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The National tribune., 1882-08-26
IN MEMORY OF GEN. WARREN.



H'DQ'Rs JUDsoN KILPATRICK Posi-, No. 143.
NEW YORK, August %, 1SS2.-FOr some time
past the whole attention of the G.. A. Il. in New
York City has been given to picnics. Now
that they have about all had their Camp-tires,
&c, we shall expect great results and large
numbers added to the ranks. The death of
Comrade Duncan, Commander of J. L. Riller
Post, No. 62, is indeed a sad loss, and will be
deeply felt. He was not only good COmrade
but true Christian.
At meeting Of Judson Fitzpatrick Post,
No. 143, the following appropriate resolutions
upon the death of General Gouverneur X.
~ren were adopted:
EesOlred, That in the death of General Gouv-
erneur X. Warren, tire gallant commander of
the old Fifth Army Corps we realize that an
other hero has gone, another recruit enrolled
In our "Grand Army of the Dead"
Resolred, That we, his comrades, will ever
cherish his memory as that of a true patriot, a
skiIlful and spotless soldier, gallant and gifted
leader Of brave men, worthy of a place in
history beside his namesake of revolutionary
fame.
Reaolred, That we deplore the hasty act that
in the supreme moment of victory east cloud
over the reputation he had so nObly won-a
cloud that darkened his life and broke his
heroic heart. Though the Republic may seem
ungrateful, the Grand Army is not.
ResoIred, That our heartfelt sympathy be
extended to the stricken widow and orphans
of our comrade and leader in this their hour Of
deep sorrow. B. l. Ill.
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A BRILLIANT ENTERTAINMENT.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
EVANSVILLE, IND, Aug. 19- Farragut Post,
| G. A. r., opened their new quarters over the
enlarged First National bank building last
night with campfire, and the occasion, in
| teresting in every feature, was greatly enjoyed
by every one present. The new quarters are
| conveniently and elegantly furnished, and en-
brace almost the entire third story of the
building. The appointments are those rcquir-
ed by the society, the carpets are OF rich color
and quality, and the walls are pape1ed after
the aesthetic style.
The special invitations that had been sent
| out brought together a company which added
! to the membership made the attendance very
large The arrangements however, were COM
| plete, and insured the comfort and enjoyment
| of all.
The programme consisted Of vocal and in
strumental music, addresses by General Shack
| elford, General A. p. Hovey, Colonel DENLY
and Major A. C. Rosecranz, and recitation by
Captain McCutchan.
The music was excellently rendered, and the
addresses were listened to with attention, and
all of them were replete with matter Of in
terest and instruction.
Among the guests from other cities were
General A. 2. Hovey, of Mount Vernon, and
Captain Millner, Commander of the Post OF
the G. A. Il. at that place.
Farragut Post by the entertainment of last
night was but appropriately exhibiting and
celebrating its rapid growth and its i'm
portance in the Order in the State. 1t was
organized on the 9th of June, 1881, with
thirty-eight members. Since that time it has
not only grown most materially itself but it
has organized Posts at Huntingburgh, Owens
boro, and Mount Vernon. The present mem
bcrship is 135 and tho following are the officers
of the Post: Post Commander, W. II. Keller;
S. v c., c. II. Myerholf; J. V. c., VIII Warren
Adj't, Aug. LEIGH; Surg DR.. Compton; Q. NJ,
F. S. Wcsseler; Chaplain, II. A. MattisOn; o.
D., j. W. Messick; 0. c., w. A. Sluder.
The Post meets on the second and fourth
Thursday in every month.
General Shackelford s address was long and
interesting paper, containing much that is
both new and important about the capture of
one of the most dashing raiders of the late
war. The address was listened to with the
deepest interest.
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SAILING UNDER FALSE CoLoRs.

The Grand Army of the Republic in Wash
ington have made up their IAinGs to expose
those persons in the Government service who
are sailing under false coIOrs, and who claim
to be members of that loyal organization, upon
the strength of which thoy have succeeded in
obtaining positio in the various Departments.
With this end III view, Il communication from
a prominent member of local Post of the G..
A. r. was handed to the Assistant Secretary OF
the Interior On the 10th instant which reads
as follows:
1T has come to my knowledge that EN-
ployeeS in the General Land Office have caused
the star, indicating military and naval service
during the late war, TO be placed against their
names III the last edition of the Official
Register of this Department. who never served
in the army and navy of the United States.
In one case of this kind the clerks claim 10
military service was disallowed, and yet the
name appears with the star against it.
Il believe that the publication of the mill
tary or naval service of the employees was
ordered by Congress, and it is in the interest
of all the employees that those who array
themselves in borrowed plumage should be ex-
posed l therefore suggest that the Secretary
of the Interior be asked to call upon those en-
ployees who have Il star against their names
to report the respective dates of their muster
in and honorable discharge from the United
States service, with the name of the OrganiZa-
tion or vessel in which they served, and that
the lists so obtained be sent to the war and
Navy Departments for verifcation of such
service actual or alleged"
1t is understood that the Secretary will act
ON the above suggestion.
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GRAND ARMY NOTES.

On the 18th inst meeting was held at May
vile, Wis, to organize a Post of the G. a. Z.
There was a large attendance.
At meeting of Gen. Warren Post, Grand
Army of the Republic, held at Waverly, Nd,
Tuesday the 18th inst, the following officers
were elected: Com. Capt. Vim. III. r. Watts;
S. V. c., J. F. S Brown; J. V. c.. Dan1 Cla-
ridge; Adj, Capt VIM. R. Patterson. The bal
ance of the officers will be elected hereafter.
Capt Watts, the Commander of this Post, is an
old Andersonville prisoner one of the first
hundred to enter and one of the last to come
out, better, known in Andersonville as tho
Maryland Sergeant" and the oldest prisoner
in the State of Maryland.
. A Post was organized at Williamsburg,
Ohio, last month.
The Post at Whitewater Wis, is growing
rapidly.
COmrade John Hodge writes to US from
Pawnee City, Neb., to say: "We have nice
little Post of the G. a. T., numbering about
ninety-one members, and we are taking about
twenty copies of your paper"
The veterans of Lincoln, VT, have resolved
upon the organization of Grand Army Post
there. AT recent meeting it was resolved TO
procure a charter and organize with as little
delay as possible. The petition was signed by
twenty comrades
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Lieutenant George Payne, Eleventh Maine; ;
Captain Samual w. Lane; J. o. Smith, Secre-
tary of State; B. J. Hill, Comrades J. c. Star
bird and Tabor, and Captain Smith, sheriff OF
AndrosCoggin county. Several of these were
not present, and many others declined to speak.
Colonel Bisbsee paid high compliments to Maine
soldiers, mentioning Major Arch ID. Leavltt
and the two Stevens boys, all well known here.
J. o. Smith. among other good things, had
hearty word for the women in the war. Com
rade Tabor suggested the formation of an ex-
prisoners association, promising more fully to
develop the plan and object of the organization
at MaranacoOk. The chairman gave graphic
experience of prison life and Comrade Star
bird paid an eloquent tribute to Maine soldiers,
living and dead. All expressed their gratifca-
ton to be able once more to meet their old
comrades in arms. c. L. McFadden and a
representative of the Mail were called up to
speak for the Home Guards" At nine o'clock
theyadjourned to the Elmwood for a collation..
Governor Plaisted was at the hotel during the
day to greet his old comrades but not being
very well was not present at the hall or at the
collation.,
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COOL IN THE MIDST OF DANGER,

Lieutenant Fred. A. Wood of the Eighth
Maine volunteers, although an excitable man.,
was well known for cool bravery. In the
midst of the battle of Fort Harrison, September
%, 1864, he had just given to the company tha
he commanded the command Right Dress
when 1O0-pound she'll from the enemy struck
tield-gun within yard of where he Stood and
exploded, killing one man and four horses,
smashing the gun-carriage and sent whirl-
wind of splinters about the ieutenant's head.
Fred, entirely undisturbed, roared out to one
of his men, Step up there into place, Jackman.
You are always letting some little thing draw
away your attention"
The National tribune., 1882-08-26
THE GRAND ARMY AT MARANACooK.

The semi-annual Encampment Of the Grand
Army of the Republico of Maine, at Maranacook,
last week, was a grand success. 1t was attend
ed by a very large delegation of comrades and
their families, and it was estimated that there
were at least six thousand persons on the
grounds, said to be the largest gathering of the
season. The weather was fine and a cool
breeze prevailed, thus adding to the comfort of
those present. The programme of sports was
well carried out, and the best Of order was
maintained during the day. One of the main
features Of the occasion was the visit of Com
mander-in- Chief VandervOort, who came from
his distant home in Omaha to attend the En-
campment. He was introduced to the vast as
sembly by Department Commander Farnham,
and delivered ringing address. A canoe race
took place in the afternoon. The exercises
closed with "Bummers' Convention" in the
evening.
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A NEW POST ORGANIZED.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
ST. JoHN's, KAs., August IA Post of the
G. A. r. was org lied here last Monday even
ing, and the following officers were elected &:
Post Commander, IL. III. Smith; S. V. c.,
Charles f. Bristol, VIC, C. S. Mace; Adit,
George w. Bousman; Q. NJ, Frank Cox; 0. d.,
w II. Hoole; O. Co. ID. L. Estle; Chaplain,
II. NJ. Blair; S. NJ George Breckenridge; Q.
NJ. S., William Glasscock. Comrades Henry
Rohr W. Hoolc, and Il. NJ. Blair were ap-
pointed by the Post Commander as a committee
to draft bylaws to report to the next meeting.
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Late Lieut.. Com. Cd Batl. Vet Res. Corp
ANOTHER REUNION FOR THE BOYS,
pecinl Correspondence National Tribune.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
There will be q regimental Reunion of the
Tenth Illinois Volunteer cavalry at Sidney,
Champaign county, ILL.,, September 2lst and
22d, 1882 This was an old veteran regiment,
having served four years and three months,
and at one time numbered 400 men. The
surviving members are now scattered in almost
every State in the Union. 1t is earnestly re-
auested that all who cannot attend this Re-
union will send their post-otiice address to the
secretary of the Regimental Association.
Col ID WICKERsIAM, Pres,
Springfield, Ill.
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Petersburg, III.
POST ORGANIZATION IN MARYLAND.
JOHN H. MOR(

POST ORGANIZATION IN MARYLAND.
Special Correspondence National Tribune.
HAvRE DE GRACE, August 17-COmmandcr
Dukohart of the Grand Army of the Republic,
accompanied by John II Sutcr, George w.
johnson, A. L. Evans, John a. Thomson, Jr.,
and A. A. Lawrence met at Havre dc Grace
on the 18th instant, and organized Admiral
John Rogers Post, No. %, of the G. A. L.
Twenty-Five recruits were mustered in at the
CITY Hall, and great enthusiasm was exhibited
in the matter. There is promise Of % large
Post here. The officers installed in the new
Post were: Commander, Charles A. Conner;
S. V c., John A. Day; J V c., r. L. Moore
Surg 7. NJ. Sumption; Adi't, Bmfield Garrell
Chaplain, Richard W Kenly; O. d., Leonard
f. Sitzler; o. c., Charles p. CrOpper.
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A NEW POST IN KANSAS.
special Correspondence National Tribune.

Special correspondence NatlohhI Irlouhe
SPRING HILL, KAs., August IA meeting
of ex-Unicn soldiers was held here on the 4th
inst, and Post, designated Spring Hill Post,
No. l04, G.. A. r., organized by Chief mastering
Officer J. S. Clark, assisted by w. III Murray,
Post Commander, of Wyandot, Kansas After
the muster the following officers We're elected {:
p. c., Alex. Davis; 1st V. c., /. Rhirhart; I'd
Y, c., Thos. Stevenson; Chaplain, Rev. A. N.
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were indeed his comrades, and in whose hearts
my dear husbands name has still been kept
green. [ once more thank you, one and all,
for this beautiful monument The great and
unlookcd-for kindness will ever be uppermOst
in the hearts of myself and children.
Believe me your very sincere friend,
MARGARET c. HALPINE.
IRYINGTON- N-ON-EUDSON, N Y.
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Reynolds; Surgeon, T. ]. Daner; o. D., David
sprong; O. NJ, Horace Parks; Adjutant, W.
NJ. Adams; Q. NJ. s., w. NJ. Evans; S. NJ, J. N.
Bill; o. c., II. N. Davis. After instituting
the officers the members were instructed in the
working of the Post. Yours, in F. G.. L.,
SAML. B. HANNA.
The National tribune., 1882-08-26
GRAND ARMY MATTERS.
WHAT THE COMRADES ARE DOING
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.

A Grand Reunion st Grand Island, Nebraska, TO
Continue a Week Distinguished Visitors Ex.
pected-A Sham Fight in the Programme-Thc
New Jersey Veterans Preparing to Encsmp at
Sea Girt Early Next MOnth-Rapid Growth OF
the Order.
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waiting the arts of peace By its undaunted
courage, remarkable coelness, unwavering per-
sistence, and sturdy reliability on trying occa-
sions, the Sixth Maryland won a reputation OF
which every member may well be proud.
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e E"mILEs o,RElLLY,S" MONUMENT.

GHMILES O'REiLLY'S" MONUMENT
Special Correspondence National Tribune.
New YORK Aug 2l.-Tho accompanying
letter has been received by DR. Hans Powell.
late Surgeon General, G. A. f., chairman of the
committee of Dahlgrcn Post, No. l13, Depart
mcnt Of New York, which erected the monu-
ment over the grave of General Charles G.
Halpine-" Miles ORelly"-in Cyprus Hills
Cemetery. Long Island, New York, from his
widow Mrs. Margaret G. Halpine, and which
was dedicated last Decoration Day, May Both,
with appropriate ceremonies, and making the
occasion memorable to all participatng and
gratifying to the friends of the name and
memory of the genial, whoe-souled poet sol.
dier of the war for the Union. The following
few lines are inscribed on one side of the
monument and is from one of his poems en-
titled the Song of the Soldier:
'"Comrades known in marches many.
Comrades tried in dangers many
Comrades bound by memories many,
Brothers ever let vi be.n
NEW YORK, July 81, 1882
To DIR II. POWELL, Chairman Committee
Dahlgren Post, No. 113, Department OF New
York, G \. r.
MY DEAR SIR: Having always corrcsponded
with you, must once more ask you kindly to
act as nay mouthpiece to the comrades and
friends of Dahlgren Post Having again
visited tho grave and monument erected by
your gallant Post in raemory of my late hus-
band. General Charles G. Ilalpine, feel more
and more grateful for the kindness and gem
erosity which prompted its erection. | cannot
find words to express with what heartfelt graft
tude stood beside the grave no longer name
less one, surrounded by the brave soldiers who
The National tribune., 1882-08-26
POLICE CHARGED WITH MURDER.

On August II police officers John Latta and
John Cunningham, of Philadelphia, arrested
man named George G.. Campbell, thirty y-seven
years of age, while he was clinging to q lamp
pr > corner of Eighth and Walnut streets. The
.isoner was takens to the station house and
afterward removed to the Pennsylvania Hos
pital, where he died on the following Saturday
from the rupture of an aneurism of the aOrta.
A brother of the deceased last Tuesday made
affidavit that Campbells death was caused by
violence st the hands of the policemen, and al
leges that Campbell was i'll at the time the
arrest was made. The accused officers were
held in 81 800 bail each for further hearing.
AN HEIR TO THE THRONE OF IRELAND.
William L. Fitzpatrick of Milwaukee, Wis.,
who claims to be the heir to the throne of Ire
land, has been writing to Mr. Gladstone to
urge upon his royal sister, Victoria that sho
renounce her title to his country.
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AN ENCAMPMENT AT SEA GIRT.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
MANAsQUAN, n. J, Aug. 22.-The Grand
Army Ct the Republic will hold an Encamp-
ment at Sea Girt, near Manasquan, n J., COM
mencing September 5th, 1882 to continue 1ivo
days. 1t will be conducted in the same man
nor as were our camps in the days of the
rebellion There will be reveilie. grand
mounting, dress parade and tattoo. Eloquent
speakers will be in attendance delegates from
every Post in the State are expected to be
present.
Refreshments and amusemeGts viii be pro-
yided in abundance. There will be music,
dancing, camp-tires, &c, and grand parade
on Thursday, Sept. 7th, OF the Grand Army
and military.
Comrades who do not wish to stop in camp,
will nav but fifty cents for lodging at tho hO-
tells. and the same price for meals Stages will
run TO the sea free Of charge to uniformed
comrades Railroads will make special rates.
charging Two cents per mile for comrades and
their families Posts will send in the number
of tickets they will want. There will be a
committee OF arrangements to meet all COM
radcs at Manasquan aud Sea Girt Stations.
BY order Of Committee.
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AN INJUSTICE TO MANY SOLDIERS.

10 the Editor NATIONAL tribune:
WASHINGTON, IND, Aug. Is, 1SS2.-While
cannot indorse the harsh language in the fol
lowing correspondence TO the Pike county
Democrat, | know every true soldier will in
dorse the sentiment. Very many of the most
deserving Union soldiers who, when the war
closed, delayed applying fer pension at all,
and waited to give our country a breathing
spell and allow depleted treasury to become
plethorc, now not only have to wait a long
period TO have their claims adjusted, but are
entirely cut Off from the benefits of the 'Ar-
rears of Pension Act > for no other reason than
that they did not file their claims prior to July
1st, 1880.
To me it would seem only an act of simple
right on the part of the invalid or disabled
soldiers to demand the restoration of that act
giving all a reasonable time in which to file
their arrears Of pension claims. This would
appear the mere forcibly just since the United
States Treasury is now SO overtlowing with
taxes drawn in part from these very men who
nobly defended their country and flag. And,
lust now, this appeal to Congress would appear
tue more pertinent also since the present Con-
grcss has just put on record its own proligacy
by passing over u wise Presidents veto the
SIS GOO river and harbor bill taking ad-
vantage of "absentees" " aud of pairs" Let me
in these preliminary remarks, OH behalf of the
citizens and soldiers, take the opportunity OF
commencing Senators Logan and Harrison, of
the two great States of Illinois and Indiana,
for recording their votes against this wrong
appropriation of the peoples money. This is
submitted to you on account of your we'll
known fairness III journalism.
Respectfully, S. F. HoRRALI,
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ny, > T. HOREALL,
Late Lieut.. 4th Ind Vols.
HENPyvILLE, IND, July 2S, 1882


Editor Democrat: | write this communication
in behalf of So, 10 invalid Union soldiers who
failed to file their claims for pensions prior to
July 1st, 1880, as provided for by the arrears
of pension law" passed by the 46th Congress
OF these 53719 claims about ia per cent. of
them are likely to be rejected, leaving about
A, ,329 who will receive pensions from the date
of their applications and no arrearages. The
average amount that those pensioners will re-
ceive will be about So per month which, If ar
rearages were paid, would amount TO about
81. 400 to each claimant. Now the action OF tb 4,
10th Congress swindles, cheats, defrauds, AID
steals (these things all mean about the Same
thing in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, and
it is only matter of choice which one Shall be
used in describing this act of that Congress) all
the arrearages of back pay which justly belongs
to these A, ,319 claimants, who were net so for
tunate as to have filed their CLAIMS prior to
July l, 1850. If arrearages were paid thess
men they would receive So, 3,6l93fj0, but under.
the "arrears of pension act" passed by the
4Gth Congress they will receive 0ut So 4Sl 1856,
thus cheating these poor invalid ex-Union SOL
diers out OF S51 ,3ol 324 which IS theirs by every
right of justice and equal rights. with their fell
low comrades who We're lucky enough to file
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Pres of Post No. AZ, Manasquan, N. J
j. +. THOMAS,
Sec. of Post No. Al, Ocean Grove, N. J.
Omaha daily bee., 1882-10-05
RIGHTS.
How Much Property Can they Claim
as Exempt from Taxation.

The BEE some time ago presented
various facts and figures concerning
the amount of taxes which the rail
way companies pay on the property
which they own in this city. There
have been many objections raised by
thoughtful citizens against the present
system of railway taxation in this
state, by which assessment is made at
a certain sum per mile of track, no
matter whether that mile was across
prairie, and through a farming dis
trict, without a aide track or a section
house, or whether it was q mile run
ming through the very heart of a pop
ulous city, with thousands of dollars
piled up in fine depots, buildings and
warehouses.
Locally, there have been many
other complaints. By the law all
property used for railway purposes is
exempt from taxation, except as it be-
comes a part of the whole, and Jumped
off OF 30 much o mile. The railways
centering here thus claim a great deal
of valuable property here as exempt,
under the plea that it is used for rail-
way purposes 1t is stated that there
are valuable lots here, which would
readily sell for 81, 800 to So, 600, which
are thus made exempt because o little
sidetrack; or a streak of rust, is RIM
across one corner of them. In some
cases buildings have been erected on
side los, land leased by the railways to
other parties, and yet because there is
a rail or two and a few ties on the
rear the lot it used for railway pur.
| poses, and is therefore free from tax,
alton.
A list of lots claimed to be exempt
has been placed in the hands of the
city council and the city engineer has
been instructed to investigate, lot by
lot, and report the exact facts in each,
30 that it may be known what ground
there is for these charges. His re-
port will be looked for with interest
by many.
If John Smith owns a lot valued a
So, 900 he has to pay taxes upon it,
but when he sells it 20 a railway com
pany and they build upon it a ware
house and lease it, they need only to
run a little side track to the rear foI
the benefit of their tenant, and thus
withdraw it from the tax list, and lei
private citizens bear a little heavier
burden instead. Such is the outline
of numerous cases stated and which il
is expected that the proposed investi
CATION will disclose in detail.