The National tribune., 1888-11-29
CONGRATULATIONS.
Credit ASCribed to Our Efforts in the
Recent Election.

thanks THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE for the stand
we have taken ia behalf of the old soldier dur
ing the late political contest, and he thinks
that our paper deserves as much credit for the
victory achieved over soldier hating partisans,
as any other paper in the United States, as we
consolidated the soldier vote.
W. c. Bradley, Co. -, 9th Ind, Burlington,
Colo feels il his duty to thank THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE for its manly fight In the interests Of
the ex-Federal soldier. Much of his success is
due to its noble course. Let us not in our full
ness of Joy forget the noble statesman who
has battled so hard for four months that we
might be heard in the Halls of Congress; let
Us particularly remember our noble chief, who
stands in the forefront as the champion of our
cause. and commenced this campaign in 1885
and fought it to finish. Long live John j.
ingalls,.
Amos Heaton, Co. I, 9th H., Ray, Ill,
awaits the coming of The NATIONAL TRIB-
UEE impatentIy. He thanks us for the good
work done in defeating the soldier-h hating can
didates and wishes US long life and prosperity
He thinks every veteran should become q sub
scriber to the best friend the veterans ever
had.
J. D. Main, Knoxville, Nd, desires to con-
graduate THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE upon the
recent victory over the enemies of the soldier.
1t does his heart good to see these men turned
dowa," and friends come to the front who will
do justice TO the veterans. He feels like giving
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE all the praise for the
glorious victory in behalf of the soldiers, for
we have been "up and at them on all occa-
sions.
Samuel Houston, Lawrence, Kan, asks COM
rades to join him in giving three times three
rousing cheers for THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
for the good solid fight made by US in favor of
the soldier, and helping to place Cleveland and
Matson upon the retired list, where they are
likely to stay the rest of their lives.
n n WaIdrnu lin Ind &c
not do without your glorious old paper. | feel
with it and Ben for President we may hope for
something for the old soldier. | soldiered four
years one month aud IL days in Co. |, 18th
Ind; felt four years ago like | had been capt
ured but feel now like had got out of prison.
Go on with the fight"
Z. S. Norvell, Captain, Co. E, 9Th Md, corner
30th st. and Columbia Ave. Philadelphia Pa,
says the THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has gained
glorious victory for the old soldiers, for which
we are entitled to the thanks of every veteran
throughout the land. He thinks the first act
of the incoming administration Will be to PEN
sion each soldier and to pay the same differ
ence in value between the greenbacks aud
gold as was paid the bondhOlders. "The Ma
tional Tribune" Pension Bill will surely now
become a law. as it is the best and fairest pen
sion bin he has seen.
VIM. N. Pratt, McComb, o., is very much
pleased to learn that the people of the United
in the White House for four years more, as he
advocated in his letter of acceptance some four
years ago that he believed in the one term
system, and a great many of the ex-Union
soldiers agree with him, so far as he is con-
cerned He thinks THE NATIoNKL tribune
had a great deal to do with this matter of rele-
eating him to oblivion.
Dennis McGraw, Purdys Greek, N. Y, wishes
to thank The NATIONAL TRIBUNE for the
good work it has accomplished in defeating
Cleveland and Matson. They have received
their deserts, and the old soldiers have achieved
glorious victory over them. The cry of the
widows and the fatherless whom Cleveland has
sent to bed hungry, has been heard, and God
who rules the world viii relieve the soldiers
and their widows.
James NJ. Hardy, Co. D, 128th Ind, Fern,
Mich, says the comrades in his section are
greatly reioiced at the recent victory over the
soldIer-haters. They can now expect something
in the way of pensions He would like to hear
from some of the old 126th Ind. boys
Syron B. Vreeland, Shelby Center, N. Y,
says that the soldiers in his part of the country
feel that they have gained a great victory in
the recent election, as they did at Gettysburg,
and it can be charged to the " camp follow
ers," deadbeats," and pension-sharks," all of
which names the old soldiers have been called
by Grover. He thinks THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE deserves the greatest credit for its atti-
, tude in this campaign.
B. L. Fowles, Boyd Lake, Me-, asks THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE to accept his sincere
thanks for its stand in behalf of the veterans,
and for its efforts in bringing about the glori-
Gus results of the election.
s. Miller, Akron, O., says the predictions of
| Private Dalzell have been fulfilled. Not only
| is Harrison elected, but enough of the lower
| House of Congress to give the Republicans
working majority. Everybody appreciates the
! efforts of the friend of the old soldiers, THE
| NATIONAL TRIBUNE, in the suppression of
treason and the unfolding Of loyalty. There
is very little question that the Dependent PEN
| sion Bill will now pass, and will not be vetoed
after having gone through both Houses of
| Congress.
S. R. J. Wilson, Captain, Co. D, 5th Ill Cav,
| Fairfield, Ill.,, thanks God that the soldiers
| have at last gained victory rs great, almost as
| those gained by the armies of the Union. The
/ forces on our side were led by The NATIONAL
| TRIBUNE, which did the best work and to whom
| all honor is due.
Levi Z. Pond, Westfeld, Mo-, desires to ex-
| press the heartfelt thanks of the Post to which
/ he belongs and of the soldiers of his vicinity
/ for the great, patriotic and efficient work done
/ by THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, which contributed
| very largely to the result of the recent election
over which there is much rejoicing by the ex-
! Union soldiers and the loyal people of the
country. God bless you, and may you live
long enough to see the justice that you have so
ably advocated melted out to the soldier, his
widow and dependent ones"
| Charles IL. Hartman, 18th Mo-, First Brigade
| First Division, Fifteenth Corps, San Jose, Cal,
says: Glory haIlelujah We have met tho
| enemy and they are ours. Three times three
and a tiger for The NATIONAL TRIBUNE, the
paper that so nobly stood by us. The boys can
| thank it, in a great measure for the splendid
results. All hail to the veterans of Indiana,
who so CALAMITY stood by their rights and put
Matson where Warner, Bragg aud Morrison
have been put"
]. @. A. Dawson, Agency, Iowa, thinks THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE has done more to bring
about the glorious triumph than all other
papers put together.
j. Il. Mcconnell, Nettle Lake, o., gives three
cheers for the Red, White and BlueD and
The NATIONAL tribune. He feels 10 years
younger than he did before election
j. b. Mckee, Bloomington, Ind. congratu-
lates The NATIONAL TRIBUNE and tho old
soldiers upon vetoing Grover Cleveland and G.
Z. Matson, and says the Hooser State did not
wait long to make a report upon their case lie
thinks the soldiers will now get their dues He
hopes that C0rp1 Tanner will be made Com
missioner of Pensions and James G. Blaine
Secretary of State. He wants TO see veterans
appointed to all offices within the gift of the
President
E. B. Bennett Sergeant, Co. K, 1st Conn.
III. A., East Berlin, Conn, says that four years
ago he helped to put Cleveland in the White