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The National tribune., 1883-08-09
National Union Prisoners, Contention.

Comrade b. F. Blakeslee president, and Mr..
Hiram Buckingham, corresponding secretary of
the National Union of Survivors of Anderson
vile and other Southern Military Prisons, have
issued the following circular:
HARTFORD, Conn. July 20, 1888.
The annual meeting of the National Union Of
Survivors of Andersonyille, and other Southern
Military Prisons, viii be held on Wednesday and
Thursday, September 18th and Goth, 1885, at CIeye-
land, Ohio.
The business meeting will be held Mt room 49,,
City Hail. The first session taking place at 10 a. m
Wednesday, September 18th.
The business meeting of the National Union is
composed of five delegates from each State Associa-
ton in good standing, and each State Union shall
furnish their delegates with certificate, for pre-
sentalion to the meeting and shall report the names
and addresses Of their attending delegates to these
headquarters at least thirty days before the annual
meeting. All members of State Associations in
good Standing shall have the privilege of the floor
but without the right of voting.
+ state Associations desiring 10 take part in the
coming meeting requested to apply for a char
ter at once, the fee of which is $40, including the
National Badge. The charter fee must accompany
the application, addressed TO the National Treas
urer; said application must be signed by eight
comrades.
The president has appointed as assistant secre-
tary. Conrade j. @. Palmer, No So Huron street,
Cleveland, Ohio to whom all correspondence and
business relative to the coming meeting should be
addressed.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

the men who had sweltered a few DAYS ago a5
81 in the shade, engaged in game of snow
ball. and pcited and spatteFed one other as
upon q mid -winter At home, with the ther-
mometer at freezing point.
Leaving the dark tunnel, the log hGfs of Pit
kin are passed, with their evidences OF refined
woman 5 care ia the Topped lace curtains in the
little two-bv-f1uT windows and the b0quets and
pots of flowers on the window seat and little
WOODEN fables, giimpses OF which we caught
inside. Here it was that a grav-elad miner
came 10 the ear and inquired FOR Ohio He had
been veteran in the Fifth O. v I. God bless
Ohio whose Grand, en- Fgetic men We End at
every po Mt and post along shis Western march.
Arriving at GunnisOn. the Post turned ont
to meet their visiting comrades. together with
the Gunnison FIRE company IN uniform. having
engaged every available room In the house,
public and private, tor their accommodation.
In the evening. following bon fireiluminatiOn
IN the street reception was rendered at the
public hail. when greetings were exchanged
aud songs sung. and right good season Of
merriment enjoyed Addresses were made for
mander GuIie.t. Of Gunnis0n Post, the latter of
whom, WIEN w A. 3I Stevenson. editor Of
the Duly RerieC discharged the duties Of re-
ceptjeu committees in the most creditable and
satisfactory manner. Among the visiting
speakers were Hon. Ih0s. VI Patterson Dem
yer; General GFosren0r, OF Ohio. and General
Revuol IS, Of New York }. II. Cumming Chap
lain. Of the New York Department Of the @.
a. r, Cap.a ~ IS. Bash. VINO claims 10 have
ben the drst volunteer ef -he Nar. Il clay
Hail. oi SEES Iu-s- r. kia ball, Of Missouri,
and Judge uussIu, of luriuUags-
KATE Il. SHERWOOD.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

President Arthur opened che southern Ex-
position at Louisville, Kentucky, or the Ist
inst. IN the presence of over 10000 people. On
the presidents stand were the Chief Magistrate,
Secretary Eoi-er. Secretary lincoln. Postuas-
ter-General Gresham, Gen. Sheridan, Governor
Blackburn, OF Kentucky Senator Bayard, Of
Delaware; Mayor JACOB, Of Louisville; Gen.
ThOmpkins. President Baldwin Of the l. and
n K. r.; Mrs. aad Miss Sheridan Mrs. John
Mason Brown, AJEs. 4 81 Kelly and Mis- Kelly,
}frs. J. 81 Wright and one or svo other ladies.
MAYOR Jacob. OF Los isvilie, welcomed the Pres
itlent. who was introduced TO ths assemblage
by Governor Blaekbgrn. After short address
eOagratulatiGg the managers on the success OF
their efforts, and warmly approving the 0bjecS
Of the exposition, the President pulled the
s;lken tasSel which started the huge Corliss
engine and the machinery was set IN motion.
it VIII be some time yet before the expos ton
is ia good trim. Much Of the goods designed
for exhibition are not yet unpseked or in posi-
ton, but the show IS better advanced than the
cotton exposition 0f Atlanta was at the opening.
The main building IS an immense affair Of wood
and glass $40 feet long by go wide, built with
four fronts and transverse section, and with
gallery space for exhibits as well as main floor
space. Some Of tue annex buildings are yet
incomplete. and the art gallery IS not open
The city az right VS. Illuminated, and ttseEes
was brilliant display of fireworks at two
points, drawing Immense crowds, but nos suth-
cient TO relieve the streets OF the pressure of
people. Rain towards 9 o'clock. however,
cleared the streets and put 2 finale to the OPEN
ing day Of the exposition.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

The situation Of the telegraphers' strike has
remained in about the same condition. The
most material event was the ordering out on
strike OF the railroad operators on several roads
on the 9th inst. The operators presented bills
Of grievances, asking for net less than $50 pei
month, extra pay for Sunday work, and an in
crease Of $40 month.
The United States Senate Committee on Ed
ucation and Labor, which was TO have met in
New York city on the 9th, to investigate the
causes Of the strike were obliged TO adjourn
over 20 the 18Th inst, owing 10 the inability
of some of the leaders of the strike to attend
the mestiag. The Western Union Telegraph
Company claims that, with the exception of the
wires 10 some unimportant points, it is in con
ditioR to handle all business presented to it.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

The President and party LEFT Louisville foi
Chicago ON the ID inst. The train was gor-
geously decorated with flags and ribbons, and
on the headlight of the locomotive was an en-.
lsrged portrait OF President Arthur The whole
ride was grand ovation, large crowds collect
ing at every station by which the train passed
The party left Chicago on the Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad on the afternoon of the
81 and arrived at Omaha at o'clock Satur
day morning, where they remained only Ions
enough TO transfer TO the Union Pacific specia
train. The President was delighted with The
trip through the beautiful valley of the Platte
which was seen at its most suspicious season
At O'Clock on the evening Of the 9TH the
party left Green River. Wyoming, in three
spring wagons, for Fort Washakie
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

hibition resolutions were passed. The platform
declares for a tariff for revenue only, and ap-
proves the river and harbor bill.
Mayor Edison has appointed Seth H. Grant,
his private secretary as Comptroller of New
York to ill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of Comptroller Campbell. For many years
Mr. Grant was superintendent of the New York
Produce Exchange.
Ex-senator Mcdonald, who is now in Wash
ington, viii spend some time at Deer Park and
the White Sulphur Springs, and then go to
Ohio and Iowa 70 take part in the political
campaign. lie thinks the Democrats of both
States viii give good account of themselves.
The senatorial deadlock in the New Hamp-
shire LEGISLATURE was broken on the ID inst,
when Arson r. Pike. Republican, was elected
on the lorty-seeond ballot, TO succeed Hon. E.
III. Rollins, late United States Senator from
that State.
The Picqyne's Jackson (AIiss,l special says
the fusion ticket was carried at Raymond, Au-
gust 9th, after a hard fight in the Democratic
and Republican conventions. The pronosition
made by the Democrats was unanimously
adopted by the Republicans.
Judge D. C. Birdsall publishes letter in the
Hartford Conn CoHraat, in which he an
n0unces himself as the author of the charges
thar Hancock was defeated by Tilden, and re-
iterates the charges.
The Pennsylvania Democratic State conven-
ton at Harrisburg, August LIST. nominated
Robert TagEaTt, of Warren county, for Auditor
General, and Joseph Powell, of Bradford county
Tor State Treasurer.
PERSONAL.
Chester Arthur, Jr., son of President Arthur,
arrived at Quebec August /.
Parnell viii not visit this country until after
the English general elections
Col. L. G. Marshall, on the retired list of the
army, died at Cauandaigua, n. Y, August Sd,
from the effect of wounds received during the
war.
| The body Of Senior Barca, the Spanish min
/ Isl er, was put on board the steamer " Nor
/ naudie,r which sailed for Europe on the 1st
! inst. Mrs. Barca and her daughter accompanied
/ the remains.
On the arrival of the steamer Saratoga at
| New York from Havana, August ID, James
Barnes, the steward, was removed to the hos
! pitsl at quarantine suffering from what is sup
posed 10 be yellow fever.
The body of General Ord will, according to
4 instructions received rom the United States,
be deposited in the De Profandis Hall of the
4 cemetery at Havana until the cooler season sets
/ in when it will be sent North.
Gen Thos D. Johns died at Poughkeepsie,
| n. T., August LIST, in the sixtieth year of his
4 aye. he was native OF Pennsylvania and a
4 graduate OF West Point. he served in the
I Federal army during the war
Monsignor Capsl, the distinguished English
4 preate preached his first sermon in this coun-
4 try Sunday, the 5th inst, to large coDgrega-
ton. at the Church Of st. Francis Xavier, New
York, the occasion being the celebration of the
feast Of ST. Ignatius, the founder OF the Society
| OF Jesuits.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09
TIE Reunion Of army Pnrmnsters.

The first annual meeting of the Association
Of Union Paymasters of the War was held at
the New Columbia Hotel, Cape May, on the 9th
inst. The following officers were elected
President ex-Paymaster Brice, of Maryland
vice-presidents Ex-Governor Robbie, of Maine
Hon. Russell Errett, of Pennsylvania; Colonel
Stephen Walker, of New York, and General w.
S. Stryker, of New Jersey; secretary, Colonel
Thomas A. Gardner, of Washington CORE
spending secretary, W. Penn Clark of Wash-
ington; treasurer, George T. Trnesdale, of
Washington.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

Rssoired, That the claims Of bondh0lders
have been regarded by the party IN power ID
more sacred than the claims OF she soldiers OF
Che Union. We declare Suca distinctions a.
hgmiliatlag and wrong, sad we demand that
Congress shall Immediately pass such laws -
viii place the soidier upon equal footing with
the bondh0lder We also favor Che passage Of
the law by our State Legislature exsmpsing
peasi0n money snd homesteads purchased
herewith from execution and attachment.
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4 ons.reerea unlop Soldier In Belgium.

To TIE EDITcR New YORK sUN-sir: ]
wear ala artificial limb. am toe far away to
get q new one FROM the States. Sbonld think ]
could repair old ones if knew how TO manu-
faeturc a soft, sticky, not creaking nor crack
ingsnhstanee, such as gutta percha, caoutchoac
or something else. Could some enc Of the read
els Of your valuable paper give the desired IN
Formation and ohlige an Old SOLDIER?
I1IERRE BELGIUM June 80
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

Res0lrsd, That time does not bar the claims
ON the gratitude and justice Of the country !;
aud, therefore. we favor such modification OF
the pension laws IS shall seegre equal treat
ment of all soldiers entitled TO pensions by
commencing payment rom the date OF dis
ability, and we demand OF Che next General
Assembly Of Iowa the enactment OF q law ex-
emPting from attachment and execution both
pension money aud homesteads purchased
Herewith.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

I noticed a communication in THE TRIBUNE
from the Tweury-third Michigan v, I. ard the
One Hundred and Eleventh Ohio Y. l., of our
old brigade and would ike 70 hear from the
Twenty -iif.h Michigan, One Hundred and Sew
enth Illinois, and Thirteenth and Sixteenth
Kentucky orr associations were mutually
pleasant. aud oar fighting YVES done in part
nership' and with the assistance of other
troops" ALEXANDER y. DEvESs,
O. VI. s. and bugler, o0th Ind. Vols.
PRINCETON. IND.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09
The soldler IN Politics.

NIllsseis ~ I7l17a-elTd lI.ToFIs.I
Resolpel That it IS, in the opinion Of this
convention, the duty Of Congress. as an act Of
Justice TO the soldiers Of our commonwealth, TO
restore the arrearage clause to the pension aet
by the re-enaetment Of that law aud we do
hereby respectfully ask and most earnestly
recommend TO tnat body it's early restoration.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

Young men or mIddle-aged ones, suffering
from nervons debility and kindred weaknesses
should send three stamps for Part VII OF
Worlds Dispeasary Dime Series Of looks. Adj
dress WogLD's DEsPESsARY MEDICAL Assc-
CATION. BQ1Falo, n. Y
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

lc'msrae Co. Observer. ]

As q curious souvenir of she war Major Rose,
of Macon, Ca, has preserved piece CT what
was known In the Confederate army IS ram
rod bread" It was made by stringing out a
piece Of dough and twisting it around ram
rod and then baking it By susPendlng it en- two
rt:ct-S
The National tribune., 1883-08-09
The Coming Memorial Services at Andsrsonvi

Frank w Smith, formerly a prisoner of war
at Andersonyille and Millen. Ga, Black Sire.
Fla, and Florence. N c., now general secretary
of the Railroad Young Mems Christian Assoeia-
ton, of Toledo, will hold religious service
next Sunday at the famous Providence Spring,
which broke out within the stoekade while he
was prisoner at AnderSonyille. Dir. Smith
takes with him $4,000 national flags. One is
to be placed upon each of the 1916 graves in
the national cemetery, near the old stoelSade.
lie will be assisted by some of those who wore
the gray On the 7th inst the ladies' of Atlanta
met in the Young Mems Christian Association
rooms and arranged the flags for this memorable
service. The Continental Guards, of New
Orleans, during their recent visit to Toledo
sent Mr. Smith contribution to aid in the
purchase Of the flags.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09
To the Editor NATIONAL. TRrBT-,SE:

have long watched 70 see whether some one
who mas in his possession the necessary doeu-
ments would not give au account of the move
nents and actions of Gr0xtCn's famous bri gade,
but so Tar i have been disappointed. / was
member of that brigade from the time General
John I. Crozt0u became its commander, and
from my own personal knowledge can say that
It's achievements are well worth recording
JOAN B. DAY,
STR0aIsBU RGa, NEB. Co. (, oth Iowa Cav.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

The United States Bottiers' Protective Asso-
citation win hold an exhibition Of pgodacts and
appliances Of their craft in Irving Hall, New
York, November 10th 60 Esd, inclusive.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

have taken TIE TRIBUNE six months and
as yet have seen nothing in il from the old
Eighth Illinois cavalry. in company L Of which
Iserved four years lacking swO months. On one
occasion I was wounded By a rebel bullet, aad
on another mv shoulder was disl0eaied by being
thrown from horse. VIII not some member
Of the regiment give a sketch Of It's seryices3
RINGWOOD, Ill. W II. GKIsWOLD.
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A CHANCE FOR SOMEBODY.

treats Hhlgh oar CamFadss want writtsa Cd In
Thr Trihans.
To che Editor NATIONAL IEIECSE
WhF d1rs nor soge member of W i3er's bril-
EE.le write up 81 araiNemears lor lHE TRfB-
tEEt Il &c .ss-ial- .las tatv are ashamed Of
Gle hr IaUc, f-e1Fl ana agt an acc1mp ish-
"a writer. ca / s4oald lFFlte up some I'd the bat
tles myself j. l. ANDERSON.
kANkTN lar
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srRoMsBURea, NEB. Co. F, oth low
10 the Elitor NATr.)NAI. TRrBr-,vE. i.

TO inc LttItUI -fAIIlNtL 7 tLtDU "
was member Of the Ninth Michigan cav
airy, and was captured on the SLOVENIAN raid
and sent to AndersonviIle. I should like to
hear from some one Why it was that we did not
come out of the raid ali right
LEXINGTON, MICH. WIN. RoGERs.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09
To the Edior NATIONAL Tribune:

VIII some Of the members Of the two COM
pauies Of the Second Michigan cavalry that
checked Hoods command on Che turnpike near
Franklin. Tenn, November 80 1861, give us
an account Of that aE4ir2 They repulsed a
heavy body Of rebels swo o. three times.
+. N SHIRLEY,
EXETER, NEB. Go. Q, 5th Iowa Cav.
The National tribune., 1883-08-09

After General Grant became President he
appointed Miss Van Lew postmaster of Rich
mond, an Office which she filed aceeptably to
the people for eight years. She was formerly
in very comfortable circumstances, but has met
with reverses which have exhausted her means,
and is now glad to accept Government clerk
ship, which viii yield a support for herself and
brother who is dependent upon her. Her
long and successful experience in the postal
service is probably sufficient guarantee that
Miss Van Lew viii make . faithful and efficient
clerk
The National tribune., 1883-08-09


The Kentucky State election took place Au-
gust 9Th with the usual Democratic success.
The vote aas light, and The probability is that
Proctor Knott has 2 majority ranging between
10000 and $1,000. 4 number of rows occurred.
in enc q. which, at BlyaGtsEille, two negroes
We're killed, two MORALLY wounded and two
white nicn and one negro seriously wounded.
Ten prominent politicians Ct Louisville were
arrested for bribery
The Ciyil-SerTice Reform Association held its
annual convention at Newport r. T., August l.
4 large number Of distinguished gentlemen
from varions parts Of the country were present.
ID bhe course OF his annual address the Pres-
dent George Miiliam Curis. paid an eloquent
tribute % President Arthur for his refusal TO
satisfy the demands 81 faction OF the Republic
can party Mr. Curtis was unanimously re-
elected president
The Minnesota Democratic State convention
met az "a. Paul august "a, and made the lol-
lowing n1minai4uns: For Governor, W. w Nc
hairi Lieutenant Governor, l.. L. Frazes
ees.Fe.ars. " state, J. J. Green; Treasurer,
IshE Llaagi8; 4 Insy-Eseneral, J.W Willis;
Railroad Commissioned. /. Lindpolm. Anti-pro-
The National tribune., 1883-08-09
rHAr supPnR Ar eILMAN,s.

And this reminds us that we must not forget
Como, where, before reaching Buena Vista, the
up-bound tourists found sumptuous supper
awaiting them at Gilnans Worn and weary
from very surfeit of sightseeing, 1T was not
with the most satisfactory expectations that
the ladies and gentlemen of the party of 80 ex-
cursionists entered the low wooden building
even though the American flag fioated proudly
from its apex. But when they entered the
dining hall, with It's white-laid tables garnished
with flowers and laden with wholesome ard
well-eooked edibles, while above them were
hanging baskets and in tho windows ported
flowers, blooming themselves to death, as il the
fashion of the country,) and draped against the
wooden partition at the head of the hall large
no bounds. A lovely feature Of the Iloral dec
resco, of the wondrous Colorado wild flowers.
The ladies could scarcely eat, SO filed were they
with astonishment and admiration.
The excellent repast almost over, ex-Depart-
ment Commander j. S. koantz of Toledo, o.,
with his characteristic generosity and enthu-
siasm, arose, and, rapping the floor with his
cane, proposed, in consideration of the eour-
teous hospitality extended, coupled with the
rare show of patriotism displayed, three cheers
for Gilman's eating-hoase and the old flag .
every conrado spgang to his feet, and the hall
echoed with such cheers as it never heard be-
fore and will not soon again. at the conclu-
sion of the compliment, Mrs. Gilman, who with
her husband is from Wisconsin, came forward
and thanked Mr.. Kountz with an appropriate
ness and grace that would aflorn the lady ae-
customed oil her life to the amenities of high
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-30

SOLD BY ALL
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de disease.
Being n
lrug clerk,
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-30
Our WatchfuI Guardian and Faithful Protec
tor Restored to Active Duty Again.

Our WatchfuI Guardian and Faithful Protec
tor Restored to Active Duty Again.
Mr.. Henry A. Waterman, of the city of
Providence, r. l., for many years the faith
full aud v~igilant night Waterman Of the
BArstow Stove Compapy's very extensive
establishment, having been confined to his
home several weeks by a very distressing
illness. OIL resuming duties again avAils
himself Of this early opportunity for sta
ting briefly q few plain facts.
ME-. WATERMAN says
"A few months ago 1 was t,ken down
with q severe sickn.s which confined me
to the house quite q long time. and much
Of the time I was so very lame as to be ur-
able to walk, and my lett leg from the hip
to the toeS, became monstr usly swollen,
aud l suffered extremely from the constant
inten Q pains produced by 30 great inf am.
nation; 1 was trying the various so.called
cures, all the time, and was under the treat.
mtnt of a physician seven weeks, but get
ting no substantial relief At this time an
old friend, a police officer. called upon me,
and during our conversation informed me
of the great benefit which he had obtained
by the use Of Hunts Remedy, and urged
mo to try 1t, as he considered 1t q wonderful
medicine. | comu enced taking Hunts
Remedy, having very little faith that il
would do much in such o Stubborn case
as mine, but my doubt was soon dispelled;
for before l had taken one bottle L began
to get better, the severe pains disappeared,
the swollen leg gradually decreased In size,
and l was encouraged to continue the use
of the remedy; and the improvement to my
health continues; my appetite is good. /
have regained my strength. and 1 Am now
performing again my duties as Waterman
at the foundry. Every night I go up and
down stairs more than one hundred times,
and am In good condition. and feel that
my recovery Is due to Hunts Remedy
alone. My severe sickness and terribly
swollen leg wal caused by the diseased state
of my kidneys, and l think II Is a most
valuable medicine that will 80 speedily re.
lieve and cure such q case as mine. /
therefore most cheerfully recommend
| Hunts Remedy to all afflicted with Kid.
ney Diseases. as ! know 1t to be q safe and
reliable remedy"
'Providenoe. Dec. 8, 1882"
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-30

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