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A Question of Uniform.

One of the most important and interesting
matters that will come up for discussion at
the National Encampment of the Grand
Army, next June, is the question of uniform.
AT present, the number of uniformed Posts
is comparatively small, and indeed, outside
of the large cities in the East, there are
scarcely any. The reason lies, of course, in
the fact that while among the members of
the Grand Army are many men of abun-
dant means, the majority are in moderate
circumstances, and cannot afford the expense
of special uniform. They say, too, and
with justice, that public display is not one
of the objects of the Order. 1t was never
intended that the Grand Army should emu
late the example of crack militia regiments
like the Maryland Fifth and New York
Seventh, and lavish its money upon military
tailors. The veterans Of the war rightly
thought it beneath their dignity, us well as
ut variance with the objects of their organi-
zation, to indulge in the pomp and show of
the amateur soldier, and it cannot be denied
that the inexpensiveness Of membership has
had great deal to do with the rapid growth
of the Order. But while the adoption of q
uniform has never been made compulsory,
for the reasons which we have stated, some
of the Posts long ago put on, of their own
accord, the plain blue flannel uniform, which
public as the regulation Grand Army dress.
The desirability of its universal adoption is
too evident to need explanation, and we do
not doubt that the members would heartily
approve such step if the objection as to
cost could be overcome. So far as we know,
but one plan that is at all practical has been
proposed to meet this objection, and that is
the one suggested, we believe, by General
Ross, Of Baltimore, viz, that, instead of buy
ing any business suit that happens to please
their fancy, the members Of t&e Grand Army
purchase, at the beginning of the ssossn, an
ordinary blue flannel suit, which can be had
rs low as thirteen dollars, which, if provided
with eyelets for the insertion of Grand Army
buttons, will answer all the purposes of q |
parade uniform, as well as of an everyday
street costume, without entailing any extra
expense. This is the plan already in vogue |
in Baltimore, where the Posts are as well !
The National tribune., 1882-04-29

uniformed as in any city in the coun-
try, and there is no reason why it cannot be
successfully employed elsewhere. While
therefore, it may not be wise to make the
adoption of even such uniform as we have
suggested compulsory, there can be no ques-
ton that its use might, with entire propriety,
DE ofhcially recommended at the approach
ing National Encampment. 1t is well that
our veterans should avoid mere military
display, but, on the other hand, it is ex-
tremely desirable that their dress, on public
occasions at least, should be of character
to distinguish the Order from other civic So
cieties
The National tribune., 1882-04-29
United We Stand.

No journal ever made shining mark in
the newspaper world that was lacking in
strong convictions or the courage to express
them We do not mean to say that no Jour
nal ever succeeded that was not of partisan
character, for, as matter of fact, the greatest
newspapers of modern times are those which
do not wear the yoke Of any party, or the
collar of any "boss." But to make an i'm
preston upon the age, to mould and shape
public opinion, to command the support of
the masses and the respect of their leaders,
a newspaper must hold positive views in re-
gard to all questions of public concern, and
must be able to sustain those views with
ability, vigor, and persistence. It is true
that the first duty Of a newspaper is to print
the news, but the public have come to look
to it for advice also; and at this late day no
one. we suppose, will dispute the statement
that the press of the civilized world exer-
cises n greater influence than either church
or State. The celebrated Doctor Rush, of
Philadelphia, was wont to speak of news
papers as teachers of disiointed thinking"
but even he admitted that they welded
vast influence
Entertaining these views, the proprietor
of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has sought to
make his journal the exponent of great prin-
ciples and ideas, and has not hesitated to
The National tribune., 1882-04-29

In for,carding his subscription for THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE from Laurence, Ndss,
Gen. George S. Merrill, Commander in Chief Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic, says:
"TRe bold advocacy Of THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE Of the rights Of the soldier ELECTS my
hearty approval. Keep on as you haze begun,
and do not consider your 2corI accomplished
until erery soldier pcbo IS entitled to a pension
reccjrcs it, and crery soldiers 'rido,c Gad crery
soldiers child arc procidca for by The Gcrern-
inent (Sigped) GEO. S. MERRILL"
The National tribune., 1882-04-29
Official Organ Of the Grand Army.
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE SIXTEENTH

EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE SIXTEENTH
NATIONAL ENCANPMENT G. a. r.,
BALTIMORE, lIqrck 81, 1882.
To t5c Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
SIR: lam 50 mach pleased 'rih the fearless
odrocrcg Of the soldiers interests pursued Jy
gaar aa,,er that haze taken a personal interest
in iai.oiaciRg 1t into this Department, and rciH
scrG Ha- one hundred subscribers an a short
firr 4: further desire to make isi the pFFFCraI e
UeGA:, OF THIS COMMITTEE, and arii1 furnish
ypu ~, ,.y sgis 50 much Of this comm STorfo
Ysadcace as arU be interesting to 5str comrades
Throughout the country 5rho intend giSiting This
ciiy on ffe occasion OF the assembling Of the
National Encampment, in June ncat. Jenc1Ose
a roster Of the several Departments and request
thet goa 'ciH furnish each Department Com
ndnder q married. copy Of yOur caitGJle paper
until the close Of the ceremonies, on the 24h Of
June. Yours, Ce5y traly,
WM Z. w. Ross,
Chairman EUecntiUc Committee
The National tribune., 1882-04-29
Congressional Extravaganza.

While we have no desire to give undue
publicity to the unsavory scandal that fol-
lowed the revelations of extravaganza, and
something even worse, in connection with
the memorial services of the late President,
yet the report recently made to Congress to
pay the expenses Of certain claimants, pub
lished in the last number of THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE, brings the subject again before
the country and renders the proposed legis-
lation fit subject for criticism. In dealing
with this matter the committee, or at least
majority of its members, appear ready to
dispose of the public funds with a liberality
that is really princely in its character.
Passing over the appropriation of a years
salary of $4,000 to Mrs. Garfield, less the
amount paid to the late President, as a
proper thing under the circumstances, and
for which Congress has established prece-
dents we come to the next item in the bill
to pay DR.. Bliss $25000 for professional
services" Assuming that DR.. Bliss gave his
services to the President for so days, it is
proposed to pay him at the rate of 1912 80 per
day! Few physicians of national reputa-
ton and recognized skill, we imagine, would
exact a fee of one-third that amount for such
services as DIR. Bliss performed.
The fact should also not be forgotten
that DR.. Bliss did not give his entire time
to the distinguished patient; he made
other visits and gave considerable attention
to his Office practice. To pay him $4,000
berry. But the generosity of the committee
does not end here; they propose to pay the
each. There is more reason in this, as these
physicians were summoned from distant
fessional duties, but, nevertheless the
amount is excessive, and either Of these gem
tlemen would, we have no doubt, be satisfied
with one-half the amount, or probably $4,000
apiece. Following up the items of the bill we
find the liberal allowance of $4,000 to Drs.
Reyburn and Boynton and Oh equal sum to
Mrs. "Dr." Susan Edison, and in lieu of direct
pay for Surgeon-General Barnes and Dr.
Woodward army promotions, entailing in
creased burdens on the Treasury in the
future. In addition to this we find that
generous provision is made for all the
employees of the Executive Mansion, rang
ing from $4,000 for Mr.. Crump down to $12O
for the servants, in the face of the fact that
these persons were literally paid by the
Government to perform services almost if
not quite as exacting as was demanded of
them during the Presidents illness If the
members Of the committee who propose to
distribute so lavishly the public money were
called upon to adjust such claims against
themselves they would probably view the
subject in practical way and dispose of
The National tribune., 1882-04-29

| them in business manner. That Congress
will sanction such extravaganza we cannot
| believe.
! We are also informed that when the bill
comes up on its passage, that various amend
ments will be offered, among them one to
pay the six government employees who were
detailed from the Navy Yard to work the
J innings refrigerator The aggreTate allow
ances by the committee are already in the
neighborhood of S150,00O-a sum in excess of
that caused by the illness and death of any
royal potentate of modern times. AS it
stands, the whole matter appears like q
gigantic job as recommended by the majority
of the committee
We sincerely hope that the report of the
minority of the committee will be substi-
tuted for that Of the majority. Under its
provisions persons holding claims must
furnish proof of the value of the services
rendered, and for professional services only
such are to be allowed as would be properly
chargeable against the estate of the late
President. This is looking at the matter in
an unsentimental light, and it is the only
proper light in which to view it, There
are pressing uses for the public money other
than squandering it in this extravagant
fashion. Up to this time Congress has failed
to make the comparatively tri1ing appro-
priatiOn to enable the honest claims of the
soldiers to be examined The brave men
who offered their lives in the service of the
country are suffered to go unpaid with
millions of unemployed capital in the
Treasury, and yet we find in many senti-
mental matters committees can act promptly
and appropriate with astonishing liberality
the money of the people Senators and
Representatives are reminded that their
action in this matter is being watched with
eager interest by thousands upon thousands
of soldiers in every State throughout the
country. They should also not overlook the
fact that these soldiers enjoy not only the
right of suffrage, but that they exercise
vast amount Of political influence. Viewed
merely from a selfish standpoint our Con-
gressmen viii do well to see that justice is
done these long-deferred honest claimants.
The justice OF these claims has been recog-
nized; and this being the case, what excuse
have Congressman to offer for protracting
their payment? Before voting away large
sums of money as mere gratuities, let the
honest debts of the Government due to the
men who saved the Nation be paid. The
people demand that it shall be done.
The National tribune., 1882-04-29

If Hallett Kilbourne is to receive 100000
for being held a prisoner at the capitol for
short time, surrounded with every luxury
that money could procure, what sum Of
money would be an equitable adjustment of
Union soldiers claim for the sufferings
and loss Of health caused by many months
imprisonment in the Andersonville prison
pen? Will not some of our Senators or
Representatives please figure this out at their
earliest convenience?
The National tribune., 1882-04-29

wTo SUB6CRIBERS.-WHzN CHANGING
YOUR ADDRESS PLEASE GIVE FORMER As WELL A9
PRESENT ADDRESS, WITH COUNTY AND STATE.
EBTAKE NOTiCE-lN SENDING moNEY FOR
SUBSCRIPTIONS BY MAIL, NEVER NCLCSE THE
CURRENCY EXCEPT IN A REGISTERED LETTER.
A POSTAL MONEY ORDER oa a DRAFT ON Ngw
York is THE BEST FORM OF REMITTANCE.
Losses BY MAIL WILL BE MOST SURELY AVOIDED
IF THESE DIRECTIONS ARE FOLLOWED.
rs No RESPONSIBILITY is ASSUMED FOR SUE
scRIPTioNS PAID TO AGENTS, WHICH MUST De
AT THE RISK OF THE SUBSCRIBER.
RB COMMUNICATIONS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, AND
LETTERS UPON ALL BUSINESS MATTERS RELkT-
ING TO THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
MUST De ADDRESSED TO
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, ID. c.
The National tribune., 1882-04-29
DishOnOrinp the Dead

Among the measures introduced at the
recent session of the Virginia legislature
was one directing the employment of con-
vlcts In the work of caring for the graves of
the confederate dead Nothing more repup-
nant to the feelings of the soldier could well
be imagined, and we are not surprised that
the veterans of the North have united with
the veterans of the South in denouncing the
proposition as dishonoring to the dead and
insulting to the living. 1t is revolving, in
deed, IN every aspect. It is painful enough
to think that as our veterans gradually pass
away the duty of tending the graves of our
gallant dead must of necessity be trans
terred to other than comrades, without con-
templating such q shameful dissertation of
their dust as that in question. What could
these men in prison stripes have in common
with the brave fellows who fell fighting for
what they believed to be right? To them
the rows of nameless mounds would be no
more than furrow in cornfield. and not
single patriotic impulse would inspire their
labors. They would regard it merely as a
part of their punishment-a task imposed
upon them in pursuance of the terms of
their sentence. God forbid that to unwilling
hands should ever be committed the holy
duty OF tending the soldiers turf, be that
soldier friend or foe!
1t matters little what the ceremony is
with which this duty is discharged or what
the method OF It's observance. 1t is not the
mere act of decorating the grave of the
soldier with flowers or erecting monument
over his ashes that sanctifes the custom.
1t IS the love, the admiration, and the
reverence which the act typifes which make
1t holy in the eyes of the world, and CRATE
ful-shall we not say ?-to the dead them
selves Though they brought not a flower,
the presence of the comrades of our fallen
horoes at their graves would alone bear testi.
mony that they were still remembered. How
well apply the immortal lines of the poet!
How sleep the brave who sink to rest
BY all their cou.try's wishes blessed!
When Spring. with dewy fingers cold
Returns to deck their hallowed mould
She there shall dress a sweeter sod
Than Fsncy's feet have ever trod.
- BY fairy bands their knell is rung
-, By forms unseen their dirge is sung; --
W There Honor comes, pilgrim gray,
To bless the turf that wraps their clay,
And Freedom shall awhile repair
To dwell weeping hermit there,
Better indeed that the graves of those who
gave their lives to preserve the Union should
90 undecked save by Springs dewy fingers,
that no music but the plaintive melody of
the passing winds should bear their requiem,
and that Honor and Freedom should be their
only mourners, than that to the convict
should be allotted the duty which belongs
to a grateful Nation!
The National tribune., 1882-04-29

| advocate them with earnestness and vigOr
Recognizing the equity and justice Of the
claims which the soldiers of the late war
| have upon the Government for compensation
for injuries sustained in the service, and OBJ
| serving the growing apathy of Congressional
sentiment in regard to pension legislation,
I he has made The NATIONAL TRIBUNE the
champion of the soldiers interests, and al
ready has the satisfaction OF knowing that
! the value of the service which it has rem
dered is widely appreciated. As its circu-
! lation has increased, and the sphere of it's
usefulness expanded, he has enlarged its
columns, improved its contents by the addi-
ton of many novel and interesting features,
and acquired better mechanical facilities fUr
its publication, until, in all that goes to
make great newspaper, it is unsurpassed
by any weekly in the country. Its growth
moreover, has been steady and healthful,
rather than spasmodic and abnormal, and
due solely to its merits
1t is true that THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
is not the first newspaper that has been
started in the interest Of the soldier. There
have been many attempts in this direction,
and no doubt the effect of the numerous
failures that have occurred is to make the
public distrustful of the permanence of all
such undertakings. We do not wonder that
those who subscribed in advance for these
short-ived publications are inclined to look
with suspicion upon any new venture THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE, however, has been
conducted from the first on a sound business
basis, and its permanence is as well assured
as that of any newspaper in the country. 1t
represents, indeed, an investment of many
thousands of dollars, and in its new types,
presses, and machinery possesses a "plant"
equal to that of the great dailies. In a
word, The NATIONAL TRIBUNE has come
to stay
We are led to make these remarks, by the
desire to make clear to our subscribers the
spirit which inspires the conduct of this
journal and the resources at its command
and we feel that we are fully justified in
inviting their active aid and cooperation in
bringing it to the attention of those who are
still unacquainted with its objects, but who
are equally interested in their accomplish
ment. Our veterans are so widely scattered
through the country that we can only reach
them effectively through the kind offices of
such of their comrades as are already on our
rolls. We depend upon our subscribers, who
have direct concern in the extension Of the
circulation and influence of THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE, to exert themselves to that end
The members of the Grand Army, who can.
not but recognize the value of THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE as the mouthpiece of its
principles and a reservoir of news, are espe-
cially interested in contributing to its 81
cess, and we hope to see the day whel
list of subscribers will include the men
of every Post in the country Should
shoulder, let us 90 forward in the great
which is yet given us to do "for him
has borne the battle and for his widow
orphans"
The National tribune., 1882-04-29
WM. i. w. Ross,
Chairman ErecntiCc Committee

COMMANDERS of Grand Army Posts will
confer favor by furnishing THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE with full list of their members
and the post-office address of each. We shall
be glad to publish any news, letters or COM
munications concerning Grand Army affairs.
The National tribune., 1882-04-29

THE acquittal of Mclean, the lunatic who
attempted the life of Queen Victoria, after
prompt and speedy trial. has naturally pro-
voked many comparisons between this pro-
ceeding and that in the Guiteau case. We
are asked to note how much more decorously
justice is administered in England than in
the United States, and how much less time
is consumed in trying important cases The
admirers of British institutions seem to
forget that no doubt existed in the Mclean
case as to the insanity of the accused, and
that although the Crowns attorney went
through the formality of prosecution, no
attempt was made TO shake the credibility of
the testimony as to the lunacy of the pris-
ouer In fact, it seems 70 have been tacitly
understood from the first that the Govern
ment did not desire conviction and would
be content with a simple order of the court
for the confinement of Mclean as maniac
during the Queens pleasure. There was,
therefore, no resemblance between the two
cases that would warrant the comparison
referred to. But even were it otherwise, it
might be remarked that however slowly the
machinery of the law may sometimes move
in this country, the law is the same fer all
assassins, and we do not, like our friends
across the water, invest the trial of man
who fires on public officer with foolish
y,on,p and Darade
The National tribune., 1882-04-29

On THE same day the bill was reported to
the House to pay the physicians and other
attendants Of the late President Garfield
various sums Of money, aegregating about
$4,000, oats were quoted in Chicago at
fifty cents bushel. AS we point out more
particularly elsewhere DR.. Bliss is to receive
S3l250 per day for his services. Our farmer
readers viii 90 well to bear in mind the fact
that the congressional committee that pro-
poses to disburse so generously the peoples
money, estimate DR.. Bliss services for each
day as worth GO bushels OF oats--a greater
quantity than an entire years crop on many
farms. In writing 10 members of Congress
it would be well for the readers of THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE TO call their attention
TO this fact You might also figure it out ut
the current rate on wheat and corn The
value of years oat crop on a good-sizcd
farm, IS, we imagine, pretty fair compensa-
ton for a few hour's professional service of a
physician. What do the readers of THE
NkTIoNAL TRIBUNE think about it?
The National tribune., 1882-04-29

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is the best SOL
diers' paper in the country, and should be in
the hands Of every man who wore the Blue.
Donot delay, butsubscribe at once-$$1 year.
The National tribune., 1882-04-29

1T WILL be seen, by reference to an article
in another column, that the bin to increase
the force in the Pension Office, to secure the
passage Of which, The NATIONAL TRIBUNE
has labored so long and earnestly, is soon to
be reported favorably by the Committee on
Appropriations, and Judging from the ex-
pressions Of Senators and Representatives on
the subject, the measure will be passed
Thus it appears that at last General Dudley
is to have proper clerical force at his dis
posal to enable him to adjust the long
standing claims Of the Nations defenders.
The National tribune., 1882-04-29

IN THE death of Charles Darwin, Science
loses the greatest mind of the century. To
him belongs the honor of having revolution
lied the whole system of scientific research,
and discovered the key to those mysteries of
life which for ages had bafled the penetra-
tion of the worlds explorers. The study of
botany and zoology, and even ethnology and
philology acquired a new meaning and took
a new direction from the day that witnessed
the publication of his work on the Origin
of Species" and although, like Galileo, he
was condemned to bear the ridicule of those
who looked upon his discoveries as heretical
and hostile to religion he lived to see his theo-
rfes adopted by the whole civilized world as
the basis of all scientific progress. The con-
tscts of the theologians never disturbed this
great soul, and he died calmly and sweetly
in the bosom of his family, surrounded by
those he loved best
The National tribune., 1882-04-29
Ghe e22afiota1 Gritme
Washing Ston, ID. c,

TIE VALIDITY OF THE PUBLIC oEsT OF THE UNITED
STATES AUTHORIZED Law, INCLUDING DEBTS INCURRED FOR
rAYRENT PENSIONS BoUET1E5 SERVICES IA SUP
PRESSING NsURRECToN REBELLION, NOT BE oUEs-
STATES.