The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-06-16
on THE GETTYSBURG FIELD.
A Visit to Cemetery and Culp's Hills by
Pennsylvania Comrade.

Editor National Tribune: On a recent
trip to Gettysburg I visited Cemetery Hill
This is one of the most interesting spots
on the great battlefield. This is the 'Hil
OF Salvation with its breaStwOrS and can
non still remaining. Here the Unior
troops rallied, and here on the evening O
the second day desperate hand-t to hant
struggle took place. Right here the
Tigers charged upon our guns, and left
hundreds OF their dead and wounded upon
the field. Many beautiful monuments are
standing on this hill. The great statue Of
Hancock is on the very spot where he sur
veyed the field, and decided that Gettys-
burg was the place to fight the battle.
The scenery for miles is grand. Here is
great sight and object lesson-a great
study for future generations. Opposite is
the National Cemetery, comprising over II
acres. At the time of the battle it was a
rough and rocky field. Gen. Howard had
many guns planted on this spot and sur
roundings. How great the transformation
Inc great National monument looms up
as does the beautiful New York State
monument, both truly magnificent. Rev
noids, In bronze, stands at the entrance.
surrounded by shrubbery. The heroic
dead are buried in sections, each grave
being marked by granite stone. One
section contains the unknown dead-a
regiment of heroes of whom exists no
record other than a stone testifying to their
bravery and devotion to the cause of free
dom.
The old Evergreen Cemetery, adjoining, is
very neat and attractive. The remains of
John turns, the hero of Gettysburg, also
Jennie Wade, the only female who fell
during the battle, lie in the beautiful
cemetery. The grave of Miss Wade shows
evidence of care and attention. Would
that could say the same of the resting
place of John Burns.
Leaving the beautiful cemetery. tramped
through this valley and was soon nea,
announcer historic spot-Culp's Hill. Stew
ensS battery, which played such havoc
with the Tigers, still remains in position at
the entrance of the hill We ascend the
new observatory and view the Surrounding
country. The scene is perfect-an open
book.
We descend and follow ne new Govern
ment road, or ne-of-battie, and view the
works Of art in granite and bronze, each
telling its own story. The beautiful monu-
mentS-2Sth, 10th and 147th Pa.-receive
special attention, as many of our German
town boys were connected with these or
CARNATIONS.
Here, right here, our Old friends and COM
rades, Lieut.. VIM. TOurison and Serg't
Harry Nice, gave their lives for the country
they loved so well. Here. in this woods.
the old hero, Gen. Greene, struggled
against great odds; Lieut. Gen. Geary had
hard tight tc regain his works. vacated
the previous day, and here the Confederate
Gen. Johnson lost a great opportunity to
do immense damage to our trains. Here
the God of battles turned the tide the
Stars and Stripes soon again floated over
the mighty hill, and the Union army was
safe.
The historic Spangler Spring, so useful
during the dark days of the Gettysburg
campaign, IS still doing duty, and here the
pilgrims from the North, South, East and
West stop and drink of its clear water.
tablet in the mcado.y MARKS the spot
where the 9th Ind. made desperate
charge, losing heavily Six color bearers
were killed and fou- wounded.
No place III This country is so inviting to
me as this hill and its g-and SURROUNDINGS.
Every foot of ground has a history and
nature has made it exceedingly attrac tive.
The trees, the wild flowers the great rocks
ana powders are delightful to look upon.
a little rock was pointed out to me by a |
comrade OF the 28th Pa, which has a his
tory. During the terrible shower of lead. |
the 18th was ordered to lie close to the |
Three heroes lay on this little |
rock, all waiting for the order to charge. |
IL an instant rebel bullet went through |
the braun OF the middle man, Lew Boice: |
the other two passed through the entire |
b,oedy conflict.
At the great Reunion at Gettysburg. a few !
years ago, one OF the three. with few
friends went over to Culp's Hill. and while |
n the act of locating the spot where Boicc |
lad Ecrished, another comrade appeared |
IN the scene. Strange to say, it was the |
bird man. This was their first meeting
since the war. A reunion indeed! These |
wo gallant survivors of the old 28th Pa
we're no less than William Atkinson. of |
Germantown, and E. T. File, of Phila-
lelphia. X. Ployd, 10th Pa.
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa.