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The National tribune., 1886-02-11
NOBLE NEW HAMPSHIRE.

New Hampshire leads all the other States
in the care she gives disabled veterans. Last
August the Legislature passed law which
provides that whenever any person resident
in New Hampshire who was honorably dis
charged from the Army or Navy of the
United States shall, from any cause, become
poor and unable to provide maintenance for
himself and dependent family, such person,
his wife, widow, or minor children as are
unable to maintain themselves, shall be sup
ported at public expense in the town OF city
of their abode, at their own home, or such
place other than the town or County aims
house as the Selectmen or Overseer of the
Poor may think right. The necessary ex-
pense of such maintenance shall be paid by
the town or County liable under existing
laws for the support of such soldier or sailor.
There is a generous catholicity about this
that deserves all praise. 1t is not asked that
the needy and dependent one shall have
served in New Hampshire regiment
that he shall have served the Government
when it needed him. While we honor the
Legislature of New Hampshire for its gener-
Gus provision, we believe that it is putting
upon the State burden that belongs to the
United States. The United States should
provide for its broken-down soldiers and re-
lieve the local communities of the expense
of this This is what will be brought about
by the enactment of the recommendations of
GAR
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ARREARS OF PENSIONS.
Gen. Blacks Letter TO Mr. Randall as to the Cost
of the Same.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
PENSION OFFICE,

PENSION OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. G.. Feb. 5, 1856.
Hon. SAMUEL j. RANDALL, Chairman of the
Committee of Appropriations, House of Rep
resentatveS.
SIR: Your favor of February 8, 1856, is at
hand, and in reply thereto | submit the follow
ing statement, the date of July 1, 1885. afford
ing the last ascertainable positive data within
the reach of the office.
Your first interr0gatory is: What has been
the amount paid by the Government to date as
arrears of pensions under the operation of the
acts of Jan. % and March, ). 1892"
The total amount paid to June so, 1885, was
$179, 405, S72.96.
Second: "What amount will probably be
paid under said acts upon claims filed prior to
June So $780, not yet ad judicated?"
L answer 90,468, 900, 100 (see letter Of Jan.
%, page p
Third: what amount would probably have
to be paid as arrears upon claims now pending,
filed since June 80, 1850, and upon claims al
ready adjudicated that were filed since that
date, should the limitation of the existing laws
be repealed?"
Since June 80, 1880, there have been allowed
46,867 invalid pensions and 2955S widows and
other pensions, in which, by reason of the limi-
taton referred to, no arrears have been grant
ed and which will require SIS, ass, 300 to pay
the invalid arrears, and 100000 to pay the
10000 (estimated) cases out of the % ,55o wild
ows and other pensioners who would become
entitled thereto under the proposed repeal of
the limitation acts.
This would make total of $94, 465, 300 re-
quired to pay the pensioners now on the rolls
whose claims have been allowed since June so,
1880, and in which arrears have not been al
lowed under existing laws (see letter Of Jan.
25, page 81
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Total

These pensioners are on the roll Of the
Pension Agent in Washington, and every
quarter a draft is sent to them as to those
residing in the United States; but as this
is made out in the money of the United
States they are subjected to heavy dis
counts by the local bankers, to whom they
apply for cash upon their drafts. The dis
count runs all the way from 5 per cent. in
Ireland to IL per cent. in Finland, and aver
ages between and 10 per cent. AS the
average quarterly payment is about $34,
this means an average exaction by the local
banker of about $40, or total annual tax
upon foreign pensioners of between $4,000
and $4,000.
Gen. Black began at once to consider the
means by which this hardship could be re-
moved or 1essened, and various plans have
suggested themselves to him The one that
he has finally adopted is to avail himself of
the facilities of the National Postal Union,
and make the payments to the pensioners
by means of money orders. The fees for
these are as follows:
Over $40, and not exceeding se0.........-...20 g.
Over $40, and not exceeding SS0..-............35
Over $50, and not exceeding S40..-..........40 81
1t is proposed to deduct the cost of the
order from the amount paid the pensioner,
which, as it will not average more than 40
cents, will be saving to him of more than
So on each draft, or a reduction of an aver
age of 10 per cent, which he pays at pres
ent, to 1 1-6 per cent. The entire cost of
paying the annual allowance of foreign pen
sioners under this system would aggregate
but $1,307.07, which will be an aggregate
saving of between $4,000 and $4,000
Another difficulty was that if foreign
pensioner lost his check the money was lost
to him beyond recovery, for the reason that
the difficulties presented in procuring du-
plicate were almost insuperable. The postal
orders being made directly to the Postmas-
ter at the pensioners residence and payable
in the money of the country, are just as
available to him as SO much ready money.
If lie does not care to cash them at the post
Office they will be taken at their face value by
any Of the local tIadesmen. If he loses the
order it can as readily be duplicated as any
postal order can. Still further the Post
Office Department will profit by the fees
which will be paid into for these orders.
Commissioner Black has prepared bill
which will authorize him to adopt the sys-
tenn, and Congress will, no doubt, pass it at
once.
The National tribune., 1886-02-11
SOLDIERSIN CONGRESS-
GEN. THOS. J. HENDERSON.

The Hon. Thomas J. Henderson of Illinois,
is one of the few Union Generals left in Con-
greSS. There is but one other in the House of
Representatives from Illinois in the delegation
Of 20, who was even of the rank of Colonel,
fact to suggest comment i'll the case Of one Of
the great loyal States
Gen. Henderson was born at Brownsville,
Tenn, in 1924, and went to Illinois when
child of II, where hewas brought up on farm,
receiving an academic education. He interested
himself in politics early in life, and 1847 was
elected Clerk of the County Commissioners
Court in Stark County, serving two years, when
he was chosen Clerk of the County Court, hold
ing the position from 1S49 to 1853. In the mean
time he had studied law. and was admitted
to the bar in 1852. In 1865 and 1856 he was a
member of the House of Representatives of
the State Legislature, and of the State Senate
in 1857, SO, 80 and go.
In 1862 he was elected Colonel Of the 10th
H. regiment recruited in the Counties of
Stark and Henry, and served through the war
with distinction, although he had received no
military education prior to entering the army.
The National tribune., 1886-02-11
THE SiGMAN CASE.

Much interest has been awakened by the
arrest and confinement in Jail at Richmond,
KY, of former Union soldier named Sig
man, who was an Orderly Sergeant in the
14th KY. Cav. He is to be tried for the kill
ing of one William Higginbotham in 1861.
The Higginbothams were active and Jealous
rebel sympathizers, several of the family
serving in the Confederate army. Partisan
spirit ran high in all parts of Kentucky, and
in every community there were bitter and
often fatal feuds, inseparable from such a
state of feeling. The killing was done while
Sigman was defending his brothers property
from the depredations of lawless band Of
Confederates, one of which was William
Higginbotham. Sigman was arrested at the
time and indicted. The case dragged along
in the courts fer three years, and then a
noHe pYoseqai was entered, the authorities
being satisfied that no case could be made
out; that Higginbotham was the aggressor
and Sigman had killed him ia self defense
In the meantime the latter had been on bail
and had served faithfully and well in the
Union army.
Upon the dismissal Of the case Sigman was
told that he was free and his bondsmen were
released. He sold his property and removed
TO Indiana, thence to Illinois, and finally to
Missouri, where he has lived up to the pres
ent time. A short time ago proceedings
against him were revived in Kentucky and
Sigman is now lying in cell awaiting trial.
The case appears TO be one Of peculiar hard
ship, appealing strongly TO public sympathy.
At meeting Of James A. Garfield Post, No.
., Covington, KY, it was determined TO in
yite contributions from comrades to aid in
securing counsel to defend Sigman in the
| courts to the end that justice may be done,
The following was adopted as the sense OF
Garfield Post. The gentlemen whose names
are appended are of the highest standing
and in every way worthy of confidence:
Whereas we have heard of the arrest of a Union
soldier, named Sigman, in Missouri, for crime
that it il is alleged he committed in Kentucky dur
| ing the late rebellion and on which charge he re-
| peatedy appeared for trial, but finally dis
charged, the case dismissed and his bondsmen
! released; therefore.
| Resolued, That we, as soldiers. heartily sympa-
thize with comrade in his affliction. in being
torn from his family and home and incarcerated in
jail at Richmond, KY; and we appeal to the Union
soldiers of this State TO do whatever they can to
assist in the way of procuring counsel and testi
mony at this trial, believing that his prosecution al
this time is not in the interest of justice, but in
furtherance of depiorable spirit of intolerance.
o. A. REYNOLDS.
JAS. G. NICHE.
w. A. NEWTON.
The National tribune., 1886-02-11
S75,0OO,0OO RECOMMENDED.

The best news that we have to commune
cate to our readers this week is that Com
missioner Black has recommended the APP
preparation of $75 100000 for pensions next
year, and that the Committee ON Appropria-
tiOns has accepted this recommendation, and
made report favoring it. The present out
look is that the Commissioner will be given
this sum to expend during the next fiscal
year.
The efficiency Of the Pension Bureau has
been SO greatly increased under Gen. Blacks
management that it will be able to disburse
this amount without any increase in the
present working force, and in so doing set
tie up a greater number Of just and long
standing claims against the Government than
any of his predecessors have ever succeeded
in doing.
There is light ahead for all who have
waited SO long for the Government to do its
duty by them. The reports Of the Pension
Bureau show a continual acceleration of the
progress Gen. Black is making toward the
final clearing of the docket. The hope
grows stronger every month that we are
nearing that happy time when the vast
accumulation of business in the Pension
Bureau will be disposed of, and every right
full claim against the Government be satis-
fed.
The prompt acceptance of Gen Blacks
recommendation is a flattering Endorsement
of the efficiency and honesty of his admins
well deserved
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FOREIGN PENSIONERS.

Soon after his entrance into Office the at
tention of Commissioner Black was called
to the hardships to which a considerable
body of pensioners residing in foreign
countries were subjected in realizing upon
their pension warrants.
OF this class of pensioners there are 817,
who draw from the Government the aggre-
gate sum of S113, 1896 per annum. Thenum
Der residing in the different countries and
the amount paid them per annum, is shown
by the following table:
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THE RED ACORN.

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Of John McElroy's war romance, The Red
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GATHERING ALoCoMoTIyE.

Wear getting pleasant reports from all who
sie engaged in selling that splendid book,
" Capturing locomotive" 1t is no uncom-
mon thing for al agent TO sell from 20 to 50 in
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WORLDS CYCIOPEDIA.

So many inquiries have como from our SUBJ
scrioers for copies of the Worlds Cyclopedia,
OF which we distributed several thousand last
year. that we have secured new supply.
This book is a wonderful little mine Of infor.
matioh on everyday topics, and neatly bound
IL Goth. We will send it to anyone who will
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FACETS FRoW TIE CAMPFIRE.

Few books viii so thoroughly interest the
veterans Of the late war as will Fagots From
the Campfire" filled as il is with accounts of
thrilling adventures and hair-brcadth escapes
O the private soldier. This work can be pro-
cured at this Office for the exceedingly low
price Of 90 cents, or free for a club of iyc sub
.r-,f,prs
The National tribune., 1886-02-11

AN important letter of Gen. Blacks rela-
tive to a circular which has been sent out
by firm of pension agents relating to wild
ows' pensions is crowded out of this issue,
but will appear in next weeks paper.
The National tribune., 1886-02-11
EVERYBODY DELIGHTED.

Thc pictures of Grant. Sherman and Sheridan
81 going off very rapidly, ana everybody who
gets them is delighted with them. They could
n5t DC finer pictures or better portraits if they
COS; 4 piece, and in fact they are much better
ti,aR any which are selling in the stores for 81
and inward apiece
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The NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, D. c, FEBRUARY IL, 1856.
General Sherman on The Tribune.

HEADQUARTERS ARE1Y OF THE L. s.,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
From the nature of the articles published
IN the numbers of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
sent me- observe that it is published in the
interest Of the soldiers of the civil war. In
this you have my hearty sympathy, and L
will endeavor in my own sphere of actien to
cooperate with you in all practicable meas
ures to that end, without money and with
ont price. With great respect,
Your obedient servant,
W. T. SHEER MAN
The National tribune., 1886-02-11
ME-. sHERMooD,s Poems.

Tae most popular book Of war lyrics yet pub
li5hcd is undoubtedly Mrs. Sherwood's Camp
fse, Memorial Day and Other Poems" The vol
u're, handsomely bound, can be procured at
ta.s Office for 81. or fall gilt $l.5e.
The National tribune., 1886-02-11

Hon. EDWARD RUSSELL has introduced a
bill into the Iowa Legislature to exempt
from taxation $500 worth Of property be-
longing to orably-discharged soldiers and
sailors and the widows of such. This is to
include those who served in the Mexican
The National tribune., 1886-02-11

THE soldiers of the country shed their
blood to make the bondholder's property
valuable, and afterward bore uncomplain-
ingly the heavy taxation that was necessary
to pay him principal and interest. Why
should not the wealth of the country now
be willing that they be paid the debt
honestly due themf
The National tribune., 1886-02-11
A PRIVATE letter from Comrade N. r.

A PRIVATE letter from Comrade N. r.
Gruelle, Chief Engineer, Silver Springs, Ocala
& Gulf Il. r. Ocala, Fla, says:
We have had touch of cold this Winter which
has done great damage. 1t was the coolest
weather that has been known for so years. 1t is
conceded that the orange trees are all right
but the more tender fruits and plants have suffered
severely.
The National tribune., 1886-02-11
PAST COMMANDER-IS-CHI K0UNTZ'S
OPINION.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is the best sol
der paper published, and | would rejoice to
see its circulation reach hali-million.
JOHN 5. K0CNTZ.
Toledo. O.. Oct. II, 1885.
The National tribune., 1886-02-11
THE number of pension certificates issued

during the week ending Feb. 6, 1886, was
as follows: Original, sos; increase, 393
reissue, 81; restoration, 81; duplicate, IL;
accrued, A; Act of March 8, 1888, 5;
Order April g. 1884, 13; Act of March 3,
1885, 6; total. 1,120; reissue same date, 7.
The National tribune., 1886-02-11

GEN. JOHN A. LoGAN's speech in the
Senate in favor of the admission of Dakota
as State was splendid and unanswerable
argument. 1t is worthy place among the
very best speeches ever delivered in that
body. Butler, of South Carolina, and Vest,
of Missouri, were indiscreet enough to make
a tilt at him during the course of his re-
marks, and they are still rubbing their hurts
and trying to explain why they did not do
as they expected to.
The National tribune., 1886-02-11
RALLY AROUND TIE FLAG.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE should have
upon its subscription rolls the names of
every soldier, every widow and child of a
soldier, and of every friend of soldiers in the
country. 1t is the only National soldiers
paper in the Countrywide only great paper
of any kind that dcvotes itself exclusively
to the interests Of those who fought the bat
ties of the Nation, and preserved its life at
the sacrifice of their own, or Of their health,
strength or material interests. 1t devotes
itself to them, and to telling the correct his
tory of the great struggle. 1t should be in
every family, and be read by every man and
woman, and by every youth growing up to
manhood or womanhoOd, for it teaches pa
triotism, devotion to the right, and cultiva-
ton of every civic virtue.
Let every one who believes in helping the
soldier, make an exertion to get the paper
at least one new subscriber, and do it at once.
The National tribune., 1886-02-11
PENSION BUREAU.
Splendid Showing of Work for the Month Of JAM
uGry.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Pension OFFICE,
WASHINGTON. d. c. Jan. So 1886.
To THE COMMISSIONER The following is the report Of
This CAiaiN Division for the month of January:
The National tribune., 1886-02-11

e.E,s2 ~ -E n..laroH e..- &c. IS s:eoeo eess .rrEa
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tSee accompanying recapltuiatiGn.i
Recapiulation 10 accompany letter dated FED. S.
The cost of existing arrears act is:
Amounts i15 ST. 90
Sixty per cent of -, il5 invalid claims
now pending. in which arrears are
due under pension acts t4i0i9i Mt
sl,5oO G6,O73, 500 90
Sixty per cent of II, CSC claims OF wild
ows and others dependent (i5, g9ljat
1891 900 90
Total cost actual and prospective, I'm
der acts of Jan. - and March s. 1879
the payment of which is secured
under said 25 81 %
Cost of proposed repeal 90, Ia, i02 in
valid claims pending (lG2,oilj at
ST. 500 each lS5 IL 500 90
Sixty per cent of 81 ,jS2 widows and
other dependent claims l369i9) at
5000 25 100 GO
Add for 46, S6T invalids and %, SIS wild
ows and others filed July l. 1881 80
hereinbefore siated.............. 81 i6s 800 90
Grand total. 7l0 IL %
But inasmnCh the % AIS inValids
and the %, 656 widows and others
have appeared in and are part OF
the III ,402 inyalids and 81 $50 Wild
ows claims pending July /, 1855,
the cost of their arrears must inc de-
Quoted from this total. The
80 i6S 100 90
Remain 49,, 2f;O12 20
which represents the net total cost of the arrears
act now i'll force and that under consideration by
your committee.
The National tribune., 1886-02-11
EsTABl}e I'D 1870

UBLISHED WEEKLY.