gettysburg, where, cut Of 485
men engaged, it lost 81 killed or mortsliv
wounded. During the Wilderness cam.
pagn the regiment los; 23 killed, 136 wound
ed and large number in missing. It's
losses at Spottsylvania and Weldon Railroad
were also very heavy. The total enroll
meat was ,491. Eight officers and 143 men
were killed and two officers and $50 mem
died.
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The 9Th Md.

This regiment, with the exception of Co.
X, which was nine-months organization,
was organized at Baltimore, Nd, from Au-
gust, 1862, to April, 1868. to serve three
years. Co. X was mustered out March IL,
1864, and the remaining companies May 81,
1865. Col. Andrew w. DennisOn, the COM
mauder OF the regiment, was brevetted
Brigadier-General Aug. 10, 1864 Lieut.
Cox f. f. M. Faehts received the breyet Of
Colonel The regiment served in the Mary
land Brigade, commanded by DennisOn,
Robinson's Division, Fifth Corps. 1t lost
three officers and 81 men killed, and 20 men
died
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fThe Editor would be glad TO receive articles OF
from 900 to 600 words serial papers OF greater
length for publication on the first page OF, and
writes exclusively for, TBE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
The subjects submitted should be Of interest TO the
veterans i'm general. and should be treated with
especial regard to historical accuracy of statement
Articles Oh The behavior of some particular regi-
HueIu or brigade field whereon ii dis
tiuEuikhed ftarlf. in some cAMa}sign Isl which 1t
took a prominent part, in some siege wherein il
acted defensively or extensively; "Reminiscences
OF prison life, the march the camp; personal
adventures all such solicited. Shorter papers,
of from 500 to $50 words, aud Of the same charsc
ter, arc also desired for Fighting Them Over"
All articles will receive consideration and if avail
able will have early inserlon.l
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SETTLING IN THE SOUTH.
An Old Engineer Comrade Gives Some Good
Advice.

OcceA
Advice.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: see from
time to time in your columns statements as
to the advantages of the Southeast as a
place of settlement by the comrades. Now,
as have been over good deal of that re-
gion, would like briefly to give a little
advice. There are many advantages which
/ could state, but will leave that to those
with local interests to attend to. / would
advise every comrade who has such enter
prise and intention, to go there and look
over the country carefully, and for year at
least, before he buys any thing.
1t would be good idea to work out on
farm for few months. There is good
deal of valuable knowledge to be obtained
In this way. There are dark, rich-lOoking
soils which are valueless for almost any pur-
pose, and which prairie man would be the
first to purchase; there are sandstone
regions, healthy and pleasant, but the soil
has no bot om-Iiquid guauo would go
through it like sieve. / have met COM
rades who live Oh such land for their health,
and there is no doubt they raise lot Of it
to the acre, but not much else.
do not think that the comrades ought
to settle on any land, below 1000 feet alti-
tude above the sea, except Florida, perhaps.
There is no use for comrades Mt this day
going through any acclimation process.
The high lands, even if less productive,
have a healthful climate. Although a
good deal has been said and written pro and
con, yet I am sure that comrades will be
happier if they have comrades for neighbors,
and plenty of them; do not see how this
can be otherwise therefore, can but be-
lieve in settlem- mt by colonies; but beware
Of promoters of such enterprises, unless they
are seltsacrificing, well-tried and true men.
viii close by reminding you of another
difference between the lowlands and the
highlands. The former was held ut one time
by the stakeholder, who cultivated cotton
with slave labor; any man who did not own
slave WAS despised and known as "poor
white trash "-they were not trash, but poor.
They naturally drifted to the highlands,
where slave labor was not profitable; there
they squatted down, and have become fear
less aud independent people, and without
any negro problem" to disturb them.
Again, If cOmrade settles in the lowlands, lie
should have retreat in the highlands during
the no: season. This means two farms, but
it will be found necessary to preserve health
and vigor. / believe there will be great
outflow of emigration Southwark Sometime
in the not far distan. future; but the COM
rade who was younger some years ago than
he is now, should take Ills time and look
around, and not buy tho frst thing ne Sees
GILBERT THOMPSON, o. s. Engineers, Wash
ington, D. G.
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Soon as the advance reached the high
ground the 36th Iowa was attacked in front
and flank. The 43d Ind, which by this time
had emerged from the swamp, was hurried
forward TO assist the Seth Iowa, but these
regiments, after a desperate struggle, were
overpowered and forced 10 surrender. The
17th Ohio, with, ] think, one gun Of ID No.
battery, came up as rapidly as possible
through the swamp, but by the time they
reached the higher ground they found that
the two regiments had been captured and
that they, with the cavalry and one gun.
must face this oyerpowering force. We de-
ployed the remaining force and prepared to
DO all in our power, yet we were certain of
the same fate that had overtaken our COM
rades.
We had not long to wait. for the John
mics came with a rush and yell, but we'll
aimed volley checked them; but this was
temporary, their lines overlapping us so
that we were soon assailed from all direc-
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This Will Inferest Many.

F. w. Parkhurst, the Boston publisher, says
that If any one who is afflicted with rheuma-
tsm in auy form, or neuralgia, will send
their add ress to him at Box 1,501. Boston,
Mess, he will direct them to perfect cure.
He has nothing to sell or give; only tells you
hoe he was cured. Hundreds have tested it
with success.
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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 be published for at
least six months. owing TO lack ofspaoe. Numerous
sketches have already been published. and OF these
none can be found room for a second time.I
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For COUGHS. ASTHMA AND THROAT DISORDERS,
use " BrotUns Bronchial Troches." Sold only in
boxes. Avoid limitations.
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The I'd Md.

Organized at Baltimore, Md, from june
to September, 1861, to serve three years;
veteranized, and remained in service until
July IL, 1865. 1t Colonels were: John
Sommer, resigned, April 81, 1862; Thomas
B. Allard, resigned Jan. 19. 1864; and BENZ.
F. Taylor, in command at time of muster
out. The War Department credits the regi-
ment with IL battles. 1t served in Sturgis's
Division, Ninth Corps. Total loss, five off,
GERS and "a men killed and three officers
and 14S men died.
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The Sd Md.

Organized at Baltimore and Williamsport,
Nd, from June Is, 1861, to Feb. IL, 1862,
to serve three years; veteranized, and was
consolidated Into battalion of four COM
panies, which remained in service until July
81, 1865 Col. James G. Mcconnell was dis
charged, Feb. IS, 1862; Col. David P. De
Witt was discharged, Oct 8, 1862, and was
succeeded by Col. Gilbert p. Robinson, who
remained in command until mustered out.
The War Department gives the regiment
credit for 10 battles 1t served in Williams's
Division, Twelfth Corps. Total loss, eight
officers and SO men killed and four officers
and 100 men died
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The 4th Battery, Mass. L. A.

Organized at Lowell, Mass, Nov. II, 1851,
to serve three years; veteranized, and re-
NAMED in service until close of the war.
Capt. Charles III. Manning, the first COM
mander, resigned, Oct 30, 1862; Capt. Geo. G..
Trull was in command when mustered out.
The War Department credits the battery
with three battles. It served in Emory's
Division, Nineteenth Corps. Total loss, one
man killed and so men died.
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A DyICE TO DYSPEPTICs. Dyspepsis-s
n Its Nature, Causes, Prevention and Cure. Whaa
food TO eat; what food TO avoid. By John m. Mos
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Organized at Harrisburg and Wilkes
barre, Pa, in Fal! of 1852 to serve three
years mustered out June IL, 1865. Col.
Edmund L. Dana CON landed the regiment.
The War Department credits il with 10 bat
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Organized at Camp Dennison, o., June
90, 1861, to serve three years; mustered out
June u, 1864. Col. Isaac III. Morrow re-
signed March 8, 1862; Col. John Beatty was
promoted Brigadier-General, April 10, 1858.
Col. Orris A. Lawson succeeded him and
remained in command until the regiment
was mustered ont. At Chaplin Hill the
regiment lost "a killed. 1t was then in
Rousseaus Division, and had 500 men en-
gagged, so its loss was about II per cent. In
this battle six color-bearers were shot down
in rapid succession, but the old regimental
flag never touched the ground, so quick
were other men to grasp it. Total loss while
in the service, four officers and 81 men
killed and three officers aud 70 men died.
The 1A3d Pa.
Organized at Harrisburg and Wilkes
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The 1O1st ". 7.

Organized at New York City, ". Y, from
Sept. 2, 1881, to Aug 81, 1862, to serve three
years; consolidated with the 37th N. Y,
Dec. "a, 1862, and the officers mustered out
of service Col Enrico Fardells, the first
com mander, resigned July 8, 1862, and was
succeeded by Col. George F. Chester, who
continued ia command until consolidation.
The regiments heaviest loss was at Manas-
sas, where, out of 1873 men engaged, IS were
killed, or over 10 per cent. 1t served in
Birney's Division, Third Corps
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w ANTED-By Eugene Wellke, North Topeka4
w Kan.-Inf0rmatiOn to whereabouts ~ my
three brothers, Robert, Emil, and Reinold WslkA
lost 40 years ago in Texas ?S9t
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Yes. sir. Indeed / would not pay
without them. We would far better let
the game go by default than have 'ne
record published, as it assuredly would
be. in the army as well as the local pa
pers. with all the errors scored against
us. This nine of ours has not been Dea'eh
by any team in the department as YET
and it would be an unearned victory LOT
Fort Lawrence
Colonel Morris sat keenly studying
the young soldiers face. lie maze no
answer for moment, and when he
spoke it was of an utterly Irrelevant
matter:
"Havey YOU not served somewhere mn Ter
my command before this, corporal;
The color sprang to Brent's face. 1here
was an instant of hesitation, then hrm
but respectful answer:
Nowhere. sir. | have been i'll the
army only two years. and this is my ilrst
station since leaving the depota at David 5
island" Then, as though eager to get
back to a more pressing matter, III the
colonel will not consider me as propos-
ing compromise, and will take 1t as 1t
is meant. can promise, think, that
there will be no more of tins night
proving across the parade, on the part
Of our men at least"
Morris looked sharply up from under
his shaggy brows:
"What do you mean? What men
rould have any occasion to cross the pa
radp but the infantry?
Il mean, III all respect sir. that there
NAV be men. or at least man. who nav
ing no occasion to cross the parade VIII
DO so simply for the sake of making
trouble. In plain words, cayaIryman,
sir"
The adjutant. sitting at his desk,
cropped his pen and looked quickly mp,
and the sergeant major. going ont with
a bundle of papers, found means to halt
ut the Office door. as though to hear what
might follow. Mr.. Mason. the adJutant,
turned quietly, caught the sergeant ma.
jors eye ard gave Il quick but express.
i've jerk of the head in the direction OF
the outer room. The sergeant major took
the hint and vanished.
But the clerks had heard the corpOrals
intimation that some trooper was con
nected with the transgressiOn for winch
the ball playing quartet were confined
The door was Immediately closed, leav-
ing them to draw their own differences
and make their own comments. They
did not hear the colonels next remark:
IF any man in the cavalry is guilty IN
this matter there is only one whom can
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Did you stop think how completely the Aerho.o'
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this line of manufacture because OF lts o.
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the steel and stock tanks Everything we hsn
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copyright 1890, by J. 3. Iippincott Company
Philadelphia, and published 10y special arraus
mYnt with them
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AN ARMY PORTIA.
By CHARLES KING, U. S. A..

Authorof "11c COloncls Ddughtcr," "Tgs
ncacrtcr," "From the Ranks" "Dmt-
ruDcE Ranch" "I'iro SoldicTS."
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1895-01-04
DON'T LIKE THE DELAY.
Japan May Declare Peace Negotiation

Japan May Declare Peace Negotiations
WASHINGTON, Jan. Sit is the be-
lief of officials in a position to know
the status of affairs between Japan and
China that Japan will declare the peace
negotiations off unless China hastens
them. There is increasing irritation
on the part Of Japan as to the delays in
presenting definite peace proposals.
More than a month has passed since it
was agreed that a tender Of peace con-
ditions would be considered by Japan,
and as yet the conditions have not
been offered and there is doubt as to
China's plenipotentiaries having the
right to make any final offers. Al
ready the Japanese government is in
clining to unanimous demand of the
native press to make far greater de-
mands than were contemplated when
the peace negotiations began. At that
time the general understanding was
that the basis of peace would be a cash
indemnity and the independence Of
Korea. Now, however, there is an in
timation that Japan may no longer
accept the two conditions first pro-
posed, but may insist also on China's
ceding extensive territories.