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(To be continued.)
Attack on Baton Rouge.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: So far as
l have been able to see, there has never
been n complete and accurate official de-
tailed report or history or other description
or account of the attack of the COnfed-
crates on Baton Rouge, Aug. D. 1862.
have seen statements that they captured
the place that day. Absurd! Our forces
held Baton Rouge from May 5, 1862, to
the end.
/ was present on Aug. ), 1860, with my
regiment-30th Mass. So far as reports
and histories of that engagement CO. one
must conclude-0r at least suppose--that
each organization engaged acted for itself
and by itself alone! The pickets were
driven in and our regiment was on the
reserve left center, whence we were ad-
vanced to the firing line after having been
on our arms all night. The Confederates
were in n wood, firing from concealment,
so protected that although our fire was
brisk it was not effective, and we failed
to dislodge them. They appreciated their
advantage, and sent them to us hot. We
lay down, or they would have left very
few of us; but they failed to rout us. 1t
was said that the enemy numbered from
1000 to 1900; at either figure they great
ly outnumbered us. ne.
The fleet fired over us, throwing shells
into the enemy's lines, checking their ad-
vance. They finally appeared to be will
ing to call it a draw, after fhaving forced
our lines back, and in the night they with
drew. Had they SUCCEEDED, in taking the
place, they could not have held it against
the fleet.-STEPHEN H., LANE, Co. c, Both
Mass, Lowell Mass : : II
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EXECUTIONS AT FRONT ROYAL.
Recollect.ons of Guerrillas in Shenandoah
Valley.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: saw the
execution of seven of Moshys guerriilas
at Front Royal. l think that it was by
orders of Gen. Torbert Three men were
hanged; one being a Mosby Lieutenant. 4
young man who. with the rope around b:S
neck, said: Tell Mosby how died" AE
older man had big scar clear across his
cheek: but | do not clearly recall the ap-
pearance of the third.
After the hanging two more of the cap
tives We're brought out and shot. After
them, two more. These latter We're broth
ers, not over IS and 20 years old, respec-
| lively. They were terribly frightened.
Three or four women were there, one a
sister of the boys. The women pleaded
for mercy for the condemned, and said
| that they had been but two weeks with
the guerrilla commander. One of them
said to them: Boys, 1 told you how it
would ber' They were permitted to run
the gauntlet, and were shot to death.
Our soldiers in that territory at that
I'time had become desperate. To be caught
by Mosby's men then was almost certain
death. We found bodies of our men hang
ing in trees with all their clothes, except
shirt and drawers gone: threats cut:
pierced by bullets, bayonets, sabers and
knives; often with papers pinned to them
bearing abusive messages.
1t was the same way with Rosser $
IHeH. lie eAttutloHS at Il Eoit IVY ~
were, l think, in retaliation for the butch
cry of nine Union men by Rosser $
guerrillas between Winchester and Berry
vile. They belonged to the 18th or 18th
Pa. Cav. From one of our men the facts
were learned. ROsser's force was over
whelming. and the Pennsylvanians offered
to surrender. I'VE do not ask you to SUI
render" was the answer, and the little
company of Union soldiers were shot and
cut to ragmentS with pistols and sabers.
Pollock was one of the nine; | do not re-
call other names.
Rosser would not fight unless he had
about 100 to one. But it was not so with
.Jubal Early. He never knew when he was
whipped. He wouldn't stay whipped. AT
ter he was woloped he would come around
that evening or before breakfast the next
morning and, like school boy. say: You
can't do it again. When we met Jubal
Early we had to fight hard.
There was reb joke about Early and
Rosser. Rosser called his command the
Laurel Brigade, and once after fight
Early said "Rosser, you ought to call
yours the Grapevine Brigade" why.
Gencral?' said Rosser. well. laurel is
not runner. you know" was Early's an
swer.-WMLIAM II. GARDNER. Co. II.
18th n. Y. Cav, 800 w. Main ST., Little
Falls, N. Y.
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Inquiry for Michael J. owen.

A comrade sends to The National Trib
une from Kansas City. Mo-. copy of an
article published in an Ohio paper, and re-
quests us to reprint it. The National Trib-
une complies as far as its space per-
mits. and the excerpts follows: My broth
err, Henry Owens, served in Co. b, 9Th
Ohio and was in numerous battles, but
half a dozen of the company surviving the
war. My brother, James Owens, Goth ILL.,,
was wounded at Jackson. Miss. and died
early in the war. My brother, Michael ].
Owens. was attending Asbury Qnd.) Uni
versity in 1861. At that time Indiana pa
triots thought the front was the proper
place for young men, and Michael joined
an infantry regiment, which did some ser
vice with the Army of the Cumberland.
The Government asked for men to man
gunboats, and Michael volunteered for
that service, and was assigned to the
Baron De Kalb." which was blown up.
Returning to indianapolis, Michiel en-
listed in the 18th Ind. Cav. He was cap
tured and sent to prison in Georgia. At
ter six months lie escaped, swimming the
Alabama River, and started north. He
Travelled barefoot. but fell ill after max
ing so miles, and was recaptured and
placed in dungeon on reduced ratiOnS
for 80 days. He was included in the gem
eral exchange, and was asleep on the i'll
fated "Sultana" when she exploded. but
escaped by diving under the struggling
mass of men in the water and eventually
getting hold of wreckage. He was in the
residence in st. Louis in 1865. going West
to locate his bounty land. Since then l
have not heard from him, and l do not
know if he is living or dead; but am al
ways hoping to hear from him.-B
OWENS, Kansas City, Mo-
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God Only knows"

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Glad to
hear or read Of your good time at the
National Encampment, Int hope that next
year you will not cut out. our Isl and
Shorty" as you have been idoing, and re-
member that great many of us can't go
to the Encampment, and that we miss our
weekly treat. So do not skip n week next
time, for l am in a hurry to get them up
against the Pension Office. Am glad they
both got wounded and have good
chance to prove their claims. We know
that it will take good long time so set
them moving at short order. That re-
minds me, last year Gen. Carlin's name
was mentioned in the story a number of
times. As the old General lives here in
Spokane, and is member of Sedgwick
Post, l thought he would like reading the
account, SO l sent him several numbers.
He enjoyed them very much, and asked
me when the story started and how long it
would run. l told him l did not remem-
Der when it started, and God only knew
when it would end. G. GUNDLAcu, NJ.
D., Spokane, Wash.
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 1903

but continuing to lead the troops he sud
denly grew faint and reeled in his sad
die, his staff coming unavailingly to his
assistance. They bore him into a ravine
for shelter, where he died in a few mo-
ments, having bled to death.
THE TROOPS PRESS ON.
Still instinct with the spirit of their lost
leader, the lines pressed forward at all
points. Gen. Johnston's genius had pre-
pared effects, accomplished after he was
in the still, cold embrace of death. The
left swept far around-the center, where
the latest check had been felt, being q lit
tie behind-the right, driving everything
before it, when, by hard fighting the re-
sistance opposed to it Mt noon had been
overcome, was approaching the river.
Now the word was passed through the
army, "Let every order be forward" In
the last determined stand made by the Fed
erals, Maj.-Gen. PrentiSs and some LOU
or 2,0OO of his division were captured, they
having stood Spartan-like, and CALAMITY
fought until the advancing Confederates
closed in on two sides, making escape I'M
possible. The Confederate victory now
seemed complete.
Says Gen. Beauregard: ''The chief
command latter the fall of Johnstonl then
devolved upon me, though at the time l
was greatly Frustrated and suffering from
the prolonged sickness with which L had
been afflicted since early in February. The
responsibility was one which in my physi-
cal condition would have gladly avoided.
though cast upon me when our forces were
successfully pushing the enemy back upon
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BOYS IN BLUE.

In kindliest words at my command,
l wish 10 speak awhile to you.
And TO feel the pressure of your hand,
Just because we all wore the blue.
Some fairy kind with magic power,
Old battle scenes returns to view,
Makes 40 years seem but an hour.
The days when we all wore the blue.
Comrades, what has brought us here to-
day?
And why this fellowship so true?
Why to each other this homage pay?
'Tis because we all wore the blue.
Why are we sad at comrades death?
Although some one we never knew,
To us no more than q fleeing breath,
Did we not know, he wore the blue.
Why wish to aid that fallen man?
And hide his shame from public view?
Or free him from his enthralling ban?
It's because he once Wore the blue.
We ask not, care not of what command,
Whether on land or vessels crew,
We greet them with grip of comrades
Because we know they wore the blue.
We question not of what tongue or race,
Whether Pagan, Gentle or Jew;
We care not their parentage to trace,
They're comrades if they wore the blue.
We do not ask from whence they come,
Whether white, red or sable hue,
Whether from temple, palace or SUM
All are comrades who wore the blue
We may desert worthy brother.
Or forget old friends, tried and true,
Or yield beloved ones to another,
But cling to all who wore the blue.
If we'd see cOmrade in fight,
Even if he were wrong, we knew,
We'd help him out with all our might,
Just because he once wore the blue.
Comrades, help that hungry orphan child,
With thin wan hands outstretched to you,
With quivering lips that seldom smiled
Perhaps her father wore the blue.
If that old flag shall need our aid,
For it the battle we'd renew.
Take up our gun or trusty blade,
Again We'll all put on the blue.
When we shall take our upward flight.
And all the pearly gates march through,
Well not ask for robes of snowy white,
If they will give us suits of blue.
Now let lis pause and in thanksgiving.
With feeling heart and low bowed head,
Breathe fond greetings to comrades living,
And prayer for those are dead.
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GEN. J. BAILEY,
The Construct Of the Famous Red River
Dam.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The fol-
lowing correspondence was discovered
among the papers and writings of the late
Judge Doolittle. for u years, from 1857
to 1869. n United States Senator from
Wisconsin. 1t is assumed that there are
those living among the valiant boys i'll
blue" for whom the letter of the Hero
of the Red River Expedition will have
both personal end pathetic interest.
What more modest reference TO the great
| and noble work which Gen. Bailey accom-
plished could have been made: And how
| supremely sad it is to know that such a
worthy soul was compelled to seek as
sistance Mt the hands of the General Gov
ernmcnt?
| The letter of Admiral Porter is but con-
| frmatory of previous reports made to the
Departments by this officer. 1t has his
| torical interest and value. and ought TO
awaken fresh interest in the man and i'm
portant event to which it relates. The
letters follow:
Fort Scott. Kan, May 4, 1866.
| Hon. Senator Doolittle. L. 5. Senate.
Washington, ID. G..
Dear Sir: l wrote you n short time
! since in relation to matter which is of
| Importance to me. And | beg to again
| trouble you by enclosing letter from Adj
miral Porter, which you will please use,
| II HtttSSdl.. IL lot pi'aSt &c
turn to me at this place. l will not trou-
BILE you by relating my history in the war.
But simply mention that the reason that
| no more has been said of my services than
| has was because of my advocating the
very principles that the President has adj
vocated. in which l have been pleased to
see that you have so nobly stood by him
during the past Winter.
With great respect, l am. your obi
serv't,
]. BAILEY.
Naval Academy, Annapolis. Md.
April n. 1866.
Your EXcellency: / wCu,d most earnest
ly represent to you the case of the late
Brig Gen. J. Bailey. L. S. ", and ask
that as reward for his most eminent ser
vice on the Red River Expedition, that
he may receive some appointment which
| will enable him to live.
| He is now suffering from wounds re-
ceived in the war and also from disease
contracted during that time, and thus is
prevented leading his former life of civil
engineer.
| 1t is unnecessary to enumeTate his ser
vices or to alude to the dam which he de-
| signed and constructed in Red River, and
which saved to the country large and
| valuable fleet and probably the possession
of the Mississippi River. Gen Bailey
| asks to be appointed Indian Agent, either
of the Chickasaws, Choctaws or Cherokees.
| know that he will do well. and do most
! earnestly recommend him to your most
favorable consideration. Gen. Bailey has
never received the praise he should for
this great act of genius. and trust you
will he able to reward him.
With the greatest respect, l remain
your ob'd't serv't,
DAVID ID. PORTER, Rear Admiral and
Superintendent.
His Excelency, President Andrew John,
son. President of the United States,
Washington, ID. G.
| 1t may be added, by way of parenthesis,
that Gen. Bailey's services were after
ward suitably recognized and rewarded by
| COngress.-DUANE MowRY, Milwaukee,
| Wis.
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e MORGAN and
" ? ? his MEN
Confederate Lyst Chants the Praises Of the Blue Grass
Chieftain and His Followers
By GEORGE DALLAS MOsGROvE.

the right meeting with strong and deter,
mined resistance was checked.
About this time, Gen. Hardee ordered
Col. Morgan to lead his cavalry to the ex,
IRENE left. and charge any enemy in
sight" Morgan proceeded at a gallop.
When approaching his objective point he
saw body of men on the extreme left
dressed in blue uniforms, going through
some strange evolutiOns. Their dress was
much like that of the Federals but there
were troops evidently Confederate, not far
from them that were paying them no at
tention.
LoUISIANIANS IN BLUE.
Morgan sent n company to investigate
his intention being to charge the strange
array, if it was Federal. The scouting
company approached them unnoticed and
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Where Are the surYiyors2

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: l wenld
like to hear from my comrades of the
18TH H., who, with me. were captured
i'll the trenches at Franklin. Tenn, on the
night of Nov. so. 1864: or, can it lie that
l am the only survivor of that unIucky
90? l know that some of them died in
prisOn.-T. u. MATTHEWS, Co. A, 18TH
ILL.,, Eagle Grove. Iowa.
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Balls Bluff SURVIVORS.

Miss L. V.-Belt. 3615 Genesee ST.; Kan
sas City, Mo-, wants to know if there are
any comrades alive who were on Harrison's
Island, i'll the Potomac, at the time of the
battle of Balls Bluff in October, 1861. If
so, viii they kindly write to merit
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TO LEAVE PUBLIC LIFE.
Senator Vest Says That Under No Cir
cumstances Will He Return to Senate.

Senator Vest Says That Under No Cir
cumstances Will He Return to Senate.
Senator Vest of Missouri has written the
following letter to the St. Louis Republic:
United States Senate
"WASHINGTON, D. c., December %, 1902
ITO the st. Louis Republic:
when elected to the Senate six years
ago l publicly announced that 1 would not
be a candidate for reelection. have not
wavered at any time in this determination
and have so stated publicly and privately
on every occasion. 1t seems to me that this
should have been sufficient to put an end to
all discussion of the question, but 1 have
recently received a number of letters ask
ing me to say that 1 would accept a re-
election If offered without any effort on my
part and published statements have been
made that l had expressed a willingness to
do SO. This is a mistake, for under no cir
cumstances would L return to the Senate.
IT am profoundly grateful to the demo-
Gratis of Missouri, who have honored me so
much in the past. and especially to the
friends who still insist that / should re-
main in public life; but 1 shall become
private citizen after the 4th Of March next,
>and any connection of my name hereafter
with political preferment Is not only
without my consent, but against my en-
phatic protest G. G. VEST"
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ally the best wishes OF the chief of the now
island republic for happiness in the new
year, and that In the name of the Cuban
people he sent greetings to the American
nation, wishing 1t happiness and prosper
ity in 1903. The minister conveyed these
greetings to President Roosevelt at the
White House.
There was an exceedingly felicitous ex-
change Of compliments, and President
Roosevelt requested Minister Quesada to
convey to the president of Cuba and the
Cuban people the wishes of himself and the
people of the United States for the happi-
ness and prosperity Of the Cuban people
and of President Palma.
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Slightly Injured.

Roy Son:ag was knocked down and run
over by wagon in front Of GIG f street
northwest yesterday afternoon, the wheels
OF the vehicle passing over the boys chest
and arm. An ambulance was summoned
and he was taken TO the Emergency Hos
pltal, where the surgeons found his inJu-
ries were not serious. The boy is fifteen
years old. and lives at go + street north
west. He was playing in the street at the
time the accident occurred. The wagon be-
longs to ii. Rosenberg. After receiving
treatment at the hospital the boy was re-
moved to his home
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Miss Mamie M. Haines eco 10Th street
northeast, entertained a number Of her
friends last Tuesday evening in honor of
Miss Marion Widen Of New York. Various
games Were played, and after a guessing
contest prizes were awarded to Mr. John
Beadle and Mr.. st. John Hartsock A de-
lghtful repast was served at late hour,
after which several musical selections were
rendered. Those present were the Misses
Roderick, Wilson, Harr Tansill, Sturgis. NJ.
Raymond and V. Raymond. and the Messrs.
Roderick. Beadle, Hartsock, Marston, Mel
Pike.
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Epworth League Reception.

The Epworth League Of Douglas Church
held a New Years reception at 1924 q
street northeast. The rooms were tasteful.
ly decorated with the red and white colors
of the league. evergreens. holly. etc. A
large number of leaguers and their friends
were present during the evening. Refresh
ments were served. The affair was under
the direction Of Mrs. II. A. Ison. fourth vice
president. who was assisted by a large con-
tngent of the ladies of the league.
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A pleasant social gathering was held at
the residence of Mrs r. l.. Hunter Gs6 +;
street southeast New Year night Many
games were played and piano selections rem
dered Among those present were Miss
Rosalie Chesley, Ollie Keys. Phoebe Gillian
cara Graham, Helen, Alice and Ethel Hun
ter, Messrs. A. c. Cotton, Elmer Briggs
Lewis Kruger, Fred Kerby, Leroy Grimes,
Power Gillian, Richard Hynson and r. L.
Hunter, jr.
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A crowd gathered at the residence Of Mr.
and Mrs. w. T. Bailey, 21O 10th street
southwest, to watch the outgoing of the old
year. Music was followed by dainty sup
per. Among those present We're Mr. and
Mrs. II. Beck, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Hudson, Mr.
c. Bean, Mrs. Bean, the Misses Camilla
Heag, Abel Hisens, Annie Gould, Lottie
Bailey, Virgie Bailey, Messrs. VIM. Higens
Lofter Robertson, VIM Heag and Clarence
Bailey.
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Mrs: Charles NJ. Pepper will be at home
on Thursdays during the season at the
Westminster, corner 18th and Q streets
northwest.
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GREETINGS FROM PALMA.
Minister Quesada Transmits Good
Wishes of the Cubans.

Minister Quesada of the Cuban legation
received a message from President Palma
yesterday requesting the minister to call On
President Roosevelt and to say to the lat
ter that President Palma sent him person
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Miss Anna L. Buete of this city and Mr..
Henry w. B. Zundt of Brooklyn, N. Y,
We're married December % by the Rev. W.
Z. Parson. Mr.. and Mrs. Zundt will reside
in Brooklyn, N. Y.
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MARRIED.

THOR0GO0D-MANNING. On New Years day,
at St. Matthews r.. Church. by Rev. Jas.
Mr.. AUGUSTINE HENRY THoRoGOoD OF
Brooklyn, y. Y.
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Mrs A. G. Wilkinson and Miss Wilkinson
Will be at home the last three MONDAYS in
January, but not on the afternoon of Jan
uary g.
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That DR.. Hancock
Cures Diseases of the Stomach Is
Recognized Fact in This City
Scores Attest This

No one In this city and vicinity who has seen
patients treated by Dr. Hancock for Stomach Dis
ease, Dyspepsia &c, doubts for instant his
grand work In curing these diseases.
There who could eat or retain almost
nothing; others whom the very sight OF food dis
susted; others II they did eat, would vomit 1t up
AID stin others who, after eating anything sub
Stantial, would suffer the worst Of tortures till
temporarily relieved.
But what a change. The patients appetites at
"nce iuiprOve-the appreciate their food, and,
more, they digest and assmilate IT. gain strength.
ard IN few days feel though life was worth
living. rheumatism at once relieved and perma-
acntly cured
Diseases OF the Head. Nose, Throat Stomach
Liver and Bowels positively given relief at once
All troubles Of the Kidneys and Bladder quickly
checked DR.. Hancock gives prompt attertion to
diseases OF the Nervous System. Skin and Blood
Diseases cured and never return Consultations are
rec. Charges FOR treatment moderate Medicines
Included Hours: 10 to daily: Sunday. 10 10 H.
Tuesday and Friday evenings. after I. Pope build
ng. 81 18th st. NV. Phone Main 3237-Y.
del9-f m&w-tf-40
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Mrs. Charles Seymour and Miss Seymour
will be at home Saturdays in January
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The Wednesday Euehre Club met New
Year eve at the residence of Mr. and Mrs
G. G. Dennison. 1905 Pennsylvania avenue.
Those present. in addition to the above.
were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Dona1oo. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Sherry, DR.. Daily and Mrs.
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Mrs. Hempstone will not be at home to.
morrow, but will be glad to see her friends
informally January and %.
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Miss Lola Murray Of Hancock, Md, is
making a two weeks visit with Miss Cas-
kinS OF 1411 Goth street northwest
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Mrs. George Burge Of Old Point. Va. Is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. j. r. Haskins
Of Oil 23d street, where she will be pleased
to see her friends.
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Mrs. E. L. Johnson and daughters did not
receive yesterday, owing to sickness In the
family.
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The parlors Of the Portner were 'continll-
ously filled between the hours of 3 and 6
yesterday with the friends who called TO
pay their respects to Mrs. ]. Ellen Foster
and the assisting ladies-Mrs. Charles w
Pierce, Miss Pierce, Mrs Ellen Spencer
Mussey, Miss Della P. Mussey, Miss Mary
Wood and Miss Helen Varick Boswell
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Mrs Geo. B. Williams of 2121 Bancroft
place will not be. at home tomorrow but
will receive the following Saturdays in
January.