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We serve notice on the great buying public that we have
is supplied with everything they in winter goods.
Never has stock of general miscellany been
pete this winter and have prices been lower
Special bargains every distinct branch special prices
in many varieties of goods Get prepared for the long cold
winter that is just about upon Buy comfort blanket
buy servceabe clothing dress goods coaks and boots
buy good caps and buy strong Shoes buy something that will
give service and in order do this buy them of u.s. Sur
prise upon surprise awaits all who take careful scrutiny of
store New kinds of goods be found upon counters
and shelves New prices upon all old goods and sc per
will not overrate the in quality unexceled
in cheapness
Let everyone and let them come first so to have
the best selection. 3sa. t
Holiday articles already here and the assortment is
quisite, elegant enchanting.
We here to please and accommodate and bo undto
do So
Respectfully,
III. F. NORDEN & co.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-12-21
Sir John Franklin.

Sir John seemed never to be happier
{ than when speaking of his former voy-
ages, and he encouraged me to converse
freely with him rs we strolled over the
grounds together or rode out in the
country. He had complete and most
perfect and elaborate set of charts oil
the arctic regions, so far as they had
then been explored, upon which his
own explorations and those of Captains
Parry and Ross and other arctic explor-
ers were distinctly marked out; and il
was his greatest pleasure of an evening
to display these charts and point out
the spots he had visited; also tracing
the courses he would endeavor to pur.
sue, if it should ever be his ''good for.
tune,' as he expressed himself, again
to be employed in what was the great
hobby of his life. There was not a
point he had discovered, nor spot that
he had visited respecting. which he had
not some anecdote to tell or some narrow
escape to relate. And to me it was de.
lightful to listen to these anecdotes from
the lips of man who had brayely
dared and overcome the perils of which
he spoke, and who had already render
ed his name famous as one of the bold
est and most energetic and persever.
ing of arctic discoverers. Besides, I
confess that it was fattering to my
pride to hear post Captain and a
Lieutenant Governor conversing thus
freely with young midshipman, and
encouraging me to express my own
opinions, and listening to them kindly
and attentively. / spent a pleasant vis-
it at the Penns, and was sorry to return
! to the ship. While we lay in port On
emigrant ship and a female convict ship
arrived-the latter one of the last, If
not the last, female convict ships that
left the shores of England, andSir John
and Lady Franklin visited them. both
Immediately on their arrival. 1t was
her ladyship's chief pleasure, and she
seemed to regard it as a duty, to exert
herself to the utmost for the benefit Of
the young female emigrants, and also
for such female convicts as had conduct
ed themselves well during the voyage,
and whose offenses against the laws Of
their country were such az afforded
hope that, removed from the tempta-
tions of vice and poverty, they might
vet redeem their characters and prove
useful members Of society. It must be
recollected that In those days, when
there was scarcity of females in the
Australian colonies, young women were
sften transported for offenses which
would nowadays be punished by fcw
months or even a few days imprison-
nent. Chambers Journal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-12-21


Ivrote shame upon the shining sands.
But ere the word completed was. q wave
Crept up and washed 4 out for evermore,
Upon my frosted window pane traced,
In . thoushtiess mood. name. and fingered
Watching the letters glitter IN the sun,
= hperkling like many diamonds IN the Hight;
But while / watched the letters faded quite,
h9E left sign upon the window pane.
Again name Is written firm and clear,
This time my heart the impress bears for
But when or how twas traced cannot say
only know cannot blot Il out,
For every heart-throb sets it deeper still
Eloquence is the best speech Of the
best soul.
Genius and virtue, like diamonds, are
best plain set
The next dreadful thing to battle
lost is battle won.-Wellington.
A hundred men make an encampment
and one woman makes home.-From
the Hindu.
Love is never lost II not reciprocal
ed, 1t will flow back and soften and puri-
fy the heart.-Irving.
The greater part of what women
write about women is mere sycophancy
to man.-Madame de Stael.
It is possible, thank heaven! to have
very erroneous theories and very sublime
feelings. George Eliot.
Tie down hero and he feels the
puncture of pin; throw him into battle
and he is almost insensible to pain.
G. Calhoun.
We cannot conquer fate and necessity
but we can yield to them in such way
as to be greater than If we could.-Han-
nah Moore.
A woman preacher Is like dog walk
ing on its hind legs; it is not well done,
but you are surprised to find it done at
alL-Johnson.
What a woman should demand Of
man in courtship, after it, is frst-re-
spect for her as she is woman; and
next to that-to be respected by him
above all other women.-Chas. Lamb.
Try TO repress thought, and it is like
trying to fasten down steam-an explo.
sion is sure to follow. Let thought be
free to work in its own appropriate way
and it turns the machine, drives the
wheels. does the work. Freeman
Clarke.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-12-21

A Nevada philosopher, in a fit of pa
triotic disgust, exclaimed: as got to
be six months in the state and thirty
days in the county. less | can't vote.
But anybody can jump off u freight train
snd run for Office. -
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
A Prosperous Post at Warsaw.
orrespondence National Tribune.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
WARSAW, Y. Y, December 9, 1832.-The
annual election Of officers Of Gibbs Post, No.
13O, Department of New York, held on the
evening of the 4th inst, resulted as follows {:
Commander l. s. johnson; S. v g., John Dug
gan; J. V. c., J. w. Knapp; Q. NJ, E. NJ. Jen-
nings; O. D., L. S Morris; o. g., P. B. Munger;
Surgeon, w. T. Albro; Delegates, Augustus
Harrington, f. NJ. Jennings; Alternates, Z.
Barnett, s. II. Salisbury.
This Post was organized in 1871, and for sew
eral years it was the only q. A. r. Post in Wy
Oming county; now there are eight. With few
exceptions these elections were practically
unanimous; in some instances strictly so.
In no year of its history has this Post been SO
prosperous as during the year now drawing to
a close. How can l do most TO advance the
interests of the G. A ?" seems to be the
motto of the comrades, and efforts in this spirit
bear rich fruit.
Preparations are under way for the Annual
Campfire to be held December Goth. Major
Willard Bulard, of Phil. Kearney Post, No. 8,
New York City, has promised TO be present,
snd other prominent comrades are expected.
An executive committee of seven comrades has
the matter in charge, and full program will
soon be announced and formal invitations ex-
tended.
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
OHIO.
A Grand Soldiers Reunion to be held at Columbus
Next Summer.

next cHHlHitr.
Specini Correspondence National Tribune.
COLUMBUS, O.. Dec. 11th.-The Ex-Soldiers'
Association. at its meeting last week, decided
to hold a general Reunion of ex-soldiers in this
city next summer. The time is to be fixed
hereafter by the Executive Committee.
The Finance Committee composed of citizens.
reported a sum subscribed equal to about s., 900,
and agreed TO get moro.
The constitution was amended, making the
Association quorum ten. From 30 to $50 and
2OO usually attend, but, sometimes, in hot
weather, or very cold weather, the attendance
is slim when it may be necessary to transact
routine business.
Mr. Briggs reported that COmstock's Opera
House had been secured for January Is for
holding the annual Reunion Of the Association.
Comrade Andrew Schwarz, Treasurer of the
Association, submitted his annual report, which
shows the following results: Received S27458 !;
disbursed, S235.70; balance, $335S.
The Association then proceeded to elect Off
GERS for the ensuing year, with the following
result: President, Major II. NJ. Neil; Vice
President, s. S. Peters; Financial Secretary,
d. NJ. BrelsfOrd; Recording Secretary, J. w.
Myers Treasurer, Andrew Schwarz; Chaplain,
". +. Moore; Color Bearers, Bobert Gobey and
Valentine Haas; Band Master r. E. DeButts
The election of an Executive Committee then
came before the Association, and Comrades
Neil, Moore, and Porter were appointed to Sc
lect names for the same, subject to the approval
of the Association. After being out about fif-
teen minutes they reported follows: C. n.
Bancroft, A. r. Wikotf, Raymond Burr, F. c..
Hensel and G. W. Snyder. Vice President S.
S Peters and Financial Secretary Brelsford are
members er-06iciO.
Comrade E. c. Briggs declined to be reelected
Vice President, though urged to accept the
proffered honor.
The grand Reunion will probably be held
some time in July or early in August
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
KANSAS.
The Movement for Soldiers Home-..A New Post

The Movement for a Soldiers HOme---A New Post.
Special Correspondence National Tribune
FORT SCOTT, KAN, Dec. 9.-The G. A.
alive devising entertainments for the winter
Abilene Post, No. 63, g. A. r., Department of
Kansas, has just issued a circular suggesting
that Fort Riley Reservation be set apart as
Soldiers Home, and that it be used as the place
for the Annual Encampment of the Department
The Post considers that the "Order is too sacred
to be used as a tool for promoting the interests
of any other associations" and that the Annual
the State fair. The following is the heading of
the petition in circulation:
"To the Honorable, the Members of the Senate
and House of Representatives in Congress
assembled:
"The undersigned, your petitioners, Union ex-
soldiers and sailors, residing in the State of
Kansas, and members OF --- Post No. -,
G. A. r., Department Of Kansas, would most
respectfully ask your honorable bodies to secure
the passage of an act to establish a Soldiers
Home for the care of helpless Union ex-
soldiers and sailors at some point in the State
of Kansas. A Soldiers Home located in said
State would accommodate not only the soldiers
of Kansas, but also those residing in Missouri,
Nebraska, Colorado, and the Indian Territory.
"YOur exertiOns in behalf of helpless soldiers
will be gratefully appreciated by us, and we
Will ever pray, ETC."
Vicksburg Post, No. 72, q. A. r., Humboldt
Kansas, Was organized on Juno 8. 1882. 1t now
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
NEBRASKA.
A New and Promising Post.

Special Correspondence National Tribune
SAXON, SALINE Co., NEB., Dec lookout
Mountain Post, No. 127, was organizad on De-
cember 4th, at Mound School-house, near Saxon,
Ncb, with thirty-nine members. But for it
being rainy night, fifty of the comrades would
have answered to their names, as that mum
Der has signed the muster-rolls. The Post was
mustered in by Bradford P Cook, assistant
Acknowledgement of this Department. The fol-
lowing officers were elected Commander
James Bell; S. V. c., John NJ. Brown; J. V. c.,
Jesse NJ. --; @. NJ, Michael Ahl Surg, A.
J. Johnson; Chap, Henry Applegate; o. D., l.
o. Foot; o. g., Mart. Daily; Adj't, q. w. De-
Long; S. NJ, A. J. Justice; @. NJ. S, J. II. Nc
Donald. Yours, in F., c., and L.,
G. w. DELoNG, Adj't.
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
WISCONSIN,.
A Now Society at Milwaukee.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
MILWAUKEE, Dec, S.-Last week a society
was organized in this city of ex-soldiers who
served in Missouri regiments during the late
war. We mustered fifteen members at our first
meeting, representing the Second, Twelfth, Fif-
teenth, Seventeenth, and Thirtieth infantry,
Fourth cavalry. and First flying artillery.
Objects, social intercourse, to keep fresh the
memories of the war, to keep up the comradely
feeling, an excursion during the summer of
1883 to st. Louis, and the stamping ground of
Missouri and Arkansas; also to hold during
life an annual Campfire on the 9TH day of
March, being the second day of the battle of
Pea Ridge. There are between forty and fifty
of us Missouri volunteers in this city, and
eighty-six in the Soldiers Home.
Yours, in F. c., and L.,
HENRY T. FISHER.
The National tribune., 1882-12-14

numbers fifty-two comrades. The following
are the officers of the Post Post Commander,
G. \. Nicholetts; s. V. c., G. Dewitt; J. V. c.,
l.. A. Garrett; Adj't George W. Moon; Q. NJ,
J. B. Young; O. d., George Hettinger; Chap
lain, w T. Waldrip; Surg, E. r. RUSSELL S. NJ,
B. f. Nigh; o. g., c. A. Frouk
The Order is booming in Kansas. There are
132 Posts, and new ones forming all the time.
Comrade Robens has three copies of The old
Flag. issued by Captain May, of Bridgeport,
Conn, while a prisoner during the war in
Camp Ford, Tyler, Texas He did the work
with a pen.
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
MASSACHUSETTS.
A Boston Post Sets the Precedent of Ladies'
Night.


From The Boston Herald Dec TO-
Having determined on a new departure in
the social line. f. w. Kinsley Post 1l3, G. A.
T.. decided TO convert its anniversary celebra-
tion into ladies' night and, therefore, pur-
suant to the invitations of a committee of the
Post about l25 ladies and gentlemen assembled
in the spacious parlors of the Parker House
last evening. Among the invited guests pres
ent were Governor Long, General Blackmar
and Colonel Kingsbury of his staff, General
and Mrs. Wales, Charles T. Pratt, president of
the common council, and Department Com
mandcr Patch and lady At a few minutes
before eight o'clock the company proceeded to
the banquet hall. where an elaborate and sle-
CANT menu was discussed. At the conclusion
of the supper, Commander Thomas L. Matthews
called the company TO order, and, in few re-
marks. thanked the ladies present for their at
tendance, also for their efforts at the recent
Grand Army fair, saying that the funds of the
Post had been materially increased by their
cndeavOrS. He introduced COmrade Richards
as toast-master. The commonwealth was
pleasantly responded to by Governor Long,
who in his usual happy vein paid glowing
tribute TO the Grand Army Of the State. He
referred to the fact that almost his first duty
was performed with Post l13, at the decoration
of the grave of Governor Andrew at bingham,
and, in conclusion, he paid a kindly tribute to
the ladies' present. Charles L. Pratt replied IN
a humorous vein 10 the toast of The city,"
bringing down the house by saying that Bos-
ton was bounded on the east by bingham, and
on the west by Lowell" Commander Patch
responded coquently for the Grand Army of
the State. and General Blackmar replied to the
toast, d" The ladies'" During the evening the
Schubert quartet contributed excellent vocal
music, and Mr.. Powers gave several recitations.
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
Tenting on the Old Camp Ground.

A Boston dispatch says: Cooncls Carroll D.
Wright and Solon 4. Carter, Major F. L. Toll
man, Captains Hodgdon and Sturtevant, and
other active members of the Veteran Associa-
ton of the Fourteenth New Hampshire Regi-
ment propose a Reunion in the Shenandoah
Valley. An endeavor will be made to secure
the attendance of General Sheridan. Formal
exercises will be held on the field of Opequon
or Winchester on the anniversary of the battle
September 70, 1S53.
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
WHY THE TRIBUNE Is 4 POWER.
o.


To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
The sample copies" sent me have been re-
ceivcd. l intend TO make up club for your
admirable paper. Those to whom l showed a
copy soon became interested, and the more they
peruse it the better they are pleased with it,
coming to my house to see the paper and the
facts and figures which it gives. When 1 first
read your editorials, 1 made up my mind that
there would be a power come out of your lead
ership Truth, earnestness, and spirit of fair
ness and justice characterized your treatmens
of matters relating to the ex-soldiers, bond
holders, &C., and those who read the paper could
not fail to take what it said to heart. The
equalization bounty bill, the passage of which
you now advocate, is another just measure,
which, if not passed this side of "a, may never
pass at all, but be laid quietly away among the
dead things, tabled" Again, will say that
I'll do all l can to send some subscribers. We
need THE TRIBUNE.
We have thirty-fve names enrolled, with
view to organizing Post of the G.. A. R.; fifty
is the number we thought to have before taking
any further steps in the matter.
Wishing you success in every good under
taking, remain, your friend and comrade,
ISAAC o. BOWMAN.
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
WISH YOU COULD STUMP THE STATE!
A. j. SWANGER,
Late of Co. X, 120th 0. V.

To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
Still they come! Listen to them drop!
Thirteen more solid shot with which to load
your guns. You will see by my list that l am
still gathering the boys in, and will continue
to do SO while | am able to travel. / am
cripple, with one artificial leg and the other
wounded, so you see l am necessarily poor
walker, but l can stand around on the corners
and catch the boys while on their rounds.
Every old soldier should take The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE-the soldiers friend-and shall in
sist upon all taking it that | meet with. As
for myself, 1 would not do without it. l look
for it on Monday as much as l look for my
dinner We organized a G. 4. Il. Post here
November 23d, with sixteen charter members,
with the assistance. of A. A. G. Townsend, of
Newton, Iowa, with the following officers:
Commander, A. r. Dewy; 8. v. c., w. D. Glea-
son; J. Y. Co. Arnold; @. NJ, ]. A. Baugh-
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
CONNECTICUT.
For Sweet Charlt,,s Sake.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
DoNALsoNvILLE, CONN, Dec 9.-At the fair
and festival, under the auspices of McGTegor
Post, No. q, q, A. r. in Music Hall on the
evenings of November 10th and 18th, we put
into the hands of our quartcrmaster the sum of
Sl59.52, alter all bills were paid This goes to
rcplcnish our charity and Post funds. At the
election of officers last Tuesday evening De-
cember 9TH, the following named persons were
elected: Commander, E. S. Nash; S. V. c., ii.
F. Clark; J. V. c., Ben. E. Repp; Q. NJ, s.
Howard; Surgs Henry Stephens; Chap, Rev.
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
/. II. RARTHOLoMEW.
i. II. BARTHOLOMEW,
Sec'y Board of Examining Surgeons.
LANSING MICH
SOLDIERS WIVES AND DAUGHTERS.


To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
The wives and daughters of the soldiers Of
this place, feeling that greater interest ought
to be aroused in their Grand Army Post John
NJ. Hutchinson Post, No. 243), got up pleasant
entertainment on the Both ult for the purpose
of raising money to buy flag for the Post The
exercises of the evening consisted of lecture
upon Andersonville, by an ex-prisoner, and
some beautiful tableaux, after which bounti-
ful repast was served, while the fife and drum
enlivened the scene and reminded us of other
days. I heartily endorse the sentiments and
principles which you advocate in THE Ma
TIONAL TRIBUNE in behalf of the wives and
daughters of the soldiers. We who remember
the sympathy and earnest devotion which they
bestowed upon our cause in the dark days Of
the rebellion; we who have seen them on the
field, in the camp, and in the hospital, cheer
fully giving a helping hand in caring for the
wounded and speaking kind words to the sick
and dying, are not satisfied to see them take
back seat now. Ever since the creation of
woman she has been intimately connected
with all the great movements that have had
tendency to elevate and improve the condition
of mankind, and why not now permit her to
enjoy some of the privileges of the G. A. R.?
Although our Post is only a yearling, it is
very well trained, and is doing some good work
for the cause of the soldiers in bringing them
into the ranks of the Grand Army and in adyo-
eating and sustaining among the people the
principles for which many of them sacrificed
their lives. Our cause is good and noble one,
and it should be our aim and object to push the
work along the whole line, and let every COM
rade again feel the elbow touch, as when We
marched across the field to victory.
Yours, in F., G. and L.,
N. L. OLMsTEAD,
The National tribune., 1882-12-14

James Dingwell; o. D., John c. Bassctt; o. Co.
VIM. H. Hedley; Adj't, Francis Burroughs; :;
Delegates, John E. Bassett and Charles Burton
All of the comrades who take your paper are in
love with it. Officers Will be installed on the
evening of January 2, 1888.
Yours, in F., c., and L.,
JOHN f. BAssETT.
The National tribune., 1882-12-14
FOLLOW HIS EXAMPLE.

To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
James B. Mcpherson Post No. 81, G. A. r,
Department of Kansas, was mustered in July
last. Additions have been made to the men,
ber5hip at nearly or quite every meeting, until
there are now on the muster-rol the names of
more than one hundred comrades all good men
and true, firmly united in the bonds of Frater-
nifty, Charity and Loyalty. At tho last meet
ing of the Post l took with me the sample
copies of THE TRIBUNE that I had received,
showed them to the boys, and in a few minutes
I had sixteen new men on the skirmish line,
and | think that we can re-enforce them from
time to time. If you can do so, please begin
their subscriptions with Vol II, No. 16, so that
they may have the complete history of the
Gettysburg campaign, as some of them were
participants in that bloody contest. Hoping
that the battle now being waged by THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE may be equally as decisive
as was Gettysburg,
1 am, yours, in F., c. and L.,
ALvAH w. Tower
The National tribune., 1882-12-14

To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
Enclosed find one dollar, for which please
send me THE TRIBUNE. am and have been
since 1865 examining surgeon for pensions, ana
L wish could have had your paper years ago.
1t is a good thing for all who are interested in
any way in the matter of pensions. 1 shall
make it my business to recommend your paper
to the boys, and if [ can be Of use to you, or
to them through you, let me know. Perhaps
might write you something in relation to ex-
aminations Of pensions which would please
your readers or be of use to them.
Yours, truly,