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The National tribune., 1885-05-07
Written for THE NATIONAL. TRIBUNE.
THE DYING HERO.
BY Z. W. HOYT.


What are the words which the lightning Is sending
Around the wide world, great grief portendiDS,
And the hearts of all lovers of liberty rending?
Grant the hero is dying"
Why are the hearts of great people stricken?
WHY ut the tale doth humanity scken.
And strong Indignation canse each pulse to quicken?
Grant the hero is signing"
Doth he sigh because life from his grasp is escap-
ing?
Doth he sigh that no longer our greatness he's
shaping,
That the mantle of power no longer is draping
His shoulders as in former time?
Would he live DER the days when he heard chill
dren's prattle?
Doth he yearn for the deep diapason of battle
And the glorious excitement of musketry rattle
Or the lannon's loud mOuthing sublime?
What is the burden which in the night-watches
All rest from the weary, worn body still snatches
And into the deepest dependency catches
The soul of the hero away?
Why may the soothngs OF love now Travelling
Be changed in moment to sorrows deep wailing,
And n Nations solcitudc prove unavailing
The grim slayer arrow to stay?
The great man no more for earth's honors Is sigh
ing.
The thought which still gives sharpest sting to his
dying
Js of trust Betrayed foul!y-a friends dire denying
OF loyalty. honor and truth.
TITS the burden of fancied disgrace which Is weigh
ing,
The fear of stained honor is ncedlessly preying.
No wonder his thought ever backward is straying
To halcyon days Of his youth.
God gran. tbs. the love OF the Nation Is lifting
The soul of the hero from out its dark drifting,
That the suffering body his fortitude Citing
Tay restfulneSs speedily find.
But If the death angel hath shot from his CULVER
At shiningest mark, may he only deliver,
And the great man go down to the dsrk-fowing
Einbalmed in the hearts Of his kind
WARRES, o., April g. 1885.
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Francisco, the Relief Corps had done nobly.
At Santa Rosa as elsewhere, the Commander
in-Chef paid a glowing tribute to the Relief
Corps; claimed that it was a twin organization
of the Grand Army and closed by urging all to
stand together until they should JOIN the thou
sands of comrades passed to the happier shore
Mrs. Henrietta F. Mills, Past President of
Farragut Relief Corps. No. /, writes that the
presentation of the magnificent bouquet of the
flowers of Colorado, in behalf of Farragut,
Reno, and Meade Corps, to Commander-in-
Chief KOuntZ, upon the occasion of his recent
visit was most interesting and all the more
from the fact that Mrs. Mary ]. Telford Ma
tional Corresponding Secretary, was one of the
brave women who did hospital duty at Nash
vile and cared for the boys from Mission Ridge,
where Commander Kountz fell wounded.
Lott Corps. No. 81. of Gibson City, ILL.,, was
instituted April 10, 1885, by Commander S. j..
La Fevre with the following officers: Pres,
Mrs. NJ. \. Lott; S. V.-P.. NJ Ward; J. V.-P.,
Miss Emma Hondischell Sec, Sirs. S. A. LIE
Fevre; Treas, Mrs. III. Collier; Chap, J. Nc
Clure; Con, Mrs. Z. Hughes; G., NJ. Johnston.
General Orders, No. 3, of Department Presi-
dent, Mrs. Nettie NJ. Norton, Minneapolis,
Mimi, contains information relative to the new
elrctrotype die, preparations for the coming
National Convention, ana calls upon Corps to
aid in acquiring fund as a suitable contribu-
ton toward the relief of army nurses. partic-
ularly in the cases of Anna Ella Carroll and
Mother Bickerdyke. Also. paragraph as a
fitting reminder of the sacred duty awaiting US
on Memorial Day: Let this day be observed
by Corps in proper manner, bearing in mind
the obligations we owe the comrades to render
them all tho assistance We can in caring for
their hOnOred dead"
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NATIONAL WASHINGTON D. c. THURSDAY MAY T. 1885,

and in fitting terms alluded to the action Of the
General Assembly in appropriating 5000 for the
relief of disabled and needy soldiers and sailors OF
the late war, and the needy widows and orphans of
deceased soldiers and sailors. Very interesting re-
marks also made by other visiting comrades,
among whom were Asst AdJt-Gen. E. Henry
jerks, Judge Advocate S. w. K. Allen, Chief Mus
terng Officer Benjamin F. Davis. Comrade Geo. A.
Wallace, of the Council of Administration; p. ". j.
Comrade d. Cooke; Assistant Inspectors b. Frank
Bowen James A. Abbott and f. w. Greene; Junior
Vice Commander John Bowen. p. ID. Warburton,
A. ID. c.; Assistant Mastering Officer Charles II.
Baker Officer of the Day c. TwitehelI. Arnold Post !;
w. Wall A. ID. c.: J. V. c. Andrew Pressy, Arnold
Post, and comrades of Thomas Post After the re-
marks, rations ofpork and beans bareback, dough-
nuts and cheese and hot coffee issued towhich
ample justice was done. Cigars then dis
trbuted, and amid clouds of smoke the veterans
talked over scenes through which they passed when
at the front. and told some excellent stories. A
little before midnight the visitors departed for their
homes. The occasion was one Of the happiest in
the history of Thomas Post.
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Tacoma, being the most prosperous, and COM
posed of as true and loyal women as ever bid
husband, father and lover to take their gun and
march in defense of the dear old flag we all
loved To-day they walk handin-hand with
US in the good work, and l am proud of being
member of a Post that can boast such a Corps"
Comrade Marcum says the Department,
GAR. doubled in membership ana wealth the
past year. and all they lack is a Corps auxiliary
to every Post. Through his recommendations
full Instructions with applications tor charters,
have been sent to the Commanders of L. C..
Ladd Post, Puyalup; George III. Thomas Post,
No. 3, Olympia; Ellsworth Post, No. 2, Van
couver; Phil kearny Post, No. Z Winlock !;
Garfield Post, No. ID, Montesano; Ph;lo Buck
man Post, No. Ia. Sprague. and Sully Post, No.
3, Dayton. These comrades promise to go to
work at once and do all in their power TO start
the good work along, and Comradc Marcum
stands pledged to spare no effort to establish the
good work Oh a sound footing He closes with
a warm testimonial ito the W.R.C.. which has
taught the millions the true and noble meaning
of charity" MAUMEE.
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Mexican War Memories.
IN. Y. Graphical


The late Ordnance Sergeant Furey, who died
at Fort Hamilton some years since, had been
in the army for nearly half century. He had
been First Sergeant OF Charlie Mays troop
(El, I'd Dragons (now ID q. s. Cav dur
ing our war with Mexico. He was fine
specimen of the old time non-commissioned
officer of Regulars-dgpifed. stern, and precise
in manner bnt kind hearted, discreet and very
gallant. Like true veteran he loved to fight
his battles DER again" To the writer ne often
spoke of his old regiment, its gallant deeds
and its dashing horSemen. A fayorite theme
was the charge of his squadron upon the Wexi-
can artillery at Resaca de la Palma, May 8,
1916, when it captured field battery and
general officer-La Vega. The affair in its day
made almost as much sensation at the Balaklavs
charge, unlike which, however, it was sue
cess. The two troops forming the squadron
were commanded by Capts. May and Graham,
the Lieutenan,s being Sackett, Pieasonton, Inge
(who was killed.. Stevens drowned soon sfter)
and Winship. Long after the war May became
q Colonel. married the daughter Of George Law
aud subsequently died in this city. Gen. Ora
ham is on the retired list, Sackett is the In
spector General of the Army and Pleasonton,
who was Chief of Cavalry. Army of the Poto-
mac RESIGNED sson after the late war.
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BY the Department Encampmento of Pennsylvania:
Resolced That the Representatives TO the Ma
tsonal Epcampment Instructed to present an
amendment to the Rules and Regulations, author
tzing Pot al its option TO declare vacant the posi-
ton of any officer who has absented himself for
four consecutive meetings.
BY command of
JOHN y. koUNTz,
w. w. ALooRS Commander-in- Chief.
Adjutant. General.
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Tie Youngest Post Commander.

To THE EDITOR: Some time since, when you
first began to publish the names of youngest
soldiers" thought would put in claim, as
l was only Is years, months and 25 days old
when enlisted; but since reading of so many
II year old kids it has knocked the filing all
out of me, and on that question / shall forever
hold my peace But there is one honor for
which / hereby make application, and that is
of being the youngest Past Post Commander in
the country, basing my application on the fol-
lowing facts: was installed Commander OF
Edwin Libby Post No. Is, Dept of Maine, on
the 18th day of January, 1884, being at that
time 35 years, months and IA days of age
c. c. Cross, ROckland, Ne.
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The Peach Orchard a, Get.,sburr.

To THE EDITOR: In your issue of April 2,
1855. c. E. Foster, Co. G., I'd n. H., in correct
ing statement of S. r. Harrison, says that the
only regiments engaged in the Peach Orchard
at Gettysburg were the I'd n. H.. Sd Me-, 63d
Pa, and Battery G. 4th N Y. Art wish to
state that the 9th battery. Ne. L. A., was in the
Peach Orchard that day, led in and placed
in position by Col. Freeman McGilvery, COM
handing artillery reserve Army of the Poto-
mace. ID. LTBBEY, Lieut., 9th Battery, BE.
L. A. St Paul Mimi
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STILL THEY COME.

The Latest Reports from The Tribune's Recruiting
Officers.
Charles G. Cole, Hutchinson. Kan says he has
tried being without THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, and
finds he is lost-rHE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is the
hest soldier paper i ever read. 1t furnishes more
and better reading for the money than any paper
know of in the country.-W. ii. III. Minot, Mar
shall, Mich.---Frank Hollenbeci, tyaynart. Pa,
says he would not be without THE NATIONAL
Jones. Fordsville, KY says, Long may THE Ma
rIoNAL TRIBUNE live to advocate the soldiers
rights "A. j. Georgia. Pittsburg, Kan, sends S.
for eight new subscribers to TEE NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE.
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REUNIONS.

The Sd N. Y. Cav. will hold their annual Re-
union at Rochester, N. Y, June 10 next. For
further information address A. J.. Knauff,
Cleveland, Ohio.
The third annual Reunion of the 18th Ind.
will be held in indianapolis on Wednesday,
Sept 80, in u s. Court Room. For further
particulars apply to Geo. f. Lowry, Secretary.
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ShakSpere's Autograph.

The Chicago Historical Society has been pre-
sented with what is said to be one of the very
few authentic autographs of Shakspere. The
autograph is written on the 1yleaf Of volume
of Shaksperes comedies and tragedies pub
lished in 1868. It was once owned by the Rev.
John Ward, Vicar of Stratford- on Avon, during
Shakspere's time and was brought to this
country by an early Mormon settler in Illinois.
I'm the autograph the poets name is spelled
"ShRkspear."
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2. larger number of Assistant Inspectors have
been appointed than usual in order to tighten the
work, and that the Department may be inspected
| without expense The Office is an important one,
ami ii is expected that each will perform his
| duties faithfully and follow closely the form fur
nshed They are directed TO make n full and accu-
rate report Of the condition of the Posts they
| inspeet-no matter what the condition Of the Post
may be. If he cannot make good report, the fault
lies not with the Assistant Inspector, but with the
officers of the Post. muster will be required in
every case, and inspect carefully the books OF the
| Post.
| Inspectors are made for the purpose of mprov-
ing our organization; TO ascertain what progress, If
| ally. has been made; TO correct abuses that may
have crept into Order, and To- arrive at the true
condition of each Post; which reports, when con-
solidated, will give the condition OF the Depart
ment.
| 3. The Assistant Inspectors are hereby directed
TO nspec. the Posts assigned to them in the month
of April, the first meeting night in May, and TO
make their report on the form furnished, to Frank
.. Cole Department Inspector, Jersey City, on or
| before May Is next in order that he may CONSOLE
date The reports and forward his report the Ma
tional Headquarters time. Assistant Inspectors
failing TO perform their duties and make their
| ports, win be relieved from duty.
t. Assistant inpectors vii! instruct the Posts they
inspect when necessary, and give all necessary in
| formation.
/ S. The appointment Of John w Wright to be Aid
| de Camp is hereby rcscinded.
6. The Assistant Provost Marshal on the Per-
sona STAT OF the Department Commando is Jos;
Jas /. Franklin, Of Post 4S, as published in Cen
eral Order. No. q
|
| published as David c. Hawkins, should be David
/ g. Hanlsns.
z. The annual Encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic viii be held in Portland, Me. dur
ing the fourth week in June. Full particulars
corning the same vii! be announced rs soon re-
ceived at these Headquarters. Pursuant to n reso-
| luton adopted by the last Department Encamp-
mcnt, the Department Commander il making ar
engagements for the transportation OF comrades to
| Portland TO attend the Encampment. Posts and
comrades desiring to attend will receive The lowest
rates, which will be announced by circular rs soon
| rs the Department Commander can get them salts
| factory arranged, which will probably be in few
days. II is proposed to make individual rate by
| which the comrades Of the Department, will so to
| Portland in a body, and return in body sepa-
rately as they may prefer and by any line, or upon
| any day during the week.
8. Posts desiring to go to Portland COM
municatc directly with A. NJ. Sawyer, Secretary OF
| GAR. Committee, Portland. Nc, for accamoda-
| tons either in camp or Otherwise.
| BY command Of H. NJ. MENUS,
| JOHN l.. WHEELER, Department Commander.
Asst Adj't-Gen.
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WASHINGTON TERRITORY.

A gratifying letter has been received by the
National President from Comrade Elliott r.
Marcum, Assistant Inspector General, National
Staff. r., New Tacoma w. T., who has just
returned from tour OF the Department. He
represents the Posts in fourishing condition,
Dat sadly in need of the helping hand of our
loyal, liberty loving and charitable women"
"Oniy three Corps now exist In this Depart
ment," Comrade Marcum says; "Custer Corps.
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GAR. GENERAL ORDERS
NEW JERSEY.

NEW JERSEY.
General Orders, No. 3, issued at Red Bank,
March 20, is as follows:
The Department Inspector having nominated the
following named comrades to be Assistant Inspect
ors they are hereby appointed:
Isaac Townsend. Post l, to INSPECT Post 4.
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SONS OF VETERANS

F. +. Warner Salem, Mass: Camp No. 8, of
this place, had u pleasant trip on the 9Th ult.
TO Boston, where they attended the Soldiers
Hoy,a carnival
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LOUISIANA STATE LO11ERyI

For ticket, or further information Of the above Loefy
address fIpsyELL CARTER, Coytnston, hys
Amounts OF - and upwards by express az my expense
Mention The NsIiunal Tribuna
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DEPARTMENT NEWS.
CONNECTICUT,-

WIN. II. Pierpont, New Haven: Officers of Post
No. IS: Commander, Clas. Wcideg; ;. V. C., Jos.
Schlecher; J.N. c., Christian Weller @. NJ, Conrad
Hofiacker; q. d.. BaIzer Brand; y. O., Godfred
Miller. Delegate to State Encampment, Weigand
SciIlein; Alternate, Jos. Schiecker.-0n April ~
Department Commander Sioat assisted by q. NJ.
Gen. Pierpont, instituted Maiher Post, No. IS, of
Deep River, and Installed its officers. The new
Post WAS instituted under the charter of defunct
POST Twenty-four members qualified, and as
many more are ready to ioiu.-Oicers of Post No.
IS. New Haven: Commander, Daniel NJ Damon /;
5. V. G.. J. 5. Lynde; }. V. C., Richard Mather;
Chap, J. A. Shipman; Adj't VIM i. Clark (;
o. e., James 6. Fargo; s. NJ, Ii. o. Smaller; g. NJ.
s., j. +. Bull
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28
LOSS OF A BRITISH SHIP,
ALL THE GREW SAVE ONE DROWNED,
In IA Fog when or san Francisco She
Runs on the Rocks and Is Disabled
The Vessel aud Her Cargo
an Entire Wreck.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20-The Mer-
chants exchange has just received the
following particulars of the loss of the
British ship IIaddlngtonshire. The vessel
left Astoria July 6 aud had got down as
far as Astoria when she was struck by
the heavy gale which so disabled her as
to oblige the captain to put back
to San Francisco for repairs. In that gale
she lost four seamen and the chrOnometer.
When off this port last night she cncoun-
tered II heavy fog and while crop
ing around ran on the rocks near
Point Bcyes at 3o'clock this morning. The
vessel and cargo is total wreck. All on
board except one sailor and cabin boy
were drowned. The cargo consisted of
1000 barrels of flour valued at $4,000 and
17,700 cans of salmon valued at $4,000.
The fiuddingtonshire was II new iron YES
sci and owned by J. a. Shepherd of Glas-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28
ALMOST A TRIPLE TRAGEDY.
A Wife Beater in Illinois Kills Two Po-
licemen in Broad Daylight.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Aug 23,-The city
is greatly excited over double and
what may turn out to be a triple murder,
which occurred in broad daylight to-day
on the principal street. This morning
Leonard Gardner, who spent the night in
jail for wife beating, and procured bail
was released He Immediately armed
himself with two revolvers of large cali
bre and became loud in threats against
policeman W: j. Camp ana Fred Gall
who arrested him. At about noon Gard
ner saw the two officers approaching him.
Officer Camp fell dead Gall returned the
fire rapidly and in few minutes Gardner
fell pierced with three bullets. He died
instantly. Officer Gall fell with two bull
lets in him. 1t is not thought likely he
will recover.
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GENERAL SUMMARY.

The general committee of the New York
Grant memorial fund have fixed the sum
to be raised at $l0OO,OOO; towards this
about 500 has been pledged.
Fifteen million horses are now owned
in America, and more than ,00O, 600 year
must be bred to keep up the supply.
A New Hampshire farmer has in "a cor
ner of his barn load of hay which was
placed there thirty-four years ago. The
hay is yellow from age, but its quality is
SAID to be unlmpaired,
The elopement Of Miss Anna McKeen,
daughter of President McKeen of the Van,
dala Railroad company, with "Tiny'
Shuler, her fathers horse trainer, has
caused sensation in Terre Haute. The
lady Is twenty-five, handsome and accom-
plished, the man thirty and illiterate
Among the things which thirty-fvt
years ago went to make up the crime OF
high treason in Italy was the possession
OF Bible, and for mao to own it was tC
subject him to prison or the galleys. Now
Bible depots are established in every
Italian city, and itinerant vendors circu
late the book freely.
German manufacturing firm is turn
ing out over Il ton day of glucose, made
from old linen rags which are treated witt
sulphuric acid, which converts them into
deXtrlne, and then into glucose. As glu
cose IS used extensively in the manutac
ture of lager beer, the possibility of drink
ing other peoples underclothes, suggested
by the new process, if interesting, is not
appetizing,
Many will be surprised to learn that the
latest statistics in the State of Massachu
sets show that marriages there are on the
increase. The amount of this is stated tC
be thirty-three per cent in the last foui
years of record from 1879 to 1888. The
average age of the grOOms is 2S.S, and of
the brides about % years.
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Springfield Republican,

The annual meeting of the Northern
Pacific corporation next month gives rise
to some speculation and there are various
stories of the efforts of Vanderbilt, Gould.
the Rock Island railroad and ether powers
to get CONTROL" to "reinstate Willard, 5"
or to give the ascendency to Mr.. Billings
or to Mr.. Wright of Philadelphia. These
stories apparently are mostly the product
of oniecture. As we have already re-
marked, the Northern Pacific is IA big cor
poration. and its stock is widely scattered,
though it may be doubted if Mr.. Willard
will bring home a large amount of proxies
from Europe, The road is doing well, the
country tributary to it is raising big crops
this year, and it is not clear what would
be gained by overthrowing the regime of
Robert Harris, the present president. The
fact that Mr.. Cable of the r ,ck Island
road is enjoying trip along he Northern
Pacific does not necessarily imply that he
will come home with it in his pocket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28
SMALL PON AT MONTREAL.
More Cases Observation-Disclosures Show
VIII Not Exhibit There.

MONTREAL, Aug. 20.-There has been II
decided increase in the number of cases of
small pox reported to the health office
within the past two days. Yesterday
thirty new cases i'll all were reported, and
by noon to-day sixteen more had beenin-
scribed, making forty-siX new cases in II
day and a half, as against thirtyfive cases
reported during the two whole days of
Wednesday and Thursday last week
There are thirty-nine cases in the hospi-
tai, only three Of which are considered
serious. Two patients were discharged
cured yesterday and two admitted to-day.
This morning the agent of Barnum's cir
Gus waited upon the mayor to consult
with him as to the wisdom of poStponing
the performance advertised to take place
in Montreal shortly, in view of the great
danger incurred in bringing together
thousands of people from small poX in
fected districts ii was decided to cancel
the Montreal engagement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28
TRAGEDY AT LAKE.
Horrible Shooting Affair at ii Small I'LL
nos Town.

CHICAGO, H., Aug. 23.--Late Saturday
night in a sparsely populated section of
the town of Lake, Sarah Snyder, the mis-
tress of Cornelius O'l.eary, was shot and
instantly killed, and Kate O'Leary, sister
of the supposed murderer, was 50 serious
ly wounded by a pistol shot that she will
probably die. 1t is believed to be almost
certain that O'Leary killed his mistress
and then attempted to take the life of his
sister, as shortly previous to the shooting
the trio We're seen together drn king beer.
OLeary has not yet been found and the
wounded woman refuses to say anything
whatever about the affair. The occur
renee assumes an historical aspect in that
Cornelius O'Leary is Il son of the Mrs.
OLeary whose fractions COW kicked over
the lamp that started the fire that burned
Chicago.
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HoNoRING GRANT AT WESTMINSTER.
The People who Were There.


| was present at the Grant funeral ser
vice in Westminster Abbey. 1t was an inter
esting and impressive occasion, quite uni
que in the history of the venerable abbey
The press dispatches have duly informed
you of the character of the service of the
distinguished persons, both English and
American, who were present One of the
earliest arrivals was Mr.. Cyrus Field, who
took up Il very prominent position III the
stalls, looking, as an American friend said
to me, "as though he owned the abbey"
Miss Mary Anderson sat in the same row
of stalls while directly opposite Mr. Field
sat Mr. Manton Marble, flanked on one
side by the Rev. Newman Hall, on the
other by DR.. Fordyce Barker Senator
lIawlcy, eX-Attorney General Brewster,
Mr.. Kasson and Consul General Waller
came in later and sat in the centre OF the
stalls. Minister Phelps looking more like
Il typical English whig peer than an
American lawyer, sat in front of Mr..
Field. There was general rustic when
Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone came in, and most
of the people stood up to see them. Lord
Wolselcy was present, having forgotten,
it may be hoped, the depreciatory and al
together contemplate utterances respect
ing Grant he made Il short time ago.
DR.. Farrars sermon was eloquent it i'm
pressed every one The keynote was the
simple devotion to duty and the unilinch-
ing determination which marked Grant S
life