The National tribune., 1910-10-20
PICKET SHOTS
From Alert Comrades Along the
Whole Line.
n Striking Incident OF the March to
the Sea.

the Sea.
w. II. Anderson, First Lieutenant
Co. II, S0th Ohio, Highlands, N. c..
says that he was one of the rear guard
that day, and, in connection with other
duties. 1t deVolved upon them to arrest
and bring along any of our soldiers
who might be found struggling or loiter-
ing about premises by the wayside. As
he approached a neat log house, he
overheard pleading in the voice of a
woman in this wise: Now, don't take
that clock: it's an old family heirloom
and can be of no use to you" AS he
halted against the corner OF the house.
near where the door opened on to a
low porch, a soldier was coming out
with small octagonal mahogany ceased
clock in his hands. The lady of the
house was following and begging him
not to take the clock. The butt of
his right ear presented a favora BILE
target for his big fist, and he sent
the fellow a-tum bling off the porch
and the clock a-rolling across the yard.
At this juncture there came upon him
Gen. John L. Smith, ready to give him
a brOadside swipe with his drawn
sword. at the same time demanding
why he had struck the soldier. As
he saluted him, he told the General
what had happened. Make him put
that clock back where he got it," COM
arrest: march him along with you to-
day, and tonight send him up to me-"
He is glad to say that the fellow was
stranger to him.
Doings of the 33d Wis.
w. NJ. Thornton, Co. D. 33d Wis. Glen
haven, Wis, says that the 33d Wis.
left Camp Utly. Racine, Wis, Nov. IL,
1862, and in two weeks from that time
was in the field under Gen. Grant in
his expedition to YOCona, Miss. 1t took
a prominent part in the battle of Cold
water. Miss, April 10. 1868, and in the
siege of Vicksburg from May 20 to it's
surrender. and the battle of Jackson,
Miss, July IL, 1863. The regiment was
with Gen. Sherman in his Meridian ex-
pedition; in the Red River expedition
under the brave old warrior Gen. A.
j. Smith, and met the enemy at Fort
De Russy, Pleasant Hill Landing Cour-
tierville, Bayou Boeuff Marksville and
Yellow Bayou, La, besides several skir-
tnishes during the expedition. Again
under Gen. Smith at Tupelo, Miss, and
in October following, was led by the
gallant Gen. Mower thru the swamps
and bluffs of Arkansas and Missouri
in pursuit of the rebel Gen. Price. The
regiment was at Nashville, Tenn, con-
fronting the rebels under Gen. Hood
on Dec. 15 and 16, 1854, where it cap
tured 600 prisoners; continued the pur-
suit to Eastport, Miss; made a raid
to Corinth, Miss, and on Jan. 6, 1865,
started for Mobile, via Cairo, New Or
leans, Lake Ponchartrain and Dauphine
Island. Took an active part in the
siege of Spanish Fort, Ala, and in the
reduction of Mobile. Marched from
Spanish Fort to Montgomery and Tus-
kegee, Ala. and for home from the
latter place July 19, via Selma. Ala:
nlrch
rived at the Capital of the old Badger
state Aug. Il, 1865, having Travelled
while In the service 5000 miles, 2,40O
OK which were marched.
In a Hot Place.
William R. Ringwald, st. Paul, Mimi.
24th Mich, says that in the Spring of
1864 they were camped at CuIpeper,
va, and were reviewed by President
Lincoln and Secretary Stanton. The
president rode a white horse. When
-hey presented arms President Lincoln
look off his hat and waved it at them.
and they gave him three cheers and a
lger. Gen. Warren was in command
D1 them until they reached the North
Anna River. where they crossed over on
ne pontoon bridge at the old mill At |
ne night there Comrade Ringwald was
struck in the head with one of the |
ninle balls and dropped. They were |
n wheatfield, but the grain was only
loot high. Soon after he dropped |
ne boys retreated and the rebel line |
'ushed to where he fell One big rebel |
topped and tried to make him get up. |
Comrade Ringwald was in a hot place
With the shells bursting all around him. |
me Union forces then made another
,harge and drove them off. He Law ON |
he field from 3 o'clock until in the |
evening"
Fighting Family.
George Parks, Co. III, 5Sth Ind.
Ieattle, Wash, was born in Kosciusco
county, Ind. on Dec. 13, 1849, and was
mustered into the service as a drum
ner Sept. 20, 1862. At the battle of
'tone River, in December, 1862. he
armed musket and was discharged as
private July %, 1865, having served
learly three years, and was not vet
o years old. His father. Edward r.
'arks, was Surgeon of the 3Oth Ind.
nd his brother, Marshall II. Parks
vas Ad1utant of the 18th Ind. and for
ONE time was Aid-de-Camp to Cen
Woods, of the Fifteenth Corps. and his
rother, Lawrence Parks, was wound
d five times at the battle of Peach Tree
'reek and died that night. Every male
member of his family served during
ne war. He has been in the Puget
ound country for over a quarter of a
entury.
Doesn't Like Jealousies.
A. j: Stules, Co. Fl, 1880 Ill, Lewis
own, Ill, says that he is greatly in
crested in the sketches of the bows
ut deplores the little jealousies ex,
lplted. Many wish it understood that
my company or regiment did the
reat and hazardous things The real
acts are that those who really did
hlngs were detailed to that duty he
ause or their convenience and the
rgency of the case, but If some other
eslment had been ordered instead |
1lght not they have done equally we'll
r better? Comrade- Stules belonged to
%. ii, l03d ILL.,, Second Brigade, Fourth
'ivfsion, Fifteenth Corps, afterward the
lrst Division, Fifteenth Corps. and
as In the Atlanta campaign. We went :
'lth sherman to the sea and I'D thru
ne Carolinas, and likes good-natured
necdotes and "reminiscences Without
arsh contentious.
COrp1 James Pixies Death.
Harmon Cook, Co. C. 4stb Tov.
aidlaw, Ore, says that he has inst :
nished reading The National Trihnna
July 2S, and there learned what be-
anne OF James Pike, the noted scout
Iew Years after the war he was
ook canvasser in Iowa, and he can
assed for book written by CornJ
Ike 1t was good book and sold we'll
no gave satisfaction. He has forgot
IN the title, but now, for the first ,
me, he knows of Pixies death. In ali
lie articles in The National Tribune
one did him more good. He offer =
onders why he does not see an ac-