davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
The I'd Ill. Cav.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
short history of the I'd III. Cav. and
would be glad to hear from any menu
ber of the regiment and to know when
and where they will hold their next
Reunion.-J. NJ Cole, Union City, Tenn
The I'd Ill. Cav. was organized at
Camp Butler and Cairo from August
to December, 1861, and at the expira-
ton of it's three years of service the
veterans and recruits consolidated into
Ia battalion of six companies and mus
tered out Nov. %, 1865. 1t was COM
manded by Col Silas Noble. who was
discharged Feb. 16, 1863, succeeded by
Col John J. Mudd, who was killed in
action May 9. 1864, on the steamer City
Bell. Col Daniel B. Bush, Jr,, sue
ceeded Col. Mudd. and was discharged
July "a, 1855, and Lieut.-Col. Benz. f.
Marsh, Jr., was in command at the
time of muster-out. 1t belonged to Ar
nold's Division, Nineteenth Corps, and
lost So killed and 176 from disease, etc.
Editor National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
The Goth n. Y.

Editor National Tribune: viii you
give short history of the Goth y. Y-2
have never seen anything of the kind
in your paper.-Henry Madill, Gladwin.
Mich
The Goth ". Y. was New York City
regiment, belonging to the State Mill
tia, and volunteered at the outbreak of
the war for three months. 1t was re-
organized in New York from September
to November. 1861, for three years. and
was commanded by Col. Robert Nugent.
of the Regular Army. The e9th formed
the nucleus of the famous Irish Bri-
gade, whose gallantry on many fields
has passed into history. At Antietam
it lost eight color-bearers, but carried
the position. At Fredericksburg the
Color Sergeant of the 69th was found
dead with his flag concealed and
wrapped around his body, bullet nav
ing pierced his heart and the flag. The
69th lost more men in action, in killed
and wounded, than any other infantry
regiment from the State of New York
1t belonged to Hancock's Division, Sec
ond Corps. and lost 259 killed and 14z
from disease, etc. Its greatest loss was
at the battle of Antietam. Fifty-six OF
its members died in Confederate pris-
ons. 1t was one of Fox's lighting regi-
ments, and was mustered out June 80,
1SG5.-Editor National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
REUNIONS.
The 18Th Pa, Cav,

The 18th Pa Cav: held their Annual
Reunion on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at head
quarters of the G. A. r. of Pennsylva-
mia, in historic Independence Hall.
About 20 of the old caxalrymen report
ed, and letters were read from mem
bers at far-off points, from Maine to
Texas. The same old don't you re-
members were gone over, and the boys
made up in enthusiasm what they
lacked in numbers. Gen. Kerwin, who
commanded the 18th during the war,
was present, and congratulated them
and himself on being once more able
to greet each other. Capt. Peter ID.
Bricker, of Jersey Shore, Pa, was re-
elected President, and all other officers
of the Association were reelected. Ad-
journment was to meet again at Harris
burg on the second Thursday of Sep
tember, 1909 The 18th was represent
ed in the Philadelphia historic parade,
Oct. 8, 1908, with the other Pennsylva-
MIA veterans.-L. e. w. McMakin, Sec
retary, Philadelphia, Pa.
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
That Mysterious yolfey.

I. b. Morton, Springfield, Ohio, re-
turns with the assertion that in his
former letter he told nothing except
what he saw and heard. He did not
know that the 9Th Ind. had fired a shot.
and SO said nothing about it. This was
not saying that they were not there.
The facts are that there were two vol
ieys fired, one by the 9th Ind. and the
other by the 35th Ohio. At the time
the rebel officer came up to the 35th
Ohio troops could be seen moving on
our right. When asked who they were
he said. as Comrade Morton understood
him, Gen. Twiggs's men" 1t seems
that at the time the 35th Ohio was
talking to one Confederate officer the
9Th Ind. was doing the same with an
other, at distance of possibly 100
yards to the right. The firing must
have been done at the same instant,
blending the volleys so that they
seemed as one. Comrade Morton did
not place the 9th Ind. anywhere, but
put the 21st Ohio in front of his regi-
ment. Comrade Dunn is mistaken in
saying that the 9Th Ind. came up in the
dark between the 21st and 35th Ohio.
This would have been impossible. Nor
did Col. Boynton ride over and talk to
an officer of the 9Th Ind. Col. Boynton
was not on a horse while they were -on
the hill. His horse had been shot early
in the fight. Comrade Morton was near
Col Boynton all the time The officer
who came up from the 21st Ohio did
not say the number of his regiment, but
merely, MY regiment is captured
thus giving the impression that he was
the commander of the 21st Ohio. He
was ridiculed and told to go back to his
regiment, when he answered in Ian
guage more emphatic than polite.
Sometime ago comrade of the 9th Ind.
wrote a communication for The Ma
tional Tribune. which cleared the mys-
terry up; and this is a good thing, as we
should have history written by those
who participated in It.
The National tribune., 1908-10-22

thru the woods to a farm, which, L
suppose, was the Snodgrass Hill. We
halted in the edge of the woods to rest.
While resting we saw line of john
nieS come in on the opposite side Of
the farm; then another and others, un-
til we counted eight lines bearing down
on us. We lay low (only four regi-
ments of us) until they got close
enough to be good marks. Then Turchin
took his hat by the crown, and waving
it over his head, gave the order, My
brigade, charge payonet; give 'em -.
- emf
1--WE fired a volley into them, and
came out of the woods with yell. The
eight lines. not knowing what was in
the woods, broke and ran. We rem
them clear across the farm, took 500
prisoners, but the rebels were so close
behind us that they took 200 away
from us. Our boys were wounded at
the first volley the rebels fired before
they ran, and we gave them no time
to reload One of our batteries got in
position on a ridge at our left and be-
gan to shell the rebels, and we turned
and filed up between the guns and
stacked arms. There were only eight
in my company to stack arms. First
Serg't Brown and Lieut.. Merrill were
left on the field. / was only a Corporal
then, and there were seven privates left
in my charge. Other Corporals and
Sergeants had gathered up prisoners
and lit out with them.
after about 13 days we sent out a
train of ambulances and brought in the
| wounded under a flag of truce.
"At the charge on Mission Ridge
had a rebel bullet that went thru six
| folds of my BLANKET and lodged in the
center of my watch. 1 served thru the
Atlanta campaign. went with Sherman
to the sea, up thru North and South
| Carolina and Virginia to Washington,
d. c., thru the Grand Review. Never
was away from my regiment when il
| was ready to move; was 1913 days under
| fire. but never had blood drawn on me
That rebels promise to you was char
acteristic of the Southern chivalry
Please excuse this long story, and
remain as ever, your comrade in F., c.
| & L.; also Buckeye boy from Wash
| ington County. O.-G. L. Camp. Ser
| geant, Co. G, s2d Ohio. Tracyton
| WASH"
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
FIRST Into Col:s:nbia-

Editor National Tribane:d was Or.
derly-sergeant in Co. r j1stiHowa, and
was one OF those who Crossed the river
in the fiatboat hereinafGr referred to.
1 have been interestedby the discus
sion as to who of the Union troops first
entered Columbia. To assist in the dis
cussion 1 offer you hefewithl for pub
lication copy of an order, Issued by
Gen. Giles 4. Smith, of With made
careful copy at the time, and there
fore know it to be authentic as send
it now. Before we crossed9ye could
see the rebels on the jothere side, and
after we had been across for an hour
or two my attention was called by a
comrade to the skirmish line of the
Fifteenth Corps, and while I've looked
they halted, rallied by fours and moved
off. The country up the river on that
side was quite open and level for a
mile or two. When We first entered the
town of Columbia the bales of cotton
were lying in the street burning but /
do not remember seeing but one house
burning at that time, and l think that
was an old one, but later in the day We
fought fire, and kept at it away into
the night In regard to order herewith
inclosed, I would say that as soon as |
could do SO / secured the order and
copied it verbatim. 1 would be pleased
if you would publish it.-R. w. Kirk
wood, Forest Grove, Ore.
Headquarters Fourth Division, Seven
teenth Corps, near Columbia, S. c.,
Feb. II, 1865.
"Brig.-Gen. w. w. Belknap. Command
ing Third Brigade:
ALLOW me to congratulate you, and
thru you Lieut.-CoI. Kennedy, 18th
Iowa Inf Vet. Vols, and the men un-
der his command for first entering the
ait itV of nj ir1 nj
Friday. Feb. II, and being the first to
plant his colors on the Capitol of South
Carolina. While the army was laying
pontOOn bridges across the Saluda and
Broad Rivers, three miles above the
city. Lieut.-Coi. Kennedy, under your
directions, fitted up an old, worn-out
flatboat, capable Of carrying about 20
men, and, accompanied by Lieut.. Fl. c.
Macarthur and VIM. HI. Goodrii of your
staff, crossed the river in front of the
city, and boldly advanced thru the
streets, sending back the beat with
another procured on the opposite shore
for more troops, and on their arrival.
with 10 men in all, drove. a portion of
Wheeler's Cavalry from the town, and
at 1880 o'clock planted his two stands
of colors, one upon the old and me 9TH
er upon the new Capitol.
THE swift current of the Congaree
River and its rocky channel rendered
his crossing both difficult and danger
Gus, and the presence of the enemy, but
in what force unknown, rendered the
undertaking still more hazardous.
"Lieut.-Col. Kennedy and his regi-
ment are entitled to great credit for its
successful accomplishment.
81 have the honor to be very respect
fully, your obedient servant
"Giles A Smith, Brevet Major-Gen-
eral''
"Officially signed,
80. d. Kinsman, A. A.. General"
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
An Atlanta Physician Is Curing
Catarrh by a Simple Home
Remedy and will mail
Trial Treatment
Free.

Those who have long doubted
whether there really is a successful
remedy for catarrh will be glad to
learn that DIR. Blosser. of Atlanta, Ga.
has discovered a method whereby ca
tarrh can be eradicated to the very
last symptom.
He will send free sample by mail
to any man or woman suffering with
catarrh, bronchitis, asthma, catarrhal
deafness, chronic colds, stopped-up
feeling in nose and throat, difficult
breathing. or any of the many symp-
toms of catarrh.
Dr. Blosser's Remedy is radically
different from all others, being SIM
pie, harmless, inexpensive and requir-
ing no instrument or apparatus of any
kind.
If you wish a demonstration of what
this remarkable remedy will do, send
your name and address to DR.. ]. w.
Blosser, 500 Walton street, Atlanta,
Ga, and you will receive by return
mail free package and an illustrated
booklet Write before you forget it.
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
The sfst Ill.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
a short history of the S1st Ill. Your old
Andersonville comrade-J. c.. Harriss
Duquoin, Ill.
The S1st Ill. was organized at Camp
Anna Aug. 26, 1862. Those members
whose terms of service would have ex-
pired in October, 1866, were mustered
out Aug. 5, 1865, and the others trans
ferred to the 5Sth Ill. The S1st was
commanded by Col. James j. Dollins
who was killed May %. 1863, in action
at Vicksburg, succeeded by Col Frank
lin Campbell, who resigned Aug. 20,
1864. At the time of muster-out Lieut.
Col. Andrew w. Rogers was in COM
mand. 1t belonged to Logan's Division
Seventeenth Corps, and lost IA killed
and 295 from disease, etc.-Editor Ma
tional Tribune.
The National tribune., 1908-10-22

erals headquarters, and found it right
on my line of progress. An elderly Off
GER stood by a tree smoking; the men
and officers, rank, line and staff, were
lying fiat. The officer asked me what /
wanted, and 1 told him 1 hoped for a
sight of Gen. Hancock. He laughed
and said, Gen. Hancock, get up; here
is boy who wants to have a look at
YOU Everybody laughed, and the Cen
eraI. who lay fiat on his face on the pine
soldier and stood at attention, facing
me, without even smile, while looked
him over. The staff all sat up and
laughed heartily, clapping their hands.
He wore an old blouse without indicia
of rank, black hat with cord around
the band, and no gold lace visible any
where. Well sonny. what do you
think of him2. the cid officer said.
brought my. hand to my cap, saluting
the General, and promptly answered.
He is a nicer looking man than 1 ex-
pected to see, land had formed. high
opinion of him, too, from what have
read and heard about him. The Cen
eral gravely returned my salute, and
said, Thank you, my boy. I know
your good opinion of me comes from
the heart Thank you again for ex-
pressing it I went on, on my errand
with feeling for Gen. Hancock that ]
| never had for any other General. and il
stays with me yet, and always will. OF
| course, it was small affair, but il
showed the Kindness and goodness OF
| the heart of great soldier"
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
Their First Reunion,

Editor National Tribune: The 17Sth
Ohio held a Reunion at Toledo, o.,
during the National Encampment, G.
AR, on Sept. 1, 1908. This was the
first meeting of the regiment since its
discharge at Charlotte. n. c., in 1865.
Comrades to the number of 80 or more
We're present.
The boys were favored with the pres
ence of Col. B. d. L. Dudley and wife,
now Commandant of the South Dakota
Soldiers Home, Hot Springs, in the
Black Hills. Mrs. Dudley was made
an honorary member of the regiment.
The following officers We're elected:
Col. B. d. L. Dudley, Hot Springs. S.
D., President; J. C. JOSS, New Phila-
phia, o., and Sidney Porter, Wakeman,
o., Vice-Presidents; A. J. Ward, AL
vada, o.
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
The 5Jth Ill.

The 18th Biennial Reunion of the
55th III. was held Oct. So, 1908, at
Avon. Ill. The citizens of Avon gave
free entertainment to the comrades and
right royalty they did it. Rev. Joseph
II. Presson delivered the memorial ad-
dress. Forty-two of the old regime mt
were present; 10 died within the last
two years; 13 deaths that had not been
previously reported were recorded in
addition. The following officers were
elected: President, d. n. Holmes, North
Henderson, ILL.,; Secretary and Treasur-
er, Alfred Mead, Prairie City, ILL.,;
Chaplain, J. August Smith. Rockford,
Ill. Alfred Mead, Secretary.
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
Stories Eminenty Worth Telling of Experiences and Adventures
In the Great National Struggle.
Hancock Mt Attention.

Comrade j. D. Rowland, Co. A, 112th
Wis, R. 4, Rice Lake, Wis, writes: Il
am much pleased with what you say
about Gen Hancock. I saw him once
under amusing circumstances. and that
occasion 1 shall never forget while l
remember anything; he was the most
soidierIy-looking man I ever saw. The
day he brought his corps to the line in
front of Petersburg, Jan. 16, 1864. to
make the charge / was sent from the
picket line up the hill in our rear to
guide Wisconsin regiment to the pick
ct works. In passing thru the line of
the Second Corps 1 looked for the Cen
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
TRru Gettysburg.

Editor National Tribune: I have been
a subscriber to the soldiers paper for
several years, and enjoy reading the
Naeceunts given by the old comrades of
their experiences and observations dur
ing the @eiyil war. saw four years,
lacking one month, of active service in
the Army of the Potomac. was an in
fantryman: was riding in an ambulance
on July -ls~1S63 (not the customary way
for our branch of the army to traveD
The ambulance broke down near Han
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
TO ALL SUFFERERS

OF Piles, Eczema or any other Skin Dis
ease we offer a tried and true treatment.
Get relief in one night by the appIica-
tion OF CHENEY'S INDICATED CREA VI
"a remedy containing no cocaine, NOR
phine. nor any other narcotic nor zinc
II you are afflicted, send your name and
address at once. and we will send abso-
lutely free a sample that will start you
On the road to recovery
Address +. ). Cheney & Co, 1222
Adams ST., Toledo, o., Manufacturers of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
The National tribune., 1908-10-22

The 2Sth Annual Reunion Of the
yates Phalanx" (39th Iil.) will be
held in Wheaton, Ill, Oct. 81, 1908.
w. II. jenkins. Secretary and Treas
urer, Pontiac, Ill.
The National tribune., 1908-10-22
CURED Of RUPTURE.

Col. L. W. Bissel, Chester Depot, Vt. writes:
want to say word in your paper for the benefit
of the Ruptured. I am an old New Hampshire
soldier, 65 years old and want to tell the public
that DR.. Rice completely and permanently cured
me of n severe rupture from which had suffered
for % years. / say to all who are ruptured-Don
pay out hundreds of dollars when DIR. Rice can
cure you without pain or danger of any kind.
DR.. Rice will send free trial of his wonderful
money. Just fill out 'he coupon below and send
it to DIR. W. S. Rice 33, Nam st. Adams, MY
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-07-01
EASTERN MAINE VETERANS.
Annual Reunion at the Jacksonville
Camp Ground.

Annual Reunion at the Jacksonville
Camp Ground.
The annual reunion and campfire Of the
Eastern Maine Veteran association at
Jacksonville last Wednesday was the most
largely attended OF any in its history, in
spite Of the rain.
The business meeting was held at II
O'Clock, called to order by the commander,
Irving Osgood, OF Ellsworth. All the off,
GERS were present. The election Of officers
resulted as follows: Commander, Irving
Osgood, Ellsworth; quartermaster, James
B. Neagle, Lubec; lieutenant commander,
John A. Lowe, Eastport; adjutant, NJ. s.
Smith, Ellsworth; executive committee,
James E. Parke, Harrington; A. NJ. Long
fellow, Machias; William E. Leighton,
Pembroke.
The campfire was lighted at o'clock.
The following program was rendered:
Music. .Macabee band, Midtown
Address. Commander Osgood
Prayer. ...Rev H Sisson, Machias
Singing. Male quartette, Midtown
Speech..........s Milton Beckwith, Ellsworth
Reading-Betsy's Flag"
Miss Ethel Rollins, Midtown
Remarks,
Dept Com Woodbury. Dana, westbrook
Remarks. Past Com H o Perry, Fort Fairfield
Singing. Ivan Tuell, Midtown
Remarks,
Dept Chaplain J W Webster, Newport
Reading .....Miss Nellie Macarthur, Midtown
Singing. Ivan Tuell, accompanied by band
Remarks.-........ James Parke, Harrington
Reading. Belyea, East Machias
Singing-America
Benediction.....Rev Mr. Belyea, East Machias
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-07-01
FERNALD NOMINATED.
REPUBLICAN STATE CONvEN.
TON AT BANGOR.
HAINEs MADE GALLANT FIGHT, BUT
REsUBMIssIoN TOO GREAT A LOAD
HATCH FOR STATE AUDITOR.

Amidst unbounded enthusiasm for
Maine, for the republican party, for prohi
bition, Hon. Bert NJ. Fernald, of Poland,
was nominated yesterday at Bangor BY the
republicans of Maine as their candidate
for governor to be voted for at the
September election.
The nomination was by reclamation
and was made on the motion of the oppos-
ing candidate, Hon. William T. Haines,
OF Waterville, the vote OF the convention
being cast by Hon. Herbert NJ. Heath. of
Augusta, who had made the nominating
speech for Mr.. Haines.
The action Of Mr.. Haines, Immediately
following the magnificent speech of Mr..
Heath, brought about most dramatic
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-07-01
Kei,h,s Theatre. Boston

During July and August il has been the
custom at Keith's for several seasons to
hare some special attraction as q perma-
nent feature. For eight years it was The
Fadettes. In their place this year will he
the Romany opera company, one OF the
finest vocal aggregations in vaudeville.
For this engagement its membership
has been doubled, so that it is now made
up OF twenty-five people. Among the
principals will be Florence Quinn, Mary
Obey, Alicia Desmond, Leila Bertoni,
Flora Tileri, Alexander Bevan, Ettore
Campana, George Nathansen, Walter
Buchanan, Marcello Resemini and Giorgi
Scotti.
It is not the purpose to present con-
densed versions of well-known operas, but
rather the gems, the program running
about three quarters OF an hour. The
company will open next Monday in selec-
tions from Gounod's "Faust," with Miss
Obey as Marguerite" in the afternoon,
and Miss Quinn in the evening.
The surrounding bill will include the
Waldhorn quartette and Gustav F. Helm,
trumpet soloist, with novel instrumental
program; Bowers, Walters and Croker,
1.-THE Three Rubes," in a droll acrobatic
turn; James F. Dolan and Ida Lenharr, in
one Of their travesties; the Five Pros
coffis. jugglers; Coakley and Mcbride, in
songs and dances; the Arlington comedy
four, vocalists and dancers; Herman Adler
and company, in sketch; DeChunt and
his acrobatic dogs; Seymour and Nestor,
character songs, and new kinetograph
Dictures
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-07-01

they have acquired education sufficient to
enable them to assume intelligently the
duties and responsibilities Of American citi-
zenship, and to this end we favor the strict
and impartial enforcement OF the school
laws and the child labor laws.
We approve Of the legislation on our statute
books looking to the protection Of children
employed in our factories and shops, and We
urge upon our legislature the propriety OF
considering reduction Of the hours Of labor
from sixty to afty-eisht per week for women
and minors in factories and shops, believing
as we do in the uplifting and advancement
OF the women and minors Of our state.
We pledge to the nominees Of our party, In
State and Nation, cordial and loyal support
at the polls.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-07-01

A man is q bore when he talks SO much
about hisself that you can't talk about
yourself.-Josh Billings.
The sergeant Tin the discharge OF his
duty)-What's yer name! Prisoner-Al-
acknowledgements. The sergeant-I
axed yer name-I don't give . domb what
yer cable address 10.
means sacrifice; riches means responsible
ity; power means service. Not one OF
thess things will bring unmitigsted hap
piness. Everyone Of them has its attend
ing sharp thorns and to hope to get the
rose without the thorns is to be grievously
mistaken.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-07-01
FOR REPRESENTATIVES.
From Eden,

From Eden,
G. RAYMOND JOY, of Eden.
From Brooklin, Costine, Brooksrille.
Ovl0nd, Long Island, and aurora.
HERBERT T. SIISBY, OF Aurora.
From Bucksport, Pcnobscot, Dedhans, Otis,
Aariaville, Amherst and Verona,
JAMES h. JONES, of Bucksport.
From Sullivan, Winter Harbor, Sorrento,
Franklin, Gonldsboro, Eastbrook, Wal
than and Townships and plantations
7, 8, 9, 10, 2I, SO,
EDWARD E. BRAGDoN, of Sullivan.
From Cranberry Isles, fremont, Mount
Desert and Ssran's Island,
OLIVER BowLEy, Of Swans Island.
From Blaehiu, Surry, Hancock, Lamosne
and Trenton.
FRANK P. MERRILL, of Bluehill.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-07-01
Glass Convention.

The republican class convention for the
towns OF Bluehill, Surry, Trenton,
Lamoine and Hancock was held Monday
afternoon at the American house. The
meeting was called to order by Judge E..
K. Chase, of Bluehill. Rodney S. Osgood,
of Bluehill, was selected chairman, and F..
l.. Hodgkins, of Lamoine, clerk. Frank
P. Merrill, of Bluehill, was nominated for
representative to the legislature, the secre-
tary being instructed to cast one ballot for
the convention. Mr.. Merrill thanked the
delegates, in brief speech.
The following class committee was
chosen: o. W. Foss, Hancock; F. L..
Hodgkins, Lamoine; F. B. Snow, BluehiIl;
George Sperry, Surry; Lyman Hopkins,
Trenton.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-07-01

Mr.. Sherman will not resign his seat
in Congress as result of his nomina-
ton for the vice presidency on the
republican ticket, and whether or not
he will resign as chairman of the re-
publican congressional committee
will depend somewhat upon the state
of his health a. well as upon the opin-
ion Of the chairman of the national
committee. No definite conclusions,
therefore, will be reached until after
the conference in Washington on July
8, ct which time the national chair
manship il expected to be settled.