The National tribune., 1895-08-01
SENIOR VICE COMMANDER.
Gen. Hobson is Kentucky's Candidate for
that Office.

Gen. Hobson is Kentucky's Candidate for
that Ofice.
At the annual Encampment held at Hop
kinsville, KY. the Department passed reso-
buttons presenting to the National Encamp-
ment the rame Of Gen. E. ii. Hobson. Of
Greensburg. Ky, for the position Of National
Senior Vice Commander-n-C Chief and in
structed the delegates Of the Department to
vote for aud use all honorable means to secure
his election and We also request all Past De-
pRrtment mmanders to use their influence 10
that end.
In a circular letter sent out the other day
Commander Il. NJ. Kelly, Of the Department
OF Kentucky, gives some Of the reasons why
his comrades have selected Gen. Hobson as
their choice 10 be the recipient Of the honor.
which, by tie custom OF the National Encsmp.
ment. is bestowed upon comrade of the De-
partment in which IT is held. Commander
Kelly says:
Gen. Hobson made for himself heroic
record Ia two wars in defence OF the Nation
and the Gag In bis earliest manhood he en-
listed for service in the Mexican war, in Co. A,
I'd KY; was by his comrades selected their
Second Lieutenant before lie was 81 years old,
and for conspicuous gallantry On the bloody
field Of Buena Vista was promoted 10 First
Lieutenant. After serving through that war
he returned 10 civil pursuits, ia which he was
successfully engaged when the great rebellion
imperiled OuI Union and tie perpetuity Of our
free institutions. Without hest alton or delay
be took his stand with the defenders OF the
country and the flag. and began 10 raise the
13th KY, Of which tie was elected Colonel.
lis regiment was assigned 10 Crittenden's
Division Of the Army Of the Ohio. and took
efficient part in the battle Of Shiloh. BY an
accident about 10 days before that battle his
right leg WAS badly crushed. and he had TO be
lifted 10 his horse on the morning Of the battle.
DOrirg the engagement bomb burst over his
horses back aud crushed him to the earth, but
he remounted aud continued in command dur
ing the day. dis regiment repulsed vigorous
attempt OF the enemy 10 break the center OF
Crittendeu's line. aud captured a six-gu bat
terry by gallant charge.
" lie marched with Buell's army TO repulse
Bragg's invasion OF Kentucky and commanded
brigade at Perfyvlle. Shortly after that bat
lie lie received a commission as Btigadier-Gen-
eral FOR gallautry at tie battle Of Shiloh. He
was afterwards assigned 10 cavalry command
IN Kentucky, aud one Of his most distinguished
services vas Lis long pursuit OF the rebel Gen
eral john III. Morgan through Indiana and
Ohio, resulting in the capture Of that daring
raider above Burlington Island. During that
campaign be rode over 900 miles IN II DAYS and
nights with only 40 hours sleep during the
time.
Immediately after the raid he was assigned
10 the command OF Bufnsde's cavalry, but ow-
ing to the effect on his health OF the fatigues
endured dunDg that long ride Ae declined
with the approval Of Gems. Burnside aud Boyle
10 60 on duty ID that capacity. He was on act
i've duty in Kentucky during 1863 and 1864
aud engaged IN many skirnlsbes, capturing
Gen. Adam johnson IN southwest Kentucky
IN the latter year, and captured an entire rebel
command at Trenton. KY
he participated in the SAltyille expedition
in 1864. aud after his superior officers turned
over the command TO him in front of Saltville
be brought the army back to It's base ia Ken
tucEy, lighting the enemy for 80 miles through
mountainous country with very short ratioui
aud very little ammunition. In 1864 and ls5;
he suppressed guerrilla bands in Kentucky
breaking up. among Others, the band Of thC
notorious Quantrell, and killing the leader
Gen. Hobson served during the whole foul
years VI The rebellion without any rest from IN,
time he commenced recruiting his regiment un
Gil be was mustered out n 1865
lie has been for many years an active mem
Der Of the Grand Army Of the Republic, and /
Past Commander OF the Department OF Ken
lucky. lie has taken great interest in ali sol
der organizations"