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Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

For once in the history of this country,
the Post Office department in the United
States, is self sustaining, having surplus
of 81 100000 in the treasury. Its thought
thatif the expedited" or better known as
star, routes had not been called into cXis-
tence, that the department might have had
$4,000 600 in the treasury. 1t is now
probable that from this time forward the
department will be able to take care of
itse1f-Ey
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

President Arthur and the machine man
ayers may be left to contemplate the ruin
which they have wrought. Republicans
generally will find consolation in the hope
that these men will have learned their
lesson, while the party will find purifica-
ton and regeneration in this sclf-iniicted
chastisement.-New York Times.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

If there is any one thing more than
another that should engage the earnest
attention of the next legislature, it is this
wheat elevator monopoly, and the business
men throughout the State should unite to
crush it, by building private elevators and
compelling the railroad companies to give
every possible facility for handling wheat
at the lowest equitable rates of transporta-
tion.-Le Sueur Sentinel
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

See here Perhaps Mr. Jay 1ubbell
neglected to apply that money as he was
expected to do. There is no doubt at all
that he collected it. One hundred thou
sand officeholders will sorrowfully testify
to that fact. An investigation into Mr..
Hubbell's accounts might be worth while.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

When corpse is found lying around
promiscuously with its head battered in
and the pockets of its clothes turned inside
ont the cautious New York dailies suggest
that there is a suspicion of foul play
Journal Press
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

Biermann, Ames and Nelson and Bar
mum all propose to file notice of contest in
their respective districts. 1t isn't likely
that they expect even Democratic con-
gress to commit the folly of giving them
seats. They mean to have good time in
Washington next winter, and have their
expenses paid out of the treasury as Don
nelly did-Pioneer Press Nov. II.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

Lumbermen complain that oxen are
scarce and are offering from $l75 to $4OO
per yoke for cattle to he used the
coming winter in the plnerles.
Would it not be profitable for stock ralsers
to supply this demand.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

It is stated that the Northern Pacific
received 81 100000 in cash as additional
consideration in the track and territory
trade with the Manitoba.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

A Justice of the Peace, who was one
day walking out for his health, discov-
cred Robber in the act of going through
a Peasant. Instead of flying with all
speed, the Robber boldly stood his
ground and called out:
"Your Honor, I desire to bring suit
against this Peasant for money long due
me-"
"I owe him nothing-I never even
saw him before p shouted the Victim.
"That may all be-" replied the JUS
tice, as he slowly tickled his ear, "but
Law is Law. The Robber being the
Plaintiff in tits case it is my duty to de-
eide in his favor without going into par
ticulars to discover who is the Robbcr
and who the Victim. You are both
lucky in having selected me to decide
this matter. Legal fees, 81, of which
the county gets what I happen to losa
out of my vest pocket"
Moral Always be the Rohber instead
of the Victim.
A Saloon Keeper, having given o, ball
in his Hall, was presently hauled before
the court for having kept his doorsopen
and sold Intoxicating Beverages after
the Hour prescribed by Law
Here are six Witnesses who Swear
that your doors We're opezA" said his
Honor to the Defendant.
aBut plain Tale shall knock them
higher than Kite" replied the Ac-.
cused. "Know ye. oh, wise Caliph,
that I have no doors at all to my Saloon,
but customers come and go by Way Of
the Chimney
But they swear that You sold whisky
and beer"
$50 they do, but they tasted not.
They only saw with their eyes, and has
this court any proof that they are not
color-blind ?"
sThe point is well taken and the
Accused is honorably dischalse y said
his Honor. "This court further desires
to warn the public that, while SIX Wit
nesses can be easily mistaken, a Saloon
Keeper is always correct"
Moral: Don't be afraid Of the police
Detroit Free Press.
A system of pipes and tanks is being
placed at the entrance 10 Aberdeen har0ar
to serve as permanent means for pouring
oil on the watsf to calm it in stormy
weather, and thus facilitate the passage OF
vessels. tits confidently believed that the
scheme will prove entirely successful. the
only difficulty that has thus far presented
| itself being that the pipes will ahstruc'
dredging operations. CommSa fish-oil
procurabte at low price, is the materr
which will be used to soothe the troubled
ocean. Lyon Co. News,
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

Three negroes were killed and others in:
iured in an election riot near, Florence in
South Carolina.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

The tariff commission propose to send
their report direct to Congress under seal
to prevent it's premature publication.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

Cholera, which has been raging tor some
time in southern Asia is subsiding.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

Gophers are being killed by some who
utilize their skins in making gloves and
mittens.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

Ben Butler got there this time. 1t is an
off year which brings him to the surface.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16
1zse Largest Farm in the Worid.

uaHolcu anu plalleu Will rs q rule Outllve
The fellow that plants them"
3He Largest Farm in tue World.
The Agricultural Review dpr August
contains an interesting history Of the Burr
Oaks farm, in Champaign county, Hi nois.
1t was originally established by Mr. NJ L.
Sullivant, who purchashed 10000 acres of
land. He attempted the cultivation of
corn with hired labor, and in 1871 lis crop
aggregated 100000 bushels, but he faiLe5
Of managing the farm, divided it into tracts
of from 80 to 800 acres, erecting farm
house and barn on each, and located good
mrn with families on them, giving them
share of the crop for their labor. He
supervised the whole, furnishing the land,
buildings and seeds, and directing the
kind of crops to be raised and the method
of cultivation. One hundred and foGty-six
farmers are thus engaged, and 1874 houses
and barns have already been erected for
their use. During the past year fifty-four
houses and the same number of barns were
built, or az average of one week. More
are in course of construction. Thus far
over 100000 have been spent by M.
Sibley in Improvements. The buildings
are of the best class and all are painted,
including the roofs; in fact, everything is
done well and substantially. The farm is
eight miles long by eight miles wide, and
though only two years have elapsed since
it became the property of Mr.. Sibley, it has
| now in the centre flourishing town, with
alarge grain elevator where all the produce
of the farm is shipped to market by rail-
road There is also school-building,
churches, hotel, and newspaper pub
lished there. A large portion of th@ vari-
Gus crops are for supplying seeds for the
seed firm of Hiram Sibley & Co., of Roches-
ter, New York There are 1,0Sg horses
and mules 100 head of cattle, 1920 sheep
and ,s35 hogs on the farm at the present
time. Four rivers take their rise ON the
farm, and there are never-failing wells.
Four hundred miles of bitches have been
dug in draining the ground properly, and
carp ponds are to be constructed.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

Hog cholera has broken out in some
narrthf rhee Of Dyhi6eeppssiigp DWyhiaie6eeppssip. ..-,
own way this year.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16
THE TRIBUNE.
Issued Every Thursday as
Morris, Stevens Co., Minnesota.
Randall & Bodeen,
Publishers.
Omcld Paper Of Village and County.
Terms: 100 per Year In Advance.
Terms: $500 per Year In Advance.

The machine has had rough handling
this year.
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

succumb to 'withering influences of the
season. This, however, is largely preyen-
ted by mulching or cultivation. Smali
forest trees. one and two years old, usually.
and so far as my experience goes, have
always escaped this peril. Trees properly
handled and planted will as rule outliye
The fellow that plants them"
Morris tribune., 1882-11-16

We have the largest
and most attractive stock
of ladies cloaks and doll
mans. Having bought di-
rect from manufacturers,
we are able to sell our
goods from 20 to % per
cent. cheaper than parties
who pay both a manufac-
turer's and jobber's profit.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11

Having caught q severe cold, he died after
short illness at Fort Keogh, u. T., Feb
ruary l, and was buried February ,, 1882,
1T the post cemetery. Though not entitled
to military funeral according to military
law, he not being soldier at the time Of his
death, General Whistler, commanding the
Post, himself a veteran of the Mexican war,
ordered the suspension of all unnecessary
duties after midday to enable the troops 10
pay last tribute to their old and gallant
comrade. The procession, to the strains Of
q solemn march, moved slowly off, IN the
following order: Band Fifth Infantry;
Grand Army Of the Republic, followed by
the principal mourner5 and the body IN
charge Of the Knights of Pythias, three
soldiers and three citizen pall-bearer5. Next
came the carriage containing the widow and
friends, followed by carriages of the officers
and friends from the Post and Miles City.
These were followed N turn by the whole
Fifth U. S. Infantry regiment and Que troop
of the Second q. S. Cavalry. At the grave
the band played "Nearer My God to Thee"
followed by the last tattoo, sounded IN
solemn cadence, which Indicated that all
was over
So passed away one who never shiEked his
duty; was always foremost in the place OF
danger; never courted the friendship Of any
man, but by strict and conscientious per
formance OF his duties, and an answering
fidelity to justice, commanded the respect
of all who knew him. OF his honesty to
the country Of his adoption the very fact Of
his having left his widow in poor, # not
straitened circumstances, after thirty years
service, more than twenty as nOn-com-
rnissincd officer OF trust, and the last four
years being in charge of Government prop
erty to the value Of hundreds Of thousands
Of dollars, is, think, ample proof.
On his grave may, with justice and pro
priety, be inscribed, "a Good Husband, a
Faithful Soldier, and 81 Honest Man"
The National tribune., 1882-03-11
WHRT A LIE,

Under the caption of "a Premium Uni
FORM" the Richmond newspapers of March
Z, 1864, published the following:
Recently Mrs. White, of Selma, Ala,
went through the lines TO Lexington, Ky,
and being sister (Todd) of Mrs Lincoln,
was permitted to go on to Washington. On
her return; several weeks ago, she was al
lowed to carry nothing back, save uniform
for very dear friend OF hers who was bat
tIiug in the Southern cause. The uniform
arrived in the eontedcrscy several days since,
and on Inspection nj The buttons were found
50 he composed Of gold eo;n-two aud half,
i've ten. and tweu;y-dollar gold pieces, see
In the wooden button saj covered with caa-
tcderate cloth. The sold thus hroagAt
through Is valued at between thirty and
fsrtv thousand dellars-au sewea np ga .
uniteE,a.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11

SOLDIERS AND COMRADES OF THE MEXI-
CAN WAR: can but regret that one more
gifted of speech and more eloquent Of tongue
than myself was not selected to address you
apon this occasion. The motives and feelings
which call US together must in part speak
Coz me.
Cur comrades here to-day no longer move
with the elastic step Of young manhood.
Time the conqueror, Time the tomb
osilder," has thinned our ranks, and many
who bore with Us the burden and heat of the
lay in toilsome marches and bloody strife
7pon the hard-fcught fields Of Mexico have
passed where now neither praise nor blame
an reach them. Never again will morning
,eveille "rOuse them from their lowly bed"
"On Fames eternal campinz-ground
Their silent tents are spread,
While glory guards with solemn round
The sivouac Of the dead"
The life Of one generation has passed since
ihe stirring events TO which 1 shall refer,
md in which you and I wero actors, took
place. We were then in the morning of life,
nd hope and ambition gilded with promise
he coming years. Our country then was
PIT in her infancy compared with her power
md greatness of to-day. She had then no
Ianscontinental highway from ocean to
,cean; no golden gate opened out on the
Pacific inviting to our shores the trade and
commerce Of the Orient. The hidden and
buried wealth of the golG-fields of the West
VAS unknown. The savage Indian and i'm
,eciIe Spaniard wandered along the streams
md Slept upon mountains and hills that con-
aimed treasures greater by far than those of
iction or story. California, New Mexico,
Jlah, Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona were
iot then numbered IN our constellation of
States. 1t was left 10 the generation in
Vhich you were actors to secure to our
country these mighty States and Territories,
With ali their inexhaustible wealth to ex-
end the blessings of civilization and Chris
DAINTY over this favored land, ill-used by
avage hordes, and 10 leave to your country
md posterity ian ocean-bound Republic"
Standing here to-day in the presence of
hese great events greet you rs heroes and
PATRIOTS, who have, in your day and genera
ion, done well and nObly for your country.
The conqueTors Of the earth, who went be-
ore you in other ages, have generally claimed
dominion over the territories of the con-
IueTed States, or in lien thereof have ex-
orlod tic most unjust tribute or ransom.
The policy Of the Roman government in
acyating the conquered to equal rights and
-ouGrr.ug upon him the sacred right Of citi-
euship mitigated to soIne extent this bar-
.arouB rule, but State once conquered by
Ionan power retained no independent
oyrrcignty, but became province Of the
gUpITe
j. our var with the Republic of Mexico
mare generous and Just princ.pl. vas
.1,gu:zsd. The plea that the conquered
sgs ~ rights btloDgg 10 the sark apss Of
'ls World. OBr civilization md moral clde
g>rsyBizs M such plea
II Ia oar natiooas bjstory there ia a single
rayt<f RI ysgs oesDs<sted with This war that
~ 20 ssEs through tins sgss gTaBdsf and
The National tribune., 1882-03-11
MUSCULAR CHRISTIANITY,

The following incident is related Of the
Reverend DR., Paxton, who has just recently
accepted a.cal to the Fifth Avenue Presby-
terian Church of New York:
In the winter Of 1S60-'G1 he was student
at Washington and Jefferson College, Penn
sylvania, and his roommate was q young
man named Cooper, from Tennessee. They
were brothers in affection, had sworn eter-
nal friendship, and the only difference that
ever arose between them was the question
involving the future Of the Nation. Cooper
was the son of STAKEHOLDER, and defended
the night of his native State to seceed. Pax
ton was an impetuous abolitionist, and pro-
tested against disunion. Both were earnest
Christian men.
Upon their return. from prayer-meetiug
one night in April, 1861, they heard the
news that sent thrill Of excitement through
every pulse in the land. Fort Sumter had
been fred upon. They went to their room,
and discussed the event. Both were too
earnest to talk calmly; and hard words led
to blows. For two hours these young men
fought in their room, until the furniture was
broken into splinters, and both were covered
with wounds and bruises. They separated
only when they were exhausted.
Cooper packed kis trunk, left for Tennes-
see in the morning, and joined the cOnfeder-
crate army.
Paxton went to Philadelphia, enlisted as
a private, and fought through the war, sery-
ing, for a time, as already stated in THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE, on the staff of General
Heintzelman.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11
THE FIRST REGIMENT ON MISSION
RIDGE

THE FIRST REGIMENT ON MISSION
RIDGE
G. P. Eberkart writes from Dennison,
Texas, as follows:
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
In your issue Of the 28th of January I
see q question propounded by Lieutenant
Burroughs, CT the Twenty-fourth Alabama
regiment, entitled What regiment was
it?-Capture of Mission Ridge
Suppose we allow General Gordon Gran
ger 10 answer the question.
Immediately after the charge had been
made and victory was ours, General Wilichs
brigade was formed into massed column be-
hind the confederate works for brief rest,
and General Gordon Granger, then COM
manding the Fourth Army Corps, rode up
in front OF the regiment of which was a
member and asked, What regiment as tsis %
On being informed as to the number and
name OF the regiment he, addressed US as
follows: Officers and soldiers Of the Tirenty-
TIN Illinois Infantry, alyo,0 me to congratulate
you on 5ejag the first regiment Orer the rebel
5rea5t2cerks on ai8SiOn Ridgs' The officer
riding the sorreI horse that afforded the
confeds such convenient target was none
other than Brigadier-General Willich, com.
manding First brigade, Third division,
Fourth Army Corps"
The National tribune., 1882-03-11
z yPCDTV
CAPTAIN f. CRoCKER, q. S. a.

From "The Old Flag" published by the Unit,
,tcs prisoners of war III Camp Ford, TyIe
xas, in March, 1851
Maiden of the trcsses free,
Gentle, joyous Liberty!
Not in prison walls you dwell,
Flying far the captive cell,
Rowing over dale and hill,
Choosing with your changing will,
And, (as any maiden may,)
Fond Of having your own way.
Liberty Oh, Libertyl
He who comes on bended knee,
Though ne may no other sin-rue,
Sure am /, will never win you;
For all idle talk of dying,
Knecling, feeling, crying, sighing.
Which some silly girls think true,
Goes but little way with you.
He who comes TO you a-woolnG,
Must bc up and dressed and doing,
lie who wins YOU, hold must be-
Maiden's smilo ou bravery;
lie who'd taste a kiss of honey,
Mrst Mt stand on spending money;
Such can win Nou: :--o'er and o'cv--
hen have many maids hcforc.
But pretty price, they saw.
lie vhr haa YOU. hea 60 pay.
Ne'or hniself tr a,umhsr letting.
Reer AT eve ou your couuettiug.
Tc, in all yous macy dances,
You ate fcud ~ giving slsn,ssi
whns veus r,ettv eyes stow trishtev.
Ni.kira NJ a handsome hshtea.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11
TIE STORY OF A BATTLE FLAG.

In the sharply-contested battle of Cedar
Mountain, fought on the 9th of August, 1862,
the Twenty-eighth New York Volunteers,
after losing nearly half Of its officers and
men, including its colonel, was captured, to-
gether with its rcgimental flag. The flag
bore no name or inscription, but the man
who carried it cut q piece out of one corner
before it passed out of his possession so that
ii might be identified. 1t was never seen
again by ary member of the regiment until
a few days since. Colonel Z. F. Brown, who
was lieutenant colonel Of the TWenty-eighth
New York at the battle of Cedar Mountain,
who lost an arm in that action, and who haS
since the war been the custodian OF the piece
cut from the flag, accidentally discovered the
flag itself in this city in q collection of re-
captured Union col0rs found in Richmond
when that city was taken in 1865. He at
once wrote to the Secretary of War on behalf
of the surviving members Of the regiment,
asking that the flag be restored to them.
The request was granted, and, in pursuance
Of an order issued last week by Adjutant-
General Drum, the flag was turned over to
Colonel Brown, and Will be presented to the
surviving members Of the regiment at their
next annual Reunion, which viii take place
in a few weeks.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11
COTTON AND CORN.

Cotton and Corn were mighty kings
Who differed at times on certain things,
To the country's dire confusion:
Corn was peaceabe mild and just,
But Cotton was fond of saying you lnust";
So, after he'd boasted, bullied and cussed,
He got up a revolution.
But In the course Of time the bubble Is bursteL
And Corn is king, and Cotton was worstcd.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11

Heroes are not born, but are made by cir
cumsta1ces. The humblest, the weakest,
and most unfavored among men may exhibit
a heroism of character, perform some heroic
deed, under the spur of events, sufficient
to make him a subject of envy among his
fellows, and yet he remain unconscious OF
the fact that he has accomplished anything
out of the ordinary course. If interrogated
as to the motives that prompted him hs
would doubtless reply something after the
manner of the soldier who, after his regi-
ment had been driven back, discovered the
flag lying upon the field among the dead
and woEnded in imminent danger of falling
into the hands of the enemy, and returned
alone amid perfect shower of bullets and
brought it of in safety. "What made you
60 back, Tom?" asked a comrade who had
never entertained high opinion of either
the courage or intelligence of the brave fel-
low. Il couldn't hep it," was the simple
response.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11
MEXICAN VETERANS.
4REWEW OF THEIR HEROIC ACHIEVE
MENTS.

ddreSS OF Colonel ]. G. CraddOck Before a Re
union Held February - at louisville, KY.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11
| '. .

Bat hey rode like Victors and Lords,
Through the forests of lanccs and swords;
IN the heart Of the Russian hordes,
they rode or they stood at bay
Struck with the sward-hand and slew;
Down with the bridle-hand drew
The foe from the saddle, and threw
Under foot there in the fray;
Ragged like storm, stood like a rock
Il. The wave Of . stormy day;
liz suddenly, shock upon shock,
staggered the mass from without;
Fer galloped up with cheer and shout,
Aud the Russians surged and wavered and reeled
Cp the hjl!, up the hill out of the field,
Dyer the brow and away.
V.
Story to each and TO ALL and the charge that they
madet
Glory To all the Three Hundred, the Heavy Bri-
Eade.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11
III,

Fell like n cannOn-shot,
Burst ike a thundeTbolt,
Crashed like 4 hurricane,
Broke through the mass from below,
Drove through the midst of TIE foe,
Plunged up and down, to and fro,
Rode, flashing blow upon blow,
Eravc Inuiskillings and Greys,
Nhr!inG their sahres in circles OF hghs,
And some Of Us, all in a maze,
Who were held for while from the fsht
And were only standing nj gaze
When the dark, mufied Russian crowd
Folded its wings from the left and the right
and rolled them around like a cloud
Oh. mad for the charge and the battle were we,
When good red coats sank from sight,
Like drops OF blood in a dark gray sea;
Ard We turned to each other, muttering all dis
mayed
= Lost are the gallant Three Hundred, the Heavy
Brigadc!"
The National tribune., 1882-03-11

The trumpet, the gallop the charge and the might
Of the fight.
Down the hin slowly thousands OF Russians
Drew 10 the valley and halted at last on the height
With wing pushed out TO the left, and a wing to
the right.
But Scarlet WAS far on ahead, and he dashed up
alone
Through the great gray slope Of men;
And he whrled his sabre, he held his own
Like Englishm!n there and then.
And the three that were nearest him followed with
force,
WedScd themselves in between horse and horse,
Fought for their lives in the narrow gap they had
made,
Four amid thousands; and up the hill, up the hill
Galloped the gallant three hundred, the Heavy
Brigade.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11

more glorious than all the rest, it is that
magnanimity of our country in its treaty of
peace and reconciliation with the govern
ment and people of Mexico.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11
CHARGE OF THE HEAVY BRIGADE AT
BALAKLAVA,
ALPRED TEHEYsos.

The Charge ofthe Gallant Three Hundred.
The Heavy Brigade
Down the bin, down the hill, thousands OF Rus
SLAMS,
Thousands of horselnen drew TO the valley
And stayed.
For Scarlctt and scnrIctt's three hundred were
riding hy,
when the points of the Russih l>nocs broke in on
the sky;
and he called: Len whecl into lina," and they
wheeled and ohcyed.
Then he looked at the host that had halted, he
knew not why.
And lc turned half round and Ae bade bis trurn-
peter sound
ITO tie charge" and ne rode on ahead. as he
waved l.ls blade,
TO the gallant Lhree hundred, whose glory will
never die.
'Fo!,Ow and up the hill"
Up the hill, up the hill, followed the Heavy BH-
Gade.
The National tribune., 1882-03-11

From 1.-THE Old Flag" published by the United
States prisoners of war in Camp Ford, Tyler,
Texas in March, 1851