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OCCUPATION OF ALEXANDRIA Z"
IN 1864.
MAI GEN. 0. B. WILCOX, U. s. 4.
A Very Interesting Article.

In next weeks NATIONAL TRIBUNE we
shall begin our long promised series of arti-
cles on great episodes of the war by men
who participated in them, with very we'll
written article by Maj Gen. Orlando B. Will
cox on the Occupation of Alexandria in
1861" This contribution, which tells in a
very interesting way of the first invasion of
the SACRED soil of the South" is most
valuable addition to history. Gen. Wilcox
entered the Army from West Point in 1S47
as Second Lieutenant in the 4th Art. He
resigned in 1857, but at the outbreak of the
war was commissioned Colonel of the LIST
Mich, which he led down the Virginia side
to attack Alexandria at the same time that
Cod. Ellsworth approached the place by way
of the Potomac. Many facts connected with
this historic movement will be published for
the first time Col Wilcox commanded a
brigade at Ball Run, was promoted to Brig
adler General in September, 1861, and finally
was given division in the Ninth Corps,
which he commanded until the end of the
war. 1t was the first division into Peters
burg. He was brevetted for gallant and
meritorious services in the battle of Spott-
sylyania Courthouse" for gallant and
meritorious services in the capture of Peters
burg and was made a Maior-General of
volunteers !" for distinguished and gallant
services in the various actions since crossing
the Rapidan" AT the close of the war he
was made Colonel of the 29th Inf, and in
1869 transferred to the 10Th Inf, which he
still commands, with his headquarters at
Madison Barracks. Sacket's Harbor. n.
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GEN. GRANTS PENSION.

Gen. Grant has caused it to be made
known, through his friends, that his reason
for peremptorily declining the pension of
$4,000 year, which Congress stood ready
to bestow upon him, was that he felt him
self entitled to something better. He thinks
that he should be put upon the Retired List
with the pay and allowance Of General,
the position he quilted to become President
of the United States. There was certainly
an implied contract at the time that he gave
up his lifelong Office Of General to accept
the Presidency, that if at any time he de-
sired it, he shorld be returned to his place
in the Army. 1t was not at that time sup
posed that it would ever become desirable
for him to be again placed upon the pay
rolls of the War Department. This ext
gency has arisen now, however, and it is
probable that his expectations will be
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HE GAR. PENSION COMMITTEE
SPEAKS.

We print in the GAR. Department
General Order No. 10, from the Head
quarters of the Order, which publishes the
circular of the National Committee on PEN
sions. This makes an earnest appeal in the
same direction in which THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE has been laboring. 1t sets forth,
with all the earnestness possible, what we
have continually insisted upon, to wit That
the bane of all pension movements is the
conflict and diversity of action among COM
rades themselves. This is more harmful
than the hostility of those opposed to pen
sions. The committee renews the appeals
that we have from time to time made for all
comrades to unite upon one piece of legisla-
ton at a time, and concentrate all their
efforts upon securing its passage before
attempting anything else. That which
now demands the united efforts of all
comrades is the passage of the Mexican
Pension Bill, which, as far as it goes, en-
braces the recommendations of the Commit
tee on Pensions and its provisions relating
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WHAT 1T PROVIDES,

TO THE EDITOR: want to ask you one ques-
'ion, which Is often asked me: How does the bill
AFFECT US old soldiers of the late who are receive
ing less than S. month? Do we get the differ
enee ID c. Andrews, Winsted, Conn.
The bill provides that any man who in
entitled to the benefits of the act may elect
under which law he will take his pension.
But he cannot have two pensions, and if he
gets an allowance under one law he must
give it up if he gets one under the other. II
pensioners find the Mexican pension law more
favorable to them than the present one they
can change, and take their pensions under it
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A FORTNIGHT HENCE.

In the issue of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
for Jan. 1, 1885, Gen. o. O. Howard will
give an account of the night-fghting which
followed the second days battle of Gettys-
burg. Comrades Fry and Mason viii tell
the story of the "Teche Campaign" The
@Engine Thieves" viii make their exciting
race to escape from their relentless pur-
suers, and it viii be fascinating number
throughout. Do not miss it.
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THIS WEEK

Gen. o. o. Howard gives very brilliant
description Of the second days battle at
Gettysburg Itjustifes all expectations and
viii be eagerly read by every one. The great
story of the Engine Thieves" PROGRESSES
more swiftly than at first, and carries the
devoted little band to their objective in the
heart of rebeldom. Every page of the papor
is "meaty," and contains more real valuable
and interesting matter than any other SOL
dier's paper published.
The National Tribune Costs Only 7lro Cents
q Week.
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realized by Congress placing him on the
Retired List.
Many inquiries have been made by
the press as to what has become of the
$3.50, 600, which was raised for him shortly
after his retirement from the Presidency.
1t has transpired that after the money was
contributed a debate was had among its
contributors as to how it should be invested.
The first proposition was, Of course, to buy
United States bonds, but as these were at a
high premium, it was found that the income
which could be realized from the invest
ment in bonds would be scarcely $4,000 a
year, which was felt to be inadequate for
the support Of the recipient and his family.
The whole stock list of securities was then
canvassed, when Jay Gould, who was large
contributor to the fund came in with the
in the new bonds of the Wabash Road
which, he assured the rest, would al
ways be exceedingly desirable property and
could then be bought to great advantage
a prolonged discussion took place over this,
number of the contributors protesting
earnestly against such an investment, on
the ground that it was intended to adver-
tise Mr.. Gould's Wabash stock and enable
him to sell it to great advantage in Europe,
which it is asserted he did. Mr.. Gould in
sisted strongly upon his plan and finally
compromise was arrived at by E. d. Morgan
& Co. agreeing to guarantee s per cent. divi-
dend on the stock for term of 10 years.
The S250000 was then used to buy the
stock, which has since declined until it is
worth Is cents on the dollar, and has not
paid any dividends for years. Messrs. Nor
gan & Co. have, however, redeemed their
promise and paid the guaranteed dividend
to Gen. Grant for several years out of their
own funds.
Misfortunes Shakspere says, "come not
as single spies, but in battalions," and so
they have come to Gen. Grant. Along with
the sweeping away of the whole fortune
that he and his sons had, this magnificent
donation Of quarter of million dollars
has become as nearly worthless as any rep
resentation of that much face value can
well be-
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As WE have said before, revival in iron
and steel-making are always the sure har-
bingers of returning prosperity. Therefore
it is very cheering to read that though
Winter has begun 25 iron works have started
up giving employment to 12,1 us men. The
best informed iron men say that while they
cannot hope for better prices, the stocks
everywhere are very light, and there is an
immediate demand for more iron and steel
than there is now on hand.
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NEXT WEEK.

2 We shall give Maj.-Gen. Willcox's "Occu-
patton of Alexandria in 1861" The EN-
CINE Thieves" viii partially deliver the
stroke they have planned against the rebel
line Of communications. Carleton will
sketch out the necessity, plan and diff
culties Of the blockade, and there will be
many minor matters Of great interest No
one can afford to miss the number.
The NGtionGL Tribune Costs Only tpo cents a
areeI.
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The business failures the last seven days
throughout the country, as reported to r. G..
Dun & Co, of the Mercantile Agency, number
for the United States 3l4 and for Canada "a, or
total of 34S as compared with 800 last week
and 249 the week before. The failures in the
Western, Southern and Pacific States are above
the average other sections of the country
about as usual
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A MAN WHO MERITS OUR SUPPORT.


| The change in the Administration will
| necessitate the retirement from the head OF
the Interior Department of one of the truest
| and most valuable friends the soldiers OF
this country have. Hon. Henry NJ. Teller,
| in his position as Secretary of the Interior,
has had the power to render most efficient
service to the soldiers, and he has used that
power most effectively.
As soon as his attention was called to the
hardships and injustice to soldiers of the adj
ministration of the Pension Office he insti-
tuted radical reforms, every one of which was
commendable On the ground Of fairness and
justice, and every one of which was of SUBJ
stantial benefit to the soldiers of the Nation.
We have heretofore specified these benef-
cent reforms, and shown their necessity and
good effect. His devotion to the soldiers
was genuine and unfagging.
He is such solid and substantial friend
as they cannot afford to lose. His retire.
ment from the Cabinet will be loss to
them, for it is hardly possible that his sue
cessor, whoever he may be, will be quite so
serviceable to them as Mr. Teller has been,
since he must lack for long while Mr..
Tellers experience.
A chance presents itself for retaining Mr..
Teller in official life in capacity where he
can still render the soldiers signal service,
and we trust the chance will be improved.
The Colorado Legislature elects a Senator
this Winter. While Mr. Teller has not so
far formally consented to be candidate for
the place, he has been earnestly pressed for
it by gentlemen all over the State who
appreciate the importance of having Colo
RADIO represented in the Senate by public
man of such long experience and proved
abilities. PROFESSIONALLY he is the best
man in every way that can be chosen for the
position. He should receive the cordial,
earnest support of all the soldiers in the
State, not only because OF bis past services
and friendship for soldiers, and of his use
fulness to them in the Senate, but on the
still higher ground that he is pre-emi-
nently such man as Colorado should have
in the Upper House.
The Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Hon NJ. L. Joslyn-has ably seconded all of
Mr. Teller's acts of justice to soldiers, and
deserves equally well at their hands. He
will of course retire with his chief upon the
advent of the new Administration. We
sincerely hope that the people of his Dis
trict in Illinois will return him to Congress,
and the soldiers should inaugurate and
press forward to success such movement
in his behalf
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TRIBUNETS.

Puck scientific writer asks - How to Diminiah
the Frequency of Storms?" One good way Is -
come home earlier in the evening, else stay
away altogether.
A Washington society lady rests her claim 10
being wit of purest ray serene upon having co.-
posed the following epitaph for an infant:
Beneath this stone Johnny lies,
He neither kicks nor hoers,
He lived just one and twenty days.
And cost forty dollars.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-12-18

ANTI-TOBACCONIsTs have been furnished
a new argument by Lieut.-Maj. Greeley's e1-
perience. Of the 10 of his men who died all
but one-the last to die-were tobaeco-users,
while the seven who lived were non-smokers.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-12-18

THE number of pension certificates issued
and signed during the week ending Dec. Is,
1884, were as follows: Original, 573; in
crease, 1896; reissue, 60; restoration, %,
duplicate, "a; accrued pensions, 81; total,
1142
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-12-18

WE really do not see why the Govern
ment should lose 100000 of revenus
merely that the men who fancy Havana
cigars may buy them little cheaper
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In 1856 or thereabouts Spain was willing
to sell us Cuba for 100000. Now We
propose to give up $4S,OOOOe0 q year Of
revenue to get her trade. The price is too
hi
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-12-18

THE French divorce law has one feature
which should at once be migrated upon our
own. 1t makes habitual drunkenness, in
either wife or husband, a sufficient ground
for absolute divorce.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-12-18

AT time when other countries are pro-
tecting their farmers still more strongly We
are figuring to make the protection less on
ours
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General Sherman on The Tribune.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE y. S.,
WASHINGTON, D. c..
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
X
From the nature Of the articles published
in the numbers of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
sent me, 1 observe that it is published in the
interest of the soldiers of the civil war. In
this you have my hearty sympathy, and
will endeavor in my own sphere of action to
cooperate with you in all practicable meas
ures to that end, without money and with
out price. With great respect,
Your obedient servant,
w. T. SHERMAN.
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This encouraging progress of the work
should not deter any comrade from contin-
uing to prosecute the canvass with energy.
We say now, as we have said in respone to
thousands of letters of inquiry as to what
could best be done, that the most effective
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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-08

DIR. +. b. Allen, candidate for secre-
tary of state, spent day in our city
last week Those who had the pleas
ure Of grasping the Dr's. warm hand
upon an Introduction, became his
friend at once. +. b. Alien is a man
in every sense of the word, and fully
qualified TO fill the office he seeks at
the hands of the people OF Kansas:
He is making personal canvass and
we are glad 10 say making such
an impression as gains him
steadfast friends wherever he goes.
The people of the southwest can feel
at home when visiting the capitol with
the doctor as secretary of state. We
candidly believe he will be nominated,
and if nominated will be elected. The
southwest should 90 mp solid, ami
never let up until we get our man.
The southwest is entitled TO The secre-
tary and viii demand at the bands of
the conycn:ion recognition Of our pop
ulation and Observation-Disclosures
! iiran
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-08
covered.

Marsh Murdoch, of the Wichita
EAGLE is giving the Republicans OF
Sedgwick county some good, sound
advice, which they will do well to
heed.-Leaycn worth Times.
Sedgwick county is a Republican
county, very large per cent. Of its vo-
tiers being ex-Union soldiers who came
here to get lands and Wichita OF a
full vote is Republican by small ma
jority. But because of the apathy oil
Republicans of brains and experience
one-h half of our primaries and county
conventions are manipulated by quasi
political bosses, and the result often IS
the defeat eff the regular nominees and
a Democratic city government.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-08
OPTICIAN.
First Door North of Postoffice.

Please do not understand that ! am not
thankful for the liberal patronage of the people
OF Wichita, for IL has far surpassed my expecta-
tions. " It'll n thousand Thank yous' for the
intelli yeace yuu have alresdy shown in comiug
forward and ohtsining what will save you that
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want you To soniinue to come, although the
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Bat Won that live In town come esrly--conir IN
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llsble - occur under such circumstance OF
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dom viii If ample time j. allowed But allow
me 10 impress YOUR minds the fact that the
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FOR SUPREME JUDGE.

Judge Scion o. Thacher having de-
clined to run for governor, why don
the Lawrence journal bring him out
for the chief iusticeship: That place
is vacant, or is rather open 10 worthy
sspirants. Thacher has just the tim
Der in him for that place. and judging
from whisky decision which we pub
lish to-day il would be in the interest
of the constitutional amendment and
the laws passed in pursuance thereof
TO nominate such man rs Solon q.
Thatcher
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-08

l.. \. Woodcock, accompanied by
several engineers, were in Florence
last Tuesday afternoon. They had
Just finished surveying the new rail-
road route from Wichita TO Florence.
We are informed that work will begin
on This enterprise early this fall and
will be pushed through to completion.
Florence Herald.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-08
DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.

We understand that the delegates
elected by the primaries will meet in
district conventions and elect dele
gates to the senatorial convention in
accordance with the call OF the COM
mittee. If this is done of course the
mis- take made by the county convcu-
ton, and against which we protested,
will be Obyiated