The National tribune., 1906-08-09
PICKET SHOTS
From Alsst Comrades Along the Whole
Line
Our Old Generals.

Capt. G. NJ. Eichelbeyer, 9th Nd.
Jeffersonville, o., returns thanks for the
copy of Our Old Generals and TheiI
Military Records" sent him by The Ma
tional Tribune. and says: How We
revered and loved many of them! No
BILE men and able Generals, every man
of them a success in his respective
place. The world never will produce
the superior of many of them. 1 served
under every commander of the Army OF
the Potomac, from Mcclellan to Meade
We were a jolly, happy lot of boys, and
while there were many as good, there
was not a nobler or braver regimental
commander than our Col. john w
Horn, and right well did his regiment
of gallant Marylanders sustain the hon.
or of its State and valor of its COM
mander.''
Our Mothers, God Bless Them.
VIM. r. Miller, Co. K, 18TH Ohio
Dayton, O., is interested In knowing
how many of the old boys have a moth
er living, and introduces this as
new subject for discussion. He
thinks that the dear old moth
ers who SO bravely witnessed the de-
parture of their boys for the seat of
war should be paid a little attention.
He has made some inquiry, and finds
that though there are over 5000 veter-
ans in his city, only three have mothers
living. One County in his State reports
five of such mothers living, which makes
eight in about 5000 veterans in his
State. The mothers ages range from 50
to SO years. His mother is hale and
hearty at 50. Would like to have the
comrades report on this subject.
Government Made a Mistake.
Seth Meek, Co. c, 104th Ohio, East
Palestine he ,,,a NJ
made great mistake in returning the
rebel flags. The Commander Chief
of the G. A. r. should have selected a
committee from those of the ranks who
captured the flags. and allowed them to
decide what should have been done
with the flags. The report would have
been to burn the flags and scatter the
ashes to the four winds of heaven, that
they might be forgotten of men, rather
than return them to their owners to
have them aired at every Sunday School
picnic or Fourth of July celebration
floating alongside of Old Glory.
The IlI-Fated seth Ill.
Samuel Chapman, Co. B, 56th ILL.,,
Norris City, ILL.,, says that Comrade W.
s. Martin is correct; it was the seth III.
that he saw burned on the steamer Gen
Lyon. The regiment lost 156 men in
the disaster, 80 of which belonged to
Co. B. One of the survivors, Michael
Brockett. who lives near Enfield, Ill,
was in the water several hours, clinging
to plank which he had a hard time
to keep. as there was much struggling
1or such things. He thinks there We're
great many burned in the hull, as a
stampede blocked the door leading to
the decks when the alarm was given.
Best Band in the Army.
YanlH- fn
vada, Daniel Dell, Co. A, S5th Ind.
Leavenworth, Kan, says that the best
band in the army was that of the 33d
Mass, and not the I'd Mass, as he first
stated. He imagines he can still hear
them. One of their favorite pieces was
The Vacant Chair" which they played
with wonderful feeling, that brought
tears TO the eyes of many brave, rough
soldier. The strains of their sweet mu-
sic will remain in his memory while life
lasts. He would like to hear from some
member of that band, also from any Of
his old comrades.
Would Like to Hear.
J. J. Carter, Co. A, 18th Me-, Box AZ,
Weeks Mills, Me-, longs for the week
TO come so he can get The National
Tribune. He finds much that interests
him greatly; for instance, the recent
contribution by Capt. John T. Camp
bell. He thinks the Captain is mistak-
en- in thinking that any men of the 14th
Me. were killed in that awful tempest
They had Sibley tents, and the wind
nearly blew his down. He heard that
there was one tent struck by lightning
and some men killed, but they did not
belong to his regiment. Would like to
hear from some of his old comrades.
q. Eastern and Western Armies.
a %
Mimi, In speaking of Hoods Advance
and Retreat" seems to think that Hood
did not appreciate the difference be-
tween the Eastern and Western armies
against which he had been fighting. The
Eastern army was made up largely of
foreigners as well as Of Americans, and
there was too much red tape in it, while
the Army Of the Cumberland was al
lowed much more freedom. When in
camp anywhere the surrounding coun-
try was well known to them, hence it
was impossible to surprise them as the
Eleventh Corps was surprised at Chan
cellorsville.
Glad to See His Comrades.
P. n. Jarvis, Co. I, 26th Ohio, Cort-
land, Neb., commends US for the de-
scription of the battle of Stone River in
Q recent issue of The National Tribune,
and considers that battle one of the
greatest of the civil war. He was five
years with his regiment, but has seen
but few of his comrades since the war
He has lovely home in Cortland, Neb.,
and would be SO glad to have any of his
comrades and their families visit him
there. Would like to hear from any of
the boys of the old 26th.
Lost His Discharge.
The address of any member OF
Daum's w. Va. L. A. Is requested by D.
I. Clark, 644 ScovilIe Ave, Cleveland,
O., in behalf of Christian F. W. Wies-
sart, a sick old soldier who has been
trying for four years to find some COM
fade TO identify him in order to get the
pension which he sorely needs. He has
no proof that he was in the army, as
he has lost his discharge. He was hurt
by his horse crushing him against a
tree. and sent to Bolivar Heights Hos
pital. Anyone who knew him will please
communicate with Mr.. Clark.
Can Anyone Help Hims
Edwin w. Finch, NJ D., New Ro-
eerg't afterwards Lieut.) Green, who
belonged TO a Pennsylvania regiment
He was shot through the right knee and
ankle in the battle of Groveton or sec
ond Bull Run, and was under the Doc
tors care on the battlefield from Sun
day morning Aug. 81, 1862, till after
noon of the following Thursday. He
was one of the bravest, most patient
men, the Doctor says. If he is not liv-
Ing. will some comrade or friend kindly