The National tribune., 1896-08-20
PICKET SHOTS
From Alert Comrades All Along the
Line.
Saved the Forts.

Saved the Forts
John E. Stevens, Co. E, 9th Ind. Cav,
Pueblo, Colo, writes: I" will give you an
incident connected with the evacuation OF
Charleston and the surrounding forts by the
rebels.
81 had been prisoner since Stoneman's
raid from Atlanta, made my escape, ana,
with two other comrades, found our way TO
the coast.
ION the evening Of Feb. II, 1865, we
learned that the enemy WAS leaving ouih-
vans Island. We crossed over TO the island
and found small boat, jumped in an pulled
for Morris Island. AS soon as it was light
the next morning, when opposite Fort Sum-
ter, we raised white rag on one OF the oars
and lay still until boat with officer and
men from Morris Island came alongside.
The officer wishing one of us to return to
Sullivan's Island, L volunteered, and we
made Decline for Fort MOultrie, where
we ran up the Stars and Stripes, after haul
ing down the flag the enemy left flying.
Our early move saved the forts from being
DESTROYED as slow matches were laid IN all
of them, VIII oh we removed, and great loss
would have resulted in very few hours.
81 should like to hear from the officer or
men who were in my boat to Fort Moultrie.
Fighting Indians.
J. II. Drips, co. l., 9th Iowa Cav, Malone
Iowa writes: "In the issue of Aug. an
article from Frank Myers, Co. B, 6'h Iowa
Cav, in regard to the Indian campaings of
that regiment, the Cd battalion WAS COM
posed of Cos 3, E, II, and l.. under Cap.s.
Cram. Eichar, Marsh, and Arms, Mai. T.. +.
Tenbr0ek commanding. Co. c, Capt. Aims
worth, WAS in The Sd battal on, whose loca-
ton was still at Fort Randall. The writer
was detailed on June 22, 1868, to take charge
Of squad Of men from Go. l. TO guard the
mail from Fort Pierre to Fort Randall and
return. Here are some OF the men of that
escort still alive: Theo. Sherman, Monona,
Iowa; Thomas G. Scott, James Il. Hunt
and c. Lamphler.
"On our return to Fort Pierre, July A. we
were informed that the battalion had moved
some % miles up the river, where there " as
abundance OF grass for stock. So on that
beau lful Sabbath morning, July 5,we started
out 10 iind our comrades and deliver to them
loving lie tiers from the dear ones at home.
Ind an john the mail-carrier, was our
guide. About 3 p. III. found them enjoying
one Of the most lovely camps OH all our
marches. Nj a hostile Indian to be heard
of; all the ammunition, COmmissary and
Qnartermast stores needed. After few
days more in this camp we pulled out and
returned 10 Pierre.
After tn Milestone II II fight the bucks,
squaws aud pap0Oses were carried to the
river and guarded till the command built
Fort Suily, and then they were turned over
to the commander of the fort Co. B-Com-
rade Myers's mpanv-garrIsoned Fort
Su ~ IN the Winter Of 1863, ga. If the COM
rade was I'm Sioux City he was not with his
| company. The Indians were never brought
to Fort Thorn yson or Crow Cre.k Agency, as
my company U) was there ill November,
and there were none but Winneb igoes there,
and they needed no guards.
As To Chickamauga.
C.. p. Russell, Brok, il Bow. Neb., writes
81 saw by yonr paper Gen. Johnson, writing
on he battle of Cnickamauga, gives Palmer
great credit for reinforcing Thomas. l was
wounded at Cbickanauga in the forenoon OF
Sept. 10, and lay upon the ground III the
field hospital IA days. and at that time It
was reported TO us that James 3. Steedinan
was to be court-martlaled for disObeyiDg
| orders and coming to Th0mas's relief /
| know that Steedman said he would go and
relieve his old brigade and our reg ment
wa. in that brigade. We wish to give honor
| to whom honor is due. and l know R0serrans
! threatened TO remove Steedman for disobey-
ing orders and leaving his place on the re-
serve coming TO ThOmas's aid and saving
| our corps from humiliation. The 18th OHIO
! lost just half OF the men who went down to
| Chirkanauga that Saturday ard Sunday. l
know my cGmpany-D, 14th Ohio-went In
with 66 men and came out with 49, besidrs
| having Capt. Pomroy wounded. he being the
| only commissioned officer there at that
| time"
Question of Figures.
| John Weed, Co. A, 91st Ohio, Canyon City,
Colo, writes: In Comrade j. X. Lo d.n's
| article, A Gallant Record of July 30, an
error appears. He says the Army of West
| Virginia had &c 90 present for duty at the
| battle of Cedar Creek, q t. 10, 1864 am
not prepared to give the exact number, hut
| feel safe in saying the Army Of West Vir-
| pinia never had one half that number pres
ent for duty at any one time, and l don't
believe we had 5000 at the battle of Cedar
| Creek"
Scattering.
will pay 25 cents for the first copy re-
ceived If either of tie following numbers OF
| The NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Jan. IL, 1884,
and S, pt. %, 1886. Address w. j. Carlton,
! 10 Spruce street, New York.
a veteran wants TO know WnaC pace On
the Mississippi River was patroed by the
glinb0at Romeo at the time the transports
Continental and Olive Branch were fired on
by the Johnnles. Capt. Baldwin was the
Commander of the Romeo.
| John w. Manning, Ringgold Pa. Cav,
Co. E, Salineville, O., writes: :" was one of
the boys OF '61.' l enlisted when but 16
years of age, and served three long, weary
| years. / was with Sheridan IN the Shenan-
doah in 1864. Quite number OF us were
taken prisoners, and were introduced to the
Inequalities of Southern prison pens.
d. +. Lawler, Green Valley, H., says that
in the issue OF July 80 his address was given
as Green Valley, Iowa.
Homes for Settlers.
| &c. Mcbride Captain, Co. H, 4oth Ind,
Alvin, Tex, writes: "Comrade w. w. Bowers,
Geneva, O., asks where is located good
colony of old soldiers or Northern people.
For his in formation and that of any other
Federal soldiers let me say that at ALVIN,
Tex, within Is miles Of the Gulf Mexico,
within go miles of Calves on, and not over
25 miles from Houston, ne will find the
place. The community is strong in old
"Yanks," and Northern people, who are gain
ing in numbers every day. Our Grand
Army Post Wainwright, Il, embraces men,
bers from all the Northern States, almost,
| and we are extended the right hand of fell