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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01
PROMOTION AND RE7YRElIENi

PROMOTION AND RETIREMENT.
In making the promotions to fill the next
vacancies i'll the grades of major and briga-
dier general the President has rare oppor-
tunity to show that lie really understands
the needs of the service. These appointments
will be test ones. Made in conformity
with definite system, they will set an ex.
ample which might soon gain SO much force
that it would be hard for future Executive
to disregard it and fall back upon the bad
plan of making Army appointments depend
upon personal favor and social and political
Influences.
The salient fact bearing upon this question
is that our colonels and brigadier generals
nearly all haverecords of gallant service in war
which fairly entitle them to promotion We
even have lieutenant colonels like Gilmore,
Parke, and Weitzel, who held the rank and
command of major general during the war,
all of them officers that there can be no other
excuse for keeping down to their present
rank except the paltry one that the country
cannot afford to reward them according to
their deserts. BY reading the Army list it
will become evident to any one who knows
the history of the late war, that while honors
and wealth have been heaped upon a few
conspicuous and lucky generals, many ofthe
real heroes of the war have been suffered to
sink back into a rank as entirely inadequate
TO that. which they held in great campaigns
as it is to their brilliant aud important ser
vices to the country.
Some inequalities are unavoidable. il il
true, since it is impossible to reach an exact
standard. But such opportunities to correct
the most glaring as are afforded by a vacancy
in the highest grade with its consequent
promotions, ought not to pass without care
iul consideration by those upon whom the
responsibility rests OF seeing justice done.
And there is one fact which ought to exor-
else controlling influence in the selection.
BY promoting an officer who does not roach
the age for retirement for ten years to come,
promotion at that point stops for the whole
of that period, while some of the eldrs of
the favored officer will 10y his promotion be
compelled to retire with lower rank than
that to which they are fairly entitled. We
do not claim that an inyariable rule can be
set up, but it is evident that only in very
ezceptionable cases ought one of the younger
officers to bee promoted, Whom such promo
ton will deprive others Of the privilege of
retirement with the higher rank, privilege
which all would enjoy # promoted in their
proper order.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01

TnE identity Of the persons about whom
the Republic tells the following good story Is so thny
veilod that they win be recognized by almost every
one in Washington:
The old comrades Of a brilliant journalist, lately rp.
siding here, have made quite merry over 1esurirtio
OF his private chapel. do not know that 1t Is amy
odder that an eccentric journalist should have Capc
than 1t Is that the Prnce of Wales shoul1 have daily
family prayers. People often find 1t funny that man
who Is not saint should make prayer-like nndIn y
II ridiculous that any but well man should consult
doctor. But the fair, white chapel under comment
Is chiefly for the accommodation of the lady of the
household. She Is 50 pious u Catholic aud So good
Christian that she ought to have chapel opening out
OF every corner Of the house II she wanted one once
upon = time heard that her versatile and accom-
pllShed husband was immensely charmed with the
genius OF an artist who sometimes visited Washing
ton. Whit did his gracious lady? The story ought
not to be told but It Is such pretty one "Nty lord
Is In love with CWlia. What do du?" said Cecilia 3
subtle adversary. - invite Culia here give him
Celia for breakfast: give him Cecilia for dinner; |
give MIN tnlia for supper. When 7 wake In the
morning the first thing say IL, Il wonder how
tmlia feels this morninEY' When he goes ont any
where say, Why don you take Cua With you = -
surely she ought Ia have private chapel II sie wants
one No doubt there is a certain dignity and ustra-
on given to the day 10y first opening tho windows of
thought toward the light and bieezes of the East
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01

W NAhhtN"ipN, ~. -, september %, lhS1.
To the Eiuor Of The Supipy Hsrald:
SIR; Gen. !. D. Cox, in his Grafton he
fore tie Army of the Cumberland, adopts the usual
style OF Illogical aud nconstluential statements Of
historical facts relating to persons and events Of the
late war. lie seems to think tnat name and fame
suffice to make his theories ipSC iibt or facts The
theory uf Gen Garfed's letter to Secretary Chase il
not borne out by facts dates. This letter was
written while Gen. Garfield WAS chief of gtaH and
at the headquarters OF Gen. RoseCraus: not when
he was preparing for his political duties The
writer knows from conversation with Mr. Chase
that In February. 1888, he friendly to ,er Rose.
Grams, was In correspondence with him. aud was alv-
ous about the Withholding Of support by the War De-
partnent, 50 much SO that he said he would see Mr.
Lincoln in person to request no longer DELAY I'm send
ing an officer, asked for by Gen Rosecrans 10 com
mlnd the corps thrown back at Stone River gen
Garfield, as late rs 1873. told the writer that Gen
Rosecrauss strategy ala fail at Chckamauga the
objective point, Chattanooga being gained, not
withstanding the tactical failure Of the corps com.
mander retained by Mr.. Stanton, who had hammered
them I'm calvary also. TIE letter gen. Garfield 10
Mr. Chase was In violation Of military discipline too
often lax In the war, when politics dominated military
movements. Gen. CuN's statement that Gen Rose
Grams was Influenced by politics To delay Is like tho
fable Of the lamb soing the water up stream to the
disgust Of the wolf Gen. Garfield knew the close
relations between Mr.. Chase and Cen Rose
Grams, and his friendly letter Intended to Invoke
the influence of Mr.. Chase with Gen. Rosecrins not
for his injury, but for his success. The time hen
Gen. Garfield yielded was when Mr.. Stanton, with
Gen. Anson stager. went In private car to Louis
vile to meet him on his way to Washington, .'to
prepare for his political duties, after the battle Of
Chckamauga.
In political sense The letter OF u chief Of staH in
the field to Cabinet minister concerning the affairs
Of his general aud the army may lie Justified by
necessity which knows law, but It is q military
oliense Of grave character. Gen. Garfield had no
Idea OF all this, but intended to cause an Influence Of
friendly intercourse to be aroused urge his general
toward success. DIsCIpIINF
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01
SPIRIT OF THE HOUR.

Express, (BuGalo) eve have said that IL
would be most unwiso 10 scIcot representative OF
the Administration for testing the strength Of the
Republican vote In New York ut this time. and the
nomination OF tho distinguished ox-Judge has not
oaons aud admirable characteristics chcerfully ad-
mted, we cannot see any possibility uf eectng the
amiabie Secretary strong rs he has been personally,
and rs he stu would be running on his own merits.
LOADED down with the weight OF his representative
position, representing proscrptvc and ntolcrant
Administration, we DO not believe he can win the
fight against united Democracy
The Hour says HMr. Arthur is now the
central figure In Republican politics. but he Is statd-
Ing on dangerous ground. Hts political future de-
pend his ability to carry New York this faII n
Mr. Folger Is beaten the blame will Inevitably I've laid
TO his charge, and very Justly so MIR. blaine has
redeemed Ills own state by the very handsome pu-
fallty Ot ten thousand votes suppose Mr Arthur
should lose New York, II Is very probable that he
can send u Stalwart Arthur delegation TO the next
Republican National Convention, hut II he shall then
seek the nomination the fact Uf his defeat at home
VIII not bo calculated to win him votes tho national
leader ot tile party. AS u politician, however, there
was no other course open TO MIR. Arthur. lie had to
destroy VII. Cornell or permit himself to bo destroyed
10y HIM lie could not allow Half Breed Ike MIR
WadswOtth to bc nominated, no matter how strong
lac may bo before the people or how certain lie was Of
carrying the state, without putting In the hands Of
the faction Of tho party that has so bitterly opposed
him weapon with which they could sirlke him
down. There was no way open to him cSceptto nomi-
nnto his own Clndiditc II was u great risk to take
but It had to he done. Tho early days OF November
VIII prove the wisdom or the folly uf his present
policy. u must he said that the outlook IL not worry
bright The state Is close. Mr. Folgcr Is not nn In
vulnerable candidate The Democrats are more nearly
harmonious now than they have been IN many years.
At the same time, the Republicans are spllt nm aud
divided and ate lar from happy MIR. Cornell's fol-
lowing Is powerful one, and VI four or 1--WE thousand
ot them shall remain away from the polls, Mr. Fol-
gers defeat Is certain To win this fall the Repuh-
llcan party must poll every vote. Can Mir Folger
aud Mr. Arthur do itY''
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01

AND now it turns out that it was not the
plumed knight but general apathy which
carried Maine back into the Republican
column. Neither party poled as many votes
as in 1850, but while the Republicans fell
only 1000 short the Fusionsts fell 10000
short of their full strength. These figures
only show that Maine belongs in the doubt
full column, and that the result there does
not give much ground for Republican reioic-
ing. The Republicans had money TO bring
out their votes, the Fusionists had none.
But when presidential election makes every
man desirous of voting the result may be
different
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01

SonE of our contemporaries are still busly
engaged in the impossible task of eudcavor.
ing 10 convince the public that the Govern.
ment is trying to convict the Star Reuters
by bribing jurors. But the public is more
likely to have any lingering doubts OF the
ringsters guilt dispelled by the very tactics
which these journals adopt in the mistaken
hope Of throwing odium on the prosecution.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01

PAREr y WmrrINeToN have some very
good portraits OF Mrs. Langtry which make her ap-
pear handsomer woman than any We hld before
seen. Apropos Of the comiug Rosalnd, the Hour
says
Vt Is said that Mrs Laugry will he accompanied to
this country by band OF her mae admirers, Suine-
thing after the style Of the loyG-slCk maideus In
'Patience' IN English nobcman, almost as wen
known In New York rs in London, win he the header
Of the party
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01

WHEN the new sidewalk is laid ON the
hvcnnc 1t Will he one OF tho finest city promenadcs In
the world. Itistobc hoped great care will bc taken
not destroy any o the trees and that this convenient
opportunity viii taken 10 provide for planting young
trees at every suitable place along the line OF the m
proyemeut There Is an unfortunate lack Of shade at
many points along the Avenue
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01
DIED.

MFNkE.-On Saturday evening. at 8 O'Clock after
an ilness OF few days, Mr.. John Il. Menke, In the
twenty seventh year OF his age. Funeral win take
place from his late residence, Cos Thrd street, Oh
Tuesday, at O'Clock and win proceed to st. Mary
Catholic Church, where Requiem High Mass will he
onech up Tor tho renosc OF his soul Friends uf the
family are respectfully Invited to attend.
DOWNES. September 90 Mr.. John Downcs OF
the Nautical Almanac once, aged eighty. -four yeats
Funeral from hts late residence No II street north
west, on Monday next, at 3 O'Clock l.. NJ Intermcnt
nt Rock Creek Cemetery.
STRONG. September %. at westneld, Mass, Mary
Palmer Strong, niece ef Mrs Justice Strong OF this
city, aged twenty-five years.
TkuNNELL.-un Thursday, September IS. lss2
Helen II. Tiunnel, aged eighteen years. Funeral
from hoi late residence, 1912 Jefferson street, West
Washington. Monday. ~
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01
The King Yawns.

EX King CetewayO was 50 rude az 10 yaWn
wlho ysiting tho British House Of Commons. If Ite
were to yawn in tho House at Washington, the Rep
rcsentaiyos would be lkely to mistake his mouth foI
q river Or haIbor Of some kind aud pass HIN An ap-
pIupIlltlOu. - IhftGdeiphid Times,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01
TO CORRESPONDENTS

Rejected communications cannot be returned. AS
su evidence OF good faith, all communications, no
mattcr how bricf addressed to the Editor Of TuE
SUNDAY HERALD, must I've accompanied 10y the
writer's name full and address.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01
If Nearly Dead

After taking some highly pulled up stuff,
With long testimonials turn 10 Hop Bltters, and have
no fear Of any kidney or Urinary Troubles, Bright
Disease. Dialetes, OF Liver Complaint These dis
besides, n Is tho best family medicine on earth,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01

lr looks now as if nothing short of a
miracle could prevent total defeat of the
Stalwarts in the coming elections. In
Pennsylvania the Independents seem TO
have Cameron down and to be gaining
strength daily. 1t is case of life or death
with them, and they are canvassinC the
State with an earnestness born of con-
viction in the justice of their cause. The
New York Republicans are boiling the
Folger nomination right and left, and his
election looks impossible. But 4 Democratic
success even in these two great States this
year Ivy no means insures the election of n
Democratic President in 1854. Neither
party has merited the confidence of the peo-
pie, aud revolt against the machine in one
does not necessarily mean going over to the
other. What we see is merely general
breaking up, and future which there are
no signs to forecast.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01

Mn. RAMspfIL, in yesterdays Republic,
pithily says
People at y distance are greatly and naturally ruz-
zled as to the identity and Severaty Of the two enter
prlses, that OF the Garfield Memorial and that Of the
Garfield Memorial Hospital. Why don't they COM
bne the two and put the monument In front or ON top
of the hospital Because 1t would take longer than
the completion of the Washington Monument to liar-
monl2e the various medical and social rings,
suppose.
Unquestionably the Memorial Hospital is
the best possible monument that could he
erected to the memory of President Garfield.
And the best thing the managers of the
monument can do is to spend their money
in erecting building for the hospital. And
this is all the more the only sensible thing
to do since Washington is already ovcrrun
with monuments, with plenty more surely
coming. Besides, if a monument is erected,
there are ten chances to one that it will
only be another monstrosity of marble or
bronze. OF those we have already more than
enough
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01

The Diamond Dyes always do more than
they claim TO do. Color over that old Ircss. II viii
look like new. Only 10 cents.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01
INCUR
CARPET DEPARTMENT

We are Offering full llne Ia MoQuETrE, VEL
VET, BoDY and TAPESTRY BRUSSELS, IN
GRAIN, rliltEE-PLl, aud VENETIAN GAR
PErlNGs, and a beautiful assortment OF sAIYR-
MA, VELVET MoQuErrE aud BRUSSELS
RUGS aud MATS. LOWEST CASH PRICES.
New goods received daily.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01
Dry and fanru Goods.
Upholstery Department.

LACE CURTAINS, rs follows; BRUSSELS, TAM
BoUR, NOTTINGHAM, and MADRAS; also
MADRAS MUSLIN In BEAUTIFUL STAINED
GLASS EFFECTS.
ELEGANT PLUSH APPLIQUE TABLE COVERS
and MANTEL LAMBREQuiNS.
TAPESTRY and CASHMERE, TABLE and PIANO
COVERS.
PoRrIERRE CURTAINS. in plain aud cross
stripes.
TURCOMANS, both by the yard aud pair.
In FURNITURE COVERINGS, a full line, en-
braClng all the NEW EST DESIG Ms and FABRICS,
such as RAW aud SPUN SILKS, SILK DAM
ASKS, EMBERLINES, TURKISH SATIN,
SILK CorELINS, SILK PLUSiiES, Cplaiu) In all
coors; sILkPLUsliEs, VARlEG ATED CoLoRs,
fortrlmmDg purposes.
The LARGEST LINEu OF CRErONNES THAT WE
HAVE EVER SHOWN.
In fact everything that Is required In a first class
decorative upholstery establishment. WINDOW
SHADES In great variety. POLE CORNICEs In
walnut ebOnized, and brass.
We shall be glad to furnish estimates for household
decorations In all Its branches,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-10-01

THE LIFE OF MAI. GEN. GEORGE II.
THOMAS, By Thomas Is. Van Horne, U.s.A., au-
thor OF tho History OF the Army OF the Cumberland.
New York. Charles scriDners Song, From William
Ballantyne Son
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-12-21
Horrible Accident!

A terrible accident, of an unusual
nature, occurred on Sabbath evening, in
Smith township. Two boys, one a son of
Abner Wilkinson, and the other named
Perkins, aged about 9 or 10 years old,
had led tbs horses to water. and were
accompanied by Harry, another son of
Mr.. Wilkinson, aged about Z years. The
older BOYS did not want him to 90 along.
but he received permission from his
mother to accompany them. After wa
tering the horses, Harry wished to lead
a spring colt, and was allowed by the
other boys to do so. After going a short
distance the little boy complained that
his hands were cold, and the other boys
said they could soon fix that. and fasten-
ed the halter strap to the boys wrist so
he could put his hands in his pockets.
The colt went along all right for short
distance, but became frightened at
something and made break, jerking the
hoy off his feet. At the first jump of
the colt the boy was jerked eighteen feet
through the air before hitting the
ground, and the next, twenty feet. The
colt ran on in its wild career, and in 60
ing through a gate the boys head came
in contact with the post, literally mash
ing it to jelly. After getting in the
barnyard the colt ran around the yard
several times, before he could he caught,
dragging the remains of the boy with
him. Every stitch of clothing was torn
from the boys body, and his head, arms,
and, in fact, his entire body was
crushed and mangled into an unrecogni-
zable UIass of flesh and bone. The pa
rents were half-crazed and grief-stricken
by the terrible accident, which robbed
them of their cAild, and the colt had to
be disposed of, as the frantic mother was
unable to even look at it again.
The remains were inferred in Wesley
Chapel burying ground, on Monday af-
tsrnoOn, at 8 O'Clock.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-12-21
The Farmers, Institute.

Welday's Hall should be crowded on
next Tuesday and Wednesday, both day
time and evening. The prospects for the
institute are very fiattering, and the &C.
casion promises to be one of unusual in
terest. We hope the intelligent farmers
of Belmont county will avail themselves
of this opportunity to attend meeting
of so much profit and pleasure without
expense. The announcement that the
well-known orator, Waldo" of the Ohio
Farmer, was secured to deliver two lee
lures, has excited the liveliest satisfac
ton among his agricultural friends and
admirers. Secretary Chamberlain will
positively be on hand and deliver two
lectures. How to Make Money Hon
estly," and Education for Farmers
Children" are fruitful topics, and will
be splendidly handled. Our farmers
want to come up prepared to take part
in the discussions. A question box will
be passed around at each session, and
queries on the various farm topics will
be assigned to practical men for an
swers. Endeavor to attend at the open
ing hour, otherwise you will miss many
topics of Importance. See the program,
published elsewhere.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-12-21

Mr. AND Mrs. JOHN STEWART. resid-
ing on th- National road. two miles EAST
of town. celebrated the 50th anniversa-
ry of their marriage. yesterday. Ali OF
their children were present, viz: John
E. and James y, residing in this locali-
ty; Rev. R. B. Stewart, Charlton, Iowa !;
Rev. D. c. Stewart. Frankfort Springs,
Pa; Mrs. Maggie Johnston, Aledo, Ill;
Mrs. Rev. Annie Wade, Alleghany, Pa,
and Mrs j. NJ Miller, Caunonsburgh,
Pa. Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Miller, were
accompanied by their husbands, and
Rev.R. B. Stewart by his wife. Rev. DIR.
Alex. Young. of Allegheny, and Rev.
Thos. Balph, and numerous other
friends were present to congratulate the
happy and respected couple. on their
golden wedding day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-12-21
ExECuTRlX'S SALE
REAL ESTATE :!

TN pursuance of an order of the Probate
J. Court of Belmont county. Ohio, | will Of
fer for sale, at public auction, on
Saturday, January Goth. 1853,
at o'clock afternoon, upon the premises,
the following described real estate, situate in
county of Belmont and state of Ohio, to-wit:
Being part of section 20, township 9,
range 5, in the Steubenvile district, begins
ming at the southeast corner of lot of land
formerly owned by Aaron Richards; thence
south 100 west 1919 perches; thence north
S24o west "a 3 perches; thence north 31So
east 20 perches; thence south S94 east IA
perches to the place of beginning, containing
ing 81 acres, more or less. Also, all that
parcel of land situated in Flushing township,
Belmont county, Ohio, to>wit: A small tract
of land lying at the west of town lots num>
Der "a, 80, 36, 81, 38 and 80, in the town of
Flushing, Belmont county, Ohio, bounded on
the east by said town lots, and beginning at
the northwest corner of lot number 80; thence
along the west end of said lots on the
Morristown street 412 feet to the lands form
erly owned by VIM. Palmer; thence west
along the lands of said VIM Palmer to a
corner that intersects the lands formerly
owned by Mary Fawcett; thence due north
along the west boundary line of the lands of
| the said Mary Fawcett to corner of the old
Frecport road; thence east along said road to
the place Of beginning, containing one and
one-half acres, more or less.
Appraised at 800.
Terms of Sale-One>half down and one
half in six months from day of sale, with in~
terest; the deferred payment to be secured by
mortgage upon the premises sold.
| HANNAH r. ROBINSON,
IL 21td Excutrix Of will Of John Robinson.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-12-21
Announcements.

Col JOS D. TAYLOR, of Guernsey county,
will be a candidate before the Republican
convention, which meets in Bellaire, Dec.
26th, 1882, for nomination for member of
Congress in this district.
GUERNSEY REPUBLICANS.
Editor Chronicle: Please announce the name
of T. b. COULTER, of jefferson county, as a
candidate for Congress, subject to the action
of the Republican congressional convention
which meets at Bellaire, Dec. 26th, 1882.
Republicans of Eastern part of District.
Editor Chronicle: Please announce the name
of Judge w II. FRAZIER, of Noble county as
a candidate for Congress, subject to the de-
cision of the Republican convention, at Bel :
iaire, December 26lh, 1882.
REPUBLICANS OF NOBLE.
Editor Chronicle: Senator D. A. HoLLINGs-
WORTH, of Harrison county, is candidate
for the Republican nomination for Congress.
subject to the action of congressional cons
vention at Bellaire on the 26th inst
MANY REPUBLICANS.