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The National tribune., 1881-11-12
THANKSGIVING DAY, 1881.

The following proclamation has been issued
by President Arthur:
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
PROCLAMATION.
1t has long been the pious custom of our
people, with the closing of the year to lock
back upon the blessings brought to them in the
changing course of the seasons, and to return
solemn thanks to the All-giving Service from
Whom they flow. And although at this period
when the falling leaf admonishes us that the
time of our sacred duty is at hand, our Nation
still lies in the shadow of great bereavement.
and the mourning which has filled our hearts
still finds its sOrrowful expression toward the
God before whom we but lately bowed in grief
and supplication, yet the countless benefits
which have shOwered upon us during the past
twelvemonth call for our feryent gratitude and
make it fitting that we should rejoice with
thankfulness that the Lord, in his infinite
mercy, has most signally favored our country
and our people. Peace without and prosperity
within have been vouchsafed to us, no pesti-
lence has visited shores, the abundant
privileges of freedom which our fathers left US
in their wisdom are still our increasing heritage;
and it, in parts of our vast domain, aff1iction
has visited our brethren in their forest homes,
yet even this calamity has been tempered and
in manner sanctifed by the generous COM
passion for the sufferers which has been called
forth throughout our land. For all these things
it is well that the voice of the Nation should
90 up to God in devOut homage
Wherefore /, Chester A Arthur, President of
the United States, do recommend that all the
people observe Thursday, the Oath day of No
vember instant as a day of national thanks
giving and prayer by ceasing far as may be
from their secular labors, and meeting in their
several places of worship there to join in ascrib-
ing honor and praise to Almighty God, whose
goodness has been so manifest in our history
and in our lives, and offering earnest prayers
that His bounties may continue to us and to
our children.
In witness have hereunto set my band and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
Done at the city of Washington this fourth
day of November, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
IL. s.. eighty-one, and of the independence Of
the United States the one hundred and
sixth. CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
By the President of the United States:
JAMES G. BLAINE,
Secretary of State.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12
THE UNITED STATES ARMY,

General Sherman has submitted his annual
report to the Secretary of War, enclosing the re-
ports of Generals Drum and Sackett and the
reports of the commanding generals of the divis-
ions and departments. General Sherman says,
referring to the reports of the latter that they all
show that our companies are too small for eff
Gent discipline and for economical service. When
the National Treasury poor and loaded with
debt, the army endeavored to gracefully submit
to Over-work, but now, says General Sherman,
they appeal for relief and it is recommended that
Congress repeal that clause of the existing law
which limits the enlisted force of the army at
$4,000 men. Considerable space is devoted TO a
discussion of the subject of officers servants Gen
eral Sherman maintaining that soldier should
ever be compelled to do mental labor without
compensation or without his own consent, and
he recommends that the existing law be repealed
OF modified so as to secure this end. Referring
to West Point, he says it has been and must con-
tinue to be the fountain source of military edu-
cation in time OF peace. In his Judgment the
military academy at West Point fultills its uses,
and can safely be entrusted to prepare boys 10
become soldiers Of the future.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12
4 just Ruling.

Last week we referred to the subject of in
creased pensions for total disability, and pub
lished an extract from a letter written by the
Commissioner of Pensions showing a ruling not
in accordance with our ideas of justice.
Since then we have seen Colonel Dudley and
called his attention to the matter, and he in
forms us that although the ruling made by his
predecessor has not been as yet formally re-
pealed, he nevertheless has, in two similar cases
brought to his attention, decided that where a
certificate for increae was issued after June Is,
1880, the increase to $50 per month to begin
before. tina, date, the pensioner is to be con-
sidered as constructvely on the rolls on the
above date when the law was passed, and there
fore entitled to the S72 per month provided by
the act from that time
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

so nearly accurate that they will not vary to
any appreciate extent from the official state
ment when it shall have been published. We
assert therefore that at the commencement of
the "Seven Days" battle McClellan's army, in
stead of being 10000 strong only numbered
about 10000 electives; there having been no
material accessions to it that we aware of
between June 90, the date upon which our esti-
mate is fixed, and June g. the day when the
fight began
In fact, it is doubtful if it had as many men
as we concede; for two of the strongest regi-
ments in the Fifth Corps (the Eighteenth Mas
sachusetts and Seventeenth New York; were
detached on service with Stoneman the last
week in June and did not rejoin their COM
mand until after it had reached Harrson's Land
ing in July.
1t is true that Mcclellan in his report shows
an apparent strength on June 20 of 1O5825
officers and men present for duty; but it
must be remembered that he included in the
returns sent in by him all the forces which
had been directly OF cOnstructiyely placed under
his command The forces at Fortress Monroe,
which never joined him, were thus accounted
for; besides which were the troops at Yorktown,
West Point, and other localities, and Stoneman's
command, engaged in guarding supply depots, &c,
and which were not available for offensive opera
TONS At least ii, 900 men must be deducted from
the number of troops given in the returns rem
dered to get the actual effective strength on the
Chickahominy June 26, 1862.
This deduction made, it will appear that the
Army of the Potomac had, at the time indicated,
an effective numerical strength of but little if
anything more than we have stated, and hence
General Palfrey has made a most grievous mis-
take in his own estimates, or else erred in adopt
ing other figures than his own without first care
fully examining to ascertain whether they were
correct or not
There are other inaccuracies in the work which
might be pointed out, but enough has been said,
for the present at least, to show that the initial
volume of the publications to be made under the
auspices of the Military Historical Society of Mas
sachusetts ought not to be taken as authority
without at least careful investigation and compar-
ison with the official records.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12
Important Notice.

Desiring TO extend the usefulness of our paper
to the widest possible extent, and in order that
no ex-sodier other person interested in matters
growing out of the war of the rebellion may have
reasonable excuse for not taking it, we have
concluded to fix the subscription price, until
January 1, at one dollar per annum.
Those who have heretofore sent one dollar and
fifty cents for single subscription, by sending
half dollar more with an additional name and
address, will be granted additional copy, thus
bringing their individual subscriptions down to
one dollar for fifty-two numbers Those wishing
to become subscribers, should in view of the
above offer send on their one dollar at once and
those who have already sent one dollar and fifty
cents, should, without delay, remit the remaining
half dollar with another subscriber before the
new year commences.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12
A National Soldiers Monument.

~
Monuments in memory of our dead soldiers and
sailors are being erected all over the country
in every loyal State and almost in every city and
town. Why not form National Monumental
Association for the purpose of erecting a fitting
memorial in Washington, to commemorate the
heroic achievements and sacrifices of all the gal
liant men who died in defense of the Union?
Why not raise, at the seat of Government, a
structure, upon the marble sides of which shall
be engraved the number of troops furnished by
the States respectively to aid in putting down
the rebellion, and the numbers of those who
went down before the tempest of war?
Why not perpetuate the principles for which
we fought while yet occasion offers?
We believe such an undertaking practicable.
The Grand Army Of the Republic could success
fully carry out the great work if it would but
decide to do so. What say our soldier friends?
Shall such a monument be erected?
The National tribune., 1881-11-12
DEATH OE DIR. BkCHE,

Benjamin Franklin Bache, Medical Director IL
the L. s. Navy, and great-grandsOn OF Ben-
jamin Franklin, died az his home, in Brooklyn,
on Wednesday, He was born in Monticello, Va.
on February !, 1901, and was appointed assistant
surgeon in the Navy in 1924. His grandfather,
Richard Bache, was Postmaster-General OF the
United States from 1776 to 1872, and his grand
mother rendered great service during the Amer
can Revolution by supervising the labOrs of 2,IOe
women in providing clothing and OtheE peees-
sarieS for the arny
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

IT would be matter of considerable interest
to know the number of criminal prosecutions
four years of office-holding against persons
charged with endeavoring to defraud the Pension
Office; Also the number of convictions We
think such a showing would effectually squelch
the cry of Fraud! Fraud! or else establish the
fact that the late Commissioner failed to do his
duty in the premises.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

ONE OF the most common frauds practiced or
attempted to be practced upon the Pension Of
widow Very few of these prove successful for
any length of time if at all; and it seems to us
that all danger might be removed if the pen
on first payment, by the postmaster where he or
she receives mail or, if in large cities, by some
prominent United States officer
Such Identification should be under oath, and
there should be law to punish the guilty party
in the event of false swearing.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12
About n Letter.

During the last year or two of the war of the
especially among the gentler SEX to write letters
for random distribution among soldiers at
the front. This was not done from any testing
spirit, but in real earnest, the writers thinking
that words of cheer and comfort, even from stran-
gers, would help those to whom they were adj
dressed to bear up bravely until the end should
come. Such letters, to some of the men who had
left no one at home to remember them, were as
CLEANS of sunshine breaking through dark
cloud; and we know of at least two instances
where, after the war was over, the acquaintance
ship thus begun eliminated after the old, old
fashion, and, as the story goes, they lived hap
PLY together until the end of their lives" Chill
dren as well as grown people often INDUCED
themselves in writing to the soldiers, and letter
from one of them has found it's way into our
sanctum, and we give it space upon the third
page of this issue of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
1t is not a long letter, but what history it
unfolds.
The simplicity and artlessness of childhood
run through every line and, as it tells the SIM
pie story of so many years ago, one cannot help
but think as he reads, of the thousands of others
who in those stormy days, dreamed of dear ones,
but awoke from pleasant slumbers to find them
gone forever more.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12
TRADE WITH CUBA,

Many Madrid papers comment favorably OF the
speech of Minister Hamlin in Boston and express
the hope that the reform policy OF the Madrid
government both in peninsular and Cuban tariff
will induce the American Government to facilitate
trade between Cuba and the United States by some
counter reduction in the flag and tariff duties OF
America Senior Sagasta and his finance and cor
onial ministers are very well disposed TO meet
America half way
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

WE publish the leading features of Colonel
Dudley's report showing the condition of the
business of his office during the past year, and
that he comprehends the needs of his Department
to make its work more effective, and we have no
doubt but that if his wishes are carried out it's
efficiency will be largely increased
Some of the matters to which he refers require
more extended notice than we can give them
at this time, and will be considered separately
hereafter.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12
WHAT SECRETARY BLAINE SAYS.

The published report that the United States
Government had directed General Hurlbut te
continue to recognize the government OF Presi-
dent Calderon as the legitimate governments of
Peru was shown 10 Secretary Blaine yesterday,
and in reply TO the question if it We're true he
said: There is nothing in the affairs OF Pera
about which the Department cares to speak"
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

COMMISSIONER Dudley must be an exceedingly
kind-hearted and charitable mamie even has
some words of praise for the late John A Bentley.
Perhaps, however, he is only carrying out the
Christian injunction Speak well of the dead or
not at all" He was obliged to refer to his pre-
decessor, and, taking the above view of the mat
ter, is to be congratulated for the kindly forbear
ing spirit in which he mentions him.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12
WHAT COLONEL GRuBB SAYS,

The Colonel of the Ninth Massachusetts regi
ment has received q letter from f. b. Grubb
colonel of the New Jersey battalion denying
that reports detrimental to the Massachusetts
regiment were originated or circulated by him OF
members of his battalion. He says, that as field
officer of the day he had nothing to report of the
Ninth Massachusetts except their excellent drill,
and states that the injurious reports emanateG
from editorial columns Of Richmond Journals.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

SINCE last weeks issue THE NATIONAL TRI-
BUNE has added over one thousand 10000 paid
subscriptions to its list which goes to show that
our efforts to make live soldiers paper are be-
ing appreciated. And yet We are not satisfied.
We want at least 100000 names upon our books
before January l.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

LESS than a month remains before the meet
ing of Congress. Those who desire to keep fully
posted regarding legislation affecting pensions,
bounties, and the ike-alsO the news of the
day, especially as it relates to the Capital city
should subscribe to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
without delay.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

CONGRESS having donated 100000 toward the
Yorktown monument to be erected over photo
graph of rebel flags and $500 in the bogus money
of the defnnct confederacy, we propose that it
now appropriate an equal amount toward a mon
ument, in the Capital of the Nation, in memory
of the more than three hundred thousand loyal
men who laid down their lives that the Govern
ment might live.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

WE wish 100000 subscribers On OF before jan
uary LIST next. If each one who now reads THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE will interest him or herself
to the extent of getting even one new subscrip-
ton there will be no room to doubt that the de-
sired number will be reached
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

Do not wait until the 1st of January before
sending in your subscriptions to THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE or getting your friends to do so. We
want new subscribers in order that we may make
proper arrangements for the future.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

THE Detroit Free Press is funny paper. M
Quad" is it's humorous writer He has excelled
himself in his fancy sketch of Sixteen Years
After" published in this number Of THE Ma
TIONAL TRIBUNE.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

COMMISSIONER Dudley estimates that $780,
100000, including deficiency of $40, OO0, 600 will
be required to pay pensioners during the next
fiscal year.
Now look out for the charges of fraud in the
Pension Office" fraudulent claims" &c, &c,
which are started whenever an appropriation to
pay the ex-soldiers, or their heirs is called for
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

THE official report of General Mcclellan shows
the total number of Union killed in the two
days battle at Antietam or Sharpsburg, Septem-
BIER 10th and 18th, 1862, to have been 2010.
Hooker lost in killed, 348; Sumner, $780, Burn
side, 1872 So much for M Quad's" historical
accuracy; but yet, his sketch is smoothly written
for a novice.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

A NATIONAL Reunion of the surviving Union
soldiers and sailors who served during the war
a grand affair.
Why not have one here next year, say May 30 :?
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

EACH subscriber to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
who has paid $50, by getting us one new sub
scriptien at one dollar, and retaining of that
amount fifty cents, remitting us the balance with
name and address of such new subscriber, can get
his or her copy of the paper at the reduced rate,
viz: One Dollar per annum.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

Our reduction of rates to One Dollar per year
until January LIST is an experiment.; but if our
expectations of increased subscriptions are real
lied we hope to be able to make such arrange
ments as will enable US to offer The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE at the same price from that time on.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

UNTIL January 1st the subscription price of
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE for one year is One
Dollar.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

WE REQUEST that our friends who get extra
copies of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE will take
pains to place them where they will do the most
good.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

WE commend to our readers for careful con-
sideration the synopsis of the report of the
Commissioner of Pensions, which appears in
another column.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

FIFTEEN thousand corpses,7 with "Bloody
Hands Uplifted," isgood. See M Quad's" article
on Sharpsburg.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

AN equalization of bOunties upon just basis
will give to every ex-solder eight and one-third
dollars per month for all the time served, pre-
YiOus payments TO be deducted.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

Subscribe for THE NATIONAL TIxBUNE, the
best Soldiers paper in the country
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

FOLLOW a cry of fraud upon the Pension Office
to its source, and in nine cases out of ten you
will find that it originated from copperhead
or some individual whose interests lie altogether
with the money power and monopolists of the
Mt
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

THE man-afraid- of-his- ot6oe-McVeag doesn't
come back any more.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

IT looks little as if the Half Breeds had car
ried New York-for the Democrats; and that
the Democrats had carried Virginia the Half
BreedS
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

IF you want paper for the home circle the
office, the workshop, the farm, the campfire, or
army reunion, subscribe to THE NATIONAL TRI-
BUNE.
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THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY,.

To CARE FOR BATTLE AND FOR hls
WIDOW AND ORPHANS ,'-AsRAHAn LINCOLN.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12
Classifying the troops according TO arms, AM

We do not claim the foregoing estimates to be
absolutely correct either az regards the strength
Of each Corps or of the various arms of the
service represented but believe the figures to be
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

DISTRICT Attorney Corkhill places the blame
for not indcting the Star-Route men where it
properly belongs, on the would-be ex-Attorney-
General.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

CONGRESS meets early next month, and import
ant legislation affecting pensioners and claimants
for pension is anticipated. All parties who are
interested and desire to keep fully informed
without delay.
The National tribune., 1881-11-12

The following proclamation has been issued
by President Arthur:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1881-06-23
Spring Announcement.

WAVING Just opened my SPRING and SUMNER STOCK OF GOODS
III can show positively the Largest and Most Sc Stock that nave
ever offered The following few OF the many bargains am oHeln
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large variety OF beautiful patterns
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Coored Mun Lawns Pque Oc and Very nice ooo A'c'
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Snlendd Stock of Damask Doie, Towels Oh Cloths &c
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Fans 5 for 5c and up beautiful Silk ones ,,1r
large lot Goods Lace Bunng Black aWool
Pnnt;no az 25c Immense stock Of Cors ta
Ladies' Hats and unmmed Flowers teathers
Frs ACE and Tres Silk Handkerchlet R1ch!ng Cufs
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HOSERY-Ony Goods this department. can
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RBBONS special attention large and choice STOCK o fao
bons Full line OF all the newest shades ~ lAny one one.
Rrton all the novelties assortment that Will certainly please
ACRSHaving devoted good deal OF time to this department. we
other varieties Lace elegant patterns entirely new All
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one HAMBURG Edgngs Insertions Irish Trimming Cash fnss
Shoes for Children Ladies and Gents large sock and ucn as we
reconmend Very full stock Of Ladies' and Misses Slippers
Cents Shirts Collars and CuHs Gents Clothing.
Cents and Bys Hats Oc the nobbest style IN Sws tes
Stationery Sddlery Coopy Tnwae Hardware Fancy GroGes
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1881-06-23
The Stock Law.

The adoption OF the no. fence law
is being asltated i'll a number OF the
counties in this State. and will doubt
less form an issue III thel: next local
political campaigns. 1t !s we'll known
that the cost Of fencing the crops IN
this State mas long been one o! the
heaviest burdens upon ihe planter.
In many Of the upper counties tie
System Of fencing has been entirely
changed and, It is said, with very
gratifying results. The farms are now
fenced out and the cattle fenced IN
1t is no longer necessary 10 keep up
miles OF fencing, ar al enormous
waste OF both money and muscle, to
protect valuable crops from the de-
predat;ons Of a neighhcrs rowing
stock. It's claimed for the no-tence
policy, or the stock law, as it is call
ed, that ii has resulted in the I'M
provement OF the soil, il the growth
or timber. in the increased value aid
increaaed rental of land. aud IN econ
omy il farming. A larger area "i
land has heen brought into eultiva-
ton. while the running expenses oi
farming have been reduced. In Alb
neville, Anderson. York. Chester and
all other counties where the old sys-
ten o.!encius has been discontinued:
the people seem 10 be pleased with
the change. The stock Law, however
could hardly be expected to work 50
satisfactorily in sectionr where the
area OF land devoted TO grazing ex'
ceeds the total area under cult;va
lion. There the old system viii prob
ably he retained az long as the condl'
tions remain upchanged.-Nsws o'ld
C7urier.