New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-29

Governor commissioned him it's first commander
On July 10 following Colonel Shaw met HIS death as
he led his regiment In the celebrated charge on
Fort Wagner The news that regiment Of coored
men being recruited in Boston created intense
excitement all through the Confederacy. whose
leaders then believed that within their
grasp. and they declared that quarter should be
given to this kind OF soldiers or to their white
admirers started Contributions for monument to
commemorate the man who had the pluck to be the
a black regiment and afterward lead It in battle.
When the money was raised Boston. through her
Park-st. end of the Common and Augustus ST.
Gaudens. Of this city was employed the sculptor.
60 Professor William James. Of Harvard Unvef-
sty; and Booker T. Washington vii; be the prin-
Robert G.. shaw Post OF Richmond County nia. was was
be present with full ranks at the unwilling.
There few In the Department OF New-York
more public-spirited patriotic more fully I'm
bued with the spirit OF comradeship than f. A.
Kimba Post. No. 100 It has on its muster-roll
many members qualified to prepare and deliver
interesting lectures, especially upon topics and
1t has become the custom TO enven the bimonthly
encampments with the reading of papers In which
the writer gives personal "reminiscences OF bvouac
camp or field. The 9th New-York Volunteers.
Hawkins Zouaves. OF the finest regiments OF
In the Army Of the Potomac. has furnished most
OF the comrades OF Kimba At the last meeting
Adiutant Folan read n paper OF much historical
interes. the life ard death OF Colonel f. a.
Kimball. after whom the post is named The Colo
mel was soldier OF the Mexican War, and fought
bravey under General Scott from Vera Cruz to
the City Of Mexico. and was promoted to the rank
OF captain for gallantry. particularly at Churu-
busco. where he led the charging column and
first TO reach the Mexican flagstaff and lower the
colors For this he was complmented in general
orders, and won the two bars OF a captain. At the
opening of the Civil War Colonel Kimball
of the first 10 draw his sword. and went to the
front major Of the Hawkins Zouaves BY his
ability and gallantry he was soon promoted TO
Mountain and Antietam he distinguished himself
and was the hghtng genius OF tho regiment, by
ordered TO Suffolk. Va, to assis. in repelng Gen
troops at that point. After hard march Of thirty
miles II arrived at the front, and Colonel Kimball
when he encountered party Of mounted men en-
deavoring TO pass an outpost. These he halted and
pass without it. 1t proved to be General Michael
Corcoran. who had with him his staff, several
was discussion, when Corcoran drew his revolver
and shot Kimba dead. The affair caused great
that he did not meet any OF the boys OF the 9th
AS II was the men were only restrained by the
measures and 1t found necessary to transfer
the regiment TO another command. Corcoran was
4 fine monument in Greenwood is erected in Colo
mel Kimball's memory: Ex-Jpdge Julius J. C.
Langbein who drummer boy In the 9th. has
been detailed 70 read paper at the next encamp-
ment OF the post
Past Commander Noah Tebbets. OF U. s. Grant
Post. No. 3d. Brooklyn. is being backed by many
Long Island posts and comrades for department.
served In a regiment from that State He has
been practising law in Brooklyn since the war
feet inches in his stocking feet. He make
good speech and never drinks anything stronger
than 'commissary
E. D. Morgan Post. No. SO7. has decided to have
its new flag OF the new regulation size, which Is
about foot smaller each way than the old.
This is OF Importance. as the old boys not
flag weighs several pounds less than its predeces.
with their colors and guidons.
Admiral Sears does not like to have the Naval
Veterans hold their stated meetings on Sunday
In his last general order, issued March 90 he
saws: Your commanding officer disappearing OF
local associations holding their regular meetings
on SUNDAYS. would recommend that some other
action would be conducive to better attendance
than on Sunday.
The Committee on Public Ceremonies OF the
Memorial and Executive Committee OF Kings Coun-
ty is making elaborate Arrangements for Brook
lyn's part In the Grant Monument dedication.
Grand Marshal Cummings will soon issue order
for the BROOKLYN posts. and will invite the posts
of Queens, Suffolk and Richmond counties to
march with the Brooklyn veterans.
William C. Knocke. OF No. 200 Madison-st, wau-
kesha, Wis. is painting historical picture repre-
sentng Lieutenant Gushing destroying the Con-
to hear from any survivors OF this memorable
The O he has is most,
participated in that fight on the Union side are
requested to communicate with Mr.. Knocke.
Friends OF Captain William Flower OF w s
Hancock Post No 259. regret to hear that he Is
confined to his home. No. POO Claremont-ave Jer-
sey City, the result Of accidental injuries While en-
he bruised his leg and irritated old wound re-
ceived at the battle OF Bull Run on July 81. 1861
His trouble Is not serious, and he is able to re-
ceive those who call.
General James r. OBeirne. grand marshal OF the
parades at the Grant Monument dedication and on
Memorial Day. will establish his headquarters
and announce preparations for forming the column
of April q.
President Thomas s. Cooper and Secretary Peter
Kinsey OF the Veteran Association OF the 18th
Regiment, ~ G.. 5. " Y, have sent out notices |
calling meeting OF the association this evening
1t will take place at the regimental armory.
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CHRIST AND THE OLD TESLA MENT
The Rev Dr. Madison c. Peters preached yes |
terday morning at the Bioomlngdale Reformed |
Church. taking as his subject. who is Rght-the |
Higher Critics Moses Christi" His text was |
from III Timothy iii, 10. He said that all Scripture |
Is given by the inspiration OF God. Paul referred to
the Old Testament and 1t his solemn testimony |
that It was al inspired.
Now" continued the speaker. ''if Paul was him |
self inspired the question TO the Inspiration Of
the Old Testament Is settled. Moses again and |
again says that the word OF the Lord spake unto |
him and that he wrote the law. In Joshua, Judges. |
In the First Kings, In Chronicles Ezra, and Nehe-
mlah are told that Moses wrote the books which |