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A TALK WITH SENATOR ALLISON.
TIE RELATIVE POSITIONS AND STRENGTH OF TIE
TWn PARIIEs IN IOWA.

THE RELATIVE PbSIllONS AND SIhENbih VI Aiiis
TWO PARTIES IN IOWA.
Senator William b. Allison, of Iowa, is staying at
the Brevoort. He was called on yesterday by il re-
porter of The TRIBUNE and asked about the politi-
cal prospects in Iowa and the Northwest.
Iowa he REPLIED " is good in any case for Re-
publican majority of 10000. This is on the suppo-
sition that the Greenbackers and Democrats VIII
unite Should they not do so but run separate
tickets, the Republican victory will be of course
very much greater We shall pay r es-
irlcts. We will recover the With and
With Districts now represented by Weaver and
CIllettr. Green6ackers. In the With District John
A. Kasson will be nominated and elected. lie Is
coming home and will make strong canvass. In
the Vlih District General Weaver has declined TO
run since his nomination for the Presidency. In
that district the Republicans have Nominated VI. j.;
Quits a strong man. an able lawyer ana eood
popular with the AGRICULTURAL element; 1t was from
these that the Greenbackers derived Their strength
Ir is safe to that Iowa VIII senu an uhoioheh
Coneressionai delegations" . a,
"What do YOU hear about lndlana!"
"In Indiana our friends are making strong can
vasS and with good prospects Of success The Re-
publican meetings have been largely ATTENDED, anu
there is an excellent feeling. lhe Democrats ieu OH
with meetings in every county Ill the State NY ID
formation is that these meetings We're not Largely
attended and that there was nOtceaDie lacK ol
enthusiasm. The Democratic leaders IN INDIANA
have not yet got over the JeaonsIes en9enceled py
the contest over the nominations at ClncinnaI M
The Democratic State ticket is not popular one
and the exposure of the harsh manner III which MI
English has enforced payment Ol sums uue MN nds
not added to his popularity. The improved financial
condition of the Northwestern States, IN common
with the whole country will aid the Republican
cause very much not alone in Indiana, but III all
fhe other States 1t looks If the Northwest
would be solid for the Republican party"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20

be about 25 per cent. South Carolina, WIN lai, ~
ing off of SO per cent in collections. claims over AZ
per cent increase m population. .
The Post Office returns are equally sighlhcant.
While the postal revenues have increaseu curing
thev have increased 80 per cent in Minnesota ,
While the ratio of population does not follow the
percentage OF internal revenue and postal receipts
it is difficult TO believe the differences great as
those CLAIMED by the alleged increase in the popu-
latOn of South Carolina
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
RODMAN LEADS OFF WELL, AS USUAL.
w .TrRTOwN. n, Y, Aug. 19.-The Repub-

caps held an enthusiastic massmeeting and poierals
ing IN tie Village OF Roduan this evening kodmah 10
the banner town OF the county. splendid pole was
raised 100 feet long. There was music by the band
drum cor,s and glee club. Fully 1000 people were
prcsent and the thusiasm high Several speeches
were made by mon from Adams aud Waielt0wn. lie
few Democrats i'll town are discouraged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
ENTHUSIASM AT MEANWHILE.

MrADvILLE, Penn, Aug. 10 A large and
enthusiastic Republican meeting was held here ias'
night Garfield and Artiu Club for Crawford County
was formei with the Hon. c. W. Miller, Mayor OF the
o,,v "a nresident. large number OF members was
enioed Judge Pettis made n telling speech. The
work OF the campaign Will be pushed Win the UTMOST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
vo,rNc MEN FOR GARFIELD.

WALDEN, Orange Co., N. \" Aug 19'-ihe
M, ,nen OF this village are aroused as never before
a, the election of the leaders uf the grand old
psnunl,ean party Last evening meeting OF young
pepubicans was held at scofed Hail. ana a Young
,. 1saraeld and Arthur Cuo was organized. Ninety
Ave- names we're enrolled. and the number VIII pe ir-
largely as soon the club is uoder fuii headway'
Ths following officers we're elected' PRESIDENT A''er'
~ - ~ %.a and Alex KIDD; Secretary. W. W. Tears;
Tss.surer. Geo. w. stoddad The officers are all active
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
JUDGE DEvENs AS SECRETARY OF STATE.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l9.-Judge Devnes now hoids
two Cabinet positions, that of Attorney-Genera
and of Secretary of State. During the absence Oh
Secretary Evarts. Mr.. John Hay, Assistant Secre-
tarv has been acting Secretary OF State. but Sir.
Hay is now sick, consequently the President TINS
morning commissioned the Attorney General as
Secretary of State al interim, and he will perform
the duties of both offices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
BUSINESS INTERESTS.
ROND STREET SAVINGS BANK.

ALBANY, Aug. 19.-On the petition of Will
ss s. Paine receiver OF the Bond Street Savings Bank
of NewYork Justice Learned has granted him an order
allowing him TO draw $1,000 from the United states
nst C1muauy to pay the expenses OF half dozen suits
rouV9t nv HIM against of the trustees III order
10 recover the aggregate SUN CT 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
VERMONT CAMPAIGN.
GRAND RALLY AT CHEsTER-FivE THOUSAND
PEOPLE PRESENT.
,... 49,, SO, pu rO THE TRIEUSE.1

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.l
rutland. VT, Aug. 19.-The Republicans OF
Windsor and Windham Counties held grand rally
Of Chester this afternoon and evening The speak
inc was IN the open air and about 5000 persons
,,era nresent. The meeting was held on the ami
vorsarv Of a grand Whg meeting held here forty
,,oars aoo Governor Proctor presided. The Hon.
Mablop Chance of Ohio, was the principal speaker
Uo made AN able address and was frequently inter
rrnted nv cheers and applause. AT the close of an
bonn he wanted to stop. but yielded to cries of
eco on y and spoke half an hour longer. Speeches
,,ars also made by Senator Henry w. Blair of New
Hampshire, ex- Governor Smith and Mes'rs Han
ond Fletcher. of Vermont, Major George O. Chiids.
Of 81. Adams, and General Mccullough OF bening-
ton. The people were Wild with enthusiasm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
THE NEWPORT EN- ROUTE.

CHESTER. Penn, Aug. 19.-The new iron
,.amshin Newport left Roachs shipyard this morning
f,r NewYork and will 90 INTO employment in the for
elen trade of ihe port OF Nrw-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
EARIY COTTON

NORFOLK, Va, Aug. 19.-The first bale of
new cotton from North Carolina received to-day 1t
Graded as low middng, and sold 13i2 cents This Is
fen days earlier than the first receipt OF last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
SIGNS OF FALL TRADl

The increase in the number Of packing boxes
in front OF dry goods stores indicates the neal
approach OF fal trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
ANOTHER GARFIELD CLUB.

SoMERvLLE, n. j., Aug. 19.-A GARFIELD
and Arthur club was organized here tonight and 24O
members signed the roll. j. W. DAVIS was chosen
esideut There were good speeches aud music.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
PRICE OLE wINnow.GLAss UNCHANGED

PlTrsBrRG Penn. Aug. 19.-The Western branch
Of the National window Glass Manufacturers Association IN
session here yesterday decided maintain the present card
rnt rney also cont nue. the present suspension
until September l5-twO weeks later than usual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
RETURN OF A WHALER.

Martin sturgs arrived to-day from the South Atlanuc
Ocean Mauritius NJ ~ % and ST. Helena July D, WIN
l. 100 barrels OF sperm OIL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
PROSPECTS IN MAINE AND NEw-JERsEY.

fROSfECIS IN MAINE AND NEW -JChSEt.
HOW GENERAL KILPATRICK TAKES HIS DEFEAT IN
THE CONVENTION THE CANVASS IN MAINE.
General Fitzpatrick spent several hours at the
rooms of the Republican National Committee yester-
day. He was in the best of humor and took his
failure in the Republican Convention of New-Jersey
in good part did Mr.. Palmer his defeat i'll the
Michigan Convention. He was asked what he
thought Of the political situation in jersey and
said i'll reply: 1.-The prospect of Republican success
is most encouraging. Whatever may be said TO the
contrary, there is harmony throughout the entire
party. My friends and will work Just as hard as
we would have done had | been nominated. The
Fitzpatrick men meant what was said for them in
the Convention Then, too, Mr.. Potts is extremely
popular in the middle and southern parts OF the
state and of he popular in his own section
The Republicans of New-JcrSey mean business TINS
wear. and the prospect is a fiattcrlng one"
General Fitzpatrick has taken an active part in the
Maine canvass, aud will resume his labors in that
State on August %. lie said yesterday when asked
to give his views of the Maine campaign: here
is question as 10 the result il is simply question
of what the Republican majority is TO be. ihc kc-
publican party is thoroughly orgaizcd ana Is anH
leauers in America: while, on the contrary, Inc
| Fusion army has no leaders or organization. The
Grceuback wing is led by SOlon Chase, man whose
father knew so well his inability either to keep
property or to accumulate il, that when he died ne
| left him little stony. sandy farm, Win MIL
ard he left IL IN such manner tlat the great hat-
cial leader could not dispose of IT IN any way Inc
mill is not now in condition TO run; the water
wheel originally consisting Of thirteen paddles has
seven of them gone: he mill was never palh'co, y
| slab fence surrounds the tumble-down house and
| barn ard the horsc-soiTel aud Canada thistle bar
the way from the road to the honsc-door And TINS
is the chosen leader Of the GTcenback party who Is
| to-day tramping III his cowhide boots throughout
tbe State. teaching the men of Maine financial wis
| dom and financial knowledge.
'In fact the opposition is SO thoroughly disorgan-
lied that to-day il has no hope whatever of making
even respectable count, except that. possibly the
| Wb ip lasted
NAV continue until after the election. Should ram
fall and crops revive, then there may be some nope
trat the caterpillar and the potato bug Will appear.
| If these Grcelback auXiliarcs fail then the army
worm, not led by Hancock, but impeed by a
hunger that almost equals that of the hnnerlest
Democratic leader in the Nation and now SAID 10 Dc
somewhere in New Hampshire, may possibly reach
the borders of Maine in time to be of some assistance
! 10 the Greenback and Democratic army these are
the homes and the only ones that inspire the oppo-
siion to continue the fight until the second TUESDAY
| in Sentenlher.V
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20
RIO RAINIER FLUNG TO THE BREt

GREENvILLE, N. D.. Aug la large cam
=, Liner WAS raised by the Republicans here
,on,gnt There were fireworks and music on the occa-
son followed by ratification OF the proceednes OF the
s'ae Convention by the Garfield anc Arthur Campaign
Cub.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20

workers In the Republican ranks The sprlt manifested
at the first meeting Of the club by all is such ns 10
indicate that energetic work will BE- accomplished Tor
Garfield and Arthur III the pending campaign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20

With Congressional District for them. We also ex-
peci Ia reeect our present member of the House.
never saw Republicans more united thon now
Those who have been for four years leading the
Greenback movement IN Western Maryland are now
working for Garfield and Arthur"
gentleman called at the rooms in the course OF
the day and asked for campaign documents. lie
stated that he was manufacturer. CARVING on
business Just outside the city. and that for twelve
years both he and his brother had voted the Demo-
cratic ticket THIS time, however they had deter
mined TO " go Republican," and to induce their
workmel 10 do the same, so far as they could by
fair argument, because they believed that the free
trade policy of the Democracy, If carried INTO cect
would ruin their present business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-20

ARM1 UFTICEhS SUNF hIoED'
CopIFYING THE REGULATIONs-FALUKE OF AN
EFFORT TO RELIEVE THE SECRETARY OF WAX
nE snMP OLE HIS DITIES.
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AN OLD SOLDIER.
[From a Massachusetts faith,
Editor National Tribune:

[From a Massachusetts father of i've Union SodiersI
ATHoL, MASS, May L., 1880
Editor National Tribune:
/ received your very interesting
by soldier
soldiers
which startling Why is this Bentley kept i'm office
insult soldiers think the bullet
holes five had been made in him. he would feel more
disposed justice. said had
Union Army will give of their experience j.
L. in the Mass 10th vol, Co. H. j. r. shot
right has the bullet that through
him. He IS per month j. l.. injured in his side in
putting Washington. He had
years. rheumatism has worked make
Board Worcester,
October and had from them that he
sending
evidence. claim pending
and lie point
his side filled with discharged large
time He has gone 10 Colorado lii hopes the
climate benefit him. n - and j. A. in the 36h
VOL H j. in 2S battles; hit wice-once In
which Fractured without the
of S3 month. H.
hit twice gets the large sum- L. l.. was IN
three cannot DO
without his Pension
We all dear boys cheertuy, az
about We all like its IL seems
the head the pension department
heart him. full of love soldiers
distance, that should be
detectives they
spending thousands of dollars that Many s
travelling bottles feel about this soldier business
thousands OF good better
Bentley for his Now Mr. Dawes and Mr. NOT
them Christian ahu
God that right prevail GOD Dos'
work OF securing justice 10 the soldier
Most truly yours, j. LLohb
The National tribune., 1880-05-01

fully sati fed experience in what
business have the Department soldier in
the late rebellion health thereby fe
patriotic number thought
would apply assistance although
entitled to It, limited and being unable TO
labor became exhausted do what
anxious avoid This did
about ten years the claim is still pending Whether
not shall live realize anything than tell
am satisfied shall not unless realize sooni and the man
agement the Department by the Commissioners rbds
any such expectation have been called upon and have nr
furnished all the proof thought That could possibly be called
having anXiously waiting and
expecting claim allowed and behold
ceived history
life from three entering the service
down to that date giving complete history of the origin of
disability, residence,
what had ben doing furnished all as required and
thought should relief
without further delay reasonably thought
otherwise? been dragging miserable existence
hoping expecting and waiting for assistance ever since and re-
letter the Department this before
ing It, thought sure my troubles nt an end broke the seal
the calltor another
affidavit of my history just the same have mentioned that
last November Comment cannot
practices Commissioner Bentley
lnclosed find stamps Tor copy OF your paper.
Yours truly, A VICTIM.
The National tribune., 1880-05-01
srRINoFiELD, Ill, ApriI 9, 1850
El1liior Nntlnnnl Tribnne


DEAR think that e Mr. Bentley had to earn his bread by
thousands crippled soldiers
compelled 10 he would change his mind in regard 70 denying
rapidly coming, November
when the soldiers will show that they know their friends from
keaTney. Pacific
saws ~
question driving the Chinese tell you
Bentley shall Every
him
pretty soon you lind the soldiers this going
over byhundreds the Democratic Republican
butI believe brave eXrebe Democratic soldier would do
soldiers John Bent
ley. hope will publish this for Il the sentiment of all
Your friend, j. G. d.
The National tribune., 1880-05-01

GUYS MILLS, CRAWFORD Co.. PA. april 20, 1880.
Editor National Tribune:
DEAR February that the Senate
passed bill granting $50 instead of $50 month to all those
soldiers disabled
vice. them a subscriber
BUNE ask that publish all pension bills passed by Con
the bill
II has the House think everything TRIBUNE
and know lived
first year. Go right make your heard all
that
thousands to back who the service while
count literally Union soldier who survived the
great stand between and harm they stood be-
tween Treason and Nation.
The National tribune., 1880-05-01
[From a rexas Young Lady.l

DENIsoN, GRAYsoN COUNTY, TEXAS.
Editor National Tribune:
say about your paper. 1t does
enough the delightful paper
read well the cheapest Father says he
would be without for five The
All have
often enough W. before another
All around here like the paper well.
Yours truly, SARAH V. ASHLEY.
The National tribune., 1880-05-01
BENNINGTON, KANSAS, Apru 80, 1880

Editor National Tribune:
SIR Did it ever occur to that by the wording Of the
ing down evidence is the intention TO employ professional
than jobs this
advance be barred Really Mr. Editor the burning
of Rome Nero made respectable by this nquy
.
The National tribune., 1880-05-01
DECATUR, ADAMS Cou,

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, IND. 4 prU "a 1880
Editor National Tribune.
Please place your valuable paper this
cation have Testament in my possessions which taken
the Confederate soldier killed
Nashville,
tion written heeiu Theodore B. Leuvile
American Bible Society,
In line of ba tie Spring HILL Tenn w w captured
this book November
the Missouri Regiment" p L. Fuller written:
This book by Confederate
has been shot into the book penetrating half through
There when where a
spondence solicited from all of the parties
in, if living. Yours truly, JAMES r. SMITH
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Soldiers Correspondence.

tThis Interesting feature paper ,0otd
IKE to publish UerV many Of The hundreds chich hand
whch pressureyo yor other matter coapots odecltRel
The National tribune., 1880-05-01
SARAH V. ASHLEY.
WEST WOODSTOCK. CoNY.. Apr

WEST WOODSTOCK, CONN. 4 prt 3, IsSO.
Editor National Tribune: ApriI 20,
article paper time about the
will write little bit of history
family. think worthy publish il.
commence, grandfathers paternal
soldiers the Revolutionary the
the close of the fighting in the battles
fought their freedom
paterna applied for pension He received one in
his father 1872
enlistng the remaining the
declared. applied received
pension died number. The
through the Flor with Mexico
Rebellion. know whether he living
My third brother the My fourth and fifth
Mexican died
the late Rebellion through He received wounds
husband 10 to suppress the rebellion where he received dis
abilities which he henoraby discharged
His disability growing upon hm more and more each year often
laying him weeks being unable
work mnch two half ago he applied foa pen
rejected. Why honorable Commits
one not duty. Was
necessary
Now, bless that honorable
Commissioner may print this you
ht God bless you soldiers friend,
respectfully, MRS j. E. WHITE
The National tribune., 1880-05-01
JACOB SHELKEY.
MANSFIELD yAn1RY P. o.. ALLEGHENY Co., PA,
Editor National tribune:

Editor National Tribune:
DEAR The TRIBUNE Dictionary arrived l
S volume,
containing information needed would be
without dictionary when fifty they
tanning twenty thousand the February
number the TRIBUNE that the soldiers started petition
whoop up God speed on its rounds hope will fail
reach western hundreds eNSoders
are waiting and anxious attach their names to such paper
the the acknowledged HIM
self both by word and action unequal to the task required Of
him wounded eHsodier, wounded the
battles in defense of the believe with
both blind of duties
the office with infinitely dispatch than
the present incumbent With best wishes for the of
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, remain yours truly
The National tribune., 1880-05-01
CANroN, BRAproRp Co, M.
Editor National Tribune i:

CANTON, BRADFORD Co. MO-. Il pra 70 1880.
Editor National Tribune:
Please tell all the old soldiers through TRIBUNE
against just against him
a candidate There is the whole thing NUTSHELL Now,
would like TO keep posted and give the the
members Bentley bill
are its supporters Then we will take of them best
Bentley think that all soldiers perjurers
sorry he has poor an opinion of US TO put II beyond the
how worthy he
could his
board them could
it likely could, doctors
and there compel %. Then
his evidence unless he has lots of money and
viii little saving
the Government? Only bars the poor able
their
be designated But do think unjust measure
The National tribune., 1880-05-01

HILLsBoRoUGH, LAWRENCE Co. ALA, Apri 5, 1850.
Editor National Tribune:
DEAR SIR received your clock, would e
dollars for The invaluable tells of the
downs soldiers had in old Virginia Maryland
all through the wish would subscribe
for and what the authorities doing at Washington
think ii will stir Congress make the Commissioner
of the bountie and pensions that due disabled sol
diers know of Il good who Will
money not paid them by Government
win do ali power help paper in thus doing
help myself Wishing world your
poor soldiers bring a close
manning your friend, ID. T.. RIDENHoUR.
The National tribune., 1880-05-01
ApAmsvILLg, TENN, Apru 8, 1880.
Editor National Tribune .

ADAMsVILLE TENN, Aprt D, 1880
Editor National Tribune.
DEAR should you
imagine how soldiers
had the stamp pay the regards
refraned tor long before applying pension
disabi tiles seemed grow then application
thought would get it but for about five
been nothing but wait wa wait First comrades testimony
called that neighbors'
secured Then commissioned officers testmony that
secured Then testimony secured.
more proof was called for got my colonel two eute nants and
two more comradesprvaes Now it has been about eight
months since have heard from my case write TO the Com
do but wait wait sarye myself and LITTLE and die? Yes,
the of God There
Bentley his other officials
hapS | "a witness l will he
remembers old yonder world,
crumbs that tell the
him If he remembers
the clothing l
the naked
April whore
cold rheumatism ruined health being
theresu? viii he remember nfamed swollen caused
by cold while picket Bethel Tennessee
tke effects OF which partial blindness? VIII
the from rheumatism? VIII
hear the soldiers the
orphans? Soldiers God melt his stone
if he small with large heart and full
Of sympathy This will be the OF exsoder
Good will and peace TO ali.
Your friend, j. w.
The National tribune., 1880-05-01

- FERRY, PERRY Co, MO, ~IpTit Is 1850.
Editor National Tribune:
old soldier and would like
most valuable had long service in the
/ able work don't how possibly
without help the Government
file the Pension Office
never sick till into the army going
stripped Is
there way of improving things at the Pension ONCE
Your friend, OLD SOLDIER.
The National tribune., 1880-05-01
"zRBADEE ANDERSON =,
MoNrIoEL1o, n. j., AprH 80, 1850
Editor National Tribune /.

MoNTOELLo \. j., Aprl 80, 1850
Editor National Tribune.
DEAR SIR wish 70 say few words to the old soldiers in re-
gard to that accursed Sixty Bill of John A Beneys
tell all If Senate
House of Representatives this bill it Will bring down dis
them, be politi-
caly damned for soldier will him The soldiers
all the this bill rQb them their rights
They green and easily humbugged unprci
pied politicians think and this fall President
Members Congress according their convictions
not at the dctaon of Now, best and
truest friend in Washington THE TRIBUNE and
all that keep fighting this
scandlous bill and for the removal OF the who has the
audacty and meanness to hatch such a scheme
AN OLD SOLDIER INDIAN SCOUT.
The National tribune., 1880-05-01

SToNER's, Pa. Aprtt y, 1850.
Editor National Tribune:
Please publish the following your Correspond
e.:
Mr.. SMITH:
SIR see IN IAE TRIBUNE that YOU want nform
abraham snyder address Connesvile Pa You haye the
18TH Pennsylvania Regiment but
tors address Springfield Fayete County Pa My address
Is Stoner's, Westmoreand County, Pa.
Yours truly, JACOB SHELKEY.