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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-07-28
SONS OF VETERANS,
News from the Various Divisions.
Elections of Officers, etc.
INDIANA'S ENCAMPME EMIT.
The Sixth Annual Meeting at Fort Wayne
Attended by Great Crowd.


The Sixth Annual Encampment opened in Fort
Wayne last week. There were 1880 delegates
present. Mayor c. A. Zolnger delivered an adj
dress of welcome. Gov. Chase and three mem bers
of his staff present on the first day, and re-
viewed magnificent parade Campfire was
held at Princess Rink at which Gov. Chase, Hon.
c. F. Griffin, Col. Newton, Col f. 5. Walker, and
others made addresses.
Some interesting information was furnished in
the annual report OF the Commander, J. w. New
ton. who retres after having served two terms in
that capacity. This year there has been gain OF
1870 members by muster and of 1886 by re-enist-
ment. but at the same time there has been losses
by death, honorable discharge, transfers and dis
banding of Camps until the membership is now
3.4s4. There 65 Camps in the process Of
organization.
The following officers were elected 10 serve for
the ensuing year: Com, Newton J. MCGUIRE of
Rising Sun 8. V. c., Otis Green, of Union City ;
J. V. c. Harry AltelI, of Bloomington. Delegate
at-Large to the National Encampment at Helena,
Mont, Past Division Chaplain Drake OF Rensse-
laer: Delegates to the National Encsmpment, Il.
II. Book walter, Fort Wayne; Charles A. Becson,
Winchester; j. w. Nol Star City. Terre Haute
was selected as the place for holding the next State
Encampnent.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Indiana was also in
session Miss Pearl Wills, of Clayton, Presi-
dent of the society, delivered an address. The
following officers were elected: Pres, Miss Pearl
Wills, of Clayton V.-P.. Miss Georgia Duncan,
of Laketon. Division Council, Mrs Laura Rentz,
of Laketon; Miss Blanche Barnhart Of Roam,
and Mss Grace Pierce. of South Bend.
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RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
ters---NOteS from the Departments
SUE PIKE SANDERS, National President

ELLA Reel COBEAN, NatlonaI secretary.
To specially aid and assist the Grand Army of
the Republic and to perpetuate the memory of
their heroic dead.
To assist such Union veterans as need our help
nd protection, and to extend needful aid TO their
widows and orphans: to find them homes and
employ ment and assure them of sym pathy and
friends to cherish and emulate the deeds of our
Army Nurses and of all loyal women who render
ed loving service to their country in her hour OF
peril.
To ineucate lessons of patriotism and love of
country among children and in the commune
ties in which live: to maintain true allegiance
TO the United States of America to discountenance
whatever tends to weaken loyalty and to encour-
age the spread of universal liberty and equal rights
to all.
Women of good moral character and correct de-
pertinent. who have not given aid and comfort to
the enemies of The Union who would perpetuate
the principles to which this association stands
pledged and who have attained the age of 16 years,
shall be eligible to membership in the Womans
Relief Corps.
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Every comrade pants his portrait on his
card, that his friends and comrades may hare
ii as mem,ento of him. See NATIONAL
I,RIB UNES portrait-card advertisement in
another column.
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A GAR. Cane.

Ak Lodge & Co., Macomb, H., manufacturers
Of National flag canes. have gotten out very ele
giant cane for GAR purposes. On nickel-plated
head are a number of lar eelblems and at the
other end is a handsome little United States flag,
which can be drawn from this cane and displayed
when marching.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-07-28

II goa come TO the Eacdmpmcat Withom a
supply Of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
Portrait Cards 1t sciH be great disappoint-
ment TO yOar comrades. They all Want yoar
picture 10 take home aoith them TO look at ia
after gears aphea they are thinking and talking
about g0a.
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Genesis of q Letter.
nofrniy .To,trnnI

The small letter al" was formerly written
without the dot over it. The dot was intro
duced in the 14th century to distinguish ii"
from Sc" in hasty and indistinct writing.
The letter 81" was originally used where the
81 is now employed; the distinction between
the two having been introduced by the Dutch
writers in comparative modern times. The q"
was originally dotted because the 81" from
which it is derived was written, with a dot over
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A Sprinkler of Spice.
nay.nSJ Ll,po D,opc

Detroit Ffee PreSS'j
"This is leap year." said Miss Flypp reflect
lively.
"Yes, but look before you leap" replied Miss
Fosdick.
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n
shoe gqHt land g bams
nendi for OF onyI2 Leach
canvas inadth
nd e " be the receiver tn charges,
tntnu advance
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y
manently cured count
less cases of Female
Complaints, Ov aria n
troubles, Organic Dis
eases of the Uterus or
w 0 m b, LeucorrhGa,
Inflammation, Kidney
Complaints, etc. Its
success is world-famed.
All Druggists sell It, or sent
by mail, in form of Pills or
Lozenges, on receipt of ST. 90.
Liver Pills, 35c. Corre-
spondence freely answered.
Address in confidence,
LYDIA +. PINKHAM MED. Co.,
LYNN. MASS.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-07-28

THE NATIONAL TRLBUNE'S portrait
cards are the biggest thing out. See adrcrtise-
nlent iR another column.
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APPLETON, WIS, March s, 1892
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: i received tbs
watch in good condition, and am very much
pleased with il.
Respectfully, THEODORE MARAs.
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That
Bearing
Down
Feeling

that bearing-down feeling" backache,
faintness, dizziness, etc. Lydia E. PiuA-
hams Nfezta6le Combonnd will relieve all
this quickly any permanently. 1t has per-
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-07-28

Thousands OF delicate
women and girls doing
homework, or employed
in stores, mills, facto-
ries, etc, where they are
continually on their feet,
suffer terribly with diff
ferent forms of female
diseases, especially
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-07-28

The Colorado Division n. its annual Encamp-
n,ent at Pueblo elected the following: Com, A. L.
Furgnrt; s. V. c., John ". Mauey; j. V. G.,
Walter II. Tufford; Council, L. w. Kmball, w. H.
She'll and G.. Z. Smith.
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WASHINGTON
WISCONSIN.

Nathan Paine Post, l66, Fairchild, adopted at
recent meeting suitable resolutions on the death
Byron o. Palmer.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18
The Baton Rouge Convention.

1t is with great satisfaction that
we receive the information that
the Democratic party of Louisi-
ana has been harmonized through
the convention that has Just clos
cd it's iubors ut the state Capital
and adjourned.
Owing to the interruption and
irregularity of the mails conse-
quent upon the high stage of Wal
ter, we have not received, up to
this writing. paper containing
the official proceedings, but we
have been assured by gentlemen
who were delegates, that the bas-
is of settlement has been cordial
ly accepted by both factions. that
the reunion of the party is COM
pletc, and that united delegation
will go to the National Convention
at Chicago-Consummations de-
voutly desired by all Democrats
in the South.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18
Purely Personal.

l ha.H
Mr. Elwyn Barron arrived from
New Orleans on Wednesday, look
ing much, improved in health.
Misses Kate and Lodo iIaralson
went to Natchcz on Thursday for
II visit to relatives and friends.
The amitblc and accomplished
Miss Nlanlmic Br,ant returned
homo Saturday from her recent
visit ut Baton Rouge.
Mr.. ISi.!nrc prllatscll. ot Orleans.
made Il business trip to our town
arriving Wednesday and depart
ing Friday by steamer Gen. De
vol.
Mrs. Albert Mayer who has been
visiting her SISTER Mrs. Morris
Wolf of q Is village. returned
home on thursday last acconra-
MED by The latter lady.
Prof. J. n. Anylin dcpartchfo
his home ut Weston, West Va,
on Monday. He wiIlreturn in the
fall to resume his duties as Prin-
cipal of St. FranciSville grane,l
school.
Mcs.r.: Neal and james iIa, per
young gentlemen Of Lindsay who
arc here as r.ght watchncn on
the l.. y. O 6 I tracks during the
,i.': water arc boarding ut Mrs. j.
I. AustenS.
Ca,t Bryant, Road Master of
the l. \. O. 6. r., has been here
several days experimenting aud
directing the protective measures
against overflow beng taken by
tl.at Company.
Rev. Farther Laforcst of New
Texas, accompanied by Mr. Pc
rault, passed through, on Wetlncs-
day ON his way to Natchcz where
he will spend Il few days. We
acknowledge Il pleasant call fro",
both gentlemen.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18
Specimen Cases.

S. II. Clifford. New Cas-ci. H.. w:s
troubled with Neuralgia alL Ehcwma-
:ism. his stomach was disorC,ercd. hi.
liver was affected to an alarming de-
gree. appetite fell away. and he was
terribly reduced in flesh and strength.
';'nree bottles of Eirc:ri: bittar> cured
him.
Edward Shepherd. Harrisburg. ills..
had :, running sore on his leg Of eight
wears s.andi"g. Usau three bottles of
Electric Dittrrs and scvcl boxes OF
Buv vk!cn's .Arnira Salvc. ard hi:; leg i
sound and we'll. John Speaker. Cataw-
la. .. had tiHe large fever sores on his
leg. doctors said ne WAS i:icttlahic. One
bottle Electric Hit.crs and one no2>
Buckieu'- -Ernica Sa!vc cured him O." =
iirc!y. Sold hy N:ibourmr x COS Drug
Store.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18
Meeting Executive Committee.
CouaT House,

C0UpT HOUSE,
Parish Of West Feliciana,
The Executive Committee met this
11th day of June, 1892. Persuant TO
cell of G. NJ. Barrow Chairman there
being six IL members and quorum
present.
The Chairman having stated the
object of the meeting. To devise
the means of selecting delegates to
the Convention TO assemble at Baton
Rouge. on Tuesday, June IA, 1892.
A motion was made that the IL
delegates to be sent from this Parish
be appointed by this body and that
they be sent uninstructed.
The following persons were then
appointed:
John T. Irvine, Saml. j. Powell,
j. w. Dederick, G. b. Hamilton. Ike
Crrtrier, w. B. Smith, L. jeff Lee,
S. l.. James, Jno. J. Winn, G. NJ
Barrow, &. W. Ball and Joseph Mey-
or.
There being no further business the
Committee adjourned.
JOS. ID. SMITH,
Secretary
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

IN buying cougl. medicine for call
dron says II. \. Waldcr, Appointment
druggist OF Ogden. Utuh. nevcrb afraid
to buy Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy.
There is no danger from it and relief is
always suyc to follow. I particularly
rcccnnamerti thanIbcrlain'> hrca,tse
have found it to h.. safe and reliable. 20
crh, bottles FOR sale by l.. L. kilocurnc
4 20.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18
/. LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office, Bayou
Sara, La, week ending June 10TH.
1892.
Harris, Viney, Mathews. Martha.
.Iourdon, Kate. Sharp, Bob,
Mathews. Rebkah, Tate. Lewis,
Williams, IIeneretcr.
Persons calling for amy of these let
crs will please say advertised.
+. NJ. MUMFORD,
POSTMASTER.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

The citizens of Bayou Sara feel
deeply grateful to Capt Mills, OF
the governmet steamer Gen. New
ton, for valuable assistance IN tho
way of furnishing them with sacks.
in the moment of the towns peril.
They request US to express their
acknowledgements to the good
Captain and to state that his kind
ness will ever be remembered by
an appreciativc people.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

Men who wish to perfect their
Knowledge of levcc Improvement,
railroad construction and repair.
the running of trains and the laws
of hydraulic and hydrosta,ic pres
sure, can learn it all by listening
attentively to the learned and gra-
tuitous advice dispensed by the
..lookers on in Fcnitla' who con-
gregate enmdsse ut Squattcrsvillc
daily--NO charge for advice.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

Thanks to our enterprising news
dealer, Mr.Gus Brown, for the
very Interesting April number of
the North American Review
which, among its able contents Is
to be found Cardinal Gibbons en-
tertaining as well as able disquisi-
ton" Patriotism and Politics.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

Althis moment, Thursday. low
or St. rrancisviiic, or as it is GU
phoniousiy called Sqnat:cr<villr, :,
is worse off than Bayou Sara.
/; : full OF water wLiic the ln:tc!
uses nothing weaker han OLD rec!
s.vC.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

Weprcsent herewith the ott;c,:.l
proceedings OF the Building and
LOpn Association.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18
High Water Notes.


we said: ''If Baynu Sara can
weather the storm for one week
'Uore she is safe. 1t Is true that
the rate of rise has been consider
ably decreased slncc TucS,!ay last
and ut the time we write III u:> Il ~
noon, the rise Is not much, indeed
so little that our people are en-
c"uragctl to hope that /. will cease
entirely III time to save Bayou
sara.
Constant. rerscvcr,ng, We G,a.i'
say heroic iaho:. t!:iy and nigit
since last Saturday, his alon"
caused the success uf i!,n! town N
its contest with The mighty rye.
during the vI<ciSitu.!rs t hat ave
attended up 10 this writing. The
town authorities and their labor
ers and volunteer assistants and
the railroad people have worked
unhagainsly III the effort to secure
their respective entertainments in
the face Of every difficulty and
disadvantage, and they have sue
cccdcd so far.
The new lcvce on the bayou has,
shown many evidences Of weak
ness during til" period mentioned,
and has o., several occasions been
in imminent duEgcr whicl, was
avertcd by the vigilance a:ad
prompt action of those in charge.
On "Wednesday Il serious state
! of affairs was exhibited in front
of Mr.. w. II. Tcnncy's residence
ON tho river front. The water
seemed to have passed under the
Icvcc and spr;'ng up "larming!y
inside. This was rcmrdicd after
several hours of unrcnli;,ng 1t
| hor.
On Sunday evening stiff gal,
from the southeast that came UP
with li;tle shower Of rain nearly
o"r"sioucd the fatal result by
wave washing both on the front
and railroad icvccs.
/ The railroad company had been
S:ow--culrably 50 we ,hin!l-in
/ forwarding sacks to thcIr ne:!
who had faithfully lHhurrd night
an. day up 20 their waists in wal
/ ter. to save the railroad lcvee,
and the wind driven waves wash
/ c,i away in a few hours al The 'li-t
I ,i.at it had cost several days to
! c"l!cct. On Tuesday the water
WAS running over this section q:
l.vea IL, entire len 9Th. The
timely arrive, Of sacks cnnl!nl
he men to make the section ali
right again.
The railroad resources were rc-
!nfo:crd Thursday by the arrival
! of engine 80 with IL train of II
cars laden with dirt. which will,
no doubt prove to be valuable
acquisition at the present junctuc
tri,iay morning-Thc day opens
/ uH,!rr v.!y unfavorab!c circuu.-
/ Stances. What we declared III
Yesterdays notes as the greatest
peril for Bayou Sara, has every
likely hood OF realization at tins
writing, 1908 am. \ heavy
shower is now prevailing with III.
dicatlonS Of Il continuance through
out the day. The Bayou Sara
people arc working like Trojans,
and the railroad people arc doing
likewise, aided by Il work train
that is bringing large supplies of
dirt as rapidly us practicable.
The rain ceased comparatively,
after the hard shower with which
the morning set in. But ut the
hour at which we close these notes
there is every indication of heavy
rains more or less protractcd.
The levees around Bayou Sara
arc almost submerged. The fa-
cilltics of the railroad company
has enabled them to raise theirs
somewhat. We hope for the best
but have serious misgivlngs.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18
Ee'lician a ftl1r)
SATURDAY. JUNE 18TH. 1892.
BAYOU SARA p. o..

Business JioIrs-from Il. ~. to p.
m. Sunday IcNrs--9 to 10 II. m. Reg
str#tion and Money Order Eours-S Il.
III. 10 . p. III.
Arrival and Departure OF Mails.
Closes. l. y @ s: II. Railroad. Arrives
$40 pm. North Trnin 3:l0p. N
900 am. SoHth Train 0:O0a. III
Baton Rouge & Bayou Sara. (river3.
Closes Daily (cScept Snndnys1 ut am.
Duc to Arrive at 6 30 y. an.
NatchcZ s BayOu Sara. (rivcr).
Closes, Tuesday. Thursday & Saturday
at 12p. M.
Due to Arrive. Wednesday. Friday and
Sunday ut ; u. in.
r. VI. MCMFCED,
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

z a report shat prevailed ON We'd
ncsdiy that False RIVER dyke had
given way was happily not truc.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

Tho proceedings of the Police
Jury ut its SrSslon on tho 9th Iii
slant will be found in this Issue.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

( We arc sure now the water is
high. Nearly every man we've
met in tie past week has intnnated
the fact.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18
Letters From the People.

We are not resp 'nsible for the opin
ions OF correspondents. All cofHfit nj
cations must bear the name of the au-
thor, not for publication but as guar
mt Z. Of good firth.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

Fer til. t;"est milk sh: lc go tu
Mrs Austen store foot Of the hill.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

FercS leg Tor sale co, st.nt'y ct
Mrs. Arsleii'*, Lover 81. Francissiiie
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

What E:,you Sara needs r,n>t
Urgently ut this writing i :; con
,tll,ancc nf The !iar wrn:l1cr tEHt
i'a> |,rcvmi;"G duri!'g he past two
weeks. Ter greatest lc:il exists
ir the 20 S,h,!'ty OF either
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

Sec i,i.,',: bead ni special no
i''r au important an!i",;n'|Eirn;
II General lsa-<"m@,r Agent /. =
.rr>s "a i,:.>-r:.S";> hy ;!.r H.ISs;> =
:l;i Nn:t, y lua,!.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-18

Mr.. c. W. Reed. proprietor Of the
i:o;.l D"'!nnc. Omaha. one Of ,i,c finest
new aud mOurrn hotels in the west.
says uf Chambcrlaiu's Cough Remedy
I'VE have used it IN our family for
years with the most satisfactory result
especially for oiIr children. for colds
and Group. 1t can BE depended upon ;
besides it is pleasant to take and seems
10 ,,c free from chloroform and the Oil Y
substances put into naay cough mix
turcs. 30 cent and 81 bottles for sale
l,v l.. =. kiibouruc & Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-06
NINTH WARD PIONEERS DINE.
JOLLY EVENING AND SOME EXCELLENT
SPEECHES.

"The Republican Party II Is and ALWAYS Has Been
Nearest the Flag was the motto, and repre- cnatons
In color OF the American flag formed tho ornamental
ton OF the for last nights dinner Of the Ninth
Ward Pioneer Corps. Ii was held at Rlccadonna's s.
end II marked the sixteenth anniversary of the forma
ton Of the corps II was good past which the
bers looked back last night. Formed in 1876, the
corps took m important and active part In the
paiGn which followed In the fall of that year. This
was followed by work fully as useful and effective In
succeeding years Whenever election time came
around the club became important factor in politics
at once and one that could be reckoned on by the
Republican party to do Its whole duty and to do it
well. The members always did honor 10 the cOlors
reproduced in their uniforms, the red white and blue.
And that they proud of those colors shown
not only by the menu last night but also by the
decorations OF the dining room, for the National colors
were drapcd and fesfooned everywhere.
Most Of the members and invited guests were pres
ent. Those who stayed away did It unwillingN, and
they certainly missed interesting, pleasing and
jovla gathering. Enough OF the members the
handsome uniforms OF the corps make the dining
table bright with color, and to act as a foil
20 the black and white OF the other guests
Among them were General A. e.. McCook. Gen
eral Daniel Butteriield, General j. W. Hustcd,
J. =. Rockefeller. Major W. ii. Corsa, George NJ
Clark. Cornelius Van Colt and J. W. Jncobus
As the dinner began late. the speakers did not
begin their addresses until IL D. There were few
changes In the programme. first published, and as
finally settled on last night the list Of speakers and
their subjects were follows: THE Republican
Party George h. Deane The Ninth Ward Pioneer
Corps" United states Marshal John W. Jacobus Tho
state OF New York f. NJ. Morgan: "The CITY OF
Ncw-lork.' Captain 7. ;. Copeland: The Ninth
Waiu' Jeremiah u ItngDurn Inc Lanl'H' JONI ="
Connolly. Bctwcen the speeches there was music:
Abner Hayward the recording secretary Of the
corps. acted AZ master OF ceremonies and general man
last night. The other officers OF the corps are
+. p. Fritz. president: Thomas Reid vice,prcsideIt
ii. +. Young financial secretary ". g. Miller. treas
uIer: a. u. Grant. d. Il. smith, O. Demarcst: u. r.
Murphy, C. II. Clarke, board OF trustees; and j. g.
dinner committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-06
OBITUARY.
GEORGE HENRY MOORE.

George Henry Moore. the superintendent OF the
Lenox Library and a well known photographer, died
from pneumonia yesterday morning at his home. NO.
81 East Seventy -eignh-s. lie was engaged In active
work ut the library mill he WINS attacked BY SICK
ness week ago. Mr.. Moore came OF family Oh
scholars. iI:s father. Dr.. Jacob Il. Moore. was
noted Now Eng GLAND editor and aferwnh the ibraTa AL
OF the New-Yorl Historical Society In this city. The
son was born at Concord New.iIampshire In 1923
IL, entered DartmGith College at an early age ana
continued his studies there until lie came to New
York In 184O
He was m0trcuatcd nj the University OF the City
OF New-iork and graduated from that lnsttu-
tlon In ls'5 With the highest honors lie was then
chosen 10 BE- professor OF law In the university and MS
almn mater conferred upon him the degree OF LL d.
While student Mr.. Moore assistant librarian 10
his father and succeeded him as librarian IN loio
While engaged IN this work he cultivated his tastes
for literature and for historical research. FOR MY
years he was n member Of the Ncw-York Historical
Society and one OF It's most enthusiastic WORKERS
Nr. Moore and Jnmes Lenox. the founder OF the
Lenox Library p'r,ona ri niS. When Mr.. L"hoX
planning the Institution which bears his name
George Henry Moore his advisor. The collection
OF the books which were the Nucleus OF the LenoX
Library was made under the supervision OF Mr.
Moore. When the library founded he became
its superintendent and had charge Of tho institution
from 1872 until the time Of his death
Mr.. Moore delivered u largo nnWDef Oh dihiro9'9
before literary and scientific societies and was the
author OF about twenty-five books and pamphlets
Among his published works The Treason OF MAJOR
General Charles Leo" "Thc History Of slavery IN
Massachusetts, "Hot"s npon the History Oh the oid
state House In Boston,, Notes upon the liis,or' OF
Wiichcrat IN Massachusetts, History OF the Jlris
prudence Of Now YORK; Washington an Angler
The Employment OF Negroes In the Revolutionary
Army and The Early History Of Columbia College
rnnde study of New England
history and nj one timo he had the most complete
collection Of the old laws OF Massachusetts, In the
country. lie give much Of his time to the literature
Of the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, and WIS
recognized a. authority upon all matters relating
to books. .
M. Moore was lie member OF the New YORK
Historical society, a corresponding member OF me
Massachusetts Historical society, life member Ol the
American Geographical society and of the Bosoniin
society. lie connected with the New EnIianl
Historic Genealogical society and the American ANU
quarian society. and was member OF the executive
committee OF the New York Historical society and
for many years a member o. the council Of the Uni
veTsty Of the city Df New York. lie leayo> widow
and two children.