The National tribune., 1884-11-20
GOOD WORK FOR MISS CARROLL.

MAIDEN, MASS, Nov. 7, 1884.
E?ery school boy and girl old enough to study
history will know that the patriot is one who for
gets himself and his own interest in his desire to
serve his country they will know, too that often
those who are devoted often forgotten by the
very land they have helped to preserve and that
sometimes not till after their death have their
names been remembered and honored.
The history of the past abounds in such instances
but our nobler civilization seeks to exalt the pa
triot. and 10 make his name dear and beloved
among the people. Sometimes, when the patriots
service has been especially unique remarkable,
testimonial betting such service has been
awarded him, either by the Government or CRATE
full people o..o,. os pOnnsu,u;. :. n
of the Revolution, voted f25O0 for the political
writings of Thomas Paine and New York farm
OF 800 acres III a high state OF cultivation, with
WOMAN A sERGEANT's COMMISSION
in the army, who stood Mt the gun by which her
husband had fallen and on his recommendation
she placed upon the payroll for life. Washing
ton was himself made President by q grateful
country for the signal service he rendered and the
Nation he helped to make. Nor there any who
doubt that the military reputation of Jackson, Tay
Tor and Grant placed them IN the Executive chair.
Congress in pursuance of this feeling has not been
unmindful of Anderson's heroic defense of Fort
Sumter; of Faraguts capture of New Orleans;
of Rnwlins, etc. of Stanton and of Lincoln in
ferrng tokens of recognition for their services
upon the families who survived them. Many in
stances might be cited where the pubc-spirited
women have been rewarded for services rendered
in individual cases during the civil war and in
other forms since.
The Committee on Relief for Army Workers be-
lieve that the present movement in behalf of Miss
Carroll will be so liberal in results that here will
he an instance of patriotism duly recognized and
honored by noble organization, representing the
highest sentiment of the people. Though, alas
Miss Carroll has long waited and suffered. it is not
too late to show her the honor she deserves. And
since the present method of raising fund for her
admits the expression of good will from even the
poorest soldier the tribute seems very beautiful
and appropriate one. We believe it will be
garded with hearty enthusiasm by every soldier
and every member Of the Relief Corps rs soon as
hearing of it. We realize that this effort is not
being made simply because of desire to bring
comfort to her in her present circumscribed con-
dition; it is to testify to the pride felt
PATRIOTS GLOWING DEEDS,
and the earnest desire of all those who are urging
il forward is that it shall reflect honor upon the
comrades who give and the organization they
represent.
Although the call for 10 cent fund was issued
In time of great political excitement, happily the
time for that excitement has passed. and now
shall soon be able to report word from each Post
and Corps in the order of hearing from them. In
addition to contributions sent through the National
President the Relief Committee have heard from
one soldier and two Posts, as follows:
PATToNsBURG, Mo-, Oct. Is, 1884.
Enclosed please find 10 cents for Anna Ella Car
roll, and 10 cents for Mrs. Mary Bickerdyke.
w. H. II. SHRECKENGAUsT,
Co. K, 4Sd Ohio.