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TRYING TO ESCAPE.
Patient Toiling to be Free from the Tor
ments of "A Rebel Prison.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Thirty-one
years ago at this time i was prisoner at
Macon, Ga, having previously been con-
fined at Cahaba. During our stay at Macon
we became uneasy waiting for the JoEnnies
10 repair the railroad between there and
Savannah, so rs to take us on TO that point
and exchange us as they had promised 10 do
when leaving Cahaba.
Some time during January, 1865, we
concluded TO experiment in tunneling,
the first of which was nearly completed. To
our surprise Sergt McCue and three men
came in one day with lance and shovels,
found the tunnel, broke through the same
near the dead-line (picket fence, and, Of
course, the jig was up" for that time.
Soon we began another, and progressed
finely for some distance, and that too was
filled mp. But we were not discouraged, and
concluded TO make our escape above ground.
Accordingly we arranged to break the stock
AIDE fence on acertain night. In like manner
we failed in this third and last attempt
through betrayal OF some traitor in camp.
Seven of us were caught in the attempt and
the next day were tied up by the thumbs.
1t was now considered unsafe 10 keep us
there. Consequently on the night of Jan.
81 we were taken out, slowed away in box
cars and run down to AndersonviIle, remain
ing there till after Liucoln's death and Lees
surrender. We were taken out again. sent
to Florida, released ut Baldwin Junction,
and from there we got into Jacksonville as
best we could.
was pitiful object, and the effort that
L made, accompanied with intense pain,
cannot forget. When / read some of the
letters from comrades who served three or
more years, urging per diem pension law,
1T seems TO me they have forgotten thousands
of us poor fellows who were out from IS
months to two years, and half of that time
or more were in Southern prison pens. /
think 1 am stating it fairly when / say
that on an average three months in prison
was equal TO one year in actual field service.
and the rate of mortality greater
In justice TO the greater number of old
soldiers and their families, hope Congress
will pass general service pension law.
giving us all not less than $l2 per month, and
that is little enough for an old veteran and
his wife tolive on, even if they own their
home and are able to work half the time
ALEX. b. CAMPBELL, Co. A, 18th Wis.
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| This most brilliant and decisive victory was
Of unusual Importance TO the Union cause,
and seriously discouraged that class of adj
venturers on the high seas. 1t is estimated
that the value of captures made by this
squadron during the period of its existence
exceeded $5,000,0o0. BY orders of the Navy
Department the squadron WAS disbanded,
Oct. g. 1864, and the duties in which it was
engaged were transferred TO the East Gulf
squadron, with Headquarters at Key West,
Fla
The sloop-of-war Adirondack, while cruis-
ing on special service, was wrecked near
Abaca, one of the Bahama Islands, Aug. %,
1862. A boat was at once dispatched, mott
flying the American Consul at Nassau, Mr..
Samuel Whitney. Hechartered the schooner
Star of the East for the sum of 500 and pro-
ceeded to the scene of the disaster. The crew
Of go men were safely landed, but the vessel
proved a total loss. Rear-Admiral DUPONT,
commanding the South Atlantic Squadron,
on learning of the loss of the Adirondack
sent the gunboats Magnolia and Canandai-
qua to the relief of the crew, who were
brought to Port Royal, S. c., and sent north
on the mail steamer Massachusetts.
Capt. Ganseveort, who commanded the
Adirondack at the time of her loss, entered
the United States Navy as Midshipman in
1923. He died while Commodore on the
Retired List, April Is, 1863
The sloop-of-war San Jacinto, which fig
ured very extensively in the operations of
the West India Squadron, was lost, Jan. i,
1865. The United States ship Shepherd
Knapp, s3s tons, eight guns, was wrecked
on a coral reef at Cape Hay tien, on the 18th
OF May, 1863. The gunboats Chippewa,
Rhode Island, and Santiago de Cuba made
repeated attempts to tow the vessel off into
deep water, but were unable to do so. II
was then decided 10 abandon her, and the
crew, with all movable property, was trans
ferred TO the United States ship National
Guard, of the West India Squadron
Capt. Eytinge, who commanded the Shep-
herd Knapp at time of her loss, was APP
pointed Acting Volunteer Lieutenant Aug.
rs, 1861. His appointment was revoked
Dec j, 1863.
The vessels of the West India Squadron
pauoled the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea,
Gulf of Mexico, and the Bahama Channel,
cruising on the coast of North and South
America, the West Indies and coast of Eu-
rope The valuable and important service
rendered eventually exterminated the trou-
blesome privateers, and broke up system
OF blockade running inaugurated principally
by foreigners, who evidently sympathized
with the South and were willing to incur
extraordinary risks.
Coal supply stations were established at
Key West, Cape Haytien, and Curraco. but
IT sometimes became necessary to secure a
supply of this commodity at other places.
Wnere extravagant prices were demanded
and which we were often reluctantly COM
PEELED to pay.
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FIGHTING THEM OVER
What Our Veterans Have TO Say About
Their Old Campaigns.
WEST INDIA SQUADRON.

Defeat of the Alabama and Loss of the
Adirondack.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The depre-
da,ions of the Confederate cruisers in the
early part of the civil war were carried to
such an alarming extent that it was found
necessary to organize a special squadron for
their pursuit and apprehension. This
squadron was formed in the Fall of 1862,
commanded by Commodore Charles Wilkes,
with the rank Of Acting Rear-Admiral.
Wilkes was a citizen of New York, from
which he was appointed Midshipman in the
Navy, Jan. /. 1918; promoted to Lieutenant,
April 2S, 1926; to Commander, July 13,
1843. From 1884 to 1887 he commanded
an important exploring expedition, and also
served on the Coast Survey; appointed Cap
tain, Sept IA, 1856, and Commodore, July 10,
1862; Rear-Admiral, JuneI8, 1870. He died
February s, 1877, after retirement.
The following vessels were attached to the
Special West India Squadron: Aries, Aga
wan, Adelia, Alabama Aroostook, Augusta.
Cambridge, Chippewa, Cherokee, Cyane, Da-
kota, DeSoto, Dai Ching, Commodore Jones,
Connecticut, Constellation, Cornubia. Cuya-
hoga, Ethan Allen, Fort Jackson, Gemsbok,
Grand Gulf, Hatteras, Hoquah, Inc, Iron
age, James Adger, jamestown, Juniata,
Kearsarge, Kittatinny, Lancaster, Marion,
Mercedita, Michigan, Mohican, Mont
gomery, Niagara, Narragansett, National
Guard, Octaroro Oneida, Onward, Penn
bins, Powhatan T. K. Cuyler, Rhode Island
Sabine, Sacramento, Saginaw, st. Louis, st.
Mays, San Jacinto Santiago de Cuba,
Sarsnak, Sebago, Seminole, Shenandoah,
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THEIR RECORDS.
Brief Sketches of the Services of
Various Commands.
The 6fst ~. y

The 6fst n. Y.
The regiment was organized at New York
City, n. Y, in September, 1861, for the three
years service. On the expiration of its term
it veterauiZed, and was retained in service
until July Ia, 1866. The War Department
credits the command with the following
battles: Yorktown, Fair Oaks, Peach Orch
ard, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp,
Glendale, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Bristoe
Station, Gettysburg, Charlottesville, Mine
Run, Fredericksburg, Wilderness, Corbin's
Bridge, Pc River, North Anna, Spottsy lvania,
Tolopotomoy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg,
Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, and Ream's
Station; "a engagements in all. The regi-
ment was known in the service as the "Clin-
ton Guard, ;" aud served in the First Brigade,
First Division, Second Corps Col. Francis
c. Barlow, the first commander of the regi-
ment, was made Brigadier-General Sept 10,
1862, and later became Major General of
Volunteers. Col Nelson A. Miles, who sue
ceeded Col. Barlow, was promoted to be
Brigadier-General May IL, 1854; was later
made Major-General, and is now in command
OF the Army of the United States. Col.
Oscar X. Broadly was mustered out on the
expiration Of his term Of enlistment, and
during the latter part of its service the regi-
ment was under command of Col. George w.
Scott, Brevet Brigadier-General. The rsgi-
ment saw hard fighting from the beginning
until the end of its service, and was fortu-
nately commanded by the very best of Off
GERS. At Fair Oaks the command lost ITO
killed or wounded out of 432 taken into that
action. In the battle Lieut. Col w. G. Mas
set and five Color Guards were killed. The
regiment lost heavily at Fredericksburg, aud
Col. Miles was seriously wounded. The
First Division, in which the regiment served,
was successfully commanded by Gems. Rich
ardson, Hancock, Caldwell, Barlow and
Miles. The 61st N Y is one of the 300
fighting regiments given by Col. Fox. The
total enlistment was ,526; the loss in killed
or died of wounds received in action was
1913; making the loss of 12.6 per cent Be
sides these the command lost 1913 men by
disease, accidents in prison, etc.
The goth Pa. Cav.
This regiment, formerly q six months
organization, was mustered into service at
Harrisburg and Philadelphia, Pa, in Feb
ruary, 1864, to serve three years 1t was con-
solidated with the ID Pa. Cav to form the 1st
Provisional Pa. Cav, June II, 1865 Col.
John h. Wynkoop was dismissed Jan. Is,
1855. Col. Gabriel Middleton commanded the
regiment during the latter part OF its service.
Cavalry Corps, Army of West Virginia, and
was sometimes known as the 1S1st Pa Its
loss was three officers and % men killed in
action and three officers and 81 men died of
disease, in prison, etc.
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A Pifiable Sight. Thy

A PitiabIe Sight. There is prob
ably nothing in this world which so quickly
appeals to ones sympathies as the sight of
child sick and in distress. 1t is therefore
but natural that parent feels thankful
when he finds cures effected, and that, too,
in his own family. Mr.. John He'll, 17S f.
Kossuth ST., Columbus, Ohio, writes as
follows: "Our children were suffering with
some fearful blood or skin disease; their
faces were literally covered with horrible
eruptions. / learned of DIR. Peters Blood
Vitalizer, and ordered a trial box, and can
but say that we are thankful for the results
We administered the Vitalizer according TO
directions, and now they all we'll"
DIR. Peters Blood Vitalizer by its mild
yet active properties, is pre-eminently the
children's remedy. Its effect is quickly
noticeable by the clear skin, improved APP
petite and refreshed appearance. 1t elimi-
mates the impurities from the system and
creates new, rich, red blood. 1t is not
handled by druggists-only special agents
sell it. If there are none in your neghbor
hood write to the proprietor, DR.. Peter
Fahrney, 112-114 So. Hoyne Ave, Chicago
Ill
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steamer Britannia, and sent her to Boston,
where she was sold for $13567o.55. The
Connecticut took at sea the blockade-runner
steamer Juno, which was sold at Boston for
$4,000. Another famous blockade-runner
called the Victory was captured by the
Santiago de Cuba, and sold at 1906, 421.37.
The same vessel also captured the blockade
runner Lucy, sold for S26s, GAS 90, and the
steamer Ella Marley, sold for $l02, 709.ss.
The Wachusett captured the fast steamer
Dolphin, which was sold at Key West for
$50, 544.73. A blockade-runner called the
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ured by his squadron to Boston for condem-
nation and sale. This order was afterwards
rescinded, and prizes sent TO the most con-
yenient port The sloop-of-war Wachusett
was flagship Of the squadron until March /,
1853, at which time Commodore Wilkes
transferred his flag to the fast side-wheel
steamer Vanderbilt. This was a vessel of
1000 tons, is guns, presented to the Gov
eminent 10y Commodore Vanderbilt, of New
York. IL was sold Feb. is. 1873.
On June 20, 1863, at st. Thomas, West
Indies, the command of the squadron was
transferred TO Acting Rear Admiral James
j. Lardner. His flagship was the sloop-of-
war Ticonderogs, Of 1913 tons, IL guns,
built IN 1862. Shortly after assuming com
mand he transferred his flag to the side.
wheel steamer POwhstan, a vesfel of 2.lS2
tons IL guns, built in the year 1850.
Acting Rear-Admiral LardDer was citi-
zen Of Pennsylvania, appointed in the NAVY
May 10. 1920. His first sea service was on
the Pacific Ocean. under Commodore Stew
Art, on board the Franklin and the Dolphin.
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in August, 1925, he was attached to the
frigate Brandgwlne on its voyage TO France.
carrying TO his home Gen. LAFAYETTE. the
Nations guest. IN the year 1880, he circum-
nayigaied the globe in the sloop-of-war Vim
cenres 16 guns
de was commissioned Lieutenant MAY
=, ls2s; Commander, May IL, 1851; Cap
tain, May 10, 1861. He was assigned TO
command the sloop-of-war Susquehanna.
South Atlantic squadron, in which vessel
be participated in the battle of Port ROYAL.
5. C., Nov z, 1861. For distinguished scry-
Ice rendered on that occasion, he received a
letter Of thanks from Admiral Du Pont and
President Lincoln. He was made Commo-
dore, July l6, 1862, and assigned 10 the East
Gulf squadron. He was commissioned Rear
Admiral, July % 1866, and died in the
iervice, April is, 1881, after an active career
covering period of 90 years.
The Wachusett Commander Collins. capt
ured the frivateer Florida at San Salvador
Bay, Brazil, and sent her to Hampton Roads.
The Niagara, Commander Craven, captured
the priyateer Georgia on the coast of Portu-
ga, and sent her 10 Boston The Santiago
&c Cuba captured at sea the blockade runner
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OF the numerous small islands among
which we cruised we found many of the
Governors IN sympathy with the South, in
consequence of which our commanders were
considerably embarrassed in their move
ments, while every courtesy was extended
TO the Confederate priyateers. Some of these
Governors were remarkable for their high
sounding titles, evidently assumed SO as TO
create an impression of their own supreme
importance, and in their correspondence with
our commanders they discussed the rights of
neutrals, but revealed their ignorance of
common sense.
Owing TO the dangerous character of the
service the men of this squadron were ex posed
TO unusual hardships and constant excite
ment. Often they were all night at quarters
chasing an imaginary enemy, which in the
morning might prove 10 be one of our own YES
sells. The storms usually prevailing at sea,
especially along dangerous coast, made the
hours for rest and meals sometimes uncertain.
and very often impossible for a long period.
In the performance of duties so arduous. COM
plicated and exacting, the officers and men
were stimulated alone by patriotic impulse.
1t required couksge, zeal, devotion to duty.
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Reduced Rates to st. Louis.

The Republican National Convention will
meet in st. Louis June 10th. For this occasion
the b. & O.. r. Il. Co. will sell Excursion Tickets
from all stations on its limo East of the Ohio
River for all trains June IL to l5 inclusive,
valid for return passage until June 81 at one
fare for the round trip.
The Baltimore & Ohio is direct line to st.
Louis, running two solid vestibuled fast express
trains with through Pullman Sleeping Cars
attached every day in the year.
For rates and other information apply to
nearest u. & o. Ticket Agent
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EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / read
an article on May %, "a Missouri Romance"
which was interesting and, truthful, with
one exception. The writer says James Il.
Hickok mot Hiccock) was killed by a friend.
| beg To differ. Wild Bill made many
friends in Dead wood, and it was not known
that he had any enemies in the Black Hills.
But while surrounded by friends, he should
never have forgotten the fact that his enc
mics were almost like leaves of the forest,
and they were always plotting his destruc-
ton. The end came at last, as he had always
predicted.
On the Cd day of August, 1876, Bill was
in Lewis 81 Manp's saloon. playing poker
with Pilot Massey of the Missouri, Charley
Rich, and Cool Mann, pne of the proprietors.
The game lasted some time, when man
entered. Bill being interested, did not pay
any attention to him. The man proved to
be Jack Mccall, alias Bill Sutherland, and
no friend of Hickok's. He drew n large
navy, placed it within two inches of Bills
head and fred, the ball coming out through
the cheek bone and breaking the arm of
Pilot Massey. -,
Mccall defed, arrest until p. M, then
gave himself up aud demanded an immedi-
ate trial, and at lis end the prisoner was set
free. Several Of the, model jurymen who
had played theirpaEis in this burlesque upon
justice INDUCED IN p sickening cheer.s
In the following year, in which time Nc
Call was Swallowed, .IlYdge Sherman became
Territorial Chief JUSTICE. He tried Mccall
and gave him what he ought to have gotten
at the first trial. He was hung by the neck
until dead at Yank ton in 1S77.-G. Ii. AUS
TIN, Montgomery, Ala.
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Gertrude, captured by the q. S. steamer
Vanderbilt, was sent to New York and sold
for SIS ,9S160. The U. S. steamer Rhode
Island captured the blockade-runner Cron-
stadt, sold for 1901 ,940.60. The blockade
runner A. ID. Vance, captured by the Santi-
ago de Cuba and sent to New York, was
sold for S2ss, 2S649.
The Kearsarge, of this squadron, COM
manded by Capt. Winslow, encountered the
British-built privateer Alabama on the coast
of France, June 10, 1864, and, in an engage
ment of 55 minutes duration, sent that
noted pirate to the bottom of the Atlantic.
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Shepherd Knapp Sonoma, Sumter, Suwanee,
Ticonderoga, Tiogs, Tuscarora, Vanderbilt,
Vicksburg Virginia, Wachusett, Wateree,
Western World, Wyoming, and Young
Rover.
In addition to these, which were in the
regular naval service, the following char
tered steamers were attached TO the squad
ron: America, Dupont, Blackston, Cumbria,
Curley. Buckingham, Trinity, Honduras,
and Others, whose names have escaped the
writer's memory.
By request of the Chamber of Commerce
of New York City a few of these vessels
were detailed as convoy to the California
steamers, in which service they were con-
tinued until the close of the war.
Commodore Wilkes was ordered by the
Navy Department to send all prizes capt
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and love of country to race the untold uan-
gers of life on the ocean wave. Yet through
it all our men demonstrated their loyalty,
and won for themselves the grateful plaudits
of the loyal Nofth.-WILLIAM SIMMONS,
1882 Wharton St, Philadelphia. Pa.
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Kentucky Exempt.

Mills-There are 200 towns in the United
States such as WATERFOWL, Waterford or
other name in which water appears
Col. Tanque indignantly But none of
them in Kaintucky, sab, / can sweah, sahi
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Wanted-Lewis Ballett formerly of Co.
F, 10th Regiment, o. V. c., whose present
residence is unknown. Whoever will first
inform the undersigned of his whereabouts,
so | can correspond with him, will be lib
orally rewarded. Address S. S. Balliett,
Mansfield, O.
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Maj. Mckinley felt that he was at length
in position to realize delightful dream
of years, and marry the woman he loved.
One of the most notable of men who
laid the foundations deep and strong of
the great State of Ohio was Hon. j. A.
Saxton, who migrated to Ohio about the
time of the close of the War of 1912,
and in 1915 established at Canton the
Ohio Repository, Wing organ, and
literary journal, which he continued to
publish for 60 years, during which it was
one of the most forceful and influential
papers in the State. He was man of
scholarly tastes, and the Repository was
far above the average paper in literary
excellence. He resisted all temptations
to transfer his work to one of the larger
cities of the State-Cincinnati, Cleve-
land or Columbus, saying that the people
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A Handsome Book ON Summer Travel,

The Baltimore & Ohio R. r. Co. has lust
issued handsome book descriptive of the
various summer resorts, in the mountains and
by the seaside, adjacent to or reached by its
system of lines
1t is finely printed and illustrated by num-
Der OF very fine cuts. Send 10 cents to Chas
0. Scull. Genl Passenger Agent Baltimore,
Nd, for Q COPY.
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A SAMPLE PAGE.

County asked the lawyer take the nomination for Posec
Attorney He did this he used do detail
matter Of duty And merely matter of duty he made the best
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Wild BLISS Death.

Strong nerves depend upon pure. rich, red blood
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the only true blood purifier
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der He understood clearly what ought be DONE and then did
care and industry.
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splendid
which embelsh
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HOW TO GET 1T,


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THE large devoted agriculture
and all branches the farming business 1t
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entitled the best that he could do for Them that they app
and that this ambition enough for him. His paper still lives and