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A Correction.
Correction.
The following correspondence explains it.
self.

self:
MARIETTA, O., Nov. 30, 1884.
Gen. 0. o. HOWARD.
MY DEAR SIR: In your very excellent artt-
Gle in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE of Nov. 81,
you credit "Fairchild's I'd Wis" with the ac-
tion of the 9th Wis, then under my command.
Gen. Doubleday's official report says: ~ i'm
mediately sent for the 9th Wis.," etc. I re-
ceived the surrender of the I'd Miss, of Daviss
Brigade, in the railroad cut. The Cd Wis. was
elsewhere gallantly engaged.
Very truly, yours, Il. r. DAwEs
DEAR tribune: 1 had discovered the mis-
take myself, and beg you to inserG Col. Dawes's
note. o. o. HOWARD
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4 Horrible Relic.

The knife of the guillotine with which Marie
Antoinettes head was cut off is now in Mme.
Tussaud's exhibition in London. 1t is in the
form of q collar or circle of iron, and will
weigh 25 pounds The collar is cut horizon
tally, each half containing knife or blade.
When used the upper half was allowed to fall
between two upright standards, striking the
neck, which lay across the blade of the lower
half. In addition to that of the unfortunate
French Queen, this guillotine has severed the
heads from the bodies of over ], 900 persons.
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Why Ayers Cherry PsetOraI is so Perfect Medicine.

Because 1t Is scientifically ordered COM
pound, of great potency, the product
of years of study, observation, and ex-
perience in the treatment of throat and
lung diseases.
Because it is prepared from the purest
forms Of the drugs employed in it,
chemically combined by a process of
such perfection and accuracy as would
be unattainable, even by the most
skillful pharmacist, dealing with small
quantities.
The National tribune., 1884-12-18

Abigail s. Coles, of Morristown, Burlington
Co., N. j., says" Eighteen months ago had
dropsy around the heart. The first bottle of
HUNTS kidney and Liver] REMEDY gave me
great relief. feel owe my very existence to
HUNTS Kidney and Liverl REMEDY"
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Worth Thinking OF.
Vnaf Ayers Cherry PectoraI does.-

It prevents the growth, to serious III
ness, Of dangerous class of diseases
that begin as mere trivial ailments, and
are too apt to be neglected as such.
1t alleyiates even the most desperate
cases of pulmonary diseases, and
affords to the patient a last and the
only chance for restoration TO health.
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How Ayers Cherry PectoraI Does Such Good.

It expels the mucus from the throat and
the air passages of the head, and
cleanses the mucous membrane.
1t allays Inflammation, puts a stop to
tickling in the throat and coughing,
and enables the patient to rest.
1t heals sore throat. reduces the swollen
tonsils, and restores natural tone to
the affected vocal cords.
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Ioyai Fast Tenuesseesus.

To THE EDITOR: Why don't some of my
regiment tell the many readers of your good
paper what hard times we mountaineers from
East Tennessee had to gain the Yankee lines
at Camp Dick Robinson, in the Spring of 1862 ?
There are many mothers, wives, sisters, and
sweet hearts that would love to read q letter
written by any of the mountain boys who gave
up all they had to help Uncle Sam over the
mountains. THOMPSON, Co. F, 5th
Tenn Niangua Mo-
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ASTHMA and BRONCHIAL diseases of the
Nose, Throat and Lungs are treated with great
success by inhaling medicated air. Dr.. Robert
Hunter, of Chicago, sends the instrument and
medicines by express. Full particulars by
laftar
The National tribune., 1884-12-18

1t breaks up cold, and stops q cough
more speedily. certainly, and thorough
iy than any other medicine.
1t spares mothers much painful anxiety
about their children, and saves the little
ones lives.
1t cures all lung and throat diseases that
can be reached by human aid.
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Casey's Division at Fair Oaks.

To THE EDITOR: In looking over my last
paper / saw a little item to you by Comrade s.
w. Taylor, Co. A, SD Pa. in regard to Com
rade VIM. Deacon, of the S7th n. Y, relating
to Casey's Division at Fair Oaks, and pro-
nounce Comrade Taylor correct in his state
ment without prejudice to any. want Com
rade Deacon to consider his statement as
brother-soldier, and to give credit to deserving
ones, and consider there was no more severe
fighting done for four hours during the Penin-
sular campaign than was done by Negley's Bri-
gade at Fair Oaks. 1t was impossible for bri-
gade or a division to stand such an overwhelm-
ing force as we did which all must know who par
ticipated in it. He is off" when he speaks of
the inefficiency of Casey's Division, and their
being Driven from their camp kettles" ] did
not see one for week, but would have liked
to seen one. / was to the front on picket and
saw the Johnnies coming on quick step in deep
columns. We did not retreat until ordered and
compelled to. Perhaps this may be read by
some one who stands higher in rank than we
do, and who will give us record Of that days
action, and justice to all in that fight. Com
rades of this fight, let us hear from you-high
and low in rank. / say the 56th n. Y. was
noble regiment. add stood well in rank in that
battle.-P. M. SHARRoT, Co. Z, 56th N. Y, and
o. 8. n. Gunbost Pequot, Newburg Orange
Co
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Because it Is not only the most effectiys
medicine for the uses to which it Is
designed, but, owing to the enormous
quantities in which it is made, is sold at
so low price that it is placed within
the reach of every household.
Because it is an active curative agent,
that must be taken by drops, as pre-
scribed in the directions ACCOMMODATING
each bottle, and not mere palliative
sy1,1Is.,Iln syruPs that may be swallowed BY
The National tribune., 1884-12-18

Write 8. III. Baker, Minneapolis, Mimi, for
information as to 8 per cent, loans.
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1t soothes to natural and refreshing
slumber, during which Nature regains
strength to combat disease.
1t clears out and heals diseased air cells
in the lungs, and helps Nature to repair
the waste made by the corrosion Of pull.
mOnary disease. q
1t puts stop to the cankerous decay
Catarrh.
The National tribune., 1884-12-18

Mitchell & Lewis Co., Racine, Wis, are the
Oldest and best wagon manufacturers in the
world. Send for their illustrated catalogue.
The National tribune., 1884-12-18

ENDORSES THE PLAN.

ENDORSES THE PLAN.
To THE EDITOR: In regard to GAR. insur-
ance, of which some discussion has lately taken
place through your columns, permit me to say
few words.
While we at all times should endeavor to
keep our Post expenses down to the very low
est point, yet think the insurance idea good
one. 1t would not only be means Of reliev-
ing the widow and orphans, but (in my opin-
ion) of joining all comrades more closely in
| the bonds of F., G. and L. It would be an
inducement for comrades to join the Post it
would give each one an object to work for. We
could also take a greater interest in the Post,
knowing that when we are called away by the
Supreme Commander our families would not be
thrown entirely on the charity of the cold
world, but would, at least, have enough to
relieve their immediate wants, and perhaps
enough to buy them home.
Let the assessments on death of q comrade be
put at, say, five cents per member, SO that every
comrade would be able to pay without any in
convenience to himself or family. We will
take for instance, the Department of Pennsy1-
vania with its $4,000 members; at five cents
each it would give the sum of 81, 1,750-enough,
under ordinary circumstances, to buy COM
Portable home; and l am sure every comrade
would feel the better for having assisted some
comrades family in their hour of need and Of
knowing that when he is called away that his
dear ones will also be provided for in like
manner.
The Post Quartermasters could be made the
custodians of the funds. Let each one on notice
of death forward the amount due from his
Post to the Department Quartermaster, and he,
in turn, send his check to the Post of which
tho deceased was q member. The Posts, after
forwarding their assessments, should immedi-
ately levy another assessment on each member
in good standing, SO that they would have one
assessment ready all the time. This would
give prompt relief to many in needy circum-
stances. Let each Post instruct its Delegates
to the next Encampment to urge the adoption
Of such measures as may be necessary, and in
a very short time we will have relief fund
that any society might be proud OFF. F. s.,
Brownsville, Pa.
J. M. Sullins West Point, Ind: In answer to
Comrade Stephen divers query in regard TO
GAR. insurance, I will say that our Post
West Point, No. 30) discussed the subject at
our last meeting, and we favor Department
insurance. We will recommend our Depart
ment to adopt it.
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When everything else fails, DR.. Sages
Catarrh Remedy cures.
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A BOX OF DOLLS FREE

To boy girl who win send the Of three Of hs
who interested in cards. and
free Case of Lovely Dolls with outfit Of dres
hats worth 81 to little girl and New Sample Book
CAris Address ACME CARD CO., WORfTON, COMX
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GRAND ARMY INSURANCE.
Views Of Comrades on the Subject.

To THE EDITOR: It has been matter Of
surprise to me ever since the organization of
the Grand Army of the Republic that the idea
OF making it a beneficial order, as well as the
Odd Fellows, or United Workmen, or plenty of
others that could be mentioned, which take
care of their members in sickness and in death.
/ think it is a shame that this matter has not
been agitated from Maine to California years
since 1t is only lately that / have seen the
subject mentioned in THE TRIBUNE. Now,
there is one paramount reason why think it
should be made beneficial in case of death, at
least, and that is, that not more than one-third
of the soldiers who returned home were in
fit condition to support their families as they
should be- Then it leaves about two-thirds, more
or less, diseased, and effectually debars them
from being admitted to those orders which allow
a certain amount on the death of member.
Another reason is that they cannot leave their
families in as good circumstances as if their
health had not been shattered by their service
in the army. 1t is always good policy to 60
slow in introducing any new measure. would
propose that on the death of comrade, COM
rades pay from 10 to 25 cepts each.-L w.
SMITH, Venango County, Pa.
FAvoRs THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.
To THE EDITOR: In THE TRIBUNE of Nov.
13 l see communication, signed by Z. Vogl,
in reference to GAR Insurance. in which he
gives the amount a soldiers family would get
on the five-cent assessment plan. That would
be all right for few years, but the five
cent assessment on the death of soldier makes
no provision for the last survivors. l see it
stated that the old soldiers dying at the rate
of 10000 a year, and of course the death rate
will increase with the lapse of time, so that
the few that will be left 20 years from now
would get very little. We all know that very
near all the old soldiers who ever will have
Joined the Grand Army, and when they are all
in that can be induced to join, recruiting stops
and reduction in numbers begins, and
think that something should be done that
would be of equal advantage to all. 1t seems
to me the only way to do this is by regular
assessments and the establishment of regular
fund.-H. B. WOODRUFF, Pecatonica, Ill.
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Drum and Fife Corps Of the 10th n. Y. s. n. G.
To THE EDITOR: As the members Of our
drum corps are scattered all over the Union
and perhaps they would like to know what the
resident members are doing send you the
following for publication:
The drum and fife corps Of the 177th N. Y.
s. V. 10th n. Y. S. n. g. celebrated the ami
versary of their departure for the seat of war
Friday evening, Nov. p, at Albany, N. Y,
with banquet. Toasts were given, songs
sung and recitations delivered. Toastmaster
Joseph NJ Hallfinger proposed the following:
Drum and Fife Corps 177th N. Y. 8. W.
Responded to by John E. Jones; "Dr. Roul-
ware Responded to by John S. Keefe; Post
5, GAR, Fife aud Drum Corps Responded
to by Chas. S. Martralt; "Our Dead of the Fife
and Drum Corps" when all arose and were
silent. Short addresses were made by John s.
Keefe, F. w. Goodrich, Curtis Wadleigh, Mat
thias Hook, J. NJ. Hallfnger, John L. Jones
and E. p. Burnham. A lullaby was sung by
Johnnie Keefe, which created considerable
merriment. 1t was the sense of the drum corps
that the regiment hold Reunion next year,
and if they do not the drum corps will. The
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Pres, John S. Keefe; V.-P., Matthias
Hook; Sec, John E. Jones; Treas, Joseph NJ
Hallfnger. The gathering did not break up
until the small wee hours in the morning. Ali
were satisfied that what remains of the drum
and fife corps do not forget the days of 1861 to
1665.-JoSEPH NJ. HALLFINGER, Albany, n. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-03-12

Somebody has said that more quar-
rels occur between brothers, between
sisters, between hired girls, between
clerks in stores, between apprentices
in mechanics shops, between hired
men, between husbands and wives, oW-
ing to electrical changes which their
nervous systems Undergo by lodging
together night after night under the
same bedclothes, than by any other
disturbing cause. There is nothing
that will SO deraDge the nervous sys-
tenn of a person who is eliminatiye in
nervous force than to lie all night in
bed with another person who Is alb
sorbent in nervous force. The absorb
er will 90 to sleep and rest all night;
whilo the eliminator will be tumbling
and tossing, restless and nervous, and
wake up nthe morning fretful peey
ish, fault finding and discouraged,
No two persons, no matter who they
are, should habitually sleep together,
One will thrive and the other will lose.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-03-12
Cheab Water Purifier,

Frederick Guthrie, of tho Science
school at South Kcnsington, makes the
following suggestions for penny wa
ter cleanser, Proceeding upon the prin-
ciple of aeration and the assumption
that subtle as the disease germsin water
may be, they shall not escape the
touch of oxygen, Mr., Guthrie argues
that to thoroughly purify water it
should he allowed to run over AS large
a surface as possible, and while so run
ming 1t should be freely exposed to the
uir. TO make the filter hower-pot
and brick are required, Break the
bottom out Of the ilower-pot In such Il
way os to leave edges enough to hold
up half brick. Let one corner of tho
half brick stand out through the bot
tom hole. Break up the the rest OF the
brick into bits about as big as II quar-
tor of walnut and throw them into tho
pot. Soak the whole over night In II
pail Of water and let II drain, The
water which Is to be purified should be
allowed to drip upon the middle of the
chips of brick, and after few hours
tho water which drops from the bottom
will be perfectly pure and wholesome
This purifier. unlike most of those in
general use, combines a rather coarse
filtration with an effective aeratlon, and
something of specific chemical action
rs well,
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CLIPPINGS FER THE CURIOUS.

Ants containing honey are served
as dessert in Mexico.
The market price of toads in Lon
don England, is SIS to $40 hundred
for gardening purposes.
In Liege, pears and apples are boil
ed down without sugar into thick
syrup, which is eaten on bread instead
Of butter. 1t costs but eight cents a
pound.
The game of draughts was very
common in Greece. The object of
each player was to get one Of his adj
versary's men between two of his
own. The Romans played both chess
and backgammon.
Quaintly-shaped salt cellars are
nothing new. In the days when the
salt marked the dividing line between
the seat of the nobility and the COM
mon herd, dogs and hogs of silver
often served as its receptacle.
A gentleman at Kissimmee City,
Fla, has trained fish so that they are
gentle as chickens. When he appears
they swim toward him to receive their
food from his hand. The Dream and
perch feed at tile first table, and the
catfish afterward.
Cramp rings, which were worn to
cure cramp, originated in the eleventh
century when pilgrim gave ring to
Edward the Confessor, saying that it
would be eflicacious in the case of dis
ease. The ring was preserved as a
relic in Westminster Abbey.
North America was called Mexicana
in an English almanac published in
1747, and South America, Peruviana.
The provinces of Mexicana were New
Spain, Florida, New Albany, New
England, New Franco, or Canada
The chief islands were Newfoundland
and California.
The Chinese have curious way OF
determining the future occupation of
male infant. On the first birthday
he is seated in large sieve, with mon
ey scales, foot measure, a pair Of
shears, brass mirror, pencil, ink
and books, an abacus and similar arti-
cles ranged in circle around him.
The article which he handles first is a
sure prophesy of the direction in
which his future activities will lie,
In Hayti the crocodiles are extreme
ly fond of dogs, and will make the
most desperate efforts to obtain them
In one locality the dogs have been sc
long snapped at and warned that they
have been known to adopt a remarka
BILE device. When wishing to cross Q
stream they would retire to certain
point distant from that over which
they wished to go, and utter loud yelps
and bowls, this never failing to bring
the crocodiles from the vicinity; ant
when they were all in attendance tht
willy dog would rush into the woods
and away mp the river, and ford thu
atream In perfect safety,
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The True Woman.

There is, indeed, no brighter picture
in life or in imagination, than that of a
pure, heroic, woman, battling with her
duties, no matter what they are, and
toiling on to the boundary of this exist
ence, to make the best Of her position
and her gifts. There is, too, vast
amount of undeveloped resources in
woman. Her brightest side is turned
to the sunshine, when perils and griefs
confront her, and force her to trust
wholly in herself. She is strong in her
weakness. Endurance, indeed, is one
of the blessed traits that dignity and
ennoble woman, and this she possesses
to an eminent degree. She may, and
often does, help the erring and SHINING
Of her race, but she lives on plane
above them, superior to them in all
that renders the life and character of a
woman pure and bright.
1t is not material in what circle
life a true woman walks. 1t is all the
same. She is shining light in al
circles In the home circles her virtues
shine most brilliantly, and there her
ministries are most completely blessed,
If she drifts into a mission of charity,
her presence Eliminates the dark
places and abodes of poverty and want.
And a woman need not fear to es
pouse any noble reform, if she is in
earnest and sincere. Her noblest tr,-
umphs, however, are not achieved in
the field Of reform, or in public chart.
ties, or in efforts to elevate the degrad.
ed. In the household her best work is
done There she is the queen. And
her influence there is greater and
wider, and better than anywhere else.
There she is prominent, There her
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-03-12

Mormons are severally known as
good Mormons, "bad' MormOns and
"jack" Mormons. A good Mormon
is one who refuses all intercourse with
Gentiles, both socially and, as far as
may be, in business way. A bad
Mormon is one who does not practice
this ostracism, but who otherwise con-
forms to the canons of the church, pays
his "tithings' regularly, and believes
that Joseph Smith is still their spiritual
head. A lack" Mormon is one who
belongs to both sides, according to the
company he is with. When Mormon
girl marries "on the outside" by which
they mean a GENTLE" she is not at
once communicated. She is given a
certain period in which to convert her
husband to the faith, failing in which
she becomes an "apostate." A girl
who is sealed" to one of the pillars of
the church, that is, who has forsworn
all marriage here on earth that she
may be the spiritual wife, of the said
pillar in the world to come, loses all
hope Of salvation by breaking these
VOWS.
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Fashion Notes.

The capote Of medium size Is the
bonnet of the near future.
The new satteens are like real satin
in appearance, and remarkably beauti-
full in design.
Ostrich feathers will trim great
many Of the fashionable grey and
brown gowns this spring.
Broad striped materials worn under
tunics of plain material are in high
fashion again this spring.
The latest novelty in shoes are
black patent leather, covered all over
with closest rows of colored ribbon.
Red and blue together are fashion.
able in wool costumes, with the
Irlghtest color for the plated skirt,
while the two colors appear together
in the bodice and overskrt of the
redlngote.
The Spanish lacedressesare suppressed
ed by Chantilly just now. Many rich
black silks have lace fronts intermixed
with jet, and these are quite suitable
for worning wear, and with a low
bodice for evening.
Spring silks are made up in the old
style, with the basque and underskirt
of silk, which has figures on a ground
of checks and the draperies and
llounces Of checked silk. The trim
ming is rather wide velvet ribbon.
Very startling are some of the mix
lures of colors in the spring costumes;
for instance, dress and redingote of
ruby Indian cashmere with gloves,
feathers upon the cap bonnet, and muif
decoration, all Of the brightest orange.
The old-fashioned French waist is
in high favor with Partisan dress
makers. 1t is used especially for thin
materials, which are otherwise very
simply made Ribbon braces are
sometimes worn with low waists, and
are tied at the belt in bows with long
ends.
In new fabrics, bonnet material,
and garniture, there exists a special
fancy for Indian effects. These de-
signs are no longer confined to the
rich and expensive brocades, silks, and
appliqueS, but are seen in ordinary
passementeries, fringes, and woollen
goods.
The new stocking-web jackets, or
Jerseys, prove great boon to those
who, Notwithstanding all the aids
thereto, have not as yet mastered the
difficulties of dressmaking They fit
the figure quite closely; some have
deep jNcket basques, some are bordered
with feather trimming, some have
plastron waistcoasts and cuffs of close
set rows of gold braids; some are
trimmed with gold braid fastened on
one side, while others have round
cape attached.