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The National tribune., 1878-01-01
Military Justice.
priations.

The theory of the Adutant General of the Amy-f we
correctly infomedreative to than point
the administration of military affairs of doubtful tenure
to say the least Referring to one it is everywhere pro-
vided in law conceded proper and to revoke
amend an injustice where possible when it appears that
such has been inflicted in under legal sanction and
procedure Among the Executive of States and the
United States is vested with the paronng power and it
also provided III law that in certain trials be-
granted In military jurisprudence, however there is
appeal opportunity for trial under the light of
of the court and soldier officer convicted of ofense
suffer the adjudged matter how convin-
cling his innocence may aerward appear unless Congress
by special legislation TO his and sets aside
fhe proceedings in his There is power vested in
President that will authorize pardon its equivalent
at his hands after the final approval of the sentence
signed and the victim however strong his however
Iedeemng his whole record in every avocaon of life since
childhood and convincing his innocence from proofs OBJ
tanned after conviction must still lie under the odum and
endure the sufferngs imposed by unjust sentence.
Only, remarked before he seek and obtain re-
lief in special of Congress- and it is right here where
and many old and batescarred veterans diverge Gen
Townsend holds that 80 Congress with the authority
to renstate Army officer set aside the finding of
Courts martial is destructive of discipline and that all al
legged offenders, if found guilty and dismissed should
thereby receive their ultimate qetus lie forever under
the gnomy of accusation of which they are innocent
which, in truth re in comparison that for which
they have been sentenced and have appeal whatever
from That this would teach officers as the
General remarks to have more wholesome dread oi
Courts martial is undoubtedly but does not follow
that discipline would suffer il unusly sentenced officers
OF soldiers where righed by Congress Press
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Continued rom page ~.


tails that Office Of who travel the country
hunting up fraudulent
Mr. WINDOW Since | was on my feet before ! have
certained when the made in that Office and wish
give the facts to the Senate AS the Senator from Cal
orpa has just stated the appropriation for 1876 for
hundred and sxty-nne clerks for the Surgeonener
ais Office. For the year 1877 it one hundred and
thry-ve reduction Of thirtyfo think the Senate
will remember how that reduction made. I am quite
the members of the Committee on Appropriations
will when | refresh their recollection moment
1t will be remembered that the differences between the
two Houses the clerical force of al the Departments
amounted to twelve hundred thirteen hundred
cerkshps The committees of conference in session
six weeks, and were unable TO agree upon
that subject. We could pass bill. The session
tended until the 18th of August If remember Alright,
after several conference committees had failed to agree,
and twas evident that the bill could not pass at all unless
compromise made adopted this device to bring
about agreement We agreed that certain deduction
should be made upon the aggregate clerical force in all the
Departments, and the number which they directed
reduce handed to Secretary Morrill, then Secretary
of the Treasury, formerly chairman of the Committee
Appropriations and he requested to confer Sith the
other heads of Departments and ascertain how many they
each could reduce what reduction could be made in all
the Departments They did confer together, and they
sent tabulated reduction They had to cut every
where in order to get the number required the
ittees could not agree unless general reduction
made; and doing that if remember Alright they did
cut the Surgeon Generals Office and the Adjuant Gener
aPs Office 1t was during that contest which viii be re-
membered by the Senate very distinctly that this reduc-
ton of thryve made and since then the force has
not been increased
Mr. DORSEY / will remind my colleague upon the
Committee Appropriations that the present Surgeon
General notified the committee the time that it would
be impossible for him to discharge the duties with the linn
tied force allowed.
Mr. WINDOW. | aware of that but it was part of
the agreement by which the bill passed.
The VICE PRESIDENT The morning hour has expired.
MIR. WINDOW. If the Senate will allow moment
/ was cut off in the middle of sentence When the
Senator from Arkansas arose said there had been
crease since That not exactly true. There
increase since that time, amounting to twenty details
Formerly nearly all the service in that Department
performed by detail from the Army. We allowed twenty
additional clerks to be made by detail from the Army
the last session 1t is the only increase that has been
made since the cut of 1876
The papers referred to the Committee Appro-
priations.
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H. r. 165O-Tntroduced by Mr.. BAYNE.

H. r. 1650-Introduced by Mr.. BAYNE.
Bull in relation to the soldiers sailors, marines and
officers of the late Union Army whose combined terms
of service to five years and upward and amend
ing section tyentyhee hundred and five of the Revised
Statutes.
BE enacted By the Senate and House of Representatives
Of the United States Of Anaerca IN Congress assembled
That every soldier sailor marine officer whose
bined enlisments in the Union Army during the of
eighteen hundred and sixyone to eighteen hundred and
sxtyve amount to five years and upward, and who
honorably discharged hereom by of the closing
of said subsequent TO the ninth day of April ammo
Domin eighteen hundred and sixtyve, shall be entitled
under the homestead laws existing the date last aore
said without the settlement required in section twenty
three hundred and five of the Revised Statutes of the
United States but shall be entitled receive certificate
of title upon entry either in person by agent upon
payment of the cost of such entry the survey and fees
required for like services under the acts aforesaid
The National tribune., 1878-01-01
Bills Introduced.

The following the Bills of interest our readers
which have been introduced since our last issue
H. r. 1624-Introduced by Mr.. MAcKEY.
BILL extend the provisions of existing laws relating
10 soldiers and sailors of the of eighteen hundred
and twelve.
30 enacted by the 81 Vak and House Of Representatives.
Of the United States o. Ameriea Congress assembled
That section forty hundred and thty-sx of the
striking out the words who served sixty days in the war
with Great Britain of eighteen hundred and twelve and
honoraby discharged and such other officers and
soldiers may have personally named in any resou
ton of Congress for any specific service IN that war;
although their of service may have been less than
sixty days. and pssrt in lieu thereof the words who
actually mustered into the service OF the United
The National tribune., 1878-01-01
II. r. gss1-Introduced by Mr.. FoRr.

BILL granting pension soldiers and sailors who be-
came while in the United States service after
their honorable discharge.
BE enacted 6y TIE Senate dR House Of Representatives
OF the United States of america Congress assembled
That the Secretary of the Interior be- and he is hereby
authorized and directed 10 place the pensionro sub
ect the provisions and limitations of the pensonaws
the OF all persons whe have served in the military
or naval service of the United States for ninety days
more and been honoraby discharged thcicon and who
during such service or aiterwad from any
ed with such service may have become insane 20 srch
degree TO be incapacated from ordinary labor bust
ness and shall continue such the pension
during such mental maady.
SEC g. That the payment of such pensions shall .be
made to their duly appointed by court
OF record
SEC g. That this act shall apply TO all sueh persons as
may hereafter in the Army Navy and with
in tho foregoing provisions.
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States in the eighteen hundred and twelve with
Great Britain, and honoraby discharged and the
widows and heirs sach soldiers and Sailors, and at the
end of said section tho words of tine Revised Statutes OF
the United States that the section when amended
shall read The Secretary OF the Interior directed to
place the penson-rol the names Of tie surviving
officers and enlisted and drafted intending militia
and volunteers Of the military and naval services Of the
United States who actually mustered into the service
of the United States in the of eighteen hundred and
twelve with Great Britain, and who honorably dis
charged and the widows and heirs of such soldiers and
sailors
The National tribune., 1878-01-01
II. R. 2141-Introduced by Mr.. BRAGG.
BILL for the payment of bounties to class of person
therein named.

BILL for the payment of bountes to class of persons
therein named.
BE 1T enacted by the Senate aad House Of Representatives
Of tie United States of A8aerica Congress assembled,
That the provisions of act entitled An act in relation
to bounties approved April twenty eighteen
hundred and seventy-two, be- and they hereby,
tended apply to and include within the class
benefited thereby: s'AI men who enlisted before July
eighteen hundred and sxtyone, under the
proclamation of the President of the United States of May
third, eighteen hundred and sixty-one and who
mustered before August sixth eighteen hundred and sixty
one and who have been excluded from the benefits of said
act by of having been discharged from their enlist
ment to accept promotion and who mustered
officers contemplated in such discharge, and performed
duty such officers =: Provided That this act shall not
apply extend any soldier who has heretofore
received any bounty from the United States.
The National tribune., 1878-01-01
List of Battles of War of 1875.

We continue in this number of TUE NATIONAL
TR1BUNE our list of battles fought in the wsr Of
1S6l-5 1t will be found TO be the most accurate
ever published and alone worth the price of siil-
scription to TUE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, by reason Of
usefulness to the applicant for pension, merely 10
refresh the memory with dates of engagements IL
which fought We have received several letters
speaking in the highest terms of praise Of our enter
prise and value and need OF such list.
The National tribune., 1878-01-01
r. o55s-Tntroduced by Mr.. THoMpsos.

BILL amend section forty hundred and thirty
six of the Revised Statutes relating to pensions to the
soldiers of the of eighteen hundred and twelve.
BE Il enacted 6g the Senate and House Of Representatives
of the United States Qf Anerfcd Congress assembled
That section fortyseven hundred and thirtysx of the
Revised Statutes be- and the same hereby amended by
striking the word sixty and inserting instead ten
and all laws parts of laws inconsistent be- and the
hereby repealed.
The National tribune., 1878-01-01
Fl. r. eO59-Introduced by Mr.. WARD.

BILL to equalize the operation of the penson-aws
BE enacted 6y the Senate end Hogse Of Representatives
of the United States Of Anserea In Congress assembled
That all persons who entitled pensions under
existing laws and who have lost either below the
elbow leg below the knee shall be rated in the second
class and shall receive twenty four dollars per month
SEC g. That this shall take effect from and after the
fourth day of December eighteen hundred and seventy
The National tribune., 1878-01-01
H. r. 9o48-Introduced by Mr.. HENDERsoN

H. n. @U4o--IHJIOuuCtU Uy MT LENJhINSUN
BILL to amend act entitled An act to increase
pensions in certain cases. approved June eighteenth,
eighteen hundred and seventy-four.
BE 10 enGcted 6g the Senate and House Of Representatives
of the United States Of Aaaefica ia Congress assembled
That act entitled An act to increase pensions in certain
cases. approved June eighteenth, eighteen hundred and
four be amended to extend the provisions Of
said and grant pension of wentyfour dollars per
month to all persons who now were at the time OF
the passage of said act entitled to pensions under existing
laws and who have lost an arm the elbow leg
the knee to destroy the of the elbow
knee joint.
and after its passage.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-06
Went off Like a Lamb.

There was time when it was consid-
cred justifable and humane to hurry
little the departure of afflicted friends,
suffering from utterly hopeless maladies,
like hydrophobia, consumption and black
jaundice. Nowadays a morbid phi
lanthropy has decided against the prac-
tice once adopted by the best people,
from the best of motives; but can for
one no more doubt the benevolence than
the resolution and energy of certain
Yankee dame, who was one of the last
to act on the old principle.
Her husband had wonderful "gift"
of endurance, but really his end, a
troubled end, seemed very near. The
minister came and prayed with him -
the doctor had made his last visit, and
left no stuff" and the dog howled in
the back yard. In the morning the good
minister called again to find the looking
glass and the picture of the Washington
family veiled in white muslin the village
dress-maker cutting on bombazine, and
the good wife weeping. Then ensued
conversation like unto this:
I" Has our beloved brother departed
this life 2" 81 9Hlp-
g Yes, husbands dead and laid out. J."
"Ah he is then at rest Did he suit
fer much, sister, toward the last ?"
lawful he went out of his head, and
moaned and gasped, and tossed about,
and as you had administered spiritual
| nd "a NJ rod tn die
and the doctor said there wasn't no more
hope for him to git well than fur last
years mornin' glory to blow out agin, i
fist took pity on him, and he did thrash
round so, and couldn't no way enjoy life
any longer, and SO got big piller and
put it over his face, and sot down on it,
and then he went off like lamb"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-06

saying II was so intense. " know Il is
sudden, but then !" - and there stuck
fast.
"Do you mean--marrlage ~ asked
Miss Stebbins, with such warmth at
heart that her clothes dried rapidly from
the dlfl'used heat.
Yes, / do, answered Job ~ do. :"
II don't know what John an AL
miry would say but amt no objections
to speak on" answered Miss Stebblns,
with downcast eyes and beaming face.
"Then It's a bargain !" exclaimed
Job. "Glory This is bettern the
Fourth I'm going to kiss you, Miss
StebbIns."
"You may If you want to, an call me
Susan" she said.
The boy who was looking out of the
window reported to his mother, busy
over the dinner, that the man was kiss
Ing the woman AN he should think he'd
be ashamed of himself.
But Job never thought of such a
thing Wasn't he engaged to be mar
riedY And didn't man have right to
kiss u woman when she had promised to
marry him :
/ can't say what wonderful bargains
Miss Stebbins made In the dry y-goods
line, but she went home with man and
has been happy ever since. So has
Job.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-06
Ethan Aliens Dream.

A GOOD STORY Is told of the brave
n old patriot, Colonel Ethan Allen,
whose services to his country In the
time that tried mems souls" were only
equalled by his daring assertions of the
right of private opinion on theological
matters.
A well known close communion Bap-
list divine, pastor of the village church,
to which his wife belonged, called one
evening on the Colonel, and while en-
gagged in his true New England hospi-
tality at the supper table the converse
tion naturally turned upon church mat
ters.
Quoth the minister, "Colonel, how
does 1t happen that man of your ex-
tensive influence and information has
never seen 1t his duty to join our socie-
ty? You know we want laborers In
the vineyard, especially such laborers as
you, and your now scattered contrlbu-
tions would be much more effective, If
concentrated In our church, with your
personal efforts to direct them. Your
example would tend greatly to strength
en- our hands and fortify our hearts
against the dire assaults of the Evil
One"
Well, BROTHER" replied Allen, " I've
often thought as you say about this busi-
ness, and one day had almost made up
my mind to fall into the ranks, but that
nfnht i Ind a x.,l, toI,
to give 1t up" rl
And" exclaimed the minister,
"what did you dream p''
"Well Il thought was standing at the
entrance of Paradise, and saw man 90
up and knock"
"' Who's that p asked voice from
within"
GO A friend wishing admttance,' was
the reply"
"The door opened and the keeper
stepped out"
Well, sir, what denomination did
you belong to down yonderp"
"' was an Eplscopalian, replied the
candidate for admttance
oO, tuel; anu luhe seuJ near lHe
door on the east side"
Just then another stepped up he
was Presbyterian, and the guardian di-
rected him to seat. A large number
were admitted, and received directions
where to seat themselves. L then step
ped to the entrance.
Well, sir, who are you?' asked the
guardian"
l am neither High Churchman Pres
byterlan, Lutheran, Calvanist, Catholic
nor Jew, but am the same old Ethan
Allen that you have probably heard of
from down below, as a liberal man and
benefactor of his race"
What, the same man who took III
conderoga, in the name of the comman-
der here?
"' The same, 1 replied"
"' All right. Mr.. Allen said he;
just you step in, and sit down wherever
you please. And if you want to see
your old close friend, the Rev. Ami
nadab Robinson, you will find him in
the northeast corner
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"You bet he's the boss performer ~
yelled another.
Mr.. Jones clawed around and tried to
get them, and as he llmped away the old
lady In the intelligent Office looked out
OF the window and said;
" II that man doesn't go around rob-
bling clothes.llnes then I'm no Judge Of
human nature"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-06
V E G E T | N E
| Will Try vegetine.
He Did,
AND WAS CURED.

:. DELAWARE, o., Feb. 10, 1878.
Mr. II. II. Stevens :--Dear Sir > i wish to give
you this testimony, that you may know, and let
others know, what Vegetlne has done for me.
About Two years ago small sore came on my
leg II soon became large Ulcer. so troublesome
that consulted the doctor. but I get no relief,
glowing worse from day to day. I suffered ter.
rlbly; could nof rest day or nights Was so re-
duced my friends thought would never recover;
advice u did no good. can truly say was dis
couraged At this time was looking over my
newspaper; j saw your advertisement Of Vegetlne,
the "Great Blood Purifier" for cleansing the
blood from oil impurities, curing HumOrs, Ulcers,
&c. said TO my family, will try some OF the
VegetlDe. Before had used the FIRST bottle /
began TO feel better, made UP my mind ! had
got the right medicine ut last. / could not sleep
well nights. continued taking the Vegetlno.
took thirteen bottles. My health Is good. The
Ulcer Is gone and am able TO attend 70 business.
Ipaid about four hundred dollars for medicine
and doctors before bought Vegetine. have
recommended Vegetne TO Others with good sue.
cess. Ialwayskeep bottle OF H. In the house
now. IL Is most excellent medicine,
Very respectfully yours H. ANTHONL
Mr.. Anthonl Is one Of the pioneers OF Delaware,
q. He settled here In 1884. lie In a wealthy gen.
tlemen, OF the Arm OF II. Anthonl & Sons MIR.
AnthOnl Is extensively known, especially among
the germans; lie Is well known In Cincinnati.
He Is respected by all.
IMPURE BLOOD In morbid conditions OF the
blood are many dseases such as salt.Iheunn,
rlng-worm, b0lls, carbuncles. sores, ulcers and
plmples. In this condition OF the blood try the
Vegetine, and cure these affections. AS blood
purifier II has no equal. Its effects are wonderful
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-06
Y h q ~ TT N h
cured Her.

DORCHESTER, MASS, June II.
soD DR. s sTsYESs gVES T. peaT sr feel my dqty to
received from the use Of. one OF the greatest
wonders OF the world; u Is your vegetIne. /
last eight years that ever could be living 1 do
sincerely thank my God and your Yegetlne for
ed me to such an extent, that my feet broke out
In sores For the last three years I have not
been able 70 walk now can walk and sleep, and
do my work as we'll as ever did, and must say
wv ~ ~ 0'O MARdERT WELLS.
VEGETNE- The great success Of the Vegetlne
as a cleanser and purifier OF the blood is shown
beyond doubt by the great numbers who have
taken II, and received immediate relief, with such
remarkable cures
VEGBTINE-
Is better than any
MEDICINE.
HENDERSON KY, Dec 1877.
have used II. H. Stevens Vegetine, and like 1t
better than any medicine have used for purify
Ing the blood. One bottle OF Vegetlne accomplish
ed more good than all other medicines 1 have
taken THOS. LYME,
Herbs. III pleasant to take every child llkesit.
VEGETIN E.
Recommended by
NJ. DIS.
II. X. STEvENs:- Dear Sir have sold Vege-
tine for long time, and lind L gives , most ex-
cellent satisfaction, A. b. DE FIEST. M. d..
Hazleton, Ind
" IL c. H II N E
Prepared
H. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
aug
yegetine Is Sold by all Druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-26
PEN, INK AND SCISSORS.

= Among those who labor for future bap-
piness, he is greatest who lives well iu his
own household.
- Do the work of your life we'll, and
whether shoe>bisck prime minister, you
will stand on the same plane at the judgements
day.
Do not be afraid Of diminishing your
own happiness by promoting that of others.
He who lahors wholely for tho brnefi, 1T
others, aud. ~ it were. forgets himself is tas
happier than the man who m tkes himself the
sole Office, of all his affections and exe,tions.
-"Do You call th.t clothes ?" said stur.
dy British customs official to the woman who
had sworn that there nothing in hAr
trunk but clothes for herself and husband.
and as he spoke he pointed to six BOTTLES at
brandy. Eyes. she said softly, "thOse are
his night>caps."
- The colleges. especially Yale, have re-
opened the question of Latin pronunciation.
They prnnose 60 adopt the Continental instead
of the English system Cicero will be Chi
chero. aud E P'uribus Unum will be u
Plooriboas Unoom. Then "Sic Semper T,-
rannus" will be "Sick send rs McGinnis,"
sure enough Rochester Union.
= One of the wicked press gang was tell
ing his wife the other day, at the breakfat
table, of place of amusement he had visited
the night befure, where the female perform
ers were on undress parade, and was very
earnestly demonstrated with by his better
half for visiting such an immoral cntertair>
mebt. His answer was "well, you know.
nv dear, journalists 90 everywhere AZ
this his six year. old, who was not supposed
to be taking in the situation, queried; "Do
newspaper men go to heaven -
- According 10 the New York EL1'ress,
West Virginia has greater valuation "f
real and personal property than eleven other
states aud all territories. IL puts the valup>
tion of New York City at 81 ,0S9 ,0O0, 10000
and West Virginia at Sl40 53S, ,273 .00.-
The eleven states IS than this are. Arkan.
sas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Kansas.
Minnesota. Nebraska, Nevada. North Garn-
lima. Oregon and Vermont. The territories
are nine, including the Distric, of Columbis.
which is valued at 81, ,271 .693. 90. which,
of course, includes Government property.
- Forest and !S'ream gives this timely nd
vice Don't point your gun at yourself
Don't point your gnD Mt nDy ono else. Don't
carry your gun So that its range includes all
your hunting companions. Don't try to hnd
out whether your gun is loaded or not by
shutting one eye and looking down the bars
rel with the other. Don't use your gun fir
a walkiug stick. Don't climb over n enos
| and pull your gun through muzzle foremost.
Don't throw your gun into boat so that tho
trigger will ca;oh in the seat and the charge
be deposited in your stomach. Don't use
your gun for a sled:e hammer. Don't onrry
your gun full cooked Don't carry your gun
with the hammer down. Don't be fool
Don't you forget it.