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From Alert Comrades All Along the Line, Personal. Capt. J. L. Kirk, Windsor, II, was one of a family of seven who served in the war. The father’s name was Alexander, and the brothers George W., WilliamH., James F., Francis M., and Sumners, William H., who was wounded in battle, watched the amputation of his own leg, and when the stump was dressed probed with a knife to the severed member and got out the ball which had necessitated the ampu tation. R. I. McElhiany, Co. F, 13th Pa. Cay., Wil son, Kan., left his father and gray-haired mother to the care of an only sister, and en tered the army, where he stayed until Jeff Davis was driven into his petticoat. A. C. Griffin, Co. G, 54th TH, Carlisle, Tad., enlisted in 1561 at the age of 17 years,and was mustered out in November, 1865. L. Rifenberg, Co. J, 7th N. ¥., Woodruff, Kan., was put in the guardhouse at Albany, N. Y., for complaining of the bad food they had given them there. He was fed on bread and water for three days, but says that it was sumptions compared with the wretched food supplied by the army contractor. E.D. Ball, Co. G, 14th N. 1, Island Pond, Vt., enlisted in his 16th year, and came out of the army a broken down man, for which he receives the munificent pension of 33 a month. David L. Hougston, Co, PF, St. Mich., Owl Run, Va., was one of a family of six—father and five sons—who served in the Unionn army, C. 5. Clageton, Barton, VI, enlisted in Sep tember, 1861, and was with the 4th Vt. in every fight until he was discharged in July, 1865. Daniel Cole, Co. A, 27th Iowa, Oberlin, Kan., writing in regard to the hanging of Shelby Cole, says that the train was not moving rapidly at the time of the murder of Sergt Treut, But was astoniling at the entrance of the tunnel on the Tron Mountain Road, William Jones, Dale, Ind., had his valise broken open at Stephenson, Ala., in 1864, and one suit of clothes taken therefrom, together with his commission as Captain of Co. G, 10th Ind. Cav. ©. H. Wires, Co. L, 1st Ind. TH. A., Saltillo ville, Ind., wishes his regiment to have some of the honors it is entitled to for the help it ren dered at Fort Blakely, John Feeden, Co. E, 50th TL, says the 50th It. did not fall back at Hvelock in the evening of the first battle of Corinth, Miss., but hield their line until 7, and then fell back and formed a new line near the Tishomingo House, which was held until the next day at 4 o'clock. J.F. McCullough, Co. A, 174th N. ¥., Rose wood, Tex., indorses Vomrada McKinney’s ac count of the death of Shelby Cole. H. H. Martin, Center Point, Iowa, would like to see in The National Tetnuse an account of the capture of the rebel garrison at Mustang Island, Tex., in November, 1863. W. HL. HH. Coolidge, Sergeant, Co. E, 106th N. Y., Augusta, WIs, after his release from Belle Isle got as far as Marlinsburg, where he fell ill. He was nursed back to health and strength by a family named Shoemaker, of whom he has not heard since the war. He would like to have the opportunity to express his gratitude towards his kind wares. Francis Marshall, Co., 97th DI, Deer Plain, TIL, writes that his regiment was at Blakely and participated in the charge on the Sth of April, 1865, notwithstanding what Commde Bollinger, Co. K, 8th Olio, says to the con trary. J.A. Zest, CoC, Cole's (Mad.) Cay, York, Pa, informs the readers of Tar National Tripene that the spy Richardson was hanged about three miles from Frederick, Md., on the farm of Col. W. Tt. Maishy. Alexander W. Terrell, Co. T, 42d Ohio, Attica, Kan., contends that the rebel prisoners at Camp Chase were treated with the greatest humanity and kindness, C. L. Hewitt, Co. I, 7th Minn. Barnesville, Mion., while en route for Mobile on the steamer Magenta saved a comrade—G. W. Wilson—who had imperfect vision, rym stepping overboard in the night, David 8. Cornell, Bia Claire, Wis, while on the march from Atlanta to the sea started on a foraging expedition, and in a by-road came across 10 Union soldier who had been caught by Mosby's guerrillas and murdered. On the tree from which the bodies were suspended were these words: “We will serve all the damned Yanks we eated in this manner,” N. Patterson, Secretary, 32d Olio Associa tion, Norozal, Lil, calls upon all members of that organization to send in their names, as there is a movement on foot for a Reunion of the regi ment at Columbus, O., during the GAR. En campment. He has alromly received 230 names, and hopes to be able to enlarge the list. B. Cole, Pittsburg, Va., writes that the monu ment to be erected on the battlefield of Gettys burg by the 2d Pa. ina been accepted by the Commissioners of Monuments, and will be placed In position July 1. In answer to Henry Stokes, Sth Mi. Cav., Coltersville, IL, W. Chapin, Co. B, Sth TH. Cav., writes that the 5th US Cav., as a regiment, never camped at Natchez, Miss. ©. W. McConkey, 6th I. Cav., Oakland, TI, answeriy James A. Walker, Co. 3, 4th Town Cav., who claimed that the Sth Ti. Cav. was never in Winstow’s Brigade, says it certainly was in that brigade during the siege of Wicks ing. L. E. Crosby, Co. H, 42d Wis., would like to know at what one and place the 116th Wis, was organized. To answer to Col. J.B. Dodge, regarding the Sergeant's squad that fell in line with the 30th Ind. at Shiloh, W. ©. Durnold, Co, E, 7st Ohio, Katte, Mont., replies that the said soldiers were from the 5th Ohio, CUIL Chesker, Co, K, 73d Ohio, Hope, Kan., Wishes to inquire why none of the comrades of his regiment have anything to say through The Navionan Txreese in regard to their warlike exploits. A. D. Robinson, Cy. 1B, 45th Ky., Warren, W. Va., in reply to inquiries as to whether the bodies of Maj. Hall and his band of scouts, who fell near Chapman, W. Va., in the Summer of 1502, were ever removed, says that the Major's Trewnins were taken to Mount Pleasant, W. Va., but he cannot say ak to the others. The at tacking eee of rebels was under the command of Col. Witcher. T. J. Montgomery, Co. C, 10th Ind. Cav., Enon, O., writes that 24 years ago this May the 10th Ind. Cay., while on its way South on the L. NR. R, about five miles north of Galatia, Tend., was purposely run into by a construction train. The engineer and freman, after pulling the throttle valves wide open, jumped from the engine which dashed at lightning speed into the train tearing the soldiers. Two were killed and 75 badly wounded. J. AW. Darrow, Cos, K and FP, 12th 1. Cav., Gene Junction, Wis, would like to be informed if there is any intention of holding a general Reunion of the 1th and 4th Ul. Cav. The Scheme was proposed at the St. Louis Encamp ment, but he has not heard anything about it since. 4, F. Burton, Cisno, MI, in reply to A. W. Chapin, Co. fs, 4th Til. Cav, in regard to his state ment of the 5th Ill. being at Natchez, Miss., would like to know when that regiment was ever stationed there, as he (Burton) was a mem ber thereof and served with it from 1861 to 1565, and was only absent there from three months during 1563, soon after the surrender of Vicksburg. William Edwards, Co. G, 18th Pa, Cav., Lime Ridge, Pa., thinks the soldier-hating Members who have found their way into the National Congress through false promises will soon be discharged from their comfortable berths. ¥. W. Frost, Emerson, Ga., Informs com rades who are seeking a change of location that if they will address him, with stamps, he will give then information in regard to the locality in which he has settled. He is much pleased with his new home and thinks it a place which will benefit the health of old soldiera, L. E. Mills, Co. K, 16th Mich., Brooks, Mich., would like to hear from some of his comrades, W. J. Brown, Co. B, 1st W. Va. Cav., Elm Grove, W. Va. claims his regiment was in the advance in the charge at Monterey. ©. M. Castle, Co. D, 102d IL, Page Center, Town, while lying at Shelbyville was, with a number of comrades, ordered to draw the load from his gun and “clean up.” He drew the ball and some powder, and not being able to blow through the nipple, was ordered by the Lieutenant to put on a cap and pull the trigger, which he did, the gun going off with a loud noise. Orders had been given that no rifle should be discharged. He was promptly ar rested for disobedience of orders, and protested that he had acted by the order of his officer, who, however, stoutly denied giving such or der, and the comrade was, in consequence, obliged to march around a tree with a rail on his shoulder for 30 minutes. J.N. Fowler, Co. P, 47th St, Langdon, Kan., Was captured with several comrades while ou foraging expedition in the vicinity of Vicks burg and taken to Richmond, where he re mained some months in Libby. Henry K. Rugh, Co. I, 2st Mo., Azen. he writes that in his company there were no t than 23 sets of brothers, besides several fathers and sons, J. HL. Martindale, Co. F, 142d N.Y. Murray, Iowa, requess the comrade who had a sen stroke while on the march in Virginia in 1563, shortly after the battle of Gettysburg, to write to him. The writer suffered similarly at the same time. Ie wishes to get information to assist in securing a pension. L. F. Smith, Co. G, 27th Iowa, Chico, Cal., sends an account of the capture and execution of Shelby Gale. Julius Welll, 7th M1, Marydei, Kan, lost a Henry rifle, with his nano, company and regi ment engraved on a brass plate on the butt. W. A. Neal, 1st Mo, Engineers, Kikhart, and, is at present the historian of the 1st Mo. Engi neers, and wishes the name and address of every man and visiver who served in that regi ment, or the 25th Mo. He would also like, as far as possible, to procure the names of those who have died. A. B. Drake, Clay Center, Kan., heartily en dorses the suggestion that the Grand Amy Posts contribute stones for the Logan monu ment. F. BR. Tenesdell, Co. G, 18th Mich. Clyde, Kan,, would like to hear from some of his com rades, J. G. Newell, Cogswell battery, Redfeld, Town, thinks that the account of the takting of Fort Blakely and Spanish Port by A. V. Ken drick the most correct he has yet read. E. M. Carter, Co. B, 65th Ohio, in reply to in quiries as to how rebel prisoners were treated at Camp Chase, says they were given good, com fortable quarters; rations of fresh beer were is sited seven times a week, and they were treat ed in every way as well as their guards. H. BE. Matthews, San Francisco, Cal. endorses the statement of * Corporal,” 47th Pa., in Tur Nationan Trinute of April 12, in regard to the action at Rappahannock Station, John Henry, Co. E. Sti Hi, Gov., Amery, Wis., thinks of removing to the South or South west, and would be glad to correspond with some comrades in regard to climate, etc. Walter Hi. Parcels, Lewistown, Pa,l is a re volver, found upon the battlefield of Gettys burg, bearing the name of C. A. Parcels. In answer to Marvin Malone, as to what bri gade and division of the Ninth Corps the 1st Mich. Sharpshooters were assigned, Joly Hano ver, Co. G, 1st Mich. Sharpshooters, informs him that they belonged to the Second Brigade, Third Division, E. M. Benson, Co. G, 8th Ohio, Nelson, Neb., does not like the constant contentious of cor rades as to who performed this, that and the other feat of valor. He considers these acts were only rendered possible by circumstances and the bravery of surrounding comrades. Henry T. Sanford, Co. F, 16th N.Y., Albany, N. Y., writes that his grandfather, father, three brothers and himself were all in the Union service as officers and men. Mrs. Mattie A. Arkabarner, Crystal River, Fla., whose husband served in the 31 DS Dav., writes that the County in which she resides is eminently fitted for a sojourning-place for old soldiers. Her husband, who was in bad health at the time of his arrival, has improved very much. All kinds of vegetables and fruits grow in profusion, and a good market is found for all that can be raised. Wm. N. Regan, Minnespolia, Minn., informs the readers of Tre Narional Terny th a monumental association has been organized in that caty for the purpose of erecting a soldiers’ monument there at an expenditure of from $40,100 to $75,000. He will be glad to dinar from any similar associations, in order to fa milarize himself with the best means of con ducting the affairs of the association. Joseph McNelly, Seymour, Ind., should like to have some comrades write him in regard to the expedition at Jenkins’s Perry, Ark., April 30, 1864; also about the campaign of Mobile and Parker's Crossroads, Teun. J. R. Mullin, Constableville, N. ¥., says that in the Spring of 1262, when the Army of the Potomac moved, Gen. Bleaker's Division was order to go into light marching anger, and all the knapsacks were left in camp, with the names of the owners, companies and regiments marked up in them. Subsequently all the Property was taken to Washington. The writer would like to know what disposition was made of them. Give Them Their Due. Edwin Pike, Go, B, 33d Wis., Bascobel, Wis. considers that now is the time when the Na tion's defenders are compelled in honor to stand up and assert themselves in behalf of their rights. EL. F. Parrish, Co. G, 17th Town, Ravanna, Mo., considers it strange that a surviving army mule or horse should be now looked upon as an almost sacred animal, while the soldiers who wave up home and all else dear to battle for their country should be left out in the cold. 8. P. Corner, Willow Springs, Mo. considers it a great error to have so many pensian bills looking to the relief of Union soldiers intro duced in Congress. It is, in his opinion, a waste of time, and it would be far better to in troduce one bill and get all the friends of the soldiers to support it. L. W. Story, who enlisted when 26 years old a sound man, is today a broken down one at the age of 58, and has just had his pension claim rejected. He thinks this hard, especially as So many people not in want of their daily bread have lately been receiving such munifi cent pensions at the hands of the Government. It is a duty you owe to your comrades to get at least on a new subscriber for THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
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