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The National tribune., 1903-10-15
A Tale of TWO Batteries.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Referring
to the appearance of few survivors of
Knap's Battery in the parade at Sar
Francisco, the st. Paul Dispatch says:
This famous battery did efficient serv-
ice at Charlottesville, Fredericksburg
and il: the Shenandoah Valley. aconGlud-
ing its brilliant record by marching with
Sherman to the sea. and, later, entering
Richmond with Grant.
Its most historic feat was the firing of
the shot that killed Gen. Polk before Re.
saca, Ga" """--'~
Evidently the statements made in the
quoted paragraphs are at variance with
the facts.
If Knap's Pa Battery marched with
Sherman to the sea, it must have returned
to the Army of the Potomac before enter
ing Richmond with Grant.
The battle Of Resaca was fought May
II and IL, 1864. and Gen. Polk was killed
on Pine Mountain. June IA, 1864
In Harper's Pictorial History of the
war, Part Second, page COZ, is the re-
port in full, taken from the Southern
Generals" page 40.
In the Atlanta campaign two Pennsyl-
vania batteries operated with the army
Battery Il, LIST Pa. L. A., First Division,
a., Twentieth Corps. Possibly one Of
these is referred to as the famous bat
terry" However, there were others.
On the afternoon of June II, 1864. We
we're advancing. To the left front of our
line of march was Pine Mountain A
staff officer rode up hastily and ordered
one section Of our battery to fire at the
enemy on Pine Mountain. The right sec
ton took position on the left of the road,
and opened fire as directed. Within a
short time an officer came up with orders
for the firing to cease. He said that we
had Killed Gen. Polk. claiming that our
Signal Officers had thus interpreted the
signals from the rebel flag ON top of the
mountain.
The battery was commanded by Capt.
Luther X. Smith.-LUKE PHILLIPS, Bat,
terry l, LIST Mich. L. A., EldOra, Ia.
The National tribune., 1903-10-15

groom, however, had been captured in the
Lebanon Races" One of the men who
went into camp that night at Glasgow
tells the following little story:
When We dsmounted, Col. Morgan
gave his horse to Ben Drake, requesting
him to unsaddle and feed him. As Drake
had ridden II hours longer than any other
man in the command, he demurrei some
what, but complied with Morgans desire.
When he returned to-tlre house.. where his
Chief was quartcred. he found that Nor
gan had reserved n choice place for him
TO sleep near the fire. The next morning
Drake was awakened by the Colonel. who
announced that the command would soon
be ready to march and that he must get
up and eat his breakfast. Why did you
not arouse me sooner, Colonel? asked Ben.
my horse has not been fed 4 knew you
were tired. and needed rest and Sleep,
answered the Colonel; L have fed. curried
and saddled your horse. myself.
Maj. Coffee, captured on the train was
paroled, he promising to exert himself to
procure his own exchange for Lieut.. Col.
Wood. and that he would report again as
prisoner, if he should fail
The National tribune., 1903-10-15
From a Prisoners Diary

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: A COM
rade some time ago called for word from
Dick Turner, Of rebel prison fame. l
now have before me a diary of a loved
comrade who was murdered by rebel bru-
tally in a rebel prison, and in it 1 find
that same Dick Turner figuring as a rob-
Der. The diary shows every day, by date.
That he was captured at Weldon Rail
road, Aug. q, 1864; 22d taken to Libby;
23d taken from Libby into large brick
building across the street. from the prison.
Dick Turner ordered usk;into single line
and then told US to strip off all of our
clothes except shirt, to be searched. He
The National tribune., 1903-10-15
= MORGAN and
Vs. ? p hiSMEN
Confederate lyst Chants the Praises of the Blue Grass
Chieftain and His Followers
By GEORGE DALLAS MOSGROvE.

he had scarcely 20 men with him. and shed
tears, as he specuated upon the probable
fate of the rest Only six men were killed.
a number were wounded, and probably
100 We're captured-these in addition to
the detachments that surrendered in Le-
banOn.
ON THE wAR-PATH AGAIN.
Morgan arrived at Sparta, Tenn, May
g. where he remained three days. When
he left that place he was at the head of
$50 men, a number of those whom he had
thought We're lost in the races. having
come up" somewhat disfigured, but still
in the ring. Capts. Bledsoe and Hamil-
ton. commanding companies that had oper.
ated exclusively in that section of country,
sought service under Morgan, and tn,
The National tribune., 1903-10-15
This Will Interest Many.

f. W. Parkhurst. the Boston publisher,
says that if any one afflicted with rheu-
matism in any form, or neuralgia. will
send their address to him, ut S04-19 Win.
throp Bldg, Boston. Mass. he will direct
them to perfect cure. He has nothing
to sell or give; only tells you how he was
cured after years of search for relief.
Hundreds have tested it with success.
The National tribune., 1903-10-15
IN TIE sERE AND YELLOW LEAF.

Henry Caldwell, Soldiers Home. Leav-
enwOrth, Kan, writes: There are sew
eral comrades here who are over so years
old. One died recently in his Goth year.
Joseph Derigh, Co. d. 18th Pa. Cav, was
born March II, 1906; consequently he is
81. l am told that a comrade in one of
the hospitals has papers indicating his
age as los. The officers and nurses here
are efficient, kind and attentive"
The National tribune., 1903-10-15
SCATTERING.

Comrade Samuel A. Beddall, Tamaqua
Pa, wishes copy of The National Trib
une--or Il copy of an article in it-issued
lin the early 70's," he writes. We can.
not locate what he wants. Perhaps some
"omrade can. and will write to him. He
wishes to procure a communication that
appeared in The National Tribune from
Comrade John Watson, Co. Z, 18th Pa.
stating that it was Sergt. BedClall. of that
Company, who first placed the Union flag
on Fort Malone.
G. w. Droddy. Co. B, 9th W. Va, Wal.
ton, w. Va, writes that sometime ago he
received letter from member of the
9th w. Va, residing in Ohio, and has lost
the address, and would like the comrade
to write again. ?. ,-.-...--
w. II. Boughton, sol I'd Ave, Troy N
Y, wants to know the date of the burning
Of the United States frigate Brandywine
i'll Norfolk harbOr in the Fall of 1861
Fred Benjamin, of Fairview. Okla,
wants some one to send to him the words
Of the song, When God Calls the Roll"
The National tribune., 1903-10-15

William N. Anderson. list Kan. Bat
terry, was one of the young soldiers and
one of the youngest men to vote for Abra-
ham Lincoln, which he did in 1864. He
was allowed a pension of Sc month. but
LOchren cut him off. and he has been
waiting now for eight long years for JUS
tice to be done him.
The National tribune., 1903-10-15
WHO HAS THE KNAPsACKs?
PENSIONS NOT A BURDEN.

W. II. Mott. 10th Conn, Bristol. Conn.
denies that the pension payment has ever
been burden upon the people of the
United States, but the service rendered by
the soldiers has been burden upon them
selves and wives ever since.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17
Txonosated of Blame,

A properly conetita.ed Coroner's
jury impauslled to consider the
circumstances surrounding the
death OF the insane man, James
ColliaF, returned ss verdict,
portion Of which is to the effect
thati
we further find that tho dis
charging OF the said revolver as
aforesaid by said Henry Glass was
in self defense, said Henry Glass
bsing attacked by said james Gel,
lirs with certain deadly weapon,
to-wit, Ratchet, in his own house
at s o'clock m OF February la,
1903"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17
Bawaii News.

B F Dillingham; and Mr. aud Mrs
Pond visited the Volcano last Sat
urday.
An average OF twenty dozen frogs
in shipment are sent 10 Honolulu
every week.
Attorney Carl S Smith vill go E asst
after this term OF court for an ex-
tended vacation.
A NEW manager of the Hilo Elect
rio Light Works is expected from
the coast this month.
The S S Texan is the next Ameri-
can Hawaiian steamer due at Hilo
port. She will take away 5000 tons
OF Olaa sugar.
Guy Gere of the department OF
Public Works has gone to Kau to
survey the road between Pahala and
the Volcano.
Kan Kow is the next escaped
prisoner to be heard from. 1t is be-
lieved he is still on this Island
Manager McStocher was slightly
injured last week by being thrown
from his carriage during runaway
Lady members OF the Cotillion
Club are hunting over periodicals
aud plates for designs for costumes
r.. ~, Col1n;ol b,lI
j Fl Moraigne and NJ IS May Chal
mers were married at the resid nee
of Andrew Chal ner3, Honohina, by
the Rev @ W Hill Oh Monday night.
A resid n Of Kona telephones the
HERALD hat the road from Waimes
and through K9na will not be ready
for traffic for alb >ut six weeks.
The trial of Anton Tavarsb, indiot-
el for murder. in the Grst deRree for
killing John Kane at Pahoa GA
Christmas day, ended on Tuesday
with verdict OF not guilty.
1t is said that the Republican
Central Committee intends putting
a tabn on the employ Il young
ladies in goysTnm1ut ollic-s 10 the
Territory.
Philip Peck, president ofth, First
Bank Of Hi,o las beea couf Ell 10
his bed since his return from Hono
lulu and is q ate week AMI recov,r
ing slowly.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The following amounts q sugar
are rrport.d as b-ing ready I r
shifm-at on The big islAnd, viz:
O1a, 81 200; Waimss, $500; Hawaii
Mil, 2,700; Waia&hu, 0,ooC; Pepse
kso, $500; Honomr, 201; H4kalau,
10000; OoAaIs, 6,300; Kukaish, A.
800; Ham sku 10000; Paauhau, B.
900. Houokaa, 1900; Kaikuiha, lie,
5000; Puaa!uu. l2.000; Honuapo,
i,3l5
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17
Klnau,s Passenger List.

The folloHiog passenger left for
windward at roon today by hs
steamer Z nsu: F.r Lahaina~-F
Kobler, N K Puk4i, Miss Lucy Ku
aaaa, j 2 Medeiroa, M S Azevedo;
Maalaea-R"v Kong Yin Tet. Lin
Shin Yo Mskens--E 5 Bogd, Geo
II Paris; Kawsihse-Mrs " Lazy,
child and nurse, Mahukona-John
Hind, E P Log, wife, 2 children and
servsn'; Laupahoehoe- Il McCub-
bin, vile and child; Hilo--Aloeyt Il
Nawahi aud bride, e j Amweg, MIR
Wilson, Mr., KelIipio, Mrs Horn,
Mrs n 3 Ahleong, Walker Lake,
Theo Wolf, Mrs G Spencer. St G sir
Bidgood, Miss r * DAniels, Q E
Pfessor, G & Wight aa4 j G AK
tell.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS


The & at rehearsal OF the forth.
coming performance OF the opera OF
Maritana will be held on Thursday
evening next principals and chorus
being all expected to be present.
On Saturday evening next, always
provided that the programme
plsuued is carried out, the members
OF the Legislature are to be dined
by Federal official, at the Ha-
waiian hotel.
There will be an open air concert
by the Band this evening at the e q
waiiaE Hotel. The numbers OF the
programme, although very much
battered, by use and age, are still
in the ring"
A mysterious burning, which is
reported ir,m the Gregg g. Co
warehouses, on Alskea below Queen
street, has the connected working of
kerosene and an unknown "firebug."
Developments are hoped for.
The competitive drill, between
com panies OF the National Guard,
will take place at Palace square,
next Saturday afternoon. Constant
practice is COW being indu ged in by
the expected participants.
The gates to the grounds of'the
Kawaiahao church-yard have re.
msined closed, OF late, until past Z
o'clock in the morning. They use d
to be open at a III, and the short
cut offered was an appreciated con-
venience.
The Republican caucus of ma
iority members OF the House held
last evening at Republican heat
quqfters wasted two hours in
",aIk 40 talkee" and then adjourned
to meet this evening at 1870 o'clock
at the came place.
The charge, trumped up against
j Alfred Magnon of his b-iag su
accessory in aiding ex treasurer
Wright to escape from here has been
dismissed upon motion OF the nav
Attorney G neral; two other OK
Attorney Generals, ala yet to be
heard from,
At thaIequest OF Colonel Jonea
the commandant Of pest MeKinlfJ
Major John Mcclellan, has appoint
ed Captain e D A Pierce, ant
Lieut-nants h w Newton and j l
R1binsoa as the ia ges Of the com
ing competitive drill between com
panies OF the local militia.
The Harkmen'a Union met las
evening aud elected the following
members as the officers Of the organ
ization; president, j 4 Mcclure
vics president, J Spenceri secretary
i Plinej treasurer, s Kamadau
Committees to take charge of matt
ers to be presented to the Legis
laturo and as the executive G! Ia
Uoioo, wsrs also appointed.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

John f Colburn aud wife will
leave by tbs Alameda for the Coast
tomorrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The steamer Alameda will leave al
IL m tomorrow, for the Coast,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

A letter for &c w Ashford" APP.
pears amongst the advertised list in
Hilo post Office.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The Stockholders ia the Kihei
Plantation will meet tomorrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The steamer Claudiue will call at
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon for
Maui and Hawaii ports.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17
LooAL and GENERAL NEW 8.

Excelsior Lodge OF Old Fellows
meet in their hall tonight.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The repetition of the Passion Play
lecture at the Y NJ @ A hall last eve
ning was not we'll attended.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

Get your mail for this Coast ia
early; it closes at 10 a M
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The forecast of the weather for to.
d ny is Light trades and fair wealth
err" both have bsen with Us all day.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17
LOTS FOR SALE.

KCntuoky's famous Jessie Moore
Whiskey, unequglled for it's purity
and excellence. On sale at any of
tho ss'oops atd at Loveioy u Co
Giet.ioatins egeaEs Tor ths Bawsiis
Islal1s
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The steamer Kinau, Freemau,
sailed at noon for wiudw porta
with large freight, mails and pas.
sengers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The Legislature coavenes tomor
row at 10 o'clock or whereabouts.
The band will play and message
from the Governor will be- read !,
maybe.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

Lieut. Sam Leslie, of the mounted
police, returned to town here from
his excursion amongst Lanai sheep
steaers," last night in The steamer
Noeau.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

On Saturday evening next, always
provided that the programme
plsuned is carried out, the members
OF the Legislature are to be dined
by Federal official, at the Ha-
waiian hotel.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The American Centrifugal and
Machinery Co Lto, is the title OF
the latest Incorporated company in
tho Territory.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The tifst rehearsal OF the forth
coming performance OF the opera of
Maritana will be held on Thursd ay
evening next principals and chorus
being all expected to be present.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

'Princs" Kuhio, the newly elect
l delegate to Congress, has been
disciplined and now admits the
authority of the Central Com
mittee.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

At the regular meeting of the
stockholders OF Lswers & Cooke Go,
Ltd, w A Hadian was elected sec
rotary and treasurer.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

Hilo post Office.
The steamer Claudiue will call at
5 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon for
Maui and Hawaii ports.
The repetition OF the Passion Play
lecture at the Y NJ @ A hall last eve
ning was not we'll attended.
The forecast of the weather for to.
day is Light trades and fair wealth
err" both have bsen with US all day.
The steamer Kinau, Feeemau,
sailed at noon for wind ward porta
with large freight, mails and pas
sengers.
The American Centrifugal and
Machirery Co Ltd, is the title OF
the latest incorporated company in
tho Territory.
AT the regular meeting of the
stockholders OF Lswors & Cooke Go,
Ltd, w Hadian was elected sec
rotary and treasurer.
The Superintendent OF Public
Works ia s ill keeping his name be
fore the public by advertising at the
taxpayers expense.
The board OF directors Of the E va
Plantation Co, has declared a divi-
depd Of one-h ALI of one pr cent on
the capital stock.
The tickets for the Forthcoming
performance OF the opera OF Mari
tana at the Opera House are now on
sale at Wall, N chols Co.
The news from abroad shows that
very cold aud tempestuous weather
is yet prevailing in many States
from Maine to Texas.
Lieut. Sam Leslie, of the mounted
police, returned to town here from
his excursion amongst Lanai sheep
stealers," last night in the steamer
Noeau.
The Legislature coavenes tomor
row at 10 O'Clock or whereabouts
The band will play and message
from the Governor will be read i,
maybe.
'Princs" Kuhio, the newly elect
delegate to Congress, has been
disciplined and now admits the
authority OF the Central Com
mittee.
The absconding ex treasurer w FL
Wright is now located in Southern
Mexico; no forts are being made
nor will be, probably, made to bring
hither.
Clerk McKinnou, OF the Receiving
Station, who has bsen under the in-
huence OF the prevailing fever has
severed connection and is again on
duty.
The Miowera did not got aws7 for
the South until late last evening.
The passengers we're given oppor-
tunity to attend the band concert
at Emma Square.
The band concert at Emma Square
last evening drew large crowd and
the music seemed to be much ap
preeiated, to judge from the fire.
quent applause.
The Bar Association held a most-
ing last evening aud discussed yari
Gus question which are to be present
ed to the ineoming Legislature iol
consideration and action
The Government hss, so II is stat
ed, been distributing electric light
in favored place, but, there is on,
dangerous corner, Queen and Hill
lani, still neglected.
The "condemued" premises o.
the corner OF Funchbowl al1 KIM
streets have hai a further exte nsioI
of "feprieye;" the building still
stands and peripstetie blsch ant
chop now occupies portion of b
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The news from abroad shows that
very cold aud tenn pestuous weather
is yet prevailing in many. States
from Maine to Texas.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The tickets for the forthcoming
performances OF the opera OF Mari
tana at the Opera House are now on
sale at Wall, Nichols Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The board OF directors Of the E va
Plantation Co, has declared div-
depd OF onehali of one pr cent on
the capital stock
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The Superintendent OF Public
Works ia ill keeping his name bs
fore the public by advertising at the
taxpayers expense.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The abscondiug ex treasurer w FL
Wright is now located in Southern
Mexico; no forts are being made
nor will be, probably, made to bring
hither.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

There will be an open air concert
by the Band this evening at the IA
waiiaG Hotel. The numbers OF the
programme, although very much
battered, by use and age, are still
in the ring"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The Miowera did not got aws7 for
the South until late last evening,
The passengers we're given oppor.
tunity to attend the band concert
at Emma Square.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

Clerk McKinnou, OF the Receiving
Station, who has bsen under the in-
huence OF the prevailing fever has
severed connection and is again on
duty.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The "condemued" premises on
the corner OF Funchbowl an1 King
streets have had a further extt nsion
of "feprieye;" the building still
stands and a peripatetie blacLsAith
chop now occupies a portion of he
ground.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-17

The band concert at Emma Square
last evening drew large crowd and
the music seemed to be much APP
preeiated, to judge from the fre.
quent applause.
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