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The National tribune., 1879-01-01

troduce from time to time Let us hear, too,
from our lady friends--the wives, sisters, moth
ers, Of our soldiers they can tell us of their
husbands, brothers, sons deeds on the field,
narrated in letters TO home. BY these means
we shall ever be directly in contact with the
soldier mind of the country we shall learn
how the soldiers heart beats-a magnetic
link will unite him with us. Before closing,
it is perhaps proper to answer a query which is
now in the mouths of many soldiers Will
the bounty bill pass Congress Ultimately,
we believe it will, but whether at the present
or some Congress in the near future, we cannot
determine. Senators and Representatives from
the so-caled Confederate States are actuated by
a noble and lofty spirit, in generally sustaining
the bounty bills which have heretofore partially
passed. But remember, soldiers, that you, and
each of you, must work to secure this desired
action. Both by pen and speech, to your Con
gressmen as well as " all in authority" con-
stantly demand a recognition OF what justice
and patriotism would allow you, and you are
sure to triumph. Some Congressman, if they
are lukewarm as to your rights, are ever anx-
ious for your votes.
Now, friends, we send out our first number of
the second volume, hoping it may laeet your
approval, and that we may soon have a good
account from you in the way of large In
crease of subscribers to both your and our paper.
Show it to your friends, and remember that
we are ever ready to serve you and them.
The National tribune., 1879-01-01
Mr.. McMahon's Bill, No. 539e.

Mr. Mcmahon, of Ohio, has stepped to the
front to stop an evil which has hitherto been
without remedy, and he deserves the thanks of
all persons interested in pensions.
AS things now stand, the Commissioners of
Pensions can reduce the rate Of any pensioner,
or strike him from the pension rolls altogether,
on his own motion and upon his own unchal-
lenged discretion, and it is not possible, except
by favor, for the person so punished, or any
friend of his to learn why or on what evidence
this is done.
The secret chambers of the Pension Office give
out no reasons. The examination, if there is
one, is strictly confidential, " er parte'' and con-
Quoted by confidential clerks.
The National tribune., 1879-01-01
Our Paper.

Again we must call the attention of the
American people and the brave defenders, who,
near score of years ago, saved this proud Re
public from disntegration, if not anarchy and
ultimate despotism, to the need of literally sus
tanning sheet which is the exponent OF the
sentiments and the upholder Of the rights of
those who risked their lives, that the nation
might live. Aye, we advocate not only the IN
terests of the living soldier, but we speak for
the widows aud orphans, the aged father and
mother, of him who laid down in death, in the
woods of Shiloh, or on the banks of the Poto
mac. We publish neither Republican nor a
Democratic paper. We call all friends who are
friends of Union soldiers, whether they be from
Maine or Texas, or whoever they prefer for
the Chief Magistracy of the nation. BY this
standard alone we know with whom to clasp
hands. Time speeds on apace. Already death
has claimed, through natural causes, many
thousands who escaped the bullet, the sword,
and the hardships. Fewer yearly grow these
valiant men. Now, while the debt of gratitude
is alive in our bosoms, let us in every way
manifest the feeling. This has been, is and
ever will be the purpose of The NATIONAL TRI-
BUNE While we shall persistently claim for
the soldiers and their heirs the dollars justly
due them for their service, this is far from the
end of our labors. Even as money will not re-
turn hand shattered by bullet, so pecuniary
reward, unaccompanied by grateful feelings,
ever manifest, falls almost valueless upon no
BILE benefactor. The thanks and God bless
you /" of drowning man are worth infinitely
more to you than the $40 proffers for his res
cue. Entertaining these views, we shall ever
be disposed to publish poems and sketches re-
lating to the services and devotons of our sol
dier heroes, and we invite contributions of such
from all parts OF our country. This, we think,
will make new and interesting feature in our
paper. And, again, in field and camp, there
were ever occurring exciting and humorous IN
cidents, which, put into manuscript form and
published in our paper, would interest and
amuse fresides. These we will be happy to in
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The House Committee on Invalid Pensions and
their Chairman, Gen. A. ". Rice.

their Chairman, Gen. A. " Rice.
No committee in this Congress is more pressed
with business or more completely up to its work
than this Every member Of the committee
seems to be devoted to his duties, and there has
been a vast amount Of difficult and delicate
work done.
The whole of bills referred to them has been
2O44, and Of these they have acted upon and
reported about 500. Each Of these cases in
wolves study, careful examination, inspection
of voluminous papers, and judicial decision.
We congratulate the soldiers and their de-
pendents upon the activity and intelligence
shown by the committee, and, without mean
ing to be at all invidious, cannot avoid saying
that much of this brilliant record is due to the
organizing mind and persevering industry of
the chairman, Hon. A. v. Rice, of Ohio
Rumor has it that this gentleman is favora-
bly, spoken of as a candidate for Governor Of
Ohio. Should he be elected and carry into that
office the same industry and capacity that he
has shown here, the State ofOhio will gain a
good executive officer; but there will be great
gap in the Committee on Pensions which will
be difficult to fill and the army of claimants for
deferred and postponed pensions will have lost
wise, discreet, and generous friend.
The National tribune., 1879-01-01


why-and the reasons for the act are not to be
had. 1t is very dangerous power, in any
event--t is infinitely more dangerous when ex-
ercised III secret and by a tribunal whose pro-
cesses are yelled in infinite mystery 1t is not
consistent with American principles. 1t does
not partake of fair play. Our people hate and
suspect all that is unnecessarily mysterious, and
know that wrongs may be committed in the
dark which could not be done in the open light
of day
Mr.. Mcmahon, therefore, by his bill, forbids
any reduction or withdrawal of pension, except
upon previous notice to the pensoner, and gives
him the opportunity, by himself or his counsel,
of examining the testimony against him, of of
fering evidence in rebutta, and Of being fairly
heard and represented.
In section 2 the right is given to inspect all
testimony or reports concerning any claim on
file in the department.
BY all means let this bill pass, and pass at
once.
Let in the full light of open day on the secret
police. Their acts, like those of all other men,
must stand on their merits. They may be all
right, but the presumption is against all agen-
cIGs tildG WOIk ullueF cover OF secrecy.
The detective, like all other men, becomes en-
! crossed in his business becomes one-sided and
partial. He is sent to find out something
wrong. He anticipates and expects wrong, and
sometimes in the history of other detective
agencies, he tabrcates the wrong which he re-
ports, SO as to make good reputation for him
self
AT all events the party charged with wrong
doing should have the opportunity given to ex-
plain or correct the charge
Mr. Mcmahon has struck good honest blow
against favoritism, and the undue weight given
to er parte" examinations by detailed clerks.
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1t Will be remembered that near the close of
the last session of Congress, at the instance of
the Commissioner of Pensions, a law was hur-
riedly enacted repeating SO much of the old sys-
tenn as forbade an attorney from demanding or
receiving any payment for his services unless
successful, and also repeating the lien established
by law in his favor In case of success, SO that
he was paid for his work out of the first money
paid the pensioner. We opposed this change,
and gave our reasons We said it would be
detrimental to all parties, and it has already so
proved
Senator Conkling, of New York, has intro
: duced bill Senate, No. 1500) which proposes
to fix a schedule of payments to attorneys, to
render this payment contingent upon success,
: and to make it certain in the event of success.
This is step in the right direction--in the
joint interest of the claimant and the attorney
interests which ought to be inseparable.
If man in any business renders service he
ought to be paid a reasonable consideration.
If, as in these pension cases, there is risk that
the claimant, ignorant of law and of their own
rights, may be abused by scheming and un-
: principled attorneys, or by those who are them
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
SPECULATION.

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the earth. This sum divided by 81
1854, 900 the number of square miles,
gives 1.314,522, 086 to a square rod re-
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State Rights.


A man named Clarke 10 Cincinnati has
been convicted Of altering poll-book 10
trusted to him to carry to the county clerk
and his counsel, Judge Hoadly, has had
the case taken, on writ of habeas corpus
before } Justice Strong of the United States
supreme court. A Cincinnati Republican
paper, with attempted satire, remarks:
1.-THE understanding is that ex-Judge HoadlY
means to contest the law which imposes pena y
on the forging and altering OF election returnsas I'M
constitutional by reason of its being tresspass on
state rights. The right of judge of an election to
forge a return seems to us worthy to be made sa'
cred as state right. This accords with that Dem.
ocratic situation which invokes the doctrine OF
state rights to cover the running of elections in
confederate states by means of the shotgun and
redshrted troopers, the tissue ballot and the max
inc up OF the returns after their own manner"
The Republican paper cuts its fingers
with it's own tools. Does it not know that
the very caricature of states rights which it
here presents-a state officials right to
falsify election returns without authority
in the federal government to inquire into
twas actually maintained by the leaders
and affirmed by the eight Republican
members of the electoral commission IN
1877. The actual official returns of the
Louisiana election, which showed ma
jority for the Tilden electors, were altered
and falsi1ed by the returning board so as
to show a majority for the Hayes electors,
and the whole republican party, including
the members of the electoral commission,
persistently held that for congress to 60
behind these falsifed returns and aseer-
tain the truth would be a violation Of the
rights of the state.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
The Glover Report.

The efforts of the Republican press and
the leaders Of that party to "pooh poo"
Glover report meets with very poor sue
cess thus far, and much as they may desire to
cover up the document, its comprehensive
ness Of detail, strong presentation Of facts
and startling charges cannot be answered
by mere ridicule. Mr.. Sherman and his
republican cohorts will find that the people
are not 20 be 30 easily duped. The charges
Mr.. Glover's committee make are too
serious to be passed lightly by, and will not
be either, as republicans will discover.
The people have right to know what
manner of men their public servants are
and though John Sherman, true to the
ideas of Capitalization may seek to eYade
answering the charges in Glover's report,
sooner or later ne will be compelled to do
so.
The Philadelphia Times, one of the best
papers in the country, and thoroughly
independent in politics, says of the
report
Its developments are astounding,in part
incredible, but in politics tits the astound-
ing and incredible that is true. They
come to US under the oaths of witnesses
and under the oaths of congressman and
they cannot be set aside by denials or
abusive words, When congress shall come
together again the people will expect that
these matters shall be thoroughly sifted.
Meanwhile the leaven is working IN the
public mind"
Yes, 1.-THE leaven is working in the pub
lie mind, " and when the grand investiga
ton occurs it is safe to conclude that the
Republican party will lose many of it'
bright lights, Glover's report, however
our Republican opponents may ri dicule 1t
is the strongest public document eveI
emanatlng from a congressional commit
tee. 1t is so clearly expressed, so concise
ly drawn, and so comprehensive and speci
6c as to compel an answer in all its details
John Sherman and the Republican part.
will realize that the people are determined
to have full and explicit explanation of al
the charges of corruption, and whethe
willingly or not, the people will not res
unsatisfied. IL is idle for republicans t
ridicule Glover's report, it only strength
ems the conviction fast taking root in tn
minds of the people, that every WORD
every line, every charge of corruption an
malfeasance made in the report is true.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15

The latest dodge in the Sherman boom
is the attempt of certain enthusiastic ad-
vocates of the secretary to prove him a
modest man. This is the last hair that
breaks the campbell's back When John
Sherman, whose cheek is harder than a
brass founders model, is put forth as an
example of modesty, it is time to hold
your breath. Cali him honest, if you
must, exalt has policy. do anything to slim
ulate the boom, but do please give US a
rest on the modesty business. 1t is too
ridiculous for even modern stalwart to
believe, complacently.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15

Remember that it is that solid Repub-
lcan state, Rhode Island, that proscribes
foreign born citizens from voting unless
they own $l34 of real estate. When one of
the southern states few years ago dis
cussed the propriety of making ownership
Of property basis for the right of suf-
f;age, there was regular howl from the
radical press. 10 Republican Rhode Is
land, however, it makes a difference; it is
different sort of mule.
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self-that is, as to gwho should or Eshould
not be the national standard bearers.

self-that is, as to gwho should or Eshould
not be the national standard bearers,
With reference to the trouble now ex-
listing in New York between Tammany
and anti.1 ammany, Mr.. Springer says
that while Mr.. Tilden did not tell him in so
in many words, he certainly Impressed
him with the idea that Clarkson N. Potter
would be nominated for Governor as a
compromise candidate upon whom all the
discordant factions could agree.
AS to Ex-Governor Tilden's health,
Mr.. Springer said he never saw him look
ing better, and he never showed himself
more enthusiastic for the welfare of the
democratic party. He says that he speaks
10 low toneof voice in ordinary CONVEX
sation, not because of any physical in
trinity, but because he has to talk to SC
many people during the course OF the day
that he does it to spare his voice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
Chancery Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, l.
RnTU- Tor ~, Ef.rv Z ~

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY. IS
Charles V. Haney VS.. Catharine Haney.-In Chan
Gerry.
Affidavit of the non-residence of CathariDe Ha-
Ley, the above named defendant, having
been filed in the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court of said County, notice is therefore hereby
given to the said nonresident defendant that the
complainant filed his bill of complaint in said
Court. on the Chnncery side thereof. on the 18th
day OF June, 1879, and that thereupon summons
Issued out OF said Court, wherein said suit is now
pending, returnabe the FIRST Monday in the
month OF September next. as is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said nonresident defendant
above named, shall personally be and appear be-
fore said Circuit Court, the first day of the next
term thereof, TO be holden at Rock Island in and
Tor the said County, the first Monday in Septem-
Der next, and plead, answer demur to the said
complainants bill of complaint. the same and the
matters and things therein charged and stated will
be taken as confessed, and decree entered against
you according to the praye. of said bill
LEVI +. HARSON, Clerk
Rock Island Illinois, July %, 1879.
ABBOTT d SHELDON, Compt's Soils. 7-22d4w
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