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NEW YORK.

The Clean N. " Times says a man who
claims TO be a United States detective and PEN
sion examiner and a Methodist minister is Gre
ating some little excitement IN counties east Of
Olean. He travels under numerous aliases
and is claiming the right to take up pension
papers from those he thinks are frauds, and
also claims the power to influence an increase
of pension to those he can induce to give him a
fee Of from s. to s. for the purpose of paying
for the searching Of the records. He is de-
scribed as about five feet five inches in height,
light complexion, wears sandy moustache and
an imperial and G. A. R. vest, and at times a
whole suit. He is not member of the g. A.
r., however. He appears to be about fifty two
years old and weighs about 100 pounds.
Comrade Eli Starr, Livingston Manor, n. z,
writes US that Puryis Post, No. 347, Of that
place, which was mustered last spring with
fourteen charter members, has now forty and
expects considerable addition TO that number
during the winter.
Comrade Tobias Berry, Clarence. N. Y,
writes Us that a Post will be mustered at that
place on the 9Th Of December, which viii be
called Ransom Post, and that there are now
twenty-five names on the application.
Comrade james W. Catlin, Wethersfeld
Springs, N.Y. writes Us that Bufort Post, No. 238,
Of Johnsonsburg n. Y, is in good condition,
and mastering new recruits at each meeting.
Comrade g. NJ. Rykert, Westfeld, N Y,
writes US that the Post at that place is flourish
ing and that six new recruits were mustered
ct its last meeting.
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ILLINOIS.

On the oath ult most enjoyable Campfire
was held by WIN. B. Archer Post. of Marshall,
III. Comrades from Martinsville, Casey, Me-
lone York, and other towns in the county were
in attendance. Governor Hamilton and Secre-
tary of State Dement, were also in attendance.
Remarks were made by Captain Black, Captain
Ed. Harlan, Governor Hamilton, Hon. t. ].
Soden, Judge Wilkins, and others. During
the evening q call was made for contributions
to the relief fund of the Post, which was re-
sponded to most literally, nearly $500 being
collected.
Comrade J. s. Nichols, Marseilles, H., writes
US that Camp fire-the first of the season
was held by Joseph Woodruff Post, No. 2Sl, on
the 23d ult The entertainment consisted OF
vocal and instrumental music, tableaux, and
Rotations, interspersed with speeches and
"reminiscences. He adds that the Post now
numbers sixty-six members, and is in a very
fourishing condition-the comrades all taking
great interest in the meetings.
Comrade G. A. Carlton, Bloomington, H.
writes us that Post No. 1916 of that placed
which he is j. V. C.-now numbers ZIG COM
rades, and only started in October, 1882.
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MISSOURI.

Comrade G. W. Martin, Brook6eld, Mo-,
writes as follows: O. Fl. Wood Post, No. 81,
Brookfield, Mo, held its first Campfire No
vember IL, and had a rousing good time. A
general invitation was extended to soldiers and
their families, and the large hall was filed
with comrades of this and other Posts and
soldiers from different parts of the county.
The ladies were out in full force, and seemed
to enjoy the occasion fully as much as did the
"boys in blue" The exercises consisted of g
stirring address by Comrade T. J. Stauber,
formerly lieutenant-eolonel of the 42d Missouri
short addresses by number of comrades. and
the singing of some of the old army songs.
a regular camp supper was served, consisting
of hard tack, (no make believe, but the regular
article, pork and beans, and good old fashioned
black coffee. Our Post was organized last Feb
ruary, and has now membership of eighty,
with ten or twelve applications on file. We
will soon increase our membership to an even
hundred, aud haven't, by any manner of
means, made up our minds to stop there. We
hope in time to compare favorably in num-
bers, drill, and discipline with any Post in the
State outside Of the larger cities, and in strict
confidence, / would add, we occasionally half
way make up our minds that VIC will not allow
even the city Posts to get very far ahead of US.
In fact, we think it possible we may some day
be heard from in your columns over the sig
nature of our Adjutant General, Albion w.
Pease, who see occasionally airs his opinions
in regard to the efficiency of certain Posts and
Post officers
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CONNECTICUT.

Comrade Henry L. Duester, Seymour, Conn,
writes US that Epson Post, No. 40, OF that place,
has recently been inspected, and found to be
satisfactory, and at the meeting motion to
wear uniforms was carried. After the meeting
the Post adjourned to the opera house, where 8
supper was spread, which was highly appreci-
ated by all present. The Post contemplates
moving into more commodious quarters soon.
A new Post was mustered at Meriden, Conn,
on the 23d ult. with thirty-one charter men,
bers, and the following officers were elected
aud installed: Commander, Captain VIM. N.
Mix; S. V. c., c. A. Harrison; ]. V. C., Michael
Symons; @. NJ, William Whitaker; Surgeon,
Thomas Pickford Chaplain, Albert NJ. Vib-
berts; o. D., S. L. Hall; 0. g., Thomas Kava-
nagh.
Comrade George Jones, company F, 10th
Connecticut Y. l., Hartford Conn, writes US
that on the 23d ult., Nathaniel Lyon Post. No.
g. of that place, held its first Campfire of the
season, at which addresses were made by Com
mander Fay and Comrades Forbes, Smart,
Bowers, Dodge, Lamphear, and others.
Comrade William P Amadon. stafordyille,
Conn, writes US that the Pest, recently organ
lied there, is in prosperous condition, and,
although it is an isolated place, they are III
hopes of accomplishing much.
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KANSAS.

Comrade Larry Lo Bron, Collyer, Kan writes
US as follows: In reading the account of Com
rade Paul Van Deryoort's discharge from the
Postal Railway Service, I sec great injustice
done to good soldier; and now is the time for
the Grand Army to stand by its oath and see
justice DONE and if money is needed let every
comrade give his share /, for one, would will
ingly give my mite towards seeing as good a
man as CoIarade Paul Van Dervoort righted
know him only through THE TRIBUNE, yet
know that he is soldier and a eoInrade. Let
US stand By him in the hour of need.
Comrade s. Donaldson, Caldwell, Kan.-who
sends US $13 for thirteen new subscribers
writes US that Upton Post, of that place. now
numbers sixty-two members, and is in good
working order.
Comrade J. T. Dumont Burlingame Kan,
writes US that the Post at that place has ninety
six members, although it has transferred six
teen and buried four.
Comrade w G. Rose, Valley Falls, Kan, writes
US that the Post at that place is ia prosperous
condition, and now numbers forty-three mem
bers.
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WASHINGTON THURSDAY,
the presentation of the National badge of the
Woman's Relief Corps in solid gold.

the presentation of the National badge of the
Woman's Relief Corps in solid gold.
The Campfire under the auspices of the Post
at Maiden, on the 9th ult., was successful
affair. The Post, with the Maplewood brass
band, met the visiting Posts from Wax efeld
Stoneham, Melrose, Medford, Everett and Chel-
sea at the Boston and Maine depot and street
parade was had. Upon the arrival of the pro-
cesson at the City Hail. the members of the
city government were taken under escort and
the procession moved to the large skating rink
on Main street, where collation. was partaken
of. The comrades then assembled up stairs
where pipes were lighted, and an hour of social
intercourse was INDUCED in. Upon the plat
form were seated Senior Commander of
the Department, ]. ID. Billings, Past Com
mander George II. Patch, Col. John s. Batchel-
der Col. j. III. Davis, Commander of Haverhill
Post; p. ID. Inspector j. NJ. Davis, of New
York; Department Chaplain, John w. Lee
Past Department Commander, J. G. B. Adams,
of Lynn Major W. n. Tyler of Wakefield !;
Col. Thomas III. Barker, of Maiden; Mayor j.
X. {. Sleeper and members of the board of
aldermen and common council. There were
also present two ex-Confederate soldiers-John
S. Patton, of North Carolina, and John Morey,
Of Tennessee, both of which are now residing
in Maiden. The comrades were called to order
by Comrade III. A. Sampson in short speech.
a quartette from Post 80 then gave several
vocal selections and remarks were subsequently,
made by j. b. Billings Senior Vice Commander;
j. *. G. Sleeper mayor of Maiden; Hon. James
Pierce, president of the common council; Geo.
I'll. Patch, Past Commander, and others. The
exercises were continued until late hour.
Comrade T. H. C. Berger, Webster, Mass,
writes US that Nathaniel Lyon Post No. 81, of
that place, is fourishing.
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NEW JERSEY.

Comrade J. A. Charlton Spotswood, N. j.,
writes US as follows: On the evening of Novem-
Der 10 the drum corps of Frank Lloyd Post, No
79, gave ball at the Post headquarters at Old
Bridge, by which the fund was increased $25
Ladies Relief Corps has been organized as
Auxiliary to Post No. 70, and much interest
is manifested by the members. The Post itself
is increasing IN membership and influence. On
Wednesday evening last new Post was mus
tered at Matawan, Monmouth county, N j.
with twenty-six charter members by Chief
mastering Officer Benson. Comrade Fountain
was elected Commander VIM. II. Lloyd s. "
c., James Van Brockle J. V. c., and Comrade
Griffiths Adjutant. The visiting and assisting
Posts were Frank Lloyd Post, of Old Bridge;
Arrowsmith Post of Red Bank, and Sumner
Post, Of Jamcsburg among the old veterans
we noticed Captain T. II. Lee, Past Commander
of Phil Kearney Pest, No. s. New York City.
A special meeting of Post No. 5, of Camden,
was held on Friday evening. November so, at
which committee, with Post Commander
s. S. Weaver as chairman, was appointed to
make the necessary arrangements for the fune-
raj of Comrade Carse, which took place on Mon
day. December 8, from Ne. 1915 North Fifth
street., Philadelphia.
Comrade ]. Wesley. Flowers, Hoboken, N. J.,
writes US that Major Warner Post, No. 81. which
was recently started at that place now numbers
ffty-seven members.
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The Youngest Drummer-BoY.
Isl. Nfckolas.I

-'N~feSNNNSsl
But the 18th Indiana regiment possessed s.
pet of whom it may be said that he enjoyed q
renown scarcely second to that of the wide
famed Wisconsin eagle. This was Little
Tommy" as he was Familiarity called in those
days, the youngest drummer-boy, and, so far
as the writer's knowledge goes, the youngest
enlisted mar in the Union army. The writer
well remembers having seen him on several
occasions His diminutiye size and chidlike
appearance, as well as his remarkable skill and
grace ia handling the drumsticks. never failed
TO make an impression not soon to fade from
memory. Some brief and honorable mention
of Little Tommy" the pride of the 18th Indi-
ana regiment should not be omitted in these
" RecollectiOns of q drummer-boy."
Thomas Hnbler was born in Fort Wayne,
Allen county, Indiana, October 9, 1851. When
two years of age the family removed to War
saw, Indiana. On the outbreak of the war, his
father, who had been German soldier of the
truest type, raised o company of men IN re-
sponss to President Lincoln's first call for
5000 troops. Little Tommy " was one of the
first to enlist in his fathers company, the date
of enrolment being April 10, 1851. He was
then nine years ard six months old.
The regiment to which the company was as
signed was with the Army OF the Potomac
throughout all its campaigns in Maryland aud
Virginia Az the expiration OF its fern Of scrv-
Ice, in August, 1862 Little Tommy" re-en-
listed and served TO the end % the war, having
been present in some twenty-six battles. He
was greatly beloved by all the men of his regi-
ment, with whom he was constant favorite.
1t il thought that he beat the first long roll :"
of she great civil war. He is still living in War
saw, indiana, and bids fair to be the latest sur
vivor of the great army of which he was the
youngest member. With the swift, advancing
years, the ranks Of the soldiers of the late
war arc rapidly being Trimmed out, and those
who yet remain are showing signs Of age. The
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INDIANA.

1t stated meeting of George w. RAIDER Post,
No. 119, of Middetown, Ind, held on the oath
ult, the following resolutions were adopted:
RESOLVED. That we believe Comrade Walter @.
Gresham in relieving ComTade Paul Van Dervoort
OF ms position in the Mail Service, guilty of an
act at variance with his most solemn obligation as a
conrnde Of the Grand Army of the Republic
Resoleed, That Coinrade Gresham should hare
extended the hand of charity and allowed Conn
rade Van DeryoGrt Of lie was supposed TO have
been guilty of neglect of duty in the Mail Service)
full fair, and impartial hearing, TO disprove such
oargca
Rosolred That we appeal to George II. Thomas
Post 40. IL, Department of Indiana to file charges
against Comrade Gresham forconduet unbecoming
a eomrade of the q. A. r., and unless lie can show
lie WIS fully warranted in relieving Conradc Van
Dervoort from his position, demand his mem
bersiaip in the G.. a. T. be dropped
RESOLVED, That copy Of the foregoing resolutions
be forwarded to The NAglosAL TRIRUNE
Attest; J. 4. YOUNG,
Commanding Post.
Comrade NJ H. Richter, williamsburg, Ind,
writes us that Mart Ballenscr Post. No. 100, of
that place, held a Campfire or tbs 18th ult,
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MICHIGAN.

Comrade D. E. Youngs, Union City, Mich,
writes us that Corbin Post, No. SO, of that
place, gave an entertainment ON the evenings
of the 22d and 23d ults., for the benefit of the
soldiers monument, by which $40 was cleared.
Comrade J. A. Dockeray, Coral, Mich, writes
us that Chauneey Perry Post, No. so, of that
place, which was mustered last spring with
twenty-five charter members, now has forty
two, and is in fine working order.
Comrade r. c. Cooley, Hudson, Mich, writes
US that Degolier Post, No 10, which was mus
tered last March with twenty-one charter menu
bers, has now seventy-one ON the rolls.
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DOWN WITH PoLYGAMY.
The Prohibitory Constitutional Amendment PIT
posed By General Reseerans.

The Pr0hibitory Constitutional Amendment Pro-
posed By General Reseerans.
As stated in our columns, last week, General
RosecranS. member of Congress from the San
Francisco district has prepared the following
joint resolution, which he viii offer in the
House of Representatives at the earliest pos
sible opportunity:
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States prohibiting
polygaEny
Whereas, in pursuance Of our duty to guard the
development of that larger and more rational
liberty for every unit of society and that higher
civilization which consists in the domination Of
reason and justice the passions, by needful
constitutional amendments and provisions
have forever prohibited such things as reason and
experience has shown to be hostile impeding
to such development, and among them the slave
trade, and even slavery itself; and
Whereas polygaEny condemned for its contra
vention of reason, its injustice TO women, its de-
grading influence on the character of the female
sex, its brutailzing effects the male and its
general repugnance to the spirit OF modern free
dom and progress, has always been considered SO
tutional prohibition OF 1t has hitherto been
deemed necessary to prevent its growth under the
protection of State and Territorial law; and
Whereas tho absence of such prohibition has
enabled designing men, under pretense of a new
revelation from heaven, TO appeal TO the interests
and passions of poor, ignorant people at home and
abroad and 20 teach them that religion sanctions
and the United States allows the practice of polye
amy and TO Giffuse the poison of this barbarian
practice through the Territories of Utah. Arizona
New Mexico, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming to
the great injury of the future wellbeng and iiber
ties of the inhabitants thereof and to the interests
and good name of the whole people; therefore,
Resoleed by he Senate tsId HossSe of Representatives.
Of he United States Of naericG IN Congress assembled
That pursuant to the provisions of article five of
the Constitution of the United States the following
amendment to said Constitution be, and thesane IS
hereby proposed for ratification by the legislatures
of the several States, to wit:
AMENDMENT XVI.
Sec. 1. Polygarny, being incompatible with our
civilization, is forever prohibited IN the United
States and all places under its jurisdiction.
Sec. 2. Congress shall have power 70 enforce this
By appropriate legislation.
Resolred, That the Secretary Of State shall
promptly forward authenticated copies Of this joint
resolution to the several States.
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PENIS YLVANIA.

at regular meeting of Post No BAL, of Free
donia, Mercer county, Pa, held November o.
the following resolutions were offered and
adopted, and the Adjutant instructed to for
ward them to that fearless advocate of the sol
diers, THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Whereas We believe Past Commander General
Gresham, a member of Post No. II, Indianapolis
Ind. has violated the rules and regulations govern
ing that body III removing from Office our Past
Commander-in-Ch Chief, Paul Van Dervoort, without
cause;
Whereos We sustain Comrade Van Dervoort In
his demands for reinstatement TO the same Office
and believe him 10 be entirely innocent of the
charges foI which he removed from his posi-
ton in the Railway Mail Service, as proven by his
aifidayits in the matter
Resolved, That we demand a court-martial of the
unworthy member who has thus wantonly and
malicously assailed the character of our worthy
Past Conlrander-in- Cilief-a man who is the peer
in all respects of General Gresham.
On Thursday evening, November OF. the
members of the Grand Army of the Republic
Of Columbia, Pa, held jubilee in honor of the
dedication of the new arrnory, recently fitted
up by General Welsh Post, No. 49, in the Odd
Fellows Hall. Delegates from Philadelphia,
Reading, Lancaster, Harrisburg York, Man
heiln Delta, Marietta, cambridge and Wrights-
vile were in attendance The dedication GER
emonies were conducted by Major Beath. of
Philadelphia. Addresses were made by Major
Reinoehl and Major Vanderslice. After the
services we're over the members of General
Welsh Post and their guests adjourned to the
armory of company G, 4th regiment, N. G. P,
where a grand Campfire and bean-bake was
INDUCED in.
Tho members of the 73d regiment, Pennsyl-
vania volunteers, celebrated the battle of Mis-
sionary Ridge on Thursday, November 90, az
their headquarters, No. 1895 Girard avenue.
Philadelphia The ceremonies began at 8
O'Clock in the afternoon. the music being fur
nished by the I'D regiment band The Grafton
was delivered by Comrade Alexander Hare
finger. In the evening there were other cere-
monies, when the members families and other
invited guests were present. Addresses were
also made by Capt A. G. Diefenbach and Major
| G. Harry Goebel.
Comrade John G. Hoffman, Hammer, Pa,
writes US that Post No. AZ, of that place, has a
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IOWA.

Walker Iowa writes ma that G. O. Francis
Post, No. ISL, of that place, which was organ
lied in July last with nineteen charter mem
beers, is in a Furnishing condition, and that the
following are the officers elected at the time OF
its muster: Commander, 0. F. Law; S. v. c.,
J. r. Patten; J. V. c., 81. Peyton; Chaplain, J.
f. Betty; Surgeon, Francis; Adjt, G.
T. Griffin; o. D., G. II. Robso, and o. e., n,
Barry.
Comrade Joe Cunningham, Monroe, Iowa,
who sends US s. for that number of subserip-
tons to THE TRIBUNE, writes US that Shelledy
Post No. "a, of that place, proposes building a
Post hall in the near future.
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COLORADO.

"Tramp," Pueblo, Colo, writes as follows
We dropped into this city and found plenty of
Grand Army boys here, q fine Post room, a
Camp of the Sons of Veterans, and Ladies'
Auxiliary, all doing well. The Post had a fine
muster, and Cornrade Walkinshaw, Past Com
mander of Kansas, was present and assisted in
the muster with his sciopticon. Comrade Wis
sher, Of Denver, is busy with his G. /. r.
lecture, and 1t is a good one. r. G. Dill, of
Denver is his manager. Tho Post at Cannon
City, Colo, where the Military College is To-
Gated, has bought six scholarships ut $40 each
and given them to the &. a. f. orphan boys to
use free-that's the kind Of G.. A. &. stad they
have in Colorado
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One day last week our reporter overheard 9
colored man.W. Cook, who lives some five miles
below Blakely, telling merchant in this place
that he had the best dog in the State He said
it was worth fifteen bales Of low middling cot
ton. In proof OF this he asserted that the dog
had freed $50 eoons this fall, all Of which vera
captured by Bill, the dog not lying in ; Eingls
instances. Eli saws he has carried home 179
fox squirrels as remembrance of his industrt.
Gus hound Fourteen deers' horns adOrn Bills
residence, all on account of the sagacIty Of hta
uncrring purp- Twenty-three wild turkeys
have gobbled their last time, all because Bills
faithful long cared animal discovered their
feeling place. One hundred and ninety three
'possums have been carved for Bills Sunday
dinners owing to their inability to hide from
this wonderful dog. Cat squirrels innuniera-
BILE attest TO his value as trailer. Ninefeen
catamounts havs made their last raids upon tbs
farmyard, thus attcs:ing to his remarkable
fighting qualities
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VERMONT.

Cou,rade w. C. W. Elliott. Lincoln, Vt, writes
us that Post Commander Elliott recently mus
tered Post at Ripton, with twelve charter
members, and the following officers: Com
mander, s. Chandler; S. V. c., Geo. Baker
J. Y. c., J. Bent; Adi't S. Abby; Chaplain,
Charles Belden; Surg, II. Atwood; Q. NJ, Geo.
Atwood; o. D., w. Newton.
The same correspondent informs rs that
Comrade Elliott also mustered Needham Post,
at East Middlebury. Vt, on the Goth ult., with
sixteen charter members, and that the follow
ing is list of the officers elected: Commander,
II. ID. Maynard S. V. c., J. ". Nash; ]. v c.,
Geo. W. Abbott; Adj't, Ira w. Clark; Surg,
James P. Kirby; Chaplain, Joseph Nash; @. II.
Austin Peck; o. D., E. |. Umsted; o. G., Frank
II. Piper: s. NJ, Walter Umsted; @. n s.. Al
bert English
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OREGON.

Comrade David L. Peck, company E, 18th
Pennsylvania cavalry. The Dalles. Oregon,
writes US that Joe Hooker Post. No. 20, was
organized at that place, on the DIST ult., by
Department Commander G. e. Calkin, and the
following officers were installed Commander,
J. F. Devol; S. V. c.. A. Crum; J. V. c., Robert
Risk; o. D., Fl. W. Steeley; o. g., d. E. Fisher;
Surg, J. F. Staniels; Chaplain. w. ]. LETTERS
@. NJ. C. w. Phelps: AGi't A. G. Jonson.
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boys in blue are thus, as the years go BY.
almost impereeptibly turning into the boys
in gray and as Little Tommy the young
est of them all, sounded their FIRST reveille, 50
may he yet live TO beat their last tattoo.
1t will, no doubt be interesting TO our read
ers 10 know that the Thomas Huber referred
to IN the extract we print this week from
I" Reeollections OF Drummer Boy in 81
Nicholas, IS now Adjutant Of Kosciusko Post,
No. ia, Warsaw. Indiana.-EDI