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THE CALIFORNIA DONATION.

The following is the text of the bill re-
Gently passed by the Legislature of CaliGor-
mia to appropriate $4,000 in aid of the
GAR. National Encanpment in San Fran
cisco
AN ACT to appropriate money for the purpose of
assisting 10 defray the expenses of public nature
incident to the holding of a National Encamp-
mcnt Of the Grand Army Of the Republic in this
State.
The people OF the State of California represented
in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION /. There is hereby appropriated out of
any moneys in tho treasury not otherwise appro-
priated. the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars
(s25 0O0) TO be expended in the discretion Of the
Governor for the purpose Of assisting to dcray the
expenses Of public nature incident 20 the holding
Of the National Encampment of the Grand Army
OF the Republic in this State during the year
eighteen hundred and eghty-six ProUided That
if said Encampment shall be held la this State
In said year, said moneys shall be returned TO the
general fund uncxpended.
[SEC. 2. The Governor of the State, Immediately
upon having satisfactory evidence presented to him
TINT such National Encampment of tho Grand
Army Of the Republic will be held al San Francisco
California shall demand from the State Controller
and the State Controller is hereby authorized and
instructed, upon such demand TO draw his warrant
in favor of the Governor of the State for the sum of
twenty-five thousand (S25.O0Ol dollars. to be ex-
pended by him AS above provided, and the Treas
urer is hereby authorized and directed 10 pay the
samel
SEC. [3.l This act shall take effect Immediately.
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TIE SONS or VETERANS.

The Sons of Veterans are discussing the
addition Of life insurance feature. This
VIII be a good thing if managed properly,
but there should be the greatest circumspec-
ton exercised. both in the selection of the
system TO be adopted and the men who are
to conduct it. Life insurance is compli-
Gated business, that has TO be managed very
shrewdly to prevent injustice in assessments
loss through dishonesty or ignorance, and
other hardships to the stockholders. Still
we believe that every organization should
have an insurance Ge%ture in its constitution
similar TO that which las been so successful
in the Odd Fellows, knights of Pytbias and
similar societies. The Sons CT Veterans are
rather young yet to look upon life insurance
as seriously as they viii after they have be-
come husbands and fathers, but it will do
them good to direct their attention to it.
We believe that a superior attraction to
gather in the best class of young men in each
community would be to virtually make each
Camp military company, belonging TO the
State militia, possible-independent, if 9TH
erwise. The members should be uniformed
and drilled, go as to make creditabie ap-
pearance on parade, and be capable of doing
genuine service to the community in any
emergency. Companies made up of sons of
The National tribune., 1885-03-26
ACTION OF GEN. BIAeE's POST.

Comrade Albert s. Bixby, Adjutant, Kenesaw
Post No. II, Danville, ILL.,, sends us the follow
ing: At meeting of Kenesaw Post No. II. G..
A. l., held March 8, 1885, the following pream-
able and resolutions were unanimously adopted /:
Whereas the President of the United States.
Grover Cleveland, has appointed to tho high office
Of Commissioner of Pensions ComFade Gen j. c.
Black, n member of Kenestw Post, No. II G. A. r.
which appointment has been unanimously con-
firmed by the Senate OF the United States and ac-
cepted by Comrade Black Therefore,
ResotUod, That Kenesnw Post No IT, G. A. r.
tender its hearty thanks to the Administration of
President Cleveland for an honor so worthily be-
slowed and recognizes in the appointment an ear
nest that whatever may be the party changes in the
administration of the Government the interests of
the veterans of the late war will not be overlooked
or neglected.
Resolred, That congratulate all comrades of
the Grand Army of the Republic and other ex-
Union soldiers who may find it necessary to have
business ia any way with the Pension bureau i'm
having at its head a man who like themselves has
suffered from the wounds of battle and one whom
they will always find ready to aid them to the best
of his ability.
ReSolred, That we tender our CONGRATULATIONS to
Comrado Gen. J. G. Black on this recognition of
him eminent patriot, worthy citizen and an
able statesman, and that we welcome his appoint
nent eminently fit to be made.
Resotred, That the Adjutant communicate the
action of this Post TO the President of the United
States, Comrade Gen. j. c. Black, and that a COPY
of these resolutions be published in the city
TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE Washington. ID. c. and
other Grand Army papers.
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THE RED ACORN

We make q magnificent addition to our
premium list this week in the shape OF The
Red Acorn, brilliantly fascinating story
written by John McElroy, whose "Ander-
sonyille" was such phenomenal success.
The book has received more praise from
critics andreaders than any published during
the past year, and We know that il cannot
fail to interest every one into whose hands it
falls. TIE price Of it is 81, and it is cheap at
that price; but We will furnish il and THE
NATION AL TRIBUNE for one year for $1.75.
Those who are already subscribers for the
paper can secure it by sending an additional
rs cents
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GEN. KoUNTz,s NAME.

To THE EDIToR: Please give ia TRIBUNE (offi-
cialy), in good-szed letters the pronunciation of
the Commander-in-C Chiefs name-Kountz. as in
house? or as in nsore?-DR. +. VoGEL Junction
City, Kan.
Gen. Kountz is Of German parentage, and
the German way, which sounds the on as if
they were 90 in groove. But in the Com
mander-in-Chief's case the name has suf-
fered the customary Anglicization of Ger
mans patronymics in this country, and the
tens Of thousands of people of Toledo and
vicinity, who are his friends and acquaint-
anoes, all speak Of him as Johnny Koaentzr
Either way of pronouncing is correct, but
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TIE GAR. WATCH.

The elegant watch which has been made
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scribers requires but little labor, as we send
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few persons viii refuse to pay 81 for THE
NATIoSAL TRIBUNE when they see copy.
We also offer the watch and a years sub
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price
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old soldiers Will nave at onco tue first place
in public favor and obtain concessions from
the State and from their own communities
that will not he so readily granted to COM
panies that cannot appeal to the glorious
memories of the past
From time to time many things can he
added TO make the Camp an attractive place
for young men. If military company is
formed, an armery will in many cases be
provided by the city or town. To this
good gymnasium can soon be added by
little perhaps, also, billiard
tables, a bcwling-alley, or some other forms
of attractive amusement. A good library
viii come in time.
All these possibilities lie within the Camps
themselves. If they are discreetly and firmly
governed; il their standards of membership
and discipline are kept high; if they arc
made active. living. progressive bodies
serving good purpose in educating and dis
cipiining their members for the duties Of
life-the Order will become one Of the great
forces Of the Nation, and il and its member
ship be honored Of all men.
The National tribune., 1885-03-26
OUR FOREIGN POLICY.

We have had two notable expressions on
our foreign policy during the past week.
The first was from Secretary of State Bayard
answering the Senate's inquiry as to the
status of our relations with the States of
Central America and how it was affected by
the demonstration of Barrios. The Secre-
tary responded with history of the case
but declined to make any recommendations
for a radical policy. This was prudent, rs
probably the Administration has not yet
fully digested the matter, and is not pre-
pared to say just exactly what it proposes to
do. Probably, also, it was not well to say
in advance TO Senior Barrios what course the
Government would take in the event of his
taking course which he might not have
intended. But the Senate did not allow its
utterances to be hampered by any such tim
oZous considerations. 1t spoke out strongly
and to the point, to the effect that ii disap-
proves of Barrios's assumptions, and that it
was the duty of the Government to secure
respect for the autonomy Of the Central
American Republics. This forms prece-
dent in the right direction. 1t commits us
to the Nicaragua Canal and to the exercise
Of proper protection for the Isthmian
territory which it is our duty and our inter-
est to care for and guard against all enemies,
either American or foreign.
The National tribune., 1885-03-26
THE AMENDMENTS TO THE MEXKCAN
PENSION BILL.

Comrades in all parts Of the country are
writing to us to assure us that they do not
propose TO rest or cease from agitation until
the principles of the Amendments to the
Mexican Pension Bill are embodied in the
laws Of the land. This is right. The best
cause that any man can engage in is this
work of justice and mercy to his stricken
comrades and their dependent Ones
There never was juster claim than that
Government should take upon itself the
charge of supporting every broken-down
soldier who served it honorably and faith
fully. This is ssomething that every civilized
government does, as q matter of course, and
it is amazing that in a country which as
sumes TO be as grateful to its de-
tenders as ours is there should be any
opposition to such course. 1t is equally
just that the pensions paid widows and
children should be raised from S. TO $12;
that imbecile and crippled children should
have their pensions continued without re-
gard to aye; that soldiers widows should
not be compelled to find proof enough TO
convict q man of murder to establish the
facts that their husbands deaths resulted
from their war services, and that no pen
sion claimant should be compelled to prove
that he was sound on entering the service.
These are, in brief, the main ideas of the
amendments of the Mexican Pension Bill,
and are what every soldier should exert
himself to have incorporated into the laws
at the earliest date.
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Gentleman on the fence sadly s0ljlOqui=isq!
Wonder if there's another world in the dod-
gasted measly universe that's Just as despisably
mean and cross grained as this one is. Here 1
fought four long, hard years with Lee for the
Southern Confcderacy. and just when ought
to got fat dividend of glory and sheckels the
thing bankrupted worse'n a New Jersey saw
ings bank. Then for 20 years I've been putting
in my best liclCs-day and night, rain or shine
to get the Democracy into power. It's get
there, and | came on here aud told them to
take nay measure for a S2.500- a-year place.
They smiled soft and quiet-like, and told me
that / didn't appear to've read up in the laws
Of nay country. They'd recommend the Civil
Service statutes to mo as interesting reading
Patriotism don't count for as much in Wash
ingtOn as pair OF dcuces in draw-poker. Nice
way to encourage the young men Of the country
to do their duty by it,
The National tribune., 1885-03-26
THE BATTLE OF STONES RIVER.

The instalment of Gen. Carlin's reminis-
cences this week is one of special interest
He tells in his modest, soldier like, but
withal very vivid way, of the baptism of
fire which his brigade received in the despe-
rate struggle on the bank of Stones River.
In the history Of modern wars there has
been no more sanguinary fighting than that
which occurred there on the last days of the
year 1862 and the first of 1863, and this con-
fribution from a man who bore an honorable
part in the bloody struggle is of the greatest
possible interest. We know that every line
viii repay perusal.
The National tribune., 1885-03-26

RHODE ISLAND is the only one of the
States that still retains property qualifca-
ton for voters. Still stranger, it seems that
she did not clothe with the suffrage all her
foreign-born citizens who did honorable
service in her regiments. AT this late day
an effort is being made to partially repair
this injustice. The House of Representa-
tives has unanimously agreed to submit to
the people an amendment to the Constitu-
ton, granting foreign-born citizens, who
served honorably in the rebellion, the fran
chise on the same terms with the natives.
The difficulty lies in getting three-fifths Of
the present voters TO agree to such liberal
ization of the suffrage. Heretofore they
have stubbornly resisted every move toward
extending the right of franchise.
The National tribune., 1885-03-26
EXPLANATIONS.

There were some days delay in THE Ma
last week. and we know that very many of
them were greatly disappointed on account
of it 1t was caused by unexpected trouble
with our press, which could not be rectified
until an expest was brought on from the fac
tory where it vas built. We regret the mat
ter very much, and confidently hope there
viii be no repetition of it for years to come
nj least
The National tribune., 1885-03-26
TIE oIp-FAssToSEp FrRE-r.TER

the swaggering swashbuckler of the stormy
days that led up to the war the man wh6
was always personally responsible, sab"
On the slightest pTovocation. and breathed
slaughter and destruction when other men
wanted TO talk logic and reason. who
was q walking arsenal of bowie knives
and hair trigger Gerriug6rs, is fortunately we'll
nigh extinct. The real, awful fighting Of the
war Was not at all 10 his taste, and he fell into
discredit. Occasional specimens drift back to
Washington. however. They generally hail
from Mississippi or Arkansas, and tell blood
The National tribune., 1885-03-26
GEN. GILBERT,

On the second page of our paper will be
found communication from Gen. C. c. Gil
bert, presenting the documents upon the
authority of which he assumed command
of the Third Corps in Buells army previous
TO and during the battle of Perryville.
This is the matter which was alluded to in
one of Gen. CaTlinis articles as something
that required an explanation. Gen. Gil
bert explanation is full and satisfactory.
The documents show that he was entirely
warranted in the assumption of the COM
mand
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This gentleman, whose photograph was
taken on the fy and the spot by our celebrated
instantaneous process artist, at his home in
Chowan Co., \. C., has seen a new light and
experienced change OF heart. He used to be
one of the most talented and reliable "whoop-
ers-up" his party had along the shores of Albe-
marie Sound, but when asked last week if he
did not intend TO press his claim for POST
Office or Deputy -CollectOrship, replied:
No. reckon not. I'm little off on poll
tics this year. I've chawed my cud keerfuliy,
and come to the conclusion that l kin make
more clear money often one acre o goobers#
than often airy Office in ChOwan County. If
we've q good season my land III make more'n
so bushels o COOLERS to the aere-hits power
ful good land for COOLERS, an everybody says
that COOLERS air a-gwine ter be mOuty high
this yeah. Two new cireuses hev started out
on the road, an there1l be mint of excur-
sons to Washington. Ef thet don't make the
goober market jest hump hitself I've missed
my kalkerlations moutily. I'll give goOber-
CROWN a big whirl this season, and see eff she
don't pan out more silver dollars afore Kriss-
muss than politics ever did. So long"
The National tribune., 1885-03-26
GEN. BLACK.
Splendid Endorsements from the Senate or His
Own State aud His Comrades Of the GAR.
UNANIMOUS ENDORSEMENT OF THE ILLINOIS


UNANIMOUS ENDORSEMENT OF THE ILLINOIS
SENATE.
Resolution adopted Jy The Senate Of Hte 3iM Gcaero
Assembly Of Illinois.
Whereas the people OF Illinois Justly proud of
the military achievements of Gen John c. Black
of his honorable and upright life a citizen and of
his consistent and manly devotion to party princi-
pies and
Whcreos the President of the United States has
recognized i'm distinguished feilow-c citizen all
these qualifications, by appointing him Commits
sionor of Pensions, therefore, be il
ResoI,od, That the Members of the Senate do
hereby extend TO Gen. Black congratulations rec
ogniZing, do, how fitting and satisfactory his
appointment is to our State and that the pubic
service will be ably administered and sacredIy
guarded i'll that Department by one SO highly and
generally appreciated by us ALL
Adopted by the Senate March TO- 1886
J. @. SMITH, President of the Senate
Attest: S. Il. WATSON. Secretary.
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The Soa8 Of Veterans AdDocate is the title
of bright little monthly magazine just
started at Springfield, Ill, as the organ of
that fourishing ogder. It's editor is Il. "
Mallory, practical newspaper man of fine
abilities, and the Commander of the Illinois
Division of the Sons of Veterans The SUBJ
scription price is 81 year. The paper seems
assured of success from the start, for it de-
serves success.
The National tribune., 1885-03-26
NEW APPOINTMENTS.
foreign ministers nnd assistant Secretaries.


The President proceeded rather moro rapidly
during the past week in changing the person.
mel OF the administration Immediately around
him than in previous weeks. Following the
appointment and confirmation of the Cabinet
officers were those Of their principal subordi-
mates.
Mr. Edward D. Clark, of Vieksburg, received
| the appointment of Assistant Secretary of the
| Interior, but death robbed him of the honors
| Of the place before he had even occupied his
desk. He contracted malarial fever while on
his way to this city, and before he had been
here many days typhoid symptoms revealed
themselves. His symptoms, however, up to
Sunday last were considered favorable, bat
relapse occurred that evening which termi-
mated fatally early the following morning.
Gen. Edward E. Bryant, of the Madison
Wis., Democrat, has been appointed Assistant
Attorney of the Post-Ofice Department. He
is about 10 years Of age, and enlisted as q pri-
vate in the Union army April, 1851. under the
first call for troops and served until the close
of the war, having held all the positions from
private to Colonel.
Mr. Malcolm Hay the new First Assistant
Postmaster General, took the oath of office on
Monday last.
DIPLo1ATIc APPOINTMENTS.
The gentleman who will represent the United
States at the Court of St. James is Edward =.
Phelps, of Burlington, Vt. He is about 60 years
mont He an ex-President of the Am erican
Bar Association, has practced before the Su-
preme Court in Washington, and is highly es-
teemed as lawyer and a man of culture.
Robert NJ. McLane, of Maryland. nominated
as Minister 10 France, was born in Wilmington,
Del. in 1915. He was educated at st. Mary's
College, Baltimore, and at the College Bourbon
in Paris, France. He was appointed q cadet at
West Point aud after graduation there in 1887
served in the Florida and in the North
west as a Lieutenant Of artillery.
The brilliant and polished Geo. Fl. Pendie-
ton, of Ohio, has been appointed Minister to
Germany. He was born in Cincinnati in 1926:
was member of the 35th, 36th, 37th and 3Sth
Congresses; was the Democratic candidate for
Vice-President on the sicket headed by George
Il. Mcclellan in 1864 was the Democratic cam
didate for Governor of Ohio in 1869; was elected
to the United States Senate as Democrat to
succeed Stanley Matthews. Republican, and
took his seat March Is. 1873. His term of
service expired March 4. 1885.
Henry Rootes Jackson, of Georgia, who is
about 64 years of age. will be Minister to Mexico.
He was a Colonel of Georgia regiment IN the
Mexican war; and for the four succeeding years
was Judge of the Eastern Circuit of Georgia
In 1853 be was sent 70 represent the United
States at Vienna, Austria, where no remained
five years. During the rebellion he was Q
Southern gadier-GeneTal, and had . eona-
mand on the Upper Potomac.
The National tribune., 1885-03-26

GEN FRANCIS A. WALKER is so earnest
forester that he tells the people of New
York State that they can much better afford
to let their great city be entirely destroyed
by fire than to allow the Adirondacks to be
stript Of their trees.
The National tribune., 1885-03-26

COMRADE r. w. SURBY writes us from
Grand Rapids, Mich in way that indicates
that the back bone of Winter has not begun
TO break in the Lower Peninsula. He says
We have Is inches of snow on the level
and 90 inches Of ice in the lake. Nearly
every night this past week the thermometer
has been down zero, OF below.n
The National tribune., 1885-03-26
General Sherman on The Tribune.
HEADQUARTERS ARsIY OF THE u. s.,
To the Editor NATIONAL Tribune:

WASHINGTON, u. c.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
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From the nature Of the articles Published
in the numbers Of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE
sentme, cl,sorve that ii j. published in the
interest Of tI3e soldiers of tie civil war. In
this yen hsve nay hearty sympathy, and /
SilI endeavoT in my own sphere OF action TO
cooperate with you iD all practicable meas
ures TO that end, without money and with
out price. With great respect,
Your obellieut servant,
W. T. SIBERIAN.
The National tribune., 1885-03-26

THE talk of Gen. Logan for President in
1888 is becoming stronger every day. His
magnificent canvass last Fall converted the
whole Eastern people into his friends and
admirers. The Westerners were already so.