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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
THE CLERKS ARMY RECORD.

1t is understood that roll has been prepared
for Congress in the Treasury Department, show
ing the names of employees, the places from
whence they were appointed, and their services
in the army. In this connection it is learned
that many Of the clerks who were in the Depart
ment during the entire war have taken the credit
as army service Of their connection with the
Treasury guards and other organizations that
were formed here during the excitement incl
dent to Early's raid. If this is so the roll will
not furnish the information which Congress de-
sired to obtain. No clerk is entitled to record
for services unless he can show an honorable dis
charge from the army, navy, or marine.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
GENERAL MEIGS,s REPORT.

The annual report of Quartermaster-Generai
Meigs has been transmitted to the Secretary OF
War. The report is a vOluminOus one, and shows
in detail the operations Of the Department dur
ing the fiscal year ended June 80 1881. 1t con-
tains a number of recommendations regarding
the service of the Department. including :" re-
newal of past recommendation for the erection OF
a building for the safe keeping of records OF the
Executive Departments not in frequent use. In
reviewing his recommendation for Hall OF Rec
ords, General Megs says: There can be no doubt
as to the value and economy Of such building.
An appropriation therefor has passed the Senate
unanimously, but in the last hours of the late
Congress it failed in conference. General MeigS
then refers to the proposed new building for the
Pension Office, and says that owing to verbal
defect in the law providing for the erection of
this building, it has been and still is impossible
TO begin the work. He therefore recommends
further legislative action.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
LADIES' AUXILIARY CORPS, GA. r,

Over year ago it began to be matter of con-
sideration in Lyon Post, n. j., to concoct some
measure whereby the wives, sisters, and daughters
of comrades could actively engage in assisting in
the Order The Camp-fires Of Lyon Post were
noted for their efficiency in get-up, and were so
attractive that all outsiders strove to get invita-
tons to them.
To facilitate and systematic this work, the
Ladies Auxiliary Corps Of Lyon Post was organ
lied last spring. The result surprised even the
most sanguine, and now they can boast most eff
Gent corps ready for any work
The matter has been brought before the State
Department G. A. r.. which has promulgated from
Headquarters the following:
The subject of State organization of Ladies'
Auxiliary Corps in this Department has received
deserved attention at these Headquarters, and in
view of its great value to the Posts in particular
and the q. A. X. in general it is deemed advisable
to authorize the formation of Ladies' Commit
tee, which by conference may facilitate the insti-
tuition of Post Auxiliaries and subsequently, the
State organization. The following named ladies
are requested by the Department committee to
serve as such committee: Mrs. c. NJ Burge of
Vineland; Mrs J. r. Grubb, of Camden; Miss NJ.
Flaacke of Elizabeth; Mrs Alfred Hansbeck, of
Jersey City; Mrs. James Hardy, of Manasquan.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
A STINGY STEWARD,

A committee of the inmates of the United
States Naval Asylum in Philadelphia waited
upon Vice-Admiral Rowan, the governor, the
other day and entered a complaint regarding the
food with which they are furnished. Itwas claimed
that potatoes are the only vegetables they ever
see: that the bread and meat are too stale for
their toOthless gums; that the only dessert pro-
vided is rice, and that but once week, and that
the tea and coffee are lacking in quality. This
condition of affairs is attributed to the parsi-
mOny of the steward. The complaints will be
officially investigated.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26

John X. Morris, of Flat Rock, KY. died re-
Gently, leaving an estate valued at $4,000. His
Will, just probated in Paris, KY, leaves every
thing to Harriet Morris, a negro woman who was
born and brought up on the farm. Mrs Morris
inherited the farm from Jesse Shumate her
father, and at her death it passed to Mr.. Morris
In 1850 Mr.. Shumate died, leaving will freeing
all his slaves, the only surviving one of whom is
the cOlored woman, Harriet, and providing that
in case his daughter and her husband died child
less, the farm should go to his ex-slaves Mr..
MOrris's will carries out the provisions of his
father-in-law. The relatives will try to break
the will.
Probably the only person now living who ever
saw CORVALLIS is Charles Branigan, of Water
town, Wis, who is ninety-seven years old. and
who remembers when the soldier passed through
the County Monaghan, in Ireland, in 1898, with
his flying camp, as it was called
General Rufus Ingalls,, Colonel and Assistant
Quartermaster- General, arrived at the Arlington
yesterday afternoon. General Ingalls, is "on the
list to succeed General Meigs as Quartermaster-
General of the army. He was the chief quarter
master of the Army of the Potomac during almost
the whole of the war of the rebellion, and is now
chief quartermaster on the staff of Lieutenant
General Sheridan.
The members Of Company K, One Hundred
and Seventy-seventh New York Volunteers have
formed an association, by electing officers. The
object is to have annual Reunions aid each other
when sick or injured, and look after the families
of deceased members. The association comprises
about thirty veterans. The company was ode of
the best in the regiment
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
THE STAR ROUTE,

POstmaster-General James left for the South
this week, accompanied by Mrs. James, Assistant
POstmaster-GeHeral Elmer and wife, Mr.. Frank
James, Mrs. Pierson (the Postmaster Generals
daughteE), Col Thompson, superintendent of the
railway mail service; Mr.. Jamison, assistant SUI
perintendent, and Mr.. Van Wormer, chief clerk
of the Post-Ofice Department. The party will
proceed to Jacksonville, Fla. by way of Charles
ton, S. c., and return via Atlanta, Ga. The trip
will occupy ten days.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS REPORT.

General J. X. Barnes, SurgeOn-General United
States Army, in his annual report to the Secre-
tary Of War, gives detailed statement of the Il
nancial operations of the medical department OF
the army for the fiscal year ending June 80, last,
showing disbursements as follows On account OF
the medical and hospital department, of $142,-
S9i57-leaving a balance of So, 10543, which
amount will be required to meet prior obligations;
on account Of artificial limbs, S420041 29-leav
ing balance of 1899 95871; for appliances for
disabled soldiers S524-leaving a balance of 81,
476; for medical and surgical history, $1,000
leaving balance of $13,3S815; for museum and
library, 9,3s0.14-leaving balance of $61986;
for trusses, S5,333.50. The number of persons al
lowed artificial limbs or communication up to June
80 last is 4,501 of which there are now not over
10000 remaining. Attention is called to the ne
cessity for an increased appropriation to meet the
actual expenses of the medical department, and
an estimate of S25OOOO is given as necessary for
use during the next fiscal year.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
A NEW WAY TO DO 1T,

In Exeter, England, the other day trades
man, becoming tired of life adopted a novel
method of getting rid of it. He inserted a tube
filled with gunpowder into his mouth, applied
light 10 the other end, and blew his head to
pieces
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26

Sedgwick Post, G. A. R., of Norwich, Conn,
will hold fair the first week in December
There will be no lack of attractions, among
which may be noted, an amateur minstrel troupe
and theatrical performance.
The object is to raise funds for needy members
of the organization and their families and the
project has many warm patrons among the citizens
composing the business community May the
efforts made bring success
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
POST-UFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, d. c., NOuemJer Is, 1881.


GENTLEMEN: Your favor of the 10th instant
has been duly considered by the Department,
with those of many merchants who have COM
planned OF the past rulings as restricting their
business enterprise. The result of such consider
alton has been the ruling herewith inclosed 1t
is intended that the matter printed shall be
treated as third-class NATTER and, being inclosed
with merchandise, subject to the higher rate, and
that the merchant may also write upon the
package" his own name and address, preceded
by the word from and there may also be
written or printed the number and names of the
articles inclosed; and the sender thereof may
write or print upon or attach to any such articles
by tag or label, a mark, number, name or letter,
for purposes of Identification"
You will observe that what may be written
upon the tag is simply "a mark, number, name.
or letter." not to tell the width or price, but to
identify the article If the full liberty to inclose
printed matter with the samples, will not enable
merchants to avail themselves of the mails when
they can thus identify the articles described in
print, by mark, number, &c, the Department
only regret that further aid cannot be afforded
under the law as it now stands
Very respectfully,
FRANK HATTON,
First asst p. ii. General.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
GRAND ARMY MATTERS,

Last week Commander c. Z. Ballou, of Van
deveer Post, No. 81, G. A. r., of Fonda, n. Y,
with his staff, visited GlOversvile and organized
Colonel Simeon Summons Post. No. 242 After
the ceremonies of mastering were over the
following were chosen officers of the new Post:
Commander, A. 3. Pearce: Senior Vice-Com-
mander, John Lee; Junior Vice Commander, l..
c. Morgan; QuartermasteT, Joseph Daley: Sur
geon, A. J. Armenia: Chaplain, Peter J. Keck q;
Officer OF the Day, NJ. Z. Soules; Officer of the
Guard, VIM. Hawley; Adjutant, H. J. Anthony;
Sergeant-NlaiOr, Jas. A. Swartwout; Quartermas-
ter-Sergeant VIM. J. Grifis.
Then followed addresses and the relation Of
incidents of the war by various comrades, singing
of songs &c. and an attempt to clean out the Post
COmmissary, which failed on account of the
bOuntiful supply of eatables provided.
The Hall Of the Post is very neatly fur
nished, the altar, desks and officers stations
being made OF solid black walnut. Depending
from chandelier over the altar in the centre of
the Hall is bronze eagle with outspread pinions,
holding in its beak the regulation badge OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic. About the walls
are hung large number of mottos, paintings and
engravings, including portraits of Presidents,
Generals of the Army of the Rebellion, battle
scenes and others indicative of soldier taste. At
the front the Hail. and back of the commanders
station is Autograph engraving of Col. Summons
residence Handsome curtains, bearing in gilt
letters the name and number of the Post, are
hung at the front windows. The boys are evil
IDENTIFY getting ready to enjoy themselves this
winter.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
THE MISSISSIPPI AND TRIBUTARIES.

A pamphlet on the Mississippi River and its
Tributaries gives the following statement of the
mileage of the navigable portion of each Of the
tollowng-named rivers above its mouth: Mis-
souri, 3,129; Mississippi, 2161; Ohio, 1021 ; Red
9S6; Arkansas. 884; White, 779; Tennessee, $50;
Cumberland, 900; Yellowstone, 474; Ouachita,
363; Wabash, $50; Allegheny, 325; Usage, 1863
Minnesota, 295; Sunfower, 2T; Illinois, go;
Yazoo, 226; Black (Ark.,) 112; Green, 200; ST.
Francis. $50: Tallahatchie IFS; Wisconsin, $50;
Deer Creek, 116; Tensas, 119; Manongahela, 10;
Kentucky, los; Bartholomew, 100; Kanawha
81; Muskingum, 81; Chippewa 90; Iowa, 50;
Big Hatchie 10; st. Croix, 65; Rock, Cos Black
Ia.), 81; Macon, 60; Bout, So: Big Horn, so;
Clinton, so; Little Red 10; Big Cypress and
Lake, Al Big Black, So; Dauchtte, So Total
number of rivers, SO; total number of miles of
navigation at present, 1910.
1t was North Carolinian at last who weeded
the row at Yorktown. There he stood as senti
mel, in his butternut clothing, with orders to let
no one pass without giving the countersign. One
fellow approached and sought to pass, but the
tar-heel came down with his bayonet and demand
ed the cOuntersign. The fellow handed out two
or three old countersigns but they would not do,
and then he showed fight and said to the tar-heel
h be burned if he didn't pass anyway. Then
showed the grit in the old Tar State. The SEN
tinel threw down his gun and began to shuck his
coat, saying as he did so, Il won't shoot you nor
[ won't stick you, but you ainter passin here
without me to whip" and at him he went with
his fists clinched and in his shirt sleeves and the
stranger retired in good order. Who was hep
ReidsciHe " c. Times.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26

Pest Sixty-three, G.. A. R., Of Natick, Mass
gave pleasant entertainment last week, the
chief features of which were readings and music
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26

Commander HaWley, of H. A. Patton Post No.
Is, G. A. r., of Reedsburg, Wisconsion, writes as
follows:
H. A. Patton Post, No. -, Department OF Wis
consin, G.. A. r., have organized a series of camp
fires on 1st and Sd Friday evenings of each month.
We are now on our second year, and for young
Post in a country village meeting with good sue
cess A short time ago theatrical company came
along and we accepted their offer to play for us,
and the result was a financial success Our Post
numbers now about fifty, with number of appli-
cations on hand. We called a special meeting
and held the memorial services of our late Presi-
dent and cOmrade James A. Garfield On the pub
lie square, Joe Hooker Post, No. 9, being pres
ent as invited guests, and it was estimated $500
people were in attendance. We have rented
cOmmodious hall and are moving in. Although
but few Of our citizens seem to be public-spirited
enough to aid us on special occasions, the boys
are full Of soldier grit and success attends our
efforts. 1t is not strange, however, that fifteen
years should W pc out to greater or lesser ex-
tent the patriotic feeling our citizens had in 1865.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26

New Posts have been added to the Grand Army
of the Republic in the State of Ohio during the
last seven months to the number of 122 There
are now in the State 162 Posts, and the work is
being pushed vigorously in every town in the
State.-The alliance Pioneer
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26

Lincoln Post No. g. Grand Army of the Re-
public, of this city, have taken the large hall
formerly occupied by the Spencerian Business
College and recently held campfire which was
of much interest on account of the presentation
to the Post for safe keeping, Of the colors Of the
Second Regiment, District of Columbia Volun-
teers. These colOrs were presented to the regi-
iment by the ladies of the District
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26

Heckethorne Post No. AZ, of Tecumseh, Neb.,
which was organized May II, 1880, by Col John
S. Wood, A. A. G., with thirty-two charter MEM
bers has present membershipof ffty-nine, and
is differed as follows: William Bier Bower, Com
mander; F. A. Cue, Senior Vice Commander;
Jacob Killer, Junior Vice Commander; S. c. War
riner, Adjutant: G. G. Jones, Quartermaster :;
Chas Holstead, Officer of the Day; II. Miles, Of
fcer of the Guard; DR.. D. W. Lyle, Surgeon; w
L. Dunlop Chaplain; Jasper Stone, Quartermas-
ter Sergeant; J. T. Bigg, Sergeant Major.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
PATENTS!
Established in 1865.
CAN OBTAIN A PATENT?

Send rough sketch or (if you CAM model of your
invention to GEORGE E. LEMON, Washington, d. c.,
ard PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION will be made of all
United States Patents of the class of inventions,
and you will be advised whether patent be
obtained.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-26
P, 0. D. RULINGS,
TOhicial.

The following letter from First Assistant
Postmaster General TIatton addressed to a firm
of lawyers who represent the interests of mer-
camille firms, when it is considered in connection
with the ruling authorising the Enclosure of
printed matter with merchandise, is believed to
cover the vexed question of what may be written
or printed on tags attached to merchandise
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-12-12
The Ancient Civilization.

Such was the topic of Rev.. Mr.. Daltons
sixth Saturday lecture, comparing its princi-
pies and aims with these OF modern ciyiliza-
ton.
The lecturers idea was that in Greece ere
laid the foundations of cities, Tin the modern
sense) industrial pursuits, the arts, sciences,
philosophy, civil society and government.
These were derived no doubt from Egypt and
the Phnni, Jams but improved upon by the
Grecians. Even Rome fell short of Greece in
culture, and only surpassed her in the art OF
conquerina and controlling rival cities and
countries The true idea of democratic rule
and republican equality was never understood
or accepted in Greece or Rome. The education
of the masses, and the securing to them their
rights, were ideas foreign to all ancient states
and statesmen except perhaps Pericles. Mod
ern Europe derived from Greece and Rome
the aristocratic idea of keeping down the
masses and looking down on ma nual labor and
trade. Not till the French revolution has a
true democratic order been possible and there
the struggle is tremendous
In brief. the ancient civilization aimed at
maintaining few individuals and families at
a high point of privilege and prerogatiye,
scheme which was successfully carried out for
centuries and transmitted to feudal Europe,
where it fiourished for thousand years more,
till it was shattered by the French Revolution.
The decisive objection to it is, that it secures
the few at the expense of the many. and so de-
feats the purpose of Providence. Even in the
Christian church, the same general principle
was gradually introduced and incorporated into
its polity, where it wrought still greater evils
than in the State, for the reason that it was
absolutely at variance with the fundamental
principle OF Christianity which allows US to
oil nO a N master earth.
The principle We contend for is not that
known as socialism, or any form OF commu-
nism, but is really as antagonistic 10 them both
as it is to depotism. What we want to see is
fair play, an equal chance secured to all, so
that individuals may rise as high in life and in
the scale OF being as the best exercise of their
faculties will permit. To this end let all arbi-
trary restrictions be abolished, and with them,
all artificial and unreasonable distinctions
which serve, and can serve, no other end than
that of keeping down those who would other
wise rise, and propping up the really inferior
who left to themselves. would rapidly sink to
their proper level. This. is the natural order
ordained of God, and should be maintained by
man as the only means OF securing justice to
ali. In word, let Gods laws be carried out,
and not mans attempts to contravene them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-12-12
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
December 8, lSS1.
OFFICE HOURS:

From 500 q. m. to $50 p. M, Sundays excepted.
Sundays, open for Carriers and General Delivery
from o TO 10 a. m.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Boston and intermediate oiices-Arrive at 12.45
o. m. Close at S.15 a. m, 1925 and 500 p. M
Boston and the West-Arrive at 12.45, BIO $40,
and LILO p. m. 0Ioae at 6.15 a. m, 1925, 800
Intermediate or Way Mails, ia Boston s. Maine
Ralway-Arriye at 1915 and $40 p. m. Close at
Great Southern & Western-Arrive at 12.4J 5.10,
BIO and LILO p. m Close at S,15 a. M, l2.2o.
500 and 500 p. m
Bangor and connecting routee-ArriVe at l.zo p
ca. Close at l1.43 a. m
Augusta and connecting routes-Arrive at 3Oo a.
IN. and l2v p. m. Close at HAS a M. and 4.4b
Morning Northwestern, by Grand Trunk Railway
Arrive at $40 a. m Close at 100 q. m
Lewiston and Auburn-Arriye at 2o5 and 500 a.
m. and l.20 p. m. Close at $50 and ll.45 a. IN.
Castine. Deer Isle, Selgwick, S. W. Harbor, Mt.
Desert, Jonesport, nachias, Machiasport, East Ma
chias MilIbridge and Bar Harbor, via each steamer
Arrive al 9 a. m. Close at p. m.
Esstpert VIA each steamer-Arrlve 81 o.oo a. m'
Foreign mails via New York, day previous to sail
ing OF sfeamers-Close at 8.l5 a; m.
Express. Augusta, Bangor and the EaSt-Arrlve az
2.05 a. N. Close at 500 p. M;
skowhegan, intermediate offices and the norm
skowhegan also closes at 800 D. m.
Cana.ia and intermediate offices. via g. T. R.--Ar-
rive at l225 m Close at LOO p. m.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island-Close at
ll45 m. and 800 p m.
Swanton VT, and intermediate offices, via P. q
X. R.-Arriye at 6.45 D. m. Close at z 40 a. m.
Bartlett n. H., and intermediate offices, via p. q
o. r. R.-Arrive at ll.I5 u. m Close at 2.0u p. m.
Worcester, Mass, and intermediate offices, via r
& R. r. R.-Arriye at 1.35 p. m. Close at lz.Zo
p. m
Rochester, N. H., and intermediate offices, via p.
r. R.-Close at TOO a. m.
Carriers deliveries are made daily Sundays OK
cepted) in the business portion of the city at 100
and 1000 a n.,- and 2 90 p. M, In other sections
st 90 and II. 45 a. IN. and 800 p. m Collections
are made ON week days at 100 and HOO a. HI.
aud 400 and 800 D. M. On SUNDAYS at 500 p. m.