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Weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-02-07
Condensed Speech.

Condensed Speech.
1t is said that the day Of oratory is
past, and in large sense that is true
The printing press, the telegraph the
steam car, the electric car and the
stenographer have about put the old
fashioned spread eagle orator out of
business, but nothing will ever put
out of business the man who knows
what he wants to say and conveys
his message with the maximum of
ideas in the minimum of words. Such
a person is Hon. James Hay of Vir-
ginia, at present the ranking Democrat
on the great committee on military
affairs. That every member cannot
study every bill is known generally,
I suppose. Even the most industrious
member cannot do it; hence we must
in most cases follow our party mem
bers on committees, especially those
who industriously and intelligentlv
attend to their committee duties and
who have established a reputation for
honesty and fair dealing. Such one
is Mr.. Hay. When he states a thing
men know that it is true, at any rate
that he thinks it is true, for during
his long and valuable service in the
house he has deceived no man and
nobody believes that he would deceive
the house. So when the artillery bill
came up, having been reported by the
military affairs committee, good
many people were nervous for fear
Democrats might oppose it. Mr.. Hay
secured its passage is, he most
effectively prevented Democratic oppo-
sition by delivering the following lum-
inous, concise, short speech, which
submit as a model of what may be
called business speaking in the house.
Here is all he said:
Mr. Speaker, I, together with the
other members of the minority of the
committee, am in favor of this bill
1t meets a necessity which has existed
for long time, and it is made the
more necessary by the large amount
which has been expended on our
coast defenses. AS I understand it.
there has been expended in the past
few years $119,OO0,O00 for these coast
defenses, and it is absolutely necessa-
ry in order to keep them in proper
condition that there should be men
to man these guns and take care Of
these coast defenses. This bill has
been very carefully drawn and very
thoroughly considered. If gentlemen
will examine it they will find that it
does not increase the army of the
United States except as to officers.
1t provides for the better recruiting
of the artillery service. The trouble
has been in obtaining men for the
artillery owing to the fact that after
they have been enlisted for a term
of three years they are trained in cer-
tain branches of electricity and ma
chinery and can command better pri-
ces In civil pursuits. This bill cures
that defect by giving them higher
pay. I hardly deem it necessary to
consume the time of the house in ad-
Vocating a measure which is SO mani
Weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-02-07

lent speech. Wish l. naQ space TO re-
produce it in full, as it we'll deserves
wide circulation and wide reading.
1t contains much food for reflection.
have room only for the exordium and
peroration. He began by saying:
For long time have looked upon
it as a desirable military reform. Re-
cent events of a startling and deplora.
BILE nature have convinced me that
it is urgent. 1t cannot be delayed, l
apprehend, without risking collision
between white citizens and negro
troops. There is reason to fear that
occasional assassination and riot may
be succeeded by disasters that will
measure up to the standard of battle.
Firmly believing that, as / did, re-
garded it as duty to try to prevent
such condition by amending the law.
A series of violent outbreaks on the
part of negro soldiers, eliminating in
a murderous assault on the unoffend-
ing citizens of Brownsville, decided
me to offer the bill without further
delay. The bill was not offered for
buncombe. I proposed it because
am absolutely convinced that it is a
measure of reform which must ulti-
mately commend itself to the Judgment
of the American congress. I very
much regret to say, however, that
there does not appear to be any imme-
diate prospect of success. Like many
good legislative suggestions, it will
probably have to die the death many
times before the mind and conscience
Of a majority can be awakened The
lack of active sympathy for my meas
ure among such of my Republican col
leagues as I have spoken to about it
makes me realize that I am not apt
to have an opportunity to discuss the
bill as pending before the house, and
so, Mr.. Chairman, I shall avail myself
Of this occasion to speak of it.
Mr.. Slayden closed as follows:
AS 1 have already said, fear that
we have not yet reached the stage
where we will legislate on this matter
intelligently and for conditions as we
find them, but we will reach it by and
by.
After a few incidents like those at
Fort Meade, San Carlos, Ell Paso and
Brownsville, congress will be really
aroused to discharge of its duty in
this matter. Repeat the Brownsville
affair with a change of locus-let it
occur in Michigan, New York or Illi-
nois-and a new light will be seen.
Until then we will be as patient as
possible, having faith that finally the
sympathy Of the whole country, will be
given to that section which has been
so tried in the school of disaster,
section which stands face to face with
the perplexities and dangers Of the
most difficult question any people on
earth were ever called on to meet and
solve. When all the states compre-
hend this question, which now they
barely apprehend, they will help us
of the south to make it certain that
the homes Of white men in white
mans country will be protected by
white men only.
Mr.. Slaydens bill and speech present
the real issue, and it is a most impor-
tant one to congress and to the coun-
try It is subject we'll worthy of
the best thought of the people.
Weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-02-07
Uncle Joe to the Front.

Uncle Joe to the Front.
The Republican presidential situa-
ton changes frequently. Most people
here believe that somehow or somehow
else President Roosevelt will be induc-
ed to become candidate That belief
causes most declarations for favorites
to be made conditionally. But, TAX
ing it for granted that Colonel Roose-
welt stands pat on his numerous de-
clinations, then here is my analysis of
the case as it now stands: Foraker,
the anti-Roosevelt candidate; Mr..
Speaker Cannon, the administration
candidate; Vice President Fairbanks,
his own candidate, cautious, noncom-
initial, watching which way the cat
will jump. 1t is perhaps hardly fair
to rank Uncle Joe as the administra-
tion candidate, though he and the pres
ident are cheek by jowl, for Uncle
Joe is strong in his own right and,
if nominated, would be a popular can
didate. It must be clear that If Fora
ker keeps on making headway at last
the whole force of the administration
will be thrown enthusiastically against
him, and the chances now seem to be
in favor of it's being thrown to Speak
er Cannon. At this stage of the pro-
ceedings it looks this way: If Uncle
Joe makes up his mind to go after the
presidential nomination and If the
white house influence is really for him,
he will bag the nomination. If he
were five years younger, I would say
sure as anything in politics can be.
He is past seventy, but well preserved,
active as cat and his force unabated.
Gladstone, Disraeli, Bismarck, Won
Ranke and others did great things
when older than Uncle Joe. This be-
ing true, his age will not cut much
figure. Of course those advocating
other candidates will use it for all
it is worth, but few speeches from
the speaker on the stump, properly
staged-and his secretary, Mr.. White
Busby, can be depended on to stage
them-and all opposition to him on
point of age will vanish as the morn
ing mist. 1t is we'll for those who are
interested in presidential politics to
keep an eye on Uncle Joseph. He
is a big factor in the fascinating
game.
If the Democrats act with prudence,
they can elect the next president, no
matter who the Republican nominee
is.
Weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-02-07

festly important and so absolutely nee
essary for the interests of the country.
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Stories Eminenty Worth Telling Of Experiences and Adventures
in the Great National Struggle.

he called out to Capt. Cunmins, of CO.
A, Here it is. Captain
| Speaking of this charge, Bates's
History of the regiment says: The fury
of the conflict now threatened mutual
annihilation, but Stanley and Miller
with the 18th H., and the 21st and 74th
Ohio, the 18th Pa. 1fth Mich. and 37th
Ind, charged simultaneously, and drove
the enemy rapidly before them, cap
turing battery and taking the col
| GrS of the 2Gth Tenn. the Color Ser
geant being killed. The banner is the
trophy OF the 18th Pa. 1t is true that
this charge was participated in by all
the regiments of James S. Negley's Di-
vision, but it should also be remem-
bered that the charge was led by the
18TH Pa, and that the soldiers of the
18th Pa. are entitled to the credit of
inspiring courage in the others as well
as acting for themselves
col. VIM. Sirwell who command
ed the 18th Reg. Pa, says in his regort:
OF the privates Of my regiment who
have all done their duty with a few
slight exceptions, / would mention Pri-
vate Hughes, Co. 3, and Private Davis,
OF Co. l. To these two privates we owe
the capture of the stand of colOrS be-
longing to the 26th Tenn. (rebeD. Pri
vate Davis came so close on the color
bearer that he could not make his es-
ltdpe III MS tlOIt 10 Davis SnOt
him. At this time Davis and Hughes
advanced together. Davis seized the
flagstaff and Hughes the colors. at
tempting to tear the flag from the staff.
In this he was prevented by some mem
bers of the regiment. and turned the
flag over to Davis. | ordered the flag
to The rear. This took place under my
own eyes. and for the brave act I have
appointed Hughes, Co. B, and Davis,
Co l. as Sergeants"
Also the account of this evening fight
given by John McElroy, in The Ma
tional Tribune of June 2S, 1906. He
gives a good and fair description of the
transaction from beginning until the
end, and he states who got the flag,
etc, and the 18th Pa. brought the flag
home with them. if we did not bring
the cannon home, and we have the flag
yet, or had not long ago. AS the house
of Geo. ID. Hamm, our color bearer, was
burned some time ago at New Bethle-
ham, Pa, and / am told our old regi-
mental flags We're destroyed in this fire.
it is likely the 26th Tenn. flag was de-
stroyed also. Now, I think from the
evidence herein stated. and what could
be furnished from other sources, it
would be a hard matter for Serg't or
Lieut.. Frederick E. Wilson, Co. E, 69th
Ohio, to make good his claim as to
fag.-David S. AXE, Co. d, 18th Pa,
Hillsdale, Pa.
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My First Battle.

Editor National Tribune: In the
Autumn of 1862 the 1st r. /. Cav. was
encamped at Poolesville, Md, and one
night in connection with other regj-
ments of cavalry and a battery marched
within mile or two OF Kelley's Ford,
TO await the coming morning light. The
enemy had anticipated our coming. and
placed wires in the river where we
would enter to cross the ford to trip
up our horses and had intrenched
themselves On the other side for q long
distance in a ditch deep enough to pro
tect themselves, while their guns rested
across the bank in front, all ready to
receive us. A battalion of our regi-
men- was drawn up on the left as q
reserve, including my company. 1t was
hard work TO get any volunteers 10
cross under such circumstances, buI
Col. Dufiie, our Colonel, little French
man. who could hardly talk English.
says, MY boys"-he always called us;
mis- boys-"ca1 go across there" And
ne came riding down there, whipping
out his Damascus blade. and SAYS, NV
boys, follow me. and If / see one boy
turn his back I'll shoot him like a dog.
March,
And we followed him down into the
water, where bullets were skipping and
whiZzing across, while the river was
crimsoned with blood, and routed the
holding the ford. Then we went on.
and soon found the enemy in force,
with cavalry and artillery We charged
them and drove them back, and then
were drawn up in line to draw the ar
tillery fire. which is one of the hardest
things for cavalry to do-to stand in
cold blood, with the artillery in plain
S Shf, and see the little curl of smoke
arise from the guns and know that
shot and shell were coming. and moi
know where they will strike or who
MT. once 1t was our Lieutenant Just
IN front of us, who never knew whar
nit him, the ball striking horse in
the ranks after killing him We were
kept wheeling by fours and by comma
MES to keep out of range We fought
nearly all day, retiring and recrossiny
the ford at night and returning TO
camp but not all; some were taken
prisoners, some bit the dust We were
more than glad to be again In camp
ahve--E. c. Capwell, 1st r. /. Cav.
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came to Ohio in 1860, and went to Kan
sas some time after the close of the
war.
The 32d Ohio at Chattanooga.
Editor National Tribune: The COM
rade of co. G. is right about the 92d
Ohio not being in Chattanooga till after
the battle of Chickamaus.- We got
there early in the morning of Sept. %.
as the comrade stated. NJ. Blazer,
Co. /, 92G Ohio, Sylvia, Kan.
Genry at wnuhatchie.
A. Fl. Beecher. Captain, 18th ". Y,
Dover, Okla, wishes to confirm what
Comrade William c. Lewis. of the 60;h
N. Y, says with regard to Gen. Geary
at Wauhatchie. Comrade Beecher de-
clares he is correct in all his details,
for he was there himself
Cheapest Paper in the World.
William Pond says it is more to the
veterans interest to take The National
Tribune than it is for the paper to have
them take it. The answers to ques-
tions and historical part are each worth
more than the cost of the paper. Thus
1t is the cheapest journal in the world
Condemn the Veto.
Post 636. New Kensington. Pa, has
pdsSeu IeSolutloHS ueHOuHClUS lne veto
of the pension bill by the Governor OF
Pennsylvania.
Scattering.
David R. Bryan, 312 Market St.
Johnstown, Pa, cannot see any justih-
cation for vetoing the Pennsylvania pen
sion bill. The State seems to have
plenty of money for hospitals for Ital-
ians. Hungarians and such, but none
for the veterans.
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Harper's Ferry. charged into Berryville,
and with the lst Mich. Cav. attacked
Jackson's rear guard at Kernstown. 1t
had the honor of Opening the first bat
tie of Winchester. and in our advance
captured Col Ashby's hat. coat and sa-
ber. In April the regiment shipped at
Alexandria and .joinedi Gen. Burnside in
North Carolina, being in Hampton
Roads about the time the Merrimac was
hourly expected to appear. The regi-
ment won great distinction. One of its
most brilliant achievements was the
capture of a railroad train by Private
White. He rode alongside the locomo-
tive. sprang into the cab, pointed his
pistol at the head of the engineer. re-
versed the lever and, brought the train,
loaded with a detachment of the enemy
and an immense quantity of stores, into
the Union lines. The regiment took
part in over 40 battles and engagements,
among which were Balls Bluff, Win
chester. Rails Mills. Kingston, Malvern
Hills. Petersburg. Weldon Railroad,
Kernstown. Rerryville. Bermuda Hun
dred. et,. In the Weldon Railroad fight
Enoch Stahler, private, had his left
arm shattered. Part of the bone had
to be taken out. and the arm is of little
use to him now. He also received a
saber cut on the right hand and bullet
in his head. Private Shaw, Co. L. was
shot In the shoulder. the whole joint
being taken out, the arm cut off and
four inches removed. He is still alive,
but has a stiff arm. Ten men and IA
horses went down at the same moment
Co. + had Il men killed in one volley.
Our beloved Col. Simon IT. Mix was
killed in a charge on the works in front
of Petersburg. During the last year of
the war the division was commanded by
A. Y. kautz, and consisted of the Sd N.
Y. Cav. Col. Mix; 1st ID. c., Col. Baker:
11th Pa, Col. Spear: 5th Pa. and 1st
n. Y. NJ. r. The Colonels of the last
two have forgotten. The regiment be-
longed to KautZ's Division, Cavalry
Corps, and lost IS killed and ISL from
disease, etc. May God bless our old
friend and champion. The National
Tribune. Where in Gods name would
we have been without YOU'D. NJ
Fisk. Co. L. Sd N. Y. Cav. Los Angeles,
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has been a question with him whether
Lee would have surrendered at all il
he had not been there. He feels that II
all the soldiers in the army had done as
much as he. on the 5th of May, 1864,
the war would have closed the next
day. He would particularly like to hear
of the legal heirs of a Confederate who
was killed in the afternoon of May 5
while he and his company were sup
porting a field gun that was firing on
the Unions skirmish line If they are
in need he would make them an apol-
ogy and leave them small donation.
Ohio's Fuvorite.
n. J. Dunlap. Kingston. o.. replying
to ID. w. Wood. says that the political
life of j. Il. Foraker will be ended when
his term expires The grand old Re-
publican Party has pulled some pretty
heavy burdens thru the mud of Demo-
cratic opposition. but il will never be
able to return to the Senate a man with
record of J. 3. Foraker's opposition
to the people in favor of trusts and
corporations. There is not a single COM
rade in our section who would prefer
Foraker to Taft. and there are scores
of lifelong Republicans who will not
vote for man To go to the Legislature
who favors him. The politicians will
not run Ohio in the future as they have
done in the past.
A Helpless Widow.
Mrs. Martha Turner. widow of An
drew c. Turner, of Co. I, 36th Ill.
Pittsburg, Tex. wants to hear from any
of the members of her husbands old
company at Rolla, Mo. He was de-
tached as cook at headquarters. and
was taken i'll with chronic diarrhea.
She has been his widow for &c years.
and is unable to get any more than IS
a month pension. tho she has had to
raise a family of children. He served
three years. and never drew a pension.
Grape and Canister.
John r. Butto!ph. Sergeant, I'd Iowa
Battery, ogden. Iowa, says that he
never heard of grape used in field bat
teries during the war. His battery had
12-pounder Napoleons and three-inch
rifles. They had canister for the smooth
bores. but none for the rifles. Even
Horace Greeley speaks of using grape
and canister as if they We're mixed.
Greeley never cooked q cannon, and did
not know the difference.
The CoIors of the 26th Tenn.
Henry H. Gushee, Hamilton. O.. says
that the colors of the 26th Tenn. We're
not captured at Stone River, but at
BentonVlIie. tne last pdlte VI the war
They We're taken by Capt. Blasland, of
the 33d Mass. as it appears in the rec
ords of the War Department. This flag
was among those returned to the South,
and is now in Nashville, Tenn.
The 95th Ohio.
H. Warren Phelps. Secretary, 95th
Ohio Association, Columbus, o., wants
to have more information in regard to
Harvey A. Smith, who died few weeks
ago in Oklahoma. Said Smith enlisted
in Co. II. 95th Ohio. Aug. 8, 1852. and
was captured at GuntOwn, June 10,
1864 He was exchanged some time in
MAY, 1865. re was Virginian by birth,
The National tribune., 1907-09-26
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THE Sd n. Y. CAV.
4 Record of Over 40 Bn,,Ie,

Editor National Tribune: The Sd n
J. Cav, was mustered into the service
Aug. p, 1861. The field and staff Off.
GERS were Gel. Jas. II. Van Allen. Lieut.
Col. Simon II. Mix. Surgeon Samuel g
Pierce. This regiment would have been
desiSnated the lst n. Y Cav had il no,
retained the name of its first Colonel
ard fcen known as the Van Allen ca
IL entered upon active service in the
ran OF 1861 doing picket duty at Cen
Iad's ferr-. on the Potomac. CROSSING
the river near Palrs Bluff. but did moi
JON Col. Faker's forces during the fight.
In March, under Banks, it crossed Z AT
The National tribune., 1907-09-26
The 1Sth N. i.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
me Il short sketch of the 37th N j.
H. Blanchard, 81 Water St, Paterson,
n. ].
The 37th n. J. was one of the two
regiments raised in the State in the
Spring of 1864 for 100 days. 1t was
mustered in June %, 1864, with total
membership of 77S. and E. Burd Grubb
as Colonel 1t was assigned to a bri-
gade in the Tenth Corps. Army of the
James, and did duty in front of Peters,
burg until Sept. %, 1864. when its term
expired. 1t lost IS by death from dis
ease-Editor National Tribune
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Capturing a Locomotive
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