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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

New Freedom, N. @. R. R.-Some time since
the chief of the weather bureau sgnifed his nten-
ton of establishing reporting station at this
place. The remarkable location that could be Sc
cured on the summit, foot-hill of the Allegha-
MES, is in entire harmony with this farsighted
plan. Originating on the banks of the Susque-
hanna, about East Prospect, this range of hills,
with many minor spurs under local names, may
be clearly defined traversng enthusiastically
through York and Baltimore counties. From Red
Lion, along the Delta railroad, to Hoffmans Mills,
in the 9th district, natural water shed is formed,
dividing the waters of the Susquehanna and Gun
powder rivers. Rain falling in this county passes
off in two distinct directions to Chesapeake bay.
First, by finding its way into Codorus creek it is
carried northward through York and onward to
the Susquehanna at Columbia second, by enter
ing the Gunpowder, which breaks this watershed
at the "Back- bone" and is carried onward through
Baltimore county and enters the bay below Balti-
more Once broken the water shed is not itself
again. but succession of hills rolling to the south
west, of which Chestnut Ridge is the most promi-
nent. These minor hills continue until lost in the
sandy, clayey banks in Howard county along the
B. & o. railroad. The geological formation of this
superimposed ridge varies in different localities
There is no doubt of its primal origin. When the
whole basin, extending from Hanover to Lancas-
ter; also all the lower portions of Hartford and
Baltimore counties were submerged with water,
this upheaval lay as log in comparison with the
grand, unsubmerged chain extending from New
York to Alabama. Along the Susquehanna vast
deposits of slate are found; further to the south
the ravines rich in beds of iron-ore, fanked
by vast underlying fields of limestone and mar
BILE. But one place in this ridge, extending up
wards of hundred miles, do traces of coal de-
velop themselves. Few persons know that about
two miles westward from this place at Zeiger's
mill, in Codorus township, coal mine has actual
ly been opened. This should be tested at once, as
there is fortune to wideawake capitalists in this
business. Near Baltimore sulphates of copper
have been removed in considerable quantities, and
Bush Cabin Creek, near Donaldson's mills gold
was found in small quantity by miner named
Merryman.
The climate of place is effected by its elevation
and moisture is well known, but there is a pecu-
liarty here in the direction of the moist element.
Commonly saying, an east wind brings rain, but
a northwest one is q surer indication. Moisture
following the water course reaches us in contrary
direction. The same may be said of cold and
biting winds. Overlapping the western noun
tains they sweep up the valley between Hanover
and York, are DETECTED, move off to the south,
and reach US in all their vigor. Now, if Mr..
Hazen will establish station at this place and
examine our atmospheric phenomena, we believe
his famous system will be much benefited. D.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

Trinity p. E. Church, TO,osontOion.
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. H. II. Powers, at
IL a. NJ. and u p. Bible class Wednesday at
400 p. m.
There will be preaching at Luthervllie, by Rev.
w. H. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sun
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

81. Johns NJ E. Church, LutherUille.-Preach-
ing Sunday, at IL m and 7.3O p. H., by the pas
tor, Rev. VIM. DalIam Morgan. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening, at 7.3O o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
RELIGIOUS Notices.

Torsonto,vn NJ E. Ckurch-Preaching to-mor-
row Sunday, at IL a. m, and at u p. m, by
the pastor, Rev. Watson Case. Prayer meeting
on Wednesday evening, at II o'clock, and class
meetings on Thursday, at p. m, and Friday
evening at u o'clock.
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
Massachusetts Mt Petersburg.

The Executive Committee appointed by the
different Massachusetts regiments and batteries
todedicate their monuments at Gettysburg have
selected Monday, Oct. 5, as the day to leave
Boston, arriving in Gettysburg Tuesday at S
p. m. Wednesday will be observed as a go
as-you- please" day; Thursday, Dedication Day !;
Friday, Massachusetts, Day; Saturday morning
leave for homo. For the information of those
who may wish to visit Antetam and other
places of interest, information will be given
them on the train or by the chairman or Sec
tary of the committee. The price of the round
trip tickets which includes incidental expenses.
will be $12. Tickets will be for sale by the
Executive Committee representing each regi-
ment and battery. AS the number is limited
to 300 those desirous Of going should secure
tickets at once.
The Executive Committee have been in
structed to invite Col. John B. Bachelor Gov
ernment historian, and Chas. Carleton Coffin
the famous war correspondent who was pres
ent at this battle, each of whom are expected
to give descriptive lectures Oh the field also
the Governor Of the State. An orator for Mas
sachusests Day will be provided. All parties,
veterans or citizcns, desirous of going, and de-
sirous of having their ladies accompany them,
are informed thatample provision has been made
for their accommodation. The headquarters
of the Executive Committee will bo at the
Eagle Hotel, where full information regarding
each days exercises can be obtained. The COM
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
AS TO GOV. WOODFIN.
Grand Army Boys Pull The Nose Of The New York
World.

HEADQUARTERS T. F. MEAGHER Posi-, No. g. !
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, GAR
To TIE EDITOR: The following resolutions
were forwarded to the New York IF0rid with
the request that they be given the same pub
icjty which that paper gave to the article men
toned in them, which, if not libel, was some
thing akin to il. To date that sheet has not
deigned to notice our communication. As re-
sort we must apply to our friends, and request
as a favor that they be published
At regular meeting of this Post the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously adopted:
ReSOtved. That this Post views with indignation
an article published in the New York World Of Aug
20, relating TO our con,rade, i. I. Woodiin, Gov
crnor of the Southern Branch National Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, believing that said
article is calculated to mislead the general public
with regard to the character of the Governor of this
branch ard must be source of modification to
himself and friends.
Resopcd further, That while rs members of the
National Home for ID. V. 8. we cannot e xercise our
Judgment in tie selection of officers of the Home
nor Is 1T desirable that we should, yet, it becomes
an act OF simple justice ON our part to say that we
believe said article in the New York B0rfd to be
false in every particular, so far il arrtigus the
honesty of Gov. Woodfn whom we believe to have
at al! times conducted the affairs of this branch of
tercs.s oil the members thereof and of the Goycrn-
incnt.
ReSoIrsd further, That we conceive said article to
have been published by designing politicians for the
purpose OF making positions for their friends; and
that we deprccate all such action and that
pose perfect confidence in the honor and integrity
OF purpose of our comradc, Gov. +. r. Woodfin
i certify that the above is true copy of the
records of Il. +. Mcagher Post, No. >, Depart
ment of Virginia, GAR.
isEAL.l VIM. WHITEHILL,
Post Adjutant
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
An Appeal from q Son OF a Veteran.

To THE EDITOR: ! see in a recent issue of
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE letter from s. W.
", also an editorial, in regard to the Order of
the Sons of Veterans. Allow me to add a few
lines in regard to the same Order. / happen
to be one of the many "yOung" old veterans
who belong to the GA. r., and am son of
veteran also Now there are number Of the
GAR. boys that are sons of veterans, and
some of them served by the side Of their fathers
in the ranks, and others were widely separated
from their fathers in different departments
Now, tsere is no one but q son of veteran of
that kind can form any idea of the feeling that
exists in their hearts. And now, as Il member
of the GAR, think it is shame that the
Order should turn its back upon its SONS or
treat them with scorn, when they stand ready
and willing to do what they can for the COM
fort Of the old vets who are every day passing
away, and the time will soon come when we
will be so few in numbers and so scattered that
we cannot keep up the organization. Then is
when we will ask to be recognized by the Sons
of Veterans. Did the old veterans think of
this when they were passing those resolutions
at tho National Encampment? How many
young men have we now in our land whose
fathers bones lie buried beneath the sod of
the many Southern battlefiolds? Think what
their living comrades did to their loyal sons
when they SO contemptuously sat down on
them at that time, and what a slap in the face
they gave their sons, as much as to say, "Be
gone, young cubs! what honors have we for
you?" Did they stop to think that they were
turning away from the orphans Of those who
gave more than we did (their lives) for their
country? Think of it, comrades, and be more
respectful toward the sons of those that were
not so fortunate as we were in the line of duty,
and gave up their lives that the Union might
be saved.
Grab root and whoop 'em up, Mr.. Editor,
until the GA r. are brought to a sense of their
feelings and made to realize that it will be but
n short time until there will be no Grand
Army, and when the last rear guard drops into
the grave their sons Will, by right of inherit
principles of our Order and have emblazoned
before the world the gold-crowned letters of
+. G. and IL. H. DAWSON, Co. c, Goth ILL.,,
and son of veteran, North Auburn, Neb.
The National tribune., 1885-09-24

able TO tell the truth about California, and
silence the ISLANDERS which tho Eastern press is
So fond OF publishing about this State.
Ii is estimated that $1,000 members of the
various Posts scattered throughout the Union
will come here, many of them with their fami-
lies. The Committee Of Arrangements is already
in treaty with Mr.. Goodman. with a view TO
settle rates of excursion tickets which will
encourage the largest possible number OF visl-
tors. Nothing has yet been settled, but we
hear Of rate of SO for round trip ticket
from the Coast TO Missouri River points SO
fair a charge rs this ought To draw everyone
who can possibly leave his business. and we are
not surprised 10 hear that the Post at Brooklyn,
y. " promises five carloads of members. If the
Spring business is fair in 1856, it would not be
surprising If the number mentioned-35,O 900
fell short Of the reality.
The advantages of the Encampment to Cali
fornia cannot be overestimated. We are in need
OF just such settlers as will naturally figure in
the ranks OF the Grand Army-men of expert
ence. intellect and some capital. OF those who
come considerable percentage Will settle here
If they have an opportunity OF seeing the
superior advantages which California offers to
settlers. A country which knows no extremes
of heat or cold, which grows everything, and
where a new settler meets congenial society,
just laws and every advantage he could enjoy in
the older States, will naturally tempt many
who come 20 see to stay to live. Nor are the
casual profits of large influx of Eastern viSi-
tors to be disdaned Even New York, the
great metropolis is quietly congratulating it
self over the profit which hotel keepers and
Others derived from the visit of $4,000 people
who came 10 see Grant buried And one of the
papers notes with satisfaction that the Fall
trade opened earlier than usual, as many of the
visitors, being in the city, concluded they might
just as well make their Fall purchases then and
there.
We trust. therefore, that citizens will see the
necessity of contributing as literally as they
can 10 the fund which the California branch of
the Grand Army is raising for the entertain
ment OF our guests. 1t will cost a great deal
OF money to do the thing well. Let every man
contribute with a generous hand and rest sure
that the bread he casts on the waters will come
back to him tenfold.
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
Union Veteran ARMY.

To THE EDITOR: The fourth annual conyen-
tion of the Union Veteran Army will be held
at Albany, N. Y, on the first Wednesday in
October, an event very important to all veter-
ans, as this organization is cndeavoring to pro-
tect the interests of all classes of veterans In
quiries regarding the convention specially and
the objects of the Union Veteran Army gem
orally will receive prompt attcntion.-JACoB
HAVEN, A. A. g., Jersey City, N. j.
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
Glad IL Pleased You.

To THE EDITOR: read THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE with the greatest interest, and was
more pleased than can tell with the article in
the issue of Sept. 3, concerning the Sons of
Veterans. l am very glad that the paper
espouses our cause so well. The Grand Army
Post in this vicinity is taking more interest in
us now than they ever did before. My father
served in the list N. Y, and l belong to Els
worth Camp, S. ofV.-GEo L. WOLF, Gutten-
burg, N. J.
The National tribune., 1885-09-24

mittee extend a cordial invitation to all veter-
ans and their friends who may desire to visit
this historic spot. Information can be had at
17S Devonshire street, room g. between II and
IL o'clock each day, or, at 81 Warren street,
Roxbury.-JAs H.lCRUFF, Chairman JNO. K.
NORWOOD, Secretary.
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
Caring for the Orpl,aus.

Mr.. II. A. Lang, Superintendent of the Gen.
eral German Orphan Asylum. Baltimore, Mary
land, says that he has given Red Star Cough
Cure to sick children in the asylum, and found
it safe and sure In his opinion it surpasses
any cough medicine which he has ever used
himself or prescribed for others.
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
official: GEO. p. BRocKwAY, Adjutant.
A SUGGESTION.

j. Makinson: would suggest that all Sons of
Veterans who are over Il years OF age and have
honorably discharged their duties Sons of Vet
Grams for more than year be admitted to the
Posts. under IL special Obligation with the title
Honored Son of Veteran; and in case of the death
OF his father-if he has honored his faihcr-allow
him, in addition to the Son of Veteran badge, the
badge of his father similar one. l have I'M
bounded confidence In the Sons of Veterans.
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
X CAMERON, Adj't-Gcn.
SAN FRANCISCO.
Great Preparations Being Made for the National
EncanPment.
[EdHor;al ia San Francisco Chroaic,e.l

LditoT;Gl in San Francisco Ctroaiclel
The officers of the Grand Army of tho Re-
pnoiic, Department of California, have acted
wisely in taking time by the forelock and be-
ginning their preparations at once for the Ma
tionai Encampment next year at San Francisco.
a year is not too long to make preparations on
suitable scale. We want to entertain our
guests IN even a more royal style then we en-
tcrtained the Knights Templar, to the end that
when they return tc their homes tley shall be
The National tribune., 1885-09-24

It. d. McGillcudy, Akron, o., is strongly in
favor of holding the Encampmcnt in the last
days of July OF early in August.
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
PENNSYLVANIA DIVISION.
Headquarters WESTERN PA DIVISION,
Sons OF VETERANS, u. 5. A.,
TIrUsyIILE PA Sent l6 1855

u. -. A. Z
TrrUsvILLE, PA, Sept. l6 1885.
General Order No. 4.
Bro. w. r. Willhide of Camp l. is hereby APP
pointed Chief of Staff, vice III. a. Davis resigned,
and Bro Frank Gillespie is appointed Asst In
spector for Camp i0 -
The Grand Army Day Committee has kindly in
vited the Sons of Veterans of this Division to par
tcipatc with them in the ceremonies at Pit;sburg
on the 9th and 9Th of October. The brothers of
Eastern Ohio and Western Virginia have also been
invited, and grand time is expected. Excursion
tickets at one cent per mile will be sold by all rail-
roads entering the city, good until October Oh the
i. K. r., and to the 9Th on all other roads. The
parade will take place on Oct. &, followed by a
monster Campfire in the evening.
Arrangements have been made to furnish board
and lodging free to all who do not wish to go to
hotel. Hotel rates will be from 81 to s. 30 per day.
The Commander hopes To have each Camp in
the Division represented either by the Camp as n
whole or at least by delegation. 4 large turnout
on that day will be of great good to the Order.
All who expect TO attend should at once address
II. NJ. Rebee, 237 Federal street. Allcgany City
BY order of A. X. HOWARD, Commanding Divis-
ion.
n II
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
Department G!eaninss.
WEIR'S REUNION.

DEAR TRIBUNE: Although find u long and in
teresting report of the New Hampshire veterans at
WCirs, n. L., in THE TRIBUNE, yet cannot forego
The National tribune., 1885-09-24

DEAR TRIBUNE: Mrs. Kate B. Sherwood, Past
National President, assisted by Mrs Lenorc X.
Sherwood, as Conductor, instituted Norris Relief
Corps, No. 96, Oh the afternoon of Sept a. and in
the evening the following officers were publicly
Mrs. Augusta Harris; j. V.-P., Mrs. Cassie Bless
ing; See, Mrs. jane G. Chance Treas, Mrs. Isabel
The National tribune., 1885-09-24


After Sept. %. 10 Franklin Ave.
So read the cards announcing the marriage of one
of Toledo's most talented and charming young
ladies' TO a gentleman widely and flvCrably known
In the business and musical circles of Toledo The
wedding occurred ON W Wednesday ut the residence
of Mr. and Mrs w. III. BoOS Jefferson street, in the
presence OF about 30 guests. The mother of Mr..
Pease WAS among those present, having come from
her home in New York State to be present at the
ceremony hiiss Sibley, who served the past year
so acceptably as National Secretary of the WOm-
ans Relief Corps, auxiliary to the Grand Army of
the Republic, Is the recipient of congratulations
from friends all over the country. The wedding:
presents were very handsome, and embrace many
unique and valuable souvenirs.
Mr.. and Mrs. P.ase spending some weeks in
the West, and when they return will take up their
home at one OF the pretty houses Franklin
Avenue.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, Past National JV-P
Topeka Kan, has just succeeded in securing a
pension for another old soldier Jonathan A.
Spencer, who is slowly dying of consumption.
MrS. Anderson never relaxes in the good work.
One of the neatest Grant Memorial prints is
poem by Comrade Frederick W. Livingston,
NJ. s., ofWarren Shedd Post, No. 262, Aledo, III.
Buckley Corps, Akron, o., accompanied the
Post to the Reunion of the Sherman Brigade at
OdelPs Lake, and delighted the veterans by
taking along everything that was eatable and
drinkable, by which, of course We mean ex-
Cellent hot coffee.
The appointment of Mrs. COL MulIigan, to
succeed Miss Ada Sweet as Pension Agent at
Chicago, gives great satisfaction in Chicago.
Col. Jas. A Mulligan Post and Corps are
named for her gallant soldier husband. Con-
corning the resignation of Miss Sweet and
the appointment of Mrs. Col. Mulligan as PEN
sion Agent at Chicago. the C0a,rdde says: "As
change must be made. we are pleased to know
that Mrs. Mulligan is the successful applicant.
1t is an Office which belongs to the soldiers, and
the appointment Will meet with the approval
of large majority of ex-soldiers. Miss Sweet
will carry with her into private life the respect
and admiration of all ex soldiers, especially
those who have received their allowances at her
hands May success attend her."
OF the presence OF Mrs. Leila P. Roby, of
Chicago, at the Henry Ill) Reunion. the Re-
publican, OF that place, says: Mrs. Roby had
husband and four brothers in the service, all of
whom lost their lives defending the flag of their
country. She is untiring in her labors for the
benefit of the old boys reception was given
to her and Mrs. Mary c. Reynolds, of Burnside
Corps, of the same city, at New Opera Hall
Friday night, which was largely attended.
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
POTOMAC

Lincoln Post, No. g. of the Grand Army, of Wash
nRton, Is the first 10 respond TO the General Orde
H. relation to the soldiers Grant monument funC
1t has made an appropriation to cover the Is cent
per capita OF membership, which will make its con
tribution S5I
The National tribune., 1885-09-24
DEPARTME ENT NEWS.
COLORADO


On Monday evening. Sept. z, a large number of
Union soldiers met for the purpose o organizing a
Posi- III Montrose, a. j. Bean, Junior Vice Com
m.iuder OF the Department. conducting the muster
IN services Twenty were enrolled as charter men-
bers, and many more will become members as soon
As they can secure their discharge papers or get
proper transfers from other commands. The fol-
lowing were unanimously elected To fill the various
offices: Commander A. J. Miller; 5. V. G.. En- L..
gate; Surg, J. A. Soward Chap, L. 5. Loc.ett;
.. D., I. - Temple; .. c., James ID. Gage AdJt,
". B. Upton.
MARYLkND.-
The National tribune., 1885-09-24

III,
America. Mrs. Nellie \. Pierce, Secretary Pro-
vizonal Department of Rhode Island.
DEPARTMENT or PENNSYLVANIA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Mclean Relief Corps auxiliary
TO McLcan Post No. IL, was instituted October,
1854, and now numbers over $50 members. Some
day in the near future we hope to see a Solders'
Memorial Hall erected in beautiful city, and
for that object we held q bazar last Winter. from
which we realized 500. In a pleasant social gath
ering presented handsome Bible to our Post.
Then found the altar cloth, which had seen its
best days, did not correspond with the Bible,
and soon after we presented the Post with q new
one, made of our starry flag, trimmed with gold
bullion fringe, ornamented at each corner with a
handsome tasse; also = beautiful Bible marker,
with the Grand Army badge painted on it. These
presents were all highly appreciated by the COM
radeS, who iii lifting speeches responded as each
gift was presented.
Our Corps held Grant Memorial exercises for an
hour following regular meeting; the PRAYERS
hymns and readings were suitable to the occasion
also two instrumental pieces, entitled "A Funeral
Dirge" and Grants Funeral March," played by
two lady members of the Corps.
A beautiful anchor of white immortelles hearing
the word Memorial " in purple inlmortelles pre-
sented to the Post on Memorial Day, at their ser
vice i'll memory OF comrades of the Post who have
passed away has been beautifully framed in II deep
set solid walnut frame, presenting an elegant APP
pearance.
Our G r. hall is hung with many handsome
pictures of various kinds. reminding one OF a pic
ture gallery. Here and there we one that il
suggestive of sadness, reminding us of our fallen
braves, and causing US to feel sad think of
those who gave their lives i'll defense of their coun-
try. Posts 10 ana TO- OF our city, with the Sons of
Veterans and citizens, united in holding a very
solemn meeting.
The stage presented grand but mournfnl scene
upon the occasion of Grant Memorial exercises and
it was photographed by one of our leading artists
In the center tent, suitably draped with flags
and mourning. Grants picture in the center with
the word " Peace " written above it, and n beauti-
full golden eagle lowering over all. On each side
drums stacks of arms and swords plants add
ing beauty the scene. To the right was bust of
Grant in bronze. resting a small table suitably
draped in MOURNING. TO the left on another table
heavily drapcd, large pillow made of white
inmortelles with the letters in purple immcrtelles
In Memoriam. u. s. Grant" presented by our
Corps TO the Post-NIrs. Emma Richards Treas
urer Corps 10, Reading, Pa.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Mrs. Kate b. Sherwood Past
National President, assisted by Mrs Lenore X
Sherwood, Conductor, instituted Norris Relief
Corps No. o. on the afternoon of Sept IA. and in
the evening the following officers were publicly
insfa Led Ira Sar Ii, Snl,,,