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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-06-17
ONE OF SHERMHN'S "BUMMERS."
Some of His Experiences at the Griswoid-
Vile Fight.

vile Fight.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: As / was
one of Sherman's =" Bummers from Shiloh
until the end of the war, feel much inter-
ested in his Memoirs. They are the first
reading 1 do on receiving THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE.
l belonged to Walcott's Brigade, which
fought the battle of Griswoldville. The
brigade consisted of the 18th Ohio Brig
Gen. C. C. Walcutts old regiment), 10th
and 103d ILL.,, 97th Ind, and 9th Iowa, Sec
ond Brigade, First Division, Fifteenth
Corps. Only the 10th Ohio were armed
with Spencer rifles; the others had the inn
proved Springfield.
After the rebels had retreated and been
driven from the field every fourth man was
detailed to go over the field and take in the
Johnnies hidden in ravines and behind
stumps and logs, rather than retreat under
our murderous fire.
Henry Wiggin, of my company; Stewart,
of Co. f, and had gone considerably in adj
vance of the Others, when four of the rebs
came out of the woods in our 'front.' picked
up a man, laid him ON stretcher, and
started back. Suddenly dozen shots were
fired at us from the woods. One ball struck
the ground, fattened out, bounded. and
stung me on the leg.
/ did not think that was right. and was a
mean trick for the rebels to do, as we had
not fired On them. / pulled my gun on the
stretcher-squad. One of them dropped.
Some Of the boys got Macon paper out
of house, giving an account of the battle.
Among other things it said that the Yam
kee vandas had fired ON the party carry
ing Gen. Howell Cobb off the field, mortally
wounding one of them. l suppose | was
the Yankee yandal. / would like to hear
from some of the old Observation-Disclosures
CHANDLER, Co. A, 9Th Iowa, Orange, Cal.
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LINCOLN ESTIMATES THE REBEL FORCES.
into the city by "niggahs," and said to
Thomas that they would rather die than 60
into the city under such guard. Thomas
replied:
Say your prayers now if you prefer
death, for the colored troops will escort
you" Of course they went, with heads
down. After this battle our cavalry pushed
down into the very vitals of the Confederacy.
At Macon they found man who protested
to have been Unionist all the time. Some
one told him that Union preacher would
preach on the following day, and he said he
would be on hand. Next morning he took
several drinks and became quite booty"
but he entered the church while the good
people were signing some old-fashioned
hymn, and as he staggered along the aisle
the music fell in grateful strains upon his
ear, and for the time being he was carried
away from this wicked world to realm
where all was peace and harmony.
He took his seat near the pulpit, and just
as he had settled down in the pew the
music stopped and the preacher said:
Z" Let US pray"
ooh, no." said our hero, for God AL
mighty's sake let US not pray; let US sing
some more. gen. r. w. JOHNSON.
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that elapsed after the raid, the less vigilance
would be observed by the rebels. who would
tire Of the pursuit. Then, most import
ant of all, we had to wait till our friends
could find suitable person to conduct US
out to the river safely, for the nights were,
at that time, almost az light as day.
A trusty guide was found in the person of
the brother of the loyal woman whose guests
we then were. This young man, who knew
the country well, conducted us by circuit
Gus night march to a creek, perhaps the
Chickamauga or McLarimores, tributary
of the Tennessee.
Our great trouble had been, in this mount
ainous country, to keep the right course.
Even if we knew the direction we desired to
take. it was next to impossible to follow it
by night travel, on account of the uneven
ness of the country. 1t was this that made
Us SO anxious to reach the river, which would
, afford US a sure means of night travel, and
guide US to point near the Federal army.
Unfortunately, when we reached the creek,
the boat was on the opposite side.
4 IT. h.
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REMINIScENCE OF FORT FISHER.
Taking of Battery Buchanan, in Which Col
ored Troops Had Hand.

Taking of Battery Buchanan, In Which Col
ored Troops Had n Hand.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: A bit of
history in connection with the capture of
some rebel flags has recently come to my
notice. Fort Fisher, situated at the mouth
of Cape Fear River, n. c., was one of the
strongest works on the seacoast. Gen.
Butler failed to capture it. Gen. Terry was
ordered to try. Admiral Porter, in command
of large fleet, shelled the works vigorously,
preparing the way for the grand assault by
infantry, that commenced about 2:30 p. M,
Jan. IS, 1865, and continued until nearly
midnight.
Then Fort Fisher was ours, but the garri-
son had fed to Battery Buchanan, on the
extreme point of land between Cape Fear
and the sea. Abbot's Brigade and the 9th
U. S. C. T. were Immediately sent in pur-
suit. Arriving in vicinity of the works,
Gen. A. M. Blackburn directed the writer,
Adjutant of 9th U. S. c. T., to take de-
tachment of men from his regiment and
charge.
We met with no opposition, and worked
our way, as best we could III the darkness,
around to the rear of the works, and there
found the enemy with the fight all knocked
out of them.
and Col. VIM. Lamb commanded Battery
Buchanan. With their staff officers and all
the men who accompanied them, together
with the flags, small-arms, ETC., they were
duly turned over to Gen. Terry, with the
exception of small flag. 1t is "a inches
wide by As long, and is made up of a tri-
angular blue field on either side of six
inch wide white stripe, running diagonally
from the upper right-hand flag staff corner
to the lower left-hand. Can anyone tell for
what it was used, whether signal, marker
or guidon? This flag is now in possession
of the writer and captor.
Gen. Whiting was mortally wounded and
died soon after his capture. COL VIM.
Lamb was seriously wounded, but ulti-
mately recovered, and is now an honOred
RESIDENT of Norfolk, Va, and is a sincere
Republican. In letter he says the kind
treatment he received the night of his cap
ture and afterwards did much to remove all
bitterness from his heart.-A. G. JONES,
Lieutenant, 9th U. S. c. T.. 905 Doan street,
Cleveland, o.
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FIGHTING at BENTONVILLE.
Twentieth Corps Man Tells About the Tight
est Place He Was Ever In.

est Place He Was Ever In.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I see in
your issue of June 3 something about
the Twentieth Corps at Bentonville, n. G.
The Third Brigade of the First Division Of
the Twentieth Corps was there. 1t con-
sisted of the 31st Wis, 143d N. Y, 61st
and S2d Ohio, and some other regiment
do not remember. This brigade was ordered
to line up in a gap, where we could not see
any Union troops at either end. We formed
on the brow of hill just above a small
ravine, and Co. A of the 31st Wis. was sent
out as sllrmishers across a small open field.
They struck the rebels on the other side
of the field, and were forced back, the rebels
following. Coming back across the field,
Co. A of the 31st lost in killed and wounded
Is OF Is men. The rebels charged down on
our line until they got to the small rayine
in front of u.s. While they were charging
there was a piece of artillery at our right
which would shoot holes through the rebel
ranks, but they would fill up.
When they got to the ravine they lay
down and shook their battle-fags at US, but
they were so low neither artillery nor mus
kets could reach them. While We were
watching those in front, their wings swung
around and commenced shooting endways
and in our rear We had to get out, and
run for half mile until we all got together
behind few rails. Then we held them,
Notwithstanding that they charged on US
seven times. We could plainly hear Gen.
Fitzpatrick begging Gen. Slocum, who was
close by, to allow him to 60 and ride them
down. But Slocum, who was cooler headed,
would not let him 60. Darkness stopped
the fighting. hartley, Sedgwick, Kan.
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d. h 20. SUMMER BOOK.

Tho Baltimore & Ohio Railroad has Just
issued very handsome book for summer
travel, describing the mountain resorts, springs
aud baths located on and adjacent to its lines
also, the various watering places on the At
lantic Coast. The routes for reaching them are
set forth in . comprehensive and clear manner.
The book is printed on fine paper, beautifully
illustrated, and will prove of valuable assist
ance to parties contemplating summer tour.
Copies can be had by applying to various B. &
O. Agents or by sending 10 cents in stamps to
cover postage to J. NJ. SchryveE, General Pas
ssnger Agent Baltimore, Nd.
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trap me he would have unhesitatingly an
swered eyes" and encouraged me to reveal
myself / relieved his embarrassment by
saying:
There is no trick in this. am Union
man in deep trouble, the nature of which l
am not just at liberty to mention now.
need friend and assistance"
He then answered, and said he would
i, render any assistance in his power. not only
TO us, but for the Union cause.
SWEARING TO BE TRUE.
Wood had by this time come to where we
were, and / told the stranger to hold mp his
hand and be sworn, which he did, and adj
ministered to him the following oath:
"You do most soemnly swear in our
presence and before Almighty God that you
will not betray us to our enemies, but that
you will do all that lies in your power to
secrete, aid, protect, and defend u.s."
To all of which he answered, Il do" We
then shook hands, and, after making sure
that no ear could hear US, / revealed to him
a part of orr story and who we were. He
was brave man and true man, and hear
ing our story seemed to increase his interes,
and friendship in our behalf
We watched this man closely to observe
if he took such precautions as man would
take who honestly desired our safety, and
were gratified to see that he did Abou,
the first thing he told us that we must moi
come near nor be seen about his house. III.
told us to follow him. and he led the way Il
an old abandoned house, where he had frs
lived when. he located on the farm, ant
which stood in q secluded spot, remote from
the road
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About n score of men, chosen from the "a,
elst and 33i Ohio and led by j. J. Andrews, a
daring Federal spy, are commissioned to pene-
trate the rebel lines to Marietta, Ga, take
train. run northward again. destroying the
Georgia Railroad, and SO break communication
with the South They leave their division
commander, Gen. o. Nj. Mitchell. April z, 1862,
near Shelbyyile, Tenn. reach Chattanooga on
the Ilth. unfortunately delayed one day.
Reaching Marietta, they return by train next
day, steal the engine and three cars at Big
shauty. in the face of 10000 Confederates and
dash away.
H.-They are pursued by train, and the ex-
citing chase rouses the country. Bridges are
burned. tracks destroyed, wires cut. but the
pursuers hang on. After a reckless race. the
fuel gives out. and there is no opportunity to
replenish it. They are almost captured.
III.-The story of the train-steaing is told
from the rebel standpoint, showing the eager
ness of the chase and the amusement with
which they regarded the enterprise.
IV.-Alf Wilson takes up his story again as
The men jump from the engine, aud details
part of his thrilling adventures in eluding the
pursuers. He and Wood narrowly escape de-
lection several times.
V.-The fugitiyes are aided by women. The
country is full of enemies, and the strain on
Wood and Wilson is terrible. They are sur
prised by cavalry squad and captured.
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good OF the cause in which we enlisted. we
were TO all intents and purposes practicing
the arts of spy. Our game had been des-
perate one from the start. The players on
the other side were as desperate as were
Ihe stakes on our part were to save our
necks from the halter-from the death of
felons.
We had told a plausible story to this
officer by which we had SO completely de-
ceiyed him that he proposed TO let US 60,
condluonally. he had named the condi-
tlons, and for as TO have rejected them would
have refuted the statements we had lust
made TO him, namely. that we were Confed-
crates. Besides this, our detention a single
hour might betray the falsity of our story
about our living at Harrison. We were
liable TO be exposed any moment by some
OF the new troopers who were constantly
arriving. We had to make our decision
and quickly, too; hesitation would betray
rs. Wood and / cast hasty glances at each
other. Nothing was said, but each seemed
TO read aid understand the others thoughts
which ran about TO the effect, it's the bes
thing we can do"
We accordingly signifed our acceptanc,
Of his conditions, and be at once ordered u,
30 follow him, be leading us back to VIVA
proved 10 be the house of rank old rebel
and within half mile of the house we hat
left the evening before. Here he wen
through the ceremony of what he termed
administering the oath, after which he
with the aid of the bot-tempered, fork
tongued old woman of the house, gave n
the most fiery lecture on the subject O
Southern rights and Northern wrongs w
had ever heard.
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CHAPTER VI.

Old Snow thinks we are Irving to Escape
CONSUMPTION In the Rebel Army-We Tell
Plausible Story-A Narrow Escape-A
Friend in Need.
The Captain of the squad, old Snow, seemed
TO I've pompous, and, according to his own
account, a blood-thirsty warrior, for he said
it was not his custom to take prisoners but
to hang and shoot all who fell into his hands.
He asked US a great many questions ln-
Guiding of course. our place OF residence
and our names, all of which we answered
very promptly, although / will not say truth
fally. for truth we deemed "too great pearl
to cast before such swine"
We told him we lived in Harrison, and
gave him some names we had picked up in
which we must have struck him just right,
for at once he inquired after the old men.
our fathers" whom he said he knew. We
told him they were in excellent health. He
said be was glad 10 hear it, for he was well
acquainted with both of them.
But" he continued, looking at Us very
sternly, "boys. it's my impression that you
are running away from the CONSUMPTION and
you deserve to be shot as traitors for want
ing to Join the - Yankees" etold him
we had not the slightest intention of enlist
ing in the internal Yankee army, which was
fast running the South and its people. After
moments silence and looking at us steadily,
during which time, no doubt, he was men
tally debating what course to pursue, be said:
For all i know you may belong to those
epies and bridge-burners, and if / did not
know your folks / would send you to Chat
tanooga, under arrest; but / will tell you
what i will do If you will take the oath and
promise to 20 back home and stay until |
call for you, Will allow you to do so. L
have known both your fathers for many
years and have great respect for them They
have always been true men to the South,
and cut of consideration for them will per-
nit you to 20 back on the conditions have
named
Not, there may be those with a nice dis
elimination of conscience who will condemn
me and my comrade in misfortune-who
has long since ceased his struggle with the
cold charities of the world, which brought
with all its joys many sorrows on the poor
fellows head-for what we did. and if they
do i shall not complain. But dear comrade,
or reader, pray you, before you lightly pass
sentence Of condemnation, remember that
circumstances alter cases."
IN TIGHT PLACE.
We were spies in citizens clothes, inside
the enemy's lines caught near the camp
in one sense liable to conviction under the
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HAVE YOU EATEN TOO MUCH?
Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

People impose on the stomach sometimes.
giving it more than it can do. "Horsford's"
helps to digest the food, and puts the stomach
into strong and heaty condition.
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A1ANG VI 81 <CA
ing around the enemy's
camp. Besides, we had
committed a crime for
which. If we were
discovered, no mercy
would be shown US.
The professional detec-
tive or spy lives a life of
constant deception. He
processes TO be what he
is not. He practices
deception TO cover his
tracks and to gain in
formation which can
not be had in a legiti-
mate manner. Whether
great exigencies of a
public nature justify
the practices necessary
10 the successful pur-
suit Of such a profess
sion, may be a question
On which moral philos-
ophers can well disa-
gree, but which i am
not competent to dis
cuss.
But we were in no
condition for hairsplit-
ting on minor points.
Conscience where the
moral perceptions are
TO be consulted and
conscience where a fell
lows neck is at stake
are two Different things.
We were not profess
Bional spies or detec-
tives, although, for the
time being and for the
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We were spies in citizens clothes, inside
the enemy's lines, caught near the camp
in one sense, liable to conviction under the
Evening journal., 1897-08-14
A SUICIDES ESTATE.
jackson, Who Killed Himself In
London, Left Two Widows
PARTISAN WOMAN NAMED IN WILL
The Property Consists Of an Insurance
On the Life OF Deceased and May
BE Claimed by Foraner wife
In New York.

New York. Aug. 14.--When 1t comes
time to settle the estate of Amasa
Charles Jackson. the New Yorker who
committed suicide in London on Mon
day after game Of whist 1t is likely
that there win be startling develop
ments.
This Is probable principally as re-
CARDS the disposal Of the $4,000 insur-
ance Jackson carried on his life.
Jackson was insured in the Equitable
Life Assurance society Of this city.
The beneficiary named in the policy
is Maria Leona Briomvilliere of Paris.
1t is said she became Jackson's wife
after the taking out Of the policy.
When Mr. William H. Johnson CHIEF
Of the mortuary department of the
Equitable, was asked for Information
regarding the Jackson policy. he refused
to talk. Another official said:
I'VE have policy for $4,000. taken
out by one Amasa Charles jackson.
The beneficiary is Maria Leona Briom-
villiere.
Two Alleged Widows.
'I have learned however that this
woman Is now supposed 10 be his wife
and that there IS another Mrs. Jackson
living in this city.
f'This looks like blgamy. IL It Is true
that there is another wife living here"
Jackson who was 40 years old, will be
remembered here as a man about town
20 years ago.
He owned considerable land in this
country but financial misfortune came
and he went to London to live.
With his wife, Leona, French wo-
man. he went into lodgings at 1l6 Soho
hill. Handsworth, Birmingham
AS time went on their circumstances
became more and more straitened and
Mrs. Jackson was compelled II is said
to seek employment.
with few friends Mr.. and Mrs
jackson sat down to a rubber OF whist
on Monday evening in their lodgings.
At the close of a game Jackson rose
muttered something and then left the
room.
Suicide After n Game of Cards.
The company was startled moment
afterward by a pistol shot UP stairs
Mrs. Jackson rushed up to him ant
found him dead on the floor.
one letter he left for his wife ran: 90
leave you to my God in ending thi
worthless life. You have always been
dear, good wife TO me-" Another said
Il have lived long enough"
II is said that one Of Jackson's sistsr
Is Mrs Hargous. the mother ,ef sall,
Hargous, the celebrated beauty VIII
married Duncan Blliott
Jackson was a son Of General Olive
p. Jackson of New Orleans and a higl
| roller.
As young man he inherited an enor
nous fortune and laRds in louisiana
but squandered his money by living en-
tireiy beyond his means.
His family is one OF the most prom
inent in the south, and five Of hi
cousins are said TO be members OF tn
Society OF the Cincinnati
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The INDIAN REVOLT.
The Emir OF Afghanistan Said TO lie
ConniviDg at an Uprising.

~ an ApElHluk-
Bombay, Aug. 14-The impression Is
growing that Abdurrahman Khan, the
emir Of Afghanistan, is conniving at
ST not actually assisting the tribal ris-
ings. 1t is reported that he has recalled
the Afghan agents at Simla, Calcutta,
Karachi and Bombay, summoning them
TO Cabul his capital
From inquiries It is ascertained that
Var Mahomed Khan, the Bombay agent,
left for Cabul a few days ago, In re-
sponse to q message from the emir.
Before he left he disposed Of all his
movable property. Colonel Suh Godan
Russool the Afghan agent at Calcutta,
left that city nearly three weeks ago IN
the company OF Chief Kumar. who was
permitted to return to Cabul
II is believed that some sections Of the
Afredis are in revolt. The Hindoos at
Peshawar are In fear OF being robbed
and looted by the Mohammedans.
A company of Bombay sappers will
leave Kirkee for Bawalpndi and or
ders have been given to the Doieetshire
regiment and a company Of Madras sap
pers to leave Bangalore. for Rawalplndi
Immediately
Evening journal., 1897-08-14
LONDON TELEeRAPAERs.
The PostofIioe Operators Discuss Their
Grievances.

Grievances.
London. Aug 14-The telegraphers
connected with the postohce depart
ment OF the government held a great
meeting to discuss the question of a
strike, in view OF the decision Of the
Duke Of Norfolk. the postmaster gem
era1, with respect 10 the principal griev-
ances recently laid before him by a
committee OF the Telegraph Clerks as
sociation.
The postmaster general, in his reply
to the petition. declined to agree to an
increase of the maximum salary from
e16O to e1sO though he promised TO
relieve the pressure Of work by appoint
ing 40 additional superintendents and
10 abolish technical examinations in the
case of candidates for the senior grade
of clerks.
The proceedings showed that the ex-
pected and requisite support from the
postal telegraph clerks in the provinces
is not forthcoming, and the men de-
cided not to strike but TO continue to
press the claims of the London associa-
ton upon the government with greater
resolution.