The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-11-13

thanks for his manly and independent action. The
Grand Army ought not TO be made a plaything or
machine OF any political organization. To me IT Is
the symbol of nearly all there noble and grand
in our past history, and rejoice to know that the
Com nander-in- Chief has had the sagacity to per-
ceive the true policy of Order, and the manli-
ness to enforce the rules on all members who
wilifuly or through thoughtlessness would COM
promise our position before the American people
brains heated by partizan passion 800 out of every
Lose of the loyal members of the Grand Army will
indorsc the action of the Chief
WOMEN OF THE WAR DAYS.
An unexpended fund of 1882, a balance left
by the Soldiers Aid Society of Northern Ohio,
has been presented through the President,
Mrs. D. Rouse, to Memorial Post, of Cleveland,
in consideration of which the Post has passed
a series of fitting Acknowledgements, while
Gen. Barnett, OF artillery fame, in letter to
the custodian of the fund, Mr. T. T. Handy,
touchingly recapitulates the great services of
the loyal women of those dark and trOublous
times. a copy of the resolutions and letter
has been received at Headquarters. The report
shows that the women Of Northern Ohio gath
cred and shipped to the different armies sup
plies amounting to $685., 49,. %; disbursed in
special relief, S3o, 1858, and spent after the
war in prosecuting soldiers claims for back
pay, bounty and pensions, S6,6S4.24, making a
grand total of $l,02i, S02.S2. Still later the
same Society purchased and gave to the Sol
diers Home at Dayton maintaining the same
for years, large carriage and team of horses,
in which the MANNED and crippled soldiers
were given drives through the grounds. All
loyal women worked for our soldiers then,
whether near relatives or not, as to-day all
loyal women are again taking up the work OF
providing for our veterans in their declining
years and for their widows and orphans. Me-
mortal Post, which promulgates the touching
resolutions which follow, has Relief Corps
under the National organization:
MEMORIAL POST RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, This Society through its officers, Mrs.
B. Rouse, President; Mrs. Mary g. Brayton Secre-
tary, and Mrs. Ellen +. Terry, Treasurer, have ever
manifested that heartfelt interest in the Grand
Army of the Republic and IFS .sbors which char
ncterized their unring and heroic efforts in behalf
of the wounded and suffering in the dark hours OF
the Nations struggle against armed rebellion;
therefore he il
Resolred, BY Memorial Post, No. Il, FAR, that
we accept with gratitude the sum thus placed at
disposal and that we pledge ourselves that SO far
in lies, il shall be devoted 10 a cause similar
TO that for which it was originally contributed
viz, to caring for our worthy sick and destitute
and the widows and orphans of our dead and that
the memory of the loyal and unseish devotion OF
the Soldiers Aid Society Of Northern Ohio TO the
soldiers welfare end comfort, during and since the
war, is fitting reminder of the sacredness of the
cause for which we commended, and constant incen-
tive TO US to maintain in civil life that loyalty to
our country and love Of good citizenship which al
ways marks the true soldier.
Resoired, That though nearly score of years
have passed since the immediate occasion for the
active iaboTs of these ladies ceased to exist yet
their noble and untlring efforts in behalf of the
boys who under the flag, and under God, success
fully strove in defen-e of the Nations life;
ResoiUed, That though we mourn for, and never
can forget our comrades who fell in defense of
homes. our country and freedom, we yet freely
knowledge debt of eternal gratitude TO the menu
bers of this unses and thoroughly patriotic socity
for It's untold deeds of charity bestowed upon every
branch of the army service and upon countless
homes of loyal men in blue.
Resolved That shall never forget how like
messengers from better land came the represent
tatives of this and kindred societies throughout the
loyal North, bearing blessings and substantial aid
TO those who were begrimed and broken in the
service of their coun,ry-literaily, when We were
hungry they gave us to eat; when thirsty they
gave us drink; when sick they ministered unto
US; when in prison they visited W., and when we
were rcviled they sought TO defend our good name
and glorious cause
Could the boys in blue who fell upon the field of
battle; could those who after days and months and
years OF languishing. paid with their lives the price
of their devotion TO the dear old flag; could those
who s;il survive, bearing in their bodies honorable
wounds and the scars and bruises of army life;
coud all these together with those who came forth
from the conflict unscathed, speak the Language of
their hearts, then would go up to heaven such q
cry for blessings and brnedictios upon these noble
women, the like of which earth never heard. Nor
are these the only ones in arms who would thus
call 10 heaven; many a fallen foe, though his
hands were redolent of patriotic blood though in
his blindness and rage he sought the Nations life
yet received the cup of cold water offered In the
of the Great Master, his wounds dressed, his
wants supplied, but his treason never for
moment condoned.
Reso,rcd That the thanks of this Post be extended
to Mrs. Il. Rouse, Miss Ellen F. Terry, and Mr.. T.
p. Handy individually, and through them as rep
resentativcS to all the surviving members of the
Soldiers Aid Society, and that the memory of
Mary C. Brayton and other associates in their labor
of love, who have passed away, will ever be among
the fondest recolections Of the comrades of Memo
rial Post.
Thus shall IL be our pleasure TO remember and to
transmit to children and our children's chill
drcn how these noble women, by their unceasing
vigilance. their uncompromising devotion TO deeds
of charity and works of love redeemed humanity
even in the face and teeth of horrible war.