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from their works on the hill to the
right, and seriously wounded one COM
rade We neglected to secure his am
munition, and we soon ran short.
Il followed the main road back, and
discovered a detail building a fort or
redoubt. and called for the commits
stoned officer. and told him that there
was only one man left at the bridge
and we were out of ammunition. He
was surprised. and secured me 20
rounds. stating that the bridge must be
secured, and he would send us assist
ance, which he did, commissioned Of
ficer and about 10 men. All was quiet
at this time; the enemy had vacated
their works as daylight came.
THAT bridge was protected by the
good old Springfield rifle, ana the sharp
shooters didn't fire a shot. At daylight
the enemy opened with their artillery.
and failed to destroy the bridge. Our
skirmish line passed over and deployed.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles, at the head of
his old First Brigade, First Division,
Second Corps. passed over. apparently
unconcerned.'
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on the right, over the rail fence. up to
the road, making straight for the first
objective point, the frame house in
front. The rebels at first stood their
ground, then gave way before the i'm
petuous charge.
The President, the members of his
Cabinet and the ladies, as well as the
military officers in the fort and the
crowd of soldiers and citizens who had
gathered about it to witness the fight,
watched with breathless interest the
gallant advance as our boys pushed
forward, keeping their line of battle
perfect. except when now and then
some regiment having the advantage
of ground, in its eagerness got little
In advance Of others, until they saw
the rebels take to flight. Then the
crowd at the fort rent the air with ex-
ultant cheers, and as the boys reached
the house the people were wild with
excitement, shouting and clapping their
hands. leaping and dancing with joy.
But the rebels did not yield without
resistance. fhey met our men bravely,
and tho forced to seek safety in flight,
turned and poured their volIeys into
the ranks of the pursuers.
3 'Lieut-Col. Johnson, commanding
the 49th. brave man, who had never
shrunk from danger, and who had
shared all the varied fortunes of tho
The National tribune., 1910-09-08
THE MARCH TO THE SEA.
Proposition for q Semi Centennial CeIe.
bratiOn.

To my comrades of the Fourteenth,
Fifteenth, Seventeenth and Twen-
tieth Corps who marched to the
sea with Gen. Sherman.
Dear Comrades: How would it strik e
you to form an organization of the sur
vivors of that famous army and cele-
brate the 50th anniversary of our march
to the sea at Atlanta, Ga, Nov. Is.
1914? l received gunshot wounds of
right hand, wrist and right side at the
battle of Chantilly, Va, Sept 1. 1862.
while serving in Co. |. 40th y. Y. Was
discharged in consequence of my
wounds. / re-enlisted and Joined your
army Feb. 4, 1864, and served until
mustered out July IS, 1865. l was with
you clear thru until after the Grand
Review at Washington in May, 1865
Who is in favor of our forming an or
ganization? Don't be afraid to speak
up. Let us meet once more.-L- w
Callaghan, Co. /, 2Sth Pa, First Bri-
gade, Second Division, Twentieth Corps,
Superintendent Seven Pines, Va, Ma
tOnal Cemetery
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Tie eth n. Y.m. i. at Cold Harbor.

VIM. H. Hoyt, Rattery G, 7th N. Y.
n. A, Buffalo. y. Y, writes:
The Wilderness Campaign. now run
ming in The National, Tribune. is very
interesting reading to thcse Who passed
thru it, and is intended 70 be accurate
rs far as the information you have at
hand can make it. Your analysis of
losses of the 7th n. Y. II. a. at Cold
Harbor is given, as follows: Killed, four
officers. Al men; wounded, nine officers,
$50 men; captured, two officers, 112
men; total, 41S. The official report of
the Adjutant-G General of New York
STATE, compiled by Frederick Phisterer,
gives the Losses of the 7th y. Y. III. A.
at Cold HarbOr as follows: Killed, four
officers, 81 men; wounded and died, one
officer, 81 men; wounded and recovered,
eight officers, 1S9 men; missing. two
officers, 90 men; total, 3 officers, 4O3
men. There are 900 or more of the
comrades now alive. scattered thruout
the country, and ] presume they will
he interested in knowing what the act
ual loss Of the 7th N. Y. II. A. was at
Cold HarbOr''
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The 18th Ind.

VIM. KoontZ, Nebraska City. Neb.,
says that the 18th Ind was organized at
Camp Wabash. Wabash City. instead of
Indianapolis, as given in the official
records. Its first Colonel was j. j.
REYNOLDS, provisional. John w. Petit
was mustered as Colonel Aug. 10. but
never took command. and resigned Oct.
"a. The command then fell upon Lieut.
Col. VIM O'Brien, who commanded the
regiment on its march thru Kentucky
until he reached ScOttsville Ky, when
l-ieut.-Col. w. 5. Robinson. of the 47th.
Ind, became Colonel He resigned
March 20, 1864, and Lieut-Col O'Brien
commanded the regiment at its muster
out.
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THE WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN.
Many New and Interesting Sketches Of
the Campaign From the Rapidan to
the James,


The continued popularity of the will
derness Campaign" by John McElroy,
now running in The National Tribune,
is attested by the following batch of
interesting sketches and many others
which we have on hand and hope to
print later:
Custer i'm Action.
L. McMakin, Assistant AdAitant, 18th
Pa. Cav, writes:
1T may be interesting to get side
lights on your history of the movements
of the Army of the Potomac under
Grant during the Wilderness campaign.
At Haw's Shop the 18th Pa. Cav, Sec
ond Brigade, Second Division, Cavalry
Corps, moved up somewhat late. The
Johnnies had the range of the road by
which we moved to the front, and were
sending three-inch shells down directly
on the line of the road. One passed
over my head, and took off the arm of
VIM. II. Stephens. now living at AL
toona, Pa.
As the regiment came up we found
Gen. Gregg in field to the right of our
battery answering the rebel guns. Our
battalion was ordered to the left of the
road, mounted, and two battalions were
sent dismounted into the woods in
front. Few, if any, of Greggs COM
mand We're armed with Spencers. We
had Singlc-shot carbines. The rebels
held their line stubbornIy. After some
time Custer came up the road between
our battalion and the battery, with his
brigade, dismounted. Custer was riding
at walk ahead, and our dismounted
men were engaging the rebels in the
woods in front, so close that occasional
bullets and shells came into our line.
AS Custer came opposite the battery
he took his road-brimmed felt halt
off, and, waving it over his head. called
out, Now go in, you Wolverine sons
and sent his hat skimming thru the air,
and took up a trot at the head of his
men, who. with wild yell, spread out
behind our men, and the whole crowd
chased the rebels several miles. 1t was
one OF the few times / was privileged
to see Custer in action, as he was not in
our division. But ! do not remember
more inspiring sight than where he
charged at the head of his men at
Haw's Shop. When the first rush was
over the prisoners began to come back.
| stood at the fence and asked a long
haired, slab-sided North Carolinian if
it was hot in there. Yes he replied.
said: You fellows were too stubborn;
you held on too long He replied:
They told us if we-uns would stick
you-unS would git up and git"
The National tribune., 1910-09-08
An Incident OF Gen. Butler.

J. S Bean, Co. C, sth VT, Sharon
VT, writes:
Your censure of Gen. Butler, be-
cause of his getting bottled up at Ber-
muda Hundred, 1 think, is uncalled for
and unjust. Gen. Butler was very
brave man and a cautious commander
If some other Generals had taken his
advice and Obeyed his orders, there
would have been less lives sacrificed on
both sides at that time. 1t is well
known and a conceded fact that Gen.
Butier was the right man in the right
spot when he was sent down South to
take command of the Department of
the Gulf.
II shall never forget how near came
10 shooting him once. Soon after we
arrived al New Orleans | was on provost
duty one night. with orders to let no
one pass thru the lines without a pass
signed by Gen Butler. About / / o'clock
J saw some one approaching, and chal-
lenSed. The man said: 1 only want to
go down to the corner and get some
thing to drink. Won't you join me?'
told him: No He said. Don't shoot
and turned and walked back.
The next day | was called to But
lers headquarters at the st. Charles
Hotel. He looked up with that quizzi-
cal look of his. and motioned TO me TO
be seated. Were you interfered with
WINE on uuty last nlSht I! ne asked L
told him j was, and related the circum-
stance. He then wanted to know how
the man was dressed, and / told him in
citizens clothes, with a Panama hat,
but it was too dark to recognize him
He then said: i was the man. / was
out last night trying the guard to see if
they were doing their duty, and / am
compelled to say some were and some
were not He complimented me, and
gave me general pass to go anywhere
within our lines, when not on duty, and
it was very handy sometimes"
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The 99d Wis

Editor National Tribune: Please
write Il little history of the 22d Wis,
my regiment.-Henry S. Davis, North
Loup, Neb.
The 22d Wis. was organized at Mil
waukee Sept. 1, 1862. Those members
whose terms would have expired pre-
vious to Oct. l. 1865. We're mustered
out June IL, 1865, and the remaining
members transferred to the Sd Wis. 1t
was commanded by Col. VIM l.. UtIey,
who resigned July ;, 1864 succeeded
by Col. Edward Bloodgood. II belonged
to Vs. Is Division. Twentieth Corps,
and lost n killed and 166 from dis
ease, etc--Editor National Tribune.
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The Heavy ArtiIicrymen.

]. w. Parker, Sergeant, Co. G, 9th
N. Y. H. A, Farmers Mills, N. Y,
writes:
II was very much interested in the
Wilderness campaign, where mention
was made of Ewelrs attack on the right
of the army at Spotsylvania and being
driven back by the heavy artillerymen
Ewelrs attack was made to capture the
large wagon train. guarded by the 9Th
n. Y. II. A. and the 18th n. Y. II. A
Our line of battle was formed between
the wagon train and the rebels. We
drove them back, and captured quite a
number of prisoners"
The National tribune., 1910-09-08
Tried Our Souls and SoIes.

f. A. Sinclair, Skaneateles, N. Y.
writes:
Your history of the Wilderness cam
paiSn is very interesting to me, and
brings up host of memories of the
days that tried our souls and soles. The
picture of Cold Earbor was very fine.
l was encamped inside of it for several
DAYS following the battle Gen Rick
etts. who commanded our division,
made 1t his headquarters. / saw the
rebel shell go thru the roof one evening
while the band was playing, and about
800 rebel prisoners were standing near.
tney were all lying on the ground by
the time the shell had passed thru, and
the band bit the music off short. / also
worked on those breastworks every
night"
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The 9Th Battery. Ind. T.. A

Editor National Tribune: Please give
a short history of the 9Th Ind. (my
battery l. A--Frank II. Bliss, Ran-
way, n. j.
The 9Th Battery OF Ind. l. a. was
organized at Indianapolis from Sept z,
1861. to Jan. Is, 1862. and after serv-
ing out two enlistments finally mus
tered out July %, 1865 1t was COM
manded by Capt Frederick Behr, killed
in action at Pittsburg Landing. Tenn,
April s, 1862. succeeded By Capt MI
chael Mueller. 1t lost two killed and
Is from disease, etc. and belonged 10
the Fifteenth Corps-Edit0r National
Tribune.
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when they saw the white crosses of the
old Sixth Corps they were seized with
CONSERVATION. They now understood
that the city was guarded by veterans
who had acquired in the rebel army a
disagreeable reputation.
While the battle was in progress
President Lincoln stood upon the para
pet OF the fort watching, with eager
interest, the scene before him. Bullets
came whistling around, and one Sc
verely wounded a Surgeon who stood
within three feet of the President Mrs.
Lincoln entreated him to leave the fort
but he refused; he, however, accepted
the advice of Gen. Wright to descend
from the parapet and watch the battle
from Il less exposed position.
Cavalry was sent in the morning to
ascertain the direction of the flight of
the enemy, but the infantry remained
quietly awaiting events
Early Retreats.
Early recognized that his opportunity
of capturing Washington had passed,
and that night retreated, followed by
Wright to Edwards Ferry and from
thence into the Shenandoah Valley
where the pursuit ended with q skir-
mish at Smokers Ferry.
Except for the moral effect on the
North and the booty which Early car
ii'h Oil iioHi tIe lat IdTIllNS region
around Frederick and Hagerstown,
Early's raid had been a fiat failure
Lee had actually hoped that the diver
sion would cause Grant To SO deplete his
force that he would feel the necessity
Of entirely withdrawing from in front
Of Petersburg and the siege be raised
AS matter of fact, ii did not retard
the progress of the siege a single day,
and Earlys losses in killed and wound
ed and the breaking down of his men
by the frighttul marching was a sheer
waste of the Confederate resources.
In fact, the raid was to lead to one
OF the crowning disasters OF the Con-
federacy, for it attracted Gen. Grants
attention TO the disconnected and dan
gerous arrangement of the commands
around Washington and the necessity
Of having them all controlled by one
mind. At that time there were four
departments Immediately involved in
Early's raid, that of West Virginia, the
Susquehanna, the Middle Department,
with headquarters at Baltimore, and
the defenses of Washington Grant
looked over the commanders of these
departments carefully. found them all
unsatisfactory, and, consolidating the
commands into one, put at its head the
young Western soldier who had been
giving such a brilliant account Of him
self. Gen. Philip II. Sheridan.
(To be eontinued.)
The National tribune., 1910-09-08
East Tennessceans at Atlantic Civ.

j. w. Harrington, Red Granite, Wis,
is anxious to have a large gathering of
the comrades of East Tennessee at At
Iantlc City during the National En-
campment. These veterans are united
in perhaps stronger bonds of unity
than any others. and they ought to get
together and make themselves known
to the world. He is strongly in favor
Of The National Tribune pension bill
and the officers retirement bill.
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Charge of BidwelIs Brigade.

According to preconcerted arrange
ments, Col. Bidwell was to signify to
Gen. Wright, who remained in the fort,
his readiness for the attack by a signal
from the new flag of the 18th, which
had not yet been baptized in battle;
then the great guns in the fort were to
open a storm of shells upon the rebel
position, especially upon a house be-
hind which and in which numbers of
rebels had all day found refuge; then
Gen. Wright was to signal from the fort
the command to advance, and the bri-
gade was to rush to the charge.
Thus, with a perfect understanding
on the part of all concerned, the bri-
gade took its place.
The flag of the 77th waved the sig
nal of readiness, the heavy ordnance in
the fort sent volley after volley of 32-
pound shells bowling over the heads
of our men into the midst of the rebels,
and thru the house where so many of
them had found shelter, and then, at
the command of Sedgwick's man of
iron,' the brave fellows started eagerly
forward. They reached and passed the
skirmishers, and the white puffs Of
smoke and the sharp crack from their
rifles became more and more frequent,
first the rattle of an active skirmish
and then the continuous roar Of a mus
kerry battle.
In magnificent order and with light
steps they ran forward, up the ascent,
thru the orchard, thru the little grove
The National tribune., 1910-09-08
First Across the Rapidan.

NJ. Maloney, Co. L, 5th N. Y. Cav,
GlaZier, Tex, writes:
Il read the letter of James Pickey,
Co. A, 5th N. Y. Cav, concerning the
crossing of the Rapidan on May 4,
1864. Lieut.. Baynes and, 1 think,
Corp1 James Hickey and Ryan, of Co
A, with few other soldiers from the
5th y. Y. Cav. were the first to cross
the Rapidan and capture the rebel
pickets at Germania Ford The Jersey
man who claims the honor of being the
first man over it is off. Frank Almsted
claims the honor of firing the first shot
Maybe Frank Almsted and Frank En-
man were there. Myself and Serg't
Phil Telpho commanded Cos. E and G
at that time, and we were the men who
opened the battle of the Wilderness"
The National tribune., 1910-09-08
The Indian War Veterans.

jesse B. Hoptanstall Orting Soldiers
Home, Wash, wonders why no one ever
writes about the great services rendered
the country bv the veterans in the In
dian wars.
The National tribune., 1910-09-08

fady entered into familiar conversation
with the Surgeon in charge, praising
the deeds of the old Sixth Corps. COM
plimenting the appearance of its vet
Grams. and declaring that they, as well
as the people of the country, appreclat-
ed the achievements of the wearers OF
the Greek cross
Thus for nearly an hour they chat
ted of various things, when Gen. Wright
and his staff arrived on the ground. ac-
companied by several ladies and gentle
men from the city.
"Ail now repaired to the fort, and
presently the pOrtly form of Col. Bid
well, followed by his Third Brigade, was
seen approaching. The brave Colonel
and his brave brigade marched past
the fort into the valley beyond, the
President, the members of his Cabinet
and the ladies praising the hardy, SOL
dierly bearing of the men as they
passed. They formed in two lines of
battle, in rear of the skirmish line of
the First Brigade, the nth on the right
of the line. then the 18th Me, and then
the 49th, the Add n. Y, 61st Pa. and
122d n. Y. forming the second line.
The advance line was in charge of Col.
The National tribune., 1910-09-08
Sheridan'S Raid.

Francis l.. Mennet, Co. C, Sd Ind.
Cav, San Miguel, Cal, writes:
Il have taken great interest in your
Wilderness Campaign, and particularly
The National tribune., 1910-09-08
GENERAL ORDER NO. 0.
To all Comrades and Members of the National
Ass0ciati0n. Civil War Musicians:

You are especially invited to attend the
44th National G. A. r. Encampment to be
held at Atlantic City from Sept 10 Sept.
"a. Report upon arrfvel on Youngs Pier, near.
G. \. r. National Headquarters-Iook for
banner.
Bring the old bugle. B fiat fife. snare or
bass drum Wear &. A. r. hat and uniform
By order of Executive Committee.
j. N. BOGART. E. j. FREEMAN,
Secretary Treasurer. President. !
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Arizona republican., 1910-02-24
Takethe Post-Offce
 Out of Politics

In attempting to charge up the deficit in his Department against the magazines the Postmaster General has done the country genuine, even If an unintentional, service. He has drawn attention to the necessity for thorough reorganization of the Postal Department. He has emphasized the inn portance of taking the Post-Ohice out of politics for all time.
 The Fifty-ninth Congress authorized an inves- tigation of postal affairs, and joint commission, headed by Senator Penrose and Representative Overstreet, made thorough investigation of the whole subject. As result, the Overstreet bill, which contains many excellent recommendations, was presented. It IS not from guesswork that have concluded that the Department IS in need of radical reorganization, but from the official reports of this Joint Congressional Postal Commission and of the disnterested accountants hired by 1t investigate the business methods of the Depart ment We quote from these reports, remember ing that the findings and criticisms are not ours, but those of Congressional Commission and its authorized agents. First read these recommenda- tions from the preliminary report of the Joint Postal Commission, in this weeks number of
Arizona republican., 1910-02-24

All season long beads have been predominant. First, we had the jet buckles, then jet ornaments, then whole bands of the tiny gleaming jet beads. Made on the popular belt elastic. they clasped milady's waist snugly and fit as only, elastic can fit trim and perfectly. The clever Frenchman and the ingenious Yankee worked much originality and dainti- ness into these bead belts and the re- suit has been great variety Of very pretty girdles.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-24
THE WEATHER.

Washington. Feb. 23.-Weather forecast for Arizona: Generally fair Thursday and Friday.
 ADVICE TO MOTHERS-Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al. ways be used for Children's Teething It soothes the child, softens the gums allays all pain, cures wind collie, ana is the best remedy for DiarrhOea. Twenty five cents a bottle.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-24
While it is often im,ossible to nr.

While it is often impossible to pre- vent an accident 1t is never impossi- ble to be prepared-it is not beyond any ones purse. Invest 25 cents in a bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment and you are prepared for sprains. bruises ind like injuries. Sold by all drug gists.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-24

I troubled with indigestion, constipa- ton, no appetite or feel bilious, give Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets trial and you will be pleased with the result These tablets invigorate the stomach and liver and strengthen the digestion. Sold by all druggists.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-24

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Arizona republican., 1910-02-24
BRAND NEW BELTS.

Singularly enough. it is not a Frenchman who has brought out the newest idea in these most important of woman's dress accessories.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-24
CIRDlE EFFECTS.

Dresses of rich material show many girdle effects in a contrasting fabric. generally satin. All are folded. bur some are dOuble-pointed. some point upward, some downward at the front
Arizona republican., 1910-02-24

An attack of the grip is often fol- lowed by persistent cough, which to many proves great annoyance Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
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